UNITED STATES
 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549



FORM 10-Q/A10-Q



      [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20162017
or

    [ ] 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 1-33926
TRECORA RESOURCES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE75-1256622
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. employer incorporation or
organization)identification no.)

1650 Hwy 6 South, Suite 19077478
Sugar Land, Texas(Zip code)
(Address of principal executive offices) 

Registrant’sRegistrant's telephone number, including area code:  (409) 385-8300

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 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes  X    No 





Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large"large accelerated filer,” “accelerated" "accelerated filer,"  "smaller reporting company" and “smaller reporting company”"emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ____ Accelerated filer _ X__

Non-accelerated filer ____ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company ____

Emerging growth company_____

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.____

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yes   No  X_

Number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock (par value $0.10 per share), outstanding at November 1, 2016: 24,506,846.4, 2017: 24,306,119.







EXPLANATORY NOTE

Trecora Resources (the “Company”) is filing this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-Q/A (“Amendment No. 1”) in order to record its gain related to an additional equity issuance by Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Co. (“AMAK”), a Saudi Arabian closed joint stock company in which the Company has an investment accounted for by the equity method, and to correct its equity in earnings of AMAK.

Restatement of Consolidated Financial Statements

The unaudited consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, have been restated to properly reflect an error in the Company’s equity in earnings of AMAK and a gain from the additional equity issuance by AMAK for that three and nine month period, the unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2016, has been restated to reflect the effect of correcting the error on the balance of the investment in AMAK and associated deferred taxes, and the unaudited consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity and cash flows and the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements have been restated to make the associated changes required by the adjustments described above.  For a discussion of the equity in earnings of AMAK and the accounting errors identified, see “Part I, Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—AMAK Review and Restatement” and Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) included in “Part I, Item 1—Financial Statements.”

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

In addition, changes necessitated by the restatement of the Company’s September 30, 2016, unaudited consolidated financial statements have been made in Part I, Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management reassessed its evaluation of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2016, and as of September 30, 2016, and concluded that a deficiency in the design and operating effectiveness of our internal controls represents a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting and, therefore, that we did not maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2016, and September 30, 2016. For a description of the material weakness identified by management and management’s plan to remediate the material weakness, see “Part I, Item 4 — Controls and Procedures.”

Risk Factors

An additional risk factor has been added in Part II, Item 1A – Risk Factors.

Amended Reports

Except as set forth above, no other material changes have been made from the originally filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, and except as set forth above this Amendment No. 1 speaks as of the date of the original filing of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, and does not reflect events that may have occurred subsequent to the date of the original filing on Form 10-Q.

This Amended Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A reflects amendments to the following items:

Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements
Part I, Item 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Part I, Item 4 — Controls and Procedures
Part II, Item 1A — Risk Factors
Part II, Item 6 — Exhibits

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are providing currently dated certifications in connection with this Amended Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A. See Exhibits 31.1, 31.2, 32.1 and 32.2.




TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item Number and Description
 
 
 
 
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 4
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

TRECORA RESOURCES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
SEPTEMBER 30,
2016
(Restated – see Note 3)
(unaudited)
  
DECEMBER 31,
2015
  
SEPTEMBER 30,
2017
(unaudited)
  
DECEMBER 31,
2016
 
ASSETS
 (thousands of dollars)  (thousands of dollars) 
Current Assets
            
Cash and cash equivalents $7,587  $18,623 
Cash $4,219  $8,389 
Trade receivables, net  19,829   19,474   22,738   22,193 
Inventories  18,376   15,804   12,849   17,871 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  3,939   2,392   3,276   3,511 
Taxes receivable  3,578   7,672   3,764   3,983 
Deferred income taxes  1,703   2,116 
Total current assets  55,012   66,081   46,846   55,947 
                
Plant, pipeline and equipment, net
  129,738   96,907   172,048   140,009 
                
Goodwill  21,798   21,798   21,798   21,798 
Other intangible assets, net  23,134   24,549 
Intangible assets, net  21,273   22,669 
Investment in AMAK  53,127   47,697   44,225   49,386 
Mineral properties in the United States  588   588   588   588 
Other assets  109   171   21   87 
                
TOTAL ASSETS $283,506  $257,791  $306,799  $290,484 
LIABILITIES
                
Current Liabilities                
Accounts payable $9,229  $8,090  $12,381  $13,306 
Current portion of derivative instruments  80   118   7   58 
Accrued liabilities  4,228   4,062   6,304   2,017 
Current portion of post-retirement benefit  480   294   308   316 
Current portion of long-term debt  8,061   8,061   8,061   10,145 
Current portion of other liabilities  771   2,050   1,131   870 
Total current liabilities  22,849   22,675   28,192   26,712 
                
Long-term debt, net of current portion
  70,123   73,169   81,011   73,107 
Post-retirement benefit, net of current portion
  649   649   897   897 
Derivative instruments, net of current portion
  8   59 
Other liabilities, net of current portion
  2,383   2,351   1,681   2,309 
Deferred income taxes  22,941   16,503   24,654   23,083 
Total liabilities  118,953   115,406   136,435   126,108 
                
EQUITY
                
Common stock‑authorized 40 million shares of $.10 par value; issued and outstanding 24.2 million and 24.1 million shares in 2016 and 2015, respectively
  2,451   2,416 
Common stock‑authorized 40 million shares of $.10 par value; issued 24.5 million in 2017 and 2016 and outstanding 24.3 million and 24.2 million shares in 2017 and 2016, respectively
  2,451   2,451 
Additional paid-in capital  52,804   50,662   55,344   53,474 
Common stock in treasury, at cost 0.3 million shares  (284)  - 
Common stock in treasury, at cost  (203)  (284)
Retained earnings  109,293   89,018   112,483   108,446 
Total Trecora Resources Stockholders’ Equity  164,264   142,096 
Total Trecora Resources Stockholders' Equity  170,075   164,087 
Noncontrolling Interest  289   289   289   289 
Total equity  164,553   142,385   170,364   164,376 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $283,506  $257,791  $306,799  $290,484 


See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TRECORA RESOURCES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)


 THREE MONTHS ENDED  NINE MONTHS ENDED  THREE MONTHS ENDED  
NINE MONTHS
ENDED
 
 SEPTEMBER 30,  SEPTEMBER 30,  SEPTEMBER 30,  SEPTEMBER 30, 
 
2016
(Restated – see Note 3)
  2015  
2016
(Restated – see Note 3)
  2015  2017  2016  
2017
  2016 
 (thousands of dollars)  (thousands of dollars) 
REVENUES                        
Petrochemical and Product Sales $52,115  $63,190  $143,662  $170,396  $58,030  $52,115  $165,945  $143,662 
Processing Fees  5,027   3,748   14,534   11,035   3,478   5,027   13,220   14,534 
  57,142   66,938   158,196   181,431   61,508   57,142   179,165   158,196 
                                
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES                                
Cost of Sales and Processing                                
(including depreciation and amortization of $2,373, $2,118, $6,620, and $6,083, respectively)  48,237   50,903   125,946   135,679 
(including depreciation and amortization of $2,565, $2,373, $7,311, and $6,620, respectively)  51,638   48,237   147,570   125,946 
                                
GROSS PROFIT  8,905   16,035   32,250   45,752   9,870   8,905   31,595   32,250 
                                
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES                                
General and Administrative  4,585   4,778   15,525   14,886   5,660   4,585   17,621   15,525 
Depreciation  192   194   556   579   245   192   655   556 
  4,777   4,972   16,081   15,465   5,905   4,777   18,276   16,081 
                                
OPERATING INCOME  4,128   11,063   16,169   30,287   3,965   4,128   13,319   16,169 
                                
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)                                
Interest Expense  (568)  (535)  (1,803)  (1,718)  (795)  (568)  (2,109)  (1,803)
Bargain purchase gain from acquisition  -   -   11,549   -   --   --   --   11,549 
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of AMAK  (2,089)  (2,054)  2,261   (2,364)  (897)  (2,089)  (5,161)  2,261 
Gain from Additional Equity Issuance by AMAK  3,168   -   3,168   -   --   3,168   --   3,168 
Miscellaneous Income (Expense)  (72)  7   38   6   22   (72)  (42)  38 
  439   (2,582)  15,213   (4,076)  (1,670)  439   (7,312)  15,213 
                                
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES  4,567   8,481   31,382   26,211   2,295   4,567   6,007   31,382 
                                
INCOME TAXES  1,768   3,163   11,107   8,735   577   1,768   1,970   11,107 
                                
NET INCOME  2,799   5,318   20,275   17,476   1,718   2,799   4,037   20,275 
                                
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
                                
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO TRECORA RESOURCES $2,799  $5,318  $20,275  $17,476  $1,718  $2,799  $4,037  $20,275 
                                
Basic Earnings per Common Share                                
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources (dollars) $0.12  $0.22  $0.83  $0.72  $0.07  $0.12  $0.17  $0.83 
                                
Basic Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding  24,223   24,369   24,304   24,344   24,304   24,223   24,267   24,304 
                                
Diluted Earnings per Common Share                                
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources (dollars) $0.11  $0.21  $0.81  $0.69  $0.07  $0.11  $0.16  $0.81 
                                
Diluted Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding  24,921   25,228   24,964   25,176   25,157   24,921   25,082   24,964 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TRECORA RESOURCES AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

 TRECORA RESOURCES STOCKHOLDERS        TRECORA RESOURCES STOCKHOLDERS       
 COMMON STOCK  
ADDITIONAL
PAID-IN
  
TREASURY
  
RETAINED
     
NON-
CONTROLLING
  TOTAL  COMMON STOCK  
ADDITIONAL
PAID-IN
  
TREASURY
  
RETAINED
     
NON-
CONTROLLING
  TOTAL 
 SHARES  AMOUNT  EARNINGS  STOCK  EARNINGS  TOTAL  INTEREST  EQUITY  SHARES  AMOUNT  CAPITAL  STOCK  EARNINGS  TOTAL  INTEREST  EQUITY 
 (thousands)  (thousands of dollars)  (thousands)  (thousands of dollars) 
JANUARY 1, 2016  24,158  $2,416  $50,662  $-  $89,018  $142,096  $289  $142,385 
JANUARY 1, 2017  24,222  $2,451  $53,474  $(284) $108,446  $164,087  $289  $164,376 
                                                                
Stock options                                                                
Issued to Directors  -   -   143   -   -   143   -   143   -   -   90   -   -   90   -   90 
Issued to Employees  -   -   926   -   -   926   -   926   -   -   884   -   -   884   -   884 
Issued to Former Director  -   -   48   -   -   48   -   48 
Restricted Common Stock                                                                
Issued to Directors  -   -   137   -   -   137   -   137   -   -   230   -   -   230   -   230 
Issued to Employees  -   -   568   -   -   568   -   568   -   -   801   -   -   801   -   801 
Common stock                                                                
Issued to Directors  13   2   58   -   -   60   -   60   25   -   (79)  25   -   (54)  -   (54)
Issued to Employees  51   3   (8)  16   -   11   -   11   56   -   (56)  56   -   -   -   - 
Treasury stock transferred from TOCCO to TREC      30   270   (300)      -       - 
Net Income (Restated – see Note 3)
  -   -   -   -   20,275   20,275   -   20,275 
Net Income  -   -   -   -   4,037   4,037   -   4,037 
                                                                
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016  24,222  $2,451  $52,804  $(284) $109,293  $164,264  $289  $164,553 
September 30, 2017  24,303  $2,451  $55,344  $(203) $112,483  $170,075  $289  $170,364 


See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRECORA RESOURCES AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

  NINE MONTHS ENDED 
  SEPTEMBER 30, 
  2017  2016 
  (thousands of dollars) 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
  Net Income $4,037  $20,275 
  Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income        
    To Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:        
    Depreciation  6,570   5,761 
    Amortization of Intangible Assets  1,396   1,415 
    Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments  (51)  (89)
    Share-based Compensation  2,005   1,882 
    Deferred Income Taxes  1,571   6,851 
    Postretirement Obligation  (8)  186 
    Bargain purchase gain  -   (11,549)
    Equity in (earnings) losses of AMAK  5,161   (2,261)
    Gain from Additional Equity Issuance by AMAK  -   (3,168)
    Amortization of loan fees  154   213 
  Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:        
    Increase in Trade Receivables  (545)  (355)
    Decrease in Taxes Receivable  218   4,094 
    (Increase) Decrease in Inventories  5,022   (2,573)
    (Increase) Decrease in Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets  387   (1,494)
    Increase in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities  3,356   1,304 
    Increase (Decrease) in Other Liabilities  281   (418)
         
    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities  29,554   20,074 
         
INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
  Additions to Plant, Pipeline and Equipment  (39,250)  (25,860)
  Cash paid for acquisition of BASF facility  -   (2,011)
  Advances to AMAK, net  (86)  - 
    Cash Used in Investing Activities  (39,336)  (27,871)
         
FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
  Issuance of Common Stock  25   11 
  Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation  (80)  - 
  Addition to Long-Term Debt  14,000   3,000 
  Repayment of Long-Term Debt  (8,333)  (6,250)
         
    Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities  5,612   (3,239)
         
NET DECREASE IN CASH  (4,170)  (11,036)
         
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD  8,389   18,623 
         
CASH AND AT END OF PERIOD $4,219  $7,587 

  NINE MONTHS ENDED 
  SEPTEMBER 30, 
  
2016
(Restated – see Note 3)
  2015 
  (thousands of dollars) 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
  Net Income $20,275  $17,476 
  Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income of Trecora Resources        
    To Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:        
    Depreciation  5,761   5,231 
    Amortization of Intangible Assets  1,415   1,217 
    Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments  (89)  (332)
    Share-based Compensation  1,882   1,794 
    Deferred Income Taxes  6,851   (231)
    Postretirement Obligation  186   6 
    Bargain purchase gain  (11,549)  - 
    Equity in (earnings) losses of AMAK  (2,261)  2,364 
    Gain from Additional Equity Issuance by AMAK  (3,168)  - 
  Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:        
    (Increase) Decrease in Trade Receivables  (355)  5,441 
    Decrease in Taxes Receivable  4,094   434 
    (Increase) Decrease in Inventories  (2,573)  302 
    (Increase) Decrease in Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets  (1,281)  112 
    Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities  1,304   (342)
    Increase (Decrease) in Other Liabilities  (418)  1,690 
         
    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities  20,074   35,162 
         
INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
  Additions to Plant, Pipeline and Equipment  (25,860)  (23,540)
  Cash paid for acquisition of BASF facility  (2,011)  - 
  Acquisition Goodwill Adjustment  -   (47)
    Cash Used in Investing Activities  (27,871)  (23,587)
         
FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
  Issuance of Common Stock  11   46 
  Addition to Long-Term Debt  3,000   - 
  Repayment of Long-Term Debt  (6,250)  (5,250)
         
    Net Cash Used in Financing Activities  (3,239)  (5,204)
         
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (11,036)  6,371 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD  18,623   8,506 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $7,587  $14,877 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:   
  Cash payments for interest $3,034  $1,804 
  Cash payments for taxes, net of refunds $227  $277 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash items:        
  Capital expansion amortized to depreciation expense $642  $829 
   Estimated earnout liability
 $-  $733 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:   
  Cash payments for interest $1,804  $1,147 
  Cash payments for taxes, net of refunds $277  $6,902 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash items:        
  Capital expansion amortized to depreciation expense $829  $599 
   Estimated Earnout Liability (Note 7) $733  $- 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TRECORA RESOURCES AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)


1. GENERAL

Organization

Trecora Resources (the “Company”"Company"), was incorporated in the State of Delaware in 1967. Our principal business activities are the manufacturing of various specialty hydrocarbons and synthetic waxes and the provision of custom processing services.   Unless the context requires otherwise, references to “we,” “us,” “our,”"we," "us," "our," and the “Company”"Company" are intended to mean Trecora Resources and its subsidiaries.

This document includes the following abbreviations:
(1)TREC – Trecora Resources
(2)TOCCO – Texas Oil & Chemical Co. II, Inc. – Wholly owned subsidiary of TREC and parent of SHR and TC
(3)SHR – South Hampton Resources, Inc. – Petrochemical segment and parent of GSPL
(4)GSPL – Gulf State Pipe Line Co, Inc. – Pipeline support for the petrochemical segment
(5)TC – Trecora Chemical, Inc. – Specialty wax segment
(6)AMAK – Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company – Mining equity investment – 33% ownership
(7)PEVM – Pioche Ely Valley Mines, Inc. – Inactive mine - 55% ownership

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”("GAAP") for interim financial information and in conformity with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, these unaudited financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes contained in the Company’sCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016.

The unaudited condensed financial statements included in this document have been prepared on the same basis as the annual condensed financial statements and in management’smanagement's opinion reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’sCompany's financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented.  We have made estimates and judgments affecting the amounts reported in this document.  The actual results that we experience may differ materially from our estimates.  In the opinion of management, the disclosures included in these financial statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, are not necessarily indicative of results for the year ending December 31, 2016.2017.

We currently operate in two segments, specialty petrochemical products and specialty synthetic waxes.  All revenue originates from United States’States' sources, and all long-lived assets owned are located in the United States.

In addition, the Company ownswe own a 33% interest in AMAK, a Saudi Arabian closed joint stock company which owns, operates and is developing mining assets in Saudi Arabia.  We account for our investment under the equity method of accounting.   See Note 17.

Certain reclassifications have been made to the Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, in order to conform with the presentation of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.  These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, as previously reported.

In addition, certain reclassifications have been made to the Consolidated Balance SheetsSheet for the year ended December 31, 2015,2016, related to our adoption of ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-17 as noted below in Note 2.

The impact of the adoption ASU 2015-17 on the Company's previously issued December 31, 2016, balance sheet is as follows:


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As Originally
Reported
  
As Retrospectively
Adjusted
 
  (in thousands) 
Deferred income tax asset, current $1,615  $- 
Total current assets  57,562   55,947 
Total assets  292,099   290,484 
Deferred income tax liability, noncurrent  24,698   23,083 
Total liabilities  127,723   126,108 
Total liabilities and equity  292,099   290,484 

2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014 the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements of FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 605, Revenue Recognitionand most industry-specific guidance throughout the Accounting Standards Codification, resulting in the creation of FASB ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU provides alternative methods of retrospective adoption and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption would be permitted but not beforebefore annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016.The Company is currently assessingevaluating the potential impact of adopting this ASU on its consolidatedthese amendments, although it does not expect the amendments to have a significant impact to the Company's financial statements and related disclosures.

In April 2015 the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputationposition or results of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.operation. The amendments in this ASU 2015-03 require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented incould potentially impact the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognitionaccounting procedures and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this ASU 2015-03. In August 2015 the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-15, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements - Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcement at June 18, 2015 EITF Meeting. ASU 2015-15 was issued to address presentation or subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements that were not found ASU 2015-03.   Given the absence of authoritative guidance within ASU 2015-03 for debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements, the SEC staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratablyprocesses over the termrecognition of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. These standards are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, and should be applied retrospectively.certain revenue sources. The Company adopted ASU 2015-03has begun developing processes and ASU 2015-15procedures to ensure it is fully compliant with these amendments at and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.  At September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, related net loan feesdate of approximately $0.8 million and $1.2 million, respectively, have been netted against long term debt.adoption.

In November 2015 the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred TaxesTaxes.. The new standard eliminates the current requirement for organizations to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. Instead, organizations will be required to classify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company is currently assessingimplemented ASU 2015-17 by classifying all of it deferred tax assets (liabilities) as noncurrent on January 1, 2017. See Note 1 for effect to the potential impact of adopting this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.Balance Sheet for December 31, 2016

In February 2016 the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing all lease transactions (with terms in excess of 12 months) on the balance sheet as a lease liability and a right-of-use asset (as defined). The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with earlier application permitted.  Upon adoption, the lessee will apply the new standard retrospectively to all periods presented or retrospectively using a cumulative effect adjustment in the year of adoption.  The Company has several lease agreements for which the amendments will require the Company to recognize a lease liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset which will represent its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The Company is currently assessingreviewing the potential impactamendments to ensure it is fully compliant by the adoption date and does not expect to early adopt. As permitted by the amendments, the Company is anticipating electing an accounting policy to not recognize lease assets and lease liabilities for leases with a term of adopting this ASU ontwelve months or less. The Company is currently in the process of fully evaluating the amendments and will subsequently implement new processes which are not expected to significantly change since the Company already has processes for certain lease agreements that recognize the lease assets and lease liabilities. In addition, the Company will change its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.current accounting policies to comply with the amendments with such changes as mentioned above.

In March 2016 the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which will reduce complexity in accounting standards related to share-based payment transactions, including, among others, (1) accounting for income taxes, (2) classification of excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flow, (3) forfeitures, and (4) statutory tax withholding requirements.  The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods.  The Company implemented the amendments as of January 1, 2017. The stock based compensation plan has not historically generated material amounts of excess tax benefits or deficiencies and, therefore, there is currently assessingno material change in the potential impactCompany's financial position or results of operation, as a result of adopting this ASUUpdate. For additional information on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. the stock-based compensation plan, see Note 13.

3. RESTATEMENT OF UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, have been restated to correct AMAK’s accounting error which reduced our equity in earnings of AMAK by approximately $2.8 million and to record a $3.2 million gain resulting from an increase in our share of the net assets of
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AMAK based upon
In January 2017 the July 2016 equity raise as describedFASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350).  The amendments in Note 17.  InASU 2017-04 simplify the originally issued unaudited financial statements asmeasurement of andgoodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, under these amendments, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the threeamount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value; however, the loss should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The amendments are effective for public business entities for the first interim and nine monthsannual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017.The amendments also eliminate the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment and, if it fails that qualitative test, to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. An entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary.  The Company has goodwill from a prior business combination and performs an annual impairment test or more frequently if changes or circumstances occur that would more-likely-than-not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value. During the year ended September 30,December 31, 2016, we didthe Company performed its impairment assessment and determined the fair value of the aggregated reporting units exceed the carrying value, such that the Company's goodwill was not recordconsidered impaired. Although the correct equity in earnings or correctly recordCompany cannot anticipate future goodwill impairment assessments, based on the gain (withmost recent assessment, it is unlikely that an impairment amount would need to be calculated and, therefore, the Company does not anticipate a corresponding increase in our investment) in accordance with ASC 323-10-40-1.material impact from these amendments to the Company's financial position and results of operations. The current accounting policies and processes are not anticipated to change, except for the elimination of the Step 2 analysis.

The effects of the restatement are as follows:
  September 30, 2016 
  (unaudited) 
  As Reported  As Restated 
  (thousands of dollars) 
Consolidated Balance Sheets      
Investment in AMAK $52,776  $53,127 
Total Assets  283,155   283,506 
Deferred Income Taxes  22,817   22,941 
Total Liabilities  118,829   118,953 
Retained Earnings  109,066   109,293 
Total Trecora Resources Stockholders’ Equity  164,037   164,264 
Total Equity  164,326   164,553 
Total Liabilities and Equity  283,155   283,506 

  
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2016
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
 
  (unaudited) 
  As Reported  As Restated  As Reported  As Restated 
  (thousands of dollars) 
Consolidated Statements of Income            
Equity in earnings (losses) of AMAK $(2,089) $(2,089) $5,079  $2,261 
Gain on Additional Equity Issuance by AMAK  -   3,168   -   3,168 
Total other income (expense)  (2,729)  439   14,863   15,213 
Income before income taxes  1,399   4,567   31,032   31,382 
Income tax expense  659   1,768   10,984   11,107 
Net income attributable to Trecora Resources  740   2,799   20,048   20,275 
                 
Basic earnings per common share (dollars) $0.03  $0.12  $0.82  $0.83 
Diluted earnings per common share (dollars) $0.03  $0.11  $0.80  $0.81 

  September 30, 2016 
  (unaudited) 
  As Reported  As Restated 
  (thousands of dollars) 
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity      
Net Income $20,048  $20,275 
Retained Earnings  109,066   109,293 
Total  164,037   164,264 
Total Equity  164,326   164,553 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows      
Operating Activities      
Net income $20,048  $20,275 
Deferred income taxes  6,728   6,851 
Equity in (earnings) loss of AMAK  (5,079)  (2,261)
Gain on Additional Equity Issuance by AMAK  -   (3,168)



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4.3. TRADE RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables, net, consisted of the following:

 September 30, 2016  December 31, 2015  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
 (thousands of dollars)  (thousands of dollars) 
Trade receivables $20,129  $19,684  $23,038  $22,493 
Less allowance for doubtful accounts  (300)  (210)  (300)  (300)
Trade receivables, net $19,829  $19,474  $22,738  $22,193 

Trade receivables serves as collateral for our amended and restated credit agreement. See Note 10.

4. PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS

Prepaid expenses and other assets consisted of the following:

  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
  (thousands of dollars) 
Prepaid license $1,919  $1,919 
Prepaid catalyst  55   187 
Prepaid insurance  255   797 
Other prepaid expenses and assets  1,047   608 
    Total $3,276  $3,511 

5. INVENTORIES

Inventories includeincluded the following:

 September 30, 2016  December 31, 2015  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
 (thousands of dollars)  (thousands of dollars) 
Raw material $2,074  $2,905  $2,390  $3,627 
Work in process  72   56   66   12 
Finished products  16,230   12,843   9,960   14,232 
Spare parts ��433   - 
Total inventory $18,376  $15,804  $12,849  $17,871 

Effective January 1, 2017, we changed the inventory basis of SHR to FIFO.  We believe that the use of FIFO more accurately reflects current inventory valuation.  The drop in crude oil prices over the last several years has caused LIFO
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value of inventory to be above the FIFO value for each period presented.  There was no LIFO reserve in any of the periods in this filing; therefore, no change is reflected in our current statements for the retrospective application.

Prior to this change, the difference between the calculated value of inventory under the FIFO and LIFO bases generatesgenerated either a recorded LIFO reserve (i.e., where FIFO value exceeds the LIFO value) or an unrecorded negative LIFO reserve (i.e., where LIFO value exceeds the FIFO value).  In the latter case, in order to ensure that inventory iswas reported at the lower of cost or market and in accordance with ASC 330-10, we dodid not increase the stated value of our inventory to the LIFO value.

At September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015,2016, LIFO value of petrochemical inventory exceeded FIFO; therefore, in accordance with the above policy, no LIFO reserve was recorded.

Inventory serves as collateral for our amended and restated credit agreement.  See Note 10.

Inventory included petrochemical products in transit valued at approximately $2.8$2.7 million and $2.7$2.1 million at September 30, 2016,2017, and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.

Beginning January 1, 2017, due to the expansion of our plant assets at SHR and TC, we began inventorying spare parts for the repair and maintenance of our plant, pipeline and equipment.


6. PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT

Plant, pipeline and equipment consisted of the following:

 September 30, 2016  December 31, 2015  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
 (thousands of dollars)  (thousands of dollars) 
Platinum catalyst $1,612  $1,612 
Platinum catalyst metal $1,612  $1,612 
Land  5,376   4,577   5,428   5,376 
Plant, pipeline and equipment  153,529   128,302   183,472   154,107 
Construction in progress  22,207   8,980   42,930   33,391 
Total plant, pipeline and equipment  182,724   143,471   233,442   194,486 
Less accumulated depreciation  (52,986)  (46,564)  (61,394)  (54,477)
Net plant, pipeline and equipment $129,738  $96,907  $172,048  $140,009 


Plant, pipeline, and equipment serve as collateral for our amended and restated credit agreement. See Note 10.

Interest capitalized for construction was approximately $218,000 and $52,000 for the three and $878,000 and $124,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20162017, and $27,000 and $122,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.2016, respectively.

Construction in progress during the first nine months of 20162017 included equipment purchased for the hydrogenation expansionhydrogenation/distillation project and updates to B Plant equipment at the TC facility, thefacility; new reformer unit, tankage upgrades, and a new cooling tower for D train, bothan addition to the rail spur at SHR.


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In May 2016 we purchased the recently shuttered BASF facility adjacent to our TC facility.  See Note 7 for additional information.

Amortization relating to the platinum catalyst which is included in cost of sales was approximately $25,000$0 and $21,000$25,000 for the three months and approximately$25,000 and $72,000 and $63,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, and 2015,2016, respectively.

7. ACQUISITION OF BASF FACILITY

On May 2, 2016, we purchased the idle BASF facility adjacent to our TC facility in exchange for $2.0 million in cash, transaction costs of approximately $11,000 plus an earnout provision calculated through calendar year 2020 based upon revenue generated by the facility but limited to $1.8 million.  The cash payment was funded by working capital. The purchased facility includes production equipment similar to TC’s plus equipment that broadens TC's capabilities and potential markets.  The 6.5-acre site also includes substantial storage capacity, several rail and truck loading sites and utility tie-ins to TC.  We refer to the facility as “B Plant”.

We have accounted for the purchase in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting under Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805 “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”).  In accordance with ASC 805, we used our best estimates and assumptions to assign fair value to the tangible assets and liabilities acquired at the acquisition date.  These estimates are provisional and may be adjusted in future filings.

The assets and liabilities acquired have been included in our consolidated balance sheets and our consolidated statements of income since the date of acquisition.

We recorded an $11.5 million bargain purchase gain on the transaction as calculated in the table below (in thousands).


Cash paid $2,011    
Estimated earnout liability  733    
Purchase Price     $2,744 
         
Fixed assets at FMV        
Land  980     
Site improvements  30     
Buildings  1,350     
Production equipment  11,933     
       14,293 
         
Bargain purchase gain     $11,549 


The business acquired has been idle for the periods presented thus proforma financial presentation would be identical to our consolidated results.  We began operating the new facility in June 2016.

8. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Goodwill and intangible assets were recorded in relation to the acquisition of TC on October 1, 2014.

Intangible Assets

The following tables summarize the gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of intangible assets by major class (in thousands):



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 September 30, 2016  September 30, 2017 
Intangible assets subject to amortization
(Definite-lived)
 Gross  
Accumulated
Amortization
  Net  Gross  
Accumulated
Amortization
  Net 
Customer relationships $16,852  $(2,247) $14,605  $16,852  $(3,370) $13,482 
Non-compete agreements  94   (38)  56   94   (57)  37 
Licenses and permits  1,471   (258)  1,213   1,471   (364)  1,107 
Developed technology  6,131   (1,226)  4,905   6,131   (1,839)  4,292 
  24,548   (3,769)  20,779   24,548   (5,630)  18,918 
Intangible assets not subject to amortization
(Indefinite-lived)
                        
Emissions Allowance  197   -   197   197   -   197 
Trade name  2,158   -   2,158   2,158   -   2,158 
Total $26,903  $(3,769) $23,134  $26,903  $(5,630) $21,273 

 December 31, 2015  December 31, 2016 
Intangible assets subject to amortization
(Definite-lived)
 Gross  
Accumulated
Amortization
  Net  Gross  
Accumulated
Amortization
  Net 
Customer relationships $16,852  $(1,404) $15,448  $16,852  $(2,527) $14,325 
Non-compete agreements  94   (24)  70   94   (43)  51 
Licenses and permits  1,471   (160)  1,311   1,471   (285)  1,186 
Developed technology  6,131   (766)  5,365   6,131   (1,379)  4,752 
  24,548   (2,354)  22,194   24,548   (4,234)  20,314 
Intangible assets not subject to amortization
(Indefinite-lived)
                        
Emissions Allowance  197   -   197   197   -   197 
Trade name  2,158   -   2,158   2,158   -   2,158 
Total $26,903  $(2,354) $24,549  $26,903  $(4,234) $22,669 


Amortization expense for intangible assets included in cost of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2016,2017, and 2015,2016, was approximately $471,000$466,000 and $471,000 respectively and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017 and 2015,2016, was approximately $1,415,000$1,396,000 and $1,413,000,$1,415,000, respectively.

Based on identified intangible assets that are subject to amortization as of September 30, 2016,2017, we expect future amortization expenses for each period to be as follows (in thousands):

 
Remainder of
2016
  
2017
  
2018
  
2019
  
2020
  
Thereafter
  
Remainder of
2017
  
2018
  
2019
  
2020
  2021  
Thereafter
 
Customer relationships $281  $1,123  $1,123  $1,123  $1,123  $9,832  $282  $1,123  $1,123  $1,123   1,123  $8,710 
Non-compete agreements  6   19   19   12   -   -   5   19   12   -   -   - 
Licenses and permits  26   106   106   106   106   763   26   106   106   106   106   656 
Developed technology  153   613   613   613   613   2,300   153   613   613   613   613   1,687 
Total future amortization expense $466  $1,861  $1,861  $1,854  $1,842  $12,895  $466  $1,861  $1,854  $1,842  $1,842  $11,053 

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8. NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO TRECORA RESOURCES


The following table (in thousands, except per share amounts) sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Trecora Resources for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, and 2015, respectively.

  
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2016 (restated)
  
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2015
 
        Per Share        Per Share 
  Income  Shares  Amount  Income  Shares  Amount 
Basic Net Income per Share:                  
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources $2,799   24,223  $0.12  $5,318   24,369  $0.22 
                         
Unvested restricted stock grant      304           148     
Dilutive stock options outstanding      394           711     
                         
Diluted Net Income per Share:                        
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources $2,799   24,921  $0.11  $5,318   25,228  $0.21 

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Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017
  
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2016
 
        Per Share        Per Share 
  Income  Shares  Amount  Income  Shares  Amount 
Basic Net Income per Share:                  
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources $1,718   24,304  $0.07  $2,799   24,223  $0.12 
                         
Unvested restricted stock grant      379           304     
Dilutive stock options outstanding      474           394     
                         
Diluted Net Income per Share:                        
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources $1,718   25,157  $0.07  $2,799   24,921  $0.11 


 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016 (restated)
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2015
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
 
       Per Share        Per Share        Per Share        Per Share 
 Income  Shares  Amount  Income  Shares  Amount  Income  Shares  Amount  Income  Shares  Amount 
Basic Net Income per Share:                                    
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources $20,275   24,304  $0.83  $17,476   24,344  $0.72  $4,037   24,267  $0.17  $20,275   24,304  $0.83 
                                                
Unvested restricted stock grant      297           138           360           297     
Dilutive stock options outstanding      363           694           455           363     
                                                
Diluted Net Income per Share:                                                
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources $20,275   24,964  $0.81  $17,476   25,176  $0.69  $4,037   25,082  $0.16  $20,275   24,964  $0.81 

At September 30, 2017, and 2016, 1,334,087 and 2015, 1,348,437 and 1,497,771 potential common stock shares, respectively were issuable upon the exercise of options and warrants.

The earnings per share calculations for the periods ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, include 284,011 and 300,000 shares9. ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accrued liabilities consisted of the Company, respectively that are held in the treasury.  In June 2016 these 300,000 shares previously owned by TOCCO were transferred up to the Company at cost to be held in treasury for future issuances.following:

  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
  (thousands of dollars) 
Accrued property taxes $2,188  $- 
Accrued payroll  1,563   1,097 
Accrued officer compensation  900   - 
Accrued shortfall fees  586   - 
Other  1,067   920 
    Total $6,304  $2,017 

10. LIABILITIES AND LONG-TERM DEBT

On October 1, 2014, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“ARC”("ARC") with the lenders which from time to time are parties to the ARC and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lenders, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as Lead Arranger. On March 28, 2017, we entered into a Second Amendment to the ARC with terms which increase the Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio financial covenant of 3.25x to 4.00x at March 31, 2017, and 4.25x at June 30, 2017, before stepping down to 3.75x at September 30, 2017, 3.50x at December 31, 2017, and reverting to the original financial covenant of 3.25x at March 31, 2018.

Under
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For Fiscal Quarter EndingMaximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
March 31, 20174.00 to 1.00
June 30, 20174.25 to 1.00
September 30, 20173.75 to 1.00
December 31, 20173.50 to 1.00
March 31, 2018 and each fiscal quarter thereafter3.25 to 1.00

The Second Amendment also reduces the ARC, we may borrow, repayMinimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.25x to 1.10x at March 31, 2017, 1.05x at June 30, 2017 and re-borrow revolving loansSeptember 30, 2017, 1.10x at December 31, 2017, before reverting to the original financial covenant of 1.25x at March 31, 2018.

For Fiscal Quarter Ending
Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
March 31, 20171.10 to 1.00
June 30, 20171.05 to 1.00
September 30, 20171.05 to 1.00
December 31, 20171.10 to 1.00
March 31, 2018 and each fiscal quarter thereafter1.25 to 1.00

Also, under the terms of the Second Amendment, two additional levels of pricing were added – levels 4 and 5.

 
Level
 
Consolidated Leverage Ratio
 
LIBOR Margin
 
Base Rate Margin
 
Commitment Fee
1Less than 1.50 to 1.002.00%1.00%0.25%
2Greater than or equal to 1.50 to 1.00 but less than 2.00 to 1.002.25%1.25%0.25%
3Greater than or equal to 2.00 to 1.00 but less than 3.00 to 1.002.50%1.50%0.375%
4Greater than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00 but less than 3.50 to 1.002.75%1.75%0.375%
5Greater than or equal to 3.50 to 1.003.00%2.00%0.375%

We were in compliance with all covenants at September 30, 2017.

On July 25, 2017, Texas Oil & Chemical Co. II, Inc. ("TOCCO"), South Hampton Resources, Inc. ("SHR"), Gulf State Pipe Line Company, Inc. ("GSPL"), and Trecora Chemical, Inc. ("TC") (SHR, GSPL and TC collectively the "Guarantors") entered into a Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ("3rd Amendment") with the lenders which from time to time duringare parties to the period ending September 30, 2019, upAmended and Restated Credit  Agreement (collectively, the "Lenders") and Bank of America, N.A., a national banking association, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders.  The 3rd Amendment increased the Revolving Facility from $40,000,000 to but not exceeding $40.0 million.  All outstanding loans under$60,000,000.  There were no other changes to the Revolving Facility.  Under the ARC as amended, we have a $60.0 million revolving loans must be repaidline of credit which matures on October 1, 2019.  As of September 30, 2016,2017, and December 31, 2015,2016, there was a long-term amount of $4.0$23.0 million and $1.0$9.0 million outstanding, respectively.  The interest rate on the loan varies according to several options.  Interest on the loan is paid monthly and a commitment fee of 0.37%between 0.25% and 0.375% is due quarterly on the unused portion of the loan.  At September 30, 2016,2017, approximately $36.0$37.0 million was available to be drawn; however, in order todrawn.  Under the Second Amendment we could draw $31.0 million and maintain compliance with our covenants, we may only draw approximately $35.0 million.covenants.

Under the ARC, we also borrowed $70.0 million in a single advance term loan (the “Acquisition Loan”"Acquisition Loan") to partially finance the acquisition of TC.  Interest on the Acquisition Loan is payable quarterly using a ten year commercial style amortization.  Principal is also payable on the last business day of each March, June, September and December in an amount equal to $1,750,000, provided that the final installment on the September 30, 2019, maturity date shall be in an amount equal to the then outstanding unpaid principal balance of the Acquisition Loan.  At September 30, 2016,2017, there was a short-term amount of $7.0 million and a long-term amount of $49.0$42.0 million outstanding.  At December 31, 2015,2016, there was a short-term amount of $7.0$8.8 million and a long-term amount of $54.3$47.3 million outstanding.

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Under the ARC, we also had the right to borrow $25.0 million in a multiple advance loan (“("Term Loans”Loans").  Borrowing availability under the Term Loans ended on December 31, 2015.  The Term Loans converted from a multiple advance loan to a “mini-perm”"mini-perm" loan once certain obligations were fulfilled such as certification that construction of D-Train was completed in a good and workmanlike manner, receipt of applicable permits and releases from governmental authorities, and receipt of releases of liens from the contractor and each subcontractor and supplier.  Interest on the Term Loans is paid monthly.  At September 30, 2016,2017, there was a short-term amount of $1.3 million and a long-term amount of $17.7$16.3 million outstanding.  At December 31, 2015,2016, there was a short-term amount of $1.3$1.7 million and a long-term amount of $18.7$17.3 million outstanding.

Debt issuance costs of approximately $0.8$0.6 million and $1.2$0.7 million for the periods ended September 30, 20162017, and December 31, 2015,2016, have been netted against outstanding loan balances per ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15.balances.   The interest rate on all of the above loans varies according to several options as defined in the ARC.  At September 30, 2016,2017, and December 31, 2015,2016, the rate was 2.77%3.74% and 2.42%3.27%, respectively.  We were in compliance with all covenants at September 30, 2016.

The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and debt issuance costs of our long-term debt (in thousands):

  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
       
Acquisition loan $49,000  $56,000 
Term loan  17,666   19,000 
Revolving facility  23,000   9,000 
Total  89,666   84,000 
Less debt issuance costs  594   748 
Carrying balance of debt $89,072  $83,252 

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11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following items are measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to disclosure requirements of ASC Topic 820 at September 30, 2016,2017, and December 31, 2015:

2016:

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

    Fair Value Measurements Using     Fair Value Measurements Using 
 September 30, 2016  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  September 30, 2017  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
 (thousands of dollars)  (thousands of dollars) 
Liabilities:                        
Interest rate swap $88   -  $88   -  $7   -  $7   - 

    Fair Value Measurements Using     Fair Value Measurements Using 
 December 31, 2015  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  December 31, 2016  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
 (thousands of dollars)  (thousands of dollars) 
Liabilities:                        
Interest rate swap $177   -  $177   -  $58   -  $58   - 

The carrying value of cash, and cash equivalents, trade receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other liabilities approximate fair value due to the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The fair value of variable rate long term debt reflects recent market transactions and approximate carrying value.  We used other observable inputs that would qualify as Level 2 inputs to make our assessment of the approximate fair value of our cash, and cash equivalents, trade receivables,  accounts payable, accrued liabilities,  other liabilities and variable rate long term debt.  The fair value of the derivative instruments are described below.

Commodity Financial Instruments

We periodically enter into financial instruments to hedge the cost of natural gasoline (the primary feedstock) and natural gas (used as fuel to operate the plant).  

We assess the fair value of the financial swaps on feedstock using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 of fair value hierarchy).  At September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, no commodity financial instruments were outstanding.  For additional information see Note 12.

Interest Rate Swap

In March 2008 we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with Bank of America related to a $10.0 million term loan secured by plant, pipeline and equipment.  The interest rate swap was designed to minimize the effect of changes in the London InterBank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”("LIBOR") rate.  We had designated the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging; however, due to the ARC, we felt that the hedge was no longer entirely effective.  Due to the time required to make the determination and the immateriality of the hedge, we began treating it as ineffective as of October 1, 2014.

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We assess the fair value of the interest rate swap using a present value model that includes quoted LIBOR rates and the nonperformance risk of the Company and Bank of America based on the Credit Default Swap Market (Level 2 of fair value hierarchy).

We have consistently applied valuation techniques in all periods presented and believe we have obtained the most accurate information available for the types of derivative contracts we hold. See discussion of our derivative instruments in Note 12.

12. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Commodity Financial Contracts

Hydrocarbon based manufacturers, such as the Company, are significantly impacted by changes in feedstock and natural gas prices. Not considering derivative transactions, feedstock and natural gas used for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, represented approximately 61.6% and 70.0% of our petrochemical operating expenses, respectively. The significant percentage decrease of petrochemical operating expenses illustrates the impact that feedstock price changes have
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on our operations.  During the first quarter of 2016, feedstock prices declined industry-wide but rebounded during the following quarters to second half 2015 levels.

We endeavor to acquire feedstock and natural gas at the lowest possible cost.  Our primary feedstock (natural gasoline) is traded over the counter and not on organized futures exchanges.  Financially settled instruments (fixed price swaps) are the principal vehicle used to give some predictability to feed prices. We do not purchase or hold any derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes and hedging is limited by our risk management policy to a maximum of 40% of monthly feedstock requirements.

Typically, financial contracts are not designated as hedges.  As of September 30, 2016, we had no outstanding committed financial contracts.

The following tables detail (in thousands) the impact the agreements had on the financial statements:

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2016  2015  2016  2015 
             
Unrealized gain $-  $-  $-  $180 
Realized loss  -   -   -   (180)
Net gain $-  $-  $-  $- 

The realized and unrealized gains/(losses) are recorded in Cost of Sales and Processing for the periods ended September 30, 2016, and 2015.  As a percentage of Cost of Sales and Processing, realized and unrealized gains/(losses) accounted for 0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015.

Interest Rate Swap

In March 2008, we entered into a pay-fixed, receive-variable interest rate swap agreement with Bank of America related to a $10.0 million (later increased to $14 million) term loan secured by plant, pipeline and equipment. The effective date of the interest rate swap agreement was August 15, 2008, and terminates on December 15, 2017.  The notional amount of the interest rate swap was $2.0$1.0 million and $2.75$1.75 million at September 30, 2016,2017, and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.  We receive credit for payments of variable rate interest made on the term loan at the loan’sloan's variable rates, which are based upon the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR), and pay Bank of America an interest rate of 5.83% less the credit on the interest rate swap.  We originally designated the transaction as a cash flow hedge according to ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging.  Beginning on August 15, 2008, the derivative instrument was reported at fair value with any changes in fair value reported within other comprehensive income (loss) in the Company’sCompany's Statement of Stockholders’Stockholders' Equity.  We entered into the interest rate swap to minimize the effect of changes in the LIBOR rate.

The following table shows (in thousands) the impact the agreement had on the financial statements:

  September 30, 2016  December 31, 2015 
       
Fair value of interest rate swap  - liability $88  $177 

Due to the ARC discussed in Note 10, we believe that the hedge is no longer entirely effective; therefore, we began treating the interest rate swap as ineffective at that point.  The changes in fair value are now recorded in the Statement of Income.  For the three months ended September 30, 2017, an unrealized loss of approximately $1,000 and a realized loss of approximately $14,000 were recorded.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an unrealized gain of approximately $1,000 and a realized loss of approximately $53,000 were recorded. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, an unrealized gain of approximately $5,000 and a realized loss of approximately $30,000 were recorded.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, an unrealized loss of approximately $9,000 and a realized loss of approximately $100,000 were recorded. For

The following table shows (in thousands) the three months ended September 30, 2015, an unrealized loss of approximately $3,000 and a realized loss of approximately $46,000 were recorded. Forimpact the nine months ended September 30, 2015, an unrealized gain of approximately $6,000 and a realized loss of approximately $147,000 were recorded.agreement had on the financial statements:

  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
       
Fair value of interest rate swap  - liability $7  $58 

13. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-based compensation of approximately $608,000$716,000 and $506,000$608,000 during the three months and $1,882,000$2,005,000 and $1,794,000$1,882,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, and 2015,2016, respectively, was recognized.


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Restricted Stock Unit Awards

On May 17, 2016,June 16, 2017, we awarded approximately 28,000127,000 shares of restricted stock to a director at a grant date price of $10.68.    The restricted stock award vests over 4 years in 25% increments.  Director’s compensation recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, was approximately $19,000 and $31,000, respectively.

On March 1, 2016, we awarded approximately 135,000 shares of restricted stockunits to officers at a grant date price of $9.39.$11.40.  One-half of the restricted stock vestsunits vest ratably over 3three years.  The other half vests at the end of the three years based upon the performance metrics of return on invested capital and earnings per share growth.  The number of shares actually granted will be adjusted based upon relative performance to our peers.  Compensation expense recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, was approximately $105,000$121,000 and $246,000.$161,000, respectively.

On January 29, 2016, we awarded 35,333 sharesDirector compensation of restricted stock to a director at a grant date price of $10.52.  The restricted stock award vests over 5 years in 20% increments with the first tranche issued on January 29, 2016.  Director’s compensation recognizedapproximately $56,000 and $19,000 during the three months and $169,000 and $32,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, respectively, was approximately $19,000 and $124,000.recognized related to restricted stock unit awards granted to directors vesting through 2020.

Directors’Officer compensation of approximately $106,000 and $105,000 was recognized during the three months and $316,000 and $246,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, respectively, related to restricted stock unit awards granted to officers.  One-half of the restricted stock units vest ratably over three years.  The other half vests at the end of the three years based upon the performance metrics of return on invested capital and earnings per share growth.  The number of shares actually granted will be adjusted based upon relative performance to our peers.

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Director compensation of approximately $0 and $19,000 was recognized during the three months and $6,000 and $124,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, respectively, related to an award of restricted stock units to a director.  The restricted stock unit award vests over 4 years in 20% increments.

Director compensation of approximately $19,000 and $19,000 during the three months and $40,000$56,000 and $25,000$40,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, and 2015,2016, respectively, was recognized related to restricted stock unit grants vesting through 2020.

Employee compensation of approximately $108,000 and $108,000 during the three months and $323,000 and $287,000 during$323,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, and 2015,2016, respectively, was recognized related to restricted stock units with a 4 year vesting period which was awarded to officers.  This restricted stock vests through 2019.

Employee compensation of approximately $0 and $270,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, for fully vested restrictedRestricted stock which was awarded to various employees.

Restricted stockunits activity in the first nine months of 20162017 was as follows:

 
Shares of Restricted
Stock
  
Weighted Average Grant Date Price per Share
  
Shares of Restricted
Stock Units
  
Weighted Average Grant Date Price per Share
 
            
Outstanding at January 1, 2016  148,040  $14.14 
Outstanding at January 1, 2017  350,891  $11.44 
Granted  198,354   9.77   127,281  $11.40 
Forfeited  (21,201) $10.52 
Vested  (42,575)  13.60   (78,362) $12.00 
Outstanding at September 30, 2016  303,819  $11.37 
Outstanding at September 30, 2017  378,608  $11.37 

Stock Option and Warrant Awards

A summary of the status of our stock option awards and warrants is presented below:

  
Number of Stock Options & Warrants
  
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share
  
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
          
Outstanding at January 1, 2016  1,376,437  $7.68    
   Granted  --   --    
   Exercised  (28,000)  2.39    
   Expired  --   --    
   Cancelled  --   --    
   Forfeited  --   --    
Outstanding at September 30, 2016  1,348,437  $7.79   5.4 
Exercisable at September 30, 2016  835,937  $7.53   5.4 
  
Number of Stock Options & Warrants
  
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share
  
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
          
Outstanding at January 1, 2017  1,348,437  $7.79    
   Granted  --   --    
   Exercised  (14,350)  2.90    
   Expired  --   --    
   Cancelled  --   --    
   Forfeited  --   --    
Outstanding at September 30, 2017  1,334,087  $7.84   4.5 
Exercisable at September 30, 2017  989,087  $8.19   4.8 

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The fair value of the options granted were calculated using the Black Scholes option valuation model with the assumptions as disclosed in prior quarterly and annual filings.

Directors’Directors' compensation of approximately $30,000 and $46,000$30,000 during the three months and $143,000$90,000 and $174,000$143,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, and 2015,2016,  respectively, was recognized related to options to purchase shares vesting through 2017.

Employee compensation of approximately $308,000$277,000 and $309,000$308,000 during the three months and $926,000$884,000 and $965,000$926,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, and 2015,2016, respectively, was recognized related to options with a 4 year vesting period which were awarded to officers and key employees.  These options vest through 2018.

Post-retirement compensation of approximately $0 and $24,000$0 was recognized during the three months and $49,000$0 and $73,000$49,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, and 2015,2016, related to options awarded to Mr. Hatem El Khalidi in July
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2009.  On May 9, 2010, the Board of Directors determined that Mr. El Khalidi forfeited these options and other retirement benefits when he made various demands against the Company and other AMAK Saudi shareholders which would benefit him personally and were not in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.  The Company is litigating its right to withdraw the options and benefits and as such, these options and benefits continue to be shown as outstanding.  See further discussion in Note 19.

See the Company’sCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015,2016, for additional information.

14. SEGMENT INFORMATION

We operate through business segments according to the nature and economic characteristics of our products as well as the manner in which the information is used internally by our key decision maker, who is our Chief Executive Officer.  Segment data may include rounding differences.

Our petrochemical segment includes SHR and GSPL.  Our specialty wax segment includes TC which includes the newly acquired plant discussed in Note 7.is TC.  We also separately identify our corporate overhead which includes financing and administrative activities such as legal, accounting, consulting, investor relations, officer and director compensation, corporate insurance, and other administrative costs.


 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016  Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 
 Petrochemical  Specialty Wax  Corporate  Consolidated  Petrochemical  Specialty Wax  Corporate  Consolidated 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Product sales $47,250  $4,864  $-  $52,114  $52,440  $5,590  $-  $58,030 
Processing fees  2,909   2,119   -   5,028   1,519   1,959   -   3,478 
Net revenues  50,159   6,983   -   57,142 
Total revenues  53,959   7,549   -   61,508 
Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization  7,813   118   (1,238)  6,693   9,319   (587)  (1,957)  6,775 
Operating profit (loss)  6,366   (987)  (1,251)  4,128   7,735   (1,795)  (1,975)  3,965 
Profit (loss) before taxes  7,149   (1,975)  (2,879)  2,295 
Depreciation and amortization  1,447   1,105   13   2,565   1,584   1,208   18   2,810 
Capital expenditures  5,411   4,066       9,477   9,426   1,991   -   11,417 

 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 
 Petrochemical  Specialty Wax  Corporate  Consolidated  Petrochemical  Specialty Wax  Corporate  Consolidated 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Product sales $129,076  $14,585  $-  $143,661  $147,339  $18,606  $-  $165,945 
Processing fees  6,769   7,766   -   14,535   5,078   8,142   -   13,220 
Net revenues  135,845   22,351   -   158,196 
Total revenues  152,417   26,748   -   179,165 
Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization  25,699   2,774   (5,128)  23,345   26,294   969   (5,978)  21,285 
Operating profit (loss)  21,488   (171)  (5,148)  16,169   21,610   (2,264)  (6,027)  13,319 
Profit (loss) before taxes  19,750   (2,534)  (11,209)  6,007 
Depreciation and amortization  4,211   2,945   20   7,176   4,684   3,233   49   7,966 
Capital expenditures  16,812   11,059       27,871   27,203   12,047   -   39,250 


  Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 
  Petrochemical  Specialty Wax  Corporate  Consolidated 
  (in thousands) 
Product sales $47,250  $4,865  $-  $52,115 
Processing fees  2,909   2,118   -   5,027 
Total revenues  50,159   6,983   -   57,142 
Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization  7,813   118   (1,238)  6,693 
Operating profit (loss)  6,366   (987)  (1,251)  4,128 
Profit (loss) before taxes  5,812   (1,063)  (182)  4,567 
Depreciation and amortization  1,447   1,105   13   2,565 
Capital expenditures  5,411   4,066   -   9,477 

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  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 
  Petrochemical  Specialty Wax  Corporate  Consolidated 
  (in thousands) 
Product sales $129,076  $14,585  $-  $143,661 
Processing fees  6,769   7,766   -   14,535 
Total revenues  135,845   22,351   -   158,196 
Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization  25,699   2,774   (5,128)  23,345 
Operating profit (loss)  21,488   (171)  (5,148)  16,169 
Profit before taxes*  19,696   11,427   259   31,382 
Depreciation and amortization  4,211   2,945   20   7,176 
Capital expenditures  16,812   11,059   -   27,871 
    *Profit (loss) before taxes for the specialty wax segment includes a bargain purchase gain of $11.5 million.


  Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 
  Petrochemical  Specialty Wax  Corporate  Consolidated 
  (in thousands) 
Product sales $59,122  $4,068  $-  $63,190 
Processing fees  1,364   2,384   -   3,748 
Net revenues  60,486   6,452   -   66,938 
Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization  13,636   1,393   (1,654)  13,375 
Operating profit (loss)  12,557   178   (1,672)  11,063 
Depreciation and amortization  1,079   1,215   18   2,312 
Capital expenditures  4,857   1,766       6,623 
  September 30, 2017 
  Petrochemical  Specialty Wax  Corporate  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (in thousands) 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net $-  $43,071  $-  $-  $43,071 
Total assets  246,679   116,494   94,747   (151,121)  306,799 

  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 
  Petrochemical  Specialty Wax  Corporate  Consolidated 
  (in thousands) 
Product sales $158,647  $11,749  $-  $170,396 
Processing fees  4,409   6,626   -   11,035 
Net revenues  163,056   18,375   -   181,431 
Operating profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization  38,197   3,897   (5,145)  36,949 
Operating profit (loss)  35,075   375   (5,163)  30,287 
Depreciation and amortization  3,122   3,522   18   6,662 
Capital expenditures  17,876   5,664       23,540 

  
September 30, 2016 (restated)
 
  Petrochemical  Specialty Wax  Corporate  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (in thousands) 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net $-  $44,932  $-  $-  $44,932 
Total assets  209,319   104,924   100,615   (131,352)  283,506 

 Year Ended December 31, 2015  Year Ended December 31, 2016 
 Petrochemical  Specialty Wax  Corporate  Eliminations  Consolidated  Petrochemical  Specialty Wax  Corporate  Eliminations  Consolidated 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net $-  $46,347  $-  $-  $46,347  $-  $44,467  $-  $-  $44,467 
Total assets  195,358   86,076   98,728   (122,371)  257,791   219,376   113,676   106,428   (148,996)  290,484 

15. INCOME TAXES

We file an income tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and a margin tax return in Texas. We received notification from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") in November 2016 that the December 31, 2014, tax return was selected for audit.  In April 2017 the audit was expanded to include the year ended December 31, 2015 to review the refund claim related to research and development activities.  The audit is ongoing, and we do not expect any adjustment to the return.  If any issues addressed in the audit are resolved in a manner not consistent with our expectation, provisions will be adjusted in the period the resolution occurs.  Tax returns for the years 2011 through 2015various jurisdictions remain open for examination in various tax jurisdictions in which we operate.for the years 2013 through 2016.  As of September 30, 2016,2017, and December 31, 2015,2016, we recognized no material adjustments in connection with uncertain tax positions.  The effective tax rate varies from the federal statutory rate of 35% primarily as a result of state tax expense and stock based compensation offset by the manufacturing deduction.deduction and research and development.  The income tax expenseapplication for the change in accounting method for inventory from LIFO to FIFO and the current quarter includes adjustments to previous estimates of permanent differences indicated above.  During 2015 we made estimated tax payments based on the tax law in effect priorchange for spare parts inventory are being submitted to the reinstatement of bonus depreciation in December 2015.  On October 4, 2016, we received a refund of approximately $1.9 million in connection with these overpayments.IRS.

16. POST-RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

In January 2008 an amended retirement agreement was entered into with Mr. Hatem El Khalidi; however, on May 9, 2010, the Board of Directors terminated the agreement due to actions of Mr. El Khalidi.  See Notes 13 and 19.  All amounts which have not met termination dates remain recorded until a resolution is achieved. As of September 30, 2016,2017, and 2015,December 31, 2016, approximately $1.0 million remained outstanding and was included in post-retirement benefits.

In July 2015 we entered into a retirement agreement with former CEO, Nicholas Carter.  As of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, approximately $0.3 million remained outstanding and was included in post-retirement obligations.

See the Company’sCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015,2016, for additional information.

17. INVESTMENT IN AMAK

In July 2016 AMAK issued four million shares to provide additional funds for ongoing exploration work and mine start-up activities.  Arab Mining Co. (“Armico”("Armico") purchased 3.75 million shares at 20 Saudi Riyals per share (USD$5.33 per share) and the remaining 250,000 shares are for future use as employee incentives.  We did not participate in the offering, thereby reducing our ownership percentage in AMAK to 33.44% from 35.25%.
 

 
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reducing our ownership percentage in AMAK to 33.44% from 35.25%.  As a result of this equity raise, our share of the net assets of AMAK increased approximately $3.2 million which we recognized as a gain (with a corresponding increase in its investment) in accordance with ASC 323-10-40-1.

As of September 30, 2016,2017, and December 31, 2015,2016, the Company had a non-controlling equity interest of 33.44% and 35.25%, respectively in AMAK of approximately $53.1$44.2 million and $47.7$49.4 million, respectively. This investment is accounted for under the equity method. There were no events or changes in circumstances that may have an adverse effect on the fair value of our investment in AMAK at September 30, 2016.2017.

AMAK’sAMAK's financial statements were prepared in the functional currency of AMAK which is the Saudi Riyal (SR).  In June 1986 the SR was officially pegged to the U. S. Dollar (USD) at a fixed exchange rate of 1 USD to 3.75 SR.

The summarized results of operation and financial position for AMAK are as follows:

Results of Operations

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
Three Months Ended September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2016
(restated)
  2015  
2016
(restated)
  2015  
2017
  
2016
  
2017
  
2016
 
 (Thousands of Dollars)  (Thousands of Dollars) 
Sales $318  $19,874  $9,921  $38,458  $9,709  $318  $11,965  $9,921 
Gross profit (loss)  (4,747)  (2,711)  (7,556)  35 
                
Gross loss  (1,307)  (4,747)  (11,515)  (7,556)
General, administrative and other expenses  2,463   4,067   6,986   9,605   2,382   2,463   6,942   6,986 
Loss from operations $(7,210) $(6,778) $(14,542) $(9,570) $(3,689) $(7,210) $(18,457) $(14,542)
Gain on settlement with former operator  -   -   17,440   - 
Gain on settlements with former operator  -   -   -   17,440 
Net income (loss) $(7,210) $(6,778) $2,898  $(9,570) $(3,689) $(7,210) $(18,457) $2,898 

Gain on settlementsettlements with former operator of approximately $0 during the three months ended and $17.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, relates to a settlement with the former operator of the mine resulting in a reduction of previously accrued operating expenses.

Depreciation and amortization was $3.2$6.2 million and $4.2$3.2 million for the three months and $8.6$16.9 million and $15.3$8.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, and 2015,2016, respectively.  Therefore, net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization was as follows:

  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  
2016
(restated)
  2015  
2016
(restated)
  2015 
  (Thousands of Dollars) 
Net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization $(4,021) $(2,543) $11,504  $5,680 
  
Three Months Ended September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
  
2017
  
2016
  
2017
  
2016
 
  (Thousands of Dollars) 
Net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization $2,525  $(4,021) $(1,577) $11,504 

Financial Position

 September 30,  December 31,  
September 30,
  
December 31,
 
 
2016
(restated)
  2015  
2017
  
2016
 
 (Thousands of Dollars)  (Thousands of Dollars) 
Current assets $27,159  $26,078  $22,839  $22,860 
Noncurrent assets  260,142   259,527   247,335   251,741 
Total assets $287,301  $285,605  $270,174  $274,601 
                
Current liabilities $2,883  $22,740  $26,315  $8,005 
Long term liabilities  87,994   89,364   78,265   82,546 
Shareholders' equity  196,424   173,501   165,594   184,050 
 $287,301  $285,605  $270,174  $274,601 

The equity in the income or loss of AMAK reflected on the consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, and 2015,2016, is comprised of the following:

  
Three months ended
September 30,
  
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
  2016  2015  
2016
(restated)
  2015 
  (Thousands of Dollars) 
AMAK Net Income (Loss) $(7,210) $(6,778) $2,898  $(9,570)
Zakat tax applicable to Saudi Arabian shareholders only  -   -   320   - 
AMAK Net Income (Loss) before Saudi Arabian shareholders’ portion of Zakat $(7,210) $(6,778) $3,218  $(9,570)
                 
Company’s share of income (loss) reported by AMAK $(2,426) $(2,391) $1,250  $(3,375)
Amortization of difference between Company’s investment in AMAK and Company’s share of net assets of AMAK  337   337   1,011   1,011 
Equity in earnings (loss) of AMAK $(2,089) $(2,054) $2,261  $(2,364)

The difference between our effective share of income (loss) from our investment and our actual ownership percentage is attributable to the changes in our ownership percentage during the third quarter as well as, the portion of net income (loss) in the first six months of 2016.
  
Three months ended
September 30,
  
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
  (Thousands of Dollars) 
AMAK Net Income (Loss) $(3,689) $(7,210) $(18,457) $2,898 
Zakat tax applicable to Saudi Arabian shareholders only  -   -   -   320 
AMAK Net Income (Loss) before Saudi Arabian shareholders' portion of Zakat $(3,689) $(7,210) $(18,457) $3,218 
                 
Company's share of income (loss) reported by AMAK $(1,234) $(2,426) $(6,172) $1,250 
Amortization of difference between Company's investment in AMAK and Company's share of net assets of AMAK  337   337   1,011   1,011 
Equity in earnings (loss) of AMAK $(897) $(2,089) $(5,161) $2,261 

See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015,2016, for additional information.

We have an advance due from AMAK for reimbursement of fees associated with AMAK Board meetings.  We have not advanced any cash to AMAK during 2017.

18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Consulting fees of approximately $0 and $0 were incurred during the three months and $33,000$27,000 and $25,000$33,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, and 2015,2016, respectively from IHS Global FZ LLC of which Company Director Gary K Adams holdsheld the position of Chief Advisor – Chemicals.Chemicals until April 1, 2017.

Consulting fees of approximately $17,000$19,000 and $13,000$17,000 were incurred during the three months and $52,000$56,000 and $13,000$52,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, and 2015,2016, respectively, from Chairman of the Board, Nicholas Carter.  Due to his history and experience with the Company and to provide continuity after his retirement, a three year consulting agreement was entered into with Mr. Carter in July 2015.

19. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Guarantees

On October 24, 2010, we executed a limited Guarantee in favor of the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (“SIDF”("SIDF") whereby we agreed to guaranty up to 41% of the SIDF loan to AMAK in the principal amount of 330.0 million Saudi Riyals (US$88.0 million) (the “Loan”"Loan"). The term of the loan is through June 2019.  As a condition of the Loan, SIDF required all shareholders of AMAK to execute personal or corporate Guarantees; as a result, our guarantee is for approximately 135.33 million Saudi Riyals (US$36.1 million). The loan was necessary to continue construction of the AMAK facilities and provide working capital needs.  We received no consideration in connection with extending the guarantee and did so to maintain and enhance the value of its investment.  The total amount outstanding to the SIDF at September 30, 2016,2017, was 310.0305.0 million Saudi Riyals (US$82.781.3 million).

Litigation -

From time to time, we may become party to litigation or other legal proceedings that we consider to be a part of the ordinary course of our business. We are not currently involved in any legal proceedings that we believe could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations. We may become involved in material legal proceedings in the future.

On March 21, 2011, Mr. El Khalidi filed suit against the Company in Texas alleging breach of contract and other claims.  The 88th Judicial District Court of Hardin County, Texas dismissed all claims and counterclaims for want of prosecution in this matter on July 24, 2013.  The Ninth Court of Appeals subsequently affirmed the dismissal for want of prosecution and the Supreme Court of Texas denied Mr. El Khalidi’sKhalidi's petition for review.  On May 1, 2014, Mr. El Khalidi refiled his lawsuit against the Company for breach of contract and defamation in the 356th Judicial District Court of Hardin County, Texas.  The case was transferred to the 88th Judicial District Court of Hardin County, Texas.  On September 1, 2016, the Court dismissed all of Mr. El Khalidi’sKhalidi's claims and causes of action with prejudice.  It is anticipated that Mr. El Khalidi will appealappealed, and the dismissal.issues have been fully briefed.  Liabilities of approximately $1.0 million remain recorded, and the options will continue to accrue in accordance with their own terms until all matters are resolved pending appeal.resolved.

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On or about August 3, 2015, SHR received notice of a lawsuit filed in the 14th Judicial District Court of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.  The suit alleges that the plaintiff became ill from exposure to benzene.  SHR placed its insurers on notice.  Its insurers retained a law firm based in Louisiana to defend SHR.

On or about March 18, 2016, SHR received notice of a lawsuit filed in the 172nd Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas.  The suit alleges that the plaintiff became ill from exposure to benzene.  SHR placed its insurers on notice and plans to vigorously defend the case.
On or about August 2, 2016, SHR received notice of a lawsuit filed in the 58th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas.  The suit alleges that the plaintiff became ill from exposure to benzene.  SHR placed its insurers on notice and plans to vigorously defend the case.

Environmental Remediation -

Amounts charged to expense for various activities related to environmental monitoring, compliance, and improvements were approximately $136,000$119,000 and $144,000$136,000 for the three months and $437,000$444,000 and $473,000$437,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, and 2015, respectively.







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

FORWARD LOOKING AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

Except for the historical information and discussion contained herein, statements contained in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: a downturn in the economic environment; the Company’sCompany's failure to meet growth and productivity objectives; fluctuations in revenues and purchases; impact of local legal, economic, political and health conditions; adverse effects from environmental matters, tax matters and the Company’sCompany's pension plans; ineffective internal controls; the Company’sCompany's use of accounting estimates; competitive conditions; the Company’sCompany's ability to attract and retain key personnel and its reliance on critical skills; impact of relationships with critical suppliers; currency fluctuations; impact of changes in market liquidity conditions and customer credit risk on receivables; the Company’sCompany's ability to successfully manage acquisitions and alliances; general economic conditions domestically and internationally; insufficient cash flows from operating activities; difficulties in obtaining financing; outstanding debt and other financial and legal obligations; industry cycles; specialty petrochemical product and mineral prices; feedstock availability; technological developments; regulatory changes; foreign government instability; foreign legal and political concepts; and foreign currency fluctuations, as well as other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including this release, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control.

Overview

The following discussion and analysis of our financial results, as well as the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes to consolidated financial statements to which they refer, are the responsibility of our management.  Our accounting and financial reporting fairly reflect our business model involving the manufacturing and marketing of petrochemical products and synthetic waxes.  Our business model involves the manufacture and sale of tangible products and the provision of custom processing services.  Our consistent approach to providing high purity products and quality services to our customers has helped to sustainmaintain our current position as a preferred supplier of various petrochemical products.

The discussion and analysis of financial condition and the results of operations which appears below should be read in conjunction with the Management’sManagement's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the consolidated financial statements which appear in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016.

We believe we are well-positioned to participatebenefit from capital investments that we have recently completed or that are in new investmentsprogress.  As a result of the D Train expansion which was completed in 2014, we now have sufficient pentane capacity to growreadily maintain our share of market growth for the Company.foreseeable future.  Both the advanced reformer unit and the hydrogenation/distillation project will provide increased revenue and gross margin.  While petrochemical prices are volatile on a short-term basis and volumes depend on the demand of our customers’customers' products and overall customer efficiency, our investment decisions are based on our long-term business outlook using a disciplined approach in selecting and pursuing the most attractive investment opportunities.outlook. 

The drop in petroleum prices, which began in mid-September of 2014We continue to emphasize operational excellence and continued into the first quarter of 2016, began reversing in the second quarterour competitive advantages achieved through our high quality products and continued into the third quarter of 2016.  Our average feedstock price per gallon in the third quarter of 2016 increased approximately 18%outstanding customer service and responsiveness.  We believe these attributes are an important differentiation from the first quarter of 2016.  The contract pricing formulas we use to sell the majority of our products typically have a 30 day trailing feed cost basis; and therefore, are slightly favorable to us during falling prices but are unfavorable when prices rise. 

AMAK Review and Restatement

During the second quarter of 2016, AMAK incorrectly recorded a gain from the assumption of spare part inventory acquired from the former operator.  As a result, we calculated our equity in earnings from AMAK based upon incorrect information.  The amount of the gain reflected on our previously issued statements was approximately $3.2 million; however, there was no gain from the assumption of spare parts. There was an additional gain on the settlement with the former operator of approximately $1.2 million which would amount to $0.4 million equity in earnings on our financial statements.

During the third quarter of 2016, AMAK issued 4.0 million shares of which 3.75 million shares were issued at 20 SR per share (USD$5.33 per share) and the remaining 250,000 shares are for future use as employee incentives.  As a result of this equity raise, our share of the net assets of AMAK increased approximately $3.2 million which we failed to recognize as a gain (with a corresponding increase in its investment) in accordance with ASC 323-10-40-1.

See Note 3 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Nature of Accounting Errors

The Audit Committee, after review of the errors with respect to AMAK, concluded that the errors in our previously issued financial statements were the result of unintentional accounting errors or mistakes and inadequate and ineffective internal controls, and were not the result of any deliberate attempt to misstate financial statements, misrepresent the Company’s financial condition or results of operations, or deceive or defraud investors.

Control Deficiencies and Remedial Errors

Management has identified deficiencies in the design and operating effectiveness of our internal controls that, collectively, represent a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2016, and September 30, 2016. The deficiencies are the result of management’s failure to design, implement and maintain adequate operational and internal controls and processes to apply the appropriate level of review and oversight to the accounting and disclosure for significant, infrequently occurring transactions such as unusual gains or losses and additional equity issuances by AMAK, our equity investment. Management has engaged in remediation efforts to address the material weakness.

For a description of the deficiencies that led to the material weakness, as well as a description of our planned remediation efforts, see “Part I, Item 4 — Controls and Procedures.”

All of the financial information presented in this “Part I, Item 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” has been revised to reflect the restatement described above. For additional information about the restatement, see Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements.”competitors.

Review of Third Quarter and Year-to-Date 20162017 Results

We reported third quarter 20162017 earnings of $2.8$1.7 million down from $5.3$2.8 million from the third quarter of 2015.2016. Diluted earnings per share of $0.11$0.07 were reported for 2016,2017, down from $0.21$0.11 in 2015.2016.  Sales volume of our petrochemical products decreased 16.0%increased 8.2%, and sales revenue from our petrochemical products decreased 20.1%increased 11.0% as compared to the third quarter of 2015.2016.  Prime product petrochemical sales volumes (which exclude by-product sales) were down 8.9%up 5.5% over the third quarter 2016.  Wax sales revenue was up 14.9% compared to third quarter 2016.  Gross profit margin increased to 16.0% of 2015.sales in third quarter 2017 from 15.6% in third quarter 2016.

We reported year-to-date 20162017 earnings of $20.3$4.0 million updown from $17.5$20.3 million from the first nine months of 2015. We2016. Diluted earnings per share of $0.16 were reported for 2017, down from $0.81 in the first nine months of 2016.  During the first nine months of 2016 we recorded a bargain purchase gain on the BASF acquisition of $11.5 million from the BASF acquisition in the second quarter and a gain fromon the additional equity issuance by AMAK of $3.2 million, in the third quarter which significantly impacted our 2016 earnings.  Dilutedboth earnings and earnings per shareshare.  Sales volume
of our petrochemical products decreased 6.9%increased 4.3%, and sales revenue from our petrochemical products decreased 18.6%increased 14.1% as compared to the first nine months of 2015.2016.  Prime product petrochemical sales volumes (which exclude by-product sales) were down 5.8%up 6.5% over the first nine months of 2015.2016.  Wax sales revenue was up 27.6% from first nine months of 2016.  Gross profit margin declined from 20.4% to 17.6%.  This was largely due to higher feedstock costs, higher operating costs, and costs related to Hurricane Harvey.

Hurricane Harvey Impact

The financial impact of Hurricane Harvey to our company was significant.  Harvey made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast on August 25 and affected operations at both SHR and TC.  We estimate the total negative impact to EBITDA was approximately $1.5 million to $1.8 million.  This includes expenses related to generator rentals, overtime labor, and maintenance and repairs of approximately $0.7 million.  This estimate also includes lost sales due to outages at customer and supplier facilities.  Neither of our facilities suffered any significant damage.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We include in this Quarterly Report the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income and provide reconciliations from our most directly comparable financial measures to those measures.

We define EBITDA as net income plus interest expense including derivative gains and losses, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.  We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA plus share-based compensation, plus or minus equity in AMAK’sAMAK's earnings and losses or gains from equity issuances and plus or minus gains or losses on acquisitions.  We define Adjusted Net Income as net income plus or minus tax effected equity in AMAK’sAMAK's earnings and losses and plus or minus tax effected gains or losses on acquisitions.  These measures are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under U.S. GAAP and should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, net income (loss), nor as an indicator of cash flows reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These measures are used as supplemental financial measures by management and external users of our financial statements such as investors, banks, research analysts and others.  We believe that these non-GAAP measures are useful as they exclude transactions not related to our core cash operating activities.

The following table presents a reconciliation of net income, our most directly comparable GAAP financial performance measure for each of the periods presented, to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Net Income.

  
Three months ended
September 30,
  
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
  (Thousands of Dollars) 
Net Income $1,718  $2,799  $4,037  $20,275 
                 
    Interest expense  795   568   2,109   1,803 
    Depreciation and amortization  2,810   2,565   7,966   7,176 
    Income tax expense  577   1,768   1,970   11,107 
EBITDA $5,900  $7,700  $16,082  $40,361 
                 
    Share-based compensation  716   608   2,005   1,882 
    Bargain purchase gain on BASF acquisition  -   -   -   (11,549)
    Gain from additional equity issuance by AMAK  -   (3,168)  -   (3,168)
    Equity in (earnings) losses of AMAK  897   2,089   5,161   (2,261)
Adjusted EBITDA $7,513  $7,229  $23,248  $25,265 
                 
Net Income $1,718  $2,799  $4,037  $20,275 
                 
        Equity in (earnings) losses of AMAK $897  $2,089  $5,161  $(2,261)
    Gain from additional equity issuance by AMAK  -   (3,168)  -   (3,168)
    Bargain purchase gain on BASF acquisition  -   -   -   (11,549)
    Total of equity in (earnings) losses of AMAK and bargain
     purchase gain on BASF acquisition
  897   (1,079)  5,161   (16,978)
    Taxes at statutory rate of 35%  314   378   1,806   5,943 
    Tax effected equity in (earnings) losses of AMAK and bargain
     purchase gain on BASF acquisition
  583   (701)  3,355   (11,035)
Adjusted Net Income $2,301  $2,098  $7,392  $9,240 
 
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Three months ended
September 30,
  
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
  
2016
(restated)
  2015  
2016
(restated)
  2015 
Net Income $2,799  $5,318  $20,275  $17,476 
                 
    Interest expense  568   535   1,803   1,718 
    Depreciation and amortization  2,565   2,312   7,176   6,662 
    Income tax expense  1,768   3,163   11,107   8,735 
EBITDA $7,700  $11,328  $40,361  $34,591 
                 
    Share-based compensation  608   505   1,882   1,794 
    Bargain purchase gain on BASF acquisition  -   -   (11,549)  - 
    Gain from additional equity issuance by AMAK  (3,168)  -   (3,168)  - 
    Equity in (earnings) losses of AMAK  2,089   2,054   (2,261)  2,364 
Adjusted EBITDA $7,229  $13,887  $25,265  $38,749 
                 
Net Income $2,799  $5,318  $20,275  $17,476 
                 
        Equity in (earnings) losses of AMAK $2,089  $2,054  $(2,261) $2,364 
    Gain from additional equity issuance by AMAK  (3,168)  -   (3,168)  - 
    Bargain purchase gain on BASF acquisition  -   -   (11,549)  - 
    Total of equity in (earnings) losses and gain on acquisition  (1,079) $2,054   (16,978)  2,364 
    Taxes at statutory rate of 35%  378   (719)  5,943   (827)
    Tax effected equity in (earnings) losses and gain on acquisition  (701)  1,335   (11,035)  1,537 
Adjusted Net Income $2,098  $6,653  $9,240  $19,013 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Working Capital

Our approximate working capital days are summarized as follows:

September 30, 2016December 31, 2015September 30, 2015 September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016  September 30, 2016 
Days sales outstanding in accounts receivable34.329.434.4  34.6   38.2   34.3 
Days sales outstanding in inventory31.823.818.8  19.6   30.2   31.8 
Days sales outstanding in accounts payable16.012.212.5  18.9   22.9   16.0 
Days of working capital50.241.040.6  35.4   45.5   50.2 

Our days sales outstanding in accounts receivable increaseddecreased due to an increasea decrease in deferred sales with longer payment terms.during September because of the hurricane.  Our days sales outstanding in inventory increased as of the end of the third quarter of 2016 primarilydecreased due to oura concerted effort to reduce inventory policyon hand at SHR.  For preparedness sake, we like to store additional inventory inboth facilities and reduced production associated with the June through November time period which is typically hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico.storm.  Our days sales outstanding in accounts payable has increaseddecreased due to construction expenses being incurred for capital projects.the hydrogenation/distillation project at TC nearing completion.  Since days of working capital is calculated using the above three metrics, it increaseddecreased for the reasons discussed.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $11.0$4.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, as compared to an increasea decrease of $6.4$11.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.2016.  Our total available liquidity which includes cash and cash equivalents and available revolving borrowing capacity under the ARC was approximately $42.6$35.2 million and $57.6$37.9 million at September 30, 2016,2017, and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.

The change in cash and cash equivalents is summarized as follows:

 2016  2015  2017  2016 
Net cash provided by (used in) (thousands of dollars)  (thousands of dollars) 
Operating activities $20,074  $35,162  $29,554  $20,074 
Investing activities  (27,871)  (23,587)  (39,336)  (27,871)
Financing activities  (3,239)  (5,204)  5,612   (3,239)
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents $(11,036) $6,371 
Cash and cash equivalents $7,587  $14,877 
Decrease in cash $(4,170) $(11,036)
Cash $4,219  $7,587 

Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities totaled $20.1$29.6 million for the first nine months of 2016, $15.12017 $9.5 million lowerhigher than 2015.2016.    For the first nine months of 20162017 net income increaseddecreased by approximately $2.8$16.2 million as compared to the corresponding period of 2015.2016. Major non-cash items affecting 2017 income included increases in deferred taxes of $1.6 million and equity in losses of AMAK of $5.2 million.  Major non-cash items affecting 2016 income included increases in deferred taxes of $6.9 million, bargain purchase gain from the BASF acquisition of $11.5 million, gain from additional equity issuance by AMAK of $3.2 million and equity in earnings of AMAK of $2.3 million.

Factors leading to a decreasean increase in cash provided by operating activities included:

·
Trade receivables increasedInventory decreased approximately $0.4$5.0 million (due to an effort to decrease inventory on hand at both facilities and downtime associated with the hurricane which impacted production) as compared to a decreasean increase of approximately $5.4$2.6 million in 2015 (due to a decrease in average selling price from fourth quarter 2014),

·Inventory increased approximately $2.6 million2016 (due to lower sales volume) as compared to a decrease of approximately $0.3 in 2015,;

·Prepaid expenses and other assets increaseddecreased approximately $0.4 million (primarily due to a reduction in prepaid insurance due to a finance arrangement) as compared to an increase of approximately $1.3 million in 2016 (due primarily to an increase in prepaid insurance because of higher premiums based upon our higher asset base) as compared to decrease of approximately $0.1 million in 2015,; and

·OtherAccounts payable and accrued liabilities decreased approximately $0.4increased $3.4 million (due to the recognition of deferred revenue from processing customers)an increase in construction expenditures) as compared to an increase of approximately $1.7$1.3 million in 2015 (due2016 (also due to payments received from processing customers)increased construction expenditures).

These uses sources of cash were partially offset by the following increasesdecrease in cash provided by operations:

·Income tax receivable decreased $0.2 million (due to an adjustment to current taxes related to the change to the LIFO method for inventory valuation) as compared to a decrease of approximately $4.1 million in 2016 (due to the overpayment being applied to 2016 estimated taxes) as compared to a decrease of approximately $0.4 million in 2015 (due to a smaller overpayment being applied to 2015 estimated taxes) and.

·Accounts payable and accrued liabilities increased approximately $1.3 million (due to increased construction expenditures) as compared to a decrease of approximately $0.3 million in 2015 (due to the variability in payment dates).
Investing Activities

Cash used by investing activities during the first nine months of 20162017 was approximately $27.9$39.3 million, representing an increase of approximately $4.3$11.5 million over the corresponding period of 2015.2016.  During the first nine months of 2017, the primary use of capital expenditures was for the hydrogenation/distillation unit and the new advanced reformer unit.  During the first nine months of 2016 we purchased equipment for the hydrogenation expansion at TC, thehydrogenation/distillation unit, construction of the new reformer unit, and a new cooling tower, both at SHR,and the upgrading ofnew custom processing unit; upgraded roads throughout the SHR facility, continuingpetrochemical facility; continued to improve product storage and other enhancements at SHR, along with the purchase ofmake improvements to storage; purchased the BASF facility; and made various other facility at TC.  Some of the expenditures in 2016 were budgeted under our D train expansion.  During the first nine months of 2015 we purchased equipment for the D train expansion, tank farm improvements, spare equipment, various facility upgrades at SHR along with the hydrogenation/distillation expansion and improvements at TC.improvements.

Financing Activities

Cash usedprovided by financing activities during the first nine months of 20162017 was approximately $3.2$5.6 million versus cash used of $5.2$3.2 million during the corresponding period of 2015.2016.  During 2017 we made principal payments on our acquisition loan of $7.0 million and our term debt of $1.3 million.  We drew $14.0 million on our line of credit to fund ongoing capital projects.  During 2016 we drew $3.0 million on our line of credit and made principal payments on our acquisition loan of $5.3 million and our term debt of $1.0 million.  During 2015 we made principal payments on our acquisition loan of $5.3 million.

Anticipated Cash Needs

We believe that the Company is capable of supporting its operating requirements and capital expenditures through internally generated funds supplemented with borrowings under our credit facility.


ARC.

Results of Operations

Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 20162017 and 20152016

Specialty Petrochemical Segment

 2016  2015  Change  %Change  2017  2016  Change  %Change 
 (thousands of dollars)  (thousands of dollars) 
Petrochemical Product Sales $47,250  $59,122  $(11,872)  (20.1%) $52,440  $47,250  $5,190   11.0%
Processing  2,909   1,364   1,545   113.3%  1,519   2,909   (1,390)  (47.8%)
Gross Revenue $50,159  $60,486  $(10,327)  (17.1%) $53,959  $50,159  $3,800   7.6%
                                
Volume of Sales (gallons)                                
Petrochemical Products  20,665   24,603   (3,938)  (16.0%)  22,353   20,665   1,688   8.2%
Prime Product Sales  16,681   15,818   863   5.5%
                                
Cost of Sales $41,531  $45,594  $(4,063)  (8.9%) $43,424  $41,531  $1,893   4.6%
Gross Margin  17.2%  24.6%      (7.4%)  19.5%  17.2%  2.3%  13.5%
Total Operating Expense**  16,686   14,460   2,226   15.4%  15,040   16,686   (1,646)  (9.9%)
Natural Gas Expense**  992   956   36   3.8%  1,106   992   114   11.5%
Operating Labor Costs**  4,084   3,898   186   4.8%  4,412   4,084   328   8.0%
Transportation Costs**  6,701   6,925   (224)  (3.2%)  6,051   6,701   (650)  (9.7%)
General & Administrative Expense  2,105   2,181   (76)  (3.5%)  2,595   2,105   490   23.3%
Depreciation and Amortization*  1,447   1,079   368   34.1%  1,584   1,447   137   9.5%
Capital Expenditures $5,411  $4,857  $554   11.4% $9,426  $5,411  $4,015   74.2%
*Includes $1,378 and $1,291 for 2017 and $924 for 2016, and 2015, respectively, which is included in operating expense
** Included in cost of sales

Gross Revenue

Gross Revenue decreasedincreased during the third quarter of2017 from third quarter 2016 from 2015 by approximately 17.1%7.6% primarily due to a decrease in volumes of 16.0% and a decreasean increase in the average selling price of 4.3%1.6% and volume of 8.2% partially offset slightly by an increasea decrease in processing.processing revenue.

Petrochemical Product Sales

Petrochemical product sales decreasedincreased by 20.1%11.0% during the third quarter of2017 from third quarter 2016 from 2015 due to a decreasean increase in the average selling price of 4.3%1.6% and a decreasean increase in volume sold of 16.0%8.2%.  Our average selling price decreasedincreased because of two
reasons.  First, by-product selling prices were significantly higher in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016; and second, a large portion of our prime product sales  are contracted with pricing formulas which are tied to prior month Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) prices which is our primary feedstock.  Feedstock prices began risingwere higher in third quarter 2017 as compared to third quarter 2016.  Prime product volume increased 5.5% in third quarter 2017 as compared to third quarter.  Due to the need to produce additional prime products to support the increase in sales volume, our by-product volume increased 17.0%.  It should be noted that by-product margins are significantly lower than margins for our prime products.  By-product margins in the third quarter but dueof 2017 were higher compared to the lag associated with our formula pricing, sales price increases are slower to obtain.  We also saw a significant decrease in our margin on byproduct sales from the third quarter of 20152016 mainly due to higher values for certain components in the third quarter of 2016.  Totalby-products.  Foreign sales volume decreased from 2015 to 2016 primarily due to one customer’s involuntary shutdown in Canada, one customer using a local supplier, another customer temporarily increasing their efficiency thereby reducing their need for our product, and an oil sands customer requiring less volume.  Foreign sales volume increased to 25.7%17.3% of total petrochemical volume from 20.7%25.7% in third quarter 2015.2016.

Processing

Processing revenues increased 113.3%decreased 47.8% during the third quarter of2017 from 2016 from 2015 due to fees associated with a customer who reimburses us for installation expenses plusdecrease in reimbursements from a markup.processing customer.

Cost of Sales

Cost of Sales decreased 8.9%increased 4.6% during the third quarter of2017 from 2016 from 2015 primarily due to the decreaseincrease in salesfeedstock cost and volume.  Our average feedstock cost per gallon decreased 5.0%increased 3.2% over third quarter 2016 primarily due to an approximately 13% increase in the benchmark price of 2015 but increased 17.4% overMont Belvieu natural gasoline, which was partially offset by lower penalty payments and other delivery costs.  The increase in feedstock costs compressed margins for the second quarterspot or non-formula portion of 2016.  prime product sales.  These are sales which do not have pricing formulas tied to feedstock costs.  The increase in gross margin percentage from 17.2% to 19.5% was supported by lower operating expenses and an increase in margins for by-products.
Volume processed decreased 15.8%increased 7.1% over third quarter of 2015.2016.  We use natural gasoline as feedstock which is the heavier liquid remaining after ethane, propane and butanes are removed from liquids produced by natural gas wells.  The material is a commodity product in the oil/petrochemical markets and generally is readily available.  The price of natural gasoline normally correlates approximately 90% with the price of crude oil.  We expect our advanced reformer unit which is due online in mid-2017first quarter 2018 to enable us to convert the less desirablevaluable components in our feed into higher value products, thereby allowing us to sell our byproducts at higher prices. The contract pricing formulas used to sell the majority of our prime products typically have a 30 day trailing feed cost basis; and therefore, are slightly favorable during periods of rapidly falling feedstock prices but are unfavorable when prices rise. 


Total Operating Expense

Total Operating Expense increased 15.4%decreased 9.9% during the third quarter of 20162017 from 2015.2016.  Natural gas, labor, depreciation and transportation are the largest individual expenses in this category; however, not all of these increased.decreased.

The cost of natural gas purchased increased 3.8%11.5% during 20162017 from 20152016 due to higher consumption.per unit cost and an increase in volume consumed.  The average price per MMBTU for the third quarter of 20162017 was $2.93$3.22 whereas, for 20152016 the per-unit cost was $3.02.  However, volume$2.93.  Volume increased slightly to approximately 331,000337,000 MMBTU from about 324,000 MMBTU331,000 MMBTU.  However, volume was down from second quarter 2017 which consumed approximately 417,000 MMBTU.  The reduction in consumption sequentially was due to potential new product trials in A Train and startup tests in C Train.downtime associated with the hurricane.

Labor costs were higher by 4.8%8.0% during 2017 from 2016 primarily due to cost of living adjustments averaging 3% and a reduction in capitalized maintenance labor.

Depreciation was higher by 34.1% duringadditional expenses associated with the third quarter of 2016 from 2015 primarily due to D train coming online and depreciation beginning on it late in 2015.

storm.
Transportation costs were lower by 3.2%9.7% primarily due to a decrease in shipments.the number of isocontainers and railcars which were shipped.  Isocontainers are utilized primarily for shipments overseas.

During theIn addition, in third quarter of 2016 we also saw increases in plant maintenance and expenses associated with installation of a processing unit for which we were reimbursed at cost plus a markup as mentioned above.fee.  These were minimal during 2017.

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative costs for the third quarter of2017 increased from 2016 from 2015 decreased by 3.5%23.3% primarily due to slight reductionsan increase in a numberour property tax accrual because of expenses including travel, subscriptions, accounting fees,the expiration of abatements.  Group insurance and seminars.administrative labor costs also increased.

Depreciation

Depreciation increased 34.1%9.5% during the third quarter of2017 from 2016 from 2015 primarily due to D train being put into service in late 2015.2016 capital expenditures increasing our depreciable base.

Capital Expenditures

Capital Expenditures increased 11.4%74.2% during the third quarter of2017 from 2016 from 2015 primarily due to the new advanced reformer unit project.  See additional detail above under “Investing Activities”"Investing Activities".

  Due to delays caused by the impact of the hurricane and issues with improper welding by the supplier of certain equipment in the reactor section of the new unit, we now expect the advanced reformer unit to come online toward the end of first quarter 2018.

Specialty Wax Segment

 2016  2015  Change  %Change  2017  2016  Change  %Change 
 (thousands of dollars)  (thousands of dollars) 
Product Sales $4,864  $4,068  $796   19.6% $5,590  $4,864  $726   14.9%
Processing  2,119   2,384   (265)  (11.1%)  1,959   2,119   (160)  (7.6%)
Gross Revenue $6,983  $6,452  $531   8.2% $7,549  $6,983  $566   8.1%
                                
Volume of wax sales (thousand pounds)  8,036   8,248   (212)  (2.6%)
                
Cost of Sales $6,708  $5,309  $1,399   26.4% $8,216  $6,708  $1,508   22.5%
Gross Margin  4.0%  17.7%      (13.7%)  (8.8%)  4.0%  (12.8%)  (320.0%)
General & Administrative Expense  1,238   944   294   31.1%  1,107   1,238   (131)  (10.6%)
Depreciation and Amortization*  1,105   1,215   (110)  (9.1%)  1,208   1,105   103   9.3%
Capital Expenditures $4,066  $1,766  $2,300   130.2% $1,991  $4,066  $(2,075)  (51.0%)
*Includes $1,187 and $1,082 for 2017 and $1,194 for 2016, and 2015, respectively, which is included in cost of sales

Product Sales

Product sales revenue increased 19.6%14.9% during third quarter 2017 from third quarter 2016 as we continued to see strong growth in wax sales both domestically and in export.  Polyethylene wax sales remained steady during the third quarterquarter.  However, volumes of 2016our traditional products were impacted by the storm due to outages at our wax feed suppliers.  We continue to make progress in growing sales in our new products for our Hot Melt Adhesives ("HMA") and PVC Lubricant markets.   These products are characterized by generally higher margins and growth rates.  Sales of these products were down from the thirdsecond quarter of 2015 primarily due to on-purpose PE wax sales which we have started distributing in Latin America for a third party.  Polyethylene wax sales saw volume increases of approximately 36.1%; however, due to competitive situations, a soft market,summer slowdown at European customers and to minimize finished product inventories revenue from these sales decreased 0.5%.  In order to strive to work down wax inventories we continue to increase sales volumesinventory build at one of our low quality wax (which requires significantly less processing and carries a positive gross margin).  As we gain more approvals of our new higher quality waxdistributors.  In third quarter 2016, sales for these products we will substitute the low quality wax saleswere insignificant.
 
 with these higher value products.  We continued to make good progress in our target markets.   We shipped several orders of our new Hot Melt Adhesives (“HMA”) product as well as, had independent laboratory results showing that our new product performs as well as the leading product in metallocene based HMA applications (in some parameters our product performed better).  Our new powdered PVC lubricant wax has been trialed successfully, and a commercial trial is expected in the fourth quarter.  We also saw approximately $215,000 in revenue from B Plant.

Processing

Processing revenues decreased 11.1%7.6% during the third quarter of 20162017 from the third quarter of 20152016 primarily due to start up delays withthe impact of the hurricane.  The entire facility was down for a couple of projects.  One delay was caused byfull week during the storm, and when you are selling time, it means zero custom processing revenue for that week.  Additionally, we experienced start-up difficulties with feedstock supply.the hydrogenation unit resulting in negligible processing revenues from that unit.  Further, faulty equipment in one of the units in the original plant caused an extended shutdown resulting in further loss of revenues.  This unit will be starting up shortly and running on a high value project through the end of the year.

Cost of Sales

Cost of Sales increased 26.4%22.5% during the third quarter of 20162017 from the third quarter of 20152016 primarily due to increases in labor, freight, utilitiesequipment maintenance, and storage partially driven by the increased on-purpose polyethylene wax distributed in Latin America.  Labor increased approximately 13.9% due to increased overtime and addition of personnel as we get set to run more product in B Plant and ensure we have personnel trained and ready to run the new hydrogenation and distillation project when it starts up next quarter.  Freight increased approximately 74.6% duenatural gas utilities.  These cost increases were primarily attributable to the increase in shipments.  Utilities increased approximately 21.1% due to expenses associated with B plant.  Storage fees increased approximately 157.8% due tostart-up of the increase in inventory which is stored offsite in third-party warehouses.hydrogenation/distillation unit.

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative costs for thedecreased 10.6% during third quarter of2017 from 2016 from 2015 increased 31.1% primarily due to an increasea decrease in sales personnel, security services,other compensation expense, accounting fees travel, and property taxes.security service expense.

Depreciation

Depreciation decreased 9.1%increased 9.3% during the third quarter of2017 from 2016 from 2015 primarily due to somethe hydrogenation/distillation unit coming online.




Capital Expenditures

Capital Expenditures increased 130.2%decreased 51.0% during the third quarter of 20162017 from the third quarter of 20152016 primarily due to a decrease in expenditures for construction in progress including the hydrogenationhydrogenation/distillation project.  The project came online in second and distillation project and various other smaller projects.third quarters 2017.

Corporate Segment

 
2016
(restated)
  2015  Change  %Change  2017  2016  Change  %Change 
 (in thousands)     (in thousands)    
General & Administrative Expense $1,238  $1,654  $(416)  (25.2%) $1,957  $1,238  $719   58.1%
Equity in losses of AMAK  (2,089)  (2,054)  35   1.7%
Equity in earnings (losses) of AMAK  (897)  (2,089)  1,192   (57.1%)
Gain from additional equity issuance by AMAK  3,168   -   3,168   100.0%  -   3,168   (3,168)  (100.0%)

General and Administrative Expenses

General corporate expenses decreasedincreased during third quarter 2017 from third quarter 2016 primarily due to an increase in officer compensation. Officer compensation increased due to the accrual for 2017 executive bonuses and the reversal of certain accrued expenses in the third quarter of 2016, from the third quarter 2015 primarily due to decreases in officer compensation and travel partially offset by increases in post retirement benefits and accounting fees.  Officer compensation decreased because of the partial reversal ofincluding the accrual for bonus compensation. Post retirement benefits increased duebonuses when it was determined they would not be awarded.

Equity in Losses of AMAK

Equity in losses of AMAK decreased during third quarter 2017 from third quarter 2016.  Since the AMAK facility was idle during 2016, they had no sales.  They recorded sales in third quarter 2017 which offset some of their expenses.

AMAK Summarized Income Statement

  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2017  2016 
  (thousands of dollars) 
Sales $9,709  $318 
         
Gross loss  1,307   4,747 
General, administrative and other expenses  2,382   2,463 
Net loss $3,689  $7,210 


AMAK continues to an agreement withupgrade leadership and personnel at the former CEO to provide health benefits.  Accounting fees increased duesite while filling all significant personnel vacancies.  Sixteen percent more copper concentrate was shipped to the hiringport in third quarter 2017 than in second quarter 2017.  Zinc concentrate to the port was up 38% quarter on quarter.  There was one shipment of lower quality copper and zinc concentrate during the quarter.  Although AMAK is not yet fully at target throughputs and notwithstanding ongoing water quality and minor plant reliability issues; throughput rates, concentrate quality and recoveries continue to steadily improve. We reported on initial Guyan exploration results.  Exploration continues both at Guyan and the surrounding areas with a new internal audit firm.similar geological profile.  Exploration results which are expected to extend the life of the copper and zinc mine assets are anticipated later this year.



Equity in Losses of AMAK/Gain from Additional Equity Issuance by AMAK

Equity in losses of AMAK increased slightly during the third quarter of 2016 from the third quarter of 2015.

  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2016  2015 
  (Thousands of Dollars) 
Sales $318  $19,874 
Gross loss  4,747   2,711 
General, administrative and other  2,463   4,067 
Net loss $7,210  $6,778 


In November 2015 the decision was made to temporarily close the mine and to terminate the contract with the operator.  This allows AMAK to preserve asset value while the mill and underground assets are returned to their original condition and equipment upgrades are installed.  Additionally in November 2015, AMAK received formal approval for new licenses that included an additional 151 square kilometers (km2) of territory close to AMAK's prior 44 km2 mine.  The additional territory comprised the Guyan and Qatan exploration licenses covering 151 km2, and within the Guyan exploration license, a 10 km2 mining lease which has potential for significant gold recovery.

Renovation and refurbishment work is well underway, and zinc and copper production are expected to resume in the fourth quarter of 2016.  In addition, processing of the gold-bearing waste dumps from historical mining at the Guyan mining license area has begun and gold extraction is in process.  An exploration program for the rest of Guyan mining lease is progressing well, while a systematic program of infill drilling exploration to extend the overall life of the copper and zinc mine has been initiated.

In July 2016 AMAK issued 4.0 million shares to provide additional funds for ongoing exploration work and mine start-up activities.  Armico purchased 3.75 million shares at 20 SR per share (USD$5.33 per share) and the remaining 250,000 shares are for future use as employee incentives.  As a result of this equity raise, our share of the net assets of AMAK increased approximately $3.2 million which we recognized as a gain (with a corresponding increase in its investment) in accordance with ASC 323-10-40-1.

Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 20162017 and 20152016

Specialty Petrochemical Segment

 2016  2015  Change  %Change  2017  2016  Change  %Change 
 (thousands of dollars)  (thousands of dollars) 
Petrochemical Product Sales $129,076  $158,647  $(29,571)  (18.6%) $147,339  $129,076  $18,263   14.1%
Processing  6,769   4,409   2,360   53.5%  5,078   6,769   (1,691)  (25.0%)
Gross Revenue $135,845  $163,056  $(27,211)  (16.7%) $152,417  $135,845  $16,572   12.2%
                                
Volume of Sales (gallons)                                
Petrochemical Products  58,018   62,311   (4,293)  (6.9%)  60,512   58,018   2,494   4.3%
Prime Product Sales  46,867   44,018   2,849   6.5%
                                
Cost of Sales $107,067  $120,771  $(13,704)  (11.3%) $122,351  $107,067  $15,284   14.3%
Gross margin  21.2%  25.9%      (4.7%)  19.7%  21.2%  (1.5%)  (6.9%)
Total Operating Expense**  43,527   40,660   2,867   7.1%  43,161   43,527   (366)  (0.8%)
Natural Gas Expense**  2,405   3,226   (821)  (25.4%)  3,545   2,405   1,140   47.4%
Operating Labor Costs**  11,893   11,988   (95)  (0.8%)  11,688   11,893   (205)  (1.7%)
Transportation Costs**  17,850   17,348   502   2.9%  18,314   17,850   464   2.6%
General & Administrative Expense  6,821   6,713   108   1.6%  7,914   6,821   1,093   16.0%
Depreciation and Amortization*  4,211   3,122   1,089   34.9%  4,684   4,211   473   11.2%
Capital Expenditures $16,812  $17,876  $(1,064)  (6.0%) $27,203  $16,812  $10,391   61.8%
*Includes $4,142 and $3,743 for 2017 and $2,625 for 2016, and 2015, respectively, which is included in operating expense
** Included in cost of sales


Gross Revenue

Gross Revenue decreasedincreased during the first nine months of 20162017 from 20152016 by approximately 16.7%12.2% primarily due to a decreasean increase in the average selling price of 12.6%9.4% and an increase in volume of 4.3% offset by a decrease in volume of 6.9%.processing fees.

Petrochemical Product Sales

Petrochemical product sales decreasedrevenue increased by 18.6%14.1% during the first nine months of 20162017 from 20152016 due to a decreasean increase in the average selling price of 12.6%9.4% and a 6.9% decreasean increase in volume.volume of 4.3%.  Our average selling price decreasedincreased because aof higher prices for prime products and by-products, driven by higher feedstock costs.  A large portion of our prime product sales are contracted with formulas which are tied to Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) prices which is our primary feedstock.  NGL prices continued to fallwere relatively stable during the first quarternine months of 2017 but rose duringwere significantly higher than the second and third quarters reflecting the instability in petroleum prices.  Sales volume decreased 6.9 % for the same reasons as mentioned above.  We also saw a significant decrease in our margin on byproduct sales from 2015 tofirst nine months of 2016.  Foreign sales volume increaseddecreased to 22.7%19.6% of total petrochemical volume from 22.5%22.7% in the first nine months of 2015.2016.

Processing

Processing revenues increased 53.5%decreased 25.0% during the first nine months of 2017 from 2016 due to reduced fees associated with a new customer who reimbursed us for installation expenses plus a markup during the first nine months of 2016 from 2015 due to feesand outages associated with a new customer who reimburses us for installation expenses plus a markup.the hurricane in 2017.

Cost of Sales

Cost of Sales decreased 11.3%increased 14.3% during the first nine months of 20162017 from 2015 partly2016 due to the decreaseincrease in NGL prices.prices as mentioned above.  Our average feedstock cost per gallon decreased 14.8%, andincreased 17.6%; whereas volume processed decreased 3.0%.remained steady.  We use natural gasoline as feedstock which is the heavier liquid remaining after ethane, propane and butanes are removed from liquids produced by natural gas wells.  The material is a commodity product in the oil/petrochemical markets and generally is readily available.  The price of natural gasoline normally correlates approximately 90% with the price of crude oil.  The benchmark price of Mont Belvieu natural gasoline increased approximately 21% for the first nine months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016.  The increase in feedstock cost compressed margins for the spot or non-formula portion of prime product sales.  These are sales which do not have pricing formulas tied to feedstock costs.  This factor contributed to the decline in gross margin percentage from 21.2% to 19.7%.  Our advanced reformer unit which is due(due online in mid-2017first quarter 2018) will allow us to convert many of the less desirable components in our feedby-products into higher value products, thereby allowing us to sell our byproducts at higher prices.


Total Operating Expense

Total Operating Expense increased 7.1%decreased 0.8% during the first nine months of 20162017 from 2015.2016.  Natural gas, labor, depreciation and transportation are the largest individual expenses in this category; however, not all of these increased.decreased.

The cost of natural gas purchased decreased 25.4%increased 47.4% during 20162017 from 20152016 due to a decreasean increase in the average per unit cost and lower consumption.  The average price per MMBTU for the first nine months of 20162017 was $2.44$3.32 whereas, for 20152016 the per-unit cost was $3.02.$2.44.  Volume decreasedconsumed increased to approximately 989,0001,075,000 MMBTU from about 1,031,000989,000 MMBTU.

Labor costs were lower by 0.8%1.7% primarily due to lower profit sharing distributions and less overtime incurred.maintenance labor being capitalized to construction in progress.

Transportation costs were higher by 2.9%2.6% primarily due to an increase in the number of railcars in our fleet.  We are in the process of upgrading our fleet of leased cars; therefore, as cars come in, others are returned.  There is some overlap which caused an increase in the lease amount.  In addition, reduced sales to our oil sands customers caused railcars to sit idle which did not allow us to recoup those rental costs.

Duringisocontainer shipments during the first nine months of 2017.  These shipments increased 112.6% and are generally used for overseas shipments.

In addition, during 2016 we also saw increases in plant maintenance and repairs due to turnarounds on two of our Penhex trains and costsexpenses associated with installation of the newa processing unit for which iswe were reimbursed by the customer at cost plus a markup.markup fee.  These were minimal during 2017.

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative costs for the first halfnine months of 20162017 from 20152016 increased by 1.6%16.0% primarily due to increasesan increase in our property taxestax accrual because of the expiration of abatements.  Group insurance and insurance premiums.administrative labor costs also increased.

Depreciation

Depreciation increased 34.9%11.2% during the first nine months of 20162017 from 20152016 primarily due to D train being put into service in late 2015.2016 capital expenditures increasing our depreciable base.

Capital Expenditures

Capital Expenditures decreased 6.0%increased 61.8% during the first nine months of 20162017 from 20152016 primarily due to the D train project being completed in late 2015 andexpenditures related to construction of the new advanced reformer unit.  Due to delays caused by the impact of the hurricane and issues with improper welding by the supplier of certain equipment in the reactor section of the new unit, we now expect the advanced reformer unit project getting underway in 2016.to come online toward the end of first quarter 2018.


Specialty Wax Segment

 2016  2015  Change  %Change  2017  2016  Change  %Change 
 (thousands of dollars)  (thousands of dollars) 
Product Sales $14,585  $11,749  $2,836   24.1% $18,606  $14,585  $4,021   27.6%
Processing  7,766   6,626   1,140   17.2%  8,142   7,766   376   4.8%
Gross Revenue $22,351  $18,375  $3,976   21.6% $26,748  $22,351  $4,397   19.7%
                                
Volume of wax sales (thousand pounds)  28,281   24,126   4,155   17.2%
                
Cost of Sales $18,880  $14,908  $3,972   26.6% $25,219  $18,880  $6,339   33.6%
Gross Margin  15.5%  18.9%      (3.4%)  5.7%  15.5%  (9.8%)  (63.2%)
General & Administrative Expense  3,582   3,028   554   18.3%  3,729   3,582   147   4.1%
Depreciation and Amortization*  2,945   3,522   (577)  (16.4%)  3,233   2,945   288   9.8%
Capital Expenditures $11,059  $5,664  $5,395   95.3% $12,047  $11,059  $988   8.9%
*Includes $3,169 and $2,877 for 2017 and $3,458 for 2016, and 2015, respectively, which is included in cost of sales

Product Sales

Product sales increased 24.1%27.6% during the first nine months of 20162017 from the first nine months of 20152016 primarily due to on-purpose PE wax sales which we have startedare distributing in Latin America for a third party.party as well as, significant growth in our high value waxes.  Polyethylene wax sales saw volume increases of approximately 42.3%; however, due to competitive situations, a soft market,16.9%, and to minimize finished product inventories revenue from these sales only increased 4.8%20.8%.   As mentioned above, in order to strive to work down wax inventories we continue to increase sales volumesmake good progress in developing high value markets for our by-product polyethylene waxes.
Processing

Processing revenues increased 17.2%4.8% during the first nine months of 20162017 from the first nine months of 20152016 due to increased volumes with existing customers and a number of new contracts and small trials.  Approximately $1.7Processing revenue generated from B Plant was approximately $2.2 million, in processing feesfrom the new distillation unit was recognized in bothapproximately $0.2 million, and from the first half of 2016 and 2015new hydrogenation unit was approximately $0.1 million.  Excluding the $1.6 million non-use fee that occurred for fees from one of our customers which is paid ratably throughout the year but is recognized annually for accounting purposes.  This contract terminatedlast time in the first quarter of 2016.2016, custom processing revenues were up over 32% over 2016 numbers. This revenue increase occurred despite the start-up difficulties with the hydrogenation unit resulting in negligible processing revenues from that unit.  Further, faulty equipment in another unit caused an extended shutdown of this unit resulting in further loss of revenue.

Cost of Sales

Cost of Sales increased 26.6%33.6% during the first nine months of 20162017 from the first nine months of 20152016 due to increases in material cost, labor, storage, packaging, freight, utilities, and repairs and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.equipment, and natural gas utilities.

Material cost increased approximately 133.9%69.4% due to material costs associated with higherthe on-purpose PE wax production as well as, on purpose PE was sales  which we distributed into Latin America as noted above and to support the additional sales volume of polyethylene wax sales.  Labor increased approximately 14.0%22.8% due to increases inincreased overtime and the addition of new personnel as we get set up to run more product in B Plant and ensure we have personnel trained and ready to runpreparation for the start-up of the new hydrogenation and hydrogenation/distillation project when it starts up next quarter.  Storage feesproject.  Freight increased approximately 209.4%155.7% due to the increasea change in inventory which is stored offsite in warehouses.  Packaging supplies increased approximately 37.9% also due to the increase in inventory.  Freight increased 59.4% in support of the additional volume.  Utilities increased 9.9% due to costs associatedshipping terms.  We now ship most products with B Plant.destination terms.  Repairs and maintenance of equipment increased approximately 14.9%33.8% primarily due to hydroblasting for tank inspectionsthe addition of B Plant and repairs, reactor repairs, positioner replacements on equipment,the introduction of new custom processing projects.  Natural gas utilities increased approximately 84.4% due to an increase in per unit cost as mentioned above and other various repairs.  A seven day complete shutdownan increase in volume consumed because of B Plant and maintenance turnaround was executed in May 2016.the new hydrogenation/distillation unit.

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative costs for the first nine months of 2017 from 2016 from 2015 increased 18.3%4.1% primarily due to a profit sharing distribution, an increase in sales personnel, management fees, legal fees, travel, consulting fees,property taxes, and property taxes.insurance due to the addition of B Plant.


Depreciation

Depreciation decreased 16.4%increased 9.8% during the first nine months of 20162017 from 20152016 primarily due to someaddition of the assets which were near end of life at purchase becoming fully depreciated.  Many of the capital expenditures during the first nine months of 2016 are being recorded to construction in progress for which depreciation will begin when complete.B Plant.

Capital Expenditures

Capital Expenditures increased 95.3%8.9% during the first nine months of 20162017 from the first nine months of 20152016 primarily due to expenditures for construction in progress including the hydrogenation and hydrogenation/distillation project and various other smaller projects.  The hydrogenation/distillation project is complete; therefore, going forward we expect capital expenditures to return to a more normal level.

Corporate Segment

 
2016
(restated)
  2015  Change  %Change  2017  2016  Change  %Change 
 (in thousands)     (thousands of dollars)    
General & Administrative Expense $5,128  $5,145  $(17)  (0.3%) $5,978  $5,128  $850   16.6%
Equity in earnings (losses) of AMAK  2,261   (2,364)  4,625   (195.6%)  (5,161)  2,261   (7,422)  (328.3%)
Gain from additional equity issuance by AMAK  3,168   -   3,168       -   3,168   (3,168)  (100.0%)

General and Administrative Expenses

General corporate expenses decreased slightlyincreased 16.6% during the first nine months of 20162017 from the first nine months 20152016 primarily due to increases in directors’ fees, post retirement expense, consulting fees, and accounting fees offset by decreasesan increase in officer compensation.  Officer compensation travel, and investor relations expenses.  Directors’ fees increased because of the addition of one director and a restricted stock grant to directors.  Post retirement benefits increased due to an agreement withaccrual in 2017 for executive bonuses. During 2016 we reversed the former CEO to provide health benefits.  Consulting fees increased due to the hiring of compensation consultants to reassess officer compensation and the former CEO being utilized as a consultant.   Accounting fees increased due to costs associated with our investment in AMAK and the retention of a new internal audit firm.  Officer compensation decreased due to the partial reversal of previously accrued bonus compensation.  Investor relations decreased because new consultants are being employed.accrual for bonuses when it was determined they would not be awarded.

Equity in Earnings (Losses) of AMAK/Gain from Additional Equity Issuance by AMAK

Equity in Earningsearnings (losses) of AMAK increaseddecreased during the first nine months of 20162017 from the first nine months of 20152016 primarily due to the recognition in 2016 of a gain from a settlement which was reached with the former operator of the AMAK mining facility.  Duringfacility and a gain on an additional equity issuance by AMAK.  In addition, the first nine months of 2016 AMAK reached the settlement which included a reductionfacility recording no sales in previously accrued operating expenses of approximately $17.4 million.  This settlement more than offset AMAK’s first nine months 2016 operating losses as shown in the table belowsecond quarter 2017 (please see Note
17 to the consolidated financial statements for the impact on our statements):

  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  
2016
(restated)
  2015 
  (Thousands of Dollars) 
Sales $9,921  $38,458 
Gross profit (loss)  (7,556)  35 
General, administrative and other  6,986   9,605 
Loss from operations  (14,542)  (9,570)
Gain on settlement with former operator  17,440   - 
Net income (loss) $2,898  $(9,570)

In November 2015.  Also, during 2016 the decisionfacility was made to temporarily close the mine and to terminate the contract with the operator.  This allows AMAK to preserve asset value while the mill and underground assets are returned tonot operating; therefore, their original condition and equipment upgrades are installed.  Additionally in November 2015, AMAK received formal approval for new licenses that included an additional 151 square kilometers (km2) of territory close to AMAK's prior 44 km2 mine.  The additional territory comprised the Guyan and Qatan exploration licenses covering 151 km2, and within the Guyan exploration license, a 10 km2 mining lease which has potential for significant gold recovery.expenses were less.

AMAK Summarized Income Statement
Table
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2017  2016 
  (thousands of dollars) 
Sales $11,965  $9,921 
         
Gross loss  (11,515)  (7,556)
General, administrative and other expenses  6,942   6,986 
Loss from operations  (18,457)  (14,542)
Gain on settlement with former operator  -   17,440 
Net income (loss) $(18,457) $2,898 

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Renovationconcentrate to the port continue to show steady improvement – along with quality and refurbishment work is well underway, and zinc and copper production expected to resume late in the fourth quarter of 2016.  In addition, processing of the gold-bearing waste dumps from historical miningrecoveries.  We reported on initial Guyan exploration results.  Exploration continues both at the Guyan mining license area has begun and the gold extraction is in process.  An exploration program for the rest of Guyan mining lease is progressing well, whilesurrounding areas with a systematic program of infill drilling exploration tosimilar geological profile.  Exploration results which should extend the overall life of the copper and zinc mine has been initiated.

In July 2016 AMAK issued 4.0 million shares to provide additional funds for ongoing exploration work and mine start-up activities.  Armico purchased 3.75 million shares at 20 SR per share (USD$5.33 per share) and the remaining 250,000 sharesassets are for future use as employee incentives.  As a result ofexpected later this equity raise, our share of the net assets of AMAK increased approximately $3.2 million which we recognized as a gain (with a corresponding increase in its investment) in accordance with ASC 323-10-40-1.year.

Guarantee of Saudi Industrial Development Fund (“SIDF”("SIDF") Loan to AMAK

As discussed in Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements, as a condition of the Loan from the SIDF in the principal amount of 330.0 million SR (US$88.0 million) to AMAK, we were required to execute a Guarantee of up to 41% of the Loan.  The decision to provide a limited corporate guarantee in favor of AMAK was difficult as we considered numerous facts and circumstances.  One of the factors considered was that without the US$88.0 million from the SIDF, construction activity on the project would likely have ceased.  Another factor considered was that prior to making a firm commitment regarding funding, the SIDF performed its own exhaustive due diligence of the project and obviously reached the conclusion that the project is viable and capable of servicing the debt.  Yet another factor considered was our ability to reach agreement with various AMAK Saudi shareholders whereby they agreed to use best efforts to have their personal guarantees stand ahead of and pay required payments to SIDF before our corporate guarantee.  Finally, we researched numerous loans made by the SIDF to others and were unable to find a single instance where the SIDF actually called a guarantee or foreclosed on a project.  Based on the above, we determined that it was in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders to provide the limited corporate guarantee to facilitate completion of the mining project in a timely manner.   We also determined that the stand-in-front agreement in conjunction with the actual value of plant and equipment on the ground should act in concert to minimize any exposure arising from the corporate guarantee.  The total amount outstanding to the SIDF at September 30, 2016,2017, was 310.0305.0 million Saudi Riyals (US$82.781.3 million).

Contractual Obligations

The table below summarizes the following contractual obligations (in thousands) of the Company at September 30, 2016:


  Payments due by period 
  Total  
Less than
1 year
  1-3 years  
3-5 years
  More than 5 years 
Operating Lease Obligations $19,977  $3,357  $5,917  $5,160  $5,543 
Long-Term Debt Obligations  79,000   8,333   16,667   54,000   - 
Total $98,977  $11,690  $22,584  $59,160  $5,543 

On October 1, 2014, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with the lenders which from time to time are parties to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (collectively, the “Lenders”) and Bank of America, N.A., a national banking association, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as Lead Arranger.  Refer to Note 10 on page 11 of this Form 10-Q for a detailed discussion.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

OurInventories - Finished products and feedstock are recorded at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out method (FIFO); or market for SHR.  For TC, inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or market as follows:  (1) raw material cost is calculated using the weighted-average cost method and (2) product inventory cost is calculated using the specific cost method.

Other critical accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period reported. By their nature, these estimates, assumptions and judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. We base our estimates, assumptions and judgments on historical experience, market trends and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates, assumptions and judgments are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the effects of revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Our critical accounting policies have been discussed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. We believe there have been no material
 
 
changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates compared to those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016, except for the change in inventory valuation method from LIFO to FIFO as described in Note 5.

Recent and New Accounting Standards

See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a summary of recent accounting guidance.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

Derivative Instrument Risk

Refer to Note 12 on pages 12 throughpage 13 of this Form 10-Q.

Interest Rate Risk
 
Refer to Note 12 on pages 12 throughpage 13 of this Form 10-Q.

Except as noted above, thereThere have been no material changes in the Company’sCompany's exposure to market risk from the disclosure included in the Company’sCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.2016.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

The Company recently completed a review
(a)
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, with the participation of management, have evaluated the effectiveness of our "disclosure controls and procedures" (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) and determined that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the period covered by this report due to the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting as described below.
Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

As described in Management's Report On Internal Control Over Financial Reporting in Item 9A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, we determined that we did not maintain effective internal control over the accounting for certain transactions atour investment in AMAK. Specifically, controls were not appropriately designed, adequately documented and operating effectively related to the accounting for: (1) our equity in earnings of AMAK; and (2) changes in our ownership percentage in AMAK as the result of the sale and asissuance of shares of AMAK to other investors.  As a result of issues identified in that review,this material weakness, we restated our Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and in consultation with management and our independent registered public accounting firm, concluded that our previously issued unaudited financial statements for the first sixthree months ended June 30, 2016, and nine months ofSeptember 30, 2016, should no longer be relied upon because of certain accounting errorsrespectively. This control deficiency did not result in those financial statements. Accordingly, we have restatedany material adjustments to our previously issuedconsolidated financial statements for those periods. See “Part I, Item 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—AMAK Review and Restatement” and Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements.”the year ended December 31, 2016.

As a result of management’s review of the AMAK accounting issues,Although we have identified deficienciesmade progress in our disclosurethe remediation of this issue, as indicated below, sufficient time needs to pass before we can conclude that newly implemented controls are operating effectively and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting, which are discussed more fully below. Those deficiencies failed to prevent or detect accounting errors, which led tothat the restatement described above. The deficiencies, collectively, represent amaterial weakness has been adequately remediated.   Notwithstanding the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, we have concluded that the interim condensed consolidated financial statements and require correctiveother financial information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, fairly present in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations and remedial actions.cash flows as of, and for, the periods presented.

EvaluationRemediation of Disclosure Controls and ProceduresMaterial Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During second quarter 2017 we developed and implemented a comprehensive remediation plan.  We maintain disclosure controlsbelieve the enhanced procedures will remediate the material weakness we have identified and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, consisting of controls and other procedures designed to give reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  At the time that the original filing was filed on November 4, 2016, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded thatgenerally strengthen our internal control over financial reportingreporting. The material weakness will not be considered remediated until the applicable remedial controls operate for a sufficient period of time and disclosuremanagement has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.  Since, we have not completed the testing and procedures were effectiveevaluation of the operating effectiveness of controls, the previously disclosed material weaknesses remain unremediated as of September 30, 2016.

Subsequent to that evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer2017.  Once we complete testing and our Chief Financial Officer, concludedevaluation of the effectiveness of the controls by the end of the year, we expect to conclude that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2016, as a result of an identifiedthe material weakness in our internal control as discussed below.weaknesses have been remediated.

The following control deficiency that constituted a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting in connection with the preparation of our financial statements as of June 30, 2016 and as of September 30, 2016, was identified:

We did not apply the appropriate level of review and oversight to the accounting and disclosure for significant, infrequently occurring transactions such as unusual gains and additional equity issuances by AMAK, our equity investment.

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Remediation Plan

In light of this material weakness, in preparing our financial statements as of and for the period ended September 30, 2016, we performed additional analyses and procedures to ensure that our consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q/A have been prepared in accordance with U. S. GAAP.
Our management is developing a remediation plan to address the identified material weakness and to enhance our overall control environment.  We are strengthening our controls and procedures in relation to the accounting for our investment in AMAK to ensure a more thorough review of AMAK’s activities is conducted when accounting for our investment in AMAK. Additional controls are being implemented to mitigate associated risks and to support the completeness and accuracy of our financial reporting.
Our executive management team, together with our Board of Directors, is committed to achieving and maintaining a strong control environment, high ethical standards, and financial reporting integrity.

There were no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2016, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting except as noted above with respect to the identified material weakness regarding oversight of significant, infrequently occurring transactions.
(b)
Changes in internal control. Other than the efforts discussed immediately above in "Remediation of Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting", there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2017, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

None other thanThe Company is periodically named in legal actions arising from normal business activities. The Company evaluates the pending claimsmerits of these actions and, lawsuits as discussedif it determines that an unfavorable outcome is probable and can be reasonably estimated, the Company will establish the necessary reserves. We are not currently involved in Note 19legal proceedings that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations. We may become involved in material legal proceedings in the consolidated financial statements.future.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

AMAK’s inability to provide timely financial information

In the event that AMAK is unable to provide timely, accurate financial information to us, our ability to file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission within required deadlines could be affected and our standing on the New York Stock Exchange and in the investment community could suffer.

Other than the addition of the above, thereThere have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’sCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.

The following documents are filed or incorporated by reference as exhibits to this Report. Exhibits marked with an asterisk (*) are management contracts orfiled herewith and exhibits marked with a compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.double asterisk (**) are furnished herewith.

Exhibit
Number
Description
3(a)10(a)
3(b)
-Restated Bylaws of the Company dated August 1, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(b) to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 (file No. 001-33926))
10(a)*
-Retirement Awards Program dated January 15, 2008 between Arabian American Development Company and Hatem El Khalidi (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(h) to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (file No. 001-33926))
Exhibit
Number
Description
 10(b)*-Arabian American Development Company Stock and Incentive Plan adopted April 3, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Company’s Form DEF 14A filed April 25, 2012 (file No. 001-33926))
10(c)
-Articles of Association of Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company, dated July 10, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(m) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (file No. 001-33926))
10(d)
-Bylaws of Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(n) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (file No. 001-33926))
10(e)
-Letter Agreement dated August 5, 2009, between Arabian American Development Company and the other Al Masane Al Kobra Company shareholders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on August 27, 2009 (file No. 001-33926))
10(f)
-Limited Guarantee dated October 24, 2010, between Arabian American Development Company and the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 27, 2010 (file No. 001-33926))
10(g)
-Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated October 1, 2014, betweenas of July 25, 2017, among Texas Oil & Chemical Co. II, Inc. and certain subsidiaries and Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.299.2 to the Company’sCompany's Form 8-K filed on October 3, 2014July 27, 2017 (file No. 001-33926))
10(h)
-Stock Purchase Agreement dated September 19, 2014, betweenForm of Trecora Resources Texas Oil & Chemical Co. II, Inc., SSI Chusei, Inc.Stock and Schumann/Steier Holdings, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on September 25, 2014 (file No. 001-33926))
Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement
31.1Form of Trecora Resources Stock and Incentive Plan Amended and Restated Restricted Stock Unit Agreement
-31.1**
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13A-14(A) of the  Securities Exchange Act of 1934
-Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13A-14(A) of the  Securities Exchange Act of 1934
-Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
-Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS101.INS*
-XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH101.SCH*
-XBRL Taxonomy Schema Document
101.CAL101.CAL*
-XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase  Document
101.LAB101.LAB*
-XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE101.PRE*
-XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF101.DEF*
-XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document



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.



DATE:  March 9,November 8, 2017   TRECORA RESOURCES
                                                (Registrant)


                                                 By: /s/Sami Ahmad
                                                 Sami Ahmad
                                                 Chief Financial Officer
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