Crown Crafts, Inc. 2008 Annual Report
T O O U R
S T O C K H O L D E R S
Fiscal 2008 was an important year for our Company. In the face of difficult
challenges, we finished the year stronger and better positioned for achieving long-
term sustainable growth. In fact, as shown in the chart below, EBITDA as a
percentage of net sales for the past two years has been the highest in this decade.
The Challenges
Adjusted EBITDA as a Percentage of Net Sales*
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
During the year, we demonstrated our commitment to
safety and quality by voluntarily destroying several
hundred thousand baby bibs that contained traces of
lead. While the United States Consumer Products Safety
Commission ruled that the baby bibs were safe,
we made the decision to remove these products from
our retailers’ shelves and our inventory. We take safety
very seriously; certainly, the safety of children is our
top priority.
We were also involved in an expensive and time-
consuming proxy battle with the Company’s largest
stockholder. We value our stockholders and regret any
circumstances that place us at odds with those who
invest in our Company.
As the dollar lost value against the Chinese RMB, the
cost of manufacturing our products in China increased.
We responded by opening an office in Shanghai, China
late in the year to aid in the sourcing of product.
The Rewards
In November 2007, we completed the purchase of the
infant and toddler product line of Springs Global US, Inc.
This acquisition is expected to add significant top-line
sales and be highly accretive to our future earnings. In
addition, the combination of our leadership position in
infant bedding and Springs’ leadership position in
toddler bedding is a particular strength. The integration
process has been accomplished smoothly and efficiently
with none of the legacy issues typically associated with
such an acquisition.
In March 2008, we were honored to commemorate the
inaugural anniversary of the Company's NASDAQ
Capital Market listing by ringing the closing bell at
The NASDAQ Stock Market. In the year since our initial
listing, we have experienced some ups and downs,
but 2008 proved that we can meet challenges head on
and prosper.
12.0% 12.0%
10.3%
9.6%
10.3%
7.7%
8.1%
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Fiscal Year
* See reconciliation of Non-GAAP information at Appendix A
Ultimately, our success in bringing you, our
stockholders, a return worthy of the trust you have
placed in us depends on the creative energies and
leadership of our employees, who remain strongly
committed to continuing to build a company of
which you can be proud and a great franchise
for the long term.
This year, we will build on the significant progress
we made in fiscal 2008. We will stay committed to
establishing our competitive leadership, keeping our
balance sheet strong, prudently evaluating opportunities
to grow our business with focus and fiscal discipline,
continuing to increase free cash flow, encouraging
innovation and collaboration, and giving our people the
tools and support they need to succeed.
Your continued support is greatly appreciated by all
members of the Crown Crafts team, and we pledge our
continued devotion and determination to accomplish
our goals in the years ahead.
E. Randall Chestnut
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
(cid:59) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended March 30, 2008
OR
(cid:134) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
Commission File No. 1-7604
Crown Crafts, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State of Incorporation)
916 S. Burnside Ave.
Gonzales, Louisiana
(Address of principal executive offices)
58-0678148
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
70737
(Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: (225) 647-9100
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of class
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Common Share Purchase Rights
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Name of exchange on which registered
The NASDAQ Capital Market
The NASDAQ Capital Market
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes (cid:134) No (cid:59)
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act. Yes (cid:134) No (cid:59)
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 (cid:59) No (cid:134)
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 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. (cid:134)
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 (cid:134)
Accelerated filer (cid:134)
Non-Accelerated filer (cid:134)
Smaller Reporting Company (cid:59)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes (cid:134) No (cid:59)
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
The approximate aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of September 30, 2007 (the last
business day of the Company’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was $27.5 million.
As of May 30, 2008, 9,388,905 shares of the Company’s common stock were outstanding.
Documents Incorporated by Reference:
Crown Crafts, Inc. Proxy Statement in connection with its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (Part III hereof).
Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
PART I
Certain of the statements made herein under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations,” and elsewhere, including information incorporated herein by reference to other documents, are “forward-
looking statements” within the meaning of, and subject to the protections of, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements include
statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions and
future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which may be beyond our control
and which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Crown Crafts, Inc. to be materially different from future
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can
identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as “may,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “should,” “indicate,”
“would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “point to,” “project,” “predict,” “could,” “intend,”
“target,” “potential” and other similar words and expressions of the future. These forward-looking statements may not be realized due
to a variety of factors, including, without limitation, those described in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” and elsewhere in this report
and those described from time to time in our future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the
Exchange Act.
All written or oral forward-looking statements that are made by or are attributable to us are expressly qualified in their
entirety by this cautionary notice. Our forward-looking statements apply only as of the date of this report or the respective date of the
document from which they are incorporated herein by reference. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or
correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report, or after the respective dates on which such statements
otherwise are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
ITEM 1. Business
Crown Crafts, Inc. (the “Company”) operates indirectly through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Crown Crafts Infant Products,
Inc. and Hamco, Inc., in the infant and toddler products segment within the consumer products industry. The infant and toddler
products segment consists of infant and toddler bedding, bibs, soft goods and accessories. Sales of the Company’s products are
generally made directly to retailers, which are primarily mass merchants, chain stores, juvenile specialty stores, internet accounts,
wholesale clubs and catalogue and direct mail houses. The Company’s products are manufactured primarily in China and marketed
under a variety of Company-owned trademarks, under trademarks licensed from others and as private label goods. In response to
changing business conditions in the consumer products industry, the Company has made significant changes in its business operations
over the last three years. In addition to a program of cost reductions, the Company has outsourced virtually all of its manufacturing to
foreign contract manufacturers.
Through April 2007, the Company’s operations included those of an additional subsidiary, Churchill Weavers, Inc.
(“Churchill”). On February 2, 2007, the Company announced that it would liquidate Churchill. In accordance with accounting
guidelines, in fiscal year 2008, the real property that continues to be held in Churchill, which has no other material assets, is classified
as held for sale in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet, and the operations of Churchill are classified as discontinued operations
in the Company’s consolidated statements of income. These classifications were not used prior to the end of fiscal year 2007 because
Churchill’s operations were continuing at that time.
Products
The Company's primary focus is on infant, toddler and juvenile products. Infant products include crib bedding, blankets,
nursery accessories, room décor, bibs, burp cloths, bathing accessories and other infant soft goods. Through April 3, 2007, the
Company, through Churchill, also produced hand-woven throws for infants and adults in a variety of colors, designs and fabrics,
including cotton, acrylic, cotton/acrylic blends, rayon, wool, fleece and chenille.
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Product Design and Styling
Research and development expenditures by the Company are focused primarily on product design and styling. The Company
believes styling and design are key components to its success. The Company's designers and stylists research trends in color, fashion
and design and stay abreast of current and future market influences. They also work closely with licensors to develop new designs.
These designs, which are developed internally and obtained from numerous additional sources, including graphic artists, decorative
fabric manufacturers, apparel designers and employees, include traditional, contemporary, textured and whimsical patterns across a
broad spectrum of retail price points. Utilizing state of the art computer technology, the Company is continually developing new
designs throughout the year for all of its product groups. This continual development cycle affords the Company design flexibility,
multiple opportunities to present new products to customers and the ability to provide timely responses to customer demands and
changing market trends. The Company also creates designs for exclusive sale by certain of its customers under the Company’s brand,
as well as the customer’s private label brand.
Raw Materials
The principal raw materials used in the manufacture of comforters, sheets and accessories are printed and solid color cotton
and polycotton fabrics, with polyester fibers used as filling material. The principal raw materials used in the production of infant bibs
are cotton-polyester knit-terry, cotton woven terry and water-resistant fabrications. Although the Company normally maintains supply
relationships with only a limited number of suppliers, the Company believes these raw materials presently are available from several
sources in quantities sufficient to meet the Company's requirements.
The Company uses significant quantities of cotton, either in the form of cotton fabric or cotton-polyester fabric. Cotton is
subject to ongoing price fluctuations because it is an agricultural product impacted by changing weather patterns, disease and other
factors, such as supply and demand considerations, both domestically and internationally. In addition, increased oil prices affect key
components of the raw material prices in our products (i.e., 100% polyester fill, polyester fabrics and packaging). Significant
increases in the prices of cotton and oil could adversely affect the Company's operations.
Product Sourcing
The Company's products are produced by foreign manufacturers, with the largest concentration being in China. The
Company makes sourcing decisions on the basis of quality, timeliness of delivery and price, including the impact of quotas and duties.
The Company’s management and quality assurance personnel visit the third-party facilities regularly to monitor product quality and to
ensure compliance with labor requirements. Subsequent to the elimination of quota in certain product categories as of January 1,
2005, safeguards have been implemented which have had a limited impact on the Company. However, the additional implementation
of safeguards, if any, in China may result in strategic shifts in the Company’s sourcing plan in the future. In addition, the Company
closely monitors the currency exchange rate. The impact of future fluctuations or safeguards cannot be predicted with certainty at this
time.
In March 2008, the Company opened a foreign representative office in China. The office, located in Shanghai, is responsible
for the coordination of production, purchases and shipments, seeking out new vendors and inspections for social compliance and
quality.
Products are warehoused and distributed from facilities located in Compton, California.
Sales and Marketing
The Company's sales offices are located in Compton, California; Gonzales, Louisiana; Rogers, Arkansas; and Roslyn
Heights, New York. Substantially all products are sold to retailers for resale to consumers. The Company's subsidiaries introduce new
products throughout the year and participate at the annual ABC Kids Expo.
Products are marketed through a national sales force consisting of salaried sales executives and employees and independent
commissioned sales representatives. Independent representatives are used most significantly in sales to juvenile specialty stores. Sales
outside the United States are made primarily through distributors.
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Customers
The Company's customers consist principally of mass merchants, chain stores, juvenile specialty stores, internet accounts,
wholesale clubs and catalogue and direct mail houses. The Company does not generally enter into long-term or other purchase
agreements with its customers. The table below indicates customers representing more than 10% of gross sales in each of the
Company’s last two fiscal years. (The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest March 31. References to the Company’s
fiscal years herein represent the 52 weeks ended March 30, 2008 for fiscal year 2008 and April 1, 2007 for fiscal year 2007.)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Toys R Us
Target Corporation
Seasonality and Inventory Management
Fiscal Year
2008
2007
44%
18%
15%
39%
23%
16%
Historically, the Company has experienced a sales pattern in which sales are lowest in the first fiscal quarter and highest in
the second fiscal quarter. In fiscal year 2008, sales were lowest in the third fiscal quarter, excluding the impact of the acquisition of
the baby product line from Springs Global.
Consistent with the seasonality of specific product offerings, the Company carries necessary levels of inventory to meet the
anticipated delivery requirements of its customers. Customer returns of merchandise shipped are historically less than 1% of gross
sales.
Order Backlog
Management estimates the backlog of unfilled customer orders was $3.6 million and $4.1 million at May 30, 2008 and May
31, 2007, respectively. Historically the majority of these unfilled orders are shipped within approximately four weeks. There is no
assurance that the backlog at any point in time will translate into sales in any particular subsequent period. Due to the prevalence of
quick-ship programs adopted by its customers, the Company does not believe that its backlog is a meaningful or material indicator of
future business.
Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents
The Company considers its trademarks to be of material importance to its business. Products are marketed in part under
well-known Company trademarks such as Red Calliope®, Cuddle Me®, NoJo®, Making Miracles®, Hamco® and Pinky®.
Protection for these trademarks is obtained through domestic and foreign registrations.
Certain products are manufactured and sold pursuant to licensing agreements for trademarks that include, among others,
Disney®. The licensing agreements for the Company's designer brands generally are for an initial term of one to three years and may
or may not be subject to renewal or extension. Sales of products under the Company's licenses with Disney Enterprises, Inc.
accounted for 30% of the Company's total gross sales volume during fiscal year 2008. The Company’s current infant and toddler
licenses with Disney Enterprises, Inc. expire December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
Many of the designs used by the Company are copyrighted by other parties, including trademark licensors, and are available
to the Company through copyright licenses. Other designs are the subject of copyrights and design patents owned by the Company.
The Company's aggregate commitment for minimum guaranteed royalty payments under all of its license agreements is $2.9
million, $1.0 million and $0.4 million for fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively. The Company does not currently have any
commitment for minimum guaranteed royalty payments after fiscal year 2011. The Company believes that future sales of royalty
products will exceed amounts required to cover the minimum royalty guarantees. The Company's total royalty expense, net of royalty
income, was $4.9 million and $4.3 million for fiscal years 2008 and 2007, respectively.
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Competition
The infant and toddler consumer products industry is highly competitive. The Company competes with a variety of
distributors and manufacturers (both branded and private label), including Kids Line, LLC and CoCaLo, Inc., divisions of Russ Berrie
and Co., Inc. in its infant and juvenile segment; Summer Infant, Inc.; Lambs & Ivy; The Betesh Group; Carters, Inc.; Luv n’ Care,
Ltd.; Danara International, Ltd.; Triboro Quilt Manufacturing, Inc.; and Gerber Childrenswear, Inc., on the basis of quality, design,
price, brand name recognition, service and packaging. The Company’s ability to compete depends principally on styling, price,
service to the retailer and continued high regard for the Company’s products and trade names.
Government Regulation and Environmental Control
The Company is subject to various federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, which regulate, among other
things, product safety and the discharge, storage, handling and disposal of a variety of substances and wastes, and to laws and
regulations relating to employee safety and health, principally the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act and regulations
thereunder. The Company believes that it currently complies in all material respects with applicable environmental, health and safety
laws and regulations and that future compliance with such existing laws or regulations will not have a material adverse effect on its
capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position. However, there is no assurance that such requirements will not become more
stringent in the future or that the Company will not have to incur significant costs to comply with such requirements.
Employees
At May 30, 2008, the Company had approximately 150 employees, none of whom is represented by a labor union or is
otherwise a party to a collective bargaining agreement. The Company attracts and maintains qualified personnel by paying
competitive salaries and benefits and offering opportunities for advancement. The Company considers its relationship with its
employees to be good.
International Sales
Sales to customers in foreign countries outside the United States are not currently material to the Company's business.
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
The following risk factors as well as the other information contained in this report and other filings with the SEC should be
considered in evaluating the Company’s business. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently
consider immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, operating results may be
affected in future periods.
The loss of one or more of the Company’s key customers could result in a material loss of revenues.
The Company’s top three customers represented 77% of gross sales in fiscal year 2008. Although we do not enter into
contracts with our key customers, we expect them to continue to be a significant portion of our gross sales in the future. The loss of
one or more of these customers could result in a material decrease in our revenue and operating income.
The loss of one or more of the Company’s licenses could result in a material loss of revenues.
Sales of licensed products represented 43% of the Company’s gross sales in fiscal year 2008, including 30% of sales which
were associated with the Company’s license with Disney®. If the Company is unable to renew its major licenses or obtain new
licenses, the Company could experience a material loss of revenues.
Changes in international trade regulations and other risks associated with foreign trade could adversely affect the Company’s
sourcing.
The Company sources all of its products from foreign contract manufacturers, with the largest concentration being in China.
The adoption of regulations related to the importation of product, including quotas, duties, taxes and other charges or restrictions on
imported goods, and changes in U.S. customs procedures could result in an increase in the cost of the Company’s products. Delays in
customs clearance of goods or the disruption of international transportation lines used by the Company could result in the Company
being unable to deliver goods to customers in a timely manner and potentially the loss of sales altogether.
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The strength of our competitors may impact our ability to maintain and grow our sales, which could decrease the Company’s
revenues.
The infant and toddler consumer products industry is highly competitive. The Company competes with a variety of
distributors and manufacturers, both branded and private label. The Company’s ability to compete successfully depends principally
on styling, price, service to the retailer and continued high regard for the Company’s products and trade names. Many of these
competitors are larger than the Company and have greater financial resources than the Company. Increased competition could result
in a material loss of revenues.
The Company’s ability to anticipate and respond to consumers’ tastes and preferences could adversely affect the Company’s
revenues.
Sales are driven by consumer demand for the Company’s products. There can be no assurance that the demand for our
products will not decline or that we will be able to anticipate and respond to changes in demand. The Company’s failure to adapt to
these changes could lead to lower sales and excess inventory, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition
and operating results.
Customer pricing pressures could result in lower selling prices which could negatively affect the Company’s operating results.
The Company’s customers constantly place pressures on the Company to reduce its prices, partially due to the removal of
quotas on certain of the Company’s products. The Company continuously strives to stay ahead in sourcing which allows us to obtain
lower cost end products, while maintaining our high standards for quality. There can be no assurance that the Company can continue
to reduce its costs to the same extent that sales prices decrease, which could adversely affect the Company’s operating results.
Economic conditions could adversely affect the Company’s raw material prices.
The Company uses significant quantities of cotton, either in the form of cotton fabric or cotton-polyester fabric. Cotton is
subject to ongoing price fluctuations because it is an agricultural product impacted by changing weather patterns, disease and other
factors, such as supply and demand considerations, both domestically and internationally. In addition, increased oil prices affect key
components of the raw material prices in our products. Significant increases in the prices of cotton and oil could adversely affect the
Company's operations.
Currency exchange rate fluctuations and other supplier related risks could increase the Company’s expenses.
The Company’s products are manufactured by foreign contract manufacturers, with the largest concentration being in China.
Difficulties encountered by these suppliers, such as fire, accident, natural disasters, outbreaks of contagious diseases or economic and
political instability could halt or disrupt production of the Company’s products. Also, the prices paid by the Company to these
suppliers could increase if raw materials, labor or other costs increase. In addition, restrictive actions by foreign governments, further
strengthening of the Chinese currency versus the US dollar or changes in import duties or import or export restrictions could increase
the prices at which the Company purchases finished goods. If the Company is unable to pass these cost increases along to its
customers, profitability could be adversely affected.
The Company’s debt covenants may affect its liquidity or limit its ability to complete acquisitions, incur debt, make
investments, sell assets or complete other significant transactions.
The Company’s financing agreement contains usual and customary covenants regarding significant transactions, including
limitations on other indebtedness, liens, transfers of assets, investments and acquisitions, merger or consolidation transactions,
dividends, transactions with affiliates and changes in or amendments to the organizational documents for the Company and its
subsidiaries. These covenants could restrict the Company’s ability to pursue opportunities to expand its business operations, respond
to changes in business and economic conditions and obtain additional financing. The Company also may be prevented from engaging
in transactions that might otherwise be considered beneficial to it.
The Company’s ability to comply with its financing agreement is subject to future performance and other factors.
The Company’s ability to make scheduled payments of principal, to pay the interest on or to refinance its maturing
indebtedness, to fund capital expenditures or to comply with its debt covenants will depend upon future performance. The Company’s
future performance is, to a certain extent, subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors
beyond its control. The breach of any of these covenants could result in a default under the Company’s financing agreement. Upon
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the occurrence of an event of default, the Company’s lenders could declare all amounts outstanding under such credit facilities to be
immediately due and payable. There can be no assurance that the Company’s assets would be sufficient to repay in full that
indebtedness.
Increases in interest rates could cause the Company’s expenses to increase.
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk related to the Company’s floating rate debt, of which there was $21.6 million
outstanding at March 30, 2008. Each 1.0 percentage point increase in interest rates would impact pre-tax earnings by $216,000 at the
debt level of March 30, 2008.
Recalls or product liability claims could increase costs or reduce sales.
The Company must comply with regulations set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and similar state regulatory
authorities. In addition, the Company’s products are subject to product safety testing. The Company’s products could be subject to
involuntary recalls and other actions by these authorities, and concerns about product safety may lead the Company to voluntarily
recall selected products. Product liability claims could exceed or fall outside the scope of the Company’s insurance coverage. Recalls
or product liability claims could result in decreased consumer demand for the Company’s products, damage to the Company’s
reputation, a diversion of management’s attention from its business, and increased customer service and support costs.
The Company’s success is dependent upon retaining key management personnel.
The Company’s ability to retain qualified executive management and other key personnel is vital to the Company’s success.
If the Company were unable to retain or attract qualified individuals, the Company’s growth and operating results could be materially
impacted.
ITEM 2. Properties
The Company's headquarters are located in Gonzales, Louisiana. The Company rents approximately 17,761 square feet at
this location under a lease that expires January 31, 2012.
The following table summarizes certain information regarding the Company's principal real property as of May 30, 2008:
Location
Gonzales, Louisiana
Berea, Kentucky (*)
Compton, California
Compton, California
Rogers, Arkansas
Use
Administrative and sales office
Vacant
Offices, warehouse and distribution
center
Warehouse and distribution
Sales office
Approximate
Square Feet
Owned/
Leased
17,761 Leased
54,100 Owned
157,400
Leased
35,217 Leased
1,625 Leased
* This property is classified as held for sale in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet (see Note 4).
Management believes that its properties are suitable for the purposes for which they are used, are in generally good condition
and provide adequate capacity for current and anticipated future operations. The Company's business is somewhat seasonal so that
during certain times of the year these facilities are fully utilized, while at other times of the year the Company has excess capacity.
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ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008 the Company settled litigation instituted by the Center for Environmental Health
in California (“CEH”) claiming that certain of the Company’s products contained lead in excess of amounts permitted by California
law. Under the terms of the settlement, the Company paid $16,000 to CEH in lieu of any penalty pursuant to applicable California
health and safety law and $31,500 as reimbursement of CEH’s legal fees and expenses. The Company also agreed not to manufacture,
distribute, ship or sell, or cause to be manufactured, distributed or sold, any product containing lead concentrations in excess of certain
thresholds.
From time to time, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings relating to claims arising in the ordinary course of
its business. Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is a party to any such legal proceeding the outcome of which,
individually or in the aggregate, is expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of
operations or cash flows.
PART II
ITEM 5. Market For Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The Company is authorized to issue up to 75,000,000 shares of capital stock, 74,000,000 of which are classified as common
stock, par value $0.01 per share, and 1,000,000 of which are classified as preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share.
The Company's common stock (together with the associated common share purchase rights) traded on the OTC Bulletin
Board under the ticker symbol “CRWS” through March 18, 2007. Effective March 19, 2007, the Company’s common stock (together
with the associated common share purchase rights) began trading on The NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “CRWS”. The
following table presents quarterly information on the range of the high and low sales price per share of the Company's common stock
for fiscal year 2008 and fiscal year 2007.
Quarter
Fiscal Year 2008
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Fiscal Year 2007
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
High
Low
$ 4.81
4.65
4.11
3.90
$ 0.70
3.54
4.25
6.05
$ 3.65
3.71
3.33
3.12
$ 0.57
0.65
3.07
3.65
As of May 30, 2008, there were 9,388,905 shares of the Company's common stock issued and outstanding, held by
approximately 450 registered holders, and the closing stock price was $3.80. The Company has not paid a dividend since December
26, 1999, and its credit facility currently prohibits the Company’s payment of cash dividends.
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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The table below sets forth information regarding the Company’s repurchases of its outstanding common stock during the
three-month period ended March 30, 2008.
Period
Total Number of
Shares
Purchased
Average Price
Paid Per Share (1)
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs (2)
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares That
May Yet be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs (2)
December 31, 2007 through
February 3, 2008
February 4, 2008 through
March 2, 2008
March 3, 2008 through March
30, 2008
Total
66,889
$ 3.48
66,889
$ 4,912,924
192,754
$ 3.62
192,754
$ 4,214,494
77,796
337,439
$ 3.67
$ 3.61
77,796
337,439
$ 3,929,068
$ 3,929,068
(1)
(2)
Includes broker fees of $0.03 per share.
In June 2007, the Company’s board of directors formed a Capital Committee which is authorized to cause the Company to spend
up to $6 million in the aggregate to repurchase from its stockholders shares of the outstanding common stock of the Company
between July 1, 2007 and July 1, 2008 and to determine the terms and conditions under which any such repurchases would be
made. During the three-month period ended September 30, 2007, 84,855 shares were repurchased at an average price per share,
including broker fees, of $3.95. During the three-month period ended December 30, 2007, 140,353 shares were repurchased at an
average price per share, including broker fees, of $3.70.
Equity Compensation Plans
The following table sets forth information regarding shares of the Company’s common stock that may be issued upon the
exercise of options, warrants and other rights granted to employees, consultants or directors under all of the Company’s existing
equity compensation plans, as of March 30, 2008.
Number of
securities to be
issued upon
exercise of
outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
Weighted-
average exercise
price of
outstanding
options,
warrants and
rights
Number of
securities
remaining
available for
future issuance
under equity
compensation
plans
320,000
$3.47
502,000
Plan Category
Equity compensation
plans approved by
security holders:
2006 Omnibus Incentive
Plan
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ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion is a summary of certain factors that management considers important in reviewing the Company’s
results of operations, liquidity, capital resources and operating results. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report.
Results of Operations
The following table contains results of operations data for fiscal years 2008 and 2007 and the dollar and percentage variances
among those years.
Fiscal Year
2008
2007
$ change % change
Dollars in thousands
Net sales by category
Bedding, blankets and accessories
$ 57,765
$ 47,869
$ 9,896
Bibs and bath
Total net sales
Cost of products sold
Gross profit
% of net sales
17,122
21,381
(4,259)
74,887
69,250
5,637
56,281
51,170
5,111
18,606
18,080
526
24.8%
26.1%
20.7%
-19.9%
8.1%
10.0%
2.9%
Marketing and administrative expenses
10,698
9,193
1,505
16.4%
% of net sales
Interest expense
Gain on debt refinancing
Other income (expense)
Income tax expense
14.3%
13.3%
775
1,362
(587)
-43.1%
-
4,069
(4,069)
-100.0%
126
(5)
131
-2620.0%
2,828
3,640
(812)
Income from continuing operations after taxes
4,431
7,949
(3,518)
Discontinued operations - net of taxes
(78)
(348)
270
Net income
% of net sales
4,353
7,601
(3,248)
5.8%
11.0%
-22.3%
-44.3%
-77.6%
-42.7%
Net Sales: Sales of bedding, blankets and accessories increased in fiscal year 2008 as compared to the prior year. Sales
increased by $9.9 million due to the acquisition of the baby products line from Springs Global on November 5, 2007, and increased by
$8.2 million due to shipments of new bedding and blanket programs. These increases were offset by decreased sales of $6.9 million
due to programs that were discontinued in the latter part of fiscal year 2007 and the first nine months of fiscal year 2008. In addition,
there was a decrease in shipments of replenishment orders of $1.3 million.
Bib and bath sales decreased in fiscal year 2008 as compared to the prior year. Sales decreased by $4.7 million due to
programs that were discontinued or had lower replenishment orders and by $0.3 million due to promotions in the prior year that were
not repeated in the current year. Also, there was a net decrease of $1.6 million in shipments of replenishment orders related to the
discontinuance of sales of vinyl bibs. Offsetting these decreases were increases of $2.3 million related to sales of new designs and
increased initial shipments.
Gross Profit: Gross profit increased slightly in amount, but decreased as a percentage of net sales for fiscal year 2008 as
compared to fiscal year 2007. The increase in gross profit dollars is due to the increased sales volume and decreased standard cost of
sales offset by increased negative burden deferral, amortization and warehousing costs. Gross profit was negatively impacted in the
current year by a $225,000 charge related to vinyl bibs recorded in the second quarter and acquisition-related amortization expense of
$592,000 in the current year compared to $9,000 in the previous year. Also, warehousing costs increased by $788,000 in the current
year due to warehousing and shared services arrangements entered into in conjunction with the acquisition of the baby products line
from Springs Global.
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Marketing and Administrative Expenses: Marketing and administrative expenses increased in both amount and as a
percentage of net sales from fiscal year 2007 to fiscal year 2008. The Company recorded $515,000 of share-based compensation in
fiscal year 2008, compared to $271,000 in fiscal year 2007. Also, the Company incurred costs of $476,000 during fiscal year 2008
associated with the Company’s proxy contest. Additionally, the Company experienced increased salaries and amortization as the
Company integrated the acquisition of the baby products line from Springs Global.
Interest Expense: Interest expense decreased in fiscal year 2008 as compared to fiscal year 2007 due to lower average debt
balances and lower interest rates primarily as a result of the refinancing of the Company’s debt on July 11, 2006. However, interest
expense increased in the latter part of fiscal year 2008 due to a higher revolving line of credit and a new term loan executed in
conjunction with the acquisition of the baby products line from Springs Global on November 5, 2007.
Gain on Debt Refinancing: On July 11, 2006 the Company refinanced its credit facilities. In connection with the
refinancing, non-interest bearing subordinated indebtedness was reduced from $8 million to $4 million. The $8 million debt was
carried on the Company’s books net of an unamortized discount of $1 million immediately before the refinancing. The new $4
million debt was initially recorded net of an original issue discount of $1.1 million. The Company recorded an approximate pre-tax
gain of $4.1 million on the subordinated debt reduction in the second quarter of fiscal year 2007.
Financial Position, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Net cash provided by operating activities was $2.7 million for the year ended March 30, 2008, compared to net cash provided
by operating activities of $11.4 million for the year ended April 1, 2007. The change in cash provided by operating activities was
primarily due to changes in accounts receivable and inventory balances, offset by changes in accounts payable and accrued liability
balances. Net cash used in investing activities was $0.5 million in 2008 compared to net cash used in investing activities of $0.8
million in the prior year. Net cash provided by financing activities was $5.7 million in 2008 compared to net cash used in financing
activities of $14.4 million in the prior year. Cash provided in the current year was primarily borrowings on the revolving line of credit
offset by payments on long-term debt and treasury stock purchases. Cash used in the prior year was primarily due to the Company’s
debt refinancing. Total debt outstanding increased to $24.8 million at March 30, 2008, from $5.8 million at April 1, 2007. The
increase is primarily due to debt incurred to purchase the baby products line from Springs Global and borrowings on the revolving line
of credit drawn down due to uncertainties in the United States credit markets. As of March 30, 2008, letters of credit of $0.6 million
were outstanding against the $1.5 million sub-limit for letters of credit associated with the Company’s $26 million revolving credit
facility. Based on eligible accounts receivable and inventory balances as of March 30, 2008, the Company had revolving credit
availability of $5.2 million.
The Company’s ability to make scheduled payments of principal, to pay the interest on or to refinance its maturing
indebtedness, to fund capital expenditures or to comply with its debt covenants will depend upon future performance. The Company’s
future performance is, to a certain extent, subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors
beyond its control. Based upon the current level of operations, the Company believes that cash flow from operations, together with
revolving credit availability and cash on hand, will be adequate to meet its liquidity needs.
At March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007, long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
Revolving line of credit
Term loan
Non-interest bearing notes
Original issue discount
Capital leases
Less current maturities
March 30,
2008
17,383
4,167
4,000
(739)
4
24,815
2,504
22,311
$
$
$
$
April 1,
2007
2,742
-
4,000
(966)
23
5,799
19
5,780
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The Company’s credit facilities at March 30, 2008 include the following:
Revolving Line of Credit of up to $26 million, including a $1.5 million sub-limit for letters of credit, with an interest rate of
prime minus 1.00% (4.25% at March 30, 2008) for base rate borrowings or LIBOR plus 2.25% (5.37% at March 30, 2008),
maturing on July 11, 2010 and secured by a first lien on all assets of the Company. There was a balance of $17.4 million on
the revolving line of credit at March 30, 2008, and the Company had $5.2 million available under the revolving line of credit
based on eligible accounts receivable and inventory balances as of March 30, 2008. As of March 30, 2008, letters of credit of
$0.6 million were outstanding against the $1.5 million sub-limit for letters of credit.
The financing agreement for the $26 million revolving line of credit contains usual and customary covenants for transactions
of this type, including limitations on other indebtedness, liens, transfers of assets, investments and acquisitions, merger or
consolidation transactions, dividends, transactions with affiliates and changes in or amendments to the organizational
documents for the Company and its subsidiaries. The Company was in compliance with these covenants as of March 30,
2008.
Term Loan of an original amount of $5 million, with an interest rate of prime plus 0.5% (5.75% at March 30, 2008) and
requiring equal monthly installments of principal until final maturity on November 1, 2009.
Subordinated Notes of $4 million. The notes do not bear interest and are due in two equal installments of $2 million each,
the first of which is payable on July 11, 2010, and the second of which is payable on July 11, 2011. The original issue
discount of $1.1 million on this non-interest bearing obligation at a market interest rate of 7.25% is being amortized over the
life of the notes. The remaining unamortized balance of $0.7 million is included in the consolidated balance sheet as of
March 30, 2008.
Minimum annual maturities are as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal
2009
2010
2011
2012
Total
$
$
Revolver
-
-
17,383
-
17,383
Term Loan
2,500
1,667
-
-
4,167
$
$
$
$
Sub Notes
-
-
2,000
2,000
4,000
Other
4 $
-
-
-
4 $
Total
2,504
1,667
19,383
2,000
25,554
$
$
To reduce its exposure to credit losses and to enhance its cash flow, the Company assigns the majority of its trade accounts
receivable to a commercial factor. The Company’s factor approves customer accounts and credit lines and collects the Company’s
accounts receivable balances. Under the terms of the factoring agreement, which expires in July 2009, the factor remits payments to
the Company on the average due date of each group of invoices assigned. If a customer fails to pay the factor on the due date, the
Company is charged interest at prime less 1.0%, which was 4.25% at March 30, 2008, until payment is received. The factor bears
credit losses with respect to assigned accounts receivable from approved customers that are within approved credit limits. The
Company bears losses resulting from returns, allowances, claims and discounts. The Company’s factor may at any time terminate or
limit its approval of shipments to a particular customer. If such a termination occurs, the Company must either assume the credit risks
for shipments after the date of such termination or cease shipments to such customer.
Management does not believe that inflation has had a material effect on the Company's operations. If inflation increases, the
Company will attempt to increase its prices to offset its increased expenses. There is no assurance, however, that the Company will be
able to adequately increase its prices in response to inflation.
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Critical Accounting Policies
While the listing below is not inclusive of all of the Company's accounting policies, the Company's management believes that
the following policies are those which are most critical and embody the most significant management judgments due to the
uncertainties affecting their application and the likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported under different
conditions or using different assumptions. These critical policies are:
Revenue Recognition: Sales are recorded when goods are shipped to customers and are reported net of allowances for
estimated returns and allowances in the consolidated statements of income. Allowances for returns are estimated based on historical
rates. Allowances for returns, advertising allowances, warehouse allowances and volume rebates are netted against sales. These
allowances are recorded commensurate with sales activity and the cost of such allowances is netted against sales in reporting the
results of operations. Shipping and handling costs, net of amounts reimbursed by customers, are relatively insignificant and are
included in net sales.
Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates are made with respect to the allowances related to
accounts receivable for customer deductions for returns, allowances and disputes. The Company has a certain amount of discontinued
finished goods which necessitate the establishment of inventory reserves which are highly subjective. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
Allowances Against Accounts Receivable: The Company’s allowances against accounts receivable are primarily
contractually agreed upon deductions for items such as advertising and warehouse allowances and volume rebates. These deductions
are recorded throughout the year commensurate with sales activity. Funding of the majority of the Company’s allowances occurs on a
per-invoice basis.
The allowances for customer deductions, which are netted against accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheets,
consist of agreed upon advertising support, markdowns and warehouse and other allowances. Consistent with the guidance provided
in EITF 01-9, all such allowances are recorded as direct offsets to sales and such costs are accrued commensurate with sales activities.
When a customer requests deductions, the allowances are reduced to reflect such payments.
The Company analyzes the components of the allowances for customer deductions monthly and adjusts the allowances to the
appropriate levels. The timing of the customer initiated funding requests for advertising support can cause the net balance in the
allowance account to fluctuate from period to period. The timing of such funding requests should have no impact on the consolidated
statements of income since such costs are accrued commensurate with sales activity.
The Company factors the majority of its receivables. In the event a factored receivable becomes uncollectible due to credit
worthiness, the factor bears the risk of loss. The Company’s management must make estimates of the uncollectiblity of its non-
factored accounts receivable. Management specifically analyzes accounts receivable, historical bad debts, customer concentrations,
customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in its customers’ payment terms when evaluating the adequacy of its
allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company’s accounts receivable at March 30, 2008 totaled $18.3 million, net of allowances of
$1.3 million.
Royalty Payments: The Company has entered into agreements that provide for royalty payments based on a percentage of
sales with certain minimum guaranteed amounts. These royalty amounts are accrued based upon historical sales rates adjusted for
current sales trends by customers. Total royalty expenses, net of royalty income, included in cost of sales amounted to $4.9 million
and $4.3 million for the fiscal years ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007, respectively.
Inventory Valuation: The preparation of the Company's financial statements requires careful determination of the appropriate
dollar amount of the Company's inventory balances. Such amount is presented as a current asset in the Company's consolidated
balance sheets and is a direct determinant of cost of goods sold in the consolidated statements of income and, therefore, has a
significant impact on the amount of net income reported in an accounting period. The basis of accounting for inventories is cost,
which is the sum of expenditures and charges, both direct and indirect, incurred to bring inventory to its existing condition and
location. The Company's inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined using the first-in, first-out
("FIFO") method, which assumes that inventory quantities are sold in the order in which they are manufactured or purchased. The
determination of the indirect charges and their allocation to the Company's finished goods inventories is complex and requires
significant management judgment and estimates. Differences may result in the valuation of the Company's inventories and in the
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amount and timing of the Company's cost of goods sold and resulting net income for any period if management made different
judgments or utilized different estimates.
On a periodic basis, management reviews its inventory quantities on hand for obsolescence, physical deterioration, changes
in price levels and the existence of quantities on hand which may not reasonably be expected to be used or sold within the normal
operating cycles of the Company's operations. To the extent that any of these conditions is believed to exist or the market value of the
inventory expected to be realized in the ordinary course of business is no longer as great as its carrying value, an allowance against the
inventory valuation is established. To the extent that this allowance is established or increased during an accounting period, an
expense is recorded in cost of goods sold in the Company's consolidated statements of income. Significant management judgment is
required in determining the amount and adequacy of this allowance. In the event that actual results differ from management's estimates
or these estimates and judgments are revised in future periods, the Company may need to establish additional allowances which could
materially impact the Company's financial position and results of operations.
As of March 30, 2008, the Company's inventories totaled $13.8 million, net of allowances for discontinued, irregular, slow
moving and obsolete inventories of $0.3 million. Management believes that the Company's inventory valuation results in carrying the
inventory at lower of cost or market.
Provisions for Income Taxes: The provisions for income taxes include all currently payable federal, state and local taxes that
are based upon the Company's taxable income and the change during the fiscal year in net deferred income tax assets and liabilities.
The Company provides for deferred income taxes based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and
liabilities using enacted tax rates that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets, Identifiable Intangibles and Goodwill: The Company reviews for impairment long-lived
assets and certain identifiable intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of any
asset may not be recoverable. In the event of impairment, the asset is written down to its fair market value. Assets to be disposed of,
if any, are recorded at the lower of net book value or fair market value, less cost to sell at the date management commits to a plan of
disposal, and are classified as assets held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet.
The Company reviews the carrying value of goodwill annually and sooner if facts and circumstances suggest that the asset
may be impaired. Impairment of goodwill and write-downs, if any, are measured based on estimates of future cash flows. Goodwill is
stated net of accumulated amortization of $6.4 million at March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007. On April 1, 2002, the Company
implemented Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“SFAS No.
142”). As a result, the Company discontinued amortizing goodwill but continued to amortize other long-lived intangible assets. In
lieu of amortization, the Company is required to perform an annual impairment review of its goodwill. With the exception of
goodwill related to Churchill, the Company has determined that the fair value of its goodwill exceeded the recorded value at April 3,
2006 and April 2, 2007. Churchill’s goodwill of $90,000 was written off in June 2006 due to an impairment indicator, specifically the
decline in sales volume and profitability in recent years. Churchill has since ceased operations, and its remaining assets are held for
sale (see Note 4 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements).
Recently-Issued Accounting Standards
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for
Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, which clarifies the accounting and disclosure for
uncertain tax positions, as defined. FIN 48 seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of the recognition
and measurement related to accounting for income taxes. On April 2, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48. Based on
our recent evaluation, we have concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Company’s
consolidated financial statements. Our evaluation was performed for the years ended April 3, 2005, April 2, 2006 and April 1, 2007,
the years which remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of March 30, 2008. The Company’s policy is to accrue
interest expense and penalties as appropriate on its estimated unrecognized tax benefits as a charge to interest expense in the
Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”), which defines fair value,
establishes a framework for a reporting entity to measure fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands
disclosure requirements related to fair value measurements. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2007 and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is encouraged; provided,
however, that the reporting entity has not yet issued financial statements for that fiscal year, including financial statements for an
interim period within that fiscal year. The Company is assessing SFAS No. 157 and has not determined yet the impact that its adoption
will have on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
(“SFAS No. 159”). This statement provides companies an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. SFAS
No. 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is assessing
SFAS No. 159 and has not determined yet the impact that its adoption will have on its results of operations or financial position.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), Business Combinations (“SFAS No. 141(R)”), which
establishes principles and requirements for the reporting entity in a business combination, including recognition and measurement in
the financial statements of the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree.
This statement also establishes disclosure requirements to enable financial statement users to evaluate the nature and financial effects
of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or
after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those
fiscal years. Early adoption is prohibited.
ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
See pages 17 and F-1 through F-16 hereof.
ITEM 9A(T). Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or
submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time period specified in the SEC’s
rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that
information required to be disclosed in the reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management,
including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure. As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with
the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon and as of the date of that
evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures
are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files and submits under the Exchange Act
is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial
reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) for the Company. With the participation
of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal
control over financial reporting based on the framework and the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework,
issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management has
concluded that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of March 30, 2008.
The Company’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s management and board
of directors regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements
for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations.
Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement
preparation and presentation.
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This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal
control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the company’s registered public accounting
firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
conducted an evaluation of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as required by Rule 13a-15(d) and, in connections
with such evaluation determined that no changes occurred during the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2008 that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
PART III
The information with respect to the Company's directors and executive officers will be set forth in the Company's Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2008 (the "Proxy Statement") under the captions "Election of
Directors" and “Executive Officers” and is incorporated herein by reference. The information with respect to Item 405 of Regulation
S-K will be set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" and is
incorporated herein by reference. The information with respect to Item 406 of Regulation S-K will be set forth in the Proxy Statement
under the caption “Code of Ethics” and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. Executive Compensation
The information set forth under the caption "Executive Compensation" in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The information set forth under the caption "Security Ownership of Management and Certain Beneficial Owners" in the
Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The information set forth under the caption "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" in the Proxy Statement is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The information set forth under the captions “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related Fees,” “Tax Fees,” “All Other Fees,” and “Policy
on Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services of Independent Auditors” in the Proxy Statement is
incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a)(1). Financial Statements
PART IV
The following consolidated financial statements of the Company are filed with this report and included in Part II, Item 8:
- Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
- Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007
- Consolidated Statements of Income for the Fiscal Years Ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007
- Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the Fiscal Years Ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007
- Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007
- Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(a)(2). Financial Statement Schedule
The following financial statement schedule of the Company is filed with this report:
Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
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All other schedules not listed above have been omitted because they are not applicable, or the required information is
included in the financial statements or notes thereto.
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CROWN CRAFTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
SCHEDULE II
Column A
Accounts Receivable Valuation Accounts:
Year Ended April 1, 2007
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for customer deductions
Year Ended March 30, 2008
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for customer deductions
Inventory Valuation Accounts:
Year Ended April 1, 2007
Allowance for discontinued and irregulars
Year Ended March 30, 2008
Allowance for discontinued and irregulars
_________
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Column B
Column C
Column D
Column E
Charged to
Costs and
(Reversed
from)
Expenses
Balance at
Beginning
of Period
Deductions(1)
Balance at
End of
Period
(in thousands)
$ 33
$ 1,131
$ 28
$ 4,199
$ 15
$ 4,037
$ 20
$ 969
$ 20
$ 969
$ 28
$ 4,387
$ 12
$ 4,682
$ 4
$ 1,264
$ 527
$ (183)
$ -
$ 344
$ 344
$ (19)
$ -
$ 325
(1)
Deductions from the allowance for doubtful accounts represent the amount of accounts written off reduced by any
subsequent recoveries.
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(a)(3). Exhibits
Exhibits required to be filed by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are included as Exhibits to this report as follows:
Exhibit
Number
2.1
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
Description of Exhibits
— Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of November 5, 2007 by and between Springs Global US, Inc. and
Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc. (8)
— Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (3)
— Bylaws of the Company (3)
— Instruments defining the rights of security holders are contained in the Amended and Restated Certificate
of Incorporation of the Company (3)
— Instruments defining the rights of security holders are contained in the Bylaws of the Company (3)
— Amended and Restated Rights Agreement dated as of August 6, 2003 between the Company and SunTrust
Bank, as Rights Agent, including the Form of Right Certificate (Exhibit A) and the Summary of Rights to
Purchase Common Shares (Exhibit B). (2)
— Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Rights Agreement dated as of July 12, 2006 between the
Company and Computershare Investor Services, LLC (5)
— Crown Crafts, Inc. 2006 Omnibus Incentive Plan. (6)
— Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement. (6)
— Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Employees). (6)
— Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Directors). (6)
— Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (Form A). (6)
— Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (Form B). (6)
— Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Rights Agreement dated as of August 30, 2006 between the
Company and Computershare Investor Services, LLC (7)
— Employment Agreement dated July 23, 2001 by and between the Company and E. Randall Chestnut (1)
— Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement dated April 20, 2004 by and between the
Company and E. Randall Chestnut (4)
— Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated April 20, 2004 by and between the Company and
Amy Vidrine Samson (4)
— Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated April 20, 2004 by and between the Company and
Nanci Freeman (4)
— Financing Agreement dated as of July 11, 2006 by and among the Company, Churchill Weavers, Inc.,
Hamco, Inc., Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc. and The CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc. (5)
— Stock Pledge Agreement dated as of July 11, 2006 by and among the Company, Churchill Weavers, Inc.,
Hamco, Inc., Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc. and The CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc. (5)
— Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Fixture Filing and Security Agreement dated July 11, 2006
from Churchill Weavers, Inc. to The CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc. (5)
— Secured Subordinated Promissory Note dated July 11, 2006 issued by the Company to Wachovia Bank,
National Association (5)
— Secured Subordinated Promissory Note dated July 11, 2006 issued by the Company to Banc of America
Strategic Solutions, Inc. (5)
10.10
— Secured Subordinated Promissory Note dated July 11, 2006 issued by the Company to The Prudential
Insurance Company of America (5)
10.11
10.12
— Security Agreement dated as of July 11, 2006 by and among the Company, Churchill Weavers, Inc.,
Hamco, Inc., Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc. and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Agent (5)
— Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Fixture Filing and Security Agreement dated July 11, 2006
from Churchill Weavers, Inc. to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Agent (5)
10.13 — Noncompetition and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 5, 2007 by and between Springs
Global US, Inc. and Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc. (8)
10.14 — Warehousing Agreement dated as of November 5, 2007 by and between Springs Global US, Inc. and
Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc. (8)
10.15 — Transition Services Agreement dated as of November 5, 2007 by and between Springs Global US, Inc.
and Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc. (8)
10.16 — First Amendment to Financing Agreement dated as of November 5, 2007 by and among Crown Crafts,
Inc., Churchill Weavers, Inc., Hamco, Inc., Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc. and The CIT
Group/Commercial Services, Inc. (8)
10.17 — First Amendment to Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Security Agreement dated
November 5, 2007 from Churchill Weavers, Inc. to The CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc. (8)
10.18 — Letter Agreement dated as of January 29, 2008 between the Company and Wellington Management
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31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
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Company, LLP (9)
— Code of Ethics (4)
— Subsidiaries of the Company (10)
— Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP (10)
— Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (10)
— Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (10)
— Section 1350 Certification by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (10)
— Section 1350 Certification by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (10)
(1) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 23, 2001.
(2) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A/A dated August 13, 2003.
(3) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 28, 2003.
(4) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2004.
(5) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 17, 2006.
(6) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 dated August 24, 2006.
(7) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 30, 2006.
(8) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 9, 2007
(9) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 29, 2008
(10) Filed herewith.
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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.
SIGNATURES
CROWN CRAFTS, INC.
By: /s/ E. Randall Chestnut
E. Randall Chestnut
Chief Executive Officer
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 Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Signatures
Title
Date
/s/ E. Randall Chestnut
E. Randall Chestnut
/s/ William T. Deyo, Jr.
William T. Deyo, Jr.
/s/ Sidney Kirschner
Sidney Kirschner
/s/ Zenon S. Nie
Zenon S. Nie
/s/ Donald Ratajczak
Donald Ratajczak
/s/ James A. Verbrugge
James A. Verbrugge
/s/ Frederick G. Wasserman
Frederick G. Wasserman
/s/ Amy Vidrine Samson
Amy Vidrine Samson
Chief Executive Officer,
Director
June 10, 2008
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
June 10, 2008
June 10, 2008
June 10, 2008
June 10, 2008
June 10, 2008
June 10, 2008
Chief Financial Officer,
Chief Accounting Officer
June 10, 2008
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Audited Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Fiscal Years Ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the Fiscal Years Ended March 30, 2008
and April 1, 2007
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Page
F-1
F-2
F-3
F-4
F-5
F-6
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Crown Crafts, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Crown Crafts, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of March
30, 2008 and April 1, 2007, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the
fiscal years ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed at Item 15.
These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on the financial statements and financial statement 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. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control
over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also 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 financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Crown Crafts,
Inc. and subsidiaries as of March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years
ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements
taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
New Orleans, Louisiana
June 9, 2008
F-1
CROWN CRAFTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007
(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable (net of allowances of $1,268 at March 30, 2008 and $989 at April 1,
2007):
Due from factor
Other
Inventories, net
Prepaid expenses
Assets held for sale
Deferred income taxes
Total current assets
Property, plant and equipment - at cost:
Land, buildings and improvements
Machinery and equipment
Furniture and fixtures
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Less accumulated depreciation
Property, plant and equipment - net
Other assets:
Goodwill, net
Intangible assets, net
Other
Total other assets
Total Assets
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
Accrued wages and benefits
Accrued royalties
Other accrued liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt
Deferred income taxes
Total non-current liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock - $0.01 par value per share; Authorized 74,000,000 shares; Issued
10,039,942 shares at March 30, 2008 and 10,003,692 shares at April 1, 2007
Additional paid-in capital
Treasury stock - at cost - 562,647 shares at March 30, 2008
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
Total shareholders' equity
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-2
March 30, 2008
April 1, 2007
$
7,930
$
33
16,081
2,197
13,777
1,064
663
885
42,597
203
2,241
742
3,186
2,597
589
22,884
7,276
131
30,291
73,477
$
5,614
1,179
1,023
711
2,504
11,031
22,311
402
22,713
11,764
1,121
7,145
1,313
-
2,408
23,784
1,322
2,502
654
4,478
3,037
1,441
22,884
617
190
23,691
48,916
3,552
1,300
671
73
19
5,615
5,780
698
6,478
$
$
-
-
100
39,247
(2,071)
2,457
39,733
73,477
$
100
38,619
-
(1,896)
36,823
48,916
$
$
CROWN CRAFTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Fiscal years ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net sales
Cost of products sold
Gross profit
Marketing and administrative expenses
Income from operations
Other income (expense):
Interest expense
Gain on debt refinancing
Other - net
Income before income taxes
Income tax expense
Income from continuing operations after income taxes
Loss from discontinued operations - net of income taxes
Net income
Weighted average shares
outstanding - basic
Weighted average shares
outstanding - diluted
Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations
Total basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations
Total diluted earnings per share
2008
2007
$
$
74,887
56,281
18,606
10,698
7,908
(775)
-
126
7,259
2,828
4,431
(78)
$
4,353
$
69,250
51,170
18,080
9,193
8,887
(1,362)
4,069
(5)
11,589
3,640
7,949
(348)
7,601
9,888
9,782
10,165
10,038
$
$
$
$
0.45
(0.01)
0.44
0.44
(0.01)
0.43
$
$
$
$
0.81
(0.03)
0.78
0.79
(0.03)
0.76
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-3
CROWN CRAFTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Fiscal years ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Common Shares
Treasury Shares
Number of
Shares
Amount
Number of
Shares
Amount
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
(Accumulated
Deficit)
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
Balances - April 2, 2006
9,505,937
$ 95
-
$ -
$ 38,244
$ (9,497)
$ 28,842
Issuance of Shares
Stock-based Compensation
Net income
497,755
5
-
-
75
300
80
300
7,601
7,601
Balances - April 1, 2007
10,003,692
100
-
-
38,619
(1,896)
36,823
Issuance of Shares
Stock-based Compensation
Purchase of Treasury Stock
Net income
36,250
-
(562,647)
(2,071)
40
588
40
588
(2,071)
4,353
4,353
Balances - March 30, 2008
10,039,942
$ 100
(562,647)
$ (2,071)
$ 39,247
$ 2,457
$ 39,733
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-4
CROWN CRAFTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Fiscal years ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007
(amounts in thousands)
Operating activities:
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Goodwill write-off
Amortization of intangibles
Deferred income taxes
Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment
Discount accretion
Gain on debt refinancing
Stock-based compensation
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
Inventories, net
Prepaid expenses
Other assets
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures
Acquisition costs to purchase Kimberly Grant brand
Acquisition costs to purchase baby products line from Springs Global
Proceeds from disposition of assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Financing activities:
Retirement of debt
Payments on long-term debt
Proceeds under revolving line of credit, net
Debt issuance costs
Purchase of treasury stock
Issuance of common stock
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental cash flow information:
Income taxes paid
Interest paid
Noncash investing and financing activity:
Debt issued to purchase baby products line from Springs Global:
Funded through the revolving line of credit
Funded through long-term debt
Total debt issued to purchase baby products line from Springs Global
2008
2007
$
4,353
$
7,601
349
-
784
1,227
9
227
-
588
(5,539)
(2,551)
249
51
2,062
869
2,678
(188)
-
(356)
19
(525)
-
(852)
8,627
-
(2,071)
40
5,744
7,897
33
452
90
17
2,677
(136)
349
(4,069)
300
1,572
2,597
(136)
(110)
41
176
11,421
(381)
(600)
-
162
(819)
(17,077)
(36)
2,744
(70)
-
80
(14,359)
(3,757)
3,790
$
$
$
$
7,930
$
33
1,177
475
6,014
5,000
11,014
$
$
$
738
1,121
-
-
-
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Crown Crafts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Fiscal Years Ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007
Note 1 – Description of Business
Crown Crafts, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) operate in the infant and toddler products segment
within the consumer products industry. The infant and toddler products segment consists of infant and toddler bedding, bibs, infant
soft goods and accessories. Sales of the Company’s products are generally made directly to retailers, primarily mass merchants, chain
stores, juvenile specialty stores, internet accounts, wholesale clubs and catalogue and direct mail houses.
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company. All significant
intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest March 31. Fiscal years are designated in the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto by reference to the calendar year within which the fiscal year ends. The consolidated financial statements
encompass 52 weeks for fiscal years 2008 and 2007.
Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of
three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated balance sheets and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates are made with respect to the allowances related
to accounts receivable for customer deductions for returns, allowances, and disputes. The Company has a certain amount of
discontinued finished goods which necessitate the establishment of inventory reserves that are highly subjective. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
Financial Instruments: The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of
financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:
• Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable – For those short term instruments, the
carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
• Long term debt – Rates estimated for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities to companies in a similar
financial situation as the Company are used to estimate the fair value of existing debt. The carrying value is a
reasonable estimate of fair value.
Revenue Recognition: Sales are recorded when goods are shipped to customers and are reported net of allowances for
estimated returns and allowances in the consolidated statements of income. Allowances for returns are estimated based on historical
rates. Allowances for returns, advertising allowances, warehouse allowances and volume rebates are netted against sales. These
allowances are recorded commensurate with sales activity and the cost of such allowances is netted against sales in reporting the
results of operations. Shipping and handling costs, net of amounts reimbursed by customers, are relatively insignificant and are
included in net sales.
Allowances Against Accounts Receivable: The Company’s allowances against accounts receivable are primarily
contractually agreed upon deductions for items such as advertising and warehouse allowances and volume rebates. These deductions
are recorded throughout the year commensurate with sales activity. Funding of the majority of the Company’s allowances occurs on a
per-invoice basis.
The allowances for customer deductions, which are netted against accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheets,
consist of agreed upon advertising support, markdowns and warehouse and other allowances. Consistent with the guidance provided
in EITF 01-9, all such allowances are recorded as direct offsets to sales and such costs are accrued commensurate with sales activities.
When a customer requests deductions, the allowances are reduced to reflect such payments.
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The Company analyzes the components of the allowances for customer deductions monthly and adjusts the allowances to the
appropriate levels. The timing of the customer initiated funding requests for advertising support can cause the net balance in the
allowance account to fluctuate from period to period. The timing of such funding requests should have no impact on the consolidated
statements of income since such costs are accrued commensurate with sales activity.
Inventory Valuation: Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, where cost is determined using the first-in, first-
out method.
Royalty Payments: The Company has entered into agreements that provide for royalty payments based on a percentage of
sales with certain minimum guaranteed amounts. These royalty amounts are accrued based upon historical sales rates adjusted for
current sales trends by customers. Total royalty expense, net of royalty income, included in cost of sales amounted to $4.9 million,
and $4.3 million in 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Depreciation and Amortization: Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed using the straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Estimated useful lives are three to seven and one-half years for machinery and
equipment, five years for data processing equipment, and eight years for furniture and fixtures. The cost of improvements to leased
premises is amortized over the shorter of the estimated life of the improvement or the term of the lease.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets, Identifiable Intangibles and Goodwill: The Company reviews for impairment long-lived
assets and certain identifiable intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of any
asset may not be recoverable. In the event of impairment, the asset is written down to its fair market value. Assets to be disposed of,
if any, are recorded at the lower of net book value or fair market value, less cost to sell at the date management commits to a plan of
disposal, and are classified as assets held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet.
The Company reviews the carrying value of goodwill annually and sooner if facts and circumstances suggest that the asset
may be impaired. Impairment of goodwill and write-downs, if any, are measured based on estimates of future cash flows. Goodwill is
stated net of accumulated amortization of $6.4 million at March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007. On April 1, 2002, the Company
implemented Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“SFAS No.
142”). As a result, the Company discontinued amortizing goodwill but continued to amortize other long-lived intangible assets. In
lieu of amortization, the Company is required to perform an annual impairment review of its goodwill. With the exception of
goodwill related to Churchill Weavers, Inc. (“Churchill”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, the Company has determined
that the fair value of its goodwill exceeded the recorded value at April 3, 2006 and April 2, 2007. Churchill’s goodwill of $90,000
was written off in June 2006 due to an impairment indicator, specifically the decline in sales volume and profitability in recent years.
Churchill has since ceased operations, and its remaining assets are held for sale (see Note 4 to the Company’s consolidated financial
statements).
Provisions for Income Taxes: The provisions for income taxes include all currently payable federal, state and local taxes that
are based upon the Company's taxable income and the change during the fiscal year in net deferred income tax assets and liabilities.
The Company provides for deferred income taxes based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and
liabilities using enacted tax rates that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.
Segments and Related Information: The Company adopted SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and
Related Information. This statement requires certain information to be reported about operating segments on a basis consistent with
the Company’s internal organizational structure. The Company operates in one principal segment, infant and toddler products. These
products consist of infant and toddler bedding, bibs, infant soft goods and accessories.
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Earnings Per Share: Earnings per share are calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share, which
requires dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share on the face of the consolidated statements of income for all entities
with complex capital structures. Earnings per common share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during
the period. Basic and diluted weighted average shares are calculated in accordance with the treasury stock method, which assumes
that the proceeds from the exercise of all options are used to repurchase common shares at market value. The number of shares
remaining after the exercise proceeds are exhausted represents the potentially dilutive effect of the options. The following table sets
forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share for fiscal years 2008 and 2007.
Income from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations
Net income, basic and diluted
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic
Effect of dilutive securities
Diluted
Earnings per common share
Basic
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Total
Earnings per common share
Diluted
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Total
2008
2007
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
$ 4,431
(78)
$ 4,353
$ 7,949
(348)
$ 7,601
9,888
277
10,165
9,782
256
10,038
$ 0.45
(0.01)
$ 0.44
$ 0.81
(0.03)
$ 0.78
$ 0.44
(0.01)
$ 0.43
$ 0.79
(0.03)
$ 0.76
Recently Issued Accounting Standards: In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued
Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, which
clarifies the accounting and disclosure for uncertain tax positions, as defined. FIN 48 seeks to reduce the diversity in practice
associated with certain aspects of the recognition and measurement related to accounting for income taxes. On April 2, 2007, the
Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48. Based on our recent evaluation, we have concluded that there are no significant uncertain
tax positions requiring recognition in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Our evaluation was performed for the years
ended April 3, 2005, April 2, 2006 and April 1, 2007, the years which remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of
March 30, 2008. The Company’s policy is to accrue interest expense and penalties as appropriate on its estimated unrecognized tax
benefits as a charge to interest expense in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”), which defines fair value,
establishes a framework for a reporting entity to measure fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands
disclosure requirements related to fair value measurements. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2007 and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is encouraged; provided,
however, that the reporting entity has not yet issued financial statements for that fiscal year, including financial statements for an
interim period within that fiscal year. The Company is assessing SFAS No. 157 and has not determined yet the impact that its adoption
will have on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
(“SFAS No. 159”). This statement provides companies an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. SFAS
No. 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is assessing
SFAS No. 159 and has not determined yet the impact that its adoption will have on its results of operations, financial position or cash
flows.
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In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), Business Combinations (“SFAS No. 141(R)”), which
establishes principles and requirements for the reporting entity in a business combination, including recognition and measurement in
the financial statements of the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree.
This statement also establishes disclosure requirements to enable financial statement users to evaluate the nature and financial effects
of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or
after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those
fiscal years. Early adoption is prohibited.
Note 3 – Acquisitions
Kimberly Grant: On December 29, 2006, Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc. (“CCIP”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company, acquired substantially all of the assets of Kimberly Grant, Inc., a designer of various infant and toddler products. The
purchase price consisted of $550,000 paid at closing and $50,000 paid upon renewal of the acquired “Kimberly Grant” trademark.
The assets acquired were limited to certain intangible assets, the fair values of which were determined by the Company with
the assistance of an independent third party. The Company’s resulting allocation of the purchase price, the estimated useful life of the
assets acquired, the accumulated amortization and the amortization expense as of and for the year ended March 30, 2008 is as follows:
Tradename
Existing designs
Non-compete
Totals
Gross
Carrying
Amount
$ 466,387
35,924
97,689
$ 600,000
Estimated
Useful
Life
15 years
1 year
15 years
Accumulated
Amortization
Aggregate
Amortization
Expense in
FY 2008
$ 38,872
35,924
8,094
$ 82,890
$ 31,092
35,924
6,516
$ 73,532
Springs Global: On November 5, 2007, CCIP acquired certain assets from, and assumed certain liabilities of, Springs Global
US, Inc. (“Springs Global”) with respect to the baby products line of Springs Global. The purchase price consisted initially of
$12.4 million for the inventory and certain intangible assets, which was subject to an adjustment pending the completion of a final
valuation of the inventory purchased. Upon the completion of this valuation, $1.4 million was returned to the Company for a net
purchase price of $11.0 million. The Company also capitalized $0.4 million of direct costs associated with this acquisition for a
total capitalized acquisition cost of $11.4 million.
The fair values of the intangible assets acquired were determined by the Company with the assistance of an independent third
party. The Company’s allocation of the intangible assets acquired, their estimated useful life, the accumulated amortization and the
amortization expense as of and for the year ended March 30, 2008 is as follows:
Licenses & existing designs
Licenses & future designs
Non-compete
Customer relationships
Totals
Gross
Carrying
Amount
$ 1,655,188
1,846,822
114,981
3,817,538
$ 7,434,529
Estimated
Useful
Life
2 years
4 years
4 years
10 years
Accumulated
Amortization
$ 344,834
192,397
11,996
159,043
$ 708,270
Aggregate
Amortization
Expense in
FY 2008
$ 344,834
192,397
11,996
159,043
$ 708,270
Amortization expense related to acquisitions affected basic and diluted earnings per share by $0.07.
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The table below represents estimated amortization expense for the following periods:
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Kimberly Grant tradename
Kimberly Grant non-compete
Springs Global licenses & existing designs
Springs Global licenses & future designs
Springs Global non-compete
Springs Global customer relationships
Totals
$ 31,092
6,513
827,594
461,706
28,745
381,754
$ 1,737,404
$ 31,092
6,513
482,760
461,706
28,745
381,754
$ 1,392,570
$ 31,092
6,513
-
461,706
28,745
381,754
$ 909,810
$ 31,092
6,513
-
269,307
16,750
381,754
$ 705,416
$ 31,092
6,513
-
-
-
381,754
$ 419,359
The Springs Global baby products line represented less than 2% of the total revenues of Springs Global, and separate
financial statements for the baby products line were not historically prepared. Nonetheless, in connection with the acquisition, the
management of Springs Global has furnished to the Company unaudited, abbreviated statements of revenues and direct expenses
with respect to the baby products line of Springs Global for the nine-month period ended September 29, 2007 and the twelve-month
period ended December 30, 2006. These statements excluded charges for corporate overhead, interest expense and income taxes,
but included estimates of charges for customer service, cash management, purchasing, accounting and information technology
services that were directly charged to the baby products line and/or allocated to it based on a relative percentage of sales in the baby
products line to the total sales of Springs Global. The periods covered by these statements are not coterminous with the Company’s
fiscal years ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007. Additionally, such charges and allocations are not necessarily indicative of
the costs that would have been incurred if the Springs Global baby products line had been a separate entity, or if the business had
been owned and operated by the Company. Certain of the Company’s costs incurred to operate the Springs Global baby products
line are anticipated to be less than those incurred by Springs Global; however, no reliably verifiable information is available to
adjust the estimated results of operations of the Springs Global baby products line, and no pro forma adjustments have been made
to give effect to these anticipated reduced costs.
For proforma purposes, the revenues and expenses reported by the Springs Global baby products line for the nine-month
period ended September 29, 2007 and the twelve-month period ended December 30, 2006 (adjusted for pro rata estimates of the
Company’s revenues and expenses related to these products from the acquisition date to September 29, 2007) were combined with
the revenues and expenses reported by the Company for the fiscal years ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007, respectively.
For the fiscal year ended March 30, 2008, the proforma results include two overlapping months of operations related to the baby
products line acquired from Springs Global as the operations reported by Springs Global include nine months and the operations
reported by the Company include five months.
The following unaudited proforma financial information presents a summary of the Company’s consolidated results of
operations for the fiscal years ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007, as if the acquisition of the baby products line from Springs
Global had occurred on April 3, 2006. This proforma financial information includes adjustments to reflect the amortization of the
intangible assets acquired and an estimate of the interest expense that would have been incurred, but is not otherwise necessarily
indicative of the consolidated results of operations that would have been reported by the Company if the acquisition had occurred
on April 3, 2006 (in thousands):
Net sales
Total operating expenses
Income from continuing operations
Earnings per share:
Basic
Diluted
2008
(Unaudited)
2007
(Unaudited)
$ 92,914
$ 86,043
$ 3,644
$ 106,257
$ 96,346
$ 9,261
$ 0.37
$ 0.36
$ 0.95
$ 0.92
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Note 4 – Discontinued Operations
On February 2, 2007, the Company announced that it would liquidate Churchill. Goodwill of $90,000 associated with the
acquisition of Churchill was written-off in June 2006. In anticipation of the liquidation of Churchill, the Company recorded valuation
allowances of $550,000 in the quarter ended December 31, 2006 to reflect the expected net realizable value of Churchill’s receivables,
inventories and prepaid expenses. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007, the Company sold the Churchill Weavers name, together
with Churchill’s other intellectual property, domain name and website, yarn inventory, looms and other weaving, sewing and laundry
equipment for $275,000. The Company also sold in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007 a small portion of the Churchill property in
Berea, Kentucky, and Churchill’s archives and certain antiquities for $110,000. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2008,
Churchill’s operations ceased and all employees were terminated.
The Company is actively marketing Churchill’s land and building for sale. The property has been appraised at greater than net
book value. In accordance with accounting guidelines, in fiscal year 2008, the property is classified as assets held for sale in the
consolidated balance sheet, and the operations of Churchill are classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of
income. These classifications were not used prior to the end of fiscal year 2007 because Churchill’s operations were continuing at that
time.
Note 5 – Inventories
Major classes of inventory were as follows (in thousands):
Raw Materials
Work in Process
Finished Goods
Total inventory
March 30, 2008
40
-
13,737
13,777
$
$
April 1, 2007
15
12
7,118
7,145
$
$
Inventory is net of reserves for inventories classified as irregular or discontinued of $0.3 million at March 30, 2008 and April
1, 2007.
Note 6 - Financing Arrangements
Factoring Agreement: The Company assigns the majority of its trade accounts receivable to a commercial factor. Under the
terms of the factoring agreement, the factor remits payments to the Company on the average due date of each group of invoices
assigned. The factor bears credit losses with respect to assigned accounts receivable that are within approved credit limits. The
Company bears losses resulting from returns, allowances, claims and discounts. Factoring fees, which are included in marketing and
administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income, were $246,000 and $236,000, respectively, in 2008 and 2007.
Factor advances were $0 at both March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007.
Notes Payable and Other Credit Facilities: At March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007, long term debt consisted of (in thousands):
Revolving line of credit
Term loan
Non-interest bearing notes
Original issue discount
Capital leases
Less current maturities
March 30,
2008
17,383
4,167
4,000
(739)
4
24,815
2,504
22,311
$
$
April 1,
2007
2,742
-
4,000
(966)
23
5,799
19
5,780
$
$
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The Company’s credit facilities at March 30, 2008 include the following:
Revolving Line of Credit of up to $26 million, including a $1.5 million sub-limit for letters of credit, with an interest rate of
prime minus 1.00% (4.25% at March 30, 2008) for base rate borrowings or LIBOR plus 2.25% (5.37% at March 30, 2008),
maturing on July 11, 2010 and secured by a first lien on all assets of the Company. There was a balance of $17.4 million on
the revolving line of credit at March 30, 2008, and the Company had $5.2 million available under the revolving line of credit
based on eligible accounts receivable and inventory balances as of March 30, 2008. As of March 30, 2008, letters of credit of
$0.6 million were outstanding against the $1.5 million sub-limit for letters of credit.
The financing agreement for the $26 million revolving line of credit contains usual and customary covenants for transactions
of this type, including limitations on other indebtedness, liens, transfers of assets, investments and acquisitions, merger or
consolidation transactions, dividends, transactions with affiliates and changes in or amendments to the organizational
documents for the Company and its subsidiaries. The Company was in compliance with these covenants as of March 30,
2008.
Term Loan of an original amount of $5 million, with an interest rate of prime plus 0.5% (5.75% at March 30, 2008) and
requiring equal monthly installments of principal until final maturity on November 1, 2009.
Subordinated Notes of $4 million. The notes do not bear interest and are due in two equal installments of $2 million each,
the first of which is payable on July 11, 2010, and the second of which is payable on July 11, 2011. The original issue
discount of $1.1 million on this non-interest bearing obligation at a market interest rate of 7.25% is being amortized over the
life of the notes. The remaining unamortized balance of $0.7 million is included in the consolidated balance sheet as of
March 30, 2008.
Minimum annual maturities are as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal
2009
2010
2011
2012
Total
$
$
Revolver
-
-
17,383
-
17,383
Term Loan
2,500
1,667
-
-
4,167
$
$
$
$
Sub Notes
-
-
2,000
2,000
4,000
Other
4 $
-
-
-
4 $
Total
2,504
1,667
19,383
2,000
25,554
$
$
To reduce its exposure to credit losses and to enhance its cash flow, the Company assigns the majority of its trade accounts
receivable to a commercial factor. The Company’s factor approves customer accounts and credit lines and collects the Company’s
accounts receivable balances. Under the terms of the factoring agreement, which expires in July, 2009, the factor remits payments to
the Company on the average due date of each group of invoices assigned. If a customer fails to pay the factor on the due date, the
Company is charged interest at prime less 1.0%, which was 4.25% at March 30, 2008, until payment is received. The factor bears
credit losses with respect to assigned accounts receivable from approved customers that are within approved credit limits. The
Company bears losses resulting from returns, allowances, claims and discounts. The Company’s factor may at any time terminate or
limit its approval of shipments to a particular customer. If such a termination occurs, the Company must either assume the credit risks
for shipments after the date of such termination or cease shipments to such customer.
Note 7 – Related Party Transactions
On February 19, 2008, the Company purchased 141,520 shares of its common stock from E. Randall Chestnut, the
Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. The shares were repurchased under the Company’s stock repurchase plan at a
price of $3.65 per share, the closing price of the Company’s common stock on Friday, February 15, 2008, which was the most recent
trading day prior to the repurchase. The total purchase price paid to Mr. Chestnut was approximately $517,000.
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Note 8 – Income Taxes
Income tax expense is summarized as follows (in thousands):
Current:
Federal
State and local
Total current
Deferred (primarily Federal)
Total expense
2008
2007
$ 1,159
442
1,601
1,227
$ 2,828
$ -
963
963
2,677
$ 3,640
The tax effects of temporary differences that comprise the deferred tax liabilities and assets are as follows (in thousands):
Assets/(Liabilities)
Deferred tax asset - current:
Employee benefit accruals
Accounts receivable and inventory reserves
Net operating loss carry forward
Other
Net deferred tax asset
Deferred tax asset (liability) - non-current:
Goodwill
Property, plant and equipment
Other
Net deferred tax asset (liability) - non-current
Net deferred income tax asset
2008
2007
$ 440
445
-
-
885
$ 491
355
1,220
342
2,408
(728)
(15)
341
(402)
$ 483
(831)
15
118
(698)
$ 1,710
As of March 30, 2008, the Company has utilized its federal income tax net operating loss carryforwards.
The following reconciles the income tax expense at the U.S. federal income tax statutory rate to that in the consolidated
statements of income (in thousands):
Tax expense at statutory rate (34%)
State income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit
Nondeductible expenses
Nontaxable income
Other
Income tax expense (benefit)
Note 9 - Retirement Plans
2008
2007
$ 2,468
292
11
-
57
$ 2,828
$ 3,940
636
79
(1,061)
46
$ 3,640
The Company sponsors a defined contribution retirement savings plan with a cash or deferred arrangement, as provided by
Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan covers substantially all employees. In fiscal years 2008 and 2007, employees
could elect to exclude up to a maximum of $15,500 of their compensation in accordance with federal regulations. Each calendar year,
the board of directors determines the portion, if any, of employee contributions that will be matched by the Company. The Company's
matching contribution to the plan including the utilization of forfeitures was approximately $139,000 and $152,000, respectively, for
fiscal years 2008 and 2007. This matching represents an amount equal to 100% of the first 2% of employee deferrals and 50% of the
next 1% of deferrals.
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Note 10 – Stock-based Compensation
The Company has two incentive stock plans, the 1995 Stock Option Plan (“1995 Plan”) and the 2006 Omnibus Incentive Plan
(“2006 Plan”). The Company granted non-qualified stock options to employees and non-employee directors from the 1995 Plan
through the fiscal year ended April 2, 2006. In conjunction with the approval of the 2006 Plan by the Company’s stockholders at its
Annual Meeting in August 2006, options may no longer be issued from the 1995 Plan.
The 2006 Plan is intended to attract and retain directors, officers and employees of the Company and to motivate these
persons to achieve performance objectives related to the Company’s overall goal of increasing stockholder value. The principal
reason for adopting the 2006 Plan is to ensure that the Company has a mechanism for long-term, equity-based incentive compensation
to directors, officers and employees. Awards granted under the 2006 Plan may be in the form of qualified or non-qualified stock
options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, long-term incentive compensation units consisting of a combination of cash and
shares of the Company’s common stock, or any combination thereof within the limitations set forth in the 2006 Plan. The 2006 Plan
is administered by the compensation committee of the board of directors, which selects eligible employees and non-employee
directors to participate in the 2006 Plan and determines the type, amount and duration of individual awards.
On April 3, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment. This statement requires the expensing of
stock options and other share-based compensation and supersedes SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, and
Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related implementation
guidance that had previously allowed companies to choose between expensing stock options or providing pro forma disclosure only.
SFAS No. 123(R) eliminates the ability to account for share-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic value method under
APB Opinion No. 25 and instead requires that such transactions be accounted for using a fair-value-based method. In addition, the
SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 107 in April 2005, which provides supplemental implementation guidance for SFAS No.
123(R).
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair-value of stock options under SFAS No.
123(R), consistent with the method previously used for pro forma disclosures under SFAS No. 123. The Company elected to use the
modified prospective transition method permitted by SFAS No. 123(R). Under the modified prospective transition method, SFAS No.
123(R) applies to stock options granted on or after April 3, 2006 as well as the unvested portion of stock options that were outstanding
as of April 2, 2006, including those that are subsequently modified, repurchased or cancelled. Under the modified prospective
transition method, compensation expense recognized during the fiscal year ended April 1, 2007 included compensation for all stock
options granted prior to, but not yet vested as of, April 2, 2006 in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123. Prior
periods were not restated to reflect the impact of adopting SFAS No. 123(R).
The Company recorded $588,000 of share-based compensation during the fiscal year ended March 30, 2008, which affected
basic and diluted earnings per share by $0.06. No share-based compensation costs were capitalized as part of the cost of an asset as of
March 30, 2008.
Stock Options: The following table represents stock option activity for fiscal year 2008:
Outstanding at April 1, 2007
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Outstanding at March 30, 2008
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
$ 1.68
4.08
1.11
0.76
$ 2.15
Number of Options
Outstanding
593,346
112,000
36,250
17,766
651,330
Exercisable at March 30, 2008
$ 1.41
431,000
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During the quarter ended September 30, 2007, the Company granted 112,000 non-qualified stock options at the market price
at the date of grant, which options vest over a two-year period, assuming continued service. The following weighted-average
assumptions were used for the stock options granted during the quarter ended September 30, 2007.
Options Issued
Dividend Yield
Expected Volatility
Risk free interest rate
Expected life in years
Forfeiture rate
Options
Issued to
Employees
Options
Issued to
Directors
100,000
-
65.00%
4.51%
5.75
5.00%
12,000
-
65.00%
4.42%
3.25
5.00%
For fiscal year 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense associated with stock options as follows (in thousands):
Cost of
Products
Sold
Marketing &
Administrative
Expenses
Total
Expense
Options granted in fiscal year 2007
Options granted in fiscal year 2008
Unvested options at April 2, 2007
Total stock option compensation
$ 50
23
-
$ 73
$ 158
59
3
$ 220
$ 208
82
3
$ 293
A summary of stock options outstanding and exercisable at March 30, 2008 is as follows:
Range of
Exercise
Prices
$ 0.18 - $0.66
$ 0.71
$ 1.06 - $2.31
$ 3.15
$3.90 - $4.08
Number
of Options
Outstanding
107,830
133,250
90,250
208,000
112,000
651,330
Weighted
Avg. Remaining
Contractual
Life
4.96
4.41
2.22
8.22
8.85
Weighted
Avg. Exercise
Price of
Options
Outstanding
$ 0.60
$ 0.71
$ 1.40
$ 3.15
$ 4.08
Weighted
Avg. Exercise
Price of
Shares
Exercisable
$ 0.60
$ 0.71
$ 1.40
$ 3.15
$ -
Number
of Shares
Exercisable
104,500
133,250
90,250
103,000
-
431,000
As of March 30, 2008, total unrecognized stock-option compensation costs amounted to $294,000. Unvested stock option
compensation costs will be recognized as the underlying stock options vest over a period of up to two years. The amount of
unrecognized stock-option compensation will be affected by any future stock option grants and by the termination of any employee
that has received stock options that are unvested as of such employee’s termination date. The aggregate intrinsic value of options
outstanding and options exercisable at March 30, 2008 was $1.0 million.
Non-vested Stock: The fair value of non-vested stock granted is determined based on the number of shares granted multiplied
by the quoted closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. All non-vested stock granted under the 2006 Plan
vests based upon continued service.
During the quarter ended October 1, 2006, the Company granted 375,000 shares of non-vested stock with a fair value of
$3.15 as of the date of the stock grants. These shares have four-year cliff vesting. The Company recognized $295,000 of
compensation expense related to these non-vested stock grants in the fiscal year ended March 30, 2008, which was included in
marketing and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The deferred amount of these non-
vested stock grants is being amortized by monthly charges to earnings over the remaining portion of the vesting period.
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At March 30, 2008, the amount of unrecognized compensation expense related to these stock grants amounted to $714,000.
The amount of compensation expense related to non-vested stock grants to be recognized in future periods will be affected by any
future non-vested stock grants and by the separation from the Company of any employee who has received non-vested stock grants
that are unvested as of such employee’s separation date.
Note 11 – Treasury Stock
In June 2007, the board of directors of the Company created a capital committee and authorized the committee to adopt a
program that would allow the Company to spend an aggregate of up to $6 million to repurchase shares of the Company’s common
stock from July 1, 2007 through July 1, 2008. Pursuant to this program, the Company repurchased 562,647 shares during the fiscal
year ended March 30, 2008, at a cost of $2.1 million.
Note 12 - Major Customers
The table below indicates customers representing more than 10% of sales.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Toys R Us
Target Corporation
Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies
Fiscal Year
2008
2007
44%
18%
15%
39%
23%
16%
Total rent expense was $1.5 million and $1.6 million for the years ended March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007, respectively.
Total royalty expense, net of royalty income, was $4.9 million and $4.3 million for fiscal years 2008 and 2007, respectively. The
Company’s aggregate commitment for minimum guaranteed lease payments is $1.6 million, $0.7 million, $0.6 million and $0.2
million for fiscal years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.
The Company is a party to various routine legal proceedings primarily involving commercial claims and workers’
compensation claims. While the outcome of these routine claims and legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty,
management believes that the outcomes of such proceedings in the aggregate, even if determined adversely, would not have a material
adverse affect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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C O R P O R A T E
I N F O R M A T I O N
Board of Directors
Independent Accountants
E. Randall Chestnut
Chairman of the Board
President and Chief Executive Officer
Crown Crafts, Inc.
William T. Deyo, Jr.
Principal
Goddard Investment Group, LLC
Sidney Kirschner
Consultant, LLC
Zenon S. Nie
Chairman of the Board
Chief Executive Officer
The C.E.O. Advisory Board
Donald Ratajczak
Consulting Economist
James A. Verbrugge
Financial Consultant
Emeritus Professor of Finance
University of Georgia
Frederick G. Wasserman
President
FGW Partners, LLC
Executive Officers
E. Randall Chestnut
President and Chief Executive Officer
Amy Vidrine Samson, CPA
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Nanci Freeman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc.
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
701 Poydras Street
Suite 3700
New Orleans, Louisiana 70139-3700
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will take place
on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at 10 a.m. CDT at the
Company’s Corporate Headquarters, 916 South
Burnside Avenue, Gonzales, Louisiana.
Stock Listing
The Company’s common stock is listed on
The NASDAQ Capital Market under the
trading symbol “CRWS.”
Transfer Agent and Registrar
Computershare Investor Services, LLC
P.O. Box 43078
Providence, Rhode Island 02940-3078
(800) 568-3476
Stockholder Information & Form 10-K
A copy of the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission may be obtained without
charge by contacting:
Crown Crafts, Inc.
Investor Relations Department
P.O. Box 1028
Gonzales, Louisiana 70707-1028
Phone: (225) 647-9146
e-mail: investor@crowncrafts.com
Investor Relations Counsel:
Halliburton Investor Relations
14651 Dallas Parkway, Suite 800
Dallas,Texas 75254
Phone: (972) 458-8000
www.halliburtonir.com
Crown Crafts on the Internet:
Quarterly and annual financial information
and company information may be accessed
at www.crowncrafts.com.
Cover design by Gina Schofield, Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc.
916 South Burnside Avenue, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737
Phone (800) 433-9560 • Fax (255) 647-9100
www.crowncrafts.com