ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Spinnaker Industries, Inc. (the "Registrant" or the "Company") owns 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Central Products Company, a Delaware corporation ("Central Products"), Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Brown-Bridge") and Entoleter, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Entoleter"). The Registrant competes in the adhesive-backed materials industry, which consists of sealing tape and adhesive-backed label stock. The Registrant is a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive carton sealing tape and adhesive-backed label stock, primarily for the carton sealing tape and pressure sensitive label stock markets. The Registrant's strategy is to focus on the growing pressure sensitive markets for carton sealing tape and label stock applications, while pursuing acquisitions within the adhesive-backed materials industry that complement its existing businesses. The Registrant's 1996 net sales are generally divided equally between carton sealing tape and pressure sensitive label stock.
In 1987, Lynch Corporation, an Indiana corporation listed on the American Stock Exchange, purchased from a group of investors approximately 82% of the Common Stock of the Registrant. As of December 31, 1996, Lynch Manufacturing Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lynch Corporation, owned 2,237,203 and 2,239,063 shares, or 72.6% and 73.5%, respectively, of the Common Stock and Class A Common Stock of the Registrant. Prior to June 1994, the Company's principal business activity consisted of the operations of Entoleter. In June 1994, the Company entered into a management agreement with Boyle, Fleming & Co., Inc. ("BF"), pursuant to which BF would provide operations management, strategic planning, acquisition analysis and implementation, investment banking and financial advisory services and the supervision of the Company's financial reporting and regulatory obligations. Subsequent to the creation of its management relationship with BF, the Company redirected its strategic plan and consummated the acquisitions of Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc. and Central Products Company, as described below. Although the management agreement between BF and the Company was terminated in August 1996, the principals of BF have been employed as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and President of the Company.
Central Products, founded in 1917, was acquired from Alco Standard Corporation ("Alco") in October 1995 (the "Central Products Acquisition") and is a leading manufacturer of carton sealing tape and offers the broadest line of such products in the United States. According to Company estimates, Central Products' share of the water sensitive carton sealing tape market is approximately 50%, and its revenues are significantly greater than its next largest competitor. In the pressure sensitive carton sealing tape market, Central Products is one of the three largest manufacturers for carton sealing tape applications, and the Company believes that Central Products is the only manufacturer of all pressure sensitive technologies (acrylic, hot melt and natural rubber), which provides the Company with a competitive advantage by allowing it to meet the broadest range of application requirements of its customers. Its branded and private label products are used primarily for commercial packaging applications and are sold through its national sales force to over 1,500
paper and office products distributors nationwide, including the largest national distributors of paper products, for resale to over 20,000 end users. In 1995, Central Products entered into a private label supply agreement with Unisource Worldwide, Inc. ("Unisource"), the largest United States distributor of office paper products, to supply a complete line of private label carton sealing tape products, and also became a major vendor to ResourceNet International ("ResourceNet"), the second largest distributor of paper products in the United States, to supply a full line of private label water sensitive and pressure sensitive carton sealing tape products. Unisource is a subsidiary of Alco, the former owner of the Central Products Operations prior to the Central Products Acquisition. Central Products also became a major vendor to ResourceNet, the second largest distributor of paper products in the United States, to supply a full line of private label water sensitive and pressure sensitive carton sealing tape products.
Brown-Bridge was founded in 1928 and was acquired from Kimberly Clark Corporation in September 1994 (the "Brown-Bridge Acquisition"). The Registrant estimates that Brown-Bridge is the fifth largest manufacturer of adhesive-backed label stock and is the only manufacturer of all adhesive-backed paper technologies (pressure, water and heat sensitive), which enables the Company to provide a broad range of standard and custom adhesive-backed label stock products that meet the design specifications of its customers. Brown-Bridge offers a full line of more than 1,500 variations of adhesive-backed label stock and sells its products in roll and sheet form to over 1,000 printers, paper merchants and industrial users. Customers convert its label stock into labels used for a broad range of end use applications, including bar-coding, mailing and shipping, packaging for pharmaceutical, food and other consumer products, office identification and business forms, postage stamp stock, decorative labels and other specialty industrial uses. Brown-Bridge is the largest supplier of pressure sensitive postage stamp stock for use by the Postal Service.
CENTRAL PRODUCTS
Central Products' carton sealing tape is used for the packaging of goods for shipment by manufacturing, retail or distribution companies. Central Products manufactures pressure sensitive tape with all three primary adhesive technologies: acrylic, hot melt and natural rubber. It also offers three types of water sensitive tape: paper tape, fiberglass reinforced tape and box tape. Central Products believes it is the only United States supplier to manufacture both pressure sensitive tape and water sensitive tape, and is the only company to produce pressure sensitive tape utilizing all three pressure sensitive adhesive technologies.
PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE. Pressure sensitive tape is manufactured primarily through the coating of plastic film with a thin layer of acrylic, hot melt or natural rubber adhesive. The adhesive is applied to various grades of high-quality, low-stretch polypropylene film for use in most applications as well as PVC and polyester films which are used for certain specialized applications. Acrylic adhesives, which are noted for their clarity, non-yellowing properties, good temperature resistance and low application cost, are best suited for manual applications on light and medium carton sealing situations. Hot melt adhesives, noted for their quiet release and easy unwind during application, are the most widely used pressure sensitive adhesives because they satisfy 90% of all carton sealing requirements. Natural rubber adhesives are unique because of their aggressive adhesion properties and, although they are ideal for recycled content cartons and cartons requiring
hot, humid or cold packing, transportation and storage, they can be used for a wide variety of surface conditions and extreme temperature tolerances. Central Products' pressure sensitive tapes are sold under the trade names Alltac-Registered Trademark- and Central-Registered Trademark-.
WATER SENSITIVE TAPE. Water sensitive tape is generally manufactured through the application of a thin layer of water sensitive adhesive to gumming kraft paper. It is offered as either non-reinforced (paper) tape or fiberglass reinforced tape. Non-reinforced tape is made by applying an adhesive to a single layer of high tensile strength kraft paper coated with Central Products' patented starch-based adhesive. Non-reinforced tapes are totally biodegradable and are used in light to medium carton sealing applications. Fiberglass reinforced tape contains a layer of fiberglass yarn placed between two layers of kraft paper, and is typically used to seal heavy packages or on cartons that will be subject to a high level of abuse during shipping and is also favored in shipping high value goods due to its strong sealing qualities. Both non-reinforced tape and fiberglass reinforced tape are available in light, medium and heavy grades. Central Products' water sensitive carton sealing tapes are sold under the trade names Glasseal-Registered Trademark-, Central-Registered Trademark-, Green Core-TM- and Tru-Seal-TM-.
TAPE DISPENSING MACHINES. Tape dispensing machines are provided through Central Products to more fully service and satisfy the customer's needs. Central Products currently offers a broad line of carton sealing equipment, manufactured by third parties, for pressure sensitive tape, which ranges from hand held dispensers to automatic random sizing equipment. Central Products also offers two types of table top dispensers for water sensitive tape -- a manual dispenser and an automated (electric) dispenser.
BROWN-BRIDGE
Brown-Bridge develops, manufactures and markets adhesive-backed label stock that is converted by printers and industrial users into products that are utilized for marking, identifying, labeling and decorating applications and products. Brown-Bridge's products are offered in three primary adhesive categories: pressure sensitive, water sensitive and heat sensitive.
PRESSURE SENSITIVE. Pressure sensitive products, which are activated by the application of pressure, are manufactured with a three element construction consisting of face stock, adhesive coating and silicone coated release liner. The adhesive product is sold in roll or sheet form for further conversion into products used primarily for marking, identification and promotional labeling. Brown-Bridge's pressure sensitive products are sold under the trade names Strip Tac-Registered Trademark- and Strip Tac Plus-Registered Trademark-. Roll pressure sensitive products are generally sold to label printers that produce products used primarily for informational labels (shipping labels, price labels, warning labels, etc.), product identification and postage stamps. Sheet pressure sensitive products are sold to commercial sheet printers, who provide information labels and other products (such as laser printer stock). During fiscal 1996, pressure sensitive products constituted approximately 87% of Brown-Bridge's net sales.
WATER SENSITIVE. Water sensitive products, which are activated by the application of water, include a broad range of paper and cloth materials, coated with a variety of adhesives. The adhesive coated products are sold in roll or sheet form for further conversion to postage and promotional stamps, container labels, inventory control labels, shipping labels and splicing, binding and stripping
tapes. The water sensitive line is sold under the trade name Pancake-Registered Trademark- and consists of three product groups: dry process, conventional gummed and industrial. Dry process is sold primarily for label and business form uses. Conventional gum products serve many of the same end uses for hand applied labels as dry process stock. A major portion of these products is sold for government postage and promotional stamp uses. Industrial products are sold in several niche markets, such as electrical and other specialty markets.
HEAT SENSITIVE. Heat sensitive products, which are activated by the application of heat, are manufactured by coating a face stock with either a hot melt coating or an emulsion process adhesive. The heat sensitive product line is sold primarily for labeling end uses, such as pharmaceutical bottles, meat and cheese packages, supermarket scales, cassettes and bakery packages. The adhesive coated product is sold in roll or sheet form for further conversion. Brown-Bridge's heat sensitive products are sold under the trade name Heat Seal.
MARKETING AND CUSTOMERS
The Company's marketing strategy focuses not only on products, but also customer service. The Company's primary subsidiaries have conducted business with its top ten customers for over ten years on the average. The Company's relationships with customers focus on customer service and its ability to research and develop custom solutions for unique end user applications. The Company's marketing and customer service provides the Company with new growth opportunities to increase market share. The Company believes that the breadth of its product line, commitment to product quality and reputation for innovation will enable it to increase its market share through introduction of new products. The Company markets its broad range of products to a variety of customers. During 1996, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company's net sales.
Central Products' marketing emphasizes supplying a full line of both water sensitive and pressure sensitive tape products to the carton sealing tape industry. Central Products sells its products directly to over 1,500 paper distributors (customers), who in turn resell these tape products to the end user markets. In addition, Central Products sells private-brand carton closure tapes direct to large customers who in turn distribute the products under their name to end users. Central Products provides its distributor customers with a high level of product education to enable them to better sell the Company's products. Central Products maintains a training center at its Menasha facility, where it conducts a "Tape School" five times yearly for educating customers about its products. Central Products also provides on-site training and gives its distributors in-depth product literature and technical materials.
Brown-Bridge markets its products through its own sales representatives to regional and national printers, converters and merchants. The majority of sales represent product sold and shipped from Brown-Bridge's facilities in Troy, Ohio. However, to broaden its market penetration, Brown-Bridge also contracts with seven regional processors throughout the United States, with whom Brown-Bridge stores product until sold. Generally, these processors perform both slitting and distribution services for Brown-Bridge.
MANUFACTURING AND RAW MATERIALS
The Company produces all adhesive technologies for carton sealing tape and adhesive-backed label stock. The Company's operations utilize advanced manufacturing methods and sophisticated equipment to produce carton sealing tapes and label stock for a variety of standard and custom applications requiring water, pressure and heat sensitive technologies. The Company believes its strong manufacturing capabilities enable it to maintain high product quality and low operating costs and respond to customers' needs quickly and efficiently.
The Company is continually investing in cost reduction programs or capital projects to improve productivity and operating efficiencies. One such project is the new silicone coating capacity expansion at Brown-Bridge, which is expected to reduce costs connected with outsourcing silicone coated liner approximately $2.3 million on an annual basis.
Raw materials are the most significant cost component in the Company's production process. The material component accounts for approximately 65% of the total cost of its products, with the most important raw materials being paper (gumming kraft and face stock), adhesive materials, fiberglass, and polypropylene resin. These materials are currently readily available and are procured from numerous suppliers.
Among the Company's manufacturing strengths at its Central Products water sensitive tape operation are fully integrated, computerized coating and laminating machines, fully automated slitting, rewinding and packaging machines and a state of the art print shop. At its pressure sensitive tape operation, they include an in-house film line for production of polypropylene film and an advanced computerized coating machine for each of the three adhesive technologies.
COMPETITION
The adhesive-backed materials industry is highly competitive, and the Company competes with both national and regional suppliers. As a result of the competitive environment in the markets in which the Company operates, the Company faces (and will continue to face) pressure on sales prices of its products. For this reason, the Company continues to invest resources to improve operating efficiencies and reduce operating costs. However, as a result of such pricing pressures, the Company may in the future experience reductions in the profit margins on its sales, or may be unable to pass future raw material price increases to its customers (which would also reduce profit margins). The Company operates in markets characterized by a few large diversified companies selling products under recognized trade names and a number of smaller public and privately-held companies selling to the market. In addition to branded products, some companies in the industry produce private-label products to enhance supply relationships with large buyers.
The Company competes with other manufacturers of carton sealing tape products as well as manufacturers of alternative carton closure products. Competition in the carton sealing market is based primarily on quality, delivery and price, although other factors may enhance a company's competitive position, including product performance characteristics, technical support, product
literature and customer support. There are a wide range of participants in the carton sealing industry, including large diversified corporations (principally in pressure sensitive) and small private companies (principally in water sensitive tape). Central Products is one of the leading manufactures of water sensitive tape. 3M Corporation is the largest manufacturer of pressure sensitive tape in the carton sealing market in the United States.
The adhesive-backed label stock market is fragmented. The Company competes with several national manufacturers, including Avery-Dennison, Bemis, 3M Corporation and a number of smaller regional manufacturers. The Company believes that Avery-Dennison, Bemis and 3M Corporation are the only competitors with national production facilities and Avery-Dennison and 3M Corporation are the only competitors with nationally recognized brand names.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
The Company is subject to environmental laws and regulations governing emissions to the air, discharges to waterways, and generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste materials. The Company is also subject to other federal and state laws and regulations regarding health and safety matters. Environmental laws and regulations are constantly evolving and it is impossible to predict the effect that these laws and regulations will have on the Company in the future. The Company periodically conducts evaluations of its environmental compliance and while the Company believes it is currently in substantial compliance with all such environmental laws and regulations, there can be no assurance that it will at all times be in complete compliance with all such requirements. In addition, although the Company believes that any noncompliance is unlikely to have a material adverse effect on the Company, it is possible that such noncompliance could have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company has made and will continue to make capital expenditures to comply with environmental requirements. As is the case with manufacturers in general, if a release of hazardous substances occurs on or from the Company's properties or any associated offsite disposal location, or if contamination from prior activities is discovered at any of the Company's properties, the Company may be held liable and the amount of such liability could be material.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
Patents are held by the Company with respect to the manufacture of certain of its products, but management does not consider such patents to be important to the Company's operations. The patents expire over various lengths of time with the last patent expiring in about 10 years. The Company has registered several of its trade names and trademarks for adhesive-backed materials.
INTERNATIONAL SALES
The Company's foreign sales were $11.5 million, $10.4 million and $3.9 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Of the $11.5 million in 1996 foreign sales, approximately 85% were represented by exports of Brown-Bridge and Central Products adhesive-backed materials. The substantial majority of these sales were to Canadian customers and, consequently, the Company believes that the risks commonly associated with doing business in foreign countries are minimal.
The profitability of foreign sales is substantially equivalent to that of domestic sales. Because foreign sales are transacted in United States dollars, payments in many cases are secured by irrevocable letters of credit, and sales are spread over a number of customers in several countries, the Company believes that the risks commonly associated with doing business in foreign countries are minimized.
LITIGATION
The Company from time to time is involved in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business operations, such as employment matters, contractual disputes and personal injury claims. There are no proceedings currently pending for which the Company's potential liability would be material to its financial condition or results of operations.
BACKLOG
Backlog is a function of firm orders and future shipping dates, and has fluctuated on a month-to-month basis. The Company's backlog believed to be firm was $9.2 million at December 31, 1996, as compared to $10.7 million at December 31, 1995. Of the $9.2 million backlog of firm orders at such date, approximately $3.1 million was represented by Brown-Bridge's customers, and approximately $4.5 million was represented by Central Products' customers with the remainder related to Entoleter. The Company believes that all such orders will be shipped in 1997.
INDUSTRIAL PROCESS EQUIPMENT BUSINESS
Entoleter engineers, manufactures and markets a vertically integrated line of size reduction equipment complemented by a line of air pollution control equipment. Entoleter's products primarily consist of: (a) Centrimil Milling Equipment for particle size reduction; (b) Central granulators for the plastics molding industry and precision cutters for the film and non-woven industry; and (c) Centrifield Scrubbers for the removal of impurities from air, gases and liquids, and for heat recovery, gas absorption, and other mass transfer functions.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 1996, the Company employed approximately 1,000 persons, of which 380 were Brown-Bridge employees, 570 were Central Products employees and 40 were Entoleter employees. All employees other than management are paid on an hourly basis. A majority of its hourly employees are not represented by unions. Central Products has a labor agreement expiring in 1998 with the United Paperworkers International Union AFL-CIO covering approximately 200 hourly employees at the Menasha, Wisconsin plant. Entoleter's approximately 20 hourly-paid production employees are members of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America Union. The current collective bargaining agreement expires on April 30, 1999. The Company believes that its relations with its employees are good; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will not experience work stoppages or slowdowns in the future.
FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
This Form 10-K contains certain forward looking information, including without limitation, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation" (Item 7 below) and Notes to Financial Statements (Item 14(a) below). It should be recognized that such information are estimates or forecasts based upon various assumptions, including the matters referred to therein, as well as meeting the Registrant's internal performance assumptions regarding expected operating performance and the expected performance of the economy as it impacts Registrant's businesses. As a result, such information is subject to uncertainties and risks.
ITEM 2.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company's principal executive offices are located in Dallas, Texas, where it shares office space with an affiliate of its principal executive officers. The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the principal operating and administrative facilities used by the Company:
APPROXIMATE OWNED OR EXPIRATION LOCATION SQUARE FEET LEASED OF LEASE -------- ----------- -------- ----------
CENTRAL PRODUCTS Menasha, Wisconsin............. 160,000 Owned N/A Menasha, Wisconsin............. 20,000 Owned N/A Neenah, Wisconsin.............. 90,000 Leased April 25, 1998 Brighton, Colorado............. 211,000 Leased 2014 Denver, Colorado............... 100,000 Owned N/A BROWN-BRIDGE Troy, Ohio (Plant One)......... 200,000 Owned N/A Troy, Ohio (Plant Two) (1)..... 98,000 Owned N/A Waco, Ohio..................... 20,600 Leased Month-to-Month ENTOLETER Hamden, Connecticut............ 72,000 Owned N/A
(1) Brown-Bridge also owns a five-acre tract adjacent to this tract that is available for expansion.
ITEM 3.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
PART II
ITEM 5.

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
The Registrant's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock trade on the NASDAQ Small-Cap Market under the symbols "SPNI" and "SPNIA", respectively, and are quoted in the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations System (NASDAQ). The following table shows the 1996 and 1995 range of high and low bid prices of the Registrant's stock reported through NASDAQ, adjusted to give retroactive effect to a stock dividend, an effective 2-for-1 stock split, on August 16, 1996. Pursuant to such dividend, holders of Common Stock received, in respect of each share of Common Stock, one share of newly created class of Common Stock. In connection with such dividend, the existing class of Common Stock was renamed Class A Common Stock. The newly issued Common Stock has a 1/10th vote per share, compared to one vote per share for Class A Common Stock. These quotations represent prices between dealers and without retail markup, markdown or commissions and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
1996 QUARTERS ------------------------------------- 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH ------- ------- ------ ------ Class A Common Stock High $25-1/2 $58-1/2 $53 $59 Low 14 22 37 39-3/4
Common Stock High N/A N/A $42 $38 Low N/A N/A 23 24
1995 QUARTERS ------------------------------------- 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH ------- ------- ------ ------ Class A Common Stock High $6-1/2 $15-1/3 $21-2/3 $26-1/3 Low 2-1/2 6 16-1/2 15-4/5
At March 7, 1997, there were approximately 460 shareholders of record of the Registrant's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock and the closing bid price was $41.50 and $58, respectively.
The Registrant did not declare a dividend in 1996 or 1995. The Registrant presently intends to retain any earnings for use in its business and, therefore, does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Agreements with its lenders impose restrictions on the ability of Brown-Bridge, Central Products and Entoleter to pay dividends to the Registrant. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
ITEM 6.

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
See Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation for additional information concerning the Registrant's financial performance.
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(1) Includes the October 4, 1995 acquisition of Central Products Company - - See Note 2 - Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) Includes the September 19, 1994 acquisition of Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc. - see Note 2 - Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(3) Operating profit (loss) is net sales less operating expenses which exclude other income-net (investment income and interest expense) and income taxes and includes restructuring and litigation expense in 1994.
(4) Adjusted to reflect a stock dividend, an effective 2-for-1 stock split, effective August 16, 1996 and 3-for-2 stock splits effective December 29, 1995 and December 30, 1994.
ITEM 7.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION
DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS (000'S), EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS
GENERAL
The Company considers the adhesive-backed materials industry to be over $5.0 billion, consisting of the $3.3 billion total tape market and the $2.0 billion adhesive-backed label stock market. The Company is one of the leading manufacturers and marketers of carton sealing tape and adhesive-backed label stock products in the United States. Central Products' branded and private label carton sealing tape products are used primarily for commercial packaging applications, including the packaging of goods for shipment by manufacturing, retail and distribution companies, and are sold through its national sales force to over 1,500 paper and office products distributors nationwide. Brown-Bridge offers a full line of more than 1,500 variations of label stock and sells its products in roll or sheet form to over 1,000 printers, paper merchants and industrial users, who convert the label stock into labels used for a broad range of end use applications, including bar-coding, mailing and shipping, packaging for pharmaceutical, food and other consumer products, office identification and business forms, postage stamp stock, decorative labels and other specialty industrial uses. The Company also manufactures and markets industrial process equipment and air pollution control scrubbers through Entoleter.
The Company has experienced rapid growth which has been accomplished through internal growth and the acquisitions of Central Products and Brown-Bridge. The internal growth is a result of refocused sales and marketing strategy at all subsidiaries. Management believes that at the time of the respective acquisitions, each of the companies acquired was an underperforming operation. With the Brown-Bridge Acquisition, the Company entered the adhesive-backed materials industry. The Central Products Acquisition provided the Company with a leading position in the carton sealing tape market of the adhesive-backed materials industry. As a result of the acquisitions of Brown-Bridge and Central Products, the Company became a manufacturer of the broadest line of adhesive-backed label stock and carton sealing tape products in the adhesive-backed materials industry.
Subsequent to each of the foregoing acquisitions, the Company implemented cost reduction measures, including more effective management, rationalization of raw materials and component purchasing, improved materials flow and improved management information systems. The Company believes such measures will contribute to improved operating profits at Central Products and Brown-Bridge during 1997.
The Company has historically operated at a high level of capacity utilization and has increased capacity of the acquired plant facilities through operating efficiency improvements. For example, in order to meet production capacity requirements under the postage stamp stock agreements awarded to Brown-Bridge in 1995 and 1996, Brown-Bridge invested approximately $4,000 to add a production line to manufacture silicone liner, a portion of which was outsourced in 1996. The Company incurred higher cost of sales (approximately $2,300) for the year ended
December 31, 1996 as a result of outsourcing a portion of its production requirements. The installation of the additional production line was completed by the end of the fourth quarter of 1996 and is now fully operational, which will enable it to meet its future silicone liner production requirements and substantially reduce costs associated with its current level of outsourcing silicone liner.
The cost of the Company's principal raw materials, polypropylene resin and paper, have generally remained stable over the past several years. During fiscal 1995, however, raw material cost increases resulted in the Company instituting higher prices, consistent with the increases instituted by its competitors, during 1995 for its carton sealing tape and adhesive-backed label stock products. The increases in raw material costs during fiscal 1995 on the Company's products did not materially impact the Company's gross profit because the Company was generally able to pass along its raw material cost increases without negatively impacting sales of its products.
During fiscal 1996, the Company's principal raw material costs generally remained stable or declined. The Company is not aware of any significant cost increases planned by its raw material suppliers for fiscal 1997. The Company's supply agreement with the Postal Service provides that the Postal Service will absorb limited price increases in the Company's raw materials. Consequently, to protect against raw material price increases in excess of those permitted under the Postal Service contract, the Company has entered into supply agreements with its raw materials suppliers that have ceilings on future price increases. Other agreements under which the Company's carton sealing tape products and a portion of its adhesive-backed label stock products are sold do not contain adjustment mechanisms for fluctuations in the cost of raw materials, although the Company has generally passed along raw material price changes for products sold under such agreements, as well as for products sold to other customers.
The future impact of a change in raw material costs on the Company's profitability is based in part on pricing from the Company's competitors. Although historically the Company has generally been able to pass through raw material cost fluctuations, the Company cannot be assured that future raw material cost increases can be passed through to its customers and that such cost increases will not negatively impact the Company's gross profit.
FISCAL 1996 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1995
INTRODUCTION
Fiscal 1996 was highlighted by several transactions unique to operations as compared to previous fiscal years. During 1996, the Registrant completed a financial reorganization to improve the Registrant's capital structure and provide a source of long-term financing.
In the fourth quarter of 1996 the Registrant issued $115,000 of 10-3/4% senior secured notes ("Notes" or "Senior Notes"). The Notes require semi-annual interest payments and mature October 2006. Proceeds from the sale of the Notes were used to extinguish certain term obligations and all working capital revolver obligations then outstanding. In addition, the Registrant established a $40,000 asset-backed senior secured revolving credit facility ("revolving credit facility"), of which
all but approximately $700 is currently available. A portion of the revolving credit facility may be used to fund acquisitions.
In the same quarter, concurrent with the issuance of the Senior Notes, the Registrant acquired the minority interest in its Brown-Bridge subsidiary. The terms of the acquisition involved a cash payment, issuance of Registrant Common Stock and a right to a contingent payment.
Fiscal 1996 is the first full year of operations to include Central Products, as on October 4, 1995, the Registrant, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, purchased the stock and assets of Alco Standard Corporation's Central Products operation, which manufactures a variety of carton sealing tapes. Therefore, 1996 includes twelve months of operations at Central Products compared to three months in 1995.
SALES. The Registrant's 1996 net sales were $246,536, an increase of 82% when compared with net sales in 1995. The increase in net sales was the result of the Central Products Acquisition, improved marketing efforts at Central Products and the growth at Brown-Bridge, the Registrant's other adhesive-backed materials subsidiary. Brown-Bridge's units increased approximately 12% on the strength of a refocused sales and marketing strategy inclusive of two long-term contracts for the supply of US postage stamp paper stock. Central Products' improved marketing efforts and relationships with its national accounts, in an extremely competitive pricing market, increased pressure sensitive tape units approximately 13%. The Central Products Acquisition accounts for approximately $91,269 of the year on year increase based on historical 1995 pro forma operating data.
COST OF SALES. As a percentage of net sales, cost of sales decreased from 87% in 1995 to 86.8% in 1996, increasing the Registrant's gross profit percentage. These favorable results were despite the negative impact to gross profit of approximately $2,300 of outsourcing penalties associated with the capacity constraints at Brown-Bridge attributable to its overall growth, in particular, the growth from two pressure-sensitive U.S. postage contracts. In the future, these capacity constraints should be eliminated through the installation of a new silicone coater, which became fully operational at the close of 1996. The Registrant believes that the new silicone coater will enable it to substantially reduce costs associated with its current level of outsourcing silicone liner. In addition, 1996 results include in excess of $600 of costs associated with changes and improvements in management personnel and reductions of personnel in certain manufacturing functions as the Registrant continues to focus on internal efficiencies.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ("SG&A"). As a result of the inclusion of Central Products for a full year SG&A expense for 1996 increased by approximately $9,700. SG&A expenses for 1996 were $22,372 compared to $11,763 in 1995. In addition, Brown-Bridge SG&A expenses include approximately $136 of costs associated with changes and improvements in management personnel. Included in corporate office expenses are charges from the Registrant's corporate parent, Lynch Corporation, for certain management fees and other direct services.
The 1995 SG&A expense at Brown-Bridge included a cost of $562 for fees paid to a consulting firm assisting Brown-Bridge to improve its operations and manufacturing processes. This consulting engagement began in 1994 and was completed in 1995.
INTEREST (EXPENSE). Interest expense for 1996 totaled $9,872, of which $158 relates to amortization of deferred financing costs capitalized in connection with the Registrant's $115,000 Senior Notes and $40,000 revolving credit facility. The Senior Notes require semi-annual interest payments each April 15 and October 15 through maturity in October 2006. As a result of the acquisition of Central Products and a full year's interest accrued on the debt incurred, and higher average working capital needs from the growth of the Registrant's businesses, total interest expense for 1996 increased by $5,404, versus 1995. These obligations were extinguished with the proceeds generated from the Senior Note issuance. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources."
GUARANTEE FEES. In the first quarter of 1996, the Registrant accrued a $375 charge for guarantee fees due to Lynch Corporation in connection with debt incurred in the Acquisition. This fee is .5% per month of the principal amount of certain indebtedness ($25,000 at March 31, 1996) of the Registrant. The indebtedness was extinguished with the proceeds generated from the Senior Note issuance. See Note 4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME - NET. In the fourth quarter of 1996, the Registrant donated land held in "other assets" to a charity in Atlanta, Georgia. The book value of the land was $248.
INCOME TAXES. The 1996 income tax benefit for federal and state income taxes is at an effective rate of 10%. The Registrant's tax rate is impacted by permanent tax differences, primarily non-deductible goodwill amortization associated with the Central Products acquisition (amortized over 25 years). The 1995 income tax provision has been reduced by $279 due to the reversal of the Registrant's valuation allowance related to net deferred taxes. See Note 8 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE. The Registrant recorded a fourth quarter extraordinary charge of $1,843, net of income taxes, or a $0.31 loss per share. The charge was attributable to the extinguishment of the Registrant's previously existing credit facilities and the write-off of related deferred financing costs.
NET INCOME. The Registrant recorded a net loss of $2,468, or $0.42 per share for 1996, versus net income of $561, or $0.08 per share in 1995. The earnings per share have been adjusted to reflect a stock dividend, an effective two for one stock split, on August 16, 1996.
FISCAL 1995 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1994
SALES. The Registrant's 1995 net sales were $135,289, an increase of over 300%, compared with net sales of $33,632 in 1994. The increase in net sales were largely the result of the Central Products acquisition and a full years results from Brown-Bridge, which was purchased in September 1994. Central Products accounted for $30,581 of the increase, with the balance coming from Brown-Bridge ($70,324) and Entoleter ($752).
COST OF SALES. Total cost of sales increased over 300% to $117,737 in 1995 when compared to 1994. This increase was attributable to the inclusion of Brown-Bridge for a full year and the acquisition of Central Products. Included in the 1995 cost of sales is $86,394 for Brown-Bridge and $26,187 for Central Products.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ("SG&A"). SG&A expense for 1995 was $11,763, an increase of 167% over 1994. The increase was attributable primarily to Brown-Bridge ($4,418) and the addition of Central Products ($2,591) with the remainder of the increase attributable to the Registrant's corporate office. The 1995 SG&A expense at Brown-Bridge included a charge of $562 for fees paid to a consulting firm assisting Brown-Bridge to improve its operations and manufacturing processes. This consulting engagement began in 1994 and was completed in 1995.
INTEREST (EXPENSE). Interest expense for 1995 totaled $4,468, of which $2,189, $1,326 and $143 relates to debt at Brown-Bridge, Central Products and Entoleter, respectively. The remainder of the interest expense ($810) relates to debt at the corporate level incurred in the acquisition of Brown-Bridge and Central Products. Total interest expense for 1995 increased by $3,700, versus 1994 and relates to debt incurred in the acquisition of Central Products and a full year of interest accrued on the debt incurred to acquire Brown-Bridge.
GUARANTEE FEES. The Registrant accrued a $375 charge for guarantee fees due to Lynch Corporation in connection with debt incurred in the acquisition of Central Products. This fee is .5% of the principal amount of certain indebtedness ($25,000 at December 31, 1995) of the Registrant. See Note 4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
INCOME TAXES. The 1995 income tax provision provides for federal and state income taxes at an effective rate of 41%. The 1995 income tax provision has been reduced by $279 due to the reversal of the Registrant's valuation allowance related to net deferred taxes.
NET INCOME. The Registrant recorded net income of $561, or $.17 per share for 1995, versus a net loss of $90, or $(.03) per share in 1994. The earnings per share have been adjusted to reflect two three for two stock splits effected on December 29, 1995 and December 30, 1994.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Registrant's cash balance at December 31, 1996 is approximately $9,700. The cash balance represents an increase of $6,700 from December 1995. Additionally, the Registrant's $40,000 revolving credit facility has less than $700 outstanding at the close of 1996 and the
remaining facility balance is available for borrowing. The Registrant's current capital structure and cash availability provide sources of funds to support the continued growth of the Registrant both internally and through potential acquisitions.
The Registrant's cash provided by operating activities for 1996 was $6,227 compared to $9,192 in 1995. The difference is largely attributable to year to year changes in operating assets and liabilities, primarily in inventories which increased $5,700. The $5,700 increase was caused by uneven ordering patterns of certain customers and anticipated first quarter 1997 demands.
Net cash used in investing activities was $12,248 in 1996 compared to $81,813 in 1995. The year on year change is primarily attributable to approximately $80,000 paid for the acquisition of Central Products in October 1995. In 1996, the primary use of cash in investing activities was for purchases of machinery and building improvements, the largest being the construction and installation of the new silicone coater at Brown-Bridge.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $12,672 in 1996 compared to $75,185 in 1995. The 1995 financing activities related to debt transactions associated with the Central Products acquisition. The financing activities of 1996 principally relate to the extinguishment of existing debt obligations and the issuance of the Senior Notes.
On April 5, 1996, the Registrant issued approximately 187,000 shares of Class A Common Stock upon the exercise of Class A Warrants held by Boyle, Fleming & Co., Inc. ("BF") at a price of $2.67 per share. Richard J. Boyle and Ned N. Fleming, III, the Registrant's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and President, respectively, are shareholders, directors and officers of BF.
In connection with the Central Products Acquisition, the Company incurred approximately $30,000 of indebtedness (the "Alco Debt"). On April 5, 1996, the Company refinanced approximately $25,000 principal amount of the Alco Debt with (i) $19,500 of the proceeds from the issuance to Alco by the Company of a series of new subordinated convertible promissory notes (the "Convertible Also Notes") and (ii) $5,500 from a portion of the proceeds of the issuance of the Alco Refinancing Debt (as defined). In May 1996, approximately $6,000 principal amount of the Convertible Alco Notes was converted into approximately 171,000 shares of common stock of the Company at the price of approximately $35 per share) (the "Initial Conversion Shares). Furthermore, approximately $1,750 was incurred by Spinnaker for the purchase from Alco of a distribution facility in Denver, Colorado, approximately $1,000 of which was repaid with a portion of the proceeds from the Alco Refinancing Debt and approximately $750 of which was refinanced with a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of the Convertible Alco Notes (which, when added to the $19,500 of Convertible Alco Notes, issued as described above, resulted in the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Convertible Alco Notes of $20,300).
In August 1996, the Registrant's Board of Director declared a stock dividend, an effective split if its common stock. The Registrant issued one share of new common stock, no par value ("Common Stock"), no par value for each outstanding share of its existing common stock. In
connection with such dividend, the existing shares of Common Stock were renamed Class A Common Stock ("Class A Common Stock"). The Common Stock has a 1/10th vote per share, compared to one vote per share for Class A Common Stock.
As previously discussed, in October 1996, the Registrant issued $115,000 of 10-3/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2006. The notes were issued in a private placement under Rule 144A and subsequently such Notes were exchanged for substantially identical notes in a transaction registered under the Securities Act of 1933. Proceeds from the sale of the note were used to extinguish certain term obligations and all working capital revolver obligations then outstanding. The Notes are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by the subsidiaries of the Registrant.
The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the option of the Registrant on or after October 15, 2001, at various redemption prices beginning at 105.375% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, at any time or from time to time on or prior to October 31, 1999, the Registrant, at its option, may redeem up to 33-1/3% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes with net cash proceeds from public equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 110.75% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.
On October 23, 1996, concurrent with the issuance of the Senior Notes, the Registrant acquired the approximately 25% minority interest in its Brown-Bridge subsidiary. The terms of the acquisition provided that the minority stockholders of Brown-Bridge would receive an aggregate cash payment of approximately $2.3 million, issuance of 9,613 shares of Registrant Common Stock and a right to a contingent payment. The contingent payment is exercisable at any time from October 1, 1998 through September 30, 2000. The value of the contingent payment is equal to the percentage of the capital stock of the former Brown-Bridge entity owned by such shareholder at the time of the merger multiplied by 75% of the fair value of the capital stock of Brown-Bridge, as determined in accordance with certain economic assumptions, as of the date such right is exercised, less the consideration received at closing. The contingent price is payable through the issuance of Common Stock of the Registrant, unless the Registrant elects to pay the contingent price in cash. If such payments are made in cash, they could give rise to a default under the Senior Notes, unless there is sufficient availability under provisions regarding restricted payments contained in the Senior Notes.
The Registrant's subsidiaries have unused credit facilities available for future use, including revolving credit agreements with a maximum aggregate availability of $40,000 expiring October 2001. Borrowings under these credit lines totaled $686 at December 31, 1996. The Registrant is charged an unused line of credit fee every month of 0.375% per annum. Certain agreements with the Registrant's lenders impose restrictions on the ability of the Registrant or the Registrant's subsidiaries to pay dividends. The Registrant is required to comply with various covenants including limitations on capital expenditures, interest coverage, and minimum levels of net worth, as well as various other financial covenants.
The Registrant has identified possible environmental issues related to portions of its land in Hamden, Connecticut. The appropriate regulatory agencies have been notified, but to date no action has been required by any regulatory agency.
The Registrant is in discussions with potential underwriters concerning the possible offering of Registrant common stock, although there can be no assurance that an offering will be accomplished on terms satisfactory to the Registrant.
ITEM 8.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See Item 14(a).
ITEM 9.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not Applicable.
PART III
ITEM 10.

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information required by this Item 10 is included under the caption "Election of Directors" of the Registrant's Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 29, 1997, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item 11 is included under the captions "Executive Compensation", "Compensation of Directors", and "Certain Transactions", of the Registrant's Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 29, 1997, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this Item 12 is included under the captions "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners" and "Security Ownership of Management," of the Registrant's Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 29, 1997, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this Item 13 is included under the caption "Certain Transactions" of the Registrant's Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 29, 1997, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 14.

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Form 10-K Annual Report:
(1) Financial Statements:
The Report of Independent Auditors and the following consolidated Financial Statements of the Registrant are included herein:
Consolidated Balance Sheets--December 31, 1996 and 1995
Consolidated Statements of Operations--Years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity--Years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows--Years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(2) Financial Statement Schedules:
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
All other schedules to the Consolidated Financial Statements are omitted because the required information is inapplicable or has been presented in the Financial Statements or Related Notes thereto.
(3) Exhibits:
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-A dated August 13, 1996).
3.2 Bylaws of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 3(ii) to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994).
4.1 Purchase Agreement dated October 18, 1996, among the Registrant, Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc., Central Products Company, and Entoleter, Inc., and BT Securities Corporation (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 7, 1996).
4.2 Registration Rights Agreement dated October 18, 1996, among the Registrant, Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc., Central Products Company, and Entoleter, Inc., and BT Securities Corporation (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 7, 1996).
4.3 Indenture dated October 23, 1996, among the Registrant, Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc., Central Products Company, and Entoleter, Inc., and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 7, 1996).
4.4 A Warrant, dated as of June 10, 1994, executed by Safety Railway Service Corporation (filed as Exhibit 7.4 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 13, 1994).
10.1 Commercial Loan Open End Mortgage Deed and Security Agreement and Commercial Mortgage Note dated July 1, 1988 in the amount of $1,100,000 to Centerbank (formerly Connecticut Savings Bank)(filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994).
10.5 Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 10, 1994, by and among Boyle, Fleming, George & Co., Inc. and Safety Railway Service Corporation (filed as Exhibit 7.3 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 13, 1994).
10.10 Agreement for the Allocation of Income Tax Liability between Lynch Corporation and its Consolidated Subsidiaries, dated December 18, 1988, between Lynch Corporation and Safety Railway Service Corporation (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994).
10.14 Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 27, 1995, by and among Central Products Acquisition Corp., Unisource Worldwide, Inc. and Alco Standard Corporation (filed as Exhibit 7.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995).
10.15 Credit Agreement, dated as of September 29, 1995, by and among Central Products Acquisition Corp., as Borrower, Spinnaker Industries, Inc., as Pledgor, and Heller Financial, Inc., as Agent and a Lender (filed as Exhibit 7.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995).
10.16 Term Note A, dated October 4, 1995, from Central Products Acquisition Corp. payable to the order of Heller Financial, Inc. in the original principal amount of $20 million (filed as Exhibit 7.3 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995).
10.17 Term Note B, dated October 4, 1995, from Central Products Acquisition Corp. payable to the order of Heller Financial, Inc. in the original principal amount of $16 million (filed as Exhibit 7.4 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995).
10.18 Revolving Note, dated September 29, 1995, from Central Products Acquisition Corp. payable to the order of Heller Financial, Inc. in the maximum principal amount of $24 million (filed as Exhibit 7.5 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995).
10.19 Subordinated Promissory Note, dated September 29, 1995, from Spinnaker Industries, Inc. payable to Alco Standard Corporation in the original principal amount of $25 million (filed as Exhibit 7.6 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995).
10.20 Subordinated Promissory Note, dated September 29, 1995, from Central Products Acquisition Corp. payable to Alco Standard Corporation in the original principal amount of $5 million (filed as Exhibit 7.7 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995).
10.21 Agreement, dated October 3, 1995, between Spinnaker Industries, Inc. and Lynch Corporation (filed as Exhibit 7.8 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995).
10.22 Credit Agreement among Central Products Company, Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc. and Entoleter, Inc. as Borrowers, the Registrant, as Guarantor, each of the financial institutions listed on Schedule 1 thereto, BT Commercial Corporation, as Agent, Transamerica Business Credit Corporation, as Collateral Agent, and Bankers Trust Company, as Issuing Bank (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 7, 1996).
10.23 Agreement and Plan of Merger (Brown-Bridge Minority Interest), by and among the Registrant, BB Merger Corp., Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc., and the stockholders of Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc. listed on Exhibit A thereto (filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 7, 1996).
11.1* Computation of Per Share Earnings.
21.1* Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23.3 Consent of Crouch & Hallett, L.L.P. (included in Exhibit 5.1).
99.1 Form of Letter of Transmittal filed as Exhibit 99.1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-18789).
99.2 Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery filed as Exhibit 99.2 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-18789).
99.3 Form of Letter to Brokers filed as Exhibit 99.3 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-18789).
99.4 Form of Letter to Clients filed as Exhibit 99.4 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-18789).
99.5 Instruction to Registered Holder and/or Book-Entry Transfer Participant from Beneficial Owner filed as Exhibit 99.5 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-18789).
99.6 Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number on substitute Form W-9 filed as Exhibit 99.6 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-18789).
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*Previously Filed
(3) Reports on Form 8-K.
The Registrant filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated November 7, 1996, which disclosed the consummation of the Registrant's private placement of $115,000,000 of its Senior Secured Notes due 2006.
The Registrant will furnish copies of these Exhibits upon request and the payment of $.20 per page. Requests should be addressed to Carol Allen, c/o Spinnaker Industries, Inc., 600 N. Pearl Street, Suite 2160, Dallas, Texas 75201.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Spinnaker Industries, Inc.
By: /s/ Richard J. Boyle -------------------------- Richard J. Boyle Title: Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 28, 1997
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE --------- ----- ----
/s/ Richard J. Boyle - ------------------------- Chief Executive Officer March 28, 1997 Richard J. Boyle and Chairman of the Board
/s/ Ned N. Fleming, III - ------------------------- President and Director March 28, 1997 Ned N. Fleming, III
/s/ James W. Toman - ------------------------- Controller March 28, 1997 James W. Toman (chief financial and accounting officer)
/s/ Anthonie C. van Ekris - ------------------------- Director March 28, 1997 Anthonie C. van Ekris
- ------------------------- Director March , 1997 Joseph P. Rhein
/s/ Robert E. Dolan - ------------------------ Director March 28, 1997 Robert E. Dolan
- ------------------------ Director March , 1997 Phillip W. Colburn
/s/ Frank E. Grzelecki - ------------------------ Director March 28, 1997 Frank E. Grzelecki
Report of Independent Auditors
The Board of Directors and Shareholders Spinnaker Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Spinnaker Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996. Our audits also included the financial statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 14(a). These financial statements and schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedules based on our audits. We did not audit the financial statements of Central Products Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary, which statements reflect total assets of $97,300,000 and $94,492,000 as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, and total revenues of $126,383,000 and $30,581,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996 and the three month period ended December 31, 1995, respectively. Those statements were audited by other auditors whose report has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to data included for Central Products Company, is based solely on the report of the other auditors.
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 and the report of other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of other auditors, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Spinnaker Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 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 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Dallas, Texas March 12, 1997
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors of Spinnaker Industries, Inc.:
We have audited the balance sheets of Central Products Company (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spinnaker Industries, Inc.) as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and the related statements of operations and retained earnings (accumulated deficit) and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1996 and the three months ended December 31, 1995. These financial statements (not presented separately herein) 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, such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Central Products Company as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1996 and three months ended December 31, 1995 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Deloitte & Touche LLP Milwaukee, Wisconsin February 21, 1997
Spinnaker Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Spinnaker Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
DECEMBER 31 1996 1995 --------------------- (IN THOUSANDS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY EXCEPT SHARE DATA) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 13,356 $ 12,699 Accrued liabilities 7,524 6,353 Current portion of long-term debt 1,049 3,666 Working capital revolver 686 27,149 Accrued interest 2,301 575 --------------------- Total current liabilities 24,916 50,442
Long-term debt, less current portion 115,113 69,642 Notes payable to related parties - 1,583 Deferred income taxes 5,911 7,164 Minority interest - 1,691
Shareholders' equity: Class A Common Stock, no par or stated value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued 3,074,598 shares in 1996 and 2,811,026 shares in 1995 and Common Stock, no par or stated value, authorized 15,000,000 shares; issued 3,084,211 in 1996 (at designated value) 3,124 3,124 Additional paid-in capital 10,631 3,709 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (2,127) 341 Adjustment for minimum pension liability (280) - Less cost of common stock in treasury, 95,332 shares each of Class A Common Stock and Common Stock in 1996 and 95,332 shares of Class A Common Stock in 1995 (112) (112) --------------------- Total shareholders' equity 11,236 7,062 --------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $157,176 $137,584 --------------------- ---------------------
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES, WHICH ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Spinnaker Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1996 1995 1994 -------------------------------- (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
Net sales $ 246,536 $ 135,289 $ 33,632 Cost of sales (213,942) (117,737) (28,506) --------- --------- -------- Gross profit 32,594 17,552 5,126 Selling, general and administrative expenses (22,372) (11,763) (4,404) --------- --------- -------- Operating profit 10,222 5,789 722 Interest expense (9,872) (4,468) (768) Guarantee fee to parent (375) (375) - Other (expense) income-net (338) 7 124 --------- --------- -------- Income (loss) before income taxes, minority interest and extraordinary charge, net of tax (363) 953 78 Income tax (provision) benefit 37 (112) (70) Minority interest (299) (280) (98) --------- --------- -------- Income (loss) before extraordinary charge (625) $ 561 $ (90) Extraordinary charge on early extinguishment of debt, net of income tax benefit of $953 (1,843) - - --------- --------- -------- Net income (loss) $ (2,468) $ 561 $ (90) --------- --------- -------- --------- --------- -------- Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding 5,931 6,702 5,626 Income (loss) per share before extraordinary charge $(0.11) $0.08 $(0.02) Extraordinary charge per share $(0.31) - - Net income (loss) per share $(0.42) $0.08 $(0.02)
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES, WHICH ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Spinnaker Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES, WHICH ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Spinnaker Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1996
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
OWNERSHIP
Spinnaker Industries, Inc., ("Spinnaker") is a 73% owned subsidiary of Lynch Manufacturing Corporation, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lynch Corporation ("Parent").
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Spinnaker and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc. ("Brown-Bridge"), Central Products Company ("CPC"), and Entoleter, Inc. ("Entoleter"), (collectively referred to hereinafter as the "Company"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Spinnaker's operations include the adhesive backed materials and industrial processing equipment industries. The Company competes in the carton sealing tape and adhesive coated label markets within the adhesive-backed materials industry. Brown-Bridge and CPC operate in the adhesive coated materials industry where Brown-Bridge develops, manufactures, and markets a broad line of adhesive coated materials, which are further converted by printers and industrial users into a variety of products for marking, labeling, promoting, decorating, and identifying applications. CPC manufactures and sells water-activated and pressure-sensitive carton sealing tapes. Entoleter designs, manufactures, and sells industrial processing, and air pollution equipment. The Company's operations are primarily in the U.S., however, $11.5 million, $10.4 million, and $3.9 million of the Company's sales were export sales for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994, respectively.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during each year, after giving effect to the stock splits (see Shareholders' Equity below). Common equivalent shares are comprised of options and warrants to acquire common stock. In 1996 and 1994, common equivalent shares were excluded because of their anti-dilutive effect on loss per share. Fully diluted earnings per share did not differ significantly from primary earnings per share in any year presented.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with a maturity of less than three months when purchased.
Spinnaker Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable of Brown-Bridge consist principally of amounts due from companies who convert the adhesive coated materials into end products and comprise 45% of total accounts receivable. Accounts receivable of CPC comprise 50% of total accounts receivable and consist principally of amounts due from paper distributors. Accounts receivable of Entoleter, which comprise the remaining 5% of total accounts receivable consist principally of amounts due from foreign and domestic food processing companies. Credit is extended based on an evaluation of the customer's financial condition and collateral is not generally required. The Company considers concentrations of credit risk to be minimal due to the Company's diverse customer base. In 1996, 1995, and 1994, no customer exceeded 10% of the Company's net sales. In relation to export sales, the Company requires letters of credit supporting a significant portion of the sales price prior to production to limit exposure to credit risk. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts at a level that management believes is sufficient to cover potential credit losses.
INVENTORIES
All inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Brown-Bridge's inventory, which comprises 48% of total inventory is valued using the specific identification method. CPC's inventory, which comprises 47% of total inventory is valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Entoleter's inventory, which comprises 5% of total inventory is valued using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The FIFO cost and LIFO cost of CPC's inventory were materially the same at December 31, 1996.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment is stated on the basis of cost. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line or declining balance method over the estimated service lives of the related assets, which range from five to thirty-five years for buildings and improvements and three to twenty years for machinery and equipment.
GOODWILL
Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets acquired and is generally amortized on a straight-line basis over 25 years. Accumulated amortization at December 31, 1996 and 1995 totaled $1,344,000 and $279,000, respectively. The carrying value of goodwill is reviewed if the facts and circumstances suggest it may be impaired. If this review indicates that goodwill may not be recoverable, as determined based on the estimated future undiscounted cash flows of the entity acquired, the Company's carrying value of the goodwill is reduced.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company recognizes revenues at the time of shipment.
Spinnaker Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
INCOME TAXES
The Company utilizes the liability method to account for income taxes as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES. The income tax provision differs from amounts currently payable or receivable because certain items of income and expense are reported for income tax purposes in periods different from those in which they are reported in the financial statements. The tax effects of these temporary differences are recorded as deferred income taxes.
Prior to April 5, 1996, the accounts of the Company were included in the consolidated federal and certain state income tax returns filed by its Parent. Under the terms of an agreement for the allocation of tax liabilities among the Parent and its operating units, the Company provides amounts in lieu of income taxes for financial reporting purposes on a separate return basis. Amounts in lieu of income taxes currently payable or receivable are due to or from the Parent.
During 1996, the Parent's ownership of the Company became less than 80%, thus the Company is required to file a separate consolidated return from April 5, 1996 forward.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development expenses were $838,000, $603,000, and $259,000, in 1996, 1995, and 1994, respectively.
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
On July 19, 1996, the Company's board of directors adopted a resolution to amend the articles of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares to 25 million shares. The new authorized shares are designated as 15 million shares of Common Stock and 10 million shares of Class A Common Stock which replaced the existing common stock. The Common Stock has a 1/10 per share voting right compared to one vote per share for the Class A Common Stock.
The Directors of the Company declared a dividend on the Class A Common Stock payable in Common Stock on the basis of one share of Common Stock for each share of Class A Common Stock outstanding. The distribution was essentially a two-for-one stock split. The record date for the distribution was August 5, 1996, with a distribution date of August 16, 1996.
On November 14, 1995, the Directors of the Company declared a three-for-two stock split of the Company's common shares, paid on December 29, 1995 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 15, 1995.
On November 17, 1994, the Directors of the Company declared a three-for-two stock split of the Company's common shares, paid on December 30, 1994 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 16, 1994.
All presentations of shares outstanding and amounts per share, except those appearing in the Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity, have been restated to reflect the stock splits.
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and short-term borrowings are carried at cost which approximates fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the Company's long-term debt is estimated based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Company for similar debt of the same maturities. The carrying value of the Company's long-term debt approximates its fair value at December 31, 1996 and 1995.
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has adopted the required provisions of SFAS No. 123, ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION. SFAS No. 123 establishes a fair value method of accounting and reporting standards for stock based compensation plans. However as permitted by SFAS No. 123, the Company has elected to continue to apply the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion ("APB") No. 25, ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK ISSUED TO EMPLOYEES and related interpretations. Under APB No. 25, because the exercise price of the Company's employee stock options were not less than the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, no compensation expense is recognized. The Company is required to disclose the pro forma net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share as if the fair value method defined in SFAS No. 123 had been applied. See Note 10 for pro forma disclosures.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS
Effective January 1, 1996, the Company adopted SFAS No. 121, ACCOUNTING FOR THE IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND FOR LONG-LIVED ASSETS TO BE DISPOSED OF. The adoption of this new accounting standard did not have a material effect on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements to conform with the current year's presentation.
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2. ACQUISITIONS
ACQUISITION OF BROWN-BRIDGE MINORITY INTEREST
In October 1996, concurrent with the issuance of the $115 million senior notes (see Note 4), the Company acquired the approximately 25% minority interest in its Brown-Bridge subsidiary. The terms of the acquisition involved a cash payment of approximately $2.3 million and the issuance of 9,613 shares of Spinnaker Common Stock. In addition, as part of the consideration for the shares of capital stock of Brown-Bridge, the minority shareholders received the right to a contingent payment, which is exerciseable at any time during the period beginning October 1, 1998 and ending September 30, 2000. The value of the contingent payment is equal to the percentage of the capital stock of the former Brown-Bridge entity owned by such stockholder at the time of the merger multiplied by 75% of the fair value of the capital stock of Brown-Bridge, as determined in accordance with certain economic assumptions, as of the date such right is exercised, less the consideration received at closing. The contingent price is payable through the issuance of Common Stock of the Company, unless the Company elects to pay the contingent price in cash. If such payments are made in cash, they could give rise to a default under the senior notes, unless there is sufficient availability under provisions regarding restricted payments contained in the senior notes.
The purchase of the Brown-Bridge minority interest was recording using the purchase method of accounting. In accordance with APB No. 16, the acquisition was "pushed-down" to the subsidiary level. The fair value of the minority interest approximated book value at the date of acquisition, as a result no significant purchase accounting adjustments were recorded. Any contingent consideration paid in the future will be allocated to goodwill.
In connection with the acquisition of the Brown-Bridge minority interest, all the Brown-Bridge options were accelerated and in turn certain key executives of Brown-Bridge management exercised those options to purchase 71,065 shares of Brown-Bridge common stock at various prices between $7.16 and $14.69 per share, for a total of approximately $670,000. The options were originally granted in 1994 and were issued at exercise prices not less than the fair market value of the common stock at the date of grant.
ACQUISITION OF CENTRAL PRODUCTS
Effective October 4, 1995, Central Products Acquisition Corporation entered into a Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement with Unisource Worldwide, Inc. and Alco Standard Corporation ("Alco"), which is Unisource's parent. Central Products Acquisition Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spinnaker Industries, Inc. and was formed to acquire Central Products Company ("CPC"), which manufactures and sells water-activated and pressure-sensitive carton sealing tapes. The purchase price under the agreement was approximately $80 million.
The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase with the purchase allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as follows (in thousands):
Current assets $ 30,109 Property, plant and equipment 37,212 Goodwill 26,072 Other assets 2,182 Current liabilities (15,575) -------- $ 80,000 -------- --------
Goodwill arising from the CPC acquisition is amortized using the straight line method over a period of 25 years.
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2. ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)
PRO FORMA INFORMATION
Brown-Bridges and Central Products results are included in the consolidated statements of operations from their respective acquisition dates. The following unaudited combined pro forma information shows the results of the Company's operations as though both acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of 1994.
DECEMBER 31 1995 1994 ------------------- (IN THOUSANDS)
Net sales $226,558 $206,944 Net income (loss) 512 (28) Net income (loss) per share .08 - Number of shares used in per share computation 6,702 5,626
3. INVENTORIES
Inventories are comprised of the following:
DECEMBER 31 1995 1994 ------------------ (IN THOUSANDS)
Finished goods $10,351 $ 9,291 Work-in-process 3,518 9,459 Raw materials and supplies 18,769 8,291 ------- ------- $32,638 $27,041 ------- ------- ------- -------
4. LONG-TERM DEBT AND WORKING CAPITAL REVOLVERS
On October 23, 1996, the Company issued $115,000,000 of 10-3/4% Senior Secured Notes ("Notes or Senior Notes") due 2006. The Notes were issued in a private placement under Rule 144A and subsequently registered under the Securities Act of 1933 in February 1997. The Note proceeds were used to retire the outstanding term and revolver obligations described below, except the $969,000 mortgage note at Entoleter and various capital lease obligations. The early extinguishment of debt resulted in an extraordinary charge to fourth quarter earnings of $1,843,000, net of applicable income tax related to the write off of related existing deferred financing costs.
The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company on or after October 15, 2001, at the redemption prices beginning at 105.375% of the principal amount declining to 100% of the principal amount on October 15, 2005, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, at any time or from time to time on or prior to October 15, 1999, the Company, at its option, may redeem up to 33-1/3% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes with net cash proceeds from public equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 110.75% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Notes are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by Brown-Bridge, CPC and Entoleter.
On April 5, 1996, the Company refinanced the $25 and $5 million subordinated notes, issued to Alco Standard Company as part of the Spinnaker acquisition of CPC, and in connection with the refinancing borrowed $8,500,000 ("Bridge Loan") from a bank. Concurrently with the closing of the Bridge Loan, the Company paid Alco a total of $7.5 million, which represented $5.5 million of principal reduction, $1.0 million of accrued interest and $1.0 million towards the purchase of a warehouse facility. The unpaid balance of the $25 million subordinated note, together with a $750,000 balance owed on a warehouse facility acquired from Alco was restructured into a series of new convertible
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4. LONG-TERM DEBT AND WORKING CAPITAL REVOLVERS (CONTINUED)
subordinated notes aggregating $20.25 million (Convertible Notes). In May 1996, $6.0 million of the Convertible Notes was converted into 171,428 shares of the Company's common stock at a conversion price of approximately $35 per share. The Bridge Loan, Convertible Notes and the $5 million subordinated note were retired with the proceeds from the Senior Notes.
Long-term debt at December 31, 1996 and 1995 consisted of the following:
1996 1995 ------------------ (IN THOUSANDS) 10-3/4% Senior Secured Notes, due 2006 with interest payable semi-annually each April 15 and October 15 $115,000 $ -
8% convertible subordinated note to Alco, due March 31, 2003 with interest payable semi-annually each March 31 and September 30 - 15,000
11% convertible subordinated note to Alco, due March 31, 2003 with interest payable quarterly. Principal payments of $2.5 million each September 30, 2002 through 2005, inclusive - 10,000
8% subordinated note to Alco, interest free through September 30, 1996, and thereafter at 8%. Interest payable semi-annually beginning March 31, 1997. Principal payment of $1,000,000 due December 1998 and $4,000,000 due December 1999 - 5,000
Term loan A at CPC at variable interest payable quarterly beginning January 1996. Principal payments ranging from $375,000 to $1.5 million due quarterly beginning December 31, 1995 through September 29, 2002 - 19,625
Term loan B at CPC at variable interest payable quarterly beginning January 1996. Principal payments of $2.0 million due quarterly beginning December 31, 2000 through September 29, 2002 - 16,000
Term loan secured by assets of Brown Bridge at an interest rate of 1.25% over lender's prime rate, payable over five years maturing in 1999 - 6,691
9-1/4% mortgage note from bank, payable on demand July 1, 1997. Secured by certain property of Entoleter 969 992
Capital lease obligations 193 - ------------------ 116,162 73,308 Less current maturities (1,049) (3,666) ------------------ $115,113 $69,642 ------------------ ------------------
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4. LONG-TERM DEBT AND WORKING CAPITAL REVOLVERS (CONTINUED)
Scheduled principal payments on the long-term debt and capital leases obligations over the next five years are as follows (in thousands):
1997 $ 1,049 1998 87 1999 26 2000 - 2001 - Thereafter 115,000 -------- $116,162 -------- --------
The Company also maintains short-term lines of credit with banks for working capital needs at each subsidiary that aggregate $40 million. The Company had cash advances of approximately $686,000 outstanding under the lines of credit and available borrowings of approximately $39.3 million as of December 31, 1996. The Company is charged an unused line of credit fee every month based on an annual rate of 0.375%. Interest on all outstanding borrowings bear interest at variable rates related to the prime interest rate or the lenders base rate. At December 31, 1996, the interest rate in effect was 10.0 %. At December 31, 1995, the Company had cash advances outstanding of approximately $27 million under the previously existing lines of credit at interest rates ranging from 8.5% to 11.0%.
Credit availability under the lines of credit are subject to certain variables, such as the amount of inventory and receivables eligible to be included in the borrowing base. These lines are secured by the operating assets of the Company's subsidiaries.
The Company is required to comply with various covenants including a limitation on capital expenditures, and minimum levels of current ratio, interest coverage, and net worth, as well as various other financial covenants. Certain of the lines of credit allow for the issuance of letters of credit and require the payment of a fee based upon the face amount of each letter of credit issued. The Company's line of credit agreement expires in 2001.
Certain agreements with its lenders impose restrictions on the ability of the Company or the Company's subsidiaries to pay dividends. At December 31, 1996 and 1995, there were no amounts available for the payment of dividends to Spinnaker or Spinnakers shareholders.
Financing costs were incurred by the Company in conjunction with issuance of the 10-3/4% Senior Secured Notes. These financing costs are deferred and amortized over the term of the related debt. Unamortized financing costs of approximately $6,200,000 at December 31, 1996 are included in other assets.
Interest paid in 1996, 1995, and 1994 on all outstanding borrowings amounted to approximately $8 million, $ 3.6 million, and $520,000, respectively.
The Company capitalized approximately $300,000 of interest expense in 1996.
5. NOTES PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTIES
Notes payable to related parties were comprised of two promissory notes, the first in the amount of $965,000 was payable to the Parent and the second in the amount of $320,000 was payable to an entity affiliated with BF. The notes payable plus accrued interest of $367,000 and $99,000 to the Parent and BF, respectively were paid in full from a portion of the proceeds from the Senior Notes issued in October 1996 (See Note 4).
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6. ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consist of the following at December 31:
1996 1995 ------ ------ (IN THOUSANDS)
Vacation $1,585 $1,651 Salaries, wages, and bonus 796 192 Commissions 533 532 Accrued pension plan liability 1,241 - Worker's compensation and health insurance 662 591 Guarantee fee payable to parent - 375 Real estate and property taxes payable 718 697 Promotion allowance 441 324 Warranty allowance 376 158 Other 1,172 1,833 ------ ------ $7,524 $6,353 ------ ------ ------ ------
7. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
CENTRAL PRODUCTS COMPANY
Pursuant to the CPC acquisition agreement, CPC assumed sponsorship of a defined benefit pension plan for union employees per their collective bargaining agreement and also agreed to establish a new defined benefit plan for non-union employees hired by CPC. The seller retained the defined benefit pension obligation for non-union retirees as of September 30, 1995 and any non-union employees not hired by CPC.
The acquisition agreement required the seller to transfer assets to the CPC plans equal to the present value of accrued benefits as of September 30, 1995 as defined in the agreement plus a defined rate of interest to the transfer date. The assets were transferred by the seller to the CPC union and non-union plans in January 1997.
In January 1997, CPC established a plan for non-union employees. Pursuant to the acquisition agreement, CPC granted credit to the employees for all service with the seller through September 30, 1995, plus the benefits they accrue under the new plan from October 1, 1995 through their retirement or termination. The benefit obligation and the net periodic pension cost information as of and for the year ended December 31, 1996 and as of and for the three months ended December 31, 1995 have been calculated assuming the new plan had been established on October 1, 1995.
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7. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
The following table sets forth the salaried and hourly plans funded status as of December 31, 1996 and 1995:
The fair value of assets for the union plan is based on the actual plan assets as of December 31, 1996 and 1995. The fair value of the assets for the non-union plan is based on a calculation of assets, to be transferred per the acquisition agreement, as of December 31, 1996 and 1995.
The net periodic pension cost for the year ended December 31, 1996, and the three months ended December 31, 1995 included the following components:
The weighted average discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels for both plans were 7.75% and 4%, respectively, at December 31, 1996 and 1995. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets for both plans was 8% in 1996 and 1995.
Pursuant to the acquisition agreement, CPC assumed sponsorship of a 401(k) plan for union employees. On January 1, 1996, CPC established a 401(k) plan for non-union employees. CPC is not required to match employee contributions under the union plan, however the non-union plan provides matching up to 50% of employee contributions not exceeding 8% of the employees compensation. CPC recorded expense for its contributions under the non-union plan of approximately $398,000 during 1996.
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ENTOLETER
Entoleter has a defined-benefit pension plan for all salaried and full-time hourly employees. Benefits for the plan are based on compensation and years of service with Entoleter. Entoleters funding policy is to contribute funds necessary to meet future benefit obligations. The Salaried pension plan was frozen and merged with the hourly pension plan during 1996.
The following table sets forth the salaried and hourly plans funded status as of December 31, 1996 and 1995:
DECEMBER 31 1996 1995 ---------------------------------- PENSION PLAN SALARIED HOURLY ---------------------------------- (IN THOUSANDS)
Actuarial present value of accumulated benefit obligation, including vested benefits of $938 in 1996 and $842 and $98 in 1995, respectively $1,004 $ 845 $128 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Projected benefit obligation for service rendered to date 1,035 876 146 Plan assets at fair value 1,229 1,116 61 ------------------------------ Plan assets in excess of (less than) projected benefit obligation 194 240 (85) Unrecognized net actuarial (gain) loss 22 (40) 28 Unrecognized net asset (41) (49) - Adjustment to recognize minimum liability - - (10) ------------------------------ Net pension asset (liability) included in other assets $ 175 $ 151 $(67) ------------------------------ ------------------------------
At December 31, 1996 and 1995, plan assets consist primarily of bank money market funds, guaranteed investment contracts, and government securities.
Net pension cost included the following components:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ---------------------- 1996 1995 1994 ---------------------- (IN THOUSANDS)
Service cost--benefits earned during the period $ 39 $ 40 $ 32 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 71 70 67 Actual return on plan assets (88) (112) 11 Net amortization and deferral (13) 17 (110) ----------------------- Net periodic pension cost $ 9 $ 15 $ - ----------------------- -----------------------
The weighted average discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation for the plans were 7.25% and 4.0%, at December 31, 1996 and 1995. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets for the plans was 8% in 1996 and 1995.
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7. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
BROWN-BRIDGE
Brown-Bridge has a defined contribution plan that covers substantially all of its employees. Under the plan, Brown-Bridge can match, at its discretion, up to 50% of employee contributions not exceeding 8% of the employees compensation. Amounts contributed to the plan by Brown-Bridge are 20% vested each year for five years. On the acquisition date, employees of Brown-Bridge who were previously employed by Kimberly-Clark Corporation received vesting rights based on the years of credited service with Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Brown-Bridge recorded expense for its contributions under the plan of approximately $470,000 and $417,000, in 1996 and 1995, respectively.
8. INCOME TAXES
In prior years, the Company was included in the consolidated income tax return filed by its Parent. Under the terms of a tax sharing agreement with its Parent, Spinnaker can only utilize its net operating loss carryforwards to the extent it has taxable income. Accordingly, a valuation allowance was recorded in conjunction with the adoption of Statement 109 as of January 1, 1993 to offset the deferred tax asset. In 1995, the Company eliminated the $279,000 valuation allowance related to the deferred tax asset because it generated sufficient taxable income to utilize the deductible temporary differences. During 1994 the Company utilized approximately $257,000 of tax operating loss carryforwards.
In April 1996, the Parents ownership of the Company became less than 80%, thus the Company is required to file a separate consolidated return from April 5, 1996 forward.
During 1996, the Company generated approximately $5,888,000 of net operating loss carryforwards which are available to offset future taxable income. These carryforwards, which are expected to be fully utilized, expire in the year 2011.
Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax basis of the Companys assets and liabilities. Temporary differences consist primarily of differences in tax and book depreciation methods and lives and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses. Cumulative differences at December 31, 1996 and 1995 are as follows:
DEFERRED TAX DEFERRED TAX ASSET LIABILITY ASSET LIABILITY 1996 1995 ---------------------- -------------------- (IN THOUSANDS) Inventory reserve $ 367 $ - $ 25 $ - Tax over book depreciation - 8,533 - 7,164 Assets deducted for tax purposes - 268 - - Compensation accruals 550 - 579 - Liabilities not deducted for tax purposes - - 174 - Other reserves and accruals 673 - 456 - Other 653 - - - Net operating loss carryforwards 2,237 - - - ---------------------- -------------------- Total deferred income taxes $4,480 $8,801 $1,234 $7,164 ---------------------- -------------------- ---------------------- --------------------
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8. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1996 1995 1994 ------------------------ (IN THOUSANDS)
Current: Federal $ - $ (347) $ - State (219) (77) (70) ------------------------ Total current (219) (424) (70)
Deferred: Federal 226 312 - State 30 - - ------------------------ 256 312 - ------------------------ Income tax (provision) benefit $ 37 $ (112) $ (70) ------------------------ ------------------------
Reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate follows:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ---------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 ---------------------------- Statutory federal rate 34.0% 34.0% 34.0% Increase (decrease) resulting from: Goodwill (22.1) - - Meals and entertainment (9.7) - - Change in valuation allowance - (29.3) - State income taxes (net of federal tax benefit) 8.7 5.3 59.2 Other (0.8) 1.7 (3.5) ---------------------------- Effective income tax rate 10.1% 11.7% 89.7% ---------------------------- ----------------------------
Cash paid for income taxes was $585,000, $703,000, and $23,000 in 1996, 1995, and 1994, respectively.
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9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Lynch Corporation provides the Company with certain management services, which include executive, financial and accounting, planning, budgeting, tax, legal, and insurance services. In connection therewith, the Company incurred management service costs of $100,000 in 1996 and 1995, and $72,000 in 1994. In addition, Lynch Corporation has from time to time allocated additional charges to the Company for other direct services.
As part of the CPC acquisition, Lynch Corporation agreed to guarantee the subordinate notes due Alco. Lynch charged the Company a guarantee fee of 0.5% per month, or $125,000. Total fees charged by Lynch in 1996 and 1995 was $750,000.
On June 13, 1994, the Company and BF entered into a management agreement (the Management Agreement) pursuant to which BF agreed to provide management services to the Company. The Management Agreement had an initial term of one year, and was automatically renewable for a term of one additional year unless either party gives notice of termination. Effective August 31, 1996, the Management Agreement was terminated at which time, Messrs. Boyle, and Fleming became employees of the Company and continued to be Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and President, respectively, of the Company. BF received management fees of $295,000, $200,000, and $112,000 in 1996, 1995, and 1994, respectively, plus reimbursement of expenses. The Company and BF also entered into a Warrant Purchase Agreement in 1994, pursuant to which BF received warrants to purchase common stock of the Company at any time on or before June 10, 1999, subject to certain restrictions. On April 5, 1996, BF were issued approximately 187,000 shares of Class A Common Stock upon the exercise of the warrants at a price of $2.67 per share. As of December 31, 1996, there were approximately 490,000 warrants outstanding to purchase one share each of Class A Common Stock and Common Stock at a total price of $2.67 per warrant exercise (adjusted for the 3 for 2 stock splits in December 1995 and 1994, and a stock dividend in August 1996).
During 1994, Brown-Bridge granted certain of its key executives options to purchase up to 71,065 shares of Brown-Bridges common stock at various prices between $7.16 and $14.69 per share. These options were exercised and the resulting common stock was immediately purchased as part of the Brown-Bridge minority interest acquisition in October 1996 (See Note 2).
In 1994, Brown-Bridge retained the services of a consulting firm to assist in improving its operations and manufacturing processes. The fees for such services totaled $39,000, $872,000, and $387,000 in 1996, 1995, and 1994. The owner of the consulting firm was a 1% shareholder of Brown-Bridge, prior to the minority purchase.
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10. STOCK OPTION PLANS
In accordance with the Companys directors stock option plan, the Company may grant stock options to directors who are not employees of the Company. Effective February 15, 1996, the Company granted 30,000 stock options for the purchase of one share each of Class A Common Stock and Common Stock at a total price of $40 per option exercise (adjusted for the stock dividend in August 1996) to qualifying directors. The options vest over a two year period with 15,000 options becoming exerciseable one year after the grant date and the remaining 15,000 options becoming exerciseable two years after the grant date. The options expire on the fifth anniversary after the grant date or 30 days after the director ceases to be a director. As permitted by SFAS No. 123, the Company elected to account for these options under APB No. 25 and as such no compensation expense was recorded because the option exercise price was not less than the market price at the date of grant.
Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is required by SFAS No. 123, and has been determined as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock options under the fair value method of that Statement. The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: risk-free interest rates of 5.58%; dividend yields of 0%; volatility factors of the expected market price of the Company's common stock of .50; and a weighted-average expected life of the options of 3 years. For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over the options vesting period. The estimated weighted-average fair value per option is approximately $5.20. The Companys pro forma effect on 1996 operations is as follows:
NET LOSS NET LOSS PER SHARE ------------------------------------- (IN THOUSANDS)
As reported $ 2,468 $ 0.42 Pro forma $ 2,595 $ 0.44
11. OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)-NET
During 1996, the Company contributed land with a net book value of $248,000 to a qualified charitable organization. The expense for this contribution is included in other income (expense)-net.
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12. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company competes in two business segments, adhesive coated materials and industrial processing equipment. Operating profit (loss) is revenues less operating expenses, excluding unallocated general corporate expenses, interest and income taxes. Identifiable assets of each industry segment are the assets used by the segment in its operations, excluding general corporate assets.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1996 1995 1994 ---------------------------- (IN THOUSANDS)
REVENUES Adhesive coated materials $238,652 $127,754 $26,849 Industrial processing equipment 7,884 7,535 6,783 ----------------------------- $246,536 $135,289 $33,632 ----------------------------- -----------------------------
OPERATING PROFIT (LOSSES) Adhesive coated materials $ 12,238 $ 6,364 $ 1,408 Industrial processing equipment 64 509 (13) Unallocated corporate expenses (2,080) (1,084) (673) ----------------------------- $ 10,222 $ 5,789 $ 722 ----------------------------- -----------------------------
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES Adhesive coated materials $ 8,573 $ 1,411 $ 264 Industrial processing equipment 399 143 186 General corporate 7 66 - ----------------------------- $ 8,979 $ 1,620 $ 450 ----------------------------- -----------------------------
DEPRECIATION/AMORTIZATION Adhesive coated materials $ 5,773 $ 1,993 $ 250 Industrial processing equipment 180 151 161 General corporate 317 7 - ----------------------------- $ 6,270 $ 2,151 $ 411 ----------------------------- -----------------------------
ASSETS Adhesive coated materials $143,884 $132,026 $37,496 Industrial processing equipment 4,409 3,676 3,264 General corporate 8,883 1,882 569 ----------------------------- $157,176 $137,584 $41,329 ----------------------------- -----------------------------
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13. LEASES
Future minimum rental payments under long-term non cancelable operating leases are as follows at December 31, 1996 (in thousands):
1997 $1,340 1998 978 1999 779 2000 639 2001 604 Thereafter 4,215 ------ $8,555 ------ ------
Rental payments under operating leases were $1,743,000, $419,000, and $21,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994.
14. CONTINGENCIES
Entoleter has identified possible environmental issues related to portions of its land in Hamden, Connecticut. The appropriate regulatory agencies have been notified, but to date no action has been required by any regulatory agency.
The Company is involved in various claims, including those related to environmental matters and litigation arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the liquidity, financial position, or results of operations of the Company.
SCHEDULE I CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
SPINNAKER INDUSTRIES, INC. (PARENT COMPANY)
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31 1996 1995 -------------------- (IN THOUSANDS)
ASSETS
Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 282 $ 722 Accounts receivable - 11 Subsidiary receivable, current portion 2,777 184 Other current assets 942 1,580 -------- ------- Total current assets 4,001 2,497
Office equipment (net of depreciation) 52 62 Subsidiary receivable 81,859 736 Investment in subsidiaries 37,037 32,507 Other assets 7,607 333 -------- ------- Total assets $130,556 $36,135 -------- ------- -------- -------
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $2,945 $ 2,490 Notes payable, current - 25,000 Notes payable to related parties 1,375 1,583 Notes payable, long term 115,000 - Total shareholders equity 11,236 7,062 -------- ------- Total liabilities and shareholders equity $130,556 $36,135 -------- ------- -------- -------
SCHEDULE I CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
SPINNAKER INDUSTRIES, INC. (PARENT COMPANY)
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended December 31 1996 1995 1994 ----------------------------- (IN THOUSANDS)
Interest and dividends $ 11 $ 47 $ 90
Management fees and interest income from subsidiaries 695 101 227 -----------------------------
Total income 706 148 317
Cost and Expenses: Guarantee fee to parent 375 375 - Unallocated corporate administrative expense 2,080 1,084 673 Interest expense and other 2,227 826 64 ----------------------------- Total cost and expenses 4,682 2,285 737 -----------------------------
Loss before income taxes, extraordinary charge and equity in net income of subsidiaries (3,976) (2,137) (420)
Income tax benefit 1,669 1,083 291
Extraordinary charge on early extinguishment of debt, net of tax (546) - -
Equity in net income of subsidiaries 385 1,615 39 ----------------------------- Net income (loss) $(2,468) $ 561 $ (90) ----------------------------- -----------------------------
SCHEDULE I CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
SPINNAKER INDUSTRIES, INC. (PARENT COMPANY)
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended December 31 1996 1995 1994 --------------------------------- (IN THOUSANDS)
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities $(4,666) $ 778 $2,134 --------------------------------- Investing activities: Acquisition of Brown-Bridge minority interest (2,295) - - Investment in Brown-Bridge - - (5,287) Investment in Central Products Corporation - (25,000) - Advances to subsidiaries (81,307) - - Purchases of office equipment (2) (59) - --------------------------------- Net cash used in investing activities (83,604) (25,059) (5,287) ---------------------------------
Financing activities: Advances from subsidiaries 1,375 - - Proceeds from notes payable to related parties - - 1,352 Proceeds from notes payable 123,500 25,000 - Payments on notes payable (30,962) - - Deferred financing costs (6,872) - - Exercise of warrants 500 - - Other 289 - - ---------------------------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 87,830 25,000 1,352 --------------------------------- Total increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (440) 719 (1,801)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 722 3 1,804 --------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 282 $ 722 $ 3 --------------------------------- ---------------------------------
SCHEDULE I SPINNAKER INDUSTRIES, INC. (PARENT COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note A - Basis of presentation
In the parent company-only financial statements, the Company's investment in subsidiaries is stated at cost plus equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries since the date of acquisition. The Company's share of net income of its unconsolidated subsidiaries is included in consolidated income using the equity method. The parent company-only financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements.
SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
SPINNAKER INDUSTRIES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES December 31, 1996
Year Ended December 31 1996 1995 1994 ----------------------- (IN THOUSANDS) Allowance for doubtful accounts/cash discounts: Balance at beginning of period $ 1,234 $ 378 $ 61 Additions charged to expense 1,334 627 385 Additions due to acquisitions (a) - 1,187 197 Deductions, net of recoveries (b) (1,589) (958) (265) ----------------------- Balance at end of period $ 979 $1,234 $ 378 ----------------------- -----------------------
(a) Includes Brown-Bridge beginning balance (9-19-94) of $197,000 and the Central Products beginning balance (10-1-95) of $1,160,000. Also includes a $27,000 purchase price adjustment relating to Brown Bridge in 1995. (b) Accounts written-off.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description - ------- ----------- 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-A dated August 13, 1996). 3.2 Bylaws of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 3(ii) to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994). 4.1 Purchase Agreement dated October 18, 1996, among the Registrant, Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc., Central Products Company, and Entoleter, Inc., and BT Securities Corporation (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 7, 1996). 4.2 Registration Rights Agreement dated October 18, 1996, among the Registrant, Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc., Central Products Company, and Entoleter, Inc., and BT Securities Corporation (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 7, 1996). 4.3 Indenture dated October 23, 1996, among the Registrant, Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc., Central Products Company, and Entoleter, Inc., and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 7, 1996). 4.4 A Warrant, dated as of June 10, 1994, executed by Safety Railway Service Corporation (filed as Exhibit 7.4 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 13, 1994). 10.1 Commercial Loan Open End Mortgage Deed and Security Agreement and Commercial Mortgage Note dated July 1, 1988 in the amount of $1,100,000 to Centerbank (formerly Connecticut Savings Bank)(filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994). 10.5 Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 10, 1994, by and among Boyle, Fleming, George & Co., Inc. and Safety Railway Service Corporation (filed as Exhibit 7.3 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 13, 1994). 10.10 Agreement for the Allocation of Income Tax Liability between Lynch Corporation and its Consolidated Subsidiaries, dated December 18, 1988, between Lynch Corporation and Safety Railway Service Corporation (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994). 10.14 Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 27, 1995, by and among Central Products Acquisition Corp., Unisource Worldwide, Inc. and Alco Standard Corporation (filed as Exhibit 7.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995). 10.15 Credit Agreement, dated as of September 29, 1995, by and among Central Products Acquisition Corp., as Borrower, Spinnaker Industries, Inc., as Pledgor, and Heller Financial, Inc., as Agent and a Lender (filed as Exhibit 7.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995). 10.16 Term Note A, dated October 4, 1995, from Central Products Acquisition Corp. payable to the order of Heller Financial, Inc. in the original principal amount of $20 million (filed as Exhibit 7.3 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995). 10.17 Term Note B, dated October 4, 1995, from Central Products Acquisition Corp. payable to the order of Heller Financial, Inc. in the original principal amount of $16 million (filed as Exhibit 7.4 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995). 10.18 Revolving Note, dated September 29, 1995, from Central Products Acquisition Corp. payable to the order of Heller Financial, Inc. in the maximum principal amount of $24 million (filed as Exhibit 7.5 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995). 10.19 Subordinated Promissory Note, dated September 29, 1995, from Spinnaker Industries, Inc. payable to Alco Standard Corporation in the original principal amount of $25 million (filed as Exhibit 7.6 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995). 10.20 Subordinated Promissory Note, dated September 29, 1995, from Central Products Acquisition Corp. payable to Alco Standard Corporation in the original principal amount of $5 million (filed as Exhibit 7.7 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995). 10.21 Agreement, dated October 3, 1995, between Spinnaker Industries, Inc. and Lynch Corporation (filed as Exhibit 7.8 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 1995).
Exhibit Number Description - ------- ----------- 10.22 Credit Agreement among Central Products Company, Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc. and Entoleter, Inc. as Borrowers, the Registrant, as Guarantor, each of the financial institutions listed on Schedule 1 thereto, BT Commercial Corporation, as Agent, Transamerica Business Credit Corporation, as Collateral Agent, and Bankers Trust Company, as Issuing Bank (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 7, 1996). 10.23 Agreement and Plan of Merger (Brown-Bridge Minority Interest), by and among the Registrant, BB Merger Corp., Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc., and the stockholders of Brown-Bridge Industries, Inc. listed on Exhibit A thereto (filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 7, 1996). 11.1* Computation of Per Share Earnings. 21.1* Subsidiaries of the Registrant. 23.3 Consent of Crouch & Hallett, L.L.P. (included in Exhibit 5.1). 27 Financial Data Schedule 99.1 Form of Letter of Transmittal filed as Exhibit 99.1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-18789). 99.2 Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery filed as Exhibit 99.2 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-18789). 99.3 Form of Letter to Brokers filed as Exhibit 99.3 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-18789). 99.4 Form of Letter to Clients filed as Exhibit 99.4 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-18789). 99.5 Instruction to Registered Holder and/or Book-Entry Transfer Participant from Beneficial Owner filed as Exhibit 99.5 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-18789). 99.6 Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number on substitute Form W-9 filed as Exhibit 99.6 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-18789). ___________
*Previously Filed