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): February 26, 2015
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified
in its charter)
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Connecticut |
001-07698 |
06-0236700 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission file number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
55 Walls Drive, Fairfield, Connecticut |
06824 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number,
including area code: (203) 254-6060
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On February 26, 2015, Acme United Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing
its financial results for the Year ended December 31, 2014. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current
report.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press release dated February 26, 2015. |
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 |
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/s/ Walter C. Johnsen |
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Walter C. Johnsen |
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Chairman and |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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Dated: February 26, 2015 |
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By |
/s/ Paul
G. Driscoll |
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Paul G. Driscoll |
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Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Dated: February 26, 2015 |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press release dated February 26, 2015. |
Exhibit
99.1
ACME UNITED
CORPORATION |
NEWS
RELEASE |
CONTACT: |
Paul G. Driscoll |
Acme United Corporation |
60 Round Hill Road |
Fairfield, CT 06824 |
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Phone: (203) 254-6060 |
FAX: (203) 254-6521 |
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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2015 |
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ACME
UNITED CORPORATION REPORTS 15% SALES INCREASE AND 31% INCREASE IN NET INCOME FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER
FAIRFIELD,
CONN. – February 26, 2015 – Acme United Corporation (NYSE MKT:ACU) today announced that net sales for the fourth quarter
ended December 31, 2014 were $24.7 million, compared to $21.4 million in the comparable period of 2013, an increase of 15% (17%
in constant currency).
Net
sales for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $107.2 million, compared to $89.6 million in 2013, an increase of 20%. Excluding
sales resulting from the acquisition of the assets of First Aid Only, Inc. on June 2, 2014, sales increased 8% (9% in constant
currency).
Net
income was $689,000 or $.19 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 compared to $524,000 or $.15 per diluted
share for the comparable period of 2013, an increase of 31% in net income and 27% in diluted earnings per share. Net income for
the year ended December 31, 2014 was $4,789,000 or $1.36 per diluted share compared to $4,003,000 or $1.22 per diluted share for
the comparable period of 2013, a 20% increase in net income and 11% increase in diluted earnings per share.
Net
sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 in the U.S. segment increased 22% compared to the same period in 2013 due to increased
sales of first aid products, including sales of First Aid Only products and higher sales of iPoint pencil sharpeners. Net sales
for the year ended December 31, 2014 in the U.S. segment grew 24% compared to the same period in 2013 due to increased sales of
first aid products, including sales of First Aid Only products, the introduction of new lawn and garden products, and growth in
sales of Camillus knives and iPoint pencil sharpeners.
Net
sales in Canada for the three months ended December 31, 2014 decreased 5% in U.S dollars but remained constant in local currency
compared to the same period in 2013. Net sales in Canada for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased 9% in U.S. dollars and
17% in local currency compared to 2013. The increase in revenues for the year ended December 31, 2014 was primarily due to strong
back to school sales, higher shipments of Camillus knives and the introduction of new lawn and garden products.
European
net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2014 decreased 23% in U.S. dollars and 15% in local currency compared to the
same period last year. European net sales for the year ended December 31, 2014 decreased 10% in both U.S. dollars and local currency
compared to last year. The decline of sales in Europe for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014 was due to lower
sales of promotional products in the mass market.
Gross
margins were 36% in the fourth quarter of 2014 versus 35% in the comparable period last year. Gross margins were 36% for the year
ended December 31, 2013 and 2014.
Operating
profit was $1,104,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 compared to $763,000 for the same period in 2013, a 45% increase.
Operating profit was $7,394,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $5,879,000 for 2013, an increase of 26%.
Walter
C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO said, “We just concluded a record year in sales and earnings, and our new products are
being well received. I want to congratulate our team for their outstanding performance. We enter 2015 with
confidence.”
The
Company’s bank debt less cash and cash equivalents on December 31, 2014 was $21.9 million compared to $11.3 million on December
31, 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2014, Acme United made capital improvements to its new distribution facility in Rocky
Mount, NC of $0.9 million, sold its Fremont, NC plant for $0.8 million, and paid approximately $13.8 million for the acquisition
of the assets of First Aid Only. During the year, the Company also generated $4.6 million in cash flow from operations and paid
$1.1 million in dividends on its common stock.
ACME
UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative cutting, measuring and safety products to the school, home,
office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Its leading brands include Westcott®, Clauss®, Camillus®,
PhysiciansCare ®, First Aid Only® 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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ACME UNITED CORPORATION |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
YEAR END REPORT 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
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| Quarter Ended | | |
| Quarter Ended | |
Amounts in $000's except per share data | |
| December 31, 2014 | | |
| December 31, 2013 | |
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Net sales | |
$ | 24,667 | | |
$ | 21,379 | |
Cost of goods sold | |
| 15,691 | | |
| 14,004 | |
Gross profit | |
| 8,976 | | |
| 7,375 | |
Selling, general, and administrative expenses | |
| 7,872 | | |
| 6,612 | |
Income from operations | |
| 1,104 | | |
| 763 | |
Interest expense | |
| (136 | ) | |
| (122 | ) |
Interest income | |
| 5 | | |
| 13 | |
Net interest expense | |
| (131 | ) | |
| (109 | ) |
Other expense, net | |
| (39 | ) | |
| (19 | ) |
Total other expense, net | |
| (170 | ) | |
| (128 | ) |
Pre-tax income | |
| 934 | | |
| 635 | |
Income tax expense | |
| 245 | | |
| 111 | |
Net income | |
$ | 689 | | |
$ | 524 | |
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Shares outstanding - Basic | |
| 3,287 | | |
| 3,189 | |
Shares outstanding - Diluted | |
| 3,625 | | |
| 3,395 | |
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Earnings per share basic | |
$ | 0.21 | | |
$ | 0.16 | |
Earnings per share diluted | |
| 0.19 | | |
| 0.15 | |
ACME UNITED CORPORATION |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
YEAR END REPORT 2014 (cont.) |
(Unaudited) |
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| Year Ended | | |
| Year Ended | |
Amounts in $000's except per share data | |
| December 31, 2014 | | |
| December 31, 2013 | |
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Net sales | |
$ | 107,222 | | |
$ | 89,577 | |
Cost of goods sold | |
| 69,037 | | |
| 57,753 | |
Gross profit | |
| 38,185 | | |
| 31,824 | |
Selling, general, and administrative expenses | |
| 30,791 | | |
| 25,945 | |
Income from operations | |
| 7,394 | | |
| 5,879 | |
Interest expense | |
| (490 | ) | |
| (502 | ) |
Interest income | |
| 17 | | |
| 152 | |
Net interest expense | |
| (473 | ) | |
| (350 | ) |
Other expense, net | |
| (118 | ) | |
| (35 | ) |
Total other expense, net | |
| (591 | ) | |
| (385 | ) |
Pre-tax income | |
| 6,803 | | |
| 5,494 | |
Income tax expense | |
| 2,014 | | |
| 1,491 | |
Net income | |
$ | 4,789 | | |
$ | 4,003 | |
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Shares outstanding - Basic | |
| 3,240 | | |
| 3,168 | |
Shares outstanding - Diluted | |
| 3,526 | | |
| 3,283 | |
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Earnings per share basic | |
$ | 1.48 | | |
$ | 1.26 | |
Earnings per share diluted | |
| 1.36 | | |
| 1.22 | |
ACME UNITED CORPORATION |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
YEAR END REPORT 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
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Amounts in $000's | |
| December 31, 2014 | | |
| December 31, 2013 | |
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Assets: | |
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Current assets: | |
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Cash | |
$ | 2,286 | | |
$ | 11,644 | |
Accounts receivable, net | |
| 19,477 | | |
| 15,629 | |
Inventories | |
| 33,671 | | |
| 28,219 | |
Prepaid and other current assets | |
| 2,077 | | |
| 1,494 | |
Total current assets | |
| 57,511 | | |
| 56,986 | |
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Property and equipment, net | |
| 6,931 | | |
| 5,936 | |
Other assets | |
| 14,866 | | |
| 5,157 | |
Total assets | |
$ | 79,308 | | |
$ | 68,079 | |
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity: | |
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Current liabilities | |
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Accounts payable | |
$ | 7,773 | | |
$ | 4,789 | |
Other current liabilities | |
| 7,590 | | |
| 5,087 | |
Total current liabilities | |
| 15,363 | | |
| 9,876 | |
Non-current liabilities | |
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Long term debt | |
| 24,147 | | |
| 22,912 | |
Other non current liabilities | |
| 370 | | |
| 286 | |
Total liabilities | |
| 39,880 | | |
| 33,074 | |
Total stockholders' equity | |
| 39,428 | | |
| 35,005 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | |
$ | 79,308 | | |
$ | 68,079 | |
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