| Ticker: | AMSN | 80 Grasslands Road | |
| Exchange: | NASDAQ-National Market | Elmsford, New York 10523 | |
| Industry: | Manufacturing | (914) 345-2020 |
| Type of Shares: | Common Shares | Filing Date: | 10/15/96 | |
| U.S. Shares: | 4,000,000 | Offer Date: | 12/18/96 | |
| Non-U.S. Shares: | 0 | Filing Range: | $12.00 - $14.00 | |
| Primary Shares: | 4,000,000 | Offer Price: | $12.00 | |
| Secondary Shares: | 0 | Gross Spread: | $0.84 | |
| Offering Amount: | $52,000,000 | Selling: | $0.46 | |
| Expenses: | - | Reallowance: | $0.10 | |
| Shares Out After: | - |
| Manager | Tier | Phone |
| Goldman, Sachs & Co. | Lead Manager | (212) 902-1172 |
| Alex. Brown & Sons Incorporated | Co-manager | (410) 727-1700 |
| Audited Income | Latest Unaudited Income | Prior Unaudited Income | Balance Sheet | ||
| 12/31/95 | 6/30/96 | 6/30/95 | 6/30/96 | ||
| Revenue: | $167.40 | $92.97 | $80.42 | Assets: | $139.49 |
| Net Income: | $10.76 | $6.80 | $5.93 | Liabilities: | $101.28 |
| EPS: | Equity: | $38.21 | |||
Note: Dollar amounts are in U.S. millions; Audited figures expressed as full year, unaudited figures are partial year | |||||
| Business Description |
| The company, through its principal subsidiary, Amscan Inc. and affiliated companies, is one of the leading designers, manufacturers and distributors of seasonal and everyday party goods. With a product line consisting of approximately 14,000 stock keeping units, the company is a complete source of paper and plastic party goods, including decorative tableware such as plates, cups and napkins, accessories such as invitations, balloons, and novelties such as games and favors. The company is a leading supplier to the emerging party goods superstore distribution channel, where it has been able to position itself as a responsive and comprehensive supplier of proprietary, well designed and high quality products. The company also distributes its products to discount chains, mass merchandisers and specialty retailers. |
| Use of Proceeds |
| The proceeds from the proposed offering will be used to repay subordinated indebtedness outstanding to the principal and other stockholders of the company and to repay outstanding indebtedness to unaffiliated lenders under the company's revolving credit agreement. |
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