8-k
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
February 5, 2009
UNIFI, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
New York
(State of Incorporation)
  1-10542
(Commission File Number)
  11-2165495
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
7201 West Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, North Carolina 27410

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(336) 294-4410
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
o   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 

 


 

ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
     On February 5, 2009, Unifi, Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing its preliminary operating results for its second fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2008, which press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
     On February 5, 2009, the Registrant will host a conference call to discuss its preliminary operating results for its second fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2008. The slide package prepared for use by executive management for this presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. All of the information in the presentation is presented as of February 5, 2009, and the Registrant does not assume any obligation to update such information in the future.
     The information included in the preceding paragraph, as well as the exhibit referenced therein, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
     On February 5, 2009, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its preliminary operating results for its second fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2008, which press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d)   Exhibits.
     
EXHIBIT NO.   DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
 
   
99.1
  Press Release dated February 5, 2009 with respect to the Registrant’s preliminary operating results for its fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2008.
 
   
99.2
  Slide Package prepared for use in connection with the Registrant’s conference call to be held on February 5, 2009.

 


 

SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
  UNIFI, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Charles F. McCoy  
    Charles F. McCoy    
    Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel    
 
Dated: February 5, 2009

 


 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS
     
EXHIBIT NO.   DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
 
   
99.1
  Press Release dated February 5, 2009 with respect to the Registrant’s preliminary operating results for its fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2008.
 
   
99.2
  Slide Package prepared for use in connection with the Registrant’s conference call to be held on February 5, 2009.

 

EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
(UNIFI LOGO)
For more information, contact:
Ronald L. Smith
Chief Financial Officer
(336) 316-5545
Unifi Announces Second Quarter Results
     GREENSBORO, N.C. – February 5, 2009 – Unifi, Inc. (NYSE:UFI) today released preliminary operating results for its second fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2008.
     Net sales for the current quarter were $125.7 million, which represents a $57.7 million decrease from net sales of $183.4 million for the prior year December quarter. Net sales were negatively impacted by the reduced demand for the Company’s products caused by sharp declines in consumer spending and compounded by the related effect of excess inventory across the respective supply chains. In addition, the prior year quarter contained approximately $7 million of sales from its commodity POY facility in Kinston N.C., which ceased operations during that quarter.
     For the December quarter, loss from continuing operations before taxes was $8.7 million and net loss was $9.1 million or $0.15 per share, which compares to a loss from continuing operations before taxes of $13.6 million and a net loss of $7.7 million or $0.13 per share in the prior December quarter. The prior year quarter included the negative impact of $6.3 million in restructuring and severance charges and $2.2 million of impairment charges. The decrease in current quarter results was predominately driven by the decreased demand and higher priced raw material purchased from the first fiscal quarter working its way through the Company’s inventory.
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(UNIFI LOGO)
Unifi Announces Second Quarter Results – page 2
     “Retail sales in our primary end-use segments: apparel, home furnishings and automotive, were all down dramatically in the quarter, resulting in a significant buildup of inventory throughout the supply chain,” said Ron Smith, Chief Financial Officer for Unifi.  “In response, brands and retailers cancelled orders and fabric mills curtailed production suddenly during the fourth quarter, which dramatically reduced demand for our products. Based on current retail sales estimates, we expect it to take an additional four to six months for this built-up inventory to completely work through the supply chain. Accordingly, we anticipate continued pressure on our sales throughout the second half of the fiscal year. We do, however, expect conversion margins and cost to improve during the second half of the fiscal year, and we anticipate continued strength in our sales to the CAFTA region as more apparel production is shifted there from Asia to reduce the overall sourcing cycle.”
     Net loss for the first half of fiscal 2009 was $9.7 million or $0.16 per share compared to a net loss of $16.9 million or $0.28 per share for the same prior year period. Net sales for the first half of fiscal 2009 were $294.7 million compared to net sales of $353.9 million for the prior year period, which included approximately $19 million of sales from our now closed Kinston N.C. facility.
     Cash-on-hand at the end of the December 2008 quarter was $12.6 million, a decrease of $7.8 million from the cash-on-hand at the end of the September 2008 quarter, as $6.8 million in proceeds from asset sales were offset by working capital uses, the semi-annual note interest payment and the currency effect on cash in Brazil. Total cash and cash equivalents at the end of December, including restricted cash, were $32.4 million compared to $47.7 million at the end of September. At the end of December, long-term debt was reduced to $193.7 million from $196.5 million as of the end of September.
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(UNIFI LOGO)
Unifi Announces Second Quarter Results – page 3
     Bill Jasper, President and CEO of Unifi, said, “We are confident that the Company has the financial stability to withstand one of the harshest operating environments we have seen in decades and to outlast the inventory de-stocking that is taking place throughout the supply chain. We believe we have strong liquidity and a debt structure that will allow us to pursue our strategies without the undue pressure of financial maintenance covenants. Although uncertainty around the depth and duration of the recession makes it difficult to project when sales will rebound, our cost savings initiatives and the improvements already in place will allow us to weather the storm and emerge as a more competitive and more profitable Company. We will continue to invest in the development and commercialization of new products and branded premium value-added yarns during these difficult times to help capitalize on the opportunities that will arise as market conditions normalize. We are focused on aggressively improving our business fundamentals and strengthening our overall market position.”
     Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is a diversified producer and processor of multi-filament polyester and nylon textured yarns and related raw materials. The Company adds value to the supply chain and enhances consumer demand for its products through the development and introduction of branded yarns that provide unique performance, comfort and aesthetic advantages. Key Unifi brands include, but are not limited to: AIO® — all-in-one performance yarns, SORBTEK®, A.M.Y.®, MYNX® UV, REPREVE®, REFLEXX®, MICROVISTA® and SATURA®. Unifi’s yarns and brands are readily found in home furnishings, apparel, legwear, and sewing thread, as well as industrial, automotive, military, and medical applications. For more information about Unifi, visit www.unifi.com, or to learn more about REPREVE®, visit www.repreve.com.
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Financial Statements to Follow

 


 

(UNIFI LOGO)
Unifi Announces Second Quarter Results — page 4
UNIFI, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited) (In Thousands Except Per Share Data)
                                 
    For the Quarters Ended     For Year To Date Periods Ended  
    December 28, 2008     December 23, 2007     December 28, 2008     December 23, 2007  
Net sales
  $ 125,727     $ 183,369     $ 294,736     $ 353,905  
Cost of sales
    123,415       175,049       278,999       334,592  
Selling, general & administrative expenses
    9,304       12,008       19,849       26,462  
Provision (recovery) for bad debts
    501       (189 )     1,059       65  
Interest expense
    5,748       6,578       11,713       13,290  
Interest income
    (680 )     (746 )     (1,593 )     (1,580 )
Other (income) expense, net
    (5,212 )     (2,192 )     (5,773 )     (3,190 )
Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates
    (162 )     21       (3,644 )     (157 )
Write down of long-lived assets
          2,247             2,780  
Write down of investment in unconsolidated affiliates
    1,483             1,483       4,505  
Restructuring charges
          4,205             6,837  
 
                       
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (8,670 )     (13,612 )     (7,357 )     (29,699 )
Provision (benefit) from income taxes
    614       (5,757 )     2,499       (12,688 )
 
                       
Loss from continuing operations
    (9,284 )     (7,855 )     (9,856 )     (17,011 )
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
    216       109       112       77  
 
                       
Net loss
  $ (9,068 )   $ (7,746 )   $ (9,744 )   $ (16,934 )
 
                       
 
                               
Income (loss) per common share (basic and diluted):
                               
Net loss — continuing operations
  $ (0.15 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.16 )   $ (0.28 )
Net income — discontinued operations
                       
 
                       
Net loss — basic and diluted
  $ (0.15 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.16 )   $ (0.28 )
 
                       
 
                               
Weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding
    62,030       60,553       61,582       60,545  
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(UNIFI LOGO)
Unifi Announces Second Quarter Results – page 5
UNIFI, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in Thousands)
                 
    December 28, 2008     June 29, 2008  
    (Unaudited)          
Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 12,619     $ 20,248  
Receivables, net
    68,611       103,272  
Inventories
    127,107       122,890  
Deferred income taxes
    1,417       2,357  
Assets held for sale
    1,700       4,124  
Restricted cash
    5,970       9,314  
Other current assets
    5,330       3,693  
 
           
Total current assets
    222,754       265,898  
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    162,295       177,299  
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
    71,094       70,562  
Restricted cash
    13,817       26,048  
Goodwill
    18,579       18,579  
Intangible assets, net
    19,328       20,386  
Other noncurrent assets
    10,841       12,759  
 
           
 
  $ 518,708     $ 591,531  
 
           
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
Accounts payable
  $ 28,505     $ 44,553  
Accrued expenses
    17,475       25,531  
Income taxes payable
    41       681  
Current maturities of long-term debt and other current liabilities
    6,313       9,805  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    52,334       80,570  
 
               
Long-term debt and other liabilities
    195,502       204,366  
Deferred income taxes
    477       926  
Shareholders’ equity
    270,395       305,669  
 
           
 
  $ 518,708     $ 591,531  
 
           
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(UNIFI LOGO)
Unifi Announces Second Quarter Results – page 6
UNIFI, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited) (Amounts in Thousands)
                 
    For the Six-Months Ended  
    December 28, 2008     December 23, 2007  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
  $ 20,248     $ 40,031  
Operating activities:
               
Net loss
    (9,744 )     (16,934 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in continuing operating activities:
               
Income from discontinued operations
    (112 )     (77 )
(Earnings) losses of unconsolidated equity affiliates, net of distributions
    (1,579 )     303  
Depreciation
    15,832       18,850  
Amortization
    2,137       2,324  
Stock-based compensation expense
    622       392  
Deferred compensation expense (recovery), net
    (69 )     173  
Net gain on asset sales
    (5,910 )     (1,413 )
Non-cash write down of long-lived assets
          2,780  
Non-cash write down of investment in unconsolidated affiliate
    1,483       4,505  
Non-cash portion of restructuring charges
          6,837  
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
    35       (14,699 )
Provision for bad debts
    1,059       65  
Other
    256       (568 )
Change in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions and foreign currency adjustments
    (11,962 )     (8,124 )
 
           
Net cash used in continuing operating activities
    (7,952 )     (5,586 )
 
           
Investing activities:
               
Capital expenditures
    (7,829 )     (3,827 )
Acquisition
    (500 )      
Change in restricted cash
    10,118       (14,810 )
Proceeds from sale of capital assets
    6,950       10,560  
Proceeds from sale of equity affiliate
          8,750  
Collection of notes receivable
          267  
Return of capital from equity affiliate
          234  
 
           
Net cash provided by investing activities
    8,739       1,174  
 
           
Financing activities:
               
Borrowings of long-term debt
    14,600        
Payments of long-term debt
    (20,578 )     (11,000 )
Proceeds from stock option exercises
    3,830        
Other
    37       (708 )
 
           
Net cash used in financing activities
    (2,111 )     (11,708 )
 
           
Cash flows of discontinued operations:
               
Operating cash flow
    (162 )     (201 )
 
           
Net cash used in discontinued operations
    (162 )     (201 )
 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (6,143 )     2,065  
 
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (7,629 )     (14,256 )
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 12,619     $ 25,775  
 
           
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(UNIFI LOGO)
Unifi Announces Second Quarter Results – page 7
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements included herein contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal security laws about Unifi, Inc.’s (the “Company”) financial condition and results of operations that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about the markets in which the Company operates, as well as management’s beliefs and assumptions. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” variations of such words and other similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s judgment only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of these forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.
Factors that may cause actual outcome and results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements include, but are not necessarily limited to, availability, sourcing and pricing of raw materials, pressures on sales prices and volumes due to competition and economic conditions, reliance on and financial viability of significant customers, operating performance of joint ventures, alliances and other equity investments, technological advancements, employee relations, changes in construction spending, capital expenditures and long-term investments (including those related to unforeseen acquisition opportunities), continued availability of financial resources through financing arrangements and operations, outcomes of pending or threatened legal proceedings, negotiation of new or modifications of existing contracts for asset management and for property and equipment construction and acquisition, regulations governing tax laws, other governmental and authoritative bodies’ policies and legislation, and proceeds received from the sale of assets held for disposal. In addition to these representative factors, forward-looking statements could be impacted by general domestic and international economic and industry conditions in the markets where the Company competes, such as changes in currency exchange rates, interest and inflation rates, recession and other economic and political factors over which the Company has no control. Other risks and uncertainties may be described from time to time in the Company’s other reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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EX-99.2
Exhibit 99.2
Unifi, Inc.
Second Qtr. Conf. Call
February 5, 2009
Unifi, Inc.
Second Quarter Ended
December 28, 2008
Conference Call

 


 

Unifi, Inc.
Second Qtr. Conf. Call
February 5, 2009
Cautionary Statement
Certain statements included herein contain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of federal security laws, about Unifi, Inc.’s (the “Company”) financial condition and results of operations that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about the markets in which the Company operates, as well as management’s beliefs and assumptions. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” variations of such words and other similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s judgment only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of these forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.
Factors that may cause actual outcome and results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements include, but are not necessarily limited to, availability, sourcing and pricing of raw materials, pressures on sales prices and volumes due to competition and economic conditions, reliance on and financial viability of significant customers, operating performance of joint ventures, alliances and other equity investments, technological advancements, employee relations, changes in construction spending, capital expenditures and long-term investments (including those related to unforeseen acquisition opportunities), continued availability of financial resources through financing arrangements and operations, outcomes of pending or threatened legal proceedings, negotiation of new or modifications of existing contracts for asset management and for property and equipment construction and acquisition, regulations governing tax laws, other governmental and authoritative bodies’ policies and legislation, and proceeds received from the sale of assets held for disposal. In addition to these representative factors, forward-looking statements could be impacted by general domestic and international economic and industry conditions in the markets where the Company competes, such as changes in currency exchange rates, interest and inflation rates, recession and other economic and political factors over which the Company has no control. Other risks and uncertainties may be described from time to time in the Company’s other reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Unifi, Inc.
Second Qtr. Conf. Call
February 5, 2009
Income Statement Highlights
(Amounts in thousands)
                 
    For the Quarters Ended
    December 2008   December 2007
Net sales from continuing operations
  $ 125,727     $ 183,369  
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (8,670 )     (13,612 )
Loss from continuing operations
    (9,284 )     (7,855 )
Selling, general and administrative expense
    9,304       12,008  
Interest expense
    5,748       6,578  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    7,633       10,123  
Net loss
    (9,068 )     (7,746 )

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Unifi, Inc.
Second Qtr. Conf. Call
February 5, 2009
Income Statement Highlights
(Amounts in thousands)
                 
    For the Six-Months Ended
    December 2008   December 2007
Net sales from continuing operations
  $ 294,736     $ 353,905  
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (7,357 )     (29,699 )
Loss from continuing operations
    (9,856 )     (17,011 )
Selling, general and administrative expense
    19,849       26,462  
Interest expense
    11,713       13,290  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    17,391       20,593  
Net loss
    (9,744 )     (16,934 )

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Unifi, Inc.
Second Qtr. Conf. Call
February 5, 2009
Volume and Pricing Highlights
(Amounts in thousands, except percentages)
                                 
    For the Quarter Ended   For the Quarter Ended
    Dec. 2008 as Compared to   Dec. 2008 as Compared to
    Dec. 2007   Sept. 2008
    Volume   Price   Volume   Price
Polyester
    -32.7 %     2.3 %     -19.3 %     -4.3 %
Nylon
    -30.0 %     -4.2 %     -28.0 %     -3.0 %
 
                               
Consolidated
    -32.4 %     1.0 %     -20.4 %     -5.2 %
 
                               

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Unifi, Inc.
Second Qtr. Conf. Call
February 5, 2009
Balance Sheet Highlights
(Amounts in thousands, except percentages and days in receivables/payables)
                                 
    December     September     June     March  
    2008     2008     2008     2008  
Cash
  $ 12,619     $ 20,396     $ 20,248     $ 26,187  
 
                               
Restricted Cash-Domestic
    11,106       14,543       18,246       16,374  
Restricted Cash-Foreign Deposits
    8,681       12,754       17,116       16,424  
 
                               
Short-Term Debt
    6,313       7,651       9,657       9,382  
Long-Term Debt
    193,747       196,481       201,801       218,384  
 
                       
Total Debt
  $ 200,060     $ 204,132     $ 211,458     $ 227,766  
 
                       
 
                               
Equity
    270,395       292,979       305,669       296,560  
 
                               
Net Working Capital (1)
  $ 149,848     $ 153,642     $ 156,469     $ 153,111  
Days in receivables
    49.8       51.4       49.7       53.3  
Days in payables
    20.7       23.7       21.4       23.7  
 
(1)   Includes only Accounts Receivable, Inventories, Accounts Payable, and Accrued Expenses; excludes discontinued operations

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Unifi, Inc.
Second Qtr. Conf. Call
February 5, 2009
Equity Affiliates Highlights
(Amounts in thousands, except percentages)
                                 
    Quarter Ended December 2008     Year-To-Date December 2008  
    Earnings (Loss)     Distributions     Earnings (Loss)     Distributions  
Parkdale America (34%)
  $ 610     $     $ 4,060     $ 2,065  
UNF (50%)
    (448 )           (416 )      
 
                       
Total earnings
  $ 162     $     $ 3,644     $ 2,065  
 
                       

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Unifi, Inc.
Second Qtr. Conf. Call
February 5, 2009
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
to Pre-Tax Income
(Amounts in thousands)
                         
    /---------------Quarters Ended ---------------\     Year-to-Date  
    September 28, 2008     December 28, 2008     December 28, 2008  
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 1,313     $ (8,670 )   $ (7,357 )
Interest expense, net
    5,052       5,068       10,120  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    9,758       7,633       17,391  
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated equity affiliates
    (3,482 )     (162 )     (3,644 )
Non-cash compensation, net of distributions
    201       353       554  
Gain on sales of PP&E
    (315 )     (5,594 )     (5,909 )
Hedging (gains) losses
    86       (94 )     (8 )
Write down of long-lived assets and unconsolidated affiliate
          1,483       1,483  
Asset consolidation and optimization expense
    1,240       2,128       3,368  
Kinston shutdown expenses
    30             30  
 
                 
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 13,883     $ 2,145     $ 16,028  
 
                 

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Unifi, Inc.
Second Qtr. Conf. Call
February 5, 2009
Non-GAAP
Financial Measures
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
     Included in this presentation are certain non-GAAP financial measures designed to complement the financial information presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America because management believes such measures are useful to investors.
     Adjusted EBITDA
     Adjusted EBITDA represents pre-tax income before interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense and loss or income from discontinued operations, adjusted to exclude equity in earnings and losses of unconsolidated affiliates, write down of long-lived assets and unconsolidated affiliate, non-cash compensation expense, gains and losses on sales of property, plant and equipment, hedging gains and losses, asset consolidation and optimization expense, and Kinston shutdown costs. We present Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure of our performance and ability to service debt. We also present Adjusted EBITDA because we believe such measure is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry and in measuring the ability of “high-yield” issuers to meet debt service obligations.
     We believe Adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate supplemental measure of debt service capacity, because cash expenditures on interest are, by definition, available to pay interest, and tax expense is inversely correlated to interest expense because tax expense goes down as deductible interest expense goes up; depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges. Equity in earnings and losses of unconsolidated affiliates is excluded because such earnings or losses do not have an impact on our ability to service our debt. The other items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA are excluded in order to better reflect our continuing operations.
     In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of our financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.

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Unifi, Inc.
Second Qtr. Conf. Call
February 5, 2009
Non-GAAP
Financial Measures – continued
Our Adjusted EBITDA measure has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
    it does not reflect our cash expenditures, future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
 
    it does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
 
    it does not reflect the significant interest expense or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our debt;
 
    although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and our Adjusted EBITDA measure does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;
 
    it is not adjusted for all non-cash income or expense items that are reflected in our statements of cash flows;
 
    it does not reflect the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters we consider not be indicative of our ongoing operations;
 
    it does not reflect limitations on or costs related to transferring earnings from our subsidiaries to us; and
 
    other companies in our industry may calculate this measure differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
     Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business or as a measure of cash that will be available to us to meet our obligations, including those under the notes. You should compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA only supplementally.

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