| EXHIBIT 99.1 |
TOR Minerals Announces Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, August 5, 2009 - TOR Minerals International (Nasdaq:TORM), producer of synthetic titanium dioxide and color pigments, specialty aluminas, and other high performance mineral fillers, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. The company reported a net loss available to common shareholders of ($23,000), or ($0.00) per diluted share, on net sales of $5,654,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. This compares with a net loss available to common shareholders of ($353,000), or ($0.04) per diluted share, on net sales of $6,916,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.
Net sales decreased 18 percent during the second quarter of 2009 primarily due to a 19 percent decrease in both HITOX and specialty alumina sales. Although weakness in paint and plastics markets continued to affect HITOX sales during the second quarter, order rates improved during the second quarter resulting in a 46 percent sequential revenue increase from the first quarter of 2009. During the second quarter of 2009, sales of specialty alumina products declined 19 percent versus the second quarter of 2008 and decreased 31 percent from the first quarter of 2009 primarily due to a decrease in European sales.
During the second quarter of 2009, the company reported an operating profit of $100,000, compared to an operating loss of ($211,000) during the second quarter of 2008. In addition to lower energy and raw materials costs, several factors, including revenue mix, a 19 percent reduction of indirect production costs, and a 37 percent reduction in SG&A expenses, contributed to the improvement in second quarter profitability.
Commenting on the results, Dr. Olaf Karasch, Chief Executive Officer said, "Earlier in the year, we took the necessary steps to prepare for an extended period of weak demand in our end markets. As a result of these steps, new, low-cost processing technologies and the dedicated efforts of our employees, the company was able to return to operating profitability during the second quarter."
The company said that it expects to see continued improvement in financial results during the third quarter of 2009. "While continued improvements in profitability beyond third quarter will be dependent on top line performance, we are encouraged by the sequential improvement in HITOX order rates in the U.S. and Asia and have received significant interest in our new alumina products in the U.S. We are continuing to maintain a lean organization and continuing to focus on product areas that have short sale cycles and can improve top line performance and plant utilization," continued Dr. Karasch.
A webcast discussing second quarter 2009 results can be accessed for a period of 30 days via the News section of the TOR Minerals' website at www.torminerals.com.
Headquartered in Corpus Christi, Texas, TOR Minerals International is a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty mineral and pigment products for high performance applications with manufacturing and regional offices located in the United States, Netherlands and Malaysia.
This statement provides forward-looking information as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and, therefore, is subject to certain risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that the actual results, business conditions, business developments, losses and contingencies and local and foreign factors will not differ materially from those suggested in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including market conditions, general economic conditions, including the present slow down in U.S. construction and the risks of a general business slow down or recession, the increasing cost of energy, raw materials and labor, competition, the receptivity of the markets for our anticipated new products, advances in technology, changes in foreign currency rates, freight price increase, commodity price increases, delays in delivery of required equipment and other factors.
Contact for Further Information:
David Mossberg
Three Point Advisors, LLC
(817) 310-0051
Financial Tables Follow
TOR Minerals International, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||
| Three Months |
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| 2009 |
| 2008 |
| 2009 |
| 2008 |
NET SALES | $ | 5,654 | $ | 6,916 | $ | 11,357 | $ | 13,662 |
Cost of sales | 4,789 | 5,912 | 9,678 | 11,998 | ||||
GROSS MARGIN |
| 865 |
| 1,004 |
| 1,679 |
| 1,664 |
Technical services and research and development | 40 | 61 | 92 | 127 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 725 | 1,154 | 1,736 | 2,229 | ||||
Gain on disposal of assets | - | - | - | (2) | ||||
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) |
| 100 |
| (211) |
| (149) |
| (690) |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): | ||||||||
Interest income | - | - | 2 | 1 | ||||
Interest expense | (136) | (131) | (248) | (275) | ||||
Gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange rate | (12) | (2) | 42 | (1) | ||||
Other, net | 2 | 9 | 4 | 10 | ||||
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX |
| (46) |
| (335) |
| (349) |
| (955) |
Income tax expense (benefit) | (38) | 3 | (72) | (28) | ||||
NET LOSS | $ | (8) | $ | (338) | $ | (277) | $ | (927) |
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends | 15 | 15 | 30 | 30 | ||||
Loss Available to Common Shareholders | $ | (23) | $ | (353) | $ | (307) | $ | (957) |
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Loss per common share: | ||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.00) | $ | (0.04) | $ | (0.03) | $ | (0.12) |
Diluted | $ | (0.00) | $ | (0.04) | $ | (0.03) | $ | (0.12) |
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||
Basic | 9,453 | 7,878 | 9,453 | 7,875 | ||||
Diluted | 9,453 | 7,878 | 9,453 | 7,875 |
TOR Minerals International, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||
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| December 31, |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 204 | $ | 191 |
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Restricted cash | 475 | - |
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Trade accounts receivable, net | 3,296 | 2,310 |
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Inventories, net | 10,572 | 11,839 |
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Other current assets | 969 | 444 |
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 15,516 | 14,784 |
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net | 19,114 | 19,515 |
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OTHER ASSETS | 39 | 38 |
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Total Assets | $ | 34,669 | $ | 34,337 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
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Accounts payable | $ | 1,443 | $ | 2,268 |
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Accrued expenses | 1,269 | 1,611 |
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Notes payable under lines of credit | 3,262 | 2,156 |
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Export credit refinancing facility | 1,451 | 1,458 |
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Current deferred tax liability | 60 | 56 |
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Current maturities - capital leases | 90 | 86 |
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Current maturities of long-term debt - financial institutions | 1,366 | 1,590 |
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Total current liabilities | 8,941 | 9,225 |
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LONG-TERM DEBT, EXCLUDING CURRENT MATURITIES |
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Capital leases | 95 | 141 |
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Long-term debt - financial institutions | 1,599 | 1,876 |
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Long-term debt - convertible debentures, net | 1,062 | - |
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Deferred tax liability | 492 | 580 |
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Total liabilities | 12,189 | 11,822 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: |
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Series A 6% convertible preferred stock $.01 par value: | 2 | 2 |
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Common stock $.25 par value: authorized, 20,000 shares; | 2,363 | 2,363 |
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Additional paid-in capital | 24,998 | 24,525 |
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Accumulated deficit | (7,918) | (7,611) |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income: |
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Cumulative translation adjustment | 3,035 | 3,236 |
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Total shareholders' equity | 22,480 | 22,515 |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ | 34,669 | $ | 34,337 |
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Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||
2009 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss | $ | (277) | $ | (927) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash | ||||
Depreciation | 862 | 987 | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | 50 | 90 | ||
Warrant interest expense | 9 | - | ||
Gain on sale/disposal of property, plant and equipment | - | (2) | ||
Deferred income taxes | (75) | (31) | ||
Provision for bad debt | (3) | 1 | ||
Changes in working capital: | ||||
Receivables | (761) | (1,415) | ||
Inventories | 1,191 | 1,523 | ||
Other current assets | (527) | (332) | ||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (1,139) | 1,041 | ||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (670) | 935 | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Additions to property, plant and equipment | (578) | (1,699) | ||
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment | - | 3 | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | (578) | (1,696) | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net proceeds / (payments) from lines of credit | 1,098 | (72) | ||
Net proceeds from export credit refinancing facility | 15 | 365 | ||
Net payments on capital leases | (43) | (17) | ||
Proceeds from long-term bank debt | - | 1,973 | ||
Payments on long-term bank debt | (496) | (1,628) | ||
Proceeds from convertible debentures | 1,475 | - | ||
Increase in restricted cash | (475) | - | ||
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock | - | 12 | ||
Preferred stock dividends paid | (30) | (30) | ||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 1,544 | 603 | ||
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents | (283) | (9) | ||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 13 | (167) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 191 | 376 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 204 | $ | 209 |
Supplemental cash flow disclosures: |
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Interest paid | $ | 236 | $ | 275 |
Taxes paid | $ | 8 | $ | 5 |