UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013

OR
o 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 1-10638

CAMBREX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE
 
22-2476135
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

ONE MEADOWLANDS PLAZA, EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY 07073
(Address of principal executive offices)

(201) 804-3000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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 o.

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 o
 
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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes o.   No x.

As of July 31, 2013, there were 30,175,856 shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock, $.10 par value.

CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Table of Contents

 
 
Page No.
Part I   Financial Information
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements.
 
 
 
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
7 - 20
 
 
 
Item 2.
21- 25
 
 
 
Item 3.
26
 
 
 
Item 4.
26
 
 
 
Part II  Other Information
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
27
 
 
 
Item 1A.
27
 
 
 
Item 6.
27
 
 
 
28
 
Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains and incorporates by reference forward-looking statements including statements regarding expected performance, especially the Company’s estimate relating to the amount and timing of required capital expenditures under its Phase 3 supply agreement signed during 2012, the Company’s belief that cash flows from operations, along with funds available from the revolving line of credit, will be adequate to meet the operational and debt servicing needs of the Company, as well as other statements relating to expectations with respect to sales, research and development expenditures, earnings per share, capital expenditures, the outcome of pending litigation (including environmental proceedings and remediation investigations) and related estimates of potential liability, acquisitions, divestitures, collaborations or other expansion opportunities.  These statements may be identified by the fact that they use words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,”  “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “believe” or similar expressions.  Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from current expectations.  The factors described in Item 1A of Part I contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2012, captioned “Risk Factors,” or otherwise described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as any cautionary language in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2012, provide examples of such risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from the expectations the Company describes in its forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, pharmaceutical outsourcing trends, competitive pricing or product developments, government legislation and regulations (particularly environmental issues), tax rates, interest rates, technology, manufacturing and legal issues, including the outcome of outstanding litigation disclosed in the Company’s public filings, changes in foreign exchange rates, uncollectible receivables, loss on disposition of assets, cancellation or delays in renewal of contracts, lack of suitable raw materials or packaging materials, and the Company’s ability to receive regulatory approvals for its products, as well as risks relating to a Phase 3 supply agreement signed during 2012 including that the Company will expend significant resources to expand its manufacturing facilities without any assurance that the new agreement will generate any revenue beyond that would be earned under termination provisions within the agreement, that the customer’s product candidate will be successful in Phase 3 trials or obtain the necessary regulatory approvals to commercialize the product candidate, that the customer’s Phase 3 program will not be terminated early, that anticipated quantities will not be meaningfully reduced, that the planned Phase 3 and pre-launch activities will proceed on the timeline anticipated, if at all, that the Company’s expansion will proceed on the anticipated timeline without disruption to existing customers or its new customer and without disruption to the Company’s and its customers’ ability to meet key product delivery milestones.

The forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of Company management and the information available to Company management as of the date of this report.  The Company cautions investors not to place significant reliance on expectations regarding future results, levels of activity, performance, achievements or other forward-looking statements.  The information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is provided by the Company as of the date hereof, and, unless required by law, the Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.
Financial Statements

CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share data)
 
 
 
June 30,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
 
 
(unaudited)
   
 
ASSETS
 
   
 
Current assets:
 
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
19,547
   
$
23,551
 
Trade receivables, net
   
42,560
     
43,094
 
Inventories, net
   
96,765
     
71,221
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
12,085
     
6,104
 
Total current assets
   
170,957
     
143,970
 
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
161,927
     
151,815
 
Goodwill
   
37,051
     
37,312
 
Intangible assets, net
   
3,930
     
4,091
 
Investments in and advances to partially-owned affiliates
   
14,594
     
15,094
 
Deferred income taxes
   
38,215
     
39,262
 
Other non-current assets
   
8,869
     
2,924
 
Total assets
 
$
435,543
   
$
394,468
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
 
$
33,305
   
$
27,612
 
Deferred revenue
   
11,366
     
11,570
 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
   
38,608
     
43,844
 
Total current liabilities
   
83,279
     
83,026
 
 
               
Long-term debt
   
87,000
     
64,000
 
Deferred income taxes
   
19,615
     
18,577
 
Accrued pension benefits
   
53,561
     
55,373
 
Other non-current liabilities
   
15,205
     
10,195
 
Total liabilities
   
258,660
     
231,171
 
 
               
Stockholders' equity:
               
Common stock, $.10 par value; authorized 100,000,000, issued 31,966,729 and 31,704,230 shares at respective dates
   
3,197
     
3,169
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
106,566
     
104,173
 
Retained earnings
   
118,705
     
105,263
 
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,790,873 and 1,795,082 shares at respective dates
   
(15,269
)
   
(15,217
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(36,316
)
   
(34,091
)
 
               
Total stockholders' equity
   
176,883
     
163,297
 
 
               
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
435,543
   
$
394,468
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Income Statements
(unaudited – in thousands, except per share data)

 
 
Three months ended
June 30,
   
Six months ended
June 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Gross sales
 
$
61,628
   
$
77,142
   
$
136,209
   
$
147,701
 
Commissions, allowances and rebates
   
65
     
781
     
228
     
1,316
 
 
                               
Net sales
   
61,563
     
76,361
     
135,981
     
146,385
 
 
                               
Other
   
1,240
     
772
     
1,707
     
976
 
 
                               
Net revenues
   
62,803
     
77,133
     
137,688
     
147,361
 
 
                               
Cost of goods sold
   
43,552
     
48,688
     
93,688
     
96,488
 
 
                               
Gross profit
   
19,251
     
28,445
     
44,000
     
50,873
 
 
                               
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
10,622
     
11,959
     
21,726
     
21,919
 
Research and development expenses
   
2,765
     
2,592
     
4,959
     
4,950
 
Total operating expenses
   
13,387
     
14,551
     
26,685
     
26,869
 
 
                               
Gain on sale of asset
   
-
     
-
     
4,680
     
-
 
 
                               
Operating profit
   
5,864
     
13,894
     
21,995
     
24,004
 
 
                               
Other expenses:
                               
Interest expense, net
   
488
     
678
     
983
     
1,329
 
Other expenses, net
   
38
     
16
     
6
     
24
 
Equity in losses of partially-owned affiliates
   
668
     
383
     
1,149
     
591
 
 
                               
Income before income taxes
   
4,670
     
12,817
     
19,857
     
22,060
 
 
                               
Provision for income taxes
   
1,534
     
2,889
     
5,296
     
5,094
 
 
                               
Income from continuing operations
   
3,136
     
9,928
     
14,561
     
16,966
 
 
                               
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
   
(862
)
   
-
     
(1,119
)
   
-
 
 
                               
Net income
 
$
2,274
   
$
9,928
   
$
13,442
   
$
16,966
 
 
                               
Basic earnings/(loss) per share of common stock:
                               
Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.10
   
$
0.34
   
$
0.48
   
$
0.57
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
-
   
$
(0.03
)
 
$
-
 
Net income
 
$
0.07
   
$
0.34
   
$
0.45
   
$
0.57
 
 
                               
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share of common stock:
                               
Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.10
   
$
0.33
   
$
0.47
   
$
0.57
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
-
   
$
(0.03
)
 
$
-
 
Net income
 
$
0.07
   
$
0.33
   
$
0.44
   
$
0.57
 
 
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
   
30,089
     
29,623
     
30,029
     
29,612
 
Effect of dilutive stock based compensation
   
867
     
289
     
841
     
280
 
Diluted
   
30,956
     
29,912
     
30,870
     
29,892
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(unaudited – in thousands)

 
 
Three months ended
June 30,
   
Six months ended
June 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Net income
 
$
2,274
   
$
9,928
   
$
13,442
   
$
16,966
 
 
                               
Other comprehensive income:
                               
 
                               
Foreign currency translation adjustments
   
952
     
(8,930
)
   
(2,884
)
   
(2,957
)
 
                               
Foreign currency forward contracts, net of tax of $0, $12, $0 and $85 at respective dates
   
-
     
(34
)
   
-
     
(199
)
 
                               
Interest rate swap agreement, net of tax of $74, $0, $105 and $0 at respective dates
   
139
     
(440
)
   
195
     
(820
)
 
                               
Pension plan amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax of $115, $12, $231 and $25 at respective dates
   
232
     
299
     
464
     
598
 
Comprehensive income
 
$
3,597
   
$
823
   
$
11,217
   
$
13,588
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 (unaudited – in thousands)

 
 
Six months ended
June 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
   
 
Net income
 
$
13,442
   
$
16,966
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
10,886
     
10,810
 
Gain on sale of assets
   
(4,137
)
   
-
 
Increase in inventory reserve
   
951
     
1,954
 
Stock based compensation included in net income
   
1,242
     
794
 
Deferred income tax provision
   
914
     
32
 
Equity in losses of partially-owned affiliates
   
1,149
     
591
 
Other
   
507
     
253
 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Trade receivables
   
(290
)
   
(7,672
)
Inventories
   
(27,637
)
   
(8,280
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
(5,115
)
   
(2,071
)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
   
8,080
     
4,498
 
Other non-current assets and liabilities
   
3,027
     
(1,252
)
Discontinued operations:
               
Net cash used in discontinued operations
   
(461
)
   
(1,116
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
2,558
     
15,507
 
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Capital expenditures
   
(31,754
)
   
(6,884
)
Proceeds from sale of assets
   
1,909
     
-
 
Advances to partially-owned affiliates
   
(441
)
   
(393
)
Other
   
-
     
8
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(30,286
)
   
(7,269
)
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Long-term debt activity:
               
Borrowings
   
37,500
     
-
 
Repayments
   
(14,500
)
   
(18,000
)
Proceeds from stock options exercised
   
1,428
     
-
 
Other
   
(302
)
   
98
 
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
   
24,126
     
(17,902
)
 
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
(402
)
   
(430
)
 
               
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
   
(4,004
)
   
(10,094
)
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
23,551
     
31,921
 
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
19,547
   
$
21,827
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

(1) Basis of Presentation

Unless otherwise indicated by the context, "Cambrex" or the "Company" means Cambrex Corporation and subsidiaries.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the records of the Company.  In the opinion of management, the financial statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, except as otherwise described herein, and are necessary for a fair statement of financial position and results of operations in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).  These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012.

The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year.

For all periods presented, discontinued operations primarily relate to expenses for environmental remediation at sites of divested businesses.

(2)
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Comprehensive Income

In February 2012, the FASB issued “Comprehensive Income:  Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”)” which improves the reporting of reclassifications out of AOCI.  The amendment requires an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of AOCI on the respective line items in net income.  For other amounts not required to be reclassified to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about these amounts. This amendment became effective January 1, 2013 and the effect of adopting this updated guidance did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

(3)
Net Inventories

Inventories are determined on a first-in, first-out basis and stated at the lower of cost or market.

Net inventories at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consist of the following:
 
 
 
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
   
 
Finished goods
 
$
33,143
   
$
30,262
 
Work in process
   
37,785
     
23,533
 
Raw materials
   
20,696
     
12,352
 
Supplies
   
5,141
     
5,074
 
Total
 
$
96,765
   
$
71,221
 

CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

(4)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2013, is as follows:

Balance as of December 31, 2012
 
$
37,312
 
Translation effect
   
(261
)
Balance as of June 30, 2013
 
$
37,051
 

Acquired intangible assets, which are amortized, consist of the following:

 
 
As of June 30, 2013
 
Amortization
Period
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
   
Accumulated
Amortization
   
Net
Carrying
Amount
 
 
 
   
   
 
Technology-based intangibles
20 years
 
$
3,976
   
$
(646
)
 
$
3,330
 
Customer-related intangibles
10 - 15 years
   
772
     
(172
)
   
600
 
 
 
$
4,748
   
$
(818
)
 
$
3,930
 

 
 
As of December 31, 2012
 
Amortization
Period
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
   
Accumulated
Amortization
   
Net
Carrying
Amount
 
 
 
   
   
 
Technology-based intangibles
20 years
 
$
4,011
   
$
(552
)
 
$
3,459
 
Customer-related intangibles
10 - 15 years
   
778
     
(146
)
   
632
 
 
 
$
4,789
   
$
(698
)
 
$
4,091
 

The change in the gross carrying amount is primarily due to the impact of foreign currency translation.

Amortization expense was $63 and $127 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. Amortization expense was $61 and $124 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively.

Amortization expense related to current intangible assets is expected to be approximately $254 for 2013 and for each of the next four years.

(5)
Investments in and Advances to Partially-Owned Affiliates

Investments in and advances to partially-owned affiliates consist primarily of the Company’s equity interest in Zenara Pharma (“Zenara”).  The Company recorded a loss of $537 and $975 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively, related to Zenara.  These amounts include amortization expense of $230 and $468, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. The Company recorded a loss of $368 and $853 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively.  These amounts include amortization expense of $238 and $494, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively. In the first six months of 2013 and 2012, the Company advanced $300 and $393, to Zenara, respectively.
CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

(5)
Investments in and Advances to Partially-Owned Affiliates (continued)
 
Investments in and advances to partially-owned affiliates also includes a loss of $131 and $174 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively, related to an investment in a European joint venture. The Company recorded a loss of $15 and a gain of $262 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively. In the first six months of 2013, the Company advanced $141 to the European joint venture.

(6)
Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 totaled $1,534 and $5,296, respectively, and resulted in an effective tax rate of 32.8% and 26.7%, respectively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the effective tax rate includes a first-quarter benefit of approximately $1,300 due to changes in tax laws and expense of approximately $1,500 related to the sale of an office building.

In 2009, a subsidiary of the Company was examined by a European tax authority, which challenged the business purpose of the deductibility of certain intercompany transactions from 2003 and issued two formal assessments against the subsidiary.  In 2010, the Company filed to litigate the matter.  The first court date, which pertained to the smaller of the two assessments, was held in 2011, after which the court issued its ruling in favor of the Company.  The tax authorities appealed this ruling and the appeals court also ruled in the Company’s favor in 2012.   The first court date for the larger of the two assessments was held in September 2012 and the court issued its ruling in favor of the Company in June 2013.  For the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Company increased its reserve for unrecognized tax benefits for this matter by $162, including $125 of foreign currency translation. The Company still believes this dispute to be in the early stages of the judicial process since any ruling reached by any of the courts may be subject to further appeals, and as such the final date of resolution of this matter is uncertain at this time.  However, within the next twelve months it is possible that factors such as new developments, settlements or judgments may require the Company to increase its reserve for unrecognized tax benefits by up to approximately $8,000 or decrease its reserve by approximately $6,000, including penalties and interest  If the court rules against the Company in subsequent court proceedings, a payment for a substantial portion of the judgment, including any penalties and interest, will be due immediately while the case is appealed. The Company has analyzed these issues in accordance with guidance on uncertain tax positions and believes at this time that its reserves are adequate, and intends to vigorously defend itself.

(7)
Derivatives and Hedging Activities

The Company operates internationally and is exposed to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates in the normal course of business.  The Company, from time to time, uses hedging instruments to reduce exposure to market risks resulting from fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates.

All financial instruments involve market and credit risks.  The Company is exposed to credit losses in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to the contracts.  While there can be no assurance, the Company does not anticipate non-performance by these counterparties.
CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

(7)
Derivatives and Hedging Activities (continued)

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

The Company periodically enters into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge forecasted cash flows associated with foreign currency transaction exposures or to hedge existing balance sheet exposures, as deemed appropriate.

The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts substantially offset gains and losses on the transactions being hedged.  The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts generally have varying maturities with none exceeding twelve months.

Foreign currency forward contracts were designated as cash flow hedges and, accordingly, changes in the fair value of these derivatives were not included in earnings but were included in AOCI.  Changes in the fair value of the derivative instruments reported in AOCI were recorded into earnings as a component of product revenue or expense, as applicable, when the forecasted transaction occurred.  The ineffective portion of all hedges was recognized in current-period earnings and was immaterial to the Company's financial results.

There were no foreign currency forward contracts outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Interest Rate Swap

The Company entered into an interest rate swap in March 2012 to reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on its floating rate debt.  The swap is a contract to exchange floating rate for fixed interest payments periodically over the life of the agreement without the exchange of the underlying notional debt amount.

The swap contract outstanding at June 30, 2013 has been designated as a cash flow hedge and, accordingly, changes in the fair value of this derivative are not recorded in earnings but are recorded each period in AOCI and reclassified into earnings as interest expense in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.  The ineffective portion of all hedges is recognized in earnings and has been immaterial to the Company's financial results.

As of June 30, 2013, the interest rate swap had a notional value of $60,000, at a fixed rate of 0.92%, maturing in September 2015.  The fair value of this swap is based on quoted market prices and was in a loss position of $630 and $930 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  This loss is reflected in the Company’s balance sheet under the caption “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities.”

Assuming current market conditions continue, a loss of $401 is expected to be reclassed out of AOCI into earnings within the next twelve months.

CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

(8)
Fair Value Measurements

U.S. GAAP establishes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to the valuations used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, including interest rates, yield curves and credit risks, or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by, observable market data through correlation; Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value.  A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The following tables provide the assets and liabilities carried at fair value, measured on a recurring basis, as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
 
 
   
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2013 using:
 
Description
 
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Interest rate swap, liabilities
 
$
(630
)
 
$
-
   
$
(630
)
 
$
-
 
Total
 
$
(630
)
 
$
-
   
$
(630
)
 
$
-
 
 
                               
 
         
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 using:
 
Description
 
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Interest rate swap, liabilities
 
$
(930
)
 
$
-
   
$
(930
)
 
$
-
 
Total
 
$
(930
)
 
$
-
   
$
(930
)
 
$
-
 

The fair value of the interest rate swap is estimated based on the present value of the difference between expected cash flows calculated at the contracted interest rate and the expected cash flows at current market interest rates using observable benchmarks for the LIBOR forward rates at the end of the period.

As of June 30, 2013, there had not been any significant impact to the fair value of the Company’s derivative liabilities due to its own credit risk.

The Company’s financial instruments also include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivables, accounts payables and accrued liabilities.  The carrying amount of these instruments approximates fair value because of their short-term nature.  The carrying amount of the Company’s long-term debt approximates fair value because the debt is based on current rates at which the Company could borrow funds with similar maturities.
CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

(9) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)

The following table provides the changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the three months ended June 30, 2013:
 
 
 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
   
Interest
 Rate Swap
   
Pension
Plans
   
Total
 
Balance as of March 31, 2013
 
$
1,341
   
$
(544
)
 
$
(38,436
)
 
$
(37,639
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
   
952
     
68
     
-
     
1,020
 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
-
     
71
     
232
     
303
 
 
                               
Net current-period other comprehensive income
   
952
     
139
     
232
     
1,323
 
Balance as of June 30, 2013
 
$
2,293
   
$
(405
)
 
$
(38,204
)
 
$
(36,316
)

The following table provides the changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the six months ended June 30, 2013:
 
 
 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
   
Interest
Rate Swap
   
Pension
Plans
   
Total
 
Balance as of December 31, 2012
 
$
5,177
   
$
(600
)
 
$
(38,668
)
 
$
(34,091
)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income before reclassifications
   
(2,884
)
   
55
     
-
     
(2,829
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
-
     
140
     
464
     
604
 
 
                               
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss)/income
   
(2,884
)
   
195
     
464
     
(2,225
)
Balance as of June 30, 2013
 
$
2,293
   
$
(405
)
 
$
(38,204
)
 
$
(36,316
)

CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

(9)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (continued)

The following table provides the reclassifications out of AOCI by component for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013:

Details about AOCI Components
 
Amount
Reclassified
from AOCI for
the three
months ended
June 30, 2013
   
Amount
Reclassified
from AOCI for
the six
months ended
June 30, 2013
 
Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Income Statement
Losses on cash flow hedge:
 
   
 
   
Interest rate swap
 
$
(109
)
 
$
(216
)
Interest expense, net
 
 
$
38
   
$
76
 
Tax benefit
 
 
$
(71
)
 
$
(140
)
Net of tax
 
               
    
Amortization of defined benefit pension items:
               
   
Actuarial losses
 
$
(306
)
 
$
(613
)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Actuarial losses
   
(29
)
   
(58
)
Cost of goods sold
Prior service costs
   
(12
)
   
(24
)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
   
(347
)
   
(695
)
Total before tax
 
   
115
     
231
 
Tax benefit
 
 
$
(232
)
 
$
(464
)
Net of tax
 
               
    
Total reclassification for the period
 
$
(303
)
 
$
(604
)
 

(10)
Stock Based Compensation

The Company recognizes compensation costs for stock options awarded to employees based on their grant-date fair value.  The value of each stock option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.  The weighted-average fair value per share for stock options granted to employees during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 was $5.43 and $5.53, respectively.  No stock options were granted during the six months ended June 30, 2012.

For the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded $517 and $303, respectively, in selling, general and administrative expenses for stock options.  For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded $925 and $619, respectively, in selling, general and administrative expenses for stock options.  As of June 30, 2013, the total compensation cost related to unvested stock options not yet recognized was $4,030.  The cost will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 2.3 years.

For the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded $139 and $134, respectively, in selling, general and administrative expenses for restricted stock awards.  For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded $161 and $175, respectively, in selling, general and administrative expenses for restricted stock awards.  As of June 30, 2013 the total compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock not yet recognized was $267.  The cost will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 0.3 years.

CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

(10)
Stock Based Compensation (continued)

The Company grants equity-settled performance shares (“PS”) to certain executives.  PS awards provide the recipient the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company’s common stock in the future, which depends on the Company’s level of achievement of revenue and EBITDA growth as compared to the revenue and EBITDA growth of the members of a specified peer group of companies over a three-year period.  The peer group consists of publicly-traded life sciences companies competing in the same industry as the Company.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company recorded $93 and $156, respectively, in selling, general and administrative expenses, related to these PS awards. There were no PS awards outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012.

The Company grants cash-settled performance share units (“PSU”) to certain executives.  PSU awards provide the recipient the right to receive the cash value of a certain number of shares of the Company’s common stock in the future, which depends on the Company’s level of achievement of revenue and EBITDA growth as compared to the revenue and EBITDA growth of the members of a specified peer group of companies over a three-year period.  The peer group consists of publicly-traded life sciences companies competing in the same industry as the Company.  For the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded $320 and $424, respectively, in selling, general and administrative expenses for PSU awards. For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded $861 and $400, respectively, in selling, general and administrative expenses for PSU awards. The increase is primarily the result of the Company’s higher share price.

The following table is a summary of the Company’s stock options:

Options
 
Number of
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
 
 
   
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2012
   
2,264,399
   
$
7.02
 
Granted
   
10,000
   
$
11.44
 
Exercised
   
(114,599
)
 
$
5.40
 
Forfeited or expired
   
(2,950
)
 
$
10.42
 
Outstanding at March 31, 2013
   
2,156,850
   
$
7.13
 
Granted
   
105,735
   
$
12.94
 
Exercised
   
(147,900
)
 
$
5.46
 
Forfeited or expired
   
-
   
$
-
 
Outstanding at June 30, 2013
   
2,114,685
   
$
7.53
 
Exercisable at June 30, 2013
   
1,050,800
   
$
6.16
 

The aggregate intrinsic value for all stock options exercised for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 was $1,123 and $1,889, respectively.  The aggregate intrinsic value for all stock options exercised for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 was $17 and $50, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic values for all stock options outstanding and exercisable as of June 30, 2013 were $13,612 and $8,205, respectively.
CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

(10)
Stock Based Compensation (continued)

The following table is a summary of the Company’s nonvested stock options and restricted stock:

 
 
Nonvested Stock Options
   
Nonvested Restricted Stock
 
 
 
Number of
Shares
   
Weighted-
Average
 Grant-Date
Fair Value
   
Number of
Shares
   
Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Nonvested at December 31, 2012
   
1,029,776
   
$
4.62
     
31,145
   
$
5.76
 
Granted
   
10,000
   
$
6.55
     
-
   
$
-
 
Vested during period
   
(25,000
)
 
$
2.69
     
(29,450
)
 
$
5.54
 
Forfeited
   
(1,000
)
 
$
3.39
     
-
   
$
-
 
Nonvested at March 31, 2013
   
1,013,776
   
$
4.69
     
1,695
   
$
9.64
 
Granted
   
105,735
   
$
5.43
     
31,648
   
$
12.64
 
Vested during period
   
(55,626
)
 
$
2.43
     
(1,695
)
 
$
9.64
 
Forfeited
   
-
   
$
-
     
-
   
$
-
 
Nonvested at June 30, 2013
   
1,063,885
   
$
4.88
     
31,648
   
$
12.64
 

(11)
Retirement Plans

Domestic Pension Plan

The components of net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s domestic plan (which was frozen in 2007) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

 
 
Three months ended
   
Six months ended
 
 
 
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Components of net periodic benefit cost
 
   
   
   
 
Interest cost
 
$
765
   
$
821
   
$
1,529
   
$
1,642
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(958
)
   
(918
)
   
(1,914
)
   
(1,836
)
Recognized actuarial loss
   
235
     
216
     
469
     
432
 
Amortization of prior service cost
   
-
     
15
     
-
     
30
 
 
                               
Net periodic benefit cost
 
$
42
   
$
134
   
$
84
   
$
268
 

The Company’s Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (which was frozen in 2007) is non-qualified and unfunded.  Net periodic benefit costs for both the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 was $55.  Net periodic benefit costs for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 were $109 and $110, respectively.
CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

(11)
Retirement Plans (continued)

International Pension Plan

The components of net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s international plan for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

 
 
Three months ended
   
Six months ended
 
 
 
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Components of net periodic benefit cost
 
   
   
   
 
Service cost
 
$
185
   
$
165
   
$
373
   
$
330
 
Interest cost
   
163
     
200
     
329
     
400
 
Recognized actuarial loss
   
70
     
50
     
142
     
100
 
Amortization of prior service benefit
   
(2
)
   
(2
)
   
(4
)
   
(4
)
 
                               
Net periodic benefit cost
 
$
416
   
$
413
   
$
840
   
$
826
 

(12)
Contingencies

The Company is subject to various investigations, claims and legal proceedings covering a wide range of matters that arise in the ordinary course of its business activities.  The Company continually assesses all known facts and circumstances as they pertain to all legal and environmental matters and evaluates the need for reserves and disclosures as deemed necessary based on these facts and circumstances.  These matters, either individually or in the aggregate, could result in actual costs that are significantly higher than the Company’s current assessment and could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operating results and cash flows in future reporting periods.  While these matters, specifically environmental matters, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, based upon past experience, it is likely that payments significantly in excess of current reserves, if required, would be made over an extended number of years.

Environmental

In connection with laws and regulations pertaining to the protection of the environment, the Company and its subsidiaries are a party to several environmental proceedings and remediation investigations and cleanups and, along with other companies, have been named a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) for certain waste disposal sites ("Superfund sites").  Additionally, the Company has retained the liability for certain environmental proceedings associated with discontinued operations.

It is the Company’s policy to record appropriate liabilities for environmental matters where remedial efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated.  Such liabilities are based on the Company’s best estimate of the undiscounted future costs required to complete the remedial work.  Each of these matters is subject to various uncertainties, and it is possible that some of these matters will be decided unfavorably against the Company.  The resolution of such matters often spans several years and frequently involves regulatory oversight or adjudication.  Additionally, many remediation requirements are fluid and are likely to be affected by future technological, site and regulatory developments.  Consequently, the ultimate liability with respect to such matters, as well as the timing of cash disbursements cannot be determined with certainty.
CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

(12)
Contingencies (continued)

In matters where the Company has been able to reasonably estimate its liability, the Company has accrued for the estimated costs associated with the study and remediation of applicable sites.  These reserves were $6,208 and $5,096 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  The increase in the reserve includes adjustments to reserves of $1,628 partially offset by payments of $461 and the impact of currency translation of $55.  The reserves are adjusted periodically as remediation efforts progress or as additional technical, regulatory or legal information become available.  Based upon available information and analysis, the Company's current reserve represents management's best estimate of the probable and estimable costs associated with environmental proceedings including amounts for current investigation fees where full investigation and remediation costs may not be estimable at the reporting date.  Given the uncertainties regarding the outcome of investigative and study activities, the status of laws, regulations, enforcement, policies, the impact of other PRPs, technology and information related to individual sites, the Company does not believe it is possible to currently develop an estimate of the range of reasonably possible environmental loss in excess of its reserves.

CasChem

As a result of the sale of the Bayonne, New Jersey facility, the Company became obligated to investigate site conditions and conduct required remediation under the New Jersey Industrial Site Recovery Act.  The Company intends to continue implementing a sampling plan at the property in 2013 pursuant to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (“NJDEP”) private oversight program.  The results of the completed sampling, and any additional sampling deemed necessary, will be used to develop an estimate of the Company's future liability for remediation costs.  The reserve was increased by $83 in the second quarter of 2013 to $250 as of June 30, 2013.

Cosan

In response to the NJDEP, the Company completed its initial investigation and submitted the results of the investigation and a proposed remediation plan to the NJDEP for its Cosan Clifton, New Jersey site.  The NJDEP subsequently rejected the remediation plan and requested additional investigative work at the site and that work is on-going.   In 2013, the Company has continued to implement a sampling and pilot program at the property pursuant to the NJDEP private oversight program.  The results of the sampling and pilot program to date have been used to develop a revised estimate of the Company's future liability for remediation costs.  The reserve was increased by $596 in the second quarter of 2013 to $1,287 as of June 30, 2013.

Additionally, the Company had established a reserve for the Cosan Carlstadt, New Jersey site based on the investigations completed in previous years and the proposed remediation plan submitted to the NJDEP for its approval. The NJDEP had subsequently required the Company to perform additional investigative work prior to approval of the remediation plan.  The Company continued to implement a sampling plan at the property in 2013 pursuant to the NJDEP private oversight program.  The results of the sampling and pilot program to date were used to develop a revised estimate of the Company's future liability for remediation costs. The reserve was increased by $358 in the second quarter of 2013 to $1,137 as of June 30, 2013.
CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

(12)
Contingencies (continued)

Berry’s Creek

The Company received a notice from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”) that two former subsidiaries of the Company are considered PRPs at the Berry’s Creek Study Area in New Jersey.  These subsidiaries are among many other PRPs that were listed in the notice.  Pursuant to the notice, the PRPs have been asked to perform a remedial investigation and feasibility study of the Berry’s Creek site. The Company has joined the group of PRPs and entered into an Administrative Settlement Agreement (“Agreement”) and Order on Consent with the USEPA agreeing to jointly conduct or fund an appropriate remedial investigation and feasibility study of the Berry’s Creek site with the other PRPs in the Agreement. The PRPs have engaged consultants to perform the work specified in the Agreement and develop a method to allocate related costs among the PRPs.  As of June 30, 2013, the Company’s reserve was $142 to cover the current phase of investigation based on a tentative agreement on the allocation of the site investigation costs among the PRPs.  The investigation is ongoing and at this time it is too early to predict the extent of additional liabilities.

Maybrook Site

The Company’s Nepera, Inc. subsidiary (“Nepera”) is named a PRP of the Maybrook site in Hamptonburgh, New York by the USEPA in connection with the discharge, under appropriate permits, of wastewater at that site prior to Cambrex's acquisition of Nepera in 1986.  The USEPA also issued the Company a Notice of Potential Liability and the Company signed a consent decree to complete the Record of Decision (“ROD”) and has provided the USEPA with appropriate financial assurance to guarantee the obligation under the consent decree.  The PRPs began to implement a soil remedial action at this site in the third quarter of 2011 which was completed in 2012 pending approval by the USEPA.  The PRPs will continue implementing the ground water remedial actions at the site in 2013. As of June 30, 2013, the Company’s reserve was $362 to cover remaining costs associated with the soil remediation and on-going ground water remediation including long-term monitoring.

Harriman Site

Nepera, together with Pfizer as successor to Warner Lambert, is also named a responsible party for its former Harriman, New York production facility by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”).  A final ROD describing the Harriman site remediation responsibilities for Pfizer and the Company was issued in 1997 (the "1997 ROD") and implemented under a federal Consent Decree with NYSDEC.  Site clean-up work under the 1997 ROD is on-going and is being jointly performed by Pfizer and the Company, with NYSDEC oversight.  ELT Harriman, LLC ("ELT"), the current owner of the Harriman site, conducted other investigation and remediation activities under a separate NYSDEC directive.

In December 2010, the NYSDEC notified the Company, Pfizer, ELT and former owner Vertellus Specialties Holdings that NYSDEC intended to implement a site-wide re-characterization of the Harriman site under a single, new Administrative Consent Order.  This development may lead to increased liabilities for the Company, a contingency for which the Company is pursuing available indemnities against other parties under contract and common law.  There are on-going discussions between the NYSDEC and all parties to try to resolve this matter.
CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

(12)
Contingencies (continued)

On July 1, 2013 the Company initiated arbitration against ELT and Vertellus, seeking declaratory relief as to the parties’ respective remediation and indemnification obligations at the Harriman Site, as well as indemnification and monetary damages, including costs incurred by the Company as a result of the NYSDEC’s intended site-wide re-characterization.

As of June 30, 2013, the reserve recorded by the Company for the Harriman site was $300, which represents the Company’s best estimate to complete the 1997 ROD.

Scientific Chemical Processing (“SCP”) Superfund Site

Nepera was named a PRP of the SCP Superfund site, located in Carlstadt, New Jersey, in the early 1980’s along with approximately 130 other PRPs.  The site is a former waste processing facility that accepted various waste for recovery and disposal including processing wastewater from Nepera.  The PRPs are in the process of implementing a final remedy at the site.  The SCP Superfund site has also been identified as a PRP in the Berry’s Creek Superfund site (see previous discussion). For over a decade, the remediation has been funded by de minimus settlements and by the insurers of the SCP Superfund site’s owners and operators.  However, due to an unexpected increase in remediation costs at the site and costs to contribute to the Berry’s Creek investigation, the PRP group has approved the assessment of an additional cash contribution by the PRP group.  While the Company continues to dispute the methodology used by the PRP group to arrive at its allocation for the cash contribution, the Company has paid the initial funding requests.  The Company does not currently maintain a reserve for the SCP Superfund site.  Costs associated with remediation at the site, and SCP’s current allocation of Berry’s Creek investigative costs are each expected to be communicated to the Company by SCP in 2013.

Newark Bay Complex Litigation

CasChem and Cosan have been named as two of several hundred third-party defendants in a third-party complaint filed in February 2009, by Maxus Energy Corporation (“Maxus”) and Tierra Solutions, Inc. (“Tierra”).  The original plaintiffs include the NJDEP, the Commissioner of the NJDEP and the Administrator of the New Jersey Spill Compensation Fund, which originally filed suit in 2005 against Maxus, Tierra and other defendants seeking recovery of cleanup and removal costs for alleged discharges of dioxin and other hazardous substances into the Passaic River, Newark Bay, Hackensack River, Arthur Kill, Kill Van Kull and adjacent waters (the “Newark Bay Complex”).  Maxus and Tierra are now seeking contributions from third-party defendants, including subsidiaries of the Company, for cleanup and removal costs for which each may be held liable in the primary lawsuit. Maxus and Tierra also seek recovery for cleanup and removal costs that each has incurred or will incur relating to the Newark Bay Complex.  The Company has entered into a tentative settlement agreement with the original plaintiffs, which, if approved by the Court, would dismiss the lawsuit and provide the Company with some protections from certain claims.  The settlement would resolve any claims that the original plaintiffs have against the Company and would require Maxus and Tierra to re-file their claims against the Company in federal court.  Final approval of the settlement is not expected from the Court until September 2013.  As of June 30, 2013, the Company’s reserve is $324 for this matter.

The Company is involved in other environmental matters where the range of liability is not reasonably estimable at this time and it is not foreseeable when information will become available to provide a basis for adjusting or recording a reserve, should a reserve ultimately be required.
CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

(12)
Contingencies (continued)

Litigation and Other Matters

Lorazepam and Clorazepate

In 1998, the Company and a subsidiary were named as defendants along with Mylan Laboratories, Inc. (“Mylan”) and Gyma Laboratories, Inc. (“Gyma”) in a proceeding instituted by the Federal Trade Commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (the “District Court”).  Suits were also commenced by several State Attorneys General and class action complaints by private plaintiffs in various state courts.  The suits alleged violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act arising from exclusive license agreements between the Company and Mylan covering two active pharmaceutical ingredients (Lorazepam and Clorazepate).

All cases have been resolved except for one brought by four health care insurers. In the remaining case, the District Court entered judgment after trial in 2008 against Mylan, Gyma and Cambrex in the total amount of $19,200, payable jointly and severally, and also a punitive damage award against each defendant in the amount of $16,709.  In addition, at the time, the District Court ruled that the defendants were subject to a total of approximately $7,500 in prejudgment interest.  The case is currently pending before the District Court following a January 2011 remand by the Court of Appeals where briefing related to whether the court has jurisdiction over certain self-funded customer plaintiffs has been completed and the parties are currently waiting for a ruling by the court.

In 2003, Cambrex paid $12,415 to Mylan in exchange for a release and full indemnity against future costs or liabilities in related litigation brought by the purchasers of Lorazepam and Clorazepate, as well as potential future claims related to the ongoing matter.  Mylan has submitted a surety bond underwritten by a third-party insurance company in the amount of $66,632.  In the event of a final settlement or final judgment, Cambrex expects any payment required by the Company to be made by Mylan under the indemnity described above.

(13)
Gain on Sale of Asset

For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company recorded a gain on the sale of an office building of approximately $4,700.  The carrying value of the building was not material.  The Company received cash of approximately $1,900 and a secured note of approximately $3,200 as of June 30, 2013.
CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(in thousands, except share data)

Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Executive Overview

The following summarizes the Company’s performance for the second quarter of 2013:
 
 
·
Sales decreased 20.1% on a reported basis compared to the second quarter of 2012.  Sales, excluding currency impact, decreased 21.5%.
 
·
Gross margins decreased on a reported basis to 31.2% from 36.9% in the second quarter of 2012.  Gross margins, excluding currency impact, decreased to 31.7% in the second quarter of 2013.
 
·
Debt, net of cash, increased $26,330 primarily due to the expansion of the Company's large scale manufacturing capacity to support expected growth.

Results of Operations
 
Comparison of Second Quarter 2013 versus Second Quarter 2012

Gross sales in the second quarter of 2013 of $61,628 were $15,514 or 20.1% lower than the second quarter of 2012. Excluding a 1.4% favorable impact of foreign exchange compared to the second quarter of 2012, sales decreased 21.5% as a result of lower volumes sold (21.6%).  Pricing was flat quarter over quarter.  The decrease was primarily due to lower sales of controlled substances and generic APIs.

The following table reflects sales by geographic area for the second quarters of 2013 and 2012:

 
 
Second quarter
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
   
 
Europe
 
$
39,265
   
$
36,999
 
North America
   
16,688
     
33,860
 
Asia
   
4,227
     
3,129
 
Other
   
1,448
     
3,154
 
Total gross sales
 
$
61,628
   
$
77,142
 

Gross margins in the second quarter of 2013 decreased to 31.2% from 36.9% in the second quarter of 2012.  Excluding an unfavorable impact from foreign currency, second quarter of 2013 margins decreased to 31.7%.  Gross margins were mostly impacted by unfavorable product mix. Gross profit in the second quarter of 2013 was $19,251 compared to $28,445 in the same period last year.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses of $10,622 in the second quarter of 2013 decreased compared to $11,959 in the second quarter of 2012.  The decrease is mainly due to lower personnel expenses throughout the Company.  SG&A as a percentage of gross sales was 17.2% and 15.5% in the second quarters of 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase is the result of lower sales volumes.
Results of Operations (continued)
 
Comparison of Second Quarter 2013 versus Second Quarter 2012 (continued)

Research and development (“R&D”) expenses of $2,765 were 4.5% of gross sales in second quarter of 2013, compared to $2,592 or 3.4% of gross sales in the second quarter of 2012. The increase is primarily related to increased personnel costs and an unfavorable impact from foreign currency.

Operating profit in the second quarter of 2013 was $5,864 compared to $13,894 in the second quarter of 2012.  As described above, the decrease in operating profit is primarily due to lower gross profit partially offset by lower SG&A expenses.

Net interest expense was $488 in the second quarter of 2013 compared to $678 in the second quarter of 2012. The decrease in net interest expense is attributed to higher capitalized interest as a result of multiple large capital projects that began in late 2012 as well as lower average debt.  The average interest rate on debt was 2.3% in the second quarters of 2013 and 2012.

Equity in losses of partially-owned affiliates was $668 and $383 in the second quarters of 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company’s portion of Zenara’s loss for the second quarters of 2013 and 2012 were $537 and $368, respectively.  These amounts include amortization expense of $230 and $238 for the second quarters of 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The second quarters of 2013 and 2012 also include expense of $131 and $15, respectively, related to an investment in a European joint venture.

The tax provision from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2013 was $1,534 compared to $2,889 in the second quarter of 2012.  The effective tax rate in the second quarter of 2013 was 32.8% compared to 22.5% in the second quarter of 2012.  The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2012 was lower due to profitability in the U.S. where the Company was able to utilize fully-valued tax attributes to offset domestic tax expense.

In 2009, a subsidiary of the Company was examined by a European tax authority, which challenged the business purpose of the deductibility of certain intercompany transactions from 2003 and issued two formal assessments against the subsidiary.  In 2010, the Company filed to litigate the matter.  The first court date, which pertained to the smaller of the two assessments, was held in 2011, after which the court issued its ruling in favor of the Company.  The tax authorities appealed this ruling and the appeals court also ruled in the Company’s favor in 2012.   The first court date for the larger of the two assessments was held in September 2012 and the court issued its ruling in favor of the Company in June 2013.  For the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Company increased its reserve for unrecognized tax benefits for this matter by $162, including $125 of foreign currency translation. The Company still believes this dispute to be in the early stages of the judicial process since any ruling reached by any of the courts may be subject to further appeals, and as such the final date of resolution of this matter is uncertain at this time.  However, within the next twelve months it is possible that factors such as new developments, settlements or judgments may require the Company to increase its reserve for unrecognized tax benefits by up to approximately $8,000 or decrease its reserve by approximately $6,000, including penalties and interest  If the court rules against the Company in subsequent court proceedings, a payment for a substantial portion of the judgment, including any penalties and interest, will be due immediately while the case is appealed. The Company has analyzed these issues in accordance with guidance on uncertain tax positions and believes at this time that its reserves are adequate, and intends to vigorously defend itself.
Results of Operations (continued)
 
Comparison of Second Quarter 2013 versus Second Quarter 2012 (continued)

Income from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2013 was $3,136, or $0.10 per diluted share, versus $9,928, or $0.33 per diluted share in the same period a year ago.

Comparison of First Six Months of 2013 versus First Six Months of 2012

Gross sales in the first six months of 2013 of $136,209 were $11,492 or 7.8% lower than the first six months of 2012. Excluding a 1.2% favorable impact of foreign exchange compared to the first six months of 2012, sales decreased 9.0% primarily due to lower volumes sold. The decrease was primarily due to lower sales of controlled substances and generic APIs partially offset by higher sales of certain branded APIs and custom development, where the Company provides products and services related to its customers’ clinical phase projects.

The following table reflects sales by geographic area for the first six months of 2013 and 2012:

 
 
First six months
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
   
 
Europe
 
$
84,472
   
$
74,540
 
North America
   
42,252
     
63,808
 
Asia
   
6,737
     
4,947
 
Other
   
2,748
     
4,406
 
Total gross sales
 
$
136,209
   
$
147,701
 

Gross margins in the first six months of 2013 decreased to 32.3% from 34.4% in the first six months of 2012.  Excluding an unfavorable impact from foreign currency, margins in the first six months of 2013 were 32.5%.  Gross margins were mostly impacted by unfavorable product mix.  Gross profit in the first six months of 2013 was $44,000 compared to $50,873 in the same period last year.

SG&A expenses of $21,726 in the first six months of 2013 decreased compared to $21,919 in the first six months of 2012.  The decrease is mainly due to lower personnel expenses partially offset by an unfavorable impact from foreign currency of approximately $400.  SG&A as a percentage of gross sales was 16.0% and 14.8% in the first six months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.

R&D expenses of $4,959 were 3.6% of gross sales in first six months of 2013, compared to $4,950 or 3.4% of gross sales in the first six months of 2012.

During the first six months of 2013, the Company recorded a gain on sale of an office building of approximately $4,700.  The carrying value of the building was not material.  The Company received cash of approximately $1,900 and a secured note of approximately $3,200 as of June 30, 2013.
Results of Operations (continued)
 
Comparison of First Six Months of 2013 versus First Six Months of 2012

Operating profit in the first six months of 2013 was $21,995 compared to $24,004 in the first six months of 2012.  As described above, the decrease in operating profit is primarily due to lower gross profit partially offset by a benefit related to a gain on sale of an office building and lower SG&A expenses.

Net interest expense was $983 in the first six months of 2013 compared to $1,329 in the first six months of 2012. The decrease in net interest expense is attributed to lower average debt partially offset by higher interest rates as well as higher capitalized interest as a result of multiple large capital projects that began in late 2012.  The average interest rate on debt was 2.4% in the first six months of 2013 versus 2.1% in the first six months of 2012 primarily due to a higher proportion of fixed rate debt to floating rate date pursuant to an interest rate swap agreement in place since March 2012.

Equity in losses of partially-owned affiliates was $1,149 and $591 in the first six months of 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company’s portion of Zenara’s loss for the first six months of 2013 and 2012 were $975 and $853, respectively.  These amounts include amortization expense of $468 and $494, for the first six months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The first six months of 2013 and 2012 also include expense of $174 and income of $262, respectively, related to an investment in a European joint venture.

The tax provision from continuing operations in the first six months of 2013 was $5,296 compared to $5,094 in the first six months of 2012.  The effective tax rate in the first six months of 2013 was 26.7% compared to 23.1% in the first six months of 2012.  The effective tax rate in the first six months of 2013 includes a first-quarter benefit of approximately $1,300 due to changes in tax laws and expense of approximately $1,500 related to the sale of an office building.

In 2009, a subsidiary of the Company was examined by a European tax authority, which challenged the business purpose of the deductibility of certain intercompany transactions from 2003 and issued two formal assessments against the subsidiary.  In 2010, the Company filed to litigate the matter.  The first court date, which pertained to the smaller of the two assessments, was held in 2011, after which the court issued its ruling in favor of the Company.  The tax authorities appealed this ruling and the appeals court also ruled in the Company’s favor in 2012.   The first court date for the larger of the two assessments was held in September 2012 and the court issued its ruling in favor of the Company in June 2013.  For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company increased its reserve for unrecognized tax benefits for this matter by $22, including a decrease of $52 due to foreign currency translation. The Company still believes this dispute to be in the early stages of the judicial process since any ruling reached by any of the courts may be subject to further appeals, and as such the final date of resolution of this matter is uncertain at this time.  However, within the next twelve months it is possible that factors such as new developments, settlements or judgments may require the Company to increase its reserve for unrecognized tax benefits by up to approximately $8,000 or decrease its reserve by approximately $6,000, including penalties and interest  If the court rules against the Company in subsequent court proceedings, a payment for a substantial portion of the judgment, including any penalties and interest, will be due immediately while the case is appealed. The Company has analyzed these issues in accordance with guidance on uncertain tax positions and believes at this time that its reserves are adequate, and intends to vigorously defend itself.

Income from continuing operations in the first six months of 2013 was $14,561, or $0.47 per diluted share, versus $16,966, or $0.57 per diluted share in the same period a year ago.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

During the first six months of 2013, cash provided by operations was $2,558 versus $15,507 in the same period a year ago.  This decrease was largely due to an increase in inventory production to support expected shipments later in the year and lower net income, excluding non-cash items.

Cash flows in the first six months of 2013 related to capital expenditures were $31,754 compared to $6,884 in 2012.  The majority of the funds in 2013 were used for expansion of the Company’s large scale manufacturing capacity to support expected growth.  Funds used in the first six months of 2012 were mainly used for capital improvements to existing facilities.

Cash flows provided by financing activities in the first six months of 2013 were $24,126 compared to $17,902 used in the same period a year ago.  Borrowings under the Company’s credit facility in 2013 were primarily used to fund the Company’s domestic capital project to expand manufacturing capacity.  The cash outflows in 2012 were used to pay down the Company’s debt.

As a result of the items described above and the impact of foreign currency, cash and cash equivalents decreased $4,004 in the first six months of 2013.

The Company believes that cash flows from operations, along with funds available from the revolving line of credit, will be adequate to meet the operational and debt servicing needs of the Company for the foreseeable future, but no assurances can be given that this will continue to be the case.

The Company’s forecasted cash flow from future operations may be adversely affected by various factors including, but not limited to, declines in customer demand, increased competition, the deterioration in general economic and business conditions, increased environmental remediation, returns on assets within the Company’s domestic pension plans that are significantly below expected performance, as well as other factors. See the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2012 for further explanation of factors that may negatively impact the Company’s cash flows.

Any change in the current status of these factors could adversely impact the Company’s ability to fund operating cash flow requirements.

Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Comprehensive Income

In February 2012, the FASB issued “Comprehensive Income:  Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”)” which improves the reporting of reclassifications out of AOCI.  The amendment requires an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of AOCI on the respective line items in net income.  For other amounts not required to be reclassified to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about these amounts. This amendment became effective January 1, 2013 and the effect of adopting this updated guidance did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

There has been no significant change in the Company’s exposure to market risk during the first six months of 2013.  For a discussion of the Company’s exposure to market risk, refer to Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2012.

Item 4.
Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q.  Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during the quarter covered by this report that has materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

CAMBREX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

See the discussion under Part I, Item 1, Note 12 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the Company’s risk factors and uncertainties during the first six months of 2013.  For a discussion of the Risk Factors, refer to Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2012.

Item 6.
Exhibits
 
Form of Stock Option Agreement
 
 
Section 302 Certification Statement of the Chief Executive Officer.
 
 
Section 302 Certification Statement of the Chief Financial Officer.
 
Section 906 Certification Statements of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
 
 
Exhibit 101.INS***
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
Exhibit 101.SCH***
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
 
Exhibit 101.CAL***
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
 
Exhibit 101.DEF***
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
 
 
Exhibit 101.LAB***
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
 
Exhibit 101.PRE***
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
 
*
Filed herewith
**
Furnished herewith
***
Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise not subject to liability.
 
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.

 
 
CAMBREX CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
By
/s/Gregory P. Sargen
 
 
Gregory P. Sargen
 
 
Executive Vice President and
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(On behalf of the Registrant and as the Registrant's Principal Financial Officer)

Dated:  August 1, 2013
 
 
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