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):
August 3, 2006

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)

(336) 294-4410
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 2.02.  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On August 3, 2006, Unifi, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a press release announcing the financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ending June 25, 2006.  A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information included herein, as well as Exhibit 99.1 referenced herein, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933.

ITEM 9.01.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d)        Exhibits.

EXHIBIT NO.

DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT

99.1

News Release disseminated on August 3, 2006 by Unifi, Inc. announcing the financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ending June 25, 2006.

 

 



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:  August 3, 2006



INDEX TO EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT NO.

DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT

99.1

News Release disseminated on August 3, 2006 by Unifi, Inc. announcing the financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ending June 25, 2006.

 
EXHIBIT 99

EXHIBIT 99.1

For more information, contact:

William M. Lowe, Jr.
Vice President
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
(336) 316-5664

Unifi Announces Fourth Quarter Results

GREENSBORO, N.C. - August 3, 2006 - Unifi, Inc. (NYSE:UFI), today released operating results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 25, 2006.

Net income for the current quarter, including discontinued operations, was a net loss of $5.4 million or $0.10 per share, which is an improvement over a net loss of $9.0 million or $0.17 per share for the prior year June quarter.  Net income for the current quarter was negatively impacted by a pre-tax loss of $2.9 million associated with the early extinguishment of debt. The Company also reported a net loss of $14.4 million or $0.28 per share for the 2006 fiscal year, which represents an improvement over a net loss of $41.2 million or $0.79 per share for the 2005 fiscal year. 

Excluding discontinued operations and extraordinary items, the Company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $5.2 million or $0.10 per share compared to a net loss of $12.4 million or $0.24 per share for the prior year June quarter.  The Company also reported a net loss from continuing operations of $14.7 million or $0.28 per share for the 2006 fiscal year, which compares favorably to the net loss of $19.7 million or $0.38 per share for the 2005 fiscal year.

 "Our results for the current fiscal year mark the second straight year of improvement.  We have reduced our net loss by $55.4 million, which improvement has been driven by continued successful execution of our internal plans," said Bill Lowe, Chief Operating Officer and CFO for Unifi.  "We also successfully refinanced our long-term debt during this last fiscal quarter providing the flexibility and time to execute our longer-term external strategies."  

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Unifi Announces Fourth Quarter Results - page 2

 

Net sales for the June quarter were $183.2 million, a decrease of $17.2 million or 8.6 percent compared to net sales of $200.4 million for the prior year June quarter.  Net sales of $738.8 million for the 2006 fiscal year represent a decrease of $55.0 million, or 6.9 percent, over 2005 fiscal year net sales of $793.8 million.

Brian Parke, Chairman and CEO for Unifi, said, "In an environment of rising raw material prices, the ability to exceed our forecast and improve the results of our underlying business during the 2006 fiscal year, reflects the soundness of the strategies that have been in place for more than two years.  We will continue to stay the course in terms of our domestic and global growth plans, as we evaluate and pursue additional opportunities to consolidate the domestic industry.  We remain keenly aware of the need to return to profitability and create value to our shareholders."  

Unifi, Inc. 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: Sorbtek®, A.M.Y.®, Mynx® UV, 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 http://www.unifi.com.

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Financial Statements to Follow

 


     

Unifi Announces Fourth Quarter Results - page 3

 

UNIFI, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

(Unaudited) (In Thousands Except Per Share Data)

 

 

 For the Quarters Ended

 For the Fiscal Years Ended

June 25, 2006

June 26, 2005

June 25, 2006

June 26, 2005

Net sales

 $        183,208

 $        200,428

 $         738,825

 $       793,796

Cost of sales

           171,348

           199,338

            696,055

          762,717

Selling, general & administrative expenses

             10,402

             11,663

              41,534

            42,211

Provision (recovery) for bad debts

                  (93)

               8,133

                1,256

            13,172

Interest expense

               5,203

               5,361

              19,247

            20,575

Interest income

                (902)

               (801)

             (4,489)

            (2,152)

Other (income) expense, net

                (574)

            (1,053)

             (3,118)

            (2,300)

Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates

                  453

               (653)

                (825)

            (6,938)

Minority interest income

                       -

                 (86)

                       -

               (530)

Restructuring charges (recovery)

                (283)

               (341)

                (254)

               (341)

Write down of long-lived assets

                    51

                  603

                2,366

                 603

Loss from early extinguishment of debt

               2,949

                      -

                2,949

                    -

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and extraordinary item

(5,346) (21,736) (15,896) (33,221)

Benefit for income taxes

                (147)

            (9,320)

             (1,170)

          (13,483)

Loss from continuing operations before extraordinary item

(5,199) (12,416) (14,726) (19,738)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

                (196)

               3,607

                   360

         (22,644)

Extraordinary gain (loss)- net of taxes of $0

                       -

               (185)

                       -

             1,157

Net loss

 $          (5,395)

 $         (8,994)

 $        (14,366)

 $     (41,225)

Earnings (losses) per common share (basic and diluted):

    Net loss - continuing operations

 $            (0.10)

 $           (0.24)

 $            (0.28)

 $          (0.38)

     Net income (loss) - discontinued
        operations

                      -  

                 0.07

                      -  

             (0.43)

     Extraordinary gain (loss)- net of
        taxes of $0

                      -  

                      -  

                      -  

               0.02

Net loss

 $            (0.10)

 $            (0.17)

 $            (0.28)

 $          (0.79)

Average basic and diluted shares outstanding

52,190

52,126

52,155

52,106

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Unifi Announces Fourth Quarter Results - page 4

 

UNIFI, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited) (In Thousands)

June 25, 2006

June 26, 2005

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

 $                 35,317

$               105,621

Receivables, net

                       93,236

         106,437

Inventories

                      116,018

                 110,827

Deferred income taxes

                        11,739

                  14,578

Assets held for sale

                        15,419

                   32,536

Restricted cash

                                 -

                   2,766

Other current assets

                         9,229

                   15,590

    Total current assets

                      280,958

                 388,355

Property, plant and equipment

                      239,696

                 279,732

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates

                      190,217

                 160,675

Other noncurrent assets

                        21,766

                   16,613

 $                   732,637

 $           845,375

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Accounts payable

 $                     68,888

 $                62,666

Accrued expenses

                        23,869

                   45,618

Income taxes payable

           2,303

                    2,292

Current maturities of long-term debt

   and other current liabilities

                          6,330

                  35,339

     Total current liabilities

                      101,390

                    145,915

Long-term debt and other liabilities

                     202,433

                 259,790

Deferred income taxes

                       45,861

                  55,913

Minority interest

                                 -

                        182

Shareholders' equity

                      382,953

                 383,575

 $                   732,637

 $                  845,375

 

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 Unifi Announces Fourth Quarter Results - page 5

 

UNIFI, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

(Unaudited) (In Thousands)

 

 

Fiscal Years Ended

June 25, 2006

June 26, 2005

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 $       105,621

 $            65,221

Operating activities:

 Net loss

         (14,366)

            (41,225)

  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided

     by continuing operating activities:

       Extraordinary gain

                     -

              (1,157)

       Loss from discontinued operations

              (360)

               22,644

       Net (income) loss of unconsolidated equity affiliates, net of
           distributions

1,945 

(2,302)

       Depreciation

           48,669

               51,542

       Amortization

             1,276

                 1,350

       Net (gain) loss on asset sales

           (1,755)

              (1,770)

       Non-cash portion of loss from early extinguishment of debt

             1,793

                        -

       Non-cash portion of restructuring charges (recovery)

              (254)

                 (341)

       Non-cash write down of long-lived assets

             2,366

                    603

       Deferred income tax

           (8,153)

            (19,057)

       Provision for bad debts and quality claims

             1,256

               13,172

       Other

             3,368

              (2,089)

       Change in assets and liabilities, excluding

          effects of acquisitions and foreign currency

             Adjustments

           (5,817)

             7,415

               Net cash provided by continuing operating activities

            29,968

               28,785

Investing activities:

  Capital expenditures

         (11,988)

              (9,422)

  Investment in equity affiliates

         (30,634)

              (1,358)

  Return of capital from equity affiliates

                     -

                 6,138

  Investment in foreign restricted assets

                171

                    388

  Collection of notes receivable

                404

                    520

  Increase in notes receivable

                     -

                 (139)

  Proceeds from sale of capital assets

            10,093

                 2,290

  Change in restricted cash

              2,766

              (2,766)

  Other

                (42)

                 (342)

               Net cash used in investing activities

         (29,230)

              (4,691)

Financing activities:

  Payment of long-term debt

       (273,134)

                        -

  Borrowing of long-term debt

          190,000

                       -

 Debt issuance costs

           (8,041)

                        -

  Issuance of Company stock

                 176

                    104

  Other

                 530

                   (22)

               Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

         (90,469)

                      82

 Cash flows of discontinued operations:

   Operating cash flow

           (3,337)

              (6,273)

   Investing cash flow

            22,028

               13,902

Net cash provided by discontinued operations

            18,691

                 7,629

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash

   equivalents

                 736

                 8,595

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

         (70,304)

              40,400

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

 $         35,317

 $          105,621

 

 

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Unifi Announces Fourth Quarter Results - page 6

  

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements included herein contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal security laws about the Company's 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, the continuation and magnitude of the Company's common stock repurchase program 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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