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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549


FORM 6-K


Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


For the month of March, 2010


Commission File Number 1-10928


INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP INC.


9999 Cavendish Blvd., Suite 200, Ville St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada, H4M 2X5



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:        Form 20-F                   Form 40-F  __X___



Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  __________



Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):  __________


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, thereunto duly authorized.


INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP INC.




Date:  March 29, 2010

By: /s/ Bernard J. Pitz

Bernard J. Pitz, Chief Financial Officer








TSX SYMBOL: ITP


Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results


Montréal, Québec and Bradenton, Florida – March 29, 2010 – Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (TSX: ITP) (“Intertape” or the “Company”) today released results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2009.  All dollar amounts are US denominated unless otherwise indicated.


“Customers began moderate restocking initiatives during the fourth quarter of 2009. As a result, and with the benefit of innovative new product introductions and some improvement in the overall economy, the Company experienced growth in sales and made progress toward a return to traditional gross profit levels,” said Intertape’s Chairman, Eric E. Baker.  “Historically, due to seasonality and fewer business days, fourth quarter sales are generally lower than those of the year’s previous quarters, yet 2009 fourth quarter sales almost equaled those of this year’s third quarter.  Despite this top line success, a number of factors reduced profitability including increases in resin-based raw material costs, the previously announced closure of the Hawkesbury, Ontario operations, and other charges that are not expected to continue at the same level in the future.  Pricing pressure also had a negative impact on our gross margin as we were unable to pass on the majority of raw-material cost increases to our customers.  Despite these challenges, Intertape’s rigorous cash management throughout the year allowed the Company to reduce its debt and current liabilities by $44.4 million in 2009.”


Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $8.5 million ($0.14 per share, both basic and diluted) compared to a net loss of $99.8 million ($1.69 per share, both basic and diluted), which included a $66.7 million charge for goodwill impairment, for the same period in 2008. Results for the quarter were negatively impacted by several items including increases in resin-based raw materials and $3.4 million in other costs which were higher than normal.  In addition, the on-going strike in Brantford, Ontario continued to impact results.  The strike costs are expected to continue, but decline over time. Net loss for the full year totaled $14.4 million ($0.24 per share, both basic and diluted) compared to a net loss of $92.8 million ($1.57 per share, both basic and diluted) in 2008.


Fourth quarter sales were $160.8 million, a 5.0% increase compared to $153.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2008 and down sequentially by only 1.8% from the third quarter of 2009, a percentage decline far below historical levels.  Sales for the Tapes & Films (“T&F”) Division for the quarter increased by 10.3% to $135.3 million while sales for the Engineered Coated Products (“ECP”) Division declined by 16.3% to $25.5 million. For the year 2009, sales were $615.5 million, representing a decrease of 16.5% compared to $737.2 million for 2008.


Gross profit for the fourth quarter totaled $20.2 million, compared to a negative gross profit of $5.5 million a year ago, reflecting positive gross profit contributions from both Divisions as opposed to negative contributions from both Divisions for the same period in 2008. The gross margin increased to 12.5%, from negative 3.6% in the fourth quarter of 2008, as a result of a significant increase in the gross margin of the T&F Division and to a lesser extent from the ECP Division. Gross profit and gross margin for the year 2009 were $82.9 million and 13.5% respectively, compared to $78.3 million and 10.6% for 2008.


Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $20.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2009, $4.1 million higher than the $15.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2008. The increase in SG&A expenses is primarily due to increased selling costs associated with higher sales.  For the year 2009, SG&A expenses were $69.8 million compared to $68.2 million for the same period in 2008.


Fourth quarter 2009 EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA were $6.7 million and $7.9 million, respectively,





compared to negative $80.6 million and positive $3.1 million for the fourth quarter in 2008. For the year 2009, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA were $41.9 and $43.1 million, respectively, compared to negative $28.2 million and positive $55.5 million for the same period in 2008. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is set forth below.


EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Net Loss

(in millions of US dollars)

(Unaudited)

 

Three months

Twelve months

For the periods ended December 31,

2009

2008

2009

2008

2007

 

$

$

$

$

$

Net loss – As reported

(8.5)

(99.8)

(14.4)

(92.8)

(8.4)

Add Back:

     

Financial expenses, net of amortization

2.8

5.6

14.6

18.7

23.9

Refinancing expense, net of amortization

   

2.9

 

Income taxes

2.7

4.4

4.0

3.4

12.3

Depreciation and amortization

9.7

9.2

37.7

39.6

38.9

EBITDA   

6.7

(80.6)

41.9

(28.2)

66.7

Impairment of property, plant and equipment

0.1

0.4

0.1

0.4

 

Gross profit margin compression

 

16.6

 

16.6

 

Manufacturing facility closures, restructuring, strategic alternatives and other charges

1.1

 

1.1

 

8.1

Impairment of goodwill

 

66.7

 

66.7

 

Adjusted EBITDA

7.9

3.1

43.1

55.5

74.8


The Company generated cash flows from operating activities in the fourth quarter of 2009 of $24.5 million compared to $12.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The continued focus on effective cash management resulted in positive working capital changes of $21.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2009 consisting of $8.1 million from trade accounts receivable, $4.0 million from inventories and $8.1 million from accounts payable and accrued liabilities. For the year 2009, the Company generated cash flows from operating activities of $34.9 million compared to $20.8 million in 2008.

During the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company repurchased Senior Subordinated Notes having a notational amount of $6.3 million. Total debt for 2009 decreased by $34.4 million to $217.0 million from $251.4 million at the end of 2008. As of December 31, 2009, although it was not in effect, the Company





was in compliance with the financial covenant of its asset based loan (ABL), a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 to 1.0. As of December 31, 2009 the fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.38.  This covenant becomes effective only when unused availability drops below $25.0 million. As of December 31, 2009, cash and unused availability under the ABL was $45.1 million.  During the first quarter of 2010, the Company has maintained availability under the ABL in excess of $25.0 million and expects to remain above that level throughout the year.


Segmented Information


Tapes & Films Division

Sales for the T&F Division for the fourth quarter were $135.3 million, representing a 10.3% increase compared to $122.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2008. Sales volume increased approximately 23% compared to the fourth quarter of 2008. Sales volumes were strong across all product lines. Selling prices were approximately 7% lower than in the fourth quarter of 2008, primarily due to lower market prices for resin-based materials. Sales for the T&F Division for full-year 2009 totaled $512.8 million compared to $592.2 million for 2008, a 13.4% decrease. Sales volume for the year declined approximately 5% compared to 2008. The remainder of the decline was largely attributable to selling prices which were approximately 6% lower due to a decline in the market prices for resin-based raw materials.


Fourth quarter gross profits for the T&F Division totaled $18.8 million compared to negative $2.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2008. Gross margins increased to 13.9% from negative 2.3% a year ago reflecting the improved sales volume and cost reduction initiatives which were partially offset by price increases of raw materials. T&F Division gross profits and gross margins for the year 2009 were $76.5 million and 14.9%, respectively, and $67.4 million and 11.4%, respectively in 2008.


T&F Division’s EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $9.4 million compared to negative $9.0 million for the comparable period a year ago. For the year 2009 and 2008, the T&F Division’s EBITDA was $45.8 million and $38.1 million, respectively.


Tapes and Films Division EBITDA Reconciliation to Net Earnings

(in millions of US dollars)

(unaudited)

 

Three months

Twelve months

For the periods ended December 31,

2009

2008

2009

2008

2007

 

$

$

$

$

$

Divisional earnings (loss) before impairment of goodwill and income taxes (recovery)

1.8

(16.5)

16.0

8.7

39.2

Depreciation and amortization

7.6

7.5

29.8

29.4

30.1

EBITDA

9.4

(9.0)

45.8

38.1

69.3

Add back:

     

Gross profit margin compression

 

13.9

 

13.9

 

Adjusted EBITDA

9.4

4.9

45.8

52.0

69.3



Engineered Coated Products Division

Sales for the ECP Division for the fourth quarter of 2009 were $25.5 million, representing a 16.3% decrease compared to $30.5 million for the fourth quarter a year ago. Sales volume and selling prices decreased approximately 13% and 6%, respectively when compared to the fourth quarter of





2008. Lower market prices for resin-based materials combined with pricing pressure continued to impact selling prices during the quarter. For the year 2009, sales for the ECP Division totaled $102.6 million compared to $144.9 million for 2008, a 29.2% decrease. Sales volume for 2009 declined approximately 16% compared to 2008. The remainder of the decline was largely attributable to selling prices, which were approximately 7% lower due to lower market prices for resin-based materials.  The launch of new products in the building and construction market, waste containment, and flexible packaging markets has helped to mitigate sales declines in existing products. The ECP Division had no or very limited prior presence in the waste containment and flexible packaging markets.  


Gross profits for the ECP Division for the fourth quarter totaled $1.4 million, representing a gross margin of 5.5%, compared to negative $2.7 million and a gross margin of negative 8.7% for the fourth quarter of 2008 which was impacted by a write-down of inventory to net realizable value.  ECP Division gross profits and gross margins for 2009 and 2008 were $6.4 million (6.3%) and $10.9 million (7.5%), respectively. Gross profit and gross margin were negatively impacted in 2009 by both lower prices and lower sales volume, as stated above.


The ECP Division’s EBITDA for the fourth quarter was negative $0.8 million compared to negative $3.9 million for 2008. For the year 2009 and 2008, the ECP Division’s EBITDA was $0.5 million and $3.6 million, respectively.

ECP Division EBITDA Reconciliation to Net Earnings

(in millions of US dollars)

(unaudited)

 

Three months

Twelve months

For the periods ended December 31,

2009

2008

2009

2008

2007

 

$

$

$

$

$

Divisional earnings (loss) before impairment of goodwill and income taxes (recovery)

(2.8)

(5.9)

(6.1)

(2.8)

4.2

Depreciation and amortization

2.0

2.0

6.6

6.4

5.5

EBITDA

(0.8)

(3.9)

0.5

3.6

9.7

Add back:

     

Impairment of property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets

  

0.1

  

Gross profit margin compression

 

2.7

 

2.7

 

Adjusted EBITDA

(0.8)

(1.2)

0.6

6.3

9.7



Outlook

“As our operations show steady improvement, Intertape’s two principal goals in 2010 are to continue to grow sales and reduce debt through stringent cash management,” said Intertape’s Executive Director, Melbourne F. Yull.  “Sales growth through the second half of 2009 was partially due to restocking by customers.  Increased sales of our new products and new market penetrations also contributed to the sales increase and we anticipate both factors will continue into 2010.  While the extent of any improvement in the economy remains unclear, we nonetheless anticipate sequential growth from the fourth quarter of 2009 to the first quarter of 2010 in sales and EBITDA. We are confident that the ECP Division will benefit going forward from its new product launches in the building and construction sectors, as well as more normalized operations in Brantford.”  






“The Company plans to continue to reduce costs throughout 2010 by approximately $12.5 million as a part of its ongoing productivity improvement programs, although not all such improvements are expected to contribute to an increase in earnings.  Some of these savings will be offset by increased manufacturing costs and by pricing pressure in the marketplace. Gross margins will continue to be affected by expected additional resin-based raw material cost increases, thereby making improvement to our bottom line a function of pricing power.  Current industry pressures preclude any immediate product selling price increases.


“The most significant improvement the Company has seen in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the fourth quarter of 2009, is increased sales and improved product mix.  Additionally, the fourth quarter of 2009 included $3.4 million of costs that should not reoccur in the first quarter of 2010,” concluded Mr. Yull.


Non-GAAP information

This release contains non-GAAP financial measures, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA. The Company believes the inclusion of such non-GAAP financial measures improves the transparency of the Company's disclosure, and is used by management and the Company's investors in evaluating the Company's performance. The Company has provided a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.


A reconciliation of the Company’s EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, both non-GAAP financial measures, to GAAP net earnings (loss) is set out in the EBITDA reconciliation table above.  EBITDA should not be construed as earnings (loss) before income taxes, net earnings (loss) or cash flows from operating activities as determined by GAAP.  The Company defines EBITDA as net earnings (loss) before (i) income taxes (recovery); (ii) financial expenses, net of amortization; (iii) refinancing expense, net of amortization; (iv) amortization of other intangibles and capitalized software costs; and (v) depreciation.  The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA before manufacturing facility closures, restructuring, strategic alternatives and other charges, impairment of property, plant and equipment, impairment of goodwill and unprecedented gross profit margin compression.  Other companies in the Company’s industry may calculate EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA differently than the Company does. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are not measurements of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to cash flows from operating activities or as alternatives to net earnings (loss) as indicators of the Company’s operating performance or any other measures of performance derived in accordance with GAAP.


Effect of Correction of Prior Period Errors

In the process of preparing the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009, errors totaling $1.4 million were identified in prior period financial statements related to the accounting for trade receivables, medical claims liability, various accruals and employee benefit liabilities, valuation of parts and supplies and accounting for plant maintenance.  The Company concluded that these items were immaterial and did not warrant the restatement of prior periods because they did not materially change the total mix of information for the affected periods or materially affect financial trends, individually or in the aggregate.  


Charges in the Fourth Quarter of 2009 That Were Higher Than Normal

Results for the fourth quarter of 2009 included $3.4 million of costs which were higher than normal.  These costs included $1.4 million related to the correction of accounting errors discussed above, $1.1 million related to the closure of the Hawkesbury, Ontario operations, and other costs which were approximately $0.9 million higher than normal, including outside service fees, litigation, severance, and loss on the disposal of other assets.  Approximately $0.3 million of additional costs related to the Hawkesbury closure are expected to be recognized in the first quarter of 2010; however, there are various other costs that are expected to decrease by approximately the same amount.








Conference Call

A conference call to discuss Intertape's 2009 fourth quarter and full-year results will be held this Monday morning at 10 A.M. Eastern Time. Participants may dial 1-800-230-1766 (U.S. and Canada) and 1-612-332-0226 (International).


You may access a replay of the call by dialing 1-800-475-6701 (U.S. and Canada), or 1-320- 365-3844 (International), and entering the Access Code 150673. The recording will be available March 29, 2010 at 12:00 P.M. until Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 11:59 P.M., Eastern Time.


About Intertape Polymer Group

Intertape Polymer Group is a recognized leader in the development and manufacture of specialized polyolefin plastic and paper based packaging products and complementary packaging systems for industrial and retail use. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec and Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida, the Company employs approximately 1.969 employees with operations in 16 locations, including 13 manufacturing facilities in North America and one in Europe.


Safe Harbor Statement   

Certain statements and information included in this press release constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Forward-looking statements may relate to the Company’s future outlook and anticipated events, the Company’s business, its operations, financial condition or results.  Particularly, statements about the Company’s objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives are forward-looking statements and are identified by terms such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” and similar expressions.  While these statements are based on certain factors and assumptions, which management considers to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect.  Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements.  The risks include, but are not limited to, exchange rate risk, general business, economic and political conditions, fluctuations in the amount of available funds under the Company’s ABL; ability to meet debt service obligations; cost and availability of raw materials; timing and market acceptance of new products; competition; international operations; compliance with environmental regulations; protection of intellectual property; and the reactions of the marketplace to the foregoing.  A discussion of risk factors is also contained in the Company’s filings with the Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Except as required by applicable law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined under SEC rules.  The Company believes such non-GAAP financial measures improve the transparency of the Company’s disclosures, and improves the period-to-period comparability of the Company’s results from its core business operations.  As required by SEC rules, the Company has provided a reconciliation of the measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.





FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

MaisonBrison

Rick Leckner

514-731-0000





Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Consolidated Earnings

Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
(in thousands of US dollars, except per share amounts)


  

2009

 

2008

 

2007

  

$

 

 $

 

 $

Sales

 

615,462

 

737,155

 

767,272

Cost of sales

 

532,543

 

658,900

 

650,931

Gross profit

 

82,919

 

78,255

 

116,341

  


 


 


Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

69,820

 

68,189

 

71,169

Stock-based compensation expense (Note 15)

 

1,037

 

1,268

 

1,780

Research and development expenses

 

5,605

 

5,610

 

4,135

Financial expenses

 


 


 


Interest

 

15,888

 

18,365

 

27,425

Other

 

(148)

 

1,425

 

(206)

Refinancing (Note 13)

 


 

6,031

 


Manufacturing facility closures, restructuring, strategic alternatives, and other charges (Note 4)

 


1,091

 


 

8,114

  

93,293

 

100,888

 

112,417

Earnings (loss) before impairment of goodwill and income taxes

 

 

 (10,374)


(22,633)

 

3,924

Impairment of goodwill (Note 12)

 


 

66,726

 


Earnings (loss) before income taxes

 

(10,374)

 

(89,359)

 

3,924

Income taxes (recovery) (Note 5)

 


 


 


Current

 

731

 

(566)

 

878

Future

 

3,284

 

4,006

 

11,439

  

4,015

 

3,440

 

12,317

Net loss

 

(14,389)

 

(92,799)

 

(8,393)

  


 


 


Loss per share (Note 6)

 


   


Basic

 

(0.24)

 

(1.57)

 

(0.19)

Diluted

 

(0.24)

 

(1.57)

 

(0.19)







Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
(in thousands of US dollars)


  

2009

 

2008

 

2007

  

$

 

 $

 

 $

Net loss

 

(14,389)

 

(92,799)

 

(8,393)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 


 


 


Changes in fair value of interest rate swap agreements, designated as cash flow hedges (net of future income taxes of nil; $1,733 in 2008; 964 in 2007)

 

(1,747)

 

(2,950)

 

(1,641)

Settlement of interest rate swap agreements, recorded in the consolidated earnings (net of income taxes of nil; $1,080 in 2008)

 

1,812

 

1,840

 


Changes in fair value of investment in publicly traded securities designated as available-for-sale

 

1,044

 


 


Gain on sale of investment in publicly traded securities recorded in the consolidated earnings

 

(1,044)

 


 


Changes in fair value of forward foreign exchange rate contracts, designated as cash flow hedges (net of future income taxes of nil; $151 in 2008)

 

3,640

 

(257)

 


Settlement of forward foreign exchange rate contracts, recorded in the consolidated earnings (net of income taxes of nil)

 

(1,489)

 


 


Gain on forward foreign exchange rate contracts recorded in the consolidated earnings pursuant to recognition of the hedged item in cost of sales upon discontinuance of the related hedging relationships (net of income taxes of nil)

 

(1,103)

 


 


Reduction in net investment in a foreign subsidiary (Note 3)

 

(125)

 

(899)

 


Changes in accumulated currency translation adjustments

 

16,868

 

(32,644)

 

31,824

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

17,856

 

(34,910)

 

30,183

Comprehensive income (loss) for the year

 

3,467

 

(127,709)

 

21,790









Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Consolidated Shareholders’ Equity

Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
(in thousands of US dollars, except for number of common shares)


  

Common shares

        
  

Number

 

Amount

 

Contributed surplus

 

Deficit

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

Total shareholders’ equity

    

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

Balance as at December 31, 2006

 

40,986,940

 

287,323

 

9,786

 

(59,532)

 

36,141

 

273,718

Cumulative impact of accounting changes relating to financial instruments and hedges

 


 


 


 

443

 

1,138

 

1,581

Balance as at December 31, 2006, as restated

 

40,986,940

 

287,323

 

9,786

 

(59,089)

 

37,279

 

275,299

Shares issued pursuant to shareholders’ rights offering (Note 15)

 

17,969,408

 

60,851

 


 


 


 

60,851

Stock-based compensation expense

 


 


 

1,780

 


 


 

1,780

Accelerated vesting of stock options

 


 


 

290

 


 


 

290

Net loss

 


 


 


 

(8,393)

 


 

(8,393)

Changes in fair value of interest rate swap agreements, designated as cash flows hedges

 


 


 


 


 

(1,641)

 

(1,641)

Changes in accumulated currency translation adjustments

 


 


 


 


 

31,824

 

31,824

Balance as at December 31, 2007

 

58,956,348

 

348,174

 

11,856

 

(67,482)

 

67,462

 

360,010

Cumulative impact of accounting changes relating to inventories

 


 


 


 

(252)

 


 

(252)

Balance as at December 31, 2007, as restated

 

58,956,348

 

348,174

 

11,856

 

(67,734)

 

67,462

 

359,758

Stock-based compensation expense

 


 


 

1,268

 


 


 

1,268

Net loss

 


 


 


 

(92,799)

 


 

(92,799)

Changes in fair value of interest rate swap agreements, designated as cash flow hedges

 


 


 


 


 

(2,950)

 

(2,950)

Settlement of interest rate swap agreements, recorded in the consolidated earnings

 


 


 


 


 

1,840

 

1,840

Changes in fair value of forward foreign exchange rate contracts, designated as cash flow hedges

 


 


 


 


 

(257)

 

(257)

Reduction in net investment in a foreign subsidiary

 


 


 


 


 

(899)

 

(899)

Changes in accumulated currency translation adjustments

 


 


 


 


 

(32,644)

 

(32,644)

Balance as at December 31, 2008

 

58,956,348

 

348,174

 

13,124

 

(160,533)

 

32,552

 

233,317







Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Consolidated Shareholders’ Equity

Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
(in thousands of US dollars, except for number of common shares)


  

Common shares

        
  

Number

 

Amount

 

Contributed surplus

 

Deficit

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

Total shareholders’ equity

    

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

  


 


 


 


 


 


Balance as at December 31, 2008 (balance carried forward)

 

58,956,348

 

348,174

 

13,124

 

(160,533)

 

32,552

 

233,317

Repurchase of common shares (Note 15)

 

(5,298)

 

(31)

 


 

13

 


 

(18)

Stock-based compensation expense

 


 


 

1,037

 


 


 

1,037

Net loss

 


 


 


 

(14,389)

 


 

(14,389)

Changes in fair value of interest rate swap agreements, designated as cash flow hedges

 


 


 


 


 

(1,747)

 

(1,747)

Settlement of interest rate swap agreements

 


 


 


 


 

1,812

 

1,812

Changes in fair value of investment in publicly traded securities designated as available-for-sale

 


 


 


 


 

1,044

 

1,044

Gain on sale of investment in publicly traded securities recorded in the consolidated earnings

 


 


 


 


 

(1,044)

 

(1,044)

Changes in fair value of forward foreign exchange rate contracts, designated as cash flow hedges

 


 


 


 


 

3,640

 

3,640

Settlement of forward foreign exchange rate contracts, recorded in the consolidated earnings

 


 


 


 


 

(1,489)

 

(1,489)

Gain on forward foreign exchange rate contracts recorded in the consolidated earnings pursuant to recognition of the hedged item in cost of sales

 


 


 


 


 

(1,103)

 

(1,103)

Reduction in a net investment in a foreign subsidiary

 


 


 


 


 

(125)

 

(125)

Changes in accumulated currency translation adjustments

 


 


 


 


 

16,868

 

16,868

Balance as at December 31, 2009

 

58,951,050

 

348,143

 

14,161

 

(174,909)

 

50,408

 

237,803





12


Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Consolidated Cash Flows

Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
(in thousands of US dollars)


  

2009

 

2008

 

2007

  

$

 

 $

 

 $

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 


 


 


Net loss

 

(14,389)

 

(92,799)

 

(8,393)

Non-cash items

 


 


 


Depreciation and amortization

 

37,486

 

36,538

 

38,902

Accretion expense – asset retirement obligation

 

40

 


 


Impairment of goodwill

 


 

66,726

 


Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

501

 

532

 

460

Property, plant and equipment impairment and other charges in connection with manufacturing facility closures, restructuring, strategic alternatives and  other charges

 

1,091

 


 

1,373

Write-off of debt issue expenses in connection with debt refinancing

 


 

3,111

 


Write-down of inventories

 

1,105

 

7,703

 


Reversal of a portion of a write-down of inventories

 

(2,082)

 


 


Impairment of property, plant and equipment

 

94

 

424

 


Write-down on classification as asset held-for-sale

 

123

 


 


Impairment of intangible assets

 

32

 


 


Future income taxes

 

3,284

 

4,006

 

11,439

Stock-based compensation expense

 

1,037

 

1,268

 

1,780

Pension and post-retirement benefits funding in excess of amounts expensed

 

1,308

 

(1,479)

 

(2,356)

Gain on forward foreign exchange rate contracts

 

(650)

 


 


Changes in fair value of forward foreign exchange rate contracts upon discontinuance of the related hedging relationships

 

3

 


 


Unrealized foreign exchange loss

 

(76)

 


 


Gain on sale of publicly traded securities

 

(1,044)

 


 


Gain on repurchase of Senior Subordinated Notes

 

(818)

 


 


Foreign exchange gain resulting from the reduction in net investment in a foreign subsidiary

 

(125)

 

(899)

 


Other

 

63

 


 


Cash flows from operations before changes in working capital items

 

26,983

 

25,131

 

43,205

Changes in working capital items

 


 


 


Trade receivables

 

3,177

 

12,310

 

9,545

Other receivables

 

1,231

 

(1,491)

 

(791)

Inventories

 

16,272

 

(6,556)

 

(18,736)

Parts and supplies

 

(441)

 

(1,306)

 

(817)

Prepaid expenses

 

(606)

 

364

 

515

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

(11,706)

 

(7,664)

 

4,835

  

7,927

 

(4,343)

 

(5,449)

Cash flows from operating activities

 

34,910

 

20,788

 

37,756

  


 


 


INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 


 


 


Property, plant and equipment

 

(13,141)

 

(21,048)

 

(18,470)

Proceeds on the disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

18

 

3,202

 

1,376

Proceeds on disposal of investment in publicly traded securities

 

1,044

 


 


Other assets

 

125

 

(795)

 

(1,308)

Intangible assets

 

(939)

 

(3,207)

 


Goodwill

 


 


 

(300)

Cash flows from investing activities

 

(12,893)

 

(21,848)

 

(18,702)

  


 


 


FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 


 


 


Long-term debt

 

13,953

 

160,119

 

73

Repurchase of Senior Subordinated Notes and related expenses

 

(5,317)

 


 


Debt issue expenses

 


 

(2,777)

 

(2,269)

Repayment of long-term debt

 

(42,928)

 

(154,952)

 

(80,738)

Repurchase of common shares

 

(18)

 


 


Proceeds from shareholders’ rights offering

 


 


 

62,753

Shareholders’ rights offering costs

 


 


 

(1,902)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

(34,310)

 

2,390

 

(22,083)

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

(12,293)

 

1,330

 

(3,029)

Effect of foreign currency translation adjustments

 

574

 

(1,469)

 

1,259

Cash, beginning of year

 

15,390

 

15,529

 

17,299

Cash, end of year

 

3,671

 

15,390

 

15,529

  


 


 


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION

 


 


 


Interest paid

 

15,754

 

20,264

 

25,513

Income taxes paid

 

548

 

364

 

378



13




Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2009 and 2008
(in thousands of US dollars)

  

2009

 

2008

  

$

 

 $

ASSETS

 


 


Current assets

 


 


Cash

 

3,671

 

15,390

Trade receivables

 

74,161

 

75,467

Other receivables (Note 7)

 

3,052

 

4,093

Inventories (Note 8)

 

79,001

 

90,846

Parts and supplies

 

15,203

 

14,119

Prepaid expenses

 

3,693

 

3,037

Derivative financial instruments (Note 21)

 

1,438

 


Asset held-for-sale

 

149

 


Future income taxes (Note 5)

 

11,860

 

9,064

  

192,228

 

212,016

Property, plant and equipment (Note 9)

 

274,470

 

289,763

Other assets (Note 10)

 

21,869

 

22,364

Intangible assets (Note 11)

 

3,550

 

3,956

Future income taxes (Note 5)

 

43,736

 

47,067

  

535,853

 

575,166

  


 


LIABILITIES

 


 


Current liabilities

 


 


Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

68,228

 

78,249

Installments on long-term debt (Note 13)

 

1,721

 

623

  

69,949

 

78,872

Long-term debt (Note 13)

 

215,281

 

250,802

Pension and post-retirement benefits (Note 17)

 

10,200

 

9,206

Derivative financial instruments (Note 21)

 

1,548

 

2,969

Other liabilities (Note 14)

 

1,072

 


  

298,050

 

341,849

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 


 


Capital stock (Note 15)

 

348,143

 

348,174

Contributed surplus

 

14,161

 

13,124

  


 


Deficit

 

(174,909)

 

(160,533)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 16)

 

50,408

 

32,552

  

(124,501)

 

(127,981)

  

237,803

 

233,317

  

535,853

 

575,166