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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, 2011


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      X                    Form 40-F  _____



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 23, 2011

By: /s/ Bernard J. Pitz______________

Bernard J. Pitz, Chief Financial Officer





TSX

SYMBOL:  ITP


Intertape Polymer Group Reports Fourth Quarter 2010 and Annual Results


MONTREAL, QUEBEC and BRADENTON, FLORIDA – March 23, 2011 – Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (TSX: ITP) ("Intertape" or the "Company") today released results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010. All dollar amounts are US denominated unless otherwise indicated.


Highlights:

·

Sales for the quarter increased 12.0% to $180.1 million year-over-year

·

Sales for 2010 increased 17.1% to $720.5 million

·

Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA increased sequentially over the third quarter of 2010 to $11.7 million

·

For the quarter, cash flow from operations before changes in working capital was $6.6 million

·

Closure of Brantford facility with expected positive EBITDA impact of approximately $4 million per annum (see separate press release issued today for more details)

·

As of December 31, 2010, cash and unused availability under the Asset Based Loan (“ABL”) was $43.0 million


“Fourth quarter results were in line with expectations; however, gross margin remained under pressure due to significant raw material cost increases and competitive pricing pressures. The increase in sales was primarily attributable to higher selling prices which partially recovered raw material cost increases,” said Intertape’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Greg Yull.


“During 2010, we continued to implement manufacturing cost reduction programs totaling approximately $15 million as compared to approximately $12 million in 2009. These programs included productivity improvements, waste reduction and energy conservation and are critical to offset the impact of rising input costs and are expected to contribute to future gross margin improvements. In 2011, ongoing programs are expected to total $15 to $18 million.


The prolonged strike in Brantford, Ontario has resulted in this operation being unprofitable; therefore a decision has been made to close this facility by June 2011. We expect a positive contribution to EBITDA of approximately $4 million on an annualized basis once this facility is closed.  


“We have in place a concerted sales and marketing effort to focus on higher margin products which include recently launched products and a portfolio of existing products. The growing contribution of these higher margin products over time is an important component of our strategy to return to our target gross margin range. The Company will continue to take the actions necessary to improve profitability as the pricing environment permits and by continuing to reduce manufacturing costs,” stated Mr. Yull.




Fourth quarter sales increased 12.0% to $180.1 million, compared to $160.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2009 and were down 3.7% sequentially from $187.1 million for the third quarter of 2010. On a year-over-year basis, fourth quarter sales for the Tapes & Films (“T&F”) Division increased by 10.5% to $149.5 million while sales for the Engineered Coated Products (“ECP”) Division increased by 20.0% to $30.6 million. Sales volume increased by approximately 1% over the fourth quarter of 2009 and selling prices for the same period increased by 11%. For the year 2010, sales were $720.5 million, representing an increase of 17.1% compared to $615.5 million for 2009.


Gross profit for the fourth quarter totalled $19.0 million, compared to $20.2 million a year ago, reflecting a $1.5 million increase in the T&F Division and a $2.6 million decrease in the ECP Division.

Fourth quarter gross margin was 10.6% compared to 12.5% for the prior year and 10.5% for the third quarter of 2010. Gross profit for the most recent period was impacted by an asset impairment charge of $3.9 million in connection with the Company’s lumber film automatic wrapping machines and related assets.

 

Selling, general, and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $18.6 million, $1.4 million lower than the $20.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2009 and $1.5 million higher than the third quarter of 2010. The decrease from the fourth quarter of 2009 to the fourth quarter of 2010 was primarily due to the non-recurrence of adjustments made in the fourth quarter of 2009.  The increase in SG&A from the third quarter of 2010 to the fourth quarter of 2010 was due to increased merchandising costs in the consumer channel and higher selling expenses related to annual incentive plans.


Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $11.7 million compared to $7.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2009 and $10.6 million for the third quarter of 2010. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2010 when compared to 2009 reflects primarily higher sales. Adjusted EBITDA for the year 2010 was $40.7 million compared to $43.1 million in 2009.


Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $43.4 million or $0.74 per fully diluted share compared to net loss of $8.5 million or $0.14 per fully diluted share for the same period last year. The increase in the net loss for the fourth quarter of 2010 was primarily due to non-recurring charges resulting from a change in the valuation of future US tax assets, facility closure costs, and an impairment charge related to the Company’s lumber film automatic wrapping machines and related assets amounting to $31.9 million, $8.1 million and $3.9 million, respectively. For full year 2010, the Company posted a net loss of $56.4 million as compared to a net loss of $14.4 million in 2009.


The Company generated cash flows from operating activities before changes in working capital items for the fourth quarter of $6.6 million compared to $3.5 million in the fourth quarter last year. The increase was due to the increase in profitability before adjustments related to non-cash items.


Cash flows from operating activities decreased in the fourth quarter by $19.1 million to $5.4 million from $24.5 million in the fourth quarter a year ago. An increase in cash flows from operations before changes in working capital items of $3.1 million was offset by an increase in cash used for working capital of $22.3 million.  The increase in cash used for working capital was primarily due to accounts payable increasing in the fourth quarter of 2009 as compared to a decrease in the fourth quarter of 2010.  This change was mainly due to the timing of payments made by the Company in order to obtain early payment discounts.


Days Inventory improved in the fourth quarter of 2010 by 1 day to 52 days as compared to the fourth quarter of 2009.  Day Sales Outstanding increased in the fourth quarter of 2010 by 2 days to



44 days as compared to the fourth quarter of 2009 primarily due to an increase in the mix of sales through the consumer channel.


The amount of borrowings under the Company’s ABL, excluding outstanding letters of credit, increased by $2.6 million from $85.4 million as of December 31, 2009 to $88.0 million as of December 31, 2010.  As of December 31, 2010, the Company had cash and unused availability under its ABL totalling $43.0 million, the amount of which would have been $56.2 million if the Company had not been required to post a bond of $13.2 million related to the Inspired Technologies Inc. (“ITI”) litigation discussed below.  Due to a reduced verdict, subsequent to December 31, 2010, the bond related to the ITI litigation was replaced with a bond in the amount of $1.0 million.  As of March 21, 2011 cash and unused availability under the ABL exceeded $44 million, the amount of which would have exceeded $45 million if the Company had not been required to post a bond of $1.0 million related to the ITI litigation. The variation in cash and unused availability under the ABL between December 31, 2010 and March 21, 2011 reflects a reduced bond offset by increases in early payments to suppliers in order to obtain discounts.  


As indicated in a press release issued on February 14, 2011, the Company announced that damages awarded to ITI have again been significantly reduced. The initial jury award in September 2010 against the Company’s subsidiary, Intertape Polymer Corp., was for $13.2 million. In December 2010, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida granted Intertape’s post trial motion to reduce the amount, and it was lowered from the previous $13.2 million to $3.0 million. ITI then requested a new trial and in a verdict rendered on February 11, 2011, the jury award was further decreased to $0.7 million.


As a result of the Company’s structural, operational, management and reporting realignments during the third quarter of 2010, the Company is no longer required to present operating results at a divisional level.  However, in the interest of reporting consistency, the divisional results discussion is included hereinafter.



T&F Division


Sales for the T&F Division for the fourth quarter totalled $149.5 million, representing a 10.5% increase compared to $135.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2009 and a 2.2% decrease in sales compared to $152.9 million for the third quarter of 2010. Sales for the fourth quarter of 2010 decreased from the third quarter due to historical seasonality and fewer business days. The sales increase in the fourth quarter of 2010 was due in part to a sales volume increase of approximately 2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2009, but was largely attributable to the approximately 9% increase in selling prices.  The increase in sales volume was across most product lines.


Fourth quarter gross profit for the T&F Division totalled $20.3 million at a gross margin of 13.6% compared to $18.8 million at a gross margin of 13.9% for the fourth quarter of last year. On a sequential basis, gross profit increased by $2.9 million over the third quarter of 2010 due to price increases that partially offset the prior increases in costs of resin-based, adhesive and paper raw material costs.


T&F Division's EBITDA was $11.1 million for the fourth quarter compared to $9.4 million for the comparable period a year ago and $10.8 million for the third quarter of 2010. The year-over-year fourth quarter increase in EBITDA was due to higher sales.









T&F DIVISION ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION TO NET EARNINGS

(in millions of US dollars)

(unaudited)

 

Three months ended

December 31,

Year ended

December 31,

 

2010

2009

2010

2009

2008

 

$

$

$

$

$

Divisional earnings before income taxes

4.0

1.8

11.6

16.0

8.7

Depreciation and amortization

7.2

7.6

28.8

29.8

29.4

EBITDA

11.1

9.4

40.4

45.8

38.1

Gross margin compression

    

13.9

Adjusted EBITDA

11.1

9.4

40.4

45.8

52.0




ECP Division


Sales for the ECP Division for the fourth quarter were $30.6 million, representing a 20.0% increase when compared to $25.5 million for the fourth quarter a year ago and a 10.3% decrease when compared to sales of $34.1 million for the third quarter of 2010. Sales volume decreased in the fourth quarter of 2010 by approximately 3% compared to the fourth quarter of 2009 while selling prices increased by 23% for the same period. Higher costs for resin-based raw materials were the primary reason for the selling price increases.  


Gross profits for the ECP Division for the fourth quarter totalled negative $1.2 million at a gross margin of negative 4.0%, compared to $1.4 million at a gross margin of 5.5% for the fourth quarter of 2009. The decrease in both gross profit and gross margin for 2010 was related to asset impairment charges of $4.0 million, including $3.9 million related to the lumber film automatic wrapping machines and related assets, which was partially offset by higher sales and gross margin excluding the impairment charges.  


Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $1.0 million compared to negative $0.8 million for the same period last year. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared to the fourth quarter of 2009 was due to higher gross profit, excluding charges related to the impairment of assets.

  













ECP DIVISION ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION TO NET LOSS

(in millions of US dollars)

(unaudited)

 

Three months ended

December 31,

Year ended

December 31,

 

2010

2009

2010

2009

2008

 

$

$

$

$

$

Divisional loss before income taxes

(12.7)

(3.9)

(17.0)

(7.2)

(2.8)

Depreciation and amortization

1.7

2.0

7.6

6.6

6.4

EBITDA

(11.0)

(1.9)

(9.4)

(0.6)

3.6

Manufacturing facility closures, restructuring and other charges

8.1

1.1

8.1

1.1

 

Impairment of long-lived assets and other assets

3.9

 

4.0

0.1

 

Gross margin compression

    

2.7

Adjusted EBITDA

1.0

(0.8)

2.7

0.6

6.3




Outlook

“Price increases were recently announced for industrial customers by most industry participants. Considering the upward fluctuations of some raw material prices in recent months, further increases will be required,” said Mr. Yull.


“In 2010, we launched 44 new products compared with 25 in 2009. In 2011, we anticipate launching over 30 new products into new and existing markets. Our gross margin is expected to progressively benefit as these new product introductions expand our portfolio of higher gross margin products which are expected to represent a larger percentage of product mix.    


“In addition to our manufacturing cost reduction plans, greater leverage is expected to be realized on fixed costs as we more fully utilize our existing capacity.  The closure of the Brantford, Ontario facility is expected to result in an annualized increase in EBITDA of about $4 million, even though it is expected to negatively impact annualized sales by about $10 million. These factors plus improvement in the spread between raw material costs and selling prices are expected to contribute to increased gross margin in 2011. This anticipated gross margin expansion combined with sales growth is expected to generate cash flows from operations sufficient to reduce debt during 2011. We maintain our longer-term target gross margin of 18% to 19%.   For the first quarter of 2011, we expect slightly higher sequential sales over the fourth quarter of 2010 and higher Adjusted EBITDA,” concluded Mr. Yull.



Non-GAAP Information

A reconciliation of the Company’s EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, to GAAP net earnings (loss) is set out in the EBITDA reconciliation table below.  EBITDA should not be construed as earnings (loss) before income taxes, net earnings (loss) or cash 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 (including foreign exchange gain (loss)); (iii) refinancing expense, net of amortization; (iv) amortization of debt issue expenses; (v)



amortization of intangibles assets and deferred charges; and (vi) depreciation of property, plant and equipment.  Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA before (i) manufacturing facility closures, restructuring, strategic alternatives and other charges; (ii) impairment of goodwill; (iii) impairment of long-lived assets and other assets; (iv) unprecedented gross margin compression; and (v) write-down on classification as assets held-for-sale. The terms “EBITDA” and “Adjusted EBITDA” do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP in Canada or in the United States and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. 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. The Company has included these non-GAAP financial measures because it believes that it permits investors to make a more meaningful comparison of the Company’s performance between periods presented. In addition, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are used by management and the Company’s lenders in evaluating the Company’s performance.


ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION TO NET LOSS

(in millions of US dollars)

(unaudited)

 

Three months ended

December 31,

Year ended

December 31,

 

2010

2009

2010

2009

2008

 

$

$

$

$

$

Net Loss – As Reported

(43.4)

(8.5)

(56.4)

(14.4)

(92.8)

Add back:

     

Financial expenses, net of amortization (including foreign exchange gain (loss))

3.5

2.8

15.1

14.6

18.7

Refinancing expense, net of amortization

    

2.9

Income taxes

30.3

2.7

31.9

4.0

3.4

Depreciation and amortization

9.2

9.7

37.4

37.7

39.6

EBITDA

(0.4)

6.7

27.9

41.9

(28.2)

Impairment of long-lived assets and other assets

3.9

0.1

4.0

0.1

0.4

Gross margin compression

    

16.6

Write-down of asset held-for-sale

0.1

 

0.7

  

Manufacturing facility closures, restructuring, and other charges

8.1

1.1

8.1

1.1

 

Impairment of goodwill

    

66.7

Adjusted EBITDA

11.7

7.9

40.7

43.1

55.5


Conference Call


A conference call to discuss Intertape's 2010 fourth quarter and annual results will be held March 23, 2011, at 10 A.M. Eastern Time. Participants may dial 1-800-932-1100 (U.S. and Canada) and 1-612-334-6983 (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 196144. The recording will be available from



Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 12:00 P.M. until Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 11:59 P.M., Eastern Time.



About Intertape Polymer Group Inc.


Intertape Polymer Group Inc. 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 2,000 employees with operations in 17 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 the 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, and the ITI litigation 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, the fact that the jury’s verdict may be reinstated on appeal 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 Canadian and SEC rules, the Company has provided a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.






FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:


MaisonBrison Communications

Rick Leckner/Pierre Boucher

514-731-0000



Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Consolidated Earnings

Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(in thousands of US dollars, except per share amounts)


  

2010

 

2009

 

2008

  

$

 

 $

 

 $

Sales

 

720,516

 

615,462

 

737,155

Cost of sales

 

640,906

 

532,543

 

658,900

Gross profit

 

79,610

 

82,919

 

78,255

  


 


 


Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

72,477

 

69,820

 

68,189

Stock-based compensation expense (Note 14)

 

964

 

1,037

 

1,268

Research and development expenses

 

6,252

 

5,605

 

5,610

Financial expenses

 


 


 


Interest

 

15,538

 

15,888

 

18,365

Other

 

880

 

(148)

 

1,425

Refinancing

 


 


 

6,031

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

 


8,089

 


1,091

 


  

104,200

 

93,293

 

100,888

Loss before impairment of goodwill and income taxes

 

    (24,590)

 

    (10,374)

 

(22,633)

Impairment of goodwill

 


 


 

66,726

Loss before income taxes

 

(24,590)

 

(10,374)

 

(89,359)

Income taxes (recovery) (Note 5)

 


 


 


Current

 

(10)

 

731

 

(566)

Future

 

31,865

 

3,284

 

4,006

  

31,855

 

4,015

 

3,440

Net loss

 

(56,445)

 

(14,389)

 

(92,799)

  


 


 


Loss per share (Note 6)

 


 


  

Basic

 

(0.96)

 

(0.24)

 

(1.57)

Diluted

 

(0.96)

 

(0.24)

 

(1.57)





Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(in thousands of US dollars)


  

2010

 

2009

 

2008

  

$

 

 $

 

 $

Net loss

 

(56,445)

 

(14,389)

 

(92,799)

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; nil in 2009; $1,733 in 2008)

 

(599)

 

(1,747)

 

(2,950)

Settlements of interest rate swap agreements, recorded in consolidated earnings (net of income taxes of nil; nil in 2009; $1,080 in 2008)

 

1,249

 

1,812

 

1,840

Change 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 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; nil in 2009; $151 in 2008)

 

1,828

 

3,640

 

(257)

Settlements of forward foreign exchange rate contracts, recorded in the consolidated earnings (net of income taxes of nil; nil in 2009)

 

(869)

 

(1,489)

 


Gain on forward foreign exchange rate contracts recorded in 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; nil in 2009)

 

(616)

 

(1,103)

 


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

 


 

(125)

 

(899)

Changes in accumulated currency translation adjustments

 

3,514

 

16,868

 

(32,644)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

4,507

 

17,856

 

(34,910)

Comprehensive income (loss) for the year

 

(51,938)

 

3,467

 

(127,709)






Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Consolidated Shareholders’ Equity

Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(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, 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)

Settlements 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

Repurchase of common shares (Note 14)

 

(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)

Settlements of interest rate swap agreements, recorded in consolidated earnings

 


 


 


 


 

1,812

 

1,812

Change 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

Settlements of forward foreign exchange rate contracts, recorded in  consolidated earnings

 


 


 


 


 

(1,489)

 

(1,489)

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

 


 


 


 


 

(1,103)

 

(1,103)

Reduction in 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





Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Consolidated Shareholders’ Equity

Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(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, 2009 (balance carried forward)

 

58,951,050

 

348,143

 

14,161

 

(174,909)

 

50,408

 

237,803

Exercise of stock options

 

10,000

 

5

 


 


 


 

5

Stock-based compensation expense

 


 


 

964

 


 


 

964

Net loss

 


 


 


 

(56,445)

 


 

(56,445)

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

 


 


 


 


 

(599)

 

(599)

Settlements of interest rate swap agreements, recorded in consolidated earnings

 


 


 


 


 

1,249

 

1,249

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

 


 


 


 


 

1,828

 

1,828

Settlements of forward foreign exchange rate contracts, recorded in consolidated earnings

 


 


 


 


 

(869)

 

(869)

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

 


 


 


 


 

(616)

 

(616)

Changes in accumulated currency translation adjustments

 


 


 


 


 

3,514

 

3,514

Balance as at December 31, 2010

 

58,961,050

 

348,148

 

15,125

 

(231,354)

 

54,915

 

186,834








Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Consolidated Cash Flows

Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
(in thousands of US dollars)


  

2010

 

2009

 

2008

  

$

 

 $

 

 $

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 


 


 


Net loss

 

(56,445)

 

(14,389)

 

(92,799)

Non-cash items

 


 


 


Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense

 

37,368

 

37,526

 

36,538

Impairment of goodwill

 


 


 

66,726

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

308

 

501

 

532

 Charges in connection with manufacturing facility closures, restructuring, and other charges

 

6,095

 

1,091

 


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

 


 


 

3,111

Write-down of inventories

 

1,651

 

1,105

 

7,703

Reversal of a portion of a write-down of inventories

 

(10)

 

(2,082)

 


Impairment of property, plant and equipment

 

1,016

 

94

 

424

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

 

699

 

123

 


Impairment of intangible assets

 

1,727

 

32

 


Impairment of other assets

 

1,258

 


 


Future income taxes

 

31,865

 

3,284

 

4,006

Stock-based compensation expense

 

964

 

1,037

 

1,268

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

 

(838)

 

1,308

 

(1,479)

Gain on forward foreign exchange rate contracts

 

(279)

 

(650)

 


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

 

(1)

 

3

 


Changes in fair value of forward foreign exchange rate contracts for which hedge accounting is not applied

 

144

 


 


Unrealized foreign exchange loss

 

(44)

 

(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

 

(110)

 

63

 


Cash flows from operations before changes in working capital items

 

25,368

 

26,983

 

25,131

Changes in working capital items

 


 


 


Trade receivables

 

(12,201)

 

3,177

 

12,310

Other receivables

 

(1,213)

 

1,231

 

(1,491)

Inventories

 

(15,210)

 

16,272

 

(6,556)

Parts and supplies

 

181

 

(441)

 

(1,306)

Prepaid expenses

 

(679)

 

(606)

 

364

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

15,780

 

(11,706)

 

(7,664)

  

(13,342)

 

7,927

 

(4,343)

Cash flows from operating activities

 

12,026

 

34,910

 

20,788

  


 


 


INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 


 


 


Proceeds on the settlements of forward foreign exchange rate contracts subsequent to the discontinuance of the related hedging relationships

 

647

 


 


Property, plant and equipment

 

(8,627)

 

(13,141)

 

(21,048)

Proceeds on the disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

274

 

18

 

3,202

Proceeds on disposal of  an asset held-for-sale

 

1,156

 


 


Proceeds on disposal of investment in publicly traded securities

 


 

1,044

 


Restricted cash

 

(5,183)

 


 


Other assets

 

(2,874)

 

125

 

(795)

Intangible assets

 

(849)

 

(939)

 

(3,207)

Cash flows from investing activities

 

(15,456)

 

(12,893)

 

(21,848)

  


 


 


FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 


 


 


Long-term debt

 

42,242

 

13,953

 

160,119

Exercise of stock options

 

5

 


 


Repurchase of Senior Subordinated Notes and related expenses

 


 

(5,317)

 


Debt issue expenses

 


 


 

(2,777)

Repayment of long-term debt

 

(38,239)

 

(42,928)

 

(154,952)

Repurchase of common shares

 


 

(18)

 


Cash flows from financing activities

 

4,008

 

(34,310)

 

2,390

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

578

 

(12,293)

 

1,330

Effect of foreign currency translation adjustments

 

(281)

 

574

 

(1,469)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

 

3,671

 

15,390

 

15,529

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

 

3,968

 

3,671

 

15,390

  


 


 




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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION

 


 


 


Interest paid

 

14,539

 

15,754

 

20,264

Income taxes paid

 

394

 

548

 

364




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Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2010 and 2009
(in thousands of US dollars)


  

2010

 

2009

  

$

 

 $

ASSETS

 


 


Current assets

 


 


Cash and cash equivalents

 

3,968

 

3,671

Restricted cash (Note 19)

 

5,183

 


Trade receivables

 

86,516

 

74,161

Other receivables (Note 7)

 

4,270

 

3,052

Inventories (Note 8)

 

92,629

 

79,001

Parts and supplies

 

15,130

 

15,203

Prepaid expenses

 

4,586

 

3,693

Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)

 

1,270

 

1,438

Assets held-for-sale

 

671

 

149

Future income taxes (Note 5)

 

1,765

 

11,860

  

221,747

 

192,228

Property, plant and equipment (Note 9)

 

241,445

 

274,470

Other assets (Note 10)

 

23,185

 

21,869

Intangible assets (Note 11)

 

2,344

 

3,550

Future income taxes (Note 5)

 

23,143

 

43,736

  

506,105

 

535,853

  


 


LIABILITIES

 


 


Current liabilities

 


 


Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

85,145

 

68,228

Installments on long-term debt (Note 12)

 

2,837

 

1,721

  

87,982

 

69,949

Long-term debt (Note 12)

 

218,177

 

215,281

Pension and post-retirement benefits (Note 16)

 

10,728

 

10,200

Derivative financial instruments (Note 20)

 

898

 

1,548

Other liabilities (Note 13)

 

1,486

 

1,072

  

319,271

 

298,050

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 


 


Capital stock (Note 14)

 

348,148

 

348,143

Contributed surplus

 

15,125

 

14,161

  


 


Deficit

 

(231,354)

 

(174,909)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 15)

 

54,915

 

50,408

  

(176,439)

 

(124,501)

  

186,834

 

237,803

  

506,105

 

535,853




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