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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 1, 2011
Commission File Number 1-16137
GREATBATCH, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State of incorporation)
16-1531026
(I.R.S. employer identification no.)
10000 Wehrle Drive
Clarence, New York
14031
(Address of principal executive offices)
(716) 759-5600
(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 þ No o
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ 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 þ   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes o No þ
The number of shares outstanding of the Company’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share, as of August 9, 2011 was: 23,420,552 shares.
 
 

 

 


 

Greatbatch, Inc.
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GREATBATCH, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS — Unaudited
(in thousands except share and per share data)
                 
    As of  
    July 1,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 36,942     $ 22,883  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.9 million in 2011 and $1.8 million in 2010
    90,453       70,947  
Inventories
    110,066       101,440  
Refundable income taxes
          2,763  
Deferred income taxes
    7,257       7,398  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    6,354       6,078  
 
           
Total current assets
    251,072       211,509  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    146,399       146,380  
Amortizing intangible assets, net
    78,753       75,114  
Trademarks and tradenames
    20,288       20,288  
Goodwill
    311,816       307,451  
Deferred income taxes
    2,306       2,427  
Other assets
    9,286       13,807  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 819,920     $ 776,976  
 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 34,768     $ 27,989  
Income taxes payable
    2,758        
Deferred income taxes
    662       514  
Accrued expenses
    36,822       32,084  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    75,010       60,587  
Long-term debt
    205,703       220,629  
Deferred income taxes
    66,661       64,290  
Other long-term liabilities
    8,517       4,641  
 
           
Total liabilities
    355,891       350,147  
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding in 2011 or 2010
           
Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares; 23,417,950 shares issued and 23,373,266 shares outstanding in 2011 23,319,492 shares issued and 23,256,897 shares outstanding in 2010
    23       23  
Additional paid-in capital
    303,006       298,405  
Treasury stock, at cost, 44,684 shares in 2011 and 62,595 shares in 2010
    (1,048 )     (1,469 )
Retained earnings
    139,894       119,400  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    22,154       10,470  
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    464,029       426,829  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 819,920     $ 776,976  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME — Unaudited
(in thousands except per share data)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,     July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
 
                               
Sales
  $ 146,524     $ 140,795     $ 295,358     $ 272,824  
Cost of sales
    99,920       95,336       201,584       185,701  
 
                       
Gross profit
    46,604       45,459       93,774       87,123  
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    17,571       16,470       36,220       32,122  
Research, development and engineering costs, net
    11,250       11,177       21,638       22,201  
Other operating (income) expense, net
    (520 )     495       (353 )     1,487  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    28,301       28,142       57,505       55,810  
Operating income
    18,303       17,317       36,269       31,313  
Interest expense
    4,403       5,139       8,677       10,287  
Interest income
          (3 )     (8 )     (5 )
(Gain) loss on cost method investments, net
    317             (4,232 )      
Other expense, net
    819       200       1,241       516  
 
                       
Income before provision for income taxes
    12,764       11,981       30,591       20,515  
Provision for income taxes
    4,214       4,193       10,097       7,180  
 
                       
Net income
  $ 8,550     $ 7,788     $ 20,494     $ 13,335  
 
                       
Earnings per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.37     $ 0.34     $ 0.88     $ 0.58  
Diluted
  $ 0.36     $ 0.33     $ 0.86     $ 0.57  
 
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    23,227       23,058       23,214       23,051  
Diluted
    23,838       23,926       23,767       23,946  
 
                               
Comprehensive income:
                               
Net income
  $ 8,550     $ 7,788     $ 20,494     $ 13,335  
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)
    9,088       (1,460 )     11,303       (4,654 )
Net change in cash flow hedges, net of tax
    111       107       381       580  
 
                       
Comprehensive income
  $ 17,749     $ 6,435     $ 32,178     $ 9,261  
 
                       
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS — Unaudited
(in thousands)
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 20,494     $ 13,335  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    23,593       23,446  
Stock-based compensation
    5,795       2,765  
Gain on cost method investments, net
    (4,232 )      
Other non-cash losses
    355       1,221  
Deferred income taxes
    2,418       1,770  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (18,352 )     (6,649 )
Inventories
    (5,713 )     4,809  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    3       2,137  
Accounts payable
    5,569       (595 )
Accrued expenses
    2,542       (199 )
Income taxes payable
    5,338       2,185  
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    37,810       44,225  
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
    (11,523 )     (6,416 )
Proceeds from sale of cost method investments, net
    10,365        
Other investing activities
    (1,929 )     821  
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (3,087 )     (5,595 )
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Principal payments of long-term debt
    (20,000 )     (30,450 )
Issuance of common stock
    1,968       640  
Payment of debt issuance costs
    (2,114 )      
Other financing activities
    (1,102 )     (671 )
 
           
Net cash used in financing activities
    (21,248 )     (30,481 )
 
           
 
               
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
    584       (356 )
 
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    14,059       7,793  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    22,883       37,864  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 36,942     $ 45,657  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY — Unaudited
(in thousands)
                                                                 
                                                    Accumulated        
                    Additional     Treasury             Other     Total  
    Common Stock     Paid-In     Stock     Retained     Comprehensive     Stockholders’  
    Shares     Amount     Capital     Shares     Amount     Earnings     Income     Equity  
 
                                                               
At December 31, 2010
    23,319     $ 23     $ 298,405       (63 )   $ (1,469 )   $ 119,400     $ 10,470     $ 426,829  
Stock-based compensation
                3,246                               3,246  
Net shares issued under stock incentive plans
    99             1,473       18       421                   1,894  
Income tax liability from stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units
                (118 )                             (118 )
Net income
                                  20,494             20,494  
Total other comprehensive income
                                        11,684       11,684  
 
                                               
At July 1, 2011
    23,418     $ 23     $ 303,006       (45 )   $ (1,048 )   $ 139,894     $ 22,154     $ 464,029  
 
                                               
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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
1.   BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information (Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 270, Interim Reporting ) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the fiscal year as a whole. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of Greatbatch, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greatbatch Ltd. (collectively “Greatbatch” or the “Company”), for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales, expenses, and related disclosures at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. The December 31, 2010 condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited consolidated financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. The Company utilizes a fifty-two, fifty-three week fiscal year ending on the Friday nearest December 31st. For 52-week years, each quarter contains 13 weeks. The second quarter of 2011 and 2010 each contained 13 weeks and ended on July 1, and July 2, respectively.
2.   SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010  
Noncash investing and financing activities (in thousands):
               
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net
  $ 381     $ 580  
Net change in property, plant and equipment purchases included in accounts payable
    470       514  
 
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Interest
  $ 3,327     $ 4,571  
Income taxes
    2,409       3,331  
 
               
Acquisition of noncash assets
  $ 3,125     $ 350  

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
3.   INVENTORIES
Inventories are comprised of the following (in thousands):
                 
    As of  
    July 1,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
Raw materials
  $ 50,790     $ 45,974  
Work-in-process
    35,048       34,659  
Finished goods
    24,228       20,807  
 
           
Total
  $ 110,066     $ 101,440  
 
           
4.   INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Amortizing intangible assets are comprised of the following (in thousands):
                                 
    Gross             Foreign     Net  
    Carrying     Accumulated     Currency     Carrying  
    Amount     Amortization     Translation     Amount  
At July 1, 2011
                               
Purchased technology and patents
  $ 89,273     $ (51,302 )   $ 2,387     $ 40,358  
Customer lists
    46,818       (12,292 )     3,350       37,876  
Other
    3,519       (3,074 )     74       519  
 
                       
Total amortizing intangible assets
  $ 139,610     $ (66,668 )   $ 5,811     $ 78,753  
 
                       
 
                               
At December 31, 2010
                               
Purchased technology and patents
  $ 83,023     $ (48,187 )   $ 1,212     $ 36,048  
Customer lists
    46,818       (10,577 )     2,119       38,360  
Other
    3,519       (2,862 )     49       706  
 
                       
Total amortizing intangible assets
  $ 133,360     $ (61,626 )   $ 3,380     $ 75,114  
 
                       
Aggregate amortization expense for the second quarter of 2011 and 2010 was $2.6 million and $2.4 million, respectively. Aggregate amortization expense for the six months ended July 1, 2011 and July 2, 2010 was $5.1 million and $4.8 million, respectively. As of July 1, 2011, annual amortization expense is estimated to be $5.3 million for the remainder of 2011, $10.5 million for 2012, $9.6 million for 2013, $8.9 million for 2014 and $7.8 million for 2015. During 2011, the Company purchased technology and patents totaling $6.4 million, which is being amortized over a weighted average period of approximately 11 years. In connection with these purchases, the Company recorded a $3.0 million contingent liability, which will only be paid if certain sales targets for products that utilize that technology are achieved. This contingent liability is currently classified in Other Long-Term Liabilities.

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
The change in goodwill is as follows (in thousands):
                         
    Greatbatch              
    Medical     Electrochem     Total  
At December 31, 2010
  $ 297,508     $ 9,943     $ 307,451  
Foreign currency translation
    4,365             4,365  
 
                 
At July 1, 2011
  $ 301,873     $ 9,943     $ 311,816  
 
                 
5.   DEBT
Long-term debt is comprised of the following (in thousands):
                 
    July 1,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
Revolving line of credit
  $ 30,000     $ 50,000  
2.25% convertible subordinated notes, due 2013
    197,782       197,782  
Unamortized discount
    (22,079 )     (27,153 )
 
           
Total long-term debt
  $ 205,703     $ 220,629  
 
           
Revolving Line of Credit — On June 24, 2011, the Company amended and extended its revolving credit facility (the “2011 Credit Facility”) to replace its existing credit facility, which had an expiration date of May 22, 2012. The 2011 Credit Facility provides a $400 million secured revolving credit facility, which can be increased to $600 million upon the Company’s request and approval by a majority of the lenders. The 2011 Credit Facility also contains a $15 million letter of credit subfacility and a $15 million swingline subfacility. The 2011 Credit Facility has a maturity date of June 24, 2016; provided, however, if CSN II (defined below) is not repaid in full, modified or refinanced before March 1, 2013, the maturity date of the 2011 Credit Facility will be March 1, 2013.
The 2011 Credit Facility is secured by the Company’s non-realty assets including cash, accounts receivable and inventories. Interest rates under the 2011 Credit Facility are, at the Company’s option either at: (i) the higher of (a) the prime rate and (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, plus the applicable margin, which ranges between 0.0% and 1.0%, based on the Company’s total leverage ratio or (ii) the applicable LIBOR rate divided by a number equal to 1.0 minus the maximum aggregate Federal Reserve System “Euro-currency Liabilities” reserve requirement plus the applicable margin, which ranges between 1.5% and 3.0%, based on the Company’s total leverage ratio. Loans under the swingline subfacility will bear interest at the higher of (a) the prime rate and (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, plus the applicable margin, which ranges between 0.0% and 1.0%, based on the Company’s total leverage ratio. The Company is also required to pay a commitment fee which, varies between 0.175% and 0.25% depending on the Company’s total leverage ratio.
The 2011 Credit Facility contains limitations on the incurrence of indebtedness, liens and licensing of intellectual property, investments and certain payments. The 2011 Credit Facility permits the Company to: 1) engage in permitted acquisitions in the aggregate not to exceed $250 million; 2) make other investments in the aggregate not to exceed $60 million; 3) make stock repurchases not to exceed $60 million in the aggregate; and 4) retire up to $198 million of Greatbatch, Inc.’s CSN II. At any time that the total leverage ratio of the Company for the two most recently ended fiscal quarters is less than 2.75 to 1.0, the Company may make an election to reset each of the amounts specified in clauses (1) through (4) above. Additionally, these limitations can be waived upon the Company’s request and approval of a majority of the lenders. As of July 1, 2011, the Company had available to it the full amount of the above limits.

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
The 2011 Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain a rolling four quarter ratio of adjusted EBITDA to interest expense of at least 3.0 to 1.0, and a total leverage ratio of not greater than 4.5 to 1.0 through December 30, 2011 and not greater than 4.0 to 1.0 from December 31, 2011 and thereafter. The calculation of adjusted EBITDA and total leverage ratio excludes non-cash charges, extraordinary, unusual, or non-recurring expenses or losses, non-cash stock-based compensation, and non-recurring expenses or charges incurred in connection with permitted acquisitions. As of July 1, 2011, the Company was in compliance with all covenants.
The 2011 Credit Facility contains customary events of default. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default, a majority of the lenders may declare the outstanding advances and all other obligations under the 2011 Credit Facility immediately due and payable.
The weighted average interest rate on borrowings under the 2011 Credit Facility as of July 1, 2011, was 3.5%. As of July 1, 2011, the Company had $370 million of borrowing capacity available under the 2011 Credit Facility. This amount may vary from period to period based upon the debt levels of the Company as well as the level of EBITDA, which impacts the covenant calculations described above.
Interest Rate Swaps —In 2008, the Company entered into three receive floating-pay fixed interest rate swaps indexed to the six-month LIBOR rate, in order to hedge against potential changes in cash flows on the Company’s outstanding debt, which was also indexed to the six-month LIBOR rate. As of July 1, 2011, none of these interest rate swaps remain outstanding. The receive variable leg of the interest rate swaps and the variable rate paid on the debt had the same rate of interest, excluding the credit spread, and reset and paid interest on the same dates. No portion of the change in fair value of the interest rate swaps during the 2011 or 2010 periods was considered ineffective. The amount recorded as Interest Expense related to the interest rate swaps for the second quarter of 2011 and 2010 was $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively, and $0.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively, for the six months ended July 1, 2011 and July 2, 2010.
Convertible Subordinated Notes — In May 2003, the Company completed a private placement of $170 million of 2.25% convertible subordinated notes, due June 15, 2013 (“CSN I”). In March 2007, the Company entered into separate, privately negotiated agreements to exchange $117.8 million of CSN I for an equivalent principal amount of a new series of 2.25% convertible subordinated notes due 2013 (“CSN II”) (collectively the “Exchange”) at a 5% discount. The primary purpose of the Exchange was to eliminate the June 15, 2010 call and put option that was included in the terms of CSN I. In connection with the Exchange, the Company issued an additional $80 million aggregate principal amount of CSN II.
CSN II bear interest at 2.25% per annum, payable semi-annually, and are due on June 15, 2013. The holders may convert the notes into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $34.70 per share, which is equivalent to a conversion ratio of 28.8219 shares per $1,000 of principal. The conversion price and the conversion ratio will adjust automatically upon certain changes to the Company’s capitalization. The fair value of CSN II as of July 1, 2011 was approximately $200 million and is based on recent sales prices.

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
The effective interest rate of CSN II, which takes into consideration the amortization of the discount and deferred fees related to the issuance of these notes, is 8.5%. The discount on CSN II is being amortized to the maturity date of the convertible notes utilizing the effective interest method. As of July 1, 2011, the carrying amount of the discount related to the CSN II conversion option value was $18.7 million. As of July 1, 2011, the if-converted value of the CSN II notes does not exceed their principal amount as the Company’s closing stock price of $27.23 per share did not exceed the conversion price of $34.70 per share.
The contractual interest and discount amortization for CSN II were as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,     July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Contractual interest
  $ 1,113     $ 1,113     $ 2,225     $ 2,225  
Discount amortization
    2,558       2,394       5,074       4,748  
The notes are convertible at the option of the holders at such time as: (i) the closing price of the Company’s common stock exceeds 150% of the conversion price of the notes for 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days; (ii) the trading price per $1,000 of principal is less than 98% of the product of the closing sale price of common stock for each day during any five consecutive trading day period and the conversion rate per $1,000 of principal; (iii) the notes have been called for redemption; (iv) the Company distributes to all holders of common stock rights or warrants entitling them to purchase additional shares of common stock at less than the average closing price of common stock for the ten trading days immediately preceding the announcement of the distribution; (v) the Company distributes to all holders of common stock any form of dividend which has a per share value exceeding 5% of the price of the common stock on the day prior to such date of distribution; (vi) the Company effects a consolidation, merger, share exchange or sale of assets pursuant to which its common stock is converted to cash or other property; (vii) the period beginning 60 days prior to but excluding June 15, 2013; and (viii) certain fundamental changes, as defined in the indenture governing the notes, occur or are approved by the Board of Directors.
Conversions in connection with corporate transactions that constitute a fundamental change require the Company to pay a premium make-whole amount, based upon a predetermined table as set forth in the indenture agreement, whereby the conversion ratio on the notes may be increased by up to 7.0 shares per $1,000 of principal. The premium make-whole amount will be paid in shares of common stock upon any such conversion, subject to the net share settlement feature of the notes described below.
CSN II contains a net share settlement feature that requires the Company to pay cash for each $1,000 of principal to be converted. Any amounts in excess of $1,000 will be settled in shares of the Company’s common stock, or at the Company’s option, cash. The Company has a one-time irrevocable election to pay the holders in shares of its common stock, which it currently does not plan to exercise.

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
CSN II are redeemable by the Company at any time on or after June 20, 2012, or at the option of a holder upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes, as defined in the indenture, affecting the Company. The notes are subordinated in right of payment to all of our senior indebtedness and effectively subordinated to all debts and other liabilities of the Company’s subsidiaries.
Deferred Financing Fees - The change in deferred financing fees is as follows (in thousands):
         
At December 31, 2010
  $ 2,005  
Financing costs deferred
    2,164  
Write-off during the period
    (51 )
Amortization during the period
    (488 )
 
     
At July 1, 2011
  $ 3,630  
 
     
6.   PENSION PLANS
The Company is required to provide its employees located in Switzerland and France certain defined pension benefits. These benefits accrue to employees based upon years of service, position, age and compensation. The defined benefit pension plan that provides benefits to the Company’s employees located in Switzerland is a funded contributory plan while the pension plan that provides benefits to the Company’s employees located in France is unfunded and noncontributory. The liability and corresponding expense related to these pension plans is based on actuarial computations of current and future benefits for employees. Pension expense is charged to current operating expenses.
The change in net pension liability is as follows (in thousands):
         
At December 31, 2010
  $ 4,647  
Net periodic pension cost
    576  
Benefit payments
    (531 )
Foreign currency translation
    462  
 
     
At July 1, 2011
  $ 5,154  
 
     
Net pension cost is comprised of the following (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,     July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Service cost
  $ 278     $ 229     $ 535     $ 469  
Interest cost
    120       100       231       206  
Amortization of net loss and prior service cost
    20       6       39       11  
Expected return on plan assets
    (119 )     (102 )     (229 )     (208 )
 
                       
Net pension cost
  $ 299     $ 233     $ 576     $ 478  
 
                       

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
7.   STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Compensation costs related to share-based payments for the three months ended July 1, 2011 and July 2, 2010 totaled $1.7 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Of these amounts $1.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively, are included in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Compensation costs related to share-based payments for the six months ended July 1, 2011 and July 2, 2010 totaled $3.3 million and $2.8 million, respectively. Of these amounts $2.7 million and $2.4 million, respectively, are included in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.
Stock-based compensation expense included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows includes costs recognized for the annual share contribution to the Company’s 401(k) plan of $1.3 million and $0.0 million for the three months ended July 1, 2011 and July 2, 2010, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the annual share contribution to the Company’s 401(k) plan for the six months ended July 1, 2011 and July 2, 2010 totaled $2.5 million and $0.0 million, respectively.
The weighted average fair value and assumptions used to value options granted are as follows:
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010  
Weighted average fair value
  $ 9.42     $ 8.24  
Risk-free interest rate
    2.04 %     2.62 %
Expected volatility
    40 %     40 %
Expected life (in years)
    5       5  
Expected dividend yield
    0 %     0 %
The following table summarizes time-vested stock option activity:
                                 
                    Weighted        
                    Average        
    Number of     Weighted     Remaining     Aggregate  
    Time-Vested     Average     Contractual     Intrinsic  
    Stock     Exercise     Life     Value  
    Options     Price     (In Years)     (In Millions)  
Outstanding at December 31, 2010
    1,463,556     $ 23.46                  
Granted
    292,959       24.15                  
Exercised
    (64,302 )     21.35                  
Forfeited or expired
    (54,010 )     23.28                  
 
                             
Outstanding at July 1, 2011
    1,638,203     $ 23.67       6.5     $ 6.8  
 
                           
Exercisable at July 1, 2011
    1,108,118     $ 23.55       5.4     $ 4.7  
 
                           

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
The following table summarizes performance-vested stock option activity:
                                 
                    Weighted        
                    Average        
    Number of     Weighted     Remaining     Aggregate  
    Performance-     Average     Contractual     Intrinsic  
    Vested Stock     Exercise     Life     Value  
    Options     Price     (In Years)     (In Millions)  
Outstanding at December 31, 2010
    744,523     $ 23.68                  
Exercised
    (25,194 )     22.56                  
Forfeited or expired
    (216,501 )     22.08                  
 
                             
Outstanding at July 1, 2011
    502,828     $ 24.42       6.4     $ 1.4  
 
                           
Exercisable at July 1, 2011
    272,370     $ 22.64       5.5     $ 1.2  
 
                           
The following table summarizes time-vested restricted stock and unit activity:
                 
            Weighted  
    Time-Vested     Average  
    Activity     Fair Value  
Nonvested at December 31, 2010
    123,386     $ 22.57  
Granted
    21,114       24.15  
Vested
    (7,993 )     21.98  
Forfeited or expired
    (1,750 )     23.96  
 
             
Nonvested at July 1, 2011
    134,757     $ 22.83  
 
             
The following table summarizes performance-vested restricted stock and unit activity:
                 
    Performance-     Weighted  
    Vested     Average  
    Activity     Fair Value  
Nonvested at December 31, 2010
    283,797     $ 15.10  
Granted
    279,415       18.21  
Vested
    (200 )     18.47  
 
             
Nonvested at July 1, 2011
    563,012     $ 16.64  
 
             
The performance-based restricted stock units granted in 2011 only vest if certain market-based performance metrics are achieved. The amount of shares that ultimately vest range from 0 shares to 279,415 shares based upon the total shareholder return of the Company relative to the Company’s compensation peer group, as disclosed in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed on April 15, 2011, over a three year performance period beginning in the year of grant. The fair value of the restricted stock units was determined by utilizing a Monte Carlo simulation model, which projects the value of Greatbatch stock versus the peer group under numerous scenarios and determines the value of the award based upon the present value of these projected outcomes.

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
On May 17, 2011, stockholders of the Company approved the Greatbatch, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”). The 2011 Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 1,000,000 shares underlying equity incentive awards including nonqualified and incentive stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock bonuses and stock appreciation rights, subject to the terms of the 2011 Plan.
8.   OTHER OPERATING (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net is comprised of the following (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,     July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Orthopaedic facility optimization (a)
  $ 22     $     $ 261     $  
2007 & 2008 facility shutdowns and consolidations (b)
          536             856  
Integration costs (c)
          8             130  
Asset dispositions and other (d)
    (542 )     (49 )     (614 )     501  
 
                       
 
  $ (520 )   $ 495     $ (353 )   $ 1,487  
 
                       
(a) Orthopaedic facility optimization. In the third quarter of 2010, the Company began updating its Indianapolis, IN facility to streamline operations, consolidate two buildings, increase capacity, further expand capabilities and reduce dependence on outside suppliers. Ultimately these updates will further reduce lead times, improve quality and allow the Company to better meet the needs of its customers. Total capital investment in this facility was approximately $5 million and was completed in the second quarter of 2011.
In the first quarter of 2011, the Company announced that it would construct an 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Allen County, IN and transfer the manufacturing operations currently being performed at its Columbia City, IN location into this new facility. Total investment is expected to be approximately $17 million. The Company broke ground on this new facility in the second quarter of 2011 and is expected to be completed by mid-2012.
The total expense for these optimization projects is expected to be approximately $2 million of which $0.5 million has been incurred to date. All expenses are cash expenditures, except accelerated depreciation and asset write-offs and are recorded within the Greatbatch Medical segment.

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
The change in accrued liabilities related to the orthopaedic facility optimization is as follows (in thousands):
                                         
            Production     Accelerated              
    Severance     Inefficiencies,     Depreciation/              
    and     Moving and     Asset Write-              
    Retention     Revalidation     offs     Other     Total  
At December 31, 2010
  $     $     $     $     $  
Restructuring charges
          249       2       10       261  
Write-offs
                (2 )           (2 )
Cash payments
          (249 )           (10 )     (259 )
 
                             
At July 1, 2011
  $     $     $     $     $  
 
                             
(b) 2007 & 2008 facility shutdowns and consolidations. From 2007 to 2010, the Company completed the following facility shutdowns and consolidation initiatives:
    Consolidated its Electrochem manufacturing facilities in Canton, MA, Teterboro, NJ and Suzhou, China, into a newly constructed facility in Raynham, MA;
 
    Consolidated its corporate offices in Clarence, NY into its technology center also in Clarence, NY;
 
    Reorganized and consolidated various general and administrative and research and development functions throughout the organization in order to optimize those resources with the businesses it acquired in 2007 and 2008;
 
    Consolidated its Orchard Park, NY (Electrochem manufacturing), Exton, PA (Orthopaedic corporate office) and Saignelegier, Switzerland (Orthopaedic manufacturing) facilities into existing facilities that had excess capacity; and
 
    Consolidated its manufacturing operations in Blaine, MN into its Plymouth, MN facility.
The total expenses incurred for these facility shutdowns and consolidations was $17.3 million and included the following:
    Severance and retention — $4.4 million;
 
    Production inefficiencies, moving and revalidation — $5.2 million;
 
    Accelerated depreciation and asset write-offs — $5.3 million;
 
    Personnel — $0.7 million; and
 
    Other — $1.7 million.
All categories of expenses were cash expenditures, except accelerated depreciation and asset write-offs. Costs incurred during 2010 primarily related to the Electrochem Solutions business segment.
(c) Integration costs. During 2010, the Company incurred costs related to the integration of the companies acquired in 2007 and 2008. The integration initiatives include the implementation of the Oracle ERP system, training and compliance with Company policies, as well as the implementation of lean manufacturing and six sigma initiatives. These expenses were primarily for consultants, relocation and travel costs.
(d) Asset dispositions and other . During 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded (gains) write-downs in connection with various asset disposals, net of insurance proceeds received, if any.

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
 
9.   INCOME TAXES
The income tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of the annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period. Each quarter, the estimate of the annual effective tax rate is updated, and if the estimated effective tax rate changes, a cumulative adjustment is made. There is a potential for volatility of the effective tax rate due to several factors, including changes in the mix of the pre-tax income and the jurisdictions to which it relates, business acquisitions, settlements with taxing authorities and foreign currency fluctuations.
During the second quarter of 2011, there was no change in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits. Approximately $1.8 million of the balance of unrecognized tax benefits would favorably impact the effective tax rate, net of federal benefit on state issues, if recognized. It is reasonably possible that a reduction of up to $1.0 million of the balance of unrecognized tax benefits may occur within the next twelve months as a result of the expiration of applicable statutes of limitation.
 
10.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation The Company is a party to various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. While the Company does not believe that the ultimate resolution of any such pending actions will have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position, or cash flows, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties. If an unfavorable ruling were to occur, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact in the period in which the ruling occurs.
Product Warranties The Company generally warrants that its products will meet customer specifications and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The Company accrues its estimated exposure to warranty claims based upon recent historical experience and other specific information as it becomes available.
The change in aggregate product warranty liability for the quarter is as follows (in thousands):
         
At April 1, 2011
  $ 2,238  
Additions to warranty reserve
    88  
Warranty claims paid
    (184 )
Foreign currency effect
    31  
 
     
At July 1, 2011
  $ 2,173  
 
     

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
Purchase Commitments — Contractual obligations for purchase of goods or services are defined as agreements that are enforceable and legally binding on the Company and that specify all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. Our purchase orders are normally based on our current manufacturing needs and are fulfilled by our vendors within short time horizons. We enter into blanket orders with vendors that have preferred pricing and terms, however these orders are normally cancelable by us without penalty. As of July 1, 2011, the total contractual obligation related to such expenditures is approximately $32.4 million and will primarily be financed by existing cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from operations, or the 2011 Credit Facility over the next twelve months. We also enter into contracts for outsourced services; however, the obligations under these contracts were not significant and the contracts generally contain clauses allowing for cancellation without significant penalty.
Operating Leases The Company is a party to various operating lease agreements for buildings, equipment and software. Minimum future annual operating lease payments are $1.3 million for the remainder of 2011; $2.4 million in 2012; $2.1 million in 2013; $2.2 million in 2014; $1.8 million in 2015 and $4.7 million thereafter. The Company primarily leases buildings, which accounts for the majority of the future lease payments.
Foreign Currency Contracts In December 2009 and February 2010, the Company entered into forward contracts to purchase 6.6 million and 3.3 million, respectively, Mexican pesos per month through December 2010 at an exchange rate of 13.159 pesos and 13.1595 pesos per one U.S. dollar, respectively. These contracts were entered into in order to hedge the risk of peso-denominated payments associated with the operations at the Company’s Tijuana, Mexico facility for 2010 and were accounted for as cash flow hedges.
In July 2010 and February 2011, the Company entered into forward contracts to purchase 6.6 million and 3.7 million, respectively, Mexican pesos per month through December 2011 at an exchange rate of 13.2231 pesos and 12.2761 pesos per one U.S. dollar, respectively. These contracts were entered into in order to hedge the risk of peso-denominated payments associated with a portion of the operations at the Company’s Tijuana, Mexico facility for 2011 and are being accounted for as cash flow hedges.
As of July 1, 2011, these contracts had a positive fair value of $0.5 million, which is recorded within Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The amount recorded as a reduction of Cost of Sales during the six months ended July 1, 2011 and July 2, 2010 related to these forward contracts was $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively. No portion of the change in fair value of the Company’s foreign currency contracts during the six months ended July 1, 2011 or July 2, 2010 was considered ineffective.
Self-Insured Medical Plan The Company self-funds the medical insurance coverage provided to its U.S. based employees. The risk to the Company is being limited through the use of stop loss insurance, which has an annual deductible of $0.2 million per covered participant. The maximum aggregate loss (the sum of all claims under the $0.2 million deductible) is limited to $14.2 million with a maximum benefit of $1.0 million. As of July 1, 2011, the Company has $3.7 million accrued related to the self-insurance of its medical plan, which is recorded in Accrued Expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, and is primarily based upon claim history.

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
Workers’ Compensation Trust The Company is a member of a group self-insurance trust that provides workers’ compensation benefits to employees of the Company in Western New York. Based on actual experience, the Company could receive a refund or be assessed additional contributions for workers’ compensation claims. No amounts have been recorded for any refund or additional assessment. Under the trust agreement, each participating organization has joint and several liability for trust obligations if the assets of the trust are not sufficient to cover those obligations. During the second quarter of 2011, the Company decided to terminate its membership in the self-insurance trust and, beginning in 2012, will utilize traditional insurance to provide workers’ compensation benefits.
 
11.   EARNINGS PER SHARE (“EPS”)
The following table illustrates the calculation of Basic and Diluted EPS (in thousands, except per share amounts):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,     July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Numerator for basic EPS:
                               
Net income
  $ 8,550     $ 7,788     $ 20,494     $ 13,335  
Effect of dilutive securities:
                               
Interest expense on CSN I and related deferred financing fees, net of tax
          111             241  
 
                       
Numerator for diluted EPS
  $ 8,550     $ 7,899     $ 20,494     $ 13,576  
 
                       
Denominator for basic EPS:
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding
    23,227       23,058       23,214       23,051  
Effect of dilutive securities:
                               
Convertible subordinated notes
          630             693  
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units
    611       238       553       202  
 
                       
Denominator for diluted EPS
    23,838       23,926       23,767       23,946  
 
                       
Basic EPS
  $ 0.37     $ 0.34     $ 0.88     $ 0.58  
 
                       
Diluted EPS
  $ 0.36     $ 0.33     $ 0.86     $ 0.57  
 
                       
The diluted weighted average share calculations do not include the following securities, which are not dilutive to the EPS calculations or the performance criteria have not been met:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,     July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Time-vested stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units
    558,000       1,118,000       671,000       1,372,000  
Performance-vested stock options and restricted stock units
    578,000       942,000       596,000       956,000  

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
12.   COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The Company’s comprehensive income as reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income includes net income, foreign currency translation gain (loss), and the net change in cash flow hedges, net of tax.
The Company translates all assets and liabilities of its foreign subsidiaries, where the U.S. dollar is not the functional currency, at the period-end exchange rate and translates income and expenses at the average exchange rates in effect during the period. The net effect of these translation adjustments is recorded in the condensed consolidated financial statements as comprehensive income (loss). Translation adjustments are not adjusted for income taxes as they relate to permanent investments in the Company’s foreign subsidiaries.
The Company has designated its interest rate swaps and foreign currency contracts (See Note 5 “Debt” and Note 10 “Commitments and Contingencies”) as cash flow hedges. Accordingly, the effective portion of any change in the fair value of these instruments is recorded in comprehensive income, net of tax, and reclassified into earnings (Interest Expense — swaps, Cost of Sales — foreign currency contracts) in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income is comprised of the following (in thousands):
                                                 
    Defined                                    
    Benefit             Foreign                      
    Pension     Cash     Currency     Total             Net-of-  
    Plan     Flow     Translation     Pre-Tax             Tax  
    Liability     Hedges     Adjustment     Amount     Tax     Amount  
At December 31, 2010
  $ (2,014 )   $ (121 )   $ 12,230     $ 10,095     $ 375     $ 10,470  
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges
          460             460       (161 )     299  
Realized loss on cash flow hedges
          126             126       (44 )     82  
Foreign currency translation gain
                11,303       11,303             11,303  
 
                                   
At July 1, 2011
  $ (2,014 )   $ 465     $ 23,533     $ 21,984     $ 170     $ 22,154  
 
                                   

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
13.   FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following table provides information regarding assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of July 1, 2011 (in thousands):
                                 
    Fair Value Measurements Using  
            Quoted              
            Prices in     Significant        
            Active Markets     Other     Significant  
    At     for Identical     Observable     Unobservable  
    July 1,     Assets     Inputs     Inputs  
Description   2011     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
Assets
                               
Foreign currency contracts
  $ 464     $     $ 464     $  
Foreign currency contracts — The fair value of foreign currency contracts are determined through the use of cash flow models that utilize observable market data inputs to estimate fair value. These observable market data inputs include foreign exchange rate and credit spread curves. In addition to the above, the Company receives fair value estimates from the foreign currency contract counterparty to verify the reasonableness of the Company’s estimates. The Company’s foreign currency contracts are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Convertible subordinated notes — The fair value of the Company’s convertible subordinated notes disclosed in Note 5 “Debt” was determined based upon recent third-party transactions for the Company’s notes in an inactive market. The Company’s convertible subordinated notes are valued for disclosure purposes utilizing Level 2 measurements of the fair value hierarchy.
Cost method investments — The Company holds certain cost method investments that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in periods subsequent to initial recognition. The fair value of a cost method investment is only estimated if there are identified events or changes in circumstances that indicate impairment may be present. The aggregate carrying amount of the Company’s cost method investments included in Other Assets was $5.6 million and $11.8 million as of July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. During the second quarter of 2011, the Company recorded a $0.3 million write-down of one of its cost method investments based upon a recent stock offering by that Company. This investment now has a $0 book value. On January 5, 2011, the Company sold its cost method investment in IntElect Medical, Inc. (“IntElect”) in conjunction with Boston Scientific’s acquisition of IntElect. This transaction resulted in a pre-tax gain of $4.5 million ($3.0 million net of tax).

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
14.   BUSINESS SEGMENT, GEOGRAPHIC AND CONCENTRATION RISK INFORMATION
The Company operates its business in two reportable segments — Greatbatch Medical and Electrochem Solutions (“Electrochem”). The Greatbatch Medical segment designs and manufactures medical devices and components for the cardiac rhythm management (“CRM”), neuromodulation, vascular access and orthopaedic markets. Additionally, Greatbatch Medical offers value-added assembly and design engineering services for products that incorporate Greatbatch Medical components. As a result of the strategy put in place over three years ago, Greatbatch Medical now offers its customers complete medical devices including design, development, manufacturing, regulatory submission and supporting worldwide distribution. This medical device strategy is being facilitated through the QiG Group and leverages the component technology of Greatbatch Medical and Electrochem in the Company’s core markets: cardiovascular, neuromodulation and orthopaedic.
Electrochem designs, manufactures and distributes primary and rechargeable batteries, battery packs and wireless sensors for demanding applications in markets such as energy, security, portable medical, environmental monitoring and more.
The Company defines segment income from operations as sales less cost of sales including amortization and expenses attributable to segment-specific selling, general and administrative, research, development and engineering expenses, and other operating expenses. Segment income also includes a portion of non-segment specific selling, general and administrative expenses based on allocations appropriate to the expense categories. The remaining unallocated operating and other expenses are primarily administrative corporate headquarters expenses and capital costs that are not allocated to reportable segments. Transactions between the two segments are not significant. An analysis and reconciliation of the Company’s business segment, product line and geographic information to the respective information in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements follows. Sales by geographic area are presented by allocating sales from external customers based on where the products are shipped to (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,     July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Sales:
                               
Greatbatch Medical
                               
CRM/Neuromodulation
  $ 77,724     $ 78,838     $ 155,761     $ 155,763  
Vascular Access
    10,769       11,007       21,243       19,173  
Orthopaedic
    37,922       30,488       77,511       59,929  
 
                       
Total Greatbatch Medical
    126,415       120,333       254,515       234,865  
Electrochem
    20,109       20,462       40,843       37,959  
 
                       
Total sales
  $ 146,524     $ 140,795     $ 295,358     $ 272,824  
 
                       

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,     July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Segment income from operations:
                               
Greatbatch Medical
  $ 17,700     $ 18,183     $ 36,647     $ 32,213  
Electrochem
    4,852       3,331       9,259       7,084  
 
                       
Total segment income from operations
    22,552       21,514       45,906       39,297  
Unallocated operating expenses
    (4,249 )     (4,197 )     (9,637 )     (7,984 )
 
                       
Operating income as reported
    18,303       17,317       36,269       31,313  
Unallocated other expense
    (5,539 )     (5,336 )     (5,678 )     (10,798 )
 
                       
Income before provision for income taxes
  $ 12,764     $ 11,981     $ 30,591     $ 20,515  
 
                       
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,     July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Sales by geographic area:
                               
United States
  $ 61,092     $ 67,170     $ 126,293     $ 125,389  
Non-Domestic locations:
                               
Puerto Rico
    24,651       23,533       50,832       46,136  
Belgium
    17,628       14,528       36,597       30,713  
United Kingdom & Ireland
    17,626       11,421       28,119       25,049  
Rest of world
    25,527       24,143       53,517       45,537  
 
                       
Total sales
  $ 146,524     $ 140,795     $ 295,358     $ 272,824  
 
                       
Four customers accounted for a significant portion of the Company’s sales as follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,     July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Customer A
    19 %     22 %     20 %     23 %
Customer B
    17 %     19 %     17 %     18 %
Customer C
    14 %     11 %     14 %     12 %
Customer D
    8 %     7 %     8 %     8 %
 
                       
 
    58 %     59 %     59 %     61 %
 
                       

 

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GREATBATCH, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
Long-lived tangible assets by geographic area are as follows (in thousands):
                 
    As of  
    July 1,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
United States
  $ 120,822     $ 126,519  
Rest of world
    37,169       36,095  
 
           
Total
  $ 157,991     $ 162,614  
 
           
15.   IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In the normal course of business, management evaluates all new accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), Securities and Exchange Commission, Emerging Issues Task Force, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants or other authoritative accounting bodies to determine the potential impact they may have on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Based upon this review, except as noted below, management does not expect any of the recently issued accounting pronouncements, which have not already been adopted, to have a material impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” ASU No. 2011-05 provides companies two choices for presenting net income and comprehensive income: in a single continuous statement, or in two separate, but consecutive, statements. Presenting comprehensive income in the statement of equity is no longer an option. ASU No. 2011-05 is effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2012 and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as it only changes the disclosures surrounding comprehensive income and as the Company already presents net income and comprehensive income in a single continuous statement.
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.” ASU No. 2011-04 establishes a global standard for applying fair value measurement. In addition to a few updates to the measurement guidance, ASU No. 2011-04 includes enhanced disclosure requirements. The most significant change for companies reporting under U.S. GAAP is an expansion of the disclosures required for “Level 3” measurements; that is, measurements based on unobservable inputs, such as a company’s own data. This update is effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2012. The Company is currently assessing the impact of ASU No. 2011-04 on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Our Business
We operate our business in two reportable segments — Greatbatch Medical and Electrochem Solutions (“Electrochem”). Greatbatch Medical designs and manufactures medical devices and components for the cardiac rhythm management (“CRM”), neuromodulation, vascular access and orthopaedic markets. Greatbatch Medical’s component products include: 1) batteries, capacitors, filtered and unfiltered feedthroughs, engineered components and enclosures used in implantable medical devices (“IMDs”); 2) introducers, catheters, steerable sheaths and implantable stimulation leads; and 3) instruments and delivery systems used in reconstructive, trauma and spine surgeries as well as hip, knee and shoulder implants. Additionally, Greatbatch Medical offers value-added assembly and design engineering services for medical systems and devices within the markets in which it operates. As a result of the strategy put in place over three years ago, Greatbatch Medical now offers its customers complete medical devices including design, development, manufacturing, regulatory submission and supporting worldwide distribution. This medical device strategy is being facilitated through our QiG Group (“QiG”) and leverages the component technology of Greatbatch Medical and Electrochem in our core markets: cardiovascular, neuromodulation and orthopaedic.
Electrochem provides technology solutions for critical industrial applications, including customized battery power and wireless sensing systems. Originating from the lithium cell invented for the implantable pacemaker by our Company’s founder, Wilson Greatbatch, Electrochem’s technology and superior quality and reliability is utilized in markets worldwide.
Our Customers
Greatbatch Medical customers include leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), in alphabetical order here and throughout this report, such as Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Smith & Nephew, Sorin Group, St. Jude Medical, Stryker and Zimmer. The nature and extent of our selling relationships with each OEM varies in terms of breadth of products purchased, purchased product volumes, length of contractual commitment, ordering patterns, inventory management and selling prices. During the six months ended July 1, 2011, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic and St. Jude Medical collectively accounted for 59% of our total sales.
Our Electrochem customers operate in the energy, security, portable medical and environmental monitoring markets and include 3M, General Electric, Halliburton, Honeywell, Weatherford and Zoll Medical. During 2011, Electrochem entered into long-term supply agreements with several of its larger OEM customers, thus securing a significant portion of their revenue. Additionally, these contracts are significant because they are with customers in markets that historically have not committed to long-term supply agreements, and provide a good example of how Electrochem is deepening its relationship with customers and is a testament to their commitment to quality and reliability.
Financial Overview
Second quarter 2011 sales grew 4% over the prior year period to $146.5 million, reflecting strong orthopaedic revenue growth and favorable foreign currency exchange rates. Excluding the benefit of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which increased sales by approximately $5 million in the second quarter of 2011 (approximately $6 million year-to-date), sales were up 1% compared to the prior year. Orthopaedic revenue growth for the quarter reflects customer product launches, as well as market share gains as a result of the investments made in this product line over the last several years. For the first half of 2011, total sales increased 8%, or 6% on a constant currency basis, to $295.4 million. This strong constant currency growth was driven by our vascular access (11%), orthopaedic (19%) and Electrochem (8%) product lines and illustrates the benefits of our diversified revenue base. Our CRM and Neuromodulation product line sales for the second quarter decreased 1% when compared to the prior year period (consistent year-to-date) as the benefit of customer inventory builds and product launches, was offset by continued pricing pressure, as well as the contraction in the underlying CRM market.

 

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We prepare our financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Additionally, we consistently report and discuss in our quarterly earnings releases and investor presentations adjusted operating income and margin, adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per diluted share. These adjusted amounts consist of GAAP amounts excluding the following adjustments to the extent they occur during the period: (i) facility consolidation, manufacturing transfer and system integration charges, (ii) asset write-down and disposition charges, (iii) severance charges in connection with corporate realignments or a reduction in force (iv) the impact of non-cash charges to interest expense due to the accounting change governing convertible debt, (v) unusual or infrequently occurring items, (vi) certain R&D expenditures (such as medical device design verification testing (“DVT”) expenses), (vii) gain/loss on the sale of investments and (viii) the income tax (benefit) related to these adjustments. We believe that reporting these amounts provides important supplemental information to our investors and creditors seeking to understand the financial and business trends relating to our financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, certain performance-based compensation incentives provided to our executives are determined utilizing adjusted amounts.
GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2011 increased 6% to $18.3 million, compared to $17.3 million for the 2010 second quarter. Adjusted operating income increased 3% to $18.4 million compared to $17.8 million for the comparable 2010 period. These improvements reflect the benefit of the higher revenue during the quarter, as well as our various lean initiatives, which helped to offset the negotiated price reductions given to some of our larger OEM customers at the end of last year in exchange for long-term contracts. Additionally, during the quarter we continued to make significant investment in support of our initiative to develop complete medical devices for our OEM customers. For the first two quarters of 2011, GAAP and adjusted operating income were $36.3 million and $37.1 million, respectively, representing increases of 16% and 13%, respectively, reflecting higher revenue and gross profit levels, which were partially offset by higher professional and consulting costs.
A reconciliation of GAAP operating income to adjusted amounts is as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,     July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Operating income as reported
  $ 18,303     $ 17,317     $ 36,269     $ 31,313  
Adjustments:
                               
Medical device DVT expenses (RD&E)
    634             1,224        
Consolidation costs
    22       536       261       856  
Integration expenses
          8             130  
Asset dispositions and other
    (542 )     (49 )     (614 )     501  
 
                       
Adjusted operating income
  $ 18,417     $ 17,812     $ 37,140     $ 32,800  
 
                       
Adjusted operating margin
    12.6 %     12.7 %     12.6 %     12.0 %
 
                       

 

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GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS for the second quarter 2011 were $0.36 and $0.43 per share, respectively, compared to $0.33 and $0.40 per share, respectively, for the second quarter 2010. These represent increases of 9% and 8%, respectively and reflect our operational leverage discussed above, and our financial leverage resulting from our significant debt reduction over the past year, as well as a lower effective tax rate due to the reinstatement of the R&D tax credit. For the first six months of 2011, GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS were $0.86 and $0.88 per share, respectively, representing increases of 51% and 24%, respectively, over the prior year. During the first quarter of 2011, we recorded a $4.5 million ($3.0 million net of tax and $0.12 per diluted share) gain from the sale of a cost method investment, which is included in the GAAP diluted EPS amount for the year-to-date period.
A reconciliation of GAAP net income and diluted EPS to adjusted amounts is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,     July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Income before taxes as reported
  $ 12,764     $ 11,981     $ 30,591     $ 20,515  
Adjustments:
                               
Medical device DVT expenses (RD&E)
    634             1,224        
Consolidation costs
    22       536       261       856  
Integration expenses
          8             130  
Asset dispositions and other
    (542 )     (49 )     (614 )     501  
(Gain) loss on cost method investments, net
    317             (4,232 )      
CSN II conversion option discount amortization
    2,101       1,950       4,163       3,865  
 
                       
Adjusted income before taxes
    15,296       14,426       31,393       25,867  
Adjusted provision for income taxes
    5,100       5,049       10,378       9,053  
 
                       
Adjusted net income
  $ 10,196     $ 9,377     $ 21,015     $ 16,814  
 
                       
Adjusted diluted EPS
  $ 0.43     $ 0.40     $ 0.88     $ 0.71  
 
                       
Number of shares
    23,838       23,926       23,767       23,946  
Our CEO’s View
We are pleased with the results for the first two quarters of the year, which exceeded our plans. Our diversified revenue base helped us to deliver strong results despite the challenges we are facing in the contracting CRM market. We continue to make significant investment in the development of complete medical devices for our customers, which is being enabled by our operational and financial leverage. I am encouraged by the progress we have made on our entire portfolio of medical devices, which continue to build momentum. During 2011, we began to see the first revenues from this strategy, which has generated over one million of incremental revenue in 2011 and is expected to build meaningfully over the next several years. With that said, we remain cautious on the near-term prospects for our Company due to the headwinds facing our markets, particularly within our CRM product line.

 

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Government Regulation
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act (collectively “Health Care Reform”) legislated broad-based changes to the U.S. health care system that could significantly impact our business operations and financial results, including higher or lower revenue, as well as higher employee medical costs and taxes. Health Care Reform imposes significant new taxes on OEMs of approximately $20 billion over ten years, which will result in a significant increase in the tax burden on our industry and which could have a material, negative impact on our results of operations and our cash flows. Other elements of Health Care Reform such as comparative effectiveness research, an independent payment advisory board, payment system reforms including shared savings pilots and other provisions could meaningfully change the way healthcare is developed and delivered, and may materially impact numerous aspects of our business, results of operations and financial condition. Many significant parts of Health Care Reform will be phased in over the next eight years and require further guidance and clarification in the form of regulations. As a result, many of the impacts of Health Care Reform will not be known until those regulations are enacted.
In January 2010, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries.” PHMSA, in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to amend requirements in the hazardous materials regulations on the transportation of lithium cells and batteries, including lithium cells and batteries packed or contained in equipment. The Company is actively monitoring this rulemaking process and any other legislative activities related to lithium battery transportation because of the potential negative effect they could have on our Greatbatch Medical and Electrochem businesses.
Product Development
We continue to develop new component products for applications in our core markets, such as:
  1.   Q power solutions QHR ® & QMR ® , which maximize device performance and longevity with minimal size;
 
  2.   QCAPS™ which, when paired with QHR batteries, provides the smallest, longest-lived, highest energy power solutions for tachycardia devices;
 
  3.   orthopaedic capabilities in order to improve quality and shorten lead-times including the opening of additional regional development centers;
 
  4.   minimally invasive surgical techniques for the orthopaedic industry;
 
  5.   disposable instrumentation for the orthopaedic industry; and
 
  6.   next generation power sources for Electrochem’s energy and portable medical customers.
As part of the natural evolution of our Company, in 2008, we reassigned 40 Greatbatch Medical engineers to create the QiG Group in order to help facilitate the development of complete medical devices for our customers. In creating QiG, we pooled and focused the tremendous talent, resources and capacity for innovation within our organization. Today, QiG encompasses 120 research and development professionals working in facilities in five states and focused on three compelling therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, neuromodulation and, longer-term, orthopaedics. Additionally, QiG has established partnerships with nearly a dozen key physicians who are highly specialized in these areas. These partnerships are helping us to design medical devices from the ground up with features that will meet the needs of today’s practicing clinicians.

 

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Within QiG, we are utilizing a disciplined and diversified portfolio approach with three investment modes—strategic equity investments in start-up companies, OEM customer discrete projects, and incubating new medical devices to be sold or licensed to an OEM partner. The QiG Group employs a disciplined and thorough process for evaluating these opportunities. A scorecard process is utilized to review and select the most strategically valuable ideas to pursue, taking into account a host of variables including the market opportunity, regulatory pathway and reimbursement; market need and market potential; intellectual property and projected financial return.
As a result of the investments we have made, we are now able to provide our customers with complete medical devices. This includes development and regulatory submissions, as well as manufacturing and supporting worldwide distribution. These medical devices are full product solutions that complement our OEM customers’ products and utilize the component expertise and capabilities residing within Greatbatch Medical and Electrochem. The benefits to our OEM customers include shortening the time to market for these devices by accelerating the velocity of innovation, optimizing their supply chain and ultimately providing them with cost efficiencies.
We are currently in various stages of development on over a dozen medical devices, either through partnerships with our OEM customers or independently. While we do not intend to discuss each of these projects individually each quarter, we will discuss significant milestones as they occur. Some of the medical device projects that we currently are working on include:
Cardiovascular portfolio — Venous and arterial introducers, anti-microbial coatings, steerable delivery systems, and MRI conditional brady, gastric stimulation and sleep apnea leads.
Neuromodulation portfolio — Algostim spinal cord stimulator for the treatment of chronic pain of the trunk and limbs.
Cost Savings and Consolidation Efforts
In 2011 and 2010 we recorded charges in Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations related to cost savings and consolidation efforts. These initiatives were undertaken to improve our operational efficiencies and profitability. Additional information regarding the timing, cash flow and amount of future expenditures is set forth in Note 8 “Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net” of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report.

 

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Our Financial Results
We utilize a fifty-two, fifty-three week fiscal year ending on the Friday nearest December 31st. For 52-week years, each quarter contains 13 weeks. The second quarter of 2011 and 2010 ended on July 1, and July 2, respectively, and each contained 13 weeks. The commentary that follows should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes and with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
The following table presents certain selected financial information derived from our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods presented (dollars in thousands, except per share data):
                                                                 
    Three Months Ended                     Six Months Ended              
    July 1,     July 2,     $     %     July 1,     July 2,     $     %  
    2011     2010     Change     Change     2011     2010     Change     Change  
Sales:
                                                               
Greatbatch Medical
                                                               
CRM/Neuromodulation
  $ 77,724     $ 78,838     $ (1,114 )     -1 %   $ 155,761     $ 155,763     $ (2 )     0 %
Vascular Access
    10,769       11,007       (238 )     -2 %     21,243       19,173       2,070       11 %
Orthopaedic
    37,922       30,488       7,434       24 %     77,511       59,929       17,582       29 %
 
                                                   
Total Greatbatch Medical
    126,415       120,333       6,082       5 %     254,515       234,865       19,650       8 %
Electrochem
    20,109       20,462       (353 )     -2 %     40,843       37,959       2,884       8 %
Total sales
    146,524       140,795       5,729       4 %     295,358       272,824       22,534       8 %
 
                                                   
Cost of sales
    99,920       95,336       4,584       5 %     201,584       185,701       15,883       9 %
Gross profit
    46,604       45,459       1,145       3 %     93,774       87,123       6,651       8 %
 
                                                   
Gross profit as a % of sales
    31.8 %     32.3 %                     31.7 %     31.9 %                
 
                                                               
Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A)
    17,571       16,470       1,101       7 %     36,220       32,122       4,098       13 %
SG&A as a % of sales
    12.0 %     11.7 %                     12.3 %     11.8 %                
 
                                                               
Research, development and engineering costs, net (RD&E)
    11,250       11,177       73       1 %     21,638       22,201       (563 )     -3 %
RD&E as a % of sales
    7.7 %     7.9 %                     7.3 %     8.1 %                
 
                                                               
Other operating (income) expense, net
    (520 )     495       (1,015 )   NA     (353 )     1,487       (1,840 )   NA
 
                                                   
Operating income
    18,303       17,317       986       6 %     36,269       31,313       4,956       16 %
Operating margin
    12.5 %     12.3 %                     12.3 %     11.5 %                
Interest expense
    4,403       5,139       (736 )     -14 %     8,677       10,287       (1,610 )     -16 %
Interest income
          (3 )     3     NA     (8 )     (5 )     (3 )     60 %
(Gain) loss on cost method investments, net
    317             317     NA     (4,232 )           (4,232 )   NA
Other expense, net
    819       200       619       310 %     1,241       516       725       141 %
Provision for income taxes
    4,214       4,193       21       1 %     10,097       7,180       2,917       41 %
Effective tax rate
    33.0 %     35.0 %                     33.0 %     35.0 %                
 
                                                   
Net income
  $ 8,550     $ 7,788     $ 762       10 %   $ 20,494     $ 13,335     $ 7,159       54 %
 
                                                   
Net margin
    5.8 %     5.5 %                     6.9 %     4.9 %                
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.36     $ 0.33     $ 0.03       9 %   $ 0.86     $ 0.57     $ 0.29       51 %

 

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Sales
Consolidated second quarter 2011 sales grew 4% over the prior year period to $146.5 million. Excluding the $5 million of benefit from foreign currency fluctuations, revenue growth was 1% despite a slowdown in the CRM market and tough comparisons for our vascular access and Electrochem product lines. Our orthopaedic product line reported strong organic revenue growth and was a significant contributor to our solid second quarter results. For the year-to-date period, sales are 8% above the prior year period, or 6% on a constant currency basis, reflecting the benefits of our diversified revenue base. It is important to note that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations only impact our orthopaedic product line sales. Thus, for all other product lines, the sales change percentages disclosed are the same on both a reported and a constant currency basis.
Greatbatch Medical — CRM and Neuromodulation product line sales for the second quarter 2011 decreased 1% compared to the prior year period and were consistent with the prior year for the year-to-date period. During the first two quarters of 2011, CRM revenue included the benefit of customer inventory builds and product launches, which was offset by continued pricing pressure, as well as the contraction in the underlying CRM market. Currently, we believe that customer inventory builds are now complete and will not recur in the second half of 2011. We are anticipating that this will add additional pressure on our CRM revenue for the second half of the year in addition to the market and pricing headwinds we are already facing.
Our visibility to customer ordering patterns is over a relatively short period of time. Our customers have inventory management programs, alternative supply arrangements, and vertical integration plans, and the relative market share among the OEM manufacturers’ changes continuously. Additionally, we face pricing pressures from our customers and in particular our four largest OEM customers upon which a significant portion of our sales is dependent. These pressures have increased as of late due to the downturn in the economy, and more specifically, the contracting CRM market. Consequently, these and other factors will continue to significantly impact our sales.
In comparison to the prior year, 2011 second quarter sales for the vascular access product line decreased 2% to $10.8 million but increased 11% on a year-to-date basis primarily due to increased introducer sales. First quarter 2010 introducer sales were impacted by customer inventory reduction programs. Ordering patterns have now returned to a more normalized level. Vascular access sales for the first half of 2011 include over $1 million of incremental medical device related sales. Although the absolute revenue is still modest, we are making strong progress on all medical device initiatives and expect this amount to continue to build meaningfully over the next several years.
Orthopaedic sales of $37.9 million for the second quarter of 2011 were 24% above the comparable 2010 period, and included approximately $5 million of favorable foreign currency exchange rate benefit. Excluding this benefit, sales increased 8% organically over the prior year period despite slower than expected underlying market growth. For the first two quarters of 2011, orthopaedic sales were $77.5 million and included $6 million of favorable foreign currency exchange rate benefit. On a constant currency basis, 2011 year-to-date orthopaedic sales increased 19% over the 2010 period. These increases occurred across all of our orthopaedic products, which benefitted from customer product launches, as well as from market share gains during the quarter. These market share gains are a result of the investments made over the last several years to expand capabilities, shorten lead times, and improve quality and on-time delivery. We expect Orthopaedic revenue to continue to benefit from these factors for the remainder of 2011, which will be partially offset by seasonal slow-downs in the third quarter.

 

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Electrochem — Second quarter 2011 sales for Electrochem decreased 2% to $20.1 million compared to $20.5 million in the second quarter of 2010, which included the benefit of customer inventory re-stocking. For the year-to-date period, Electrochem sales were $40.8 million or 8% above the prior year. Electrochem sales reflect continued strength in the energy and environmental monitoring markets. We currently expect Electrochem revenue for the second half 2011 will be below the run-rate for the first two quarters of this year, due to seasonality in the energy market and the timing of inventory pulls by our customers in the environmental monitoring market.
2011 Outlook — Given the results for the first two quarters, as well as our expectations for the remainder of the year, at this time we are revising our 2011 guidance ranges provided at the beginning of the year as follows:
         
    Previous Guidance   Revised Guidance
Sales
  $540 million — $560 million   $550 million — $570 million
Adjusted Operating Income as a % of Sales   12.0% — 13.0%   12.0% — 13.0%
Adjusted Diluted EPS   $1.55 — $1.65   $1.60 — $1.70
It is important to note that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations added approximately $6 million to revenue for the first two quarters of 2011 in comparison to 2010. It also is important to note that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations do not materially impact our operating income as the benefit from higher revenue levels are naturally offset by a corresponding increase in production and administrative costs.
Gross Profit
Changes to gross profit as a percentage of sales from the prior year were due to the following:
                 
    Change From Prior Year  
    Three Months     Six Months  
Capacity & productivity (a)
    2.2 %     1.8 %
Performance-based compensation (b)
    -1.4 %     -1.3 %
Selling price (c)
    -1.7 %     -1.5 %
Mix change (d)
    -0.1 %     0.2 %
Other
    0.5 %     0.6 %
 
           
Total percentage point change to gross profit as a percentage of sales
    -0.5 %     -0.2 %
 
           
     
(a)   Our gross profit percentage benefitted from higher sales volumes, which absorbed excess capacity, as well as productivity gains from our various lean initiatives.
 
(b)   Our gross profit percentage for 2011 includes a higher level of performance-based compensation expense due to our strong first half results compared to 2010. Performance-based compensation is accrued based upon management’s expectation of what level of performance will be achieved relative to targets set.
 
(c)   Our gross profit percentage was negatively impacted in 2011 in comparison to the prior year due to price concessions made to our larger OEM customers near the end of 2010 in exchange for long-term contracts. We expect this negative impact to continue for the remainder of 2011.
 
(d)   Our gross profit percentage was positively impacted by an increase in mix of higher margin Electrochem sales in comparison to the prior year, which was offset by an increase in lower margin orthopaedic sales as a percentage of total sales.

 

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We expect that our gross profit margin will continue around the current level for the remainder of the year. Over the long-term, we expect our gross profit margin to improve as more system and device level products are introduced, which typically earn a higher margin, and as sales volumes increase and absorb excess capacity.
SG&A Expenses
Changes to SG&A expenses from the prior year were due to the following (in thousands):
                 
    Change From Prior Year  
    Three Months     Six Months  
Performance-based compensation (a)
  $ (616 )   $ 958  
Professional and consulting expense (b)
    1,392       2,338  
Other (c)
    325       802  
 
           
Net increase in SG&A
  $ 1,101     $ 4,098  
 
           
     
(a)   SG&A for the first six months of 2011 include a higher level of performance-based compensation expense due to our strong first half results compared to 2010. Performance-based compensation is accrued based upon management’s expectation of what level of performance will be achieved relative to targets set.
 
(b)   Amounts represent the change in professional and consulting expense from the 2010 period and reflect a higher level of corporate development initiatives, including costs incurred in connection with our Investor Day in March 2011, as well as costs incurred as part of our medical device strategy, including consulting and a communication campaign with customers and employees.
 
(c)   SG&A costs were negatively impacted in 2011 as a result of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which increased SG&A costs by approximately $0.4 million and $0.6 million for the three and six month periods ending July 1, 2011, respectively, in comparison to 2010.
RD&E Expenses, Net
Net RD&E costs are comprised of the following (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,     July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Research and development costs
  $ 4,633     $ 4,426     $ 8,512     $ 8,954  
 
                       
Engineering costs
    8,657       8,804       17,567       16,817  
Less cost reimbursements
    (2,040 )     (2,053 )     (4,441 )     (3,570 )
 
                       
Engineering costs, net
    6,617       6,751       13,126       13,247  
 
                       
Total RD&E, net
  $ 11,250     $ 11,177     $ 21,638     $ 22,201  
 
                       
Net RD&E costs for the 2011 second quarter were $11.3 million, and were consistent with the prior year, as we continue to invest resources in developing complete medical devices for our OEM customers. For the first six months of 2011, net RD&E costs decreased $0.6 million to $21.6 million compared to the prior year. First quarter 2011 results include higher cost reimbursements from customers, which was primarily due to the achievement of contractual milestones on two medical device projects. Excluding the higher cost reimbursements, net RD&E remained consistent with the prior year for both the current quarter and year-to-date periods.

 

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During the second quarter of 2011, we incurred $5.6 million ($10.4 million year-to-date) of RD&E expenses related to the development of medical devices compared to $4.7 million ($9.3 million year-to-date) in 2010. Net RD&E for the second quarter of 2011 includes $0.6 million ($1.2 million year-to-date) of DVT costs related to the QiG Group’s development of a neuromodulation platform compared to $0 for the prior year periods.
Over the long-term, we expect net RD&E, excluding DVT expenses, to remain around 8.5% to 9.0% of sales. Net RD&E for the first half of 2011 is 7.3% of sales and is expected to be higher during the second half of 2011.
Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net
Other operating (income) expense, net is comprised of the following (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    July 1,     July 2,     July 1,     July 2,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Orthopaedic facility optimization (a)
  $ 22     $     $ 261     $  
2007 & 2008 facility shutdowns and consolidations (b)
          536             856  
Integration costs (c)
          8             130  
Asset dispositions and other (d)
    (542 )     (49 )     (614 )     501  
 
                       
Total other operating (income) expense, net
  $ (520 )   $ 495     $ (353 )   $ 1,487  
 
                       
     
(a)   During the third quarter of 2010, we began to incur costs in connection with the optimization of our Orthopaedic operations in order to increase capacity, further expand our capabilities and reduce dependence on outside suppliers. Ultimately these updates will further reduce our lead times, improve quality and allow us to better meet the needs of our customers. Additional information regarding the timing, cash flow and amount of future expenditures is discussed in Note 8 “Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net” of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report.
 
(b)   In 2010, we recorded charges related to our various cost savings and consolidation efforts initiated in 2007 and 2008. Over the long-term, we expect these initiatives to continue to positively impact operational efficiencies and profitability. Additional information regarding the timing, cash flow and amount of future expenditures is discussed in Note 8 “Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net” of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report.
 
(c)   During 2010, we incurred costs related to the integration of the companies acquired in 2007 and 2008. The integration initiatives include the implementation of the Oracle ERP system, training and compliance with policies, as well as the implementation of lean manufacturing and six sigma initiatives. The expenses were primarily for consultants, relocation and travel costs.
 
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Interest Expense and Interest Income
Interest expense for the second quarter and year-to-date periods of 2011 were below the comparable periods of 2010 primarily due to the benefit of paying down our long-term debt with excess cash flow from operations. Interest income for the same periods of 2011 was relatively consistent with the comparable 2010 periods. We currently expect that our new credit facility will add approximately $0.5 million to $1.0 million of additional interest expense in 2011.
Gain (Loss) on Cost Method Investments, Net
During the second quarter of 2011, we recorded a $0.3 million write down of one of our cost method investments based upon a recent stock offering by that company. This investment now has a $0 book value. In January 2011, we sold our cost method investment in IntElect Medical, Inc. (“IntElect”) in conjunction with Boston Scientific’s acquisition of IntElect. We obtained our ownership interest in IntElect through our acquisition of BIOMEC, Inc. in 2007 and two subsequent additional investments. This transaction resulted in a pre-tax gain of $4.5 million ($3.0 million net-of-tax).
Other Expense, Net
Other expense, net primarily includes the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in foreign currencies.
Provision for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended July 1, 2011 was 33% versus 35% for the comparable 2010 periods primarily as a result of the research and development tax credit, which expired at the end of 2009 and was reinstated in the fourth quarter of 2010 for 2010 and 2011.
We believe it is reasonably possible that a reduction of up to $1.0 million of the balance of unrecognized tax benefits may occur within the next twelve months as a result of the expiration of applicable statutes of limitation, which would positively impact the effective tax rate in the period of reduction.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
                 
    As of  
    July 1,     December 31,  
(Dollars in thousands)   2011     2010  
Cash and cash equivalents (a)
  $ 36,942     $ 22,883  
Working capital (a)
  $ 176,062     $ 150,922  
Current ratio (a)
    3.35       3.49  
     
(a)   The increase in cash and cash equivalents, and working capital primarily relates to cash flow from operations of $37.8 million for the first half of 2011 offset by $20 million of cash used to pay down long-term debt. Cash used in investing activities for the first six months of 2011 was slightly lower than the same period of 2010 as a higher level of capital expenditures was offset by the proceeds received from the sale of a cost method investment in 2011. Our current ratio remained relatively consistent with the year-end amount.

 

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Revolving Line of Credit — On June 24, 2011, we amended and extended our revolving credit facility (the “2011 Credit Facility”) to replace our existing credit facility, which had an expiration date of May 22, 2012. The 2011 Credit Facility provides a $400 million secured revolving credit facility, which can be increased to $600 million upon our request and approval by a majority of the lenders. The 2011 Credit Facility also contains a $15 million letter of credit subfacility and a $15 million swingline subfacility. The 2011 Credit Facility has a maturity date of June 24, 2016; provided, however, if our convertible notes are not repaid in full, modified or refinanced before March 1, 2013, the maturity date of the 2011 Credit Facility shall be March 1, 2013.
The 2011 Credit Facility is supported by a consortium of fourteen banks with no bank controlling more than 19% of the facility. As of July 1, 2011, each bank supporting the 2011 Credit Facility has an S&P credit rating of at least BBB- or better, which is considered investment grade.
The 2011 Credit Facility requires us to maintain a rolling four quarter ratio of adjusted EBITDA to interest expense of at least 3.0 to 1.0. For the rolling four quarter period ended July 1, 2011, our ratio of adjusted EBITDA to interest expense, calculated in accordance with our credit agreement, was 17.5 to 1.00, well above the required limit. The 2011 Credit Facility also requires us to maintain a total leverage ratio of not greater than 4.5 to 1.0 through December 30, 2011 and not greater than 4.0 to 1.0 from December 31, 2011 and thereafter. As of July 1, 2011, our total leverage ratio, calculated in accordance with our credit agreement, was 1.98 to 1.00, well below the required limit.
The 2011 Credit Facility contains customary events of default. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default, a majority of the lenders may declare the outstanding advances and all other obligations under the 2011 Credit Facility immediately due and payable. See Note 5 “Debt” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for a more detailed description of the 2011 Credit Facility.
As of July 1, 2011, we had $370 million of borrowing capacity available under the 2011 Credit Facility. This amount may vary from period to period based upon our debt and EBITDA levels, which impacts the covenant calculations discussed above. We believe that our cash flow from operations and the 2011 Credit Facility provide adequate liquidity to meet our short- and long- term funding needs.
Operating activities — Cash flows from operations for the first six months of 2011 were $37.8 million, which was below the comparable 2010 period of $44.2 million. The decrease from the prior year is primarily due to the timing of cash receipts and payments. More specifically, net cash provided by operating assets and liabilities decreased approximately $12 million when compared to the prior year.
Investing activities Net cash used in investing activities for the first six months of 2011 was $3.1 million compared to $5.6 million for the same period of 2010. This decrease was primarily related to the net proceeds received from cost method investments of $10.4 million partially offset by an increase in maintenance capital expenditures as well as further investments in our Orthopaedic facilities to add to our capabilities. Our current expectation is that capital spending for the remainder of 2011 will be in the range of $20 million to $30 million, of which approximately half is discretionary in nature. In January 2011, we announced our intention to construct an 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Allen County, IN. We broke ground on this facility during the second quarter of 2011 and we expect this facility to be operational by mid-2012. Total investment in this facility is expected to be approximately $17 million. Other than this facility, capital spending relates to routine maintenance investments to support our internal growth.
We anticipate that cash on hand along with cash flow from operations and availability under our revolving line of credit will be sufficient to fund these capital expenditures. Going forward, we will continue to consider strategically targeted and opportunistic acquisitions.

 

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Financing activities — Net cash used in financing activities for the first six months of 2011 was $21.2 million compared to $30.5 million for the prior year period. During the second quarter of 2011, we repaid $20 million of long-term debt compared to $30.5 million in the 2010 period. Going forward, we expect excess cash flow from operations to be used to pay down outstanding debt.
Capital Structure — As of July 1, 2011, our capital structure consisted of $197.8 million of convertible subordinated notes, $30.0 million of debt under our revolving line of credit and 23.4 million shares of common stock outstanding. Additionally, we had $36.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, which is sufficient to meet our short-term operating cash needs. If necessary, we currently have access to $370 million under our revolving line of credit and are authorized to issue 100 million shares of common stock and 100 million shares of preferred stock. The market value of our outstanding common stock since our initial public offering has exceeded our book value; accordingly, we believe that if needed we can access public markets to raise additional capital. Our capital structure allows us to support our internal growth and provides liquidity for corporate development initiatives. We continuously evaluate our capital structure, including our revolving line of credit, as it relates to our anticipated long-term funding needs. Changes to our capital structure may occur as a result of this analysis, or changes in market conditions.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements within the meaning of Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.
Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our significant contractual obligations at July 1, 2011:
                                         
    Payments due by period  
            Remainder of                    
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS   Total     2011     2012 - 2013     2014 - 2015     After 2015  
Debt obligations (a)
  $ 241,932     $ 2,750     $ 206,557     $ 2,100     $ 30,525  
Operating lease obligations (b)
    14,452       1,290       4,490       4,012       4,660  
Purchase obligations (b)
    32,370       22,049       6,761       260       3,300  
Foreign currency contracts (b)
    4,800       4,800                    
Pension obligations (c)
    12,527       528       2,366       2,518       7,115  
 
                             
Total contractual obligations
  $ 306,081     $ 31,417     $ 220,174     $ 8,890     $ 45,600  
 
                             
     
(a)   Includes the annual interest expense on our convertible subordinated notes of 2.25%, which is paid semi-annually. Amounts also include the expected interest expense on the $30.0 million outstanding on our line of credit based upon the period end weighted average interest rate of 3.50%. See Note 5 “Debt” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for additional information.
 
(b)   See Note 10 “Commitments and Contingencies” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for additional information about our operating leases, purchase obligations and foreign currency contracts.
 
(c)   See Note 6 “Pension Plans” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for additional information about our pension plan obligations. These amounts do not include any potential future contributions to our pension plan that may be necessary if the rate of return earned on pension plan assets is not sufficient to fund the rate of increase of our pension liability. Future cash contributions may be required. As of December 31, 2010, the most recent valuation date, our actuarially determined pension benefit obligation exceeded the plans assets by $4.6 million.

 

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This table does not reflect $2.8 million of unrecognized tax benefits as we are uncertain as to if or when such amounts may be settled. Refer to Note 9 “Income Taxes” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for additional information about these unrecognized tax benefits.
We self-fund the medical insurance coverage provided to our U.S. based employees. Our risk is being limited through the use of stop loss insurance, which has an annual deductible of $0.2 million per covered participant. The maximum aggregate loss (i.e. sum of all claims under the $0.2 million deductible) is limited to $14.2 million with a maximum benefit of $1.0 million. As of July 1, 2011, we have $3.7 million accrued related to our self-insured medical plan, which is recorded in Accrued Expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, and is primarily based upon claim history. This table does not reflect any potential future payments for self-insured medical claims.
We are a member of a group self-insurance trust that provides workers’ compensation benefits to our employees located in Western New York. Based on actual experience, we could receive a refund or be assessed additional contributions for workers’ compensation claims. No amounts have been recorded for any refund or additional assessment since the Trust has not informed us of any such adjustments. Under the trust agreement, each participating organization has joint and several liability for trust obligations if the assets of the trust are not sufficient to cover those obligations. During the second quarter of 2011, we decided to terminate our membership in the self-insurance trust and, beginning in 2012, will utilize traditional insurance relationships to provide workers’ compensation benefits for our Western New York employees. This table does not reflect any potential payments which may be due as a result of our participation in or withdrawal from this self-insurance trust.
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In the normal course of business, we evaluate all new accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) or other authoritative accounting body to determine the potential impact they may have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In the second quarter of 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income,” and ASU No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs,” which are effective for our fiscal year 2012. See Note 15 “Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for additional information about these recently issued accounting standards and their potential impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this report and other written and oral statements made from time to time by us and our representatives are not statements of historical or current fact. As such, they are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions. They include statements relating to:
    future sales, expenses and profitability;
 
    the future development and expected growth of our business and the markets we operate in;
 
    our ability to successfully execute our business model and our business strategy;
 
    our ability to identify trends within the implantable medical devices, medical components, and Electrochem markets and to offer products and services that meet the changing needs of those markets;
 
    our ability to design, develop, and commercialize complete medical devices;
 
    projected capital expenditures; and
 
    trends in government regulation, including the impact of Health Care Reform and recent proposed federal regulations impacting the transportation of lithium batteries.
You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements. In evaluating these statements and our prospects generally, you should carefully consider the factors set forth below. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary factors and to others contained throughout this report. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report or to conform these statements to actual results.
Although it is not possible to create a comprehensive list of all factors that may cause actual results to differ from the results expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements or that may affect our future results, some of these factors include the following: dependence upon a limited number of customers, product obsolescence, inability to market current or future products including complete medical devices, pricing pressure from and vertical integration by our customers, reliance on third party suppliers for raw materials, products and subcomponents, fluctuating operating results, inability to maintain high quality standards for our products, challenges to our intellectual property rights, product liability claims, inability to successfully consummate and integrate acquisitions, unsuccessful expansion into new markets, competition, inability to obtain licenses to key technology, regulatory changes or consolidation in the healthcare industry, and other risks and uncertainties that arise from time to time as described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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ITEM 3.   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Foreign Currency — We have significant foreign operations in France, Mexico and Switzerland, which expose the Company to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations due to transactions denominated in Euros, Mexican pesos and Swiss francs, respectively. We continuously evaluate our foreign currency risk and will take action from time to time in order to best mitigate these risks, which includes the use of various derivative instruments such as forward currency exchange contracts. A hypothetical 10% change in the value of the U.S. dollar in relation to our most significant foreign currency exposures would have had an impact of approximately $11 million on our annual sales. This amount is not indicative of the hypothetical net earnings impact due to partially offsetting impacts on cost of sales and operating expenses in those currencies. We estimate that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations during the six months ended July 1, 2011 increased sales in comparison to the 2010 period by approximately $6 million.
In July 2010 and February 2011, we entered into forward contracts to purchase 6.6 million and 3.7 million, respectively, Mexican pesos per month through December 2011 at an exchange rate of 13.2231 pesos and 12.2761 pesos per one U.S. dollar, respectively. These contracts were entered into in order to hedge the risk of peso-denominated payments associated with a portion of the operations at our Tijuana, Mexico facility for 2011 and are being accounted for as cash flow hedges.
As of July 1, 2011, these contracts had a positive fair value of $0.5 million, which is recorded within Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The amount recorded as a reduction of Cost of Sales during the six months ended July 1, 2011 and six months ended July 2, 2010 related to these forward contracts was $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively. No portion of the change in fair value of our foreign currency contracts during the six months ended July 1, 2011 or July 2, 2010 was considered ineffective.
We translate all assets and liabilities of our foreign operations, where the U.S. dollar is not the functional currency, at the period-end exchange rate and translate sales and expenses at the average exchange rates in effect during the period. The net effect of these translation adjustments is recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as Comprehensive Income. The translation adjustment for the six months ended July 1, 2011 was an $11.3 million gain. Translation adjustments are not adjusted for income taxes as they relate to permanent investments in our foreign subsidiaries. Net foreign currency transaction gains and losses included in Other Expense, Net amounted to a loss of $1.1 million for the six months ended July 1, 2011. A hypothetical 10% change in the value of the U.S. dollar in relation to our most significant foreign currency net assets would have had an impact of approximately $11 million on our foreign net assets as of July 1, 2011.
Interest Rates — Interest rates on our revolving line of credit reset, at our option, based upon the prime rate or LIBOR rate, thus subjecting us to interest rate risk. To help offset this risk, from time to time, we enter into receive floating-pay fixed interest rate swaps indexed to the same applicable index rate as the debt it is hedging. The objective of these swaps is to hedge against potential changes in cash flows on our outstanding revolving line of credit. No credit risk is hedged. Our interest rate swaps are accounted for as cash flow hedges.
As of July 1, 2011, we had $30 million outstanding on our revolving line of credit and no interest rate swaps outstanding. See Note 5 “Debt” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for additional information about our interest rate swap contracts.

 

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No portion of the change in fair value of the interest rate swaps outstanding during the 2011 or 2010 periods was considered ineffective. The amount recorded as additional Interest Expense related to the interest rate swaps for the six months ended July 1, 2011 and July 2, 2010 was $0.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
A hypothetical one percentage point change in the prime rate on the $30 million of floating rate revolving line of credit debt outstanding at July 1, 2011 would have an impact of approximately $0.1 million on our interest expense.
ITEM 4.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
a.  Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures .
Our management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) related to the recording, processing, summarization and reporting of information in our reports that we file with the SEC as of July 1, 2011. These disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to us, including our subsidiaries, is made known to our management, including these officers, by other of our employees, and that this information is recorded, processed, summarized, evaluated and reported, as applicable, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Based on their evaluation, as of July 1, 2011, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
b.  Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting .
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter to which this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
There have been no material changes to the Company’s legal proceedings as previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
ITEM 1A.   RISK FACTORS.
There have been no material changes from risk factors as previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
ITEM 2.   UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
None.
ITEM 3.   DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
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ITEM 4.   (REMOVED AND RESERVED)
ITEM 5.   OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS.
See the Exhibit Index for a list of those exhibits filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
Dated: August 9, 2011  GREATBATCH, INC.
 
 
  By    /s/ Thomas J. Hook    
      Thomas J. Hook   
      President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) 
 
         
  By    /s/ Thomas J. Mazza    
      Thomas J. Mazza   
      Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) 
 
         
  By    /s/ Marco F. Benedetti    
      Marco F. Benedetti   
      Corporate Controller & Treasurer
(Principal Accounting Officer) 
 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Exhibit No.   Description
       
 
3.1  
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 27, 2008).
3.2  
Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to our annual report on Form 10-K for the period ended January 1, 2010).
10.1*  
Amended and Restated Change of Control Agreement between Greatbatch, Inc. and its Named Executive Officers.
31.1*  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act.
31.2*  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act.
32*  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS  
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH  
XBRL Extension Schema Document
101.CAL  
XBRL Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB  
XBRL Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE  
XBRL Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF  
XBRL Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
     
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Exhibit 10.1
GREATBATCH, INC.
AMENDED AND RESTATED
CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT
This AMENDED AND RESTATED CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT is by and between Greatbatch, Inc. a Delaware corporation (the “Company” or “GB”), and                                           (the “Executive”), and dated as of the                      day of                                           , 201           .
The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication of the Executive, notwithstanding the possibility, threat or occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined below). The Board believes it is imperative to (1) diminish the inevitable distraction of the Executive by virtue of the personal uncertainties and risks created by a pending or threatened Change of Control; (2) encourage the Executive’s full attention and dedication to the Company currently and in the event of any threatened or pending Change of Control; (3) to enable the Executive, without being influenced by the uncertainties of the Executive’s own situation, to assess and advise the Company whether proposals concerning any potential change of control of the Company are in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders and to take other action regarding these proposals as the Company might determine appropriate; and (4) provide the Executive with compensation and benefits arrangements on a Change of Control that ensure that the compensation and benefits expectations of the Executive will be satisfied and that are competitive with those of other corporations. Therefore, to accomplish these objectives, the Board has caused the Company to enter into this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Certain Definitions
(a) An “Affiliate” of, or a Person “Affiliated” with, a Specified Person, means a Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by, or is under current control with, the Person specified.
(b) “Effective Date” means the first date during the Change of Control Period on which a Change of Control occurs; provided that the Executive is employed by the Company on that date. If the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated or the Executive ceases to be an officer of the Company at any time within 6 months prior to the date on which a Change of Control occurs, then “Effective Date” means the date immediately prior to the date of such termination of employment or cessation of status as an officer.
(c) “Change of Control Period” means the period beginning on the effective date of this Agreement, (as noted in the first 3 lines at the top of this page) and ending on the third anniversary of that date. However, beginning on the first anniversary of that date, and on each successive anniversary of that date (the first and each successive anniversary each is referred to as a “Renewal Date”), the Change of Control Period will be automatically extended so it terminates 36 months from the Renewal Date, unless, at least 60 days prior to that Renewal Date, the Company notifies the Executive that the Change of Control Period will not be so extended.

 


 

(d) “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
(e) “Company” means, collectively, the Company and its Subsidiaries except for purposes of Section 2 or where the context clearly requires otherwise.
(f) “Person” has the meaning given that term in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) but excluding any Person described in and satisfying the conditions of Rule 13d-1(b)(1) of Section 13.
(g) “Specified Employee” means an employee who is a “specified employee,” as defined in Section 409A of the Code on the date of his termination of employment.
(h) “Subsidiary” means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity that is an Affiliate of the Company.
(i) “Termination of employment,” “separation from service” and terms of similar import mean a “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Code.
2. Change of Control .
“Change of Control” means:
(a) Any acquisition or series of acquisitions by any Person other than the Company, any of the subsidiaries of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company, or any of their subsidiaries, or any Person holding common shares of the Company for or pursuant to the terms of such employee benefit plan, that results in that Person becoming the beneficial owner (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 20% or more of either the then outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company (“Outstanding Company Common Stock”) or the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities entitled to then vote generally in the election of directors of the Company (“Outstanding Company Voting Securities”), except that any such acquisition of Outstanding Company Common Stock or Outstanding Company Voting Securities will not constitute a Change of Control while such Person does not exercise the voting power of its Outstanding Company Common Stock or otherwise exercise control with respect to any matter concerning or affecting the Company, or Outstanding Company Voting Securities, and promptly sells, transfers, assigns or otherwise disposes of that number of shares of Outstanding Company Common Stock necessary to reduce its beneficial ownership (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of the Outstanding Company Common Stock to below 20%.

 

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(b) During any period not longer than 24 consecutive months, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board cease to constitute at least a majority of the Board, unless the election, or the nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders, of each new Board member was approved by a vote of at least 3/4ths of the Board members then still in office who were Board members at the beginning of such period (including for these purposes, new members whose election or nomination was so approved).
(c) Approval by the stockholders of the Company of:
(i) a dissolution or liquidation of the Company,
(ii) a sale of 50% or more of the assets of the Company, taken as a whole (with the stock or other ownership interests of the Company in any of its Subsidiaries constituting assets of the Company for this purpose) to a Person that is not an Affiliate of the Company (for purposes of this paragraph “sale” means any change of ownership), or
(iii) an agreement to merge or consolidate or otherwise reorganize, with or into one or more Persons that are not Affiliates of the Company, as a result of which less than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the surviving or resulting entity immediately after any such merger, consolidation or reorganization are, or will be, owned, directly or indirectly, by stockholders of the Company immediately before such merger, consolidation or reorganization (assuming for purposes of such determination that there is no change in the record ownership of the Company’s securities from the record date for such approval until such merger, consolidation or reorganization and that such record owners hold no securities of the other parties to such merger, consolidation or reorganization), but including in such determination any securities of the other parties to such merger, consolidation or reorganization held by Affiliates of the Company.
3.  Employment Period . The Company hereby agrees to continue the Executive in its employ, and the Executive hereby agrees to remain in the employ of the Company, for the period commencing on the Effective Date and ending at the end of the 24th month following the Effective Date (the “Employment Period”).
4. Terms of Employment
(a) Position and Duties .
(i) During the Employment Period, (A) the Executive’s position (including status, offices, titles and reporting requirements), authority, duties and responsibilities shall be at least commensurate in all material respects with the most significant of those held, exercised and assigned at any time during the 120-day period immediately preceding the Effective Date and (B) the Executive’s services shall be performed at the location where the Executive was employed immediately preceding the Effective Date or any office or location less than 35 miles from such location.

 

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(ii) During the Employment Period, and excluding any periods of vacation and sick leave to which the Executive is entitled, the Executive agrees to devote reasonable attention and time during normal business hours to the business and affairs of the Company and, to the extent necessary to discharge the responsibilities assigned to the Executive hereunder, to use the Executive’s reasonable best efforts to perform faithfully and efficiently such responsibilities. During the Employment Period it shall not be a violation of this Agreement for the Executive to (A) serve on corporate, civic or charitable boards or committees, (B) deliver lectures, fulfill speaking engagements or teach at educational institutions and (C) manage personal investments, so long as these activities do not significantly interfere with the performance of the Executive’s responsibilities as an employee of the Company in accordance with this Agreement. It is expressly understood and agreed that, to the extent that any such activities have been conducted by the Executive prior to the Effective Date, the continued conduct of these activities (or the conduct of activities similar in nature and scope) subsequent to the Effective Date shall not thereafter be deemed to interfere with the performance of the Executive’s responsibilities to the Company.
(b) Compensation .
(i)  Base Salary . During the Employment Period, the Executive shall receive an annual base salary (“Annual Base Salary”), paid at a biweekly rate, at least equal to the highest annualized (for any fiscal year consisting of less than 12 full months or with respect to which the Executive has been employed by the Company for less than 12 full months) base salary paid or payable, including any Annual Base Salary that has been earned but deferred, to the Executive by the Company for any of the three fiscal years immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the Effective Date occurs. During the Employment Period, the Annual Base Salary shall be reviewed at least annually and shall be increased at any time and from time to time as shall be substantially consistent with increases in base salary generally awarded in the ordinary course of business to other peer executives of the Company. Any increase in Annual Base Salary shall not serve to limit or reduce any other obligation to the Executive under this Agreement. Annual Base Salary shall not be reduced after any such increase, and the term Annual Base Salary shall refer to the Annual Base Salary as so increased.
(ii) Annual Bonus . The Executive shall be awarded, for each fiscal year during the Employment Period, an annual bonus (the “Annual Bonus”) in cash at least equal to the higher of (A) the average annualized (for any fiscal year consisting of less than 12 full months or with respect to which the Executive has been employed by the Company for less than 12 full months) bonus paid or payable, including any Annual Base Salary that has been earned but deferred, for three fiscal years immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the Effective Date occurs, or (B) if the annual bonus paid for the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the Effective Date occurs was based upon a formula or plan in which the Executive participated, then such Annual Bonus shall be at least equal to the bonus which would be payable based on such formula or plan had the Executive’s participation and level of participation remained in effect following the Effective Date. Each Annual Bonus shall be paid no later than the fifteenth day of the third month of the fiscal year next following the fiscal year for which the Annual Bonus is awarded. The Annual Bonus may be, but is not limited to, the bonus payable under the Company’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STIC”) or any similar bonus or incentive program then in effect.

 

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(iii)  Incentive, Savings and Retirement Plans . The Executive shall be entitled to participate during the Employment Period in all incentive, savings and retirement plans, practices, policies and programs generally applicable to other peer executives of the Company, but in no event shall such plans, practices, policies and programs provide the Executive with incentive opportunities (measured with respect to both regular and special incentive opportunities), savings opportunities and retirement benefits opportunities, in each case, less favorable, in the aggregate, than the most favorable of those provided by the Company for the Executive under such plans, practices, policies and programs as in effect at any time during the 120-day period immediately preceding the Effective Date. Incentive programs include, but are not limited to, the GB Long Term Incentive Plan.
(iv)  Welfare Benefit Plans . During the Employment Period, the Executive and the Executive’s family, as the case may be, shall be eligible for participation in and shall receive all benefits under welfare benefit plans, practices, policies and programs provided by the Company (including, without limitation, medical, prescription, dental, disability, salary continuance, employee life, group life, accidental death and travel accident insurance plans and programs) to the extent generally applicable to other peer executives of the Company, but in no event shall such plans, practices, policies and programs provide benefits less favorable, in the aggregate, than the most favorable of such plans, practices, policies and programs in effect for the Executive and the Executive’s family at any time during the 120-day period immediately preceding the Effective Date.
(v)  Business Expenses . During the Employment Period, the Executive shall be entitled to receive prompt reimbursement for all reasonable business expenses incurred by the Executive in accordance with the most favorable policies, practices and procedures of the Company in effect for the Executive at any time during the 120-day period immediately preceding the Effective Date or, if more favorable to the Executive, as in effect at any time thereafter generally with respect to other peer executives of the Company.
(vi)  Fringe Benefits . During the Employment Period, the Executive shall be entitled to fringe benefits in accordance with the most favorable plans, practices, programs and policies of the Company in effect for the Executive at any time during the 120-day period immediately preceding the Effective Date or, if more favorable to the Executive, as in effect at any time after generally with respect to other peer executives of the Company.
(vii)  Office and Support Staff . During the Employment Period, the Executive shall be entitled to an office or offices of a size and with furnishings and other appointments, and to personal secretarial and other assistance, at least equal to the most favorable of the foregoing provided to the Executive by the Company in effect for the Executive at any time during the 120-day period immediately preceding the Effective Date or, if more favorable to the Executive, as provided at any time after generally with respect to other peer executives of the Company.

 

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(viii)  Vacation . During the Employment Period, the Executive shall be entitled to paid vacation in accordance with the most favorable plans, policies, programs and practices of the Company as in effect for the Executive at any time during the 120-day period immediately preceding the Effective Date or, if more favorable to the Executive, as in effect at any time after that generally with respect to other peer executives of the Company.
5. Termination of Employment .
(a)  Death or Disability . The Executive’s employment shall terminate automatically upon the Executive’s death during the Employment Period. If the Company determines in good faith that the Disability (as defined below) of the Executive has occurred during the Employment Period, it may give to the Executive written notice of its intent to terminate the Executive’s employment. The Executive’s employment with the Company shall terminate effective on the 30th day after receipt of such notice by the Executive (the “Disability Effective Date”), provided that, within the 30 days after such receipt, the Executive shall not have returned to full-time performance of the Executive’s duties. “Disability” means the absence of the Executive from the Executive’s duties with the Company on a full-time basis for 180 consecutive business days as a result of incapacity due to mental or physical illness which is determined to be total and permanent. Any question as to the date of or the existence, extent or potentiality of disability of the Executive on which the Executive and the Company cannot agree shall be determined by a qualified independent physician jointly selected by the Executive and the Company (or if the Executive is unable to make such a selection, it shall be made by an adult member of the Executive’s immediate family). The determination of such physician, made in writing to the Company and to the Executive, shall be final and conclusive.
(b)  Cause . The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment during the Employment Period for “Cause.” “Cause” means a material breach by the Executive of this Agreement, gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of the Executive’s duties, dishonesty to the Company, or the commission of a felony that results in a conviction in a court of law. The cessation of employment of the Executive shall not be deemed to be for Cause unless and until there shall have been delivered to the Executive a copy of the resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote of not less than 3/4ths of the entire membership of the Board at a meeting of the Board called and held for such purpose (after reasonable notice is provided to the Executive and the Executive is given an opportunity, together with counsel, to be heard before the Board), finding that, in the good faith opinion of the Board, the Executive is guilty of the conduct described in this section, and specifying the particulars in detail.
(c)  Good Reason . The Executive’s employment may be terminated during the Employment Period by the Executive for “Good Reason.” For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” means:
(i) the assignment to the Executive of any responsibilities or duties inconsistent in any respect with the Executive’s position (including status, offices, titles and reporting requirements), authority, duties or responsibilities as contemplated by Section 4(a), or any other action by the Company that results in a diminution in such position, authority, duties or responsibilities, excluding for this purpose an isolated, insubstantial and inadvertent action not taken in bad faith and that is remedied by the Company promptly after receipt of written notice given by the Executive;

 

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(ii) any failure by the Company to comply with any of the provisions of Section 4(b), other than an isolated, insubstantial and inadvertent failure not occurring in bad faith and that is remedied by the Company promptly after receipt of written notice given by the Executive;
(iii) the Company requiring the Executive to be based at any office or location other than that described in Section 4(a)(i), requiring the Executive to travel away from the Executive’s office in the course of discharging responsibilities or duties in a manner that is inappropriate for the performance of the Executive’s duties and that is significantly more frequent (in terms of either consecutive days or aggregate days in any calendar year) than was required prior to the Change of Control;
(iv) any purported termination by the Company of the Executive’s employment other than as expressly permitted by this Agreement; or
(v) any failure by any successor to the Company to comply with and satisfy Section 14(c), provided that such successor has received at least ten days prior written notice from the Company or the Executive of the requirements of Section 14(c).
For the purposes of this Section 5(c), any good faith determination of “Good Reason” made by the Executive shall be conclusive; provided, however, that “Good Reason” shall not be deemed to exist unless: (A) the Executive has provided a Notice of Termination to the Company of the existence of one or more of the conditions listed in (i) through (v) above within 90 days after the initial occurrence of such condition or conditions; and (B) such condition or conditions have not been cured by the Company within 30 days after receipt of such notice.
(d)  Notice of Termination . Any termination by the Company for Cause or by the Executive for Good Reason shall be communicated by “Notice of Termination” to the other party. A “Notice of Termination” means notice that (i) indicates the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, (ii) to the extent applicable, sets forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated, and (iii) if the Date of Termination (as defined below) is other than the date of receipt of such notice, specifies the termination date (which shall be not more than 15 days after the giving of such notice in all instances other than Good Reason, in which case it shall be at least 31 days after and no more than 90 days after the Notice of Termination). The failure by the Executive or the Company to set forth in the Notice of Termination any fact or circumstances that contributes to a showing of Good Reason or Cause, as the case may be, shall not waive any right of the Executive or the Company or preclude the Executive or the Company from asserting such fact or circumstance in enforcing the Executive’s or the Company’s rights.

 

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(e)  Date of Termination . “Date of Termination” means the date of receipt of the Notice of Termination or any later date specified in the Notice, provided, however, that (i) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for Cause or Disability, the Date of Termination means the date on which the Company notifies the Executive of such termination, and (ii) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by reason of death or Disability, the Date of Termination means the date of death of the Executive or the Disability Effective Date, respectively.
6. Obligations of the Company upon Termination .
(a)  Death . If the Executive’s employment is terminated by reason of the Executive’s death during the Employment Period, this Agreement shall terminate without further obligations to the Executive’s legal representatives under this Agreement, other than the following obligations (the amounts described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) are “Accrued Obligations”):
(i) payment of the Executive’s Annual Base Salary through the Date of Termination to the extent not paid,
(ii) payment of the product of (x) the Annual Bonus paid (and annualized for any fiscal year consisting of less than 12 full months or for which the Executive has been employed for less than 12 full months) to the Executive for the most recently completed fiscal year during the Employment Period, and (y) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the current fiscal year through the Date of Termination, and the denominator of which is 365, and
(iii) payment of any accrued vacation pay not yet paid.
All Accrued Obligations shall be paid to the Executive’s estate or beneficiary, as applicable, in 12 equal consecutive monthly installments, with the first installment to be paid within 30 days of the Date of Termination. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, the Executive’s family shall be entitled to receive for 24 months benefits at least equal to the most favorable benefits provided generally by the Company to surviving families of peer executives of the Company under such plans, programs, practices and policies relating to family death benefits, if any, as in effect generally with respect to other peer executives and their families at any time during the 120-day period immediately preceding the Effective Date or, if more favorable to the Executive and the Executive’s family as in effect on the date of the Executive’s death generally with respect to other peer executives of the Company and their families.
(b)  Disability . If the Executive’s employment is terminated by reason of the Executive’s Disability during the Employment Period, this Agreement shall terminate without further obligations to the Executive, other than for Accrued Obligations. All Accrued Obligations shall be paid to the Executive in 12 equal consecutive monthly installments, with the first installment to be paid within 30 days of the Date of Termination. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, the Executive shall be entitled after the Disability Effective Date to receive disability and other benefits at least equal to the most favorable of those provided by the Company to disabled peer executives and their families in accordance with such plans, programs, practices and policies relating to disability, if any, as in effect generally with respect to other peer executives and their families at any time during the 30-day period immediately preceding the Effective Date or, if more favorable to the Executive and/or the Executive’s family, as in effect at any time thereafter through the Date of Termination generally with respect to other peer executives of the Company and their families. If the Executive dies within 24 months of the Disability Effective Date, the Executive’s family shall be entitled to a continuation of benefits as described in (a), through the period ending no sooner than 24 months after the Disability Effective Date.

 

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(c)  Cause . If the Executive’s employment shall be terminated for Cause during the Employment Period, this Agreement shall terminate without further obligations to the Executive other than the obligation to pay to the Executive the Annual Base Salary through the Date of Termination to the extent unpaid. If the Executive terminates employment during the Employment Period, excluding a termination for Good Reason, this Agreement shall terminate without further obligations to the Executive, other than for Accrued Obligations. In such case, all Accrued Obligations shall be paid to the Executive in 12 equal consecutive monthly installments, with the first installment to be paid within 30 days of the Date of Termination.
(d)  Other Termination; Good Reason . If, during the Employment Period, the Company shall terminate the Executive’s employment other than for Cause or Disability, or the Executive shall terminate employment under this Agreement for Good Reason:
(i) the Company shall pay to the Executive the aggregate of the following amounts, such amounts to be payable by the Company in a lump sum in cash within 30 days:
A. all Accrued Obligations;
B. two times the sum of the Executive’s Annual Base Salary and the higher of (i) the average annualized (for any fiscal year consisting of less than 12 full months or with respect to which the Executive has been employed by the Company for less than 12 full months) bonus paid for the three fiscal years immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the Effective Date occurs, or (ii) the targeted annual bonus payable to the Executive pursuant to the STIC for the fiscal year in which the Date of Termination occurs or, under any other annual bonus or incentive plan or program in effect at the time, assuming 100% achievement of the Company performance factor and 100% achievement of the Executive’s personal performance factor;
C. a separate lump sum supplemental retirement benefit equal to two times the Company’s total contributions to the Retirement Plan or any other similar plans in effect at the time, for the year preceding the termination. This payment will be made in cash and will not eliminate the obligation of the Company to make all scheduled contributions to the Retirement Plan or similar plans; and

 

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(ii) the Company shall pay the Executive up to $25,000 for executive outplacement services utilized by the Executive; provided however, that such expenses shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive by the Company on a regular, periodic basis no later than 30 days after presentation by the Executive of a statement or statements prepared by such counsel in accordance with its customary practices, up to a maximum of $15,000 in the first year (and up to a maximum of $10,000 in the second year) following the year in which the Executive has a termination of employment, and further provided that the Executive presents such statement(s) no later than 30 days prior to the end of the Executive’s taxable year following the year in which such expenses were incurred;
(iii) for 24 months, or such longer period as any plan, program, practice or policy may provide, the Company shall continue benefits to the Executive and, where applicable, the Executive’s family at least equal to those which would have been provided to them in accordance with the plans, programs, practices and policies described in Section 4(b)(iv) if the Executive’s employment had not been terminated, in accordance with the most favorable plans, programs, practices or policies of the Company generally applicable to other peer executives and their families during the 120-day period immediately preceding the Effective Date or, if more favorable to the Executive, as in effect at any time after that generally with respect to other peer executives of the Company and their families (or the cash equivalent); provided, however, that if the Executive becomes employed elsewhere during the Employment Period and is thereby afforded comparable insurance and welfare benefits to those described in Section 4(b)(iv), the Company’s obligation to continue providing the Executive with such benefits shall cease or be correspondingly reduced, as the case may be. For purposes of determining eligibility of the Executive for retiree benefits pursuant to such plans, programs, practices and policies, the Executive shall be considered to have remained employed until the end of the Employment Period and to have retired on the last day of such period;
(iv) all outstanding stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock and other similar incentive awards held by the Executive pursuant to any Company stock option, SAR and stock incentive plans shall immediately become vested (except as hereinafter stated) exercisable, and freely transferable, as the case may be, as to all or any part of the shares or awards covered by those plans, with the Executive being able to exercise his or her stock options, SARs or other awards within a period of 12 months following the Date of Termination or such longer period as may be permitted under the plans and the Executive’s stock option, SAR or other award agreements. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, all outstanding stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock and other similar incentive awards, made under the Company’s Supplemental Annual Long Term Incentive Plan (“SALT”) shall not immediately vest, unless they have otherwise vested under their own performance criteria;
(v) the total value of the targeted annual GB Long Term Incentive Plan award, or any similar long term incentive plan in effect at the time, scheduled for the year of termination will be converted to a cash payment; and

 

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(vi) if, in the calendar year immediately preceding the Date of Termination, the Executive had relocated the Executive’s primary residence from one location (the “Point of Origin”) to its location at the Date of Termination at the request of the Company, then the Company shall reimburse the Executive in cash within 14 days following receipt of substantiating written receipts for any relocation expenses actually incurred in the 12 months immediately following the Date of Termination by the Executive in moving the Executive’s primary residence to any location, to the extent such expenses do not exceed the cost of relocating the Executive’s primary residence to the Point of Origin. The cost of relocating the Executive’s primary residence to the Point of Origin shall be determined by averaging estimates obtained by the Company in writing from three reputable moving companies, selected by the Company in good faith. It shall be the obligation of the Executive to notify the Company in advance of any such relocation so that such estimates may be obtained.
7.  Non-exclusivity of Rights . Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent or limit the Executive’s continuing or future participation in any benefit, bonus, incentive or other plans, programs, policies or practices provided by the Company and for which the Executive may qualify, nor shall anything herein limit or otherwise affect such rights as the Executive may have under any other agreements with the Company. Amounts that are vested benefits or that the Executive otherwise is entitled to receive under any plan, policy, practice or program of the Company at or subsequent to the Date of Termination shall be payable in accordance with such plan, policy, practice or program, except as explicitly modified by this Agreement.
8.  Full Settlement; Legal Fees . The Company’s obligation to make the payments provided for in this Agreement and otherwise to perform its obligations, except as specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement, shall not be affected by any set-off, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other claim, right or action the Company may have against the Executive or others. The amounts payable to the Executive will not be subject to any requirement of mitigation, nor, except as specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement, will they be offset or otherwise reduced by reason of the Executive’s receipt of compensation from any source other than the Company. In no event shall the Executive be obligated to seek other employment or take any other action by way of mitigation of the amounts payable to the Executive. The Company agrees to pay as incurred, to the full extent permitted by law, all legal fees and expenses the Executive reasonably may incur, including the costs and expenses of any arbitration proceeding, as a result of any contest (regardless of the outcome) by the Executive, the Company or others of the validity or enforceability of, or liability under, any provision of this Agreement or any guarantee of performance thereof (including as a result of any contest by the Executive about the amount of any payment), plus in each case interest on any delayed payment at the applicable Federal rate provided for in Section 7872(f)(2) of the Code; provided that the Executive’s claim is not determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or an arbitrator to be frivolous or otherwise entirely without merit.
9.  General Release and Waiver . In exchange for the consideration provided under this Agreement, the Executive agrees to sign a General Release and Waiver of age and other discrimination claims on a form provided by the Company at the time of separation; provided, however, that if the Executive is required to execute, submit and not revoke a release of claims against the Company in order to receive the payment of benefits hereunder as a result of the terms of this Agreement and the period in which to execute, submit and not revoke the release begins in a first taxable year and ends in a second taxable year, any payment to which Executive would be entitled hereunder will be paid in the second taxable year, but no later than the end of the payment period specified in this Agreement.

 

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10. Certain Additional Payments by the Company .
(a) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, if it is determined that any payment or distribution by the Company to or for the benefit of the Executive (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise, but determined without regard to any additional payments required under this Section) (a “Payment”) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code because the Payment is considered a “parachute payment” under Section 280G of the Code, or any interest or penalties are incurred by the Executive with respect to such excise tax (such excise tax, together with any such interest and penalties, collectively referred to as the “Excise Tax”), then the Executive shall be entitled to receive an additional payment (a “Gross-Up Payment”) in an amount such that after payment by the Executive of all taxes (including any interest or penalties imposed with respect to such taxes), including, without limitation, any income taxes (and any interest and penalties imposed with respect to them) and Excise Tax imposed upon the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive retains an amount of the Gross-Up Payment equal to the Excise Tax imposed upon the Payments. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay Federal income taxes at the highest applicable marginal rate of Federal income taxation for the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, net of the maximum reduction in Federal income taxes which could be obtained from the deduction of such state or local taxes if paid in such year (determined without regard to limitations on deductions based upon the amount of adjusted gross income), and to have otherwise allowable deductions for Federal, state and local income tax purposes at least equal to those disallowed because of the inclusion of the Gross-Up Payment in adjusted gross income. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section, if it is determined that the Executive is entitled to a Gross-Up Payment, but that the present values as of the date of the Change of Control, determined in accordance with Sections 280G(b)(2)(ii) and 280G(d)(4) of the Code (the “Present Value”), of the Payments does not exceed 110% of the greatest Present Value of Payments (the “Safe Harbor Cap”) that could be paid to the Executive such that the receipt would not give rise to any Excise Tax, then no Gross-Up Payment shall be made to the Executive and the amounts payable to Executive under this Agreement shall be reduced to the maximum amount that could be paid to the Executive such that the Present Value of the Payment does not exceed the Safe Harbor Cap. The reduction of the amounts payable. if applicable, shall be made by reducing the payments as elected by the Executive. For purposes of reducing the Payments to the Safe Harbor Cap, only amounts payable under this Agreement (and no other Payments) shall be reduced. If the reduction of the amounts payable would not result in a reduction of the Present Value of the Payments to the Safe Harbor Cap, no amounts payable under this Agreement shall be reduced pursuant to this provision.

 

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(b) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c), all determinations required to be made under this Section 9, including whether a Gross-Up Payment is required, the amount of such Gross-Up Payment and the assumptions to be used in arriving that such determination, shall be made by a nationally recognized certified public accounting firm designated by the Executive (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and the Executive within 15 business days of the receipt of notice from the Executive that there has been a Payment, or such earlier time as is required by the Company. If the Accounting Firm is serving as accountant or auditor for the individual, entity or group effecting the Change of Control, the Executive shall appoint another nationally recognized accounting firm to make the determinations required (which accounting firm then shall be referred to as the Accounting Firm). All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Any Gross-Up Payment, as determined pursuant to this Section, shall be paid by the Company to the Executive within five days of the receipt of the Accounting Firm’s determination. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding on the Company and the Executive. As a result of the uncertainty in the application of Section 4999 of the Code at the time of the initial determination by the Accounting Firm, it is possible the Gross-Up Payments will not have been made by the Company that should have been made (“Underpayment”), consistent with the calculations required to be made. If the Company exhausts its remedies pursuant to subsection (c) and the Executive then is required to make a payment of any Excise Tax, the Accounting Firm shall determine the amount of the Underpayment that has occurred and any such Underpayment shall be paid promptly by the Company to or for the benefit of the Executive.
(c) The Executive shall notify the Company in writing of any claim by the Internal Revenue Service that, if successful, would require the payment by the Company of the Gross-Up Payment. Such notification shall be given as soon as practicable but no later than 20 business days after the Executive is informed in writing of such claim and shall apprise the Company of the nature of such claim and the date on which such claim is required to be paid. The Executive shall not pay such claim prior to the expiration of the 30-day period following the date on which it gives such notice to the Company (or such shorter period ending on the date that any payment of taxes with respect to such claim is due). If the Company notifies the Executive in writing prior to the expiration of such period that it desires to contest such claim, the Executive shall:
(i) give the Company any information reasonably requested by the Company relating to such claim;
(ii) take such action in connection with contesting such claim as the Company shall reasonably request in writing from time to time, including, without limitation, accepting legal representation with respect to such claim by an attorney reasonably selected by the Company;
(iii) cooperate with the Company in good faith effectively to contest such claim, and

 

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(iv) permit the Company to participate in any proceedings relating to such claim;
provided, however, that the Company shall bear and pay directly all costs and expenses (including additional interest and penalties) incurred in connection with such contest and shall indemnify and hold the Executive harmless, on an after-tax basis, for any Excise Tax or income tax (including interest and penalties) imposed as a result of such representation and payment of costs and expenses. Without limitation on the foregoing provisions of this subsection (c), the Company shall control all proceedings taken in connection with such contest and, at its sole option, may pursue or forgo any and all administrative appeals, proceedings, hearings and conferences with the taxing authority in respect of such claim and, at its sole option, may either direct the Executive to pay the tax claimed and sue for a refund, or contest the claim in any permissible manner, and the Executive agrees to prosecute such contest to a determination before any administrative tribunal, in a court of initial jurisdiction and in one or more appellate courts, as the Company shall determine; provided, however, that if the Company directs the Executive to pay such claim and sue for a refund, the Company shall advance the amount of such payment to the Executive, on an interest-free basis and shall indemnify and hold the Executive harmless, on an after-tax basis, from any Excise Tax or income tax (including interest or penalties) imposed with respect to such advance or with respect to any imputed income with respect to such advance, and further provided that any extension of the statute of limitations relating to payment of taxes for the taxable year of the Executive with respect to which such contested amount is claimed to be due is limited solely to such contested amount. Furthermore, the Company’s control of the contest shall be limited to issues with respect to which a Gross-Up Payment would be payable, and the Executive shall be entitled to settle or contest, as the case may be, any other issue raised by the Internal Revenue Service or any other taxing authority.
(d) If, after the receipt by the Executive of an amount advanced by the Company pursuant to subsection (c), the Executive becomes entitled to receive any refund with respect to such claim, the Executive shall (subject to the Company’s complying with the requirements of subsection (c)) promptly pay the Company the amount of such refund (together with any interest paid or credited after applicable taxes). If, after the receipt by the Executive of an amount advanced by the Company pursuant to subsection (c), a determination is made that the Executive is not entitled to any refund with respect to such claim and the Company does not notify the Executive in writing of its intent to contest such denial of refund prior to the expiration of 30 days after such determination, then such advance shall be forgiven and shall not be required to be repaid, and the amount of such advance shall offset, to the extent of that amount, the amount of Gross-Up Payment required to be paid.
(e) Any tax gross up under this Section shall be paid to the Executive no later than the end of the Executive’s taxable year next following the Executive’s taxable year in which the Executive remits the related taxes. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “tax gross-up” payment refers to a payment to reimburse the Executive in an amount equal to all or a designated portion of the Federal, state, local, or foreign taxes imposed upon the Executive as a result of compensation paid or made available to the Executive by the Company, including the amount of additional taxes imposed upon the Executive due to the Company’s payment of the initial taxes on such compensation.

 

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11. Confidential Information; Non-Compete .
(a) The Executive shall hold in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of the Company all secret or confidential information, knowledge or data relating to the Company and their respective businesses, which shall have been obtained by the Executive during the Executive’s employment by the Company and which shall not be or become public knowledge (other than by acts by the Executive or representatives of the Executive in violation of this Agreement). After termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Executive shall not, without prior written consent of the Company, communicate or divulge any such information, knowledge or data to anyone other than the Company and those designated by it. In addition, to the extent that the Executive is a party to any other agreement relating to non-competition, confidential information, inventions or similar matters with the Company, the Executive shall continue to comply with the provisions of such agreements. In addition to the obligations under this Section, the Executive shall execute any documents relating to the subject of those sections as required generally by the Company of its executive officers, and such documents already executed or executed after the effective date of this Agreement shall thereby become part of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as modifying any provisions of such agreements or documents. In the case of any inconsistency between such agreements and documents and this Agreement, the broader provision shall prevail. In no event shall an asserted violation of the provisions of this Section constitute a basis for deferring or withholding any amounts otherwise payable to the Executive under this Agreement, except if the Executive materially breaches this section or a covenant not to compete or confidentiality provision in any such agreement or document, that breach shall be considered a material breach of this Agreement. If the breach occurs after termination of employment, the Executive shall forfeit a pro rata portion of benefits under Section 6(d). The pro rata amount in the case of Section 6(d)(i)(A), (C), (D), (ii), (v) and (vi) shall be determined by multiplying the payments under those paragraphs by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of months remaining to the end of the covenant not to compete or, in the case of a confidentiality agreement that has no term, 36 minus the number of months elapsed from the Executive’s termination of employment to the date of breach, and the denominator of which is the number of total months in the covenant not to compete, or, in the case of breach of a confidentiality obligation that has no term, 36. If there are not sufficient payments remaining to be paid to the Executive under Section 6(d) to cover the forfeited amount, the Executive agrees to pay promptly to the Company an amount that, with any amounts otherwise remaining to be paid, constitutes the forfeiture amount. Section (6)(d)(iii) shall terminate at the date of the breach. If the breach is determined retroactively, the Executive shall pay promptly to the Company the amount the Company incurred to provide benefits after the date of the breach. With respect to Section 6(d)(iv), the Executive shall not be entitled to any accelerated vesting and exercise after the date of the breach. If the breach is determined retroactively, the Executive shall pay promptly to the Company the amount of any value received as a result of that accelerated vesting and exercise.
(b) The Executive acknowledges that the Company will suffer damages incapable of ascertainment if any of the provisions of subsection (a) are breached and that the Company will be irreparably damaged if the provisions of subsection (a) are not enforced. Therefore should any dispute arise with respect to the breach or threatened breach of subsection (a), the Executive agrees and consents that in addition to any remedies available to the Company, an injunction or restraining order or other equitable relief may be issued or ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction restraining any breach or threatened breach of subsection (a). The Executive agrees not to urge in any such action that an adequate remedy exists at law.

 

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12.  Public Announcements . The Executive shall consult with the Company before issuing any press release or otherwise making any public statement with respect to the Company, this Agreement or the transactions contemplated, and the Executive shall not issue any such press release or make any such public statement without prior written approval of the Company, except as may be required by applicable law, rule or regulation or any self regulatory agency requirements, in which event the Company shall have the right to review and comment upon any such press release or public statement prior to its issuance.
13.  Arbitration . Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or any breach thereof, shall be determined and settled by arbitration to be held in Erie County, New York, pursuant to the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association or any successor organization and before a panel of three arbitrators. Any award rendered shall be final, conclusive and binding on the parties.
14. Successors .
(a) This Agreement is personal to the Executive and shall not be assignable by the Executive otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Executive’s legal representatives.
(b) This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns.
(c) The Company will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company to assume expressly and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place. As used in this Agreement, “Company” shall mean the Company and any successor to its business or assets which assumes and agrees to perform this Agreement by operation of law, or otherwise.
15. Miscellaneous .
(a) All notices and other communications given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given only when (a) delivered by hand, (b) transmitted by telex, telecopier or other form of electronic transmission (provided that a copy is sent at approximately the same time by first class mail), or (c) received by the addressee, if sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by Express Mail, Federal Express or other overnight delivery service, to the appropriate party at the address given below for such party (or to such other address designated by the party in writing and delivered to the other party pursuant to this Section).

 

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  If to the Executive:    
 
       
 
 
 
   
 
       
 
 
 
   
 
       
 
 
 
   
 
       
 
  If to the Company:    
 
       
 
  Greatbatch, Inc.    
 
  10000 Wehrle Drive    
 
  Clarence, NY 14031    
 
  (Attn: Secretary)    
(b) The Company shall deduct or withhold from salary payments, and from all other payments made to the Executive pursuant to this Agreement, all amounts that may be required to be deducted or withheld under any applicable law now in effect or that may become effective during the term of this Agreement (including, but not limited to social security contributions and income tax withholdings).
(c) This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without reference to principles of conflict of laws. The Executive consents to jurisdiction in New York and venue in Erie County for purposes of all claims arising under this Agreement. The captions of this Agreement are not part of the provisions and shall have no force or effect. Except as specifically referenced in this Agreement (including agreements referenced in (c) treated as specifically referenced in this Agreement), no agreements or representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter, have been made by either party that are not expressly set forth in this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement may be waived, modified or amended, orally or by any course of conduct, unless such waiver, modification or amendment is set forth in a written agreement duly executed by the parties or their respective successors and legal representatives. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement. The Executive’s or the Company’s failure to insist on strict compliance with any provision in any particular instance shall not be deemed to be a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
16. Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code .
(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, but to the extent not specified previously above, if an amount hereunder is subject to, and not exempt from, Section 409A and the Executive is a Specified Employee on the date of separation from service, the Executive shall not receive a distribution due to separation from service before the date which is the later of (i) eighteen (18) months following  _____  [Date of Execution of Amendment & Restatement of the Agreement] or (ii) six months after the date of separation from service, or, if earlier, the Executive’s death after separation from service. In the event a distribution must be deferred, the first payment shall include an amount equal to the sum of the payments which would have been paid to the Executive but for the payment deferral mandated pursuant to Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code on the first day of the month following the mandated deferral period. In no event will the mandatory deferral period extend beyond a death after separation from service.

 

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(b) Any reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement subject to, and not exempt from, Section 409A of the Code shall be subject to the following additional rules: (a) any reimbursement of eligible expenses shall be paid as they are incurred (but not prior to the end of the six-month delay period set forth above, if applicable) and shall always be paid on or before the last day of the Executive’s taxable year following the taxable year in which the expenses were incurred; provided that the Executive first provides documentation of such expenses in reasonable detail not later than sixty (60) days following the end of the calendar year in which the eligible expenses were incurred; (b) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided, during any calendar year shall not affect the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, during any other calendar year; and (c) the right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.
(c) To the extent applicable, it is intended that this Agreement and any deferrals of compensation made hereunder comply with the provisions of Section 409A of the Code. This Agreement and any deferrals or compensation made hereunder shall be administrated in a manner consistent with this intent, and any provisions that would cause this Agreement or any benefit hereunder to fail to satisfy Section 409A shall have no force and effect until amended to comply with Section 409A (which amendment may be retroactive to the extent permitted by Section 409A). Any reference in this Agreement to Section 409A will also include any proposed, temporary or final regulations, or any other guidance, promulgated with respect to Section 409A by the U.S. Department of the Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Executive has set his or her hand and, pursuant to the authorization from its Board of Directors, the Company has caused these presents to be executed in its name on its behalf, all as of the day and year first above.
         
  GREATBATCH, INC.:
 
 
  By:      
    Name:      
    Title   
         
  EXECUTIVE:
 
 
     

 

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STATE OF NEW YORK)
   
 
: SS.
COUNTY OF ERIE
)
On this  _____  day of                      , in the year                      , before me personally came                      , to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that deponent resides in the                      , State of New York; that deponent is the                                           of GREATBATCH, INC., the corporation described in and which executed the foregoing instrument; and that deponent signed such instrument by order of the Board of Directors of said corporation.
         
 
 
 
Notary Public
   
STATE OF NEW YORK
                                                   : SS.
COUNTY OF ERIE
On the                      day of                      , in the year 2006, before me, the undersigned, a notary public in and for said state, personally appeared                                           , personally known to me or provide to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he or she executed the same in his or her capacity, and that by his or her signature on the instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument.
         
 
 
 
Notary Public
   

 

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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Thomas J. Hook, certify that:
1.   I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2011 of Greatbatch, Inc.;
 
2.   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by the report;
 
3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4.   The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
  a.   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
  b.   Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
  c.   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
  d.   Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
5.   The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditor and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
  a.   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
  b.   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
         
Date: August 9, 2011  /s/ Thomas J. Hook    
  Thomas J. Hook   
  President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) 
 

 

 

Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Thomas J. Mazza, certify that:
1.   I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2011 of Greatbatch, Inc.;
 
2.   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by the report;
 
3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4.   The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
  a.   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
  b.   Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
  c.   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
  d.   Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
5.   The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditor and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
  a.   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
  b.   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
         
Date: August 9, 2011  /s/ Thomas J. Mazza    
  Thomas J. Mazza   
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) 
 

 

 

Exhibit 32
CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, each of the undersigned officers of Greatbatch, Inc. (the “Company”), does hereby certify, to such officer’s knowledge, that:
The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 1, 2011 (the “Form 10-Q”) of the Company fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
         
Dated: August 9, 2011  /s/ Thomas J. Hook    
  Thomas J. Hook   
  President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) 
 
         
Dated: August 9, 2011  /s/ Thomas J. Mazza    
  Thomas J. Mazza   
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) 
 
This certification is being furnished solely to accompany this Form 10-Q pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise, and is not to be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates it by reference therein.