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 June 30, 2016
Commission file number 000-04217
ACETO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
11-1720520
(I.R.S. Employer Identification
Number)
4 Tri Harbor Court, Port Washington, NY 11050
(Address of principal executive offices)
(516) 627-6000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
(Title of Class)
The NASDAQ Global Select Market
(Name of each exchange on which registered)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes [ ] No [X]
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 of Section 15(d) of the Act.
Yes [ ] No [X]
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 [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every
interactive data file required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (section 232.405 of this
chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such
files).Yes [X ]No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and
will not be contained, to the best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by
reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [X ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a
smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting
company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer [X]
Accelerated filer [ ]
Non-accelerated filer [ ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [ ] No [X]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock of the Company held by non-affiliates of the Company based on the closing
price of the common stock on December 31, 2015 as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market was approximately
$774,640,722.
The Registrant has 29,648,664 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 22, 2016.
Documents incorporated by reference: The information required in response to Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K
is hereby incorporated by reference to the specified portions of the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement for the annual
meeting of shareholders.
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ACETO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-K
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1. Business
Item 1A.Risk factors
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2. Properties
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
PART II
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Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 9A.Controls and Procedures
Item 9B.Other Information
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PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
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PART I
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT RELATING TO THE SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES
LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the federal securities laws.
The events described in forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may not occur. Generally,
these statements relate to our business plans or strategies, projected or anticipated benefits or other consequences of our plans
or strategies, financing plans, projected or anticipated benefits from acquisitions that we may make, or projections involving
anticipated revenues, earnings or other aspects of our operating results or financial position, and the outcome of any
contingencies. Any such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections of
management. We intend for these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking
statements. Words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” and
“continue,” and their opposites and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We caution you
that these statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and are subject to a number of uncertainties, risks and
other influences, many of which are beyond our control, that may influence the accuracy of the statements and the projections
upon which the statements are based. Factors that may affect our results include, but are not limited to, the risks and
uncertainties discussed in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Any one or more of these uncertainties, risks and other influences could materially affect our results of operations and whether
forward-looking statements made by us ultimately prove to be accurate. Our actual results, performance and achievements
could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether from new information, future events or otherwise.
NOTE REGARDING DOLLAR AMOUNTS
In this Annual Report on Form 10-K, all dollar amounts are expressed in thousands, except share prices and per-share amounts.
Item 1. Business
General
Aceto Corporation, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, are referred to herein collectively as “Aceto”, “the Company”,
“we”, “us”, and “our”, unless the context indicates otherwise. Aceto was incorporated in 1947 in the State of New York. We
are an international company engaged in the marketing, sales and distribution of finished dosage form generic pharmaceuticals,
nutraceutical products, pharmaceutical active ingredients and intermediates, specialty performance chemicals inclusive of
agricultural intermediates and agricultural protection products. Our business is organized along product lines into three
principal segments: Human Health, Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Performance Chemicals.
We believe our main business strengths are sourcing, regulatory support, quality assurance and marketing and distribution. We
distribute more than 1,100 chemical compounds used principally as finished products or raw materials in the pharmaceutical,
nutraceutical, agricultural, coatings and industrial chemical industries. With business operations in ten countries, we believe
that our global reach is distinctive in the industry, enabling us to source and supply quality products on a worldwide basis.
Leveraging local professionals, we source more than two-thirds of our products from Asia, buying from approximately 500
companies in China and 200 in India. No single supplier accounted for as much as 10% of purchases in fiscal 2016 and 2015.
Strategic relationships with manufacturers of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, agricultural and specialty chemical products in the
United States and internationally serve as a valuable resource to Aceto customers, enabling them to procure vital chemical
based products necessary for their diverse and complex applications. A strong global technical network differentiates Aceto
from commodity distribution companies. With regional managers in the United States, Europe and Asia, we provide regulatory
support and quality assurance for customers and suppliers worldwide. Our regulatory network ensures that all products we
distribute are produced to applicable required standards and conform to customer specifications for their intended end use.
Our presence in China, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Philippines, the United Kingdom
and the United States, along with strategically located warehouses worldwide, enable us to respond quickly to demands from
customers worldwide, assuring that a consistent, high-quality supply of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, specialty chemicals and
agricultural protection products are readily accessible. We are able to offer our customers competitive pricing, continuity of
supply, and quality control. Highly experienced staff, many of whom are technically trained, enable Aceto to meet individual
customer needs. Our marketing, sales, regulatory and technical professionals possess an intimate knowledge of worldwide
sources of supply and product applications, as well as statutory and technical requirements. Many of our professionals are
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respected leaders in their industry, bringing 25 or more years of experience to customer applications. This longevity has
fostered confidence and loyalty among customers and suppliers.
Aceto partners with customers during the product development process, creating new applications for existing products, as well
as new product sourcing opportunities. We offer solutions for product and production challenges, while assisting with quality
assurance, government approvals and compliance. All of these value-added services allow Aceto’s customers to be more
responsive to their end use customers and more competitive in the global marketplace. We believe our more than 65 years of
experience, our reputation for reliability and stability, and our long-term relationships with suppliers have fostered loyalty
among our customers.
We remain confident about our business prospects. We anticipate organic growth through our plans to introduce new products
for finished dosage form generic drugs, the further globalization of our nutraceutical business, the continued globalization of
our Performance Chemicals business, the expansion of our agricultural protection products by investing in product lines and
intellectual property, the continued enhancement of our sourcing operations in China and India, and the steady improvement of
our quality assurance and regulatory capabilities.
We believe our track record of continuous product introductions demonstrates our commitment to be recognized by the
worldwide generic pharmaceutical industry as an important, reliable supplier. Our plans involve seeking strategic acquisitions
that enhance our earnings and forming alliances with partners that add to our capabilities, when possible.
Other than product rights and license agreements for certain of our finished dosage form generic products which are part of our
Human Health business and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registrations for our Performance Chemicals, we
hold no patents, franchises or concessions that we consider material to our operations.
Information concerning revenue and gross profit attributable to each of our reportable segments and geographic information is
found in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, and in
Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”
Human Health
Products that fall within the Human Health segment include finished dosage form generic drugs and nutraceutical products.
Aceto sells niche generic prescription products and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products under the Rising label to leading
wholesalers, chain drug stores, distributors and mass merchandisers. As part of our asset-light model, products are developed in
collaboration with selected pharmaceutical development partners and with networks of finished dosage form manufacturing
partners. Leveraging our extensive experience supplying active pharmaceutical ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates,
Aceto entered the end-user segment of the generic pharmaceuticals industry in 2010 through the acquisition of Rising, a U.S.
marketer and distributor of finished dosage form generics founded in the early 1990s. To supplement our organic growth and
further expand into the U.S. generic pharmaceuticals industry, Rising Pharmaceuticals acquired PACK Pharmaceuticals, a
national marketer and distributor of generic prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products, in April, 2014. During
fiscal 2015, PACK was fully integrated with Rising and is now part of Rising’s operations in New Jersey. Rising, a wholly-
owned subsidiary of Aceto, is an integral component of Aceto's continued strategy to become a Human Health oriented
company.
In September 2015, we purchased three Abbreviated New Drug Applications (“ANDAs”) for the products Ciprofloxacin
Ophthalmic Solution 3%, Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, and Diclofenac Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.1% from
Nexus Pharmaceuticals. Also in September 2015, we purchased three ANDAs from a subsidiary of Endo International plc for
the products Methimazole Tablets, Glycopyrrolate Tablets and Meclizine Tablets. In addition, in September 2014, we
purchased three ANDAs from Par Pharmaceuticals, from which Dutasteride Softgel Capsules 0.5mg was launched in
November 2015.
According to an IMS Health press release on April 14, 2016, “total spending on medicines in the U.S. reached $310 billion in
2015 on an estimated net price basis, up 8.5 percent from the previous year, according to a new report issued today by the IMS
Institute for Healthcare Informatics. The surge of new medicines remained strong last year and demand for recently launched
brands maintained historically high levels. The savings from branded medicines facing generic competition were relatively low
in 2015, and the impact of price increases on brands was limited due to higher rebates and price concessions from
manufacturers. Specialty drug spending reached $121 billion on a net price basis, up more than 15 percent from 2014. The
study—Medicines Use and Spending in the U.S.: A Review of 2015 and Outlook to 2020—found that longer-term trends
continued to play out last year, driven by the Affordable Care Act and ongoing response to rising overall healthcare costs.
Increasingly, healthcare is being delivered by different types of healthcare professionals and from different facilities, while
patients face higher out-of-pocket costs and access barriers. The outlook for medicine spending through 2020 is for mid-single
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digit growth, driven by clusters of innovative treatments and offset by the rising impact of brands facing generic or biosimilar
competition.”
Aceto supplies the raw materials used in the production of nutritional and packaged dietary supplements, including vitamins,
amino acids, iron compounds and biochemicals used in pharmaceutical and nutritional preparations.
Pharmaceutical Ingredients
The Pharmaceutical Ingredients segment has two product groups: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and
Pharmaceutical Intermediates.
We supply APIs to many of the major generic drug companies, who we believe view Aceto as a valued partner in their effort to
develop and market generic drugs. The process of introducing a new API from pipeline to market spans a number of years and
begins with Aceto partnering with a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer and jointly selecting an API, several years before the
expiration of a composition of matter patent, for future genericizing. We then identify the appropriate supplier, and
concurrently utilizing our global technical network, work to ensure that the supplier meets standards of quality to comply with
regulations. Our client, the generic pharmaceutical company, will submit the ANDA for U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(“FDA”) approval or European-equivalent approval. The introduction of the API to market occurs after all the development
testing has been completed and the ANDA or European-equivalent is approved and the patent expires or is deemed invalid. Our
goal is to have, at all times, a pipeline of APIs at various stages of development both in the United States and Europe.
Additionally, as the pressure to lower the overall cost of healthcare increases, Aceto has focused on, and works very closely
with our customers to develop new API opportunities to provide alternative, more economical, second-source options for
existing generic drugs. By leveraging our worldwide sourcing, regulatory and quality assurance capabilities, we provide to
generic drug manufacturers an alternative, economical source for existing API products.
Aceto has long been a supplier of pharmaceutical intermediates, the complex chemical compounds that are the building blocks
used in producing APIs. These are the critical components of all drugs, whether they are already on the market or currently
undergoing clinical trials. Faced with significant economic pressures as well as ever-increasing regulatory barriers, the
innovative drug companies look to Aceto as a source for high quality intermediates.
Aceto employs, on occasion, the same second source strategy for our pharmaceutical intermediates business that we use in our
API business. Historically, pharmaceutical manufacturers have had one source for the intermediates needed to produce their
products. Utilizing our global sourcing, regulatory support and quality assurance network, Aceto works with the large, global
pharmaceutical companies, sourcing lower cost, quality pharmaceutical intermediates that will meet the same high level
standards that their current commercial products adhere to.
According to an IMS Health press release on November 18, 2015, “more than half of the world’s population will live in
countries where medicine use will exceed one dose per person per day by 2020, up from 31 percent in 2005, as the “medicine
use gap” between developed and pharmerging markets narrows. According to new research released by the IMS Institute for
Healthcare Informatics, total spending on medicines will reach $1.4 trillion by 2020 due to greater patient access to chronic
disease treatments and breakthrough innovations in drug therapies. Global spending is forecast to grow at a 4-7 percent
compound annual rate over the next five years.” The IMS report, entitled, Global Medicines Use in 2020: Outlook and
Implications, projects that “total global spend for pharmaceuticals will increase by $349 billion on a constant-dollar basis,
compared with $182 billion during the past five years. Spending is measured at the ex-manufacturer level before adjusting for
rebates, discounts, taxes and other adjustments that affect net sales received by manufacturers. The impact of these factors is
estimated to reduce growth by $90 billion, or approximately 25 percent of the growth forecast through 2020.”
Performance Chemicals
The Performance Chemicals segment includes specialty chemicals and agricultural protection products.
Aceto is a major supplier to many different industrial segments providing chemicals used in the manufacture of plastics,
surface coatings, cosmetics and personal care, textiles, fuels and lubricants. The paint and coatings industry produces products
that bring color, texture, and protection to houses, furniture, packaging, paper, and durable goods. Many of today's coatings are
eco-friendly, by allowing inks and coatings to be cured by ultraviolet light instead of solvents, or allowing power coatings to be
cured without solvents. These growing technologies are critical in protecting and enhancing the world's ecology. Aceto seeks to
supply the specialty additives that make modern coating techniques possible.
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The chemistry that makes much of the modern world possible is often done by building up simple molecules to sophisticated
compounds in step-by-step chemical processes. The products that are incorporated in each step are known as intermediates and
they can be as varied as the end uses they serve, such as crop protection products, dyes and pigments, textiles, fuel additives,
electronics - essentially all things chemical.
Aceto provides various specialty chemicals for the food, flavor, fragrance, paper and film industries. Aceto’s raw materials are
also used in sophisticated technology products, such as high-end electronic parts used for photo tooling, circuit boards,
production of computer chips, and in the production of many of today's modern gadgets.
According to a July 15, 2016 Federal Reserve Statistical Release, in the second quarter of calendar year 2016, the index for
consumer durables, which impacts the Specialty Chemicals business of the Performance Chemicals segment, is expected to
decrease at an annual rate of 0.3%.
Aceto’s agricultural protection products include herbicides, fungicides and insecticides, which control weed growth as well as
the spread of insects and microorganisms that can severely damage plant growth. One of Aceto's most widely used agricultural
protection products is a sprout inhibitor that extends the storage life of potatoes. Utilizing our global sourcing and regulatory
capabilities, we identify and qualify manufacturers either producing the product or with knowledge of the chemistry necessary
to produce the product, and then file an application with the U.S. EPA for a product registration. Aceto has an ongoing
working relationship with manufacturers in China and India to determine which of the non-patented or generic, agricultural
protection products they produce can be effectively marketed in the Western world. We have successfully brought numerous
products to market. We have a strong pipeline, which includes potential future additions to our product portfolio. The
combination of our global sourcing and regulatory capabilities makes the generic agricultural market a niche for us. We expect
to continue to offer new product additions in this market. In the National Agricultural Statistics Services release dated June 30,
2016, the total crop acreage planted in the United States in 2016 increased 1.5% to 323 million acres from 319 million acres in
2015. The number of peanut acres planted in 2016 decreased 2% from 2015 levels while sugarcane acreage harvested
increased 3% from 2015. In addition, the potato acreage harvested in 2016 declined approximately 3% from the 2015 level.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses (R&D) represent investment in our generic finished dosage form product pipeline, which
includes both Rising and PACK products. R&D expenses during fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $7,937, $5,942 and
$5,222 respectively.
Long-lived Assets
Long-lived assets, excluding property held for sale, by geographic region as of June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
2016
$152,701
2,504
1,781
$156,986
Long-lived assets
2015
$152,886
2,544
1,893
$157,323
2014
$160,544
3,458
2,042
$166,044
United States
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Total
Suppliers and Customers
We will only purchase products from specifically approved plants that meet our strict guidelines for quality. We periodically
visit our suppliers to evaluate their ability to deliver satisfactory products on a timely and cost efficient basis, and their quality
system, facilities and equipment system, materials system, production system, packaging and labeling system and laboratory
control system. During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 approximately 56% and 65%, respectively, of our
purchases were from Asia and approximately 22% and 12%, respectively, were from Europe.
Our customers are primarily located throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. We will continue our program of regular
visits to our suppliers' plants, and will continue to educate them on the quality of product and service required by our
customers. Aceto is uniquely able to do this, as almost all of our sales representatives are technically trained (chemists,
chemical engineers, biologists, pharmacologists, etc.) most with in-plant or industrial laboratory experience that allows them to
effectively communicate customer requirements to sourcing teams. Our customers include a wide range of companies in the
industrial chemical, agricultural, and human health and pharmaceutical industries, and range from small trading companies to
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Fortune 500 companies. During fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, sales made to customers in the United States totaled
$380,533, $369,663 and $325,190, respectively. Sales made to customers outside the United States during fiscal years 2016,
2015 and 2014 totaled $177,991, $177,288 and $184,989, respectively, of which, approximately 56%, 62% and 59%,
respectively, were to customers located in Europe. One customer (AmerisourceBergen Corporation) accounted for 14% of net
sales in fiscal 2016 and 13% of net sales in 2015. No single customer accounted for as much as 10% of net sales in fiscal 2014.
No single product accounted for as much as 10% of net sales in fiscal 2016, 2015 or 2014.
Competition
The Company operates in a highly competitive business environment. We compete by offering high-quality products produced
around the world by both large and small manufacturers at attractive prices. Because of our long standing relationships with
many suppliers as well as our sourcing operations in both China and India, we are able to ensure that any given product is
manufactured at a facility that can meet the regulatory requirements for that product. For the most part, we store our inventory
of chemical-based products in public warehouses strategically located throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia, and we
can therefore fill our customer orders on a timely basis. We have developed ready access to key purchasing, research, and
technical executives of our customers and suppliers. This allows us to ensure that when necessary, sourcing decisions can be
made quickly. We will also continue to search for new products, as well as for new sources for products where we feel our
existing sources have lapsed in either product or delivery quality, and/or have failed to meet the needs of our customers or
markets.
Environmental and Regulatory
We are subject to extensive regulation by federal, state and local agencies in the countries in which we do business. Of
particular importance is the FDA in the U.S. It has jurisdiction over testing, safety, effectiveness, manufacturing, labeling,
marketing, advertising and post-marketing surveillance of our Human Health products.
Certain of our products involve the use, storage and transportation of toxic and hazardous materials. The Company's
operations are subject to extensive laws and regulations relating to the storage, handling, transportation and discharge of
materials into the environment and the maintenance of safe working conditions. We have designed safety procedures to
comply with the standards prescribed by federal, state and local regulations. We promote the use of environmentally friendly
recyclable packaging by our suppliers. We endeavor to meet our customers' packaging requirements. We only use warehouses
and carriers approved to handle chemicals and that have appropriate permits and licenses.
Our global quality assurance network, with regional managers in the U.S., Europe and Asia, seeks to ensure that the quality of
a product meets both its specifications and intended use. Our technical network performs a service that allows Aceto to source
and qualify APIs, pharmaceutical intermediates, finished dosage form generics, agricultural products, specialty chemicals, and
nutraceutical products from around the world. It also provides substantial regulatory support and technical assistance to
manufacturers worldwide, enabling them to meet the stringent regulatory guidelines that govern the pharmaceutical,
nutraceutical, specialty chemicals and agricultural protection industries.
A subsidiary of the Company markets certain agricultural protection products which are subject to the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). FIFRA requires that test data be provided to the EPA to register, obtain and maintain
approved labels for pesticide products. The EPA requires that follow-on registrants of these products compensate the initial
registrant for the cost of producing the necessary test data on a basis prescribed in the FIFRA regulations. Follow-on registrants
do not themselves generate or contract for the data. However, when FIFRA requirements mandate that new test data be
generated to enable all registrants to continue marketing a pesticide product, often both the initial and follow-on registrants
establish a task force to jointly undertake the testing effort. The Company is presently a member of several such task force
groups, which requires payments for such memberships.
Employees
At June 30, 2016, we had 270 employees, none of whom were covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Available information
We file annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy statements, and other information with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”). You may read and copy any document we file at the SEC’s public reference room at 100 F Street, NE,
Washington, D.C. 20549.
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You may call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the public reference room. The SEC maintains a website that
contains annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy statements, and other information that issuers (including Aceto) file
electronically with the SEC. The SEC’s website is www.sec.gov.
Our website is www.aceto.com. We make available free of charge through our Internet site, via a link to the SEC’s website at
www.sec.gov, our annual reports on Form 10-K; quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; current reports on Form 8-K; Forms 3, 4 and
5 filed on behalf of our directors and executive officers; and any amendments to those reports and forms. We make these
filings available as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. The
information on our website is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Item 1A. Risk factors
You should carefully consider the following risk factors and other information included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently
known to us or that we currently deem immaterial could also impair our business operations. If any of the following risk
factors occur, our reputation, business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows could be materially adversely
affected.
If we are unable to compete effectively with our competitors, many of which have greater market presence and resources than
us, our reputation, business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows could be materially adversely affected.
Our financial condition and operating results are directly related to our ability to compete in the intensely competitive global
pharmaceutical and chemical markets. We face intense competition from global and regional distributors of pharmaceutical
and chemical products, many of which are large pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers as well as distributors. Many of
these companies have substantially greater resources than us, including, among other things, greater financial, marketing and
distribution resources. We cannot assure you that we will be able to compete successfully with any of these companies. In
addition, increased competition could result in price reductions, reduced margins and loss of market share for our products, all
of which could materially adversely affect our reputation, business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Our distribution operations of finished dosage form generic drugs and APIs are subject to the risks of the generic
pharmaceutical industry.
The ability of our business to provide consistent, sequential quarterly growth is affected, in large part, by our participation in
the launch of new products by generic manufacturers and the subsequent advent and extent of competition encountered by
these products. Revenues and gross profit derived from the sales of generic pharmaceutical products tend to follow a pattern
based on certain regulatory and competitive factors. This competition can result in significant and rapid declines in pricing with
a corresponding decrease in net sales. Net selling prices of generic drugs typically decline over time, sometimes dramatically,
as additional generic pharmaceutical companies receive approvals and enter the market for a given generic product and
competition intensifies. When additional versions of one of our generic products enter the market, we generally lose market
share and our selling prices and margins on that product decline.
The approval process for generic pharmaceutical products often results in the FDA granting final approval simultaneously or
within close proximity to a number of generic pharmaceutical products at the time a patent claim for a corresponding branded
product or other market exclusivity expires. This often forces a generic firm to face immediate competition when it introduces
a generic product into the market. Additionally, further generic approvals often continue to be granted for a given product
subsequent to the initial launch of the generic product. These circumstances generally result in significantly lower prices, as
well as reduced margins, for generic products compared to branded products. New generic market entrants generally cause
continued price and margin erosion over the generic product life cycle. As a result, we could be unable to grow or maintain
market share with respect to our generic pharmaceutical products, which could materially adversely affect our reputation,
business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
We may experience declines in sales volumes or prices of certain of our products as the result of the concentration of sales to
wholesalers and the continuing trend towards consolidation of such wholesalers and other customer groups which could have
a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Wholesalers and retail drug chains have undergone, and are continuing to undergo, significant consolidation. This
consolidation may result in these groups gaining additional purchasing leverage and consequently increasing the product
pricing pressures facing our finished dosage form generic business. The result of these developments could have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Our pipeline of products in development may be subject to regulatory delays at the FDA. Delays in key products could have
material adverse effects on our reputation, business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Our future revenue growth and profitability are partially dependent upon our ability to introduce new products on a timely
basis in relation to our competitors’ product introductions. Our failure to do so successfully could materially adversely affect
our reputation, business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. Many products require FDA approval or the
equivalent regulatory approvals in our overseas markets prior to being marketed. The process of obtaining FDA/regulatory
approval to market new and generic pharmaceutical products is rigorous, time-consuming, costly and often unpredictable. We
may be unable to obtain requisite FDA approvals on a timely basis for new generic products.
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Pharmaceutical product quality standards are steadily increasing and all products, including those already approved, may
need to meet current standards. If our products are not able to meet these standards, we may be required to discontinue
marketing and/or recall such products from the market.
Steadily increasing quality standards are applicable to pharmaceutical products still under development and those already
approved and on the market. These standards result from product quality initiatives implemented by the FDA, and updated U.S.
Pharmacopeial Convention (“USP”) Reference Standards. The USP is a scientific nonprofit organization that sets standards for
the identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements manufactured, distributed,
and consumed worldwide. Pharmaceutical products approved prior to the implementation of new quality standards may not
meet these standards, which could require us to discontinue marketing and/or recall such products from the market, either of
which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
If brand pharmaceutical companies are successful in limiting the use of generics through their legislative and regulatory
efforts, our sales of generic products may suffer.
Many brand pharmaceutical companies increasingly have used state and federal legislative and regulatory means to delay
generic competition. These efforts have included:
pursuing new patents for existing products which may be granted just before the expiration of one patent
which could extend patent protection for additional years or otherwise delay the launch of generics;
using the Citizen Petition process to request amendments to FDA standards;
seeking changes to U.S. Pharmacopoeia, an organization which publishes industry recognized compendia of
drug standards;
attaching patent extension amendments to non-related federal legislation;
engaging in state-by-state initiatives to enact legislation that restricts the substitution of some generic drugs,
which could have an impact on products that we are developing;
persuading regulatory bodies to withdraw the approval of brand name drugs for which the patents are about to
expire and converting the market to another product of the brand company on which longer patent protection
exists;
entering into agreements whereby other generic companies will begin to market an authorized generic, a
generic equivalent of a branded product, at the same time or after generic competition initially enters the
market;
filing suits for patent infringement and other claims that may delay or prevent regulatory approval,
manufacture, and/or sale of generic products; and,
introducing “next-generation” products prior to the expiration of market exclusivity for the reference product,
which often materially reduces the demand for the generic or the reference product for which we seek
regulatory approval.
In the U.S., some companies have lobbied Congress for amendments to the Hatch-Waxman Act that would give them
additional advantages over generic competitors. For example, although the term of a company’s drug patent can be extended to
reflect a portion of the time an NDA is under regulatory review, some companies have proposed extending the patent term by a
full year for each year spent in clinical trials rather than the one-half year that is currently permitted.
If proposals like these were to become effective, or if any other actions by our competitors and other third parties to prevent or
delay activities necessary to the approval, manufacture, or distribution of our products are successful, our entry into the market
and our ability to generate revenues associated with new products may be delayed, reduced, or eliminated, which could have
material adverse effects on our reputation, business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
A proposed FDA rule allowing generic companies to distribute revised labels that differ from the corresponding reference
listed drug (“RLD”) could have an adverse effect on our operations because of a potential increase in litigation exposure.
On November 13, 2013, the FDA issued a proposed rule (Docket No. FDA-2013-N-0500) titled "Supplemental Applications
Proposing Labeling Changes for Approved Drugs and Biological Products." Pursuant to the rule, the FDA will change existing
regulations to allow generic drug application holders, in advance of the FDA’s review, to distribute revised labeling, to reflect
safety-related changes based on newly acquired information. Currently, the labels of generic drugs must conform to those of
the corresponding RLD and any failure-to-warn claims against generic companies are preempted under U.S. Federal law. Once
this rule is released, we could be found liable under such failure-to-warn claims if we do not revise our labeling to reflect
safety-related changes promptly upon receipt of applicable safety information. While we proactively conduct surveillance for
reported safety issues with our products, we cannot guarantee that this will prevent us from being found liable under a failure-
to-warn claim. When this proposed regulatory change is adopted, it could increase our potential liability with respect to failure-
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to-warn claims, which, even if successfully defended, could have material adverse effects on our reputation, business, financial
condition, operating results and cash flows.
Our policies regarding returns, allowances and chargebacks, and marketing programs adopted by wholesalers may reduce our
revenues in future fiscal periods.
Based on industry practice, generic drug manufacturers have liberal return policies and have been willing to give customers
post-sale inventory allowances. Under these arrangements, from time to time we give our customers credits on our generic
products that our customers already hold in inventory after we have decreased the market prices of the same generic products
due to competitive pricing. Therefore, if new competitors enter the marketplace and significantly lower the prices of any of
their competing products, we could reduce the price of our product. As a result, we would be obligated to provide credits to our
customers who are then holding inventories of such products, which could reduce sales revenue and gross margin for the period
the credit is provided. Like our competitors, we also give credits for chargebacks to wholesalers that have contracts with us for
their sales to hospitals, group purchasing organizations, pharmacies or other customers.
A chargeback is the difference between the price the wholesaler pays and the price that the wholesaler’s end-customer pays for
a product. Although we establish reserves based on our prior experience and our best estimates of the impact that these policies
may have in subsequent periods, we cannot ensure that our reserves are adequate or that actual product returns, allowances and
chargebacks will not exceed our estimates.
The regulatory approval process outside the U.S. varies depending on foreign regulatory requirements, and failure to obtain
regulatory approval in foreign jurisdictions would prevent the marketing of our products in those jurisdictions.
We have certain worldwide intellectual property rights to market some of our products and product candidates. We intend to
seek approval to market certain of our products outside of the U.S. To market our products in the European Union and other
foreign jurisdictions, we must obtain separate regulatory authorization and comply with numerous and varying regulatory
requirements. Approval of a product by the comparable regulatory authorities of foreign countries must be obtained prior to
marketing that product in those countries. The approval procedure varies among countries and can involve additional testing,
and the time required to obtain approval may differ from that required to obtain FDA approval. The foreign regulatory approval
process includes all of the risks associated with obtaining FDA approval set forth herein and approval by the FDA does not
ensure approval by the regulatory authorities of any other country, nor does the approval by foreign regulatory authorities in
one country ensure approval by regulatory authorities in other foreign countries or the FDA. If we fail to comply with these
regulatory requirements or obtain and maintain required approvals, our target market will be reduced and our ability to
generate revenue from abroad will be adversely affected.
Our growth and development will depend on developing, commercializing and marketing new products, including both our
own products and those developed with our collaboration partners. If we do not do so successfully, our growth and
development will be impaired.
Our future revenues and profitability will depend, to a significant extent, upon our ability to successfully commercialize new
generic pharmaceutical products in a timely manner. As a result, we must continually develop and test new products, and these
new products must meet regulatory standards and receive requisite regulatory approvals. Products we are currently developing
may or may not achieve the technology success or receive the regulatory approvals or clearances necessary for us to market
them. Furthermore, the development and commercialization process is time-consuming and costly, and we cannot assure you
that any of our products, if and when developed and approved, can be successfully commercialized. Some of our collaboration
partners may decide to make substantial changes to a product’s formulation or design, may experience financial difficulties or
have limited financial resources, any of which may delay the development, commercialization and/or marketing of new
products. In addition, if a co-developer on a new product terminates our collaboration agreement or does not perform under the
agreement, we may experience delays and, possibly, additional costs in developing and marketing that product.
The time necessary to develop generic drugs may adversely affect whether, and the extent to which, we receive a return on our
capital.
We generally begin our development activities for a new generic drug product several years in advance of the patent expiration
date of the brand-name drug equivalent. The development process, including drug formulation, testing, and FDA review and
approval, often takes three or more years. This process requires that we expend considerable capital to pursue activities that do
not yield an immediate or near-term return. Also, because of the significant time necessary to develop a product, the actual
market for a product at the time it is available for sale may be significantly less than the originally projected market for the
product, including the possibility that the product has become eligible for OTC sales. If this were to occur, our potential return
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on our investment in developing the product, if approved for marketing by the FDA, would be adversely affected and we may
never receive a return on our investment in the product.
If we experience product recalls, we may incur significant and unexpected costs, and our business reputation could be
adversely affected.
We may be exposed to product recalls and adverse public relations if our products are alleged to cause injury or illness, or if we
are alleged to have violated governmental regulations. A product recall could result in substantial and unexpected expenditures,
which would reduce operating profit and cash flow. In addition, a product recall may require significant management attention.
Product recalls may hurt the value of our brands and lead to decreased demand for our products. Product recalls also may lead
to increased scrutiny by federal, state or international regulatory agencies of our operations and increased litigation and could
have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Dependence on a limited number of suppliers of Human Health and Pharmaceutical Ingredients products could lead to delays,
lost revenue or increased costs.
Our future operating results may depend substantially on our suppliers’ ability to timely provide Human Health and
Pharmaceutical Ingredients products in connection with ANDAs and such suppliers’ ability to supply us with these ingredients
or materials in sufficient volumes to meet our production requirements. A number of the ingredients or materials that we use
are available from only a single or limited number of qualified suppliers, and may be used across multiple product lines. If
there is a significant increase in demand for an ingredient or other material resulting in an inability to meet demand, if an
ingredient or material is otherwise in short supply or becomes wholly unavailable, or if a supplier has a quality issue, we may
experience delays or increased costs in obtaining that ingredient or material. If we are unable to obtain sufficient quantities of
ingredients or other necessary materials, we may experience production delays in our supply.
Each of the following could also interrupt the supply of, or increase the cost of, ingredients or other materials:
• an unwillingness of a supplier to supply ingredients or other materials to us;
• consolidation of key suppliers;
• failure of a key supplier’s business process;
• a key supplier’s inability to access credit necessary to operate its business; or
• failure of a key supplier to remain in business, to remain an independent supplier, or to adjust to market conditions.
Any interruption in the supply or increase in the cost of ingredients or other materials provided by single or limited source
suppliers could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Our success in our Human Health segment is linked to the size and growth rate of the generic pharmaceutical, vitamin,
mineral and supplement markets and an adverse change in the size or growth rate of these markets could have a material
adverse effect on us.
An adverse change in size or growth rate of the generic pharmaceutical, vitamin, mineral and supplement markets could have a
material adverse effect on us. Underlying market conditions are subject to change based on economic conditions, consumer
preferences and other factors that are beyond our control, including media attention and scientific research, which may be
positive or negative.
Healthcare reform and a reduction in the reimbursement levels by governmental authorities, HMOs, MCOs or other third-
party payors could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Third party payors increasingly challenge pricing of pharmaceutical products. The trend toward managed healthcare, the
growth of organizations such as HMOs and MCOs and legislative proposals to reform healthcare and government insurance
programs could significantly influence the purchase of pharmaceutical products, resulting in lower prices and a reduction in
product demand. Such cost containment measures and healthcare reform could affect our ability to sell our products and could
have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
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Any failure to comply with the complex reporting and payment obligations under Medicare, Medicaid and other government
programs may result in litigation or sanctions.
We are subject to various federal and state laws pertaining to healthcare fraud and abuse, including anti-kickback, false claims,
marketing and pricing laws. We are also subject to Medicaid and other government reporting and payment obligations that are
highly complex and somewhat ambiguous. Violations of these laws and reporting obligations are punishable by criminal and/or
civil sanctions and exclusion from participation in federal and state healthcare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. The
recent healthcare reform legislation made several changes to the federal anti-kickback statute, false claims laws, and health care
fraud statute such as increasing penalties and making it easier for the government to bring sanctions against pharmaceutical
companies. If our past, present or future operations are found to be in violation of any of the laws described above or other
similar governmental regulations, we may be subject to the applicable penalty associated with the violation which could
adversely affect our ability to operate our business and negatively impact our financial results. Further, if there is a change in
laws, regulations or administrative or judicial interpretations, we may have to change our business practices or our existing
business practices could be challenged as unlawful, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Our future results could be materially affected by a number of public health issues whether occurring in the United States or
abroad.
Public health issues, whether occurring in the United States or abroad, could disrupt our operations, disrupt the operations of
suppliers or customers, or have a broader adverse impact on consumer spending and confidence levels that would negatively
affect our suppliers and customers. We may be required to suspend operations in some or all of our locations, which could have
a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Our revenue stream and related gross profit is difficult to predict.
Our revenue stream is difficult to predict because it is primarily generated as customers place orders and customers can change
their requirements or cancel orders. Many of our sales orders are short-term and could be cancelled at any time. As a result,
much of our revenue is not recurring from period to period, which contributes to the variability of our results from period to
period. In addition, certain of our products carry a higher gross margin than other products, particularly in the Human Health
and Pharmaceutical Ingredients segments. Reduced sales of these higher margin products could have a material adverse effect
on our operating results. We believe that quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our operating results are not a good indication of
our future performance.
From time to time we may need to rely on licenses to proprietary technologies, which may be difficult or expensive to obtain.
We may need to obtain licenses to patents and other proprietary rights held by third parties to develop, manufacture and market
products. If we are unable to timely obtain these licenses on commercially reasonable terms, our ability to commercially
market our products may be inhibited or prevented, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, operating results and cash flows.
Changes to the industries and markets that Aceto serves could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, operating results and cash flows.
The business environment in which we operate remains challenging. Portions of our operations are subject to the same
business cycles as those experienced by automobile, housing, and durable goods manufacturers. Our demand is largely derived
from the demand for our customers’ products, which subjects us to uncertainties related to downturns in our customers’
business and unanticipated customer production shutdowns or curtailments. A material downturn in sales or gross profit due to
weak end-user markets and loss of customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition,
operating results and cash flows.
Our operating results could fluctuate in future quarters, which could adversely affect the trading price of our common stock.
Our operating results could fluctuate on a quarterly basis as a result of a number of factors, including, among other things, the
timing of contracts, orders, the delay or cancellation of a contract, and changes in government regulations. Any one of these
factors could have a significant impact on our quarterly results. In some quarters, our revenue and operating results could fall
below the expectations of securities analysts and investors, which would likely cause the trading price of our common stock to
decline.
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We have significant inventories on hand.
The Company maintains significant inventories. Any significant unanticipated changes in future product demand or market
conditions, including, among other things, the current uncertainty in the global market, could materially adversely affect the
value of inventory and our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Failure to obtain products from outside manufacturers could adversely affect our ability to fulfill sales orders to our
customers.
We rely on outside manufacturers to supply products for resale to our customers. Manufacturing problems, including, among
other things, manufacturing delays caused by plant shutdowns, regulatory issues, damage or disruption to raw material supplies
due to weather, including, among other things, any potential effects of climate change, natural disaster or fire, could occur. If
such problems occur, we cannot assure you that we will be able to deliver our products to our customers profitably or on time.
Increases in the cost of shipping with our third-party shippers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, operating results and cash flows.
Shipping is a significant expense in the operation of our business. Accordingly, any significant increase in shipping rates could
have an adverse effect on our operating results. Similarly, strikes or other service interruptions by those shippers could cause
our operating expenses to rise and adversely affect our ability to deliver products on a timely basis.
We could incur significant uninsured environmental and other liabilities inherent in the chemical/pharmaceutical distribution
industry that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
The business of distributing chemicals and pharmaceuticals is subject to regulation by numerous federal, state, local, and
foreign governmental authorities. These regulations impose liability for loss of life, damage to property and equipment,
pollution and other environmental damage that could occur in our business. Many of these regulations provide for substantial
fines and remediation costs in the event of chemical spills, explosions and pollution. While we believe that we are in
substantial compliance with all current laws and regulations, we can give no assurance that we will not incur material liabilities
that are not covered by insurance or exceed our insurance coverage or that such insurance will remain available on terms and at
rates acceptable to us. Additionally, if existing environmental and other regulations are changed, or additional laws or
regulations are passed, the cost of complying with those laws could be substantial, thereby materially adversely affecting our
business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
In fiscal years 2011, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the Company received letters from the Pulvair Site Group, a group of potentially
responsible parties (PRP Group) who are working with the State of Tennessee (the State) to remediate a contaminated property
in Tennessee called the Pulvair site. The PRP Group has alleged that Aceto shipped hazardous substances to the site which
were released into the environment. The State had begun administrative proceedings against the members of the PRP Group
and Aceto with respect to the cleanup of the Pulvair site and the PRP Group has begun to undertake cleanup. The PRP Group is
seeking a settlement of approximately $1,700 from the Company for its share to remediate the site contamination. Although the
Company acknowledges that it shipped materials to the site for formulation over twenty years ago, the Company believes that
the evidence does not show that the hazardous materials sent by Aceto to the site have significantly contributed to the
contamination of the environment and thus believes that, at most, it is a de minimis contributor to the site contamination.
Accordingly, the Company believes that the settlement offer is unreasonable. Management believes that the ultimate outcome
of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or liquidity.
Our subsidiary, Arsynco, has environmental remediation obligations in connection with its former manufacturing facility in
Carlstadt, New Jersey. Estimates of how much it would cost to remediate environmental contamination at this site have
increased since the facility was closed in 1993. If the actual costs are significantly greater than estimated, it could have a
material adverse effect on our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
In March 2006, Arsynco received notice from the EPA of its status as a PRP under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) for a site described as the Berry’s Creek Study Area (“BCSA”).
Arsynco is one of over 150 PRPs which have potential liability for the required investigation and remediation of the site. The
estimate of the potential liability is not quantifiable for a number of reasons, including the difficulty in determining the extent
of contamination and the length of time remediation may require. In addition, any estimate of liability must also consider the
number of other PRPs and their financial strength. In July 2014, Arsynco received notice from the U.S. Department of Interior
(“USDOI”) regarding the USDOI’s intent to perform a Natural Resource Damage (NRD) Assessment at the BCSA. Arsynco
has to date declined to participate in the development and performance of the NRD assessment process. Based on prior practice
in similar situations, it is possible that the State may assert a claim for natural resource damages with respect to the Arsynco
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site itself, and either the federal government or the State (or both) may assert claims against Arsynco for natural resource
damages in connection with Berry's Creek; any such claim with respect to Berry's Creek could also be asserted against the
approximately 150 PRPs which the EPA has identified in connection with that site. Any claim for natural resource damages
with respect to the Arsynco site itself may also be asserted against BASF, the former owners of the Arsynco property. In
September 2012, Arsynco entered into an agreement with three of the other PRPs that had previously been impleaded into New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, et al. v. Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al., Docket No. ESX-L-9868-05
(the "NJDEP Litigation") and were considering impleading Arsynco into the same proceeding. Arsynco entered into an
agreement to avoid impleader. Pursuant to the agreement, Arsynco agreed to (1) a tolling period that would not be included
when computing the running of any statute of limitations that might provide a defense to the NJDEP Litigation; (2) the waiver
of certain issue preclusion defenses in the NJDEP Litigation; and (3) arbitration of certain potential future liability allocation
claims if the other parties to the agreement are barred by a court of competent jurisdiction from proceeding against Arsynco. In
July 2015, Arsynco was contacted by an allocation consultant retained by a group of the named PRPs, inviting Arsynco to
participate in the allocation among the PRPs’ investigation and remediation costs relating to the BCSA. Arsynco declined that
invitation. Since an amount of the liability cannot be reasonably estimated at this time, no accrual is recorded for these
potential future costs. The impact of the resolution of this matter on the Company’s results of operations in a particular
reporting period is not currently known.
The distribution and sale of some of our products are subject to prior governmental approvals and thereafter ongoing
governmental regulation.
Our products are subject to laws administered by federal, state and foreign governments, including the Toxic Substances
Control Act as well as regulations requiring registration and approval of many of our products. More stringent restrictions
could make our products less desirable, which would adversely affect our revenues and profitability. Some of our products are
subject to the EPA registration and re-registration requirements, and are registered in accordance with FIFRA. Such
registration requirements are based, among other things, on data demonstrating that the product will not cause unreasonable
adverse effects on human health or the environment when used according to approved label directions. Governmental
regulatory authorities have required, and may require in the future, that certain scientific data requirements be performed on
our products and this may require us, on our behalf or in joint efforts with other registrants, to perform additional testing.
Responding to such requirements may cause delays in or the cessation of the sales of one or more of our products which would
adversely affect our profitability. We can provide no assurance that any testing approvals or registrations will be granted on a
timely basis, if at all, or that our resources will be adequate to meet the costs of regulatory compliance or that the economic
benefit of complying with the requirement will exceed our cost.
Incidents related to hazardous materials could materially adversely affect our reputation, business, financial condition,
operating results and cash flows.
Portions of our operations require the controlled use of hazardous materials. Although we are diligent in designing and
implementing safety procedures to comply with the standards prescribed by federal, state, and local regulations, the risk of
accidental contamination of property or injury to individuals from these materials cannot be completely eliminated. In the event
of such an incident, we could be liable for any damages that result, which could materially adversely affect our reputation,
business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
We are also continuing to expand our business in China and India, where environmental, health and safety regulations are still
early in their development. As a result, we cannot determine how these laws will be implemented and the impact of such
regulation on the Company.
Violations of cGMP and other government regulations could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business,
financial condition and results of operations.
All facilities and manufacturing techniques used to manufacture pharmaceutical products for clinical use or for commercial
sale in the United States and other Aceto markets must be operated in conformity with current Good Manufacturing Practices
("cGMP") regulations as required by the FDA and other regulatory bodies. Our suppliers’ facilities are subject to scheduled
periodic regulatory and customer inspections to ensure compliance with cGMP and other requirements applicable to such
products. A finding that we or one or more of our suppliers had materially violated these requirements could result in one or
more regulatory sanctions, loss of a customer contract, disqualification of data for client submissions to regulatory authorities
and a mandated closing of our suppliers’ facilities, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our reputation,
business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
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Our business could give rise to product liability claims that are not covered by insurance or indemnity agreements or exceed
insurance policy or indemnity agreement limitations.
The marketing, distribution and use of pharmaceutical and chemical products involve substantial risk of product liability
claims. We could be held liable if any product we or our partners develop or distribute causes injury or is found otherwise
unsuitable during product testing, manufacturing, marketing or sale. A successful product liability claim that we have not
insured against, that exceeds our levels of insurance or for which we are not indemnified, may require us to pay a substantial
amount of damages. In the event that we are forced to pay such damages, this payment could have a material adverse effect on
our reputation, business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
We source many of our products in China and changes in the political and economic policies of China’s government could
have a significant impact upon the business we may be able to conduct in China and our financial condition, operating results
and cash flows.
Our business operations could be materially adversely affected by the current and future political environment in China. China
has operated as a socialist state since the mid-1900s and is controlled by the Communist Party of China. The Chinese
government exerts substantial influence and control over the manner in which companies, such as ours, must conduct business
activities in China. China has only permitted provincial and local economic autonomy and private economic activities since
1988. The government of China has exercised and continues to exercise substantial control over virtually every sector of the
Chinese economy, through regulation and state ownership. Our ability to conduct business in China could be adversely affected
by changes in Chinese laws and regulations, including, among others, those relating to taxation, import and export tariffs, raw
materials, environmental regulations, land use rights, property and other matters. Under its current leadership, the government
of China has been pursuing economic reform policies that encourage private economic activity and greater economic
decentralization. There is no assurance, however, that the government of China will continue to pursue these policies, or that it
will not significantly alter these policies from time to time without notice.
China’s laws and regulations governing our current business operations in China are sometimes vague and uncertain. Any
changes in such laws and regulations could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and
cash flows.
China’s legal system is a civil law system based on written statutes, in which system decided legal cases have little value as
precedents unlike the common law system prevalent in the United States. There are substantial uncertainties regarding the
interpretation and application of China’s laws and regulations, including among others, the laws and regulations governing the
conduct of business in China, or the enforcement and performance of arrangements with customers and suppliers in the event
of the imposition of statutory liens, death, bankruptcy and criminal proceedings. The Chinese government has been developing
a comprehensive system of commercial laws, and considerable progress has been made in introducing laws and regulations
dealing with economic matters such as foreign investment, corporate organization and governance, commerce, taxation and
trade. However, because these laws and regulations are relatively new, and because of the limited volume of published cases
and judicial interpretation and their lack of force as precedents, interpretation and enforcement of these laws and regulations
involve significant uncertainties. New laws and regulations that affect existing and proposed future businesses may also be
applied retroactively. We cannot predict what effect the interpretation of existing or new laws or regulations may have on our
business in China. If the relevant authorities find that we are in violation of China’s laws or regulations, they would have broad
discretion in dealing with such a violation, including, among other things: (i) levying fines and (ii) requiring that we
discontinue any portion or all of our business in China.
The promulgation of new laws, changes to existing laws and the pre-emption of local regulations by national laws may
adversely affect foreign businesses conducting business in China. While the trend of legislation over the last 20 plus years has
significantly enhanced the protection of foreign businesses in China, there can be no assurance that a change in leadership,
social or political disruption, or unforeseen circumstances affecting China’s political, economic or social life, will not affect
China’s government’s ability to continue to support and pursue these reforms. Such a shift could have a material adverse effect
on our business and prospects.
Our ability to compete in certain markets we serve is dependent on our ability to continue to expand our capacity in certain
offshore locations. However, as our presence in these locations increases, we are exposed to risks inherent to these locations
which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
A significant portion of our outsourcing has been shifted to India. As such, we are exposed to the risks inherent to operating in
India including, among others, (1) a highly competitive labor market for skilled workers which may result in significant
increases in labor costs as well as shortages of qualified workers in the future, and (2) the possibility that the U.S. federal
government or the European Union may enact legislation which may disincentivize customers from producing in their local
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countries which would reduce the demand for the services we provide in India and could materially adversely affect our
business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating
results and cash flows.
A substantial portion of our revenue is denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar because certain of our foreign
subsidiaries operate in their local currencies. Our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows therefore could
be materially adversely affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar.
Failure to comply with U.S. or non-U.S. laws regulating trade, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, could result in
adverse consequences, including fines, criminal sanctions, or loss of access to markets.
We are subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), which, among other things, prohibits corporations and
individuals from paying, offering to pay, or authorizing the payment of anything of value to any foreign government official,
government staff member, political party, or political candidate in an attempt to obtain or retain business or to otherwise
influence a person working in an official capacity. The FCPA also requires public companies to make and keep books and
records that accurately and fairly reflect their transactions and to devise and maintain an adequate system of internal accounting
controls. While our employees and agents are required to comply with these laws, we cannot assure you that our internal
policies and procedures will always protect us from violations of these laws, despite our commitment to legal compliance and
corporate ethics. The occurrence or allegation of these types of events could materially adversely affect our reputation,
business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Tax legislation and assessments by various tax authorities could be materially different than the amounts we have provided for
in our consolidated financial statements.
We are regularly audited by federal, state, and foreign tax authorities. From time to time, these audits could result in proposed
assessments. While we believe that we have adequately provided for any such assessments, future settlements could be
materially different than we have provided for and thereby materially adversely affect our earnings and cash flows.
We operate in various tax jurisdictions, and although we believe that we have provided for income and other taxes in
accordance with the relevant regulations, if the applicable regulations were ultimately interpreted differently by a taxing
authority, we could be exposed to additional tax liabilities. Our effective tax rate is based on our expected geographic mix of
earnings, statutory rates, intercompany transfer pricing, and enacted tax rules. Significant judgment is required in determining
our effective tax rate and in evaluating our tax positions on a worldwide basis. We believe our tax positions, including, among
others, intercompany transfer pricing policies, are consistent with the tax laws in the jurisdictions in which we conduct our
business. It is possible that these positions may be challenged by jurisdictional tax authorities and could have a significant
impact on our effective tax rate. In addition, from time to time, various legislative initiatives could be proposed that could
adversely affect our tax positions. There can be no assurance that our effective tax rate will not be adversely affected by these
initiatives.
Changes in tax rules could adversely affect our future reported financial results or the way we conduct our business.
Our future reported financial results could be adversely affected if tax or accounting rules regarding unrepatriated earnings
change. The Obama administration announced several proposals to reform United States tax rules, including, among others,
proposals that could result in a reduction or elimination of the deferral of United States tax on our unrepatriated earnings,
potentially requiring those earnings to be taxed at the United States federal income tax rate.
Our business is subject to a number of global economic risks.
From time to time, financial markets in the United States, Europe and Asia have and could experience extreme disruption,
including, among other things, extreme volatility in security prices, severely diminished liquidity and credit availability, rating
downgrades of certain investments and declining valuations of others. Governments have taken unprecedented actions
intending to address extreme market conditions that include severely restricted credit and declines in values of certain assets.
An economic downturn in the businesses or geographic areas in which we sell our products could reduce demand for our
products and result in a decrease in revenue that could have a negative impact on our results of operations. Continued volatility
and disruption of financial markets in the United States, Europe and Asia could limit our customers’ ability to obtain adequate
financing or credit to purchase our products or to pay for outstanding invoices owed to us or to maintain operations, and result
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in a decrease in revenue or cash collections that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition,
operating results and cash flows.
Making interest and principal payments on our Convertible Senior Notes due 2020 (the “Notes”), which were issued in
November 2015, requires and will continue to require a significant amount of cash, and we may not have sufficient cash flows
from our business to make future interest and principal payments.
Our ability to continue to make scheduled interest payments and to make future principal payments on the Notes depends on
our future performance, which is subject to economic, financial, competitive, and other factors beyond our control. Our
business may not continue to generate cash flows from operations sufficient to service our debt. If we are unable to generate
such cash flows, we may be required to adopt one or more alternatives, such as selling assets, restructuring debt, or obtaining
additional equity capital on terms that may be onerous or highly dilutive. Our ability to refinance our indebtedness will depend
on the capital markets and our financial condition at such time. We may not be able to engage in any of these activities or
engage in these activities on desirable terms, which could result in a default on our debt obligations, including the Notes, which
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
We may not have the ability to raise the funds necessary to settle conversions of the Notes that we issued in November 2015 or
to repurchase such Notes upon a fundamental change, and our senior secured credit facility contains, and our future debt may
contain, limitations on our ability to pay cash upon conversion or repurchase of such Notes.
Holders of our Notes have the right to require us to repurchase their notes upon the occurrence of certain fundamental events
(each, a “fundamental change”) at a fundamental change repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes
to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. In addition, upon conversion of the Notes, unless we elect to
deliver solely shares of our common stock to settle such conversion (other than paying cash in lieu of delivering any fractional
shares), we will be required to make cash payments in respect of the Notes being converted. However, we may not have
enough available cash or be able to obtain financing at the time we are required to make repurchases of notes surrendered
therefor or pay cash upon conversions of notes being converted. In addition, our ability to repurchase the Notes or to pay cash
upon conversions of the Notes is limited by agreements governing our existing senior secured credit facility, and may be
further limited by law, by regulatory authority or by agreements governing our future indebtedness. Our failure to repurchase
notes at a time when the repurchase is required by the indenture governing the Notes or to pay any cash payable on future
conversions of the Notes as required by the indenture would constitute a default under the indenture. A default under the
indenture or the fundamental change itself could, if not cured within applicable time periods, lead to a default under
agreements governing our existing senior secured credit facility, and could also lead to a default under agreements governing
our future indebtedness. If the repayment of the related indebtedness were to be accelerated after any applicable notice or grace
periods, we may not have sufficient funds to repay the indebtedness and repurchase the Notes or make cash payments upon
conversions thereof.
Our senior secured credit facility limits our ability to pay any cash amount upon the conversion or repurchase of the Notes.
Our existing senior secured credit facility prohibits us from making any cash payments on the conversion or repurchase of the
Notes if an event of default exists under that facility or if, after giving effect to such conversion or repurchase (and any
additional indebtedness incurred in connection with such conversion or a repurchase), we would not be in pro forma
compliance with our financial covenants under that facility. Any new credit facility that we may enter into in the future may
have similar restrictions. Our failure to make cash payments upon the conversion or repurchase of the Notes as required under
the terms of the Notes would permit holders of the Notes to accelerate our obligations under the Notes.
The conditional conversion feature of the Notes, if triggered, may adversely affect our financial condition and operating
results.
In the event the conditional conversion feature of the Notes is triggered, holders of notes will be entitled to convert the Notes at
any time during specified periods at their option. If one or more holders elect to convert their notes, unless we elect to satisfy
our conversion obligation by delivering solely shares of our common stock (other than paying cash in lieu of delivering any
fractional share), we would be required to settle a portion or all of our conversion obligation through the payment of cash,
which could adversely affect our liquidity. In addition, even if holders do not elect to convert their notes, we could be required
under applicable accounting rules to reclassify all or a portion of the outstanding principal of the Notes as a current rather than
long-term liability, which would result in a material reduction of our net working capital.
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The accounting method for convertible debt securities that may be settled in cash, such as the Notes, could have a material
effect on our reported financial results.
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Staff Position No. APB 14-1, Accounting for
Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash Upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement), which has
subsequently been codified as Accounting Standards Codification 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (“ASC
470-20”). Under ASC 470-20, an entity must separately account for the liability and equity components of the convertible debt
instruments (such as the Notes) that may be settled entirely or partially in cash upon conversion in a manner that reflects the
issuer’s economic interest cost. The effect of ASC 470-20 on the accounting for the Notes is that the equity component is
required to be included in the capital in excess of par value section of shareholders’ equity on our consolidated balance sheet,
and the value of the equity component would be treated as original issue discount for purposes of accounting for the debt
component of the Notes. As a result, we will be required to record a greater amount of non-cash interest expense in current
periods presented as a result of the amortization of the discounted carrying value of the Notes to their face amount over the
term of the Notes. We will report lower net income in our financial results because ASC 470-20 will require interest to include
both the current period’s amortization of the debt discount and the instrument’s coupon interest, which could adversely affect
our reported or future financial results, the trading price of our common stock and the trading price of the Notes.
In addition, under certain circumstances, convertible debt instruments (such as the Notes) that may be settled entirely or partly
in cash are currently accounted for utilizing the treasury stock method, the effect of which is that the shares issuable upon
conversion of the Notes are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share except to the extent that the conversion
value of the Notes exceeds their principal amount. Under the treasury stock method, for diluted earnings per share purposes,
the transaction is accounted for as if the number of shares of common stock that would be necessary to settle such excess are
issued (which is the policy we intend to follow for settling such excess). If we are unable to use the treasury stock method in
the future for the shares issuable upon conversion of the Notes, then our diluted earnings per share would be adversely affected.
Our acquisition strategy is subject to a number of inherent risks, including, among other things, the risk that our acquisitions
may not be successful.
We continually seek to expand our business through acquisitions of other companies that complement our own and through
joint ventures, licensing agreements and other arrangements. Any decision regarding strategic alternatives would be subject to
inherent risks, and we cannot guarantee that we will be able to identify the appropriate opportunities, successfully negotiate
economically beneficial terms, successfully integrate any acquired business, retain key employees, or achieve the anticipated
synergies or benefits of the strategic alternative selected. Acquisitions can require significant capital resources and divert our
management’s attention from our existing business. Additionally, we may issue additional shares in connection with a strategic
transaction, thereby diluting the holdings of our existing common shareholders, incur debt or assume liabilities, become subject
to litigation, or consume cash, thereby reducing the amount of cash available for other purposes.
Any acquisition that we make could result in a substantial charge to our earnings.
We have previously incurred charges to our earnings in connection with acquisitions, and may continue to experience charges
to our earnings for any acquisitions that we make, including, among other things, contingent consideration and impairment
charges. These costs may also include substantial severance and other closure costs associated with eliminating duplicate or
discontinued products, employees, operations and facilities. These charges could have a material adverse effect on our results
of operations and they could have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.
We have significant goodwill and other intangible assets. Consequently, potential impairment of goodwill and other
intangibles may significantly impact our profitability.
Under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we are required to evaluate goodwill for impairment at least
annually. If we determine that the fair value is less than the carrying value, an impairment loss will be recorded in our
statement of income. The determination of fair value is a highly subjective exercise and can produce significantly different
results based on the assumptions used and methodologies employed. If our projected long-term sales growth rate, profit
margins or terminal rate are considerably lower and/or the assumed weighted average cost of capital is considerably higher,
future testing may indicate impairment and we would have to record a non-cash goodwill impairment loss in our statement of
income.
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Our information technology systems could fail to perform adequately or we may fail to adequately protect such information
technology systems against data corruption, cyber-based attacks, or network security breaches.
We rely on information technology networks and systems, including the Internet, to process, transmit, and store electronic
information. In particular, we depend on our information technology infrastructure to effectively manage its business data,
supply chain, logistics, accounting, and other business processes and electronic communications between our personnel and our
customers and suppliers. If we do not allocate and effectively manage the resources necessary to build and sustain an
appropriate technology infrastructure, our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows therefore could be
materially adversely affected. In addition, security breaches or system failures of this infrastructure can create system
disruptions, shutdowns, or unauthorized disclosure of confidential information. If we are unable to prevent such breaches or
failures, our operations could be disrupted, or we may suffer financial damage or loss because of lost or misappropriated
information.
Our potential liability arising from our commitment to indemnify our directors, officers and employees could materially
adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
We have committed in our bylaws to indemnify our directors, officers and employees against the reasonable expenses incurred
by these persons in connection with any action brought against them in such capacity, except in matters as to which they are
adjudged to have breached a duty to us. The maximum potential amount of future payments we could be required to make
under this provision is unlimited. While we have ”directors and officers” insurance policies that should cover all or some of
this potential exposure, we could be adversely affected if we are required to pay damages or incur legal costs in connection
with a claim above our insurance limits.
Our business could be materially adversely affected by terrorist activities.
Our business depends on the free flow of products and services through the channels of commerce worldwide. Instability due
to military, terrorist, political and economic actions in other countries could materially disrupt our overseas operations and
export sales. In fiscal years 2016 and 2015, approximately 32% and 33%, respectively of our revenues were attributable to
operations conducted abroad and to sales generated from the United States to foreign countries. In addition, in fiscal year
2016, approximately 56% and 22% of our purchases came from Asia and Europe, respectively. In addition, in certain countries
where we currently operate or export, intend to operate or export, or intend to expand our operations, we could be subject to
other political, military and economic uncertainties, including, among other things, labor unrest, restrictions on transfers of
funds and unexpected changes in regulatory environments.
We rely heavily on key executives for our financial performance.
Our financial performance is highly dependent upon the efforts and abilities of our key executives. The loss of the services of
any of our key executives could therefore have a material adverse effect upon our financial position and operating results. We
do not maintain “key-man” insurance on any of our key executives.
Shortage of qualified and technical personnel in a competitive marketplace may prevent us from growing our business.
We may be unable to hire or retain qualified and technical employees and there is substantial competition for highly skilled
employees. If we fail to attract and retain key employees, our business could be adversely impacted.
Litigation could harm our business and our management and financial resources.
Substantial, complex or extended litigation could cause us to incur large expenditures and could distract our management. For
example, lawsuits by employees, stockholders, collaborators, distributors, customers, or end-users of our products or services
could be very costly and substantially disrupt our business. Disputes from time to time with such companies or individuals are
not uncommon, and we cannot assure you that we will always be able to resolve such disputes out of court or on favorable
terms.
The market price of our stock could be volatile.
The market price of our common stock has been subject to volatility and may continue to be volatile in the future, due to a
variety of factors, including, among other things:
quarterly fluctuations in our operating income and earnings per share results
technological innovations or new product introductions by us or our competitors
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economic conditions
tariffs, duties and other trade barriers including, among other things, anti-dumping duties
disputes concerning patents or proprietary rights
changes in earnings estimates and market growth rate projections by market research analysts
any future issuances of our common stock, which may include primary offerings for cash, stock splits, issuances in
connection with business acquisitions, restricted stock/units and the grant or exercise of stock options from time to
time
sales of common stock by existing security holders
loss of key personnel
securities class actions or other litigation
The market price for our common stock may also be affected by our ability to meet analysts' expectations. Any failure to meet
such expectations, even slightly, could have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock. In addition, the stock
market is subject to extreme price and volume fluctuations. This volatility has had a significant effect on the market prices of
securities issued by many companies for reasons unrelated to the operating performance of these companies.
Our stock repurchase program could affect the price of our common stock and increase volatility. The repurchase program
may be suspended or terminated at any time, which could result in a decrease in the trading price of our common stock.
In May 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the continuation of the Company’s stock repurchase program,
expiring in May 2017. Under the stock repurchase program, the Company is authorized, but not obligated, to purchase up to
5,000 shares of common stock in open market or private transactions, at prices not to exceed the market value of the common
stock at the time of such purchase. Repurchases pursuant to our stock repurchase program could affect our stock price and
increase the volatility of our common stock. The existence of a stock repurchase program could also potentially reduce the
market liquidity for our stock. Although the stock repurchase program is intended to enhance long-term stockholder value, we
cannot provide assurance that this will occur. The stock repurchase program may be suspended or terminated at any time, and
we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common stock under the program.
There are inherent uncertainties involved in estimates, judgments and assumptions used in preparing financial statements in
accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Any changes in the estimates, judgments and assumptions we
use could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
The consolidated financial statements included in the periodic reports we file with the SEC are prepared in accordance with
GAAP. Preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP involves making estimates, judgments and assumptions that
affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and income. Estimates, judgments and assumptions are
inherently subject to change, and any such changes could result in corresponding changes to the reported amounts.
Changes in accounting standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) or other standard-setting
bodies may adversely affect our financial statements.
Our financial statements are subject to the application of U.S. GAAP, which is periodically revised and/or expanded.
Accordingly, from time-to-time we are required to adopt new or revised accounting standards issued by recognized
authoritative bodies, including the FASB and the SEC. It is possible that future accounting standards we are required to adopt
could change the current accounting treatment that we apply to our consolidated financial statements and that such changes
could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Failure to maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could have material
adverse effect on our business and stock price.
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires us to evaluate annually the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial
reporting as of the end of each fiscal year and to include a management report assessing the effectiveness of our internal
controls over financial reporting in our Annual Report on Form 10-K . Section 404 also requires our independent registered
public accounting firm to report on our internal controls over financial reporting. If we fail to maintain the adequacy of our
internal controls, we cannot assure you that we will be able to conclude in the future that we have effective internal controls
over financial reporting. If we fail to maintain effective internal controls, we might be subject to sanctions or investigation by
regulatory authorities, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission or NASDAQ. Any such action could adversely affect
our financial results and the market price of our common stock and may also result in delayed filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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Compliance with changing regulation of corporate governance and public disclosure could result in additional expenses.
Complying with changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure, including,
among others, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and new SEC regulations, will require the Company to expend additional
resources. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and public disclosure. As a result,
we may be required to continue to invest necessary resources to comply with evolving laws, regulations and standards, and this
investment could result in increased expenses and a diversion of management time and attention from revenue-generating
activities.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2. Properties
In March 2010, we purchased a building in Port Washington, New York, which is the site of our global headquarters. We
moved our corporate offices into this new building in April 2011. Our global headquarters consists of approximately 48,000
gross square feet and is subject to a mortgage, which at June 30, 2016, had an outstanding balance of $2,960.
Since the closing of the Rising acquisition on December 31, 2010, the Company leases approximately 41,000 gross square feet
of office space in Allendale, New Jersey. This lease expires in October 2017.
In November 2007, we purchased approximately 2,300 gross square meters of land along with 12,000 gross square feet of
office space in Mumbai, India.
Arsynco owns a 12-acre parcel in Carlstadt, New Jersey.
In November 2004, we purchased approximately 1,300 gross square meters of office space located in Shanghai, China for our
sales offices and investment purposes.
We also lease office space in Hamburg, Germany; Düsseldorf, Germany; Heemskerk, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Lyon,
France, Singapore and the Philippines. These offices are used for sales and administrative purposes.
We believe that our properties are generally well maintained, in good condition and adequate for our present needs.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
We are subject to various claims that have arisen in the normal course of business. We do not know what impact the final
resolution of these matters will have on our results of operations in a particular reporting period.
In fiscal years 2011, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the Company received letters from the Pulvair Site Group, a group of potentially
responsible parties (PRP Group) who are working with the State of Tennessee (the State) to remediate a contaminated property
in Tennessee called the Pulvair site. The PRP Group has alleged that Aceto shipped hazardous substances to the site which
were released into the environment. The State had begun administrative proceedings against the members of the PRP Group
and Aceto with respect to the cleanup of the Pulvair site and the PRP Group has begun to undertake cleanup. The PRP Group is
seeking a settlement of approximately $1,700 from the Company for its share to remediate the site contamination. Although the
Company acknowledges that it shipped materials to the site for formulation over twenty years ago, the Company believes that
the evidence does not show that the hazardous materials sent by Aceto to the site have significantly contributed to the
contamination of the environment and thus believes that, at most, it is a de minimis contributor to the site contamination.
Accordingly, the Company believes that the settlement offer is unreasonable. Management believes that the ultimate outcome
of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or liquidity.
In March 2006, Arsynco received notice from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) of its status as a
PRP under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) for a site described as
the Berry’s Creek Study Area (“BCSA”). Arsynco is one of over 150 PRPs which have potential liability for the required
investigation and remediation of the site. The estimate of the potential liability is not quantifiable for a number of reasons,
including the difficulty in determining the extent of contamination and the length of time remediation may require. In addition,
any estimate of liability must also consider the number of other PRPs and their financial strength. In July 2014, Arsynco
received notice from the U.S. Department of Interior (“USDOI”) regarding the USDOI’s intent to perform a Natural Resource
Damage (NRD) Assessment at the BCSA. Arsynco has to date declined to participate in the development and performance of
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the NRD assessment process. Based on prior practice in similar situations, it is possible that the State may assert a claim for
natural resource damages with respect to the Arsynco site itself, and either the federal government or the State (or both) may
assert claims against Arsynco for natural resource damages in connection with Berry's Creek; any such claim with respect to
Berry's Creek could also be asserted against the approximately 150 PRPs which the EPA has identified in connection with that
site. Any claim for natural resource damages with respect to the Arsynco site itself may also be asserted against BASF, the
former owner of the Arsynco property. In September 2012, Arsynco entered into an agreement with three of the other PRPs
that had previously been impleaded into New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, et al. v. Occidental Chemical
Corporation, et al., Docket No. ESX-L-9868-05 (the "NJDEP Litigation") and were considering impleading Arsynco into the
same proceeding. Arsynco entered into an agreement to avoid impleader. Pursuant to the agreement, Arsynco agreed to (1) a
tolling period that would not be included when computing the running of any statute of limitations that might provide a defense
to the NJDEP Litigation; (2) the waiver of certain issue preclusion defenses in the NJDEP Litigation; and (3) arbitration of
certain potential future liability allocation claims if the other parties to the agreement are barred by a court of competent
jurisdiction from proceeding against Arsynco. In July 2015, Arsynco was contacted by an allocation consultant retained by a
group of the named PRPs, inviting Arsynco to participate in the allocation among the PRPs’ investigation and remediation
costs relating to the BCSA. Arsynco declined that invitation. Since the amount of the liability cannot be reasonably estimated
at this time, no accrual is recorded for these potential future costs. The impact of the resolution of this matter on the
Company’s results of operations in a particular reporting period is not currently known.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities
Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market using the symbol “ACET.” The following table states the
fiscal year 2015 and 2016 high and low sales prices of our common stock as reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market
for the periods indicated.
FISCAL YEAR 2015
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
FISCAL YEAR 2016
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
HIGH
LOW
$22.75
23.23
22.64
25.97
$16.52
18.11
19.21
18.03
$31.75
32.20
26.90
24.84
$21.21
24.27
19.20
20.00
Cash dividends of $0.06 per common share were paid in September, December, March and June of fiscal years 2016, 2015 and
2014.
As of August 22, 2016, there were 248 holders of record of our common stock.
28,690,975 shares of our common stock were held by the nominee of the Depository Trust Company, the country's principal
central depository. For purposes of determining the number of owners of our common stock, those shares are considered to be
owned by one holder. Additional individual holdings in street name result in a sizable number of beneficial owners being
represented on our records as owned by various banks and stockbrokers.
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Performance Graph
The following graph compares on a cumulative basis the yearly percentage change, assuming dividend reinvestment, over the
last five fiscal years in (a) the total shareholder return on our common stock with (b) the total return on the Standard & Poor’s
500 Index, (c) the total return of our Prior Peer Group and (d) total return of our Current Peer Group. We have decided to
change our peer group comparison to a new Peer Group (Current Peer Group) consisting of 14 companies selected by us to
reflect our current business strategy of focusing more on the end market pharmaceutical space. The Current Peer group
companies included: Albany Molecular Research, Inc., American Vanguard Corporation, Balchem Corporation, Cambrex
Corporation, Impax Laboratories, Inc., Innophos Holdings, Inc., Innospec Inc., Lannett Company, Inc., Lawson Products, Inc.,
Medicines Company (The), Prestige Brand Holdings, Inc., Quaker Chemical Corporation, Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and
Usana Health Sciences, Inc. We believe that the companies included in the Current Peer Group are more comparable to Aceto
on a combined basis by including more human health companies and fewer specialty chemical companies to reflect our
continued strategy to become a Human Health oriented company. Going forward, we expect to include the Current Peer Group
and not the Prior Peer Group.
The following graph assumes that $100 had been invested in each of the Company, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Prior
Peer Group and the Current Peer Group on June 30, 2011. The stock price performance included in this graph is not
necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.
ASSUMES $100 INVESTED ON JUNE 30, 2011
ASSUMES DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Aceto Corporation S&P 500 Index Prior Peer Group Current Peer Group
June 30, 2011
June 30, 2012
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2015
June 30, 2016
100
138
218
287
394
354
100
105
127
158
170
177
100
106
139
175
217
192
100
110
140
164
188
182
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
(In thousands, except per-share amounts)
Fiscal years ended June 30,
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Net sales
Operating income
Net income
At year end
Working capital
Total assets
Long-term liabilities (including
long-term debt)
Shareholders’ equity
Income per common share
$558,524
$546,951
$510,179
58,028
34,766
56,333
33,483
44,272
29,000
$499,690
34,416
22,328
$444,388
25,366
16,981
$253,755
540,778
$185,310
489,774
$157,831
467,984
$128,393
323,430
$118,328
299,280
137,430
304,442
110,563
254,211
115,877
233,584
38,883
194,640
57,636
168,003
Basic income per common share
from net income
Diluted income per common share
from net income
Cash dividends per common share
$1.19
$1.18
$0.24
$1.17
$1.14
$0.24
$1.04
$1.02
$0.24
$0.83
$0.81
$0.22
$0.64
$0.63
$0.20
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Executive Summary
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is intended
to provide the readers of our financial statements with a narrative discussion about our business. The MD&A is provided as a
supplement to and should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the accompanying notes.
We are reporting net sales of $558,524 for the year ended June 30, 2016, which represents a 2.1% increase from the $546,951
reported in the comparable prior year. Gross profit for the year ended June 30, 2016 was $142,785 and our gross margin was
25.6% as compared to gross profit of $135,434 and gross margin of 24.8% in the comparable prior year. Our selling, general
and administrative costs (“SG&A”) for the year ended June 30, 2016 increased to $76,820 from $73,159 which we reported in
the prior year. Our net income increased to $34,766, or $1.18 per diluted share, compared to net income of $33,483, or $1.14
per diluted share for the prior year.
Our financial position as of June 30, 2016, remains strong, as we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of
$67,709, working capital of $253,755 and shareholders’ equity of $304,442.
Our business is separated into three principal segments: Human Health, Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Performance
Chemicals.
Products that fall within the Human Health segment include finished dosage form generic drugs and nutraceutical products.
Aceto sells niche generic prescription products and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products under the Rising label to leading
wholesalers, chain drug stores, distributors and mass merchandisers. As part of our asset-light model, products are developed in
collaboration with selected pharmaceutical development partners and with networks of finished dosage form manufacturing
partners. Leveraging our extensive experience supplying active pharmaceutical ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates,
Aceto entered the end-user segment of the generic pharmaceuticals industry in 2010 through the acquisition of Rising, a U.S.
marketer and distributor of finished dosage form generics founded in the early 1990s. To supplement our organic growth and
further expand into the U.S. generic pharmaceuticals industry, Rising Pharmaceuticals acquired PACK Pharmaceuticals, a
national marketer and distributor of generic prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products, in April, 2014. During
fiscal 2015, PACK was fully integrated with Rising and is now part of Rising’s operations in New Jersey. Rising, a wholly-
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owned subsidiary of Aceto, is an integral component of Aceto's continued strategy to become a Human Health oriented
company.
In September 2015, we purchased three ANDAs for the products Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 3%, Levofloxacin
Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, and Diclofenac Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.1% from Nexus Pharmaceuticals. Also in
September 2015, we purchased three ANDAs from a subsidiary of Endo International plc for the products Methimazole
Tablets, Glycopyrrolate Tablets and Meclizine Tablets. In addition, in September 2014, we purchased three ANDAs from Par
Pharmaceuticals, from which Dutasteride Softgel Capsules 0.5mg was launched in November 2015.
Aceto supplies the raw materials used in the production of nutritional and packaged dietary supplements, including vitamins,
amino acids, iron compounds and biochemicals used in pharmaceutical and nutritional preparations.
The Pharmaceutical Ingredients segment has two product groups: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and
Pharmaceutical Intermediates.
We supply APIs to many of the major generic drug companies, who we believe view Aceto as a valued partner in their effort to
develop and market generic drugs. The process of introducing a new API from pipeline to market spans a number of years and
begins with Aceto partnering with a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer and jointly selecting an API, several years before the
expiration of a composition of matter patent, for future genericizing. We then identify the appropriate supplier, and
concurrently utilizing our global technical network, work to ensure they meet standards of quality to comply with regulations.
Our client, the generic pharmaceutical company, will submit the Abbreviated New Drug Application (“ANDA”) for U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approval or European-equivalent approval. The introduction of the API to market occurs
after all the development testing has been completed and the ANDA or European-equivalent is approved and the patent expires
or is deemed invalid. Aceto, at all times, has a pipeline of APIs at various stages of development both in the United States and
Europe. Additionally, as the pressure to lower the overall cost of healthcare increases, Aceto has focused on, and works very
closely with our customers to develop new API opportunities to provide alternative, more economical, second-source options
for existing generic drugs. By leveraging our worldwide sourcing, regulatory and quality assurance capabilities, we provide to
generic drug manufacturers an alternative, economical source for existing API products.
Aceto has long been a supplier of pharmaceutical intermediates, the complex chemical compounds that are the building blocks
used in producing APIs. These are the critical components of all drugs, whether they are already on the market or currently
undergoing clinical trials. Faced with significant economic pressures as well as ever-increasing regulatory barriers, the
innovative drug companies look to Aceto as a source for high quality intermediates.
Aceto employs, on occasion, the same second source strategy for our pharmaceutical intermediates business that we use in our
API business. Historically, pharmaceutical manufacturers have had one source for the intermediates needed to produce their
products. Utilizing our global sourcing, regulatory support and quality assurance network, Aceto works with the large, global
pharmaceutical companies, sourcing lower cost, quality pharmaceutical intermediates that will meet the same high level
standards that their current commercial products adhere to.
The Performance Chemicals segment includes specialty chemicals and agricultural protection products.
Aceto is a major supplier to many different industrial segments providing chemicals used in the manufacture of plastics,
surface coatings, cosmetics and personal care, textiles, fuels and lubricants. The paint and coatings industry produces products
that bring color, texture, and protection to houses, furniture, packaging, paper, and durable goods. Many of today's coatings are
eco-friendly, by allowing inks and coatings to be cured by ultraviolet light instead of solvents, or allowing power coatings to be
cured without solvents. These growing technologies are critical in protecting and enhancing the world's ecology and Aceto is
focused on supplying the specialty additives that make modern coating techniques possible.
The chemistry that makes much of the modern world possible is often done by building up simple molecules to sophisticated
compounds in step-by-step chemical processes. The products that are incorporated in each step are known as intermediates and
they can be as varied as the end uses they serve, such as crop protection products, dyes and pigments, textiles, fuel additives,
electronics - essentially all things chemical.
Aceto provides various specialty chemicals for the food, flavor, fragrance, paper and film industries. Aceto’s raw materials are
also used in sophisticated technology products, such as high-end electronic parts used for photo tooling, circuit boards,
production of computer chips, and in the production of many of today's modern gadgets.
Aceto’s agricultural protection products include herbicides, fungicides and insecticides, which control weed growth as well as
the spread of insects and microorganisms that can severely damage plant growth. One of Aceto's most widely used agricultural
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protection products is a sprout inhibitor that extends the storage life of potatoes. Utilizing our global sourcing and regulatory
capabilities, we identify and qualify manufacturers either producing the product or with knowledge of the chemistry necessary
to produce the product, and then file an application with the U.S. EPA for a product registration. Aceto has an ongoing
working relationship with manufacturers in China and India to determine which of the non-patented or generic, agricultural
protection products they produce can be effectively marketed in the Western world. We have successfully brought numerous
products to market. We have a strong pipeline, which includes future additions to our product portfolio. The combination of
our global sourcing and regulatory capabilities makes the generic agricultural market a niche for us and we will continue to
offer new product additions in this market.
We believe our main business strengths are sourcing, regulatory support, quality assurance and marketing and distribution. We
distribute more than 1,100 chemical compounds used principally as finished products or raw materials in the pharmaceutical,
nutraceutical, agricultural, coatings and industrial chemical industries. With business operations in ten countries, we believe
that our global reach is distinctive in the industry, enabling us to source and supply quality products on a worldwide basis.
Leveraging local professionals, we source more than two-thirds of our products from Asia, buying from approximately 500
companies in China and 200 in India.
In this MD&A, we explain our general financial condition and results of operations, including, among other things, the
following:
factors that affect our business
our earnings and costs in the periods presented
changes in earnings and costs between periods
sources of earnings
the impact of these factors on our overall financial condition
As you read this MD&A, refer to the accompanying consolidated statements of income, which present the results of our
operations for the three years ended June 30, 2016. We analyze and explain the differences between periods in the specific line
items of the consolidated statements of income.
Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies
This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial
statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing these
financial statements, we were required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We regularly evaluate our estimates including those
related to allowances for bad debts, partnered products, inventories, goodwill and indefinite-life intangible assets, long-lived
assets, environmental and other contingencies, income taxes and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on various
factors, including historical experience, advice from outside subject-matter experts, and various assumptions that we believe to
be reasonable under the circumstances, which together form the basis for our making judgments about the carrying values of
assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Since
June 30, 2016, there have been no significant changes to the assumptions and estimates related to those critical accounting
estimates and policies.
We believe the following critical accounting policies affected our more significant judgments and estimates used in preparing
these consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue from sales of any product when it is shipped and title and risk of loss pass to the customer. We have no
acceptance or other post-shipment obligations and we do not offer product warranties or services to our customers.
Sales are recorded net of estimated returns of damaged goods from customers, which historically have been immaterial, and
sales incentives offered to customers. Sales incentives include volume incentive rebates. We record volume incentive rebates
based on the underlying revenue transactions that result in progress by the customer in earning the rebate.
The Company has arrangements with various third parties, such as drug store chains and managed care organizations,
establishing prices for its finished dosage form generics. While these arrangements are made between Aceto and its customers,
the customers independently select a wholesaler from which they purchase the products. Alternatively, certain wholesalers may
enter into agreements with the customers, with the Company’s concurrence, which establishes the pricing for certain products
which the wholesalers provide. Upon each sale of finished dosage form generics, estimates of chargebacks, rebates, returns,
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government reimbursed rebates, sales discounts and other adjustments are made. These estimates are based on historical
experience, future expectations, contractual arrangements with wholesalers and indirect customers, and other factors known to
management at the time of accrual. These estimates are recorded as reductions to gross revenues, with corresponding
adjustments either as a reduction of accounts receivable or as a liability for price concessions.
Under certain arrangements, Aceto will issue a credit (referred to as a “chargeback”) to the wholesaler for the difference
between the invoice price to the wholesaler and the customer’s contract price. As sales to the large wholesale customers
increase or decrease, the reserve for chargebacks will also generally increase or decrease. The provision for chargebacks varies
in relation to changes in sales volume, product mix, pricing and the level of inventory at the wholesalers. The Company
continually monitors the reserve for chargebacks and makes adjustments when management believes that expected chargebacks
may differ from the actual chargeback reserve.
The Company estimates its provision for returns of finished dosage generics based on historical experience, product expiration
dates, changes to business practices, credit terms and any extenuating circumstances known to management. While historical
experience has allowed for reasonable estimations in the past, future returns may or may not follow historical trends. The
Company continually monitors the reserve for returns and makes adjustments when management believes that actual product
returns may differ from the established reserve. Generally, the reserve for returns increases as net sales increase.
Government rebate accruals are based on estimated payments due to governmental agencies for purchases made by third parties
under various governmental programs. Other rebates are offered to the Company’s key chain drug store, distributor and
wholesaler customers to promote customer loyalty and increase product sales. These rebate programs provide customers with
credits upon attainment of pre-established volumes or attainment of net sales milestones for a specified period. Other
promotional programs are incentive programs offered to the customers. The Company provides a provision for government
reimbursed rebates and other rebates at the time of sale based on contracted rates and historical redemption rates. Assumptions
used to establish the provision include level of customer inventories, contract sales mix and average contract pricing. Aceto
regularly reviews the information related to these estimates and adjusts the provision accordingly.
Sales discount accruals are based on payment terms extended to customers.
Credits issued during a given period represent cash payments or credit memos issued to the Company’s customers as settlement
for the related reserve. Management has the experience and access to relevant information that it believes is necessary to
reasonably estimate the amounts of such deductions from gross revenues. The Company regularly reviews the information
related to these estimates and adjusts its reserves accordingly, if and when actual experience differs from previous estimates.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts relating to estimated losses resulting from customers being unable to make
required payments. Allowances for doubtful accounts are based on historical experience and known factors regarding specific
customers and the industries in which those customers operate. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate,
resulting in their ability to make payments being impaired, additional allowances would be required.
Royalty Income
We have royalty agreements on certain products where third party pharmaceutical and agricultural protection companies
market such products. We earn and collect royalty income based on percentages of net profits as defined in those agreements.
Royalty income is included in net sales in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
Partnered Products
The Company has various products that are subject to one of two types of collaborative arrangements with certain
pharmaceutical companies. One type of arrangement relates to the Company’s Rising subsidiary acting strictly as a distributor
and purchasing products at arm’s length; in that type of arrangement, there is no profit sharing element. The second type of
collaborative arrangement results in a profit sharing agreement between Rising and a developer and/or manufacturer of a
finished dosage form generic drug. Both types of collaborative arrangements are conducted in the ordinary course of Rising’s
business. The nature and purpose of both of these arrangements is for the Company to act as a distributor of finished dose
products to its customers. Under these arrangements, the Company maintains distribution rights with respect to specific drugs
within the U.S. marketplace. Generally, the distribution rights are exclusive rights in the territory. In certain arrangements,
Rising is required to maintain service level minimums including, but not limited to, market share and purchase levels, in order
to preserve the exclusive rights. The Company’s accounting policy with respect to these collaborative arrangements calls for
the Company to present the sales and associated costs on a gross basis, with the amounts of the shared profits earned by the
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pharmaceutical companies on sales of these products, if applicable, included in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of
income. The shared profits are settled on a quarterly basis. For each of the fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, there was
approximately $41,036, $51,352 and $26,972 respectively, of shared profits included in cost of sales, related to these types of
collaborative arrangements. In the case of a collaborative arrangement where Rising solely acts as a distributor and purchases
product at arm’s length, the costs of those purchases are included as a cost of sales similar to any other purchase arrangement.
Inventories
Inventories, which consist principally of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in first-out method) or market. We
write down our inventories for estimated excess and obsolete goods by an amount equal to the difference between the carrying
cost of the inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. A
significant sudden increase in demand for our products could result in a short-term increase in the cost of inventory purchases,
while a significant decrease in demand could result in an increase in the excess inventory quantities on-hand. Additionally, we
may overestimate or underestimate the demand for our products which would result in our understating or overstating,
respectively, the write-down required for excess and obsolete inventory. Although we make every effort to ensure the accuracy
of our forecasts of future product demand, any significant unanticipated changes in demand could have a significant impact on
the value of our inventory and reported operating results.
Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the cost of purchased businesses over the value of their underlying net assets. Other
indefinite-lived intangible assets principally consist of trademarks. Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are
not amortized.
In accordance with GAAP, we test goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment on at least an annual
basis. To determine the fair value of these intangible assets, we use many assumptions and estimates that directly impact the
results of the testing. In making these assumptions and estimates, we use industry-accepted valuation models and appropriate
market participant assumptions that are reviewed and approved by various levels of management. If our estimates or our
related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges for these assets.
Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with GAAP, long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles are reviewed for impairment whenever events
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Identifiable intangible assets
principally consist of customer relationships, product rights and related intangibles, EPA registrations and related data, patent
license, and technology-based intangibles. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the
carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. Recoverability of
assets held for sale is measured by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to their estimated fair value. If such assets are
considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the
assets exceed the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value
less costs to sell.
Environmental and Other Contingencies
We establish accrued liabilities for environmental matters and other contingencies when it is probable that a liability has been
incurred and the amount of the liability can reasonably be estimated. If the contingency is resolved for an amount greater or
less than the accrual, or our share of the contingency increases or decreases, or other assumptions relevant to the development
of the estimate were to change, we would recognize an additional expense or benefit in income in the period that the
determination was made.
Taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with GAAP. GAAP establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for
the effects of income taxes that result from an enterprise’s activities during the current and preceding years. It requires an
asset-and-liability approach to financial accounting and reporting of income taxes.
As of June 30, 2016, we had current net deferred tax assets of $3,244 and non-current net deferred tax assets of $8,911. These
net deferred tax assets have been recorded based on our projecting that we will have sufficient future earnings to realize these
assets, and the net deferred tax assets have been provided for at currently enacted income tax rates. If we determine that we
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will not be able to realize a deferred tax asset, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset could result in a reduction of net income
at that time.
Deferred taxes have not been provided for on the majority of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries since substantially
all of these earnings are expected to be indefinitely reinvested in our foreign operations. A deferred tax liability is recognized
when we expect that we will recover those undistributed earnings in a taxable manner, such as through receipt of dividends or
sale of the investments. The Company intends to indefinitely reinvest any undistributed earnings and has no plan for further
repatriation. Determination of the amount of the unrecognized U.S. income tax liability on undistributed earnings is not
practical because of the complexities of the hypothetical calculation. In addition, we believe unrecognized foreign tax credit
carryforwards would be available to reduce a portion of such U.S. tax liability.
Stock-based Compensation
In accordance with GAAP, we are required to record the fair value of stock-based compensation awards as an expense. All
restricted stock grants include a service requirement for vesting. We have also granted restricted stock units that include either
a performance or market condition. The fair value of restricted stock unit with either solely a service requirement or with the
combination of service and performance requirements is based on the closing fair market value of our common stock on the
date of grant. The fair value of market condition-based awards is estimated at the date of grant using a binomial lattice model
or Monte Carlo Simulation. All models incorporate various assumptions such as the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility,
expected dividend yield and expected life of the awards. Share-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line
basis over the service period or over our best estimate of the period over which the performance condition will be met, as
applicable.
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Results of Operations
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2016 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015
Net Sales by Segment
Year ended June 30,
Segment
2016
2015
Net sales
% of
Total
Net sales
% of
Total
Comparison 2016
Over/(Under) 2015
%
Change
$
Change
Human Health
Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Performance Chemicals
$228,035
161,011
169,478
40.8% $225,263
149,296
28.8
172,392
30.4
41.2%
27.3
31.5
$ 2,772
11,715
(2,914)
1.2%
7.8
(1.7)
Net sales
$558,524
100.0% $546,951
100.0%
$ 11,573
2.1%
Gross Profit by Segment
Year ended June 30,
Segment
2016
2015
Gross
Profit
% of
Sales
Gross
Profit
% of
Sales
Comparison 2016
Over/(Under) 2015
%
Change
$
Change
Human Health
Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Performance Chemicals
$77,880
28,752
36,153
34.2%
17.9
21.3
$75,749
26,683
33,002
33.6%
17.9
19.1
$ 2,131
2,069
3,151
2.8%
7.8
9.5
Gross profit
$142,785
25.6%
$135,434
24.8%
$7,351
5.4%
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Net Sales
Net sales increased $11,573 or 2.1%, to $558,524 for the year ended June 30, 2016, compared with $546,951 for the prior year.
We reported sales increases in our Human Health and Pharmaceutical Ingredients segments and a decrease in the Performance
Chemicals segment.
Human Health
Products that fall within the Human Health segment include finished dosage form generic drugs and nutraceutical products. Net
sales for the Human Health segment increased by $2,772 for the year ended June 30, 2016, to $228,035, which represents a
1.2% increase over net sales of $225,263 for the prior year, largely due to an increase in sales of Rising products of $2,951.
The increase in Rising sales was primarily driven by price increases experienced in the prior year on certain products, partially
offset by increased competition on certain products in our generic drugs portfolio.
Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Net sales for the Pharmaceutical Ingredients segment increased by $11,715 for the year ended June 30, 2016, to $161,011,
which represents a 7.8% increase from net sales of $149,296 for the prior year. The increase in sales for this segment was due
in part to a $14,479 rise in sales volume of APIs sold abroad, specifically by our Singapore and German operations. This
increase was partially offset by a decline of $3,560 in sales of intermediates, which represent key components used in the
manufacture of certain drug products. The primary reasons for the decline in intermediates was a reduction of demand and a
delay in timing of orders for several products that are sold domestically, the majority of which are expected to be realized in
future quarters.
Performance Chemicals
Net sales for the Performance Chemicals segment decreased to $169,478 for the year ended June 30, 2016, representing a
decrease of $2,914 or 1.7%, from net sales of $172,392 for the prior year. The primary reason for the decrease in net sales for
Performance Chemicals was a decline of $13,775 in domestic sales of products sold by our Specialty Chemicals business. This
decrease in domestic specialty chemicals sales includes an $8,833 drop in sales of agricultural, dye, pigment and miscellaneous
intermediates, as well as a $1,553 decline in sales of polymer additives and a $1,915 decrease in products sold to the food,
beverage and cosmetic industries. In addition, overall sales of Specialty Chemicals are down due to the government
devaluation of the Chinese Renminbi, as well as the severe drop in oil prices, resulting in reduced customer pricing. The
decreases in the Specialty Chemicals business are partially offset by an increase of $8,941 in sales of our agricultural protection
products, predominantly from an increase in sales of a wide-range insecticide that is used on various crops including cereals,
citrus, cotton, grapes, ornamental grasses and vegetables, as well as an increase in sales volume of our sprout inhibitor
products, which extends the storage life of potatoes and an herbicide used to control sedge on rice.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased $7,351 or 5.4% to $142,785 (25.6% of net sales) for the year ended June 30, 2016, as compared to
$135,434 (24.8% of net sales) for the prior year.
Human Health
Human Health segment’s gross profit of $77,880 for the year ended June 30, 2016 increased $2,131, or 2.8%, over the prior
year. The gross margin of 34.2% was higher than the prior year’s gross margin of 33.6%. The increase in gross profit and
gross margin in the Human Health segment predominantly relates to price increases experienced in the prior year on certain
Rising products. Overall, our Human Health segment has experienced gross profit pressure, including increased chargebacks,
from the consolidation of wholesalers with retail drug chains. We expect the overall trend will persist, but Aceto will continue
to defend its price position.
Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Gross profit for the year ended June 30, 2016 for the Pharmaceutical Ingredients business increased by $2,069 or 7.8% over the
prior year. The gross margin of 17.9% was unchanged from the prior year. The increase in gross profit is predominantly the
result of the increase in the sales volume of APIs sold abroad, specifically by our Singapore and German operations, as well as
favorable product mix on sales of domestic APIs.
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Performance Chemicals
Gross profit for the Performance Chemicals segment increased to $36,153 for the year ended June 30, 2016, versus $33,002 for
the prior year, an increase of $3,151, or 9.5%. The gross margin at 21.3% for the year ended June 30, 2016 was also higher
than the prior year’s gross margin of 19.1%. The increase in gross profit is due to $2,292 rise in gross profit for the
Agricultural Protection Products business, primarily due to increased sales volume of a wide-range insecticide that is used on
various crops, a sprout inhibitor that extends the storage life of potatoes, as well as an herbicide used to control sedge on rice.
The Performance Chemicals segment also experienced favorable gross margin impact in the Specialty Chemicals business
resulting in overall increased gross profit of $859, due to a decline in sales of lower margin products, as well as $376 of duty
refunds related to the Generalized System of Preferences, a tariff system which expired in July 2013 and was not renewed until
July 2015. In addition, both gross profit and gross margin of the Specialty Chemicals business were favorably impacted by the
overall decline in costs of products sourced from China, due to the devaluation of the Chinese Renminbi.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
SG&A increased $3,661, or 5.0%, to $76,820 for the year ended June 30, 2016 compared to $73,159 for the prior year. As a
percentage of sales, SG&A increased from 13.4% to 13.8% for the year ended June 30, 2016 versus the prior year. The
increase in SG&A is primarily due to increased stock-based compensation expense of $2,182. SG&A for the current year also
included $1,213 of transaction costs related to a potential acquisition of a target company that we evaluated during the year but
ultimately determined not to pursue, as well as $1,313 environmental remediation charge related to Arsynco. These increases
in SG&A were offset in part by $833 reversal of contingent consideration related to the PACK acquisition and $241 reversal of
contingent consideration related to the acquisition of a company in France, due to management’s evaluation and assessment of
the potential earnout amounts defined in the purchase agreements. SG&A for the prior year included $1,618 environmental
remediation charge related to Arsynco and $3,468 reversal of contingent consideration related to the PACK acquisition.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses (“R&D”) increased $1,995 or 33.6% to $7,937 for the year ended June 30, 2016 compared
to $5,942 for the prior year. R&D expenses represent investment in our generic finished dosage form product pipeline, which
includes both Rising and PACK products. The majority of the R&D expenses are milestone based, which will likely cause
fluctuation from quarter to quarter.
Operating Income
Fiscal 2016 operating income was $58,028 compared to $56,333 in the prior year, an increase of $1,695 or 3.0%.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $6,997 for the year ended June 30, 2016, an increase of $3,043 from the prior year. The increase is
primarily due to a $420 payment associated with the termination of an interest rate swap, as well as $2,974 amortization of the
debt discount associated with the offering of Convertible Senior Notes.
Interest and Other Income, Net
Interest and other income, net was $2,823 for the year ended June 30, 2016, an increase of $1,337 from the prior year,
primarily due to decreases in unrealized foreign exchange losses as well as an increase in income related to a joint venture for
one of our agricultural protection products. For the year ended June 30, 2015, we experienced unrealized foreign exchange
losses resulting from mark-to-market valuation of foreign currency futures contracts and the strong U.S. dollar compared to the
Euro.
Provision for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for the year ended June 30, 2016 decreased to 35.4% compared to 37.8% for the prior year. The decrease
in the effective tax rate was due to the mix of profits from the lower tax rate jurisdictions of Europe and Asia compared to the
Federal tax rate in the United States as well as a change in the business allocation percentages in certain states in the U.S.
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Results of Operations
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014
Net Sales by Segment
Year ended June 30,
Segment
2015
2014
Net sales
% of
Total
Net sales
% of
Total
Comparison 2015
Over/(Under) 2014
%
Change
$
Change
Human Health
Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Performance Chemicals
$225,263
149,296
172,392
41.2% $160,217
176,425
27.3
173,537
31.5
31.4%
34.6
34.0
$ 65,046
(27,129)
(1,145)
40.6%
(15.4)
(0.7)
Net sales
$546,951
100.0% $510,179
100.0%
$ 36,772
7.2%
Gross Profit by Segment
Year ended June 30,
Segment
2015
2014
Gross
Profit
% of
Sales
Gross
Profit
% of
Sales
Comparison 2015
Over/(Under) 2014
%
Change
$
Change
Human Health
Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Performance Chemicals
$75,749
26,683
33,002
33.6%
17.9
19.1
$48,496
36,615
29,592
30.3%
20.8
17.1
$ 27,253
(9,932)
3,410
56.2%
(27.1)
11.5
Gross profit
$135,434
24.8%
$114,703
22.5%
$20,731
18.1%
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Net Sales
Net sales increased $36,772, or 7.2%, to $546,951 for the year ended June 30, 2015, compared with $510,179 for the prior year. We
reported sales increases in our Human Health business while our Performance Chemicals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients business
segments declined from the prior year.
Human Health
Products that fall within the Human Health segment include finished dosage form generic drugs and nutraceutical products. Net sales
for the Human Health segment increased by $65,046 for the year ended June 30, 2015, to $225,263, which represents a 40.6%
increase over net sales of $160,217 for the prior year, largely driven by an increase in sales of Rising products of $80,919 due to the
PACK acquisition, as well as new generic product launches during the past two years and price increases on certain products. In
addition, net sales were favorably impacted by a change in estimate for product returns due to the most recent returns experience. On
April 30, 2014, Rising acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests of PACK, which is included in our Human
Health segment. This increase was offset by a $15,873 decline in sales of nutritional products, sold both domestically and abroad due
to soft reorders resulting from high customer inventory levels, as well as increased competition. Our nutritional business also saw a
decline of $2,264 in royalty income for the year ended June 30, 2015 on the sale of certain proprietary ingredients.
Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Net sales for the Pharmaceutical Ingredients segment decreased by $27,129 for the year ended June 30, 2015, to $149,296, which
represents a 15.4% decrease from net sales of $176,425 for the prior year. The primary reason for the decrease was due to a decline in
sales of domestic APIs due to large reorders of a customer-launched API that occurred in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2014.
Although we had two small orders for this product in fiscal 2015, the customer’s market success will ultimately dictate our on-going
success with respect to this product; therefore we did not expect to see the same volume of business in fiscal 2015 as we did in fiscal
2014 for this product. In addition, domestic sales of APIs decreased due to a drop in reorders of two existing products. International
sales of pharmaceutical ingredient products declined by $8,476 primarily due to an unfavorable impact from the strong U.S. dollar
compared to the Euro. Of our three business segments, the Pharmaceutical Ingredients business has the largest proportion of its
business in the Euro zone.
Performance Chemicals
Net sales for the Performance Chemicals segment remained relatively flat at $172,392 for the year ended June 30, 2015, representing a
decrease of $1,145 or 0.7%, from net sales of $173,537 for the prior year.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased $20,731 or 18.1% to $135,434 (24.8% of net sales) for the year ended June 30, 2015, as compared to $114,703
(22.5% of net sales) for the prior year.
Human Health
Human Health segment’s gross profit of $75,749 for the year ended June 30, 2015 increased $27,253, or 56.2%, over the prior year.
The gross margin of 33.6% was higher than the prior year’s gross margin of 30.3%. The increase in gross profit and gross margin in
the Human Health segment related to the addition of PACK, the acquisition that occurred on April 30, 2014, sales volume increase
related to product launches that occurred in the past two years and price increases on certain products. This increase was offset by a
decline in gross profit on nutritional products attributable to the related sales volume decrease, as well as a drop in royalty income. In
addition, wholesalers and retail drug chains have undergone significant consolidation, therefore gross margin in our generic business
has been adversely affected by this consolidation in the industry.
Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Gross profit for the year ended June 30, 2015 for the Pharmaceutical Ingredients business decreased by $9,932 or 27.1% over the prior
year. The gross margin of 17.9% was also lower than the prior year’s gross margin of 20.8%. The decrease in both gross profit and
gross margin was predominantly the result of the decline in the sales volume of reorders of a certain API, which typically yields a
significantly higher gross margin.
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Performance Chemicals
Gross profit for the Performance Chemicals segment increased to $33,002 for the year ended June 30, 2015, versus $29,592 for the
prior year, an increase of $3,410, or 11.5%. The gross margin at 19.1% for the year ended June 30, 2015 was also higher than the
prior year’s gross margin of 17.1%. The increase in gross profit and gross margin was primarily due to increased sales volume of
agricultural, dye, pigment and miscellaneous intermediates as well as a favorable product mix on these specialty chemical items. In
addition, the rise in gross profit and gross margin was due to a fungicide used to prevent disease on pecan crops, which is sold by our
agricultural protection products business.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
SG&A increased $7,950, or 12.2%, to $73,159 for the year ended June 30, 2015 compared to $65,209 for the prior year. As a
percentage of sales, SG&A increased from 12.8% to 13.4% for the year ended June 30, 2015 versus the prior year. On April 30, 2014,
Rising acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests of PACK, thus we had approximately $10,158 of SG&A
related to PACK during the year ended June 30, 2015, of which $4,790 of amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets,
compared to $2,352 of SG&A for PACK in the prior year. In addition, we recorded $350 related to the UPL litigation settlement, as
well as $1,618 environmental remediation charge related to Arsynco and $612 for separation and relocation costs during the year
ended June 30, 2015. SG&A also included $3,468 reversal of contingent consideration related to the PACK acquisition. There was
also a rise in SG&A due to increased payroll and fringe benefits due to additional hiring and annual salary increases and increased
stock-based compensation expense. The SG&A for the prior year included $1,874 of transaction costs related to acquisitions, which
did not occur in fiscal 2015.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses (“R&D”) increased $720 or 13.8% to $5,942 for the year ended June 30, 2015 compared to
$5,222 for the prior year. R&D expenses represent investment in our generic finished dosage form product pipeline, which includes
both Rising and PACK products. The majority of the R&D expenses are milestone based, which will likely cause fluctuation from
quarter to quarter.
Operating Income
Fiscal 2015 operating income was $56,333 compared to $44,272 in the prior year, an increase of $12,061 or 27.2%.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $3,954 for the year ended June 30, 2015, an increase of $1,854 from the prior year. The increase was primarily
due to higher average loan balance outstanding during the year ended June 30, 2015, pursuant to the Credit Agreement entered into in
connection with the purchase of PACK.
Interest and Other Income, Net
Interest and other income, net was $1,486 for the year ended June 30, 2015, a decrease of $1,016 from the prior year, primarily due to
increases in unrealized foreign exchange losses resulting from mark-to-market valuation of foreign currency futures contracts and the
strong U.S. dollar compared to the Euro.
Provision for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for the year ended June 30, 2015 increased to 37.8% compared to 35.1% for the prior year. The increase in the
effective tax rate was due to the mix of profits from the higher tax rate jurisdiction of the United States compared to Europe in fiscal
2015.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows
At June 30, 2016, we had $66,828 in cash, of which $39,473 was outside the United States, $881 in short-term investments, all of
which is held outside the United States and $118,789 in long-term debt (including the current portion), all of which is an obligation in
the United States. Working capital was $253,755 at June 30, 2016 compared to $185,310 at June 30, 2015. The $39,473 of cash held
outside of the United States is fully accessible to meet any liquidity needs of the countries in which we operate. The cash located
outside of the United States can be transferred into the United States. Although these amounts are fully accessible, transferring these
amounts into the United States or any other countries could have certain tax consequences. A deferred tax liability will be recognized
when we expect that we will recover undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries in a taxable manner, such as through receipt of
dividends or sale of the investments. We intend to indefinitely reinvest these undistributed earnings and have no plan for further
repatriation. A portion of our cash is held in operating accounts that are with third party financial institutions. While we monitor daily
the cash balances in our operating accounts and adjust the cash balances as appropriate, these cash balances could be impacted if the
underlying financial institutions fail or are subject to other adverse conditions in the financial markets. To date, we have experienced
no loss or lack of access to cash in our operating accounts.
Our cash position at June 30, 2016 increased $32,808 from the amount at June 30, 2015. Operating activities for the year ended June
30, 2016 provided cash of $31,831 for this period, as compared to cash provided of $8,343 for the prior year. The $31,831 resulted
from $34,766 in net income and $21,150 derived from adjustments for non-cash items less a net $24,085 decrease from changes in
operating assets and liabilities. The non-cash items included $12,698 in depreciation and amortization expense, $2,060 of earnings on
an equity investment in a joint venture, $18 for deferred income taxes, $3,496 for amortization of debt issuance costs and debt
discount, $1,074 reversal of contingent consideration, $1,313 environmental remediation charge related to Arsynco and $6,719 in non-
cash stock compensation expense. Trade accounts receivable increased $6,149 during the year ended June 30, 2016, due
predominantly to an increase in days sales outstanding, particularly at our Rising subsidiary, whose customers typically yield a longer
payment term due to industry standards and recent consolidation of wholesalers and retail drug chains. Inventories increased by
$2,489 and accounts payable decreased by $8,937 due primarily to increased inventories held in stock by our Agricultural Protection
Products subsidiary as a result of a delay in sales of a fungicide used to prevent disease on pecan crops expected to be shipped in the
first quarter of fiscal 2017 and a build-up of inventory at our Rising subsidiary for both new and existing products. Accrued expenses
and other liabilities decreased $7,689 due primarily to a decline in price concessions for our Rising subsidiary and timing of income
tax payments for international tax jurisdictions.
Our cash position at June 30, 2015 decreased $8,877 from the amount at June 30, 2014. Operating activities for the year ended June
30, 2015 provided cash of $8,343 for this period, as compared to cash provided of $25,056 for the comparable period. The $8,343 was
comprised of $33,483 in net income and $11,385 derived from adjustments for non-cash items less a net $36,525 decrease from
changes in operating assets and liabilities. The non-cash items included $11,849 in depreciation and amortization expense, $3,468
reversal of contingent consideration in connection with the PACK acquisition, $1,761 of earnings on an equity investment in a joint
venture, $1,874 for deferred income taxes, $1,618 environmental remediation charge related to Arsynco and $4,537 in non-cash stock
compensation expense. Trade accounts receivable increased $44,181 during the year ended June 30, 2015, predominantly due to an
increase in sales from the fourth quarter of 2014 of Rising products, which typically yield a longer payment term due to industry
standards and recent consolidation of wholesalers and retail drug chains, as well as the addition of PACK, which historically has had
longer payment terms, causing an increase in days sales outstanding. Other receivables increased $5,644 due primarily to the timing of
domestic income taxes paid as we were anticipating a tax refund of U.S. income taxes at that time, as well as remediation activity with
BASF in connection with Arsynco and increase in value added taxes receivables for our France subsidiary. Accounts payable
increased by $8,133 due to timing of payments processed at the end of the year. Accrued expenses and other liabilities increased
$1,816 primarily due to an increase in price concessions and partnered products liabilities related to increased sales from Rising. This
increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities was offset by timing of income tax payments. Distributions from a joint venture
provided cash of $2,022. Our cash position at June 30, 2014 increased $9,666 from the amount at June 30, 2013. Operating activities
for the year ended June 30, 2014 provided cash of $25,056 for this period, as compared to cash provided of $25,476 for the
comparable 2013 period. The $25,056 was comprised of $29,000 in net income and $6,148 derived from adjustments for non-cash
items less a net $10,092 decrease from changes in operating assets and liabilities.
Investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2016 used cash of $9,894. This use of cash reflects purchases of intangible assets and
property and equipment of $12,377, partially offset by sales of investments in time deposits of $2,517. In September 2015, we
purchased three ANDAs for the products Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 3%, Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, and
Diclofenac Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.1% from Nexus Pharmaceuticals. Also in September 2015, we purchased three ANDAs
from a subsidiary of Endo International plc for the products Methimazole Tablets, Glycopyrrolate Tablets and Meclizine Tablets. In
addition, in September 2014, we purchased three ANDAs from Par Pharmaceuticals, from which Dutasteride Softgel Capsules 0.5mg
was launched in November 2015. Investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2015 used cash of $4,901 for purchases of property
and equipment, intangible assets and investments. Investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2014 used cash of $86,633,
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primarily from $86,140 of payments for net assets of businesses acquired and $1,891 for purchases of property and equipment and
intangible assets. This use of cash was partially offset by cash received of $1,506 from the sale of investments.
Financing activities for the year ended June 30, 2016 provided cash of $10,855. In November 2015, we offered $143,750 of 2%
convertible senior notes due 2020 in a private offering. In conjunction with the issuing of the notes, we paid $5,153 for debt issuance
costs, purchased a hedge for $27,174 and received $13,685 in proceeds from the sale of warrants. In addition, as a direct result of the
convertible debt offering, we repaid $122,697 of bank borrowings. Financing activities also included $1,500 payment of contingent
consideration to the former owners of Rising, bank borrowings of $15,500, $420 payment for terminating an interest rate swap, $7,084
payment of cash dividends and $1,219 of excess income tax benefits on stock option exercises and restricted stock. Financing
activities for the year ended June 30, 2015 used cash of $8,245 primarily from $14,344 of repayment of bank borrowings, $6,964
payment of cash dividends, $4,500 payment of contingent consideration to the former owners of Rising, as well as $3,500 deferred
consideration paid to these former owners. This use of cash was offset by bank borrowings of $19,000, proceeds of $1,273 received
from the exercise of stock options and $790 of excess income tax benefit on stock option exercises and restricted stock. Financing
activities for the year ended June 30, 2014 provided cash of $70,533 primarily from bank borrowings of $114,145, proceeds of $3,655
received from the exercise of stock options and $1,752 of excess income tax benefit on stock option exercises and restricted stock.
This was offset by the use of cash of $40,713 for the repayment of bank borrowings, $1,500 of deferred consideration to the sellers of
Rising and $6,806 payment of cash dividends.
Credit Facilities
We have available credit facilities with certain foreign financial institutions. At June 30, 2016, the Company had available lines of
credit with foreign financial institutions totaling $7,397, all of which is available for borrowing by the respective foreign territories.
We are not subject to any financial covenants under these arrangements.
On October 28, 2015, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”), which
amended and restated in its entirety the Credit Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2014 with three domestic financial institutions, as
amended on June 25, 2015 by Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement (together, the “First Amended Credit Agreement”). The
A&R Credit Agreement increases the aggregate available revolving commitment under the First Amended Credit Agreement from
$75,000 to an initial aggregate available revolving commitment of $150,000 (the “Initial Revolving Commitment”), which may be
increased in accordance with the terms and conditions of the A&R Credit Agreement by an aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000
(the “Expansion Commitment” and, together with the Initial Revolving Commitment, the “Revolving Commitment”). Under the A&R
Credit Agreement, the Company may borrow, repay and reborrow loans up to the Revolving Commitment from and as of October 28,
2015, to but excluding the earlier of October 28, 2020 and the termination of the Revolving Commitment, in amounts up to, but not
exceeding at any one time, the Revolving Commitment. The A&R Credit Agreement does not provide for any term loan commitment.
The proceeds from initial borrowings under the A&R Credit Agreement have been used to repay all amounts outstanding pursuant to
the term loan commitment and revolving loan commitment under Aceto’s First Amended Credit Agreement. The proceeds from the
issuance of the Notes were used to pay initial borrowings under the A&R Credit Agreement. As of June 30, 2016, there were no
amounts outstanding under the A&R Credit Agreement.
The A&R Credit Agreement provides for (i) Eurodollar Loans (as such term is defined in the A&R Credit Agreement), (ii) ABR
Loans (as such term is defined in the A&R Credit Agreement) or (iii) a combination thereof. Borrowings under the A&R Credit
Agreement will bear interest per annum at a base rate or, at the Company’s option, LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from
0.00% to 0.75% in the case of ABR Loans, and 1.00% to 1.75% in the case of Eurodollar Loans. The applicable interest rate margin
percentage will be determined by the Company’s senior secured net leverage ratio.
The A&R Credit Agreement, similar to Aceto’s First Amended Credit Agreement, provides that commercial letters of credit shall be
issued to provide the primary payment mechanism in connection with the purchase of any materials, goods or services in the ordinary
course of business. The Company had open letters of credit of approximately $0 and $21 at June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015
respectively.
The A&R Credit Agreement, like Aceto’s First Amended Credit Agreement, provides for a security interest in substantially all of the
personal property of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. The A&R Credit Agreement contains several financial covenants
including, among other things, maintaining a minimum level of debt service. Under the A&R Credit Agreement, the Company and its
subsidiaries are also subject to certain restrictive covenants, including, among other things, covenants governing liens, limitations on
indebtedness, limitations on guarantees, limitations on sales of assets and sales of receivables, and limitations on loans and
investments. The Company was in compliance with all covenants at June 30, 2016.
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Working Capital Outlook
Working capital was $253,755 at June 30, 2016, compared to $185,310 at June 30, 2015. We continually evaluate possible
acquisitions of or investments in businesses that are complementary to our own, and such transactions may require the use of cash.
In October 2015, we filed a universal shelf registration statement with the SEC, which is now effective, to allow us to potentially offer
an indeterminate principal amount and number of securities in the future with a proposed maximum aggregate offering price of up to
$200,000. Under the shelf registration statement, we will have the flexibility to publicly offer and sell from time to time common
stock, debt securities, preferred stock, warrants and units or any combination of such securities.
In November 2015, we offered $125,000 aggregate principal amount of 2% Convertible Senior Notes due 2020 in a private offering to
qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In addition, we granted the initial
purchasers for the offering an option to purchase up to an additional $18,750 aggregate principal amount pursuant to the initial
purchasers’ option to purchase additional notes, which was exercised in November 2015. Therefore the total offering was $143,750
aggregate principal amount. The remaining net proceeds received from the offering, after paying down our credit facilities and costs
associated with the offering and a related hedge transaction, were or will be used for general corporate purposes, increasing working
capital and funding capital expenditures.
In connection with our agricultural protection business, we plan to continue to acquire product registrations and related data filed with
the United States Environmental Protection Agency as well as make payments to various task force groups, which could approximate
$1,802 through fiscal 2017.
In connection with our environmental remediation obligation for Arsynco, we anticipate paying $9,180 towards remediation of the
property in fiscal 2017.
We believe that our cash, other liquid assets, operating cash flows, borrowing capacity and access to the equity capital markets, taken
together, provide adequate resources to fund ongoing operating expenditures, the repayment of our Notes and bank loans and the
anticipated continuation of cash dividends for the next twelve months.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Commitments and Contingencies
We have no material financial commitments other than those under bank borrowings, convertible debt, operating lease agreements,
letters of credit and unconditional purchase obligations. We have certain contractual cash obligations and other commercial
commitments that will affect our short and long-term liquidity. At June 30, 2016, we had no significant obligations for capital
expenditures.
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At June 30, 2016, contractual cash obligations and other commercial commitments were as follows:
Contractual Obligations
Long-term debt
obligations (a)
Interest on long term
debt obligations (b)
Operating leases
Standby letters of credit
Unconditional purchase
obligations
Payments Due and/or
Amount of Commitment
(Expiration per Period)
Total
Less than
1 year
1-3
Years
3-5
Years
After
5 years
$146,710
$ 197
$ 394
$146,119
$ -
12,458
2,875
5,750
3,833
2,745
1,758
1,419
1,758
1,254
-
72
-
-
-
-
77,367
77,367
-
-
-
Total
$241,038
$83,616
$7,398
$150,024
$ -
(a) Long-term debt obligations includes Convertible Senior Notes due November 2020 and assumes that no notes are converted
prior to the November 1, 2020 maturity date. (See Note 9, Debt, in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II,
Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.).
(b) Represents 2% interest due semi-annually on our Convertible Senior Notes due November 2020 and assumes all interest is
paid and the notes are not converted prior to the November 1, 2020 due date. This amount could change if any noteholders
convert their notes prior to the due date.
Other significant commitments and contingencies include the following:
1. A subsidiary of ours markets certain agricultural protection products which are subject to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). FIFRA requires that test data be provided to the EPA to register, obtain and maintain
approved labels for pesticide products. The EPA requires that follow-on registrants of these products compensate the initial
registrant for the cost of producing the necessary test data on a basis prescribed in the FIFRA regulations. Follow-on
registrants do not themselves generate or contract for the data. However, when FIFRA requirements mandate that new test
data be generated to enable all registrants to continue marketing a pesticide product, often both the initial and follow-on
registrants establish a task force to jointly undertake the testing effort. We are presently a member of several such task force
groups, which requires payments for such memberships. In addition, in connection with our agricultural protection business,
we plan to acquire product registrations and related data filed with the United States Environmental Protection Agency to
support such registrations and other supporting data for several products. The acquisition of these product registrations and
related data filed with the United States Environmental Protection Agency as well as payments to various task force groups
could approximate $1,802 through fiscal 2017, of which $0 has been accrued as of June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015.
2. We, together with our subsidiaries are subject to various claims which have arisen in the normal course of business. We
provide for costs related to contingencies when a loss from such claims is probable and the amount is reasonably
determinable. In determining whether it is possible to provide an estimate of loss, or range of possible loss, we review and
evaluate our litigation and regulatory matters on a quarterly basis in light of potentially relevant factual and legal
developments. If we determine an unfavorable outcome is not probable or reasonably estimable, we do not accrue for a
potential litigation loss. While we have determined that there is a reasonable possibility that a loss has been incurred, no
amounts have been recognized in the financial statements, other than what has been discussed below, because the amount of
the liability cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.
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3. The Company has environmental remediation obligations in connection with Arsynco, Inc. (“Arsynco”), a subsidiary
formerly involved in manufacturing chemicals located in Carlstadt, New Jersey, which was closed in 1993 and is currently
held for sale. Based on continued monitoring of the contamination at the site and the approved plan of remediation, Arsynco
received an estimate from an environmental consultant stating that the costs of remediation could be between $19,400 and
$21,200. Remediation commenced in fiscal 2010, and as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, a liability of $12,532 and $11,079,
respectively, is included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for this matter. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016,
$1,313 environmental remediation charge was recorded and included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the
accompanying consolidated statement of income. In accordance with GAAP, management believes that the majority of costs
incurred to remediate the site will be capitalized in preparing the property which is currently classified as held for sale. An
appraisal of the fair value of the property by a third-party appraiser supports the assumption that the expected fair value after
the remediation is in excess of the amount required to be capitalized. However, these matters, if resolved in a manner
different from those assumed in current estimates, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operating
results and cash flows when resolved in a future reporting period.
In connection with the environmental remediation obligation for Arsynco, in July 2009, Arsynco entered into a settlement
agreement with BASF Corporation (“BASF”), the former owners of the Arsynco property. In accordance with the settlement
agreement, BASF paid for a portion of the prior remediation costs and going forward, will co-remediate the property with the
Company. The contract requires that BASF pay $550 related to past response costs and pay a proportionate share of the
future remediation costs. Accordingly, the Company had recorded a gain of $550 in fiscal 2009. This $550 gain relates to the
partial reimbursement of costs of approximately $1,200 that the Company had previously expensed. The Company also
recorded an additional receivable from BASF, with an offset against property held for sale, representing its estimated portion
of the future remediation costs. The balance of this receivable for future remediation costs as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 is
$5,639 and $4,985, respectively, which is included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
4.
In March 2006, Arsynco received notice from the EPA of its status as a PRP under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) for a site described as the Berry’s Creek Study Area (“BCSA”).
Arsynco is one of over 150 PRPs which have potential liability for the required investigation and remediation of the site. The
estimate of the potential liability is not quantifiable for a number of reasons, including the difficulty in determining the extent
of contamination and the length of time remediation may require. In addition, any estimate of liability must also consider the
number of other PRPs and their financial strength. In July 2014, Arsynco received notice from the U.S. Department of
Interior (“USDOI”) regarding the USDOI’s intent to perform a Natural Resource Damage (NRD) Assessment at the BCSA.
Arsynco has to date declined to participate in the development and performance of the NRD assessment process. Based on
prior practice in similar situations, it is possible that the State may assert a claim for natural resource damages with respect to
the Arsynco site itself, and either the federal government or the State (or both) may assert claims against Arsynco for natural
resource damages in connection with Berry's Creek; any such claim with respect to Berry's Creek could also be asserted
against the approximately 150 PRPs which the EPA has identified in connection with that site. Any claim for natural
resource damages with respect to the Arsynco site itself may also be asserted against BASF, the former owners of the
Arsynco property. In September 2012, Arsynco entered into an agreement with three of the other PRPs that had previously
been impleaded into New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, et al. v. Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.,
Docket No. ESX-L-9868-05 (the "NJDEP Litigation") and were considering impleading Arsynco into the same proceeding.
Arsynco entered into an agreement to avoid impleader. Pursuant to the agreement, Arsynco agreed to (1) a tolling period that
would not be included when computing the running of any statute of limitations that might provide a defense to the NJDEP
Litigation; (2) the waiver of certain issue preclusion defenses in the NJDEP Litigation; and (3) arbitration of certain potential
future liability allocation claims if the other parties to the agreement are barred by a court of competent jurisdiction from
proceeding against Arsynco. In July 2015, Arsynco was contacted by an allocation consultant retained by a group of the
named PRPs, inviting Arsynco to participate in the allocation among the PRPs’ investigation and remediation costs relating
to the BCSA. Arsynco declined that invitation. Since the amount of the liability cannot be reasonably estimated at this time,
no accrual is recorded for these potential future costs. The impact of the resolution of this matter on the Company’s results of
operations in a particular reporting period is not currently known.
5.
In fiscal years 2011, 2009, 2008 and 2007, we received letters from the Pulvair Site Group, a group of potentially responsible
parties (PRP Group) who are working with the State of Tennessee (the State) to remediate a contaminated property in
Tennessee called the Pulvair site. The PRP Group has alleged that Aceto shipped hazardous substances to the site which were
released into the environment. The State had begun administrative proceedings against the members of the PRP Group and
Aceto with respect to the cleanup of the Pulvair site and the PRP Group has begun to undertake cleanup. The PRP Group is
seeking a settlement of approximately $1,700 from us for our share to remediate the site contamination. Although we
acknowledge that we shipped materials to the site for formulation over twenty years ago, we believe that the evidence does
not show that the hazardous materials sent by Aceto to the site have significantly contributed to the contamination of the
environment and thus believe that, at most, it is a de minimis contributor to the site contamination. Accordingly, we believe
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that the settlement offer is unreasonable. Management believes that the ultimate outcome of this matter will not have a
material adverse effect on our financial condition or liquidity.
Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09,
Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which will change
certain aspects of accounting for share-based payments to employees. ASU 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years (and interim reporting
periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of
ASU 2016-09.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) that replaces existing lease guidance. The new standard is
intended to provide enhanced transparency and comparability by requiring lessees to record right-of-use assets and corresponding
lease liabilities on the balance sheet. The new guidance will continue to classify leases as either finance or operating, with
classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statement of income. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years (and
interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of
the provisions of ASU 2016-02.
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Assets. This
ASU is intended to simplify the presentation of deferred taxes on the balance sheet and will require an entity to present all deferred tax
assets and deferred tax liabilities as non-current on the balance sheet. Under the current guidance, entities are required to separately
present deferred taxes as current or non-current. Netting deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities by tax jurisdiction will still be
required under the new guidance. This guidance will be effective for Aceto beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, with early
adoption permitted. The Company does not believe this new accounting standard update will have a material impact on its
consolidated financial statements.
In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805); Simplifying the Accounting for
Measurement-Period Adjustments. This ASU requires that an acquirer in a business combination recognize adjustments to provisional
amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustments amounts are determined.
This is in contrast to existing guidance that requires retrospective adjustments to provisional amounts recognized in a business
combination. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015.
The Company does not believe that this updated standard will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) – Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory. This ASU requires
that an entity measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the
ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. This guidance is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently
evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of
Debt Issuance Costs. The FASB issued ASU 2015-03 to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt
liability to present the debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the debt liability rather than showing the
debt issuance costs as a deferred charge on the balance sheet. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, Interest—Imputation of
Interest (Subtopic 835-30) Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit
Arrangements, which clarified that debt issuance costs associated with line of credit arrangements may continue to be presented as an
asset, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line of credit arrangement. This guidance is effective for
fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. As previously
discussed in Note 9, the Company adopted ASU 2015-03 during the second quarter of fiscal year 2016.
In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis. ASU 2015-
02 changes the analysis that a reporting entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate certain types of legal entities.
ASU 2015-02 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption
is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company believes the adoption of ASU 2015-02 will not have an impact on
its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40). This ASU
provides guidance to determine when and how to disclose going-concern uncertainties in the financial statements. The new standard
requires management to assess an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, and to provide related footnote disclosure in certain
circumstances. ASU 2014-15 will be effective for all entities in the first annual period ending after December 15, 2016. Earlier
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adoption is permitted. ASU 2014-15 will be effective for the Company beginning June 30, 2017. The Company does not believe that
this pronouncement will have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which is the new comprehensive
revenue recognition standard that will supersede all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The standard's core
principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to a customer in an amount that
reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In August 2015, the
FASB subsequently issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Deferral of the Effective Date, which approved a
one year deferral of ASU 2014-09 for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within
that reporting period. In March 2016 and April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers -
Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), and ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with
Customers - Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, respectively, which further clarify the guidance related to those
specific topics within ASU 2014-09. Additionally, in May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with
Customers - Narrow Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, to reduce the risk of diversity in practice for certain aspects in
ASU 2014-09, including collectibility, noncash consideration, presentation of sales tax and transition. The Company has not
determined the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Market Risk Sensitive Instruments
The market risk inherent in our market-risk-sensitive instruments and positions is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in
investment market prices, foreign currency exchange-rates and interest rates.
Investment Market Price Risk
We had short-term investments of $881 at June 30, 2016 and $3,416 at June 30, 2015. Those short-term investments consisted of time
deposits. Time deposits are short-term in nature and are accordingly valued at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair
value.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
In order to reduce the risk of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, we hedge some of our transactions denominated in a
currency other than the functional currencies applicable to each of our various entities. The instruments used for hedging are short-
term foreign currency contracts (futures). The changes in market value of such contracts have a high correlation to price changes in
the currency of the related hedged transactions. At June 30, 2016, we had foreign currency contracts outstanding that had a notional
amount of $58,087. At June 30, 2015, our outstanding foreign currency contracts had a notional amount of $51,252. The difference
between the fair market value of the foreign currency contracts and the related commitments at inception and the fair market value of
the contracts and the related commitments at June 30, 2016, was not material.
We are subject to risk from changes in foreign exchange rates for our subsidiaries that use a foreign currency as their functional
currency and are translated into U.S. dollars. These changes result in cumulative translation adjustments, which are included in
accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). On June 30, 2016, we had translation exposure to various foreign currencies, with
the most significant being the Euro. The potential loss as of June 30, 2016, resulting from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in
quoted foreign currency exchange rates amounted to $8,143. On June 30, 2015, such potential loss amounted to $7,440. Actual results
may differ.
Interest Rate Risk
Due to our financing, investing and cash-management activities, we are subject to market risk from exposure to changes in interest
rates. We utilize a balanced mix of debt maturities along with both fixed-rate and variable-rate debt to manage our exposure to
changes in interest rates. Our financial instrument holdings at year-end were analyzed to determine their sensitivity to interest rate
changes. In this sensitivity analysis, we used the same change in interest rate for all maturities. All other factors were held constant.
If there were an adverse change in interest rates of 10%, the expected effect on net income related to our financial instruments would
be immaterial. However, there can be no assurances that interest rates will not significantly affect our results of operations.
In conjunction with the Credit Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2014, the Company entered into an interest rate swap on April 30,
2014 for an additional interest cost of 1.63% on a notional amount of $25,750, which had been designated as a cash flow hedge. The
expiration date of this interest rate swap was April 30, 2019. In November 2015, the Company terminated the interest rate swap
agreement resulting in a termination payment of $420, which is included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements
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of income for the year ended June 30, 2016. Pursuant to the requirements of the Credit Agreement, dated December 31, 2010, the
Company was required to deliver Hedging Agreements (as defined in the agreement) fixing the interest rate on not less than $20,000
of the term loan at that time. Accordingly, in March 2011, the Company entered into an interest rate swap for an additional interest
cost of 1.91% on a notional amount of $20,000, which had been designated as a cash flow hedge and which expired on December 31,
2015. Aceto’s interest rate swaps were previously classified within Level 2 as the fair value of this hedge was primarily based on
observable interest rates.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The financial statements and supplementary data required by this Item 8 are set forth later in this report.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Not applicable.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the “Exchange Act”)) are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports
that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in
the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure
that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and
communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosure. Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, with assistance from other members of our
management, have reviewed the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2016 and, based on their
evaluation, have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange
Act) that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2016 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as that term is
defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our
principal executive and principal financial officers, we assessed, as of June 30, 2016, the effectiveness of our internal control over
financial reporting. This assessment was based on criteria established in the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework
(2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our assessment using those
criteria, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2016, was effective.
Our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2016, has been audited by BDO USA, LLP, an independent registered
public accounting firm, as stated in its report, which is included herein.
Internal control over financial reporting is defined as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive and
principal financial officers and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, and includes those policies and procedures that:
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of our assets;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit the preparation of financial statements in
accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in
accordance with authorization of our management and directors; and
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provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our
assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives
of the internal control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations of any internal control system, no evaluation of controls can
provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Aceto Corporation
Port Washington, NY
We have audited Aceto Corporation and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2016, based on criteria
established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (the COSO criteria). Aceto Corporation's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over
financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the
accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over
financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over
financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness
of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in
the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the
maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the
company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in
accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding
prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect
on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections
of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, Aceto Corporation and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial
reporting as of June 30, 2016, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the
consolidated balance sheets of Aceto Corporation and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated
statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June
30, 2016 and our report dated August 26, 2016, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ BDO USA, LLP
Melville, New York
August 26, 2016
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Item 9B. Other Information
None.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
PART III
Incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission with
respect to our annual meeting of shareholders.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission with
respect to our annual meeting of shareholders.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The information required by this Item, not already provided under the table presented below, is incorporated herein by reference to our
definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to our annual meeting of
shareholders.
The following table states certain information with respect to our equity compensation plans at June 30, 2016:
Plan category
Equity compensation plans
approved by security holders
Equity compensation plans not
approved by security holders
Total
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
302
-
302
$7.19
-
$7.19
4,424
-
4,424
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
Incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission with
respect to our annual meeting of shareholders.
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission with
respect to our annual meeting of shareholders.
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
The following documents are filed as part of this Report:
PART IV
(a) The financial statements listed in the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements are filed as part of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K. All financial statement schedules have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or Notes thereto.
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(b) Exhibits
Exhibit Number
Description
2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement by and among Aceto Corporation, Sun Acquisition Corp., Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
Ronald Gold, and David B. Rosen, dated as of December 15, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our
Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 20, 2010).
2.2 Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated March 26, 2014, by and among PACK Pharmaceuticals, LLC, the
Aschenbrand and O’Brien Family Trust, dated March 2001, Bryan Aschenbrand – Trustee, Dushyant Chipalkattty,
Chris Dungan, Aceto Corporation, Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Chris Dungan, solely in his capacity as the
representative of the Sellers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated
March 28, 2014).
2.3 Form of Lock-up Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated
March 28, 2014).
3.1 Amended and Restated Certification of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s
quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2015).
3.2 Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to
the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2015).
3.3 Aceto Corporation By-Laws, amended July 28, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report
on Form 8-K dated July 31, 2014).
4.1
Indenture, dated November 16, 2015 between ACETO Corporation and Citibank, N.A. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 16, 2015).
4.2 Form of Global 2.00% Convertible Senior Note due 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current
Report on Form 8-K dated November 16, 2015).
10.1 Aceto Corporation 401(k) Retirement Plan, as amended and restated as of July 1, 2002 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 (File Number:
000-04217, Film Number: 041025874)).
10.2 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as amended and restated effective June 30, 2004 and frozen as of
December 31, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 (File Number: 000-04217, Film Number: 041025874)).
10.3 Aceto Corporation Stock Option Plan (as Amended and Restated effective as of September 19, 1990) (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010).
10.4 1998 Omnibus Equity Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(v) (c) to the Company’s annual report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 (File Number: 000-04217, Film Number: 99718824)).
10.5 2002 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(i) to Registration Statement No. 333-110653 on Form
S-8).
10.6 Supplemental Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, effective March 14, 2005 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 17, 2005 (File Number: 000-04217, Film Number: 05688328)).
10.7 2007 Long-Term Performance Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(i) to Registration Statement No.
333-149586 on Form S-8).
10.8 Supplemental Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, amended and restated effective December 8, 2008
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(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended June
30, 2009).
10.9 Purchase and Sale Agreement among Schweizerhall Holding AG, Chemische Fabrik Schweizerhall, Schweizerhall,
Inc., Aceto Corporation and Aceto Holding B.V., I.O., dated as of January 28, 2001 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
April 4, 2001 (File Number: 000-04217, Film Number: 1595350)).
10.10 Form of purchase agreement between Shanghai Zhongjin Real Estate Development Company Limited and Aceto
(Hong Kong) Limited, dated November 10, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s
quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 (File Number: 000-04217, Film Number:
05588472)).
10.11 Guarantee by Aceto Corporation and subsidiaries in favor of Deutsche Bank, AG, dated March 22, 2001
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended June
30, 2001 (File Number: 000-04217, Film Number: 1748270)).
10.12 Reaffirmation Agreement by Aceto Corporation, Aceto Agricultural Chemicals Corporation, CDC Products
Corporation, Aceto Pharma Corp., Aceto Realty LLC, Acci Realty Corp. and Arsynco Inc., dated as of April 23, 2010
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on April 28, 2010).
10.13 First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2010, by and among Aceto Corporation,
Sun Acquisition Corp., Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ronald Gold and David B. Rosen (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 5, 2011).
10.14
Aceto Corporation 2010 Equity Participation Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to our Definitive Proxy
Statement on Schedule 14A filed on October 13, 2010).
10.15 Aceto Corporation Severance Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K
dated January 17, 2012).
10.16 Consulting Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Michael Feinman (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.5 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 3, 2012).
10.17 Aceto Corporation Executive Performance Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to our Definitive
Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on October 18, 2012).
10.18 Amended and Restated Aceto Corporation 2010 Equity Participation Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B
to our Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on October 18, 2012).
10.19 Second Amendment, dated as of December 21, 2012, to Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 15, 2010,
by and among Aceto Corporation, Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pearl Ventures Inc., Ronald Gold and David B.
Rosen (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended December 31, 2012).
10.20
Enhanced Severance Protection Letter Agreement, dated April 3, 2013 between Aceto Corporation and Douglas Roth
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 5, 2013).
10.21 Aceto Corporation 2013 Senior Executive Retirement Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013).
10.22
Note Modification Agreement, dated October 21, 2013, between Aceto Realty LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
December 31, 2013).
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10.23
Amendment No. 1, dated as of December 26, 2013 to the Change in Control Agreement, dated as of July 2, 2012, by
and between Aceto Corporation and Salvatore J. Guccione (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2013).
10.24 Commitment Letter dated March 26, 2014, by and among, Aceto Corporation and the Lead Arrangers and
Commitment Lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 28,
2014).
10.25
Credit Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2014, by and among Aceto Corporation, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as
Administrative Agent, Wells Fargo, as Syndication Agent, and the Lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1
to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 2, 2014).
10.26 Employment Agreement, effective as of January 1, 2015, between Aceto Corporation and Salvatore Guccione
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 18, 2014).
10.27 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Terry Kippley, dated as of November 5, 2014
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
December 31, 2014).
10.28 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Carlos Restrepo, dated as of November 5, 2014
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
December 31, 2014).
10.29 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Salvatore Guccione (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 18, 2015).
10.30 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Albert L. Eilender (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 18, 2015).
10.31 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Douglas Roth (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 18, 2015).
10.32 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Frank DeBenedittis (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 18, 2015).
10.33 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Satish Srinivasan (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.5 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 18, 2015).
10.34 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Charles J. Alaimo, dated as of February 13,
2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 31, 2015).
10.35 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Raymond B. Bartone, dated as of February 13,
2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 31, 2015).
10.36 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Terry Kippley, dated as of February 13, 2015
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
March 31, 2015).
10.37 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Carlos Restrepo, dated as of February 13, 2015
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
March 31, 2015).
10.38 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Steven S. Rogers, dated as of February 13,
2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 31, 2015).
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10.39 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Nicholas I. Shackley, dated as of February 13,
2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 31, 2015).
10.40 Amendment No. 1, dated as of June 25, 2015, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2014, by and among
Aceto Corporation, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent and the Lenders (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 25, 2015).
10.41 Aceto Corporation 2015 Equity Participation Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to our Definitive Proxy
Statement on Schedule 14A filed on October 26, 2015).
10.42 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2015, by and among Aceto Corporation, the other
loan parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as administrative agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as
syndication agent, and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on
Form 8-K dated October 28, 2015).
10.43 Purchase Agreement, dated November 10, 2015, by and among ACETO Corporation and Wells Fargo Securities,
LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the initial purchasers named therein (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 12, 2015).
10.44 Convertible Note Hedge Confirmation, dated November 10, 2015, between ACETO Corporation and Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated
November 12, 2015).
10.45 Convertible Note Hedge Confirmation, dated November 10, 2015, between ACETO Corporation and JPMorgan
Chase Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K
dated November 12, 2015).
10.46 Warrant Confirmation, dated November 10, 2015, between ACETO Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National
Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 12,
2015).
10.47 Warrant Confirmation, dated November 10, 2015, between ACETO Corporation and JPMorgan Chase Bank,
National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated November
12, 2015).
10.48 Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2015, by and among
Aceto Corporation, the other loan parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association, as syndication agent, and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.6 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 12, 2015).
10.49 Additional Convertible Note Hedge Confirmation, dated November 18, 2015, between Aceto Corporation and Wells
Fargo Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K
dated November 23, 2015).
10.50 Additional Convertible Note Hedge Confirmation, dated November 18, 2015, between Aceto Corporation and
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on
Form 8-K dated November 23, 2015).
10.51 Additional Warrant Confirmation, dated November 18, 2015, between Aceto Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank,
National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated November
23, 2015).
10.52 Additional Warrant Confirmation, dated November 18, 2015, between Aceto Corporation and JPMorgan Chase Bank,
National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated November
23, 2015).
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10.53 Letter Agreement between Aceto Corporation and Walter J. Kaczmarek III (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1
to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 18, 2016).
10.54 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Walter J. Kaczmarek III (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 18, 2016).
21* Subsidiaries of the Company.
23* Consent of BDO USA, LLP.
31.1* Certifications 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* Certifications 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.
32.1**
Certifications of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**
Certifications of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
* Filed herewith
** Furnished herewith
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
None
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ACETO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated financial statements:
Consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2016 and 2015
Consolidated statements of income for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Notes to consolidated financial statements
Schedules:
II - Valuation and qualifying accounts
All other schedules are omitted because they are not required or the information required is given in the consolidated
financial statements or notes thereto.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Aceto Corporation
Port Washington, NY
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Aceto Corporation and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2016
and 2015 and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2016. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial
statements, we have also audited the financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying index. These consolidated
financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and schedule. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Aceto Corporation and subsidiaries at June 30, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.
Also, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial
statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States),
Aceto Corporation and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2016, based on criteria established
in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO) and our report dated August 26, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ BDO USA, LLP
Melville, New York
August 26, 2016
ACETO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2016 AND 2015
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Investments
Trade receivables: less allowance for doubtful accounts (2016, $513;
2015, $691)
Other receivables
Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Deferred income tax asset, net
Total current assets
Property and equipment, net
Property held for sale
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Deferred income tax asset, net
Other assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt
Long-term liabilities
Environmental remediation liability
Deferred income tax liability
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Shareholders’ equity:
2016
2015
$ 66,828
881
$ 34,020
3,416
167,612
12,650
98,107
3,339
3,244
352,661
10,044
6,868
67,871
79,071
18,053
6,210
161,521
10,611
95,596
3,096
2,050
310,310
10,456
6,574
67,870
78,997
9,972
5,595
$ 540,778
$ 489,774
$ 197
46,034
52,675
98,906
$ 10,197
54,962
59,841
125,000
118,592
6,344
3,352
9,142
236,336
99,960
7,542
2,995
66
235,563
Preferred stock, 2,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
Common stock, $.01 par value, 75,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2016 and
40,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2015; 29,595 and 29,147 shares issued
and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively
Capital in excess of par value
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total shareholders’ equity
-
-
296
115,667
194,804
(6,325)
304,442
292
93,807
167,208
(7,096)
254,211
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$540,778
$489,774
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Operating income
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense
Interest and other income, net
Income before income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Net income
2016
2015
2014
$558,524
415,739
142,785
76,820
7,937
58,028
(6,997)
2,823
(4,174)
53,854
19,088
$ 34,766
$546,951
411,517
135,434
73,159
5,942
56,333
(3,954)
1,486
(2,468)
53,865
20,382
$ 33,483
$510,179
395,476
114,703
65,209
5,222
44,272
(2,100)
2,502
402
44,674
15,674
$ 29,000
Basic income per common share
$ 1.19
$ 1.17
$ 1.04
Diluted income per common share
$ 1.18
$ 1.14
$ 1.02
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
29,110
29,581
28,731
29,247
28,001
28,563
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands)
2016
2015
2014
Net income
$34,766
$33,483
$29,000
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments
368
(12,354)
2,609
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps
(149)
99
(179)
Reclassification for realized loss on interest rate swap
included in interest expense
Defined benefit plans, net of tax of $31, $100 and $19
respectively
487
-
-
65
(213)
40
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
771
(12,468)
2,470
Comprehensive income
$35,537
$21,015
$31,470
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands)
2016
2015
2014
Operating activities:
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:
$ 34,766
$ 33,483
$ 29,000
-
-
Depreciation and amortization
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount
Provision for doubtful accounts
Non-cash stock compensation
Deferred income taxes
Earnings on equity investment in joint venture
Contingent consideration
Environmental remediation charge
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables
Other receivables
Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Other assets
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Distributions from joint venture
Net cash provided by operating activities
Investing activities:
Payment for net assets of businesses acquired
Purchases of investments
Sales of investments
Payments for intangible assets
Purchases of property and equipment, net
Net cash used in investing activities
12,698
3,496
76
6,719
(18)
(2,060)
(1,074)
1,313
(6,149)
136
(2,489)
(243)
(557)
(8,937)
(7,689)
1,843
31,831
-
(34)
2,517
(11,249)
(1,128)
(9,894)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Excess income tax benefit on stock option exercises and restricted stock
Payment of cash dividends
Payment of deferred consideration
Payment of contingent consideration
Proceeds from convertible senior notes
Payment for debt issuance costs
Proceeds from sold warrants
Purchase of call option (hedge)
Termination payment for interest rate swap
Borrowings of bank loans
Repayment of bank loans
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
729
1,219
(7,084)
-
(1,500)
143,750
(5,153)
13,685
(27,174)
(420)
15,500
(122,697)
10,855
11,849
-
484
4,537
(1,874)
(1,761)
(3,468)
1,618
(44,181)
(5,644)
(229)
304
1,254
8,133
1,816
2,022
8,343
-
(2,720)
-
(1,564)
(617)
(4,901)
1,273
790
(6,964)
(3,500)
(4,500)
-
-
-
-
-
19,000
(14,344)
(8,245)
8,091
-
8
3,156
(3,083)
(2,024)
-
-
(19,400)
1,353
(7,764)
(232)
57
5,216
8,868
1,810
25,056
(86,140)
(108)
1,506
(746)
(1,145)
(86,633)
3,655
1,752
(6,806)
(1,500)
-
-
-
-
-
-
114,145
(40,713)
70,533
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash
16
(4,074)
710
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
32,808
34,020
$ 66,828
(8,877)
42,897
$ 34,020
9,666
33,231
$ 42,897
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Balance at June 30, 2013
Net income
Other comprehensive income
Stock issued pursuant to employee stock
incentive plans
Issuance of restricted stock, including
dividends and net of forfeitures
Stock issued in connection with the PACK
acquisition
Dividends declared ($0.24 per share)
Share-based compensation
Exercise of stock options
Tax benefit from employee stock incentive
plans
Balance at June 30, 2014
Net income
Other comprehensive loss
Stock issued pursuant to employee stock
incentive plans
Issuance of restricted stock, including
dividends and net of forfeitures
Dividends declared ($0.24 per share)
Share-based compensation
Exercise of stock options
Tax benefit from employee stock incentive
plans
Balance at June 30, 2015
Net income
Other comprehensive income
Stock issued pursuant to employee stock
incentive plans
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures
Sale of warrants
Purchase of call option (hedge)
Allocation of proceeds from convertible
senior notes
Equity component of debt issuance costs
Deferred taxes related to convertible senior
notes
Dividends declared ($0.24 per share)
Share-based compensation
Exercise of stock options
Tax benefit from employee stock incentive
plans
Balance at June 30, 2016
Common Stock
Shares
27,831
-
-
Amount
$ 278
-
-
7
282
260
-
-
392
-
3
3
-
-
4
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
$72,845
-
-
93
(3)
5,682
-
3,136
3,651
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
$ 2,902
-
2,470
Retained
Earnings
$118,615
29,000
-
-
-
-
(6,847)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$194,640
29,000
2,470
93
-
5,685
(6,847)
3,136
3,655
-
28,772
-
$288
1,752
$87,156
-
$140,768
-
$ 5,372
1,752
$233,584
-
-
5
224
-
-
146
-
-
-
2
-
-
2
-
-
77
(2)
-
4,515
1,271
33,483
-
-
(12,468)
33,483
(12,468)
-
-
(7,043)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
77
-
(7,043)
4,515
1,273
-
29,147
-
$292
790
$93,807
-
$167,208
-
($ 7,096)
790
$254,211
-
-
7
346
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
95
-
-
-
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
34,766
-
-
771
113
(3)
13,685
(27,174)
27,241
(976)
-
-
-
-
-
-
330
-
6,697
728
-
(7,170)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
34,766
771
113
-
13,685
(27,174)
27,241
(976)
330
(7,170)
6,697
729
-
29,595
-
$296
1,219
$115,667
-
$194,804
-
($ 6,325)
1,219
$304,442
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ACETO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
(1) Description of Business
Aceto Corporation and subsidiaries (“Aceto” or the “Company”) is primarily engaged in the sourcing, regulatory support,
quality assurance, marketing, sales and distribution of finished dosage form generics, nutraceutical products, pharmaceutical
intermediates and active ingredients, agricultural protection products and specialty chemicals used principally as finished
products or raw materials in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, agricultural, coatings and industrial chemical consuming
industries.
(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All
significant inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses
reported in those financial statements and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements. These judgments can be subjective and complex, and consequently actual results could differ from those
estimates and assumptions. The Company’s most critical accounting policies relate to revenue recognition; allowance for
doubtful accounts; inventory; goodwill and other indefinite-life intangible assets; long-lived assets; environmental matters
and other contingencies; income taxes; and stock-based compensation.
Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities at the time of purchase of three months or
less to be cash equivalents. Included in cash equivalents as of June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 is $104 and $58, respectively,
of restricted cash.
Investments
The Company classifies investments in marketable securities as trading, available-for-sale or held-to-maturity at the time of
purchase and periodically re-evaluates such classifications. Trading securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized
holding gains and losses included in earnings. Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at cost and are adjusted for the
amortization or accretion of premiums or discounts over the life of the related security. Unrealized holding gains and losses
on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and are reported as a separate component of accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) until realized. In determining realized gains and losses, the cost of securities sold is based on
the specific identification method. Interest and dividends on the investments are accrued at the balance sheet date.
Inventory
Inventory, which consists principally of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in first-out method) or market.
The Company writes down its inventory for estimated excess and obsolete goods by an amount equal to the difference
between the carrying cost of the inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and
market conditions.
Environmental and Other Contingencies
The Company establishes accrued liabilities for environmental matters and other contingencies when it is probable that a
liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. If the contingency is resolved for an
amount greater or less than the accrual, or the Company’s share of the contingency increases or decreases, or other
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
assumptions relevant to the development of the estimate were to change, the Company would recognize an additional
expense or benefit in the consolidated statements of income in the period such determination was made.
Pension Benefits
In connection with certain historical acquisitions in Germany, the Company assumed defined benefit pension plans covering
certain employees who meet certain eligibility requirements. The net pension benefit obligations recorded and the related
periodic costs are based on, among other things, assumptions of the discount rate, estimated return on plan assets, salary
increases and the mortality of participants. The obligation for these claims and the related periodic costs are measured using
actuarial techniques and assumptions. Actuarial gains and losses are deferred and amortized over future periods. The
Company’s plans are funded in conformity with the funding requirements of applicable government regulations.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments
Fair value of interest rate swaps
Defined benefit plans, net of tax
Total
2016
$(6,120)
-
(205)
$(6,325)
2015
$(6,488)
(338)
(270)
$(7,096)
The foreign currency translation adjustments for the year ended June 30, 2016 primarily relate to the fluctuation of the
conversion rate of the Euro. The currency translation adjustments are not adjusted for income taxes as they relate to indefinite
investments in non-US subsidiaries.
Common Stock
At the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company, held on December 15, 2015, the Company’s shareholders approved
the proposal to amend Aceto’s Certificate of Incorporation to increase the total number of authorized shares of common stock
from 40,000 shares to 75,000 shares.
Cash dividends of $0.06 per common share were paid in September, December, March and June of fiscal years 2016, 2015
and 2014. On August 25, 2016, the Company's board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.065 per share to
be distributed on September 20, 2016 to shareholders of record as of September 9, 2016.
On May 8, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the continuation of the Company’s stock repurchase
program, expiring in May 2017. Under the stock repurchase program, the Company is authorized to purchase up to 5,000
shares of common stock in open market or private transactions, at prices not to exceed the market value of the common stock
at the time of such purchase. The Company did not repurchase shares in fiscal 2016 or fiscal 2015.
The Board of Directors has authority under the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to issue shares of preferred
stock with voting and other relative rights to be determined by the Board of Directors.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Stock-based Compensation
GAAP requires that all stock-based compensation be recognized as an expense in the financial statements and that such costs
be measured at the fair value of the award. GAAP also requires that excess tax benefits related to stock option exercises be
reflected as financing cash inflows.
All restricted stock grants include a service requirement for vesting. The Company has also granted restricted stock units that
include either a performance or market condition. The fair value of restricted stock unit with either solely a service
requirement or with the combination of service and performance requirements is based on the closing fair market value of
Aceto’s common stock on the date of grant. The fair value of market condition-based awards is estimated at the date of grant
using a binomial lattice model or Monte Carlo Simulation. All models incorporate various assumptions such as the risk-free
interest rate, expected volatility, expected dividend yield and expected life of the awards. Stock-based compensation expense
is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period or over our best estimate of the period over which the
performance condition will be met, as applicable.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from product sales at the time of shipment and passage of title and risk of loss to the
customer. The Company has no acceptance or other post-shipment obligations and does not offer product warranties or
services to its customers.
Sales are recorded net of estimated returns of damaged goods from customers, which historically have been immaterial, and
sales incentives offered to customers. Sales incentives include volume incentive rebates. The Company records volume
incentive rebates based on the underlying revenue transactions that result in progress by the customer in earning the rebate.
The Company has arrangements with various third parties, such as drug store chains and managed care organizations,
establishing prices for its finished dosage form generics. While these arrangements are made between Aceto and its
customers, the customers independently select a wholesaler from which they purchase the products. Alternatively, certain
wholesalers may enter into agreements with the customers, with the Company’s concurrence, which establishes the pricing
for certain products which the wholesalers provide. Upon each sale of finished dosage form generics, estimates of
chargebacks, rebates, returns, government reimbursed rebates, sales discounts and other adjustments are made. These
estimates are based on historical experience, future expectations, contractual arrangements with wholesalers and indirect
customers, and other factors known to management at the time of accrual. These estimates are recorded as reductions to
gross revenues, with corresponding adjustments either as a reduction of accounts receivable or as a liability for price
concessions.
Under certain arrangements, Aceto will issue a credit (referred to as a “chargeback”) to the wholesaler for the difference
between the invoice price to the wholesaler and the customer’s contract price. As sales to the large wholesale customers
increase or decrease, the reserve for chargebacks will also generally increase or decrease. The provision for chargebacks
varies in relation to changes in sales volume, product mix, pricing and the level of inventory at the wholesalers. The
Company continually monitors the reserve for chargebacks and makes adjustments when management believes that expected
chargebacks may differ from the actual chargeback reserve.
The Company estimates its provision for returns of finished dosage generics based on historical experience, product
expiration dates, changes to business practices, credit terms and any extenuating circumstances known to management.
While historical experience has allowed for reasonable estimations in the past, future returns may or may not follow
historical trends. The Company continually monitors the reserve for returns and makes adjustments when management
believes that actual product returns may differ from the established reserve. Generally, the reserve for returns increases as net
sales increase.
Government rebate accruals are based on estimated payments due to governmental agencies for purchases made by third
parties under various governmental programs. Other rebates are offered to the Company’s key chain drug store, distributor
and wholesaler customers to promote customer loyalty and increase product sales. These rebate programs provide customers
with credits upon attainment of pre-established volumes or attainment of net sales milestones for a specified period. Other
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
promotional programs are incentive programs offered to the customers. The Company provides a provision for government
reimbursed rebates and other rebates at the time of sale based on contracted rates and historical redemption rates.
Assumptions used to establish the provision include level of customer inventories, contract sales mix and average contract
pricing. Aceto regularly reviews the information related to these estimates and adjusts the provision accordingly.
Sales discount accruals are based on payment terms extended to customers.
The following table summarizes activity in the consolidated balance sheet for contra assets and liability for price
concessions for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:
Balance at June 30, 2013
Current year provision
Credits issued during the year
Balance at June 30, 2014
Current year provision
Credits issued during the year
Balance at June 30, 2015
Current year provision
Credits issued during the year
Balance at June 30, 2016
Accruals for Chargebacks, Returns and Other Allowances
Other
Rebates
Government
$
Chargebacks Returns Reimbursed Rebates
3,007 $
8,092 $
$
60,469
17,312
(5,155 )
(52,490 )
10,986 $ 20,249 $
21,403
(10,960 )
$
7,618
(15,482 )
$
502 $
2,503
(2,000 )
1,005 $
4,259
(4,326 )
938 $
5,124
(4,750 )
1,312 $
208,965
(187,784 )
247,186
(256,638 )
32,167 $ 30,692
22,715 $ 22,828
$
$
Sales
Discounts
-
4,339
(3,649 )
690
9,381
(7,389 )
2,682
10,267
(10,526 )
2,423
1,545 $
20,811
(18,726 )
3,630 $
36,923
(36,218 )
4,335 $
90,915
(88,048 )
7,202 $
Credits issued during a given period represent cash payments or credit memos issued to the Company’s customers as
settlement for the related reserve. Management has the experience and access to relevant information that it believes is
necessary to reasonably estimate the amounts of such deductions from gross revenues. The Company regularly reviews the
information related to these estimates and adjusts its reserves accordingly, if and when actual experience differs from
previous estimates. The Company has not experienced any significant changes in its estimates as it relates to its chargebacks,
rebates or sales discounts in each of the years in the three year period ended June 30, 2016. During the year ended June 30,
2015, the Company recorded $3,497 in additional gross profit related to a change in estimate for product returns due to the
most recent returns experience. The Company had not experienced any significant changes in its estimates as it relates to its
product returns during the years ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2014.
Partnered Products
The Company has various products that are subject to one of two types of collaborative arrangements with certain
pharmaceutical companies. One type of arrangement relates to the Company’s Rising subsidiary acting strictly as a
distributor and purchasing products at arm’s length; in that type of arrangement, there is no profit sharing element. The
second type of collaborative arrangement results in a profit sharing agreement between Rising and a developer and/or
manufacturer of a finished dosage form generic drug. Both types of collaborative arrangements are conducted in the ordinary
course of Rising’s business. The nature and purpose of both of these arrangements is for the Company to act as a distributor
of finished dose products to its customers. Under these arrangements, the Company maintains distribution rights with respect
to specific drugs within the U.S. marketplace. Generally, the distribution rights are exclusive rights in the territory. In
certain arrangements, Rising is required to maintain service level minimums including, but not limited to, market share and
purchase levels, in order to preserve the exclusive rights. The Company’s accounting policy with respect to these
collaborative arrangements calls for the Company to present the sales and associated costs on a gross basis, with the amounts
of the shared profits earned by the pharmaceutical companies on sales of these products, if applicable, included in cost of
sales in the consolidated statements of income. The shared profits are settled on a quarterly basis. For each of the fiscal years
2016, 2015 and 2014, there was approximately $41,036, $51,352 and $26,972 respectively, of shared profits included in cost
of sales, related to these types of collaborative arrangements. In the case of a collaborative arrangement where Rising solely
acts as a distributor and purchases product at arm’s length, the costs of those purchases are included as a cost of sales similar
to any other purchase arrangement.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs
All amounts billed to a customer in a sales transaction related to shipping and handling represent revenues earned and are
included in net sales. The costs incurred by the Company for shipping and handling are reported as a component of cost of
sales. Cost of sales also includes inbound freight, receiving, inspection, warehousing, distribution network, and customs and
duty costs.
Net Income Per Common Share
Basic income per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted income per common share includes the dilutive effect of potential common shares outstanding. The following table
sets forth the reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding and diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the
fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:
2016
2015
2014
Weighted average shares outstanding
29,110
28,731
28,001
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted
stock awards and units
471
516
562
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
29,581
29,247
28,563
The Convertible Senior Notes (see Note 9) will only be included in the dilutive net income per share calculations using the
treasury stock method during periods in which the average market price of Aceto’s common stock is above the applicable
conversion price of the Convertible Senior Notes, or $33.215 per share, and the impact would not be anti-dilutive.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the
future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on
deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment
date.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of
the related asset. The Company allocates depreciation and amortization to cost of sales. Expenditures for improvements that
extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. When assets
are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any
related gains or losses are included in income.
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YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
The components of property and equipment were as follows:
Machinery and equipment
Leasehold improvements
Computer equipment and software
Furniture and fixtures
Automobiles
Building
Land
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
June 30, 2016
$ 405
June 30, 2015
$ 401
1,056
6,048
2,365
184
8,690
1,960
20,708
10,664
$10,044
1,065
5,233
2,472
185
8,682
1,970
20,008
9,552
$10,456
Estimated useful
life (years)
3-7
Shorter of asset life
or lease term
3-5
5-10
3
20
-
Property held for sale represents land and land improvements of $6,868 and $6,574 at June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
See Note 8, “Environmental Remediation” for further discussion on property held for sale.
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment amounted to $1,522, $1,571 and $1,430 for the years ended June
30, 2016, 2015, and 2014 respectively.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the cost of purchased businesses over the fair value of their underlying net assets.
Other intangible assets principally consist of customer relationships, license agreements, technology-based intangibles, EPA
registrations and related data, trademarks and product rights and related intangibles. Goodwill and other intangible assets
that have an indefinite life are not amortized.
In accordance with GAAP, the Company tests goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment on at least an annual basis.
Goodwill impairment exists if the net book value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value. Initially, an assessment
of qualitative factors is conducted in order to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting
unit is less than its carrying amount. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not that its carrying amount is
greater than its fair value for a reporting unit, then it proceeds with the subsequent two-step process: (i) the Company
determines impairment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value, and (ii) if there is an
impairment, the Company measures the amount of impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of goodwill with the
carrying amount of that goodwill. To determine the fair value of these intangible assets, the Company uses many
assumptions and estimates using a market participant approach that directly impact the results of the testing. In making these
assumptions and estimates, the Company uses industry accepted valuation models and set criteria that are reviewed and
approved by various levels of management. The Company has the option to bypass the initial qualitative assessment stage
and proceed directly to perform step one of the two-step process. In fiscal 2016, the Company performed a qualitative
assessment and in fiscal 2015, the Company performed step one of the two-step process.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and
used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be
generated by the asset. Recoverability of assets held for sale is measured by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to
their estimated fair value. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the
amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceed the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported
at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities
The Company accounts for derivatives and hedging activities under the provisions of GAAP which establishes accounting
and reporting guidelines for derivative instruments and hedging activities. GAAP requires the recognition of all derivative
financial instruments as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial condition and measurement of those
instruments at fair value. Changes in the fair values of those derivatives are reported in earnings or other comprehensive
income depending on the designation of the derivative and whether it qualifies for hedge accounting. The accounting for
gains and losses associated with changes in the fair value of a derivative and the effect on the consolidated financial
statements depends on its hedge designation and whether the hedge is highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in the
fair value or cash flows of the asset or liability hedged. The method that is used for assessing the effectiveness of a hedging
derivative, as well as the measurement approach for determining the ineffective aspects of the hedge, is established at the
inception of the hedged instrument.
The Company operates internationally, therefore its earnings, cash flows and financial positions are exposed to foreign
currency risk from foreign-currency-denominated receivables and payables, which, in the U.S., have been denominated in
various foreign currencies, including, among others, Euros, British Pounds, Japanese Yen, Singapore Dollars and Chinese
Renminbi and at certain foreign subsidiaries in U.S. dollars and other non-local currencies.
Management believes it is prudent to minimize the risk caused by foreign currency fluctuation. Management minimizes the
currency risk on its foreign currency receivables and payables by purchasing foreign currency contracts (futures) with one of
its financial institutions. Futures are traded on regulated U.S. and international exchanges and represent commitments to
purchase or sell a particular foreign currency at a future date and at a specific price. Since futures are purchased for the
amount of the foreign currency receivable or for the amount of foreign currency needed to pay for specific purchase orders,
and the futures mature on the due date of the related foreign currency vendor invoices or customer receivables, the Company
believes that it eliminates risks relating to foreign currency fluctuation. The Company takes delivery of all futures to pay
suppliers in the appropriate currency. The gains or losses for the changes in the fair value of the foreign currency contracts
are recorded in cost of sales (sales) and offset the gains or losses associated with the impact of changes in foreign exchange
rates on trade payables (receivables) denominated in foreign currencies. Senior management and members of the financial
department continually monitor foreign currency risks and the use of this derivative instrument.
In conjunction with the Credit Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2014, the Company entered into an interest rate swap on
April 30, 2014 for a notional amount of $25,750, which had been designated as a cash flow hedge. The expiration date of
this interest rate swap was April 30, 2019. In November 2015, the Company terminated the interest rate swap agreement
resulting in a termination payment of $420. Pursuant to the requirements of the Credit Agreement, dated December 31, 2010,
the Company was required to deliver Hedging Agreements (as defined in the agreement) fixing the interest rate on not less
than $20,000 of the term loan at that time. Accordingly, in March 2011, the Company entered into an interest rate swap for a
notional amount of $20,000, which had been designated as a cash flow hedge and which expired on December 31, 2015.
Foreign Currency
The financial statements of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars in accordance with GAAP.
Where the functional currency of a foreign subsidiary is its local currency, balance sheet accounts are translated at the current
exchange rate and income statement items are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. Exchange gains or
losses resulting from the translation of financial statements of foreign operations are accumulated in other comprehensive
income. Where the local currency of a foreign subsidiary is not its functional currency, financial statements are translated at
either current or historical exchange rates, as appropriate.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
(3) Business Combinations
PACK Pharmaceuticals, LLC
On April 30, 2014, Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Rising”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Aceto, acquired 100% of the
issued and outstanding membership interests of PACK Pharmaceuticals, LLC (“PACK”). PACK, a national marketer and
distributor of generic prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products, had headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Illinois,
a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. The Company believes that the acquisition of PACK by Rising has advanced Aceto’s strategy
to expand further into the finished dosage pharmaceutical business. PACK and Rising had very similar business models
including operating their businesses in collaboration with selected pharmaceutical development partners and with networks of
finished dosage form manufacturing partners, focusing on niche products and selling generic prescription products and over-
the-counter pharmaceutical products under their respective labels to leading wholesalers, chain drug stores, distributors and
mass market merchandisers. The purchase price was approximately $91,596, which was comprised of the issuance of 260
shares of Aceto common stock, valued at $5,685, and a cash payment of approximately $85,911. The purchase agreement
also provided for a three-year earn-out of up to $15,000 in cash based on the achievement of certain performance-based
targets. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company accrued $0 and $783 respectively, related to this contingent
consideration. In the third quarter of fiscal 2016 and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company reversed $833 and
$3,468, respectively, of contingent consideration due to management’s evaluation and assessment of the performance-based
targets. The $833 and $3,468 reversals are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated
Statements of Income for the years ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 respectively.
Other
On December 10, 2013, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of a company in France which has been accounted
for as a business combination. In the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company recorded $241 reversal of contingent
consideration related to this acquisition due to management’s evaluation and assessment of the potential earnout amounts
defined in the purchase agreements. The $241 reversal is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the
Consolidated Statements of Income for the year ended June 30, 2016.
(4) Investments
A summary of short-term investments was as follows:
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2015
Fair Value
Cost Basis
Fair Value
Cost Basis
Held to Maturity Investments
Time deposits
$ 881
$ 920
$ 3,416
$ 3,393
The Company has classified all investments with maturity dates of greater than three months as current since it has the ability
to redeem them within the year and amounts are available for current operations.
(5) Fair Value Measurements
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly fashion
between market participants at the measurement date. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy for those instruments
measured at fair value that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and the Company’s
assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
On a recurring basis, Aceto measures at fair value certain financial assets and liabilities, which consist of cash equivalents,
investments and foreign currency contracts. The Company classifies cash equivalents and investments within Level 1 if
quoted prices are available in active markets. Level 1 assets include instruments valued based on quoted market prices in
active markets which generally include corporate equity securities publicly traded on major exchanges. Time deposits are
very short-term in nature and are accordingly valued at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value, and are
classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. The Company uses foreign currency futures contracts to minimize the
risk caused by foreign currency fluctuation on its foreign currency receivables and payables by purchasing futures with one
of its financial institutions. Futures are traded on regulated U.S. and international exchanges and represent commitments to
purchase or sell a particular foreign currency at a future date and at a specific price. Aceto’s foreign currency derivative
contracts are classified within Level 2 as the fair value of these hedges is primarily based on observable futures foreign
exchange rates. At June 30, 2016, the Company had foreign currency contracts outstanding that had a notional amount of
$58,087. Unrealized losses on hedging activities for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, amounted to $10, $703
and $40, respectively, and are included in interest and other income, net, in the consolidated statements of income. The
contracts have varying maturities of less than one year.
In conjunction with the Credit Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2014, the Company entered into an interest rate swap on
April 30, 2014 for an additional interest cost of 1.63% on a notional amount of $25,750, which had been designated as a cash
flow hedge. The expiration date of this interest rate swap was April 30, 2019. In November 2015, the Company terminated
the interest rate swap agreement resulting in a termination payment of $420, which is included in interest expense in the
consolidated statement of income for the year ended June 30, 2016. Pursuant to the requirements of the Credit Agreement,
dated December 31, 2010, the Company was required to deliver Hedging Agreements (as defined in the agreement) fixing the
interest rate on not less than $20,000 of the term loan at that time. Accordingly, in March 2011, the Company entered into an
interest rate swap for an additional interest cost of 1.91% on a notional amount of $20,000, which had been designated as a
cash flow hedge and which expired on December 31, 2015. Aceto’s interest rate swaps were previously classified within
Level 2 as the fair value of this hedge was primarily based on observable interest rates.
As of June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, the Company had $0 and $783, respectively, of contingent consideration related to
the PACK acquisition, which was completed in April 2014 and $132 and $359, respectively, of contingent consideration
related to the acquisition of a company in France, which occurred in December 2013. In addition, as of June 30, 2015, the
Company had $1,480, of contingent consideration that was recorded at fair value in the Level 3 category, which related to the
acquisition of Rising that was completed during fiscal 2011. The Rising contingent consideration was paid in September
2015. The contingent consideration was calculated using the present value of a probability weighted income approach.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Changes in contingent consideration during 2016 and 2015 are as follows:
Balance as of June 30, 2014
Reversal of fair value of liability-PACK
Payments
Accrued interest expense
Change in foreign currency exchange rate
Balance as of June 30, 2015
Reversal of fair value of liability-PACK
Reversal of fair value of liability-France
Payments
Accrued interest expense
Change in foreign currency exchange rate
Balance as of June 30, 2016
$9,904
(3,468)
(4,500)
765
(79)
$ 2,622
(833)
(241)
(1,500)
85
(1)
$ 132
During the fourth quarter of each year, the Company evaluates goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level using a
discounted cash flow model using Level 3 inputs. Additionally, on a nonrecurring basis, the Company uses fair value
measures when analyzing asset impairment. Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets are reviewed for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. If it is determined such indicators are present and the review indicates that the assets will not be fully
recoverable, based on undiscounted estimated cash flows over the remaining amortization periods, their carrying values are
reduced to estimated fair value. Measurements based on undiscounted cash flows are considered to be Level 3 inputs.
In November 2015, the Company issued $143,750 aggregate principal amount of Notes (see Note 9). Since Aceto has the
option to settle the potential conversion of the Notes in cash, the Company separated the embedded conversion option feature
from the debt feature and accounts for each component separately, based on the fair value of the debt component assuming no
conversion option. The calculation of the fair value of the debt component required the use of Level 3 inputs, and was
determined by calculating the fair value of similar non-convertible debt, using a theoretical borrowing rate of 6.5%. The
value of the embedded conversion option was determined using an expected present value technique (income approach) to
estimate the fair value of similar non-convertible debt and included utilization of convertible investors’ credit assumptions
and high yield bond indices. The carrying amount of the Notes approximates a fair value of $134,400 at June 30, 2016 giving
effect for certain factors, including the term of the Notes, current stock price of Aceto stock and effective interest rate. A
portion of the offering proceeds was used to simultaneously enter into privately negotiated convertible note hedge
transactions with option counterparties, which are affiliates of certain of the initial purchasers in the offering of the Notes and
privately negotiated warrant transactions with the option counterparties (see Note 9). The Company calculated the fair value
of the bond hedge based on the price that was paid to purchase the call. The Company also calculated the fair value of the
warrant based on the price at which the affiliate purchased the warrants from the Company. Since the convertible note hedge
and warrant are both indexed to the Company’s common stock and otherwise would be classified as equity, Aceto recorded
both elements as equity, resulting in a net reduction to capital in excess of par value of $13,489.
The carrying values of all financial instruments classified as a current asset or current liability are deemed to approximate fair
value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair values of the Company’s notes receivable and short-term
and long-term bank loans were based upon current rates offered for similar financial instruments to the Company.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
The following tables summarize the valuation of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities which were determined by
using the following inputs at June 30, 2016 and 2015:
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2016 Using
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash equivalents:
Time deposits
Investments:
Time deposits
Foreign currency contracts-
assets (1)
Foreign currency contracts-
liabilities (2)
Contingent consideration (3)
-
-
-
-
-
$ 6,249
881
160
169
-
-
-
-
-
$132
132
(1)
(2)
(3)
Included in “Other receivables” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2016.
Included in “Accrued expenses” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2016.
Included in “Long-term liabilities” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2016.
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2015 Using
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash equivalents:
Time deposits
Investments:
Time deposits
Foreign currency contracts-
assets (4)
Foreign currency contracts-
liabilities (5)
Derivative liability for interest
rate swap (6)
Contingent consideration (7)
-
-
-
-
-
-
$ 6,376
3,416
119
767
338
-
-
-
-
-
-
$2,622
2,622
Total
$ 6,249
881
160
169
Total
$ 6,376
3,416
119
767
338
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Included in “Other receivables” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2015.
Included in “Accrued expenses” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2015.
$13 included in “Accrued expenses” and $325 included in “Long-term liabilities” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30,
2015.
$1,480 included in “Accrued expenses” and $1,142 included in “Long-term liabilities” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of
June 30, 2015.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
(6) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
As of June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, there was goodwill of $67,871 and $67,870, respectively.
Changes in the Company's goodwill during 2016 and 2015 are as follows:
Balance as of June 30, 2014
Measurement period adjustments
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates
Balance as of June 30, 2015
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates
Balance as of June 30, 2016
Human
Health
Segment
$64,461
1,578
-
66,039
-
$66,039
Pharmaceutical
Ingredients
Segment
$1,832
-
(182)
1,650
1
$1,651
Performance
Chemicals
Segment
$223
-
(42)
181
-
$181
Total
Goodwill
$66,516
1,578
(224)
67,870
1
$67,871
Intangible assets subject to amortization as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:
June 30, 2016
Customer relationships
Trademarks
Product rights and related intangibles
License agreements
EPA registrations and related data
Technology-based intangibles
June 30, 2015
Customer relationships
Trademarks
Product rights and related intangibles
License agreements
EPA registrations and related data
Technology-based intangibles
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book
Value
$ 21,761
1,868
83,048
6,611
13,591
155
$127,034
$ 7,815
1,800
23,511
5,531
9,927
140
$48,724
$ 13,946
68
59,537
1,080
3,664
15
$78,310
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book
Value
$ 21,664
1,868
73,261
6,037
12,800
155
$115,785
$ 6,013
1,756
16,410
4,568
8,683
118
$37,548
$15,651
112
56,851
1,469
4,117
37
$78,237
Intangible assets with definitive useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives.
The straight-line method is utilized as it best reflects the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of customer relationships,
trademarks, product rights and related intangibles, license agreements, EPA registrations and related data and technology-
based intangibles are 7-11 years, 3-4 years, 3-14 years, 6-11 years, 10 years, and 7 years, respectively.
As of June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, the Company also had $761 and $760, respectively, of intangible assets pertaining to
trademarks which have indefinite lives and are not subject to amortization. The change in trademarks with indefinite lives is
attributable to foreign currency exchange rates used to translate the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization amounted to $11,176, $10,278 and $6,662 for the years
ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets
subject to amortization for each of the succeeding years ending June 30, 2017 through June 30, 2022 are as follows: 2017:
$10,584; 2018: $9,815; 2019: $9,320; 2020: $8,830; 2021: $8,784 and 2022 and thereafter: $30,977.
(7) Accrued Expenses
The components of accrued expenses as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:
Accrued compensation
Accrued environmental remediation costs-current portion
Reserve for price concessions
Other accrued expenses
2016
$ 6,880
9,180
31,342
5,273
$52,675
2015
$ 6,942
8,084
35,965
8,850
$59,841
(8) Environmental Remediation
In fiscal years 2011, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the Company received letters from the Pulvair Site Group, a group of potentially
responsible parties (PRP Group) who are working with the State of Tennessee (the State) to remediate a contaminated
property in Tennessee called the Pulvair site. The PRP Group has alleged that Aceto shipped hazardous substances to the site
which were released into the environment. The State had begun administrative proceedings against the members of the PRP
Group and Aceto with respect to the cleanup of the Pulvair site and the PRP Group has begun to undertake cleanup. The PRP
Group is seeking a settlement of approximately $1,700 from the Company for its share to remediate the site contamination.
Although the Company acknowledges that it shipped materials to the site for formulation over twenty years ago, the
Company believes that the evidence does not show that the hazardous materials sent by Aceto to the site have significantly
contributed to the contamination of the environment and thus believes that, at most, it is a de minimis contributor to the site
contamination. Accordingly, the Company believes that the settlement offer is unreasonable. Management believes that the
ultimate outcome of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or liquidity.
The Company has environmental remediation obligations in connection with Arsynco, Inc. (“Arsynco”), a subsidiary
formerly involved in manufacturing chemicals located in Carlstadt, New Jersey, which was closed in 1993 and is currently
held for sale. Based on continued monitoring of the contamination at the site and the approved plan of remediation, Arsynco
received an estimate from an environmental consultant stating that the total cost of remediation could be between $19,400
and $21,200. Remediation commenced in fiscal 2010, and as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, a liability of $12,532 and $11,079,
respectively, is included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for this matter. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016,
$1,313 environmental remediation charge was recorded and included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the
accompanying consolidated statement of income. In accordance with GAAP, management believes that the majority of costs
incurred to remediate the site will be capitalized in preparing the property which is currently classified as held for sale. An
appraisal of the fair value of the property by a third-party appraiser supports the assumption that the expected fair value after
the remediation is in excess of the amount required to be capitalized. However, these matters, if resolved in a manner
different from those assumed in current estimates, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition,
operating results and cash flows when resolved in a future reporting period.
In connection with the environmental remediation obligation for Arsynco, in July 2009, Arsynco entered into a settlement
agreement with BASF Corporation (“BASF”), the former owners of the Arsynco property. In accordance with the settlement
agreement, BASF paid for a portion of the prior remediation costs and going forward, will co-remediate the property with the
Company. The contract requires that BASF pay $550 related to past response costs and pay a proportionate share of the
future remediation costs. Accordingly, the Company had recorded a gain of $550 in fiscal 2009. This $550 gain relates to the
partial reimbursement of costs of approximately $1,200 that the Company had previously expensed. The Company also
recorded an additional receivable from BASF, with an offset against property held for sale, representing its estimated portion
of the future remediation costs. The balance of this receivable for future remediation costs as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 is
$5,639 and $4,985, respectively, which is included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
In March 2006, Arsynco received notice from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) of its status as a
PRP under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) for a site described as
the Berry’s Creek Study Area (“BCSA”). Arsynco is one of over 150 PRPs which have potential liability for the required
investigation and remediation of the site. The estimate of the potential liability is not quantifiable for a number of reasons,
including the difficulty in determining the extent of contamination and the length of time remediation may require. In
addition, any estimate of liability must also consider the number of other PRPs and their financial strength. In July 2014,
Arsynco received notice from the U.S. Department of Interior (“USDOI”) regarding the USDOI’s intent to perform a Natural
Resource Damage (NRD) Assessment at the BCSA. Arsynco has to date declined to participate in the development and
performance of the NRD assessment process. Based on prior practice in similar situations, it is possible that the State may
assert a claim for natural resource damages with respect to the Arsynco site itself, and either the federal government or the
State (or both) may assert claims against Arsynco for natural resource damages in connection with Berry's Creek; any such
claim with respect to Berry's Creek could also be asserted against the approximately 150 PRPs which the EPA has identified
in connection with that site. Any claim for natural resource damages with respect to the Arsynco site itself may also be
asserted against BASF, the former owner of the Arsynco property. In September 2012, Arsynco entered into an agreement
with three of the other PRPs that had previously been impleaded into New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, et
al. v. Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al., Docket No. ESX-L-9868-05 (the "NJDEP Litigation") and were considering
impleading Arsynco into the same proceeding. Arsynco entered into an agreement to avoid impleader. Pursuant to the
agreement, Arsynco agreed to (1) a tolling period that would not be included when computing the running of any statute of
limitations that might provide a defense to the NJDEP Litigation; (2) the waiver of certain issue preclusion defenses in the
NJDEP Litigation; and (3) arbitration of certain potential future liability allocation claims if the other parties to the agreement
are barred by a court of competent jurisdiction from proceeding against Arsynco. In July 2015, Arsynco was contacted by an
allocation consultant retained by a group of the named PRPs, inviting Arsynco to participate in the allocation among the
PRPs’ investigation and remediation costs relating to the BCSA. Arsynco declined that invitation. Since the amount of the
liability cannot be reasonably estimated at this time, no accrual is recorded for these potential future costs. The impact of the
resolution of this matter on the Company’s results of operations in a particular reporting period is not currently known.
(9) Debt
Long-term debt
Convertible Senior Notes, net
Revolving bank loans
Term bank loans
Mortgage
Less current portion
Convertible Senior Notes
June 30,
2016
2015
$115,829
-
-
2,960
118,789
197
$118,592
$ -
45,000
62,000
3,157
110,157
10,197
$99,960
In November 2015, Aceto offered $125,000 aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2020 (the "Notes")
in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In
addition, Aceto granted the initial purchasers for the offering an option to purchase up to an additional $18,750 aggregate
principal amount pursuant to the initial purchasers’ option to purchase additional Notes, which was exercised in November
2015. Therefore the total offering was $143,750 aggregate principal amount. The Notes are unsecured obligations of Aceto
and rank senior in right of payment to any of Aceto’s subordinated indebtedness, equal in right of payment to all of Aceto’s
unsecured indebtedness that is not subordinated, effectively junior in right of payment to any of Aceto’s secured indebtedness
to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness and structurally junior in right of payment to all
indebtedness and other liabilities (including trade payables) of Aceto’s subsidiaries. Interest will be payable semi-annually in
arrears. The Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of Aceto common stock or a combination thereof, at Aceto’s election,
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YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
upon the satisfaction of specified conditions and during certain periods. The Notes will mature in November 2020. After
deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other expenses (including the net cost of the bond hedge and
warrant, discussed below), the net proceeds from the offering was approximately $125,108. The Notes pay 2.0% interest
semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year, which commenced on May 1, 2016. The Notes are
convertible into 4,328 shares of common stock, based on an initial conversion price of $33.215 per share.
Holders may convert all or any portion of their notes, in multiples of one thousand dollar principal amount, at their option at
any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding May 1, 2020 only under the following
circumstances: (i) during any calendar quarter (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of the
common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending
on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price
on each applicable trading day, (ii) during the five consecutive business day period after any five consecutive trading day
period (which is referred to as the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per one thousand dollar principal amount
of Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of
Aceto’s common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day; or (iii) upon the occurrence of specified corporate
events.
Upon conversion by the holders, the Company may elect to settle such conversion in shares of its common stock, cash, or a
combination thereof. As a result of its cash conversion option, the Company separately accounted for the value of the
embedded conversion option as a debt discount (with an offset to capital in excess of par value) of $27,241. The value of the
embedded conversion option was determined based on the estimated fair value of the debt without the conversion feature,
which was determined using an expected present value technique (income approach) to estimate the fair value of similar non-
convertible debt (see Note 5); the debt discount is being amortized as additional non-cash interest expense using the effective
interest method over the term of the Notes.
Offering costs of $5,153 have been allocated to the debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds to
the components, as debt issuance costs and equity issuance costs, respectively. The debt issuance costs of $4,177 are being
amortized as additional non-cash interest expense using the straight-line method over the term of the debt, since this method
was not significantly different from the effective interest method. The $976 portion allocated to equity issuance costs was
charged to capital in excess of par value. As discussed in Note 18, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2015-
03, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs in the second
quarter of fiscal 2016. The Company presents debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the debt
liability rather than showing the debt issuance costs as a deferred charge on the balance sheet.
In connection with the offering of the Notes, Aceto entered into privately negotiated convertible note hedge transactions with
option counterparties, which are affiliates of certain of the initial purchasers. The convertible Note hedge transactions are
expected generally to reduce the potential dilution to Aceto’s common stock and/or offset any cash payments Aceto is
required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted Notes upon any conversion of Notes. Aceto also entered into
privately negotiated warrant transactions with the option counterparties. The warrant transactions could separately have a
dilutive effect to the extent that the market price per share of Aceto’s common stock as measured over the applicable
valuation period at the maturity of the warrants exceeds the applicable strike price of the warrants. By entering into these
transactions with the option counterparties, the Company issued convertible debt and a freestanding “call-spread.” A call-
spread consists of Aceto’s (1) purchasing a call option on its own shares with an exercise price of $33.215 and (2) writing a
call option on its own shares at a higher strike price of $44.71 (premium of 75%) (i.e., issuing a warrant). The purchased call
option has an exercise price equal to the conversion price of Aceto’s convertible debt, which economically reduces the
potential common stock dilution that may arise from the conversion of the Notes. The written call option has a higher strike
price to partially finance the purchased call option. Since the convertible note hedge and warrant are both indexed to the
Company’s common stock and otherwise would be classified as equity, Aceto recorded both elements as equity, resulting in a
net reduction to capital in excess of par value of $13,489.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
The carrying value of the Notes is as follows:
Principal amount
Unamortized debt discount
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Net carrying value
June 30,
2016
$ 143,750
(24,267)
(3,654)
$ 115,829
The following table sets forth the components of total “interest expense” related to the Notes recognized in the accompanying
consolidated statements of income for the year ended June 30:
Year Ended
June 30, 2016
$ 1,788
2,974
522
$ 5,284
Contractual coupon
Amortization of debt discount
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Credit Facilities
On October 28, 2015, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “A&R Credit
Agreement”), which amended and restated in its entirety the Credit Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2014 with three
domestic financial institutions, as amended on June 25, 2015 by Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement (together, the
“First Amended Credit Agreement”). The A&R Credit Agreement increases the aggregate available revolving commitment
under the First Amended Credit Agreement from $75,000 to an initial aggregate available revolving commitment of $150,000
(the “Initial Revolving Commitment”), which may be increased in accordance with the terms and conditions of the A&R
Credit Agreement by an aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000 (the “Expansion Commitment” and, together with the
Initial Revolving Commitment, the “Revolving Commitment”). Under the A&R Credit Agreement, the Company may
borrow, repay and reborrow loans up to the Revolving Commitment from and as of October 28, 2015, to but excluding the
earlier of October 28, 2020 and the termination of the Revolving Commitment, in amounts up to, but not exceeding at any
one time, the Revolving Commitment. The A&R Credit Agreement does not provide for any term loan commitment. The
proceeds from initial borrowings under the A&R Credit Agreement have been used to repay all amounts outstanding pursuant
to the term loan commitment and revolving loan commitment under Aceto’s First Amended Credit Agreement. The proceeds
from the issuance of the Notes were used to pay initial borrowings under the A&R Credit Agreement. As of June 30, 2016,
there were no amounts outstanding under the A&R Credit Agreement.
The A&R Credit Agreement provides for (i) Eurodollar Loans (as such term is defined in the A&R Credit Agreement), (ii)
ABR Loans (as such term is defined in the A&R Credit Agreement) or (iii) a combination thereof. Borrowings under the
A&R Credit Agreement will bear interest per annum at a base rate or, at the Company’s option, LIBOR, plus an applicable
margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.75% in the case of ABR Loans, and 1.00% to 1.75% in the case of Eurodollar Loans. The
applicable interest rate margin percentage will be determined by the Company’s senior secured net leverage ratio.
The A&R Credit Agreement, similar to Aceto’s First Amended Credit Agreement, provides that commercial letters of credit
shall be issued to provide the primary payment mechanism in connection with the purchase of any materials, goods or
services in the ordinary course of business. The Company had open letters of credit of approximately $0 and $21 at June 30,
2016 and June 30, 2015 respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
The A&R Credit Agreement, like Aceto’s First Amended Credit Agreement, provides for a security interest in substantially
all of the personal property of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. The A&R Credit Agreement contains several
financial covenants including, among other things, maintaining a minimum level of debt service. Under the A&R Credit
Agreement, the Company and its subsidiaries are also subject to certain restrictive covenants, including, among other things,
covenants governing liens, limitations on indebtedness, limitations on guarantees, limitations on sales of assets and sales of
receivables, and limitations on loans and investments. The Company was in compliance with all covenants at June 30, 2016.
The Company has available lines of credit with foreign financial institutions. At June 30, 2016, the Company had available
lines of credit with foreign financial institutions totaling $7,397. At June 30, 2015, the Company had available lines of credit
with foreign financial institutions totaling $7,391. The Company has issued a cross corporate guarantee to the foreign banks.
Short term loans under these agreements bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.5% at June 30, 2016 and 5.0% at June 30, 2015 and
2014. The Company is not subject to any financial covenants under these arrangements.
Under the above financing arrangements, the Company had $0 in bank loans and $0 in letters of credit leaving an unused
facility of $155,639 at June 30, 2016. At June 30, 2015 the Company had $107,000 in bank loans and $21 in letters of credit
leaving an unused facility of $37,370.
Mortgage
On June 30, 2011, the Company entered into a mortgage payable for $3,947 on its new corporate headquarters, in Port
Washington, New York. This mortgage payable is secured by the land and building and is being amortized over a period of
20 years. The mortgage payable, which was modified in October 2013, bears interest at 4.92% as of June 30, 2016 and
matures on June 30, 2021.
Maturity of Long-term Debt
Long-term debt matures by fiscal year as follows:
$ 197
2017
197
2018
197
2019
197
2020
118,001
2021
Thereafter
-
$118,789
(10) Stock Based Compensation Plans
At the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company, held on December 15, 2015, the Company’s shareholders approved
the Aceto Corporation 2015 Equity Participation Plan (the “2015 Plan”). Under the 2015 Plan, grants of stock options, stock
appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards (“Stock Awards”) may be offered to
employees, non-employee directors, consultants and advisors of the Company, including the chief executive officer, chief
financial officer and other named executive officers. The maximum number of shares of common stock of the Company that
may be issued pursuant to Stock Awards granted under the 2015 Plan will not exceed, in the aggregate, 4,250 shares. Stock
Awards that are intended to qualify as “performance-based compensation” for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, may be granted. Performance-based awards may be granted, vested and paid based on
the attainment of specified performance goals.
At the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company, held on December 6, 2012, the Company’s shareholders approved the
amended and restated Aceto Corporation 2010 Equity Participation Plan (the “2010 Plan”). Under the 2010 Plan, grants of
stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, and stock bonuses may be made to employees,
non-employee directors and consultants of the Company. The maximum number of shares of common stock of the Company
that may be issued pursuant to awards granted under the 2010 Plan will not exceed, in the aggregate, 5,250 shares. In
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
addition, restricted stock may be granted to an eligible participant in lieu of a portion of any annual cash bonus earned by
such participant. Such award may include additional shares of restricted stock (premium shares) greater than the portion of
bonus paid in restricted stock. The restricted stock award is vested at issuance and the restrictions lapse ratably over a period
of years as determined by the Board of Directors, generally three years. The premium shares vest when all the restrictions
lapse, provided that the participant remains employed by the Company at that time.
At the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company held December 6, 2007, the shareholders approved the Aceto
Corporation 2007 Long-Term Performance Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”). The Company has reserved 700 shares of
common stock for issuance under the 2007 Plan to the Company’s employees and non-employee directors. There are five
types of awards that may be granted under the 2007 Plan-options to purchase common stock, stock appreciation rights,
restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance incentive units.
As of June 30, 2016, there were 4,250, 174 and 0 shares of common stock available for grant under the 2015, 2010 and 2007
Plans, respectively.
In September 2002, the Company adopted the Aceto Corporation 2002 Stock Option Plan (2002 Plan), which was ratified by
the Company’s shareholders in December 2002. The 2002 Plan expired in December 2012. Outstanding options survive the
expiration of the 2002 Plan.
In December 1998, the Company adopted the Aceto Corporation 1998 Omnibus Equity Award Plan (1998 Plan). The 1998
Plan expired in December 2008. Outstanding options survive the expiration of the 1998 Plan.
The following summarizes the shares of common stock under options for all plans at June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, and the
activity with respect to options for the respective years then ended:
Balance at June 30, 2013
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited (including cancelled options)
Balance at June 30, 2014
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited (including cancelled options)
Balance at June 30, 2015
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited (including cancelled options)
Balance at June 30, 2016
Options exercisable at June 30, 2016
Shares subject to
option
960
-
(392)
(17)
551
-
(146)
(8)
397
-
(95)
-
302
302
Weighted average
exercise price per
share
$ 8.36
-
9.34
6.58
$ 7.72
-
8.74
10.94
$ 7.28
-
7.56
-
$ 7.19
$ 7.19
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
$4,439
$4,439
The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was approximately
$1,700, $1,713 and $3,607, respectively. The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at June 30,
2016 was approximately 4 years.
There were no stock options granted in fiscal years 2016, 2015 or 2014.
Under the 2010 Plan, 2002 Plan and the 1998 Plan, compensation expense is recorded for the fair value of the restricted stock
awards in the year the related bonus is earned and over the vesting period for the market value at the date of grant of the
premium shares granted. In fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, restricted stock awarded and premium shares vested of 7, 5 and 7
common shares, respectively, were issued under employee incentive plans, which increased stockholders’ equity by $113,
$77 and $93, respectively. The related non-cash compensation expense related to the vesting of premium shares during the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
year was $22, $22 and $20 in fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Additionally, non-cash compensation expense of $0,
$21 and $207 was recorded in fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, relating to stock option grants, which is included in
selling, general and administrative expenses.
During the year ended June 30, 2016, the Company granted 221 shares of restricted common stock to its employees that vest
over three years and 14 shares of restricted common stock to its non-employee directors, which vest over approximately one
year as well as 46 restricted stock units that have varying vest dates through July 2017. In addition, the Company also issued
a target grant of 142 performance-vested restricted stock units, which grant could be as much as 248 if certain performance
criteria and market conditions are met. Performance-vested restricted stock units will cliff vest 100% at the end of the third
year following grant in accordance with the performance metrics set forth in the applicable employee performance-vested
restricted stock unit grant.
During the year ended June 30, 2015, the Company granted 165 shares of restricted common stock to its employees that vest
over three years and 12 shares of restricted common stock to its non-employee directors, which vest over approximately one
year as well as 67 restricted stock units that have varying vest dates through August 2016. In addition, the Company also
issued a target grant of 116 performance-vested restricted stock units, which grant could be as much as 203 if certain
performance criteria and market conditions are met. Performance-vested restricted stock units will cliff vest 100% at the end
of the third year following grant in accordance with the performance metrics set forth in the applicable employee
performance-vested restricted stock unit grant.
During the year ended June 30, 2014, the Company granted 214 shares of restricted common stock to its employees that vest
over three years and 11 shares of restricted common stock to its non-employee directors, which vest over approximately one
year as well as 32 restricted stock units that have varying vest dates from August 2014 through July 2015. In addition, the
Company also issued a target grant of 131 performance-vested restricted stock units, which grant could be as much as 196 if
certain performance criteria and market conditions are met. Performance-vested restricted stock units will cliff vest 100% at
the end of the third year following grant in accordance with the performance metrics set forth in the applicable employee
performance-vested restricted stock unit grant.
For the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of
approximately $6,697, $4,494, and $2,929, respectively, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses,
for shares of restricted common stock and restricted stock units.
The remaining stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock awards and units is approximately $7,997 at June 30,
2016 and the related weighted average period over which it is expected that such unrecognized compensation cost will be
recognized is approximately 1.8 years.
A summary of restricted stock awards including restricted stock units as of June 30, 2016, is presented below:
Non-vested at beginning of year
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Non-vested at June 30, 2016
Weighted
average grant
date fair value
$15.81
22.99
12.64
15.49
$20.73
Shares
688
422
(274)
(41)
795
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
(11) Interest and Other Income
Interest and other income during fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014 was comprised of the following:
Dividends
Interest
Foreign government subsidies received
Joint venture equity earnings
Foreign currency gains (losses)
Rental income
Miscellaneous (expense) income
2016
$ 222
313
25
2,060
56
154
(7)
$2,823
2015
$ 233
282
22
1,761
(1,065)
151
102
$1,486
2014
$ 257
237
38
2,024
(102)
144
(96)
$2,502
The Company’s joint venture earnings represent the Company’s investment in a corporate joint venture established for the
purpose of selling a particular agricultural protection product. The Company’s initial investment was $6 in fiscal 2009,
representing a 30% ownership and the Company accounts for this joint venture using the equity method of accounting.
(12) Income Taxes
The components of income before the provision for income taxes are as follows:
Domestic operations
Foreign operations
2016
$ 43,906
9,948
$ 53,854
2015
$ 48,276
5,589
$ 53,865
2014
$ 30,884
13,790
$ 44,674
The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
Federal:
Current
Deferred
State and local:
Current
Deferred
Foreign:
Current
Deferred
2016
2015
2014
$ 15,129
(204)
$18,393
(1,357)
$12,720
(2,728)
755
173
1,526
189
1,547
(113)
3,222
13
$19,088
2,337
(706)
$20,382
4,490
(242)
$ 15,674
Income taxes payable, which is included in accrued expenses, was $2,119 and $0 at June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the deferred tax assets and liabilities at June 30, 2016 and 2015 are
presented below:
2016
2015
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued deferred compensation
Accrual for sales deductions not currently deductible
Additional inventoried costs for tax purposes
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable
Depreciation and amortization
Debt issuance costs
Accrual for payments to former senior management
and other personnel related costs
Contingent consideration
Foreign deferred tax assets
Domestic net operating loss carryforwards
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards
Total gross deferred tax assets
Valuation allowances
Deferred tax liabilities:
Foreign deferred tax liabilities
Goodwill
Original issue discount – convertible senior notes
Other
Total gross deferred tax liabilities
$4,122
5,925
389
106
7,784
9,462
-
-
1,121
109
685
29,703
(794)
28,909
(27)
(7,586)
(9,115)
(26)
(16,754)
$3,025
6,388
262
132
6,899
-
29
286
1,201
132
678
19,032
(810)
18,222
(66)
(6,117)
-
(83)
(6,266)
Net deferred tax assets
$ 12,155
$ 11,956
The following table shows the current and non-current deferred tax assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2016 and 2015:
Current deferred tax assets, net
Non-current deferred tax assets, net
Current deferred tax liabilities
Non-current deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax assets
2016
$ 3,244
18,053
-
(9,142)
$ 12,155
2015
$ 2,050
9,972
-
(66)
$ 11,956
The net change in the total valuation allowance for the years ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 was a decrease of $16
and $205, respectively. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the
deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has established valuation allowances primarily for net operating loss
carryforwards in certain foreign countries. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers
whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets are not expected to be realized. The
assessment of the amount of value assigned to the Company’s deferred tax assets under the applicable accounting rules is
judgmental. Management is required to consider all available positive and negative evidence in evaluating the likelihood that
the Company will be able to realize the benefit of its deferred tax assets in the future. The ultimate realization of deferred tax
assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which net operating loss carryforwards
are utilizable and temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax
liabilities, projected future taxable income, taxable income in carryback years if carryback is permitted and tax planning
strategies in making this assessment. In order to fully realize the net deferred tax assets recognized at June 30, 2016, the
Company will need to generate future taxable income of approximately $33,400.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for taxable income over the periods which the deferred tax
assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the benefits of these
deductible differences. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will generate any earnings or any specific
level of continuing earnings in the future. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be
reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced.
Deferred taxes have not been provided for undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries amounting to approximately
$106,597 at June 30, 2016 since substantially all of these earnings are expected to be indefinitely reinvested in foreign
operations. A deferred tax liability will be recognized when the Company expects that it will recover these undistributed
earnings in a taxable manner, such as through the receipt of dividends or sale of the investments The Company intends to
indefinitely reinvest the remaining undistributed earnings and has no plan for further repatriation. Determination of the
amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. income tax liabilities, net of unrecognized foreign tax credits, is not practical to
calculate because of the complexity of this hypothetical calculation resulting in various methods available, each with different
U.S. tax consequences.
A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective tax rate for continuing operations for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 follows:
Federal statutory tax rate
State and local taxes, net of federal income tax
benefit
Decrease (increase) in valuation allowance
Foreign tax rate differential
Other
Effective tax rate
2016
35.0%
1.7
-
(0.4)
(0.9)
2015
35.0%
2.4
0.4
(0.9)
0.9
2014
35.0%
2.5
(0.1)
(1.1)
(1.2)
35.4%
37.8%
35.1%
The Company operates in various tax jurisdictions, and although we believe that we have provided for income and other
taxes in accordance with the relevant regulations, if the applicable regulations were ultimately interpreted differently by a
taxing authority, we may be exposed to additional tax liabilities.
There are no material unrecognized tax benefits included in the consolidated balance sheet that would, if recognized, have a
material effect on the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company is continuing its practice of recognizing interest and
penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Company did not recognize interest and penalties during
the years ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015. The Company files U.S. federal, U.S. state, and foreign tax returns, and is
generally no longer subject to tax examinations for fiscal years prior to 2012 (in the case of certain foreign tax returns, fiscal
year 2011).
(13) Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for interest and income taxes during fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:
Interest
Income taxes, net of refunds
2016
$ 2,970
$16,076
2015
$ 3,954
$25,459
2014
$ 2,100
$14,645
The Company had non-cash items excluded from the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows during the years ended June 30,
2016 and 2015 of $294 and $726, respectively, related to capitalized environmental remediation costs and property held for
sale and $1,578 measurement period adjustments to goodwill during the year ended June 30, 2015. In connection with the
acquisition of PACK, the Company issued shares of Aceto common stock with a fair market value of $5,685 which is a non-
cash item and is excluded from the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows during the year ended June 30, 2014.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
(14) Retirement Plans
Defined Contribution Plans
The Company has defined contribution retirement plans in which certain employees are eligible to participate, including
deferred compensation plans (see below). The Company's annual contribution per employee, which is at management's
discretion, is based on a percentage of the employee’s compensation. The Company's provision for these defined contribution
plans amounted to $1,957, $1,849 and $1,474 in fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Defined Benefit Plans
The Company sponsors certain defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees of its German subsidiaries who
meet the plan’s eligibility requirements. The accrued pension liability as of June 30, 2016 was $853. The accrued pension
liability as of June 30, 2015 was $926. Net periodic pension costs, which consists principally of interest cost and service
cost was $28 in fiscal 2016, $53 in fiscal 2015 and $80 in fiscal 2014. The Company’s plans are funded in conformity with
the funding requirements of the applicable government regulations. An assumed weighted average discount rate of 1.9%,
1.6% and 3.0% and a compensation increase rate of 0.0%, 0.0% and 0.0% were used in determining the actuarial present
value of benefit obligations as of June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Deferred Compensation Plans
To comply with the requirements of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, as of December 2004, the Company froze its
non-qualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the Frozen Plan) and has not allowed any further deferrals or
contributions to the Frozen Plan after December 31, 2004. All of the earned benefits of the participants in the Frozen Plan as
of December 31, 2004, will be preserved under the existing plan provisions.
On March 14, 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the Aceto Corporation Supplemental Executive Deferred
Compensation Plan (the Plan). The Plan is a non-qualified deferred compensation plan intended to provide certain qualified
executives with supplemental benefits beyond the Company’s 401(k) plan, as well as to permit additional deferrals of a
portion of their compensation. The Plan is intended to comply with the provisions of section 409A of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, and is designed to provide comparable benefits to those under the Frozen Plan. Substantially all
compensation deferred under the Plan, as well as Company contributions, is held by the Company in a grantor trust, which is
considered an asset of the Company. The assets held by the grantor trust are in life insurance policies. Effective July 1,
2013, the Plan was frozen and a new plan, entitled “Aceto Corporation 2013 Senior Executive Retirement Plan” was adopted
by the Company’s Board of Directors.
As of June 30, 2016, the Company recorded a liability under the Plans of $3,046 (of which $3,028 is included in long-term
liabilities and $18 is included in accrued expenses) and an asset (included in other assets) of $2,693, primarily representing
the cash surrender value of policies owned by the Company. As of June 30, 2015, the Company recorded a liability under the
Plans of $2,974 (of which $2,855 is included in long-term liabilities and $119 is included in accrued expenses) and an asset
(included in other assets) of $2,550, primarily representing the cash surrender value of policies owned by the Company.
(15) Financial Instruments
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company is exposed to credit losses in the event of non-performance by the financial institutions, who are the
counterparties, on its future foreign currency contracts. The Company anticipates, however, that the financial institutions will
be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the contracts. The Company does not obtain collateral to support financial
instruments, but monitors the credit standing of the financial institutions.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Off-Balance Sheet Risk
Commercial letters of credit are issued by the Company during the ordinary course of business through major banks as
requested by certain suppliers. The Company had open letters of credit of approximately $0 and $21 as of June 30, 2016 and
2015, respectively. The terms of these letters of credit are all less than one year. No material loss is anticipated due to non-
performance by the counterparties to these agreements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying values of all financial instruments classified as a current asset or current liability are deemed to approximate fair
value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the Company’s notes receivable and accrued
expenses was based upon current rates offered for similar financial instruments to the Company. The Company believes that
borrowings outstanding under its long-term bank loans and mortgage approximate fair value because such borrowings bear
interest at current variable market rates.
Business and Credit Concentration
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of trade
receivables. The Company’s customers are dispersed across many industries and are located throughout the United States as
well as in Canada, France, Germany, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and other countries. The
Company estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon the creditworthiness of its customers as well as general
economic conditions. Consequently, an adverse change in those factors could affect the Company’s estimate of this
allowance. At June 30, 2016, three customers approximated 34%, 20% and 11%, respectively, of net trade accounts
receivable. At June 30, 2015, two customers approximated 40% and 21%, respectively, of net trade accounts receivable.
One customer accounted for 14% of net sales in fiscal 2016. One customer accounted for 13% of net sales in fiscal 2015. No
single customer accounted for as much as 10% of net sales in fiscal 2014. No single product accounted for as much as 10%
of net sales in fiscal 2016, 2015 or 2014.
During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, approximately 56%, 65% and 64%, respectively, of the
Company’s purchases came from Asia and approximately 22%, 12% and 14%, respectively, came from Europe.
The Company maintains operations located outside of the United States. Net assets located in Europe and Asia approximated
$62,399 and $48,846, respectively at June 30, 2016. Net assets located in Europe and Asia approximated $57,161 and
$47,097, respectively at June 30, 2015.
(16) Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters
As of June 30, 2016, the Company has outstanding purchase obligations totaling $77,367 with suppliers to the Company’s
domestic and foreign operations to acquire certain products for resale to third party customers.
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to various claims which have arisen in the normal course of business. The
Company provides for costs related to contingencies when a loss from such claims is probable and the amount is reasonably
determinable. In determining whether it is possible to provide an estimate of loss, or range of possible loss, the Company
reviews and evaluates its litigation and regulatory matters on a quarterly basis in light of potentially relevant factual and legal
developments. If the Company determines an unfavorable outcome is not probable or reasonably estimable, the Company
does not accrue for a potential litigation loss. While the Company has determined that there is a reasonable possibility that a
loss has been incurred, no amounts have been recognized in the financial statements, other than what has been discussed
below, because the amount of the liability cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.
In fiscal years 2011, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the Company received letters from the Pulvair Site Group, a group of potentially
responsible parties (PRP Group) who are working with the State of Tennessee (the State) to remediate a contaminated
property in Tennessee called the Pulvair site. The PRP Group has alleged that Aceto shipped hazardous substances to the site
which were released into the environment. The State had begun administrative proceedings against the members of the PRP
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Group and Aceto with respect to the cleanup of the Pulvair site and the PRP Group has begun to undertake cleanup. The PRP
Group is seeking a settlement of approximately $1,700 from the Company for its share to remediate the site contamination.
Although the Company acknowledges that it shipped materials to the site for formulation over twenty years ago, the
Company believes that the evidence does not show that the hazardous materials sent by Aceto to the site have significantly
contributed to the contamination of the environment and thus believes that, at most, it is a de minimis contributor to the site
contamination. Accordingly, the Company believes that the settlement offer is unreasonable. Management believes that the
ultimate outcome of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or liquidity.
The Company has environmental remediation obligations in connection with Arsynco, Inc. (“Arsynco”), a subsidiary
formerly involved in manufacturing chemicals located in Carlstadt, New Jersey, which was closed in 1993 and is currently
held for sale. Based on continued monitoring of the contamination at the site and the approved plan of remediation, Arsynco
received an estimate from an environmental consultant stating that the costs of remediation could be between $19,400 and
$21,200. Remediation commenced in fiscal 2010, and as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, a liability of $12,532 and $11,079,
respectively, is included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for this matter. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016,
$1,313 environmental remediation charge was recorded and included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the
accompanying consolidated statement of income. In accordance with GAAP, management believes that the majority of costs
incurred to remediate the site will be capitalized in preparing the property which is currently classified as held for sale. An
appraisal of the fair value of the property by a third-party appraiser supports the assumption that the expected fair value after
the remediation is in excess of the amount required to be capitalized. However, these matters, if resolved in a manner
different from those assumed in current estimates, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition,
operating results and cash flows when resolved in a future reporting period.
In connection with the environmental remediation obligation for Arsynco, in July 2009, Arsynco entered into a settlement
agreement with BASF Corporation (“BASF”), the former owners of the Arsynco property. In accordance with the settlement
agreement, BASF paid for a portion of the prior remediation costs and going forward, will co-remediate the property with the
Company. The contract requires that BASF pay $550 related to past response costs and pay a proportionate share of the
future remediation costs. Accordingly, the Company had recorded a gain of $550 in fiscal 2009. This $550 gain relates to the
partial reimbursement of costs of approximately $1,200 that the Company had previously expensed. The Company also
recorded an additional receivable from BASF, with an offset against property held for sale, representing its estimated portion
of the future remediation costs. The balance of this receivable for future remediation costs as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 is
$5,639 and $4,985, respectively, which is included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
In March 2006, Arsynco received notice from the EPA of its status as a PRP under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) for a site described as the Berry’s Creek Study Area (“BCSA”).
Arsynco is one of over 150 PRPs which have potential liability for the required investigation and remediation of the site. The
estimate of the potential liability is not quantifiable for a number of reasons, including the difficulty in determining the extent
of contamination and the length of time remediation may require. In addition, any estimate of liability must also consider the
number of other PRPs and their financial strength. In July 2014, Arsynco received notice from the U.S. Department of
Interior (“USDOI”) regarding the USDOI’s intent to perform a Natural Resource Damage (NRD) Assessment at the BCSA.
Arsynco has to date declined to participate in the development and performance of the NRD assessment process. Based on
prior practice in similar situations, it is possible that the State may assert a claim for natural resource damages with respect to
the Arsynco site itself, and either the federal government or the State (or both) may assert claims against Arsynco for natural
resource damages in connection with Berry's Creek; any such claim with respect to Berry's Creek could also be asserted
against the approximately 150 PRPs which the EPA has identified in connection with that site. Any claim for natural
resource damages with respect to the Arsynco site itself may also be asserted against BASF, the former owners of the
Arsynco property. In September 2012, Arsynco entered into an agreement with three of the other PRPs that had previously
been impleaded into New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, et al. v. Occidental Chemical Corporation, et al.,
Docket No. ESX-L-9868-05 (the "NJDEP Litigation") and were considering impleading Arsynco into the same proceeding.
Arsynco entered into an agreement to avoid impleader. Pursuant to the agreement, Arsynco agreed to (1) a tolling period that
would not be included when computing the running of any statute of limitations that might provide a defense to the NJDEP
Litigation; (2) the waiver of certain issue preclusion defenses in the NJDEP Litigation; and (3) arbitration of certain potential
future liability allocation claims if the other parties to the agreement are barred by a court of competent jurisdiction from
proceeding against Arsynco. In July 2015, Arsynco was contacted by an allocation consultant retained by a group of the
named PRPs, inviting Arsynco to participate in the allocation among the PRPs’ investigation and remediation costs relating
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
to the BCSA. Arsynco declined that invitation. Since an amount of the liability cannot be reasonably estimated at this time,
no accrual is recorded for these potential future costs. The impact of the resolution of this matter on the Company’s results of
operations in a particular reporting period is not currently known.
A subsidiary of the Company markets certain agricultural protection products which are subject to the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). FIFRA requires that test data be provided to the EPA to register, obtain and
maintain approved labels for pesticide products. The EPA requires that follow-on registrants of these products compensate
the initial registrant for the cost of producing the necessary test data on a basis prescribed in the FIFRA regulations. Follow-
on registrants do not themselves generate or contract for the data. However, when FIFRA requirements mandate that new test
data be generated to enable all registrants to continue marketing a pesticide product, often both the initial and follow-on
registrants establish a task force to jointly undertake the testing effort. The Company is presently a member of several such
task force groups, which requires payments for such memberships. In addition, in connection with our agricultural protection
business, the Company plans to acquire product registrations and related data filed with the United States Environmental
Protection Agency to support such registrations and other supporting data for several products. The acquisition of these
product registrations and related data filed with the United States Environmental Protection Agency as well as payments to
various task force groups could approximate $1,802 through fiscal 2017, of which $0 has been accrued as of June 30, 2016
and June 30, 2015.
The Company leases office facilities in the United States, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Singapore and the Philippines
expiring at various dates between October 2014 and June 2021.
At June 30, 2016, the future minimum lease payments for office facilities and equipment for each of the five succeeding
years and in the aggregate are as follows:
Fiscal year
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Thereafter
Amount
$1,419
877
377
69
3
-
$2,745
Total rental expense amounted to $1,265, $1,567 and $1,576 for fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
(17) Related Party Transactions
During fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company purchased inventory from its joint venture in the amount of $2,831, $3,204
and $2,808, respectively.
(18) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09,
Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which will
change certain aspects of accounting for share-based payments to employees. ASU 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years (and
interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the
impact of the provisions of ASU 2016-09.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) that replaces existing lease guidance. The new
standard is intended to provide enhanced transparency and comparability by requiring lessees to record right-of-use assets
and corresponding lease liabilities on the balance sheet. The new guidance will continue to classify leases as either finance or
operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statement of income. ASU 2016-02 is
effective for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2018. The
Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of ASU 2016-02.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred
Assets. This ASU is intended to simplify the presentation of deferred taxes on the balance sheet and will require an entity to
present all deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as non-current on the balance sheet. Under the current guidance,
entities are required to separately present deferred taxes as current or non-current. Netting deferred tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities by tax jurisdiction will still be required under the new guidance. This guidance will be effective for Aceto
beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not believe this new
accounting standard update will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805); Simplifying the Accounting for
Measurement-Period Adjustments. This ASU requires that an acquirer in a business combination recognize adjustments to
provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustments
amounts are determined. This is in contrast to existing guidance that requires retrospective adjustments to provisional
amounts recognized in a business combination. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those
years, beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not believe that this updated standard will have a material
impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) – Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.
This ASU requires that an entity measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the
estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and
transportation. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods
within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the
Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. The FASB issued ASU 2015-03 to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs
related to a recognized debt liability to present the debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the
debt liability rather than showing the debt issuance costs as a deferred charge on the balance sheet. In August 2015, the
FASB issued ASU 2015-15, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30) Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of
Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements, which clarified that debt issuance costs associated with
line of credit arrangements may continue to be presented as an asset, regardless of whether there are any outstanding
borrowings on the line of credit arrangement. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those
years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. As previously discussed in Note 9, the Company
adopted ASU 2015-03 during the second quarter of fiscal year 2016.
In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.
ASU 2015-02 changes the analysis that a reporting entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate certain
types of legal entities. ASU 2015-02 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after
December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company believes the
adoption of ASU 2015-02 will not have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40).
This ASU provides guidance to determine when and how to disclose going-concern uncertainties in the financial statements.
The new standard requires management to assess an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, and to provide related
footnote disclosure in certain circumstances. ASU 2014-15 will be effective for all entities in the first annual period ending
after December 15, 2016. Earlier adoption is permitted. ASU 2014-15 will be effective for the Company beginning June 30,
2017. The Company does not believe that this pronouncement will have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which is the new
comprehensive revenue recognition standard that will supersede all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The standard's core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to a
customer in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those
goods or services. In August 2015, the FASB subsequently issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers -
Deferral of the Effective Date, which approved a one year deferral of ASU 2014-09 for annual reporting periods beginning
after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. In March 2016 and April 2016, the FASB
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue
Gross versus Net), and ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Identifying Performance Obligations and
Licensing, respectively, which further clarify the guidance related to those specific topics within ASU 2014-09. Additionally,
in May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Narrow Scope Improvements and
Practical Expedients, to reduce the risk of diversity in practice for certain aspects in ASU 2014-09, including collectibility,
noncash consideration, presentation of sales tax and transition. The Company has not determined the impact of adoption on
its consolidated financial statements.
(19) Segment Information
The Company's business is organized along product lines into three principal segments: Human Health, Pharmaceutical
Ingredients and Performance Chemicals.
Human Health - includes finished dosage form generic drugs and nutraceutical products.
Pharmaceutical Ingredients – includes pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”).
Performance Chemicals - The Performance Chemicals segment is made up of two product groups: Specialty Chemicals and
Agricultural Protection Products. Specialty Chemicals include a variety of chemicals used in the manufacture of plastics,
surface coatings, cosmetics and personal care, textiles, fuels and lubricants, perform to their designed capabilities. Dye and
pigment intermediates are used in the color-producing industries such as textiles, inks, paper, and coatings. Organic
intermediates are used in the production of agrochemicals.
Agricultural Protection Products include herbicides, fungicides and insecticides that control weed growth as well as control
the spread of insects and other microorganisms that can severely damage plant growth.
The Company's chief operating decision maker evaluates performance of the segments based on net sales, gross profit and
income before income taxes. Unallocated corporate amounts are deemed by the Company as administrative, oversight costs,
not managed by the segment managers. The Company does not allocate assets by segment because the chief operating
decision maker does not review the assets by segment to assess the segments' performance, as the assets are managed on an
entity-wide basis. During all periods presented, our chief operating decision maker has been the Chief Executive Officer of
the Company. In accordance with GAAP, the Company has aggregated certain operating segments into reportable segments
because they have similar economic characteristics, and the operating segments are similar in all of the following areas: (a)
the nature of the products and services; (b) the nature of the production processes; (c) the type or class of customer for their
products and services; (d) the methods used to distribute their products or provide their services; and (e) the nature of the
regulatory environment.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
2016
Net sales
Gross profit
Income before income taxes
2015
Net sales
Gross profit
Income before income taxes
2014
Net sales
Gross profit
Income before income taxes
Human
Health
Pharmaceutical
Ingredients
Performance
Chemicals
Unallocated
Corporate
Consolidated
Totals
$228,035
77,880
36,362
$225,263
75,749
35,152
$161,011
28,752
11,856
$ 169,478
36,153
17,799
$ -
-
(12,163)
$149,296
26,683
8,697
$ 172,392
33,002
14,289
$ -
-
(4,273)
$558,524
142,785
53,854
$546,951
135,434
53,865
$160,217
48,496
19,710
$176,425
36,615
17,557
$ 173,537
29,592
13,273
$ -
-
(5,866)
$510,179
114,703
44,674
Net sales and gross profit by source country for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
United States
Germany
Netherlands
France
Asia-Pacific
Total
2016
$ 400,883
76,666
16,217
30,177
34,581
$ 558,524
Net Sales
2015
$ 407,101
69,889
14,656
27,976
27,329
$ 546,951
2014
$ 355,715
84,024
14,869
29,412
26,159
$ 510,179
2016
$117,180
15,154
1,598
4,043
4,810
$142,785
Gross Profit
2015
$111,734
14,660
1,325
3,634
4,081
$135,434
2014
$ 82,573
22,614
1,581
4,182
3,753
$114,703
Sales generated from the United States to foreign countries amounted to $23,810, $38,295 and $31,156 for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Long-lived assets by geographic region as of June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 were as follows:
United States
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Total
Long-lived assets
2015
2016
$152,886
$152,701
2,544
2,504
1,893
1,781
$157,323
$156,986
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
(20) Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data
The following is a summary of the unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2016
Net sales
Gross profit
Net income
For the quarter ended
September 30,
2015
$133,500
34,581
9,298
December 31,
2015
$131,674
35,868
8,270
March 31,
2016(1)
$157,926
38,289
10,424
June 30,
2016(2)
$135,424
34,047
6,774
Net income per diluted share
$ 0.32
$ 0.28
$ 0.35
$ 0.23
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2015
Net sales
Gross profit
Net income
For the quarter ended
September 30,
2014
$130,803
27,651
4,828
December 31,
2014
$123,765
30,019
6,608
March 31,
2015
$145,796
36,598
8,411
June 30,
2015(3)
$146,587
41,166
13,636
Net income per diluted share
$ 0.17
$ 0.23
$ 0.29
$ 0.46
The net income per common share calculation for each of the quarters is based on the weighted average number of shares
outstanding in each period. Therefore, the sum of the quarters in a year does not necessarily equal the year’s net income per
common share.
(1) Includes pretax items consisting of $833 reversal of contingent consideration related to the PACK acquisition and $241 reversal of
contingent consideration related to the acquisition of a company in France.
(2) Includes pretax item of $1,313 environmental remediation charge in connection with Arsynco.
(3) Includes pretax items consisting of $1,618 environmental remediation charge in connection with Arsynco, $3,468 reversal of contingent
consideration related to the PACK acquisition and $3,497 change in estimate for product returns.
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ACETO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
For the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(dollars in thousands)
Description
Year ended June 30, 2016
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Year ended June 30, 2015
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Year ended June 30, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Balance at
beginning of
year
Charged to
costs and
expenses
Charged to
other
accounts
Deductions
Balance at
end of year
$ 691
$ 76
$ 517
$ 484
$ 1,294
$ 8
-
-
-
$ 254(a)
$ 513
$ 310(a)
$ 691
$ 785(a)
$ 517
(a) Specific accounts written off as uncollectible.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) 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.
ACETO CORPORATION
By /s/ Salvatore Guccione
Salvatore Guccione, President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: August 26, 2016
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following
persons on behalf of the Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signatures
Title
/s/Salvatore Guccione
Salvatore Guccione
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/Douglas Roth
Douglas Roth
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
/s/ Albert L. Eilender
Albert L. Eilender
Chairman
/s/Hans C. Noetzli
Hans C. Noetzli
/s/William N. Britton
William Britton
/s/ Natasha Giordano
Natasha Giordano
/s/Alan G. Levin
Alan G. Levin
/s/ Daniel Yarosh
Daniel Yarosh
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Date
08-26-16
08-26-16
08-26-16
08-26-16
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number
Description
2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement by and among Aceto Corporation, Sun Acquisition Corp., Rising
Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ronald Gold, and David B. Rosen, dated as of December 15, 2010 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 20, 2010).
2.2 Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated March 26, 2014, by and among PACK Pharmaceuticals,
LLC, the Aschenbrand and O’Brien Family Trust, dated March 2001, Bryan Aschenbrand – Trustee,
Dushyant Chipalkattty, Chris Dungan, Aceto Corporation, Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Chris Dungan,
solely in his capacity as the representative of the Sellers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our
Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 28, 2014).
2.3 Form of Lock-up Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K
dated March 28, 2014).
3.1 Amended and Restated Certification of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2015).
3.2 Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.2 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2015).
3.3 Aceto Corporation By-Laws, amended July 28, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our
Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 31, 2014).
4.1
Indenture, dated November 16, 2015 between ACETO Corporation and Citibank, N.A. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 16, 2015).
4.2 Form of Global 2.00% Convertible Senior Note due 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our
Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 16, 2015).
10.1 Aceto Corporation 401(k) Retirement Plan, as amended and restated as of July 1, 2002 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2004 (File Number: 000-04217, Film Number: 041025874)).
10.2 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as amended and restated effective June 30, 2004 and frozen as of
December 31, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-
K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 (File Number: 000-04217, Film Number: 041025874)).
10.3 Aceto Corporation Stock Option Plan (as Amended and Restated effective as of September 19, 1990)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2010).
10.4 1998 Omnibus Equity Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(v) (c) to the Company’s annual
report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 (File Number: 000-04217, Film Number:
99718824)).
10.5 2002 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(i) to Registration Statement No. 333-110653
on Form S-8).
10.6 Supplemental Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, effective March 14, 2005 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 17, 2005 (File Number: 000-04217, Film Number: 05688328)).
10.7 2007 Long-Term Performance Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(i) to Registration
Statement No. 333-149586 on Form S-8).
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10.8 Supplemental Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, amended and restated effective December 8, 2008
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year
ended June 30, 2009).
10.9 Purchase and Sale Agreement among Schweizerhall Holding AG, Chemische Fabrik Schweizerhall,
Schweizerhall, Inc., Aceto Corporation and Aceto Holding B.V., I.O., dated as of January 28, 2001
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 4, 2001 (File Number: 000-04217, Film Number: 1595350)).
10.10 Form of purchase agreement between Shanghai Zhongjin Real Estate Development Company Limited and
Aceto (Hong Kong) Limited, dated November 10, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 (File Number: 000-
04217, Film Number: 05588472)).
10.11 Guarantee by Aceto Corporation and subsidiaries in favor of Deutsche Bank, AG, dated March 22, 2001
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year
ended June 30, 2001 (File Number: 000-04217, Film Number: 1748270)).
10.12 Reaffirmation Agreement by Aceto Corporation, Aceto Agricultural Chemicals Corporation, CDC Products
Corporation, Aceto Pharma Corp., Aceto Realty LLC, Acci Realty Corp. and Arsynco Inc., dated as of April
23, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2010).
10.13 First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2010, by and among Aceto
Corporation, Sun Acquisition Corp., Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ronald Gold and David B. Rosen
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 5, 2011).
10.14
Aceto Corporation 2010 Equity Participation Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to our
Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on October 13, 2010).
10.15 Aceto Corporation Severance Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to our Current Report on
Form 8-K dated January 17, 2012).
10.16 Consulting Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Michael Feinman (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.5 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 3, 2012).
10.17 Aceto Corporation Executive Performance Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to our
Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on October 18, 2012).
10.18 Amended and Restated Aceto Corporation 2010 Equity Participation Plan (incorporated by reference to
Appendix B to our Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on October 18, 2012).
10.19 Second Amendment, dated as of December 21, 2012, to Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of December
15, 2010, by and among Aceto Corporation, Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pearl Ventures Inc., Ronald Gold
and David B. Rosen (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2012).
10.20
Enhanced Severance Protection Letter Agreement, dated April 3, 2013 between Aceto Corporation and
Douglas Roth (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 5,
2013).
10.21 Aceto Corporation 2013 Senior Executive Retirement Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013).
10.22
Note Modification Agreement, dated October 21, 2013, between Aceto Realty LLC and JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended December 31, 2013).
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10.23
Amendment No. 1, dated as of December 26, 2013 to the Change in Control Agreement, dated as of July 2,
2012, by and between Aceto Corporation and Salvatore J. Guccione (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.2 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2013).
10.24 Commitment Letter dated March 26, 2014, by and among, Aceto Corporation and the Lead Arrangers and
Commitment Lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated
March 28, 2014).
10.25
Credit Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2014, by and among Aceto Corporation, JPMorgan Chase Bank,
N.A. as Administrative Agent, Wells Fargo, as Syndication Agent, and the Lenders (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 2, 2014).
10.26 Employment Agreement, effective as of January 1, 2015, between Aceto Corporation and Salvatore
Guccione (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated December
18, 2014).
10.27 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Terry Kippley, dated as of November
5, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended December 31, 2014).
10.28 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Carlos Restrepo, dated as of
November 5, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-
Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2014).
10.29 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Salvatore Guccione (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 18, 2015).
10.30 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Albert L. Eilender (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 18, 2015).
10.31 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Douglas Roth (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 18, 2015).
10.32 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Frank DeBenedittis (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 18, 2015).
10.33 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Satish Srinivasan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 18, 2015).
10.34 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Charles J. Alaimo, dated as of
February 13, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-
Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015).
10.35 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Raymond B. Bartone, dated as of
February 13, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-
Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015).
10.36 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Terry Kippley, dated as of February
13, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended March 31, 2015).
10.37 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Carlos Restrepo, dated as of February
13, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended March 31, 2015).
10.38 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Steven S. Rogers, dated as of
February 13, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form
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10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015).
10.39 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Nicholas I. Shackley, dated as of
February 13, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015).
10.40 Amendment No. 1, dated as of June 25, 2015, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2014, by and
among Aceto Corporation, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent and the Lenders
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 25, 2015).
10.41 Aceto Corporation 2015 Equity Participation Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to our
Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on October 26, 2015).
10.42 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2015, by and among Aceto Corporation,
the other loan parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as administrative agent, Wells Fargo Bank,
National Association, as syndication agent, and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 28, 2015).
10.43 Purchase Agreement, dated November 10, 2015, by and among ACETO Corporation and Wells Fargo
Securities, LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the initial purchasers named therein
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 12, 2015).
10.44 Convertible Note Hedge Confirmation, dated November 10, 2015, between ACETO Corporation and Wells
Fargo Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form
8-K dated November 12, 2015).
10.45 Convertible Note Hedge Confirmation, dated November 10, 2015, between ACETO Corporation and
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Current
Report on Form 8-K dated November 12, 2015).
10.46 Warrant Confirmation, dated November 10, 2015, between ACETO Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank,
National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated
November 12, 2015).
10.47 Warrant Confirmation, dated November 10, 2015, between ACETO Corporation and JPMorgan Chase Bank,
National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated
November 12, 2015).
10.48 Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2015, by and
among Aceto Corporation, the other loan parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative
agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as syndication agent, and the lenders party thereto
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 12, 2015).
10.49 Additional Convertible Note Hedge Confirmation, dated November 18, 2015, between Aceto Corporation
and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current
Report on Form 8-K dated November 23, 2015).
10.50 Additional Convertible Note Hedge Confirmation, dated November 18, 2015, between Aceto Corporation
and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current
Report on Form 8-K dated November 23, 2015).
10.51 Additional Warrant Confirmation, dated November 18, 2015, between Aceto Corporation and Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K
dated November 23, 2015).
10.52 Additional Warrant Confirmation, dated November 18, 2015, between Aceto Corporation and JPMorgan
Chase Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to our Current Report on Form
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8-K dated November 23, 2015).
10.53 Letter Agreement between Aceto Corporation and Walter J. Kaczmarek III (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 18, 2016).
10.54 Change in Control Agreement by and between Aceto Corporation and Walter J. Kaczmarek III,
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 18, 2016).
21* Subsidiaries of the Company.
23* Consent of BDO USA, LLP.
31.1* Certifications 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* Certifications 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.
32.1**
Certifications of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**
Certifications of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
* Filed herewith
** Furnished herewith
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