UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  October 6, 2006 (October 3, 2006)

GEORGIA GULF CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

 

1-09753

 

58-1563799

(State or other jurisdiction

 

(Commission File

 

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

 

Number)

 

Identification No.)

 

115 Perimeter Center Place, Suite 460, Atlanta, GA

 

30346

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

 

(770) 395-4500

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o                                    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o                                    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o                                    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2 (b))

o                                    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4 (c))

 




Item 1.01          Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

Indentures

On October 3, 2006, Georgia Gulf Corporation (“Georgia Gulf”) entered into (i) an indenture (the “Senior Notes Indenture”), dated as of October 3, 2006, with Great River Oil & Gas Corporation (“Great River”), Georgia Gulf Chemicals & Vinyls, LLC (“GGCV”) and Georgia Gulf Lake Charles, LLC (“GGLC,” and together with Great River and GGCV, the “Guarantors”), and LaSalle Bank National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), and (ii) an indenture (the “Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture,” and together with the Senior Notes Indenture, the “Indentures”), dated as of October 3, 2006, with the Guarantors and the Trustee. Under the Senior Notes Indenture, Georgia Gulf issued $500,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 9.5% Senior Notes due 2014 (the “Senior Notes”). Under the Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture, Georgia Gulf issued $200,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 10.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016 (the “Senior Subordinated Notes,” and together with the Senior Notes, the “Notes”).

Interest on the Senior Notes is payable on April 15 and October 15 beginning April 15, 2007 at an annual rate of 9.5%. Interest on the Senior Subordinated Notes is payable on April 15 and October 15 beginning April 15, 2007 at an annual rate of 10.75%. At any time before October 15, 2009, Georgia Gulf may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes or the Senior Subordinated Notes, as the case may be, with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings, at a redemption price equal to 109.50% of their principal amount, in the case of the Senior Notes, or 110.750% of their principal amount, in the case of the Senior Subordinated Notes, in each case, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date, if at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes or the Senior Subordinated Notes, as the case may be, remains outstanding immediately after giving effect to such redemption. In addition, at any time on or before October 15, 2010, in the case of the Senior Notes, and October 15, 2011, in the case of the Senior Subordinated Notes, Georgia Gulf can redeem some or all of the Notes at specified make-whole prices.

At any time on or after October 15, 2010, Georgia Gulf may, at its option, redeem some or all of the Senior Notes at an initial redemption price of 104.750%. In addition, at any time on or after October 15, 2011, Georgia Gulf may, at its option, redeem some or all of the Senior Subordinated Notes at an initial redemption price of 105.375%. The indebtedness due under the Notes may be accelerated in the Event of Default (as defined in the Indentures).

The Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured senior basis by each of the Guarantors and the Senior Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured senior subordinated basis by each of the Guarantors. The Senior Notes and the related guarantees are Georgia Gulf’s general senior unsecured obligations, ranking equal in right of payment with all of Georgia Gulf’s existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness, and are senior in right of payment to all existing and future indebtedness expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Senior Notes. The Senior Subordinated Notes and the related guarantees are Georgia Gulf’s general unsecured senior subordinated obligations, and are subordinated in right of payment to all of Georgia Gulf’s existing and future senior indebtedness.

The initial purchasers of the Notes were Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Lehman Brothers Inc., Bank of America Securities LLC, JPMorgan Securities Inc., Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International plc, ABN AMRO Incorporated, Mizuho International plc and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. Certain of the initial purchasers and their affiliates also were lenders under the Senior Secured Credit Facility (defined below) and have pre-existing relationships with Georgia Gulf, including the performance of investment banking, commercial banking and advisory services for Georgia Gulf and its affiliates from time to time, for which such initial purchasers have received customary fees and expenses.

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The description of the Indentures is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Senior Notes Indenture and Senior Subordinated Notes Indenture, which are filed Exhibits 4.1 and 4.2 hereto, respectively, and incorporated by reference herein.

Senior Secured Credit Facility

On October 3, 2006, Georgia Gulf entered into a new senior secured credit facility (the “Senior Secured Credit Facility”) provided by a syndicate of banks and other financial institutions led by Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, with Banc of America Securities LLC, and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., as joint lead arrangers and Banc of America Securities LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Lehman Brothers Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as joint bookrunners. The Senior Secured Credit Facility provides for a term loan of $800 million, all of which was borrowed on the date of Georgia Gulf’s acquisition of Royal Group Technologies Limited (“Royal Group”). The Senior Secured Credit Facility also provides for $375 million of revolving credit facilities. Loans under Georgia Gulf’s new revolving credit facilities may be made, subject to certain sublimits, in U.S. or Canadian dollars, and subject to certain limitations, the revolving credit facilities provide for the issuance of letters of credit. Additionally, the total amount available to Georgia Gulf under the Senior Secured Credit Facility may be increased, at Georgia Gulf’s option, from time to time by an additional $25 million, provided that certain customary conditions are met and additional commitments are available to Georgia Gulf. Borrowings under the revolving credit loans can be repaid, and then re-borrowed. Apart from the foregoing incremental facility, no additional borrowing may be made under the term loan, including as to sums repaid.

The commitments under the revolving credit facilities expire on October 3, 2011. The term loan facility will mature on October 3, 2013. The term loan will amortize at a rate of 1.00% of the original principal amount thereof per annum on a quarterly basis for the first six years of the term of the loan, with the balance paid in full from equal quarterly installments in the seventh year. In addition, loans under the Senior Secured Credit Facility are required to be repaid, subject to certain exceptions, with the proceeds of certain asset sales, debt issuances, insurance recoveries and equity issuances, as well as excess cash flow, as defined in the credit agreement.

The interest rate for the Senior Secured Credit Facility is the adjusted U.S. LIBOR rate plus 2.0% per annum or the administrative agent bank’s annual base rate (“ABR”) plus 1.0% per annum, and following delivery of financial information for the quarter ended December 31, 2006, the applicable margin for the loans under the revolving credit facilities will be set at a per annum rate determined by reference to a pricing grid based on Georgia Gulf’s total leverage ratio. For any of the revolving credit loans under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, Georgia Gulf may choose to pay interest at a rate per annum equal to either the applicable (U.S. or Canadian) ABR plus the applicable margin, or the adjusted applicable (U.S. or Canadian) LIBOR rate plus the applicable margin. The adjusted LIBOR rate will at all times include statutory reserve requirements for eurocurrency liabilities. Interest on ABR loans will at all times be calculated based on the actual number of days elapsed over a 365/366 day year. All other interest and fees will at all times be calculated based on the actual number of days elapsed over a 360 day year.

If Georgia Gulf is in default on any of its payment obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, or, at the option of the required majority of the lenders, if a non-payment default occurs, then during the period of time Georgia Gulf is in default, the interest rate will increase by 2% per annum above the prevailing applicable interest rate.

Each of Georgia Gulf’s direct and indirect material domestic subsidiaries guarantees all obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facility (including the Canadian revolving credit facility). Each direct and indirect material Canadian subsidiary of Royal Group guarantees all obligations of Royal Group under the Canadian revolving credit facility. Georgia Gulf’s obligations, as well as the guarantees of

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its material domestic subsidiaries under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, are secured by first priority security interests in and liens upon substantially all assets owned by Georgia Gulf and its material domestic subsidiaries. The obligations of Royal Group under the Canadian revolving credit facility, as well as the guarantees by its material Canadian subsidiaries, are secured by first priority security interests in and liens upon substantially all assets owned by Royal Group and such subsidiaries, and pledges of the stock of such direct and indirect Canadian subsidiaries.

The Senior Secured Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including restrictions on debt incurrence, granting of liens, dividends, acquisitions and investments. In addition, the Senior Secured Credit Facility contains financial covenants requiring compliance with both a minimum interest coverage ratio and a maximum leverage ratio. These covenants are subject to customary exceptions and step-downs. The Senior Secured Credit Facility also contains customary events of default.

Certain of the lenders under the Senior Secured Credit Facility and their affiliates also were initial purchasers of the Notes and have pre-existing relationships with Georgia Gulf, including the performance of investment banking, commercial banking and advisory services for Georgia Gulf and its affiliates from time to time, for which such lenders have received customary fees and expenses.

The description of the Senior Secured Credit Facility is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of such document, which is filed as Exhibit 4.3 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 2.01          Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

On October 3, 2006, Georgia Gulf announced the completion of its acquisition of Royal Group. Under the terms of the arrangement agreement, Georgia Gulf acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Royal Group for CAD$13.00 per share in cash (“CAD$” meaning Canadian dollars), or a total purchase price, including assumed debt and debt retired in conjunction with the closing, of approximately $1.5 billion (assuming an exchange rate of $1.00 to CAD$1.115). Sources of the funds for the acquisition were the proceeds from the offering of the Notes and the term loan under the Senior Secured Credit Facility. Certain of the initial purchasers of the Notes and the lenders under the Senior Secured Credit Facility identified in Item 1.01 above have pre-existing relationships with Georgia Gulf, including the performance of investment banking, commercial banking and advisory services for Georgia Gulf and its affiliates from time to time, for which such initial purchasers and lenders have received customary fees and expenses.

Item 2.03          Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

Indentures

The information reported above under Item 1.01 with respect to the Indentures is incorporated into this Item 2.03 by reference.

Senior Secured Credit Facility

The information reported above under Item 1.01 with respect to the Senior Secured Credit Facility is incorporated into this Item 2.03 by reference.

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Item 8.01          Other Events.

On October 4, 2006, Georgia Gulf announced that it had entered into an agreement with Westlake Chemical Corporation (“Westlake”) to replace the prior contract Westlake had with Royal Group and resolve the previous dispute between Westlake and Royal Group, as more fully described in the press release attached as Exhibit 99 hereto, which information is hereby incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference.

Item 9.01          Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)           Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

The audited financial statements and the related report of the independent registered public accounting firm, and the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Royal Group follow.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors
Royal Group Technologies Limited

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Royal Group Technologies Limited as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the related consolidated statements of earnings, retained earnings and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2005, the fifteen month period ended December 31, 2004 and the year ended September 30, 2003. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Royal Group Technologies Limited as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2005, the fifteen month period ended December 31, 2004 and the year ended September 30, 2003, in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

Accounting principles generally accepted in Canada vary in certain significant respects from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Information relating to the nature and effect of such differences is presented in Note 26 to the consolidated financial statements.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Toronto, Ontario
April 29, 2006, except as to note 28 which is as of August 29, 2006

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

 

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

As at
December 31, 2004

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

112,088

 

 

Accounts receivable net of allowance of $19,512 (2004-$19,696) (note 6)

 

 

228,584

 

 

 

257,346

 

 

Inventories (note 7)

 

 

346,887

 

 

 

456,339

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

15,461

 

 

 

13,893

 

 

Current assets held for sale (note 4)

 

 

174,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

765,525

 

 

 

839,666

 

 

Property, plant and equipment (note 8)

 

 

981,037

 

 

 

1,324,549

 

 

Future income tax assets (note 18)

 

 

 

 

 

16,561

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

194,355

 

 

 

213,620

 

 

Other assets (note 9)

 

 

11,348

 

 

 

44,525

 

 

Long-lived assets held for sale (note 4)

 

 

83,988

 

 

 

6,051

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,036,253

 

 

 

$

2,444,972

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank indebtedness (note 10)

 

 

$

158,789

 

 

 

$

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (note 11)

 

 

274,746

 

 

 

268,348

 

 

Term bank loan (note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

324,836

 

 

Term debt due within one year (note 12)

 

 

46,902

 

 

 

18,303

 

 

Current liabilities held for sale (note 4)

 

 

119,026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

599,463

 

 

 

611,487

 

 

Term debt (note 12)

 

 

250,721

 

 

 

303,214

 

 

Future income tax liabilities (note 18)

 

 

74,910

 

 

 

149,049

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

856

 

 

 

15,761

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital stock (note 13)

 

 

634,866

 

 

 

633,754

 

 

Contributed surplus (note 14)

 

 

8,020

 

 

 

3,703

 

 

Retained earnings

 

 

599,637

 

 

 

878,779

 

 

Currency translation adjustment

 

 

(132,220

)

 

 

(150,775

)

 

 

 

 

1,110,303

 

 

 

1,365,461

 

 

Investigations (note 2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments, contingencies and guarantees (notes 5, 22, 23 and 24)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plan of Arrangement with Georgia Gulf Corporation (note 27)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsequent events (note 28)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,036,253

 

 

 

$

2,444,972

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

 

 

12 months ended
December 31, 2005

 

15 months ended
December 31, 2004

 

12 months ended
December 31, 2004

 

3 months ended
December 31, 2003

 

12 months ended
September 30, 2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Net sales

 

 

$

1,696,353

 

 

 

$

2,026,396

 

 

 

$

1,664,661

 

 

 

$

361,735

 

 

 

$

1,636,509

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

1,298,090

 

 

 

1,457,881

 

 

 

1,207,710

 

 

 

250,171

 

 

 

1,234,842

 

 

Gross profit

 

 

398,263

 

 

 

568,515

 

 

 

456,951

 

 

 

111,564

 

 

 

401,667

 

 

Selling costs

 

 

101,064

 

 

 

120,811

 

 

 

100,300

 

 

 

20,511

 

 

 

130,028

 

 

Delivery and warehousing costs

 

 

143,145

 

 

 

158,058

 

 

 

129,606

 

 

 

28,452

 

 

 

108,132

 

 

General and administration costs

 

 

199,993

 

 

 

134,576

 

 

 

109,346

 

 

 

25,230

 

 

 

102,520

 

 

Other items (note 17)

 

 

29,589

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,987

 

 

Operating earnings
(loss)

 

 

(75,528

)

 

 

155,070

 

 

 

117,699

 

 

 

37,371

 

 

 

44,000

 

 

Interest and financing charges (note 16)

 

 

25,441

 

 

 

34,837

 

 

 

26,150

 

 

 

8,687

 

 

 

39,456

 

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations  before income taxes and minority interest

 

 

(100,969

)

 

 

120,233

 

 

 

91,549

 

 

 

28,684

 

 

 

4,544

 

 

Income tax expense (recovery) (note 18)

 

 

8,461

 

 

 

37,164

 

 

 

17,576

 

 

 

19,588

 

 

 

(5,362

)

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before minority interest

 

 

(109,430

)

 

 

83,069

 

 

 

73,973

 

 

 

9,096

 

 

 

9,906

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

584

 

 

 

(295

)

 

 

(285

)

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(416

)

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

(108,846

)

 

 

82,774

 

 

 

73,688

 

 

 

9,086

 

 

 

9,490

 

 

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes (note 4):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(9,740

)

 

 

(28,402

)

 

 

(23,042

)

 

 

(5,360

)

 

 

(44,285

)

 

Loss on write-down of businesses

 

 

(151,856

)

 

 

(17,523

)

 

 

(17,523

)

 

 

 

 

 

(23,416

)

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(161,596

)

 

 

(45,925

)

 

 

(40,565

)

 

 

(5,360

)

 

 

(67,701

)

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

 

$

(270,442

)

 

 

$

36,849

 

 

 

$

33,123

 

 

 

$

3,726

 

 

 

$

(58,211

)

 

Earnings (loss) per share (note 15):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations

 

 

$

(1.16

)

 

 

$

0.89

 

 

 

$

0.79

 

 

 

$

0.10

 

 

 

$

0.10

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

 

 

(2.89

)

 

 

0.39

 

 

 

0.35

 

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

(0.62

)

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations

 

 

(1.16

)

 

 

0.87

 

 

 

0.78

 

 

 

0.10

 

 

 

0.10

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

 

 

(2.89

)

 

 

0.39

 

 

 

0.35

 

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

(0.62

)

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Retained earnings, beginning of period

 

 

$

878,779

 

 

 

$

841,930

 

 

 

$

845,656

 

 

 

$

841,930

 

 

 

$

900,141

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

 

(270,442

)

 

 

36,849

 

 

 

33,123

 

 

 

3,726

 

 

 

(58,211

)

 

Premium on conversion of multiple voting shares (notes 2(a) and 13(c))

 

 

(8,700

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings, end of period

 

 

$

599,637

 

 

 

$

878,779

 

 

 

$

878,779

 

 

 

$

845,656

 

 

 

$

841,930

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

 

$

(270,442

)

 

 

$

36,849

 

 

 

$

33,123

 

 

 

$

3,726

 

 

 

$

(58,211

)

 

Loss from discontinued
operations

 

 

(161,596

)

 

 

(45,925

)

 

 

(40,565

)

 

 

(5,360

)

 

 

(67,701

)

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations

 

 

(108,846

)

 

 

82,774

 

 

 

73,688

 

 

 

9,086

 

 

 

9,490

 

 

Items not affecting cash (bank indebtedness) of continuing operations (note 20)

 

 

189,661

 

 

 

190,335

 

 

 

133,022

 

 

 

57,313

 

 

 

237,397

 

 

Change in non-cash working capital (note 20)

 

 

31,332

 

 

 

25,436

 

 

 

15,427

 

 

 

10,009

 

 

 

45,944

 

 

 

 

 

112,147

 

 

 

298,545

 

 

 

222,137

 

 

 

76,408

 

 

 

292,831

 

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in term bank loan

 

 

 

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

 

 

Repayment of term bank loan

 

 

(324,836

)

 

 

(175,164

)

 

 

(175,164

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repayment of term debt

 

 

(18,725

)

 

 

(57,456

)

 

 

(53,217

)

 

 

(4,239

)

 

 

(101,686

)

 

Proceeds from issuance of shares under stock option plan

 

 

 

 

 

1,043

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

898

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

(343,561

)

 

 

268,423

 

 

 

(228,236

)

 

 

496,659

 

 

 

(101,672

)

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

 

 

(66,440

)

 

 

(99,725

)

 

 

(83,673

)

 

 

(16,052

)

 

 

(96,458

)

 

Acquisitions of other businesses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,525

)

 

Proceeds from the sale of non-strategic assets

 

 

7,905

 

 

 

31,934

 

 

 

31,934

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in investments

 

 

(272

)

 

 

(2,014

)

 

 

(2,014

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in other assets

 

 

2,813

 

 

 

(1,088

)

 

 

(1,088

)

 

 

 

 

 

820

 

 

Change in minority interest

 

 

(1,120

)

 

 

286

 

 

 

1,092

 

 

 

(806

)

 

 

(5,889

)

 

 

 

 

(57,114

)

 

 

(70,607

)

 

 

(53,749

)

 

 

(16,858

)

 

 

(106,052

)

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

 

(5,912

)

 

 

(27,831

)

 

 

(25,986

)

 

 

(1,845

)

 

 

(54,985

)

 

Investing activities

 

 

(6,462

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,374

)

 

 

(27,831

)

 

 

(25,986

)

 

 

(1,845

)

 

 

(54,985

)

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash (bank indebtedness)

 

 

(5

)

 

 

(1,362

)

 

 

(657

)

 

 

(705

)

 

 

(1,417

)

 

Increase (decrease) in cash

 

 

(300,907

)

 

 

467,168

 

 

 

(86,491

)

 

 

553,659

 

 

 

28,705

 

 

Cash (bank indebtedness), beginning of
period

 

 

112,088

 

 

 

(355,080

)

 

 

198,579

 

 

 

(355,080

)

 

 

(383,785

)

 

Cash (bank indebtedness), end of period

 

 

$

(188,819

)

 

 

$

112,088

 

 

 

$

112,088

 

 

 

$

198,579

 

 

 

$

(355,080

)

 

Consists of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash (bank indebtedness) of continuing operations

 

 

$

(158,789

)

 

 

$

112,088

 

 

 

$

112,088

 

 

 

$

198,579

 

 

 

$

(355,080

)

 

Cash (bank indebtedness) of discontinued operations

 

 

(30,030

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash (bank indebtedness), end of period

 

 

$

(188,819

)

 

 

$

112,088

 

 

 

$

112,088

 

 

 

$

198,579

 

 

 

$

(355,080

)

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and financing charges paid

 

 

$

17,410

 

 

 

$

35,663

 

 

 

$

24,291

 

 

 

$

11,372

 

 

 

$

36,006

 

 

Income taxes paid

 

 

21,633

 

 

 

8,892

 

 

 

7,029

 

 

 

1,863

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax refund received

 

 

1,473

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,884

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited), twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited) and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

Royal Group Technologies Limited (the “Company”) is a leading producer of innovative, attractive, durable and low-maintenance building and home improvement products for the North American marketplace. The Company has manufacturing operations located throughout North America to service to its extensive customer network.

1.                                      Significant Accounting Policies

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“Canadian GAAP”), which differs in some respects from United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”), as disclosed in note 26. A summary of significant accounting principles used by the Company is as follows:

(a)                                Change in year end:

In 2004, the Company changed its fiscal year end from a September 30 fiscal year end to a December 31 fiscal year end to coincide with the calendar year. The change to a calendar year basis is more consistent with its sales planning and business reporting activities and programs. Accordingly, the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 is a transition year comprising fifteen months. The Company has included unaudited financial statements comprising the consolidated statement of earnings, the consolidated statement of retained earnings and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, and the three months ended December 31, 2003, (which aggregate to the fifteen months ended December 31, 2004).

(b)                               Principles of consolidation:

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its subsidiaries and its proportionate share of the accounts of its joint ventures. Investments in joint ventures have been proportionately consolidated based on the Company’s ownership interest. All significant intercompany profits, transactions and balances have been eliminated on consolidation.

(c)                                Cash and cash equivalents:

Cash and cash equivalents include short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

(d)                               Inventories:

Raw materials and work in process are valued at the lower of cost and replacement cost. Finished goods are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on a first-in, first-out basis.

(e)                                Investments:

Long-term investments over which the Company has significant influence are recorded on the equity basis and investments where the Company does not control or exercise significant influence are recorded on the cost basis.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited), twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited) and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

1.             Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Investments are written down when there is evidence that a decline in value is other than temporary.

(f)                                  Property, plant and equipment:

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Interest costs relating to loans used to fund major capital expenditures are capitalized up to the time the capital asset is placed into productive use. Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

Buildings

 

20 - 40 years

 

Plant equipment

 

10 - 15 years

 

Dies and moulds

 

4 - 10 years

 

Office and computer equipment and computer software

 

3 - 10 years

 

Aircraft and transport equipment

 

5 - 20 years

 

 

An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying value of an asset exceeds the total undiscounted cash flows expected from its use and eventual disposition. The impairment recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value.

(g)                                Goodwill:

Goodwill represents the cost of investments in operating companies in excess of the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but instead is tested for impairment annually and at any time if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. A reporting unit is the level of reporting at which goodwill is tested for impairment and is either an operating segment or one level below. Impairment is tested at the reporting unit level by comparing the reporting unit’s carrying amount to its fair value. The fair values of the reporting units are calculated using discounted cash flows, which contain assumptions regarding future operating performance. These assumptions include revenue growth rates, margin assumptions, discount rates and terminal rates. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, there is an impairment in goodwill. Any impairment in goodwill is measured by allocating the fair value of the reporting unit in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation and comparing the notional goodwill from the fair value allocation to the carrying value of goodwill. The Company regularly monitors the forecasted cash flows of its reporting units and any significant adverse changes in circumstances or assumptions would require the Company to test for goodwill impairment.

The Company completed the annual impairment test for its reporting units and determined that there was no impairment of goodwill as of December 31, 2005

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited), twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited) and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

1.             Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

(December 31, 2004—$ nil). During the quarter ended June 30, 2006, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $25,496 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 (note 28(d)).

(h)                               Other assets:

Other assets include equity investments, intangible assets and deferred financing costs. Intangible assets consist of patents. The patents were evaluated for impairment and the estimate of remaining useful lives, and they continue to be amortized on a straight-line basis over 5 to 17 years.

Deferred financing costs are amortized over the life of the related debt instruments.

(i)                                  Income taxes:

The Company applies the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, whereby future tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Future income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on future income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax laws and tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the date of enactment or substantive enactment.

In assessing the realizability of future income tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the future income tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of future income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences are deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of future income tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, the character of the tax assets and the tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon projections of future taxable income over the periods in which the future income tax assets are deductible, management believes the Company will realize the benefits of these assets.

(j)                                   Revenue recognition:

Revenue from product sales is recognized pursuant to sales contracts, when goods are shipped, at which time a provision for estimated returns is recorded. In addition, the price of the sale must be fixed or determinable, there must be no further performance obligations and collection must be reasonably assured.

(k)                               Foreign currency translation:

The accounts of the Company’s foreign operations that are considered to be self-sustaining are translated into the functional currency of the entity using the current rate method. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates in effect at the consolidated balance

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited), twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited) and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

1.             Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

sheet dates and revenue and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the period. Gains or losses arising from the translation of the consolidated financial statements of self-sustaining foreign operations are deferred in a “currency translation adjustment” account in shareholders’ equity until there is a realized reduction in the net investment. The change in the balance of currency translation adjustment is due predominantly to the strengthening of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar.

The accounts of the Company’s foreign operations that are considered to be integrated are translated into the functional currency of the entity using the temporal method. The temporal method is a method of translation that translates assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses in a manner that retains their bases of measurement in terms of the Canadian dollar.

Gains and losses on the translation of the U.S. dollar-denominated Senior Unsecured Notes (note 12) are designated as a hedge of the U.S. dollar net investment in the self-sustaining operations and are offset against the exchange gains or losses arising on translation of the consolidated financial statements of the foreign operations and are included in the currency translation adjustment.

Monetary assets and liabilities of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency of the entity at the rate of exchange in effect at the consolidated balance sheet dates. All revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated at average rates in effect during the period. Translation gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of earnings.

(l)                                  Stock-based compensation plans:

Stock options granted to employees are accounted for using the fair value method. Under this method, compensation expense and an increase to contributed surplus is recognized for stock options over their vesting period based on their estimated fair values on the date of grant, as determined by the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

Restricted share units (“RSUs”) granted to senior management are accounted for at their fair market value on the grant date. The compensation expense and related increase in contributed surplus is recognized evenly over the vesting period based on the total compensation to be paid out at the entitlement date.

(m)                           Use of estimates:

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with Canadian GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Those estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best knowledge of current

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited), twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited) and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

1.             Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates include the valuation of allowance for doubtful accounts, the valuation of inventory obsolescence, the determination of stock-based compensation, the determination of fair value of goodwill and the useful life of long-lived assets as well as determination of impairment thereon, the recoverability of future income tax assets and the determination of possible losses arising from lawsuits. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(n)                               Earnings (loss) per share:

Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share are computed similar to basic earnings (loss) per share, except that the weighted average number of shares outstanding is increased to include additional shares from the assumed exercise of stock options, if dilutive. The number of additional shares is calculated by assuming that outstanding stock options were exercised and that the proceeds from such exercises were used to acquire shares of common stock at the average market price during the period.

(o)                               Comparative figures:

Certain figures for years prior to December 31, 2005 have been reclassified to conform with the financial statement presentation adopted in 2005.

(p)                               Recently issued accounting standards:

(i)                                  Emerging Issues Committee (“EIC”) Abstract 156, “Accounting by a Vendor for Consideration Given to a Customer (including a Reseller of the Vendor’s Products)” (“EIC 156”), addresses how a vendor should account for consideration given to a customer or reseller of a vendor’s product. EIC 156 is to be applied retroactively, without restatement, to all interim and annual financial statements for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2006.

The Company is currently evaluating the effect of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and is expected to adopt the standard effective January 1, 2006.

(ii)                              During 2005, The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) issued three new accounting standards:  CICA Handbook Section 1530, “Comprehensive Income”; CICA Handbook Section 3855, “Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement”; and CICA Handbook Section 3865, “Hedges”. These standards, which must be adopted together, are effective for fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the impact on its consolidated financial statements of adopting these standards effective January 1, 2007.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

1.                                      Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

(a)                                Comprehensive income:

This standard provides guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income which is defined as the change in equity during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income includes certain gains and losses that are recognized outside of net income.

(b)                               Financial instruments—recognition and measurement:

This standard provides guidance for recognizing and measuring financial assets and financial liabilities which are to be valued at fair value with certain limited exceptions. The standard also provides guidance on the classification of gains and losses into net earnings (loss) or other comprehensive income.

(c)                                Hedges:

This standard replaces existing hedge accounting guidance in CICA Handbook Section 1650, “Foreign Currency Translation”, and Accounting Guideline 14, “Hedging Relationships” and provides requirements for the designation, documentation and disclosure of qualifying hedge relationships.

2.                                      Investigations

(a)                                Background:

The Board of Directors of the Company established a Special Committee in late December 2003 as a result of the Company being advised that the Ontario Securities Commission (the “Commission”) was conducting a regulatory investigation of the Company. The Special Committee was asked by the Board of Directors to conduct an independent inquiry into the principal subject matter of the investigation—being the transactions between the Company and Royal St. Kitts Beach Resort Limited (the “Resort”). The Resort ownership included the following directors or former directors or executive officers or former executive officers and their approximate percentage ownership: Vic De Zen, former Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer and the controlling shareholder (59.9%), Douglas Dunsmuir, former President and Chief Executive Officer (5%), Ron Goegan, former Chief Financial Officer (0.02%) and Angelo Bitondo, President Custom Profiles, Outdoor Products and Royal Building Systems (0.01%). The latter two individuals divested of their ownership in December 2004. In addition, the following former non-executive employees of the Company and their approximate percentage ownership in the Resort were as follows: Fortunato Bordin (20%) and Domenic D’Amico (15%).

The Special Committee consisted of three independent directors, at that time, who retained independent legal counsel who, in turn, retained forensic accountants to assist in the investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation based on information available to them, the

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

2.             Investigations (Continued)

Special Committee recommended that no further investigative actions were to be taken as of April 21, 2004.

On October 15, 2004, the Company announced that the Commission provided the Company with a copy of a Production Order on October 12, 2004 that was issued on October 5, 2004 by a Justice in Ontario addressed to the Company’s lead bank. The Order, which related to the time period January 1, 1996 to July 30, 2004, required that certain documents be provided by such bank to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (“RCMP”) in relation to four companies, Royal Building Systems, a subsidiary of the Company, the Resort and two other affiliates of the Resort.

On October 18, 2004, the Company received a letter from the RCMP advising that the Company was a target of the RCMP’s investigation.

On October 21, 2004, the Company announced that it expanded the Special Committee of its Board of Directors that was established in December 2003. The Special Committee was expanded to comprise all five of the independent directors of the Company at that time. The mandate of the Special Committee was also broadened to include all aspects of the investigations and inquiries by securities regulatory authorities and the RCMP and any similar or related investigations and inquiries that were commenced by these or other authorities, all news releases and other communications with the public and to make a determination with respect to the role within the Company of any individuals who were involved in the regulatory or law enforcement investigations and/or proceedings.

On October 28, 2004, the Company announced that on October 27, 2004, it was provided with a copy of a second Production Order issued on October 25, 2004 by a Justice in Ontario addressed to the Company’s lead bank. The second Order, which related to the time period January 1, 1996 to October 25, 2004, required that certain documents were to be provided by the bank to the RCMP in relation to certain individuals and a number of entities, including the Company.

Both Orders included allegations of actions contrary to the Criminal Code and included allegations of intent to defraud the shareholders and creditors of the Company and deceive the shareholders and others by circulating or publishing in a prospectus or statement or account, which, was known to be false and theft. The Orders collectively named the controlling shareholder and non-executive chairman of the Company, the president and chief executive officer and the chief financial officer at that time, and certain non-executive employees of the Company at that time and a former director of the Company.

On November 8, 2004, the Company announced that the Special Committee of independent directors retained independent legal counsel and independent forensic accountants to assist it in the broadened mandate.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

2.             Investigations (Continued)

On November 29, 2004, the Company announced that the Special Committee terminated for cause the president and chief executive officer and the chief financial officer. In addition, the chairman of the board, who was also the controlling shareholder, was dismissed. The Board of Directors appointed an interim president and chief executive officer and an interim chief financial officer, who were directors of the Company.

In November 2004, the Special Committee notified the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) regarding the Special Committee’s investigation.

In March 2005, the Special Committee recommended an overall settlement with the controlling shareholder involving (i) the repayment to the Company by the controlling shareholder personally of the full amount of the gain earned by all interested parties ($6,500 plus interest of $2,200) on the sale of the Vaughan West Lands to the Company. In lieu of a cash repayment, the Company agreed to the conversion of multiple voting shares in the Company owned, directly or indirectly, by the controlling shareholder to common shares on a one-for-one basis which will be structured so that his shares will receive an increase in their adjusted cost base for tax purposes (at no cost to the Company or any of the shareholders) which will reduce his gain for tax purposes when he disposes of his shares, (ii) the repayment to the Company by the controlling shareholder of bonuses received in 2002 of $1,130, (iii) a non-compete covenant of the controlling shareholder that extends to December 18, 2006, (iv) a release by the controlling shareholder of all known claims against the Company and (v) the resignation of the controlling shareholder as a director of the Company (at the time of the shareholders’ approval of the conversion of his shares from multiple voting to single voting shares). In consideration of such settlement arrangements, the Company agreed to release the controlling shareholder from all known claims that the Company may have against him.

On May 13, 2005, the Company announced its Board of Directors appointed a new president and chief executive officer to replace the interim president and chief executive officer.

The conversion transaction and the settlement with the controlling shareholder received shareholder approval at the Annual and Special General Meeting that took place on May 25, 2005. On June 23, 2005, the Company filed the articles of amendment as approved by the shareholders on May 25, 2005 and the Company now has one class of voting common shares.

On July 27, 2005, the Board of Directors appointed a new chief financial officer to replace the interim chief financial officer.

The Company understands that the RCMP continues its previously announced investigation. The Commission is also continuing its investigation of the Company with respect to disclosure records, financial affairs and trading in the shares of the Company.

On June 24, 2005, the SEC staff notified the Special Committee that the SEC staff is conducting a formal investigation related to the Company’s past accounting practices and

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

2.             Investigations (Continued)

disclosures, and that a subpoena would be forthcoming. On July 8, 2005, the Special Committee received written notification that the SEC had issued a Formal Order of Investigation styled, In the Matter of Royal Group Technologies (HO-09896). On July 27, 2005, the SEC served the Company with a subpoena requiring the production of documents relating to related party transactions (the “July Subpoena”). The Special Committee has produced to the SEC staff documents responsive to the July Subpoena.

In October 2005, the Special Committee advised Commission staff, the RCMP and SEC staff of emails and documents authored by a former financial employee of the Company that relate to certain financial accounting and disclosure matters. The Company understands that the SEC staff made a referral to the U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, in connection with those documents. Also in October 2005, the Audit Committee assumed responsibility for the Special Committee’s mandate and the Special Committee was dissolved. Independent forensic accountants were retained to investigate issues raised by these documents (the “Investigation”). The Investigation focuses on the period from 2000 to 2003.

The Investigation to date has included a review of certain of the Company’s historical accounting records, available supporting documentation at the Company’s head office and email communications of various individuals during the period under review, as well as interviews with numerous current and former employees.

The Investigation identified certain monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting issues of concern for the period under review, such as support for monthly sales growth announcements for certain months in 2001, whether month end closes were extended for a few days for certain months in 2000 and 2001, and certain quarterly journal entries for the period under review.

The quarterly statements were not reviewed by the external auditors during this time period. Based on the Investigation to date, the Audit Committee has determined that further investigation should be made of these issues.

The Investigation also identified entries of concern relating to the year end financial statements for the fiscal years 2000 to 2003. The Company has concluded that no restatement is required of year end financial statements for fiscal years 2000 to 2003. The auditors have not withdrawn their reports for the fiscal years 2000 to 2003. The Audit Committee has determined that no further action be taken in respect of these year end financial statements.

The Investigation and the ongoing investigations by the Commission, RCMP and SEC could produce results that have a material impact on the Company and could result in further information being discovered that could require adjustments to the financial statements.

Subsequent to the year end, the SEC commented on the Company’s Form 40-F in respect of fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2005. The SEC raised some comments related to the Company’s goodwill

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

2.             Investigations (Continued)

valuation and the full valuation allowance of the Company’s U.S future tax losses. The process of responding to SEC’s comments is complete and resulted in the Company refiling its Management Discussion and Analysis documents for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 and for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. No adjustments to the financial statements in respect of these matters was required.

(b)                               Historical related party transactions:

In the course of the Special Committee’s broadened investigation, the following historical related party transactions shown at the exchange amount were identified that were not previously disclosed in the financial statements prior to December 31, 2004:

(i)                                  The Company purchased what has been called the “Vaughan West Lands” in 1998 for approximately $27,400. The Company purchased the Vaughan West Lands, approximately 185 acres in Woodbridge, Ontario, by acquiring a numbered company owned by the controlling shareholder and other individuals who were officers, employees of or associated with the Company. This numbered company had acquired the Vaughan West Lands for $20,900 shortly before they were sold to the Company.

(ii)                              The Company received a warrant for 200,000 shares of another public company, Premdor Inc. (now known as Masonite International Corporation) (“Masonite”). The Company obtained the warrant as partial consideration for the sale of a subsidiary to Masonite in early 2000. In early 2002, the Company exercised the warrant when Masonite’s shares were trading at approximately $21.75, which was $8.50 more than the exercise price (resulting in a gain of approximately $1,700). The Company’s exercise of the warrant was funded by the then five senior executives of the Company and one other individual who was then an employee of the Company. The employees deposited a total of $2,650 with the Company which funded the Company’s payment to Masonite to exercise the warrant. The shares obtained were then distributed by the Company to the six individuals. The warrant and the transfer of the shares to the individuals were not recorded in the accounting records of the Company. If the transaction had been recorded in the financial statements in fiscal 2002, a gain would have been realized as other income with an equal and offsetting amount recorded as an operating expense in the income statement.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited), twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

2.                                      Investigations (Continued)

(iii)                          The Company sold products and services to a company related to the controlling shareholder, as follows:

1998

 

$

150

 

1999

 

3,750

 

2000

 

9,620

 

2001

 

7,560

 

2002

 

11,460

 

 

(iv)                            During 1998 to 2003, the Company facilitated foreign currency exchange transactions at exchange rates available to the Company, and utilized Company bank accounts to transfer funds internationally on behalf of the controlling shareholder, a significant shareholder and certain executives in the amount of $95,000 at no cost to the Company.

(v)                                During 1997 to 2002, the Company managed the construction of four real estate developments for the controlling shareholder and family members. The Company paid invoices associated with these projects aggregating $21,100 and was reimbursed by these individuals.

(vi)                            During 2000 and 2002, the Company sold assets for $240 and $300, respectively, to companies related to the controlling shareholder.

(vii)                        From 1998 to 2002, the Company sold to family members of the controlling shareholder, parts and services for $290.

(viii)                    In 1997, the Company acquired Baron Metals Industries Inc., a company in which the controlling shareholder held a 17.7% interest, for $11,500.

(ix)                            In 1996, the Company acquired three businesses, Jovien Associates Limited, Royal King Electric Limited and La Pineta Limited, in which the controlling shareholder held a minority interest, for $2,900.

(x)                                In 1999, the Company acquired 75% of Top Gun Electrical Supply Ltd., a company in which the controlling shareholder held a 40% interest, for $1,870.

(xi)                            In 1995, the Company purchased from the controlling shareholder and others their 50% interest in Hanmar Mechanical Services Inc. for $180.

(xii)                        In 1998, the Company purchased two parcels of real estate from the controlling shareholder for $2,900.

(xiii)                    In 1997, the Company purchased two parcels of real estate for $2,550 from a company in which a director of the Company was a shareholder through his holding company.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited), twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

2.             Investigations (Continued)

(xiv)                      The Company sold real estate to the controlling shareholders, as follows:

1994

 

$

220

 

1995

 

810

 

1996

 

90

 

2000

 

200

 

 

(xv)                          In 2003, the Company sold real estate for $350 to family members of the controlling shareholder, employees and a former employee.

(xvi)                      The Company sold real estate to a significant shareholder, as follows:

1995

 

$

110

 

1997

 

80

 

 

(xvii)                  During 1999 to 2001, the Company entered into 9 joint land service agreements with companies related to the controlling shareholder and another company in which a director of the Company was a shareholder.

(c)                                Agreement with the controlling shareholder:

At the conclusion of its investigations, the Special Committee recommended an overall settlement with the controlling shareholder involving (i) the repayment to the Company by the controlling shareholder personally of the full amount of the gain earned by all interested parties ($6,500 plus interest of $2,200) on the sale of the Vaughan West Lands to the Company. In lieu of a cash repayment, the Company has agreed to the conversion of multiple voting shares in the Company owned, directly or indirectly, by the controlling shareholder on a one-for-one basis which will be structured so that his shares will receive an increase in their adjusted cost base for tax purposes (at no cost to the Company or any of the shareholders) which will reduce his gain for tax purposes when he disposes of his shares, (ii) the repayment to the Company by the controlling shareholder of bonuses received in 2002 of $1,130, (iii) a non-compete covenant of the controlling shareholder that extends to December 18, 2006, (iv) a release by the controlling shareholder of all known claims against the Company and (v) the resignation of the controlling shareholder as a director of the Company (at the time of the shareholders’ approval of the conversion of his shares from multiple voting to single voting shares). In consideration of such settlement arrangements, the Company agreed to release the controlling shareholder from all known claims that the Company may have against him.

The conversion transaction and the settlement with the controlling shareholder received shareholder approval at the Annual and Special General Meeting that took place on

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited), twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

2.             Investigations (Continued)

May 25, 2005. On June 23, 2005, the Company filed the Articles of Amendment as approved by the shareholders on May 25, 2005 and the Company now has one class of voting common shares.

3.                                      Acquisitions and Divestitures

During fiscal 2005, the Company acquired the outstanding minority interest of several of its subsidiaries and the outstanding equity of one of its joint ventures for cash consideration totalling $2,468. Subsequently, the operations of these subsidiaries and the joint venture were legally wound up into the Company.

In addition, the Company divested of its shares in its wood blind business in Mexico. A loss of $4,592 was recorded on this divestiture, which is recorded as part of the Company’s operating expenses.

During fiscal 2004, there were no acquisitions or divestitures of businesses.

During fiscal 2003, the Company acquired working capital and property, plant and equipment from certain businesses for aggregate consideration of $4,525 cash. The assets acquired are recorded at fair value and there was no cash in the working capital acquired. These acquisitions were accounted for by the purchase method and are summarized as follows:

 

 

As at
December 31, 2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

Working Capital

 

 

$

1,600

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

2,925

 

 

Total purchase price

 

 

$

4,525

 

 

 

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Royal Group Technologies Limited

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

4.                                      Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale

The assets held for sale presented on the consolidated balance sheet are comprised of amounts with respect to operations which are discontinued (note 4(a)) and amounts with respect to assets held for sale (note 4(b)). The following audited table summarizes the assets held for sale and related liabilities as at December 31, 2005:

Reporting segments

 

 

 

Construction
products

 

Window
covering
products

 

Home
improvement
products

 

Support

 

Total

 

Construction
products

 

Support

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued
Operations

 

Discontinued
Operations

 

Discontinued
Operations

 

Discontinued
Operations

 

Discontinued
Operations

 

Assets held
for sale

 

Assets held
for sale

 

Assets held
for sale

 

Total

 

Cash

 

 

$

2,160

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

5,506

 

 

 

$

7,666

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

7,666

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

12,329

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

13,784

 

 

 

6,643

 

 

 

32,782

 

 

 

13,558

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,558

 

 

46,340

 

Inventories

 

 

12,990

 

 

 

745

 

 

 

16,057

 

 

 

10,361

 

 

 

40,153

 

 

 

9,268

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

9,349

 

 

49,502

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

390

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

86

 

 

 

249

 

 

 

760

 

 

 

172

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

183

 

 

943

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,417

 

 

 

6,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

62,843

 

 

 

62,843

 

 

69,260

 

Investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

881

 

 

 

881

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

881

 

Current assets held for sale

 

 

27,869

 

 

 

806

 

 

 

29,927

 

 

 

30,058

 

 

 

88,660

 

 

 

22,998

 

 

 

62,935

 

 

 

85,933

 

 

174,593

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

19,734

 

 

 

405

 

 

 

30,172

 

 

 

2,561

 

 

 

52,872

 

 

 

1,170

 

 

 

20,753

 

 

 

21,923

 

 

74,795

 

Investments

 

 

153

 

 

 

 

 

 

(68

)

 

 

 

 

 

85

 

 

 

135

 

 

 

 

 

 

135

 

 

220

 

Goodwill

 

 

3,838

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,838

 

 

 

3,528

 

 

 

1,433

 

 

 

4,961

 

 

8,799

 

Other assets

 

 

169

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

169

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

174

 

Long-lived assets held for sale(1)

 

 

23,894

 

 

 

405

 

 

 

30,104

 

 

 

2,561

 

 

 

56,964

 

 

 

4,838

 

 

 

22,186

 

 

 

27,024

 

 

83,988

 

Bank indebtedness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,383

 

 

 

7,313

 

 

 

37,696

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,696

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

12,946

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

26,154

 

 

 

16,490

 

 

 

55,785

 

 

 

8,960

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

8,981

 

 

64,766

 

Term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,110

 

 

 

1,110

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

1,116

 

Future income tax liabilities (assets)

 

 

(323

)

 

 

 

 

 

6,392

 

 

 

(4,512

)

 

 

1,557

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

1,679

 

 

 

1,674

 

 

3,231

 

Minority interest

 

 

694

 

 

 

 

 

 

394

 

 

 

4,190

 

 

 

5,278

 

 

 

525

 

 

 

6,414

 

 

 

6,939

 

 

12,217

 

Current liabilities held for sale

 

 

13,317

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

63,323

 

 

 

24,591

 

 

 

101,426

 

 

 

9,486

 

 

 

8,114

 

 

 

17,600

 

 

119,026

 

Net assets (liabilities) held for sale

 

 

$

38,446

 

 

 

$

1,016

 

 

 

$

(3,292

)

 

 

$

8,028

 

 

 

$

44,198

 

 

 

$

18,350

 

 

 

$

77,007

 

 

 

$

95,357

 

 

$

139,555

 


(1)                                  There were several companies whose long-lived assets were not reclassified as current assets held for sale because, either (a) the proceeds of the sale will not be realized within a year of the date of the balance sheet or (b) the sale of the assets was not complete as of the date of the balance sheet.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

4.                                      Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale (Continued)

a)                                     Discontinued operations:

In July 2005, the Company announced that the Board of Directors had approved initiatives to divest certain non-core business units and non-performing operations as part of the Management Improvement Plan aimed at improving financial performance and refinancing the Company.

Accordingly, the results of operations and financial position of certain non-core business units have been segregated and presented separately as discontinued operations and assets held for sale in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related note disclosures. The values of these non-core businesses have been measured and presented at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. An impairment charge of $167,565 (pre-tax) was recorded as the carrying value of these assets exceeded their market value. These non-core businesses and the reporting segment they pertain to are as follows:

(i)                                  Construction products:

Royal Building Systems Argentina, Royal Building Systems Colombia, Royal Building Systems Mexico, Royal Building Systems Poland and Baron Metals Industries Inc.

(ii)                              Home improvement products:

Royal Alliance Inc.

(iii)                          Window covering products:

Royal Window Coverings LTDA (Brasil) and Novo Europe B.V.

(iv)                            Support:

Royal Ecoproducts Co. and Amut S.p.A.

The following tables show revenue and net after-tax results from discontinued operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, the fifteen months ended December 31, 2004, the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, three months ended December 31, 2003 and twelve months ended September 30, 2003:

12 months ended December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Revenue

 

Earnings (loss)
from operating
activities

 

Impairment
charge

 

Income tax
recovery
(expense)

 

Earnings
(loss)

 

(audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reporting segment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction products

 

$

89,430

 

 

$

(1,239

)

 

 

$

(98,233

)

 

 

$

9,645

 

 

$

(89,827

)

Home improvement products

 

92,175

 

 

(1,700

)

 

 

(33,767

)

 

 

664

 

 

(34,803

)

Window covering products

 

7,709

 

 

424

 

 

 

(3,596

)

 

 

(113

)

 

(3,285

)

Support

 

48,530

 

 

(13,122

)

 

 

(31,969

)

 

 

11,410

 

 

(33,681

)

Intercompany eliminations

 

(16,541

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

221,303

 

 

$

(15,637

)

 

 

$

(167,565

)

 

 

$

21,606

 

 

$

(161,596

)

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

4.             Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale (Continued)

15 months ended December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Revenue

 

Earnings (loss)
from operating
activities

 

Impairment
charge

 

Income tax
recovery
(expense)

 

Earnings
(loss)

 

(audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reporting segment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction products

 

$

111,775

 

 

$

(14,965

)

 

 

$

(17,523

)

 

 

$

(3,717

)

 

$

(36,205

)

Home improvement products

 

129,141

 

 

2,542

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,886

)

 

(344

)

Window covering products

 

9,411

 

 

170

 

 

 

 

 

 

(19

)

 

151

 

Support

 

88,566

 

 

(14,353

)

 

 

 

 

 

4,826

 

 

(9,527

)

Intercompany eliminations

 

(30,158

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

308,735

 

 

$

(26,606

)

 

 

$

(17,523

)

 

 

$

(1,796

)

 

$

(45,925

)

 

12 months ended December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Revenue

 

Earnings (loss)
from operating
activities

 

Impairment
charge

 

Income tax
recovery
(expense)

 

Earnings
(loss)

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reporting segment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction products

 

$

87,768

 

 

$

(13,247

)

 

 

$

(17,523

)

 

 

$

(2,206

)

 

$

(32,976

)

Home improvement products

 

107,323

 

 

2,418

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,989

)

 

(571

)

Window covering products

 

7,503

 

 

106

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

101

 

Support

 

80,099

 

 

(10,772

)

 

 

 

 

 

3,653

 

 

(7,119

)

Intercompany eliminations

 

(26,606

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

256,087

 

 

$

(21,495

)

 

 

$

(17,523

)

 

 

$

(1,547

)

 

$

(40,565

)

 

3 months ended December 31, 2003

 

 

 

Revenue

 

Earnings (loss)
from operating
activities

 

Impairment
charge

 

Income tax
recovery
(expense)

 

Earnings
(loss)

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reporting segment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction products

 

$

24,007

 

 

$

(1,718

)

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(1,511

)

 

 

$

(3,229

)

 

Home improvement products

 

21,818

 

 

124

 

 

 

 

 

 

103

 

 

 

227

 

 

Window covering products

 

1,908

 

 

64

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14

)

 

 

50

 

 

Support

 

8,467

 

 

(3,581

)

 

 

 

 

 

1,173

 

 

 

(2,408

)

 

Intercompany eliminations

 

(3,552

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

52,648

 

 

$

(5,111

)

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(249

)

 

 

$

(5,360

)

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

4.             Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale (Continued)

12 months ended September 30, 2003

 

 

 

Revenue

 

Earnings (loss)
from operating
activities

 

Impairment
charge

 

Income tax
recovery
(expense)

 

Earnings
(loss)

 

(audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reporting segment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction products

 

$

92,565

 

 

$

(21,674

)

 

 

$

(23,416

)

 

 

$

(6,307

)

 

$

(51,397

)

Home improvement products

 

107,802

 

 

(5,445

)

 

 

 

 

 

2,025

 

 

(3,420

)

Window covering products

 

7,359

 

 

287

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17

)

 

270

 

Support

 

56,039

 

 

(16,574

)

 

 

 

 

 

3,420

 

 

(13,154

)

Intercompany eliminations

 

(14,877

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

248,888

 

 

$

(43,406

)

 

 

$

(23,416

)

 

 

$

(879

)

 

$

(67,701

)

 

(b)                               Assets held for sale:

(i)                                  2005:

As part of the Company’s plan to divest certain non-core business units and non-performing operations, it had identified as of December 31, 2005, approximately 550 thousand square feet of excess real estate. The net assets related to these real estate properties have been identified, reclassified as assets held for sale and measured at their carrying amount. Subsequent to the year-end, the Company has identified additional assets, including excess manufacturing space which the Company expects to be sold during the remainder of 2006 (see note 28).

In addition, there are certain other business units the Company is looking to divest, which do not meet the criteria necessary to account for these entities as discontinued operations. Accordingly, the Company has identified and reclassified their net assets as held for sale at December 31, 2005.

The values of these non-core businesses have been measured and presented at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. An impairment charge of $675 (pre-tax) was recorded as the carrying value of these assets exceeded their market value. The impairment charge was included in other items.

(ii)          2004:

In 2004, certain real estate and buildings with a carrying value of $6,051 were classified as held for sale and were measured at their fair value less disposal costs. An impairment charge of $950 (pre-tax) was recorded as the carrying value of these assets exceeded their market value. The impairment charge was included in operating expenses.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

5.                                      Interest in Joint Ventures

The Company’s proportionate interest in joint ventures includes the following:

 

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

As at
December 31, 2004

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

$

10,222

 

 

 

$

9,427

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

10,391

 

 

 

11,123

 

 

Other assets

 

 

161

 

 

 

127

 

 

 

 

 

$

20,774

 

 

 

$

20,677

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

$

5,929

 

 

 

$

4,290

 

 

Future income tax liabilities

 

 

1,381

 

 

 

1,419

 

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

1,078

 

 

 

1,100

 

 

 

 

 

8,388

 

 

 

6,809

 

 

Net assets

 

 

$

12,386

 

 

 

$

13,868

 

 

 

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Net sales

 

 

$

46,302

 

 

 

$

54,014

 

 

 

$

43,385

 

 

 

$

10,629

 

 

 

$

41,766

 

 

Net earnings

 

 

3,250

 

 

 

3,928

 

 

 

2,716

 

 

 

1,212

 

 

 

3,153

 

 

 

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Cash provided by operating activities

 

 

$

5,866

 

 

 

$

4,655

 

 

 

$

4,331

 

 

 

$

324

 

 

 

$

2,417

 

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

 

 

366

 

 

 

1,378

 

 

 

1,053

 

 

 

325

 

 

 

705

 

 

 

The Company is contingently liable for the proportionate share of its joint venture partners’ liabilities but has recourse to the assets of the joint ventures.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

6.                                      Accounts Receivable

 

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

As at
December 31, 2004

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

Trade

 

 

$

222,400

 

 

 

$

261,275

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(19,512

)

 

 

(19,696

)

 

 

 

 

202,888

 

 

 

241,579

 

 

Income taxes and other

 

 

25,696

 

 

 

15,767

 

 

 

 

 

$

228,584

 

 

 

$

257,346

 

 

 

During 2003, the Company wrote-off $28,100 of accounts receivable of which $20,045 was recorded as part of continuing operations and the remaining $8,055 have been recorded as part of discontinued operations.

7.                                      Inventories

 

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

As at
December 31, 2004

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

Raw materials and work in process

 

 

$

112,988

 

 

 

$

155,760

 

 

Finished goods

 

 

233,899

 

 

 

300,579

 

 

 

 

 

$

346,887

 

 

 

$

456,339

 

 

 

During 2003, the Company wrote-off $53,799 of inventory of which $40,483 was recorded as part of continuing operations and the remaining $13,316 have been recorded as part of discontinued operations.

8.                                      Property, Plant and Equipment

As at December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Cost

 

Accumulated
amortization

 

Net book value

 

(audited)

 

 

 

Land

 

$

66,882

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

66,882

 

 

Buildings

 

418,881

 

 

100,797

 

 

 

318,084

 

 

Plant equipment

 

932,830

 

 

434,399

 

 

 

498,431

 

 

Dies and moulds

 

232,569

 

 

166,111

 

 

 

66,458

 

 

Office and computer equipment and computer software

 

43,089

 

 

37,275

 

 

 

5,814

 

 

Aircraft and transport equipment

 

17,554

 

 

14,560

 

 

 

2,994

 

 

 

 

$

1,711,805

 

 

$

753,142

 

 

 

$

958,663

 

 

Assets under construction

 

22,374

 

 

 

 

 

22,374

 

 

 

 

$

1,734,179

 

 

$

753,142

 

 

 

$

981,037

 

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

8.             Property, Plant and Equipment (Continued)

As At December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Cost

 

Accumulated
amortization

 

Net book value

 

(audited)

 

 

 

Land

 

$

97,121

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

97,121

 

 

Buildings

 

534,728

 

 

106,330

 

 

 

428,398

 

 

Plant equipment

 

1,075,568

 

 

457,700

 

 

 

617,868

 

 

Dies and moulds

 

273,137

 

 

165,279

 

 

 

107,858

 

 

Office and computer equipment and computer software

 

55,002

 

 

45,030

 

 

 

9,972

 

 

Aircraft and transport equipment

 

38,251

 

 

28,742

 

 

 

9,509

 

 

 

 

$

2,073,807

 

 

$

803,081

 

 

 

$

1,270,726

 

 

Assets under construction

 

53,823

 

 

 

 

 

53,823

 

 

 

 

$

2,127,630

 

 

$

803,081

 

 

 

$

1,324,549

 

 

 

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Amortization expense

 

 

$

118,140

 

 

 

$

143,596

 

 

 

$

116,370

 

 

 

$

27,226

 

 

 

$

111,884

 

 

 

Assets under construction are expected to be placed into productive use during fiscal 2006 and consist of land and buildings under construction of $9,556 (2004—$9,933) and plant equipment under construction of $12,818 (2004—$43,890). Amortization of these assets begins once they are substantially completed and put into use. No interest was capitalized to assets under construction in the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (2004—nil).

During 2005, as part of the Management Improvement Plan, the Company identified certain assets no longer being utilized. As a result of the review, a $50,268 pre-tax impairment charge was recognized in operating expenses in the fourth quarter which was measured as the excess of the impaired assets’ carrying value over their estimated fair value. Fair value was determined using appraised values based on prices for similar assets. The impaired assets are primarily related to equipment held in the custom profiles and mouldings, construction products and other business segments.

During 2004, the Company had recorded an impairment charge on the carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment of its Royal Building Systems operations. The fair value of the impaired assets was determined based on a valuation using a present value model as at the date of the impairment test. An impairment charge of $17,523 (Twelve months ended September 30, 2003—$23,416) was recorded and is included in the loss from discontinued operations.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

8.                                      Property, Plant and Equipment (Continued)

During 2003, the Company evaluated certain of its long-lived assets, including machinery and equipment and management information systems, with the decision to reposition or abandon these assets. As such, the Company wrote down these assets to their net realizable value and recorded a charge of $33,600. This charge is included in the cost of sales and operating expenses line of the consolidated statements of earnings. The long-lived assets associated with this charge are included in all segments of the Company’s operations.

9.                                      Other Assets

 

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

As at
December 31, 2004

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

Patents, net of accumulated amortization of $7,522 (2004—$6,657)

 

 

$

5,935

 

 

 

$

7,447

 

 

Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $2,067 (2004—$1,810)

 

 

1,089

 

 

 

1,345

 

 

 

 

 

7,024

 

 

 

8,792

 

 

Investments

 

 

4,324

 

 

 

35,733

 

 

 

 

 

$

11,348

 

 

 

$

44,525

 

 

 

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004 

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Amortization of patents

 

 

$

1,091

 

 

 

$

2,529

 

 

 

$

2,034

 

 

 

$

495

 

 

 

$

1,763

 

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

 

257

 

 

 

329

 

 

 

263

 

 

 

66

 

 

 

280

 

 

Amortization expense

 

 

$

1,348

 

 

 

$

2,858

 

 

 

$

2,297

 

 

 

$

561

 

 

 

$

2,043

 

 

 

Investments include the Company’s holdings in associated companies and other business ventures accounted for by the equity and cost methods. During the implementation of the Management Improvement Plan, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $26,141 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, which is recorded in other items, on the equity investments held in Ariostea, Royal Building Systems Hawaii and Royal Building Systems Philippines. The impairment charge was calculated as the excess of the impaired investment’s carrying values over their estimated fair values.

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Equity earnings (loss) in investments

 

 

$

(1,472

)

 

 

$

(120

)

 

 

$

(136

)

 

 

$

16

 

 

 

$

200

 

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

10.                               Bank Indebtedness and Term Bank Loan

 

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

As at
December 31, 2004

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

Bank indebtedness

 

 

$

158,789

 

 

 

$

 

 

Term bank loan

 

 

 

 

 

324,836

 

 

 

The Company entered into a credit agreement as of February 21, 2005 with a syndicate of three banks, which provides for a $312,500 committed, secured, multi-currency revolving credit facility to be made available to the Company and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries. The credit facility may be used for general operating and corporate purposes, and was initially drawn to repay the term bank loan owed under a previous credit agreement dated as of August 1, 2000. The credit facility is secured by a pledge of substantially all the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, and by upstream guarantees from various non-borrowing subsidiaries. Under the terms of the credit agreement, the Company is required to satisfy various financial and other covenants, including the maintenance of certain financial ratios. At December 31, 2005, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. Subsequently, the Company announced it would delay reporting its year-end audited financial results. The Company obtained from its banking syndicate a sixty-day extension to the time for which it is required to provide the banking syndicate with audited year-end financial statements. The agreement was extended as of December 21, 2005, and matures December 31, 2006. This credit facility contains provisions to reduce the available limit to reflect any asset dispositions other than accounts receivable and inventory. Subsequent to the year end, the credit agreement was amended to reduce the available limit of the credit facility by an amount equal to all divestiture proceeds in excess of $100,000. (See note 28(f)).

Borrowings under the credit agreement are available at the Company’s option by way of Canadian prime rate advances, base rate Canada advances, Canadian bankers’ acceptances, base rate U.S. advances, LIBOR advances or swingline advances, plus an interest rate margin, as well as by way of letters of credit.

In addition to the above, credit facilities totalling the equivalent of $68,487 (2004—$74,279) have been arranged with various local banks to assist the Company’s international subsidiaries in funding their operations. The terms and conditions of these arrangements vary in accordance with local practices, and the Company has guaranteed repayment of some portion of all of the amounts drawn under certain of the facilities in the event of a default by the borrowing subsidiary. As of December 31, 2005, a total of $41,881 (2004—$41,268) was drawn under these facilities.

11.                               Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

 

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

As at
December 31, 2004

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

Trade

 

 

$

174,329

 

 

 

$

197,213

 

 

Income taxes and other

 

 

100,417

 

 

 

71,135

 

 

 

 

 

$

274,746

 

 

 

$

268,348

 

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited), twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

12.                               Term Debt

 

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

As at
December 31, 2004

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

7.17% U.S. $15 million Senior Unsecured Notes, Series A, due August 31, 2006

 

 

$

17,489

 

 

 

$

36,057

 

 

7.31% U.S. $25 million Senior Unsecured Notes, Series B, due August 31, 2006

 

 

29,147

 

 

 

30,048

 

 

7.10% U.S. $115 million Senior Unsecured Notes, Series D, due November 14, 2007

 

 

134,078

 

 

 

138,218

 

 

6.90% CDN$ Medium Term Notes, due April 13, 2010

 

 

116,532

 

 

 

116,532

 

 

3.5% U.S. $1.5 million Promissory Note, due May 22, 2007

 

 

377

 

 

 

662

 

 

 

 

 

297,623

 

 

 

321,517

 

 

Less current portion

 

 

46,902

 

 

 

18,303

 

 

 

 

 

$

250,721

 

 

 

$

303,214

 

 

 

Each of the Series A, Series B and Series D Senior Unsecured Notes is denominated in U.S. dollars and bears interest at the above rates, with interest payable quarterly in arrears. The Series A Notes require annual principal payments of U.S. $15,000 on August 31 of each year commencing in 2002. The Series B and Series D balances outstanding are due in full on the dates shown.

The Medium Term Notes are denominated in Canadian dollars, are senior unsecured obligations of the Company, and bear interest at 6.90% payable semi-annually in arrears. Various subsidiaries of the Company guarantee repayment of amounts due pursuant to the Trust Indenture under which the Medium Term Notes were issued.

The 3.5% Promissory Note is denominated in U.S. dollars and is repayable in monthly principal and interest payments to effect a 10 year amortization. The obligation is secured by an irrevocable standby letter of credit.

Aggregate principal payments required over the next five years as follows:

2006

 

$

46,902

 

2007

 

134,189

 

2008

 

 

2009

 

 

2010

 

116,532

 

 

 

$

297,623

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited), twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

13.                               Capital Stock

The Company’s authorized capital stock consists of the following:

(a)                                Preferred shares:

There is an unlimited number of authorized preferred shares without par value, issuable in series, with rights and terms of each series to be fixed by the Board of Directors prior to the issue of such series. No preferred shares are issued or outstanding.

(b)                               Common shares (formerly subordinated voting shares):

There is an unlimited number of common voting shares without par value. Each share is entitled to one vote per share at all meetings of shareholders and is entitled to dividends ranking junior to the preferred shares.

The following common shares have been issued:

 

 

Common shares

 

Multiple voting

 

Total

 

Total

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Balance, September 30, 2003

 

77,285,173

 

$

616,076

 

15,935,444

 

$

16,635

 

93,220,617

 

$

632,711

 

Issued for cash under stock option plan

 

135,553

 

1,043

 

 

 

135,553

 

1,043

 

Balance, December 31, 2004

 

77,420,726

 

$

617,119

 

15,935,444

 

$

16,635

 

93,356,170

 

$

633,754

 

Issued under restricted stock unit plan

 

88,332

 

1,112

 

 

 

88,332

 

1,112

 

Conversion of multiple voting shares to common shares

 

15,935,444

 

16,635

 

(15,935,444

)

(16,635

)

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2005

 

93,444,502

 

$

634,866

 

 

$

 

93,444,502

 

$

634,866

 

 

(c)                                Multiple voting common shares:

As part of the Company’s overall settlement with its former controlling shareholder, as described in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the outstanding multiple voting shares that were directly or indirectly owned by the former controlling shareholder were converted on a one-for-one basis into subordinate voting shares during the second quarter ended June 30, 2005.

Subsequently, the Company filed Articles of Amendment to remove the multiple voting shares and the subordinated voting shares as well as rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attached thereto and replaced them with one class of voting common shares.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited), twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

13.          Capital Stock (Continued)

(d)                               Stock option plan:

The Company maintains a stock option plan to allow management and key operating personnel to purchase common shares. The stock options that have been granted have either an exercise date three years from the date of issue or six years from the date of issue. The maximum number of common shares reserved to be issued for stock options cannot exceed 7,830,533 and all stock options expire nine years after the date of issue.

The following table summarizes the stock options that have been issued:

 

 

As at December 31, 2005

 

As at December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Number of options

 

Weighted average
exercise price

 

Number of options

 

Weighted average
exercise price

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

 

3,067,953

 

 

 

$

27.78

 

 

 

9,107,217

 

 

 

$

27.10

 

 

Granted

 

 

275,000

 

 

 

12.44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(135,553

)

 

 

7.69

 

 

Cancelled/expired

 

 

(150,125

)

 

 

26.94

 

 

 

(5,903,711

)

 

 

27.19

 

 

Balance, end of period

 

 

3,192,828

 

 

 

$

26.50

 

 

 

3,067,953

 

 

 

$

27.78

 

 

Options exercisable, end of period

 

 

2,566,828

 

 

 

$

28.03

 

 

 

2,583,453

 

 

 

$

27.83

 

 

 

The 2004 cancelled/expired stock options included 3,478,181 stock options that were exchanged for 315,613 RSUs.

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2005:

 

 

Options outstanding

 

Options exercisable

 

Range of exercise prices per share

 

 

 

Number
outstanding

 

Weighted
average
remaining
contractual
life (years)

 

Weighted
average
exercise
price

 

Number
exercisable

 

Weighted
average
exercise
price

 

$10.60 - $20.00

 

 

677,450

 

 

 

5.81

 

 

 

$

16.66

 

 

367,450

 

 

$

19.67

 

 

$20.50 - $25.00

 

 

770,000

 

 

 

2.03

 

 

 

24.44

 

 

767,500

 

 

24.45

 

 

$26.00 - $31.80

 

 

882,000

 

 

 

3.04

 

 

 

27.80

 

 

568,500

 

 

28.12

 

 

$32.45 - $42.25

 

 

863,378

 

 

 

0.81

 

 

 

34.71

 

 

863,378

 

 

34.71

 

 

 

 

 

3,192,828

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

26.50

 

 

2,566,828

 

 

$

28.03

 

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited), twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

13.          Capital Stock (Continued)

The table below shows the assumptions used in determining stock-based compensation expense under the Black-Scholes option pricing model during the twelve months ended December 31, 2005. No options were granted in 2004.

Risk-free interest rate

 

3.9%

 

Expected life

 

5.3 years

 

Expected volatility

 

52.4%

 

Dividend yield

 

 

Weighted average fair value of options granted

 

$

6.30

 

 

After-tax compensation expense recorded in the period related to stock options issued after October 1, 2002 is as follows:

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Compensation expense related to stock options

 

 

$

281

 

 

 

$

45

 

 

 

$

39

 

 

 

$

6

 

 

 

$

74

 

 

 

(e)                                Senior Management Incentive Plan (“SMIP”):

During 2004, the Company established the SMIP to provide for the issuance of a maximum of 1,400,000 RSUs. On July 2, 2004, 1,395,000 RSUs were granted to approximately 60 senior employees and members of senior management of the Company. Each RSU entitles the participant to receive one common share or an equivalent cash payment on the entitlement date provided that the vesting criteria are satisfied, including performance-based criteria established in respect of the participant’s grant of RSUs. It is the Company’s intention to settle in common shares on the entitlement date. RSUs are valued at their fair market value on the grant date and compensation expense related to the SMIP is recognized evenly over the vesting period based on the total compensation to be paid out at the entitlement date. The counterpart is recorded as contributed surplus.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

13.                               Capital Stock (Continued)

The following table summarizes the RSUs that have been issued:

 

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

As at
December 31, 2004

 

 

 

 

(audited)

 

 

 

(audited)

 

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

 

1,020,000

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

 

305,000

 

 

 

1,395,000

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

(110,000

)

 

 

(375,000

)

 

Balance, end of period

 

 

1,215,000

 

 

 

1,020,000

 

 

 

After-tax compensation expense recorded in the period related to RSUs issued after 2003 is as follows:

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Compensation expense related to RSUs

 

 

$

5,148

 

 

 

$

2,472

 

 

 

$

2,472

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

(f)                                  Restricted Stock Unit Plan (“RSUP”):

During 2004, the Company established the RSUP for the purpose of offering an exchange of options granted under the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan (formerly the Company’s 1994 Stock Option Plan). On July 2, 2004, 315,613 RSUs were granted to approximately 600 employees of the Company in exchange for 3,478,181 stock options granted under the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each RSU entitles the participant to receive one common share (formerly the Company’s subordinate voting share) or an equivalent cash payment on the entitlement date. At the settlement date of December 31, 2004, 88,322 RSUs elected to settle in common shares and 219,310 RSUs elected to settlement in cash based upon the closing price of the Company’s common shares at December 31, 2004 of $12.59. Both the issuance of common shares and cash payment were made subsequently in 2005. Additionally, 7,981 RSUs were cancelled. Total compensation expense recorded in 2004 was $3,873, of which $1,112 relating to RSUs which elected share settlement, was credited to contributed surplus.

The RSUP ceased in 2005.

(g)                                Directors Deferred Stock Unit Plan (“DSUP”):

The Company maintains a DSUP for the benefit of the members of the Board of Directors. Under the DSUP, a number of notional deferred stock units equal to the dollar value of each participant’s quarterly award, as determined at the end of the second and fourth quarters of

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

13.          Capital Stock (Continued)

each fiscal year by the Compensation Committee, are held in a deferral account. In addition, each Director may also elect to defer all or any portion of their Director Fees, referred to as deferred fees, divided by the unit value, into the deferral account. The unit value on any date is equal to the average of the closing prices of the shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange on the ten trading days immediately prior to such date. Directors are not permitted to convert units into cash until retirement from the Board. There were 107,988 deferred stock units outstanding at December 31, 2005 (2004-nil) with a total recorded value of $1,123 (2004-nil).

14.                               Contributed Surplus

 

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

As at
December 31, 2004

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

Contributed surplus, beginning of period

 

 

$

3,703

 

 

 

$

74

 

 

SMIP compensation (note 13(e))

 

 

5,148

 

 

 

2,472

 

 

RSUP compensation (note 13(f))

 

 

 

 

 

1,112

 

 

Stock options (note 13(d))

 

 

281

 

 

 

45

 

 

Exercise of RSUs under the RSUP (note 13(f))

 

 

(1,112

)

 

 

 

 

Contributed surplus, end of period

 

 

$

8,020

 

 

 

$

3,703

 

 

 

15.                               Earnings (Loss) per Share

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share have been calculated using the weighted average method. The maximum dilutive number of shares has been calculated using the treasury stock method:

12 months ended December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Continuing
operations

 

Discontinued
operations

 

Total

 

(audited)

 

 

 

Basic and diluted loss per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(108,846

)

$

(161,596

)

$

(270,442

)

Basic loss per share

 

$

(1.16

)

$

(1.73

)

$

(2.89

)

Diluted loss per share

 

(1.16

)

(1.73

)

(2.89

)

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

93,437,705

 

93,437,705

 

93,437,705

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

1,131,226

 

1,131,226

 

1,131,226

 

Diluted*

 

94,568,931

 

94,568,931

 

94,568,931

 

Excluded as anti-dilutive**

 

3,092,828

 

3,092,828

 

3,092,828

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

15.          Earnings (Loss) per Share (Continued)

15 months ended December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Continuing
operations

 

Discontinued
operations

 

Total

 

(audited)

 

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

82,774

 

$

(45,925

)

$

36,849

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 

$

0.88

 

$

(0.49

)

$

0.39

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

0.87

 

(0.49

)

0.39

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

93,342,490

 

93,342,490

 

93,342,490

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

1,420,822

 

 

1,420,822

 

Diluted

 

94,763,312

 

93,342,490

 

94,763,312

 

Excluded as anti-dilutive**

 

3,067,953

 

3,067,953

 

3,067,953

 

 

12 months ended December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Continuing
operations

 

Discontinued
operations

 

Total

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

73,688

 

$

(40,565

)

$

33,123

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 

$

0.78

 

$

(0.43

)

$

0.35

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

0.78

 

(0.43

)

0.35

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

93,352,973

 

93,352,973

 

93,352,973

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

1,420,822

 

 

1,420,822

 

Diluted

 

94,773,795

 

93,352,973

 

94,773,795

 

Excluded as anti-dilutive**

 

3,067,953

 

3,067,953

 

3,067,953

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

15.                               Earnings (Loss) per Share (Continued)

3 months ended December 31, 2003

 

 

 

Continuing
operations

 

Discontinued
operations

 

Total

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

9,086

 

$

(5,360

)

$

3,726

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 

$

0.10

 

$

(0.06

)

$

0.04

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

0.10

 

(0.06

)

0.04

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

93,308,948

 

93,308,948

 

93,308,948

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

 

 

Diluted

 

93,308,948

 

93,308,948

 

93,308,948

 

Excluded as anti-dilutive**

 

7,907,714

 

7,907,714

 

7,907,714

 

 

12 months ended September 30, 2003

 

 

 

Continuing
operations

 

Discontinued
operations

 

Total

 

(audited)

 

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

9,490

 

$

(67,701

)

$

(58,211

)

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 

$

0.10

 

$

(0.72

)

$

(0.62

)

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

0.10

 

(0.72

)

(0.62

)

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

93,219,925

 

93,219,925

 

93,219,925

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

83,642

 

-

 

83,642

 

Diluted*

 

93,303,567

 

93,219,925

 

93,303,567

 

Excluded as anti-dilutive**

 

8,039,698

 

8,039,698

 

8,039,698

 


*                                         Due to the net loss for both the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 and the 12 months ended September 30, 2003, diluted loss per share has been calculated using the basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding, as the inclusion of any potential dilutive securities would be anti-dilutive.

**                                  Excluded from the calculation of diluted net earning (loss) per share because the exercise price of the stock options was greater than or equal to the average price of the common shares.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

16.                               Interest and Financing Charges

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Interest expense (income):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating

 

 

$

(4,276

)

 

 

$

(698

)

 

 

$

(1,615

)

 

 

$

917

 

 

 

$

4,087

 

 

Term debt

 

 

22,423

 

 

 

32,386

 

 

 

24,917

 

 

 

7,469

 

 

 

30,172

 

 

Bank and financing charges

 

 

7,037

 

 

 

2,820

 

 

 

2,585

 

 

 

235

 

 

 

4,917

 

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

 

257

 

 

 

329

 

 

 

263

 

 

 

66

 

 

 

280

 

 

 

 

 

$

25,441

 

 

 

$

34,837

 

 

 

$

26,150

 

 

 

$

8,687

 

 

 

$

39,456

 

 

 

17.                               Other Items

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,

2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Impairment charge

 

 

$

26,816

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

14,027

 

 

Restructuring costs

 

 

538

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

2,235

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,960

 

 

 

 

 

$

29,589

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

16,987

 

 

 

During the implementation of the Management Improvement Plan, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $26,141 on the equity investments held in Ariostea, Royal Building Systems Hawaii and Royal Building Systems Philippines. The impairment charge was calculated as the excess of the impaired investment’s carrying values over their estimate fair values. In addition, the Company has recognized an impairment loss of $675 on non-core businesses the Company has identified as held for sale. These non-core businesses have been measured and presented at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. The impairment charge was recorded as the carrying value of these assets exceeded their market value.

During the twelve months ended September 30, 2003, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $14,027 primarily related to a write down of promotional material in connection with the decision to exit from certain retail window covering programs in the United States and a write down on the equity investments held in Royal Building Systems Philippines.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

18.                               Income Taxes

Total income tax expense (recovery) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, fifteen months ended December 31, 2004, twelve months ended December 31, 2004, three months ended December 31, 2003 and the twelve months ended September 30, 2003 are allocated as follows:

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Earnings (loss) before income
taxes and minority interest:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian operations

 

 

$

(67,207

)

 

 

$

105,121

 

 

 

$

73,149

 

 

 

$

31,972

 

 

 

$

82,809

 

 

Foreign operations

 

 

(33,762

)

 

 

15,112

 

 

 

18,400

 

 

 

(3,288

)

 

 

(78,265

)

 

 

 

 

$

(100,969

)

 

 

$

120,233

 

 

 

$

91,549

 

 

 

$

28,684

 

 

 

$

4,544

 

 

Current income tax expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian operations

 

 

$

18,943

 

 

 

$

9,411

 

 

 

$

6,442

 

 

 

$

2,969

 

 

 

$

7,206

 

 

Foreign operations

 

 

118

 

 

 

3,653

 

 

 

3,501

 

 

 

152

 

 

 

177

 

 

 

 

 

19,061

 

 

 

13,064

 

 

 

9,943

 

 

 

3,121

 

 

 

7,383

 

 

Future income tax expense (recovery):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian operations

 

 

(26,751

)

 

 

23,743

 

 

 

6,060

 

 

 

17,683

 

 

 

11,715

 

 

Foreign operations

 

 

16,151

 

 

 

357

 

 

 

1,573

 

 

 

(1,216

)

 

 

(24,460

)

 

 

 

 

(10,600

)

 

 

24,100

 

 

 

7,633

 

 

 

16,467

 

 

 

(12,745

)

 

 

 

 

$

8,461

 

 

 

$

37,164

 

 

 

$

17,576

 

 

 

$

19,588

 

 

 

$

(5,362

)

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

18.                               Income Taxes (Continued)

The following summarizes the recognition of income tax expense (recovery) using a weighted average income tax rate (as a reference point only in that there is no single jurisdiction in which the Company operates that is predominant or for which there is a more appropriate rate) compared with the Company’s actual income tax expense. The weighted average rate has been determined based on the proportion of the statutory rate in each jurisdiction to the earnings (loss) before income taxes and minority interest attributable to each jurisdiction.

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes and minority interest

 

 

$

(100,969

)

 

 

$

120,233

 

 

 

$

91,549

 

 

 

$

28,684

 

 

 

$

4,544

 

 

Effective tax rate

 

 

34.12

%

 

 

34.12

%

 

 

34.12

%

 

 

34.12

%

 

 

33.12

%

 

Expected income taxes (recovery) based on an effective manufacturing and processing income tax rate of approximately 34.12%
(September 2003—33.12%)

 

 

$

(34,451

)

 

 

$

41,023

 

 

 

$

31,236

 

 

 

$

9,787

 

 

 

$

1,505

 

 

Changes in income taxes attributed to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustment to future income tax assets and liabilities for enacted changes in tax laws and rates

 

 

 

 

 

13,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,000

 

 

 

(565

)

 

Non-deductible expenses and other foreign tax differences

 

 

(7,563

)

 

 

(20,189

)

 

 

(17,786

)

 

 

(2,403

)

 

 

(10,535

)

 

Large Corporations Tax and
other

 

 

8,128

 

 

 

5,086

 

 

 

4,942

 

 

 

144

 

 

 

4,541

 

 

Valuation allowance on U.S. tax attributes

 

 

26,002

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian non-deductible
expenses

 

 

16,345

 

 

 

(2,756

)

 

 

(1,816

)

 

 

(948

)

 

 

(308

)

 

 

 

 

$

8,461

 

 

 

$

37,164

 

 

 

$

17,576

 

 

 

$

19,588

 

 

 

$

(5,362

)

 

 

The Company has been granted tax incentives for its Poland and China subsidiaries. These incentives are subject to certain conditions with which the Company expects to comply.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

18.          Income Taxes (Continued)

Future income tax assets arise from available income tax losses and future income tax deductions. The Company’s ability to use these income tax losses and future income tax deductions is dependent upon the results of the operations of the Company in the tax jurisdictions in which such losses or deductions arose. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the future tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2005 and 2004 are presented below. As a result of a change in disclosure practice, at December 31, 2005, $29,076 was reclassified from future tax liability to current taxes payable.

 

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

As at
December 31, 2004

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

U.S. Region

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future income tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-capital loss carry forwards

 

 

$

33,742

 

 

 

$

31,872

 

 

Interest expense carry forwards

 

 

12,806

 

 

 

10,625

 

 

Deductible reserves

 

 

10,491

 

 

 

9,090

 

 

Other

 

 

2,449

 

 

 

350

 

 

 

 

 

$

59,488

 

 

 

$

51,937

 

 

Future income tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital assets

 

 

$

31,115

 

 

 

$

31,335

 

 

Other

 

 

1,371

 

 

 

3,041

 

 

 

 

 

$

32,486

 

 

 

$

34,376

 

 

Future income tax assets

 

 

$

27,002

 

 

 

$

17,561

 

 

Less valuation allowance

 

 

27,002

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

Future income tax assets

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

16,561

 

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

18.          Income Taxes (Continued)

 

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

As at
December 31, 2004

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

Canadian Region

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future income tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-capital loss carry forwards

 

 

$

27,312

 

 

 

$

17,795

 

 

Tax credits

 

 

26,074

 

 

 

12,161

 

 

Deductible reserves

 

 

11,328

 

 

 

8,049

 

 

Other

 

 

1,112

 

 

 

987

 

 

 

 

 

$

65,826

 

 

 

$

38,992

 

 

Future income tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital assets

 

 

$

130,716

 

 

 

$

137,834

 

 

Unrealized foreign exchange gain

 

 

9,932

 

 

 

6,127

 

 

Other

 

 

88

 

 

 

44,080

 

 

 

 

 

$

140,736

 

 

 

$

188,041

 

 

Future income tax liabilities

 

 

$

(74,910

)

 

 

$

(149,049

)

 

 

As at December 31, 2005, the Company had operating loss carry forwards of $136,905 in the U.S. A summary of these operating loss carry forwards by year of expiry is as follows:

U.S. losses:

 

 

 

2021

 

$

34,575

 

2022

 

37,006

 

2023

 

12,371

 

2024

 

6,764

 

2025

 

8,525

 

Indefinite

 

37,664

 

 

 

$

136,905

 

 

As at December 31, 2005, the Company had operating loss carryfowards of $80,047 in Canada. These operating loss carryfowards have an expiry date of 2010 or later.

19.                               Segment Reporting Data

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available and which are evaluated regularly by the chief financial decision-makers in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

Historically, the Company’s segmented financial reporting structure was developed to show the two very distinct operations of the Company, the Products and Support operations. This structure showed

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

19.          Segment Reporting Data (Continued)

the importance of the Company’s extensive vertical integration and allowed for the measurement of the profitability of each of these operations. However, as a result of the new management team and the development of a comprehensive Management Improvement Plan, it was determined that the segments should change to better reflect how the new management views the operations of the Company going forward. The following table summarizes the new segments the Company will report on.

Reportable segments

 

 

 

Core product divisions

Custom profiles & mouldings

 

Custom Window Profiles and Interior & Exterior Mouldings

Building products

 

Exterior Cladding

Construction products

 

Pipe and Fittings and Building Systems

Home improvement products

 

Deck, Fence and Railing and Outdoor Storage

Window covering products

 

Window Coverings

Materials

 

Materials (Resins, Additives, PVC and Recycling)

Support

 

Real Estate

 

Performance is evaluated based on pre-tax earnings before amortization and interest and return on invested capital. The Company sells to a broad range of customers, none of which account for more than 7.1% (2004—6.8%) of net sales.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

19.                               Segment Reporting Data (Continued)

The following tables present financial information from continuing operations and do not include amounts classified as assets held for sale. Segment information for assets held for sale is contained in note 4.

The accounting policies for each of the segments are the same as those described in note 1. Inter-segment transactions are negotiated as if the transactions were to third parties, at market prices.

12 months ended December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Custom
profiles &
mouldings

 

Building
products

 

Construction
products

 

Home
improvement
products

 

Window
covering
products

 

Materials

 

Support

 

Total

 

(audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross sales

 

$

977,194

 

$

325,158

 

 

$

340,516

 

 

 

$

159,222

 

 

$

153,423

 

$

248,047

 

$

100,813

 

$

2,304,373

 

Eliminations

 

249,946

 

210

 

 

7,889

 

 

 

3,431

 

 

17,345

 

231,702

 

97,497

 

608,020

 

Net sales

 

$

727,248

 

$

324,948

 

 

$

332,627

 

 

 

$

155,791

 

 

$

136,078

 

$

16,345

 

$

3,316

 

$

1,696,353

 

Gross profit

 

$

188,770

 

$

75,399

 

 

$

60,156

 

 

 

$

8,715

 

 

$

22,292

 

$

36,942

 

$

5,989

 

$

398,263

 

Pre-tax earnings (loss) before amortization and interest

 

60,723

 

2,943

 

 

(4,050

)

 

 

(5,130

)

 

(6,870

)

13,356

 

12,320

 

73,292

 

Amortization charges

 

53,545

 

5,566

 

 

13,835

 

 

 

10,735

 

 

6,593

 

11,270

 

17,687

 

119,231

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and goodwill

 

32,898

 

5,466

 

 

6,081

 

 

 

14,402

 

 

1,652

 

4,941

 

1,000

 

66,440

 

Goodwill

 

109,328

 

20,248

 

 

20,342

 

 

 

13,887

 

 

11,824

 

9,400

 

9,326

 

194,355

 

Total assets

 

552,165

 

170,032

 

 

259,655

 

 

 

99,083

 

 

109,322

 

195,595

 

391,820

 

1,777,672

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

19.          Segment Reporting Data (Continued)

The accounting policies for each of the segments are the same as those described in note 1. Inter-segment transactions are negotiated as if the transactions were to third parties, at market prices.

15 months ended December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Custom
profiles &
mouldings

 

Building
products

 

Construction
products

 

Home
improvement
products

 

Window
covering
products

 

Materials

 

Support

 

Total

 

(audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross sales

 

$

1,237,090

 

$

385,509

 

 

$

353,407

 

 

 

$

169,952

 

 

$

219,802

 

$

249,613

 

$

125,686

 

$

2,741,059

 

Eliminations

 

316,191

 

255

 

 

8,839

 

 

 

1,539

 

 

35,833

 

228,200

 

123,806

 

714,663

 

Net sales

 

$

920,899

 

$

385,254

 

 

$

344,568

 

 

 

$

168,413

 

 

$

183,969

 

$

21,413

 

$

1,880

 

$

2,026,396

 

Gross profit

 

$

307,966

 

$

100,423

 

 

$

62,965

 

 

 

$

18,796

 

 

$

22,987

 

$

53,433

 

$

1,945

 

$

568,515

 

Pre-tax earnings (loss) before amortization and interest

 

226,269

 

20,361

 

 

(3,611

)

 

 

(432

)

 

(18,433

)

40,324

 

36,717

 

301,195

 

Amortization charges

 

62,503

 

7,273

 

 

18,281

 

 

 

11,354

 

 

11,447

 

13,223

 

22,044

 

146,125

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and goodwill

 

47,327

 

5,511

 

 

16,166

 

 

 

11,542

 

 

5,041

 

10,969

 

3,169

 

99,725

 

Goodwill

 

114,696

 

21,404

 

 

25,342

 

 

 

19,420

 

 

12,499

 

10,193

 

10,066

 

213,620

 

Total assets

 

631,237

 

187,136

 

 

467,835

 

 

 

228,293

 

 

158,686

 

218,258

 

547,476

 

2,438,921

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited), twelve
months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

19.                               Segment Reporting Data (continued)

The accounting policies for each of the segments are the same as those described in note 1. Inter-segment transactions are negotiated as if the transactions were to third parties, at market prices.

12 months ended December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Custom
profiles &
mouldings

 

Building
products

 

Construction
products

 

Home
improvement
products

 

Window
covering
products

 

Materials

 

Support

 

Total

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross sales

 

 

$

995,164

 

 

 

$

315,169

 

 

 

$

295,789

 

 

 

$

150,011

 

 

 

$

180,058

 

 

 

$

201,361

 

 

$

100,846

 

$

2,238,398

 

Eliminations

 

 

251,174

 

 

 

203

 

 

 

8,066

 

 

 

1,055

 

 

 

30,802

 

 

 

183,718

 

 

98,719

 

573,737

 

Net sales

 

 

$

743,990

 

 

 

$

314,966

 

 

 

$

287,723

 

 

 

$

148,956

 

 

 

$

149,256

 

 

 

$

17,643

 

 

$

2,127

 

$

1,664,661

 

Gross profit (loss)

 

 

$

242,842

 

 

 

$

81,816

 

 

 

$

56,006

 

 

 

$

18,572

 

 

 

$

14,818

 

 

 

$

43,964

 

 

$

(1,067

)

$

456,951

 

Pre-tax earnings (loss) before amortization and interest

 

 

175,721

 

 

 

15,420

 

 

 

(187

)

 

 

1,712

 

 

 

(19,427

)

 

 

32,999

 

 

29,865

 

236,103

 

Amortization charges

 

 

50,651

 

 

 

5,873

 

 

 

14,553

 

 

 

9,374

 

 

 

9,271

 

 

 

10,409

 

 

18,273

 

118,404

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and goodwill 

 

 

37,581

 

 

 

4,846

 

 

 

13,650

 

 

 

10,310

 

 

 

4,412

 

 

 

9,512

 

 

3,362

 

83,673

 

 

3 months ended December 31, 2003

 

 

 

Custom
profiles &
mouldings

 

Building
products

 

Construction
products

 

Home
improvement
products

 

Window
covering
products

 

Materials

 

Support

 

Total

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross sales

               

 

$

241,926

 

 

 

$

70,340

 

 

 

$

57,618

 

 

 

$

19,941

 

 

 

$

39,744

 

 

 

$

48,252

 

 

 

$

24,840

 

 

$

502,661

 

Eliminations

 

 

65,017

 

 

 

52

 

 

 

773

 

 

 

484

 

 

 

5,031

 

 

 

44,482

 

 

 

25,087

 

 

140,926

 

Net sales

 

 

$

176,909

 

 

 

$

70,288

 

 

 

$

56,845

 

 

 

$

19,457

 

 

 

$

34,713

 

 

 

$

3,770

 

 

 

$

(247

)

 

$

361,735

 

Gross profit

 

 

$

65,124

 

 

 

$

18,607

 

 

 

$

6,959

 

 

 

$

224

 

 

 

$

8,169

 

 

 

$

9,469

 

 

 

$

3,012

 

 

$

111,564

 

Pre-tax earnings (loss) before amortization and interest

 

 

50,548

 

 

 

4,941

 

 

 

(3,424

)

 

 

(2,144

)

 

 

994

 

 

 

7,325

 

 

 

6,852

 

 

65,092

 

Amortization charges

 

 

11,852

 

 

 

1,400

 

 

 

3,728

 

 

 

1,980

 

 

 

2,176

 

 

 

2,814

 

 

 

3,771

 

 

27,721

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and goodwill

 

 

9,746

 

 

 

665

 

 

 

2,516

 

 

 

1,232

 

 

 

629

 

 

 

1,457

 

 

 

(193

)

 

16,052

 

 

 

49

 




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

19.                               Segment Reporting Data (Continued)

The accounting policies for each of the segments are the same as those described in note 1.   Inter-segment transactions are negotiated as if the transactions were to third parties, at market prices.

12 months ended September 30, 2003

 

 

 

Custom
profiles &
mouldings

 

Building
products

 

Construction
products

 

Home
improvement
products

 

Window
covering
products

 

Materials

 

Support

 

Total

 

(audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross sales

 

$

944,733

 

$

309,341

 

 

$

251,484

 

 

 

$

142,920

 

 

$

223,217

 

$

205,242

 

$

109,005

 

$

2,185,942

 

Eliminations

 

229,804

 

114

 

 

322

 

 

 

1,355

 

 

20,694

 

192,262

 

104,882

 

549,433

 

Net sales

 

$

714,929

 

$

309,227

 

 

$

251,162

 

 

 

$

141,565

 

 

$

202,523

 

$

12,980

 

$

4,123

 

$

1,636,509

 

Gross profit (loss)

 

$

206,340

 

$

87,287

 

 

$

30,913

 

 

 

$

25,218

 

 

$

33,189

 

$

44,647

 

$

(25,927

)

$

401,667

 

Pre-tax earnings (loss) before amortization and interest

 

135,423

 

21,894

 

 

(12,455

)

 

 

4,683

 

 

(14,701

)

33,287

 

(10,484

)

157,647

 

Amortization charges

 

49,381

 

5,295

 

 

13,534

 

 

 

6,998

 

 

12,684

 

11,631

 

14,124

 

113,647

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and goodwill

 

27,917

 

6,391

 

 

28,236

 

 

 

8,909

 

 

5,204

 

17,395

 

2,406

 

96,458

 

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

19.                               Segment Reporting Data (Continued)

Certain information with respect to geographic regions is presented below:

As At December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Canada

 

U.S.

 

Other

 

Total

 

(audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

$

733,680

 

$

219,261

 

$

28,096

 

$

981,037

 

Goodwill

 

70,838

 

117,506

 

6,011

 

194,355

 

 

As At December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Canada

 

U.S.

 

Other

 

Total

 

(audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

$

988,803

 

$

233,027

 

$

102,719

 

$

1,324,549

 

Goodwill

 

84,470

 

118,637

 

10,513

 

213,620

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

 

 

12 months ended December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Canada

 

U.S.

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 

(audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured by:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian operations

 

$

602,005

 

$

436,353

 

$

12,054

 

$

1,050,412

 

62

%

U.S. operations

 

9,575

 

619,888

 

2,266

 

631,729

 

37

%

Other operations

 

108

 

1,108

 

12,996

 

14,212

 

1

%

 

 

$

611,688

 

$

1,057,349

 

$

27,316

 

$

1,696,353

 

 

 

 

 

36

%

62

%

2

%

 

 

100

%

 

 

 

Net sales

 

 

 

15 months ended December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Canada

 

U.S.

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 

(audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured by:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian operations

 

$

700,644

 

$

537,917

 

$

14,229

 

$

1,252,790

 

62

%

U.S. operations

 

10,337

 

745,178

 

2,533

 

758,048

 

37

%

Other operations

 

130

 

1,288

 

14,140

 

15,558

 

1

%

 

 

$

711,111

 

$

1,284,383

 

$

30,902

 

$

2,026,396

 

 

 

 

 

35

%

63

%

2

%

 

 

100

%

 

 

 

Net sales

 

 

 

12 months ended December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Canada

 

U.S.

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured by:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian operations

 

$

576,105

 

$

446,323

 

$

12,913

 

$

1,035,341

 

62

%

U.S. operations

 

10,303

 

603,324

 

2,196

 

615,823

 

37

%

Other operations

 

130

 

1,267

 

12,100

 

13,497

 

1

%

 

 

$

586,538

 

$

1,050,914

 

$

27,209

 

$

1,664,661

 

 

 

 

 

35

%

63

%

2

%

 

 

100

%

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

19.          Segment Reporting Data (Continued)

 

 

Net sales

 

 

 

3 months ended December 31, 2003

 

 

 

Canada

 

U.S.

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured by:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian operations

 

$

124,539

 

$

91,594

 

$

1,316

 

$

217,449

 

60

%

U.S. operations

 

34

 

141,854

 

337

 

142,225

 

39

%

Other operations

 

 

21

 

2,040

 

2,061

 

1

%

 

 

$

124,573

 

$

233,469

 

$

3,693

 

$

361,735

 

 

 

 

 

34

%

65

%

1

%

 

 

100

%

 

 

 

Net sales

 

 

 

12 months ended September 30, 2003

 

 

 

Canada

 

U.S.

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

 

(audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured by:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian operations

 

$

535,480

 

$

428,688

 

$

5,182

 

$

969,350

 

59

%

U.S. operations

 

202

 

647,844

 

2,668

 

650,714

 

40

%

Other operations

 

 

1,096

 

15,349

 

16,445

 

1

%

 

 

$

535,682

 

$

1,077,628

 

$

23,199

 

$

1,636,509

 

 

 

 

 

33

%

66

%

1

%

 

 

100

%

 

20.                               Supplemental Cash Flow Information

(a)                                Items not affecting cash (bank indebtedness) of continuing operations:

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Loss on write-down of businesses

 

 

$

34,083

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

Amortization charges

 

 

119,231

 

 

 

146,125

 

 

 

118,404

 

 

 

27,721

 

 

 

113,647

 

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

 

257

 

 

 

329

 

 

 

263

 

 

 

66

 

 

 

280

 

 

Future income taxes

 

 

(41,200

)

 

 

28,378

 

 

 

11,791

 

 

 

16,587

 

 

 

(13,498

)

 

Asset write-downs

 

 

50,268

 

 

 

17,523

 

 

 

16,308

 

 

 

1,215

 

 

 

158,200

 

 

Other

 

 

27,022

 

 

 

(2,020

)

 

 

(13,744

)

 

 

11,724

 

 

 

(21,232

)

 

Cash provided

 

 

$

189,661

 

 

 

$

190,335

 

 

 

$

133,022

 

 

 

$

57,313

 

 

 

$

237,397

 

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

20.                               Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Continued)

(b)                               Change in non-cash working capital:

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

$

(51,248

)

 

 

$

67,762

 

 

 

$

10,015

 

 

 

$

57,747

 

 

 

$

16,329

 

 

Inventories

 

 

5,753

 

 

 

(78,475

)

 

 

(36,157

)

 

 

(42,318

)

 

 

39,347

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

(9,989

)

 

 

9,727

 

 

 

4,498

 

 

 

5,229

 

 

 

(4,285

)

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

86,816

 

 

 

26,422

 

 

 

37,071

 

 

 

(10,649

)

 

 

(5,447

)

 

Cash provided

 

 

$

31,332

 

 

 

$

25,436

 

 

 

$

15,427

 

 

 

$

10,009

 

 

 

$

45,944

 

 

 

The changes noted above are exclusive of non-cash working capital acquired through acquisitions.

21.                               Financial Instruments and Risk Management

(a)                                Derivative financial instruments:

The Company does not currently hold or issue derivative financial instruments.

(b)                               Fair values of financial instruments:

The Company’s accounts receivable, bank indebtedness and accounts payable and accrued liabilities generally have short-term maturities. As a result, their fair values approximate their carrying values as recorded in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

21.                               Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Continued)

The following table presents the carrying values and the estimated fair values of the Company’s long-term debt instruments. Fair value estimates are based on a discounted cash flow approach, which discounts scheduled payments to present value using current market yields for debt with similar terms and risks. The estimates involve the use of assumptions and judgments and changes in the assumptions used could significantly affect the fair value estimates calculated. The estimates are made at a specific point in time and may not be reflective of future market conditions.

 

 

As at December 31, 2005

 

As at December 31, 2004

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

 

 

Carrying
amount

 

Estimated
fair value

 

Carrying
amount

 

Estimated
fair value

 

7.17% U.S. $15 million Senior Unsecured notes, Series A, due August 31, 2006

 

$

17,489

 

$

17,266

 

$

36,057

 

$

38,966

 

7.31% U.S. $25 million Senior Unsecured Notes, Series B, due August 31, 2006

 

29,147

 

28,801

 

30,048

 

32,443

 

7.10% U.S. $115 million Senior Unsecured Notes, Series D, due November 14, 2007

 

134,078

 

129,371

 

138,218

 

148,623

 

6.9% CDN$ Medium Term Notes, due April 13, 2010

 

116,532

 

109,276

 

116,532

 

131,522

 

 

(c)                                Credit risk:

The Company is exposed to credit risk under its commercial activities, which include shipping goods to customers deemed to be creditworthy in advance of receiving payment. Accounts receivable are not subject to any significant concentrations of credit risk due to the diversification of the Company’s customer base. The Company manages credit risk by evaluating its customers’ creditworthiness on an ongoing basis, and additionally purchases credit risk insurance for certain receivables to insure against the risk of loss in excess of an agreed deductible.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

22.                               Commitments

(a)                                Leases:

The Company is a lessee under operating leases with third party lessors for various real estate assets, as well as for manufacturing and other equipment. Such operating lease agreements require periodic lease payments by the Company in return for use of the property, and are generally subject to a minimum fixed term, with penalties for early termination. The future minimum lease payments at December 31, 2005 are as follows:

2006

 

$

25,939

 

2007

 

11,514

 

2008

 

9,389

 

2009

 

6,767

 

2010

 

3,356

 

Thereafter

 

2,103

 

 

 

$

59,068

 

 

(b)                               Long-term agreement:

The Company has a long-term agreement with Westlake Vinyls Inc. (“Westlake”) for the annual purchase of up to 460 million pounds of vinyl chloride monomer. The agreement with Westlake had a pricing mechanism that was linked to data published in two industry trade magazines. On January 1, 2006, one of the trade magazines ceased publishing the pricing information. On April 7, 2006, the Company filed a Notice of Application seeking a court order declaring that this long-term agreement with Westlake is void and unenforceable. Subsequently, Westlake filed its own application seeking a determination that the supply agreement is valid. In efforts to resolve this dispute, the Company and Westlake entered into discussions aimed at arriving at a new mutually agreed pricing mechanism. Those discussions did not result in an agreement and the applications by the parties are now scheduled to be heard by the court in late October 2006.

23.                               Contingencies

In December 2004, two shareholders filed securities fraud lawsuits against the Company and certain of its former officers and directors in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. These punitive class action lawsuits were consolidated on March 10, 2005 and named In re Royal Group Technologies Securities Litigation, 04 CV 9809 (HB) (S.D.N.Y.). The Lead Plaintiffs appointed by the Court filed a consolidated amended class action complaint on May 5, 2005, alleging that defendants violated U.S. securities laws by, among other things, failing to disclose certain related-party transactions. The Lead Plaintiffs sought to bring the action on behalf of a class of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of the Company between February 24, 2000 and October 18, 2004. The defendants moved to dismiss the consolidated class action lawsuit on July 15, 2005. On

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

23.          Contingencies (Continued)

November 21, 2005, the Court issued an Opinion and Order dismissing the consolidated lawsuit without prejudice on the grounds that a Canadian court would provide a more convenient forum. The Court entered judgment in favour of the Company on November 22, 2005. Plaintiffs did not appeal the Court’s decision to the United States Court of Appeals.

The Company and certain of its former officers and directors have been named as defendants in two shareholder lawsuits filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York that seek class action status. The first complaint was filed on February 2, 2006. The second complaint was filed on February 3, 2006. Both of these actions purport to be brought on behalf of:

(a)                                All United States citizens and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Royal Group on the New York Stock Exchange or the Toronto Stock Exchange; and

(b)                               All foreign persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Royal Group on the New York Stock Exchange between February 24, 2000 and October 18, 2004.

Plaintiffs in both actions allege that defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by, among other things, failing to disclose certain related-party transactions. The complaints each seek certification of the putative class, unspecified damages, reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees, and other relief the court may deem appropriate. On April 3, 2006, three putative class members moved to consolidate these two related actions, to be appointed joint Lead Plaintiffs and for approval of their counsel as Lead Counsel. On June 22, 2006, the Court orally granted this motion, which consolidated these two actions, named the three putative class members as Lead Plaintiffs, and approved their selection of Lead Counsel.

Lead Plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended complaint on July 24, 2006. Pursuant to the Court’s scheduling order, defendants’ motions to dismiss the consolidated amended complaint must be filed no later than September 22, 2006, and briefing of defendants’ motions to dismiss is to be completed no later than December 21, 2006.

The Company, certain of its former officers and certain of its former and current directors also have been named as defendants in a proposed shareholder class action lawsuit filed on February 24, 2006 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Ontario Action”). The Ontario Action seeks to bring a class action on behalf of all persons who acquired securities of the Company from February 26, 1998 to October 18, 2004. It claims damages for oppression and negligent misrepresentation of $700,000, punitive damages of $300,000 as well as interest and costs. The Ontario Action alleges, among other things, that the Company failed to disclose certain related party transactions.

The Company is presently unable to determine whether these actions will have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity of the Company and intends to defend itself vigorously in these actions.

The Company has further received a demand letter from U.S. counsel for an individual shareholder. It threatens a court application for leave to bring a derivative action on behalf of the

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

23.          Contingencies (Continued)

Company against certain former officers of the Company in respect of related party transactions, as well as senior officers and directors of the Company since January 1998, if the Company itself does not commence the demanded action. The Company’s Audit Committee is in the process of reviewing the demand and will make a recommendation to the Board on how to proceed.

Subsequent to the year end, the SEC has commented on the Company’s Form 40-F in respect of fiscal 2004, fiscal 2005 and its quarterly filings in 2005. The SEC has raised some comments related to the Company’s goodwill valuation and the full valuation allowance of the Company’s U.S future tax losses. The process of responding to SEC’s comments is complete and resulted in the Company refiling its Management Discussion and Analysis documents for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 and for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. No adjustments to the financial statements in respect of these matters was required.

The Company is the subject of a criminal investigation being conducted by the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (“Department of Justice”). The investigation focuses on alleged price fixing in the window coverings industry. Subsequent to the year-end, the Company reached an agreement in principle to resolve the matter with the Department of Justice for an amount the Company had previously accrued in its financial statements to settle the matter. The Company has not yet finalized an agreement with the Department of Justice.

Subsequent to the year end, the Company has also been contacted by counsel for a group of potential civil plaintiffs (direct purchasers) that have indicated their intention to commence civil litigation against the Company pertaining to the conduct that is the subject of the Department of Justice investigation. To date, no civil lawsuits have been filed.

The ongoing investigations described in note 2(a) to the consolidated financial statements may produce results that have a material impact on the Company and its previously reported financial results.

The Company is also involved in various claims, legal proceedings, investigations and complaints arising in the course of business. Where the Company expects to incur a loss as a result of a claim, an estimate of the loss has been recorded as an expense. In all other cases, the Company cannot determine whether these claims, legal proceedings, investigations and complaints will, individually or collectively, have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations and financial condition and liquidity of the Company. The Company is presently unable to determine whether these actions will have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity of the Company.

24.                               Guarantees

In the normal course of business, the Company grants letters of credit, enters into indemnification agreements, and provides guarantees to third parties, including the following:

(a)                                Irrevocable standby letters of credit:

The Company may grant irrevocable standby letters of credit, issued by highly-rated financial institutions, in favour of third parties to indemnify them in the event the Company fails

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

24.          Guarantees (Continued)

to meet its contractual obligations. On issue, the Company concurrently enters into a reimbursement agreement with the issuing financial institution, which provides that the Company will reimburse any amounts paid out on its behalf under the letter of credit. As of December 31, 2005, outstanding letters of credit totalled $20,671, maturing on various dates during 2006. The Company has not recorded any additional liability with respect to these guarantees as it does not expect to pay amounts in excess of those already recorded on its financial statements.

(b)                               Indemnifications:

The Company from time to time is required to indemnify third parties against various risks when entering into contractual arrangements with them, and customarily obtains reciprocal and comparable indemnifications from the counterparty. Such indemnifications may require payment for breach of contractual terms, changes in laws or regulations including as to the taxation of income, environmental liabilities, or litigation. The indemnification period generally is limited to the term of the underlying contract plus applicable limitation periods, if any, under law. The maximum potential amount of future payments that the Company would be liable to make under such indemnification agreements is not reasonably quantifiable as certain indemnifications are not subject to limitation; however, the Company provides indemnifications only when an assessment of the underlying business circumstances indicates that the risk of loss is remote. No amount has been accrued in the Company’s December 31, 2005 consolidated financial statements related to this type of indemnification as historically the Company has not made any material payments under such indemnifications and management considers it unlikely that any such payments will be required in the future.

The Company indemnifies its directors and officers against any and all claims or losses reasonably incurred in the performance of their service to the Company to the extent permitted by law. The Company acquires liability insurance for its directors and officers as well as those of its subsidiaries.

(c)                                Guarantees of third party debt:

The Company on occasion may issue guarantees in favour of financial institutions with respect to third party debt obligations. Such guarantees are intended to indemnify the financial institution against loss in the event the third party defaults on repayment of the debt. As at December 31, 2005, the Company’s maximum liability, under and the fair value of, such guarantees amounted to $1,178. Subsequent to December 31, 2005 one guarantee was returned undrawn; the Company’s maximum liability under the remaining guarantee was $70. The guarantee is not limited to a fixed term; however, the underlying third party liability is renewable annually.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

24.          Guarantees (Continued)

(d)                               Related party debt:

The Company has issued a support letter to a financial institution with respect to the debt obligations of an equity accounted subsidiary. The support letter stipulates that the Company will provide the subsidiary with sufficient working capital to enable it to repay, and will cause the subsidiary to repay, principal, interest, and other amounts owed to the financial institution when due. As at December 31, 2005, the Company’s maximum liability, under and the fair value of, the support letter amounted to $3,209. While the support letter is not limited to a fixed term, the Company has notified the financial institution of its intention to divest the subsidiary and has revoked its obligations for amounts owed in excess of those outstanding as of the date of notification. Subsequent to December 31, 2005 the Company has divested the subsidiary and the support letter was returned undrawn and was cancelled.

25.                               Related Party Transactions

Related party transactions are summarized in the following table:

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Companies related to the former controlling shareholder

 

 

$

273

 

 

 

$

870

 

 

 

$

715

 

 

 

$

155

 

 

 

$

1,650

 

 

Non-wholly owned subsidiary and minority shareholders of this subsidiary

 

 

6,897

 

 

 

12,107

 

 

 

6,349

 

 

 

5,758

 

 

 

350

 

 

 

At December 31, 2005, there are accounts receivable from companies related to the former controlling shareholder of $36 (2004—$100) and an accounts receivable from the former controlling shareholder of nil (2004—$1,130). At December 31, 2005, there are accounts receivable of $89
(2004—$148) and accounts payable of $1,455 (2004—$2,452) relating to other related parties.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

25.                               Related Party Transactions (Continued)

With the exception of the sale of the real estate as noted in note 2(b)(xv), these related party transactions were in the normal course of the Company’s business relating either to products typically manufactured by it and sold at prices and terms consistent with those to third parties, the recovery of costs incurred in respect of certain shared services and the purchase of other goods and services such as rent for premises.

26.                               Significant Differences between Canadian and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP. In certain respects, U.S. GAAP differs from Canadian GAAP. The following is a summary of the effect of significant differences in GAAP on the consolidated financial statements:

(a)                                Description of GAAP differences:

(i)                                  Substantively enacted tax laws and rates:

Canadian GAAP permits the recognition of the impact of substantively enacted changes in tax laws and rates on the measurement of future income tax assets and liabilities in the period those tax laws and rates have been substantively enacted. There are no substantively enacted rates in the periods presented.

U.S. GAAP does not recognize the concept of substantively enacted tax laws and rates and only allows recognition of the impact of a tax rate reduction on future income tax assets and liabilities once it is passed into a law.

(ii)                              Comprehensive income:

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in the United States issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 130, which establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components (revenue, expenses, gains and losses) in a full set of general purpose financial statements. SFAS No. 130 requires that all items that are required to be recognized under accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other financial statements. Canadian GAAP has issued similar guidance effective for fiscal periods beginning on or after October 1, 2006.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

26.                               Significant Differences between Canadian and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Continued)

(iii)                          Incorporated joint ventures:

U.S. GAAP requires investments in incorporated joint ventures to be accounted for under the equity method, while under Canadian GAAP, the accounts of incorporated joint ventures are proportionately consolidated. However, under rules promulgated by the SEC, a foreign registrant may, subject to the provision of additional information, continue to follow proportional consolidation for purposes of registration and other filings notwithstanding the departure from U.S. GAAP. Consequently, the additional information regarding the Company’s interest in joint ventures is presented in note 5.

(b)                               Net earnings (loss) in accordance with U.S. and Canadian GAAP:

There are no differences in the determination of net earnings (loss) between U.S. and Canadian GAAP.

(c)                                Comprehensive loss for U.S. GAAP purposes is determined as follows:

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Net earnings (loss) in accordance  with U.S. GAAP

 

 

$

(270,442

)

 

 

$

36,849

 

 

 

$

33,123

 

 

 

$

3,726

 

 

 

$

(58,211

)

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

18,555

 

 

 

(41,472

)

 

 

(33,748

)

 

 

(7,724

)

 

 

(73,139

)

 

Comprehensive loss based on U.S. GAAP

 

 

$

(251,887

)

 

 

$

(4,623

)

 

 

$

(625

)

 

 

$

(3,998

)

 

 

$

(131,350

)

 

 

(d)                               Shareholders’ equity in accordance with U.S. GAAP:

There are no differences in the determination of shareholders’ equity between U.S. and Canadian GAAP.

(e)                                Effect on consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of earnings:

The application of U.S. GAAP would result in the following presentation of these captions on the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of earnings:

 

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

As at
December 31, 2004

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

Term debt

 

 

$

297,623

 

 

 

$

321,517

 

 

Net future income tax liabilities

 

 

74,910

 

 

 

132,488

 

 

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

26.                               Significant Differences between Canadian and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Continued)

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Tax provision

 

 

$

8,461

 

 

 

$

37,164

 

 

 

$

17,576

 

 

 

$

19,588

 

 

 

$

(5,362

)

 

Interest and financing charges

 

 

25,441

 

 

 

34,837

 

 

 

26,150

 

 

 

8,687

 

 

 

39,456

 

 

 

(f)                                  Other disclosures:

(i)                                  Accounting for employee stock options:

Prior to fiscal 2003, the Company, as permitted under SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS No. 123”), accounted for stock options using the intrinsic value method and was required to disclose pro forma earnings and earnings per share information as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock options issued in 1995 and subsequent years under the fair value method.

The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. During 2005, 275,000 (2004—nil) stock options were granted with the following weighted average assumptions:

Assumptions

 

 

 

2005

 

Risk-free interest rate

 

3.9%

 

Expected life

 

5.3 years

 

Expected volatility

 

52.4%

 

Dividend yield

 

 

Weighted average fair value of options granted

 

$

6.30

 

 

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure” (“SFAS No. 148”). An amendment of FASB No. 123, SFAS No. 148 amended the transitional provisions of SFAS No. 123 for entities choosing to recognize stock-based compensation under the fair value-based method of SFAS No. 123, rather than electing to continue to follow the intrinsic value method. Under SFAS No. 148, the Company could have adopted the recommendations of SFAS No. 123 either (a) prospectively to awards granted or modified after the beginning of the year of adoption, (b) retroactively with restatement for awards granted or modified since January 1, 1995, or (c) prospectively to awards granted or modified since January 1, 1995. Effective October 1, 2002, the Company elected to expense employee stock-based compensation using the fair value method prospectively for all awards granted after October 1, 2002.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

26.                               Significant Differences between Canadian and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Continued)

Had the Company applied the fair value-based method to all stock options outstanding at the date of adoption, the Company’s net earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:

 

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2005

 

15 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

12 months
ended
December 31,
2004

 

3 months
ended
December 31,
2003

 

12 months
ended
September 30,
2003

 

 

 

(audited)

 

(audited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

Net earnings (loss) in accordance with U.S. GAAP

 

 

$

(270,442

)

 

 

$

36,849

 

 

 

$

33,123

 

 

 

$

3,726

 

 

 

$

(58,211

)

 

Pro forma stock-based compensation expense

 

 

(543

)

 

 

(1,155

)

 

 

(907

)

 

 

(248

)

 

 

(3,822

)

 

Pro forma net earnings (loss)

 

 

$

(270,985

)

 

 

$

35,694

 

 

 

$

32,216

 

 

 

$

3,478

 

 

 

$

(62,033

)

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

 

$

(2.89

)

 

 

$

0.39

 

 

 

$

0.35

 

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

 

$

(0.62

)

 

Pro forma

 

 

(2.90

)

 

 

0.38

 

 

 

0.34

 

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

(0.67

)

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

 

$

(2.89

)

 

 

$

0.39

 

 

 

$

0.35

 

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

 

$

(0.62

)

 

Pro forma

 

 

(2.90

)

 

 

0.38

 

 

 

0.34

 

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

(0.67

)

 

 

(ii)                              New accounting pronouncements:

In March 2005, FASB Financial Interpretation No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations” (“FIN 47”). FIN 47 clarified that the term “conditional asset retirement obligation” as used in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, or SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations”, refers to a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity in which the timing and/or method of settlement are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the entity. FIN 47 requires that either a liability be recognized for the fair value of a legal obligation to perform asset retirement activities that are conditional on a future event if the amount can be reasonably estimated, or where it cannot, that disclosure of the liability exists, but has not been recognized and the reasons why a reasonable estimate cannot be made. FIN 47 became effective for interim or annual periods ending after December 15, 2005. Under Canadian GAAP on December 6, 2005, the CICA Emerging Issues Committee (“EIC”) issued Abstract EIC-159, which conforms the accounting standards for conditional asset retirement obligations to U.S. GAAP, but is only effective for interim and annual financial statements for fiscal years ending after March 31, 2006. The implementation of FIN 47 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

26.                               Significant Differences between Canadian and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Continued)

In May 2005, FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections” (“SFAS No. 154”). SFAS No. 154 replaces APB Opinion No. 20, “Accounting Changes” and SFAS No. 3, “Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements.” SFAS No. 154 requires that a voluntary change in an accounting principle be applied retrospectively with all prior period financial statements presented using the new accounting principle. SFAS No. 154 also requires that a change in method of depreciating or amortizing a long-lived non-financial asset be accounted for prospectively as a change in estimate, and correction of errors in previously issued financial statements should be termed a restatement. SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and correction of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The implementation of SFAS No. 154 has not had a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. This interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributable for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. At this time, the CICA has indicated that Canadian GAAP will not seek to conform to the exact guidance mandated in FIN 48. Therefore, future differences may exist between Canadian and U.S. GAAP for the accounting for uncertain tax positions. The Company is currently assessing the impact of FIN 48 on its results under U.S. GAAP.

27.                               Plan of Arrangement with Georgia Gulf Corporation

On June 9, 2006, the Company entered into an Arrangement Agreement (“Arrangement”) with Georgia Gulf pursuant to which Georgia Gulf will acquire all of the common shares of Royal Group at a price of $13.00 (CAD) per share. The Company had been involved in a sale process since May 25, 2005, when its Board of Directors announced that it would open a data room and solicit bids from a broad group of potential acquirers. Royal Group’s Board of Directors acting on the unanimous recommendation of the special committee of independent directors for the previously announced sale process, unanimously approved the transaction and determined that the transaction was fair to the Company’s shareholders and was in the best interests of the Company. The Board of Directors recommended that Royal Group shareholders vote in favour of the transaction.

On August 4, 2006, the shareholders of the Company voted and approved the Arrangement with Georgia Gulf and the acquisition by Georgia Gulf of all the outstanding common shares. The Company expects the transaction will close in October 2006.

The Arrangement is conditional upon receipt of all approvals under the Competition Act (Canada), the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (U.S.), as amended from time to time, and the Investment Canada Act (Canada). The Company anticipates that the approvals will be received by the end of September 2006.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

27.                               Plan of Arrangement with Georgia Gulf Corporation (Continued)

As a result of the shareholder approval of the Arrangement with Georgia Gulf, certain of the Company’s agreements contain change of control provisions that are enacted.

(i)                                  Management Incentive Plans

The Company has two management incentive plans that provide incentives to executives and other key employees of the Company:

(i)                                  Long-Term Incentive Plan—Cash Award

(ii)                              Senior Management Incentive Plan—Restricted Share Units

These incentive plans provide for awards, in cash or restricted share units, as applicable, that vest at the end of three years if pre-determined corporate financial targets, as approved by the Company, are met. Upon the acquisition of common shares of the Company, which results in an acquirer beneficially owning in excess of 50% of the outstanding common shares of the Company, all of the outstanding awards will be subject to accelerated vesting, without regard to the conditions relating to financial performance.

The Long-Term Incentive Plan stipulates that thirty percent of the outstanding grants will accelerate and vest immediately upon a change in control of the Company. This will result in a payout of $9,738, which is not currently accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The remaining unvested grants will be cancelled and forfeited and the Long-Term Incentive Plan will be terminated.

The Senior Management Incentive Plan stipulates that either thirty or fifty percent of the employee’s outstanding RSUs will accelerate and vest immediately upon a change in control of the Company. However, the Arrangement with Georgia Gulf requires the Company to cancel all issued and outstanding RSUs immediately prior to the effective date of the change in control, whether vested or unvested, in exchange for a cash payment equal to $13.00 per RSU. This will result in a payout of approximately $14,365, which is not currently accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Senior Management Incentive Plan will then be terminated.

ii.                                     Stock Option Plan

The Company maintains a stock option plan to allow management and key operating personnel to purchase common shares. The Arrangement with Georgia Gulf requires the Company to cancel all issued and outstanding options immediately prior to the effective date of the change in control, whether vested or unvested, in exchange for a cash payment to the option holder equal to the amount if any, by which $13.00 exceeds the exercise price payable under such option. This will result in 145,000 options qualifying for an aggregate cash payout of $300, which is not currently accrued in the Company’s financial statements. The remaining 2,116,000 options that did not qualify for the cash payment will be cancelled. The Stock Option Plan will then be terminated.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

27.                               Plan of Arrangement with Georgia Gulf Corporation (Continued)

iii.                                 Employment Agreements

Certain executive officers have written employment agreements with the Company that require the Company to pay termination payments to such officers in the event of termination of employment following a change in control in the Company. No amount is currently accrued in the Company’s financial statements for these termination payments.

iv.                                   Term Debt and Bank Indebtedness

The Company’s debt agreements, including those related to its syndicated revolving credit facility, the Series A, Series B and Series D Senior Unsecured Notes, and the Medium Term Notes, include provisions under which the lenders may require repayment of the outstanding debt in the event of a change in control of the Company.

28.                               Subsequent Events

In addition to the events related to the Arrangement with Georgia Gulf discussed in note 27, the following material events have occurred subsequent to December 31, 2005.

(a)           Management Improvement Plan

Subsequent to the year end, the Company completed the sale of certain non-core business units and non-performing operations as part of its previously announced plan for improving the financial performance and liquidity of the Company. The total consideration was $189,983, of which $173,112 has been received, and is not materially different from the Company’s expectations.

The Company completed the sales of Royal Alliance Inc., Amut S.p.A., Baron Metal Industries Inc., Royal Building Systems Argentina and Novo Europe B.V. The financial positions of the businesses have been reclassified as held for sale at December 31, 2005 and their financial results have been segregated and presented separately as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

The Company also completed the sale of Vinyltech Inc., the assets of a tooling company located in Woodbridge, Ontario and 550 thousand square feet of excess manufacturing space. At December 31, 2005, the net assets for the above-noted entities and the excess manufacturing space were classified as assets held for sale in the consolidated financial statements.

The Company has announced further plant consolidations, with another 1.5 million square feet of excess manufacturing space, which the Company has identified to be sold over the next twelve months.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

28.          Subsequent Events (Continued)

(b)          Tech-Wood USA, LLC

On April 27, 2006, the Company entered into a letter of intent to acquire Tech-Wood USA, LLC (“Tech-Wood”), a U.S. start-up company, which is located in Greenwood, South Carolina. Tech-Wood has a patented polymer and wood-fiber technology for manufacturing wood-polymer composite products such as decking, fencing, railing and other building materials. Tech-Wood holds the exclusive North American rights to this technology. On July 27 2006, the Company decided not to proceed further with the acquisition of Tech-Wood.

(c)                                Royal Group (China) Limited

On July 4, 2006, the Company acquired the outstanding minority interest of Royal Group (China) Limited for consideration of $5,600 (USD) of which $2,300 (USD) was paid on the closing date. The remaining consideration will be paid by December 31, 2008.

(d)                               Goodwill

During the quarter ended June 30, 2006, the Company entered into an Arrangement with Georgia Gulf to acquire all of the common shares of the Company at $13.00 per share. As a result of this event, management compared the fair value of each of the reporting units with its carrying amount, including the goodwill allocated to the respective reporting unit. The fair value of the reporting units was calculated using discounted future cash flows. The calculation was performed in a manner consistent with the goodwill analysis conducted as of December 31, 2005, but was based upon updated data to June 30, 2006 including the cash payment contemplated under the Arrangement with Georgia Gulf. Management concluded that goodwill was impaired in three reporting units contained within two reporting segments, namely home improvement products and window covering products at June 30, 2006. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $25,496 for the three months ended June 30, 2006.

(e)                                Quebec Tax

On May 9, 2006, the Quebec government tabled Bill 15 in the National Assembly, An Act to amend the Taxation Act and other legislative provisions. During the quarter ended June 30, 2006, the Company recorded a charge to income tax expense of $30,700 and a charge to interest and financing of $8,624 due to the impact of Quebec’s retroactive legislation.

(f)                                  Credit Facility Amendment

Subsequent to the year end, the Company’s credit agreement was amended to reduce the available limit of the credit facility by an amount equal to all divestitures in excess of $100,000.

(g)                                Senior Management Incentive Plan

During the second quarter ended June 30, 2006, the Company reviewed the employee compensation accrual for the Senior Management Incentive Plan and determined that the

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

Twelve months ended December 31, 2005 (audited), fifteen months ended December 31, 2004 (audited),
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited), three months ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited)
and twelve months ended September 30, 2003 (audited)

28.          Subsequent Events (Continued)

Company would be able to achieve one of the two pre-established targets for payout under the plan. The Company adjusted the accrual by $3,200 to reflect the estimated payout at 50% for December 31, 2006. At December 31, 2005, the employee compensation accrual for the Senior Management Incentive Plan was $7,620.

(h)                               SEC Comments

Subsequent to the year end, the SEC has commented on the Company’s Form 40-F in respect of fiscal 2004, fiscal 2005 and its quarterly filings in 2006. The SEC had raised some comments related to the Company’s goodwill valuation and the full valuation allowance of the Company’s U.S future tax losses. The process of responding to SEC’s comments is complete and resulted in the Company refiling its Management Discussion and Analysis documents for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 and for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. No adjustments to the financial statements in respect of these matters was required.

(i)                                  Contingencies

The Company is the subject of a criminal investigation being conducted by the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (“Department of Justice”). The investigation focuses on alleged price fixing in the window coverings industry. The Company recently reached an agreement in principle to resolve the matter with the Department of Justice for an amount the Company had previously accrued in its financial statements to settle the matter. The Company has not yet signed an agreement with the Department of Justice.

The Company has also been contracted by counsel for a group of potential civil plaintiffs (direct purchasers) that have indicated their intention to commence litigation against the Company pertaining to the conduct that is the subject of the Department of Justice investigation. As of this report, no civil lawsuits have been filed.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except shares numbers and per share amounts)

 

 

As at
June 30, 2006

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of 15,794 (2004-19,512) (note 5)

 

 

$

304,442

 

 

 

$

228,584

 

 

Inventories (note 6)

 

 

355,985

 

 

 

346,887

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

21,129

 

 

 

15,461

 

 

Current other receivables (note 3 (c))

 

 

31,341

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets held for sale (note 3)

 

 

21,715

 

 

 

174,593

 

 

 

 

 

734,612

 

 

 

765,525

 

 

Other receivables (note 3 (d))

 

 

15,177

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment (note 7)

 

 

941,173

 

 

 

981,037

 

 

Goodwill (note 8)

 

 

167,197

 

 

 

194,355

 

 

Other assets (note 9)

 

 

11,154

 

 

 

11,348

 

 

Long-lived assets held for sale (note 3)

 

 

23,122

 

 

 

83,988

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,892,435

 

 

 

$

2,036,253

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank indebtedness (note 10)

 

 

$

151,948

 

 

 

$

158,789

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (note 11)

 

 

328,683

 

 

 

274,746

 

 

Term debt due within one year (note 12)

 

 

44,812

 

 

 

46,902

 

 

Current liabilities held for sale (note 3)

 

 

18,316

 

 

 

119,026

 

 

 

 

 

543,759

 

 

 

599,463

 

 

Term debt (note 12)

 

 

244,778

 

 

 

250,721

 

 

Future income tax liabilities (note 17)

 

 

55,926

 

 

 

74,910

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

405

 

 

 

856

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital stock (note 13)

 

 

634,866

 

 

 

634,866

 

 

Contributed surplus (note 14)

 

 

7,178

 

 

 

8,020

 

 

Retained earnings

 

 

547,518

 

 

 

599,637

 

 

Currency translation adjustment

 

 

(141,995

)

 

 

(132,220

)

 

 

 

 

1,047,567

 

 

 

1,110,303

 

 

Investigations (note 2)   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (notes 4, 20 and 21)      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plan of Arrangement with Georgia Gulf Corporation (note 24)      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsequent events (note 25)     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,892,435

 

 

 

$

2,036,253

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

On behalf of the Board:

Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Director, Chairman of the Board

Lawrence Blanford

 

Robert Lamoureux

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

 

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2006 

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Net sales

 

 

$

458,424

 

 

 

$

486,680

 

 

 

$

796,508

 

 

 

$

823,330

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

336,976

 

 

 

358,872

 

 

 

606,720

 

 

 

616,201

 

 

Gross profit

 

 

121,448

 

 

 

127,808

 

 

 

189,788

 

 

 

207,129

 

 

Selling costs

 

 

24,190

 

 

 

26,877

 

 

 

48,417

 

 

 

50,810

 

 

Delivery and warehousing costs

 

 

32,106

 

 

 

36,810

 

 

 

60,557

 

 

 

68,186

 

 

General and administration costs

 

 

47,095

 

 

 

24,027

 

 

 

88,357

 

 

 

55,844

 

 

Other items (note 16)

 

 

15,605

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,794

 

 

 

 

 

Operating earnings (loss)

 

 

2,452

 

 

 

40,094

 

 

 

(15,337

)

 

 

32,289

 

 

Interest and financing charges (note 17)

 

 

16,306

 

 

 

8,543

 

 

 

24,171

 

 

 

14,240

 

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

 

 

(13,854

)

 

 

31,551

 

 

 

(39,508

)

 

 

18,049

 

 

Income tax expense (note 17)

 

 

26,523

 

 

 

7,987

 

 

 

19,912

 

 

 

4,537

 

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before minority interest

 

 

(40,377

)

 

 

23,564

 

 

 

(59,420

)

 

 

13,512

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

2

 

 

 

(278

)

 

 

264

 

 

 

(291

)

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

(40,375

)

 

 

23,286

 

 

 

(59,156

)

 

 

13,221

 

 

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes (note 3):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(5,372

)

 

 

(4,703

)

 

 

(6,254

)

 

 

(6,033

)

 

Gain on sale of businesses and component parts

 

 

13,244

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,291

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

7,872

 

 

 

(4,703

)

 

 

7,037

 

 

 

(6,033

)

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

 

$

(32,503

)

 

 

$

18,583

 

 

 

$

(52,119

)

 

 

$

7,188

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share (note 15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations

 

 

(0.43

)

 

 

0.25

 

 

 

(0.63

)

 

 

0.14

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

 

 

(0.35

)

 

 

0.20

 

 

 

(0.56

)

 

 

0.08

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations

 

 

(0.43

)

 

 

0.25

 

 

 

(0.63

)

 

 

0.14

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

 

 

(0.35

)

 

 

0.20

 

 

 

(0.56

)

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

 

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Retained earnings, beginning of period

 

 

$

580,021

 

 

 

$

867,384

 

 

 

$

599,637

 

 

 

$

878,779

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

 

(32,503

)

 

 

18,583

 

 

 

(52,119

)

 

 

7,188

 

 

Premium on conversion of multiple voting shares (note 13 (c))

 

 

 

 

 

(8,700

)

 

 

 

 

 

(8,700

)

 

Retained earnings, end of period

 

 

$

547,518

 

 

 

$

877,267

 

 

 

$

547,518

 

 

 

$

877,267

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASHFLOW
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)

 

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

 

$

(32,503

)

 

 

$

18,583

 

 

 

$

(52,119

)

 

 

$

7,188

 

 

Earnings (loss) from discontinued
operations

 

 

7,872

 

 

 

(4,703

)

 

 

7,037

 

 

 

(6,033

)

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations

 

 

(40,375

)

 

 

23,286

 

 

 

(59,156

)

 

 

13,221

 

 

Items not affecting cash (bank indebtedness) of continuing operations (note 19)

 

 

37,729

 

 

 

34,194

 

 

 

47,788

 

 

 

63,917

 

 

Change in non-cash working
capital (note 19)

 

 

(2,651

)

 

 

(2,798

)

 

 

(54,852

)

 

 

(120,127

)

 

 

 

 

(5,297

)

 

 

54,682

 

 

 

(66,220

)

 

 

(42,989

)

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repayment of term bank loan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(324,836

)

 

Repayment of term debt

 

 

(64

)

 

 

(71

)

 

 

(130

)

 

 

(141

)

 

 

 

 

(64

)

 

 

(71

)

 

 

(130

)

 

 

(324,977

)

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of property, plant and
equipment

 

 

(21,054

)

 

 

(17,101

)

 

 

(33,465

)

 

 

(36,818

)

 

Proceeds from the sale of non-strategic
assets

 

 

45,387

 

 

 

 

 

 

88,751

 

 

 

161

 

 

Change in investments

 

 

192

 

 

 

(229

)

 

 

(161

)

 

 

(145

)

 

Change in other assets

 

 

(358

)

 

 

(357

)

 

 

(658

)

 

 

(518

)

 

Change in minority interest

 

 

 

 

 

(1,600

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,700

)

 

 

 

 

24,167

 

 

 

(19,287

)

 

 

54,467

 

 

 

(39,020

)

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

 

(751

)

 

 

(1,057

)

 

 

2,970

 

 

 

1,150

 

 

Investing activities

 

 

24,692

 

 

 

(1,678

)

 

 

48,190

 

 

 

(3,325

)

 

 

 

 

23,941

 

 

 

(2,735

)

 

 

51,160

 

 

 

(2,175

)

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash (bank indebtedness)

 

 

(1,503

)

 

 

276

 

 

 

(1,444

)

 

 

227

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash

 

 

41,244

 

 

 

32,865

 

 

 

37,833

 

 

 

(408,934

)

 

Cash (bank indebtedness), beginning of
period

 

 

(192,230

)

 

 

(329,711

)

 

 

(188,819

)

 

 

112,088

 

 

Cash (bank indebtedness), end of period

 

 

$

(150,986

)

 

 

$

(296,846

)

 

 

$

(150,986

)

 

 

$

(296,846

)

 

Consists of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash (bank indebtedness) of continuing operations

 

 

$

(151,948

)

 

 

$

(296,846

)

 

 

$

(151,948

)

 

 

$

(296,846

)

 

Cash (bank indebtedness) of discontinued operations

 

 

962

 

 

 

 

 

 

962

 

 

 

 

 

Cash (bank indebtedness), end of period

 

 

$

(150,986

)

 

 

$

(296,846

)

 

 

$

(150,986

)

 

 

$

(296,846

)

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and financing charges paid

 

 

$

8,458

 

 

 

$

5,365

 

 

 

$

11,918

 

 

 

$

9,317

 

 

Income taxes paid

 

 

1,879

 

 

 

2,287

 

 

 

3,646

 

 

 

4,573

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

1.                                      Basis of Presentation

These interim unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Royal Group Technologies Limited, its subsidiaries and its proportionate share of its joint ventures (collectively “Royal Group” or “the Company”). All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.

These interim unaudited consolidated financial statements are expressed in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial statements. These financial statements are based upon accounting policies applied consistently with those used and described in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements. These interim financial statements do not include all of the disclosures included in the annual financial statements, and therefore should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company, including the notes thereto, for the year ended December 31, 2005 (the “2005 audited financial statements”).

The information furnished reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of continuing operations for the interim periods presented. The Company’s operating results of continuing operations are subject to fluctuations due to the seasonality of the North American renovation, remodeling and new construction markets. As such, the operating results of continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for any succeeding quarter or for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006. Historically, the Company’s highest revenue generating quarters have been the three months ended June 30 and September 30.

Certain prior period comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

2.                                      Investigations

(a)           Background:

The Board of Directors of the Company established a Special Committee in late December 2003 as a result of the Company being advised that the Ontario Securities Commission (the “Commission”) was conducting a regulatory investigation of the Company. The Special Committee was asked by the Board of Directors to conduct an independent inquiry into the principal subject matter of the investigation—being the transactions between the Company and Royal St. Kitts Beach Resort Limited (the “Resort”). The Resort ownership included the following directors or former directors or executive officers or former executive officers and their approximate percentage ownership:  Vic De Zen, former Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer and the controlling shareholder (59.9%), Douglas Dunsmuir, former President and Chief Executive Officer (5%), Ron Goegan, former Chief Financial Officer (0.02%) and Angelo Bitondo, President Custom Profiles, Outdoor Products and Royal Building Systems (0.01%). The latter two individuals divested of their ownership in December 2004. In addition, the following former non-executive employees of the Company and their approximate percentage ownership in the Resort were as follows:  Fortunato Bordin (20%) and Domenic D’Amico (15%).

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

2.             Investigations (Continued)

The Special Committee consisted of three independent directors, at that time, who retained independent legal counsel who, in turn, retained forensic accountants to assist in the investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation based on information available to them, the Special Committee recommended that no further investigative actions were to be taken as of April 21, 2004.

On October 15, 2004, the Company announced that the Commission provided the Company with a copy of a Production Order on October 12, 2004 that was issued on October 5, 2004 by a Justice in Ontario addressed to the Company’s lead bank. The Order, which related to the time period January 1, 1996 to July 30, 2004, required that certain documents be provided by such bank to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (“RCMP”) in relation to four companies, Royal Building Systems, a subsidiary of the Company, the Resort and two other affiliates of the Resort.

On October 18, 2004, the Company received a letter from the RCMP advising that the Company was a target of the RCMP’s investigation.

On October 21, 2004, the Company announced that it expanded the Special Committee of its Board of Directors that was established in December 2003. The Special Committee was expanded to comprise all five of the independent directors of the Company at that time. The mandate of the Special Committee was also broadened to include all aspects of the investigations and inquiries by securities regulatory authorities and the RCMP and any similar or related investigations and inquiries that were commenced by these or other authorities, all news releases and other communications with the public and to make a determination with respect to the role within the Company of any individuals who were involved in the regulatory or law enforcement investigations and/or proceedings.

On October 28, 2004, the Company announced that on October 27, 2004, it was provided with a copy of a second Production Order issued on October 25, 2004 by a Justice in Ontario addressed to the Company’s lead bank. The second Order, which related to the time period January 1, 1996 to October 25, 2004, required that certain documents were to be provided by the bank to the RCMP in relation to certain individuals and a number of entities, including the Company.

Both Orders included allegations of actions contrary to the Criminal Code and included allegations of intent to defraud the shareholders and creditors of the Company and deceive the shareholders and others by circulating or publishing in a prospectus or statement or account, which, was known to be false and theft. The Orders collectively named the controlling shareholder and non-executive chairman of the Company, the president and chief executive officer and the chief financial officer at that time, and certain non-executive employees of the Company at that time and a former director of the Company.

On November 8, 2004, the Company announced that the Special Committee of independent directors retained independent legal counsel and independent forensic accountants to assist it in the broadened mandate.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

2.             Investigations (Continued)

On November 29, 2004, the Company announced that the Special Committee terminated for cause the president and chief executive officer and the chief financial officer. In addition, the chairman of the board, who was also the controlling shareholder, was dismissed. The Board of Directors appointed an interim president and chief executive officer and an interim chief financial officer, who were directors of the Company.

In November 2004, the Special Committee notified the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) regarding the Special Committee’s investigation.

In March 2005, the Special Committee recommended an overall settlement with the controlling shareholder involving (i) the repayment to the Company by the controlling shareholder personally of the full amount of the gain earned by all interested parties ($6,500 plus interest of $2,200) on the sale of the Vaughan West Lands to the Company. In lieu of a cash repayment, the Company agreed to the conversion of multiple voting shares in the Company owned, directly or indirectly, by the controlling shareholder to common shares on a one-for-one basis which will be structured so that his shares will receive an increase in their adjusted cost base for tax purposes (at no cost to the Company or any of the shareholders) which will reduce his gain for tax purposes when he disposes of his shares, (ii) the repayment to the Company by the controlling shareholder of bonuses received in 2002 of $1,130, (iii) a non-compete covenant of the controlling shareholder that extends to December 18, 2006, (iv) a release by the controlling shareholder of all known claims against the Company and (v) the resignation of the controlling shareholder as a director of the Company (at the time of the shareholders’ approval of the conversion of his shares from multiple voting to single voting shares). In consideration of such settlement arrangements, the Company agreed to release the controlling shareholder from all known claims that the Company may have against him.

On May 13, 2005, the Company announced its Board of Directors appointed a new president and chief executive officer to replace the interim president and chief executive officer.

The conversion transaction and the settlement with the controlling shareholder received shareholder approval at the Annual and Special General Meeting that took place on May 25, 2005. On June 23, 2005, the Company filed the articles of amendment as approved by the shareholders on May 25, 2005 and the Company now has one class of voting common shares.

On July 27, 2005, the Board of Directors appointed a new chief financial officer to replace the interim chief financial officer.

The Company understands that the RCMP continues its previously announced investigation. The Commission is also continuing its investigation of the Company with respect to disclosure records, financial affairs and trading in the shares of the Company.

On June 24, 2005, the SEC staff notified the Special Committee that the SEC staff is conducting a formal investigation related to the Company’s past accounting practices and disclosures, and that a subpoena would be forthcoming. On July 8, 2005, the Special Committee received written notification that the SEC had issued a Formal Order of Investigation styled, In

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

2.             Investigations (Continued)

the Matter of Royal Group Technologies (HO-09896). On July 27, 2005, the SEC served the Company with a subpoena requiring the production of documents relating to related party transactions (the “July Subpoena”). The Special Committee has produced to the SEC staff documents responsive to the July Subpoena.

In October 2005, the Special Committee advised Commission staff, the RCMP and SEC staff of emails and documents authored by a former financial employee of the Company that relate to certain financial accounting and disclosure matters. The Company understands that the SEC staff made a referral to the U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, in connection with those documents. Also in October 2005, the Audit Committee assumed responsibility for the Special Committee’s mandate and the Special Committee was dissolved. Independent forensic accountants were retained to investigate issues raised by these documents (the “Investigation”). The Investigation focuses on the period from 2000 to 2003.

The Investigation to date has included a review of certain of the Company’s historical accounting records, available supporting documentation at the Company’s head office and email communications of various individuals during the period under review, as well as interviews with numerous current and former employees.

The Investigation identified certain monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting issues of concern for the period under review, such as support for monthly sales growth announcements for certain months in 2001, whether month end closes were extended for a few days for certain months in 2000 and 2001, and certain quarterly journal entries for the period under review.

The quarterly statements were not reviewed by the external auditors during this time period. Based on the Investigation to date, the Audit Committee has determined that further investigation should be made of these issues.

The Investigation also identified entries of concern relating to the year end financial statements for the fiscal years 2000 to 2003. The Company has concluded that no restatement is required of year end financial statements for fiscal years 2000 to 2003. The auditors have not withdrawn their reports for the fiscal years 2000 to 2003. The Audit Committee has determined that no further action be taken in respect of these year end financial statements.

The Investigation and the ongoing investigations by the Commission, RCMP and SEC could produce results that have a material impact on the Company and could result in further information being discovered that could require adjustments to the financial statements.

The SEC has commented on the Company’s Form 40-F in respect of fiscal 2004, fiscal 2005 and its quarterly filings in 2005. The SEC has raised some comments related to the Company’s goodwill valuation and the full valuation allowance of the Company’s U.S future tax losses. The process of responding to SEC’s comments is ongoing but not yet complete and may require adjustments to the financial statements in respect of these matters.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

2.             Investigations (Continued)

(b)          Historical related party transactions:

In the course of the Special Committee’s broadened investigation, the following historical related party transactions shown at the exchange amount were identified that were not previously disclosed in the financial statements prior to December 31, 2004:

(i)                                  The Company purchased what has been called the “Vaughan West Lands” in 1998 for approximately $27,400. The Company purchased the Vaughan West Lands, approximately 185 acres in Woodbridge, Ontario, by acquiring a numbered company owned by the controlling shareholder and other individuals who were officers, employees of or associated with the Company. This numbered company had acquired the Vaughan West Lands for $20,900 shortly before they were sold to the Company.

(ii)                              The Company received a warrant for 200,000 shares of another public company, Premdor Inc. (now known as Masonite International Corporation) (“Masonite”). The Company obtained the warrant as partial consideration for the sale of a subsidiary to Masonite in early 2000. In early 2002, the Company exercised the warrant when Masonite’s shares were trading at approximately $21.75, which was $8.50 more than the exercise price (resulting in a gain of approximately $1,700). The Company’s exercise of the warrant was funded by the then five senior executives of the Company and one other individual who was then an employee of the Company. The employees deposited a total of $2,650 with the Company which funded the Company’s payment to Masonite to exercise the warrant. The shares obtained were then distributed by the Company to the six individuals. The warrant and the transfer of the shares to the individuals were not recorded in the accounting records of the Company. If the transaction had been recorded in the financial statements in fiscal 2002, a gain would have been realized as other income with an equal and offsetting amount recorded as an operating expense in the income statement.

(iii)                          The Company sold products and services to a company related to the controlling shareholder, as follows:

1998

 

150

 

1999

 

3,750

 

2000

 

9,620

 

2001

 

7,560

 

2002

 

11,460

 

 

(iv)                            During 1998 to 2003, the Company facilitated foreign currency exchange transactions at exchange rates available to the Company, and utilized Company bank accounts to transfer funds internationally on behalf of the controlling shareholder, a significant shareholder and certain executives in the amount of $95,000 at no cost to the Company.

(v)                                During 1997 to 2002, the Company managed the construction of four real estate developments for the controlling shareholder and family members. The Company paid

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

2.             Investigations (Continued)

invoices associated with these projects aggregating $21,100 and was reimbursed by these individuals.

(vi)                            During 2000 and 2002, the Company sold assets for $240 and $300, respectively, to companies related to the controlling shareholder.

(vii)                        From 1998 to 2002, the Company sold to family members of the controlling shareholder, parts and services for $290.

(viii)                    In 1997, the Company acquired Baron Metals Industries Inc., a company in which the controlling shareholder held a 17.7% interest, for $11,500.

(ix)                            In 1996, the Company acquired three businesses, Jovien Associates Limited, Royal King Electric Limited and La Pineta Limited, in which the controlling shareholder held a minority interest, for $2,900.

(x)                                In 1999, the Company acquired 75% of Top Gun Electrical Supply Ltd., a company in which the controlling shareholder held a 40% interest, for $1,870.

(xi)                            In 1995, the Company purchased from the controlling shareholder and others their 50% interest in Hanmar Mechanical Services Inc. for $180.

(xii)                        In 1998, the Company purchased two parcels of real estate from the controlling shareholder for $2,900.

(xiii)                    In 1997, the Company purchased two parcels of real estate for $2,550 from a company in which a director of the Company was a shareholder through his holding company.

(xiv)                      The Company sold real estate to the controlling shareholders, as follows:

1994

 

220

 

1995

 

810

 

1996

 

90

 

2000

 

200

 

 

(xv)                          In 2003, the Company sold real estate for $350 to family members of the controlling shareholder, employees and a former employee.

(xvi)                      The Company sold real estate to a significant shareholder, as follows:

1995

 

110

 

1997

 

80

 

 

(xvii)                  During 1999 to 2001, the Company entered into 9 joint land service agreements with companies related to the controlling shareholder and another company in which a director of the Company was a shareholder.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

3.                                      Assets Held for Sale including Discontinued Operations

The assets held for sale presented on the consolidated balance sheet are comprised of amounts with respect to operations which are discontinued (Note 3(a)) and amounts with respect to assets held for sale (Note 3(b)).

The following table summarizes the assets held for sale and related liabilities as at June 30, 2006:

Reporting segments

 

 

 

Construction
products

 

Window
covering
products

 

Support

 

Support

 

Total

 

 

 

Discontinued
Operations

 

Discontinued
Operations

 

Discontinued
Operations

 

Assets held
for sale

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

$

962

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

962

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

9,610

 

 

 

530

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

10,215

 

Inventories

 

 

9,182

 

 

 

570

 

 

 

140

 

 

 

 

 

9,892

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

560

 

 

 

49

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

 

 

646

 

Current assets held for sale

 

 

20,314

 

 

 

1,149

 

 

 

252

 

 

 

 

 

21,715

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

13,560

 

 

 

467

 

 

 

1,634

 

 

 

7,152

 

 

22,813

 

Investments

 

 

117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

117

 

Goodwill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

137

 

 

137

 

Other assets

 

 

55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

55

 

Long-lived assets held for sale(1)

 

 

13,732

 

 

 

467

 

 

 

1,634

 

 

 

7,289

 

 

23,122

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

17,150

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

371

 

 

 

 

 

17,602

 

Future income tax liabilities (assets)

 

 

(446

)

 

 

 

 

 

(561

)

 

 

1,028

 

 

21

 

Minority interest

 

 

693

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

693

 

Current liabilities held for sale

 

 

17,397

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

(190

)

 

 

1,028

 

 

18,316

 

Net assets (liabilities) held for sale

 

 

$

16,649

 

 

 

$

1,535

 

 

 

$

2,076

 

 

 

$

6,261

 

 

$

26,521

 

 

(1)                               There were several companies whose long-lived assets were not reclassified as current assets held for sale because, either (a) the proceeds of the sale will not be realized within a year of the date of the balance sheet or (b) the sale of the assets was not complete as of the date of the balance sheet.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

3.                                      Assets Held for Sale including Discontinued Operations (Continued)

The following table summarizes the assets held for sale and related liabilities as at December 31, 2005:

Reporting segments

 

 

 

Construction
products

 

Window
covering
products

 

Home
improvement
products

 

Support

 

Total

 

Construction
products

 

Support

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued
Operations

 

Discontinued
Operations

 

Discontinued
Operations

 

Discontinued
Operations

 

Discontinued
Operations

 

Assets held
for sale

 

Assets held
for sale

 

Assets held
for sale

 

Total

 

Cash

 

 

$

2,160

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

5,506

 

 

 

$

7,666

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

7,666

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

12,329

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

13,784

 

 

 

6,643

 

 

 

32,782

 

 

 

13,558

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,558

 

 

46,340

 

Inventories

 

 

12,990

 

 

 

745

 

 

 

16,057

 

 

 

10,361

 

 

 

40,153

 

 

 

9,268

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

9,349

 

 

49,502

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

390

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

86

 

 

 

249

 

 

 

760

 

 

 

172

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

183

 

 

943

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,417

 

 

 

6,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

62,843

 

 

 

62,843

 

 

69,260

 

Investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

881

 

 

 

881

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

881

 

Current assets held for sale

 

 

27,869

 

 

 

806

 

 

 

29,927

 

 

 

30,058

 

 

 

88,660

 

 

 

22,998

 

 

 

62,935

 

 

 

85,933

 

 

174,593

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

19,734

 

 

 

405

 

 

 

30,172

 

 

 

2,561

 

 

 

52,872

 

 

 

1,170

 

 

 

20,753

 

 

 

21,923

 

 

74,795

 

Investments

 

 

153

 

 

 

 

 

 

(68

)

 

 

 

 

 

85

 

 

 

135

 

 

 

 

 

 

135

 

 

220

 

Goodwill

 

 

3,838

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,838

 

 

 

3,528

 

 

 

1,433

 

 

 

4,961

 

 

8,799

 

Other assets

 

 

169

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

169

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

174

 

Long-lived assets held for sale(1)

 

 

23,894

 

 

 

405

 

 

 

30,104

 

 

 

2,561

 

 

 

56,964

 

 

 

4,838

 

 

 

22,186

 

 

 

27,024

 

 

83,988

 

Bank indebtedness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,383

 

 

 

7,313

 

 

 

37,696

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,696

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

12,946

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

26,154

 

 

 

16,490

 

 

 

55,785

 

 

 

8,960

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

8,981

 

 

64,766

 

Term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,110

 

 

 

1,110

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

1,116

 

Future income tax liabilities (assets)

 

 

(323

)

 

 

 

 

 

6,392

 

 

 

(4,512

)

 

 

1,557

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

1,679

 

 

 

1,674

 

 

3,231

 

Minority interest

 

 

694

 

 

 

 

 

 

394

 

 

 

4,190

 

 

 

5,278

 

 

 

525

 

 

 

6,414

 

 

 

6,939

 

 

12,217

 

Current liabilities held for sale

 

 

13,317

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

63,323

 

 

 

24,591

 

 

 

101,426

 

 

 

9,486

 

 

 

8,114

 

 

 

17,600

 

 

119,026

 

Net assets (liabilities) held for sale

 

 

$

38,446

 

 

 

$

1,016

 

 

 

$

(3,292

)

 

 

$

8,028

 

 

 

$

44,198

 

 

 

$

18,350

 

 

 

$

77,007

 

 

 

$

95,357

 

 

$

139,555

 

 

(1)                                  There were several companies whose long-lived assets were not reclassified as current assets held for sale because, either (a) the proceeds of the sale will not be realized within a year of the date of the balance sheet or (b) the sale of the assets was not complete as of the date of the balance sheet.

 

80




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

3.                                      Assets Held for Sale including Discontinued Operations (Continued)

(a)                                Discontinued operations:

In July 2005, the Company announced that the Board of Directors had approved initiatives to divest certain non-core business units and non-performing operations as part of the Management Improvement Plan aimed at improving financial performance and refinancing the Company. Accordingly, the results of operations and financial position of certain non-core business units have been segregated and presented separately as discontinued operations and assets held for sale in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related note disclosures.

During the quarter ending March 31, 2006, the Company completed the sale of both Royal Alliance Inc. and Amut S.p.A., which were previously part of the Home improvement and Support segments, respectively. The Company recognized an aggregate loss of $6,027 (pre-tax). The total consideration was $34,991 of which, $24,000 was received on closing. The balance of the consideration of $10,991 was reduced in the quarter ending June 30, 2006 by repayments of $239. The outstanding balance of $10,752 is included in other receivables on the consolidated balance sheet.

During the quarter ending June 30, 2006, the Company completed the sale of Baron Metal Industries, which was previously part of the Construction products segment and the sale of certain component parts, including equipment and excess inventory, of Royal Ecoproducts Co. which is part of the Support segment. In addition, the Company adjusted its valuation provision with respect to the investment in Royal Building Systems Mexico, which is part of the Construction products segment. As a result, the Company recognized an aggregate gain of $16,977 (pre-tax). The total consideration was $29,347 of which $25,347 was received on closing. The balance of the consideration of $4,000 remains outstanding and is included in other receivables on the consolidated balance sheet.

At June 30, 2006, the following non-core businesses continue to be classified as discontinued operations:

(i)           Construction products:

Royal Building Systems Argentina, Royal Building Systems Colombia, Royal Building Systems Mexico, Royal Building Systems Poland

(ii)          Window covering products:

Royal Window Coverings LTDA (Brasil) and Novo Europe B.V.

(iii)         Support:

Royal Ecoproducts Co.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

3.                                      Assets Held for Sale including Discontinued Operations (Continued)

The following tables show revenue and net after-tax results from discontinued operations for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005:

Three months ended June 30, 2006

 

 

 

Revenue

 

Earnings (loss)
from operating
activities

 

Gain (loss) on
sale of
businesses or
components
parts

 

Income tax
recovery
(expense)

 

Earnings
(loss)

 

Reporting segment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction products

 

$

9,394

 

 

$

(2,573

)

 

 

$

16,285

 

 

 

$

(3,780

)

 

 

$

9,932

 

 

Home improvement products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Window covering products

 

1,835

 

 

91

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32

)

 

 

59

 

 

Support

 

2,119

 

 

(2,442

)

 

 

692

 

 

 

(369

)

 

 

(2,119

)

 

Intercompany eliminations

 

(3,023

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

10,325

 

 

$

(4,924

)

 

 

$

16,977

 

 

 

$

(4,181

)

 

 

$

7,872

 

 

 

Three months ended June 30, 2005

 

 

 

Revenue

 

Earnings (loss)
from operating
activities

 

Gain (loss) on
sale of
businesses or
components
parts

 

Income tax
recovery
(expense)

 

Earnings
(loss)

 

Reporting segment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction products

 

$

23,486

 

 

$

(1,823

)

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(597

)

 

 

$

(2,420

)

 

Home improvement products

 

24,078

 

 

(1,077

)

 

 

 

 

 

574

 

 

 

(503

)

 

Window covering products

 

2,003

 

 

118

 

 

 

 

 

 

(39

)

 

 

79

 

 

Support

 

18,090

 

 

(2,419

)

 

 

 

 

 

560

 

 

 

(1,859

)

 

Intercompany eliminations

 

(5,169

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

62,488

 

 

$

(5,201

)

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

497

 

 

 

$

(4,703

)

 

 

The following tables show revenue and net after-tax results from discontinued operations for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005:

Six months ended June 30, 2006

 

 

 

Revenue

 

Earnings (loss)
from operating
activities

 

Gain (loss) on
sale of
businesses or
components
parts

 

Income tax
recovery
(expense)

 

Earnings
(loss)

 

Reporting segment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction products

 

$

27,616

 

 

$

(2,293

)

 

 

$

16,285

 

 

 

$

(4,467

)

 

 

$

9,525

 

 

Home improvement products

 

2,004

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(6,364

)

 

 

6,352

 

 

 

(14

)

 

Window covering products

 

3,855

 

 

140

 

 

 

 

 

 

(46

)

 

 

94

 

 

Support

 

5,445

 

 

(4,655

)

 

 

1,029

 

 

 

1,058

 

 

 

(2,568

)

 

Intercompany eliminations

 

(5,956

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

32,964

 

 

$

(6,810

)

 

 

$

10,950

 

 

 

$

2,897

 

 

 

$

7,037

 

 

 

 

82




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

3.                                      Asset Held for Sale including Discontinued Operations (Continued)

Six months ended June 30, 2005

 

 

 

Revenue

 

Earnings (loss)
from operating
activities

 

Gain (loss) on
sale of 
businesses or
components
parts

 

Income tax
recovery
(expense)

 

Earnings
(loss)

 

Reporting segment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction products

 

$

41,696

 

 

$

(113

)

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(1,081

)

 

 

$

(1,194

)

 

Home improvement products

 

52,636

 

 

(592

)

 

 

 

 

 

350

 

 

 

(242

)

 

Window covering products

 

3,844

 

 

232

 

 

 

 

 

 

(66

)

 

 

166

 

 

Support

 

26,793

 

 

(7,272

)

 

 

 

 

 

2,509

 

 

 

(4,763

)

 

Intercompany eliminations

 

(11,436

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

113,533

 

 

$

(7,745

)

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

1,712

 

 

 

$

(6,033

)

 

 

(b)          Assets held for sale:

As part of the Company’s plan to divest certain non-core business units and non-performing operations at December 31, 2005, the Company had identified excess manufacturing real estate. The net assets related to these real estate properties have been identified, reclassified as assets held for sale and measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value.

In addition, at December 31, 2005, the Company had identified certain other business units, which it intended to divest, but which did not qualify for reclassification as discontinued operations under the relevant accounting guidelines. Accordingly, the Company identified and reclassified their net assets as held for sale, which were measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value.

During the first quarter of 2006, the Company completed the sale of Vinyltech Inc. together with a portion of the excess manufacturing real estate. The Company recognized an aggregate gain of $9,405, which is recorded in other items. The total consideration was $71,067, of which $42,727 was received on closing. The balance of the consideration of $28,341 remains outstanding and is included in current other receivables on the consolidated balance sheet.

During the second quarter of 2006, the Company completed the sale of a distribution company and a portion of the excess manufacturing real estate. The Company recognized an aggregate gain of $12,221, which is recorded in other items. The total consideration was $45,693 of which $42,693 was received on closing. The balance of the consideration of $3,000 remains outstanding and is included in current other receivables on the consolidated balance sheet.

(c)           Current other receivables:

Current other receivables consist of $28,341 in notes receivable and a $3,000 deferred payment. The Company received cash payment for all the outstanding balances in July 2006.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

3.                                      Asset Held for Sale including Discontinued Operations (Continued)

(d)          Other Receivables

Other receivables consist of $10,752 in non-interest bearing notes receivable due January 12, 2011 and $4,425 in notes receivable and deferred payments with repayment terms commencing in the fourth quarter of 2007 and continuing through 2010. The notes receivable of $4,000 relate to the dispositions noted in note 3(a). The remaining $425 relates to the proceeds on sale of an equity investment closed in the second quarter ending June 30, 2006 (see note 9). The notes receivable and deferred payments have been recorded at the amount which is the estimated collectable value.

4.                                      Interest in Joint Ventures

The Company’s proportionate interest in joint ventures includes the following:

 

 

As at
June 30, 2006

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

$

9,412

 

 

 

$

10,222

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

9,125

 

 

 

10,391

 

 

Other long-term assets

 

 

46

 

 

 

161

 

 

 

 

 

18,583

 

 

 

20,774

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

5,723

 

 

 

5,929

 

 

Future income tax liabilities

 

 

1,295

 

 

 

1,381

 

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

838

 

 

 

1,078

 

 

 

 

 

7,856

 

 

 

8,388

 

 

Net assets

 

 

$

10,727

 

 

 

$

12,386

 

 

 

 

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

Net sales

 

 

$

11,460

 

 

 

$

12,105

 

 

 

$

20,689

 

 

 

$

21,592

 

 

Net earnings

 

 

487

 

 

 

1,272

 

 

 

936

 

 

 

1,760

 

 

 

 

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

$

695

 

 

 

$

1,992

 

 

 

$

267

 

 

 

$

2,252

 

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

 

 

273

 

 

 

71

 

 

 

394

 

 

 

194

 

 

 

The Company is contingently liable for the proportionate share of its joint venture partners’ liabilities but has recourse to the assets of the Joint Ventures.

84




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

5.                                      Accounts Receivable

 

 

As at
June 30, 2006

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

Trade

 

 

$

305,256

 

 

 

$

222,400

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(15,794

)

 

 

(19,512

)

 

 

 

 

289,462

 

 

 

202,888

 

 

Income taxes and other

 

 

14,980

 

 

 

25,696

 

 

 

 

 

$

304,442

 

 

 

$

228,584

 

 

 

6.                                      Inventories

 

 

As at
June 30, 2006

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

Raw materials and work in process

 

 

$

114,632

 

 

 

$

112,988

 

 

Finished goods

 

 

241,353

 

 

 

233,899

 

 

 

 

 

$

355,985

 

 

 

$

346,887

 

 

 

7.                                      Property, Plant and Equipment

As At June 30, 2006

 

 

 

Cost

 

Accumulated
amortization

 

Net book value

 

Land

 

$

66,457

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

66,457

 

 

Buildings

 

417,128

 

 

106,184

 

 

 

310,944

 

 

Plant equipment

 

927,092

 

 

459,885

 

 

 

467,207

 

 

Dies and moulds

 

223,423

 

 

161,265

 

 

 

62,158

 

 

Office and computer equipment and computer software

 

46,183

 

 

39,950

 

 

 

6,233

 

 

Aircraft and transport equipment

 

17,432

 

 

14,658

 

 

 

2,774

 

 

 

 

1,697,715

 

 

781,942

 

 

 

915,773

 

 

Assets under construction

 

25,400

 

 

 

 

 

25,400

 

 

 

 

$

1,723,115

 

 

$

781,942

 

 

 

$

941,173

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

Accumulated
amortization

 

Net book value

 

As At December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

66,882

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

66,882

 

 

Buildings

 

418,881

 

 

100,797

 

 

 

318,084

 

 

Plant equipment

 

932,830

 

 

434,399

 

 

 

498,431

 

 

Dies and moulds

 

232,569

 

 

166,111

 

 

 

66,458

 

 

Office and computer equipment and computer software

 

43,089

 

 

37,275

 

 

 

5,814

 

 

Aircraft and transport equipment

 

17,554

 

 

14,560

 

 

 

2,994

 

 

 

 

1,711,805

 

 

753,142

 

 

 

958,663

 

 

Assets under construction

 

22,374

 

 

 

 

 

22,374

 

 

 

 

$

1,734,179

 

 

$

753,142

 

 

 

$

981,037

 

 

 

85




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

7.                                      Property, Plant and Equipment (Continued)

Total amortization expense for property, plant and equipment was $24,848 and $51,603 (2005—$30,429 and $60,579) for the three months and six months, respectively.

8.                                      Goodwill

In accordance with the CICA Handbook 3062 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, goodwill is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of a reporting unit may be below the carrying value of the same reporting unit. During the quarter ended June 30, 2006, the Company entered into a Plan of Arrangement with Georgia Gulf Corporation (“Georgia Gulf”) to acquire all of the common shares of the Company at $13.00 per share. As a result of this event, management compared the fair value of each of the reporting units with its carrying amount, including the goodwill allocated to the respective reporting unit. The fair value of the reporting units was calculated using discounted future cash flows. The calculation was performed in a manner consistent with the goodwill analysis conducted as of December 31, 2005, but was based upon updated data to June 30, 2006 including the cash payment contemplated under the Plan of Arrangement with Georgia Gulf. Management concluded that goodwill was impaired in three reporting units contained within two reporting segments, namely Home improvement products and Window covering products at June 30, 2006. As a result, the Company has recorded an impairment charge of $25,496 for the three months ended June 30, 2006, which is recorded in other items (note 16).

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the Company’s reporting segments for the six months ended June 30, 2006 are as follows:

 

 

Custom
profiles &
mouldings

 

Building
products

 

Construction
products

 

Home
improvement
products

 

Window
covering
products

 

Materials

 

Support

 

Total

 

Balance, December 31,
2005

 

 

$

109,328

 

 

 

$

20,248

 

 

 

$

20,342

 

 

 

$

13,887

 

 

 

$

11,824

 

 

 

$

9,400

 

 

 

$

9,326

 

 

$

194,355

 

Foreign exchange revaluation

 

 

(911

)

 

 

(169

)

 

 

(170

)

 

 

(116

)

 

 

(99

)

 

 

(78

)

 

 

(119

)

 

(1,662

)

Impairment loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13,771

)

 

 

(11,725

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25,496

)

Balance, June 30, 2006

 

 

$

108,417

 

 

 

$

20,079

 

 

 

$

20,172

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

9,322

 

 

 

$

9,207

 

 

$

167,197

 

 

The Company will continue to test for goodwill impairment on an annual basis in the fourth quarter of each year, and at any time if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. The fair values of the reporting units are calculated using discounted future cash flows, which contain assumptions regarding future operating performance. These assumptions include revenue growth rates, margin assumptions, discount rates and terminal rates. The Company regularly monitors the forecasted cash flows of its reporting units and any significant adverse changes in circumstances or assumptions would require the Company to test for goodwill impairment.

86




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

9.                                      Other Assets

 

 

As at
June 30, 2006

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

Patents, net of accumulated amortization of $7,211 (2005—$7,522)

 

 

$

6,029

 

 

 

$

5,935

 

 

Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1,366 (2005—$2,067)

 

 

972

 

 

 

1,089

 

 

 

 

 

7,001

 

 

 

7,024

 

 

Investments

 

 

4,153

 

 

 

4,324

 

 

 

 

 

$

11,154

 

 

 

$

11,348

 

 

 

Amortization expense for patents was $229 and $454 (2005—$265 and $579) for the three months and six months, respectively. Amortization expense for deferred financing costs was $59 and $117 (2005—$67 and $133) for the three months and six months, respectively.

Investments include the Company’s holdings in associated companies and other business ventures accounted for by the equity and cost methods. During the second quarter of 2006, the Company completed the sale of an equity investment. The Company recognized an aggregate gain of $411 (pre-tax), which is recorded in other items (note 16). The total consideration was $425, all of which is deferred and included in other receivables on the consolidated balance sheet.

Equity in loss of the investments was $70 and $401 (2005—$912 and $1,086) for the three and six months, respectively.

10.                               Bank indebtedness

 

 

As at
June 30, 2006

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

Bank indebtedness

 

 

$

151,948

 

 

 

$

158,789

 

 

 

The Company entered into a credit agreement as of February 21, 2005 with a syndicate of three banks, which provides for a $312,500 committed, secured multi-currency revolving credit facility to be made available to the Company and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries. This credit facility contains provisions to reduce the available limit to reflect any asset dispositions other than accounts receivable and inventory. The credit agreement was subsequently amended to reduce the available limit of the credit facility by an amount equal to all divestiture proceeds in excess of $100,000. As a result, the available limit under the credit facility as at June 30, 2006 was $266,140. The credit facility may be used for general operating and corporate purposes, and was initially drawn to repay the term bank loan owed under a previous credit agreement dated as of August 1, 2000. The credit facility is secured by a pledge of substantially all the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, and by upstream guarantees from various non-borrowing subsidiaries. Under the terms of the credit agreement, the Company is required to satisfy various financial and other covenants, including the maintenance of certain financial ratios. The Company was in compliance with these covenants as at June 30, 2006. The agreement was extended as of December 21, 2005, and matures December 31, 2006.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

10.          Bank indebtedness (Continued)

Borrowings under the credit agreement are available at the Company’s option by way of Canadian prime rate advances, base rate Canada advances, Canadian bankers acceptances, base rate U.S. advances, LIBOR Advances, or swingline advances, plus an interest rate margin, as well as by way of letters of credit.

In addition to the above, credit facilities totaling the equivalent of $27,283 (December 31, 2005—$68,487) have been arranged with various local banks to assist certain of the Company’s international subsidiaries in funding their operations. The terms and conditions of these arrangements vary in accordance with local practices, and the Company has guaranteed repayment of a portion of the amounts drawn under certain of the facilities in the event of a default by the borrowing subsidiary. As of June 30, 2006, a total of $27,283 (December 31, 2005—$41,881) was drawn under these facilities.

11.                               Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

 

 

As at
June 30, 2006

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

Trade

 

 

$

149,654

 

 

 

$

174,329

 

 

Income taxes and other

 

 

179,029

 

 

 

100,417

 

 

 

 

 

$

328,683

 

 

 

$

274,746

 

 

 

12.                               Term debt

 

 

As at
June 30, 2006

 

As at
December 31,
2005

 

7.17% U.S.$ 15 million Senior Unsecured Notes, Series A, due August 31, 2006

 

 

$

16,725

 

 

 

$

17,489

 

 

7.31% U.S.$ 25 million Senior Unsecured Notes, Series B, due August 31, 2006

 

 

27,875

 

 

 

29,147

 

 

7.10% U.S.$ 115 million Senior Unsecured Notes, Series D, due November 14, 2007

 

 

128,225

 

 

 

134,078

 

 

6.90% CDN$ Medium Term Notes due April 13, 2010

 

 

116,532

 

 

 

116,532

 

 

3.5% U.S.$ 1.5 million Promissory Note, due May 22, 2007

 

 

233

 

 

 

377

 

 

 

 

 

289,590

 

 

 

297,623

 

 

Less current portion

 

 

44,812

 

 

 

46,902

 

 

 

 

 

$

244,778

 

 

 

$

250,721

 

 

 

Each of the Series A, Series B and Series D Senior Unsecured Notes is denominated in U.S. dollars and bears interest at the above rates, with interest payable quarterly in arrears. The Series A Notes require annual principal payments of U.S. $15,000 on August 31 of each year commencing in 2002. The Series B and Series D balances outstanding are due in full on the dates shown.

88




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

12.                               Term debt (Continued)

The Medium Term Notes are denominated in Canadian dollars, are senior unsecured obligations of the Company, and bear interest at 6.90% payable semi-annually in arrears. Various subsidiaries of the Company guarantee repayment of amounts due pursuant to the Trust Indenture under which the Medium Term Notes were issued.

The 3.5% Promissory Note is denominated in U.S. dollars and is repayable in monthly principal and interest payments to effect a 10 year amortization. The obligation is secured by an irrevocable standby letter of credit.

Aggregate principal payments required over the next five years as follows:

2006

 

$

44,812

 

2007

 

128,246

 

2008

 

 

2009

 

 

2010

 

116,532

 

 

 

$

289,590

 

 

13.                               Capital Stock

The Company’s authorized capital stock consists of the following:

(a)                                Preferred shares:

There is an unlimited number of authorized preferred shares without par value, issuable in series, with rights and terms of each series to be fixed by the Board of Directors prior to the issue of such series. No preferred shares are issued or outstanding.

(b)                               Common shares (formerly subordinated voting shares):

There is an unlimited number of common voting shares without par value. Each share is entitled to one vote per share at all meetings of shareholders and is entitled to dividends ranking junior to the preferred shares.

There has been no issuance of common shares during the six months ended June 30, 2006.

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Balance, December 31, 2005 and June 30, 2006

 

93,444,502

 

$

634,866

 

 

(c)                                Multiple voting common shares:

As part of the Company’s overall settlement with its former controlling shareholder, as described in note 2 to the interim consolidated financial statements, the outstanding multiple voting shares that were directly or indirectly owned by the former controlling shareholder were converted on a one-for-one basis into subordinate voting shares during the second quarter ended June 30, 2005.

89




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

13.          Capital Stock (Continued)

Subsequently, the Company filed Articles of Amendment to remove the multiple voting shares and the subordinated voting shares as well as rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attached thereto and replaced them with one class of voting shares.

(d)                               Stock option plan:

The table below is a summary of the status of the Company’s stock option program.

 

Number of options

 

Weighted average
exercise price

 

Outstanding, January 1, 2006

 

 

3,192,828

 

 

 

$

26.50

 

 

Granted

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

9.84

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled/expired

 

 

(952,000

)

 

 

27.89

 

 

Outstanding, June 30, 2006

 

 

2,260,828

 

 

 

$

25.76

 

 

Exercisable, June 30, 2006

 

 

1,647,828

 

 

 

$

28.17

 

 

 

The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. During 2006, 20,000 (2005—150,000) stock options were granted with the following weighted average assumptions:

Assumptions

 

 

 

2006

 

Risk-free interest rate

 

3.9%

 

Expected life

 

5.3 years

 

Expected volatility

 

52.4%

 

Dividend yield

 

 

Weighted average fair value of options granted

 

$

4.98

 

 

These options are substantially exercisable as to half on or after three years from the date of issue, with the balance after six years from the date of issue and all options expire nine years after date of issue.

For the three months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005, the Company recorded a compensation expense for stock options of $115 and $49, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005, the Company recorded a compensation expense for stock options of $225 and $49, respectively.

90




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

13.          Capital Stock (Continued)

(e)                                Senior Management Incentive Plan (“SMIP”):

The table below is a summary of the status of the Company’s SMIP.

 

 

Number of RSU’s

 

Outstanding, January 1, 2006

 

 

1,215,000

 

 

Granted

 

 

50,000

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

(160,000

)

 

Outstanding, June 30, 2006

 

 

1,105,000

 

 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005, the Company recorded a compensation expense (recovery) for restricted share units (“RSUs”) of $(2,658) and $1,860, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005, the Company recorded a compensation expense (recovery) for RSUs of $(1,067) and $3,024, respectively. A compensation recovery for RSUs was recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2006 as it was determined that not all the achievement targets would be met.

(f)                                  Directors Deferred Stock Unit Plan (“DSUP”):

The Company maintains a DSUP for the benefit of the members of the Board of Directors. There were 118,932 deferred stock units outstanding at June 30, 2006 with a total recorded value of $1,466. At December 31, 2005, there were 107,988 deferred stock units outstanding with a total value of $1,123.

For the three months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005, the Company recorded a compensation expense for deferred stock units of $319 and $1,045 respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005, the Company recorded a compensation expense for deferred stock units of $343 and $1,045 respectively.

14.                               Contributed Surplus

 

 

As at
June 30, 2006

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

Contributed surplus, beginning of period

 

 

$

8,020

 

 

 

$

3,703

 

 

SMIP compensation (note 13(e))

 

 

(1,067

)

 

 

5,148

 

 

Stock options

 

 

225

 

 

 

281

 

 

Exercise of RSUs under the Restricted Stock Unit Plan

 

 

 

 

 

(1,112

)

 

Contributed surplus, end of period

 

 

$

7,178

 

 

 

$

8,020

 

 

 

91




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

15.                               Earnings (Loss) per Share

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share have been calculated using the weighted average method. The maximum dilutive number of shares has been calculated using the treasury stock method.

 

 

3 months ended June 30, 2006

 

3 months ended June 30, 2005

 

 

 

Continuing
operations

 

Discontinued
operations

 

Total

 

Continuing
operations

 

Discontinued
operations

 

Total

 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

(40,375

)

 

$

7,872

 

 

$

(32,503

)

$

23,286

 

 

$

(4,703

)

 

$

18,583

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 

(0.43

)

 

0.08

 

 

(0.35

)

0.25

 

 

(0.05

)

 

0.20

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

(0.43

)

 

0.08

 

 

(0.35

)

0.25

 

 

(0.05

)

 

0.20

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

93,444,502

 

 

93,444,502

 

 

93,444,502

 

93,444,500

 

 

93,444,500

 

 

93,444,500

 

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

1,126,177

 

 

1,126,177

 

 

1,126,177

 

1,080,000

 

 

1,080,000

 

 

1,080,000

 

 

Diluted*

 

94,570,679

 

 

94,570,679

 

 

94,570,679

 

94,524,500

 

 

94,524,500

 

 

94,524,500

 

 

Excluded as anti-dilutive**

 

2,240,828

 

 

2,240,828

 

 

2,240,828

 

3,200,078

 

 

3,200,078

 

 

3,200,078

 

 

 

 

6 months ended June 30, 2006

 

6 months ended June 30, 2005

 

 

 

 

Continuing
operations

 

Discontinued
operations

 

Total

 

Continuing
operations

 

Discontinued
operations

 

Total

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

(59,156

)

 

$

7,037

 

 

$

(52,119

)

$

13,221

 

 

$

(6,033

)

 

$

7,188

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 

(0.63

)

 

0.07

 

 

(0.56

)

0.14

 

 

(0.06

)

 

0.08

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

(0.63

)

 

0.07

 

 

(0.56

)

0.14

 

 

(0.06

)

 

0.08

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

93,444,502

 

 

93,444,502

 

 

93,444,502

 

93,431,879

 

 

93,431,879

 

 

93,431,879

 

 

Effect of dilutive securities*

 

1,146,355

 

 

1,146,355

 

 

1,146,355

 

1,048,333

 

 

1,048,333

 

 

1,048,333

 

 

Diluted

 

94,590,857

 

 

94,590,857

 

 

94,590,857

 

94,480,212

 

 

94,480,212

 

 

94,480,212

 

 

Excluded as anti-dilutive**

 

2,240,828

 

 

2,240,828

 

 

2,240,828

 

3,200,078

 

 

3,200,078

 

 

3,200,078

 


*                                          Due to the net loss for both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006, diluted loss per share has been calculated using the basic weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding, as the inclusion of any potential dilutive securities would be anti-dilutive.

**                                    Excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share because the exercise price of the stock options was greater than or equal to the average price of the Common Shares.

16.                               Other items

 

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

Goodwill impairment

 

 

$

25,496

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

25,496

 

 

 

$

 

 

Gain on sale of real estate

 

 

(2,843

)

 

 

 

 

 

(14,038

)

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of businesses

 

 

(9,748

)

 

 

 

 

 

(9,746

)

 

 

 

 

Restructuring costs

 

 

2,734

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,059

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

(34

)

 

 

 

 

 

1,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

15,605

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

7,794

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

92




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

17.                               Income Taxes

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2006, the Company recorded an income tax expense on its pre-tax loss reported under GAAP. The effective tax rate for the year to date was 50.4%, compared to 25.1% in 2005. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 191.5%, compared to the 25.7% in the previous quarter ended March 31, 2006 and 25.3% for fiscal 2005. The change in the income tax rate was substantially due to the impact of Quebec’s retroactive legislation resulting in a one time charge to current income tax expense of $30,700 and an interest charge of $8,624 which is recorded in interest and financing charges and the long term tax rate changes tabled in Bill-C13. On June 22, 2006 Bill—C13 received royal assent that introduced among other changes an increase in the general rate reduction from 7% to 7.5% effective on January 1, 2008 to 8% on January 1, 2009 and to 9% on January 1, 2010, to increase M&P deduction to mirror the general rate reduction and to eliminate the corporate surtax effective January 1, 2008. As a result of the rate changes, the Company’s Canadian future tax liability resulting from its long term timing differences was reduced by $8,958.

18.                               Segment Reporting Data

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available and which, are evaluated regularly by senior financial decision-makers in allocating resources and assessing performance. The following table summarizes the segments on which the Company reports.

Reportable segments

 

 

 

Core product divisions

Custom profiles & mouldings

 

Custom Window Profiles and Interior & Exterior Mouldings

Building products

 

Exterior Cladding

Construction products

 

Pipe and Fittings and Building Systems

Home improvement products

 

Deck, Fence and Railing and Outdoor Storage

Window covering products

 

Window Coverings

Materials

 

Materials (Resins, Additives, PVC and Recycling)

Support

 

Real Estate

 

Performance is evaluated based on pre-tax earnings before amortization and interest.

Net sales by geographic region for three months ended June 30, 2006 were 59.9% (2005—61.5%) to the U.S., 38.4% (2005—36.9%) to Canada and 1.7% (2005—1.6%) to other markets. For the six months ended June 30, 2006, net sales by geographic region were 63.1% (2005—63.7%) to the U.S., 35.4%
(2005—34.5%) to Canada and 1.5% (2005—1.8%) to other markets.

93




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

18.                               Segment Reporting Data (Continued)

The following tables present financial information for the period as at June 30, 2006 and do not include amounts classified as assets held for sale. Segment information for assets held for sale is contained in note 3. The information for both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006 is from continuing operations.

The accounting policies for each of the segments are described in Note 1 of the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005. Inter-segment transactions are negotiated as if the transactions were to third parties, at market prices.

3 months ended June 30, 2006

 

 

 

Custom
profiles &
mouldings

 

Building
products

 

Construction
products

 

Home
improvement
products

 

Window
covering
products

 

Materials

 

Support

 

Total

 

Gross sales

 

 

$

196,817

 

 

 

$

95,422

 

 

 

$

81,346

 

 

 

$

55,238

 

 

 

$

30,489

 

 

 

$

122,013

 

 

$

19,893

 

$

601,218

 

Eliminations

 

 

10,255

 

 

 

(192

)

 

 

(242

)

 

 

352

 

 

 

143

 

 

 

113,137

 

 

19,341

 

142,794

 

Net sales

 

 

$

186,562

 

 

 

$

95,614

 

 

 

$

81,588

 

 

 

$

54,886

 

 

 

$

30,346

 

 

 

$

8,876

 

 

$

552

 

$

458,424

 

Gross profit

 

 

$

47,586

 

 

 

$

25,623

 

 

 

$

23,513

 

 

 

$

10,257

 

 

 

$

3,088

 

 

 

$

6,242

 

 

$

5,139

 

$

121,448

 

Pre-tax earnings before amortization and interest

 

 

30,541

 

 

 

4,279

 

 

 

5,897

 

 

 

(684

)

 

 

(4,255

)

 

 

3,838

 

 

3,518

 

43,134

 

Amortization charges

 

 

13,401

 

 

 

1,577

 

 

 

2,114

 

 

 

1,035

 

 

 

1,128

 

 

 

2,999

 

 

2,823

 

25,077

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and goodwill

 

 

10,170

 

 

 

724

 

 

 

4,263

 

 

 

907

 

 

 

193

 

 

 

1,026

 

 

3,771

 

21,054

 

Goodwill

 

 

108,417

 

 

 

20,079

 

 

 

20,172

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,322

 

 

9,207

 

167,197

 

Total assets

 

 

556,748

 

 

 

225,903

 

 

 

272,076

 

 

 

125,484

 

 

 

102,498

 

 

 

195,641

 

 

369,248

 

1,847,598

 

 

3 months ended June 30, 2005

 

 

 

Custom
profiles &
mouldings

 

Building
products

 

Construction
products

 

Home
improvement
products

 

Window
covering
products

 

Materials

 

Support

 

Total

 

Gross sales

 

 

$

211,165

 

 

 

$

91,231

 

 

 

$

91,050

 

 

 

$

62,162

 

 

 

$

42,905

 

 

 

$

111,625

 

 

$

26,022

 

$

636,160

 

Eliminations

 

 

10,986

 

 

 

111

 

 

 

1,887

 

 

 

976

 

 

 

5,560

 

 

 

104,945

 

 

25,015

 

149,480

 

Net sales

 

 

$

200,179

 

 

 

$

91,120

 

 

 

$

89,163

 

 

 

$

61,186

 

 

 

$

37,345

 

 

 

$

6,680

 

 

$

1,007

 

$

486,680

 

Gross profit

 

 

$

55,473

 

 

 

$

21,110

 

 

 

$

18,734

 

 

 

$

9,421

 

 

 

$

7,344

 

 

 

$

12,999

 

 

$

2,727

 

$

127,808

 

Pre-tax earnings before amortization and interest

 

 

48,514

 

 

 

3,946

 

 

 

3,541

 

 

 

2,541

 

 

 

(3,755

)

 

 

11,964

 

 

4,036

 

70,787

 

Amortization charges

 

 

12,746

 

 

 

1,450

 

 

 

3,744

 

 

 

2,925

 

 

 

1,826

 

 

 

2,321

 

 

5,682

 

30,694

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and goodwill

 

 

10,706

 

 

 

1,007

 

 

 

812

 

 

 

3,706

 

 

 

615

 

 

 

1,218

 

 

(963

)

17,101

 

Goodwill

 

 

115,266

 

 

 

21,404

 

 

 

25,342

 

 

 

19,498

 

 

 

12,609

 

 

 

10,193

 

 

10,067

 

214,379

 

Total assets

 

 

617,663

 

 

 

214,742

 

 

 

448,552

 

 

 

247,802

 

 

 

140,223

 

 

 

213,066

 

 

557,945

 

2,439,993

 

 

94




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

18.                               Segment Reporting Data (Continued)

The accounting policies for each of the segments are described in Note 1 of the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005. Inter-segment transactions are negotiated as if the transactions were to third parties, at market prices.

 

 

Custom

 

 

 

 

 

Home

 

Window

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

profiles &

 

Building

 

Construction

 

improvement

 

covering

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 months ended June 30, 2006

 

 

 

mouldings

 

products

 

products

 

products

 

products

 

Materials

 

Support

 

Total

 

Gross sales

 

 

$

355,641

 

 

 

$

167,188

 

 

 

$

141,229

 

 

 

$

82,183

 

 

 

$

59,591

 

 

 

$

211,312

 

 

$

40,658

 

$

1,057,802

 

Eliminations

 

 

22,447

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

1,174

 

 

 

641

 

 

 

850

 

 

 

196,652

 

 

39,484

 

261,294

 

Net sales

 

 

$

333,194

 

 

 

$

167,142

 

 

 

$

140,055

 

 

 

$

81,542

 

 

 

$

58,741

 

 

 

$

14,660

 

 

$

1,174

 

$

796,508

 

Gross profit

 

 

$

77,186

 

 

 

$

40,893

 

 

 

$

35,663

 

 

 

$

10,951

 

 

 

$

6,023

 

 

 

$

9,391

 

 

$

9,681

 

$

189,788

 

Pre-tax earnings before amortization and interest

 

 

31,991

 

 

 

4,249

 

 

 

5,929

 

 

 

(926

)

 

 

(4,522

)

 

 

3,969

 

 

3,824

 

44,514

 

Amortization charges

 

 

23,400

 

 

 

2,999

 

 

 

6,086

 

 

 

4,043

 

 

 

2,860

 

 

 

5,633

 

 

7,036

 

52,057

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and goodwill

 

 

19,396

 

 

 

1,862

 

 

 

5,647

 

 

 

1,698

 

 

 

458

 

 

 

1,967

 

 

2,437

 

33,465

 

Goodwill

 

 

108,417

 

 

 

20,079

 

 

 

20,172

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,322

 

 

9,207

 

167,197

 

Total assets

 

 

556,748

 

 

 

225,903

 

 

 

272,076

 

 

 

125,484

 

 

 

102,498

 

 

 

195,641

 

 

369,248

 

1,847,598

 

 

 

 

Custom

 

 

 

 

 

Home

 

Window

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

profiles &

 

Building

 

Construction

 

improvement

 

covering

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 months ended June 30, 2005

 

 

 

mouldings

 

products

 

products

 

products

 

products

 

Materials

 

Support

 

Total

 

Gross sales

 

 

$

363,839

 

 

 

$

152,788

 

 

 

$

153,258

 

 

 

$

96,857

 

 

 

$

84,519

 

 

 

$

200,939

 

 

$

50,526

 

$

1,102,726

 

Eliminations

 

 

21,104

 

 

 

111

 

 

 

4,665

 

 

 

2,339

 

 

 

13,549

 

 

 

189,186

 

 

48,442

 

279,396

 

Net sales

 

 

$

342,735

 

 

 

$

152,677

 

 

 

$

148,593

 

 

 

$

94,518

 

 

 

$

70,970

 

 

 

$

11,753

 

 

$

2,084

 

$

823,330

 

Gross profit

 

 

86,206

 

 

 

35,213

 

 

 

28,123

 

 

 

12,408

 

 

 

13,865

 

 

 

22,088

 

 

9,226

 

207,129

 

Pre-tax earnings before amortization and interest

 

 

66,173

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

1,023

 

 

 

1,358

 

 

 

(7,608

)

 

 

17,869

 

 

10,632

 

93,447

 

Amortization charges

 

 

25,155

 

 

 

2,775

 

 

 

7,134

 

 

 

5,636

 

 

 

3,451

 

 

 

5,109

 

 

11,898

 

61,158

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and goodwill

 

 

20,003

 

 

 

2,909

 

 

 

2,915

 

 

 

7,028

 

 

 

945

 

 

 

2,062

 

 

956

 

36,818

 

Goodwill

 

 

115,266

 

 

 

21,404

 

 

 

25,342

 

 

 

19,498

 

 

 

12,609

 

 

 

10,193

 

 

10,067

 

214,379

 

Total assets

 

 

617,663

 

 

 

214,742

 

 

 

448,552

 

 

 

247,802

 

 

 

140,223

 

 

 

213,066

 

 

557,945

 

2,439,993

 

 

 

95




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

19.                               Supplemental Cash Flow Information

(a)                                Items not affecting cash (bank indebtedness) of continuing operations:

 

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

Gain on sale of businesses

 

 

$

(11,854

)

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(22,231

)

 

 

$

 

 

Goodwill impairment

 

 

25,496

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,496

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization charges

 

 

25,077

 

 

 

30,694

 

 

 

52,057

 

 

 

61,158

 

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

 

59

 

 

 

67

 

 

 

117

 

 

 

133

 

 

Future income taxes

 

 

(3,698

)

 

 

(1,762

)

 

 

(14,241

)

 

 

(8,309

)

 

Other

 

 

2,649

 

 

 

5,195

 

 

 

6,590

 

 

 

10,935

 

 

Cash provided

 

 

$

37,729

 

 

 

$

34,194

 

 

 

$

47,788

 

 

 

$

63,917

 

 

 

(b)                               Change in non-cash working capital:

 

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

$

(73,992

)

 

 

$

(65,507

)

 

 

$

(91,662

)

 

 

$

(109,038

)

 

 

Inventories

 

 

17,961

 

 

 

36,364

 

 

 

(15,781

)

 

 

(14,333

)

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

(7,914

)

 

 

(3,503

)

 

 

(7,981

)

 

 

(10,538

)

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

61,294

 

 

 

29,848

 

 

 

60,572

 

 

 

13,782

 

 

 

Cash used

 

 

$

(2,651

)

 

 

$

(2,798

)

 

 

$

(54,852

)

 

 

$

(120,127

)

 

 

 

20.                               Commitments

As noted in Note 21 of the 2005 audited consolidated financial statements, the Company has a long-term agreement with Westlake Vinyls Inc. (“Westlake”) for the annual purchase of up to 460 million pounds of vinyl chloride monomer. The agreement with Westlake had a pricing mechanism that was linked to data published in two industry trade magazines. On January 1, 2006, one of the trade magazines ceased publishing the pricing information. On April 7, 2006, the Company filed a Notice of Application seeking a court order declaring that this long-term agreement with Westlake is void and unenforceable. Subsequently, Westlake filed its own application seeking a determination that the supply agreement is valid. In efforts to resolve this dispute, the Company and Westlake entered into discussions aimed at arriving at a new mutually agreed pricing mechanism. Those discussions did not result in an agreement and the applications by the parties are now scheduled to be heard by the court in late October 2006.

96




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

21.                               Contingencies

The Company and certain of its former officers and directors have been named as defendants in two shareholder lawsuits filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York that seek class action status. The first complaint was filed on February 2, 2006. The second complaint was filed on February 3, 2006. Both of these actions purport to be brought on behalf of:

(a)                                All United States citizens and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Royal Group on the New York Stock Exchange or the Toronto Stock Exchange; and

(b)                               All foreign persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Royal Group on the New York Stock Exchange between February 24, 2000 and October 18, 2004.

Plaintiffs in both actions allege that defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by, among other things, failing to disclose certain related-party transactions. The complaints each seek certification of the putative class, unspecified damages, reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees, and other relief the court may deem appropriate.

On April 3, 2006, three putative class members moved to consolidate these two related actions, to be appointed joint Lead Plaintiffs and for approval of their counsel as Lead Counsel. On June 22, 2006, the Court orally granted this motion, which consolidated these two actions, named the three putative class members as Lead Plaintiffs, and approved their selection of Lead Counsel.

Lead Plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended complaint on July 24, 2006. Pursuant to the Court’s scheduling order, defendants’ motions to dismiss the consolidated amended complaint must be filed no later than September 22, 2006, and briefing of defendants’ motions to dismiss is to be completed no later than December 21, 2006.

The Company, certain of its former officers and certain of its former and current directors also have been named as defendants in a proposed shareholder class action lawsuit filed on February 24, 2006 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Ontario Action”). The Ontario Action seeks to bring a class action on behalf of all persons who acquired securities of the Company from February 26, 1998 to October 18, 2004. It claims damages for oppression and negligent misrepresentation of $700,000, punitive damages of $300,000 as well as interest and costs. The Ontario Action alleges, among other things, that the Company failed to disclose certain related party transactions.

The Company is presently unable to determine whether these actions will have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity of the Company and intends to defend itself vigorously in these actions.

As noted in Note 22 of the 2005 audited consolidated financial statements, the Company has received a demand letter from U.S. counsel for an individual shareholder. It threatens a court application for leave to bring a derivative action on behalf of the Company against certain former officers of the Company in respect of related party transactions, as well as senior officers and directors of the Company since January 1998, if the Company itself does not commence the demanded action. The Company’s Audit Committee is in the process of reviewing the demand and will make a recommendation to the Board on how to proceed.

97




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

21.          Contingencies (Continued)

The Company is the subject of a criminal investigation being conducted by the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (“Department of Justice”). The investigation focuses on alleged price fixing in the window coverings industry. The Company recently reached an agreement in principle to resolve the matter with the Department of Justice for an amount the Company had previously accrued in its financial statements to settle the matter. The Company has not yet finalized an agreement with the Department of Justice.

The Company has also been contacted by counsel for a group of potential civil plaintiffs (direct purchasers) that have indicated their intention to commence civil litigation against the Company pertaining to the conduct that is the subject of the Department of Justice investigation. As of this report, no civil lawsuits have been filed.

The Company is also involved in various claims, legal proceedings, investigations and complaints arising in the course of business. Where the Company expects to incur a loss as a result of a claim, an estimate of the loss has been recorded as an expense. In all other cases, the Company cannot determine whether these claims, legal proceedings, investigations and complaints will, individually or collectively, have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations and financial condition and liquidity of the Company. The Company is presently unable to determine whether these actions will have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity of the Company.

22.                               Related Party Transactions

Related party transactions with companies related to the former controlling shareholder totalled $50 and $108 (2005—$69 and $132) for the three and six months ended June 30, respectively. Related party transactions principally between a non-wholly owned subsidiary and minority shareholders of this subsidiary totalled $379 and $1,199 (2005—$1,941 and $3,359) for the three and six months ended June 30, respectively.

At June 30, 2006, there are accounts receivable from companies related to the former controlling shareholder of $15 (2005—$32) and an account receivable from the former controlling shareholder of nil (2005—$1,130). Payment of $1,130 was received in July 2005. At June 30, 2006, there are accounts receivable of $21 (2005—$198) and accounts payable of $84 (2005—$438) relating to other related parties.

These related party transactions were in the normal course of the Company’s business, and involved either the sale of products manufactured by the Company and sold at prices and terms consistent with those available to third parties, the recovery of costs incurred in respect of certain shared services or the purchase of other goods and services such as rent for premises.

98




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

23.                               Significant Differences between Canadian and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP. In certain respects, U.S. GAAP differs from Canadian GAAP. The following is a summary of the effect of significant differences in GAAP on the consolidated financial statements:

(a)           Description of GAAP differences:

(i)           Substantively enacted tax laws and rates:

Canadian GAAP permits the recognition of the impact of substantively enacted changes in tax laws and rates on the measurement of future income tax assets and liabilities in the period those tax laws and rates have been substantively enacted. There were substantively enacted rates for the quarter ended June 30, 2006.

U.S. GAAP does not recognize the concept of substantively enacted tax laws and rates and only allows recognition of the impact of a tax rate reduction on future income tax assets and liabilities once it is passed into a law.

(ii)          Comprehensive income:

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in the United States issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 130, which establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components (revenue, expenses, gains and losses) in a full set of general purpose financial statements. SFAS No. 130 requires that all items that are required to be recognized under accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other financial statements. Canadian GAAP has issued similar guidance effective for fiscal periods beginning on or after October 1, 2006.

(iii)         Incorporated joint ventures:

U.S. GAAP requires investments in incorporated joint ventures to be accounted for under the equity method, while under Canadian GAAP, the accounts of incorporated joint ventures are proportionately consolidated. However, under rules promulgated by the SEC, a foreign registrant may, subject to the provision of additional information, continue to follow proportional consolidation for purposes of registration and other filings notwithstanding the departure from U.S. GAAP. Consequently, the additional information regarding the Company’s interest in joint ventures is presented in note 4.

99




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

23.                               Significant Differences between Canadian and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Continued)

(b)                               Net earnings (loss) in accordance with U.S. and Canadian GAAP:

 

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

Net earnings (loss) in accordance with Canadian GAAP

 

 

$

(32,503

)

 

 

$

18,583

 

 

 

$

(52,119

)

 

 

$

7,188

 

 

Differences in GAAP increasing (decreasing) reported earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substantially enacted tax laws and rates

 

 

(8,958

)

 

 

 

 

 

(8,958

)

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) under U.S. GAAP

 

 

(41,461

)

 

 

18,583

 

 

 

(61,077

)

 

 

7,188

 

 

Earnings (loss) under U.S. GAAP from continuing operations

 

 

(49,333

)

 

 

23,286

 

 

 

(68,114

)

 

 

13,221

 

 

Earnings (loss) under U.S. GAAP from discontinued operations

 

 

7,872

 

 

 

(4,703

)

 

 

7,037

 

 

 

(6,033

)

 

Net income (loss) under U.S. GAAP

 

 

$

(41,461

)

 

 

$

18,583

 

 

 

$

(61,077

)

 

 

$

7,188

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share, under U.S. GAAP, from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

 

(0.52

)

 

 

0.25

 

 

 

(0.73

)

 

 

0.14

 

 

Discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

(0.05

)

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

(0.06

)

 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share

 

 

$

(0.44

)

 

 

$

0.20

 

 

 

$

(0.65

)

 

 

$

0.08

 

 

 

(c)                                Comprehensive income (loss) for U.S. GAAP purposes is determined as follows:

 

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

Net earnings (loss) in accordance with U.S. GAAP

 

 

$

(41,461

)

 

 

$

18,583

 

 

 

$

(61,077

)

 

 

$

7,188

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

(11,652

)

 

 

3,650

 

 

 

(9,774

)

 

 

5,402

 

 

Comprehensive earnings (loss) based on U.S. GAAP

 

 

$

(53,113

)

 

 

$

22,233

 

 

 

$

(70,851

)

 

 

$

12,590

 

 

 

(d)                               Shareholders’ equity in accordance with U.S. GAAP:

 

 

As at
June 30, 2006

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

Shareholders’ equity in accordance with Canadian GAAP

 

 

$

1,047,567

 

 

 

$

1,110,303

 

 

Substantively enacted tax laws and rates

 

 

(8,958

)

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity in accordance with U.S. GAAP

 

 

$

1,038,609

 

 

 

$

1,110,303

 

 

 

100




ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

23.                               Significant Differences between Canadian and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Continued)

(e)                                Effect on consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of earnings:

The application of U.S. GAAP would result in the following presentation of these captions on the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of earnings:

 

 

As at
June 30, 2006

 

As at
December 31, 2005

 

Term debt

 

 

$

289,590

 

 

 

$

297,623

 

 

Net future income tax liabilities

 

 

$

64,884

 

 

 

$

74,910

 

 

 

 

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

Tax provision

 

 

$

35,481

 

 

 

$

7,987

 

 

 

$

28,870

 

 

 

$

4,537

 

 

Interest and financing charges

 

 

$

16,306

 

 

 

$

8,543

 

 

 

$

24,171

 

 

 

$

14,240

 

 

 

(f)                                  Other disclosures:

(i)                                  Accounting for employee stock options:

Prior to fiscal 2003, the Company, as permitted under SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS No. 123”), accounted for stock options using the intrinsic value method and was required to disclose pro forma earnings and earnings per share information as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock options issued in 1995 and subsequent years under the fair value method.

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure” (“SFAS No. 148”). An amendment of FASB No. 123, SFAS No. 148 amended the transitional provisions of SFAS No. 123 for entities choosing to recognize stock-based compensation under the fair value-based method of SFAS No. 123, rather than electing to continue to follow the intrinsic value method. Under SFAS No. 148, the Company could have adopted the recommendations of SFAS No. 123 either (a) prospectively to awards granted or modified after the beginning of the year of adoption, (b) retroactively with restatement for awards granted or modified since January 1, 1995, or (c) prospectively to awards granted or modified since January 1, 1995. Effective October 1, 2002, the Company elected to expense employee stock-based compensation using the fair value method prospectively for all awards granted after October 1, 2002.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

23.                               Significant Differences between Canadian and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Continued)

Had the Company applied the fair value-based method to all stock options outstanding at the date of adoption, the Company’s net earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:

 

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

3 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2006

 

6 months ended
June 30, 2005

 

Net earnings (loss) in accordance with U.S. GAAP

 

 

$

(41,461

)

 

 

$

18,583

 

 

 

$

(61,077

)

 

 

$

7,188

 

 

Pro forma stock-based compensation
expense

 

 

(128

)

 

 

(136

)

 

 

(252

)

 

 

(272

)

 

Pro forma net earnings (loss)

 

 

$

(41,589

)

 

 

$

18,447

 

 

 

$

(61,329

)

 

 

$

6,916

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

 

$

(0.44

)

 

 

$

0.20

 

 

 

$

(0.65

)

 

 

$

0.08

 

 

Pro forma

 

 

(0.45

)

 

 

0.20

 

 

 

(0.66

)

 

 

0.07

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

 

(0.44

)

 

 

0.20

 

 

 

(0.65

)

 

 

0.08

 

 

Pro forma

 

 

(0.45

)

 

 

0.20

 

 

 

(0.66

)

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

(ii)                              New accounting pronouncements:

In May 2005, FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections” (“SFAS No. 154”). SFAS No. 154 replaces APB Opinion No. 20, “Accounting Changes” and SFAS No. 3, “Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements.” SFAS No. 154 requires that a voluntary change in an accounting principle be applied retrospectively with all prior period financial statements presented using the new accounting principle. SFAS No. 154 also requires that a change in method of depreciating or amortizing a long-lived non-financial asset be accounted for prospectively as a change in estimate, and correction of errors in previously issued financial statements should be termed a restatement. SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and correction of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The implementation of SFAS No. 154 has not had a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. This interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributable for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. At this time, the CICA has indicated that Canadian GAAP will not seek to conform to the exact guidance mandated in FIN 48. Therefore, future differences may exist between Canadian and U.S. GAAP for the accounting for uncertain tax positions. The Company is currently assessing the impact of FIN 48 on its results under U.S. GAAP.

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

24.                               Plan of Arrangement with Georgia Gulf Corporation

On June 9, 2006, the Company entered into an Arrangement Agreement (“Arrangement”) with Georgia Gulf pursuant to which Georgia Gulf will acquire all of the common shares of Royal Group at a price of $13.00 (CAD) per share. The Company had been involved in a sale process since May 25, 2005, when its Board of Directors announced that it would open a data room and solicit bids from a broad group of potential acquirers. Royal Group’s Board of Directors acting on the unanimous recommendation of the special committee of independent directors for the previously announced sale process, unanimously approved the transaction and determined that the transaction was fair to the Company’s shareholders and was in the best interests of the company. The Board of Directors recommended that Royal Group shareholders vote in favour of the transaction.

On August 4, 2006, the shareholders of the Company voted and approved the Arrangement with Georgia Gulf and Georgia Gulf will acquire all the outstanding common shares. The Company expects the transaction will close in September 2006.

The Arrangement is conditional upon receipt of all approvals under the Competition Act (Canada), the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended from time to time, and the Investment Canada Act (Canada). The Company anticipates that the approvals will be received by the end of September 2006.

As a result of the shareholder approval of the Arrangement with Georgia Gulf, certain of the Company’s agreements contain change of control provisions that are enacted.

i.                                         Management Incentive Plans

The Company has two management incentive plans that provide incentives to executives and other key employees of the Company:

(i)                                  Long-Term Incentive Plan—Cash Award

(ii)                              Senior Management Incentive Plan—Restricted Share Units

These incentive plans provide for awards, in cash or restricted share units, as applicable, that vest at the end of three years if pre-determined corporate financial targets, as approved by the Company, are met. Upon the acquisition of common shares of the Company, which results in an acquirer beneficially owning in excess of 50% of the outstanding common shares of the Company, all of the outstanding awards will be subject to accelerated vesting, without regard to the conditions relating to financial performance.

The Long-Term Incentive Plan stipulates that thirty percent of the outstanding grants will accelerate and vest immediately upon a change in control of the Company. This will result in a payout of $9,738, of which $609 is currently accrued in the Company’s financial statements. The remaining unvested grants will be cancelled and forfeited and the Long-Term Incentive Plan will be terminated.

The Senior Management Incentive Plan stipulates that either thirty or fifty percent of the employee’s outstanding RSUs will accelerate and vest immediately upon a change in control of the Company. However, the Arrangement with Georgia Gulf, requires the Company to cancel all issued and outstanding RSUs immediately prior to the effective date of the change in control, whether vested or

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ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share numbers and per share amounts)
The six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

24.                               Plan of Arrangement with Georgia Gulf Corporation (Continued)

unvested in exchange for a cash payment equal to $13.00 per RSU. This will result in a payout of approximately $14,365, of which $6,630 is currently accrued in the Company’s Financial Statements. The Senior Management Incentive Plan will then be terminated.

ii.                                     Stock Option Plan

The Company maintains a stock option plan to allow management and key operating personnel to purchase common shares. The Arrangement with Georgia Gulf requires the Company to cancel all issued and outstanding options immediately prior to the effective date of the change in control, whether vested or unvested, in exchange for a cash payment to the option holder equal to the amount if any, by which $13.00 exceeds the exercise price payable under such option. This will result in 145,000 options qualifying for an aggregate cash payout of $300, which is not currently accrued in the Company’s financial statements. The remaining 2,116,000 options that did not qualify for the cash payment will be cancelled. The Stock Option Plan will then be terminated.

iii.                                 Employment Agreements

Certain executive officers have written employment agreements with the Company that require the Company to pay termination payments to such officers in the event of termination of employment following a change in control in the Company. No amount is currently accrued in the Company’s financial statements for these termination payments.

iv.                                   Term Debt and Bank Indebtedness

The Company’s debt agreements, including those related to its syndicated revolving credit facility, the Series A, Series B and Series D Senior Unsecured Notes, and the Medium Term Notes, include provisions under which the lenders may require repayment of the outstanding debt in the event of a change in control of the Company.

25.                               Subsequent Events

In addition to the events related to the Arrangement with Georgia Gulf Corporation discussed in note 24, the following material events have occurred subsequent to June 30, 2006.

(a)                                Restructuring Activity

On July 6, 2006, the Company completed the sale of Royal Building Systems Argentina. The assets and liabilities of the business was reclassified as held for sale at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 and its financial results were segregated and presented separately as discontinued operations for both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005.

(b)                               Tech-Wood USA, LLC

On July 27 2006, the Company decided not to proceed further with the acquisition of Tech-Wood USA, LLC (“Tech-Wood”), a U.S. start-up company, which has a patented polymer and wood-fiber technology for manufacturing wood-polymer composite products such as decking, fencing, railing and other building materials. At June 30, 2006, the Company had deferred $1,235 in costs related to its investment in Tech-Wood.

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(b)          Pro Forma Financial Information.

Introductory Note

On June 9, 2006, Georgia Gulf Corporation (“Georgia Gulf” or “we”) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Royal Group Technologies Limited (“Royal Group”) for CAD$13.00 per share (“CAD$” meaning Canadian dollars) for a total purchase price of approximately $1.5 billion (assuming an exchange rate of $1.00 to CAD$1.115). On October 3, 2006, we consummated the acquisition of Royal Group. Financing for the acquisition of Royal Group, repayment of some of Royal Group’s existing indebtedness and refinancing of some of our existing indebtedness was obtained from borrowings under a new senior secured credit facility and the issuance of $700 million of our notes. We refer to (i) our acquisition of Royal Group, (ii) the repayment of Royal Group’s existing senior credit facility, (iii) the repayment at maturity of Royal Group’s 7.1% senior unsecured notes, Series A, due August 31, 2006 and Royal Group’s 7.3% senior unsecured notes Series B, due August 31, 2006 (iv) the repayment of Royal Group’s 7.1% series D notes due 2007 (the “Series D Notes”), assuming 100% of the Series D Notes are tendered, (v) the repayment of Royal Group’s 6.9% medium-term notes due 2010 (the “Medium-Term Notes”) within approximately 35 days after closing, (vi) the repayment of our existing senior secured credit facility, (vii) the borrowings under our senior secured credit facility and (viii) the issuance of $700 million of our notes as the “Transactions.”

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL DATA

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet gives effect to the Transactions as if they occurred on June 30, 2006. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2005 and the six months ended June 30, 2006 give effect to the Transactions as if they had occurred on January 1, 2005. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the twelve months ended June 30, 2006 gives effect to the Transactions as if they had occurred on July 1, 2005. We have supplementally provided pro forma financial data for the twelve months ended June 30, 2006 as this information is commonly used to analyze companies in our industry. The historical consolidated financial information has been adjusted to give effect to pro forma events that are (1) directly attributable to the Transactions, (2) factually supportable, and (3) with respect to the statement of operations, expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results. All significant balances and intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

The unaudited pro forma balance sheet and pro forma statements of operations should not be considered indicative of actual results that would have been achieved had the transactions described above been consummated on the dates or for the periods indicated. Also, the pro forma balance sheet and statements of operations data should not be viewed as indicative of our financial condition or results of operations as of any future date or for any future period.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements reflect the acquisition of Royal Group by Georgia Gulf using the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the consideration paid by Georgia Gulf will be allocated to Royal Group’s assets and liabilities based upon their estimated fair values as of the date of completion of the acquisition. The allocation is dependent upon certain valuations and other studies that have not progressed to a stage where there is sufficient information to make a definitive allocation. A final determination of the fair value of Royal Group’s assets and liabilities, will be based on the actual net tangible and intangible assets of Royal Group that exist as of the closing date of the transaction. The pro forma purchase price adjustments are preliminary, subject to future adjustments and have been made solely for the purpose of providing the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data presented below. There can be no assurance that such finalization will not result in material changes.

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The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements also reflect (i) the translation of Royal Group’s financial data from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars; (ii) reclassifications to conform the historical financial statement presentation of Royal Group to that of Georgia Gulf; (iii) the conversion of Royal Group’s financial data from Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“Canadian GAAP”) to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”); (iv) adjustments to conform Royal Group’s accounting policies to those of Georgia Gulf; and (v) the Transactions. Georgia Gulf will continue to assess Royal Group’s accounting policies for any additional adjustments that may be required to conform Royal Group’s accounting policies to those of Georgia Gulf, other than those noted in the pro forma adjustments described below.

The historical consolidated financial statements of Royal Group have been prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP. In certain respects U.S. GAAP differs from Canadian GAAP. A summary of the significant differences between U.S. GAAP and Canadian GAAP for Royal Group’s consolidated financial statements is in the notes to the consolidated financial statements as of and for the six month period ended June 30, 2006 and as of and for the year ended December 31, 2005 presented above. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements reflect pro forma adjustments to present Royal Group’s historical information under U.S. GAAP.

The translations of the historical Royal Group consolidated financial statements from CAD to U.S. dollars used in the preparation of these unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are as follows:

·  Royal Group historical consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2006 translated from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars using the spot rate as of June 30, 2006 of 1.00 U.S. dollar: 1.1150 CAD;

·  Royal Group historical consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2005 translated from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars using the average exchange rate for the year ended December 31, 2005 of 1.00 U.S. dollar: 1.2114 CAD;

·  Royal Group historical consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2006 translated from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars using the average exchange rate for the six months ended June 30, 2006 of 1.00 U.S. dollar: 1.1383 CAD; and

·  Royal Group historical consolidated statement of operations for the twelve months ended June 30, 2006 translated from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars using the average exchange rate for the twelve months ended June 30, 2006 of 1.00 U.S. dollar: 1.1629 CAD.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not include cost savings and operating efficiencies expected to be achieved from the Royal Group acquisition.

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GEORGIA GULF
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED
BALANCE SHEET
As of June 30, 2006
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated otherwise)

 

 

 

 

Royal Group

 

Pro Forma

 

 

 

Georgia
Gulf

 

Historical
in CAD$

 

Translated
to U.S.$

 

Reclassifications

 

U.S. GAAP
Adjustments

 

U.S. GAAP

 

Adjustments

 

Combined

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

$

4,052

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

   

 

 

$

4,052

 

 

Receivables, net

 

 

117,976

 

 

304,442

 

 

273,042

 

 

 

(13,434

) a

 

 

(8,441

) b

 

 

251,167

 

 

 

 

 

 

369,143

 

 

Inventories

 

 

190,885

 

 

355,985

 

 

319,269

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

319,269

 

 

 

19,730

   d

 

 

529,884

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current
assets

 

 

10,440

 

 

21,129

 

 

18,950

 

 

 

39,529

  a

 

 

 

 

 

58,479

 

 

 

(3,748

) e

 

 

65,171

 

 

Other current
receivables

 

 

 

 

31,341

 

 

28,109

 

 

 

(28,109

) a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income
taxes

 

 

5,052

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,014

  a

 

 

 

 

 

2,014

 

 

 

3,090

   i

 

 

10,156

 

 

Current assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

21,715

 

 

19,475

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,475

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,475

 

 

Total current assets

 

 

328,405

 

 

734,612

 

 

658,845

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,441

)

 

 

650,404

 

 

 

19,072

 

 

 

997,881

 

 

Investment in joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,621

 b

 

 

9,621

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,621

 

 

Other receivables

 

 

 

 

15,177

 

 

13,612

 

 

 

(13,612

) a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

398,954

 

 

941,173

 

 

844,101

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,184

) b

 

 

835,917

 

 

 

97,117

   d

 

 

1,331,988

 

 

Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,407

  a

 

 

 

 

 

5,407

 

 

 

89,660

   d

 

 

95,067

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

77,720

 

 

167,197

 

 

149,952

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

149,952

 

 

 

45,383

   f

 

 

273,055

 

 

Other assets, net

 

 

161,096

 

 

11,154

 

 

10,004

 

 

 

8,205

  a

 

 

(42

) b

 

 

18,167

 

 

 

29,344

   g

 

 

208,607

 

 

Long-lived assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

23,122

 

 

20,737

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,737

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,737

 

 

Total assets

 

 

$

966,175

 

 

$

1,892,435

 

 

$

1,697,251

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(7,046

)

 

 

$

1,690,205

 

 

 

$

280,576

 

 

 

$

2,936,956

 

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

$

45,100

 

 

$

44,812

 

 

$

40,190

 

 

 

$

136,276

  a

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

176,466

 

 

 

$

(221,566

) h

 

 

$

 

 

Bank indebtedness

 

 

 

 

151,948

 

 

136,276

 

 

 

(136,276

) a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

192,215

 

 

328,683

 

 

294,783

 

 

 

(160,564

) a

 

 

(5,133

) b

 

 

129,086

 

 

 

 

 

 

321,301

 

 

Interest payable

 

 

1,052

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,809

  a

 

 

 

 

 

2,809

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,861

 

 

Accrued compensation

 

 

11,588

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,187

  a

 

 

 

 

 

5,187

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,775

 

 

Income taxes
payable

 

 

1,904

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

63,851

  a

 

 

 

 

 

63,851

 

 

 

(1,230

) j

 

 

64,525

 

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

 

29,017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

88,717

  a

 

 

 

 

 

88,717

 

 

 

8,072

   d

 

 

125,806

 

 

Current liabilities held for sale

 

 

 

 

18,316

 

 

16,427

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,427

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,427

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

280,876

 

 

543,759

 

 

487,676

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,133

)

 

 

482,543

 

 

 

(214,724

)

 

 

548,695

 

 

Long-term debt

 

 

129,339

 

 

244,778

 

 

219,532

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

219,532

 

 

 

1,349,237

   h

 

 

1,698,108

 

 

Deferred income
taxes

 

 

99,378

 

 

55,926

 

 

50,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,872

  b,c

 

 

57,030

 

 

 

79,515

   i

 

 

235,923

 

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

17,459

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(751

) b

 

 

(751

)

 

 

 

 

 

16,708

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

527,052

 

 

844,463

 

 

757,366

 

 

 

 

 

 

988

 

 

 

758,354

 

 

 

1,214,028

 

 

 

2,499,434

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

 

 

405

 

 

363

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

363

 

 

 

 

 

 

363

 

 

107




 

Stockholders’
    equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

342

 

 

634,866

 

 

569,387

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

569,387

 

 

 

(569,387

) j

 

 

342

 

 

Additional paid-in
capital

 

 

84,943

 

 

7,178

 

 

6,438

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,438

 

 

 

(6,438

) j

 

 

84,943

 

 

Retained earnings

 

 

354,038

 

 

547,518

 

 

491,047

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,034

) c

 

 

483,013

 

 

 

(484,977

) j

 

 

352,074

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

(200

)

 

(141,995

)

 

(127,350

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(127,350

)

 

 

127,350

   j

 

 

(200

)

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

439,123

 

 

1,047,567

 

 

939,522

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,034

)

 

 

931,488

 

 

 

(933,452

)

 

 

437,159

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

 

$

966,175

 

 

$

1,892,435

 

 

$

1,697,251

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(7,046

)

 

 

$

1,690,205

 

 

 

$

280,576

 

 

 

$

2,936,956

 

 

)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.

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GEORGIA GULF
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

Royal Group

 

Pro Forma

 

 

 

Georgia
Gulf

 

Historical
CAD$

 

Translated
to U.S.$

 

Reclassifications

 

U.S. GAAP
Adjustments

 

U.S. GAAP

 

Adjustments

 

Combined

 

Net sales

 

$

2,273,719

 

$

1,696,353

 

 

$

1,400,324

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(38,222

) l

 

 

$

1,362,102

 

 

 

$

(8,556

) m

 

$

3,627,265

 

Operating costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

2,049,510

 

1,298,090

 

 

1,071,562

 

 

 

118,165

  k

 

 

(32,002

) l

 

 

1,157,725

 

 

 

(12,068

) m,n

 

3,195,167

 

Operating expenses

 

 

444,202

 

 

366,685

 

 

 

(366,685

) k

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other cost

 

 

29,589

 

 

24,425

 

 

 

(24,425

) k

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

61,444

 

 

 

 

 

 

272,945

  k

 

 

(2,189

) l

 

 

270,756

 

 

 

(7,287

) n

 

324,913

 

Total operating costs and expenses

 

2,110,954

 

1,771,881

 

 

1,462,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

(34,191

)

 

 

1,428,481

 

 

 

(19,355

)

 

3,520,080

 

Operating (loss)
income

 

162,765

 

(75,528

)

 

(62,348

)

 

 

 

 

 

(4,031

)

 

 

(66,379

)

 

 

10,799

 

 

107,185

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and financing charges

 

 

(25,441

)

 

(21,001

)

 

 

21,001

  k

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

(20,407

)

 

 

 

 

 

(21,001

) k

 

 

(33

) l

 

 

(21,034

)

 

 

(109,083

) o

 

(150,524

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

142,358

 

(100,969

)

 

(83,349

)

 

 

 

 

 

(4,064

)

 

 

(87,413

)

 

 

(98,284

)

 

(43,339

)

Income tax expense (recovery)

 

 

8,461

 

 

6,984

 

 

 

(6,984

) k

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Provision for income
taxes

 

46,855

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,984

  k

 

 

(1,379

)l

 

 

5,605

 

 

 

(37,840

) p

 

14,620

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before minority
interest

 

95,503

 

(109,430

)

 

(90,333

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,685

)

 

 

(93,018

)

 

 

(60,444

)

 

(57,959

)

Minority interest

 

 

584

 

 

482

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

482

 

 

 

 

 

482

 

Equity in net earnings of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,685

  l

 

 

2,685

 

 

 

 

 

2,685

 

Income (loss) from continuing
operations

 

$

95,503

 

$

(108,846

)

 

$

(89,851

)

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(89,851

)

 

 

$

(60,444)

 

 

$

(54,792

)

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

2.82

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(1.62

)

Diluted

 

$

2.79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(1.62

)

Weighted average common shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

33,867

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,867

 

Diluted

 

34,193

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,867

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.

109




GEORGIA GULF
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

Royal Group

 

Pro Forma

 

 

 

Georgia
Gulf

 

Historical
in CAD$

 

Translated
to U.S.$

 

Reclassifications

 

U.S. GAAP
Adjustments

 

U.S. GAAP

 

Adjustments

 

 

 

Combined

 

Net sales

 

 

$

1,170,032

 

 

 

$

796,508

 

 

 

$

699,734

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(18,175

)r

 

 

$

681,559

 

 

 

$

(2,743

)

 

t

 

$

1,848,848

 

Operating costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

998,474

 

 

 

606,720

 

 

 

533,005

 

 

 

53,200

 q

 

 

(16,055

)r

 

 

570,150

 

 

 

2,028

 

 

t,u

 

1,570,652

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

197,331

 

 

 

173,356

 

 

 

(173,356

)q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other costs

 

 

 

 

 

7,794

 

 

 

6,847

 

 

 

(6,847

)q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

37,431

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

127,003

 q

 

 

(1,112

)r

 

 

125,891

 

 

 

222

 

 

u

 

163,544

 

Total operating costs and expenses

 

 

1,035,905

 

 

 

811,845

 

 

 

713,208

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17,167

)

 

 

696,041

 

 

 

2,250

 

 

 

 

1,734,196

 

Operating (loss) income

 

 

134,127

 

 

 

(15,337

)

 

 

(13,474

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,008

)

 

 

(14,482

)

 

 

(4,993

)

 

 

 

114,652

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and financing
charges

 

 

 

 

 

(24,171

)

 

 

(21,234

)

 

 

21,234

 q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(7,809

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13,658

)q

 

 

(44

)r

 

 

(13,702

)

 

 

(52,154

)

 

v

 

(73,665

)

Unrealized loss on derivative instruments

 

 

(11,387

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(11,387

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

114,931

 

 

 

(39,508

)

 

 

(34,708

)

 

 

7,576

 q

 

 

(1,052

)

 

 

(28,184

)

 

 

(57,147

)

 

 

 

29,600

 

Income tax expense (recovery)

 

 

 

 

 

19,912

 

w

 

17,493

 

 

 

(17,493

)q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

41,860

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,069

  q

 

 

7,640

 r,s

 

 

32,709

 

 

 

(22,002

)

 

w

 

52,567

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before minority interest

 

 

73,071

 

 

 

(59,420

)

 

 

(52,201

)

 

 

 

 

 

(8,692

)

 

 

(60,893

)

 

 

(35,145

)

 

 

 

(22,967

)

Minority interest

 

 

 

 

 

264

 

 

 

232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

232

 

Equity in net earnings of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

822

 r

 

 

822

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

822

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

$

73,071

 

 

 

$

(59,156

)

 

 

$

(51,969

)

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(7,870

)

 

 

$

(59,839

)

 

 

$

(35,145

)

 

 

 

$

(21,913

)

Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

$

2.14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(0.64

)

Diluted

 

 

$

2.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(0.64

)

Weighted average common shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

34,075

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34,075

 

Diluted

 

 

34,387

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34,075

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.

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GEORGIA GULF

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2006

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

Royal Group

 

Pro Forma

 

 

 

Georgia
Gulf

 

Historical
in CAD$

 

Translated
to U.S.$

 

Reclassifications

 

U.S. GAAP
adjustments

 

U.S.
GAAP

 

Adjustments

 

Combined

 

Net sales

 

$

2,214,180

 

$

1,669,531

 

$

1,435,662

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(39,040

) y

 

$

1,396,622

 

 

$

(6,187

) aa

 

$

3,604,615

 

Operating costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

1,935,832

 

1,288,609

 

1,108,100

 

 

116,533

  x

 

 

(33,870

) y

 

1,190,763

 

 

(9,845

) aa,bb

 

3,116,750

 

Operating expenses

 

 

466,693

 

401,318

 

 

(401,318

) x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other costs

 

 

37,383

 

32,146

 

 

(32,146

) x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

68,410

 

 

 

 

316,931

  x

 

 

(2,260

) y

 

314,671

 

 

3,785

 bb

 

386,866

 

Total operating costs and expenses

 

2,004,242

 

1,792,685

 

1,541,564

 

 

 

 

 

(36,130

)

 

1,505,434

 

 

(6,060

)

 

3,503,616

 

Operating (loss) income

 

209,938

 

(123,154

)

(105,902

)

 

 

 

 

(2,910

)

 

(108,812

)

 

(127

)

 

100,999

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and financing charges

 

 

(35,372

)

(30,417

)

 

30,417

  x

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

(17,390

)

 

 

 

(23,001

) x

 

 

(72

)  y

 

(23,073

)

 

(110,062

) cc

 

(150,525

)

Unrealized loss on derivative
instruments

 

(11,387

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(11,387

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

181,161

 

(158,526

)

(136,319

)

 

7,416

 

 

 

(2,982

)

 

(131,885

)

 

(110,189

)

 

(60,913

)

Income tax expense (recovery)

 

 

23,836

  dd

20,497

 

 

(20,497

) x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

61,499

 

 

 

 

27,913

  x

 

 

6,809

  y,z

 

34,722

 

 

(42,423

) dd

 

53,798

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before minority interest

 

119,662

 

(182,362

)

(156,816

)

 

 

 

 

(9,791

)

 

(166,607

)

 

(67,766

)

 

(114,711

)

Minority interest

 

 

1,139

 

979

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

979

 

 

 

 

979

 

Equity in net earnings of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,088

  y

 

2,088

 

 

 

 

2,088

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

119,662

 

$

(181,223

)

$

(155,837

)

 

$

 

 

 

$

(7,703

)

 

$

(163,540

)

 

$

(67,766

)

 

$

(111,644

)

Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

3.52

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(3.28

)

Diluted

 

$

3.49

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(3.28

)

Weighted average common shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

33,988

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,988

 

Diluted

 

34,249

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,988

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.

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1Basis of Presentation

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet gives effect to the Transactions as if they occurred on June 30, 2006. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2005 and the six months ended June 30, 2006 give effect to the Transactions as if they had occurred on January 1, 2005. The unaudited condensed combined pro forma statement of operations for the twelve months ended June 30, 2006 gives effect to the Transactions as if they had occurred on July 1, 2005. We have supplementally provided pro forma financial data for the twelve months ended June 30, 2006 as this information is commonly used to analyze companies in our industry. The historical consolidated financial information has been adjusted to give effect to pro forma events that are (1) directly attributable to the Transactions, (2) factually supportable, and (3) with respect to the statement of operations, expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results. All significant balances and intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not include cost savings and operating efficiencies expected to be achieved from the Royal Group acquisition.

2Purchase Price and Preliminary Allocation

The purchase price has been estimated as follows:

 

 

 

Number of shares outstanding at June 30, 2006(1)

 

93,444,502

 

Royal Group Restricted Stock Units outstanding at June 30, 2006

 

1,105,000

 

Total shares to be acquired

 

94,549,502

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Multiplied by purchase price of $11.6592 per share(2)

 

 

$

1,102,371

 

 

Plus cash paid for in the money stock options

 

 

256

 

 

Assumed debt

 

 

355,998

 

 

Transaction related costs

 

 

68,792

 

 

Estimated purchase price

 

 

$

1,527,417

 

 

 


(1)                               The actual purchase price will be determined using the number of shares outstanding as of the date of the transaction.

(2)                               Represents purchase price per share of CAD $13.00 per share, translated into U.S. dollars at June 30, 2006 using the translation rate as of that date of 1.00 U.S. dollar: 1.115 CAD dollar.

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The preliminary allocation of the estimated purchase price to the fair value of Royal Group’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction is as follows:

 

 

As of 
June 30, 2006
(In thousands)

 

Current assets

 

 

$

673,224

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

933,034

 

 

Investments and other tangible assets

 

 

48,404

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

195,335

 

 

Identifiable intangible assets—indefinite lived

 

 

17,937

 

 

Identifiable intangible assets—definite lived

 

 

77,130

 

 

Debt issuance costs

 

 

33,410

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

1,978,474

 

 

Current liabilities assumed

 

 

(314,511

)

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

(136,546

)

 

Total liabilities assumed

 

 

(451,057

)

 

Total purchase price

 

 

$

1,527,417

 

 

 

3—Description of Translation to U.S. dollars, Reclassifications, U.S. GAAP Adjustments and Pro Forma Adjustments

The Translation to U.S. dollars, Reclassifications and U.S. GAAP Adjustments columns included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data represent adjustments necessary to:

·  Translate the historical financial statements of Royal Group from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate as of June 30, 2006 for the balance sheet and the average exchange rate for the appropriate periods for the statements of operations.

·  Conform the historical presentation of the Royal Group financial statements to the historical Georgia Gulf financial statement presentation; and

·  Convert the historical Royal Group financial statements from Canadian GAAP to U.S. GAAP.

·  The pro forma adjustments give effect to the offering of $700.0 million of notes, net of a discount of $6.5 million, the refinancing of our senior secured credit facility, the repayment of some of Royal Group’s existing indebtedness, and the acquisition of all the outstanding common stock of Royal Group.

(a)                                Represents reclassifications necessary to conform the historical Royal Group financial statement presentation to the Georgia Gulf financial statement presentation. The reclassifications do not impact stockholders’ equity.

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(b)                               Represents an adjustment for the difference in accounting for investments in joint ventures under Canadian GAAP and U.S. GAAP. Under Canadian GAAP, joint ventures are accounted for in the financial statements of the investor under the proportionate consolidation method. Under U.S. GAAP, these types of joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The adjustments presented herein reflect the removal of the amounts related to the proportionately consolidated joint ventures from their historically reported financial statement line items and reclassifies such amounts to “Investment in joint ventures” as follows:

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Receivables, net

 

 

$

8,441

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

8,184

 

 

Other assets, net

 

 

42

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(5,133

)

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(1,162

)

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

(751

)

 

Investment in joint ventures

 

 

$

9,621

 

 

 

The adjustments do not impact stockholders’ equity.

(c)           Represents an adjustment of $8.0 million for the difference in accounting for substantially enacted changes in tax laws and rates under Canadian GAAP and U.S. GAAP. Canadian GAAP permits the recognition of the impact of substantively enacted changes in tax laws and rates on the measurement of future income tax assets and liabilities in the period those tax laws and rates have been substantively enacted. U.S. GAAP does not recognize the concept of substantively enacted tax laws and rates and only allows recognition of the impact of a tax rate reduction on future income tax assets and liabilities once it is enacted into law.

(d)          Represents the preliminary adjustments to record certain of Royal Group’s historical assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values. These adjustments include:

·  Write-up of inventories by $19.7 million to adjust to estimated fair value.

·  Write-up of tangible assets by $97.1 million to adjust to estimated fair value.

·  Write-up of identifiable intangible assets of $89.7 million consisting of $71.8 million for definite lived intangible assets relating to customer relationships and $17.9 million of indefinite lived intangible assets relating to trade names.

·  Recording a liability of $8.1 million for payments under certain Royal Group executive employment contracts triggered upon a change in control of Royal Group.

(e)           Represents prepaid fees and expenses by Georgia Gulf of $3.7 million related to the acquisition of Royal Group, which are being reclassified to goodwill as part of the purchase price allocation.

(f)           Represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired of $195.4 million offset by the reversal of Royal Group’s historical goodwill of $150.0 million for a net pro forma adjustment to goodwill of $45.4 million.

(g)           Represents adjustments to increase deferred financing costs by $33.4 million for new deferred financing costs from these transactions offset by the write-off of historical deferred financing costs of $4.1 million of both Georgia Gulf and Royal Group related to the debt of each company which is being repaid in connection with the Transactions. This results in a net pro forma adjustment of $29.3 million.

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(h)          Repayment of historical Royal Group outstanding indebtedness and the issuance of the new debt as follows:

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

New debt issued:

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving credit facilities

 

 

$

50,800

 

 

Term loan

 

 

800,000

 

 

Notes (net of a discount of $6,500)

 

 

693,500

 

 

Total new debt

 

 

1,544,300

 

 

Less repayment of historical debt:

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia Gulf revolving credit facility

 

 

(45,100

)

 

Royal Group current portion

 

 

(111,997

)

 

Royal Group long-term portion

 

 

(219,532

)

 

Total historical debt repaid

 

 

(376,629

)

 

Net increase in debt

 

 

1,167,671

 

 

Remove Royal Group debt paid August 31, 2006

 

 

(40,000

)

 

Pro forma adjustment to debt

 

 

$

1,127,671

 

 

 

(i)           This adjustment is to record the incremental deferred taxes required under SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, for the difference between the revised book basis, i.e., fair value, of the assets acquired other than goodwill, and liabilities assumed and the carryover tax basis of those assets and liabilities. Because certain of the identifiable intangible assets recognized in the purchase price allocation had no tax basis at the time of the transaction, a deferred tax liability has been recognized for the difference in book and tax basis of the identifiable intangible assets. The pro forma adjustment to deferred income taxes was based on the expected statutory tax rate of 38.5% for the combined company.

(j)            Reflects the elimination of the historical Royal Group stockholders’ equity as a result of the purchase by Georgia Gulf offset partially by the write-off of $3.1 million ($2.0 million, net of tax) of deferred financing costs related to Georgia Gulf’s existing senior credit facility which will be repaid in connection with the Transactions.

(k)          Represents reclassifications necessary to conform the historical Royal Group financial statement presentation to the Georgia Gulf financial statement presentation. The reclassifications do not impact income (loss) from continuing operations.

(l)           Represents an adjustment for the difference in accounting for investments in joint ventures under Canadian GAAP and U.S. GAAP. Under Canadian GAAP, joint ventures are accounted for in the financial statements of the investor under the proportionate consolidation method. Under U.S. GAAP, these types of joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The adjustments presented herein reflect the removal of the amounts related to the proportionately consolidated joint venture from their historically reported financial statement line items and reclassifies such amounts to “Equity in net earnings of joint ventures” as follows:

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Net sales

 

 

$

38,222

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(32,002

)

 

Sales, general and administrative expense

 

 

(2,189

)

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

33

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(1,379

)

 

Equity in net earnings of joint ventures

 

 

$

2,685

 

 

 

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The adjustments do not impact income (loss) from continuing operations.

(m)         Represents the elimination of intercompany net sales and corresponding cost of sales between Royal Group and Georgia Gulf of $8.6 million. Net sales and cost of sales consist primarily of vinyl resins and compounds from Georgia Gulf to Royal Group.

(n)          Includes the following:

·  A decrease in depreciation expense related to the fair value adjustment to property, plant and equipment. Depreciation expense of $6.6 million is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated remaining useful lives of property, plant and equipment acquired, which vary from 3-17 years, with an average useful life of 10 years.

·  An increase in amortization expense for the estimated amortization of finite-lived identifiable intangibles over their estimated useful lives as follows:

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

Intangibles

 

Estimated
Useful Lives
(Years)

 

Annual
Expense

 

Customer relationships

 

 

$

71,749

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

$

3,669

 

 

Technology

 

 

5,381

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

330

 

 

Less historical Royal Group intangible amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(901

)

 

 

 

 

$

77,130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,098

 

 

 

·  An adjustment to reduce expense by $7.3 million to conform the historical accounting policies for stock compensation expense of Royal Group and Georgia Gulf for the period presented.

(o)          The adjustment is to record (1) the estimated interest expense of $131.3 million on newly issued debt, (2) the amortization of debt issuance costs of $4.7 million associated with the newly issued debt as detailed below, (3) the elimination of interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs of $30.0 million related to historical debt of Royal Group and Georgia Gulf that will be repaid in connection with the acquisition as discussed in (h) above and (4) the write off of $3.1 million of deferred debt issuance costs of Georgia Gulf.

The weighted average interest rate on the newly issued debt is 8.5% as of June 30, 2006. The anticipated interest rates are LIBOR + 2%. For each 0.125% increase or decrease in the assumed rates with respect to the term loan, our annual interest expense would increase or decrease by $1.0 million.

Deferred debt issuance costs on the newly issued debt have been amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related debt for pro forma purposes. Fees, amortization expense, and amortization period are as follows:

 

 

 

 

Amortization

 

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

Total Fee

 

Period (Years)

 

Annual Expense

 

Revolving credit facilities

 

$

5,625

 

 

5

 

 

 

$

1,125

 

 

Term loan

 

12,000

 

 

7

 

 

 

1,714

 

 

Notes

 

14,000

 

 

8–10

 

 

 

1,650

 

 

Other fees

 

1,785

 

 

8

 

 

 

223

 

 

 

 

$

33,410

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

4,712

 

 

 

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(p)          Represents the income tax effect of the pro forma adjustments to the statement of operations at 38.5%. We anticipate the statutory tax rate for the combined company will be approximately 38.5%.

(q)          Represents reclassifications necessary to conform the historical Royal Group financial statement presentation to the Georgia Gulf financial statement presentation. The reclassifications do not impact income (loss) from continuing operations.

(r)           Represents an adjustment for the difference in accounting for investments in joint ventures under Canadian GAAP and U.S. GAAP. Under Canadian GAAP, joint ventures are accounted for in the financial statements of the investor under the proportionate consolidation method. Under U.S. GAAP, these types of joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The adjustments presented herein reflect the removal of the amounts related to the proportionately consolidated joint ventures from their historically reported financial statement line items and reclassifies such amounts to “Equity in net earnings of joint ventures” as follows:

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Net sales

 

 

$

18,175

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(16,055

)

 

Sales, general and administrative expense

 

 

(1,112

)

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

44

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(230

)

 

Equity in net earnings of joint ventures

 

 

$

822

 

 

 

The adjustments do not impact income (loss) from continuing operations.

(s)           Represents an adjustment of $7.9 million for the difference in accounting for substantially enacted changes in tax laws and rates under Canadian GAAP and U.S. GAAP. Canadian GAAP permits the recognition of the impact of substantively enacted changes in tax laws and rates on the measurement of future income tax assets and liabilities in the period those tax laws and rates have been substantively enacted. U.S. GAAP does not recognize the concept of substantively enacted tax laws and rates and only allows recognition of the impact of a tax rate reduction on future income tax assets and liabilities once it is enacted into law.

(t)           Represents the elimination of intercompany net sales and corresponding cost of sales between Royal Group and Georgia Gulf of $2.7 million. Net sales and cost of sales consist primarily of vinyl resins and compounds from Georgia Gulf to Royal Group.

(u)          Includes the following:

·  An increase in depreciation expense related to the fair value adjustment to property, plant and equipment. Depreciation expense of $3.0 million is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated remaining useful lives of property, plant and equipment acquired, which vary from 3-17 years, with an average useful life of 10 years.

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·  An increase in amortization expense for the estimated amortization of finite-lived identifiable intangibles over their estimated useful lives as follows:

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

Intangibles

 

Estimated
Useful Lives
(Years)

 

Six Months
Expense

 

Customer relationships

 

 

$

71,749

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

$

1,952

 

 

Technology

 

 

5,381

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

176

 

 

Less historical Royal Group intangible amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(399

)

 

 

 

 

$

77,130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,729

 

 

 

·  An adjustment to increase expense by $0.2 million to conform the historical accounting policies for stock compensation expense of Royal Group and Georgia Gulf for the period presented.

(v)           The adjustment is to record (1) the estimated interest expense of $65.6 million on newly issued debt, (2) the amortization of debt issuance costs of $2.4 million associated with the newly issued debt as detailed below and (3) the decrease of interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs of $15.8 million related to historical debt of Royal Group and Georgia Gulf that will be repaid in connection with the acquisition as discussed in (h) above.

The weighted average interest rate on the newly issued debt is 8.5% as of June 30, 2006. The anticipated interest rates are LIBOR + 2%. For each 0.125% increase or decrease in the assumed rates with respect to the term loan, our interest expense for the six month period would increase or decrease by $0.5 million.

Deferred debt issuance costs on the newly issued debt have been amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related debt for pro forma purposes. Fees, amortization expense, and amortization period are as follows:

 

 

 

 

Amortization

 

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

Total Fees

 

Period (Years)

 

Six Months
Expense

 

Revolving credit facilities

 

 

$

5,625

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

$

563

 

 

Term loan

 

 

12,000

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

857

 

 

Notes

 

 

14,000

 

 

 

8–10

 

 

 

825

 

 

Other fees

 

 

1,785

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

112

 

 

 

 

 

$

33,410

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,357

 

 

 

(w)          The provision for income taxes includes the impact of Quebec’s retroactive legislation resulting in a charge to current income tax expense of $27.0 million, plus accrued interest of $7.6 million for a total of $34.6 million.

Represents the income tax effect of $22.0 million for the pro forma adjustments to the statement of operations at 38.5%. We anticipate the statutory tax rate for the combined company will be 38.5%.

(x)           Represents reclassifications necessary to conform the historical Royal Group financial statement presentation to the Georgia Gulf financial statement presentation. The reclassifications do not impact income (loss) from continuing operations.

(y)           Represents an adjustment for the difference in accounting for investments in joint ventures under Canadian GAAP and U.S. GAAP. Under Canadian GAAP, joint ventures are accounted for in the financial statements of the investor under the proportionate consolidation method. Under U.S.

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GAAP, these types of joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The adjustments presented herein reflect the removal of the amounts related to the proportionately consolidated joint ventures from their historically reported financial statement line items and reclassifies such amounts to “Equity in net earnings of joint ventures” as follows:

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Net sales

 

 

$

39,040

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(33,870

)

 

Sales, general and administrative expense

 

 

(2,260

)

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

72

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(894

)

 

Equity in net earnings of joint ventures

 

 

$

2,088

 

 

 

This adjustment does not impact income (loss) from continuing operations.

(z)           Represents an adjustment of $7.7 million for the difference in accounting for substantially enacted changes in tax laws and rates under Canadian GAAP and U.S. GAAP. Canadian GAAP permits the recognition of the impact of substantively enacted changes in tax laws and rates on the measurement of future income tax assets and liabilities in the period those tax laws and rates have been substantively enacted. U.S. GAAP does not recognize the concept of substantively enacted tax laws and rates and only allows recognition of the impact of a tax rate reduction on future income tax assets and liabilities once it is enacted into law.

(aa)         Represents the elimination of intercompany net sales and corresponding cost of sales between Royal Group and Georgia Gulf of $6.2 million. Net sales and cost of sales consist primarily of vinyl resins and compounds from Georgia Gulf to Royal Group.

(bb)        Includes the following:

·  A decrease in depreciation expense related to the fair value adjustment property, plant and equipment. Depreciation expense of $6.9 million is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated remaining useful lives of property, plant and equipment acquired, which vary from 3-17 years with an average useful life of 10 years.

·  An increase in amortization expense for the estimated amortization of finite-lived identifiable intangibles over their estimated useful lives as follows:

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

Intangibles

 

Estimated
Useful Lives
(Years)

 

Last Twelve
Month Expense

 

Customer relationships

 

 

$

71,749

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

$

3,822

 

 

Technology

 

 

5,381

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

344

 

 

Less historical Royal Group intangible amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(938

)

 

 

 

 

$

77,130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,228

 

 

 

·  An adjustment to increase expense by $3.8 million to conform the historical accounting policies for stock compensation expense of Royal Group and Georgia Gulf for the period presented.

(cc)         The adjustment is to record (1) the estimated interest expense of $131.3 million on newly issued debt (2) the amortization of debt issuance costs of $4.7 million associated with the newly issued debt as detailed below and (3) the decrease of interest expense and amortization of debt costs of $25.9 million

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related to historical debt of Royal Group that will be repaid in connection with the acquisition as discussed in (h) above.

The weighted average interest rate on the newly issued debt is 8.5% as of June 30, 2006. The anticipated interest rates are LIBOR + 2%. For each 0.125% increase or decrease in the assumed rates with respect to the term loan, our annual interest expense would increase or decrease by $1.0 million.

Deferred debt issuance costs on the newly issued debt have been amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related debt for pro forma purposes. Fees, amortization expense, and amortization period are as follows:

 

 

 

 

Amortization

 

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

Total Fee

 

Period (Years)

 

Annual Expense

 

Revolving credit facilities

 

$

5,625

 

 

5

 

 

 

$

1,125

 

 

Term loan

 

12,000

 

 

7

 

 

 

1,714

 

 

Notes

 

14,000

 

 

8–10

 

 

 

1,650

 

 

Other fees

 

1,785

 

 

8

 

 

 

223

 

 

 

 

$

33,410

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

4,712

 

 

 

(dd)        The provision for income taxes includes the impact of Quebec’s retroactive legislation resulting in a charge to current income tax expense of $26.4 million, plus accrued interest of $7.4 million for a total of $33.8 million.

Represents the income tax effect of $42.4 million for the pro forma adjustments to the statement of operations at 38.5%. We anticipate the effective income tax rate for the combined company will be 38.5%.

(c)           Shell Company Transactions.

N/A

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(d)          Exhibits.

Number

 

 

 

Exhibit

4.1

 

Indenture, dated as of October 3, 2006, among Georgia Gulf Corporation, each of the Guarantors party thereto, and LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 9.5% Senior Notes due 2014.

4.2

 

Indenture, dated as of October 3, 2006, among Georgia Gulf Corporation, each of the Guarantors party thereto, and LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 10.75% Senior Notes due 2016.

4.3

 

Credit Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2006, among Georgia Gulf Corporation and Royal Group Technologies Limited, as Borrowers, certain subsidiaries of Georgia Gulf Corporation from time to time party thereto, as Guarantors, Bank of America, National Association, as Domestic Administrative Agent, Domestic Collateral Agent and Domestic L/C Issuer, Bank of America, National Association, acting through its Canada branch as Canadian Administrative Agent, Canadian Collateral Agent and Canadian L/C Issuer, and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Canadian Swing Line Lender, Merrill Lynch Capital Corporation and Lehman Commercial Paper Inc., as Co-Syndication Agents, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agent, and the other lenders party thereto, Banc of America Securities LLC, and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., as Joint Lead Arrangers, and Banc of America Securities LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Lehman Brothers Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., as Joint Book Runners.

23

 

Consent of KPMG LLP.

99

 

Press Release, dated October 4, 2006.

 

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

GEORGIA GULF CORPORATION

 

By:

/s/ JOEL I. BEERMAN

 

Name:

Joel I. Beerman

 

Title:

Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Date: October 6, 2006

 

 

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