UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): April 19, 2013
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Connecticut
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001-07698
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06-0236700
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(Commission file number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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60 Round Hill Road, Fairfield, Connecticut
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06824
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 254-6060
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:
[_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[_] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On April 19, 2013, Acme United Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
| By | /s/ Walter C. Johnsen | |
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Walter C. Johnsen
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
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Dated: April 19, 2013
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| By | /s/ Paul G. Driscoll | |
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Paul G. Driscoll
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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Dated: April 19, 2013
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit 99.1
ACME UNITED CORPORATION NEWS RELEASE
| CONTACT: | Paul G. Driscoll | Acme United Corporation | 60 Round Hill Road | Fairfield, CT 06824 |
| Phone: (203) 254-6060 | FAX: (203) 254-6521 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2013 |
ACME UNITED CORPORATION REPORTS 19% INCREASE IN NET INCOME FOR FIRST QUARTER
FAIRFIELD, CONN. – April 19, 2013 – Acme United Corporation (NYSE MKT:ACU) today announced that net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 were $17.7 million, compared to $16.9 million in the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 5%.
Net income was $309,000 or $.10 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 compared to $260,000 or $.08 per diluted share for the comparable period last year, an increase of 19% in net income and 25% in earnings per share.
Net sales for the first quarter of 2013 in the U.S. segment increased 12% compared to the same period in 2012 mainly due to higher sales of Camillus knives and the acquisition of the C-Thru Ruler Company. Net sales in Canada in the first quarter of 2013 decreased 2% in both U.S. dollars and local currency compared to the same period in 2012. European net sales in the first quarter of 2013 decreased 31% in both U.S. dollars and local currency compared to the first quarter of 2012 primarily due to the bankruptcy and liquidation of a large customer in the second quarter of 2012.
Gross margins were 36% in the first quarter of 2013 compared to 35% in the first quarter of 2012. The higher gross margin in the first quarter of 2013 was mainly due to customer and product mix.
Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO said, “During the quarter, we benefited from successful new product introductions in the Westcott and Camillus families, favorable product mix, and operating leverage. We are particularly excited about the prospects of several new product families currently in test markets, and the recently announced garden tool launch in conjunction with ScottsMiracle-Gro.”
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The Company’s bank debt less cash on March 31, 2013 was $15.5 million compared to $12.8 million on March 31, 2012. On June 7, 2012, the Company paid approximately $1.5 million for certain assets of the C-Thru Ruler Company. Additionally, during the 12 month period ended March 31, 2013, Acme paid approximately $ 0.9 million in dividends on its common stock.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative cutting, measuring and first aid products to the school, home, office, hardware and industrial markets. Its leading brands include Westcott®, Clauss®, Camillus® PhysiciansCare ® and Pac-Kit ®.
Forward-looking statements in this report, including without limitation, statements related to the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, the following: (i) changes in the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions, which may be made at any time at the discretion of the Company; (ii) the impact of uncertainties in global economic conditions, including the impact on the Company’s suppliers and customers (iii) changes in client needs and consumer spending habits; (iv) the impact of competition and technological changes on the company (v) the Company’s ability to manage its growth effectively, including its ability to successfully integrate any business it might acquire; (vi) currency fluctuations; and (vii) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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FIRST QUARTER REPORT 2013
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Amounts in 000's except per share data
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March 31, 2013
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March 31, 2012
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Net sales
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$ | 17,651 | $ | 16,878 | ||||
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Cost of goods sold
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11,224 | 10,934 | ||||||
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Gross profit
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6,427 | 5,944 | ||||||
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses
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5,914 | 5,486 | ||||||
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Income from operations
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513 | 458 | ||||||
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Interest expense, net
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69 | 56 | ||||||
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Other expense (income), net
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3 | 42 | ||||||
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Pre-tax income
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441 | 360 | ||||||
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Income tax expense
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132 | 100 | ||||||
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Net income
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$ | 309 | $ | 260 | ||||
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Shares outstanding - Basic
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3,132 | 3,129 | ||||||
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Shares outstanding - Diluted
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3,213 | 3,131 | ||||||
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Earnings per share - basic
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$ | 0.10 | $ | 0.08 | ||||
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Earnings per share - diluted
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0.10 | 0.08 | ||||||
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March 31, 2012
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Assets
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Current assets:
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Cash
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$ | 8,941 | $ | 4,078 | ||||
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Accounts receivable, net
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14,902 | 14,689 | ||||||
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Inventories
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30,450 | 23,634 | ||||||
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Prepaid and other current assets
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1,918 | 1,926 | ||||||
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Total current assets
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56,212 | 44,327 | ||||||
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Property and equipment, net
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2,278 | 2,400 | ||||||
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Long term receivable
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1,685 | 1,750 | ||||||
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Intangible assets, less amortization
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4,200 | 3,264 | ||||||
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Other assets
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1,119 | 1,143 | ||||||
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Total assets
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$ | 65,494 | $ | 52,885 | ||||
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity
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Current liabilities
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Accounts payable
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$ | 4,842 | $ | 3,541 | ||||
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Other current liabilities
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4,336 | 3,437 | ||||||
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Total current liabilities
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9,178 | 6,978 | ||||||
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Long-term debt
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24,452 | 16,920 | ||||||
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Other non-current liabilities
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963 | 1,207 | ||||||
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Total liabilities
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34,592 | 25,105 | ||||||
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Total stockholders' equity
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30,902 | 27,780 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
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$ | 65,494 | $ | 52,885 | ||||
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