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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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                                    FORM 10 - Q

[X]10-Q

|X|  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2000

[ ]2001

| |  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________________ to __________________

                           Commission File No. 1-8399

                          WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
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             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

               Ohio                                  31-1189815
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      (State of Incorporation)            (IRS Employer Identification No.)

     1205 Dearborn Drive, Columbus, Ohio                     43085
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   (Address of principal executive offices)                (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code       (614) 438-3210
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              (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.

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                      APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

         Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer's
classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

         As of September 30, 2000, 85,754,5252001, 85,391,225 of the Registrant's common shares,
without par value, were outstanding.



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                          WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -
                August 31, 2000 and May 31, 2000..............................3

                Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings -
                Three Months Ended August 31, 2000 and 1999 ..................5

                Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
                Three Months Ended August 31, 2000 and 1999 ..................6

                Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements..........7


     ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
              OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS................9


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

     ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS............13

     ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K...............................14


SIGNATURES...................................................................14
PAGE ---- PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - August 31, 2001 and May 31, 2001.......................................................3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings - Three Months Ended August 31, 2001 and 2000............................................4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three Months Ended August 31, 2001 and 2000............................................5 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements...................................6 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS..........................................9 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS...................................13 ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K......................................................13 SIGNATURES ......................................................................................13
2 3 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In Thousands) ASSETS(IN THOUSANDS)
AugustAUGUST 31, MayMAY 31, 2000 2000 ---------- ---------- (Unaudited) (Audited)2001 2001 ----------------- ----------------- ASSETS (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED) CURRENT ASSETSCurrent Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 240816 $ 538194 Accounts receivable, net 272,028 301,175130,091 169,330 Inventories Raw materials 158,548 144,903100,822 102,051 Work in process 74,194 81,63262,469 59,735 Finished products 68,404 64,669 ---------- ----------64,995 65,720 ----------------- ----------------- Total Inventories 301,146 291,204228,286 227,506 Other current assets 30,578 31,312 ---------- ---------- TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 603,992 624,229 Property, plant and equipment 1,196,871 1,180,622 Less accumulated depreciation 333,856 318,110 ---------- ---------- Property, plant and equipment, net 863,015 862,51247,092 52,689 ----------------- ----------------- Total Current Assets 406,285 449,719 Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates 59,314 58,638 Goodwill 76,264 76,439 Other Assets 191,564 187,132 ---------- ---------- TOTAL ASSETS $1,658,571 $1,673,873 ========== ==========54,904 54,317 Property, Plant and Equipment 1,216,795 1,201,190 Less Accumulated Depreciation 381,472 364,441 ----------------- ----------------- Property, Plant and Equipment, net 835,323 836,749 ----------------- ----------------- Total Assets $ 1,432,090 $ 1,475,862 ================= ================= LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 185,335 $ 207,568 Notes payable 9,528 13,794 Current maturities of long-term debt 1,503 1,748 Other current liabilities 80,314 83,509 ----------------- ----------------- Total Current Liabilities 276,680 306,619 Other Liabilities 70,728 69,396 Long-Term Debt 292,447 309,208 Deferred Income Taxes 142,817 140,974 Shareholders' Equity 649,418 649,665 ----------------- ----------------- Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 1,432,090 $ 1,475,862 ================= =================
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 3 4 WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In Thousands) LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYSTATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE) (UNAUDITED)
AugustTHREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, May 31,-------------------------------------- 2001 2000 2000 --------------- -------------- (Unaudited) (Audited)----------------- ----------------- CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payableNet sales $ 160,752409,558 $ 157,998 Notes payable 173,517 160,194 Current maturities484,224 Cost of long-term debt 2,546 2,688goods sold 349,561 420,346 ----------------- ----------------- Gross Margin 59,997 63,878 Selling, general & administrative expense 37,411 41,991 ----------------- ----------------- Operating Income 22,586 21,887 Other current liabilities 79,033 112,390 ---------- ---------- TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 415,848 433,270 Long-Term Debt 361,721 362,190 Other Liabilities 79,410 79,117 Deferredincome (expense): Miscellaneous income 527 83 Interest expense (5,497) (9,357) Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates 4,880 7,036 ----------------- ----------------- Earnings Before Income Taxes 129,619 125,942 Shareholders' Equity 671,973 673,354 ---------- ---------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $1,658,571 $1,673,873 ========== ==========22,496 19,649 Income taxes 8,211 7,172 ----------------- ----------------- Net Earnings $ 14,285 $ 12,477 ================= ================= Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 85,799 85,755 ----------------- ----------------- Earnings Per Common Share - Basic & Diluted $ 0.17 $ 0.15 ================= ================= Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share $ 0.16 $ 0.16 ================= =================
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 4 5 WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (In Thousands, Except Per Share) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended August 31, -------------------------------------- 2000 1999 ------------- ------------- Net sales $ 484,224 $ 462,911 Cost of goods sold 420,346 379,736 --------- --------- GROSS MARGIN 63,878 83,175 Selling, general & administrative expense 41,991 41,879 --------- --------- OPERATING INCOME 21,887 41,296 Other income (expense): Miscellaneous income 83 962 Interest expense (9,357) (10,215) Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates 7,036 6,770 --------- --------- EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 19,649 38,813 Income taxes 7,172 14,555 --------- --------- NET EARNINGS $ 12,477 $ 24,258 ========= ========= AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED 85,755 89,953 --------- --------- EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC & DILUTED $ 0.15 $ 0.27 ========= ========= CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE $ 0.16 $ 0.15 ========= =========
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 5 6 WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In Thousands) (Unaudited)(IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended AugustTHREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2001 2000 1999 -------------- ------------------------------- ----------------- OPERATING ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES: Net Earningsearnings $ 12,47714,285 $ 24,25812,477 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 16,988 17,843 17,251 Other adjustments (327) (1,068) (864) Changes in current assets and liabilities 9,493 (8,512) 21,535 -------- ------------------------- ----------------- Net Cash Provided Byby Operating Activities 40,439 20,740 62,180 INVESTING ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES: Investment in property, plant and equipment, net (12,748) (18,165) (13,914) Proceeds from sale of assets 7,882 221 523 -------- ------------------------- ----------------- Net Cash Used Byby Investing Activities (4,866) (17,944) (13,391) FINANCING ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES: Proceeds from (payments on) short-term borrowings (4,266) 13,323 (20,368) Proceeds from long-term debt - 482 86 Principal payments on long-term debt (17,219) (1,001) (3,798) Repurchase of common shares - (737) (11,597) Dividends paid (13,660) (13,721) (13,492) Other 194 (1,440) (207) -------- ------------------------- ----------------- Net Cash Used Byby Financing Activities (34,951) (3,094) (49,376) -------- -------- Decrease----------------- ----------------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 622 (298) (587) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 194 538 7,641 -------- ------------------------- ----------------- Cash and cash equivalentsCash Equivalents at endEnd of periodPeriod $ 816 $ 240 $ 7,054 ======== ========================= =================
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 65 7 WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (In Thousands) (Unaudited)(UNAUDITED) NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended August 31, 20002001 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year endedending May 31, 2001.2002. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Worthington Industries, Inc. 20002001 Annual Report to Shareholders and incorporated by reference in the Form 10-K of Worthington Industries, Inc. for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000 of Worthington Industries, Inc.2001. NOTE B - INDUSTRY SEGMENT DATA Three Months Ended AugustTHREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, -------------------------------- ($000)-------------------------------------- IN THOUSANDS 2001 2000 1999 ------------- ------------------------------- ----------------- NET SALES: Processed Steel Products $ 318,113265,571 $ 300,404318,113 Metal Framing 79,546 95,010 88,487 Pressure Cylinders 61,602 69,976 73,040 Other 2,839 1,125 980 --------- -------------------------- ----------------- $ 409,558 $ 484,224 $ 462,911 ========= ========================== ================= OPERATING INCOME: Processed Steel Products $ 9,36413,538 $ 23,7619,364 Metal Framing 6,566 9,027 10,602 Pressure Cylinders 1,817 5,313 8,202 Other 665 (1,817) (1,269) --------- -------------------------- ----------------- $ 22,586 $ 21,887 ================= ================= AUGUST 31, MAY 31, 2001 2001 ----------------- ----------------- TOTAL ASSETS: Processed Steel Products $ 41,296 ========= =========893,512 $ 908,090 Metal Framing 240,663 239,890 Pressure Cylinders 158,195 178,866 Other 139,720 149,016 ----------------- ----------------- $ 1,432,090 $ 1,475,862 ================= ================= 6 NOTE C - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Total comprehensive income was $12,340$13,215,000 and $22,398$12,340,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2001 and 2000, and 1999, respectively. 7 8 NOTE D - SUBSEQUENT EVENT On October 13, 2000, Worthington Techs, L.P.,RESTRUCTURING EXPENSE During the quarter ended February 28, 2001, the Company recorded a subsidiaryrestructuring expense of Worthington Industries, Inc., signed an agreement to acquire substantially all$6,474,000, comprised of $2,000,000 for severance and employee related costs and $4,474,000 for the write-down of the idled assets to net assetsrealizable value. As of MetalTech, NexTechAugust 31, 2001, 110 employees had been terminated, and GalvTech (collectively "the Techs") for $260 million in cash.cash payments totaling $977,000 had been made against the severance reserve. The acquisition is expected to close during the second fiscal quarter of Worthington Industries, Inc. Under the termsestimated net realizable value of the agreement,equipment being idled of $2,600,000 was reclassified to other current assets as equipment held for sale. The Company anticipates that the termination of employees and the sale of the idled equipment will be completed by the end of the 2001 calendar year. NOTE E - GOODWILL The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141, BUSINESS COMBINATIONS, and SFAS No. 142, GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, effective June 2001. SFAS No. 141 requires the use of the purchase price may increasemethod of accounting for any business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 and further clarifies the criteria to recognize intangible assets separately from goodwill. Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are no longer amortized but will be reviewed for impairment. Separable intangible assets with a definite life will continue to be amortized over their useful lives. The adoption of this Statement did not have a material effect on the Company's results of operations; therefore, transitional pro forma disclosures are not presented. During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2002 ("fiscal 2002"), the Company will perform the first of the required impairment tests of goodwill. The impact of these impairment tests has not yet been determined. Goodwill by upsegment is summarized as follows: AUGUST 31, MAY 31, IN THOUSANDS 2001 2001 ----------------- ----------------- Processed Steel Products $ - $ 17 Metal Framing 57,752 57,752 Pressure Cylinders 17,946 18,104 Other 566 566 ----------------- ----------------- $ 76,264 $ 76,439 ================= ================= NOTE F - DERIVATIVES In June 2001, the Company adopted SFAS No. 133, ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES. The Statement requires derivatives to $60 million overbe carried 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 three-year period followinghedge, depending on the closing, depending upon capacity utilization and certain market conditions. The cash purchase price is also subject to adjustment based upon certainnature of the hedge, changes in working capital.the fair value of the derivative will either be offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities or 7 firm commitments through earnings, or recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The transaction is contingent upon obtaining financing satisfactorychange in a derivative's fair value related to the ineffective portion of a hedge, if any, will be immediately recognized in earnings. Adoption of SFAS No. 133 resulted in an immaterial cumulative effect adjustment to miscellaneous expense and an unfavorable adjustment to other comprehensive income of $1,928,000, net of tax. COMMODITY SWAP CONTRACTS: The Company is exposed to market risk for price fluctuations on purchases of steel, natural gas, zinc, nickel and other typical closing conditions.raw materials and utility requirements. To limit this exposure, the Company negotiates the best prices for its commodities and competitively prices its products and services to reflect the fluctuations in commodity market prices. To a limited extent, the Company has entered into commodity derivative instruments (cash flow hedges) to hedge purchases of steel and zinc. The steel hedge matures January 2002, and the zinc hedges mature at various dates through December 2003. Ineffectiveness has been immaterial for fiscal 2002. The majority of the losses in other comprehensive income will be reclassified to earnings within 12 months as the commodities are purchased. FOREIGN CURRENCY SWAP CONTRACTS: The translation of the Company's foreign operations from local currencies to the U.S. dollar subjects the Company to exposure related to fluctuating exchange rates. The Company does not use derivative instruments to manage this risk. However, the Company does make limited use of forward contracts to manage its exposure on certain intercompany loans with foreign affiliates. The hedges are 100% effective against the amounts recorded in the foreign affiliates' foreign currency translation balances in other comprehensive income. 8 9 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Statements contained in this Quarterly Report on FormSELECTED STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC)AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE "SEC"), including, without limitation, the Management's Discussion and Analysis that follows, constitute "forward-looking statements" that are based on management's beliefs, estimates, assumptions and currently available information. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to future operating results, growth, stock appreciation, projected capacity levels, pricing trends, anticipated capital expenditures, plant start-ups and capabilities and other non-historical information. Because they are based on beliefs, estimates and assumptions, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Any number of factors could affect actual results, including, without limitation, product demand, changes in product mix and market acceptance of products; changes in pricing or availability of raw materials, particularly steel; capacity restraints and efficiencies; conditions in major product markets; delays in construction or equipment supply; ability to integrate recent acquisitions; inherent risks of international development, including foreign currency risks; the ability to improve processes and business practices to keep pace with the economic, competitive and technological environment; general economic conditions, business environment and the impact of governmental regulations, both in the United States and abroad; and other risks described from time to time in filings with theINCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS THAT FOLLOWS, THAT ARE NOT HISTORICAL FACT, CONSTITUTE "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS" THAT ARE BASED ON MANAGEMENT'S BELIEFS, ESTIMATES, ASSUMPTIONS AND CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, STATEMENTS RELATING TO FUTURE SALES AND OPERATING RESULTS, GROWTH, STOCK APPRECIATION, PROJECTED CAPACITY LEVELS, PRICING TRENDS, ANTICIPATED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, PLANT START-UPS, CAPABILITIES, NEW PRODUCTS AND MARKETS AND OTHER NON-HISTORICAL INFORMATION. BECAUSE THEY ARE BASED ON BELIEFS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS, FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE INHERENTLY SUBJECT TO RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE PROJECTED. ANY NUMBER OF FACTORS COULD AFFECT ACTUAL RESULTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PRODUCT DEMAND, CHANGES IN PRODUCT MIX AND MARKET ACCEPTANCE OF PRODUCTS; CHANGES IN PRICING OR AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS, PARTICULARLY STEEL; CAPACITY RESTRAINTS AND EFFICIENCIES; CONDITIONS IN MAJOR PRODUCT MARKETS; DELAYS IN CONSTRUCTION OR EQUIPMENT SUPPLY; FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES OF CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS; INHERENT RISKS OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING FOREIGN CURRENCY RISKS; THE ABILITY TO IMPROVE PROCESSES AND BUSINESS PRACTICES TO KEEP PACE WITH THE ECONOMIC, COMPETITIVE AND TECHNOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT; GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND THE IMPACT OF GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS, BOTH IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD; AND OTHER RISKS DESCRIBED FROM TIME TO TIME IN FILINGS WITH THE SEC. OVERVIEW Worthington Industries, Inc. is a diversified steel processor that focuses on value-added steel processing and metals-related businesses. We operate 4043 facilities worldwide, principally in three reportable business segments: Processed Steel Products, Metal Framing and Pressure Cylinders. We also hold equity positions in seveneight joint ventures, which operate 15as of August 31, 2001 operated 16 facilities worldwide. RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000,2001, includes additional information about Worthington,our company, our operations and our financial position, and should be read in conjunction with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. FIRST QUARTER - FISCAL 2002 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2001 For the first quarter ended August 31, 20002001 (the "first quarter") of the fiscal year ending May 31, 20012002 ("fiscal 2001"2002"), net sales increased 5%decreased 15% to $484.2$409.6 million, up $21.3down $74.6 million from the comparable quarter of the fiscal year ended May 31, 20002001 ("fiscal 2000"2001"). The overall increasedecrease in net sales was due to volume growthweaker demand within each segment, especially Processed Steel Products, and competitive pricing pressure in the Processed Steel Products and Metal Framing segments partially offset by lower volume 9 10 in the Pressure Cylinders segment.segments. The following provides further information on net sales by segment: 9 - Processed Steel Products.PROCESSED STEEL PRODUCTS. Net sales increased 6%decreased 17% to $318.1$265.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 20012002 from $300.4$318.1 million in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000. Net sales were up2001. The continued economic slowdown, particularly in the automotive industry, led to lower direct volumes at every plant except Delta, Ohio. In addition, average selling prices decreased due to increased volume at the Decatur, Alabama facility where our recently completed annealing expansion is allowing us to ship additional tonscompetition and at our Monroe, Ohio facility where our dry-lube line started to make a significant contribution. Volume increases from these newer facilities helped offset a 19% declineshifting product mix. An increase in our toll processing volume.shipments partially offset the decrease in direct sales. - Metal Framing.METAL FRAMING. Net sales of $95.0$79.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2001 increased 7%2002 decreased 16% from $88.5$95.0 million in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000. The increase in net sales2001. This decrease was primarily due to increased volume particularlypricing pressures in the highly competitive building products line of business partially offset bymarket, which led to lower selling prices resulting from competitive pressures.prices. Lower volumes further contributed to the overall decline. - Pressure Cylinders.PRESSURE CYLINDERS. Net sales decreased 4%12% to $70.0$61.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 20012002 from $73.0$70.0 million in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000. The decrease2001. Most of this shortfall was due to reducedweak domestic demand andfor liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders. However, net sales in Europe increased competition inconsiderably compared to the European market and lower domestic sales volume in the refrigerant products line of business resulting from the unusually cool summer season.prior year. Gross margin on sales decreasedincreased to 13.2%14.6% for the first quarter of fiscal 20012002 from 18.0% in13.2% for the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000.2001. The majority of the decrease occurredmargin in the Processed Steel Products segment because ofprior year quarter was depressed due to higher priced steel and the inability to pass alongincrease sales prices. The improvement in the quarter reflects a relationship between the sales price and the cost of higher priced steel in a declining market as well as lower toll processing volumes. For the first quarter of fiscal 2001, selling,material which is closer to historical levels. Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") costs of $42.0 million were virtually unchanged from the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000. Expenditures on Y2K in fiscal 2000 were replaced by higher health care costs and spending on systems initiatives in fiscal 2001. Operating incomeexpense decreased 47%11% to $21.9$37.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 20012002 from $41.3$42.0 million in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000.2001. The majority of the decrease was due to a $1.9 million pre-tax gain on the sale of an airplane. Operating income increased 3% to $22.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2002 from $21.9 million in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2001. The increase in operating income decline resulted mostly from lower grosswas due to higher margins in the Processed Steel Products segment higher raw material costsdespite the overall decrease in net sales combined with the Metal Framing segment and reduced demand in certain Pressure Cylinders' markets.previously mentioned gain on the sale of the airplane. The following provides further information on operating income by segment: - Processed Steel Products.PROCESSED STEEL PRODUCTS. Operating income decreased 61% to $9.4of $13.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 20012002 increased 45% from $23.8$9.4 million in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000. The inability to pass along2001. While direct sales volumes and selling prices declined significantly, a decrease in the costaverage price of higher priced steel in a 10 11 rapidly declining market as well asraw materials combined with lower toll processing volumes were the main reasons for the decrease.labor and SG&A expenses more than offset this decline. - Metal Framing.METAL FRAMING. Operating income decreased 15%27% to $9.0$6.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 20012002 from $10.6$9.0 million in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000. The increase in net2001. Lower selling prices and sales wasvolumes more than offset by unfavorablethe favorable impact of lower raw material prices resulting in decreased operating income.costs. 10 - Pressure Cylinders.PRESSURE CYLINDERS. Operating income decreased 35%66% to $5.3$1.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 20012002 from $8.2$5.3 million in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000.2001. Lower netLPG cylinder sales volumes and a $1.3 million charge to bad debt expense related to the potential bankruptcy of a customer were the major cause ofmain reasons for the decreased operating income.decline. Interest expense decreased 8%41% to $9.4$5.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 20012002 from $10.2$9.4 million in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000. The decrease was mostly2001 principally due to the absence of the interest expense for the DECS paid off during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000, which was partially offset by higher averagea reduction in short-term debt levels(see description in "Liquidity and increased interest rates. The first quarterCapital Resources"). In addition, our average interest rate on short-term unsecured notes payable was 6.74%4.33% for fiscal 2001 compared to 5.25% in the first quarter of fiscal 2000.2002 compared to 6.74% for the first quarter of fiscal 2001. At August 31, 2000,2001, approximately 68%97% of the Company's $537.8our $303.5 million of consolidated debt was at fixed rates of interest. Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates increased 4%decreased 31% to $7.0$4.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 20012002 from $6.8$7.0 million in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000. Increased2001. The decrease was driven by lower sales and operating income for theat WAVE and Acerex joint ventures contributed to the increase over the prior year. TheTWB and higher material cost at Acerex. Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2002 and fiscal 2001 was 36.5%, down from 37.5% in fiscal 2000 due to ongoing tax planning initiatives, primarily in state and local areas.. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES For the first quarter of fiscal 2001,2002, we generated $20.7$40.4 million in cash from operating activities, representing a $41.4$19.7 million decreaseincrease from the comparable periodquarter of fiscal 2000.2001. The decreaseincrease primarily was due to lower net earningsworking capital requirements, particularly accounts receivable and a $31.0 million tax payment relating to the tax gain from the disposition of our investment in the common shares of Rouge Industries which occurred in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000. Duringinventory. Our investing and financing activities during the first quarter of fiscal 2001, we invested $18.22002 included retiring $17.2 million in capital projects, paid our shareholdersof long-term debt, disbursing $13.7 million in dividends to shareholders and provided for our workinginvesting $12.7 million in capital requirements.projects. These transactions were funded by the cash flowflows from our operations and short-term borrowings.$7.9 million in proceeds from the sale of assets. Capital investmentsspending during the first quarter of fiscal 2002 included amounts for expanding the annealing capacity at the Decatur, Alabama plant, adding the ability to apply a dry film 11 12 lubricant at the Monroe, Ohio facility and continued construction on Gerstenlager's Clyde facility all withinfollowing: in the Processed Steel Products segment. Additional expenditures were madesegment, we continued the construction on Gerstenslager's Clyde facility; in Pressure Cylinders segment's new low-pressure cylinder linethe Metal Framing segment, we completed the initial phase of our plant in PortugalSeattle; and for additional weld cells atin our steel pallet business, SteelPac. Netwe continued the installation of additional welding equipment. In November 2000, we entered into a $120.0 million revolving trade receivables securitization ("TRS") facility with a commercial bank which was expanded to $190.0 million in May 2001. Under the TRS facility, certain of our subsidiaries sell their accounts receivable, on a revolving basis, to Worthington Receivables Corporation ("WRC"), a wholly-owned, bankruptcy-remote subsidiary. WRC then sells undivided ownership interests in those accounts receivable to independent third parties. As of August 31, 2001, $110.0 million of accounts receivable had been sold. The proceeds from these sales have been used to reduce short-term borrowings. Consolidated net working capital decreased $2.8$13.5 million from May 31, 20002001 to $188.1$129.6 million onat August 31, 2000.2001. The decrease was mostlyprimarily the result of a reduction in accounts 11 receivable due to lower sales in Pressure Cylinders and Processed Steel Products, partially offset by a $29.1 million decrease in accounts receivablepayable. We maintain a $190.0 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolver") with a group of commercial banks, which is normal forexpires in May 2003, to finance the first quarter of each fiscal year offset by the previously mentioned tax payment. During the first three months of fiscal 2001, we did not repurchase anycash requirements of our common shares. However, we did disburse $737,000 in cash for shares that were purchased inbusiness operations. We had no outstanding borrowings under the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000. Approximately 2.9 million common shares remain available for repurchase under programs authorized by our Board of Directors. The timing and amount of any future repurchases will beRevolver at our discretion and will depend upon market conditions and our operating performance and liquidity. Any repurchase willAugust 31, 2001. We also be subject to the covenants contained in our credit facilities as well as our other debt instruments. We usehave short-term uncommitted lines of credit extended by various commercial banks to finance our business operations. Maturities onavailable as needed. Outstanding borrowings under these borrowings typically range from one to ninety days. In addition, we maintain a $300 million revolving credit facility with a group of commercial banks. As ofuncommitted lines at August 31, 2000, our $300 million revolving credit facility included a $190 million tranche expiring May 2003 and a $110 million facility expiring September 2000. The $110 million tranche expired in September and was not renewed. The Company intends to negotiate a new $300 million credit facility.2001 were $9.5 million. At August 31, 2000, there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. At August 31, 2000,2001, our total debt was $537.8$303.5 million compared to $525.1$324.8 million at the end of fiscal 2000. Total2001 primarily due to the previously mentioned retirement of long-term debt. As a result, our debt to committed capital increasedratio decreased to 44.5%31.8% from 43.8%33.3% at the end of fiscal 2000 due mainly to the increase in short-term debt.2001. From time to time, we engage in discussions with respect to selected acquisitions, and we expect to continue to assess these and other acquisition opportunities as they arise. Accordingly, on October 13, 2000, Worthington Techs, L.P., a subsidiary of Worthington Industries, Inc., signed an agreement to acquire substantially all of the net assets of MetalTech, NexTech and GalvTech (collectively "the Techs") for $260 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to close during our second fiscal quarter. Under the terms of the agreement, the purchase priceAdditional financing may increase by up to $60 million over a three-year period following the closing, depending upon capacity utilization and certain market conditions. The cash purchase price is also subject to adjustment based upon certain changes in working capital. The transaction is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory financing and other typical closing conditions. We currently plan to issue long-term debt to finance this acquisition. 12 13 We may also require additional financingbe required if we decide to make additional acquisitions. There can be no assurance, however, that any such opportunities will arise, that any such acquisitions will be consummated or that any needed additional financing will be available when required on satisfactory terms.terms when required. Absent any acquisitions, we anticipate that cash flows from operations, working capital and unused short-term borrowing capacity should be more than sufficient to fund expected normal operating costs, dividends, and capital expenditures for our existing businesses. 12 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. The Registrant's Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on September 28, 2000.27, 2001. In connection with the meeting, proxies were solicited. Following are the voting results on the proposalsproposal considered and voted upon.upon: 1. All nominees for election to the class of directors whose terms expire in 20032004 were elected by the following vote: VOTES FOR VOTES WITHHELD ------------------- -------------- John B. Blystone 72,455,698 1,563,792 William S. Dietrich 72,455,089 1,564,400 Sidney A. Ribeau 72,218,982 1,800,508 Continuing directors through 2001 are as follows: John P. McConnell Robert B. McCurry, Gerald B. Mitchell and59,928,259 14,855,384 John R. Kasich 73,845,352 938,291 Mary Fackler Schiavo 73,997,719 785,924 Continuing directors through 2002 are as follows: John S. Christie, Michael J. Endres, Peter Karmanos, Jr. and John H. McConnell. 2. The amendment to Section 1.10 of the Registrant's Code of Regulations to permit the Registrant's shareholders to appoint proxies in any manner permitted under Ohio law was adopted by the following vote (there were no broker non-votes): FOR: 72,088,069 AGAINST: 606,643 ABSTAIN: 1,324,778 3. The Worthington Industries, Inc. 2000 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors was approved by the following vote (there were no broker non-votes): FOR: 67,303,586 AGAINST: 5,004,386 ABSTAIN: 1,711,518 4. The selection of Ernst & Young LLPContinuing directors through 2003 are as auditors of the Registrant for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2001 was ratified by the following vote (there were no broker non-votes): FOR: 72,581,433 AGAINST: 272,287 ABSTAIN: 1,165,769 13 14follows: John B. Blystone, William S. Dietrich, II and Sidney A. Ribeau. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. Exhibits: 3(b) Code of Regulations of Worthington Industries, Inc., as amended through September 28, 2000, for SEC reporting compliance purposes only. 10(g) Worthington Industries, Inc. 2000 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors.* 27 Financial Data Schedule * Management Compensation Plan.None Reports on Form 8-K: There were noNo reports on Form 8-K were filed during the three monthsfiscal quarter ended August 31, 2000.2001. 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. WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. Date: October 13, 200015, 2001 By: /s/John T. Baldwin -------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------- John T. Baldwin Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (On behalf of the Registrant and as Principal Financial Officer) 1413