Constar International Inc. (NASDAQ: CNST) today announced its
financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June
30, 2008. Highlights include: Credit Agreement EBITDA, excluding
restructuring charges, was $14.9 million as compared to $15.7
million in the second quarter of 2007; Custom unit volume increased
16.9 percent in the second quarter of 2008 compared to the second
quarter of 2007 and represented 27 percent of consolidated net
sales in the second quarter of 2008; and At June 30, 2008, the
total of cash and borrowing availability under the Company�s Credit
Agreement was $43.7 million. �The second quarter results were
disappointing primarily due to the unprecedented increase in energy
costs and the weaker than expected demand for carbonated soft
drinks. To offset the impact of these issues, we implemented price
increases and cost reduction programs which were only in effect for
part of the quarter and will have a more meaningful impact on the
balance of the year. Our custom unit volume increased 16.9 percent
during the quarter which helped to partially offset the decline in
conventional volume. We expect our custom unit volume to increase
by 28 percent for the balance of the year compared to the same
period in 2007. Lastly, we ended the quarter with availability
under our credit agreement of $43.7 million,� said Michael Hoffman,
President and CEO of Constar. Second Quarter Results: Consolidated
net sales were $244.3 million in the second quarter of 2008
compared to $240.2 million in the second quarter of 2007. In the
U.S., net sales were $190.3 million in the second quarter of 2008
compared to $182.9 million in the second quarter of 2007. The
increase in U.S. net sales was principally driven by the
pass-through of resin costs to customers, along with an increase in
price, offset by a decrease in unit volume. Total U.S. unit volume
decreased 8.3 percent from the second quarter of 2007. Custom unit
volume increased 16.9 percent, while conventional unit volume
declined 17.7 percent compared to the second quarter of 2007.
Approximately 60 percent of the conventional unit volume decline in
the U.S. was due to the expected continued shift of water bottlers
to self-manufacturing and an additional 15.5 percent of the decline
resulted from the previously disclosed loss of a conventional
customer contract. In addition, the Company�s customers experienced
a decrease in demand for carbonated soft drink packages especially
in the convenience store and gas station distribution channels. In
Europe, net sales were $54.0 million in the second quarter of 2008
compared to $57.3 million in the second quarter of 2007. The
decrease in European net sales in the second quarter of 2008 was
primarily due to lower unit volume, offset by the pass-through of
resin costs to customers and a positive impact of foreign currency
translations. Total European unit volume decreased by 19.8 percent
compared to the second quarter of 2007 due to the previously
disclosed loss of a customer in the Company�s Holland operations.
Gross profit, excluding depreciation expense, decreased $1.9
million, or 8.4 percent, in the second quarter of 2008 compared to
the second quarter of 2007. Gross profit, excluding depreciation
expense, as a percentage of net sales decreased to 8.5 percent in
the second quarter of 2008 from 9.4 percent in the second quarter
of 2007. The decrease was the result of lower unit volumes and
increases in energy costs, offset in part by increases in price.
Selling and administrative and research and technology expenses
were $7.1 million in the second quarter of 2008, an increase of
$0.2 million from the second quarter of 2007. Operating income was
$4.3 million in the second quarter of 2008 compared to $5.0 million
in the second quarter of 2007. This decrease in operating income
primarily reflects the lower unit volume and increases in energy,
partially offset by a reduction in restructuring costs. Interest
expense decreased $0.8 million to $9.5 million in the second
quarter of 2008 from $10.3 million in the second quarter of 2007 as
a result of lower effective interest rates, partially offset by
higher average borrowings. Other net expense was zero in the second
quarter of 2008 compared to other income of $0.6 million in the
second quarter of 2007. The decrease in the second quarter of 2008
primarily resulted from the negative impact of foreign currency on
the translation of intra-company balances. Net loss in the second
quarter of 2008 was $5.0 million, or $0.41 loss per basic and
diluted share, compared to a net loss in the second quarter of 2007
of $4.8 million, or $0.39 loss per basic and diluted share. Credit
Agreement EBITDA excluding restructuring charges in the second
quarter of 2008 decreased by $0.8 million, or 5.0 percent, to $14.9
million from $15.7 million in the second quarter of 2007. First Six
Month Results: Consolidated net sales were $457.6 million in the
first six months of 2008 compared to $452.9 million in the first
six months of 2007. In the U.S., net sales were $360.0 million in
the first six months of 2008 compared to $348.2 million in the
first six months of 2007. The increase in U.S. net sales was
principally driven by the pass-through of resin costs to customers,
the impact of contractual price increases and the increase in
custom unit volume, offset in part by lower conventional unit
volume. Total U.S. unit volume decreased 6.4 percent from the first
six months of 2007. Custom unit volume increased 18.5 percent,
while conventional unit volume declined 14.3 percent compared to
the first six months of 2007. In Europe, net sales were $97.6
million in the first six months of 2008 compared to $104.7 million
in the first six months of 2007. The decrease in European net sales
in the first six months of 2008 was primarily due to lower unit
volume, offset by the pass-through of resin costs to customers and
a positive impact of foreign currency translations. Total European
unit volume decreased by 14.0 percent compared to the first six
months of 2007. Gross profit, excluding depreciation expense,
decreased $2.9 million, or 6.9 percent, in the first six months of
2008 compared to the first six months of 2007. Gross profit,
excluding depreciation expense, as a percentage of net sales
decreased to 8.7 percent in the first six months of 2008 from 9.5
percent in the first six months of 2007. The decrease was the
result of lower unit volumes and higher energy costs, offset in
part by increases in price. Selling and administrative and research
and technology expenses of $15.9 million in the first six months of
2008 increased by $0.3 million from the first six months of 2007.
Operating income was $7.4 million in the first six months of 2008
compared to $8.6 million in the first six months of 2007. This
decrease in operating income primarily relates to the lower unit
volume and increases in energy costs as described above, partially
offset by a reduction in restructuring costs. Interest expense
decreased $1.0 million to $19.4 million in the first six months of
2008 from $20.4 million in the first six months of 2007 as a result
of lower effective interest rates, partially offset by higher
average borrowings. Other expense was $0.6 million in the first six
months of 2008 compared to other income of $0.9 million in the
first six months of 2007. The change from prior year primarily
resulted from the negative impact of foreign currency on the
translation of intra-company balances. Net loss for the first six
months ended June 30, 2008 was $12.5 million, or $1.01 loss per
basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss for the first six
months of 2007 of $11.0 million, or $0.89 loss per basic and
diluted share. Free cash flow was negative $24.0 million for the
first six months in 2008 compared to negative free cash flow of
$9.9 million for the same period in 2007. The decrease in free cash
flow was driven by cash flow from operating activities, principally
higher working capital requirements due to timing of cash receipts
and disbursements. Credit Agreement EBITDA, excluding restructuring
charges, in the first six months of 2008 decreased by $3.1 million,
or 10.9 percent, to $25.5 million from $28.6 million in the first
six months of 2007. Non-GAAP Measures EBITDA is defined by the
Company as net income (loss) before interest expense, provision for
income taxes, depreciation and amortization. The Company's Credit
Agreement formerly contained a definition of EBITDA that made
adjustments for certain items. This definition was deleted and not
replaced as part of the previously reported amendments to the
Credit Agreement made in the first quarter of 2007. In the second
quarter of 2008 and the first six months of 2008, these adjustments
would have amounted to $1.2 million and $2.1 million, respectively.
In the second quarter of 2007 and the first six months of 2007, the
adjustments would have amounted to ($0.5) million and $0.5 million,
respectively. For consistency, the Company is reporting EBITDA on
the same Credit Agreement basis, but excluding restructuring
charges. Credit Agreement EBITDA excluding restructuring charges is
not a GAAP-defined measure and may not be comparable to credit
agreement or adjusted EBITDA as defined by other companies.
Management believes that investors, analysts and other interested
parties view our ability to generate Credit Agreement EBITDA as an
important indicator of the Company�s operating performance.
Management also believes that Credit Agreement EBITDA excluding
restructuring charges is a useful measure in understanding trends
because it eliminates various non-operational and non-recurring
items. In addition, Credit Agreement EBITDA facilitates comparisons
to operating performance in prior periods and is used by the
Company in setting incentive plan targets. Investors are urged to
take into account GAAP measures in evaluating the Company and to
review the reconciliation of Credit Agreement EBITDA excluding
restructuring charges to net income (loss) in the attached
unaudited consolidated statements of operations. Gross profit,
excluding depreciation expense, is not a GAAP-defined measure and
may not be comparable to gross profit as defined by other
companies. The Company believes that gross profit, excluding
depreciation expense, is a useful measure in understanding trends
because it eliminates non-cash charges related to depreciation.
Investors are urged to take into account GAAP measures in
evaluating the Company, and to review the reconciliation of gross
profit to gross profit, excluding depreciation expense in the
attached unaudited consolidated statements of operations. Free cash
flow is derived from the Company�s consolidated statement of cash
flows and is defined as net cash provided by operating activities
less net cash used in investing activities. Free cash flow is not a
GAAP-defined measure and may not be comparable to free cash flow as
defined by other companies. The Company uses free cash flow to
evaluate performance and the Company�s ability to incur and service
debt. Investors are urged to take into account GAAP measures in
evaluating the Company, and to review the separate line items for
net cash provided by operating activities and net cash used in
investing activities in the attached unaudited consolidated
statements of cash flow. Conference Call, Web Cast Information The
Company will hold a conference call on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at
9:00 a.m. ET to discuss this news release. Forward-looking and
other material information will be discussed on this conference
call. The dial-in numbers for the conference call are (877)
419-6593 (domestic callers) or (719) 325-4860 (international
callers). Please dial in at approximately ten minutes prior to the
scheduled start time in order to give the operators time to connect
you. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the
internet and can be accessed via the Company's website:
www.constar.net. Please log on approximately 15 minutes prior to
the call to register and download any necessary audio software. A
replay of the conference call will be available from 12 noon ET
that day through midnight ET, Thursday, August 21, 2008 and can be
accessed by calling (888) 203-1112 (domestic callers) or (719)
457-0820 (international callers) and entering pass code 8399413.
The replay will also be accessible via the web at www.constar.net
where it will be archived. Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical information, all
information in this news release consists of forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These
forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties
and other factors, which may cause the actual results to be
materially different from those expressed or implied in the
forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the
statements made in this news release or the actual results of
operations or financial condition of the Company to differ include
the Company�s relationship with its largest customers; the outcome
of the Company�s negotiation to renew its contract with its largest
customer; whether such contract is signed on terms consistent with
the Company�s current expectations; whether expected future volumes
under such contract are realized; whether the future product mix
under such contract is consistent with the Company�s expectations;
whether the Company achieves expected restructuring savings
associated with such contract; the impact of self-manufacturing on
the Company�s business; the Company�s ability to secure new
business, expand sales of custom products and improve the operating
performance of its European business; and the impact of the
foregoing factors on the Company�s financial position. Other
important factors are discussed under the caption �Risk Factors� in
the Company�s Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December
31, 2007 and in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission made prior to, on or after the date hereof. The Company
does not intend to review or revise any particular forward-looking
statement in light of future events. About Constar
Philadelphia-based Constar is a leading global producer of PET
(polyethylene terephthalate) plastic containers for food, soft
drinks and water. The Company provides full-service packaging
solutions, from product design and engineering, to ongoing customer
support. Its customers include many of the world's leading branded
consumer products companies. CONSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except par
value) � � Three months ended � Six months ended June 30, June 30,
� 2008 � � � 2007 � � 2008 � � � 2007 � Net customer sales $
242,552 $ 239,192 $ 454,813 $ 450,808 Net affiliate sales � 1,717 �
� 1,047 � � 2,834 � � 2,112 � Net sales 244,269 240,239 457,647
452,920 Cost of products sold, excluding depreciation 223,493
217,551 417,702 410,034 Depreciation � 8,622 � � 7,952 � � 15,816 �
� 15,533 � Gross profit � 12,154 � � 14,736 � � 24,129 � � 27,353 �
� Selling and administrative expenses 4,789 4,756 11,550 11,864
Research and technology expenses 2,309 2,156 4,355 3,770 Provision
for restructuring � 725 � � 2,832 � � 806 � � 3,135 � Total
operating expenses � 7,823 � � 9,744 � � 16,711 � � 18,769 � �
Operating income 4,331 4,992 7,418 8,584 � Interest expense (9,501
) (10,302 ) (19,377 ) (20,419 ) Other (expense)/income, net � 2 � �
557 � � (567 ) � 925 � Loss from continuing operations before
income taxes (5,168 ) (4,753 ) (12,526 ) (10,910 ) Provision for
income taxes � 118 � � 6 � � 32 � � - � Loss from continuing
operations (5,050 ) (4,747 ) (12,494 ) (10,910 ) (Loss)/Income from
discontinued operations, net of taxes � 33 � � (102 ) � (54 ) � (55
) Net loss $ (5,017 ) $ (4,849 ) $ (12,548 ) $ (10,965 ) � Basic
and diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations
$ (0.41 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (1.01 ) $ (0.89 ) Discontinued operations �
0.00 � � (0.01 ) � (0.00 ) � - � Net loss per share $ (0.41 ) $
(0.39 ) $ (1.01 ) $ (0.89 ) � Weighted average common shares
outstanding: Basic and Diluted � 12,394 � � 12,308 � � 12,385 � �
12,301 � � Three months ended � Six months ended June 30, June 30,
� 2008 � � � 2007 � � 2008 � � � 2007 � Reconciliation of net
income (loss) to Credit Agreement EBITDA, excluding restructuring
charges: Net income (loss) $ (5,017 ) $ (4,849 ) $ (12,548 ) $
(10,965 ) Add back: Interest expense 9,501 10,302 19,377 20,419
Taxes (118 ) (6 ) (32 ) - Depreciation � 8,622 � � 7,952 � � 15,816
� � 15,533 � EBITDA 12,988 13,399 22,613 24,987 Restructuring
Charges � 725 � � 2,832 � � 806 � � 3,135 � EBITDA, excluding
restructuring charges � 13,713 � � 16,231 � � 23,419 � � 28,122 �
Other adjustments under Credit Agreement � 1,229 � � (495 ) � 2,057
� � 476 � Credit Agreement EBITDA, excluding restructuring charges
$ 14,942 � $ 15,736 � $ 25,476 � $ 28,598 � Note 1: Other
adjustments includes, among other things, changes in allowances for
doubtful accounts, inventory reserves and foreign currency gains
and losses. � Three months ended � Six months ended June 30, � June
30, � 2008 � � � 2007 � � 2008 � � � 2007 � Reconciliation of gross
profit to gross profit, excluding depreciation expense: Gross
Profit $ 12,154 $ 14,736 $ 24,129 $ 27,353 Add back: Depreciation �
8,622 � � 7,952 � � 15,816 � � 15,533 � Gross profit, excluding
depreciation expense $ 20,776 � $ 22,688 � $ 39,945 � $ 42,886 �
Percentage of net sales � 8.5 % � 9.4 % � 8.7 % � 9.5 % CONSTAR
INTERNATIONAL INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPARISON (in
thousands, except par value) � � June 30, � December 31, ASSETS �
2008 � � 2007 � Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,603 $
4,254 Accounts receivable, net 88,555 61,212 Accounts receivable -
related party 1,033 483 Inventories, net 82,190 73,213 Prepaid
expenses and other current assets 21,042 19,205 Deferred income
taxes 1,373 2,045 Assets held for sale 427 - Current assets of
discontinued operations � 385 � � 527 � Total current assets �
198,608 � � 160,939 � � Property, plant and equipment, net 145,772
147,061 Goodwill 148,813 148,813 Other assets 12,859 15,476
Non-current assets held for sale � 953 � � - � Total assets $
507,005 � $ 472,289 � � LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current Liabilities: Short-term debt $ 23,757 $ 438 Accounts
payable (includes book overdrafts of $19,828 and $12,695 at June
30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively) 108,872 83,856
Accounts payable - related party 570 1,000 Accrued expenses and
other current liabilities 35,254 36,607 Current liabilities of
discontinued operations � 74 � � 395 � Total current liabilities �
168,527 � � 122,296 � Long-term debt 393,864 393,733 Pension and
postretirement liabilities 9,448 11,368 Deferred income taxes 1,373
2,045 Other liabilities 13,705 14,411 Liabilities associated with
assets held for sale 643 - Non-current liabilities of discontinued
operations � 874 � � 743 � Total liabilities � 588,434 � � 544,596
� � Commitments and contingent liabilities � Stockholders' deficit:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value - none issued or outstanding at
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 - - Common stock, $.01 par
value - 13,274 shares and 13,008 shares issued, 12,961 shares and
12,717 shares outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007,
respectively 125 125 Additional paid-in capital 277,043 276,546
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (15,648 ) (18,620 ) Treasury
stock, at cost - 311 and 291 shares at March 31, 2008 and December
31, 2007, respectively (991 ) (945 ) Accumulated deficit � (341,958
) � (329,413 ) Total stockholders' deficit � (81,429 ) � (72,307 )
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $ 507,005 � $ 472,289 �
CONSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (in
thousands, except par value) � � Six months ended June 30, � 2008 �
� � 2007 � Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (12,548
) $ (10,965 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and
amortization 16,870 16,163 Restructuring and other exit activities
- Bad debt expense 514 123 Stock-based compensation 472 488
Reclassification (gain) loss of foreign currency translation
adjustments - (142 ) Gain on disposal of assets - (154 ) Minority
interest - (178 ) Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (27,795 ) (10,004 ) Inventories (8,709 ) (2,761
) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (394 ) 4,832 Accounts
payable 21,946 7,079 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
2,022 (1,450 ) Change in outstanding overdrafts (1,289 ) 4,514
Pension and postretirement benefits � (345 ) � (351 ) Net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities � (9,256 ) � 7,194 � �
Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property, plant
and equipment (14,789 ) (17,614 ) Proceeds from the sale of
property, plant and equipment � - � � 545 � Net cash used in
investing activities � (14,789 ) � (17,069 ) � Cash flows from
financing activities: Proceeds from Revolver loan 400,482 387,458
Repayment of Revolver loan (377,163 ) (387,458 ) Costs associated
with debt financing � - � � (385 ) Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities � 23,319 � � (385 ) Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash and cash equivalents � 75 � � 91 � Net increase
(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (651 ) (10,169 ) Cash and
cash equivalents at beginning of period � 4,254 � � 19,370 � Cash
and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,603 � $ 9,201 � � Six
months ended June 30, � 2008 � � � 2007 � Reconciliation of net
cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow: Net cash
provided by operating activities $ (9,256 ) $ 7,194 Net cash used
in investing activites � (14,789 ) � (17,069 ) Free cash flow $
(24,045 ) $ (9,875 )
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