prestige8k020708.htm




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):   February 5, 2008


PRESTIGE BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 001-32433
 20-1297589
 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 (Commission File Number)
  (IRS Employer Identification No.)
                                                                                                             
90 North Broadway, Irvington, New York 10533
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

 (914) 524-6810
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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)

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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 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.
 
    On February 5, 2008, Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (the “Registrant”) received written notification from The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (“P&G”) that, due to corporate planning at P&G, effective June 30, 2009, P&G will no longer supply Comet® powder cleanser to Prestige Brands International, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant (“PBI”). P&G currently supplies Comet® powder cleanser to PBI pursuant to Amendment No. 4 and Restatement of Contract Manufacturing Agreement, dated May 1, 2002 (the “Supply Agreement”), by and between The Procter & Gamble Company and PBI. However, P&G will continue to supply certain Comet® spray cleaners and Chloraseptic® sore throat over-the-counter products to PBI.
 
    Because the termination of the Supply Agreement by P&G was not unexpected, the Registrant had already commenced the process of identifying a new supplier for its Comet® powder cleanser.  Accordingly, the Registrant does not anticipate that there will be any interruption in the supply of Comet® powder cleanser.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 8, 2008the Registrant announced financial results for the fiscal quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2007.  A copy of the press release announcing the Registrant’s earnings results for the fiscal quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2007 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be‘‘filed’’ for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, unless the Registrant specifically states that the information is to be considered “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporates it by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Item 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
        The information set forth in Item 2.02 above is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  
Exhibits.
 
Exhibit Description
99.1       Press Release dated February 8, 2008 announcing the Registrant's financial results for the fiscal quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2007 (furnished only).
 
 
 

 


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 hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: February 8, 2008                                                                              PRESTIGE BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC.


                     By: /s/ Peter J. Anderson                                                                           
                                                                         Name: Peter J. Anderson
                                                                                                                                                         Title: Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit   Description
99.1         Press Release dated February 8, 2008 announcing the Registrant's financial results for the fiscal quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2007 (furnished only).
prestigeex99_1.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter & Nine Months Results

Irvington, NY, February 8, 2008—Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE-PBH), a consumer products company with a diversified portfolio of well-known brands in over-the-counter healthcare products, household products and personal care products, today announced results for the third fiscal quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2007.

Third Quarter Results
Revenues for the third quarter ended December 31, 2007 were $80.2 million, slightly ahead of last year’s comparable period revenues of $80.1 million, despite the negative effects of a weak cough/cold season and the industry-wide voluntary pediatric cough /cold product withdrawal in October which affected two Little Remedies® products.

Operating income of $22.9 million for the third fiscal quarter was $1.6 million or 7% below last year’s third quarter operating income of $24.5 million.  The decline in operating income was due to a gross profit decrease primarily due to unfavorable sales mix and an increase in advertising and promotional spending, partially offset by a decline in general and administrative expenses. A&P expenses were 7% higher than those of the prior year comparable period primarily because of the Company continuing support behind the new product launches of Murine™ Earigate™ and Comet® SprayGel Mildew Stain Remover. General and administrative expenses declined in the quarter due to reductions to incentive compensation accruals partly offset by increased legal expenses.
 
Net income for the third quarter ended December 31, 2007 was $8.4 million or $0.17 per diluted share. This was 6% below the comparable prior period’s adjusted net income of $8.9 million or $0.18 per diluted share, which reflects reported net income of $10.6 million less an adjustment of $1.7 million ($0.03 per diluted share) resulting from a favorable non-cash income tax benefit.

Commenting on the results, Mark Pettie, Chairman and CEO said, “Our third quarter revenue results were mixed in aggregate. We are quite pleased with the solid organic growth we enjoyed across many of our largest OTC and Household brands and the continued strong success of our Murine™ Earigate™ and Comet® SprayGel Mildew Stain Remover new product launches. However, the effect of two well publicized events, namely a weak cough/cold season and the industry-wide voluntary pediatric cough/cold product withdrawal, negated much of the growth.”

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Results by Segment

Over-The-Counter Healthcare Products
Revenues for the OTC segment in the third fiscal quarter were $45.1 million, or 1% below the prior year comparable quarter. The slight decline was due to a weak cough/cold season affecting sales of Chloraseptic®, the industry-wide voluntary withdrawal of pediatric cough/cold products affecting two Little Remedies® products, and continuing competitive pressures on The Doctor’s® NightGuard™ dental protector. Partially offsetting the above declines were continuing strong sales of the Murine™ brand, led by new Murine™ Earigate™, and strong sales of Clear Eyes®.

Household Products
Revenues for the household products segment in the third fiscal quarter were $30.1 million, 5% higher than the prior year comparable quarter, primarily due to strong sales of Comet® SprayGel Mildew Stain Remover, this segment’s newest product.

Personal Care Products
The smallest segment of the Company’s business registered revenues of $5.1 million, 13% below last year’s third quarter results.

Free Cash Flow and Debt Repayment
Free cash flow is a “non-GAAP financial measure” as that term is defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission in Regulation G. We view “free cash flow” as an important measure because it is an indicator of cash available for debt repayment and other corporate purposes. We define “free cash flow” as operating cash flow less capital expenditures.

The Company’s free cash flow for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $13.6 million, composed of operating cash flows of $13.8 million less capital expenditures of $0.2 million. The $13.6 million of free cash flow was an improvement over the $12.4 million of free cash flow, composed of operating cash flows of $12.5 million less capital expenditures of $0.1 million, generated in the prior year’s comparable quarter.

During the third fiscal quarter, the Company used free cash flow to reduce its term loan debt by $10.9 million. Year to date, the Company has reduced its debt by $37.1 million to $426.2 million at December 31, 2007.

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Year-To-Date Results

For the nine month period ended December 31, 2007, revenues were $246.2 million, 2% higher than the prior period comparable results of $240.6 million. Operating income of $66.6 million was 8% below the prior year comparable period, largely as a result of increased advertising and promotion expenses and increased general and administrative expenses.  Net income for the nine month period ended December 31, 2007 was $23.6 million, 9% below the comparable period’s adjusted net income of $26.0 million, which reflects an adjustment of $1.7 million ($0.03 per diluted share) resulting from the favorable non-cash income tax benefit mentioned above.

Conference Call
 
The Company will host a conference call to review its third quarter fiscal 2008 results on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 8:30 am (EST). The toll free dial in number is 866-271-0675. International callers may dial 617-213-8892. The conference password is “prestige”. We will have a live internet webcast of the call, as well as an archived replay, which can be accessed from the Investor Relations page of www.prestigebrandsinc.com. The archived replay will be available for two weeks following completion of the call. The dial in numbers are 888-286-8010 (domestic) and 617-801-6888 (international). The pass code for the replay is 51390487.
 
About Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
 
Located in Irvington, New York, Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. is a marketer and distributor of brand name over-the-counter healthcare, personal care and household products sold throughout the U.S, Canada, and certain international markets. Key brands include Compound W® wart remover, Chloraseptic® sore throat treatment, New-Skin® liquid bandage, Clear Eyes® and Murine™ eye care products, Little Remedies® pediatric over-the-counter healthcare products, The Doctor’s® NightGuard™ dental protector, Cutex® nail polish remover, Comet® and Spic and Span® household products, and other well-known brands.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
Note: This news release contains, and our upcoming conference call may include, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws and is intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. "Forward-looking statements" generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "assumptions," "target," "guidance," "outlook," "plans," "projection," "may," "will," "would," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe, "potential," or "continue" (or the negative or other derivatives of each of these terms) or similar terminology. The "forward-looking statements" include, without limitation, statements regarding the outlook for Prestige Brands Holdings' market and the demand for its products, earnings per share, future cash flows from operations, future revenues and margin requirement and expansion, the success of new product introductions, growth in costs and expenses, and the impact of acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and other unusual items, including Prestige Brands Holdings' ability to integrate and obtain the anticipated results and synergies from its acquisitions. These projections and statements are based on management's estimates and assumptions with respect to future events and financial performance and are believed to be reasonable, though are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual results could differ materially from those projected as a result of certain factors. A discussion of factors that could cause results to vary is included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
 
Contact: Dean Siegal
914-524-6819
 
 
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Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)



   
Three Months
Ended December 31
   
Nine Months
Ended December 31
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
Revenues
                       
Net sales
  $ 79,644     $ 79,564     $ 244,525     $ 239,164  
Other revenues
    578       560       1,645       1,434  
Total revenues
    80,222       80,124       246,170       240,598  
                                 
Cost of Sales
                               
Costs of sales
    38,783       36,766       118,875       114,350  
Gross profit
    41,439       43,358       127,295       126,248  
                                 
Operating Expenses
                               
Advertising and promotion
    9,572       8,952       28,375       25,809  
General and administrative
    6,209       7,068       24,039       20,761  
Depreciation
    126       177       379       616  
Amortization of intangible assets
    2,627       2,627       7,881       7,013  
Total operating expenses
    18,534       18,824       60,674       54,199  
                                 
Operating income
    22,905       24,534       66,621       72,049  
                                 
Other income (expense)
                               
Interest income
    164       199       524       787  
Interest expense
    (9,490 )     (10,355 )     (29,132 )     (30,478 )
Total other income (expense)
    (9,326 )     (10,156 )     (28,608 )     (29,691 )
                                 
Income before provision for
income taxes
    13,549       14,378       38,013       42,358  
                                 
Provision for income taxes
    5,160       3,735       14,445       14,675  
Net income
  $ 8,419     $ 10,643     $ 23,568     $ 27,683  
                                 
                                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.17     $ 0.21     $ 0.47     $ 0.56  
                                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.17     $ 0.21     $ 0.47     $ 0.55  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
    49,799       49,535       49,744       49,425  
Diluted
    50,035       50,024       50,040       50,016  


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Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)


(In thousands)
Assets
 
December 31, 2007
 
March 31,
2007
 
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 11,554     $ 13,758  
Accounts receivable
    38,977       35,167  
Inventories
    30,659       30,173  
Deferred income tax assets
    3,094       2,735  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    2,002       1,935  
Total current assets
    86,286       83,768  
                 
Property and equipment
    1,437       1,449  
Goodwill
    308,915       310,947  
Intangible assets
    649,277       657,157  
Other long-term assets
    7,528       10,095  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 1,053,443     $ 1,063,416  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable
  $ 18,703     $ 19,303  
Accrued interest payable
    4,574       7,552  
Other accrued liabilities
    11,711       10,505  
Current portion of long-term debt
    3,550       3,550  
Total current liabilities
    38,538       40,910  
                 
Long-term debt
    422,675       459,800  
Other long-term liabilities
    2,801       2,801  
Deferred income tax liabilities
    120,066       114,571  
                 
Total Liabilities
    584,080       618,082  
                 
Stockholders’ Equity
               
Preferred stock - $0.01 par value
               
Authorized – 5,000 shares
               
Issued and outstanding – None
    --       --  
Common stock - $0.01 par value
               
Authorized – 250,000 shares
               
Issued – 50,060 shares
    501       501  
Additional paid-in capital
    379,983       379,225  
Treasury stock, at cost – 57 shares at December 31, 2007
    and 55 shares at March 31, 2007
    (45 )     (40 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    21       313  
Retained earnings
    88,903       65,335  
Total stockholders’ equity
    469,363       445,334  
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 1,053,443     $ 1,063,416  

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Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)


   
Nine Months Ended December 31
 
(In thousands)
 
2007
   
2006
 
Operating Activities
           
Net income
  $ 23,568     $ 27,683  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    8,260       7,629  
Deferred income taxes
    7,366       7,686  
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    2,283       2,422  
Stock-based compensation
    758       439  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
               
Accounts receivable
    (3,810 )     4,812  
Inventories
    (486 )     2,707  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (66 )     (765 )
Accounts payable
    (795 )     1,366  
Income taxes payable
    --       (1,584 )
Accrued liabilities
    (1,772 )     2,894  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    35,306       55,289  
                 
Investing Activities
               
Purchases of equipment
    (364 )     (429 )
Change in other assets due to purchase price adjustments
    (16 )     386  
Purchase of business
    --       (31,242 )
Net cash used for investing activities
    (380 )     (31,285 )
                 
Financing Activities
               
Repayment of long-term debt
    (37,125 )     (27,392 )
Purchase of common stock for treasury
    (5 )     (10 )
Net cash used for financing activities
    (37,130 )     (27,402 )
                 
Decrease in cash
    (2,204 )     (3,398 )
Cash - beginning of period
    13,758       8,200  
                 
Cash - end of period
  $ 11,554     $ 4,802  
                 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
               
Fair value of assets acquired
  $ --     $ 35,096  
Fair value of liabilities assumed
    --       (3,854 )
Cash paid to purchase business
  $ --     $ 31,242  
                 
Interest paid
  $ 29,828     $ 30,749  
Income taxes paid
  $ 6,911     $ 8,790  
                 


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Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
Segment Results of Operations



   
Three Months Ended December 31, 2007
 
   
Over-the-Counter
   
Household
   
Personal
       
   
Healthcare
   
Cleaning
   
Care
   
Consolidated
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 45,015     $ 29,568     $ 5,061     $ 79,644  
Other revenues
    51       527       --       578  
                                 
Total revenues
    45,066       30,095       5,061       80,222  
Cost of sales
    16,994       18,332       3,457       38,783  
                                 
Gross profit
    28,072       11,763       1,604       41,439  
Advertising and promotion
    7,045       2,271       256       9,572  
                                 
Contribution margin
  $ 21,027     $ 9,492     $ 1,348       31,867  
Other operating expenses
                            8,962  
                                 
Operating income
                            22,905  
Other (income) expense
                            9,326  
Provision for income taxes
                            5,160  
                                 
Net income
                          $ 8,419  


   
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2007
 
   
Over-the-Counter
   
Household
   
Personal
       
   
Healthcare
   
Cleaning
   
Care
   
Consolidated
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 137,444     $ 89,838     $ 17,243     $ 244,525  
Other revenues
    51       1,566       28       1,645  
                                 
Total revenues
    137,495       91,404       17,271       246,170  
Cost of sales
    52,068       56,312       10,495       118,875  
                                 
Gross profit
    85,427       35,092       6,776       127,295  
Advertising and promotion
    21,080       6,474       821       28,375  
                                 
Contribution margin
  $ 64,347     $ 28,618     $ 5,955       98,920  
Other operating expenses
                            32,299  
                                 
Operating income
                            66,621  
Other (income) expense
                            28,608  
Provision for income taxes
                            14,445  
                                 
Net income
                          $ 23,568  


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Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
Segment Results of Operations
 
   
Three Months Ended December 31, 2006
 
   
Over-the-Counter
Healthcare
   
Household
Cleaning
   
Personal
Care
   
Consolidated
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 45,574     $ 28,155     $ 5,835     $ 79,564  
Other revenues
    --       560       --       560  
                                 
Total revenues
    45,574       28,715       5,835       80,124  
Cost of sales
    15,800       17,787       3,179       36,766  
                                 
Gross profit
    29,774       10,928       2,656       43,358  
Advertising and promotion
    7,089       1,595       268       8,952  
                                 
Contribution margin
  $ 22,685     $ 9,333     $ 2,388       34,406  
Other operating expenses
                            9,872  
                                 
Operating income
                            24,534  
Other (income) expense
                            10,156  
Provision for income taxes
                            3,735  
                                 
Net income
                          $ 10,643  


   
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2006
 
   
Over-the-Counter
Healthcare
   
Household
Cleaning
   
Personal
Care
   
Consolidated
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 131,427     $ 88,625     $ 19,112     $ 239,164  
Other revenues
    --       1,434       --       1,434  
                                 
Total revenues
    131,427       90,059       19,112       240,598  
Cost of sales
    48,198       54,882       11,270       114,350  
                                 
Gross profit
    83,229       35,177       7,842       126,248  
Advertising and promotion
    19,573       5,304       932       25,809  
                                 
Contribution margin
  $ 63,656     $ 29,873     $ 6,910       100,439  
Other operating expenses
                            28,390  
                                 
Operating income
                            72,049  
Other (income) expense
                            29,691  
Provision for income taxes
                            14,675  
                                 
Net income
                          $ 27,683  



Primary IR Contact

Irinquiries@prestigebrands.com
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.
660 White Plains Road – Ste 250
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Telephone: 914-524-6819

Transfer Agent

AST
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Telephone: (800) 937-5449
help@astfinancial.com
https://www.astfinancial.com

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