DES PLAINES, IL--(Marketwire - August 18, 2008) - Schawk, Inc. (
NYSE:
SGK), a leading
provider of brand point management services, enabling companies of all
sizes to connect their brands with consumers to create deeper brand
affinity, reported second-quarter and first six-months 2008 results.
Net income in the second quarter of 2008 was $0.8 million, or $0.03 per
fully diluted share, versus $9.9 million, or $0.36 per fully diluted share,
in the second quarter of 2007 as restated. Earnings during the second
quarter of 2008 included acquisition integration and restructuring expenses
of $3.2 million and an impairment charge of long-lived assets of $2.2
million, while earnings during the second quarter of 2007 included a gain
of $1.1 million on the sale of property. Additionally, the income tax rate
for the second quarter of 2008 was at an effective rate of 79.0 percent
compared to an effective rate of 38.3 percent in the second quarter of
2007, with the increase in the effective tax rate in the current period
being primarily driven by the recording of a United Kingdom valuation
allowance of $1.5 million. Excluding the aforementioned items, second
quarter 2008 net income was $5.5 million, or $0.20 per fully diluted share,
while net income in the 2007 second quarter was $9.3 million, or $0.33 per
fully diluted share. Please refer to the table at the end of this press
release for a reconciliation of Non-GAAP measures.
Restated financial information
As reported in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, the
Company has restated its consolidated financial statements for the years
ended 2005 and 2006 and for the previously released 2007 interim periods.
Additionally, as reported in the Company's Form 8-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on June 26, 2008, the Company will
reflect unaudited, restated consolidated balance sheet information as of
December 31, 2007. Accordingly, the financial results for the three-and
six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, and balance sheet data at December
31, 2007, in this release are as restated.
Consolidated Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008
Net sales in the second quarter of 2008 were $133.4 million compared to
$142.7 million in the same period of the prior year, a reduction of $9.3
million, or 6.5 percent. The quarter-over-quarter decline in sales was the
result of lower sales in North America and Europe, which declined $10.8
million, or 8.6 percent. Partially offsetting this sales decline was
increased sales of $1.5 million, or 8.6 percent, in Schawk's Other
reportable segment. This increase was driven by Anthem, the Company's
creative design group.
Consumer products packaging accounts sales in the second quarter of 2008
were $85.3 million, or 63.9 percent of total sales, compared to $87.6
million in the same period of last year, representing a decline of 2.7
percent. Advertising and retail accounts sales of $36.8 million in the
second quarter of 2008, or 27.6 percent of total sales, declined 7.7
percent compared to the same period last year. Results during the second
quarter compared with the year-ago period mirror the slowdown in the U.S.
economy, as a number of customers have delayed projects, translating into
lower revenue for the Company. Additionally, lower consumer products
packaging sales in the current quarter reflect this group's continued
struggles with higher raw material and transportation costs and private
label competition.
Gross profit was $46.8 million, or 35.1 percent of sales, in the second
quarter of 2008, a decline of $4.6 million from $51.4 million, or 36.0
percent of sales, in the second quarter of 2007. The decrease in gross
profit is largely attributable to the decrease in sales volume.
Operating income decreased $13.2 million to $5.3 million in the second
quarter of 2008 from $18.5 million in the second quarter of 2007. The
second-quarter 2008 operating income percentage was 4.0 percent compared to
13.0 percent in the 2007 second quarter. The decrease in operating income
in the second quarter of 2008 compared to the second quarter of 2007 is the
result of lower sales volume as discussed above, acquisition, integration
and restructuring expenses of $3.2 million, an impairment charge of $2.2
million of long-lived assets and an increase of $1.5 million in
professional fees attributable to audit fees and other costs related to
Schawk's restatement, internal control remediation and related matters and
consulting fees related to the Company's re-branding initiative. Excluding
acquisition integration and restructuring expenses of $3.2 million and an
impairment charge of long-lived assets of $2.2 million, operating income in
the second quarter of 2008 was $10.7 million, while operating income
percentage was 8.0 percent compared to operating income of $17.4 million
and operating income percentage of 12.2 percent in the second quarter of
2007, excluding a $1.1 million gain on the sale of property in that period.
The acquisition, integration and restructuring charge in the second quarter
of 2008 arose from the Company's implementation of previously announced
plans to consolidate, reduce and re-align the Company's work force and
operations. As a result of these actions, the Company incurred costs of
$3.2 million for employee terminations, obligations for future lease
payments, fixed asset impairments, and other associated costs.
The $2.2 million long-lived asset impairment charge arose in the second
quarter due to changes in circumstances with respect to the service
potential of certain software capitalized for internal use. As a result of
these circumstances, the Company has written down the capitalized costs to
fair value in the quarter ended June 30, 2008.
Interest expense in the second quarter of 2008 was $1.7 million compared to
$2.4 million in the second quarter of 2007, a result of a decrease in
average outstanding debt and a reduction in average interest rates.
Outstanding debt fell $9.2 million at quarter end, compared to outstanding
debt at March 31, 2008, as a result of the Company's generation of $15.4
million in operating cash flow in the current quarter.
Income tax expense for the second quarter of 2008 was at an effective rate
of 79.0 percent compared to an effective tax rate of 38.3 percent in the
second quarter of 2007. The increase in the effective tax rate is primarily
driven by the recording of the U.K. valuation allowance of $1.5 million.
Other Information
Depreciation and amortization expense was $5.4 million for the second
quarter of 2008 compared to $5.3 million in the prior-year second quarter.
Capital expenditures in the second quarter of 2008 were $3.0 million
compared to $3.4 million in the same period of 2007.
Consolidated Results for Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
Year-to-date sales through June 30, 2008, were $259.8 million compared to
$272.4 million in the same period of the prior year, a reduction of $12.6
million, or 4.6 percent. Acquisitions contributed $5.8 million, or 2.2
percent. Excluding acquisitions, total revenues declined 6.8 percent versus
the year-ago period. Year-to-date sales declined $16.1 million, or 6.7
percent, in the North America and Europe segment. Partially offsetting
this sales decline was increased sales of $3.6 million, or 11.5 percent,
in Schawk's Other reportable segment.
Through June 30, 2008, consumer products packaging accounts sales were $165.1 million, or 63.5 percent of total sales, compared to $167.0 million
in the same period of last year, representing a decline of 1.1 percent.
Advertising and retail accounts sales of $73.2 million, or 28.2 percent of
total sales, declined 7.0 percent compared to the same period last year.
Gross profit was 34.5 percent of sales in the first half of 2008 compared
to 35.4 percent of sales in the same period of 2007. The decrease in gross
profit of $6.7 million from the prior-year period is largely attributable
to the decrease in sales volume.
Operating income decreased to $12.0 million in the first half of 2008 from
$30.7 million in the same period of 2007. First-half 2008 operating income
percentage was 4.6 percent compared to 11.3 percent in the 2007 first half.
The decrease in operating income in the first half of 2008 compared to the
first half of 2007 is the result of lower sales volume, a $3.3 million
increase in professional fees, which included audit fees and other costs
related to Schawk's restatement, internal control remediation and related
matters, professional fees for due diligence related to a potential
acquisition which was not consummated, and consulting fees related to the
Company's re-branding initiative. Additionally, first-half 2008 operating
income was impacted by the $2.2 million charge related to the impairment of
long-lived assets and cost reduction plan expenses of $3.2 million.
First-half 2007 operating income included a $1.1 million gain from the sale
of assets. Excluding acquisition integration and restructuring expenses and
the impairment charge, operating income in the first half of 2008 was $17.4
million and the operating income percentage was 6.7 percent compared to
operating income of $29.5 million and operating income percentage of 10.9
percent, in the same period of 2007, excluding the gain on the sale of
property.
First-half 2008 interest expense was $3.5 million compared to $4.8 million
in the first half of 2007 as a result of a decrease in average outstanding
debt and a reduction in average interest rates. Outstanding debt decreased
$2.6 million at June 30, 2008, compared to outstanding debt at December 31,
2007.
Income tax expense for the first half of 2008 was at an effective rate of
42.0 percent compared to an effective tax rate of 38.6 percent in the first
half of 2007. The increase in 2008 compared to 2007 was driven by the
recording of cumulative FIN No. 48 reserve decrease of $1.1 million and
valuation allowance increase of $1.6 million.
Other Information
Depreciation and amortization expense was $10.9 million for the first half
of 2008 compared to $10.5 million in the prior-year first half.
Capital expenditures in the first half of 2008 were $5.4 million compared
to $7.8 million in the same period of 2007.
Management Comments
President and Chief Executive Officer David A. Schawk commented, "Results
for the second quarter continue to reflect the slowdown in business we
experienced during the first quarter, primarily as a result of general
softness in the U.S. economy. While Schawk saw increased business in April
and May, results for the month of June were disappointing, as sales did not
continue their positive momentum. In the second quarter, we experienced an
environment in which various clients increased project activity only to
delay it as the month of June progressed. Furthermore, we believe clients
are taking a cautious stance with respect to promotional marketing activity
due to the absorption of higher commodity and shipping costs, coupled with
the uncertainty that exists within the economy.
"Schawk is aggressively pursuing new revenue by bringing innovative
products and workflows to markets globally. Additionally, as a result of
the adverse sales performance in the first half, growing price pressures
and the related profit impact, we are focusing on enhancing our capacity
utilization and anticipate this will improve our operating margins. During
the quarter, the Company initiated its previously announced cost reduction
plan to aggressively lower its cost base and more effectively utilize its
lower cost global production capabilities. By closing and consolidating
manufacturing locations and expanding our sales and services offering while
reducing staffing levels, we seek to consolidate technologies and
workflows, thus allowing the Company to improve its capacity utilization
rates. As a result of this plan's initiation during the second quarter,
Schawk incurred expenses of $3.2 million. The total costs of this plan to
reduce personnel and realign sites to perform work in lower cost venues
while continuing to provide high levels of service and quality to our
clients are still expected to approximate between $7.0 million and $8.5
million for the 2008 fiscal year. Cost savings in 2008 are estimated to
range between $4.0 and $5.0 million, with full-year 2009 savings estimated
to be between $12.0 and $13.0 million."
Schawk continued, "While we have made progress in our efforts to remediate
material weaknesses in our internal controls, we continue to work
diligently to improve our processes to design effective controls and to add
accounting resources as necessary. During the second quarter, we incurred
$1.5 million in professional fees, which included our restatement and
internal control issues and the Company's re-branding initiative. We also
anticipate an increase in general and administrative costs between $3.0
million and $3.5 million during the remaining two quarters of 2008 related
to the development of the proper internal controls. We expect to
significantly improve our internal control system and our material
weaknesses by year end."
Schawk concluded, "Despite unpredictable economic and industry conditions,
the Company is intently focused on continuing to deliver world-class
service to its clients. Through our efforts to reduce costs, we are
optimistic our operating margins will improve through the latter half of
2008 and beyond."
Conference Call
Schawk invites you to join its second-quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
tomorrow August 19, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Central time. Hosting the call will
be David A. Schawk, president and CEO, A. Alex Sarkisian, executive vice
president and COO, and Timothy J. Cunningham, interim CFO. To participate
in the call, please dial 800-561-2693 or 617-614-3523 at least five minutes
prior to the start time and ask for the Schawk, Inc. conference call, or on
the Internet, go to
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=82169&eventID=1903534. If you are unavailable to participate
on the live call, a replay will be available through August 28, 11:59 p.m.
Central time. To access the replay, dial 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888,
enter conference ID 75862259, and follow the prompts. The replay will also
be available on the Internet for 30 days at the following address:
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=82169&eventID=1903534.
About Schawk, Inc.
Schawk, Inc. is the leading provider of brand point management services,
enabling companies of all sizes to connect their brands with consumers to
create deeper brand affinity. With a global footprint of more than 60
offices, Schawk helps companies create compelling and consistent brand
experiences by providing integrated strategic, creative and executional
services across brand touchpoints. Founded in 1953, Schawk is trusted by
many of the world's leading organizations to help them achieve global brand
consistency. For more information about Schawk, visit
http://www.schawk.com
There are non-GAAP measures attached to this press release entitled
"Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP." Management believes that the
discussion of these measures provides investors with additional insight
into the ongoing operations of the Company. Non-GAAP measures are
reconciled to the closest GAAP measures on schedules attached to this press
release. The non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as alternatives to
GAAP. Furthermore, these measures may not be consistent with similar
measures provided by other companies.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby. These
statements are made based upon current expectations and beliefs that are
subject to risk and uncertainty. Actual results might differ materially
from those contained in the forward-looking statements because of factors,
such as, among other things, unanticipated difficulties associated with
additional accounting issues, if any, which may cause our investors to lose
confidence in our reported financial information and may have a negative
impact on the trading price of our stock; our ability to remedy known
internal control deficiencies and weaknesses and the discovery of future
control deficiencies or weaknesses, which may require substantial costs and
resources to rectify; higher than expected costs, or unanticipated
difficulties associated with, integrating acquired operations; higher than
expected costs associated with compliance with legal and regulatory
requirements; the strength of the United States economy in general and
specifically market conditions for the consumer products industry; the
level of demand for Schawk's services; loss of key management and
operational personnel; our ability to implement our growth strategy,
rebranding initiatives and cost reduction plans and to realize anticipated
cost savings; the stability of state, federal and foreign tax laws; our
continued ability to identify and exploit industry trends and exploit
technological advances in the imaging industry; our ability to implement
restructuring plans; the stability of political conditions in Asia and
other foreign countries in which we have production capabilities; terrorist
attacks and the U.S. response to such attacks; as well as other factors
detailed in Schawk, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
For more information about Schawk, visit its website at
http://www.schawk.com.
Financial Tables Follow
Schawk, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
-------------------- --------------------
2008 2007 2008 2007
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(Restated) (Restated)
Net sales $ 133,436 $ 142,740 $ 259,843 $ 272,364
Cost of sales 86,650 91,337 170,090 175,939
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Gross profit 46,786 51,403 89,753 96,425
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 36,104 32,909 72,375 65,772
Acquisition integration and
restructuring expenses 3,174 -- 3,174 --
Impairment of long-lived assets 2,184 -- 2,184 --
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating income 5,324 18,494 12,020 30,653
Other income (expense):
Interest income 64 -- 138 90
Interest expense (1,696) (2,382) (3,474) (4,780)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
(1,632) (2,382) (3,336) (4,690)
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Income before income taxes 3,692 16,112 8,684 25,963
Income tax provision 2,916 6,170 3,648 10,009
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Net income $ 776 $ 9,942 $ 5,036 $ 15,954
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Earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.03 $ 0.37 $ 0.19 $ 0.60
Diluted $ 0.03 $ 0.36 $ 0.18 $ 0.58
Weighted average number of
common and common equivalent
shares outstanding:
Basic 27,134 26,793 27,093 26,700
Diluted 27,705 27,656 27,645 27,544
Dividends per common share $ 0.0325 $ 0.0325 $ 0.065 $ 0.065
Schawk, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Share Amounts)
June 30, December 31,
2008 2007
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(Restated)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,956 $ 11,754
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance
for doubtful accounts of $1,894 at June
30, 2008 and $2,063 at December 31, 2007 104,487 113,215
Inventories 25,814 21,902
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,379 13,524
Income tax receivable 2,229 --
Deferred income taxes 4,723 4,755
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Total current assets 161,588 165,150
Property and equipment, less accumulated
depreciation of $98,109 at June 30, 2008 and
$89,715 at December 31, 2007 71,242 77,083
Goodwill 246,684 246,368
Intangible assets, net 39,533 41,528
Other assets 5,503 4,858
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Total assets $ 524,550 $ 534,987
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable $ 21,480 $ 26,308
Accrued expenses 52,339 52,420
Income taxes payable -- 4,754
Current portion of long-term debt and capital
lease obligations 3,575 4,433
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Total current liabilities 77,394 87,915
Long-term debt 104,224 105,942
Other liabilities 20,667 24,547
Deferred income taxes 17,221 15,814
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.008 par value, 40,000,000
shares authorized, 29,352,581 and 29,213,166
shares issued at June 30, 2008 and December 31,
2007, respectively; 27,153,808 and 27,013,482
shares outstanding at June 30, 2008 and
December 31, 2007, respectively 217 216
Additional paid-in capital 185,537 184,110
Retained earnings 134,725 131,457
Accumulated comprehensive income 13,728 14,162
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334,207 329,945
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,198,773 and
2,199,684 shares of common stock at June 30,
2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively (29,163) (29,176)
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Total stockholders' equity 305,044 300,769
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 524,550 $ 534,987
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Schawk, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP measures to GAAP
(In thousands, except share amounts)
Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
June 30, 2008 June 30, 2007
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Operating income per GAAP $ 5,324 $ 18,494
Plus: Acquisition integration and restructuring
expenses 3,174 --
Plus: Impairment of long-lived assets 2,184 --
Less: Gain on sale of Orlando facility -- (1,110)
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Adjusted operating income (Non-GAAP) $ 10,682 $ 17,384
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Income before income taxes per GAAP $ 3,692 $ 16,112
Plus: Acquisition integration and restructuring
expenses 3,174 --
Plus: Impairment of long-lived assets 2,184 --
Less: Gain on sale of Orlando facility -- (1,110)
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Adjusted income before income taxes (Non-GAAP) 9,050 15,002
Adjusted income tax provision (Non-GAAP) 3,535 5,745
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Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP) $ 5,515 $ 9,257
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Weighted average number of common and common
stock equivalent shares outstanding (GAAP) 27,705 27,656
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Earnings per share fully diluted per GAAP $ 0.03 $ 0.36
Plus: Acquisition integration and restructuring
expenses 0.07 --
Plus: Impairment of long-lived assets 0.05 --
Plus: UK net operating loss tax adjustment 0.05
Less: Gain on sale of Orlando facility -- (0.03)
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Adjusted earnings per share fully diluted
(Non-GAAP) $ 0.20 $ 0.33
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Income tax provision per GAAP $ 2,916 $ 6,170
Plus: Tax effect of Acquisition integration
and restructuring expenses 1,238 --
Plus: Tax effect of Impairment of long-lived
assets 852 --
Less: UK net operating loss tax adjustment (1,471)
Less: Tax effect of Gain on sale of Orlando
facility -- (425)
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Adjusted income tax provision (Non-GAAP) $ 3,535 $ 5,745
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Schawk, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP measures to GAAP
(In thousands, except share amounts)
Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30, 2008 June 30, 2007
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Operating income per GAAP $ 12,020 $ 30,653
Plus: Acquisition integration and restructuring
expenses 3,174 --
Plus: Impairment of long-lived assets 2,184 --
Less: Gain on sale of Orlando facility -- (1,110)
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Adjusted operating income (Non-GAAP) $ 17,378 $ 29,543
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Income before income taxes per GAAP $ 8,684 $ 25,963
Plus: Acquisition integration and restructuring
expenses 3,174 --
Plus: Impairment of long-lived assets 2,184 --
Less: Gain on sale of Orlando facility -- (1,110)
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Adjusted income before income taxes (Non-GAAP) 14,042 24,853
Adjusted income tax provision (Non-GAAP) 5,763 9,581
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Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP) $ 8,279 $ 15,272
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Weighted average number of common and common
stock equivalent shares outstanding (GAAP) 27,645 27,544
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Earnings per share fully diluted per GAAP $ 0.18 $ 0.58
Plus: Acquisition integration and restructuring
expenses 0.07 --
Plus: Impairment of long-lived assets 0.05 --
Plus: UK net operating loss tax adjustment 0.05
Less: UK tax reserve release adjustment (0.05)
Less: Gain on sale of Orlando facility -- (0.03)
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Adjusted earnings per share fully diluted
(Non-GAAP) $ 0.30 $ 0.55
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Income tax provision per GAAP $ 3,648 $ 10,009
Plus: Tax effect of Acquisition integration
and restructuring expenses 1,301 --
Plus: Tax effect of Impairment of long-lived
assets 895 --
Less: UK net operating loss tax adjustment (1,471)
Plus: UK tax reserve release adjustment 1,390
Less: Tax effect of Gain on sale of Orlando
facility -- (428)
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Adjusted income tax provision (Non-GAAP) $ 5,763 $ 9,581
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Contact Information: AT SCHAWK, INC.:
Timothy J. Cunningham
Interim Chief Financial Officer
847-827-9494
tim.cunningham@schawk.com
AT DRESNER CORPORATE SERVICES:
Investors:
Philip Kranz
312-780-7240
pkranz@dresnerco.com