ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P. ("FJPS") was formed and initially capitalized on May 13, 1994. FJPS was formed for the purposes of, among other things, obtaining a 98% limited partnership interest in Foamex L.P. which was contributed by Foamex International Inc. ("Foamex International") on June 28, 1994 and acquiring a 99% limited partnership interest in JPS Automotive L.P. (collectively with its subsidiaries, "JPS Automotive") with an investment of approximately $89.1 million in cash on June 28, 1994. In April 1996, Foamex International contributed the foam products operations of Foamex Latin America, Inc. ("Foamex Mexico") to FJPS (99%) and to FJGP Inc. ("FJGP") (1%) who then contributed its investment in Foamex Mexico to FJPS. FJPS subsequently contributed its 100% investment in Foamex Mexico to Foamex L.P. The contribution was accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling of interests since the entities are under common control. Accordingly, all periods presented have been restated to reflect the financial condition and results of operations of Foamex Mexico. Foamex International owns a 99% limited partnership interest in FJPS and FJGP Inc. ("FJGP"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Foamex International, owns a 1% general partnership interest in FJPS.
In 1995, Foamex L.P. announced an operational plan to improve profitability. The operational plan consisted of (i) reducing layers of management through organizational realignment, (ii) the consolidation of foam production, fabrication or branch locations, (iii) implementing additional procedures to reduce manufacturing costs, including process redesign to eliminate non-value added operations, (iv) reducing selling, general and administrative expenses through cost containment and (v) reducing inventory levels through improved forecasting and the effect of plant consolidations. In December 1995, Foamex L.P. recorded restructuring and other charges of $39.2 million relating to (i) the consolidation of thirteen foam production, fabrication or branch locations (the "1995 restructuring plan"), (ii) other charges, primarily relating to merger and acquisition activities of Foamex L.P. and (iii) the completion of a 1993 restructuring plan. During 1996, Foamex L.P. completed the consolidation of twelve foam production, fabrication or branch locations; however, one of the facilities originally identified for closure will continue to operate because of improved economics and the lack of synergy to be achieved from relocating the manufacturing process. In addition, Foamex L.P. has approved a plan to close two facilities that were not originally identified in the 1995 restructuring plan. As a result of these changes to the 1995 restructuring plan and the favorable termination of certain lease agreements and other matters, Foamex L.P. recorded a $6.4 million net restructuring credit which included a restructuring credit of $11.3 million associated with Foamex L.P.'s decision not to close the facility identified as part of the 1995 restructuring plan and $1.7 million of restructuring credits relating primarily to the favorable termination of certain lease agreements and other matters associated with the 1995 restructuring plan, offset by $6.6 million of restructuring charges relating to the closure of two facilities during 1997 (the "1996 restructuring plan"). There can be no assurance that Foamex L.P. will be able to successfully complete its restructuring plans.
During 1996, Foamex L.P. completed the sale of Perfect Fit Industries, Inc. ("Perfect Fit"), FJPS sold its 99% interest in JPS Automotive and JPSGP Inc., another wholly-owned subsidiary of Foamex International, distributed its 1% general partnership interest in JPS Automotive to Foamex International. Foamex International then sold its 1% interest in JPS Automotive. Perfect Fit operated in the home comfort products business segment of Foamex L.P. and was acquired in November 1993 for $69.1 million which included 364,820 shares of Foamex International's common stock valued at $5.5 million. JPS Automotive was acquired in June 1994 for $290.3 million which included the assumption and issuance of long-term debt by JPS Automotive of approximately $205.6 million. The consolidated financial statements of FJPS have been restated for discontinued operations and includes a loss in the equity from discontinued operations of approximately $142.0 million.
FJPS has substantially no operations other than through its holding of its limited partnership interest in Foamex L.P. As the holder of a limited partnership interest in Foamex L.P., FJPS does not participate in the management of, or control Foamex L.P. Foamex L.P. is a significant manufacturer and
marketer of flexible polyurethane foam and foam products in North America. Foamex L.P.'s products include (i) foam for carpet cushion and other carpet products, (ii) cushioning foams for furniture, bedding, packaging and health care, (iii) foams for automotive trim and accessories and (iv) technical foams for filtration, consumer products and packaging.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements so long as those statements are identified as forward-looking and are accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such statements. In connection with certain forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and those that may be made in the future by or on behalf of FJPS and Foamex L.P. which are identified as forward- looking, FJPS and Foamex L.P. notes that there are various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in any such forward-looking statements, such as raw material price increases, general economic conditions, the level of automotive production and carpet cushion production, the implementation and estimated annualized savings of the operational plan, changes in environmental legislation and environmental conditions and the level of housing starts. The forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K were prepared by management and are qualified by, and subject to, significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other uncertainties and contingencies, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict and many of which are beyond the control of FJPS and Foamex L.P. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K will be realized or that actual results will not be significantly higher or lower. The forward-looking statements have not been audited by, examined by, complied by or subjected to agreed-upon procedures by independent accountants, and no third-party has independently verified or reviewed such statements. Readers of this Annual Report on Form 10-K should consider these facts in evaluating the information contained herein. In addition, the business and operations of FJPS and Foamex L.P. are subject to substantial risks which increase the uncertainty inherent in the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The inclusion of the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K should not be regarded as a representation by FJPS and Foamex L.P. or any other person that the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K will be achieved. In light of the foregoing, readers of this Annual Report on Form 10-K are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein.
The principal executive offices of FJPS are located at 1000 Columbia Avenue, Linwood, Pennsylvania 19061 and its telephone number is (610) 859-3000.
References in this Report to "FJPS" mean Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P. and, where relevant, its subsidiary and Foamex L.P. The diagram on the following page depicts the relationship's between FJPS and certain of its affiliates as of December 29, 1996.
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A description of the diagram is as follows:
Trace International Holdings Inc. and subsidiaries has a 44.7% interest in Foamex International Inc. and a 1% non- managing general partnership interest in Foamex L.P.
Foamex International Inc. has a 99% limited partnership interest in Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P. and a 100% corporate interest in FJGP Inc. and FMXI, Inc. FJGP Inc. has a 1% managing general partnership interest in Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P. and FMXI, Inc. has a 1% managing general partnership interest in Foamex L.P.
Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P. has a 98% limited partnership interest in Foamex L.P. and a 100% corporate interest in Foamex-JPS Capital Corporation.
Foamex L.P. has a 100% corporate interest in General Felt Industries, Inc., Foamex Canada Inc., Foamex Capital Corporation and Foamex Latin America, Inc.
General Felt Industries, Inc. has a 100% corporate interest in Foamex Fibers Inc.
Foamex Latin America, Inc. has a 100% corporate interest in Grupo Foamex Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Foamex De Mexico S.A. de C.V and Transformacion De Espumas Y Fieltros, S.A. de C.V.
FOAMEX L.P.
Flexible Polyurethane Foam Products
Foamex L.P. is a manufacturer and distributor of quality flexible polyurethane foam and foam products to satisfy the specific needs of customers. Foamex L.P.'s foam manufacturing and distribution facilities enable it to source production efficiently and meet the needs of its customers throughout North America. Such facilities are also important for satisfying all of the foam requirements of large national customers in a timely and cost effective manner. Foamex L.P.'s operations are conducted together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries General Felt, Foamex Fibers, Foamex Canada, and Foamex Mexico.
Foamex L.P. operates in the foam products business segment with net sales being derived from four major product categories: carpet cushion, cushioning foams, automotive foams and technical foams. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations provides net sales by product category for the past three fiscal years.
Foamex L.P. supplies cushioning foams to major bedding and furniture manufacturers such as Sealy, Simmons, and Ethan Allen. Foamex L.P.'s packaging foams are supplied to distributors and manufacturers of computers and other electronic devices, including Seagate Technology and CompUSA. Foamex L.P. distributes its automotive foam products to original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") and major tier one suppliers such as Lear Corporation, Johnson Controls, Inc., and Delphi Interiors and Lighting. Many of these relationships allow Foamex L.P. to work with customers during the design phase for new products and new applications for existing products, thereby increasing the likelihood that Foamex L.P. will be a principal supplier for these products.
The introduction of new products and new applications for existing products is an integral component of Foamex L.P.'s growth strategy. During 1996, Foamex L.P. introduced Reflex(TM) and Nexol(TM) for the cushioning and packaging industries, respectively. These products were created using patented variable pressure foaming technology ("VPF(TM)"). Reflex(TM) materials, which include cushion wraps and cushion cores, are advanced polymer cushioning products designed to improve comfort, quality and durability in upholstered furniture. Nexol(TM) expands Foamex L.P.'s capabilities in meeting the special packaging requirements of sensitive and fragile products such as electronic components. Also, during the past few years, Foamex L.P. developed new automotive foam applications, including thermoformable foam headliners and energy absorbing foams, and introduced ComfortWear(TM), a branded, high resilience prime carpet cushion. In addition, Foamex L.P. has developed, and is the exclusive producer of, a reticulated foam for the precise metering of ink for Hewlett-Packard inkjet printers and the attendant replacement ink cartridges.
Carpet Cushion
Foamex L.P. is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of prime, bonded, sponge rubber and felt carpet cushion in North America. Foamex L.P. also manufactures synthetic "grass" turf, primarily for the residential market. Synthetic turf is tufted from polypropylene yarn in a variety of colors, textures and qualities. In addition, Foamex L.P. manufactures a variety of textured carpeting and wall coverings primarily using solution dyed polypropylene staple fiber. Such needlepunch carpets have generally been used as indoor/outdoor floor covering but, through the development of patterned products and stylized color lines, have found increasing acceptance in both residential and commercial applications.
Foamex L.P. developed ComfortWear(TM), a quality prime carpet cushion, which was introduced in February 1994 in conjunction with significant consumer and trade promotions. ComfortWear(TM) currently is sold in retail outlets throughout the United States. ComfortWear(TM) is marketed through floor covering retailers in the United States such as Sears, New York Carpet World, and Carpetland USA.
Cushioning Foams
Foamex L.P. is one of the largest manufacturers of cushioning foams in North America. These foams are used by the bedding industry in quilts, toppers, cores and border rolls for mattresses and by the furniture industry for seating products. Cushioning foams are generally sold in large volumes on a regional basis because of high shipping costs. Due to its size and the strategic location of its production facilities, Foamex L.P. believes it will continue to have an advantage over small regional producers in supplying large national accounts with all of their foam requirements.
The development and introduction of value added products continues to be a priority of Foamex L.P. and has included (i) Reflex(TM) and Nexol(TM) discussed below, (ii) viscoelastic or "memory" foams for the bedding industry, which maintain their resiliency better than other foams and materials and (iii) Latex Plus, a urethane-based replacement for latex, a material used in bedding products. Foamex L.P.'s most recent product introductions have included Reflex(TM) and Nexol(TM) for the cushioning and packaging industries, respectively, which were created using the VPF(TM) manufacturing process. Reflex(TM) materials, which include cushion wraps and cushion cores, are advanced polymer cushioning products designed to improve comfort, quality and durability in upholstered furniture. Nexol(TM) expands Foamex L.P.'s capabilities in meeting the special packaging requirements of sensitive and fragile products such as electronic components.
Foamex L.P.'s cushioning foams for bedding products are sold to mattress customers, such as Sealy Mattress Co., Simmons, Serta, and Spring Air Company, both directly and through independent fabrication operators located across the United States. Also, Foamex L.P. supplies cut-to-size seat cushions, backs and other pieces to the furniture industry, including to Berkline, Action, and Schnadig.
Automotive Foams
Foamex L.P. is one of the largest suppliers of the trim foam requirements of the North American operations of American and Japanese automotive manufacturers. Depending on the automotive manufacturer and/or the application, foam is supplied by Foamex L.P. either directly to the manufacturer or indirectly through sub-suppliers. Automotive foams are used for trim pads, door panel parts, headliners, acoustical purposes, flame and adhesive laminates and rolls for tri-lamination. Tri-laminated foam is applied to automotive fabrics to form a foam/fabric composite that results in cost savings and aesthetic value for the automotive manufacturer.
The domestic automotive manufacturers have narrowed their supply base during recent years, increasing the percentage and dollar amount of components that they purchase from outside suppliers. As a result, a smaller number of companies are supplying an increasing percentage of these manufacturers' needs. Foamex L.P. believes it has benefited from this trend, which favors suppliers with quality facilities and products, cost efficient plants, long-standing relationships, strong design, technical and product development support and broad product lines. Management believes this outsourcing trend will continue, particularly for components such as foam, trim and accessories that represent a small portion of the overall cost of a vehicle.
During 1996, Foamex L.P. entered into a strategic alliance with Recticel, s.a. ("Recticel") to design, manufacture and market polyurethane products for the automotive industry in order to meet the worldwide requirements of the OEMs and the major tier one suppliers such as Lear Corporation, Johnson Controls, Inc., and Delphi Interiors and Lighting. Under this alliance, both companies will jointly supply the automotive suppliers with products manufactured in North America by Foamex L.P. and in Europe by Recticel.
Foamex L.P. believes that the automotive manufacturers' just-in-time inventory requirements will provide Foamex L.P. with a competitive advantage due to the quality of Foamex L.P.'s foam products, its flexible manufacturing capacity and its strategically located manufacturing facilities that enable Foamex L.P. to minimize shipping time and costs. In addition, management expects
foam usage per vehicle to increase because manufacturers have generally increased their investment in upgrading automobile and light truck interiors to improve comfort, attractiveness, safety and noise absorption capabilities.
Foamex L.P.'s new product development and flexible manufacturing capabilities allow it to produce quality products to satisfy changing specifications. Examples of Foamex L.P.'s ability to react to changing industry requirements include thermoformable headliners, tri-laminates and energy absorbing foams. For example, Foamex L.P. is one of the first suppliers to introduce a thermoformable headliner, Custom Fit(TM), made from rigid polyurethane foam. The use of foam headliners is expected to continue to grow due to concerns for automotive workers' safety caused by fiberglass processing. Foamex L.P. intends to continue manufacturing and supplying foam and fabric components, such as tri-laminated material for automotive seating. The use of tri-laminates has become increasingly prevalent due to significant cost savings for manufacturers and improved aesthetics for consumers. Automotive suppliers are increasingly offering integrated systems which lower overall cost and improve quality relative to previous sourcing methods in which individually sourced components were assembled and installed by the OEMs.
Automotive manufacturers are increasingly requiring the production facilities of their suppliers to meet certain high quality standards. Eventually, all tier one and tier two automotive supplier facilities worldwide must adhere to the QS-9000 quality manufacturing standards set by United States automotive manufacturers. In 1996, Foamex L.P. completed QS-9000 and ISO-9001 certification for its eight facilities which supply the automotive industry. Foamex L.P. was one of the first polyurethane manufacturers to be QS-9000 certified which demonstrates its commitment to producing the highest quality products and meeting the needs of its customers.
Technical Foams
Foamex L.P. believes that it is one of the foam industry's prime innovators and producers of industrial, specialty and safety foams (collectively, "technical foams"). Technical foams consist of reticulated foams and other custom polyester and polyether foams, which are sometimes combined with other materials to yield specific properties. Reticulation is the thermal or chemical process used to remove the membranes from the interconnecting cells within foam. This leaves a porous, skeletal structure allowing for the free flow of gases and/or liquids.
Reticulated foams are well suited for filtration, reservoiring, sound absorption and sound transmission. Industrial applications include carburetors, computer cabinets, ink pad reservoirs, high speed inkjet printers and speaker grills. Medical applications include oxygenators for cardiopulmonary bypass surgery, instrument holders for sterilization, pre-op scrubbers impregnated with anti-microbial agents and EKG pads containing conductive gels. Other technical foams have unique characteristics such as flame retardancy and fluid absorption. In addition, felting and lamination with other foams or materials give these composites specific properties. Additional products sold within this group include foams for refrigerated supermarket produce counters, mop heads, paint brushes, diapers and cosmetic applications.
Foamex L.P. utilizes advertising in trade journals and related media in order to attract customers and, more generally, to create an awareness of its capabilities for technical foams. In addition, due to the highly specialized nature of most technical foams, Foamex L.P.'s research staff works with customers to design, develop and manufacture each product to specification.
Marketing and Sales
Foamex L.P. has a marketing and sales force of approximately 194 employees. Product business managers direct sales efforts towards each of the end-user markets (i.e., carpet cushion, cushioning foams, automotive foams and technical foams).
Foamex L.P.'s carpet cushion marketing program includes the broad distribution of products to both the retail and wholesale levels. Furthermore, promotions, marketing and advertising expenditures are important in positioning Foamex L.P.'s carpet cushions as premium, trade branded products.
Bedding and furniture products are sold directly by Foamex L.P. to customers and also through third party independent fabricators. The key strategic elements supporting growth in these areas are a focus on marketing and sales efforts, high quality, cost competitive products and low freight costs through optimal plant location. Plant locations are critical in this regionalized line of business where the transportation cost typically comprises a significant portion of product cost.
Foamex L.P. has been a leading supplier of automotive foam products to the automotive industry for more than 30 years. Automotive foam products are predominantly sold directly through a bidding process in which each customer's requirements for a particular time period are awarded to a foam supplier. Foamex L.P. has consistently been awarded contracts with OEM's and major tier one suppliers such as Lear Corporation, Johnson Controls, Inc. and Delphi Interiors and Lighting.
Foamex L.P. markets most of its technical foams through a network of independent fabrication and distribution companies in North America, the United Kingdom, and South Korea. Such fabricators or distributors often further process or finish these products to meet the specific needs of the end-user. Foamex L.P.'s technical foams service unique end-user requirements and are generally sold at relatively high margins. This line of business is characterized by a diversity and complexity of both customers and applications.
Customers
During the past three fiscal years, no one customer accounted for more than 10.0% of Foamex L.P.'s net sales. However, 1996 net sales to the five largest customers comprised $225.4 million or 24.3% of Foamex L.P.'s net sales, including net sales to Lear Corporation, Johnson Controls, Inc., and Sealy Mattress Co. of approximately $62.0 million, $57.7 million and $42.1 million or approximately 6.7%, 6.2% and 4.5% of net sales, respectively.
Manufacturing and Raw Materials
Foamex L.P. produces bulk and fabricated flexible polyurethane foam at 46 locations in North America with a total of approximately 6.8 million square feet of floor space. Management believes that Foamex L.P.'s manufacturing facilities are well suited for their intended purposes and are in good condition (see "Properties"). The manufacturing facilities are strategically located to service their major customers since high freight cost in relation to the cost of the foam product generally results in distribution being most cost effective within 200 to 300 miles from each facility.
In 1996, raw materials accounted for approximately 74% of the manufacturing costs of Foamex L.P. The two principal chemicals in polyurethane foam, toulene diisocyanate ("TDI") and polyol, accounted for approximately 52% of raw material cost. Foamex L.P.'s largest supplier of raw materials is The Dow Chemical Company. Foamex L.P. generally has alternative chemical suppliers for each major raw material and Foamex L.P. believes that it could find alternative sources of supply should it cease doing business with any one of its major suppliers. The price of TDI and polyol is influenced by demand, manufacturing capacity and oil and natural gas prices.
Foamex L.P.'s principal suppliers of raw materials used in the manufacturing of the foam increased the price of raw materials several times during 1995 and 1994. In response, Foamex L.P. increased selling prices, where possible, for cushioning, automotive and technical foam products depending on the product. The 1995 results of operations were adversely affected by the delays in, or the inability to, implement selling price increases to offset these raw material cost increases. Foamex L.P. did not experience any significant price increases during 1996; however, there can be no assurance that chemical suppliers will not
increase raw material costs in the future or that Foamex L.P. will be able to implement selling price increases to offset any such raw material cost increases.
Foamex L.P. is subject to extensive and changing environmental laws and regulations. See "Legal Proceedings -- Environmental Matters" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Environmental Matters."
Employees
As of December 29, 1996, Foamex L.P. employed 4,453 persons, with 3,972 of such employees involved in manufacturing, 287 in administration and 194 involved in sales and marketing. Approximately 728 of these employees are located outside the United States. Also, approximately 1,338 of these employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements with labor unions, which agreements expire on various dates from 1997 through 2001. Foamex L.P. considers relations with its employees to be good.
Competition
The flexible polyurethane foam industry is highly competitive. With respect to flexible polyurethane foam, competition is based primarily on price, quality of products and service. Foamex L.P.'s larger competitors in the polyurethane foam industry include E. R. Carpenter Company, Crain Industries Inc., Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company, Vitafoam, Inc., General Foam Corporation, Flexible Foam Products, Inc., and Crest Foam Industries, Inc. None of such competitors compete in all of the product categories in which Foamex L.P. does business.
International and Domestic Operations and Export Sales
Foamex L.P. has manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Net sales to customers in foreign markets in 1996, 1995 and 1994 were $76.0 million (8.2% of net sales), $73.3 million (8.5% of net sales) and $66.6 million (8.0% of net sales), respectively.
Patents and Trademarks
Foamex L.P. owns various patents and trademarks registered domestically and in numerous foreign countries. The registered processes and products were developed through on-going research and development activities to improve quality, reduce costs and expand markets through the development of new applications for flexible polyurethane foam products. Foamex L.P. uses several trademarks and tradenames for product identification, the majority of which are used in the carpet cushion and technical foams product lines. Foamex L.P. believes its business is not dependent upon any individual patent, trademark or tradename.
Research and Development
Foamex L.P. believes it has a leading research and development capability in the flexible polyurethane foam industry. This capability gives Foamex L.P. a significant advantage in the on-going development of new products and new applications for existing products. Foamex L.P. has research and development facilities located in Hayward, California; Dalton, Georgia; and Eddystone, Pennsylvania employing approximately 28 full-time employees. Expenditures for research and development amounted to $2.5 million, $3.2 million and $2.7 million for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Foamex L.P. and Recticel, have exchanged know-how, trade secrets, engineering and other data, designs, specifications, chemical formulations, technical information, market information and drawings which are necessary or useful for the manufacture, use or sale of foam products and it is anticipated that they will continue to do so in the future. Foamex L.P., Recticel, and Beamech Group Limited, an unaffiliated third party ("Beamech"), have an interest in a Swiss
corporation that develops new manufacturing technology for the production of polyurethane foam including the VPF(TM) manufacturing process. Foamex L.P., Recticel, and their affiliates have a royalty-free license to use technology developed by the Swiss corporation.
ITEM 2.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
As of December 29, 1996, Foamex L.P. conducted its operations through 59 manufacturing and distribution facilities, of which 18 are owned and 41 are leased. Total floor space in use at the owned manufacturing and distribution facilities is approximately 3.7 million square feet and total floor space in use at the leased manufacturing and distribution facilities is approximately 3.5 million square feet. Fifty-one of these facilities are located in 36 cities in the United States, five facilities are located in two cities in Canada and three facilities are located in three cities in Mexico. The 1997 annual base rental with respect to such leased facilities is approximately $7.4 million under leases expiring from 1997 to 2005. Foamex L.P. does not anticipate any problem in renewing or replacing any of such leases expiring in 1997. In addition, Foamex L.P. has approximately 1.1 million square feet of idle space of which approximately 0.5 million is leased.
Foamex L.P. maintains administrative and sales offices in Linwood, Pennsylvania; Hayward, California; Chicago, Illinois; and New York, New York.
ITEM 3.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Environmental Matters
Foamex L.P. is subject to extensive and changing federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations, including those relating to the use, handling, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous substances and the remediation of environmental contamination, and as a result, is from time to time involved in administrative and judicial proceedings and inquiries relating to environmental matters. During 1996, expenditures in connection with Foamex L.P.'s compliance with federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations did not have a material adverse effect on its operations, financial position, capital expenditures or competitive position. As of December 29, 1996, Foamex L.P. has environmental accruals of approximately $4.1 million for environmental matters. In addition, as of December 29, 1996, Foamex L.P. has receivables of approximately $0.9 million relating to indemnification for environmental liabilities, net of an allowance of approximately $1.0 million relating to potential disagreements regarding the scope of the indemnification. Foamex L.P. believes that realization of the net receivables established for indemnification is probable.
The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (the "1990 CAA Amendments") provide for the establishment of federal emission standards for hazardous air pollutants including methylene chloride and TDI, principal raw materials used in the manufacturing of foam. Foamex L.P. completely eliminated the use of chlorofluorocarbons and methylchloroform by the end of 1995. The 1990 CAA Amendments also may result in the imposition of more stringent standards regulating air emissions from the use of these chemicals by polyurethane foam manufacturers, but these standards have not yet been promulgated.
Foamex L.P. has reported to appropriate state authorities that it has found soil contamination in excess of state standards at facilities in Orlando, Florida; La Porte, Indiana; Conover, North Carolina; Cornelius, North Carolina; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and at a former facility in Dallas, Texas and groundwater contamination in excess of state standards at the Orlando, Conover, Philadelphia, and Cornelius facilities. Foamex L.P. has begun remediation and is conducting further investigations into the extent of the contamination at these facilities and, accordingly, the extent of the remediation that may ultimately be required. The actual cost and the timetable of any such remediation cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty at this time. Foamex L.P., based on engineering estimates of the remaining potential remediation costs for these facilities, has accruals of $3.2 million for the estimated cost of completing remediation and established a net receivable of $0.9 million on the basis of indemnifications by Trace International Holdings, Inc. ("Trace Holdings") and Recticel Foam Corporation ("RFC") associated with
the partnership formation of Foamex L.P. Foamex L.P. has completed remediation of soil contamination at a former Trenton, New Jersey manufacturing facility closed in October 1993 and is awaiting final closure approvals from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding the remediation of soil contamination and monitoring of groundwater at the former Trenton facility. Also, Foamex L.P. has completed remediation at its Mesquite, Texas facility and is awaiting a certificate of completion under the Texas Voluntary Clean Up program.
Federal regulations require that by the end of 1998 all underground storage tanks ("USTs") be removed or upgraded in all states to meet applicable standards. Foamex L.P. has six USTs that will require removal or permanent in-place closure by the end of 1998. Due to the age of these tanks, leakage may have occurred resulting in soil and possibly groundwater contamination. Foamex L.P. has accrued $0.4 million for the estimated removal and remediation costs, if any, associated with these USTs. However, the full extent of contamination, and accordingly, the actual cost of such remediation cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty at this time. Foamex L.P. believes that its USTs do not pose a significant risk of environmental liability because of its monitoring practices for USTs and conditional approval for the permanent in-place closure for certain USTs. However, there can be no assurance that such USTs will not result in significant environmental liability in the future.
Foamex L.P. has been designated as a Potentially Responsible Party ("PRP") by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA") with respect to thirteen sites with an estimated total liability to Foamex L.P. for the thirteen sites of less than approximately $0.5 million. Estimates of total cleanup costs and fractional allocations of liability are generally provided by the EPA or the committee of PRP's with respect to the specified site. In each case, the participation of Foamex L.P. is considered to be immaterial.
Although it is possible that new information or future developments could require Foamex L.P. to reassess its potential exposure relating to all pending environmental matters, including those described herein, management believes that, based upon all currently available information, the resolution of such environmental matters will not have a material adverse effect on Foamex L.P.'s operations, financial position, capital expenditures or competitive position. The possibility exists, however, that new environmental legislation and/or environmental regulations may be adopted, or other environmental conditions may be found to exist, that may require expenditures not currently anticipated and that may be material.
Legal Proceedings
As of March 21, 1997, Foamex L.P. and Trace Holdings were two of multiple defendants in actions filed on behalf of approximately 5,000 recipients of breast implants in various United States federal and state courts and one Canadian provincial court, some of which allege substantial damages, but most of which allege unspecified damages for personal injuries of various types. Five of these cases seek to allege claims on behalf of all breast implant recipients or other allegedly affected parties, but no class has been approved or certified by the court. In addition, three cases have been filed alleging claims on behalf of approximately 700 residents of Australia, New Zealand, England, and Ireland. During 1995, Foamex L.P. and Trace Holdings were granted summary judgements and dismissed as defendants from all cases in the federal courts of the United States and the state courts of California. Appeals for these decisions were withdrawn and the decisions are final. In addition, two of the cases filed on behalf of the 903 foreign plaintiffs were dismissed on the grounds that the cases could not be brought in the United States courts. This decision is subject to appeal. Foamex L.P. believes that the number of suits and claimants may increase. Although breast implants do not contain foam, certain silicone gel implants were produced using a polyurethane foam covering fabricated by independent distributors or fabricators from bulk foam purchased from Foamex L.P. or Trace Holdings. Neither Foamex L.P. nor Trace Holdings recommended, authorized, or approved the use of its foam for these purposes. While it is not feasible to predict or determine the outcome of these actions, based on management's present assessment of the merits of pending claims, after consultation with the general counsel of Trace Holdings, and without taking into account potential indemnity from the manufacturers of polyurethane covered breast implants, management believes that the disposition of matters that are pending or that may reasonably be anticipated to be asserted should not have a material adverse effect on either Foamex L.P.'s or Trace Holdings' consolidated
financial position or results of operations. In addition, Foamex L.P. is also indemnified by Trace Holdings for any such liabilities relating to foam manufactured prior to October 1990. Although Trace Holdings has paid Foamex L.P.'s litigation expenses to date pursuant to such indemnification and management believes Trace Holdings likely will be in a position to continue to pay such expenses, there can be no absolute assurance that Trace Holdings will be able to provide such indemnification. Based on information available at this time with respect to the potential liability, and without taking into account the indemnification provided by Trace Holdings and the coverage provided by Trace Holdings' and Foamex L.P.'s liability insurance, Foamex L.P. believes that the proceedings should not ultimately result in any liability that would have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of Foamex L.P. If management's assessment of Foamex L.P.'s liability with respect to these actions is incorrect, such actions could have a material adverse effect on Foamex L.P.
During 1996, the Richard Lee Cobble et al. v. Steve Cansler et al. lawsuit -------------------------------------------------- was settled without liability to Foamex L.P.
Foamex L.P. is party to various other lawsuits, both as defendant and plaintiff, arising in the normal course of business. It is the opinion of management that the disposition of these lawsuits will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of Foamex L.P. If management's assessment of Foamex L.P.'s liability with respect to these actions is incorrect, such actions could have a material adverse effect on Foamex L.P.'s consolidated financial position.
ITEM 4.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Item 4 is omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(c) of Form 10-K.
ITEM 5.

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED SECURITY HOLDERS MATTERS
FJPS is a privately held company with no established public trading market for its equity securities. The equity securities are held by Foamex International and FJGP, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Foamex International. FJCC Inc. ("FJCC") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FJPS.
For the years ended December 29, 1996, December 31, 1995 and for the period from May 13, 1994 (date of initial capitalization) to January 1, 1995, FJPS made distributions to its partners of approximately $1.7 million, $2.4 million and $2.5 million, respectively.
The general and limited partnership interest in FJPS were issued in 1994 to FJGP and Foamex International in exchange for an initial capital contribution of $30 and $2,970, respectively. The common stock of FJCC was issued to FJPS in 1994 in exchange for an initial capital contribution of $1,000. The foregoing issuances were made in reliance upon the exemption from registration set forth in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act relating to sales by an issuer not involving any public offering.
ITEM 6.

ITEM 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table presents selected historical consolidated financial data of FJPS:
FOAMEX L.P.:
The following table presents selected historical consolidated financial data of Foamex L.P. and subsidiaries after being restated for discontinued operations for all periods presented (see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements). The results of operations of acquired businesses (as noted below) are included from the dates of their respective acquisitions. The financial data should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes thereto of Foamex L.P. included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 7.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General
FJPS's results of operations include its equity in the earnings (loss) of Foamex L.P., its equity in the discontinued operations of JPS Automotive and interest and debt issuance cost associated with the issuance of the Discount Debentures (as defined). FJPS was formed on May 13, 1994 and acquired its partnership interests in Foamex L.P. and JPS Automotive on June 28, 1994. FJPS has no direct control or influence over Foamex L.P. Control is exercised by Foamex International through its ownership of the managing general partners of Foamex L.P. and FJPS. FJPS had no operations prior to June 28, 1994.
During 1996, Foamex L.P. completed the sale of Perfect Fit, FJPS sold its 99% interest in JPS Automotive and JPSGP, another wholly-owned subsidiary of Foamex International, distributed its 1% general partnership interest in JPS Automotive to Foamex International. Foamex International then sold its 1% interest in JPS Automotive. The consolidated financial statements of FJPS have been restated for discontinued operations and includes a loss in the equity from discontinued operations of $142.0 million. (See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion).
In April 1996, Foamex International contributed the foam products operations of Foamex Latin America, Inc. ("Foamex Mexico") to FJPS (99%) and to FJGP (1%) who then contributed its investment in Foamex Mexico to FJPS. FJPS subsequently contributed its 100% investment in Foamex Mexico to Foamex L.P. The contribution was accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling of interests since the entities are under common control. Accordingly, all periods presented have been restated to reflect the financial condition and results of operations of Foamex Mexico.
FJCC is solely a co-issuer of the discount debentures and FJCC has no other material operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
FJPS's only source of cash to meet its obligations, including paying the principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Discount Debentures when due, are capital contributions, loans, advances or other payments, from its partners or distributions, loans, advances or other payments from Foamex L.P. Foamex L.P. is subject to significant contractual restrictions on its ability to pay dividends or make loans, advances and payments to FJPS. FJPS does not anticipate funding any operating cash requirements of Foamex L.P.
Cash Flow from Investing Activities
During December 1996, FJPS received approximately $16.9 million of net sale proceeds relating to the sale of its partnership interests in JPS Automotive. FJPS used such net sales proceeds to prepay a portion of an intercompany note payable to Foamex L.P.
On June 28, 1994, FJPS acquired a 99% limited partnership interest in JPS Automotive for aggregate consideration of approximately $89.1 million ($83.2 million in cash and the assumption of $5.9 million of JPS Automotive's acquisition cost liabilities). The net proceeds from the Discount Debentures (as defined) and the FJPS Note (as defined) were used to fund the consideration for the acquisition of the interests in JPS Automotive. In addition, on June 28, 1994, Foamex International contributed a 98% limited partnership interest in Foamex L.P. to FJPS, with an historical basis of approximately $69.6 million.
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
FJPS and FJCC issued $116.7 million aggregate principal amount ($57.0 million initial cash proceeds) of Discount Debentures on June 28, 1994. The original issue discount of $59.7 million will be amortized using the weighted
average to maturity method over the life of the issue. The Discount Debentures mature on July 1, 2004. No cash interest is payable on the Discount Debentures prior to January 1, 2000; rather, the Discount Debentures accrete on a daily basis and compound semiannually at the rate of 13.50% per annum from the date of issuance through June 30, 1996, at the rate of 13.75% per annum from July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997, and at the rate of 14.00% per annum from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999, in each case subject to increase in the event that FJPS and FJCC do not repay indebtedness in connection with certain equity offerings. Thereafter, interest accrues at the rate of 14.00% per annum and is payable semiannually in cash commencing January 1, 2000. Debt issuance costs associated with the issuance of the Discount Debenture was $4.5 million of which $1.3 million was paid by the partners of FJPS.
During 1996, in connection with the sale of JPS Automotive, FJPS obtained a waiver of certain covenants contained in the indenture for the Discount Debentures in exchange for a payment of 1% of the accreted value of the Discount Debentures outstanding at September 30, 1996.
A promissory note (the "FJPS Note") in the aggregate principal amount of $87.9 million was issued by FJPS on June 28, 1994. Foamex L.P. purchased the note for $35.3 million in cash. FJPS used the proceeds from the sale of the FJPS Note, in part, for its capital contribution to JPS Automotive in connection with the acquisition of JPS Automotive. No interest is payable on the FJPS Note prior to July 2000; rather, the FJPS Note accretes on a daily basis and compound semiannually at the rate of 15.50% per annum through June 1996; 15.75% per annum thereafter through June 1997; and 16.00% per annum thereafter through June 2000. Interest will be payable in cash at 16.00% per annum from July 2000 through the maturity date. In December 1996, FJPS repaid approximately $18.4 million of the FJPS Note and a prepayment premium of $0.2 million using a portion of the proceeds from the sale of its partnership interests in JPS Automotive in exchange for certain waivers and amendments of the FJPS Note. FJPS has the right to reborrow such amount, subject to the limitations in the Foamex L.P. credit agreement, solely for the purpose of funding a purchase price adjustment payment, if any, in connection with the JPS Automotive sale.
FOAMEX L.P.:
Foamex L.P. operates in the flexible polyurethane foam and foam products industry, together with its wholly- owned subsidiaries, General Felt Industries, Inc. ("General Felt"), Foamex Fibers, Inc. ("Foamex Fibers"), Foamex Canada Inc. ("Foamex Canada"), and Foamex Latin America, Inc. ("Foamex Mexico"). The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto of Foamex L.P. included in this report.
On April 7, 1997, Foamex International announced that it has initiated an evaluation of its current capital structure, which includes the long-term debt of Foamex L.P., with the intention of reducing interest expense and improving financing flexibility. There can be no assurance however, that the Company will be able to successfully reduce interest expense or improve financing flexibility. Also, the affect of any change in the current capital structure on the consolidated financial statements of Foamex L.P. can not be determined at this time.
During 1996, Foamex L.P. sold Perfect Fit Industries, Inc. ("Perfect Fit") which comprised the home comfort products business segment of Foamex L.P. The consolidated financial statements of Foamex L.P. have been restated for discontinued operations and includes a net loss of $41.8 million (net of a $1.2 million income tax benefit) on the disposal of this business segment which includes provisions for operating losses during the phase-out period (see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion). In addition, during April 1996, Foamex International contributed the foam products operations of Foamex Mexico to Foamex L.P. The contribution was accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling of interests since the entities were under common control. Accordingly, all prior periods presented have been restated to reflect the results of operations and financial position of Foamex Mexico.
Foamex L.P.'s results of operations have been affected by various factors, including the implementation of an operational plan in 1995 to improve profitability and unrecovered raw material cost increases during 1995. The operational plan consisted of (i) reducing layers of management through organizational realignment, (ii) the consolidation of foam production, fabrication or branch locations, (iii) implementing additional procedures to reduce manufacturing costs, including process redesign to eliminate non-value added operations, (iv) reducing selling, general and administrative expenses through cost containment and (v) reducing inventory levels through improved forecasting and the effect of plant consolidations. In December 1995, Foamex L.P. recorded restructuring and other charges of $39.2 million relating to (i) the consolidation of thirteen foam production, fabrication or branch locations (the "1995 restructuring plan"), (ii) other charges, primarily relating to merger and acquisition activities of Foamex L.P. and (iii) the completion of a 1993 restructuring plan. During 1996, Foamex L.P. completed the consolidation of twelve foam production, fabrication or branch locations; however, one of the facilities originally identified for closure in the 1995 restructuring plan will continue to operate because of improved economics and the lack of synergy to be achieved from relocating the manufacturing process. In addition, Foamex L.P. has approved a plan to close two facilities that were not originally identified in the 1995 restructuring plan. As a result of these changes to the 1995 restructuring plan and the favorable termination of certain lease agreements and other matters, Foamex L.P. recorded a $6.4 million net restructuring credit which included a restructuring credit of $11.3 million associated with Foamex L.P.'s decision not to close the facility identified as part of the 1995 restructuring plan and $1.7 million of restructuring credits relating primarily to the favorable termination of certain lease agreements and other matters associated with the 1995 restructuring plan, offset by $6.6 million of restructuring charges relating to the closure of two facilities during 1997 (the "1996 restructuring plan"). There can be no assurance that Foamex L.P. will be able to successfully complete its restructuring plans.
Foamex L.P.'s automotive foam customers are predominantly automotive original equipment manufacturers or other automotive suppliers. As such, the sales of these product lines are directly related to the overall level of passenger car and light truck production in North America. Also, Foamex L.P.'s sales are sensitive to sales of new and existing homes, changes in personal disposable income and seasonality. Foamex L.P. typically experiences two seasonally slow periods during each year, in early July and in late December, due to scheduled plant shutdowns and holidays.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
1996 Compared to 1995
Net sales for 1996 were $926.4 million as compared to $862.8 million in 1995, an increase of $63.6 million or 7.4%. Carpet cushion net sales for 1996 increased 7.5% to $291.3 million from $271.0 million in 1995 primarily due to increased selling prices initiated during the second quarter of 1996 as well as increased volume of shipments due to improved carpet sales. Cushioning foam net sales for 1996 increased 7.4% to $332.9 million from $310.0 million in 1995 primarily due to increased net sales volume from both new and existing customers of bedding related products, increased selling prices initiated at the beginning of 1996 and a full year of results for a company acquired in April 1995 which manufactures cushioning products. Automotive foam net sales for 1996 increased 5.5% to $231.9 million from $219.8 million in 1995 primarily due to a continued increase in net sales of tri-laminates and composite headliners and increased selling prices initiated at the beginning of 1996. Technical foam net sales for 1996 increased 13.4% to $70.3 million from $62.0 million in 1995 primarily due to increased selling prices and increased net sales volume.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 16.5% for 1996 from 11.7% in 1995 primarily due to selling price increases and improved material and production efficiencies, which includes (i) selling price increases during 1996 to offset the adverse affect of the 1995 and 1994 raw material cost increases, (ii) reductions in customer deductions for pricing disputes, promotional programs and other matters and (iii) reductions in salaries and other overhead costs associated with the implementation of the 1995 restructuring plan.
Income from operations was $102.9 million for 1996 as compared to a loss from operations of $2.0 million in 1995. The increase was primarily due to an increase in gross profit margins as discussed above, a decrease in restructuring and other charges (credits) of $45.7 million and a decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses of $6.7 million for 1996 as compared to 1995. The decrease in restructuring and other charges (credits) is comprised of the $39.2 million charge for restructuring and other charges in
1995 plus the net restructuring credit of $6.4 million in 1996. The 1996 net restructuring credit is comprised of a $11.3 million credit due to Foamex L.P.'s decision not to close a facility which was part of the 1995 restructuring plan and $1.7 million of credits relating primarily to the favorable termination of lease agreements and other matters relating to the 1995 restructuring plan, offset by $6.6 million of restructuring charges relating to the 1996 restructuring plan which primarily consists of the closure of two facilities during 1997. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses is the result of reductions in the provision for uncollectible accounts of approximately $3.9 million, salaries and employee costs of approximately $3.7 million and a reduction of approximately $2.0 million in environmental accruals offset by increases in selling expenses associated with the increased net sales volume and management realignment in connection with the 1995 operational plan.
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes was $61.4 million for 1996 as compared to a loss from continuing operations before provision for income taxes of $46.7 million in 1995. The increase is primarily due to the reasons cited above and a decrease in interest and debt issuance expense of $1.3 million. The decrease in interest and debt issuance expense is primarily due to a $2.3 million increased benefit from interest rate swap agreements offset by the amount of interest allocated to discontinued operations in 1996 as compared to 1995. See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
Foamex L.P., as a limited partnership, is not subject to federal and certain state income taxes. However, the consolidated financial statements include a provision for income taxes which primarily relates to the federal and state income taxes of corporate subsidiaries and subsidiaries located in foreign jurisdictions that file separate income tax returns. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
The loss from discontinued operations of $42.1 million (net of $2.6 million income tax benefit) in 1996 relates to the net loss on the sale of the home comfort products business segment which consisted primarily of the net assets of Perfect Fit and the operating loss of Perfect Fit through the closing date. See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
The extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.9 million primarily relates to the write-off of debt issuance costs and redemption premiums associated with the early extinguishment of $30.6 million of long-term debt. See Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
Operating results in 1997 are expected to be influenced by various internal and external factors. These factors include, among other things, (i) continued implementation of the operational plan to improve Foamex L.P.'s profitability, (ii) the completion of Foamex International's evaluation of the current capital structure of Foamex L.P., (iii) raw material price increases, if any, by Foamex L.P.'s chemical suppliers and (iv) Foamex L.P.'s success in passing on to its customers selling price increases to recover such raw material cost increases, if any. Also, effective in January 1997, Foamex L.P.'s operations in Mexico became subject to highly inflationary accounting for financial reporting purposes. Translation adjustments resulting from fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Mexican Peso and the U.S. dollar will be included in Foamex L.P.'s consolidated statement of operations as compared to partners' equity (deficit). Large fluctuations in the Mexican Peso exchange rate could have an adverse impact on Foamex L.P.'s results of operations.
1995 Compared to 1994
Net sales for 1995 were $862.8 million as compared to $833.7 million in 1994, an increase of $29.1 million or 3.5%. Carpet cushion net sales for 1995 decreased 7.4% to $271.0 million from $292.5 million in 1994 primarily due to reduced net sales volume of certain carpet cushion products resulting from weak carpet sales and a change in product mix to carpet cushion with lower selling prices. In addition, carpet cushion selling prices were under pressure from an excess supply of low priced scrap foam, the primary component of rebond carpet cushion. Cushioning foam net sales for 1995 increased 7.2% to $310.0 million from $289.2 million in 1994 primarily due to the April 1995 acquisition of a company which manufactures cushioning products and increased selling prices offset by a reduction in net sales volume due to competitive pricing pressures and reduced demand for certain cushioning foam products. Automotive foam net sales for 1995 increased 11.0% to $219.8 million from $198.0 million in 1994 primarily due to increased net sales volume of tri-laminates and composite headliner products offset by a reduction in net sales volume of other automotive foam products. Technical foam net sales for 1995 increased 14.8% to $62.0 million from $54.0 million in 1994 primarily due to increased selling prices and increased net sales volume.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased to 11.7% for 1995 from 17.1% for 1994. This unfavorable relationship was primarily due to net unrecovered raw material cost increases of approximately $25.0 million during 1995. In addition, the decrease in gross profit margins for 1995 as compared to 1994 was also associated with (i) approximately $7.7 million of increased customer deductions for pricing disputes, promotion programs and other matters, (ii) approximately $3.5 million of increased employee benefits accruals associated with insurance and pension plans and other accruals, (iii) approximately $1.5 million of inventory write-offs associated with scrap foam inventory and discontinued or slow moving product lines, (iv) an increase in net sales of automotive tri-laminates, which have a lower-margin than other foam products, (v) under-utilization of manufacturing capacities due to reduced net sales volume of certain product lines and (vi) carpet cushion selling prices remaining under pressure from an excess supply of low priced scrap foam, the primary component of rebond carpet cushion.
A loss from operations of $2.0 million was incurred for 1995 as compared to income of $85.3 million for 1994. The decrease in income from operations was primarily due to (i) the reduction in gross profit margins as a percentage of net sales as discussed above, (ii) an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses of $6.4 million for 1995 as compared to 1994 including an increase of $3.7 million in the provision for uncollectible accounts and (iii) restructuring and other charges of $39.2 million (as discussed below).
In 1995, Foamex L.P. approved the 1995 restructuring plan to consolidate thirteen foam production, fabrication or branch locations to concentrate resources as a result of industry conditions and better position itself to achieve its strategic growth objectives. Foamex L.P. recorded restructuring and other charges of $39.2 million which were comprised of charges of $35.6 million associated with the consolidation of the foam production, fabrication or branch locations, $2.2 million associated with the completion of the 1993 restructuring plan and $1.4 million associated with merger and acquisition activities of Foamex L.P. The components of the $35.6 million restructuring charge include: $16.7 million for fixed asset writedowns, $15.1 million for plant closure and operating lease obligations and $3.8 million for personnel reductions. The $3.8 million cost for personnel reductions primarily represents severance and employee benefit costs associated with the elimination of manufacturing and administrative personnel. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
A net loss of $53.2 million was incurred for 1995 as compared to net income of $39.2 million for 1994. The decrease is primarily due to (i) the reasons cited above and (ii) an increase in interest and debt issuance expense of $3.0 million. The increase in interest and debt issuance expense was primarily associated with (i) a decrease of $1.6 million in the benefit received from interest rate swap agreements in 1995 as compared to 1994 and (ii) an increase in term loan interest expense due to a full year of borrowings in 1995 as compared to 1994.
Foamex L.P., as a limited partnership, is not subject to federal and certain state income taxes. However, the consolidated financial statements include a provision for income taxes which primarily relates to the federal and state income taxes of corporate subsidiaries and subsidiaries located in foreign jurisdictions that file separate income tax returns. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
Foamex Capital Corporation ("FCC")
FCC is solely a co-issuer of certain indebtedness of Foamex L.P. and FCC has no other material operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Foamex L.P.'s operating cash requirements consist principally of working capital requirements, scheduled payments of principal and interest on outstanding indebtedness and capital expenditures. Foamex L.P. believes that cash flow from operating activities, cash on hand and periodic borrowings under its revolving credit agreement, if necessary, will be adequate to meet operating cash requirements. The ability to meet the operating cash requirements could be
impaired if Foamex L.P. was to fail to comply with any of the covenants contained in the Foamex L.P. credit facility (the "Foamex L.P. Credit Facility") and such noncompliance was not cured by Foamex L.P. or waived by the lenders. Foamex L.P. was in compliance with the covenants in the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility as of December 29, 1996 and expects to be in compliance with the covenants for the foreseeable future.
Cash and cash equivalents increased $20.4 million during 1996 to $21.0 million at December 29, 1996 from $0.6 million at December 31, 1995 primarily due to a $18.4 million payment received on a note from a partner (see Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements) and improved operating results, offset by the increased use of cash and cash equivalents by the operating assets and liabilities of Foamex L.P., capital expenditures and scheduled debt repayments. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $19.4 million during 1995 to $0.6 million at December 31, 1995 from $20.0 million at January 1, 1995 primarily due to capital expenditures, scheduled debt repayments and the acquisition of a manufacturing company in April 1995. Working capital increased $65.8 million during 1996 to $137.1 million at December 29, 1996 from $71.3 million at December 31, 1995 primarily due to (i) improved operating results, (ii) an increase in cash resulting from the payment received on a note with a partner and (iii) an increase in net operating assets and liabilities, which was offset by working capital used for capital expenditures and scheduled debt repayments. Net operating assets and liabilities (comprised of accounts receivable, inventories and accounts payable) increased $19.9 million during 1996 to $144.0 million at December 29, 1996 from $124.1 million at December 31, 1995 primarily due to increased accounts receivable and inventories offset by an increase in accounts payable. The increase in accounts receivable and inventories are primarily associated with the improved operating results of Foamex L.P. In addition, raw material inventories increased due to increased year end purchases associated with a potential cost increase that did not occur. The increase in accounts payable is primarily associated with the year end purchase of raw material inventories. Working capital decreased $57.1 during 1995 to $71.3 million at December 31, 1995 from $128.4 million at January 1, 1995 primarily due to (i) the reduction of cash and cash equivalents as discussed above and (ii) an increase in accrued restructuring charges. Net operating assets and liabilities (comprised of accounts receivable, inventories and accounts payable) decreased $12.1 million to $124.1 million at December 31, 1995 as compared to $136.2 million at January 1, 1995. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in inventories. The 1996 and 1995 restructuring plans include approximately $16.6 million of cash charges of which $10.1 million has been incurred as of December 29, 1996.
As of December 29, 1996, there were no revolving credit borrowings under the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility with unused availability of approximately $33.3 million which includes approximately $11.7 million associated with letters of credit outstanding which are supported by the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility. Borrowings by Foamex Canada as of December 29, 1996 were $3.7 million under Foamex Canada's revolving credit agreement with unused availability of approximately $0.7 million at an interest rate of 5.25%.
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Cash flow from continuing operations was $36.7 million, $36.5 million and $50.6 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Cash flow from continuing operations remained consistent for 1996 as compared to 1995 primarily as a result of improved operating results from continuing operations offset by an increased use of cash by the operating assets and liabilities. Cash flow from continuing operations decreased in 1995 as compared to 1994 primarily as a result of the reduction in operating results from continuing operations.
Cash Flow from Investing Activities
From the beginning of 1994 through 1996, Foamex L.P. spent approximately $63.9 million on capital improvements. The expenditures included: (i) installation of new variable pressure foaming technology ("VPF(TM)") in the Verona, Mississippi and Orange, California facilities; (ii) initiation of the construction of a facility in Mexico City, Mexico to improve manufacturing efficiencies and to meet the growing demand for foam products; and (iii) installation of more efficient foam production line systems and fabricating equipment in a number of manufacturing facilities. Foamex L.P. expects to maintain capital expenditures at the current levels for the foreseeable future by focusing spending primarily on the maintenance of existing equipment and on the installation of the VPF(TM) manufacturing process.
During 1996, Foamex L.P. received net sale proceeds of approximately $42.7 million in connection with the sale of Perfect Fit which was finalized in 1996. The net sale proceeds were used to repurchase long-term debt (see Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements) and for the payment of certain retained liabilities, with the remainder held as restricted cash as of December
29, 1996 for the repurchase of additional long-term debt during 1997. As of February 26, 1997, Foamex L.P. has repurchased approximately $8.0 million of long-term debt with restricted cash.
On June 28, 1994, Foamex L.P. purchased an $87.9 million principal amount note due 2006 from its 98% limited partner Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P. ("FJPS") for $35.3 million (the "FJPS Note"). The FJPS Note will not pay interest until July 2000. Instead, principal will accrete (from the initial purchase price of $35.3 million) on a daily basis and compound semiannually at the rate of 15.50% per annum through June 1996; 15.75% per annum thereafter through June 1997; and 16.00% per annum thereafter through June 2000. Interest will be due semiannually in cash at 16.00% per annum from July 2000 through the maturity date. In December 1996 in exchange for certain waivers and amendment of the FJPS Note, FJPS repaid $18.4 million of the FJPS Note and a waiver payment of $0.2 million using a portion of the proceeds from the sale of its partnership interest in JPS Automotive L.P. FJPS has the right to reborrow such amount, subject to limitations in the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility, solely for the purpose of funding a purchase price adjustment payment, if any, in connection with the JPS Automotive L.P. sale. The intercompany note has been classified in partners' equity (deficit) and the accreted principal of $16.3 million for the period from June 28, 1994 to December 29, 1996 has been included in the FJPS Note. The FJPS Note may be redeemed at the option of FJPS, in whole or in part, at any time at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the Accreted Value (as defined) if on or prior to July 1, 2000, and thereafter, expressed as percentages of the principal amount) initially equal to 108% for the twelve-month period commencing July 1, 1994 declining to 100% on or after July 1, 2005. If FJPS does not repay indebtedness with at least 85% of the net proceeds of any Equity Offering (as defined), the rate at which the FJPS Note accretes and the interest rate on the FJPS Note will increase.
In April 1995, Foamex L.P. acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of manufacturers of synthetic fabrics for the carpet and furniture industries for an aggregate consideration of approximately $8.0 million, including related fees and expenses of approximately $0.3 million, with an initial cash payment of $7.2 million.
In March 1994, Foamex International acquired Transformacion De Espumas Y Fieltros, S.A. de C.V. ("TEFSA") for an aggregate purchase price of $4.5 million, including related fees and expenses of approximately $0.4 million, to be paid over a three year period with an initial cash payment of $1.7 million. During 1996, Foamex International contributed its interest in Foamex Mexico to Foamex L.P. Also, during 1996 Foamex L.P. made a scheduled cash payment of approximately $0.8 million in accordance with the purchase agreement. The final payment of approximately $0.8 million will be made in April 1997.
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
As of December 29, 1996, Foamex L.P. had repurchased long-term debt of approximately $30.6 million with the net proceeds from the sale of Perfect Fit. In addition, Foamex L.P. had repurchased long-term debt of approximately $8.0 million through February 26, 1997 with restricted cash.
During 1996, Foamex Mexico borrowed $1.5 million under two promissory notes that bear interest at LIBOR (5.69% at December 29, 1996) plus 3/8% and mature on June 30, 1997.
Foamex L.P. made cash distributions to its partners, pursuant to a tax sharing agreement, of approximately $3.5 million, $2.4 million and $3.3 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Foamex L.P. enters into interest rate swaps to lower funding costs and/or to manage interest costs and exposure to changing interest rates. Foamex L.P. does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. Foamex L.P. has an interest rate swap agreement, as amended, with a notional amount of $150.0 million through December 2001. Under the swap agreement, Foamex L.P. has made variable payments based on LIBOR through December 1996 and is obligated to make fixed payments at 5.30% per annum for the twelve months ended in December 1997 and variable payments at a rate equal to LIBOR for the remainder of the agreement, in exchange for fixed payments by the swap partner at 5.81% per annum
through December 1996, and 6.50% per annum for the remainder of the agreement, payable semiannually in arrears. The swap partner has the ability to terminate the swap agreement after the December 1997 payment if the LIBOR rate Foamex L.P. is to pay for any period thereafter is equal to or less than 4.50% per annum. Interest expense will be subject to fluctuations in LIBOR during the term of the swap agreement except during 1997. Foamex L.P. is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the swap partner; however, the occurrence of this event is not anticipated.
Also, Foamex L.P. has an interest rate swap agreement, as amended, for a notional amount of $150.0 million through December 2001. Under this swap agreement, Foamex L.P. has made variable payments based on LIBOR with a cap of 5.50% per annum and a floor of 4.75% per annum for the six months ended in June 1995, variable payments based on LIBOR with a floor of 4.75% per annum for the six months ended in December 1995, fixed payments at a rate of 5.81% per annum for the twelve months ended in December 1996 and is obligated to make fixed payments at a rate of 5.30% per annum for the twelve months ended in December 1997 and variable payments based on LIBOR for the remainder of the agreement, in exchange for variable payments by the swap partner at the rate of LIBOR plus 0.80% per annum for the six months ended in June 1995, LIBOR plus 0.72% per annum for the six months ended in December 1995, LIBOR plus 2.45% per annum for the six months ended in June 1996, LIBOR plus 2.39% per annum for the six months ended in December 1996 and fixed payments at 6.50% per annum for the remainder of the term of the agreement, payable semiannually in arrears. The swap partner has the ability to terminate the swap agreement after the December 1997 payment if the LIBOR rate Foamex L.P. is to pay for any period thereafter is equal to or less than 4.50% per annum. Foamex L.P. is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the swap partner; however, the occurrence of this event is not anticipated. Interest expense will be subject to fluctuations in LIBOR during the term of the swap agreement except during 1997.
The effect of the two interest rate swaps described above was a favorable adjustment to interest expense of $3.7 million, $1.4 million and $3.0 million for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Environmental Matters
Foamex L.P. is subject to extensive and changing environmental laws and regulations. Expenditures to date in connection with Foamex L.P.'s compliance with such laws and regulations did not have a material adverse effect on operations, financial position, capital expenditures or competitive position. The amount of liabilities recorded by Foamex L.P. in connection with environmental matters as of December 29, 1996 was $4.1 million. In addition, as of December 29, 1996 Foamex L.P. has net receivables of $0.9 million for indemnification of environmental liabilities from former owners, net of a $1.0 million allowance relating to potential disagreements regarding the scope of the indemnification. Although it is possible that new information or future developments could require Foamex L.P. to reassess its potential exposure to all pending environmental matters, including those described in the footnotes to Foamex L.P.'s consolidated financial statements, management believes that, based upon all currently available information, the resolution of all such pending environmental matters will not have a material adverse effect on Foamex L.P.'s operations, financial position, capital expenditures or competitive position.
Inflation and Other Matters
There was no significant impact on Foamex L.P.'s operations as a result of inflation during the prior three year period. See "Results of Operations 1995 versus 1994" for a discussion of the impact of raw material price increases. In some circumstances, market conditions or customer expectations may prevent Foamex L.P. from increasing the price of its products to offset the inflationary pressures that may increase its costs in the future.
New Accounting Pronouncement
In October 1996, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position ("SOP") 96-1, "Environmental Remediation Liabilities", which provides guidance on specific accounting issues that are present in the recognition, measurement, display and disclosure of environmental remediation liabilities. SOP 96-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1996. Accordingly, Foamex L.P. will adopt SOP 96-1
during the first quarter of 1997. Management believes that the adoption of this statement will not have a material impact on its results of operations or financial position.
ITEM 8.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
An index to the financial statements and financial statement schedules is set forth in Item 14.
ITEM 9.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
PART III
Part III is omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(c) of Form 10-K.
PART IV ITEM 14.

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Financial Statements and Schedules
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
Form 8-K reporting an event which occurred on December 11, 1996 (consummation of the sale of JPS Automotive L.P.).
Form 8-K/A amending the earliest Form 8-K reporting an event which occurred on December 11, 1996 (financial statement in connection with consummation of the sale of JPS Automotive L.P.).
(c) Exhibits
3.1(a) - Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Foamex International. 3.2(a) - By-laws of Foamex International. 3.3(i) - First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of FJPS. 3.4(i) - Certificate of Incorporation of FJCC. 3.5(i) - By-laws of FJCC. 3.6(i) - Certificate of Incorporation of FJGP. 3.7(i) - By-laws of FJGP. 3.8(a) - Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Foamex L.P., dated as of December 14, 1993, by and among FMXI and Trace Foam, as general partners, and Foamex International, as a limited partner (the "Partnership Agreement"). 3.9(n) - First Amendment to the Fourth Amendment and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Foamex L.P., dated June 28, 1994. 3.10(a) - Certificate of Incorporation of FMXI. 3.11(a) - By-laws of FMXI. 3.12(e) - Certificate of Incorporation of FCC. 3.13(e) - By-laws of FCC. 3.14(c) - Certificate of Incorporation of GFI Acquisition Corp. 3.15(c) - Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of GFI Acquisition Corp. 3.16(c) - Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of General Felt. 4.1(b) - Indenture, dated as of June 3, 1993, among Foamex L.P. and FCC, as joint and several obligors, General Felt, as Guarantor, and Shawmut Bank, National Association ("Shawmut"), as trustee, relating to $160,000,000 principal amount of 9 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2000, including form of Senior Secured Note. 4.2(a) - First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 18, 1993, among Foamex International and FCC, as Issuers, General Felt and Perfect Fit, as Guarantors and Shawmut, as trustee, relating to the Senior Secured Notes. 4.3(a) - Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 14, 1993, among Foamex L.P. and FCC, as Issuers, Foamex International, General Felt and Perfect Fit, as Guarantors and Shawmut, as trustee, relating to the Senior Secured Notes. 4.3.1(t) - Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 1, 1996, by and among Foamex L.P. and FCC, as Issuers, Foamex International, as parent guarantor, General Felt, as guarantor, Perfect Fit, as withdrawing guarantor, and Fleet National Bank ("Fleet"), as trustee relating to the Senior Secured Notes. 4.4(b) - Company Pledge Agreement, dated as of June 3, 1993, by Foamex L.P. in favor of Shawmut, as trustee for the holders of the Senior Secured Notes. 4.5(b) - Company Pledge Agreement, dated as of June 3, 1993, by FCC in favor of Shawmut, as trustee for the holders of the Senior Secured Notes. 4.6(b) - Subsidiary Pledge Agreement, dated as of June 3, 1993, by General Felt in favor of Shawmut, as trustee for the holders of the Senior Secured Notes. 4.7(b) - Company Security Agreement, dated as of June 3, 1993, by Foamex L.P. and FCC in favor of Shawmut, as trustee for the holders of the Senior Secured Notes. 4.8(b) - Subsidiary Security Agreement, dated as of June 3, 1993, by General Felt in favor of Shawmut, as trustee for the holders of the Senior Secured Notes. 4.9(b) - Collateral Assignment of Patents and Trademarks, dated as of June 3, 1993, by Foamex L.P. in favor of Shawmut, as trustee for the holders of the Senior Secured Notes. 4.10(b) - Collateral Assignment of Patents and Trademarks, dated as of June 3, 1993, by FCC in favor of Shawmut, as trustee for the holders of the Senior Secured Notes.
4.11(b) - Collateral Assignment of Patents and Trademarks, dated as of June 3, 1993, by General Felt in favor of Shawmut, as trustee for the holders of the Senior Secured Notes. 4.12(c) - Indenture, dated as of October 13, 1992, among Foamex L.P., FCC and The Connecticut National Bank, as trustee, relating to $150,000,000 principal amount of 11 1/4% Senior Notes due 2002, including form of Senior Note. 4.13(d) - First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 23, 1993, among Foamex L.P. and FCC, as joint and several obligors, General Felt, as Guarantor, and Shawmut Bank Connecticut, National Association (formerly The Connecticut National Bank ("Shawmut Connecticut")), as trustee, relating to the Senior Notes. 4.14(a) - Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 18, 1993, among Foamex L.P. and FCC, as Issuers, General Felt and Perfect Fit, as Guarantors and Shawmut Connecticut, as trustee, relating to the Senior Notes. 4.15(a) - Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 14, 1993, among Foamex L.P. and FCC, as Issuers, Foamex International, General Felt and Perfect Fit, as Guarantors, and Shawmut Connecticut, as trustee, relating to the Senior Notes. 4.16(m) - Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 31, 1994, among Foamex L.P. and FCC as Issuers, Foamex International as Parent Guarantor, General Felt and Perfect Fit as Guarantors and Shawmut Connecticut, as Trustee, relating to the Senior Notes. 4.17(t) - Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 1, 1996, among Foamex L.P. and FCC as Issuers, Foamex International as Parent Guarantor, General Felt, as Guarantor, and Fleet National Bank, as Trustee relating to the Senior Notes. 4.18(c) - Indenture, dated as of October 13, 1992, among Foamex L.P., FCC and Shawmut Bank, ("Shawmut"), as trustee, relating to $126,000,000 principal amount of 117/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2004, including form of Senior Subordinated Debenture. 4.19(d) - First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 23, 1993, among Foamex L.P. and FCC, as joint and several obligors, General Felt, as Guarantor, and Shawmut, as trustee, relating to the Senior Subordinated Debentures. 4.20(a) - Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 18, 1993, among Foamex L.P. and FCC, as Issuers, General Felt and Perfect Fit, as Guarantors and Shawmut, as trustee, relating to the Senior Subordinated Debentures. 4.21(t) - Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 1, 1996, among Foamex L.P. and FCC, as Issuers, Foamex International, as Parent Guarantor, General Felt, as Guarantor, Perfect Fit, as Withdrawing Guarantor, and Fleet National Bank, as Trustee, relating to the Senior Subordinated Debentures. 4.22(b) - Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 14, 1993, among Foamex L.P. and FCC, as Issuers, Foamex International, General Felt and Perfect Fit, as Guarantors and Shawmut, as trustee, relating to the Senior Subordinated Debentures. 4.23(i) - Indenture, dated as of June 28, 1994, among FJPS and FJCC, as Issuers, Foamex International, as guarantor, and Shawmut Connecticut, as trustee, relating to $116,745,000 principal amount of Senior Secured Discount Debentures due 2004, including form of Senior Secured Discount Debenture. 4.24(i) - Senior Note, dated June 28, 1994, in the aggregate principal amount of $87,943,103.14 due July 1, 2006, executed by FJPS to Foamex L.P. 4.25(x) - Consent, Waiver and Amendment Agreement, dated December 11, 1996, between FJPS and Foamex L.P. 4.26(t) - Commitment letter, dated July 9, 1996, from The Bank of Nova Scotia to Foamex Canada Inc. 4.27(d) - Agreement of Undertaking, dated as of December 31, 1991, between Foamex L.P. and The Bank of Nova Scotia. 4.28(t) - Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 30, 1996, among Foamex L.P., General Felt, Trace Foam, FMXI, Citibank, N.A., The Bank of Nova Scotia, the institutions from time to time parties thereto as lenders, the institutions parties thereto as issuing banks and Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Administrative Agents (the "Credit Agreement").
4.29(t) - First Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated September 30, 1996, among Foamex L.P., General Felt, Trace Foam, FMXI, Citibank, N.A., The Bank of Nova Scotia, the institutions from time to time parties thereto as lenders, the institutions parties thereto as issuing banks and Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Administrative Agents (the "Credit Agreement"). 4.30(x) - Second Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated November 27, 1996, among Foamex L.P., General Felt, Trace Foam, FMXI, Citibank, N.A., The Bank of Nova Scotia, the institutions from time to time parties thereto as lenders, the institutions parties thereto as issuing banks and Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Administrative Agents (the "Credit Agreement"). 4.31(a) - Guaranties, dated November 18, 1993, executed by each of Foamex L.P., General Felt and Perfect Fit, as guarantor, respectively, in favor of Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, for the ratable benefit of the lenders and the issuing banks, guaranteeing the obligations of one another under the Credit Agreement. 4.32(a) - Guaranty, dated November 18, 1993, executed by FCC in favor of Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, for the ratable benefit of the lenders and the issuing banks, guaranteeing the obligations of Foamex L.P., General Felt and Perfect Fit under the Credit Agreement. 4.33(i) - Amended and Restated Guaranty, dated as of June 28, 1994, executed by Foamex International in favor of Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Administrative Agents, for the ratable benefit of the lenders and the issuing banks under the Credit Agreement. 4.34(q) - First Amendment to Amended and Restated Guaranty, dated June 30, 1995, executed by Foamex International in favor of Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Administrative Agents, for the ratable benefit of the lenders and the issuing banks under the Credit Agreement. 4.35(q) - Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Guaranty, dated February 27, 1996, executed by Foamex International in favor of Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Administrative Agents, for the ratable benefit of the lenders and the issuing banks under the Credit Agreement. 4.36(t) - Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Guaranty, dated February 27, 1996, executed by Foamex International in favor of Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Administrative Agents, for the ratable benefit of the lenders and the issuing banks under the Credit Agreement. 4.37(a) - Security Agreements, dated November 18, 1993, executed by each of Foamex L.P., General Felt, Perfect Fit and FCC, respectively, and Citibank N.A., as Administrative Agent for the lenders and the issuing banks under the Credit Agreement. 4.38(i) - Amendatory Agreement, dated as of June 28, 1994, among Foamex L.P., General Felt, Perfect Fit, FCC and Citibank, N.A., as collateral agent under the Credit Agreement. 4.39(s) - Form of Amendatory Agreement, dated as of July 30, 1996, among Foamex L.P., General Felt, FCC, and Citibank, N.A., as collateral agent under the Credit Agreement. 4.40(a) - Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of November 18, 1993, by and between Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent under the Credit Agreement and Shawmut, as trustee under the Foamex L.P. Senior Secured Note Indenture. 4.41(a) - Subordinated Promissory Note, dated as of May 6, 1993, in the original principal amount of $7,014,864 executed by Foamex L.P. to John Rallis ("Rallis"). 4.42(a) - Marely Loan Commitment Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex International and Marely. 4.43(a) - DLJ Loan Commitment Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex International and DLJ Funding. 4.44(s) - Promissory Note, dated July 7, 1996, in the aggregate principal amount of $4,372,516, executed by Trace Holdings to Foamex L.P. 10.1(b) - Interest Rate and Currency Exchange Agreement, dated as of June 14, 1993, among Foamex L.P., FCC, and Salomon Brothers Holdings Company Inc ("Salomon Holdings"). 10.2(x) - Assignment Agreement, dated as of December 16, 1996, among Foamex L.P., FCC, and Solomon Holdings.
10.3(m) - Swap Agreement, dated as of March 31, 1994, and amended in November 1994, by and between Foamex L.P. and Citibank, N.A. 10.4(x) - Revised Confirmation Letter Agreements, dated as of January 7, 1997, by and between Foamex L.P. and Citibank, N.A. 10.5(b) - Revised Swap Transaction Letter Agreement, dated as of June 10, 1993, among Foamex L.P., FCC and Salomon Holdings. 10.6(d) - Reimbursement Agreement, dated as of March 23, 1993, between Trace Holdings and General Felt. 10.7(d) - Shareholder Agreement, dated December 31, 1992, among Recticel, s.a., Recticel Holding Noord B.V., Foamex L.P., Beamech Group Limited, LME-Beamech, Inc., James Brian Blackell and Prefoam AG relating to foam technology sharing arrangement. 10.8(e) - Asset Transfer Agreement, dated as of October 2, 1990, between Trace Holdings and the Foamex L.P. (the "Trace Holdings Asset Transfer Agreement"). 10.9(e) - First Amendment, dated as of December 19, 1991, to the Trace Holdings Asset Transfer Agreement. 10.10(e) - Amended and Restated Guaranty, dated as of December 19, 1991, made by Trace Foam in favor of Foamex L.P. 10.11(e) - Asset Transfer Agreement, dated as of October 2, 1990, between RFC and Foamex L.P. (the "RFC Asset Transfer Agreement"). 10.12(e) - First Amendment, dated as of December 19, 1991, to the RFC Asset Transfer Agreement. 10.13(e) - Schedule 5.03 to the RFC Asset Transfer Agreement (the "5.03 Protocol"). 10.14(d) - The 5.03 Protocol Assumption Agreement, dated as of October 13, 1992, between RFC and Foamex L.P. 10.15(d) - Letter Agreement between Trace Holdings and Recticel regarding the Recticel guaranty, dated as of July 22, 1992. 10.16(i) - Supply Agreement, dated June 28, 1994, between Foamex L.P. and Foamex International. 10.17(i) - First Amended and Restated Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, among Foamex L.P., Trace Foam, FMXI and Foamex International. 10.18(i) - Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of June 28, 1994, among FJPS and Foamex International. 10.19(t) - Tax Distribution Advance Agreement, dated as of December 11, 1996, by and between Foamex L.P. and FJPS. 10.20 - Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 11,1 993, among Foamex L.P., GFI Acquisition, Inc. and General Felt. 10.21 - Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 1, 1993, among Great Wester, Rallis, Foamex L.P. and Kyoto Merger, Inc. 10.22(d) - Trace Foam Management Agreement between Foamex L.P. and Trace Foam, dated as of October 13, 1992. 10.23(i) - Affirmation Agreement re: Management Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993 between Foamex L.P. and Trace Foam. 10.24(d) - Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 11, 1993, among Foamex L.P., GFI Acquisition, Inc. and General Felt. 10.25(c) - Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 1, 1993, among Great Western, Rallis, Foamex L.P. and Kyoto Merger, Inc. 10.26(e)(p) - Salaried Incentive Plan of Foamex L.P. and Subsidiaries. 10.27(e)(p) - Trace Holdings 1987 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan. 10.28(e)(p) - Equity Growth Participation Program. 10.29(m)(p) - The Foamex Group Salaried Employee Pension Plan (formerly, The General Felt Industries, Inc. Retirement Plan for Salaried Employees, effective as of January 1, 1995. 10.30(o) - Foamex/GFI 401(k) Savings Plan dated July 1, 1995. 10.31(a)(p) - Foamex International's 1993 Stock Option Plan. 10.32(a)(p) - Foamex International's Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan. 10.33(a)(p) - Employment Agreement, dated as of May 6, 1993, by and between Foamex L.P. and Rallis. 10.34(f)(p) - Employment Agreement, dated as of February 1, 1994, by and between Foamex L.P. and William H. Bundy.
10.35(p) - Employment Agreement, dated as of July 26, 1995, by and between Foamex L.P. and Salvatore J. Bonanno. 10.36(a) - Stock Exchange Agreement, dated as of October 25, 1993, among Perfect Fit, the stockholders which are parties thereto, Holdings and Foamex L.P. (the "Perfect Fit Stock Exchange Agreement"). 10.37(a) - Amendment No. 1 to the Perfect Fit Stock Exchange Agreement, dated November 18, 1993. 10.38(a) - 1993 Recticel Master Agreement, dated as of November 4, 1993, by and among Trace Holdings, Trace Foam, RFC, Foamex International, Recticel s.a., MGM, FCD Sub and Foamex L.P. 10.39(a) - Exchange Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex International and RFC. 10.40(a) - Withdrawal Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex L.P. and RFC. 10.41(a) - 1993 Agreement of Terms, dated as of November 4, 1993, by and among Trace Holdings, Trace Foam, Foamex L.P., Foamex International and GBNY. 10.42(a) - 1993 Marely Master Agreement, dated as of November 4, 1993, by and among Foamex International, Trace Holdings, Trace Foam, Foamex L.P. and Marely. 10.43(a) - Exchange Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex International and Marely. 10.44(a) - Warrant Exchange Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex International and Marely. 10.45(a) - Redemption and Withdrawal Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex L.P. and Marely. 10.46(a) - 1993 DLJ Master Agreement, dated as of November 4, 1993, by and among Foamex International, Trace Holdings, Trace Foam, DLJ Funding and Foamex L.P. 10.47(a) - Exchange Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex International and DLJ Funding. 10.48(a) - Warrant Exchange Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex International and DLJ Funding. 10.49(a) - Redemption and Withdrawal Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex L.P. and DLJ Funding. 10.50(a) - 1993 Rallis Master Agreement, dated as of November 4, 1993, by and among Foamex International, Trace Holdings, Trace Foam, Rallis and Foamex L.P. 10.51(a) - Exchange Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex International and Rallis. 10.52(a) - Partial Redemption Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex L.P. and Rallis. 10.53(c) - Exchange Agreement Regarding Admission of Limited Partner and Put Option, dated as of May 1, 1993, among Rallis, Pegasus Properties, Foamex L.P. and Trace Holdings. 10.54(a) - Amended and Restated Put Option Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Trace Holdings and Rallis. 10.55(a) - Exchange Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex International and Trace Holdings. 10.56(a) - Redemption and Withdrawal Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex L.P. and Trace Holdings. 10.57(a) - Exchange Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex International and Trace Foam. 10.58(a) - Withdrawal Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex L.P. and Trace Foam. 10.59(a) - Exchange Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex International and FCD Sub. 10.60(a) - Redemption and Withdrawal Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between Foamex L.P. and FCD Sub.
10.61(a) - Release and Termination Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and among Trace Holdings, Trace Foam, Foamex L.P., RFC, Marely, DLJ, MGM, FCD Sub, Recticel s.a., SGB, GBNY, and Wilmington Trust Company. 10.62(f) - Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 23, 1993, by and between Transformacion de Espumas y Fieltros, S. A., the stockholders which are parties thereto, and Foamex L.P. 10.63(r) - Agreement and Plan of Merger, as amended, dated as of June 11, 1996, by and among PFI Subsidiary, Inc., PFI Acquisition Corp., Jody B. Vitale, Perfect Fit, General Felt, and Foamex L.P. 10.64(v) - Equity Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 28, 1996, by and among JPSGP Inc., Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P., and Collins & Aikman Products Co. 10.65(v) - Amendment No. 1 to Equity Purchase Agreement, by and among JPSGP Inc., Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P., and Collins & Aikman Products Co., dated as of December 11, 1996. 21 - Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
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(a) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to Foamex International's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 33-69606.
(b) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Registration Statement of Foamex L.P. and FCC on Form S-4, Registration No. 33-65158.
(c) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Registration Statement of Foamex L.P., FCC and General Felt on Form S-1, Registration Nos. 33-60888, 33-60888-01, and 33-60888-02.
(d) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Form 10-K Statement of Foamex L.P. and FCC for fiscal 1992.
(e) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Registration Statement of Foamex L.P. and FCC on Form S-1, Registration Nos. 33-49976 and 33-49976-01.
(f) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Form 10-K of Foamex International for fiscal 1993.
(g) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to JPS Automotive's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 33-75510.
(h) Incorporated by reference to the Exhibit to the Form 10-Q of Foamex International for the quarterly period ended July 3, 1994.
(i) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Registration Statement of FJPS, FJCC and Foamex International on Form S-4, Registration No. 33-82028.
(j) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of JPS Automotive L.P. and JPS Automotive Products Corp. for the fiscal quarter ended October 2, 1994.
(k) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Foamex L.P. and Foamex L.P. Capital Corporation, and General Felt Industries, Inc. for the fiscal quarter ended October 2, 1994.
(l) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Foamex International, Registration No. 33-85488.
(m) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Form 10-K of Foamex International for fiscal 1994.
(n) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Form 10-K of Foamex L.P. for fiscal 1994.
(o) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Form 10-Q of Foamex L.P. for the quarterly period ended July 2, 1995.
(p) A management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an Exhibit pursuant to Item 14(c) of this report.
(q) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Form 10-K of Foamex L.P. for fiscal 1995.
(r) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Form 8-K of Foamex L.P. dated June 11, 1996.
(s) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Form 10-Q of Foamex L.P. for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1996.
(t) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Form 10-Q of Foamex L.P. for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1996.
(u) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Form 8-K of Foamex International reporting an event which occurred on August 28, 1996.
(v) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Form 8-K of Foamex International reporting an event which occurred on December 11, 1996.
(w) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to the Form 10-K of Foamex L.P. for the fiscal year ended December 29, 1996.
Certain instruments defining the rights of security holders have been excluded herefrom in accordance with Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K. The Registrant hereby agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the Commission upon request.
(d) Schedules
The schedules of Foamex L.P. listed in the accompanying Index to Financial Statement Schedules are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 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 on the 7th day of April, 1997.
FOAMEX-JPS AUTOMOTIVE L.P. By: FJGP Inc. General Partner
By:/s/ Marshall S. Cogan Marshall S. Cogan Chairman of the Board and President
FOAMEX-JPS CAPITAL CORPORATION
By:/s/ Marshall S. Cogan Marshall S. Cogan Chairman of the Board and President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on its behalf by the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Signatures Title Date
/s/ Marshall S. Cogan Chairman of the Board, President April 7, 1997 - ------------------------- and Director of FJGP and FJCC Marshall S. Cogan
/s/ Philip N. Smith, Jr. Director, Vice President and April 7, 1997 - ------------------------- Secretary of FJGP and Director, Philip N. Smith, Jr. Vice President and Secretary of of FJCC
/s/ Kenneth R. Fuette Senior Vice President of April 7, 1997 - ------------------------- Finance (Chief Financial Kenneth R. Fuette Officer and Chief Accounting Officer) of FJGP and FJCC
FOAMEX-JPS AUTOMOTIVE L.P. INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Partners of Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P. and subsidiary ("FJPS") as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and the related consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and partners' equity (deficit) for the years in the period ended December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and the period from May 13, 1994 (date of initial capitalization) to January 1, 1995. These financial statements are the responsibility of FJPS's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes 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 provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of FJPS as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the years in the periods ended December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and the period from May 13, 1994 (date of initial capitalization) to January 1, 1995 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
2400 Eleven Penn Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania February 26, 1997
FOAMEX-JPS AUTOMOTIVE L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
FOAMEX-JPS AUTOMOTIVE L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
FOAMEX-JPS AUTOMOTIVE L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
FOAMEX-JPS AUTOMOTIVE L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) For the Years Ended December 29, 1996, December 31, 1995 and for the Period from May 13, 1994 (date of initial capitalization) to January 1,
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
FOAMEX-JPS AUTOMOTIVE L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P. ("FJPS") was formed and initially capitalized on May 13, 1994. FJPS was formed for the purposes of, among other things, acquiring a 98% limited partnership interest in Foamex L.P. contributed from Foamex International Inc. ("Foamex International") and a 99% limited partnership interest in JPS Automotive L.P. Foamex International owns a 99% limited partnership interest in FJPS, and FJGP Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Foamex International, owns a 1% general partnership interest in FJPS.
Foamex-JPS Capital Corporation ("FJCC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of FJPS, was formed and initially capitalized on May 13, 1994. FJCC engages in business activities related to borrowing money for the benefit of FJPS.
During 1996, Foamex L.P. sold Perfect Fit Industries, Inc. ("Perfect Fit") which comprised the home comfort products business segment of Foamex L.P. In addition, FJPS sold its partnership interest in JPS Automotive L.P. which operated in the automotive textile business segment. The consolidated financial statements of FJPS have been restated for discontinued operations and includes a loss in the equity from discontinued operations of $142.0 million. (See Note 3 for further discussion).
In April 1996, Foamex International contributed the foam products operations of Foamex Mexico to FJPS (99%) and to FJGP Inc. (1%) who then contributed its investment in Foamex Mexico to FJPS. FJPS subsequently contributed its 100% investment in Foamex Mexico to Foamex L.P. The contribution was accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling of interests since the entities are under common control. Accordingly, all periods presented have been restated to reflect the financial condition and results of operations of Foamex Mexico.
FJPS's consolidated financial statements consist of the consolidated results of operations of FJPS, including its wholly-owned subsidiary FJCC, and its 98% equity interest in Foamex L.P. FJPS's share of earnings (loss) of its unconsolidated limited partnership is reflected in income as earned and distributions will be credited against the investment in unconsolidated limited partnerships when received. FJPS has no employees or operations of its own nor do its partners incur any expenses on its behalf.
The statements of operations and cash flows include the equity in undistributed earnings of Foamex L.P. for the years ended December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and the period from June 28, 1994 to January 1, 1995.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of FJPS and its subsidiary. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The equity method is being used to account for the operations of Foamex L.P. since control is exercised by Foamex International through its ownership of the managing general partner.
Fiscal Year
FJPS's fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to the thirty-first day of December. Fiscal years 1996 and 1995 are composed of fifty-two weeks and ended on December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (See Notes 7, 8 and 10).
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs consist of amounts incurred in obtaining long-term financing. These costs are being amortized over the term of the related debt using the interest method. Accumulated amortization as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 was approximately $0.8 million and $0.4 million, respectively.
Income Taxes
FJPS, as a limited partnership, is not subject to United States Federal income taxes; therefore, no current or deferred provision has been provided for such taxes. The partners will provide for their respective shares of income or loss in their federal and applicable state income tax returns. FJPS has a tax sharing agreement that provides for the payment of distributions to the partners for amounts that would be required to be paid if FJPS were a corporation filing separate tax returns.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the 1995 and 1994 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year's presentation.
3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On December 11, 1996, FJPS completed the sale of its partnership interests in JPS Automotive for a sale price of approximately $220.1 million including the assumption of $200.1 million of JPS Automotive's indebtedness. The sale is subject to a post-closing adjustment which is expected to be finalized during the second quarter of 1997. The sale included substantially all of the net assets of JPS Automotive. Actual and estimated transaction expenses related to the sale amounted to approximately $8.9 million. FJPS has recorded an estimated net loss on the sale of JPS Automotive of approximately $99.5 million.
During 1996, Foamex L.P. finalized the sale of the outstanding common stock of Perfect Fit, a wholly-owned subsidiary, for an adjusted sale price of approximately $44.2 million. The sale included substantially all of the net assets of the home comfort products segment of Foamex L.P. Actual and estimated transaction expenses related to the sale totaled approximately $1.5 million. Foamex L.P. has recorded a loss on the sale of Perfect Fit of approximately $41.8 million, which includes the loss on disposal and a loss of $1.3 million relating to operating losses during the phase-out period. FJPS has recorded a loss in the equity from discontinued operations of $41.2 million relating to the sale of Perfect Fit. A valuation allowance has been provided for the capital loss relating to the sale of Perfect Fit since Foamex L.P. has determined that capital gain taxable income is not likely to be sufficient to recognize the deferred tax asset relating to the capital loss carryforward.
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3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (continued)
FJPS's financial statements have been restated to reflect the sales of Perfect Fit and JPS Automotive. In addition, interest and debt issuance expense of FJPS was allocated to discontinued operations based on the estimated debt to be retired from the net proceeds from the sale of JPS Automotive. A summary of the operating results for the discontinued operations is as follows:
4. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS
The contribution to FJPS of a 98% limited partnership interest in Foamex L.P. by Foamex International on June 28, 1994 was accounted for using the equity method on an historical basis, since the entities were under common control. Foamex International's historical basis in the 98% limited partnership interest of Foamex L.P. was $69.6 million at June 28, 1994.
On June 28, 1994, FJPS invested approximately $89.1 million in JPS Automotive, including $83.2 million in cash and the assumption of $5.9 million of JPS Automotive's acquisition cost liabilities, to acquire a 99% limited partnership interest which was accounted for using the equity method.
5. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long term debt as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 consists of:
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5. LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
o The Senior Secured Discount Debentures Series A due 2004 ("Discount Debentures") in the aggregate principal amount of $116.7 million ($57.0 million initial cash proceeds) were issued on June 28, 1994 by FJPS and FJCC, as a unit with warrants to acquire 600,000 shares of the Foamex International common stock at an exercise price of $11.53 per share. On December 5, 1994, an exchange offer was consummated and all the Discount Debentures series A were exchanged for Discount Debentures series B. The terms of the Discount Debentures series B are substantially identical in all respects (including principal amount, interest rate, maturity and ranking) to the terms of the Discount Debentures series A, except that the Discount Debentures series B, are freely transferable by holders thereof and are not subject to any covenant regarding registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Discount Debentures are collateralized by a first priority lien granted by FJPS on a 43.44% limited partnership interest in Foamex L.P. and are guaranteed on a senior basis by Foamex International. The original issue discount of $59.7 million will be amortized using the weighted average to maturity method over the life of the issue. No cash interest is payable on the Discount Debentures prior to January 1, 2000; rather the Discount Debentures accrete on a daily basis and compound semiannually at the rate of 13.50% per annum from the date of issuance through June 30, 1996, at the rate of 13.75% per annum from July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 and at the rate of 14.00% per annum from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999, in each case subject to increase in the event the Discount Debentures are not redeemed at the option of FJPS and FJCC as described below. Thereafter, interest accrues at the rate of 14.00% per annum and is payable semiannually in cash commencing January 1, 2000.
The Discount Debentures may be redeemed at the option of FJPS and FJCC in whole or in part, at any time after July 1, 1999, initially at 110% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest to the redemption date, and declining to 100% on or after July 1, 2002. Prior to July 1, 1997, at the option of FJPS and FJCC, (i) up to 50% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Discount Debentures will be redeemable at a redemption price equal to 110% of the Accreted Value (as defined in the indenture with respect to such debentures) (the "Discount Debenture Indenture") of such Discount Debentures and (ii) additional Discount Debentures will be redeemable at a redemption price equal to 112% of the Accreted Value of such Discount Debentures from the proceeds of an Equity Offering (as defined in the Discount Debenture Indenture). In addition, at any time on or prior to July 1, 1997, FJPS and FJCC may redeem all, but not less than all of the outstanding Discount Debentures from the net proceeds of an Equity-Linked Offering (as defined in the Discount Debenture Indenture) at the redemption prices set forth in the preceding paragraph. If FJPS and FJCC do not exercise such redemption rights with at least 85% of the net proceeds of an Equity-Linked Offering, the rate at which the Discount Debentures shall accrete and the interest rate on the Discount Debentures will increase based on a formula.
Subject to certain qualifications and exceptions, covenants and provisions contained therein, the Discount Debenture Indenture restricts, among other things, (i) the incurrence of additional indebtedness, (ii) the payment of dividends on and redemptions of capital stock, (iii) the use of proceeds from the sale of assets and subsidiary stock, (iv) transactions with affiliates and (v) the creation of certain liens. The Discount Debenture Indenture also restricts the ability of FJPS and FJCC to consolidate or merge with or into, or to transfer all or substantially all of their assets with or into, or to transfer all or substantially all of their assets to, another person. Under the most restrictive of such payment restrictions, approximately $4.9 million was available to be paid by FJPS at December 29, 1996.
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5. LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
o The senior note payable to Foamex L.P. due 2006 (the "FJPS Note"), in the aggregate principal amount of $87.9 million was issued by FJPS on June 28, 1994. Foamex L.P. purchased the note for $35.3 million. FJPS used the proceeds from the sale of the FJPS Note, in part, for its capital contribution to JPS Automotive in connection with the JPS Automotive Acquisition. The FJPS Note will not pay interest until July 2000. Instead, principal will accrete (from the initial purchase price of $35.3 million) on a daily basis and compound semiannually at the rate of 15.50% per annum through June 1996; 15.75% per annum thereafter through June 1997; and 16.00% per annum thereafter through June 2000. Interest will be payable in cash at 16.00% per annum from July 2000 through the maturity date. In December 1996 in exchange for certain waivers and amendment of the FJPS Note, FJPS repaid $18.4 million of the FJPS Note and a waiver payment of $0.2 million using a portion of the proceeds from the sale of its partnership interest in JPS Automotive L.P. FJPS has the right to reborrow such amount, subject to limitations in the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility, solely for the purpose of funding a purchase price adjustment payment, if any, in connection with the JPS Automotive L.P. sale. The FJPS Note may be redeemed at the option of FJPS, in whole or in part, at any time at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the Accreted Value (as defined) if on or prior to July 1, 2000, and thereafter, expressed as percentages of the principal amount) initially equal to 108% for the twelve-month period commencing July 1, 1994 declining to 100% on or after July 1, 2005. If FJPS does not repay indebtedness with at least 85% of the net proceeds of any Equity Offering (as defined), the rate at which the FJPS Note accretes and the interest rate on the FJPS Note will increase.
6. PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
The other component consists of the following:
7. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Foamex L.P.
Foamex L.P. is subject to extensive and changing federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations, including those relating to the use, handling, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous substances and the remediation of environmental contamination, and as a result, is from time to time involved in administrative and judicial proceedings and inquiries relating to environmental matters. During 1996, expenditures in connection with Foamex L.P.'s compliance with federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations did not have a material adverse effect on Foamex L.P.'s operations,
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7. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS (continued)
financial position, capital expenditures or competitive position. As of December 29, 1996, Foamex L.P. has environmental accruals of approximately $4.1 million for environmental matters. In addition, as of December 29, 1996 Foamex L.P. has net receivables of approximately $0.9 million relating to indemnification for environmental liabilities, net of an allowance of approximately $1.0 million relating to potential disagreements regarding the scope of the indemnification. Foamex L.P. believes that realization of the receivables established for indemnification is probable.
The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (the "1990 CAA Amendments") provide for the establishment of federal emission standards for hazardous air pollutants including methylene chloride and TDI, principal raw materials used in the manufacturing of foam. Foamex L.P. completely eliminated the use of chlorofluorocarbons and methylchloroform by the end of 1995. The 1990 CAA Amendments also may result in the imposition of more stringent standards regulating air emissions from the use of these chemicals by polyurethane foam manufacturers, but these standards have not yet been promulgated.
Foamex L.P. has reported to appropriate state authorities that it has found soil and groundwater contamination in excess of state standards at four facilities and soil contamination in excess of state standards at three other facilities. Foamex L.P. has begun remediation and is conducting further investigations into the extent of the contamination at these facilities and, accordingly, the extent of the remediation that may ultimately be required. The actual cost and the timetable of any such remediation cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty at this time. As of December 29, 1996, Foamex L.P. has environmental accruals of approximately $3.2 million for the remaining potential remediation costs for these facilities based on engineering estimates.
Federal regulations require that by the end of 1998 all underground storage tanks ("USTs") be removed or upgraded in all states to meet applicable standards. Foamex L.P. has six USTs that will require removal or permanent in-place closure by the end of 1998. Due to the age of these tanks, leakage may have occurred resulting in soil and possibly groundwater contamination. Foamex L.P. has accrued $0.4 million for the estimated removal and remediation, if any, associated with these USTs. However, the full extent of contamination and, accordingly, the actual cost of such remediation cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty at this time. Foamex L.P. believes that its USTs do not pose a significant risk of environmental liability because of Foamex L.P.'s monitoring practices for USTs and conditional approval for the permanent in-place closure for certain USTs. However, there can be no assurance that such USTs will not result in significant environmental liability in the future.
Foamex L.P. has been designated as a Potentially Responsible Party ("PRP") by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA") with respect to thirteen sites, with an estimated total liability to Foamex L.P. for the thirteen sites of less than approximately $0.5 million. Estimates of total cleanup costs and fractional allocations of liability are generally provided by the EPA or the committee of PRP's with respect to the specified site. In each case, the participation of Foamex L.P. is considered to be immaterial.
Although it is possible that new information or future developments could require Foamex L.P. to reassess its potential exposure relating to all pending environmental matters, including those described herein, management believes that, based upon all currently available information, the resolution of such environmental matters will not have a material adverse effect on Foamex L.P.'s operations, financial position, capital expenditures or competitive position. The possibility exists, however, that new environmental legislation and/or environmental regulations may be adopted, or other environmental conditions may be found to exist, that may require expenditures not currently anticipated and that may be material.
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8. LITIGATION
As of February 26, 1997, Foamex L.P. and Trace Holdings were two of multiple defendants in actions filed on behalf of approximately 5,000 recipients of breast implants in various United States federal and state courts and one Canadian provincial court, some of which allege substantial damages, but most of which allege unspecified damages for personal injuries of various types. Five of these cases seek to allege claims on behalf of all breast implant recipients or other allegedly affected parties, but no class has been approved or certified by the court. In addition, three cases have been filed alleging claims on behalf of approximately 700 residents of Australia, New Zealand, England, and Ireland. During 1995, Foamex L.P. and Trace Holdings were granted summary judgments and dismissed as defendants from all cases in the federal courts of the United States and the state courts of California. Appeals for these decisions were withdrawn and the decisions are final. In addition, two of the cases filed on behalf of 903 foreign plaintiffs were dismissed on the grounds that the cases could not be brought in the United States courts. This decision is subject to appeal. Foamex L.P. believes that the number of suits and claimants may increase. Although breast implants do not contain foam, certain silicone gel implants were produced using a polyurethane foam covering fabricated by independent distributors or fabricators from bulk foam purchased from Foamex L.P. or Trace Holdings. Neither Foamex L.P. nor Trace Holdings recommended, authorized or approved the use of its foam for these purposes. While it is not feasible to predict or determine the outcome of these actions, based on management's present assessment of the merits of pending claims, after consultation with the general counsel of Trace Holdings, and without taking into account potential indemnity from the manufacturers of polyurethane covered breast implants, management believes that the disposition of matters that are pending or that may reasonably be anticipated to be asserted should not have a material adverse effect on either Foamex L.P.'s or Trace Holdings' consolidated financial position or results of operations. In addition, Foamex L.P. is also indemnified by Trace Holdings for any such liabilities relating to foam manufactured prior to capitalization of Foamex L.P. in October 1990. Although Trace Holdings has paid Foamex L.P.'s litigation expenses to date pursuant to such indemnification and management believes Trace Holdings likely will be in a position to continue to pay such expenses, there can be no absolute assurance that Trace Holdings will be able to provide such indemnification. Based on information available at this time with respect to the potential liability, and without taking into account the indemnification provided by Trace Holdings and the coverage provided by Trace Holdings' and Foamex L.P.'s liability insurance, Foamex L.P. believes that the proceedings should not ultimately result in any liability that would have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of Foamex L.P. If management's assessment of Foamex L.P.'s liability with respect to these actions is incorrect, such actions could have a material adverse effect on Foamex L.P.
Foamex L.P. is party to various other lawsuits, both as defendant and plaintiff, arising in the normal course of business. It is the opinion of management that the disposition of these lawsuits will not individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of Foamex L.P. If management's assessment of Foamex L.P.'s liability with respect to these actions is incorrect, such actions could have a material adverse effect on Foamex L.P.'s consolidated financial position.
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9. SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF EQUITY AFFILIATES
The following table presents summarized financial information on a combined 100% basis of the principal company accounted for by the equity method. Accounts presented include: Foamex L.P. (98%) as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and for the years then ended and for the period from May 13, 1994 to January 1, 1995:.
In 1995, Foamex L.P. approved a restructuring plan (the "1995 restructuring plan") to consolidate thirteen foam production, fabrication or branch locations, to concentrate resources as a result of industry conditions and to better position itself to achieve its strategic growth objectives. Foamex L.P. recorded restructuring and other charges of $39.2 million which was comprised of $35.6 million associated with the consolidation of the foam production, fabrication or branch locations, $2.2 million associated with the completion of a 1993 restructuring plan and $1.4 million associated with merger and acquisition activities of Foamex L.P. The components of the $35.6 million restructuring charge include: $16.7 million for fixed asset writedowns (net of estimated sale proceeds), $15.1 million for plant closure and operating lease obligations and $3.8 million for personnel reductions. The $3.8 million cost for personnel reductions primarily represents severance and employee benefit costs associated with the elimination of manufacturing and administrative personnel.
In 1996, Foamex L.P. determined to continue to operate one of the facilities originally identified for closure in the 1995 restructuring plan because of improved economics and the lack of synergy to be achieved from relocating the manufacturing process. In addition, Foamex L.P. approved a plan to close two facilities that were not originally identified in the 1995 restructuring plan. As a result of these changes to the 1995 restructuring plan and the favorable termination of certain lease agreements and other matters, Foamex L.P. recorded a $6.4 million net restructuring credit which included a restructuring credit of $11.3 million associated with Foamex L.P.'s decision not to close the facility identified as part of the 1995 restructuring plan and $1.7 million of restructuring credits relating primarily to the favorable termination of certain lease agreements and other matters relating to the 1995 restructuring plan, offset by $6.6 million of restructuring charges relating to the closure of the two facilities during 1997 (the "1996 restructuring plan").
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10. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Disclosure about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following disclosures of the estimated fair value amounts have been determined based on FJPS's assessment of available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies.
The estimated fair values of FJPS's financial instruments as of December 29, 1996 are as follows:
Carrying Amount Fair Value (thousands) Liabilities: Long-term debt $114,061 $127,743 ======== ========
The fair value of long-term debt is estimated using quoted market prices, where available, or discounted cash flows.
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information about the financial instruments. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgement and therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumption could significantly affect the estimates.
11 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholder of Foamex-JPS Capital Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Foamex-JPS Capital Corporation ("FJCC") as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995. These balance sheets are the responsibility of FJCC's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these balance sheets based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the balance sheets are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the balance sheet. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall balance sheet presentation. We believe that our audits of the balance sheets provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the balance sheets referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of FJCC as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
2400 Eleven Penn Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania February 26, 1997
FOAMEX-JPS CAPITAL CORPORATION (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P.) BALANCE SHEETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the balance sheets.
FOAMEX-JPS CAPITAL CORPORATION (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P.) NOTES TO BALANCE SHEETS
1. ORGANIZATION
Foamex-JPS Capital Corporation ("FJCC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P. ("FJPS"), was formed and initially capitalized on May 13, 1994. FJCC engages in business activities related to borrowing money for the benefit of FJPS.
2. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
FJCC is a joint and several obligor with FJPS on borrowings consisting of approximately $116.7 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Discount Debentures due 2004, Series B (the "Discount Debentures"). The Discount Debentures, issued on June 28, 1994, are secured by a first priority lien granted by FJPS on a 43.44% limited partnership interest in Foamex L.P. and are guaranteed on a senior basis by Foamex International Inc. ("Foamex International"). The Discount Debentures mature on July 1, 2004. The original issue discount of $59.7 million will be amortized using the weighted average to maturity method over the life of the issue. No cash interest is payable on the Discount Debentures prior to January 1, 2000; rather the Discount Debentures accrete on a daily basis and compounds semiannually at the rate of 13.50% per annum from the date of issuance of the Discount Debentures through June 30, 1996, at the rate of 13.75% per annum from July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997, and at the rate of 14.00% per annum from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999, in each case subject to increase in the event the Discount Debentures are not redeemed at the option of FJPS and FJCC as described in the financial statements of FJPS and in the indenture. Thereafter, interest accrues at the rate of 14.00% per annum and is payable semiannually in cash commencing January 1, 2000.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Partners of Foamex L.P.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Foamex L.P. and subsidiaries ("Foamex L.P.") as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995, and the related consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and partners' equity (deficit) for each of the three years in the period ended December 29, 1996. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule as of and for each of the three years in the period ended December 29, 1996. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of Foamex L.P.'s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes 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, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Foamex L.P. and subsidiaries as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 29, 1996 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule referred to above, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information required to be included therein.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
2400 Eleven Penn Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania February 26, 1997
FOAMEX L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
FOAMEX L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
FOAMEX L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Years Ended 1996, 1995 and 1994
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
FOAMEX L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Years Ended 1996, 1995 and 1994
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
FOAMEX L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) For the Years Ended 1996, 1995 and 1994
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
FOAMEX L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Foamex L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, is an indirect, majority-owned subsidiary of Foamex International Inc. ("Foamex International"). Foamex L.P. is a significant manufacturer and marketer of flexible polyurethane foam and foam products in North America. Foamex L.P.'s products include (i) foam for carpet cushion and other carpet products, (ii) cushioning foams for furniture, bedding, packaging and health care, (iii) foams for automotive trim and accessories and (iv) technical foams for filtration, consumer products and packaging.
During 1996, Foamex L.P. sold Perfect Fit Industries, Inc. ("Perfect Fit") which comprised the home comfort products segment of Foamex L.P. The consolidated financial statements of Foamex L.P. have been restated for discontinued operations and includes a net loss of $41.8 million (net of $1.2 million income tax benefit) on the disposal of this business segment which includes provisions for operating losses during the phase-out period. (See Note 3 for further discussion). In addition, during April 1996 Foamex International contributed the foam products operations of Foamex Latin America, Inc. ("Foamex Mexico") to Foamex L.P. The contribution was accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling of interests since the entities were under common control. Accordingly, all prior periods presented have been restated to reflect the results of operations and financial position of Foamex Mexico.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Foamex L.P. and all subsidiaries that Foamex L.P. directly or indirectly controls, either through majority ownership or otherwise, other than the home comfort products segment which is accounted for as discontinued operations. Intercompany accounts and transactions for continuing operations have been eliminated in consolidation.
The consolidated financial statements have been restated for discontinued operations. The accompanying notes present amounts related only to continuing operations.
Fiscal Year
Foamex L.P.'s fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to the thirty-first day of December. Fiscal years 1996, 1995 and 1994 were composed of fifty-two weeks and ended on December 29, 1996, December 31, 1995 and January 1, 1995, respectively.
Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (See Notes 4, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 and Cost in Excess of Net Assets Acquired below.)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Foamex L.P. considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. On December 29, 1996, cash and cash equivalents included $18.4 million of repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government securities.
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Restricted Cash
As of December 29, 1996, Foamex L.P. had restricted cash of approximately $12.1 million. This cash was derived from the net sales proceeds relating to the sale of Perfect Fit and is restricted by Foamex L.P.'s debt agreements. As of February 26, 1997, Foamex L.P. has used approximately $8.4 million of the restricted cash to repurchase approximately $8.0 million of outstanding indebtedness.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The cost of the inventories is determined on a first-in, first-out basis.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The range of useful lives estimated for buildings is generally twenty to thirty-five years and the range for machinery, equipment and furnishings is five to twelve years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the leasehold improvements. Depreciation expense for the years ended 1996, 1995 and 1994 was $17.9 million, $18.7 million and $16.8 million, respectively. For income tax purposes, Foamex L.P. uses accelerated depreciation methods.
Cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred. Renewals and improvements are capitalized. Upon retirement or other disposition of items of plant and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operations.
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs consist of amounts incurred in obtaining long-term financing. These costs are being amortized over the term of the related debt using the interest method. Accumulated amortization as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 was approximately $7.5 million and $5.7 million, respectively.
Cost in Excess of Net Assets Acquired
The excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations accounted for as purchases is amortized using the straight-line method over a forty year period. At each balance sheet date Foamex L.P. evaluates the recoverability of cost in excess of net assets acquired using certain financial indicators such as historical and future ability to generate income from operations based on a going concern basis. Accumulated amortization as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 was approximately $11.6 million and $9.1 million, respectively.
Environmental Matters
Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not contribute to current or
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future revenue generation, are expensed. Liabilities are recorded when environmental assessments and/or remedial efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated.
Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits
Foamex L.P. accrues postretirement benefits throughout the employees' active service periods until they attain full eligibility for those benefits. Also, Foamex L.P. accrues postemployment benefits when it becomes probable that such benefits will be paid and when sufficient information exists to make reasonable estimates of the amounts to be paid.
Foreign Currency Accounting
The financial statements of foreign subsidiaries, except in countries treated as highly inflationary, have been translated into U.S. dollars by using the year end exchange rates for assets and liabilities and average exchange rates for the statements of operations. Currency translation adjustments are included in other partners' equity (deficit) until the entity is substantially sold or liquidated. For operations in countries treated as highly inflationary, certain financial statement amounts are translated at historical exchange rates, with all other assets and liabilities translated at year end exchange rates. These translation adjustments are reflected in the results of operations and are insignificant for all periods presented. Also, foreign currency transaction gains and losses are insignificant for all periods presented. The effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash flows is not material.
Interest Rate Swap Agreement
The differential to be paid or received under an interest rate swap agreement is recognized as an adjustment to interest and debt issuance expense in the current period as interest rates change.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method, in which deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between the financial reporting and income tax basis of assets and liabilities using the income tax rates, under existing legislation, expected to be in effect at the date such temporary differences are expected to reverse.
Foamex L.P., as a limited partnership, is not subject to federal income taxes; therefore no current or deferred provision has been provided for such taxes. However, Foamex L.P. has provided for the income taxes of certain states in which it is subject to taxes and for certain subsidiaries which are subject to federal and state income taxes. The partners will provide for their respective shares of income or loss in their federal or applicable state income tax returns. Foamex L.P. has a tax sharing agreement that provides for the payment of distributions to the partners for amounts that would be required to be paid if Foamex L.P. was a corporation filing separate tax returns. The ability of Foamex L.P. to make such distributions is limited by the terms of its credit agreements and indentures. (See Note 8).
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the 1995 and 1994 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year's presentation.
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3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
During 1996, Foamex L.P. finalized the sale of the outstanding common stock of Perfect Fit, a wholly-owned subsidiary, for an adjusted sale price of approximately $44.2 million. The sale included substantially all of the net assets of Foamex L.P.'s home comfort products segment. Actual and estimated transaction expenses related to the sale totaled approximately $1.5 million. Foamex L.P. has recorded a net loss on the sale of Perfect Fit of approximately $41.8 million, which includes the loss on disposal and a net loss of $1.3 million (net of $1.2 million income tax benefit) relating to operating losses during the phase-out period. Interest and debt issuance expense was allocated to discontinued operations based on the estimated debt to be retired from the net proceeds of the sale. A valuation allowance has been provided for the capital loss relating to the sale of Perfect Fit since future capital gain taxable income is not likely to be sufficient to recognize the deferred tax asset relating to the capital loss carryforward.
Foamex L.P.'s financial statements have been restated to reflect the discontinuation of the home comfort products segment. A summary of the operating results for the discontinued operations is as follows:
Net assets of discontinued operations (excluding intercompany net assets) at December 31, 1995 were as follows:
(thousands) Current assets $31,925 Property, plant and equipment, net 21,672 Cost in excess of assets acquired, net 40,333 Other assets 2,219 ------- Total assets 96,149 -------
Current liabilities 11,076 ------- Total liabilities 11,076 -------
Net assets $85,073 =======
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4. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES (CREDITS)
In 1995, Foamex L.P. approved a restructuring plan (the "1995 restructuring plan") to consolidate thirteen foam production, fabrication or branch locations, to concentrate resources as a result of industry conditions and to better position itself to achieve its strategic growth objectives. Foamex L.P. recorded restructuring and other charges of $39.2 million which was comprised of $35.6 million associated with the consolidation of the foam production, fabrication or branch locations, $2.2 million associated with the completion of a 1993 restructuring plan and $1.4 million associated with merger and acquisition activities of Foamex L.P. The components of the $35.6 million restructuring charge include: $16.7 million for fixed asset writedowns (net of estimated sale proceeds), $15.1 million for plant closure and operating lease obligations and $3.8 million for personnel reductions. The $3.8 million cost for personnel reductions primarily represents severance and employee benefit costs associated with the elimination of manufacturing and administrative personnel.
In 1996, Foamex L.P. determined to continue to operate one of the facilities originally identified for closure in the 1995 restructuring plan because of improved economics and the lack of synergy to be achieved from relocating the manufacturing process. In addition, Foamex L.P. has approved a plan to close two facilities that were not originally identified in the 1995 restructuring plan. As a result of these changes to the 1995 restructuring plan and the favorable termination of certain lease agreements and other matters, Foamex L.P. recorded a $6.4 million net restructuring credit which included a restructuring credit of $11.3 million associated with Foamex L.P.'s decision not to close the facility identified as part of the 1995 restructuring plan and $1.7 million of restructuring credits relating primarily to the favorable termination of certain lease agreements and other matters relating to the 1995 restructuring plan, offset by $6.6 million of restructuring charges relating to the closure of the two facilities during 1997 (the "1996 restructuring plan").
Generally, the 1995 restructuring plan has been implemented as originally contemplated. The following table sets forth the components of Foamex L.P.'s restructuring and other charges:
As indicated in the table above, the accrued restructuring balance at December 29, 1996 will be used for payments relating to plant closure and leases including rundown costs at the facilities. The $1.8 million of asset writedowns relates to estimated proceeds and is included in noncurrent assets. Foamex L.P. expects to incur approximately $6.3 million of charges during 1997 with the remaining $4.0 million to be incurred through 2001. As of December 29, 1996, Foamex L.P. has terminated approximately 270 employees and notified approximately 40 employees in the manufacturing and administrative areas of their impending termination in connection with the 1996 and 1995 restructuring plans.
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5. ACQUISITIONS
In April 1995, Foamex L.P. acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of manufacturers of synthetic fabrics for the carpet and furniture industries for aggregate consideration of approximately $8.0 million, including related fees and expenses of approximately $0.3 million, with an initial cash payment of $7.2 million. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired was approximately $3.9 million. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and the operations of the acquired company are included in the consolidated statements of operations and cash flows from the date of its acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired is being amortized using the straight-line method over forty years.
6. INVENTORIES
Inventories consists of:
December 29, 1996 December 31, 1995 (thousands) Raw materials and supplies $ 61,559 $ 49,963 Work-in process 13,453 14,451 Finished goods 27,598 25,538 -------- --------
Total $102,610 $ 89,952 ======== ========
7. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
Short-term borrowings include borrowings outstanding under a line of credit facility for Foamex Canada Inc. ("Foamex Canada") bearing interest at the bank's prime rate (4.75% at December 29, 1996) plus 1/2%. The weighted average interest rates on Foamex Canada's short-term borrowings outstanding for 1996, 1995 and 1994 were 5.9%, 8.0% and 7.3%, respectively. Borrowings under Foamex Canada's credit facility are due on demand and are collateralized by accounts receivable, property and inventories of Foamex Canada having an approximate net carrying value of $17.1 million as of December 29, 1996. The unused amount under this line of credit totaled $0.7 million as of December 29, 1996.
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8. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of:
9 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2000 ("Senior Secured Notes")
The Senior Secured Notes were issued on June 3, 1993 and bear interest at the rate of 9 1/2% payable semiannually on each June 1 and December 1. The Senior Secured Notes mature on June 1, 2000. The Senior Secured Notes are collateralized by a first-priority lien on substantially all of the assets of Foamex L.P. except for receivables, real estate and fixtures. The Senior Secured Notes may be redeemed at the option of Foamex L.P., in whole or in part, at any time on or after June 1, 1998, initially at 101.583% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest, and declining to 100% on or after June 1, 1999. The Senior Secured Notes have been guaranteed, on a senior secured basis by General Felt Industries, Inc. ("General Felt") and on a senior unsecured basis by Foamex International. During 1996, Foamex L.P. repurchased $9.9 million of Senior Secured Notes with the net proceeds from the sale of Perfect Fit (see Note 11).
11 1/4% Senior Notes due 2002 ("Senior Notes")
The Senior Notes bear interest at the rate of 11 1/4% payable semiannually on each April 1 and October 1. The Senior Notes mature on October 1, 2002. The Senior Notes may be redeemed at the option of Foamex L.P., in whole or in part, at any time on or after October 1, 1997, initially at 104.219% of
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their principal amount, plus accrued interest, and declining to 100% on or after October 1, 2000. In October 1994, Foamex L.P. provided certain real property as collateral for the Senior Notes, with a net book value of $37.8 million at December 29, 1996. The Senior Notes have been guaranteed, on a senior basis, by General Felt and Foamex International. During 1996, Foamex L.P. repurchased $8.6 million of Senior Notes with the net proceeds from the sale of Perfect Fit (see Note 11).
11 7/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures ("Subordinated Debentures")
The Subordinated Debentures bear interest at the rate of 11 7/8% payable semiannually on each April 1 and October 1. The Subordinated Debentures mature on October 1, 2004. The Subordinated Debentures may be redeemed at the option of Foamex L.P., in whole or in part, at any time on or after October 1, 1997, initially at 105.938% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest, and declining to 100% on or after October 1, 2002. The Subordinated Debentures are subordinated in right of payment to all senior indebtedness, including the Senior Secured Notes and the Senior Notes. The Subordinated Debentures have been guaranteed, on a senior subordinated basis, by General Felt and Foamex International. During 1996, Foamex L.P. repurchased $0.1 million of Subordinated Debentures with the net proceeds from the sale of Perfect Fit (see Note 11).
11 7/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures, Series B ("Series B Debentures")
The Series B Debentures were issued July 30, 1993, by Foamex L.P. in an exchange offer to holders of senior subordinated debentures issued in connection with the acquisition of General Felt on March 23, 1993. The Series B Debentures have terms substantially similar to the Subordinated Debentures, except that holders of the Series B Debentures are entitled to receive proceeds from an asset sale only if any proceeds remain after an offer to repurchase has been made to the holders of the Subordinated Debentures. The Series B Debentures have been guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by General Felt.
Industrial Revenue Bonds ("IRBs")
Two bond issues in the principal amount of $1.0 million and $6.0 million, maturing in 2005 and 2013, respectively, are collateralized by certain properties which have an approximate net carrying value of $11.3 million at December 29, 1996 and letters of credit approximating $7.3 million. The IRBs bear interest at a variable rate with options available to Foamex L.P. to convert to a fixed rate. The interest rates on the IRBs were 4.85% and 4.0% at December 29, 1996 for the $6.0 million and $1.0 million bond issues, respectively. The interest rate on the $6.0 million bond issue varies weekly based on an interest rate that is indicative of current bidside yields on high quality short-term, tax-exempt obligations, or if such interest rate is not available, 70.0% of the interest rate for thirteen week United States Treasury Bills. The maximum interest rate for either of the IRBs is 15.0% per annum. At the time of a conversion to a fixed interest rate and upon appropriate notice, the IRBs are redeemable at the option of the bondholders.
Term and Revolving Loans
Foamex L.P. has a credit agreement (the "Foamex L.P. Credit Facility") with a group of banks that provide for loans of up to $85.0 million of which up to $40.0 million was available as a term loan payable in twenty equal quarterly installments commencing October 1994 and up to $45.0 million is available under a revolving line of credit which expires in June 1999. In 1994, Foamex L.P. and
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General Felt entered into a $40.0 million term loan under the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility; no further term loan borrowings are available thereunder. During 1996, Foamex L.P. and General Felt used $12.0 million of net proceeds from the Perfect Fit sale to repay term loan borrowings. Borrowings under the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility are collateralized by the accounts receivable of Foamex L.P. and General Felt. Pursuant to the terms of the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility, borrowed funds will bear interest at a floating rate equal to 1.0% per annum plus the highest of (i) the base rate of The Bank of Nova Scotia, as in effect from time to time, (ii) a rate that is, generally, 0.5% per annum plus a fluctuating rate generally equal to the rate on three month certificates of deposit, subject to certain adjustments, plus a fluctuating rate generally equal to the annual assessment rate paid by The Bank of Nova Scotia to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or (iii) 0.5% per annum plus the federal funds rate in effect from time to time. At the option of Foamex L.P., portions of the outstanding loan under the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility will be convertible into Eurodollar rate loans bearing interest at a rate generally equal to 3.0% per annum above the average LIBOR rate of Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of Nova Scotia. As of December 29, 1996, there were approximately $11.7 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility. As of December 29, 1996, there was unused availability of approximately $33.3 million under the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility.
Subordinated Note Payable
This note payable was issued to John Rallis ("Rallis"), the Chief Operating Officer of Foamex International, on May 6, 1993 by Foamex L.P. in connection with the acquisition of Great Western Foam Products Corporation and certain related entities and assets (collectively, "Great Western"). The note bears interest at a maximum rate of 6% per annum and the principal amount is payable in three equal annual installments beginning May 6, 1999.
Other
As of December 29, 1996, other debt is comprised primarily of capital lease obligations and borrowings by Foamex Mexico.
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Foamex L.P. enters into interest rate swaps to lower funding costs and/or to manage interest costs and exposure to changing interest rates. Foamex L.P. does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. Foamex L.P. has an interest rate swap agreement, as amended, with a notional amount of $150.0 million through December 2001. Under the swap agreement, Foamex L.P. has made variable payments based on LIBOR through December 1996 and is obligated to make fixed payments at 5.30% per annum for the twelve months ended in December 1997 and variable payments based on LIBOR for the remainder of the agreement, in exchange for fixed payments by the swap partner at 5.81% per annum through December 1996, and 6.50% per annum for the remainder of the agreement, payable semiannually in arrears. The swap partner has the ability to terminate the swap agreement after the December 1997 payment if the LIBOR rate Foamex L.P. is to pay for any period thereafter is equal to or less than 4.50% per annum. Interest expense will be subject to fluctuations in LIBOR during the term of the swap agreement except during 1997. Foamex L.P. is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the swap partner; however, the occurrence of this event is not anticipated.
Also, Foamex L.P. has an interest rate swap agreement, as amended, for a notional amount of $150.0 million through December 2001. Under this swap agreement, Foamex L.P. has made variable payments based on LIBOR with a cap of 5.50% per annum and a floor of 4.75% per annum for the six months ended in June
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1995, variable payments based on LIBOR with a floor of 4.75% per annum for the six months ended in December 1995, fixed payments at a rate of 5.81% per annum for the twelve months ended in December 1996 and is obligated to make fixed payments at a rate of 5.30% per annum for the twelve months in December 1997 and variable payments based on LIBOR for the remainder of the agreement, in exchange for variable payments by the swap partner at the rate of LIBOR plus 0.80% per annum for the six months ended in June 1995, LIBOR plus 0.72% per annum for the six months ended in December 1995, LIBOR plus 2.45% per annum for the six months ended in June 1996, LIBOR plus 2.39% per annum for the six months ended in December 1996 and fixed payments at 6.50% per annum for the remainder of the term of the agreement, payable semiannually in arrears. The swap partner has the ability to terminate the swap agreement after the December 1997 payment if the LIBOR rate Foamex L.P. is to pay for any period thereafter is equal to or less than 4.50% per annum. Foamex L.P. is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the swap partner; however, the occurrence of this event is not anticipated. Interest expense will be subject to fluctuations in LIBOR during the term of the swap agreement except during 1997. The effect of the two interest rate swaps described above was a favorable adjustment to interest expense of $3.7 million, $1.4 million and $3.0 million for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Debt Restrictions and Covenants
The indentures, credit agreement and other indebtedness agreements contain various covenants, including restrictions on payments of distributions by Foamex L.P. to its partners, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the sale of assets, mergers and consolidations and transactions with affiliates. In addition, certain agreements contain a provision that, in the event of a defined change of control, the indebtedness must be repaid, in certain cases at the option of the holder. Also, Foamex L.P. is required under certain of these agreements to maintain specified financial ratios of which the most restrictive is the maintenance of net worth and interest coverage ratios, as defined. Under the most restrictive of the distribution restrictions, approximately $0.7 million was available to be paid by Foamex L.P. to its partners at December 29, 1996.
As of December 29, 1996, Foamex L.P. was in compliance with the covenants of the indentures, credit agreements and other indebtedness agreements and expects to be in compliance with these covenants for the foreseeable future.
Future Obligations on Long-Term Debt
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt are shown below:
Year Ended Long-Term Debt (thousands) 1997 $ 13,490 1998 4,000 1999 5,338 2000 106,631 2001 2,339 Thereafter 275,735 --------
Total 407,533
Less unamortized discount 1,967 -------- Total $405,566 ========
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In addition, Foamex L.P. has approximately $0.8 million of total capital lease obligations that are payable in 1997 through 2000 in annual amounts of approximately $0.2 million.
9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Foamex L.P. maintains noncontributory defined benefit pension plans for salaried and certain hourly employees. The salaried plan provides benefits that are based principally on years of credited service and level of compensation. The hourly plans provide benefits that are based principally on stated amounts for each year of credited service.
Net periodic pension cost included the following components:
Foamex L.P.'s funding policy is to contribute annually an amount that both satisfies the minimum funding requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and does not exceed the full funding limita tions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). Plan investments consist primarily of corporate equity and debt securities, mutual life insurance funds and cash equivalents. During 1996, the discount rate was adjusted to 7.50%. The following table sets forth the funded status of Foamex L.P.'s underfunded plans and the amounts recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995:
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Significant assumptions used in determining the plans' funded status are as follows:
Defined Contribution Plan
Foamex L.P. maintains a defined contribution plan which is qualified under Section 401(k) of the Code and is available for eligible employees who elect to participate in the plan. Employee contributions are voluntary and subject to certain limitations as imposed by the Code. During 1996 and 1995, Foamex L.P. provided contributions amounting to a 25% match of employees' contributions up to 4% of eligible compensation. Foamex L.P. also provides an additional 25% match of employees' contributions up to 4% of eligible compensation made to a fund which invests in Foamex International common stock. In addition, Foamex L.P. may make discretionary contributions amounting to a 25% match of employees' contributions up to 4% of eligible compensation. Prior to 1995, employer contributions were discretionary and provided a 50% match of employees' contributions up to 3% of eligible compensation. The expense for these contributions for 1996, 1995 and 1994 was approximately $0.8 million, $0.7 million and $0.4 million, respectively.
Postretirement Benefits
In addition to providing pension benefits, Foamex L.P. provides postretirement health care and life insurance for eligible employees. During 1996, certain employees accepted an early retirement program resulting in a special termination loss of $0.6 million. During 1995, changes were made to postretirement benefits offered to certain employees which resulted in a curtailment loss of $0.6 million. These plans are unfunded and Foamex L.P. retains the right, subject to existing agreements, to modify or eliminate these benefits.
The components of 1996, 1995 and 1994 expense for postretirement benefits are as follows:
The accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 resulted in an unfunded obligation of $2.1 million and $1.6 million, respectively.
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A 9% and 10% annual rate of increase in the per capita costs of covered health care benefits was assumed for each of 1996 and 1995, respectively. This rate was assumed to gradually decrease to 5% by the year 2000. Increasing the weighted average assumed health care cost trend rates by one percentage point would have an insignificant impact on the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and service and interest cost. The discount rate used was 7.50% and 7.25% as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively.
Postemployment Benefits
Foamex L.P. provides certain postemployment benefits to former or inactive employees and their dependents during the time period following employment but before retirement. At December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995, Foamex L.P.'s liability for postemployment benefits was insignificant for each period.
Other
In December 1994, Foamex L.P. changed its method of compensating certain employees for vacation which increased income from operations by $4.3 million for 1994.
10. INCOME TAXES
Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision for income taxes consists of the following:
The components of the total consolidated provision (benefit) for income taxes are summarized as follows:
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10. INCOME TAXES (continued)
The total consolidated provision (benefit) for income taxes is summarized as follows:
The tax effect of the temporary differences that give rise to significant deferred tax assets and liabilities are:
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10. INCOME TAXES (continued)
Foamex L.P. has determined that taxable capital gains in the foreseeable future for a subsidiary that files a separate federal income tax return will likely not be sufficient to recognize the deferred tax asset associated with the capital loss carryforward of that subsidiary. Accordingly, a valuation allowance has been provided for the deferred tax asset associated with the capital loss carryforward and certain other deferred tax assets. During 1996, the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets increased by $2.5 million which included a $14.2 million increase for the capital loss carryforward, offset by $6.9 million decrease due to reversal of General Felt preacquisition temporary differences and $4.8 million for reversal of General Felt postacquisition temporary differences which is reflected in the consolidated statement of operations. The $6.9 million reversal of preacquisition temporary differences was used to reduce cost in excess of assets acquired. As of December 29, 1996, approximately $1.8 million of deferred tax assets are related to preacquisition activities and if utilized will further reduce cost in excess of assets acquired. At December 29, 1996, General Felt has $14.7 million of regular tax net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes expiring from 2003 to 2010 of which $7.0 million was acquired in 1993 and is subject to limitations. In addition, General Felt has $40.6 million of capital loss carryforwards that expire in 2001.
A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate on continuing operations is as follows:
11. EXTRAORDINARY LOSS
During 1996, Foamex L.P. used $31.3 million of the net proceeds from the sale of Perfect Fit to extinguish debt of $30.6 million and redemption premiums of $0.6 million. Foamex L.P. wrote off $1.2 million of debt issuance costs associated with the early extinguishment of debt and incurred transaction costs of $0.1 million. The early extinguishment of debt resulted in an extraordinary loss of $1.9 million.
12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Leases
Foamex L.P. is obligated under various noncancelable lease agreements for rental of facilities, vehicles and other equipment. Many of the leases contain renewal options with varying terms and escalation clauses that provide
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12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)
for increased rentals based upon increases in the Consumer Price Index, real estate taxes and lessors' operating expenses. Total minimum rental commitments (excluding commitments accrued as part of the 1996 and 1995 restructuring plans) required under operating leases at December 29, 1996 are:
Third Party Related Party Leases Leases (thousands) 1997 $ 7,874 $ 1,767 1998 6,164 1,823 1999 4,866 1,823 2000 3,812 1,823 2001 2,883 2,265 Thereafter 4,122 5,800 ------- -------
Total $29,721 $15,301 ======= =======
Rental expense charged to operations under operating leases approximated $9.6 million, $10.1 million and $9.7 million for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Substantially all such rental expense represented the minimum rental payments under operating leases. In addition, Foamex L.P. incurred rental expense of approximately $1.7 million, $3.5 million and $3.9 million for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively, under leases with related parties.
13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES
Foamex L.P. regularly enters into transactions with its affiliates in the ordinary course of business.
During April 1996, Foamex International contributed the foam products operations of Foamex Mexico to Foamex L.P. The contribution was accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling of interests since the entities were under common control. Accordingly, all prior periods presented have been restated to reflect the results of operations and financial position of Foamex Mexico. The restatement of prior periods was insignificant to the consolidated financial statements.
During 1996, Foamex L.P. chartered an aircraft (which is owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Foamex International) through a third party and incurred costs of approximately $1.4 million.
In December 1995, Foamex L.P. entered into a $2.0 million promissory note with Foamex International. The note bears interest at a rate per annum equal to six months LIBOR plus 4.0% and is payable semiannually in June and December. The note matures in December 1997. The note has been classified in the other component of partners' equity (deficit).
On July 7, 1996, Trace International Holdings, Inc. ("Trace Holdings") issued to Foamex L.P. a promissory note for $4.4 million in principal amount plus accrued interest of $0.4 million, which is an extension of a promissory note of Trace Holdings that was due in July 1996. The promissory note is due and payable on demand or, if no demand is made, July 7, 1997, and bears interest at 9.5%, payable quarterly in arrears commencing October 1, 1996. The promissory note is included in other partners' equity (deficit).
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13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES (continued)
In connection with the acquisition of Great Western, Foamex L.P. issued a promissory note to Rallis (see Note 8) and entered into lease agreements (see Note 12) with Rallis and an affiliate of Rallis, for the rental of former Great Western manufacturing facilities located in Orange, Ontario and Hayward, California and a warehouse facility in Tigard, Oregon. Foamex L.P. has the option to purchase each of these properties from Rallis or such affiliate.
Foamex L.P. was party to a lease agreement for an airplane with Trace Aviation Corp. ("Trace Aviation"), a subsidiary of Trace Holdings. During 1995 and 1994, Foamex L.P. paid Trace Aviation $1.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively, pursuant to the lease agreement. The lease agreement also provided for the use of the airplane by Trace Holdings with remuneration to Foamex L.P. based on actual usage of the plane. During 1995 and 1994, Trace Holdings paid to Foamex L.P. $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively, pursuant to the agreement. During August 1995, Foamex Aviation Inc. ("Aviation"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Foamex International, acquired the aircraft from Trace Holdings for $3.0 million in cash and the assumption of $11.7 million of related debt. In connection with the acquisition of the aircraft, the Foamex L.P. lease and other agreements were terminated.
Foamex L.P. has a management service agreement with Trace Foam Company, Inc. ("Trace Foam"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trace Holdings, pursuant to which Trace Foam provides general managerial services of a financial, technical, legal, commercial, administrative and/or advisory nature to Foamex L.P. for an annual fee of $1.75 million and reimbursement of expenses incurred. Trace Holdings rents approximately 5,900 square feet of general, executive, and administrative office space in New York, New York from Foamex L.P. on substantially the same terms as Foamex L.P. leases such space from a third party lessor.
During 1995 and 1994, Foamex L.P. purchased approximately $2.5 million and $11.9 million, respectively, of scrap material from Recticel Foam Corporation ("RFC"), a former partner of Foamex L.P. and whose chairman is a director of Foamex International, under a minimum annual volume agreement which expired in June 1995.
On June 28, 1994, Foamex L.P. purchased an $87.9 million principal amount note due 2006 from its 98% limited partner Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P. ("FJPS") for $35.3 million (the "FJPS Note"). The FJPS Note will not pay interest until July 2000. Instead, principal will accrete (from the initial purchase price of $35.3 million) on a daily basis and compound semiannually at the rate of 15.50% per annum through June 1996; 15.75% per annum thereafter through June 1997; and 16.00% per annum thereafter through June 2000. Interest will be due semiannually in cash at 16.00% per annum from July 2000 through the maturity date. In December 1996 in exchange for certain waivers and amendment of the FJPS Note, FJPS repaid $18.4 million of the FJPS Note and a waiver payment of $0.2 million using a portion of the proceeds from the sale of its partnership interest in JPS Automotive L.P. FJPS has the right to reborrow such amount, subject to limitations in the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility, solely for the purpose of funding a purchase price adjustment payment, if any, in connection with the JPS Automotive L.P. sale. The FJPS Note has been classified in partners' equity (deficit) and the accreted principal of $16.3 million for the period from June 28, 1994 to December 29, 1996 has been included in the FJPS Note. The FJPS Note may be redeemed at the option of FJPS, in whole or in part, at any time at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the Accreted Value (as defined) if on or prior to July 1, 2000, and thereafter, expressed as percentages of the principal amount) initially equal to 108% for the twelve-month period commencing July 1, 1994 declining to 100% on or after July 1, 2005. If FJPS does not repay the indebtedness with at least 85% of the net proceeds of any Equity Offering (as defined), the rate at which the FJPS Note accretes and the interest rate on the FJPS Note will increase.
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13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES (continued)
In June 1994, Foamex L.P. also entered into a supply agreement with Foamex International (the "Supply Agreement"). Pursuant to the terms of the Supply Agreement, at the option of Foamex L.P., Foamex International will purchase certain raw materials which are necessary for the manufacture of Foamex L.P.'s products, and resell such materials to Foamex L.P. at a price equal to net cost plus reasonable out of pocket expenses. Management believes that the terms of the Supply Agreement are no less favorable than those which Foamex L.P. could have obtained from an unaffiliated third party. During 1996 and 1995, Foamex L.P. made $129.7 million and $105.1 million, respectively, of purchases relating to the Supply Agreement.
As of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995, due to related parties amounted to $8.8 million and $11.7 million, respectively, and represents the net amounts payable to Foamex International and subsidiaries for purchases under the Supply Agreement and other matters.
Foamex L.P. made charitable contributions to the Trace International Holding, Inc. Foundation of approximately $0.2 million in each of 1996, 1995 and 1994.
On December 11, 1996, Foamex L.P. entered into a Tax Distribution Advance Agreement with FJPS, pursuant to which FJPS is entitled to obtain advances, in the aggregate not to exceed $17.0 million, against future distributions under Foamex L.P.'s tax distribution agreement. As of December 29, 1996, there were no advances under this agreement.
14. PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Foamex L.P. was formed as a Delaware limited partnership on September 5, 1990, and initially capitalized on October 2, 1990, in accordance with a limited partnership agreement as amended through June 1994. In connection with a June 1994 amendment, the ownership of Foamex L.P. changed as follows: (i) FMXI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Foamex International, bifurcated its 4% managing general partnership interest into a 1% managing general partnership interest and a 3% limited partnership interest and distributed the limited partnership interest to Foamex International, (ii) Foamex International contributed its 95% limited partnership interest and the 3% limited partnership interest received from FMXI to FJPS and withdrew as a partner of Foamex L.P. and (iii) FJPS was admitted as a partner of Foamex L.P. with a 98% limited partnership interest. The partners also consented to the pledge by FJPS of a 43.44% limited partnership interest in Foamex L.P. to secure the repayment of certain of FJPS's indebtedness incurred in connection with the acquisition of JPS Automotive L.P. by Foamex International. As of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995, the partnership interests of FMXI, Inc. ("FMXI"), Trace Foam, and FJPS were 1.0%, 1.0% and 98.0%, respectively.
Cash distributions for 1996, 1995 and 1994 were paid (received) as follows:
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14. PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (continued)
Other
The other component of partners' equity (deficit) consists of the following:
15. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Foamex L.P. is subject to extensive and changing federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations, including those relating to the use, handling, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous substances and the remediation of environmental contamination, and as a result, is from time to time involved in administrative and judicial proceedings and inquiries relating to environmental matters. During 1996, expenditures in connection with Foamex L.P.'s compliance with federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations did not have a material adverse effect on Foamex L.P.'s operations, financial position, capital expenditures or competitive position. As of December 29, 1996, Foamex L.P. has environmental accruals of approximately $4.1 million for environmental matters. In addition, as of December 29, 1996 Foamex L.P. has net receivables of approximately $0.9 million relating to indemnification for environmental liabilities, net of an allowance of approximately $1.0 million relating to potential disagreements regarding the scope of the indemnification. Foamex L.P. believes that realization of the net receivables established for indemnification is probable.
The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (the "1990 CAA Amendments") provide for the establishment of federal emission standards for hazardous air pollutants including methylene chloride and TDI, principal raw materials used in the manufacturing of foam. Foamex L.P. completely eliminated the use of chlorofluorocarbons and methylchloroform by the end of 1995. The 1990 CAA Amendments also may result in the imposition of more stringent standards regulating air emissions from the use of these chemicals by polyurethane foam manufacturers, but these standards have not yet been promulgated.
Foamex L.P. has reported to appropriate state authorities that it has found soil and groundwater contamination in excess of state standards at four facilities and soil contamination in excess of state standards at three other facilities. Foamex L.P. has begun remediation and is conducting further investigations into the extent of the contamination at these facilities and, accordingly, the extent of the remediation that may ultimately be required. The actual cost and the timetable of any such remediation cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty at this time. As of December 29, 1996, Foamex L.P. has environmental accruals of approximately $3.2 million for the remaining potential remediation costs for these facilities based on engineering estimates.
Federal regulations require that by the end of 1998 all underground storage tanks ("USTs") be removed or upgraded in all states to meet applicable
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15. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS (continued)
standards. Foamex L.P. has six USTs that will require removal or permanent in-place closure by the end of 1998. Due to the age of these tanks, leakage may have occurred resulting in soil and possibly groundwater contamination. Foamex L.P. has accrued $0.4 million for the estimated removal and remediation, if any, associated with these USTs. However, the full extent of contamination and, accordingly, the actual cost of such remediation cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty at this time. Foamex L.P. believes that its USTs do not pose a significant risk of environmental liability because of Foamex L.P.'s monitoring practices for USTs and conditional approval for the permanent in-place closure for certain USTs. However, there can be no assurance that such USTs will not result in significant environmental liability in the future.
Foamex L.P. has been designated as a Potentially Responsible Party ("PRP") by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA") with respect to thirteen sites, with an estimated total liability to Foamex L.P. for the thirteen sites of less than approximately $0.5 million. Estimates of total cleanup costs and fractional allocations of liability are generally provided by the EPA or the committee of PRP's with respect to the specified site. In each case, the participation of Foamex L.P. is considered to be immaterial.
Although it is possible that new information or future developments could require Foamex L.P. to reassess its potential exposure relating to all pending environmental matters, including those described herein, management believes that, based upon all currently available information, the resolution of such environmental matters will not have a material adverse effect on Foamex L.P.'s operations, financial position, capital expenditures or competitive position. The possibility exists, however, that new environmental legislation and/or environmental regulations may be adopted, or other environmental conditions may be found to exist, that may require expenditures not currently anticipated and that may be material.
16. LITIGATION
As of February 26, 1997, Foamex L.P. and Trace Holdings were two of multiple defendants in actions filed on behalf of approximately 5,000 recipients of breast implants in various United States federal and state courts and one Canadian provincial court, some of which allege substantial damages, but most of which allege unspecified damages for personal injuries of various types. Five of these cases seek to allege claims on behalf of all breast implant recipients or other allegedly affected parties, but no class has been approved or certified by the court. In addition, three cases have been filed alleging claims on behalf of approximately 700 residents of Australia, New Zealand, England, and Ireland. During 1995, Foamex L.P. and Trace Holdings were granted summary judgments and dismissed as defendants from all cases in the federal courts of the United States and the state courts of California. Appeals for these decisions were withdrawn and the decisions are final. In addition, two of the cases filed on behalf of 903 foreign plaintiffs were dismissed on the grounds that the cases could not be brought in the United States courts. This decision is subject to appeal. Foamex L.P. believes that the number of suits and claimants may increase. Although breast implants do not contain foam, certain silicone gel implants were produced using a polyurethane foam covering fabricated by independent distributors or fabricators from bulk foam purchased from Foamex L.P. or Trace Holdings. Neither Foamex L.P. nor Trace Holdings recommended, authorized or approved the use of its foam for these purposes. While it is not feasible to predict or determine the outcome of these actions, based on management's present assessment of the merits of pending claims, after consultation with the general counsel of Trace Holdings, and without taking into account potential indemnity from the manufacturers of polyurethane covered breast implants, management believes that the disposition of matters that are pending or that may reasonably be anticipated to be asserted should not have a material adverse effect on either Foamex L.P.'s or Trace Holdings' consolidated financial position or results of operations. In addition, Foamex L.P. is also indemnified by Trace Holdings for any such liabilities relating to foam manufactured prior to October 1990.
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16. LITIGATION (continued)
Although Trace Holdings has paid Foamex L.P.'s litigation expenses to date pursuant to such indemnification and management believes Trace Holdings likely will be in a position to continue to pay such expenses, there can be no absolute assurance that Trace Holdings will be able to provide such indemnification. Based on information available at this time with respect to the potential liability, and without taking into account the indemnification provided by Trace Holdings and the coverage provided by Trace Holdings' and Foamex L.P.'s liability insurance, Foamex L.P. believes that the proceedings should not ultimately result in any liability that would have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of Foamex L.P. If management's assessment of Foamex L.P.'s liability with respect to these actions is incorrect, such actions could have a material adverse effect on Foamex L.P.
Foamex L.P. is party to various other lawsuits, both as defendant and plaintiff, arising in the normal course of business. It is the opinion of management that the disposition of these lawsuits will not individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of Foamex L.P. If management's assessment of Foamex L.P.'s liability with respect to these actions is incorrect, such actions could have a material adverse effect on Foamex L.P.'s consolidated financial position.
17. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Foamex L.P. has two interest rate swap agreements involving the exchange of fixed and floating interest payment obligations without the exchange of the underlying principal amounts. At December 29, 1996, the total notional principal amount of these interest rate swap agreements was $300.0 million. The counterparty to these agreements is a large international financial institution. The interest rate swap agreements subject Foamex L.P. to financial risk that will vary during the life of these agreements in relation to market interest rates.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments which potentially subject Foamex L.P. to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable. Foamex L.P. maintains cash and cash equivalents and certain other financial instruments with various large financial institutions. Foamex L.P.'s periodic evaluation of these financial institutions are considered in Foamex L.P.'s investment strategy.
Foamex L.P. sells foam products to the automotive, carpet, cushioning and other industries. Foamex L.P. performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral. Foamex L.P. maintains allowance accounts for potential credit losses and such losses have been within management's expectations.
Disclosure about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following disclosures of the estimated fair value amounts have been determined based on Foamex L.P.'s assessment of available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies.
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17. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK (continued)
The estimated fair values of Foamex L.P.'s financial instruments as of December 29, 1996 are as follows:
Carrying Amount Fair Value (thousands)
Liabilities: Long-term debt $ 406,352 $427,862 ============ ========
Interest rate swaps $ -- $ 3,160 ============ ========
Carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and short-term borrowings approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
The fair value of long-term debt is estimated using quoted market prices, where available, or discounted cash flows.
The fair value of interest rate swaps are based on the amount at which Foamex L.P. would pay if the swaps were settled, as determined by estimates obtained from dealers.
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information about the financial instruments. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
18. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Foamex International Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Foamex International Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and the related consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and stockholders' equity (deficit) for each of the three years in the period ended December 29, 1996. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes 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, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 29, 1996 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
2400 Eleven Penn Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania February 26, 1997
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
FOAMEX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Years 1996, 1995, and 1994
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
FOAMEX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Years 1996, 1995, and 1994
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
FOAMEX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) For the Years 1996, 1995, and 1994
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
FOAMEX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Foamex International Inc. (the "Company") is a significant manufacturer and marketer of flexible polyurethane foam and foam products in North America through Foamex L.P., a 99% owned subsidiary. The Company's products include (i) foam for carpet cushion and other carpet products, (ii) cushioning foams for furniture, bedding, packaging and health care, (iii) foams for automotive trim and accessories and (iv) technical foams for filtration, consumer products and packaging.
During 1996, the Company sold Perfect Fit Industries, Inc. ("Perfect Fit") and JPS Automotive L.P. ("JPS Automotive") which comprised the home comfort products and automotive textile business segments, respectively, of the Company. The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been restated for discontinued operations and includes a net loss of $113.9 million (net of $34.9 million income tax benefit) on the disposal of these business segments which includes provisions for operating losses during the phase-out period. (See Note 3 for further discussion).
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all subsidiaries that the Company directly or indirectly controls, either through majority ownership or otherwise, other than the home comfort products and automotive textile business segments which are accounted for as discontinued operations. Intercompany accounts and transactions for continuing operations have been eliminated in consolidation.
The consolidated financial statements have been restated for discontinued operations. The accompanying notes present amounts related only to continuing operations.
Fiscal Year
The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to the thirty-first day of December. Fiscal years 1996, 1995 and 1994 were composed of fifty-two weeks and ended on December 29, 1996, December 31, 1995 and January 1, 1995, respectively.
Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (See Notes 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17 and 18 and Cost in Excess of Net Assets Acquired below.)
Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. On December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995, cash and cash equivalents included $19.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively, of repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government securities.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Restricted Cash
As of December 29, 1996, the Company had restricted cash of approximately $12.1 million. This cash was derived from the net sales proceeds relating to the sale of Perfect Fit and is restricted by Foamex L.P.'s debt agreements. As of February 26, 1997, the Company has used approximately $8.4 million of the restricted cash to repurchase approximately $8.0 million of outstanding indebtedness.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The cost of the inventories is determined on a first-in, first-out basis.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The range of useful lives estimated for buildings is generally twenty to thirty-five years, and the range for machinery, equipment and furnishings is five to twelve years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the leasehold improvements. Depreciation expense for the years ended 1996, 1995 and 1994 was $19.1 million, $19.1 million and $16.8 million, respectively. For income tax purposes, the Company uses accelerated depreciation methods.
Cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred. Renewals and improvements are capitalized. Upon retirement or other disposition of items of plant and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operations.
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs consist of amounts incurred in obtaining long-term financing. These costs are being amortized over the term of the related debt using the interest method. Accumulated amortization as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 was approximately $8.8 million and $6.7 million, respectively.
Cost in Excess of Net Assets Acquired
The excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations accounted for as purchases is amortized using the straight-line method over a forty year period. At each balance sheet date the Company evaluates the recoverability of cost in excess of net assets acquired using certain financial indicators such as historical and future ability to generate income from operations based on a going concern basis. Accumulated amortization as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 was approximately $11.6 million and $9.0 million, respectively.
Environmental Matters
Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not contribute to current or
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
future revenue generation, are expensed. Liabilities are recorded when environmental assessments and/or remedial efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated.
Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits
The Company accrues postretirement benefits throughout the employees' active service periods until they attain full eligibility for those benefits. Also, the Company accrues postemployment benefits when it becomes probable that such benefits will be paid and when sufficient information exists to make reasonable estimates of the amounts to be paid.
Foreign Currency Accounting
The financial statements of foreign subsidiaries, except in countries treated as highly inflationary, have been translated into U.S. dollars by using the year end exchange rates for the assets and liabilities and average exchange rates for the statements of operations. Currency translation adjustments are included in other stockholders' equity (deficit) until the entity is substantially sold or liquidated. For operations in countries treated as highly inflationary, certain financial statement amounts are translated at historical exchange rates, with all other assets and liabilities translated at year end exchange rates. These translation adjustments are reflected in the results of operations and are insignificant for all periods presented. Also, foreign currency transaction gains and losses are insignificant for all periods presented. The effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash flows is not material.
Interest Rate Swap Agreement
The differential to be paid or received under an interest rate swap agreement is recognized as an adjustment to interest and debt issuance expense in the current period as interest rates change.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method, in which deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between the financial reporting and income tax basis of assets and liabilities using the income tax rates, under existing legislation, expected to be in effect at the date such temporary differences are expected to reverse.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings (loss) per share for 1996 was computed based on the weighted average number of shares actually outstanding plus the shares that would be outstanding assuming the exercise of dilutive stock options and warrants which are considered to be common stock equivalents. The number of shares that would be issued from the exercise of stock options has been reduced by the number of shares that could have been purchased from the proceeds at the average market price of the Company's common stock. For 1995 and 1994, common stock equivalents have not been included since the effect would be antidilutive and/or immaterial.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the 1995 and 1994 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year's presentation.
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3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On December 11, 1996, the Company completed the sale of its partnership interests in JPS Automotive for a sale price of approximately $220.1 million including $200.1 million of JPS Automotive's indebtedness. The sale is subject to a post-closing adjustment which is expected to be finalized during the second quarter of 1997. The sale included substantially all of the net assets of the automotive textiles business segment. Actual and estimated transaction expenses related to the sale amounted to approximately $8.9 million. The Company has recorded a net loss on the sale of JPS Automotive of approximately $70.9 million (net of $34.2 million income tax benefit), which includes the loss on disposal and a net loss of $1.3 million (net of $0.7 million income tax benefit) relating to operating losses during the phase-out period.
During 1996, the Company finalized the sale of the outstanding common stock of Perfect Fit, a wholly-owned subsidiary, for an adjusted sale price of approximately $44.2 million. The sale included substantially all of the net assets of the home comfort products segment. Actual and estimated transaction expenses related to the sale amounted to approximately $1.5 million. The Company has recorded a loss on the sale of Perfect Fit of approximately $43.0 million, which includes the loss on disposal and a loss of $2.4 million relating to operating losses during the phase-out period. A valuation allowance has been provided for the capital loss relating to the sale of Perfect Fit since the Company has determined that capital gain taxable income is not likely to be sufficient to recognize the deferred tax asset relating to the capital loss carryforward.
The Company's financial statements have been restated to reflect the discontinuation of the home comfort products and automotive textile business segments. In addition to the interest and debt issuance expense of JPS Automotive, interest and debt issuance expense was allocated to discontinued operations based on the estimated debt to be retired from the net proceeds from the sale of Perfect Fit and JPS Automotive. A summary of the operating results for the discontinued operations is as follows:
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3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (continued)
Net assets of discontinued operations (excluding intercompany net assets) at December 31, 1995 were as follows:
(thousands) Current assets $100,574 Property, plant and equipment, net 142,863 Cost in excess of assets acquired, net 202,020 Other assets 10,642 -------- Total assets 456,099
Current liabilities 49,202 Long-term debt 204,463 Other liabilities 11,246 -------- Total liabilities 264,911 --------
Net assets $191,188 ========
4. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES (CREDITS)
In 1995, the Company approved a restructuring plan (the "1995 restructuring plan") to consolidate thirteen foam production, fabrication or branch locations to concentrate resources as a result of industry conditions and better position itself to achieve its strategic growth objectives. The Company recorded restructuring and other charges of $41.4 million which was comprised of $35.6 million associated with the consolidation of the foam production, fabrication or branch locations, $2.2 million associated with the completion of a 1993 restructuring plan and $3.6 million associated with merger and acquisition activities of the Company. The components of the $35.6 million restructuring charge include: $16.7 million for fixed asset writedowns (net of estimated sale proceeds), $15.1 million for plant closure and operating lease obligations and $3.8 million for personnel reductions. The $3.8 million cost for personnel reductions primarily represents severance and employee benefit costs associated with the elimination of manufacturing and administrative personnel.
In 1996, the Company determined to continue to operate one of the facilities originally identified for closure in the 1995 restructuring plan because of improved economics and the lack of synergy to be achieved from relocating the manufacturing process. In addition, the Company has approved a plan to close two facilities that were not originally identified in the 1995 restructuring plan. As a result of these changes to the 1995 restructuring plan and the favorable termination of certain lease agreements and other matters, the Company recorded a $6.5 million net restructuring credit which included a restructuring credit of $11.3 million associated with the Company's decision not to close the facility identified as part of the 1995 restructuring plan and $1.8 million of restructuring credits relating primarily to the favorable termination of certain lease agreements and other matters relating to the 1995 restructuring plan, offset by $6.6 million of restructuring charges relating to the closure of the two facilities during 1997 (the "1996 restructuring plan").
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4. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES (CREDITS) (continued)
Generally, the 1995 restructuring plan has been implemented as originally contemplated. The following table sets forth the components of the Company's restructuring and other charges:
As indicated in the table above, the accrued restructuring balance at December 29, 1996, will be used for payments relating to plant closure and leases including rundown costs at the facilities. The $1.8 million of asset writedowns relates to estimated proceeds and is included in noncurrent assets. The Company expects to incur approximately $6.3 million of charges during 1997 with the remaining $4.0 million to be incurred through 2001. As of December 29, 1996, the Company has terminated approximately 270 employees and notified approximately 40 employees in the manufacturing and administrative areas of their impending termination in connection with the 1996 and 1995 restructuring plans.
5. ACQUISITIONS
In April 1995, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of manufacturers of synthetic fabrics for the carpet and furniture industries for aggregate consideration of approximately $8.0 million, including related fees and expenses of approximately $0.3 million, with an initial cash payment of $7.2 million. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired was approximately $3.9 million.
In March 1994, the Company acquired Transformacion De Espumas Y Fieltros S.A. de C.V. ("TEFSA") for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $4.5 million, including related fees and expenses of approximately $0.4 million, to be paid over a three year period with an initial cash payment of $1.7 million. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the assets acquired was $3.7 million. During 1996 and 1995, the Company made scheduled cash payments of $0.8 million for each year in accordance with the purchase agreement. The final payment will be made in April 1997.
The acquisitions were accounted for as purchases and the operations of the acquired companies are included in the consolidated statements of operations and cash flows from their respective dates of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired is being amortized using the straight-line method over forty years.
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6. INVENTORIES
Inventories consists of: December 29, December 31, 1996 1995 (thousands) Raw materials and supplies $ 61,559 $ 49,963 Work-in process 13,453 14,451 Finished goods 27,598 25,538 -------- -------- Total $102,610 $ 89,952 ======== ========
7. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
Short-term borrowings include borrowings outstanding under a line of credit facility for Foamex Canada Inc. ("Foamex Canada") bearing interest at the bank's prime rate (4.75% at December 29, 1996) plus 1/2%. The weighted average interest rates on Foamex Canada's short-term borrowings outstanding for 1996, 1995 and 1994 were 5.9%, 8.0% and 7.3%, respectively. Borrowings under Foamex Canada's credit facility are due on demand and are collateralized by accounts receivable, property and inventories of Foamex Canada having an approximate net carrying value of $17.1 million as of December 29, 1996. The unused amount under this line of credit totaled $0.7 million as of December 29, 1996.
8. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of:
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8. LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
Related parties: Subordinated note payable (net of unamortized debt discount of $1,198 and $1,475) (3) $5,817 $5,540 ====== ======
(1) Subsidiary debt of Foamex L.P. and Foamex Capital Corporation and guaranteed by the Company and General Felt Industries, Inc. ("General Felt").
(2) Subsidiary debt of Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P. and Foamex-JPS Capital Corporation and guaranteed by the Company.
(3) Subsidiary debt of Foamex L.P. and Foamex Capital Corporation and guaranteed by General Felt.
(4) Subsidiary debt of Foamex L.P.
9 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2000 ("Senior Secured Notes")
The Senior Secured Notes were issued on June 3, 1993 and bear interest at the rate of 9 1/2% payable semiannually on each June 1 and December 1. The Senior Secured Notes mature on June 1, 2000. The Senior Secured Notes are collateralized by a first-priority lien on substantially all of the assets of Foamex L.P. except for receivables, real estate and fixtures. The Senior Secured Notes may be redeemed at the option of Foamex L.P., in whole or in part, at any time on or after June 1, 1998, initially at 101.583% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest, and declining to 100% on or after June 1, 1999. During 1996, Foamex L.P. repurchased $9.9 million of Senior Secured Notes with the net proceeds from the sale of Perfect Fit (see Note 11).
11 1/4% Senior Notes due 2002 ("Senior Notes")
The Senior Notes bear interest at the rate of 11 1/4% payable semiannually on each April 1 and October 1. The Senior Notes mature on October 1, 2002. The Senior Notes may be redeemed at the option of Foamex L.P., in whole or in part, at any time on or after October 1, 1997, initially at 104.219% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest, and declining to 100% on or after October 1, 2000. In October 1994, Foamex L.P. provided certain real property as collateral for the Senior Notes, with a net book value of $37.8 million at December 29, 1996. During 1996, Foamex L.P. repurchased $8.6 million of Senior Notes with the net proceeds from the sale of Perfect Fit (see Note 11).
11 7/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2004 ("Subordinated Debentures")
The Subordinated Debentures bear interest at the rate of 11 7/8% payable semiannually on each April 1 and October 1. The Subordinated Debentures mature on October 1, 2004. The Subordinated Debentures may be redeemed at the option of Foamex L.P., in whole or in part, at any time on or after October 1, 1997, initially at 105.938% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest, and declining to 100% on or after October 1, 2002. The Subordinated Debentures are subordinated in right of payment to all senior indebtedness, including the Senior Secured Notes and the Senior Notes. During 1996, Foamex L.P. repurchased $0.1 million of Subordinated Debentures with the net proceeds from the sale of Perfect Fit (see Note 11).
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8. LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
Senior Secured Discount Debentures due 2004 ("Discount Debentures")
Discount Debentures, in the aggregate principal amount of $116.7 million ($57.0 million initial cash proceeds) were issued during 1994 by Foamex-JPS Automotive L.P. ("FJPS") and Foamex-JPS Capital Corporation ("FJCC"). In connection with this issuance, the Company issued warrants to acquire 0.6 million shares of the Company's common stock to the purchasers of the Discount Debentures (see Note 15). The Discount Debentures are collateralized by a first-priority lien granted by FJPS on a 43.44% limited partnership interest in Foamex L.P. and are guaranteed on a senior basis by the Company. The original issue discount of $59.7 million will be amortized using the weighted average to maturity method over the life of the issue. No cash interest is payable on the Discount Debentures prior to January 1, 2000; rather the Discount Debentures accrete on a daily basis and compound semiannually at the rate of 13.50% per annum from the date of issuance through June 30, 1996, at the rate of 13.75% per annum from July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 and at the rate of 14.00% per annum from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999, in each case subject to increase in the event the Discount Debentures are not redeemed at the option of FJPS and FJCC as described below. Thereafter, interest accrues at the rate of 14.00% per annum and is payable semiannually in cash commencing January 1, 2000.
The Discount Debentures may be redeemed at the option of FJPS and FJCC, in whole or in part, at any time after July 1, 1999, initially at 110% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest to the redemption date, and declining to 100% on or after July 1, 2002. Prior to July 1, 1997, at the option of FJPS and FJCC, (i) up to 50% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Discount Debentures will be redeemable at a redemption price equal to 110% of the Accreted Value (as defined in the indenture with respect to such debentures) (the "Discount Debenture Indenture") of such Discount Debentures and (ii) additional Discount Debentures will be redeemable at a redemption price equal to 112% of the Accreted Value of such Discount Debentures from the proceeds of an Equity Offering (as defined in the Discount Debenture Indenture). In addition, at any time on or prior to July 1, 1997, FJPS and FJCC may redeem all, but not less than all, of the outstanding Discount Debentures from the net proceeds of an Equity-Linked Offering (as defined in the Discount Debenture Indenture) at the redemption prices set forth in the immediately preceding sentence. If FJPS and FJCC do not exercise such redemption rights with at least 85% of the net proceeds of an Equity Offering, the rate at which the Discount Debentures shall accrete and the interest rate on the Discount Debentures will increase based on a formula.
During 1996, the Company received consents from 100% of the holders of the Discount Debentures for the waiver of certain provisions of the Discount Debentures Indenture in connection with the sale of JPS Automotive.
11 7/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures, Series B ("Series B Debentures")
The Series B Debentures were issued July 30, 1993, by Foamex L.P. in an exchange offer to holders of senior subordinated debentures issued in connection with the acquisition of General Felt on March 23, 1993. The Series B Debentures have terms substantially similar to the Subordinated Debentures, except that holders of the Series B Debentures are entitled to receive proceeds from an asset sale only if any proceeds remain after an offer to repurchase has been made to the holders of the Subordinated Debentures.
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8. LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
Industrial Revenue Bonds ("IRBs")
Two bond issues in the principal amount of $1.0 million and $6.0 million, maturing in 2005 and 2013, respectively, are collateralized by certain properties which have an approximate net carrying value of $11.3 million at December 29, 1996 and letters of credit approximating $7.3 million. The IRBs bear interest at a variable rate with options available to Foamex L.P. to convert to a fixed rate. The interest rates on the IRBs were 4.85% and 4.0% at December 29, 1996 for the $6.0 million and $1.0 million bond issues, respectively. The interest rate on the $6.0 million bond issue varies weekly based on an interest rate that is indicative of current bidside yields on high quality short-term, tax-exempt obligations, or if such interest rate is not available, 70.0% of the interest rate for thirteen week United States Treasury Bills. The maximum interest rate for either of the IRBs is 15.0% per annum. At the time of a conversion to a fixed interest rate and upon appropriate notice, the IRBs are redeemable at the option of the bondholders.
Term and Revolving Loans
Foamex L.P. has a credit agreement (the "Foamex L.P. Credit Facility") with a group of banks that provide for loans of up to $85.0 million of which up to $40.0 million was available as a term loan payable in twenty equal quarterly installments commencing October 1994 and up to $45.0 million is available under a revolving line of credit which expires in June 1999. In 1994, Foamex L.P. and General Felt entered into a $40.0 million term loan under the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility; no further term loan borrowings are available thereunder. During 1996, Foamex L.P. and General Felt used $12.0 million of the net proceeds from the Perfect Fit sale to repay term loan borrowings. Borrowings under the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility are collateralized by the accounts receivable of Foamex L.P. and General Felt. Pursuant to the terms of the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility, borrowed funds will bear interest at a floating rate equal to 1.0% per annum plus the highest of (i) the base rate of The Bank of Nova Scotia, as in effect from time to time, (ii) a rate that is, generally, 0.5% per annum plus a fluctuating rate generally equal to the rate on three month certificates of deposit, subject to certain adjustments, plus a fluctuating rate generally equal to the annual assessment rate paid by The Bank of Nova Scotia to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or (iii) 0.5% per annum plus the federal funds rate in effect from time to time. At the option of the borrower, portions of the outstanding loans under the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility will be convertible into Eurodollar rate loans bearing interest at a rate generally equal to 3.0% per annum above the average LIBOR rate of Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of Nova Scotia. As of December 29, 1996, there were approximately $11.7 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility. As of December 29, 1996, there was unused availability of approximately $33.3 million under the Foamex L.P. Credit Facility.
Subordinated Note Payable
This note payable was issued to John Rallis ("Rallis"), the Chief Operating Officer of the Company, on May 6, 1993 by Foamex L.P. in connection with the acquisition of Great Western Foam Products Corporation and certain related entities and assets (collectively, "Great Western"). The note bears interest at a maximum rate of 6% per annum and the principal amount is payable in three equal annual installments beginning May 6, 1999.
Other
As of December 29, 1996, other debt is comprised primarily of capital lease obligations, equipment financing associated with an aircraft and borrowings by Foamex Mexico.
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8. LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
The Company enters into interest rate swaps to lower funding costs and/or to manage interest costs and exposure to changing interest rates. The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. The Company has an interest rate swap agreement, as amended, with a notional amount of $150.0 million through December 2001. Under the swap agreement, the Company has made variable payments based on LIBOR through December 1996 and is obligated to make fixed payments at 5.30% per annum for the twelve months ended in December 1997 and variable payments based on LIBOR for the remainder of the agreement, in exchange for fixed payments by the swap partner at 5.81% per annum through December 1996, and 6.50% per annum for the remainder of the agreement, payable semiannually in arrears. The swap partner has the ability to terminate the swap agreement after the December 1997 payment if the LIBOR rate the Company is to pay for any period thereafter is equal to or less than 4.50% per annum. Interest expense will be subject to fluctuations in LIBOR during the term of the swap agreement except during 1997. The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the swap partner; however, the occurrence of this event is not anticipated.
Also, the Company has an interest rate swap agreement, as amended, for a notional amount of $150.0 million through December 2001. Under this swap agreement, the Company has made variable payments based on LIBOR with a cap of 5.50% per annum and a floor of 4.75% per annum for the six months ended in June 1995, variable payments based on LIBOR with a floor of 4.75% per annum for the six months ended in December 1995, fixed payments at a rate of 5.81% per annum for the twelve months ended in December 1996 and is obligated to make fixed payments at a rate of 5.30% per annum for the twelve months ended in December 1997 and variable payments based on LIBOR for the remainder of the agreement, in exchange for variable payments by the swap partner at the rate of LIBOR plus 0.80% per annum for the six months ended in June 1995, LIBOR plus 0.72% per annum for the six months ended in December 1995, LIBOR plus 2.45% per annum for the six months ended in June 1996, LIBOR plus 2.39% per annum for the six months ended in December 1996 and fixed payments at 6.50% per annum for the remainder of the term of the agreement, payable semiannually in arrears. The swap partner has the ability to terminate the swap agreement after the December 1997 payment if the LIBOR rate the Company is to pay for any period thereafter is equal to or less than 4.50% per annum. Interest expense will be subject to fluctuations in LIBOR during the term of the swap agreement except during 1997. The effect of the two interest rate swaps described above was a favorable adjustment to interest expense of $3.7 million, $1.4 million and $3.0 million for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the swap partner; however, the occurrence of this event is not anticipated.
Debt Restrictions and Covenants
The indentures, credit agreement and other indebtedness agreements contain various covenants, including restrictions on payments of distributions to the Company by its subsidiaries, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the sale of assets, mergers and consolidations and transactions with affiliates. In addition, certain agreements contain a provision that, in the event of a defined change of control, the indebtedness must be repaid, in certain cases, at the option of the holder. Also, the Company's subsidiaries are required under certain of these agreements to maintain specified financial ratios of which the most restrictive is the maintenance of net worth and interest coverage ratios, as defined. Under the most restrictive of the distribution restrictions, approximately $4.9 million was available to be paid to the Company by its subsidiaries as of December 29, 1996.
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8. LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
During 1996, the Company received consents and/or waivers from its lenders and bondholders in connection with the sale of Perfect Fit and JPS Automotive and other related matters.
As of December 29, 1996, the Company was in compliance with the covenants of the indentures, credit agreements and other indebtedness agreements and expects to be in compliance with these covenants for the foreseeable future.
Future Obligations on Long-Term Debt
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt are shown below:
Year End Long-Term Debt (thousands)
1997 $ 14,260 1998 4,770 1999 6,108 2000 107,401 2001 3,109 Thereafter 399,246 --------
Total 534,894
Less unamortized discount 37,831 --------
Total $497,063 ========
In addition, the Company has approximately $0.8 million of total capital lease obligations that are payable in 1997 through 2000 in annual amounts of approximately $0.2 million.
9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The Company maintains noncontributory defined benefit pension plans for salaried and certain hourly employees. The salaried plan provides benefits that are based principally on years of credited service and level of compensation. The hourly plans provide benefits that are based principally on stated amounts for each year of credited service.
Net periodic pension cost included the following components:
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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (continued)
The Company's funding policy is to contribute annually an amount that both satisfies the minimum funding requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and does not exceed the full funding limitations of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). Plan investments consist primarily of corporate equity and debt securities, mutual life insurance funds and cash equivalents. During 1996, the discount rate was adjusted to 7.50%. The following table sets forth the funded status of the Company's underfunded plans and the amounts recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995:
Significant assumptions used in determining the plans' funded status are as follows:
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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (continued)
Defined Contribution Plan
The Company maintains a defined contribution plan which is qualified under Section 401(k) of the Code and is available for eligible employees who elect to participate in the plan. Employee contributions are voluntary and subject to certain limitations as imposed by the Code. During 1996 and 1995, the Company provided contributions amounting to a 25% match of employees' contributions up to 4% of eligible compensation. The Company also provides an additional 25% match of employees' contributions up to 4% of eligible compensation made to a fund which invests in the Company's common stock. In addition, the Company may make discretionary contributions amounting to a 25% match of employees' contributions up to 4% of eligible compensation. Prior to 1995, Company contributions were discretionary and provided a 50% match of employees' contributions up to 3% of eligible compensation. The expense for these contributions for 1996, 1995 and 1994 was approximately $0.8 million, $0.7 million and $0.4 million, respectively.
Postretirement Benefits
In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company provides postretirement health care and life insurance for eligible employees. During 1996, certain employees accepted an early retirement program resulting in a special termination loss of $0.6 million. During 1995, changes were made to postretirement benefits offered to certain employees which resulted in a curtailment loss of $0.6 million. These plans are unfunded and the Company retains the right, subject to existing agreements, to modify or eliminate these benefits.
The components of 1996, 1995 and 1994 expense for postretirement benefits are as follows:
The accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 resulted in an unfunded obligation of $2.1 million and $1.6 million, respectively.
A 9% and 10% annual rate of increase in the per capita costs of covered health care benefits was assumed for each of 1996 and 1995, respectively. This rate was assumed to gradually decrease to 5% by the year 2000. Increasing the weighted average assumed health care cost trend rates by one percentage point would have an insignificant impact on the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and service and interest cost. The discount rate used was 7.50% and 7.25% as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively.
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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (continued)
Postemployment Benefits
The Company provides certain postemployment benefits to former or inactive employees and their dependents during the time period following employment but before retirement. At December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995, the Company's liability for postemployment benefits was insignificant for each period.
Other
In December 1994, the Company changed its method of compensating certain employees for vacation, which increased income from operations by $4.3 million for 1994.
10. INCOME TAXES
Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision for income taxes consists of the following:
The components of the total consolidated provision (benefit) for income taxes are summarized as follows:
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10. INCOME TAXES (continued)
The total consolidated provision (benefit) for income taxes is summarized as follows:
The tax effect of the temporary differences that give rise to significant deferred tax assets and liabilities are:
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10. INCOME TAXES (continued)
The Company has determined that taxable capital gains in the foreseeable future for subsidiaries that file a separate federal income tax return will likely not be sufficient to recognize the deferred tax asset associated with the capital loss carryforward. Accordingly, a valuation allowance has been provided for the deferred tax asset associated with the capital loss carryforward and certain other deferred tax assets. During 1996, the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets increased by $6.1 million which included a $16.6 million increase for the capital loss carryforward, offset by $6.9 million decrease due to reversal of preacquisition temporary differences and $3.6 million for the reversal of valuation allowances which are reflected in the consolidated statement of operations. The $6.9 million reversal of preacquisition temporary differences was used to reduce cost in excess of assets acquired. As of December 29, 1996, approximately $1.8 million of deferred tax assets are related to preacquisition activities and if utilized will further reduce cost in excess of assets acquired. At December 29, 1996, the Company has $103.2 million of regular tax net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes expiring from 2003 to 2010 of which $7.0 million was acquired in 1993 and is subject to limitations. In addition, the Company has $47.3 million of capital loss carryforwards that expire in 2001.
A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate on continuing operations is as follows:
11. EXTRAORDINARY LOSS
During 1996, the Company used $31.3 million of the net proceeds from the sale of Perfect Fit to extinguish debt of $30.6 million and redemption premiums of $0.6 million. The Company wrote off $1.2 million of debt issuance costs associated with the early extinguishment of debt and incurred transaction costs of $0.1 million. The early extinguishment of debt resulted in an extraordinary loss of $1.1 million (net of $0.8 million income tax benefit).
12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Leases
The Company is obligated under various noncancelable lease agreements for rental of facilities, vehicles and other equipment. Many of the leases contain renewal options with varying terms and escalation clauses that
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12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)
provide for increased rentals based upon increases in the Consumer Price Index, real estate taxes and lessors' operating expenses. Total minimum rental commitments (excluding commitments accrued as part of the 1996 and 1995 restructuring plans) required under operating leases at December 29, 1996 are:
Third Party Related Party Leases Leases (thousands) 1997 $ 7,874 $ 1,767 1998 6,164 1,823 1999 4,866 1,823 2000 3,812 1,823 2001 2,883 2,265 Thereafter 4,122 5,800 -------- -------- Total $29,721 $15,301 ======= =======
Rental expense charged to operations under operating leases approximated $9.6 million, $10.5 million and $10.3 million for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Substantially all such rental expense represented the minimum rental payments under operating leases. In addition, the Company incurred rental expense of approximately $1.7 million, $3.5 million and $3.9 million for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively, under leases with related parties.
13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES
The Company regularly enters into transactions with its affiliates in the ordinary course of business.
On July 7, 1996, Trace International Holdings, Inc. ("Trace Holdings") issued to Foamex L.P. a promissory note for $4.4 million in principal amount plus accrued interest of $0.4 million, which is an extension of a promissory note of Trace Holdings that was due in July 1996. The promissory note is due and payable on demand or, if no demand is made, July 7, 1997, and bears interest at 9.5%, payable quarterly in arrears commencing October 1, 1996. The promissory note is included in other stockholders' equity (deficit).
In connection with the acquisition of Great Western, Foamex L.P. issued a promissory note to Rallis (see Note 8) and entered into lease agreements (see Note 12) with Rallis and an affiliate of Rallis, for the rental of former Great Western manufacturing facilities located in Orange, Ontario and Hayward, California and a warehouse facility in Tigard, Oregon. Foamex L.P. has the option to purchase each of these properties from Rallis or such affiliate.
Foamex L.P. was party to a lease agreement for an airplane with Trace Aviation Corp. ("Trace Aviation"), a subsidiary of Trace Holdings. During 1995 and 1994, Foamex L.P. paid Trace Aviation $1.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively, pursuant to the lease agreement. The lease agreement also provided for the use of the airplane by Trace Holdings with remuneration to Foamex L.P. based on actual usage of the plane. During 1995 and 1994, Trace Holdings paid to Foamex L.P. $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively, pursuant to the agreement. During August 1995, Foamex Aviation Inc. ("Aviation"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired the aircraft from Trace Holdings for $3.0 million in cash and the assumption of $11.7 million of related debt. In connection with the acquisition of the aircraft, the Foamex L.P. lease and other agreements were terminated.
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13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES (continued)
Foamex L.P. has a management service agreement with Trace Foam Company, Inc. ("Trace Foam"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trace Holdings, pursuant to which Trace Foam provides general managerial services of a financial, technical, legal, commercial, administrative and/or advisory nature to Foamex L.P. for an annual fee of $1.75 million and reimbursement of expenses incurred. Trace Holdings rents approximately 5,900 square feet of general, executive and administrative office space in New York, New York from Foamex L.P. on substantially the same terms as Foamex L.P. leases such space from a third party lessor.
During 1995 and 1994, the Company purchased approximately $2.5 million and $11.9 million, respectively, of scrap material from Recticel Foam Corporation ("RFC"), a former partner of Foamex L.P. and whose chairman is a director of the Company, under a minimum annual volume agreement which expired in June 1995.
14. STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company's 1993 Stock Option Plan provides for the granting of nonqualified ("NQSOs") and incentive stock options for up to 3.0 million shares of common stock to officers and executive employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, the price and terms of each such option is at the discretion of the Company, except that the term cannot exceed ten years. As of December 29, 1996, the stock options issued under the 1993 Stock Option Plan vest equally over a five year period with a term of ten years.
A summary of stock option activity is as follows:
The options outstanding at December 29, 1996 have an exercise price range of $6.88 to $10.25. During 1996, the Company granted 202,240 options with a weighted average market price on the date of grant of $12.13. The aggregate difference of $1.0 million between the fair market value ("FMV") of the options at the date of grant and the option price is being charged to expense over the vesting period (five years) of the options. During 1995, the Company granted a total of 150,000 options which include (i) 15,000 options with a weighted average market price on the date of grant of $9.50, (ii) 85,000 options with a weighted average market price on the date of grant of $8.29 and (iii) 50,000 options with a weighted average market price on the date of grant of $9.50.
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14. STOCK OPTION PLAN (continued)
During 1994, the Company granted 145,000 options with a weighted average market price on the date of grant of $10.50. Upon completion of the initial public offering (the "IPO") in December 1993, options were granted to purchase 248,600 shares of common stock at $13.50 per share and 1,750,000 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $15.00 to $22.50 per share. The aggregate difference of $373,000 between the FMV ($15 per share) of the options at the date of grant and the $13.50 option price is being charged to expense over the vesting period (five years) of the options. Total compensation expense relating to options amounted to approximately $0.3 million, $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in each of 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
In December 1995, the Stock Option Plan Committee approved a stock option exchange program which permitted optionees of record as of that date to exchange all options previously granted for options priced at the FMV share price, $6.875, as of the close of business on that date. The number of new options (the "New Options") to be exchanged for previously granted options (the "Old Options") was determined on the basis of the ratio of the FMV on December 6, 1995 to the FMV or the discount share value of the Old Options when originally granted. New Options could not be exercised until December 6, 1996 and expire upon the same terms as the Old Options.
The weighted average remaining contractual lives of outstanding options at December 29, 1996 was approximately 7.7 years.
The Company applies the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 ("Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees") and related interpretations ("APB 25") in accounting for its stock-based compensation plans. Accordingly, compensation expense has been recognized in the consolidated financial statements with respect to the above plans in accordance with APB 25. Had compensation costs for the above plans been determined based on the fair value of the options at the grant dates under those plans consistent with the methods under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 ("Accounting for Stock Based Compensation"), the Company's income from continuing operations and earnings (loss) per share would not have been significantly affected.
15. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 5.0 million shares of preferred stock with a par value of $1.00 per share, none of which has been issued. The Board of Directors has the power to establish the powers, preferences, and rights of each series which may afford the holders of any preferred stock preferences, powers and rights (including voting rights) senior to the rights of the holders of common stock.
Common Stock
At December 29, 1996, the Company had an aggregate of 4.8 million of common stock shares reserved for issuance in connection with its stock option plan (3.0 million) and outstanding warrants (1.8 million).
Warrants
In June 1994, in connection with the issuance of the Discount Debentures, the Company issued 116,745 warrants to purchase 0.6 million shares of common stock. Each warrant is exercisable on or before July 1, 1999 for 5.1394 shares at a cash price of $11.52 per share upon exercise. The warrants
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15. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (continued)
were valued by projecting the Company's financial results for five years. These financial results were discounted at a rate of 18% to 20% and, with a projected price earnings ratio of 10-11x after five years, yielded a value of approximately $25.70 per warrant or $3.0 million in total. Accordingly, additional paid in capital was increased for the cash received attributable to the warrants and the associated debt reduced, with such reduction to be amortized over the life of the debt.
In addition, the Company has outstanding warrants to purchase approximately 1.2 million shares of common stock at an exercise price of approximately $12.30 per share at any time prior to October 1999.
Treasury Stock
During 1996 and 1995, the Company purchased 624,700 and 929,700 shares of its common stock, respectively, for an aggregate cost of $6.3 million and $7.2 million, respectively, under programs authorized by the Board of Directors to purchase up to 3.0 million shares of the Company's common stock.
Other
The other component of stockholders' equity (deficit) consists of the following:
16. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
The Company is subject to extensive and changing federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations, including those relating to the use, handling, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous substances and the remediation of environmental contamination, and as a result, is from time to time involved in administrative and judicial proceedings and inquiries relating to environmental matters. During 1996, expenditures in connection with the Company's compliance with federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations did not have a material adverse effect on the Company's operations, financial position, capital expenditures or competitive position. As of December 29, 1996, the Company has environmental accruals of approximately $4.1 million for environmental matters. In addition, as of December 29, 1996, the Company has net receivables of approximately $0.9 million relating to indemnification for environmental liabilities, net of an allowance of approximately $1.0 million relating to potential disagreements regarding the scope of the indemnification. The Company believes that realization of the net receivables established for indemnification is probable.
The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (the "1990 CAA Amendments") provide for the establishment of federal emission standards for hazardous air pollutants including methylene chloride and TDI, principal raw materials used in the manufacturing of foam. The Company completely eliminated the use of chlorofluorocarbons and methylchloroform by the end of 1995. The 1990 CAA Amendments also may result in the imposition of more stringent standards regulating air emissions from the use of these chemicals by polyurethane foam manufacturers, but these standards have not yet been promulgated.
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16. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS (continued)
The Company has reported to appropriate state authorities that it has found soil and groundwater contamination in excess of state standards at four facilities and soil contamination in excess of state standards at three other facilities. The Company has begun remediation and is conducting further investigations into the extent of the contamination at these facilities and, accordingly, the extent of the remediation that may ultimately be required. The actual cost and the timetable of any such remediation cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty at this time. As of December 29, 1996, the Company has environmental accruals of approximately $3.2 million for the remaining potential remediation costs for these facilities based on engineering estimates.
Federal regulations require that by the end of 1998 all underground storage tanks ("USTs") be removed or upgraded in all states to meet applicable standards. The Company has six USTs that will require removal or permanent in-place closure by the end of 1998. Due to the age of these tanks, leakage may have occurred resulting in soil and possibly groundwater contamination. The Company has accrued $0.4 million for the estimated removal and remediation, if any, associated with these USTs. However, the full extent of contamination and, accordingly, the actual cost of such remediation cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty at this time. The Company believes that its USTs do not pose a significant risk of environmental liability because of the Company's monitoring practices for USTs and conditional approval for the permanent in-place closure for certain USTs. However, there can be no assurance that such USTs will not result in significant environmental liability in the future.
The Company has been designated as a Potentially Responsible Party ("PRP") by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA") with respect to thirteen sites with an estimated total liability to the Company for the thirteen sites of less than approximately $0.5 million. Estimates of total cleanup costs and fractional allocations of liability are generally provided by the EPA or the committee of PRP's with respect to the specified site. In each case, the participation of the Company is considered to be immaterial.
Although it is possible that new information or future developments could require the Company to reassess its potential exposure relating to all pending environmental matters, including those described herein, management believes that, based upon all currently available information, the resolution of such environmental matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's operations, financial position, capital expenditures or competitive position. The possibility exists, however, that new environmental legislation and/or environmental regulations may be adopted, or other environmental conditions may be found to exist, that may require expenditures not currently anticipated and that may be material.
17. LITIGATION
As of February 26, 1997, the Company and Trace Holdings were two of multiple defendants in actions filed on behalf of approximately 5,000 recipients of breast implants in various United States federal and state courts and one Canadian provincial court, some of which allege substantial damages, but most of which allege unspecified damages for personal injuries of various types. Five of these cases seek to allege claims on behalf of all breast implant recipients or other allegedly affected parties, but no class has been approved or certified by the court. In addition, three cases have been filed alleging claims on behalf of approximately 700 residents of Australia, New Zealand, England, and Ireland. During 1995, the Company and Trace Holdings were granted summary judgments and dismissed as defendants from all cases in the federal courts of the United States and the state courts of California. Appeals for these decisions were withdrawn and the decisions are final. In addition, two of the cases filed on behalf of 903 foreign plaintiffs were dismissed on the grounds that the cases
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17. LITIGATION (continued)
could not be brought in the United States courts. This decision is subject to appeal. The Company believes that the number of suits and claimants may increase. Although breast implants do not contain foam, certain silicone gel implants were produced using a polyurethane foam covering fabricated by independent distributors or fabricators from bulk foam purchased from the Company or Trace Holdings. Neither the Company nor Trace Holdings recommended, authorized or approved the use of its foam for these purposes. While it is not feasible to predict or determine the outcome of these actions, based on management's present assessment of the merits of pending claims, after consultation with the general counsel of Trace Holdings, and without taking into account potential indemnity from the manufacturers of polyurethane covered breast implants, management believes that the disposition of matters that are pending or that may reasonably be anticipated to be asserted should not have a material adverse effect on either the Company's or Trace Holdings' consolidated financial position or results of operations. In addition, the Company is also indemnified by Trace Holdings for any such liabilities relating to foam manufactured prior to October 1990. Although Trace Holdings has paid the Company's litigation expenses to date pursuant to such indemnification and management believes Trace Holdings likely will be in a position to continue to pay such expenses, there can be no absolute assurance that Trace Holdings will be able to provide such indemnification. Based on information available at this time with respect to the potential liability, and without taking into account the indemnification provided by Trace Holdings and the coverage provided by Trace Holdings' and the Company's liability insurance, the Company believes that the proceedings should not ultimately result in any liability that would have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company. If management's assessment of the Company's liability with respect to these actions is incorrect, such actions could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
The Company is party to various other lawsuits, both as defendant and plaintiff, arising in the normal course of business. It is the opinion of management that the disposition of these lawsuits will not individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company. If management's assessment of the Company's liability with respect to these actions is incorrect, such actions could have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position.
18. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
The Company has two interest rate swap agreements involving the exchange of fixed and floating interest payment obligations without the exchange of the underlying principal amounts. At December 29, 1996, the total notional principal amount of these interest rate swap agreements was $300.0 million. The counterparty to these agreements is a large international financial institution. The interest rate swap agreements subject the Company to financial risk that will vary during the life of these agreements in relation to market interest rates.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents and certain other financial instruments with various large financial institutions. The Company's periodic evaluation of these financial institutions are considered in the Company's investment strategy.
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18. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK (continued)
The Company sells foam products to the automotive, carpet, cushioning and other industries. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral. The Company maintains allowance accounts for potential credit losses and such losses have been within management's expectations.
Disclosure about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following disclosures of the estimated fair value amounts have been determined based on the Company's assessment of available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies.
The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of December 29, 1996 are as follows:
Carrying Amount Fair Value (thousands)
Liabilities: Long-term debt $ 497,849 $533,041 ============ ========
Interest rate swaps $ -- $ 3,160 ============ ========
Carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and short-term borrowings approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
The fair value of long-term debt is estimated using quoted market prices, where available, or discounted cash flows.
The fair value of interest rate swaps are based on the amount at which the Company would pay if the swaps were settled, as determined by estimates obtained from dealers.
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information about the financial instruments. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
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19. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
20. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
During 1996, the Company recorded a net loss on the disposal of Perfect Fit including operating losses during the phase-out period of approximately $43.0 million of which $39.3 million is reflected in the second quarter of 1996 (see Note 3). Also, during 1996 the Company recorded an estimated net loss on the disposal of JPS Automotive including operating losses during the phase-out period of approximately $70.9 million of which $69.7 million is reflected in the third quarter of 1996 (see Note 3). During the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company recorded a $6.5 million net restructuring credit, which is described in Note 4.
During 1995, depressed industry conditions necessitated the closing of certain facilities, as more fully described in Note 4, which resulted in a pre-tax restructuring charge of $41.4 million in December 1995 and resulted in certain unusual charges, consisting of inventory write-downs, customer credits and rollbacks. Furthermore, the fourth quarter of 1995 included certain changes in estimates related to recovery of environmental receivables and employee benefit accruals. The unusual charges and change in estimates decreased gross profit by $13.4 million and increased selling, general and administrative expenses by $4.9 million.
FOAMEX-JPS AUTOMOTIVE L.P. INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Index to Financial Statement Schedule:
Foamex L.P.
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts S-2
All other schedules are omitted since the required information is not present or is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or because the information required is included in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
S-1
Schedule II
FOAMEX L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (thousands)
S-2