SEC Filing | UNIFI, Inc.

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 26, 1999 [] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-10542 UNIFI, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified its charter) New York 11-2165495 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) P.O. Box 19109 - 7201 West Friendly Avenue Greensboro, NC 27419 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (336) 294-4410 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Same (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's class of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Class Outstanding at October 31, 1999 Common stock, par value $.10 per share 59,204,952 shares Part I. Financial Information UNIFI, INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets September 26, June 27, 1999 1999 (Unaudited) (Note) (Amounts in Thousands) ASSETS: Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $42,606 $44,433 Receivables 198,994 185,784 Inventories: Raw materials and supplies 50,646 45,584 Work in process 17,451 14,584 Finished goods 66,152 69,749 Other current assets 2,669 2,015 Total current assets 378,518 362,149 Property, plant and equipment 1,237,138 1,231,013 Less: accumulated depreciation 559,842 541,275 677,296 689,738 Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates 210,753 207,142 Other noncurrent assets 105,072 106,811 Total assets $1,371,639 $1,365,840 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Current liabilities: Accounts payable $87,773 $68,716 Accrued expenses 37,914 52,889 Income taxes payable 7,155 7,392 Current maturities of long-term debt and other current liabilities 7,058 16,255 Total current liabilities 139,900 145,252 Long-term debt and other liabilities 487,332 478,898 Deferred income taxes 81,377 78,369 Minority interests 17,708 17,183 Shareholders' equity: Common stock 5,955 5,955 Capital in excess of par value 27 13 Retained earnings 661,685 658,353 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (22,345) (18,183) Total shareholders' equity 645,322 646,138 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,371,639 $1,365,840 Note: The balance sheet at June 27, 1999, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. UNIFI, INC. Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited) For the Quarters Ended September 26, September 27, 1999 1998 (Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Date) Net sales $304,714 $328,815 Cost of goods sold 270,455 281,338 Selling, general & admin. expense 14,422 11,563 Operating income 19,837 35,914 Interest expense 7,445 6,586 Interest income 684 476 Other (income) expense (332) 551 Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates 4,364 (4,094) Minority interests 2,394 2,350 Income before income taxes 6,650 30,997 Provision for income taxes 3,318 9,967 Income before cumulative effect of accounting change 3,332 21,030 Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax - 2,768 Net income $3,332 $18,262 Earnings per common share - basic: Income before cumulative effect of accounting change $.06 $.34 Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax - .04 Net income per common share $.06 $.30 Earnings per common share - assuming dilution: Income before cumulative effect of accounting change $.06 $.34 Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax - .04 Net income per common share - assuming dilution $.06 $.30 See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. UNIFI, INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) For the Quarters Ended September 26, September 27, 1999 1998 (Amounts in Thousands) Cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities $21,117 $44,174 Investing activities: Capital expenditures (12,345) (45,168) Investments in unconsolidated equity affiliates (17,976) (10,000) Sale of capital assets 46 75 Other 1,061 1,476 Net investing activities (29,214) (53,617) Financing activities: Borrowing of long-term debt 10,000 35,000 Repayment of long-term debt (127) (5,285) Issuance of Company common stock 14 641 Purchase and retirement of Company common stock - (11,986) Distributions to minority interest Shareholders (3,000) - Other - (48) Net financing activities 6,887 18,322 Currency translation adjustment (617) 361 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,827) 9,240 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning 44,433 8,372 Cash and cash equivalents - ending $42,606 $17,612 See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. UNIFI, INC. Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (a)Basis of Presentation The information furnished is unaudited and reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position at September 26, 1999, and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods ended September 26, 1999, and September 27, 1998. Such adjustments consisted of normal recurring items in the current year. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. It is suggested that the condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K. The Company has reclassified the presentation of certain prior year information to conform with the current presentation format. (b)Income Taxes Deferred income taxes have been provided for the temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. The difference between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective tax rate is primarily due to the losses of foreign subsidiaries for which no significant tax benefit was recognized thereby distorting the effective rate for our consolidated operations. (c)Earnings per Share The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations (amounts in thousands): For the Quarters Ended September 26, September 27, 1999 1998 Numerator: Income before cumulative effect of accounting change $3,332 $21,030 Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax - 2,768 Net income $3,332 $18,262 For the Quarters Ended September 26, September 27, 1999 1998 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share - Weighted average shares 59,549 61,401 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options - 6 Dilutive potential common shares denominator for diluted earnings per share-Adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 59,549 61,407 (d)Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income (loss) amounted to ($0.8) million for the first quarter of fiscal 2000 and $12.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 1999, and was comprised of net income and foreign currency translation adjustments. The Company does not provide income taxes on the impact of currency translations as earnings from foreign subsidiaries are deemed to be permanently invested. (e)Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change In April 1998, the AICPA issued SOP 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities," (SOP 98-5) which requires start-up costs, as defined, to be expensed as incurred. In accordance with this SOP, any previously capitalized start-up costs are required to be written-off as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. The Company, upon adoption of this SOP in the first quarter of fiscal 1999, wrote off the unamortized balance of such previously capitalized start-up costs as of June 29, 1998, of $4.5 million ($2.8 million after tax) or $.04 per diluted share as a cumulative catch-up adjustment. (f)Segment Disclosures In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information," (SFAS 131) which the Company adopted in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999. SFAS 131 establishes standards for public companies for the reporting of financial information from operating segments in annual and interim financial statements as well as establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major customers. Operating segments are defined in SFAS 131 as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available to the chief operating decision- maker for purposes of assessing performance and allocating resources. The adoption of SFAS 131 did not affect consolidated results of operations or financial position. Following is the Company's selected segment information for the quarters ended September 26, 1999 and September 27, 1998 (amounts in thousands): All Polyester Nylon Other Total Quarter ended September 26, 1999: Net sales to external customers $193,111 $106,658 $4,945 $304,714 Intersegment net sales 4 109 3,009 3,122 Operating income 10,564 9,959 481 21,004 Depreciation and amortization 14,675 5,349 156 20,180 Total assets 704,797 364,303 13,768 1,082,868 Quarter ended September 27, 1998: Net sales to external customers $212,253 $116,562 $- $328,815 Intersegment net sales 8,935 1,410 - 10,345 Operating income 22,868 14,306 - 37,174 Depreciation and amortization 14,432 5,068 - 19,500 Total assets 709,553 206,661 13,392 929,606 For the Quarters Ended September 26, 1999 September 27, 1998 Operating income: Reportable segments operating income $21,004 $37,174 Net standard cost adjustment to LIFO (1,000) 1,817 Unallocated operating expense (167) (3,077) Consolidated operating income $19,837 $35,914 Certain indirect manufacturing and selling, general and administrative costs are allocated to the operating segments based on activity drivers relevant to the respective costs. The primary differences between the segmented financial information of the operating segments, as reported to management, and the Company's consolidated reporting relates to intersegment transfer of yarn, fiber costing and capitalization of property, plant and equipment costs. Prior to the current fiscal year, substantially all intersegment transfers of yarn were treated as internal sales at a selling price which approximated cost plus a normalized profit margin. In the current quarter, intersegment transfers of yarn were treated as inventory transfers, and profit margins recorded only on intersegment transfers from our Unifi Textured Polyester joint venture. Domestic operating divisions' fiber costs are valued on a standard cost basis, which approximates first-in, first-out accounting. Subsequently, for those components of inventory valued utilizing the last-in, first-out method, an adjustment is made at the corporate level. For significant capital projects, capitalization is delayed for management reporting until the facility is substantially complete. However, for consolidated financial reporting, assets are capitalized into construction in progress as costs are incurred or carried as unallocated corporate fixed assets if they have been placed in service but have not as yet been moved for management reporting. The increase in Nylon total assets is attributable to the reclassification of property, plant and equipment from unallocated corporate fixed assets. This reclassification primarily relates to a new facility that had become substantially completed. (g)Recent Accounting Pronouncements In March 1998, the AICPA issued SOP 98-1, "Accounting for the Cost of Computer Software Developed for or Obtained for Internal-Use," (SOP 98-1). This SOP is effective for the Company in the current quarter. SOP 98-1 provides guidance on accounting for costs of developing or obtaining computer software for internal use. In summary, costs incurred in the preliminary project stage (formulation, evaluation and selection of alternatives and assessment of existence of required technology) or post-implementation stage (training and maintenance) should be expensed as incurred while application development costs should be capitalized or expensed depending on their nature. Application development costs include external direct costs of materials and services. Examples of application development costs are designing the chosen path, coding, testing and installing the software product to hardware. The Company previously expensed certain of these internal costs when incurred. The adoption of this standard did not have, nor is it expected to have, a material effect on the Company's results of operations or financial position. In June 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," (SFAS 133) and in August 1999, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 137 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133," which delayed the effective date the Company is required to adopt SFAS 133 until its fiscal year 2001. SFAS 133 permits early adoption as of the beginning of any fiscal quarter after its issuance. SFAS 133 will require the Company to recognize all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not hedges must be adjusted to fair value through income. If the derivative is a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of derivatives will either be offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities, or firm commitments through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of a derivative's change in fair value will be immediately recognized in earnings. The Company has not yet determined what the effect of Statement 133 will be on the earnings and financial position of the Company. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following is Management's discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected the Company's operations and material changes in financial condition during the periods included in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Results of Operations General Consolidated net sales decreased 7.3% in the quarter from $328.8 million to $304.7 million. Unit volume for the quarter increased 3.5% while average unit sales prices, based on product mix, declined 10.4%. Domestically, polyester and nylon yarn net sales declined 10.9% for the quarter due primarily to reductions in unit price, based on product mix. However, as the quarter progressed, the Company experienced continued improvement in the domestic business as unit prices were increased while market share was maintained. Internationally, sales in local currency of our Irish operation decreased 27.3% for the quarter due to both lower unit volume and sales prices. The currency exchange rate change from the prior year to the current year adversely effected current quarter sales translated to U.S. dollars for this operation by $1.6 million, or 7.2% over the prior year amount. Gross profit decreased by $13.2 million to $34.3 million for the quarter while gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of net sales) declined from 14.4% in the prior year quarter to 11.2%. The decline in gross margin for the quarter reflects pressures on sales prices as a result of imported fiber, fabric and apparel as well as higher raw material and manufacturing costs, which were partially offset by lower packaging costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased from 3.5% in last year's quarter to 4.7% this quarter. On a dollar basis, selling, general and administrative expense increased $2.8 million to $14.4. Higher selling, general and administrative expenses for the current year are the result of our new business venture in Brazil acquired in April 1999 and our majority ownership in Unifi Technology Group, a domestic automation solutions provider established in June 1999. Segment Information Net sales to external customers for our Polyester segment reflect a 9.0% decrease as a result of lower sales prices, based on product mix. Unit volume was up in the current quarter versus the prior year quarter due mainly to our prior year, fourth quarter acquisition in Brazil. Gross margins were negatively impacted by the lower sales prices associated with the previously described competitive conditions. Operating margins for our Polyester segment were further impacted by higher selling, general and administrative costs, which are primarily attributable to our Brazil acquisition. Net sales to external customers for our Nylon segment were 8.5% lower in the current quarter versus the prior year quarter as a result of both lower volume and sales prices, based on product mix. Gross margin for this segment reflects lower sales prices and higher production costs. Selling, general and administrative costs have also increased over the prior year negatively impacting operating margin. Corporate Interest expense increased $0.8 million to $7.4 million in the current quarter. The increase in interest expense reflects higher levels of outstanding debt at higher average interest rates and the reduction of interest capitalized for major construction projects. The weighted average interest rate on outstanding debt at September 26, 1999, was 6.1%. Equity in the earnings (losses) of our unconsolidated affiliates, Parkdale America, LLC ("the LLC") and Micell Technologies, Inc., (Micell) amounted to a $4.4 million loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2000 compared with $4.1 million profit for the corresponding prior year quarter. The declines are attributable to the reduced earnings from the LLC and higher start-up costs associated with Micell. The cotton spinning operation of the LLC is being negatively impacted by excess spinning capacities in the market compounded by increased off-shore production of cotton fabric and apparel. In the current year fiscal quarter and corresponding prior year period the minority interest charge amounted to $2.4 million. The effective income tax rate has increased from 32.2% to 49.9% in the current quarter. The current quarter increase reflects the reduction in earnings of our Irish operations, which are taxed at a 10.0% effective tax rate, and losses in our Brazilian operations for which no tax benefit was able to be recognized. These losses distorted the effective tax rate for our consolidated operations. In April 1998, the AICPA issued SOP 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities," (SOP 98-5) which requires start-up costs, as defined, to be expensed as incurred. In accordance with this SOP, any previously capitalized start-up costs are required to be written-off as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. The Company, upon adopting this SOP in the first quarter of fiscal 1999, wrote off the unamortized balance of such previously capitalized start-up costs as of June 29, 1998, of $4.5 million ($2.8 million after tax) or $.04 per diluted share as a cumulative catch-up adjustment. As a result of the above, the Company realized during the current quarter net income of $3.3 million, or diluted earnings per share of $.06, compared to $18.3 million, or $.30 per share, for the corresponding quarter of the prior year. For the prior year quarter, income before the cumulative effect of the accounting change was $21.0 million, or $.34 per diluted share, respectively. In March 1998, the AICPA issued SOP 98-1, "Accounting for the Cost of Computer Software Developed for or Obtained for Internal-Use," (SOP 98-1). This SOP is effective for the Company in the current quarter. SOP 98-1 provides guidance on accounting for costs of developing or obtaining computer software for internal use. In summary, costs incurred in the preliminary project stage (formulation, evaluation and selection of alternatives and assessment of existence of required technology) or post-implementation stage (training and maintenance) should be expensed as incurred while application development costs should be capitalized or expensed depending on their nature. Application development costs include external direct costs of materials and services. Examples of application development costs are designing the chosen path, coding, testing and installing the software product to hardware. The Company previously expensed certain of these internal costs when incurred. The adoption of this standard did not have, nor is it expected to have, a material effect on the Company's results of operations or financial position. In June 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," (SFAS 133) and in August 1999, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 137 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133," which delayed the effective date the Company is required to adopt SFAS 133 until its fiscal year 2001. SFAS 133 permits early adoption as of the beginning of any fiscal quarter after its issuance. SFAS 133 will require the Company to recognize all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not hedges must be adjusted to fair value through income. If the derivative is a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of derivatives will either be offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities, or firm commitments through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of a derivative's change in fair value will be immediately recognized in earnings. The Company has not yet determined what the effect of Statement 133 will be on the earnings and financial position of the Company. Liquidity and Capital Resources Cash provided by operations continues to be a primary source of funds to finance operating needs and capital expenditures. Cash generated from operations was $21.1 million for the quarter ended September 26, 1999, compared to $44.2 million for the prior year corresponding period. The primary sources of cash from operations, other than net income, was an increase in accounts payable and accruals of $10.1 million and non-cash adjustments aggregating $29.6 million. Depreciation and amortization of $22.2 million, the deferred income tax provision of $3.0 million and the undistributed losses of unconsolidated affiliates of $4.4 million, were the primary components of the non-cash adjustments to cash provided by operations. Offsetting these sources were increases in accounts receivable and inventory of $14.0 million and $5.8 million, respectively. All working capital changes have been adjusted to exclude the effects of currency translation. Working capital levels are more than adequate to meet the operating requirements of the Company. The Company ended the current quarter with working capital of $238.6 million, which included cash and cash equivalents of $42.6 million. The Company utilized $29.2 million for net investing activities and obtained $6.9 million from net financing activities during the current quarter. Significant expenditures during this period included $12.3 million for capacity expansions and upgrading of facilities, $18.0 for investments in equity affiliates, and $3.0 million for distributions to minority interest shareholders. The Company obtained $9.9 million from net borrowings under its long-term debt agreements. At September 26, 1999, the Company has committed approximately $37.3 million for the purchase and upgrade of equipment and facilities, which is scheduled to be expended during the remainder of fiscal year 2000. The Board of Directors, effective July 16, 1998, increased the remaining authorization pursuant to a resolution originally adopted on October 21, 1993, to purchase 10 million shares of Unifi's common stock. There remains an authorization to repurchase approximately 7.9 million shares. The Company will continue to operate its stock buy-back program from time to time as it deems appropriate, based on prevailing financial and market conditions. Management believes the current financial position of the Company in connection with its operations and its access to debt and equity markets are sufficient to meet anticipated capital expenditure, strategic acquisition, working capital, Company common stock repurchases and other financial needs. Year 2000 Compliance Status The Company continues to actively monitor and address the business issues associated with the year 2000 that impact information technology systems and non - -information technology systems (i.e., embedded technology) both internally and in relation to our external customers, suppliers and other business associates. Factors involved in addressing such business issues include the evaluation, testing and implementation of the Company's enterprise-wide systems; evaluation, upgrading and certifying of non-information technology systems; assessing and testing significant customers' and vendors' compliance strategies and monitoring the status thereof (including electronic commerce with these companies); and, evaluating and monitoring the compliance plans of businesses in which the Company maintains investments in their operations. The Company has created a team of professionals with the responsibility of addressing business issues associated with the year 2000. The Company does not believe any material exposures or contingencies exist with respect to its internal information systems as the installation and testing of the enterprises- wide software is virtually complete. At present, the Company estimates it is approximately 99% complete with its enterprise-wide software implementation efforts and manufacturing plant floor applications, including embedded technology devices. Additionally, upgrades are ongoing for certain applications where the Company has elected to postpone enterprise software conversion. The Company is also dependent upon its customers' and vendors' compliance with the year 2000 problem and could face disruption of business in the event these efforts are unsuccessful. The Company has requested information on the year 2000 compliance plans and status from its significant vendors and equity affiliates and is not aware of any material exposures or contingencies. Meetings have been conducted with critical suppliers and compliance testing has been completed. The Company has sent surveys to its major customers and is performing necessary follow-up activities. Conversion plans have been established for the Company's EDI customers and vendors and procedures are substantially completed. Efforts are ongoing to convert the remaining customers in the next month. For certain customers who have elected not to upgrade their EDI technology, they have conveyed to the Company that they have year 2000 compliant systems and procedures in place. The Company will continue its efforts to gather information from businesses with whom it conducts business. However, such information is subject to accurate and voluntary communication. Consequently, the Company cannot predict the likelihood or impact on its business resulting from noncompliance by such parties. Although the Company believes its business critical systems will be compliant, there can be no assurances that all non-compliant systems will be identified or that all significant suppliers or customers will be year 2000 capable. A worst- case scenario could include interruption in the procurement of necessary materials or the disruption in manufacturing or information systems. Such events would adversely impact the distribution of product, timelines and accuracy of record-keeping and collection of revenue among other consequences which could cause a material impact on the Company's results of operation and financial position. Costs incurred in the Company's year 2000 compliance efforts are being expensed as incurred. Anticipated expenditures related to year 2000 compliance readiness are expected to be approximately $0.3 million for the fiscal year ending June 25, 2000. Euro Conversion The Company conducts business in multiple currencies, including the currencies of various European countries in the European Union which began participating in the single European currency by adopting the Euro as their common currency as of January 1, 1999. Additionally, the functional currency of our Irish operation and several sales office locations will change before January 1, 2002, from their historical currencies to the Euro. During the period January 1, 1999, to January 1, 2002, the existing currencies of the member countries will remain legal tender and customers and vendors of the Company may continue to use these currencies when conducting business. Currency rates during this period, however, will no longer be computed from one legacy currency to another but instead will first be converted into the Euro. The Company continues to evaluate the Euro conversion and the impact on its business, both strategically and operationally. At this time, the conversion to the Euro has not had, nor is expected to have, a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company. Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other sections of this quarterly report 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, management's beliefs and assumptions made by management. 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, technological advancements, employee relations, changes in construction spending and capital equipment expenditures (including those related to unforeseen acquisition opportunities), the timely completion of construction and expansion projects planned or in process, continued availability of financial resources through financing arrangements and operations, negotiations 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. Part II. Other Information Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (27) Financial Data Schedule (b) No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter ended September 26, 1999 UNIFI, INC. Signatures Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. UNIFI, INC. Date: November 10, 1999 WILLIS C. MOORE, III Willis C. Moore, III Senior-Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Mr. Moore is the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and has been duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Registrant.)

5 The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Company's Quarterly Report for the three month period ended September 26,1999, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 1000 3-MOS JUN-25-2000 SEP-26-1999 $42,606 $0 $208,021 $9,027 $134,249 $378,518 $1,237,138 $559,842 $1,371,639 $139,900 $487,332 $5,955 $0 $0 $639,367

$1,371,639 $304,714 $304,714 $270,455 $270,455 $0 $841 $7,445 $6,650 $3,318 $3,332 $0 $0 $0 $3,332 $.06 $.06 Note 1: Other Stockholders Equity of $639,367 is comprised of Capital in Excess of Par Value of $27, Retained Earnings of $661,685 and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss of $(22,345).