UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Quarterly Period Ended April 2, 2016

 

OR

 

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Transition Period From ________ to ________

 

Commission File Number: 1-9929

 

Insteel Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

North Carolina (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		56-0674867 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1373 Boggs Drive, Mount Airy, North Carolina (Address of principal executive offices)		27030 (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (336) 786-2141

 

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The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of April 20, 2016 was 18,786,486.

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Unaudited Financial Statements
	Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income	3
	Consolidated Balance Sheets	4
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	5
	Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity	6
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	17
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	24
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	24
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	25
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	25
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	25
Item 6.	Exhibits	25
SIGNATURES		26
EXHIBIT INDEX		27

 

  

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

  

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, particularly under the caption “Outlook” below. When used in this report, the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates,” “appears, “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and we can provide no assurances that such plans, intentions or expectations will be implemented or achieved. Many of these risks and uncertainties are discussed in detail, and where appropriate, updated in our periodic and other reports and statements, in particular under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 2015, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). You should carefully review these risks and uncertainties.

 

All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. All forward-looking statements speak only to the respective dates on which such statements are made and we do not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect any future events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, except as may be required by law.

 

 

It is not possible to anticipate and list all risks and uncertainties that may affect our future operations or financial performance; however, they would include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

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general economic and competitive conditions in the markets in which we operate;

 

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reduced spending for nonresidential and residential construction and the impact on demand for our products;

 

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changes in the amount and duration of transportation funding provided by federal, state and local governments and the impact on spending for infrastructure construction and demand for our products;

 

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the cyclical nature of the steel and building material industries;

 

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credit market conditions and the relative availability of financing for us, our customers and the construction industry as a whole;

 

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fluctuations in the cost and availability of our primary raw material, hot-rolled steel wire rod, from domestic and foreign suppliers;

 

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competitive pricing pressures and our ability to raise selling prices in order to recover increases in wire rod costs;

 

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changes in United States or foreign trade policy affecting imports or exports of steel wire rod or our products;

 

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unanticipated changes in customer demand, order patterns and inventory levels;

 

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the impact of weak demand and reduced capacity utilization levels on our unit manufacturing costs;

 

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our ability to further develop the market for engineered structural mesh (“ESM”) and expand our shipments of ESM;

 

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legal, environmental, economic or regulatory developments that significantly impact our operating costs;

 

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unanticipated plant outages, equipment failures or labor difficulties;

 

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continued escalation in certain of our operating costs; and

 

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the “Risk Factors” discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 2015 and in other filings that we make with the SEC.

 

Overview

 

Insteel Industries, Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our”, “the Company” or “Insteel”) is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete strand (“PC strand”) and welded wire reinforcement, including ESM, concrete pipe reinforcement and standard welded wire reinforcement. Our products are sold primarily to manufacturers of concrete products that are used in nonresidential construction. We market our products through sales representatives who are our employees. Our products are sold nationwide as well as into Canada, Mexico, and Central and South America, and delivered primarily by truck, using common or contract carriers. Our business strategy is focused on: (1) achieving leadership positions in our markets; (2) operating as the lowest cost producer; and (3) pursuing growth opportunities within our core businesses that further our penetration of the markets we currently serve or expand our geographic footprint.

 

On August 15, 2014, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Insteel Wire Products Company (“IWP”), purchased substantially all of the assets associated with the PC strand business of American Spring Wire Corporation (“ASW”) for a final adjusted purchase price of $33.5 million (the “ASW Acquisition”). ASW manufactured PC strand at facilities located in Houston, Texas and Newnan, Georgia (see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements). We acquired, among other assets, the accounts receivable and inventories related to ASW’s PC strand business, the production equipment at its facility in Houston and its production equipment and facility in Newnan. We also entered into an agreement to lease the Houston facility from ASW with an option to purchase it in the future. Subsequent to the acquisition, we elected to consolidate our PC strand operations with the March 2015 closure of the Newnan facility.

 

 

Results of Operations

 

Statements of Operations – Selected Data

(Dollars in thousands)

 

		Three Months Ended												Six Months Ended
		April 2, 2016				Change				March 28, 2015				April 2, 2016				Change				March 28, 2015
Net sales		$	107,414				5.5%			$	101,767			$	199,805				(5.9%)			$	212,395
Gross profit			18,615				113.9%				8,702				35,038				68.9%				20,745
Percentage of net sales			17.3	%							8.6	%			17.5	%							9.8	%
Selling, general and administrative expense		$	7,636				27.8%			$	5,975			$	13,971				20.2%			$	11,627
Percentage of net sales			7.1	%							5.9	%			7.0	%							5.5	%
Restructuring charges, net		$	100				(70.0%)			$	333			$	25				(92.5%)			$	333
Other expense (income), net			29			N/M					(1,599	)			(85	)			(94.8%)				(1,639	)
Interest expense			40				(64.9%)				114				81				(61.1%)				208
Interest income			(32	)		N/M					(4	)			(50	)		N/M					(4	)
Effective income tax rate			34.0	%							34.5	%			34.3	%							34.5	%
Net earnings		$	7,152				181.1%			$	2,544			$	13,860				107.1%			$	6,694

 

"N/M" = not meaningful

 

Second Quarter of Fiscal 2016 Compared to Second Quarter of Fiscal 2015

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales for the second quarter of 2016 increased 5.5% to $107.4 million from $101.8 million in the prior year quarter as a 20.1% increase in shipments was partially offset by a 12.1% decrease in average selling prices. The increase in shipments was primarily due to improved market conditions and milder winter weather relative to the prior year period, and, to a lesser extent, the year-over-year differences in the Company’s fiscal calendar. The decrease in average selling prices was driven by competitive pricing pressures. Sales for both periods reflect reduced volumes relative to prerecession levels in our construction end-markets.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit for the second quarter of 2016 more than doubled to $18.6 million, or 17.3% of net sales, from $8.7 million, or 8.6% of net sales, in the same year-ago period. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to higher spreads between average selling prices and raw material costs ($4.3 million), lower unit conversion costs ($3.6 million) and the increase in shipments ($1.9 million). The increase in spreads was driven by lower raw material ($18.8 million) and freight costs ($0.4 million) partially offset by lower average selling prices ($14.9 million). Gross profit for both periods was unfavorably impacted by reduced shipment volumes and elevated unit conversion costs relative to prerecession levels largely due to reduced operating schedules.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

 

Selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A expense”) for the second quarter of 2016 increased 27.8% to $7.6 million, or 7.1% of net sales, from $6.0 million, or 5.9% of net sales, in the same year-ago period as higher compensation expense ($1.7 million) was partially offset by lower employee benefit costs ($0.3 million). The increase in compensation expense was largely driven by higher incentive plan expense due to our improved financial results in the current year quarter. The decrease in employee benefit costs was primarily related to lower employee health insurance expense.

 

Restructuring Charges, Net

 

Net restructuring charges of $100,000 were incurred in the second quarter of 2016 related to the consolidation of our PC strand facilities, which included facility closure ($59,000), equipment relocation costs ($21,000) and impairment charges associated with the decommissioning of equipment ($20,000). Net restructuring charges of $333,000 were incurred in the second quarter of 2015 related to the closure of the Newnan, Georgia PC strand facility, which included impairment charges associated with the decommissioning of equipment ($237,000) and employee separation ($75,000) and facility closure costs ($21,000).

 

  

Other Expense (Income)

 

Other expense for the second quarter of 2016 was $29,000 compared to $1.6 million of other income in the same year-ago period. The other income for the second quarter of 2015 was primarily related to a net gain from insurance proceeds attributable to the replacement of property and equipment damaged in the fire at our Gallatin, Tennessee PC strand facility in 2014.      

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense for the second quarter of 2016 decreased 64.9% to $40,000 from $114,000 in the same year-ago period primarily due to the borrowings on our revolving credit facility during the year-ago period.

 

Income Taxes

 

Our effective income tax rate for the second quarter of 2016 decreased slightly to 34.0% from 34.5% for the same year-ago period due to changes in permanent book versus tax differences.

 

Net Earnings

 

Net earnings for the second quarter of 2016 increased to $7.2 million ($0.38 per share) from $2.5 million ($0.14 per share) in the same year-ago period primarily due to the increase in gross profit partially offset by the increase in SG&A expense.

 

First Half of Fiscal 2016 Compared to First Half of Fiscal 2015

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales for the first half of 2016 decreased 5.9% to $199.8 million from $212.4 million in the same year-ago period as a 5.1% increase in shipments was offset by a 10.5% decrease in average selling prices. The increase in shipments was primarily due to improved market conditions and milder winter weather relative to the prior year period. The decrease in average selling prices was driven by competitive pricing pressures. Sales for both periods reflect reduced volumes relative to prerecession levels in our construction end-markets.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit for the first half of 2016 increased 68.9% to $35.0 million, or 17.5% of net sales, from $20.7 million, or 9.8% of net sales, in the same year-ago period. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to higher spreads between average selling prices and raw material costs ($9.2 million), lower unit conversion costs ($3.4 million) and the increase in shipments ($1.1 million). The increase in spreads was driven by lower raw material ($31.9 million) and freight costs ($0.8 million) partially offset by lower average selling prices ($23.5 million). Gross profit for both periods was unfavorably impacted by reduced shipment volumes and elevated unit conversion costs relative to prerecession levels largely due to reduced operating schedules.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

 

SG&A expense for the first half of 2016 increased 20.2% to $14.0 million, or 7.0% of net sales, from $11.6 million, or 5.5% of net sales, in the same year-ago period as higher compensation expense ($2.4 million) and the relative year-over-year change in the cash surrender value of life insurance policies ($0.2 million) were partially offset by lower employee benefit costs ($0.4 million). The increase in compensation expense was largely driven by higher incentive plan expense due to our improved financial results in the current year period. The cash surrender value of life insurance policies increased $0.1 million in the current year period compared with $0.3 million in the prior year period due to the changes in the value of the underlying investments. The decrease in employee benefit costs was primarily related to lower employee health insurance expense.

 

Restructuring Charges, Net

 

Net restructuring charges of $25,000 were incurred in the first half of 2016 related to the consolidation of our PC strand facilities, which included equipment relocation costs ($96,000), facility closure costs ($89,000) and impairment charges related to the decommissioning of equipment ($20,000) partially offset by a gain on the sale of equipment previously associated with the Newnan, Georgia PC strand facility ($180,000). Net restructuring charges of $333,000 were incurred in the prior year period related to the closure of the Newnan, Georgia facility, which included ($237,000) for impairment charges related to the decommissioning of equipment and employee separation ($75,000) and facility closure costs ($21,000).

 

 

Other Income

 

Other income for the first half of 2016 was $85,000 compared with $1.6 million in the same year-ago period. The income for the prior year period was primarily related to a net gain from insurance proceeds attributable to the replacement of property and equipment damaged in the fire at our Gallatin, Tennessee PC strand facility in 2014.

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense for the first half of 2016 decreased 61.1% to $81,000 from $208,000 in the same year-ago period primarily due to the borrowings on our revolving credit facility during the prior year period.

 

Income Taxes

 

Our effective income tax rate for the first half of 2016 was essentially unchanged at 34.3% compared with 34.5% in the prior year.

 

Net Earnings

 

Net earnings for the first half of 2016 increased to $13.9 million ($0.73 per diluted share) from $6.7 million ($0.36 per share) in the same year-ago period primarily due to the increase in gross profit partially offset by the increase in SG&A expense.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Selected Financial Data

(Dollars in thousands)

 

		Six Months Ended
		April 2, 2016				March 28, 2015
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities		$	23,748			$	(1,828	)
Net cash used for investing activities			(4,318	)			(4,021	)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities			(16,286	)			8,971
Net working capital			104,367				95,720
Total debt			-				10,000
Percentage of total capital			-				5.1	%
Shareholders' equity		$	199,076			$	185,821
Percentage of total capital			100.0	%			94.9	%
Total capital (total debt + shareholders' equity)		$	199,076			$	195,821

 

Operating Activities

 

Operating activities provided $23.7 million of cash during the first half of 2016 primarily from net earnings adjusted for non-cash items and a reduction in the net working capital components of accounts receivable, inventories, and accounts payable and accrued expenses. Net working capital provided $1.1 million of cash due to a $9.4 million decrease in inventories partially offset by a $6.5 million decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses and a $1.8 million increase in accounts receivable. The decrease in inventories was largely due to lower average raw material costs together with higher than forecasted shipments. The decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses was principally due to lower accrued income taxes, property taxes and customer rebates. The increase in accounts receivable was primarily related to the increase in sales.

 

 

Operating activities used $1.8 million of cash during the first half of 2015 primarily due to an increase in the net working capital components of accounts receivable, inventories, and accounts payable and accrued expenses partially offset by net earnings adjusted for non-cash items. Net working capital used $15.3 million of cash due to a $20.7 million decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses and a $1.5 million increase in inventories partially offset by a $7.0 million decrease in accounts receivable. The decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses was largely due to lower raw material purchases near the end of the period. The increase in inventories and decrease in accounts receivable were primarily related to the usual seasonal downturn in sales.

 

We may elect to make adjustments in our operating activities as changes occur in our construction end-markets, which could materially impact our cash requirements. While a downturn in the level of construction activity would adversely affect sales to our customers, it would generally reduce our working capital requirements.

 

Investing Activities

 

Investing activities used $4.3 million of cash during the first half of 2016 compared to $4.0 million during the same period last year. Capital expenditures increased to $4.3 million for the first half of 2016 from $4.6 million in the prior year period and are expected to total approximately $20.0 million for fiscal 2016, including $9.0 million of outlays related to expansion of our Houston PC strand facility. Our investing activities are largely discretionary, providing us with the ability to significantly curtail outlays should business conditions warrant that such actions be taken.

 

Financing Activities

 

Financing activities used $16.3 million of cash during the first half of 2016 while providing $9.0 million during the same period last year. Cash dividends used $19.7 million of cash during the first half of 2016, including a special cash dividend totaling $18.6 million, or $1.00 per share, which was partially offset by $3.3 million of cash provided by stock option exercises. In the prior year period, net borrowings on our revolving credit facility provided $10.0 million of cash, which was partially offset by the payment of $1.1 million of cash dividends.

 

Cash Management

 

Our cash is concentrated primarily at one financial institution, which at times exceeds federally insured limits. We invest excess cash primarily in money market funds, which are highly liquid securities that bear minimal risk.

 

Credit Facility

 

We have a $100.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) that is used to supplement our operating cash flow and fund our working capital, capital expenditure, general corporate and growth requirements. In May 2015, we amended the Credit Facility to, among other changes, extend its maturity date from June 2, 2016 to May 13, 2020. Advances under the Credit Facility are limited to the lesser of the revolving loan commitment amount (currently $100.0 million) or a borrowing base amount that is calculated based upon a percentage of eligible receivables and inventories. As of April 2, 2016, no borrowings were outstanding on the Credit Facility, $77.0 million of borrowing capacity was available and outstanding letters of credit totaled $1.6 million.

 

We believe that, in the absence of significant unanticipated cash demands, cash and cash equivalents, net cash generated by operating activities, and the borrowing availability provided under the Credit Facility will be sufficient to satisfy our expected requirements for working capital, capital expenditures, dividends and share repurchases, if any. We expect to have access to the amounts available under the Credit Facility as required. However, a deterioration in our construction end-markets could result in reduced demand from our customers, which would likely reduce our operating cash flows. Under such circumstances, we may need to curtail capital and operating expenditures, delay or restrict share repurchases, cease dividend payments and/or realign our working capital requirements.

 

Should we determine, at any time, that we required additional short-term liquidity, we would evaluate the alternative sources of financing that were potentially available to provide such funding. There can be no assurance that any such financing, if pursued, would be obtained, or if obtained, would be adequate or on terms acceptable to us. However, we believe that our strong balance sheet, flexible capital structure and borrowing capacity available to us under the Credit Facility position us to meet our anticipated liquidity requirements for the foreseeable future.

 

Seasonality and Cyclicality

 

Demand in our markets is both seasonal and cyclical, driven by the level of construction activity, but can also be impacted by fluctuations in the inventory positions of our customers. From a seasonal standpoint, the highest level of sales within the year typically occurs when weather conditions are the most conducive to construction activity. As a result, sales and profitability are usually higher in the third and fourth quarters of the fiscal year and lower in the first and second quarters. From a cyclical standpoint, the level of construction activity tends to be correlated with general economic conditions although there can be significant differences between the relative performance of nonresidential versus residential construction for extended periods.

 

 

Impact of Inflation

 

We are subject to inflationary risks arising from fluctuations in the market prices for our primary raw material, hot-rolled steel wire rod, and, to a much lesser extent, freight, energy and other consumables that are used in our manufacturing processes. We have generally been able to adjust our selling prices to pass through increases in these costs or offset them through various cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives. However, our ability to raise our selling prices depends on market conditions and competitive dynamics, and there may be periods during which we are unable to fully recover increases in our costs. Inflation did not have a material impact on our sales or earnings during the second fiscal quarter of 2016. The timing and magnitude of any future changes in the prices for wire rod and the impact on selling prices for our products is uncertain at this time.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any material transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations), or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons, as defined by Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K of the SEC, that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future impact on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources or significant components of revenues or expenses.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

There have been no material changes in our contractual obligations and commitments as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of October 3, 2015 other than those which occur in the ordinary course of business.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based on our unaudited financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. The preparation of our financial statements requires the application of accounting policies in addition to certain estimates and judgments based on current available information, actuarial estimates, historical results and other assumptions believed to be reasonable. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Please refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 2015 for further information regarding our critical accounting policies and estimates. As of April 2, 2016, there were no changes in the nature of our critical accounting policies or the application of those policies from those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 2015.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

 

Refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for recently adopted and issued accounting pronouncements since the filing of our Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 2015, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects, if any, on our consolidated financial statements.

 

Outlook

 

As we look ahead to the remainder of 2016, we expect further improvement in our financial results driven by the favorable conditions in our construction end-markets, the usual seasonal upturn in demand and reduced unit conversion costs at our facilities. The outlook for private nonresidential construction, our primary demand driver, remains positive and we expect the ongoing recovery will result in higher shipment volumes and operating levels. The recent passage of a new five-year federal transportation funding authorization provides greater funding certainty for states and municipalities that should spur increased infrastructure construction in the coming years.

 

We continue to focus on the operational fundamentals of our business: closely managing and controlling our expenses; aligning our production schedules with demand in a proactive manner as there are changes in market conditions to minimize our cash operating costs; and pursuing further improvements in the productivity and effectiveness of all of our manufacturing, selling and administrative activities. We expect that our financial results will be favorably impacted by the realization of additional operating synergies associated with the ASW Acquisition and the related reconfiguration of our PC strand operations. As market conditions improve, we also expect gradually increasing contributions from the substantial investments we have made in our facilities in the form of reduced operating costs and additional capacity to support future growth (see “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors”). In addition, we will continue to pursue further acquisitions in our existing businesses that expand our penetration of markets we currently serve or expand our geographic footprint. 

 

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Our cash flows and earnings are subject to fluctuations resulting from changes in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign exchange rates. We manage our exposure to these market risks through internally established policies and procedures and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. We do not use financial instruments for trading purposes and are not a party to any leveraged derivatives. We monitor our underlying market risk exposures on an ongoing basis and believe that we can modify or adapt our hedging strategies as necessary.

 

Commodity Prices

 

We are subject to significant fluctuations in the cost and availability of our primary raw material, hot-rolled steel wire rod, which we purchase from both domestic and foreign suppliers. We negotiate quantities and pricing for both domestic and foreign wire rod purchases for varying periods (most recently monthly for domestic suppliers), depending upon market conditions, to manage our exposure to price fluctuations and ensure adequate availability of material consistent with our requirements. We do not use derivative commodity instruments to hedge our exposure to changes in prices as such instruments are not currently available for wire rod. Our ability to acquire wire rod from foreign sources on favorable terms is impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, foreign taxes, duties, tariffs and other trade actions. Although changes in wire rod costs and our selling prices may be correlated over extended periods of time, depending upon market conditions and competitive dynamics, there may be periods during which we are unable to fully recover increased wire rod costs through higher selling prices, which would reduce our gross profit and cash flow from operations. Additionally, should wire rod costs decline, our financial results may be negatively impacted if the selling prices for our products decrease to an even greater degree and to the extent that we are consuming higher cost inventory. Based on our shipments and average wire rod cost reflected in cost of sales for the first half of 2016, a 10% increase in the price of wire rod would have resulted in a $10.9 million decrease in our pre-tax earnings for the six months ended April 2, 2016 (assuming there was not a corresponding change in our selling prices).

 

Interest Rates 

 

Although we did not have any balances outstanding on our revolving credit facility as of April 2, 2016, future borrowings under the facility are subject to a variable rate of interest and are sensitive to changes in interest rates.

 

Foreign Exchange Exposure

 

We have not typically hedged foreign currency exposures related to transactions denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars, as such transactions have not been material historically. We will occasionally hedge firm commitments for certain equipment purchases that are denominated in foreign currencies. The decision to hedge any such transactions is made by us on a case-by-case basis. There were no forward contracts outstanding as of April 2, 2016.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

We have conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of April 2, 2016. This evaluation was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer. Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Further, we concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

  

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended April 2, 2016 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

  

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

We are involved in various lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including commercial, environmental and employment matters, which arise in the ordinary course of business. We do not expect that the ultimate costs to resolve these matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

During the quarter ended April 2, 2016, there were no material changes from the risk factors set forth under Part I, Item 1A., “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2015. You should carefully consider these factors in addition to the other information set forth in this report which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks and uncertainties described in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 2015, as well as other reports and statements that we file with the SEC, are not the only risks and uncertainties facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

On November 18, 2008, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase authorization to buy back up to $25.0 million of our outstanding common stock (the “Authorization”). Under the Authorization, repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors. We are not obligated to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the program may be commenced or suspended at any time at our discretion without prior notice. The Authorization continues in effect until terminated by the Board of Directors. As of April 2, 2016, there was $24.8 million remaining available for future share repurchases under this authorization. No repurchases of common stock were made during the three- and six-month periods ended April 2, 2016 and March 28, 2015.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

31.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101	The following financial information from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Insteel Industries, Inc. for the quarter ended April 2, 2016, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended April 2, 2016 and March 28, 2015, (ii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 2, 2016 and October 3, 2015, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended April 2, 2016 and March 28, 2015, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity as of April 2, 2016 and October 3, 2015, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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.

 

 

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Registrant

 

 

 

Date: April 21, 2016		By:	/s/ Michael C. Gazmarian
			Michael C. Gazmarian
			Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
			(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number	Description
31.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101	The following financial information from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Insteel Industries, Inc. for the quarter ended April 2, 2016, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended April 2, 2016 and March 28, 2015, (ii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 2, 2016 and October 3, 2015, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended April 2, 2016 and March 28, 2015, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity as of April 2, 2016 and October 3, 2015, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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