On March 15, 2005, Home Depot notified us that they did not wish to allow the Solid Waste Management Services Agreement with us to renew for an additional three-year term but wished to enter into a new contract for the services provided under the agreement. In that letter, Home Depot stated its intent to continue the agreement on a month-to-month basis if a new contract was not in place by the expiration of the agreement on June 1, 2005. On September 16, 2005, we announced that Home Depot had notified us the previous day that they would allow the agreement to expire effective October 30, 2005. As stated in our September 16th press release, the notification of termination from Home Depot came as somewhat of a surprise to us, given the fact that we had provided waste management services to Home Depot for over twenty years and were also the lowest bidder in the live on-line auction for Home Depot's waste services that took place on April 28, 2 005. After the auction, we expected to participate in contract negotiations with Home Depot, but Home Depot did not pursue negotiations before abruptly ending the twenty-year business relationship. Under the prior agreement, our Computerized Waste Systems segment was responsible for managing and overseeing the removal of solid waste and recyclable material for all locations designated by Home Depot. Those locations exceeded 2,000 stores. Home Depot paid us a monthly management fee and a percentage of the gross sales of all of Home Depot's marketable recyclables. |
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Recycling Operations -- ISA Recycling |
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Ferrous Operations |
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Ferrous Scrap Purchasing - We purchase ferrous scrap from two primary sources: (i) industrial and commercial generators of steel and iron; and (ii) scrap dealers, peddlers, and other generators and collectors who sell us steel and iron scrap, known as obsolete scrap. Market demand and the composition, quality, size and weight of the materials are the primary factors that determine prices paid to these material providers. |
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Ferrous Scrap Processing - We prepare ferrous scrap material for resale through a variety of methods including sorting, shearing, cutting and bailing. We produce a number of differently sized, shaped and grade products depending upon customer specifications and market demand. |
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Sorting - After purchasing ferrous scrap material, we inspect it to determine how we should process it to maximize profitability. In some instances, we may sort scrap material and sell it without further processing. We separate scrap material for further processing according to its size, composition and grade by using conveyor systems, front-end loaders, crane-mounted electromagnets and claw-like grapples. |
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Shearing or Cutting - Pieces of oversized ferrous scrap material, such as obsolete steel girders and used pipe, which are too large for other processing are cut with hand torches, crane-mounted alligator shears or stationary guillotine shears. |
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Baling - We process light-gauge ferrous materials such as clips, sheet iron and by-products from industrial and commercial processes, such as stampings, clippings and excess trimmings, by baling these materials into large, uniform blocks. We use cranes and conveyors to feed the material into a hydraulic press, which compresses the material into uniform blocks. |
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Ferrous Scrap Sales - We sell processed ferrous scrap material to end-users such as steel mini-mills, integrated steel makers and foundries, and brokers who aggregate materials for other large users. Most customers purchase processed ferrous scrap material through negotiated spot sales contracts, which establish the quantity purchased for the month and the pricing. The price we charge for ferrous scrap materials depends upon market supply and demand, as well as quality and grade of the scrap material. |
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Non-Ferrous Operations |
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Non-Ferrous Scrap Purchasing - We purchase non-ferrous scrap from two primary sources: (i) industrial and commercial non-ferrous scrap material providers who generate or sell waste aluminum, copper, stainless steel, other nickel-bearing metals, brass and other metals; (ii) peddlers, scrap dealers, generators and collectors who deliver directly to our facilities material that they collect from a variety of sources. We also collect non-ferrous scrap from sources other than those that are delivered directly to our processing facilities by placing retrieval boxes at these sources. The boxes are subsequently transported to our processing facilities. |
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Non-Ferrous Scrap Processing - We prepare non-ferrous scrap metals, principally aluminum, copper, brass and stainless steel to sell by sorting, shearing, cutting or baling. |
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Sorting - Our sorting operations separate and identify non-ferrous scrap by using front-end loaders, grinders, hand torches and spectrometers. Our ability to identify metallurgical composition maximizes margins and profitability. We sort non-ferrous scrap material for further processing according to type, grade, size and chemical composition. Throughout the sorting process, we determine whether the material requires further processing before we sell it. |
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Shearing or Cutting - Pieces of oversized non-ferrous scrap material, which are too large for other processing methods, are cut with alligator shears. |
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Baling - We process non-ferrous metals such as aluminum cans, sheet and siding by baling these materials into large uniform blocks. We use front-end loaders and conveyors to feed the material into a hydraulic press, which compresses the material into uniform blocks. |
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Non-Ferrous Scrap Sales - We sell processed non-ferrous scrap material to end-users such as foundries, aluminum sheet and ingot manufacturers, copper refineries and smelters, and brass and bronze ingot manufacturers. Prices for the majority of non-ferrous scrap materials change based upon the daily publication of spot and futures prices on COMEX or the London Metals Exchange. |
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Waste and Recycling Equipment Sales and Services Operations-WESSCO -Waste and Sales Service Company |
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Our waste equipment sales and services operation, WESSCO, is in the business of commercial and industrial waste and recycling handling equipment sales, rental and maintenance. By offering competitively priced waste and recycling handling equipment from a number of different manufacturers, we are able to tailor equipment packages for individual customer needs. We do not manufacture any equipment, but we do refurbish, recondition and add options when necessary. We sell, rent and repair all types of industrial and commercial waste and recycling handling equipment such as compactors, balers and containers. |
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"Total Package" Concept |
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We record revenues and costs in the period of delivery. Our management services division has third party service providers providing same day service for all waste removal and recycling services for our customers. Our recycling division purchases ferrous and nonferrous materials, cardboard and paper on a daily basis. We record these purchases in the period received. We record revenue and cost in the period of delivery. The products or services have value to the customer on a standalone basis. These services make up the "total package" concept. |
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Company Background |
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ISA was incorporated in October 1953 in Florida under the name Alson Manufacturing, Inc. From the date of incorporation through January 5, 1975, Alson designed and manufactured various forms of electrical products. In 1979, the Board of Directors and the shareholders of Alson commenced liquidation of all the tangible assets of Alson. On October 27, 1983, Harry Kletter, our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, acquired 419,500 shares of ISA Common Stock. The existing directors resigned and five new directors were elected. |
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On July 1, 1984, we began a solid waste handling and disposal equipment sales organization under the name Waste Equipment Sales and Services Company, which we refer to as WESSCO. On January 1, 1985, we merged with Computerized Waste Systems, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation. CWS was a corporation specializing in offering solid waste management consultations for large multi-location companies involved in the retail, restaurant and industrial sectors. At the time of the merger, CWS was concentrating on large retail chains, but has changed its emphasis to include commercial and industrial customers. This strategy created an additional target market for us. Subsequent to the merger with CWS, we moved the CWS headquarters from Springfield, Massachusetts to Louisville, Kentucky. At the time of the merger, much of the customer base and marketing efforts were concentrated in the Northeast. With the move to Louisville, we began to expand its marketing efforts, which are now nationwide as well as Canada. |
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On July 1, 1997, we acquired the assets of a non-ferrous scrap metal recycling facility located at 7100 Grade Lane, Louisville, Kentucky, thus expanding our recycling product lines. |
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In January 1998, we acquired the business of a ferrous scrap and corrugated paper recycling facility located at 7100 Grade Lane, Louisville, Kentucky. This acquisition was the beginning of our ferrous scrap metal, non-ferrous scrap metal and corrugated paper processing segment known as ISA Recycling. |
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On June 1, 1998, we acquired all of the business, property, rights and assets of a ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recycling facility located in North Vernon, Indiana. On July 8, 2002, we acquired a five-acre tract at 1565 East 4th Street, Seymour Indiana. In the fourth quarter of 2002, we moved our metal recycling facilities from North Vernon, Indiana to Seymour, Indiana. |
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On February 15, 2005 we added a location in Lexington, Kentucky. We are using this property as a transfer station for ferrous and nonferrous material. There are no processing operations at this facility. |
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Industry Background |
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We manage non-hazardous solid waste and recyclables for retail, commercial and industrial customers. As such, the multi-billion dollar solid waste collection and disposal business drives the industry. The size of this industry has increased for the past several years and should continue to increase as landfill space decreases. Although society and industry have developed an increased awareness of environmental issues and recycling has increased, waste production also continues to increase. Because of environmental concerns, new regulations and cost factors, it has become difficult to obtain the necessary permits to build any new landfills. Management believes that with the consolidation taking place in the waste industry, it will become increasingly difficult for a customer to receive a fair price. We are, therefore, in a position to represent the best interest of the customer; this fact can only enhance our business. |
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The rising costs associated with solid waste disposal have created additional opportunities for us. Because waste disposal has become an increasingly larger percentage of the total monthly expenditures incurred by industrial and commercial companies, we believe that the services we offer will be in greater demand. Many industrial and commercial companies that have paid little attention to the costs associated with waste disposal in the past are now looking for ways to reduce expenses in this area. We offer industrial and commercial companies our expertise to lower waste disposal bills and initiate recycling programs to generate additional revenues and/or reduce costs and materials bound for ultimate disposal. |
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In addition to increasing landfill costs, regulatory measures and more stringent control of material bound for disposal ("flow control") are making the management of solid waste an increasingly difficult problem. The United States Environmental Protection Agency is expected to continue the present trend of restricting the amount of potentially recyclable material bound for landfills. Many states have passed, or are contemplating, measures that would require industrial and commercial companies to recycle a minimum percentage of their waste stream and restrict the percentage of recyclable materials in any commercial load of waste material. Many states have already passed restrictive regulations requiring a plan for the reduction of waste or the segregation of recyclable materials from the waste stream at the source. ISA management believes that these restrictions may create additional marketing opportunities as waste disposal needs become more specialized. Some large industrial and commercial companies have hired in-house staff to handle the solid waste management and recycling responsibilities, but have found that without adequate resources and staff support, in-house handling of these responsibilities may not be an effective alternative. We offer these establishments a solution to this increasing burden. |
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Competition |
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On a commercial/industrial waste management level, we have competition from a variety of sources. Much of it is from companies that concentrate their efforts on a regional level. We believe that with the proprietary database of regional and national pricing, we will maintain our edge on a national basis. |
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There has been increased competition from national hauling and recycling companies. The large national hauling and recycling companies often attempt to handle all locations for a "national chain" customer. This scenario poses a potential conflict of interest since these hauling companies and recyclers can attain greater profitability from increases in hauling and disposal revenues and fluctuations in recycling prices. In addition to having an interest in higher hauling and disposal rates, the national hauling companies do not have operations in every community. Additionally, we have encountered evidence of some reluctance from independent hauling and recycling companies to work with national hauling and recycling companies for locations not serviced by these national companies. |
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There is also competition from some equipment manufacturers. The primary interest of these companies is selling, leasing and renting equipment and offering management services in order to secure these sales or leases. There is a cost involved in using the equipment and the money saved must justify the amount spent on this equipment. |
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The metal recycling business is highly competitive and is subject to significant changes in economic and market conditions. Certain ISA competitors have greater financial, marketing and physical resources. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain our desired market share based on the competitive nature of this industry. |
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An important difference between us and the majority of our competition is our management process. Our systematic approach attempts to provide consistent results for the customer. At the implementation stage, we actively bid out every location that a new customer requests. We repeat this bidding process any time a customer receives notice of an undocumented price increase or at regular intervals as indicated in the contract. At subsequent stages, we will evaluate a customer's solid waste and recycling program and provide alternatives for improvement. |
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We have developed a network of maintenance, hauling, disposal, equipment and recycling companies throughout the country and in Canada, and due to the volume of business we have awarded to them, these companies will often offer us discounted hauling, disposal and maintenance rates and increased recycling prices. However, no company or service provider in the hauling, disposal, recycling, equipment and/or maintenance industries owns or controls us. We deal with those companies and service providers that can supply quality service and products at a favorable price and understand that as long as we serve our customers well, we and our service providers will have the opportunity to bid on future accounts. |
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Few, if any, of our competitors have a national network of service providers similar to the one we have developed over our years of operation. Although the major hauling and recycling companies have operating companies in most major and intermediate-sized cities, they do not have nationwide geographic coverage. Therefore, for large commercial and industrial clients, they must obtain bids from local hauling, disposal and recycling companies that may perceive them to be future competitors. We have positioned ourselves to negotiate with the haulers, landfill operators and recyclers while servicing our customers on a nationwide basis. |
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Employees |
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As of December 31, 2005, ISA had one hundred three (103) full-time employees as follows: recycling 64, management services 24, sales/leasing 5 and administration/information technology 10. None of our employees is a member of a union. |
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Effect of State and Federal Environmental Regulations |
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Any environmental regulatory liability relating to our operations is generally borne by the customers with whom we contract and the service providers in their capacity as transporters, disposers and recyclers. Our policy is to use our best efforts to secure indemnification for environmental liability from our customers and service providers. Although we believe that our business does not subject us to potential environmental liability, we continue to use our best efforts to be in compliance with federal, state and local environmental laws, including but not limited to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, as amended, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, the Clean Air Act, as amended, and the Clean Water Act. Such compliance has not historically constituted a material expense to us. |
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The collection and disposal of solid waste and rendering of related environmental services as well as recycling operations and issues are subject to federal, state and local requirements, which regulate health, safety, the environment, zoning and land-use. Federal, state and local regulations vary, but generally govern hauling, disposal and recycling activities and the location and use of facilities and also impose restrictions to prohibit or minimize air and water pollution. In addition, governmental authorities have the power to enforce compliance with these regulations and to obtain injunctions or impose fines in the case of violations, including criminal penalties. The EPA and various other federal, state and local environmental, health and safety agencies and authorities, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor administer those regulations. |
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We strive to conduct our operations in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. While such amounts expended in the past or that we anticipate spending in the future have not had and are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or operations, the possibility remains that technological, regulatory or enforcement developments, the results of environmental studies or other factors could materially alter this expectation. |
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Each state in which we operate has its own laws and regulations governing solid waste disposal, water and air pollution and, in most cases, releases and cleanup of hazardous substances and liability for such matters. Several states have enacted laws that will require counties to adopt comprehensive plans to reduce, through waste planning, composting, recycling, or other programs, the volume of solid waste landfills. Several states have recently enacted these laws. Legislative and regulatory measures to mandate or encourage waste reduction at the source and waste recycling also are under consideration by Congress and the EPA. |
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Finally, various states have enacted, or are considering enacting, laws that restrict the disposal within the state of solid or hazardous wastes generated outside the state. While courts have declared unconstitutional laws that overtly discriminate against out of state waste, courts have upheld some laws that are less overtly discriminatory. Challenges to other such laws are pending. The outcome of pending litigation and the likelihood that jurisdictions will adopt other such laws that will survive constitutional challenge are uncertain. |
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Consulting Agreements and Related Matters |
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JCA/AML Agreement - On June 2, 1998, we entered into an agreement with Joseph Charles & Associates, Inc. and Andrew M. Lassak for a period of up to five (5) years. We granted to JCA and Lassak and/or his designee for the financial advisory services rendered options to purchase 370,000 shares of our common stock at $3.00 per share based on a five-year vesting schedule. We granted to JCA and Lassak options to purchase our common stock on the basis of 65% of the shares of common stock subject to options being granted to Lassak and 35% to JCA. Neither JCA nor Lassak exercised the option to purchase any shares under the JCA/AML agreement and all unexercised options expired as of June 2, 2004. |
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Lassak Agreement - On June 2, 1998, we entered into an agreement with Lassak to perform financial advisory services. Contingent on Lassak achieving an increase in our capitalization, we agreed to grant Lassak certain stock options. Specifically, for each $10,000,000 in increased capital Lassak raised for us, we agreed to provide Lassak with options to purchase 50,000 shares in ISA, up to a maximum of 500,000 shares. Lassak never met the criteria for shares to vest under this agreement. |
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Lassak Letter Agreement - In a letter dated November 3, 1999, we granted options to Lassak in exchange for the options previously granted to Lassak on June 2, 1998. Thus, these letter agreement options replaced the options granted to Lassak under the JCA/AML Agreement and the Lassak Agreement. Under the letter agreement, we granted Lassak options to purchase 240,500 shares of our common stock at $1.25 per share based on a five-year vesting schedule. Any unexercised options expired according to a certain time schedule. The letter agreement specifically outlined the method Lassak was required to employ to validly exercise his options. Under the letter agreement, we required Lassak to deliver the option certificates to us and simultaneously pay us the full option price for the shares. Lassak never validly exercised the option to purchase any shares under the letter agreement and all unexercised options expi red as of June 2, 2004. |
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On June 2, 2004, Lassak filed a Complaint against us in the City of Stuart, Martin County, Florida. In the complaint, Lassak alleges that we breached our contracts with him by failing and refusing to release and register 390,000 shares of stock. He claims he was entitled to "piggyback" registration rights relating to the Form S-3 Registration Statement that we filed for the benefit of Falkner as well as "demand" registration rights. He seeks specific performance of the contracts and damages that occurred by ISA not releasing and registering the underlying shares relating to his options sooner. |
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On August 6, 2004 we filed a Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative Motion for More Definite Statement. At a hearing before the Court on September 20, 2004, the judge granted our Motion without prejudice, allowing Lassak to amend the Complaint. Lassak filed an Amended Complaint on December 27, 2004, which restated his previous claims and made a number of new claims including claims of federal and state securities fraud. The Amended Complaint also named Harry Kletter individually as a defendant. In June 2005, Lassak filed a Second Amended Complaint which is substantially similar to the first Amended Complaint. We have since filed an Answer and Affirmative Defenses to the Second Amended Complaint as well as a Motion to Dismiss on behalf of Harry Kletter that remains pending. We are currently in the process of providing requested discovery. |
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We do not have any current consulting agreements with options to purchase common stock. |
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ITEM 1 A. Risk Factors |
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Risk Factors |
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This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, in particular, certain statements about our plans, strategies and prospects. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements include those set forth in this Risk Factors section. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements set forth below. Unless the context requires otherwise, all references to the "company," "we," "us" or "our" include Industrial Services of America, Inc. and subsidi aries. |
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If any of the following risks, or other risks not presently known to us or that we currently believe to not be significant, develop into actual events, then our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects could be materially adversely affected. |
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Risks Related to Our Operations |
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The loss of our customer contract with Home Depot has resulted in reduced revenues for us that we may not be able to replace. |
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We lost our contract with Home Depot and we may be unable to replace in whole the lost revenue generated from that customer and necessarily the gross profit received there from. The Home Depot contract represented 56%, 51% and 57% of our revenue for 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and 21%, 20% and 16% of our gross profit for 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. |
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Notwithstanding the loss of this contract, we are seeking new customers to replace this lost revenue and gross profit. To date, we have not consummated a contract with any new customers who generate significant revenue and gross profit for us, but we are in discussions with some potential customers who may generate such revenue and gross profit. Although we may not be able to replenish this lost revenue from the management service segment of our business, we believe that the remaining segments of our business will generate increased revenue, particularly in the recycling business, and gross profit to offset in the near term the lost gross profit derived from the Home Depot contract. |
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Our business has increasing involvement in ferrous, non-ferrous and fiber recycling. Currently, the prices of metals are high, but changes in demand, including foreign demand, regulation, economic slowdowns or increased competition could result in a reduction of our revenue and consequent decrease in our common stock price. |
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Many companies offer or are engaged in the development of products or the provisions of services that may be or are competitive with our current products or services, although we do not believe any competition offers the unique mixture of the services and products we provide in the waste management area. Many entities have substantially greater financial, technical, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and other resources than we possess. In addition, the industry is constantly changing as a result of consolidation that may create additional competitive pressures in our business environment. |
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An increase in the price of fuel may adversely affect our business. |
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Our operations are dependent upon fuel, which we generally purchase in the open market on a daily basis. Direct fuel costs include the cost of fuel and other petroleum-based products used to operate our fleet of cranes and heavy equipment. We are also susceptible to increases in indirect fuel costs which include fuel surcharges from vendors. During 2003, 2004 and 2005, we experienced increases in the cost of fuel and other petroleum-based products. A portion of these increases we passed on to our customers. However, because of the competitive nature of the industry, there can be no assurance that we will be able to pass on current or future increases in fuel prices to our customers. Due to political instability in oil-producing countries, fuel prices may continue to increase significantly in 2006. A significant increase in fuel costs could adversely affect our business. |
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We could incur substantial costs in order to comply with, or to address any violations under, environmental laws that could significantly increase our operating expenses and reduce our operating income. |
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Our operations are subject to various environmental statutes and regulations, including laws and regulations addressing materials used in the processing of our products. In addition, certain of our operations are subject to federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations that impose limitations on the discharge of pollutants into the air and water and establish standards for the treatment, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes. Failure to maintain or achieve compliance with these laws and regulations or with the permits required for our operations could result in substantial operating costs and capital expenditures, in addition to fines and civil or criminal sanctions, third party claims for property damage or personal injury, cleanup costs or temporary or permanent discontinuance of operations. Certain of our facilities have been in operation for many years and, over time, we and other predecessor operators of these facilities have generated, used, handled and disposed of hazardous and other regulated wastes. Environmental liabilities could exist, including cleanup obligations at these facilities or at off-site locations where materials from our operations were disposed of, which could result in future expenditures that cannot be currently quantified and which could reduce our profits. |
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Our financial statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that may differ from actual results. |
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We have prepared our financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and necessarily include amounts based on estimates and assumptions we made. Actual results could differ from these amounts. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the carrying value of long-lived assets, valuation allowances for accounts receivable, liabilities for potential litigation, claims and assessments, and liabilities for environmental remediation and deferred taxes. |
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We depend on our senior management team and the loss of any member could prevent us from implementing our business strategy. |
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Our success is dependent on the management and leadership skills of our senior management team. We have not entered into employment agreements with any of our senior management personnel. The loss of any members of our management team or the failure to attract and retain additional qualified personnel could prevent us from implementing our business strategy and continuing to grow our business at a rate necessary to maintain future profitability. |
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Seasonal changes may adversely affect our business and operations. |
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Our operations may be adversely affected by periods of inclement weather which could decrease the collection and shipment volume of recycling materials. |
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Risks Related to Our Common Stock |
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Future sales of our common stock could depress our market price and diminish the value of your investment. |
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Future sales of shares of our common stock could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common stock. If our existing shareholders sell a large number of shares, or if we issue a large number of shares, the market price of our common stock could significantly decline. Moreover, the perception in the public market that our existing shareholders and in particular members of the Kletter family might sell shares of common stock could depress the market for our common stock. |
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The market price for our common stock may be volatile. |
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In recent periods, there has been volatility in the market price for our common stock. In addition, the market price of our common stock could fluctuate substantially in the future in response to a number of factors, including the following: |
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· | our quarterly operating results or the operating results of our companies in the waste management or ferrous, non-ferrous and fiber recycling industry; |
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· | changes in general conditions in the economy, the financial markets or the ferrous, non-ferrous and fiber recycling industry; |
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· | loss of significant customers, as was the case with the loss of Home Depot; and |
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· | increases in materials and other costs. |
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In addition, in recent years the stock market has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. This volatility has had a significant effect on the market prices of securities issued by many companies for reasons unrelated to their operating performance. These broad market fluctuations may materially adversely affect our stock price, regardless of our operating results. |
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Item 2. Properties. |
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Related Parties Agreements -- K&R |
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On February 16, 1998 our Board of Directors ratified and formalized an existing relationship in connection with (i) our leasing of facilities from K&R, LLC and (ii) the provision of consulting services from K&R to us. K&R is our affiliate because our Chief Executive Officer is our principal shareholder and he owns 100% of K&R. |
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Lease Agreement. This K&R lease, effective as of January 1, 1998, covers approximately 20.5 acres of land and the improvements thereon, which are located at 7100 Grade Lane in Louisville, Kentucky. The principal improvements consist of the following: |
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· | an approximately 22,750 square foot building used as the corporate and CWS offices; |
· | an approximately 8,286 square foot building used for sales/leasing and information technology offices; |
· | an approximately 13,995 square foot building used as the paper recycling plant; |
· | an approximately 12,000 square foot building used for the metals recycling plant; |
· | an approximately 51,760 square foot building used as the recycling offices and warehouse space; |
· | and the remaining 15,575 square feet of space contained in five (5) buildings ranging in size from approximately 256 to 8,000 square feet. |
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The initial term of the K&R lease is for ten years with two five-year option periods available thereafter. The base rent for the first five years was $450,000 per annum. The rent for the second five years, beginning January 1, 2003, became $505,272 per annum, payable at the beginning of each month in an amount equal to $42,106. This fixed minimum rent adjusts each five years, including for each of the option periods, in accordance with the consumer price index. The fixed minimum rent also increases to $750,000 per annum, in an amount equal to $62,500 per month in the event of our change in control. We must pay, as additional rent, all real estate taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance and repairs, replacements (including replacement of roofs if necessary) and other expenses. The K&R lease provides for our indemnification of K&R for all damages arising out of our use of or the condition of the leased premises excepting fro m K&R's negligence. |
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In 2004, we paid for repairs totaling $302,160 that we made to the buildings and property that we lease from K&R, located at 7100 Grade Lane, Louisville, Kentucky. K&R executed an unsecured promissory note, dated March 25, 2005, but effective December 31, 2004, to us for the principal sum of $302,160. K&R makes payments on the promissory note of principal and interest in ninety-six (96) monthly installments of $3,897.66. The rate of interest is five and one-half percent (5.5%) per annum. Failure of K&R to make any payment when due under this note within fifteen (15) days of its due date shall constitute a default. After the fifteen day period, the note shall bear interest at a rate equal to fifteen percent (15%) per annum and we have the right to exercise our remedies to collect full payment of the note. |
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We anticipate that an increase in our rent payable to K&R will result from the improvements made to the leased property. Currently, the lease from K&R to us provides K&R with the ability to adjust rent for improvements to the leased premises. To date, we have not agreed with K&R on any adjustment to rent. |
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K&R Consulting Agreement.The K&R consulting agreement remains in effect until December 31, 2007, with automatic annual renewals thereafter unless one party provides written notice to the other party of its intent not to renew at least six months in advance of the next renewal date. K&R shall provide strategic planning for mergers and acquisitions. We are responsible for all of K&R's expenses and pay to K&R $240,000 in equal monthly installments of $20,000 in connection with the K&R consulting activities. |
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The K&R consulting agreement terminates upon a non-defaulting party providing written notice to the other party of its intent to terminate. The recipient of the notice has 10 days to cure monetary defaults and 30 days to cure non-monetary defaults. Upon termination, K&R agrees not to engage, directly or indirectly, in the business conducted by, or hire our employees for a period of five years and within 100 miles of any of our operations. |
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We compensate our principal shareholder and Chief Executive Officer through consulting fees paid pursuant to the K&R consulting agreement. |
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Lease and Purchase Agreement - Penske |
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Effective July 8, 2002, ISA Indiana, Inc., an Indiana corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiary, and Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. entered into a lease and purchase agreement. The location of the business is on an approximate 5-acre tract at 1565 East 4th Street, Seymour, Indiana, approximately 60 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky. The land is improved by an approximately 10,000 square foot maintenance and office building. In June 2005, we exercised the purchase option of $425,000 with respect to the property by making a final payment of $400,000. On July 8, 2002, we had made an option payment of $25,000, which reduced the balance of the purchase price if and upon our exercise of the purchase option. The original lease agreement called for ISA Indiana to pay Penske $3,000 per month for three years with an option to purchase for $425,000. |
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On May 1, 2003, we purchased 10.723 acres at 7110 Grade Lane, Louisville, Kentucky for $1,523,129. It includes a 146,627 square foot commercial warehouse building. The property is adjacent to our headquarters. We financed the property with long term debt with a bank at prime rate with a balloon payment of $1,000,000 which we paid off in 2005. |
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings. |
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We are a party to litigation from time to time in the normal course of business. For further information, see Item 1, Business -- Consulting Agreements and Related Matters, JCA/AML Agreement, Lassak Agreement and Lassak Letter Agreement. |
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
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None. |
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