SLGN-6.30.2015-10Q



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
[x]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015
OR
[  ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________________ to ________________

Commission file number  000-22117

SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
06-1269834
(State or other jurisdiction
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
 
 
4 Landmark Square
 
Stamford, Connecticut
06901
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
 
(203) 975-7110
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes [ X ]   No [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes [ X ]   No [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer  [ X ]
           Accelerated filer  [   ]
Non-accelerated filer  [   ]  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
           Smaller reporting company  [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes [   ]   No [ X ]

As of July 31, 2015, the number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value, was 60,379,310.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
Page No.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)

 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
Dec. 31, 2014
 
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited)
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
126,676

 
$
133,928

 
$
222,591

Trade accounts receivable, net
443,943

 
447,685

 
310,732

Inventories
753,335

 
748,227

 
548,765

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
58,285

 
61,374

 
75,744

Total current assets
1,382,239

 
1,391,214

 
1,157,832

 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
1,082,712

 
1,103,030

 
1,063,631

Goodwill
620,481

 
649,479

 
630,262

Other intangible assets, net
203,863

 
222,328

 
211,770

Other assets, net
237,657

 
274,847

 
240,429

 
$
3,526,952

 
$
3,640,898

 
$
3,303,924

 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 

Revolving loans and current portion of long-term debt
$
532,639

 
$
463,112

 
$
125,130

Trade accounts payable
375,037

 
307,113

 
423,905

Accrued payroll and related costs
55,086

 
60,407

 
46,242

Accrued liabilities
75,606

 
71,960

 
69,285

Total current liabilities
1,038,368

 
902,592

 
664,562

 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
1,451,450

 
1,554,360

 
1,473,833

Other liabilities
454,108

 
426,288

 
455,573

 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity:
 

 
 

 
 

Common stock
876

 
876

 
876

Paid-in capital
232,117

 
218,145

 
225,449

Retained earnings
1,368,956

 
1,225,877

 
1,313,521

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(182,779
)
 
(44,413
)
 
(165,624
)
Treasury stock
(836,144
)
 
(642,827
)
 
(664,266
)
Total stockholders’ equity
583,026

 
757,658

 
709,956

 
$
3,526,952

 
$
3,640,898

 
$
3,303,924


See accompanying notes.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
914,229

 
$
917,336

 
$
1,730,829

 
$
1,773,182

Cost of goods sold
780,572

 
773,629

 
1,474,935

 
1,501,468

Gross profit
133,657

 
143,707

 
255,894

 
271,714

Selling, general and administrative expenses
54,407

 
56,765

 
108,858

 
115,175

Rationalization charges
959

 
862

 
1,684

 
2,449

Income from operations
78,291

 
86,080

 
145,352

 
154,090

Interest and other debt expense before loss on early
   extinguishment of debt
16,762

 
18,958

 
33,205

 
37,644

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 
1,474

Interest and other debt expense
16,762

 
18,958

 
33,205

 
39,118

Income before income taxes
61,529

 
67,122

 
112,147

 
114,972

Provision for income taxes
19,285

 
23,119

 
36,599

 
39,493

Net income
$
42,244

 
$
44,003

 
$
75,548

 
$
75,479

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Basic net income per share
$
0.70

 
$
0.69

 
$
1.23

 
$
1.19

Diluted net income per share
$
0.70

 
$
0.69

 
$
1.22

 
$
1.18

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends per share
$
0.16

 
$
0.15

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.30

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of shares:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Basic
60,473

 
63,525

 
61,631

 
63,511

Effect of dilutive securities
255

 
349

 
268

 
388

Diluted
60,728

 
63,874

 
61,899

 
63,899


See accompanying notes.

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 SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)




 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
42,244

 
$
44,003

 
$
75,548

 
$
75,479

  Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:


 


 
 
 
 
  Changes in net prior service credit and actuarial losses
846

 
(133
)
 
1,620

 
(544
)
  Change in fair value of derivatives
352

 
523

 
170

 
1,338

  Foreign currency translation
11,324

 
3,160

 
(18,945
)
 
(7,088
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
12,522

 
3,550

 
(17,155
)
 
(6,294
)
Comprehensive income
$
54,766

 
$
47,553

 
$
58,393

 
$
69,185

 
See accompanying notes.

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 SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)



 
2015
 
2014
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
75,548

 
$
75,479

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
    provided by (used in) operating activities:
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
73,042

 
76,511

Rationalization charges
1,684

 
2,449

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 
1,474

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
(771
)
 
(1,037
)
Other changes that provided (used) cash:
 

 
 

Trade accounts receivable, net
(140,426
)
 
(116,359
)
Inventories
(212,806
)
 
(234,603
)
Trade accounts payable
38,630

 
42,724

Accrued liabilities
11,577

 
12,966

Other, net
16,764

 
(22,428
)
Net cash used in operating activities
(136,758
)
 
(162,824
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
 

 
 

Purchase of business, net of cash acquired
(690
)
 

Capital expenditures
(98,183
)
 
(60,004
)
Proceeds from asset sales
128

 
372

Net cash used in investing activities
(98,745
)
 
(59,632
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
 

 
 

Borrowings under revolving loans
585,364

 
678,872

Repayments under revolving loans
(169,284
)
 
(340,779
)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
3,970

 
732,215

Repayments of long-term debt
(5,649
)
 
(751,509
)
Debt issuance costs

 
(5,019
)
Changes in outstanding checks - principally vendors
(82,801
)
 
(86,538
)
Dividends paid on common stock
(20,113
)
 
(19,356
)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
771

 
1,037

Repurchase of common stock under stock plan
(2,538
)
 
(5,267
)
Repurchase of common stock under share repurchase authorization
(170,132
)
 
(7,735
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
139,588

 
195,921

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
 

 
 

Net decrease
(95,915
)
 
(26,535
)
Balance at beginning of year
222,591

 
160,463

Balance at end of period
$
126,676

 
$
133,928

 
 
 
 
Interest paid, net
$
31,560

 
$
33,762

Income taxes paid, net
18,306

 
25,056


See accompanying notes.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
(Dollars and shares in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
 
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Stockholders’ Equity
 
Shares Outstanding
 
Par Value
 
Paid-in Capital
 
Retained Earnings
 
 
Treasury Stock
 
Balance at December 31, 2013
63,415

 
$
876

 
$
212,822

 
$
1,169,754

 
$
(38,119
)
 
$
(631,490
)
 
$
713,843

Net income

 

 

 
75,479

 

 

 
75,479

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 
(6,294
)
 

 
(6,294
)
Dividends declared on common stock

 

 

 
(19,356
)
 

 

 
(19,356
)
Stock compensation expense

 

 
5,951

 

 

 

 
5,951

Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units, including tax benefit of $1,037
153

 

 
(628
)
 

 

 
(3,602
)
 
(4,230
)
Repurchases of common stock
(158
)
 

 

 

 

 
(7,735
)
 
(7,735
)
Balance at June 30, 2014
63,410

 
$
876

 
$
218,145

 
$
1,225,877

 
$
(44,413
)
 
$
(642,827
)
 
$
757,658

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2014
63,203

 
$
876

 
$
225,449

 
$
1,313,521

 
$
(165,624
)
 
$
(664,266
)
 
$
709,956

Net income

 

 

 
75,548

 

 

 
75,548

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 
(17,155
)
 

 
(17,155
)
Dividends declared on common stock

 

 

 
(20,113
)
 

 

 
(20,113
)
Stock compensation expense

 

 
6,689

 

 

 

 
6,689

Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units, including tax benefit of $771
82

 

 
(21
)
 

 

 
(1,746
)
 
(1,767
)
Repurchases of common stock
(2,906
)
 

 

 

 

 
(170,132
)
 
(170,132
)
Balance at June 30, 2015
60,379

 
$
876

 
$
232,117

 
$
1,368,956

 
$
(182,779
)
 
$
(836,144
)
 
$
583,026

 
See accompanying notes.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at June 30, 2015 and 2014 and for the
three and six months then ended is unaudited)


Note 1.               Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Silgan Holdings Inc., or Silgan, have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation.  The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year.

The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2014 has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.

You should read the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued an accounting standards update, or ASU, that amends the guidance for revenue recognition. This amendment contains principles that will require an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods and services to customers at an amount that an entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. This amendment permits the use of one of two retrospective transition methods. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of this amendment. As a result, this amendment will be effective for us on January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted up to one year prior to the effective date. We have not yet selected a transition method and are currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In April 2015, the FASB issued an ASU which amends existing guidance to require the presentation of debt issuance costs in the balance sheet as a deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability. This amendment will be effective for us on January 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. Adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In July 2015, the FASB issued an ASU which amends existing guidance for measuring inventories. This amendment will require us to measure inventories recorded using the first-in, first-out method and the average cost method at the lower of cost and net realizable value. This amendment does not change the methodology for measuring inventories recorded using the last-in, first-out method. This amendment will be effective for us on January 1, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.


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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at June 30, 2015 and 2014 and for the
three and six months then ended is unaudited)


Note 2.               Rationalization Charges

We continually evaluate cost reduction opportunities across each of our businesses, including rationalizations of our existing facilities through plant closings and downsizings. We use a disciplined approach to identify opportunities that generate attractive cash returns. Rationalization charges were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Closures
$
810

 
$
862

 
$
1,146

 
$
1,487

Plastic containers
149

 

 
538

 
962

 
$
959

 
$
862

 
$
1,684

 
$
2,449


 
Activity in reserves for our rationalization plans for the six months ended June 30 was as follows:
 
Employee
Severance
and Benefits
 
Plant
Exit
Costs
 
Non-Cash
Asset
Write-Down
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2014
$
6,052

 
$
316

 
$

 
$
6,368

Charged to expense
1,178

 
231

 
275

 
1,684

Utilized and currency translation
(3,923
)
 
(368
)
 
(275
)
 
(4,566
)
Balance at June 30, 2015
$
3,307

 
$
179

 
$

 
$
3,486


Rationalization reserves were included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as accrued liabilities.

Remaining expenses and cash expenditures for our rationalization plans of $2.5 million and $6.5 million, respectively, are expected within the next twelve months.



 
 

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at June 30, 2015 and 2014 and for the
three and six months then ended is unaudited)


Note 3.               Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive loss is reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity.  Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows:
 
 
Unrecognized Net
Defined Benefit
Plan Costs
 
Change in Fair
Value of
Derivatives
 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2014
$
(89,252
)
 
$
(1,198
)
 
$
(75,174
)
 
$
(165,624
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

 
(701
)
 
(18,945
)
 
(19,646
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
    comprehensive loss
1,620

 
871

 

 
2,491

 Other comprehensive loss
1,620

 
170

 
(18,945
)
 
(17,155
)
Balance at June 30, 2015
$
(87,632
)
 
$
(1,028
)
 
$
(94,119
)
 
$
(182,779
)
 
The amounts reclassified to earnings from the unrecognized net defined benefit plan costs component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were net losses of $1.3 million and $2.6 million, respectively, excluding an income tax benefit of $0.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, these net losses consisted of $1.8 million and $3.5 million of amortization of net actuarial losses and $0.5 million and $0.9 million of amortization of net prior service credit, respectively. Amortization of net actuarial losses and net prior service credit is a component of net periodic benefit cost.  See Note 8 for further information.

The amounts reclassified to earnings from the change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were net losses of $0.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively, excluding an income tax benefit of $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, these net losses included $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, related to our interest rate swap agreements which were recorded in interest and other debt expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively, related to our natural gas swap agreements which were recorded in cost of goods sold in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 6 for further information.

Foreign currency (losses) gains related to our net investment hedges included in the foreign currency translation component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were $(10.8) million and $19.1 million, respectively, excluding an income tax (benefit) provision of $(4.0) million and $7.1 million, respectively. See Note 6 which includes a discussion of derivative instruments and hedging activities.




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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at June 30, 2015 and 2014 and for the
three and six months then ended is unaudited)


Note 4.               Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:
 
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
Dec. 31,
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Raw materials
$
204,195

 
$
190,546

 
$
184,714

Work-in-process
121,144

 
123,557

 
115,308

Finished goods
516,931

 
517,897

 
338,562

Other
14,086

 
12,807

 
13,541

 
856,356

 
844,807

 
652,125

Adjustment to value inventory
   at cost on the LIFO method
(103,021
)
 
(96,580
)
 
(103,360
)
 
$
753,335

 
$
748,227

 
$
548,765



Note 5.               Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following:
 
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
Dec. 31,
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Bank debt
 
 
 
 
 
Bank revolving loans
$
407,000

 
$
350,924

 
$

U.S. term loans
365,000

 
365,000

 
365,000

Canadian term loans
53,493

 
65,506

 
60,235

Euro term loans
246,994

 
300,410

 
266,156

Other foreign bank revolving and term loans
111,602

 
135,632

 
107,572

Total bank debt
1,184,089

 
1,217,472

 
798,963

5½% Senior Notes
300,000

 
300,000

 
300,000

5% Senior Notes
500,000

 
500,000

 
500,000

Total debt
1,984,089

 
2,017,472

 
1,598,963

Less current portion
532,639

 
463,112

 
125,130

 
$
1,451,450

 
$
1,554,360

 
$
1,473,833


At June 30, 2015, amounts expected to be repaid within one year consisted of $437.6 million of bank revolving and term loans under our senior secured credit facility, or the Credit Agreement, and $95.0 million of foreign bank revolving and term loans.






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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at June 30, 2015 and 2014 and for the
three and six months then ended is unaudited)

Note 6.               Financial Instruments

The financial instruments recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, debt obligations and swap agreements.  Due to their short-term maturity, the carrying amounts of trade accounts receivable and trade accounts payable approximate their fair market values.  The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our other financial instruments at June 30, 2015:

 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
126,676

 
$
126,676

 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 

 
 

Bank debt
$
1,184,089

 
$
1,184,089

5½% Senior Notes
300,000

 
311,436

5% Senior Notes
500,000

 
511,250

Interest rate swap agreements
1,280

 
1,280

Natural gas swap agreements
367

 
367


Fair Value Measurements

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price).  GAAP classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into a hierarchy consisting of three levels.  Level 1 inputs represent unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  Level 2 inputs represent unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability.  Level 3 inputs represent unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.  Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value

The financial assets and liabilities that were measured on a recurring basis at June 30, 2015 consisted of our cash and cash equivalents, interest rate swap agreements and natural gas swap agreements.  We measured the fair value of cash and cash equivalents using Level 1 inputs.  We measured the fair value of the swap agreements using the income approach.  The fair value of the swap agreements reflects the estimated amounts that we would pay or receive based on the present value of the expected cash flows derived from market interest rates and prices.  As such, these derivative instruments were classified within Level 2.

Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value

Our bank debt, 5½% Senior Notes due 2022, or the 5½% Notes, and 5% Senior Notes due 2020, or the 5% Notes, were recorded at historical amounts in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, as we have not elected to measure them at fair value.  We measured the fair value of our variable rate bank debt using the market approach based on Level 2 inputs. Fair values of the 5½% Notes and the 5% Notes were estimated based on quoted market prices, a Level 1 input.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Our derivative financial instruments were recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values.  Changes in fair values of derivatives are recorded in each period in earnings or comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, the type of hedge transaction.


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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at June 30, 2015 and 2014 and for the
three and six months then ended is unaudited)

We utilize certain derivative financial instruments to manage a portion of our interest rate and natural gas cost exposures.  We limit our use of derivative financial instruments to interest rate and natural gas swap agreements.  We do not engage in trading or other speculative uses of these financial instruments. For a financial instrument to qualify as a hedge, we must be exposed to interest rate or price risk, and the financial instrument must reduce the exposure and be designated as a hedge.  Financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting must maintain a high correlation between the hedging instrument and the item being hedged, both at inception and throughout the hedged period.

We utilize certain internal hedging strategies to minimize our foreign currency exchange rate risk.  Net investment hedges that qualify for hedge accounting result in the recognition of foreign currency gains or losses, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income.  We generally do not utilize external derivative financial instruments to manage our foreign currency exchange rate risk.

Our interest rate and natural gas swap agreements are accounted for as cash flow hedges.  During the first six months of 2015, our hedges were fully effective. The fair value of our outstanding swap agreements in effect at June 30, 2015 was recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as a net liability of $1.7 million, of which $1.4 million was included in accrued liabilities and $0.3 million was included in other liabilities.

The amounts reclassified to earnings from the change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were losses, net of income taxes, of $0.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively.  We estimate that we will reclassify losses of $0.9 million, net of income taxes, from the change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings during the next twelve months.  The actual amount that will be reclassified to earnings will vary from this amount as a result of changes in market conditions.

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

We have entered into U.S. dollar interest rate swap agreements to manage a portion of our exposure to interest rate fluctuations.  At June 30, 2015, the aggregate notional principal amount of our outstanding interest rate swap agreements was $100.0 million.  The difference between amounts to be paid or received on our interest rate swap agreements is recorded in interest and other debt expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, net payments under our interest rate swap agreements were $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively.  These agreements are with financial institutions which are expected to fully perform under the terms thereof.

Natural Gas Swap Agreements

We have entered into natural gas swap agreements with a major financial institution to manage a portion of our exposure to fluctuations in natural gas prices.  At June 30, 2015, the aggregate notional principal amount of our natural gas swap agreements was 896,000 MMBtu of natural gas with fixed prices ranging from $2.77 to $3.24 per MMBtu, which hedged approximately 21 percent of our estimated twelve month exposure to fluctuations in natural gas prices.  The difference between amounts to be paid or received on our natural gas swap agreements is recorded in cost of goods sold in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, net payments under our natural gas swap agreements were $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively. These agreements are with a financial institution which is expected to fully perform under the terms thereof.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

In an effort to minimize foreign currency exchange rate risk, we have financed acquisitions of foreign operations primarily with loans borrowed under our senior secured credit facilities denominated in Euros and Canadian dollars.  In addition, where available, we have borrowed funds in local currency or implemented certain internal hedging strategies to minimize our foreign currency exchange rate risk related to foreign operations.  We have designated substantially all of our Euro denominated borrowings under the Credit Agreement as net investment hedges.  Foreign currency (losses) gains related to our net investment hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were $(10.8) million and $19.1 million, respectively.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at June 30, 2015 and 2014 and for the
three and six months then ended is unaudited)

Note 7.               Commitments and Contingencies

A competition authority in Germany commenced an antitrust investigation involving the industry association for metal packaging in Germany and its members, including our metal container and closures subsidiaries in Germany. Given the early stage of the investigation, we cannot reasonably assess what actions may result from the investigation or estimate what costs we may incur as a result of the investigation.

We are a party to other legal proceedings, contract disputes and claims arising in the ordinary course of our business, none of which is expected to have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition.



Note 8.               Retirement Benefits

The components of the net periodic pension benefit costs were as follows:

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Service cost
$
3,951

 
$
3,316

 
$
8,001

 
$
6,771

Interest cost
7,142

 
7,419

 
14,291

 
14,849

Expected return on plan assets
(15,698
)
 
(14,333
)
 
(31,353
)
 
(28,688
)
Amortization of prior service cost
268

 
334

 
514

 
619

Amortization of actuarial losses
1,833

 
217

 
3,666

 
434

Net periodic benefit credit
$
(2,504
)
 
$
(3,047
)
 
$
(4,881
)
 
$
(6,015
)
 
The components of the net periodic other postretirement benefits costs were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Service cost
$
136

 
$
126

 
$
279

 
$
264

Interest cost
349

 
417

 
709

 
825

Amortization of prior service credit
(736
)
 
(714
)
 
(1,472
)
 
(1,428
)
Amortization of actuarial gains
(63
)
 
(86
)
 
(127
)
 
(171
)
Net periodic benefit credit
$
(314
)
 
$
(257
)
 
$
(611
)
 
$
(510
)


Note 9.               Income Taxes

Silgan and its subsidiaries file U.S. Federal income tax returns, as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, has commenced its review of the tax years 2012 through 2014, and we have been accepted into the Compliance Assurance Program for the 2014 and 2015 tax years which provides for the review by the IRS of tax matters relating to our tax return prior to filing. We do not expect a material change to our unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at June 30, 2015 and 2014 and for the
three and six months then ended is unaudited)



Note 10.               Treasury Stock

On February 9, 2015, we commenced a “modified Dutch auction” tender offer to purchase up to $200.0 million of our common stock. Pursuant to the tender offer, which expired on March 10, 2015, we purchased 2,766,354 shares of our common stock from our stockholders on March 17, 2015 at a price of $58.50 per share, for a total purchase price of $161.8 million, exclusive of $0.7 million of fees and expenses. During the three months ended June 30, 2015, we repurchased an additional 139,421 shares of our common stock at an average price per share of $54.71, for a total purchase price of $7.6 million. As a result, at June 30, 2015, we had $106.0 million remaining under an authorization from our Board of Directors for the repurchase of our common stock from time to time through and including December 31, 2019.

During the first six months of 2015, we issued 125,846 treasury shares which had an average cost of $6.30 per share for restricted stock units that vested during the period.  In accordance with the Silgan Holdings Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, we repurchased 44,122 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $57.53 to satisfy minimum employee withholding tax requirements resulting from the vesting of such restricted stock units.

We account for treasury shares using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost method.  As of June 30, 2015, 27,176,938 shares of our common stock were held in treasury.


Note 11.             Stock-Based Compensation

We currently have one stock-based compensation plan in effect, under which we have issued options and restricted stock units to our officers, other key employees and outside directors.  During the first six months of 2015, 158,946 restricted stock units were granted to certain of our officers, other key employees and outside directors.  The fair value of these restricted stock units at the grant date was $9.1 million, which is being amortized ratably over the respective vesting period from the grant date.

At our annual meeting of stockholders held on May 26, 2015, our stockholders approved the Silgan Holdings Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, or the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, which, among other things, increased the number of shares of our common stock available for awards under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan by an additional 3,000,000 shares.  The total number of shares of our common stock available for issuance under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan as of June 30, 2015 was 3,620,968.


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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at June 30, 2015 and 2014 and for the
three and six months then ended is unaudited)

Note 12.             Business Segment Information

Reportable business segment information for the three and six months ended June 30 was as follows:

 
Metal
Containers
 
Closures
 
Plastic
Containers
 
Corporate
 
Total
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
553,698

 
$
207,156

 
$
153,375

 
$

 
$
914,229

Depreciation and amortization(1)
17,464

 
9,175

 
8,659

 
31

 
35,329

Rationalization charges

 
810

 
149

 

 
959

Segment income from operations
48,300

 
24,584

 
9,414

 
(4,007
)
 
78,291

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net sales
$
518,684

 
$
232,232

 
$
166,420

 
$

 
$
917,336

Depreciation and amortization(1)
17,192

 
10,748

 
9,073

 
32

 
37,045

Rationalization charges

 
862

 

 

 
862

Segment income from operations(2)
50,900

 
25,228

 
12,974

 
(3,022
)
 
86,080

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
1,012,596

 
$
405,235

 
$
312,998

 
$

 
$
1,730,829

Depreciation and amortization(1)
34,655

 
18,902

 
17,350

 
63

 
70,970

Rationalization charges

 
1,146

 
538

 

 
1,684

Segment income from operations
88,967

 
46,159

 
18,625

 
(8,399
)
 
145,352

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net sales
$
987,089

 
$
446,029

 
$
340,064

 
$

 
$
1,773,182

Depreciation and amortization(1)
34,571

 
21,552

 
18,208

 
63

 
74,394

Rationalization charges

 
1,487

 
962

 

 
2,449

Segment income from operations(2)
91,353

 
42,993

 
25,818

 
(6,074
)
 
154,090


_____________

(1) 
Depreciation and amortization excludes amortization of debt issuance costs of $1.0 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $2.1 million in each of the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.
(2) 
Income from operations of the closures segment includes losses from operations in Venezuela of $2.9 million and $3.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. The manufacturing facility in Venezuela ceased operations at the end of 2014.











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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at June 30, 2015 and 2014 and for the
three and six months then ended is unaudited)



Total segment income from operations is reconciled to income before income taxes as follows:

 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 


 
(Dollars in thousands)

Total segment income from operations
 
 
$
78,291

 
$
86,080

 
$
145,352

 
$
154,090

Interest and other debt expense
 
 
16,762

 
18,958

 
33,205

 
39,118

Income before income taxes
 
 
$
61,529

 
$
67,122

 
$
112,147

 
$
114,972


Sales and income from operations of our metal container business and part of our closures business are dependent, in part, upon fruit and vegetable harvests.  The size and quality of these harvests varies from year to year, depending in large part upon the weather conditions in applicable regions.  Because of the seasonality of the harvests, we have historically experienced higher unit sales volume in the third quarter of our fiscal year and generated a disproportionate amount of our annual income from operations during that quarter.


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Item 2.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Statements included in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Such forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting us and therefore involve a number of uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  As a result, the actual results of our operations or our financial condition could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.
 

General

We are a leading manufacturer of rigid packaging for shelf-stable food and other consumer goods products.  We currently produce steel and aluminum containers for human and pet food and general line products; metal, composite and plastic closures for food and beverage products; and custom designed plastic containers, tubes and closures for personal care, food, health care, pharmaceutical, household and industrial chemical, pet care, agricultural, automotive and marine chemical products.  We are a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, a leading worldwide manufacturer of metal, composite and plastic closures for food and beverage products and a leading manufacturer of plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care, household and industrial chemical markets.

Our objective is to increase shareholder value by efficiently deploying capital and management resources to grow our business, reduce operating costs and build sustainable competitive positions, or franchises, and to complete acquisitions that generate attractive cash returns.  We have grown our net sales and income from operations over the years, largely through acquisitions but also through internal growth, and we continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities in the consumer goods packaging market.  If acquisition opportunities are not identified over a longer period of time, we may use our cash flow to repay debt, repurchase shares of our common stock or increase dividends to our stockholders or for other permitted purposes.








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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth certain unaudited income statement data expressed as a percentage of net sales for the periods presented:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Metal containers
 
60.6
%
 
56.6
%
 
58.5
%
 
55.7
%
Closures
 
22.6

 
25.3

 
23.4

 
25.1

Plastic containers
 
16.8

 
18.1

 
18.1

 
19.2

Consolidated
 
100.0

 
100.0

 
100.0

 
100.0

Cost of goods sold
 
85.4

 
84.3

 
85.2

 
84.7

Gross profit
 
14.6

 
15.7

 
14.8

 
15.3

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
5.9

 
6.2

 
6.3

 
6.5

Rationalization charges
 
0.1

 
0.1

 
0.1

 
0.1

Income from operations
 
8.6

 
9.4

 
8.4

 
8.7

Interest and other debt expense
 
1.9

 
2.1

 
1.9

 
2.2

Income before income taxes
 
6.7

 
7.3

 
6.5

 
6.5

Provision for income taxes
 
2.1

 
2.5

 
2.1

 
2.2

Net income
 
4.6
%
 
4.8
%
 
4.4
%
 
4.3
%

Summary unaudited results of operations are provided below.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2014
Net sales
 
 
Metal containers
 
$
553.7

 
$
518.7

 
$
1,012.6

 
$
987.1

Closures
 
207.1

 
232.2

 
405.2

 
446.0

Plastic containers
 
153.4

 
166.4

 
313.0

 
340.1

Consolidated
 
$
914.2

 
$
917.3

 
$
1,730.8

 
$
1,773.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Metal containers 
 
$
48.3

 
$
50.9

 
$
89.0

 
$
91.4

Closures (1)
 
24.6

 
25.2

 
46.2

 
43.0

Plastic containers (2)
 
9.4

 
13.0

 
18.6

 
25.8

Corporate
 
(4.0
)
 
(3.0
)
 
(8.4
)
 
(6.1
)
Consolidated
 
$
78.3

 
$
86.1

 
$
145.4

 
$
154.1

 
(1) Includes rationalization charges of $0.8 million and $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $1.1 million and $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Includes losses from operations in Venezuela of $2.9 million and $3.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.
(2) Includes rationalization charges of $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and $0.5 million and $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.


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Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

Overview.  Consolidated net sales were $914.2 million in the second quarter of 2015, representing a 0.3 percent decrease as compared to the second quarter of 2014 primarily as a result of the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of $40.7 million, the pass through of lower resin costs in the closures and plastic container businesses, the unfavorable financial impact from recent longer-term customer contract renewals and lower volumes in the plastic container business, partially offset by unit volume increases in the metal container and closures businesses. Income from operations for the second quarter of 2015 of $78.3 million decreased by $7.8 million, or 9.1 percent, as compared to the same period in 2014 primarily due to higher manufacturing costs and the inclusion of the less efficient recently acquired operations of Van Can Company, or Van Can, in the metal container business, the unfavorable financial impact from recent longer-term customer contract renewals and manufacturing inefficiencies in the plastic container business, a less favorable mix of products sold in the metal container business, the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation, a reduction in inventory as compared to an inventory build in the prior year period in the closures business and lower volumes in the plastic container business. These decreases were partially offset by higher unit volumes in the metal container and closures businesses and an operational loss in Venezuela in the second quarter of 2014. Rationalization charges were $1.0 million for the second quarter of 2015 as compared to $0.9 million for the same period in 2014. Net income for the second quarter of 2015 was $42.2 million as compared to $44.0 million for the same period in 2014.  Net income per diluted share for the second quarter of 2015 was $0.70 as compared to $0.69 for the same period in 2014.

Net Sales.  The $3.1 million decrease in consolidated net sales in the second quarter of 2015 as compared to the second quarter of 2014 was the result of lower net sales in the closures and plastic container businesses, mostly offset by higher net sales in the metal container business.

Net sales for the metal container business increased $35.0 million, or 6.7 percent, in the second quarter of 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014.  This increase was primarily the result of higher unit volumes of approximately 11 percent due principally to volumes associated with the recent acquisition of the Van Can operations, an earlier start to the midwest vegetable pack in the U.S. and stronger volume levels in Europe, partially offset by the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of approximately $17.5 million.

Net sales for the closures business decreased $25.1 million, or 10.8 percent, in the second quarter of 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014.  This decrease was primarily the result of the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of approximately $18.8 million and the pass through of lower resin costs, partially offset by an increase in unit volumes of approximately 1 percent.

Net sales for the plastic container business decreased $13.0 million, or 7.8 percent, in the second quarter of 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014.  This decrease was principally due to the pass through of lower raw material costs, the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of approximately $4.4 million, the unfavorable financial impact from recent longer-term customer contract renewals and lower volume of approximately 2 percent primarily due to weaker demand in certain markets.

Gross Profit.  Gross profit margin decreased 1.1 percentage points to 14.6 percent in the second quarter of 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014 for the reasons discussed below in "Income from Operations."

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of consolidated net sales decreased 0.3 percentage points to 5.9 percent for the second quarter of 2015 as compared to 6.2 percent for the same period in 2014.  Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $2.4 million to $54.4 million for the second quarter of 2015 as compared to $56.8 million for the same period in 2014 primarily due to the impact from changes in foreign currency rates.

Income from Operations.  Income from operations for the second quarter of 2015 decreased by $7.8 million, or 9.1 percent, as compared to the second quarter of 2014, and operating margin decreased to 8.6 percent from 9.4 percent over the same periods.

Income from operations of the metal container business for the second quarter of 2015 decreased $2.6 million, or 5.1 percent, as compared to the same period in 2014, and operating margin decreased to 8.7 percent from 9.8 percent over the same periods.  The decrease in income from operations was primarily due to higher manufacturing costs due largely to logistical challenges from changes in customer demand patterns, the inclusion of the less efficient Van Can operations, a less favorable mix of products sold and the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation, partially offset by higher unit volumes.

Income from operations of the closures business for the second quarter of 2015 decreased $0.6 million, or 2.4 percent, as compared to the same period in 2014, while operating margin increased to 11.9 percent from 10.9 percent over the same periods.  The decrease in income from operations was primarily due to the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation and a reduction in inventory in the current year quarter as compared to an inventory build in the prior year period, partially offset by operational losses of $2.9 million in the second quarter of 2014 in Venezuela and higher unit volumes.

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Income from operations of the plastic container business for the second quarter of 2015 decreased $3.6 million, or 27.7 percent, as compared to the same period in 2014, and operating margin decreased to 6.1 percent from 7.8 percent over the same periods.  The decrease in income from operations was primarily attributable to the unfavorable financial impact from recent longer-term customer contract renewals as well as the delayed implementation of certain footprint optimization and cost reduction programs, manufacturing inefficiencies associated with equipment moves and new business awards, lower volumes and the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation.

Interest and Other Debt Expense.  Interest and other debt expense before loss on early extinguishment of debt for the second quarter of 2015 decreased $2.2 million to $16.8 million as compared to the same period in 2014 due to lower weighted average interest rates, lower average outstanding borrowings and the impact from favorable foreign currency translation.

Provision for Income Taxes. The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2015 was 31.3 percent as compared to 34.4 percent in the same period in 2014. The effective tax rate in the second quarter of 2015 benefitted from higher income in lower tax jurisdictions.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 2014

Overview.  Consolidated net sales were $1.73 billion in the first six months of 2015, representing a 2.4 percent decrease as compared to the first six months of 2014 primarily as a result of the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of $74.5 million, the pass through of lower resin costs in the closures and plastic container businesses, the unfavorable financial impact from recent longer-term customer contract renewals and lower volumes in the plastic container business and the cessation of the Venezuela operations in the closures business at the end of 2014. These decreases were partially offset by the impact of higher unit volumes in the metal container and closures businesses and the pass through of higher raw material and other manufacturing costs in the metal container business. Income from operations for the first six months of 2015 of $145.4 million decreased by $8.7 million, or 5.6 percent, as compared to the same period in 2014 primarily as a result of higher manufacturing costs and the inclusion of the less efficient Van Can operations in the metal container business, the unfavorable financial impact from recent longer-term customer contract renewals and manufacturing inefficiencies in the plastic container business, the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation, lower volumes in the plastic container business, a less favorable mix of products sold in the metal container business and the impact from a reduction in inventory as compared to an inventory build in the prior year period in the closures business. These decreases were partially offset by higher unit volumes in the metal container and closures businesses, operational losses in the first half of 2014 in Venezuela, the favorable impact from the lagged pass through of lower resin costs in the closures and plastic container businesses and foreign currency transactional losses in the prior year period. Rationalization charges were $1.7 million for the first six months of 2015 as compared to $2.5 million for the same period in 2014. Results for the first six months of 2014 also included a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.5 million. Net income was $75.5 million in each of the first six months of 2015 and 2014. Net income per diluted share for the first six months of 2015 was $1.22 as compared to $1.18 for the same period in 2014.

Net Sales.  The $42.4 million decrease in consolidated net sales in the first six months of 2015 as compared to the first six months of 2014 was the result of lower net sales in the closures and plastic container businesses, partially offset by higher net sales in the metal container business.

Net sales for the metal container business increased $25.5 million, or 2.6 percent, in the first six months of 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014.  This increase was primarily the result of higher unit volumes of approximately 7 percent and the pass through of higher raw material and other manufacturing costs, partially offset by the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of approximately $30.1 million.

Net sales for the closures business decreased $40.8 million, or 9.1 percent, in the first six months of 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014.  This decrease was primarily the result of the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of approximately $36.0 million, the pass through of lower resin costs and the cessation of operations in Venezuela at the end of 2014, partially offset by an increase in unit volumes of approximately 1 percent.

Net sales for the plastic container business decreased $27.1 million, or 8.0 percent, in the first six months of 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014.  This decrease was principally due to lower volumes of approximately 3 percent, the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of approximately $8.4 million, the unfavorable financial impact from recent longer-term customer contract renewals and the pass through of lower raw material costs.

Gross Profit.  Gross profit margin decreased 0.5 percentage points to 14.8 percent in the first six months of 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014 for the reasons discussed below in "Income from Operations."

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of consolidated net sales decreased 0.2 percentage points to 6.3 percent for the first six months of 2015 as compared to 6.5 percent for the same period in 2014.  Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $6.3 million to $108.9 million for the first six months of 2015 as compared to $115.2 million for the same period in 2014 primarily due to the impact from changes in foreign currency rates.

Income from Operations.  Income from operations for the first six months of 2015 decreased by $8.7 million, or 5.6 percent, as compared to the first six months of 2014, and operating margin decreased to 8.4 percent from 8.7 percent over the same periods.

Income from operations of the metal container business for the first six months of 2015 decreased $2.4 million, or 2.6 percent, as compared to the same period in 2014, and operating margin decreased to 8.8 percent from 9.3 percent over the same periods.  The decrease in income from operations was primarily due to higher manufacturing costs due largely to logistical challenges from changes in customer demand patterns and the inclusion of the less efficient Van Can operations, a less favorable mix of products sold and the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in unit volumes and foreign currency transactional losses in the prior year period.

Income from operations of the closures business for the first six months of 2015 increased $3.2 million, or 7.4 percent, as compared to the same period in 2014, and operating margin increased to 11.4 percent from 9.6 percent over the same periods.  The increase in income from operations was primarily due to operational losses in Venezuela of $3.4 million in the prior year period, higher unit volumes and the favorable impact from the lagged pass through of lower resin costs, partially offset by the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation and a reduction in inventory in the first half of 2015 as compared to an inventory build in the prior year period.

Income from operations of the plastic container business for the first six months of 2015 decreased $7.2 million, or 27.9 percent, as compared to the same period in 2014, and operating margin decreased to 5.9 percent from 7.6 percent over the same periods.  The decrease in income from operations was primarily attributable to the unfavorable financial impact from recent longer-term customer contract renewals as well as the delayed implementation of certain footprint optimization and cost reduction programs, lower volumes, manufacturing inefficiencies associated with equipment moves and new business awards and the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation, partially offset by the favorable impact from the lagged pass through of lower resin costs.

Interest and Other Debt Expense.  Interest and other debt expense before loss on early extinguishment of debt for the first six months of 2015 decreased $4.4 million to $33.2 million as compared to the same period in 2014 due to lower weighted average interest rates, lower average outstanding borrowings and the impact from favorable foreign currency translation. Loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.5 million in the first six months of 2014 was a result of the refinancing of our previous senior secured credit facility in January 2014.

Provision for Income Taxes. The effective tax rate for the first six months of 2015 was 32.6 percent as compared to 34.4 percent in the same period in 2014. The effective tax rate in 2015 benefitted from the impact of higher income in lower tax jurisdictions.


CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

Our principal sources of liquidity have been net cash from operating activities and borrowings under our debt instruments, including our senior secured credit facility.  Our liquidity requirements arise from our obligations under the indebtedness incurred in connection with our acquisitions and the refinancing of that indebtedness, capital investment in new and existing equipment, the funding of our seasonal working capital needs and other general corporate uses.
  
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, we used net borrowings of revolving loans of $416.1 million, cash and cash equivalents of $95.9 million and proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt of $4.0 million to fund repurchases of our common stock of $170.1 million, cash used in operations of $136.8 million, decreases in outstanding checks of $82.8 million, net capital expenditures of $98.1 million, dividends paid on our common stock of $20.1 million, the repayment of $5.6 million of long-term debt, net payments for stock-based compensation issuances of $1.8 million and the purchase of a business for $0.7 million.

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, we used proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt of $732.2 million, net borrowings of revolving loans of $338.1 million and cash and cash equivalents of $26.5 million to fund the repayment of $751.5 million of long-term debt, cash used in operations of $162.8 million, decreases in outstanding checks of $86.5 million, net capital expenditures of $59.6 million, dividends paid on our common stock of $19.4 million, debt issuance costs of $5.0 million related to the Credit Agreement, net payments for stock-based compensation issuances of $4.3 million and repurchases of our common stock of $7.7 million.

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At June 30, 2015, we had $407.0 million of revolving loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement.  After taking into account outstanding letters of credit, the available portion of revolving loans under the Credit Agreement at June 30, 2015 was $555.9 million and Cdn $15.0 million.

Because we sell metal containers and closures used in fruit and vegetable pack processing, we have seasonal sales.  As is common in the industry, we must utilize working capital to build inventory and then carry accounts receivable for some customers beyond the end of the packing season.  Due to our seasonal requirements, which generally peak sometime in the summer or early fall, we may incur short-term indebtedness to finance our working capital requirements.  Our peak seasonal working capital requirements have historically averaged approximately $350 million. We fund seasonal working capital requirements through revolving loans under the Credit Agreement, other foreign bank loans and cash on hand. We may use the available portion of revolving loans under the Credit Agreement, after taking into account our seasonal needs and outstanding letters of credit, for other general corporate purposes including acquisitions, dividends, stock repurchases and to refinance or repurchase other debt.

We believe that cash generated from operations and funds from borrowings available under the Credit Agreement and other foreign bank loans will be sufficient to meet our expected operating needs, planned capital expenditures, debt service, tax obligations, pension benefit plan contributions, share repurchases and common stock dividends for the foreseeable future.  We continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities in the consumer goods packaging market and may incur additional indebtedness, including indebtedness under the Credit Agreement, to finance any such acquisition.

We are in compliance with all financial and operating covenants contained in our financing agreements and believe that we will continue to be in compliance during 2015 with all of these covenants.

Rationalization Charges
We continually evaluate cost reduction opportunities across each of our businesses, including rationalizations of our existing facilities through plant closings and downsizings. We use a disciplined approach to identify opportunities that generate attractive cash returns. Under our rationalization plans, we made cash payments of $4.3 million and $5.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Additional cash spending under our rationalization plans of approximately $6.5 million is expected within the next twelve months.
You should also read Note 2 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued an ASU that amends the guidance for revenue recognition. This amendment contains principles that will require an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods and services to customers at an amount that an entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. This amendment permits the use of one of two retrospective transition methods. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of this amendment. As a result, this amendment will be effective for us on January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted up to one year prior to the effective date. We have not yet selected a transition method and are currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In April 2015, the FASB issued an ASU which amends existing guidance to require the presentation of debt issuance costs in the balance sheet as a deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability. This amendment will be effective for us on January 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. Adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In July 2015, the FASB issued an ASU which amends existing guidance for measuring inventories. This amendment will require us to measure inventories recorded using the first-in, first-out method and the average cost method at the lower of cost and net realizable value. This amendment does not change the methodology for measuring inventories recorded using the last-in, first-out method. This amendment will be effective for us on January 1, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.




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Item 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risks relating to our operations result primarily from changes in interest rates and, with respect to our international metal container and closures operations and our Canadian plastic container operations, from foreign currency exchange rates.  In the normal course of business, we also have risk related to commodity price changes for items such as natural gas.  We employ established policies and procedures to manage our exposure to these risks.  Interest rate, foreign currency and commodity pricing transactions are used only to the extent considered necessary to meet our objectives.  We do not utilize derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes.

Information regarding our interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk and commodity pricing risk has been disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.  Since such filing, there has not been a material change to our interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity pricing risk or to our policies and procedures to manage our exposure to these risks.

You should also read Notes 5 and 6 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.
 

Item 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
As required by Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures.  Based upon that evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that our disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the period covered by this Quarterly Report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, these internal controls.
 

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Part II.  Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings
See Note 7 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(c) Purchases of Equity Securities By the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

The following table provides information about shares of our common stock that we repurchased during the second quarter of 2015:
 
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(c)
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 
(d)
Approximate
Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
(in millions) (1)
 
(a)
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
 
 
 
 
 
(b)
Average Price Paid per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 1-30, 2015
 
 
 
$113.6
May 1-31, 2015
114,889
 
$54.78
 
114,889
 
$107.3
June 1-30, 2015
24,532
 
$54.37
 
24,532
 
$106.0
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
139,421
 
$54.71
 
139,421
 
$106.0
 



(1) On February 28, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase by us of up to an aggregate of $300.0 million of our common stock from time to time through and including December 31, 2019. Prior to the second quarter of 2015, we had repurchased approximately $186.4 million of our common stock pursuant to such authorization, which includes shares purchased on March 17, 2015 pursuant to our "modified Dutch auction" tender offer.

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Item 6.  Exhibits


Exhibit Number
 
Description
 
 
 
12
 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 
 
32.1
 
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 
 
32.2
 
Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 
 
101.INS 
 
XBRL Instance Document.
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Quarterly Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dated: August 7, 2015 
/s/ Robert B. Lewis                 
 
 
Robert B. Lewis
 
Executive Vice President and
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial and
 
Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
EXHIBIT NO.
EXHIBIT
 
 
12
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.
 
 
31.1
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 
31.2
Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 
32.1
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 
32.2
Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 
101.INS 
XBRL Instance Document.
 
 
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
 
 
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
 
 
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
 
 
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
 
 
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

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