Item 1. Business
Gibson Greetings, Inc. and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries (the "Company") operate in a single industry segment -- the design, manufacture and sale of everyday and seasonal greeting cards, gift wrap and accessories, paper partywares and related specialty products.
Products
The Company's major products are extensive lines of greeting cards (both everyday and seasonal) and gift wrap. Everyday cards are categorized as conventional greeting cards and alternative market cards. Seasonal cards are devoted to holiday seasons, which include, in declining order of net sales, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, Father's Day, Graduation and Thanksgiving. In 1993, approximately 58% of net sales of cards were derived from everyday cards and approximately 42% from seasonal cards. The Company produces gift wrap and gift wrap accessories (including tissue and kraft paper, tags, ribbons, bows and gift trims) predominately for the Christmas season. The Company's products also include paper partywares, candles, calendars, gift items and holiday decorations. The following table sets forth, in thousands of dollars for the years indicated, the Company's net sales attributable to each of the principal classes of the Company's products:
Years Ended December 31, ---------------------------------- 1993 1992 1991 -------- -------- -------- Greeting cards $268,952 $243,647 $270,579 Gift wrap 192,862 187,965 196,352 Other products 84,351 52,506 55,235 -------- -------- -------- Total net sales $546,165 $484,118 $522,166 ======== ======== ========
Many of the Company's products incorporate well-known proprietary characters. Net sales associated with licensed properties accounted for approximately 14% of overall 1993 net sales. The Company believes it benefits from the publication of cartoon strips, television programming, advertising and other promotional activities by the creators of such licensed characters. The Company has also developed proprietary properties of its own. See "Trademarks, Copyrights and Licenses."
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Approximately 2% of the Company's revenues in 1993 were attributable to export sales and royalty income from foreign sources. During 1993, the Company acquired The Paper Factory of Wisconsin, Inc. ("The Paper Factory"), a Wisconsin corporation, to strengthen the Company's position in the rapidly-growing party segment of the industry. During 1992, the Company formed Gibson de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican corporation, which purchased the net assets of a Mexican manufacturer and marketer of greeting cards, to market the Company's products primarily in Mexico. During 1991, the Company formed Gibson Greetings International Limited, a Delaware corporation, to market the Company's products in the United Kingdom and other European countries.
Sales and Marketing
The Company's products are sold in more than 50,000 retail outlets worldwide. Because of the value consumers place on convenience, the Company continues to concentrate its distribution through one-stop-shopping outlets. To market effectively through these outlets, the Company has developed specific product programs and new product lines and introduced new in-store displays. The Company's products are primarily sold under the Gibson and Cleo brand names and are primarily distributed to supermarkets, deep discounters, mass merchandisers, variety stores and drug stores. During 1993, the Company's five largest customers accounted for approximately 35% of the Company's net sales and only one customer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., accounted for more than 10% of the Company's net sales
The Company's products under the Gibson brand name are usually stocked in a department where only these products are displayed. Product displays are expressly designed for the presentation of greeting cards, gift wrap, paper partywares, candles and other products. The Company also supplies corrugated displays for seasonal specialties. The Company's method of selling greeting cards requires frequent and attentive merchandising service and fast delivery of reorders. The Company employs a direct field sales force that regularly visits most of the Company's customers, supported by a larger, nationwide merchandising service force.
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In order to properly display and service these products, a sizable initial investment is made in store display fixtures, sometimes totaling 300 linear feet, and in the hiring and training of service associates. To minimize costs and disruption, in the short-term, caused by the loss of a customer, the Company has entered into longer term contracts with certain retailers, consistent with general industry practice. These contracts generally have terms of from three to six years, and sometimes specify a minimum sales volume commitment. Some of the advantages to the Company include: less disruption to its distribution channels; the ability to plan product offerings into the future; and establishment of a reliable service network to ensure the best product display and salability. In certain of these contracts, cash payments or credits are negotiated constituting advance discounts against future sales. These payments are capitalized and amortized over the initial term of the contract. In the event of contract default by a retailer, such as bankruptcy or liquidation, a contract may be deemed impaired and unamortized amounts may be charged against operations immediately following the default. Use of these contracts has expanded in recent years within the industry and the Company currently has contracts with a number of customers including two of its top five customers.
Most of the Company's gift wrap is Christmas-related and is sold under the Cleo brand name. These products are usually shipped in corrugated cartons which may be used as temporary free-standing displays. Separate free-standing product displayers and display planning services are also made available for the purpose of enhancing the presentation of Cleo products. The Company's Cleo brand gift wrap is typically sold at lower unit retail price levels than the Company's other brands of gift wrap. In general, the Company does not provide in-store merchandising services with respect to Cleo products but rather ships these products directly to the retailers' stores or their warehouses for subsequent distribution to individual stores.
It is characteristic of the Company's business and of the industry that accounts receivable for seasonal merchandise are carried for relatively long periods, typically as long as six months. Consistent with general industry practice, the Company allows customers to return for credit certain seasonal greeting cards.
Design and Production
Most of the Company's greeting cards are designed, printed and finished at its Cincinnati, Ohio facility and then sent to its facilities in Berea or Covington, Kentucky for shipment directly to retail stores. Most of the Company's gift wrap is designed, printed and finished at the Company's facilities in Memphis, Tennessee and distributed from the Company's facilities in Memphis, Tennessee and Cerritos, California. The Company also purchases for resale certain finished and semi-finished products, such as gift items, from both domestic and foreign sources.
The Company maintains a full-time staff of artists, writers, art directors and creative planners who design a majority of the Company's products. Design of everyday products begins approximately 12 months in advance of shipment. The Company's seasonal greeting cards and other items are designed and printed over longer periods than the everyday cards. Designing seasonal products begins approximately 18 months before the holiday date. Seasonal designs go into production about 12 months before the holiday date.
Production of the Company's products increases throughout the year until late September. Because a substantial portion of the Company's shipments are typically concentrated in the latter half of the year, the Company normally is required to carry large inventories.
The Company believes that adequate quantities of raw materials used in its business are and will continue to be available from many suppliers. Paper costs are the most significant component of the Company's product cost structure.
Competition
The greeting card and gift wrap industry is highly competitive. Based upon its general knowledge of the industry and the limited public information available about its competitors, the Company believes it is the third largest producer of greeting cards and gift wrap in the United States. The Company's principal competitors are Hallmark Cards, Inc. and American Greetings Corporation, which are predominant in the industry, and CPS/Artfaire, Inc. Certain of the Company's competitors have greater financial and other resources than the Company.
The Company believes that the principal areas of competition with respect to its products are quality, design, service to the retail outlet, price and terms, which may include payments and other concessions to retail customers under long-term agreements, and that it is competitive in all of these areas. See "Sales and Marketing".
Trademarks, Copyrights and Licenses
The Company has approximately 40 registrations of trademarks in the United States and foreign countries. Although the Company does not generally register its creative artwork and editorial text with the U.S. Copyright Office, it does obtain certain copyright protection by printing notice of a claim of copyright on its products. The Company has rights under various license agreements to incorporate well-known proprietary characters into its products. These licenses, most of which are exclusive, are generally for terms of one to four years and are subject to certain renewal options. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to renew license agreements as to any particular proprietary character. The Company believes that its business is not dependent upon any individual trademark, copyright or license.
Employees
As of December 31, 1993, the Company employed approximately 4,600 persons on a full-time basis. In addition, as of December 31, 1993, the Company employed approximately 4,800 persons on a part-time basis. Because of the seasonality of the Company's sales, the number of the Company's production and warehousing employees varies during the year, normally reaching a peak level in September. Approximately 800 hourly employees in the Company's Memphis, Tennessee facilities are represented by a local union affiliated with the United Paper Workers International Union and are employed under a contract which expires in 1996. Approximately 300 hourly employees currently on the payroll at the Company's Berea, Kentucky facility are represented by a local union affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers Union. Unfair labor practice charges have been filed against the Company as an outgrowth of a strike at the Berea facility in 1989. See "Legal Proceedings."
Environmental Issues
The Company, over the past ten years, has taken a proactive approach to environmental concerns. In 1986, Cleo, Inc. ("Cleo") converted its printing operations to water-based inks. Likewise, since early 1990, the Company's subsidiary, the Gibson Card Division ("Gibson") has converted its card and related products production to water-based inks. Previously, Gibson had its Cincinnati-produced waste solvents incinerated. All but one underground storage tank on Company owned and leased premises were removed in or before 1988. In 1990, the last underground storage tank, which had contained isopropyl alcohol, was also removed in accordance with governmental closure regulations. For the past seven years, the Company has consulted with professional firms for environmental audits before entering into potential long-term real estate transactions. Historically, expenditures associated with managing and limiting pollution or hazardous substances, as well as expenditures to remediate previously contaminated sites, have not been material to the Company's financial statements. At December 31, 1993, the Company was aware of two environmental liabilities as discussed below:
DIAZ REFINERY - JACKSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
In 1989, the Company was identified by the Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology ("ADPC&E") as a potentially responsible party ("PRP") in connection with the Diaz Refinery Site in Jackson County, Arkansas. The Company is participating with approximately 700 other PRPs in a settlement with ADPC&E for remediation of the Site. To date, the Company's share of total Site costs has been approximately $46,000. The nature and extent of the contamination, if any, is still being investigated. Thus, it is not possible at this time to provide an estimate of total clean-up costs for the Site or the Company's share of such costs.
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KIRK LANDFILL - DYER COUNTY, TENNESSEE
In December 1993, the Company was advised by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation ("TDEC") that Cleo had been identified by the State as a potentially liable party for reimbursement of Superfund Expenditures made by the State of Tennessee for site identification, investigation, containment and clean-up, including monitoring and maintenance activities. The Company has ascertained that Cleo's alleged responsibility involves the alleged disposal of certain waste solvents at the Site during the period 1972-1975. At this time, insufficient information is available to determine the Company's potential liability, if any; however, the TDEC has requested payment of approximately $13,000, representing full reimbursement of costs incurred to date. The Company is investigating whether insurance provisions under policies in existence during the time period will be applicable.
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Item 2.


Item 2. Properties
The following is a summary of the Company's principal manufacturing, distribution and administrative facilities:
Approximate Floor Space Location Principal Use (Sq Ft) - -------------------- ------------------------------------- ----------- Cincinnati, Ohio Corporate headquarters, manufacturing and administration 593,700
Memphis, Tennessee Manufacturing, distribution and administration 1,002,800
Berea, Kentucky Manufacturing and distribution 597,100
Mexico City, Mexico Manufacturing and distribution 26,900
Telford, England Manufacturing, distribution and administration 58,800
Memphis, Tennessee Manufacturing and distribution 1,153,200
Covington, Kentucky Manufacturing and distribution 293,000
Florence, Kentucky Manufacturing and distribution 80,000
Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico Manufacturing 86,700
Bloomington, Indiana Distribution 167,700
Memphis, Tennessee Distribution (3 facilities) 796,600
Cerritos, California Distribution 214,600
Neenah, Wisconsin Distribution 31,000 --------- Total 5,102,100 =========
The first three facilities listed above are all currently leased for an initial term expiring in 2002. The Company has the right to renew the lease for two additional terms of five years each. The Company also has an option to purchase these facilities in 2002 at the higher of $35,400,000 or the fair market value of the properties at that time. For accounting purposes, this lease has been treated as an operating lease. See Note 11 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Item 8 below.
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The Company's 1.1 million square foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Memphis, Tennessee has been financed primarily through the issuance, by the Industrial Development Board of the City of Memphis and County of Shelby, Tennessee (the "Board"), of both taxable and tax-exempt economic development revenue bonds for the benefit of the Company's subsidiary, Cleo. Title to the facility will be held until 2004 by the Board. See Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Item 8 below.
The Telford, England, Covington, Kentucky and Bloomington, Indiana manufacturing and distribution facilities are owned by the Company. The Covington, Kentucky facility has been financed principally through tax-exempt debt and is pledged to secure the repayment of such debt. See Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Item 8 below.
The Florence, Kentucky facility, the Mexico City, Mexico facility, the Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico facility and the distribution facilities at Memphis, Tennessee, Cerritos, California and Neenah, Wisconsin are leased. The Company also leases sales offices, other manufacturing, distribution and administrative facilities and, on a temporary basis, uses public warehouse space in various locations throughout the United States. The Paper Factory leases approximately 140 stores averaging approximately 3,000 to 4,000 square feet per store. Certain of these leases contain contingent payments based upon individual store sales. Leases for such facilities expire at various dates through 2003.
The Company believes that its facilities are adequate for its present needs and that its properties, including machinery and equipment, are generally in good condition, well maintained and suitable for their intended uses.
Item 3.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
In 1989, unfair labor practice charges were filed against the Company as an outgrowth of a strike at its Berea, Kentucky facility. Remedies sought include back pay from August 8, 1989 and reinstatement of employment for approximately 200 employees. In February 1990, the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") issued a complaint based on certain of the allegations of these charges (In the Matter of Gibson Greetings, Inc. and International Brotherhood of Fireman and Oilers, AFL-CIO, Cases 9-CA-26706, 27660, 26875.) On December 18, 1991, an Administrative Law Judge of the NLRB issued a recommended order, which included reinstatements and back pay affecting approximately 160 strikers, based on findings that the Company had violated certain provisions of the National Labor Relations Act. On May 7, 1993, the NLRB upheld the Administrative Law Judge's decision in some respects, and enlarged the number of strikers entitled to back pay to approximately 240. A prompt notice of appeal was filed in the
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United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The Company believes it has substantial defenses to the charges, and these defenses will be presented in briefs in the Company's appeal. The appeal is scheduled to be heard on September 14, 1994. In addition, the Company is a defendant in certain other litigation. Management does not believe that an adverse outcome as to any or all of these matters would have a material adverse effect on the Company's net worth or total cash flows; however, the impact on the statement of operations in a given year could be material.
Item 4.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not applicable.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
See Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.
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PART II
Item 5.
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters
The Company's debt agreements contain certain covenants including limitations on dividends based on a formula related to net income, stock sales and certain restricted investments. At December 31, 1993, the amount of unrestricted retained earnings available for dividends (in thousands of dollars) was $50,760. The Company's business is seasonal with a significant amount of its net sales and net income historically occurring in the last two quarters of the year. The following table presents certain consolidated quarterly financial data (unaudited) for 1993 and 1992:
[FN] (1) Per share prices are based on the closing price as quoted in the Nasdaq National Market. (2) Quarterly results for 1992 have been restated to reflect the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 106 and SFAS No. 109 in the first quarter. The impact of the adoption of these standards was to reduce income before cumulative effect of accounting changes by $73 and $74 in the first and second quarters, respectively, and reduce earnings per share in the second quarter by $.01.
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Item 6.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following summaries set forth selected financial data for the Company for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 1993. Selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Item 8 below.
[FN] (1) Includes the current portion of long-term debt which consisted of $3,917 in 1993, $1,811 in 1992, $708 in 1991, $6,702 in 1990 and $2,697 in 1989.
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Item 7.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Unless specifically stated otherwise, dollars in thousands except per share amounts.
Results of Operations
The Company's 1993 results reflected a recovery from the prior year which was adversely impacted by the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Phar-Mor, Inc. (Phar-Mor) during 1992. Total revenues in 1993 increased 12.6% to $546.9 million compared to a decrease of 7.3% in 1992 and an increase of 2.2% in 1991. The revenue gains in 1993 were attributable to The Paper Factory of Wisconsin, Inc. (The Paper Factory) which was acquired in June 1993, as well as increased domestic and international sales of greeting cards, partially offset by a modest decline in sales of gift wrap and related products. Consistent with general industry practice, the Company allows customers to return for credit certain seasonal greeting cards. Also, consistent with general industry practice, and where deemed prudent to secure substantial long-term volume commitments, the Company enters into long-term sales contracts with certain retailers, some of which include advance payments. Returns and allowances were 13.3% in 1993 compared to 15.9% in 1992 and 17.2% in 1991. The decline in 1993 returns and allowances was due to lower returns of certain seasonal products and lower allowances for certain everyday products. The Company does not believe that its 1993 results were materially affected by recessionary pressures. Royalty income of $.8 million for 1993 declined by $.9 million from 1992 primarily due to the expiration of certain international licensing agreements.
The Company's 1992 results reflected lower revenues from Phar-Mor of $28.1 million, including the write-off of long-term contracts totaling $16.4 million. In addition, lower unit sales for everyday and seasonal greeting cards, partially offset by higher unit sales of gift wrap and lower returns of certain seasonal products contributed to the decline. The 1991 increase in total revenues resulted from higher selling prices and unit sales for everyday and seasonal greeting cards partially offset by unit decreases in gift wrap and increased returns and allowances.
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Total costs and expenses were $503.0 million or 92.0% of total revenues in 1993 compared to 97.3% in 1992 and 87.0% in 1991. Cost of products sold was 49.1% of total revenues in 1993 compared to 50.9% and 48.1% in 1992 and 1991, respectively. The decline in 1993 compared to 1992 was due to higher revenues and product sales mix, reflecting the acquisition of The Paper Factory. The increase in 1992 compared to 1991 was due to lower revenues and product sales mix. Selling, distribution and administrative expenses were 41.7% of total revenues in 1993 compared to 45.0% in 1992 and 37.2% in 1991. The decline in these expenses, as a percentage, reflected higher revenues, partially offset by acquisition costs associated with The Paper Factory and start-up costs for international operations. Additionally, 1992 expenses included Phar-Mor related items including write-offs of accounts receivable of $5.9 million and card display fixtures of $5.1 million. Expenses associated with international operations as well as domestic restructuring charges also adversely impacted 1992.
Interest expense, net of interest income, decreased to 1.2% of total revenues in 1993 compared to 1.4% and 1.7% in 1992 and 1991, respectively. Lower interest rates were partially offset by higher average borrowings, largely resulting from the acquisition of The Paper Factory as well as higher working capital levels. The decrease in the 1992 percentage versus 1991 was attributable to lower average borrowing levels combined with lower interest rates. Also included in 1991 were a $.5 million prepayment penalty on the Company's 13.625% senior notes which were retired and increased interest expense associated with debt incurred to finance a new manufacturing and distribution center.
Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting changes was $44.0 million, an increase of $30.9 million over 1992 compared to a decrease in 1992 of $55.1 million from 1991 and an increase of $4.3 million in 1991 over 1990. This represented 8.0% of total revenues in 1993 compared to 2.7% and 13.0% in 1992 and 1991, respectively.
The effective income tax rate for 1993 was 41.2% compared to 38.9% in 1992 and 38.6% in 1991. See Notes 1 and 7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Item 8

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
[FN]
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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[FN]
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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[FN]
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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[FN]
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Gibson Greetings, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
Note 1--Nature of Business and Statement of Accounting Policies
Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Gibson Greetings, Inc. and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries (the Company). All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
Nature of business
The Company operates in a single industry segment: the design, manufacture and sale of greeting cards, gift wrap and related products. The Company sells to customers in several channels of the retail trade principally located in the United States. The Company recognizes sales at the time of shipment from its facilities. Provisions for sales returns are recorded at the time of the sale, based upon current conditions and the Company's historic experience. The Company conducts business based upon periodic credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition and generally does not require collateral. The Company does not believe a concentration of risk exists due to the diversity of channels of distribution and geographic location of its retail customers. During the year ended December 31, 1993, the Company's largest customer accounted for approximately 12% of total revenues and during the year ended December 31, 1992, the same customer accounted for approximately 11% of total revenues. During the year ended December 31, 1991, a different customer accounted for approximately 13% of total revenues.
International Operations
During 1992, the Company formed Gibson de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (Gibson de Mexico) to purchase certain assets and assume certain liabilities of Pagina Once, S.A. de C.V. (Pagina Once). Pagina Once was primarily engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of greeting cards. Minority stockholders of Gibson de Mexico are principal officers of Gibson de Mexico. The total cost of the acquisition exceeded the fair value of the net assets by $583.
During 1991, the Company formed Gibson Greetings International Limited (Gibson International) to market the Company's products primarily in the United Kingdom and other European countries. The minority stockholders of Gibson International are principal officers of Gibson International.
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Retail Operations
On June 1, 1993, the Company acquired The Paper Factory of Wisconsin, Inc. (The Paper Factory) for $25.1 million in a business combination accounted for as a purchase. The Paper Factory operates retail stores located primarily in manufacturers' outlet shopping centers. The results of The Paper Factory are not material and are included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition. The total cost of the acquisition exceeded the fair value of the net assets of The Paper Factory by $26.2 million. In connection with the acquisition, the Company assumed liabilities of approximately $11.6 million. Accumulated goodwill amortization at December 31, 1993 was $792.
Cash and equivalents
Cash and equivalents are stated at cost. Cash equivalents include time deposits, money market instruments and short-term debt obligations with original maturities of three months or less. The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.
Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment are stated at cost. Plant and equipment, except for leasehold improvements, are depreciated over their related estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the terms of the respective leases, using the straight-line method. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations currently; renewals and betterments are capitalized.
Other assets
Other assets include deferred and prepaid costs, goodwill and other intangibles. Deferred and prepaid costs represent costs incurred relating to long-term customer sales agreements. Deferred and prepaid costs are amortized ratably over the terms of the agreements, generally three to six years. Goodwill and other intangibles are amortized over periods ranging from three to twenty years, using the straight-line method.
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Income taxes
Effective January 1, 1992, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109 - "Accounting for Income Taxes." This Statement utilizes the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred taxes are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities given the provisions of currently enacted tax laws. Prior to 1992, the Company accounted for income taxes using Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 11. Investment tax credits are amortized to income over the lives of the related assets.
Excess of fair value of companies acquired over cost
The excess of fair value of companies acquired over cost was amortized to income over ten years, using the straight-line method. Amortization was complete in 1991. Accumulated amortization at December 31, 1993 and 1992 was $14,480.
Interest rate swap agreements
The difference between the amount of interest to be paid and the amount of interest to be received under interest rate swap agreements due to changing interest rates is charged or credited to interest expense over the life of the agreements. The fair value of interest rate swaps (used for hedging purposes) is the estimated amount that the Company would receive or pay to terminate the swap agreements at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates and the current creditworthiness of the swap counterparties.
Other Postretirement Benefits
Effective January 1, 1992, the Company adopted SFAS No. 106 - "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions" (OPEB). This Statement requires that the cost of these benefits be recognized in the financial statements during the employee's active working career.
Computation of net income per share
The computation of net income per share is based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock and equivalents outstanding during the year: 16,102,709 shares for 1993, 16,103,897 shares for 1992, and 16,039,259 shares for 1991.
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Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts in the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 1993 presentation.
Note 2--Trade Receivables
Trade receivables at December 31, 1993 and 1992, consist of the following:
Note 3--Inventories
Inventories at December 31, 1993 and 1992, consist of the following:
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Note 4--Plant and Equipment
Plant and equipment at December 31, 1993 and 1992, consist of the following:
Note 5--Other Assets
Other assets at December 31, 1993 and 1992, consist of the following:
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Note 6--Debt
Debt at December 31, 1993 and 1992, consists of the following:
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In 1991, the Company privately placed $50,000 in long-term senior notes with proceeds being used for general corporate purposes.
In 1993, the Company entered into a new three-year revolving credit agreement, replacing a similar existing facility, which expires April 26, 1996. The amount which can be borrowed under this agreement is $210,000.
The fair value of the Corporation's long-term debt is estimated based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Corporation for debt of the same remaining maturities. The estimated fair value of the Company's gross long-term debt at December 31, 1993 was $83,992.
The Company periodically enters into interest rate swap or derivative transactions with the intent to manage the interest rate sensitivity of portions of its debt. At December 31, 1993, the Company had four outstanding interest rate swap/derivative positions with a total notional amount of $96,000. Two agreements, with terms similar to the related bonds, are constituted as hedges and effectively change the Company's interest rate on $3,000 of industrial revenue bonds to 6.67% through February 1998. One of the other two agreements attempts to limit the Company's exposure against rising short-term rates on a notional amount of $60,000 through 1995. The last position provides the Company with a maximum 1.0% annuity on $30,000 through August 1994 predicated on short-term rates remaining in a specified range. Based on the estimated cost of terminating these two positions, the Company has an unrealized net loss at December 31, 1993 of approximately $1,000.
On March 4, 1994, the Company announced that, based on trading of swap/derivative positions subsequent to year-end, the Company entered into two new contracts which will result in a minimum loss of $3,000 and a maximum potential loss of $27,500. The new contracts, which mature in June and August 1995, may be liquidated at any time prior to maturity and have an estimated cost of termination of approximately $17,500 at March 4, 1994.
The annual principal payments due on long-term debt for each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 1998, are $3,917, $11,164, $11,269, $11,116 and $9,205, respectively.
Capitalized interest for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 were $0, $74 and $322, respectively.
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The Company's debt agreements contain certain covenants including limitations on dividends based on a formula related to net income, stock sales and certain restricted investments. At December 31, 1993, the amount of unrestricted retained earnings available for dividends was $50,760.
Note 7--Income Taxes
The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 109 effective January 1, 1992, and recorded a credit of $1,038 and increased earnings per share by $.06 for the cumulative effect of this change in accounting principle. There was no effect on income before income taxes for the year ended December 31, 1992, resulting from the adoption of SFAS No. 109.
The provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, consists of the following:
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For the year ended December 31, 1992, provision for income taxes was included in the financial statements as follows:
Recently enacted tax laws raised the statutory tax rate for corporations from 34% to 35%, retroactive to January 1, 1993. Partially offsetting the adverse impact of the 1% increase in effective tax rates in 1993 and future periods is the favorable adjustment of $.7 million recorded in 1993 due to the revaluation of certain deferred tax assets.
The effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, varied from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
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The tax effect of significant temporary differences representing deferred tax assets and liabilities is as follows for the year ended December 31, 1991:
Deferred taxes are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities given the provisions of currently enacted tax laws.
The net deferred taxes are comprised of the following:
The Company did not record any valuation allowances against deferred tax assets at January 1, 1992, December 31, 1992 or December 31, 1993, due to the substantial amounts of taxable income generated over the last three to five years.
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The tax balances of significant temporary differences representing deferred tax assets and liabilities for the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992 were as follows:
Note 8--Other Current Liabilities
Other current liabilities at December 31, 1993 and 1992, consist of the following:
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Note 9--Postretirement Benefits
The Company sponsors a defined benefit pension plan (the Retirement Plan) covering substantially all employees who meet certain eligibility requirements. Benefits are based upon years of service and average compensation levels. The Company's general funding policy is to contribute amounts deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits earned to date, but also for benefits expected to be earned in the future.
The following table sets forth the Retirement Plan's funded status on the measurement dates, September 30, 1993 and 1992, and a reconciliation of the funded status to the amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 1993 and 1992:
The fair market value of the Retirement Plan's assets at December 31, 1993 and 1992, was $61,559 and $58,474, respectively. The changes in asset values relative to the measurement dates are primarily due to fluctuations in the market value of the plan's equity investments.
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In 1990, the Company established a nonqualified defined benefit plan for employees whose benefits under the Retirement Plan are limited by provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Additionally in 1990, the Company established a nonqualified defined benefit plan to provide supplemental retirement benefits for selected executives in addition to benefits provided under other Company plans. A nonqualified plan was also established to provide retirement benefits for members of the Company's Board of Directors who are not covered under any of the Company's other plans. All plans established in 1990 were unfunded at December 31, 1993 and 1992, although assets for those plans are held in certain grantor tax trusts known as "Rabbi" trusts. These assets are subject to claims of the Company's creditors but otherwise must be used only for purposes of providing benefits under the plans.
The following table sets forth the nonqualified defined benefit plans' benefit obligations on the measurement dates, September 30, 1993 and 1992, and a reconciliation of those obligations to the amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 1993 and 1992:
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The assumed weighted average discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation for the plans was 7.0% and 5.0% in 1993 and 8.0% and 6.0% in 1992, respectively. The assumed long-term rate of return on plan assets used for valuation purposes was 9.0% for 1993 and 1992.
A summary of the components of net pension expense for all of the Company's defined benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, is as follows:
The Company has a defined contribution pension plan for employees who are members of a collective bargaining unit. Benefits under this plan are determined based upon years of service and an hourly contribution rate. Pension expense for this plan for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, was $451, $479 and $410, respectively.
The Company has two defined contribution plans pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plans provide that employees meeting certain eligibility requirements may defer a portion of their salary subject to certain limitations. The Company pays certain administrative costs of the plans and contributes to the plans based upon a percentage of the employee's salary deferral and an annual additional contribution at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The total expense for these plans for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, was $501, $481 and $511, respectively.
In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company provides medical and life insurance benefits for certain eligible employees upon retirement from the Company. Substantially all employees may become eligible for such benefits upon retiring from active employment of the Company. Medical and life insurance benefits for employees and retirees are paid by a combination of company and employee or retiree contributions. Retiree insurance benefits are provided by insurance companies whose premiums are based on claims paid during the year. The
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Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 106 effective January 1, 1992. This standard requires companies to accrue an actuarially determined charge for postretirement benefits during the period in which active employees become eligible, under existing plan agreements, for such future benefits. The cumulative effect of this change resulted in a charge to net income of $2,487 or $.15 per share, after taxes of $1,609. Prior to January 1, 1992, the Company recognized these costs, which were not significant to operations, on a cash basis.
Net periodic cost of these benefits for the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992 is as follows:
A reconciliation of the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO) measured as of September 30, 1993 and 1992 to the Company's consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 1993 and 1992 was as follows:
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The accumulated benefit obligation for 1993 and 1992 was determined using the following assumptions:
1993 1992 ----------------------- ----------------------- Discount rate 7% 8% Health care cost trend rate 11% for 1994 graded down 16% for 1993 and 1994, 1% per year to 5% in the gradually declining to year 2000, 5% thereafter a rate of 6% by 2003
The health care cost trend rate assumption does not have a significant effect on the amounts reported. For example, a 1% increase in the health care cost trend rate would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 1993, and the net periodic cost for the year then ended by approximately 5% and 4%, respectively.
Note 10--Stockholders' Equity
Employee stock plans
Under various stock option and incentive plans, the Company may grant incentive and nonqualified stock options to purchase its common stock. All incentive options are granted at the fair market value on the date of grant. Incentive stock options generally become exercisable one year after the date granted and expire ten years after the date granted, if not earlier expired due to termination of employment. Nonqualified stock options become exercisable according to a vesting schedule determined at the date granted and expire on the date set forth in the option agreement, if not earlier expired due to termination of employment.
A summary of stock option activity during the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, is as follows:
The exercise prices of options granted in 1993 ranged from $18.88 to $21.25. The exercise prices of options granted in 1992 ranged from $18.38 to $28.63 and the exercise price of options granted in 1991 ranged from $24.75 to $28.00. Options exercised were at prices of $2.38 to $23.50, in 1993, 1992 and 1991. Options outstanding at December 31, 1993, are at prices ranging from $11.38 to $28.63.
Under certain stock incentive plans, the Company may grant the right to purchase restricted shares of its common stock. Such shares are subject to restriction on transfer and to repurchase by the Company. The purchase price of restricted shares is determined by the Company and may be nominal. In 1993, 1992 and 1991, 0, 5,000 and 38,500 restricted shares, respectively, were purchased at a price of $1.00 per share.
At December 31, 1993, 621,192 shares were available under the stock option and incentive plans, of which 563,166 shares could be issued as restricted shares.
Stock rights
On December 4, 1987, the Company's Board of Directors declared a dividend distribution of one right for each outstanding share of the Company's common stock to stockholders of record on December 21, 1987. Each right entitles the holder to purchase, for the exercise price of $40 per share, 1/100th of a share of Series A Preferred Stock. Until exercisable, the rights are attached to all shares of the Company's common stock outstanding.
The rights are exercisable only in the event that a person or group of persons (i) acquires 20% or more of the Company's common stock and there is a public announcement to that effect, (ii) announces an intention to commence or commences a tender or exchange offer which would result in that person or group owning 30% or more of the Company's common stock, or (iii) beneficially owns a substantial amount (at least 15%) of the Company's common stock and is declared to be an Adverse Person (as defined in the Rights Agreement) by the Company's Board of Directors. Upon a merger or other business combination transaction, each right may entitle the holder to purchase common stock of the acquiring company worth two times the exercise price of the right. Under certain other circumstances (defined in the Rights Agreement) each right may entitle the holder (with certain exceptions) to purchase common stock, or in certain circumstances, cash, property or other securities of the Company, having a value worth two times the exercise price of the right.
The rights are redeemable at one cent per right at anytime prior to 20 days after the public announcement that a person or group has acquired 20% of the Company's common stock. Unless exercised or redeemed earlier by the Company, the rights expire on December 28, 1997.
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Note 11--Commitments
Lease commitments
The Company has a long-term lease agreement for certain of its principal facilities. The initial lease term runs through January 31, 2002, with two five-year renewal options available. The basic rent under the lease is subject to adjustment based on changes in the Consumer Price Index for the preceding five years, effective March 1, 1987, and every five years thereafter including renewal periods. The lease provides a purchase option exercisable in 2002. The option price is the higher of $35,400 or the fair market value on the date of exercise. As a condition of the lease, all property taxes, insurance costs and operating expenses are to be paid by the Company.
The Company also leases additional manufacturing, distribution and administrative facilities, sales offices and personal property under noncancellable leases which expire on various dates through 2003. Certain of these leases contain renewal and escalating rental payment provisions.
Rental expense for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, on all real and personal property, was $20,297, $15,846 and $13,777, respectively. Minimum future annual rentals under noncancellable leases for each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 1998 are $17,444, $16,242, $14,190, $12,759 and $9,842, respectively. After 1998, these commitments aggregate $25,364.
Contract commitments
The Company has several long-term customer sales agreements which require payments and credits for each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 1998, of $3,959, $1,347, $707, $443 and $242, respectively. After December 31, 1998, these commitments aggregate $100. All of these amounts have been recorded as other current liabilities or other liabilities in the accompanying balance sheet as of December 31, 1993.
Employment agreements
The Company has employment agreements with certain executives which provide for, among other things, minimum annual salaries adjusted for cost-of-living changes, continued payment of salaries in certain circumstances and incentive bonuses. Certain agreements further provide for signing bonuses, deferred compensation payable upon expiration of the agreements and employment termination payments, including payments contingent upon any person becoming the beneficial owner of 50% or greater of the Company's outstanding stock.
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Note 12--Legal Proceedings
In 1990, a complaint was issued against the Company alleging certain unfair labor practices in connection with a strike at one of its facilities. On December 18, 1991, an Administrative Law Judge of the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") issued a recommended order, which included reinstatement and back pay affecting approximately 160 strikers, based on findings that the Company had violated certain provisions of the National Labor Relations Act. On May 7, 1993, the NLRB upheld the Administrative Law Judge's decision in some respects, and enlarged the number of strikers entitled to back pay to approximately 240. A prompt notice of appeal was filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Management believes it has substantial defenses to these charges and these defenses will be presented in briefs in the Company's appeal. In addition, the Company is a defendant in certain other litigation. Management does not believe that an adverse outcome as to any or all of these matters would have a material adverse effect on the Company's net worth or total cash flows; however, the impact on the statement of operations in a given year could be material.
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Report of Independent Public Accountants
To Gibson Greetings, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Gibson Greetings, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 1993 and 1992, and the related consolidated statements of income, cash flows and changes in stockholders' equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1993. These financial statements and the schedules referred to below are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedules based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Gibson Greetings, Inc. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 1993 and 1992, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1993 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in notes to consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 1992, the Company changed its methods of accounting for postretirement benefits other than pensions and income taxes.
Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The schedules listed in the index of financial statements are presented for purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and are not part of the basic financial statements. These schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly state in all material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.
Cincinnati, Ohio, March 4, 1994. PAGE
Item 9.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Not applicable.
PART III
Except as set forth below, the information required by this Part is included in the Company's definitive Proxy Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Company's 1994 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 10.


Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
The Executive Officers of the Company (at March 18, 1994) are as follows:
Name Age Title ------------------- --- ---------------------------- Benjamin J. Sottile 56 Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
Ralph J. Olson 49 Vice President and Director
William L. Flaherty 46 Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
James H. Johnsen 52 Vice President, Controller and Treasurer
Stephen M. Sweeney 57 Vice President, Human Resources
Information about Mr. Sottile is incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for the 1994 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
RALPH J. OLSON. Mr. Olson is a Vice President of the Company and is President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company's Gibson Card Division, positions he has held since 1991. From 1989 until 1991, he was President of the E-Z Go Division of Textron, Inc., a manufacturer of golf and utility vehicles. During the period from 1984 until 1989, he was President of the Material Handling Division of Interlake Corp., specializing in material handling, automation and storage systems.
WILLIAM L. FLAHERTY. Mr. Flaherty has been Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since November 1993. Prior to that time, he served as Vice President and Corporate Treasurer of FMR Corp., the parent company of Fidelity Investments Group, a mutual fund management and discount stock brokerage firm (1989 - 1992) and as Vice President and Treasurer of James River Corporation , an integrated manufacturer of pulp, paper and converted paper and plastic products (1987 - 1989).
JAMES H. JOHNSEN. Mr. Johnsen is the Company's Vice President, Controller and Treasurer and Assistant Secretary. He joined the Accounting Department of the Company in 1964 and served as the Company's Corporate Controller from 1978 until 1986 and as its Treasurer from 1980 until 1986, at which time he was elected Vice President, Control and Treasurer.
STEPHEN M. SWEENEY. Mr. Sweeney joined the Company as Vice President, Human Resources in 1987. He held similar positions with Coca Cola Enterprises, Inc. from 1985 until 1987, the Tribune Company from 1983 until 1985 and Contel, Inc. from 1976 to 1983.
Officers serve with the approval of the Board of Directors.
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PART IV
Item 14.



Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
a) The following documents are filed as part of this report: 1. Financial Statements:
Page Herein Financial Statement ------ ----------------------------------------------------- 11 Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991
12 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1993 and 1992
13 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991
14 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991
15 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
26 Report of Independent Public Accountants
2. Financial Statement Schedules required to be filed by Item 8 of this Form 10-K:
Schedules Filed:
Page Herein Schedule ------ ----------------------------------------------------- 30 II Amounts Receivable from Related Parties
31 VIII Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
32 IX Short-term Borrowings
33 X Supplementary Income Statement Information
All other schedules are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.
3. Exhibits: See Index of Exhibits (page 34) for a listing of all exhibits filed with this annual report on Form 10-K
b) Reports on Form 8-K: None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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 as of the 18th day of March 1994.
Gibson Greetings, Inc.
By /s/ Benjamin J. Sottile ----------------------- Benjamin J. Sottile President and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of the 18th day of March 1994.
Signature Title ---------- -----
Chairman of the Board, /s/ Benjamin J. Sottile President and Chief Executive Officer ------------------------- Benjamin J. Sottile (principal executive officer)
Vice President, Finance /s/ William L. Flaherty Chief Financial Officer ------------------------- William L. Flaherty (principal financial officer)
Vice President, Controller /s/ James H. Johnsen and Treasurer ------------------------- James H. Johnsen (principal accounting officer)
/s/ Thomas M. Cooney ------------------------- Thomas M. Cooney Director
/s/ Julius Koppelman ------------------------- Julius Koppelman Director
/s/ Charles D. Lindberg ------------------------- Charles D. Lindberg Director
/s/ Ralph J. Olson ------------------------- Ralph J. Olson Director
/s/ Albert R. Pezzillo ------------------------- Albert R. Pezzillo Director
/s/ Thomas J. Smith ------------------------- Thomas J. Smith Director
/s/ Burton B. Staniar ------------------------- Burton B. Staniar Director
/s/ Frank Stanton ------------------------- Frank Stanton Director
/s/ Charlotte St. Martin ------------------------- Charlotte St. Martin Director
/s/ Roger T. Staubach ------------------------- Roger T. Staubach Director
/s/ C. Anthony Wainwright ------------------------- C. Anthony Wainwright Director
------------------------- Harry N. Walters Director
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(A) Includes foreign currency translation adjustments.
(B) Real estate assistance loan, secured, bearing interest at 12% if note not repaid by May 12, 1993 or upon sale of principal residence, whichever occurs first.
(C) Real estate assistance loan, secured, bearing interest at 12% if note not repaid by November 14, 1992 or upon sale of principal residence, whichever occurs first.
(D) Real estate assistance loan, secured, bearing interest at 12% if note not repaid by September 15, 1992 or upon sale of principal residence, whichever occurs first.
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(A) Accounts that were judged to be uncollectible and charged to the reserve, net of recoveries.
(B) Includes actual cash discounts taken by customers and sales returns and allowances that were granted to customers, all of which were charged to the reserve.
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(A) The maximum amount outstanding during the period was determined as of month-end.
(B) The average amount outstanding during the period was computed based on the average daily outstanding balance.
(C) The weighted average interest rate during the period was computed by dividing actual short-term interest expense by the average amount outstanding during the period.
(D) See Note 6 of Notes to fiscal year 1993 and 1992 Consolidated Financial Statements and Note 8 of Notes to fiscal year 1991 Consolidated Financial Statements, each Note contained in or incorporated by reference into the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for that year, for information on short-term borrowing facilities.
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Index of Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3(a) Restated Certificate of Incorporation as amended (*1)
3(b) Bylaws
4(a) Article 4.01 of Restated Certificate of Incorporation (included in Exhibit 3(a))
4(b) Rights Agreement dated as of December 4, 1987, between Gibson Greetings, Inc. and The First National Bank of Boston, Rights Agent, including Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series A Preferred Stock (*2)
10(a) Lease Agreement dated January 25, 1982 between Corporate Property Associates 2 and Corporate Property Associates 3 and Gibson Greeting Cards, Inc. (*3)
10(b) Sublease Agreement dated January 1, 1977 between B.F. Goodrich and Cleo Wrap Division of Gibson Greetings Card, Inc. (*3)
10(c) Amendment and Extension of Term of Sublease dated June 26, 1983, between B.F. Goodrich Company and Gibson Greeting Cards, Inc. (*4)
10(d) Amendment dated June 25, 1985, to Lease Agreement, dated January 25, 1982, by and between Corporate Property Associates 2 and Corporate Property Associates 3 and Gibson Greeting Cards, Inc. (*5)
10(e) Lease and Agreement dated March 7, 1986 between Associated Warehouses, Inc. and Cleo Wrap Division of Gibson Greetings, Inc. (*5)
10(f) Commercial Paper Issuing Agent Agreement dated as of July 11, 1986, between Gibson Greetings, Inc. and Irving Trust Corporation (*6)
10(g) Commercial Paper Dealer Agreement dated July 16, 1986, between Gibson Greetings, Inc. and The First Boston Corporation (*6)
10(h) Credit Agreement, dated as of April 26, 1993, by and among Gibson Greetings, Inc.; Bankers Trust Company; The Bank of New York; Mellon Bank, N.A.; The Fifth Third Bank; Harris Trust and Savings Bank; NBD Bank, N.A.; Royal Bank of Canada; The Sanwa Bank, Ltd.; Society National Bank; Union Bank of Switzerland; Wachovia Bank of Georgia, N.A.; and Bankers Trust Company, as agent (*7)
10(i) Form of Note Agreement between Gibson Greetings, Inc. and Connecticut Mutual Life, The Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company, The Reliable Life Insurance Company, Federated Life Insurance Company, The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and Nationwide Life Insurance Company, dated May 15, 1991 (*8)
10(j) Executive Compensation Plans and Arrangements
(i) 1982 Stock Option Plan
(ii) 1983 Stock Option Plan
(iii) 1985 Stock Option Plan
(iv) 1987 Stock Option Plan
(v) 1989 Stock Option Plan
(vi) 1989 Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors
(vii) 1991 Stock Option Plan
(viii) Employment Agreement with Mr. Cooney (*9)
(ix) Form of Second Amendment to Employment Agreement with Mr. Cooney (*1)
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Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- (x) Employment Agreement between Gibson Greetings, Inc. and Benjamin J. Sottile, dated April 1, 1993 (*7)
(xi) Compensatory agreements (*10)
(xii) ERISA Makeup Plan (*11)
(xiii) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (*11)
(xiv) Agreements dated January 2, 1991 and December 10, 1993 between Gibson Greetings, Inc. and Stephen M. Sweeney
(xv) Agreement dated November 18, 1993 between Gibson Greetings, Inc. and William L. Flaherty
(xvi) Agreement dated February 22, 1994 between Gibson Greetings, Inc. and Michael A. Pietrangelo
11 Computation of Income per Share
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant
23 Consent of Independent Public Accountants
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* Filed as an Exhibit to the document indicated and incorporated herein by reference:
(1) The Company's Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1988.
(2) The Company's Report on Form 8-K dated December 28, 1987, filed January 4, 1988.
(3) The Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 2-82990).
(4) The Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 2-96396).
(5) The Company's Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1985.
(6) The Company's Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1986.
(7) The Company's Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1993.
(8) The Company's Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1991.
(9) The Company's Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1986.
(10) The Company's Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991.
(11) The Company's Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992.
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The Company will furnish to the Commission upon request its long-term debt instruments not listed above.