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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
Commission file number 1-3605
KAISER ALUMINUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 94-0928288
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification
No.)
6177 SUNOL BOULEVARD, PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA 94566-7769
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(510) 462-1122
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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
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At July 28, 1997, the registrant had 46,171,365 shares of Common Stock
outstanding.
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KAISER ALUMINUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions of dollars)
June 30, December 31,
1997 1996
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ASSETS
(Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 17.4 $ 81.3
Receivables 294.7 255.6
Inventories 564.5 562.2
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 133.0 127.8
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Total current assets 1,009.6 1,026.9
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates 166.5 168.4
Property, plant, and equipment - net 1,161.1 1,168.7
Deferred income taxes 278.2 263.3
Other assets 356.7 308.6
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Total $ 2,972.1 $ 2,935.9
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LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 148.1 $ 189.3
Accrued interest 37.6 35.6
Accrued salaries, wages, and related expenses 82.2 95.4
Accrued postretirement medical benefit obligation -
current portion 50.1 50.1
Other accrued liabilities 120.3 132.8
Payable to affiliates 103.4 96.9
Long-term debt - current portion 5.8 8.9
Note payable to parent 4.3 8.6
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Total current liabilities 551.8 617.6
Long-term liabilities 500.5 458.1
Accrued postretirement medical benefit obligation 717.8 722.5
Long-term debt 999.6 953.0
Minority interests 92.9 92.5
Redeemable preference stock 27.0 27.5
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preference stock 1.6 1.7
Common stock 15.4 15.4
Additional capital 1,882.4 1,829.8
Accumulated deficit (184.3) (201.3)
Additional minimum pension liability (2.8) (2.8)
Less: Note receivable from parent (1,629.8) (1,578.1)
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Total stockholders' equity 82.5 64.7
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Total $ 2,972.1 $ 2,935.9
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The accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
KAISER ALUMINUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In millions of dollars)
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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1997 1996 1997 1996
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Net sales $ 597.1 $ 567.6 $ 1,144.5 $ 1,098.7
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Costs and expenses:
Cost of products sold 489.3 476.1 950.0 909.8
Depreciation 22.8 24.2 45.9 48.2
Selling, administrative, research and development, and
general 29.7 30.5 60.5 63.3
Restructuring of operations 19.7 19.7
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Total costs and expenses 561.5 530.8 1,076.1 1,021.3
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Operating income 35.6 36.8 68.4 77.4
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (28.2) (23.0) (55.9) (45.7)
Other - net (3.4) 1.2 (.8) .9
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Income before income taxes and minority interests 4.0 15.0 11.7 32.6
(Provision) benefit for income taxes 11.0 (5.6) 8.1 (12.2)
Minority interests (.4) (.9) .1
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Net income $ 14.6 $ 9.4 $ 18.9 $ 20.5
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The accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
KAISER ALUMINUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In millions of dollars)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
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1997 1996
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 18.9 $ 20.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used for
operating activities:
Depreciation 45.9 48.2
Restructuring of operations 19.7
Non-cash benefit for income taxes (12.5)
Amortization of excess investment over equity in
unconsolidated affiliates 5.8 5.8
Amortization of deferred financing costs and net
discount on long-term debt 3.0 2.7
Undistributed equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated
affiliates, net of distributions 12.0 (7.9)
Minority interests .9
(Increase) decrease in receivables (49.4) 30.1
Increase in inventories (5.5) (33.0)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets (15.7) (31.2)
Decrease in accounts payable (41.2) (21.5)
Increase in accrued interest 2.0 .1
Decrease in payable to affiliates and accrued liabilities (18.7) (20.0)
Decrease in accrued and deferred income taxes (6.1) (8.7)
Other (.5) 4.1
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Net cash used for operating activities (41.4) (10.8)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Net proceeds from disposition of property and investments 22.1 1.2
Additions to property, plant, and equipment (68.8) (51.9)
Redemption fund for minority interests' preference stock (2.5) (1.3)
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Net cash used for investing activities (49.2) (52.0)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving credit facility, net 30.0 67.3
Borrowings of long-term debt 19.0
Repayments of long-term debt (5.1) (5.6)
Increase in restricted cash, net (10.1)
Payments to parent (4.3) (4.3)
Incurrence of financing costs (.5)
Dividends paid (.3) (.5)
Redemption of minority interests' preference stock (2.0) (5.1)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 26.7 51.8
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents during the period (63.9) (11.0)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 81.3 21.7
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 17.4 $ 10.7
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest $ 50.9 $ 42.9
Income taxes paid 8.2 14.7
Tax allocation payments to Kaiser Aluminum Corporation .9 2.7
Tax allocation payments to MAXXAM Inc. 1.1
The accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In millions of dollars, except prices and per share amounts)
1. GENERAL
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation (the "Company") is the
principal operating subsidiary of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ("Kaiser").
Kaiser is a subsidiary of MAXXAM Inc. ("MAXXAM"). MAXXAM and one of its
wholly owned subsidiaries together own approximately 62% of Kaiser's Common
Stock, assuming the conversion of each outstanding share of 8.255% PRIDES,
Convertible Preferred Stock (the "PRIDES"), into one share of Kaiser's
Common Stock, with the remaining approximately 38% publicly held.
The foregoing unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q
and Article 10 of Regulation S-X as promulgated by the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Accordingly, these financial statements do not
include all of the disclosures required by generally accepted accounting
principles for complete financial statements. These unaudited interim
consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31,
1996. In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated
financial statements furnished herein include all adjustments, all of which
are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair statement of the
results for the interim periods presented.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the
date the financial statements are published, and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Uncertainties with
respect to such estimates and assumptions are inherent in the preparation
of the Company's consolidated financial statements; accordingly, it is
possible that the actual results could differ from these estimates and
assumptions, which could have a material effect on the reported amounts of
the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations.
Operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year
ending December 31, 1997.
2. INVENTORIES
The classification of inventories is as follows:
June 30, December 31,
1997 1996
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Finished fabricated aluminum products $ 119.4 $ 113.5
Primary aluminum and work in process 189.8 200.3
Bauxite and alumina 125.7 110.2
Operating supplies and repair and maintenance parts 129.6 138.2
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Total $ 564.5 $ 562.2
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Substantially all product inventories are stated at last-in, first-out
(LIFO) cost, not in excess of market. Replacement cost is not in excess of
LIFO cost.
3. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL REVENUE BONDS
In March 1997, the Company entered into an agreement (the "Loan
Agreement") with the Industrial Development Corporation of Spokane County,
Washington (the "IDC") in connection with which the IDC issued $19.0 of
7.6% Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds due 2027 (the "Bonds") and loaned
the proceeds to the Company to finance the construction of certain
qualifying expenditures at its Mead smelter, which are part of the
previously announced modernization and expansion of Mead's carbon baking
furnace. The net proceeds from the sale of the Bonds of approximately
$18.6 were deposited into a restricted construction account (the balance of
which is included in Other Assets) and may be withdrawn from time to time
by the Company, pursuant to the Loan Agreement and Bond indenture. The
Loan Agreement requires the Company to make payments on the dates and in
the amounts required to permit the IDC to satisfy all of its payment
obligations under the Bonds and related indenture.
4. CONTINGENCIES
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTINGENCIES
The Company is subject to a number of environmental laws, to fines or
penalties assessed for alleged breaches of such environmental laws, and to
claims and litigation based upon such laws. The Company currently is
subject to a number of lawsuits under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the
Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act of 1986 ("CERCLA"), and, along
with certain other entities, has been named as a potentially responsible
party for remedial costs at certain third-party sites listed on the
National Priorities List under CERCLA.
Based on the Company's evaluation of these and other environmental
matters, the Company has established environmental accruals primarily
related to potential solid waste disposal and soil and groundwater
remediation matters. At June 30, 1997, the balance of such accruals, which
are primarily included in Long-term liabilities, was $31.9. These
environmental accruals represent the Company's estimate of costs reasonably
expected to be incurred based on presently enacted laws and regulations,
currently available facts, existing technology, and the Company's
assessment of the likely remediation actions to be taken. The Company
expects that these remediation actions will be taken over the next several
years and estimates that annual expenditures to be charged to these
environmental accruals will be approximately $3.0 to $9.0 for the years
1997 through 2001 and an aggregate of approximately $6.0 thereafter.
As additional facts are developed and definitive remediation plans and
necessary regulatory approvals for implementation of remediation are
established or alternative technologies are developed, changes in these and
other factors may result in actual costs exceeding the current
environmental accruals. The Company believes that it is reasonably
possible that costs associated with these environmental matters may exceed
current accruals by amounts that could range, in the aggregate, up to an
estimated $23.0 and that, subject to further regulatory review and
approval, the factors upon which a substantial portion of this estimate is
based are expected to be resolved during 1997. While uncertainties are
inherent in the final outcome of these environmental matters, and it is
presently impossible to determine the actual costs that ultimately may be
incurred, management currently believes that the resolution of such
uncertainties should not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.
ASBESTOS CONTINGENCIES
The Company is a defendant in a number of lawsuits, some of which
involve claims of multiple persons, in which the plaintiffs allege that
certain of their injuries were caused by, among other things, exposure to
asbestos during, and as a result of, their employment or association with
the Company or exposure to products containing asbestos produced or sold by
the Company. The lawsuits generally relate to products the Company has not
manufactured for at least 20 years. At June 30, 1997, the number of such
claims pending was approximately 74,300, as compared with 71,100 at
December 31, 1996. In 1996, approximately 21,100 of such claims were
received and 9,700 were settled or dismissed. During the quarter and six
months ended June 30, 1997, approximately 3,000 and 5,600 of such claims
were received and 1,200 and 2,400 of such claims were settled or dismissed,
respectively.
Based on past experience and reasonably anticipated future activity,
the Company has established an accrual for estimated asbestos-related costs
for claims filed and estimated to be filed through 2008. There are
inherent uncertainties involved in estimating asbestos-related costs, and
the Company's actual costs could exceed or be less than these estimates.
The Company's accrual was calculated based on the current and anticipated
number of asbestos-related claims, the prior timing and amounts of
asbestos-related payments, and the advice of Wharton Levin Ehrmantraut
Klein & Nash, P. A. with respect to the current state of the law related to
asbestos claims. Accordingly, an estimated asbestos-related cost accrual
of $157.3, before consideration of insurance recoveries, is included
primarily in Long-term liabilities at June 30, 1997. While the Company
does not presently believe there is a reasonable basis for estimating such
costs beyond 2008 and, accordingly, no accrual has been recorded for such
costs which may be incurred beyond 2008, there is a reasonable possibility
that such costs may continue beyond 2008, and such costs may be
substantial. The Company estimates that annual future cash payments in
connection with such litigation will be approximately $13.0 to $20.0 for
each of the years 1997 through 2001, and an aggregate of approximately
$81.0 thereafter.
The Company believes that it has insurance coverage available to
recover a substantial portion of its asbestos-related costs. Claims for
recovery from some of the Company's insurance carriers are currently
subject to pending litigation and other carriers have raised certain
defenses, which have resulted in delays in recovering costs from the
insurance carriers. The timing and amount of ultimate recoveries from
these insurance carriers are dependent upon the resolution of these
disputes. The Company believes, based on prior insurance-related
recoveries in respect of asbestos-related claims, existing insurance
policies, and the advice of Thelen, Marrin, Johnson & Bridges LLP with
respect to applicable insurance coverage law relating to the terms and
conditions of those policies, that substantial recoveries from the
insurance carriers are probable. Accordingly, an estimated aggregate
insurance recovery of $131.8, determined on the same basis as the asbestos-
related cost accrual, is recorded primarily in Other assets at June 30,
1997.
Management continues to monitor claims activity, the status of
lawsuits (including settlement initiatives), legislative progress, and
costs incurred in order to ascertain whether an adjustment to the existing
accruals should be made to the extent that historical experience may differ
significantly from the Company's underlying assumptions. While
uncertainties are inherent in the final outcome of these asbestos matters
and it is presently impossible to determine the actual costs that
ultimately may be incurred and insurance recoveries that will be received,
management currently believes that, based on the factors discussed in the
preceding paragraphs, the resolution of asbestos-related uncertainties and
the incurrence of asbestos-related costs net of related insurance
recoveries should not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.
OTHER CONTINGENCIES
The Company is involved in various other claims, lawsuits, and other
proceedings relating to a wide variety of matters. While uncertainties are
inherent in the final outcome of such matters, and it is presently
impossible to determine the actual costs that ultimately may be incurred,
management currently believes that the resolution of such uncertainties and
the incurrence of such costs should not have a material adverse effect on
the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, or
liquidity.
See Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the
year ended December 31, 1996.
5. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED HEDGING PROGRAMS
At June 30, 1997, the net unrealized loss, including unamortized net
option premiums, on the Company's position in aluminum forward sales and
option contracts, (based on an average price of $1,621 per ton* ($.74 per
pound) of primary aluminum), natural gas and fuel oil forward purchase and
option contracts, and forward foreign exchange contracts, was approximately
$13.6.
* All references to tons in this report refer to metric tons of 2,204.6 pounds.
ALUMINA AND ALUMINUM
The Company's earnings are sensitive to changes in the prices of
alumina, primary aluminum and fabricated aluminum products, and also depend
to a significant degree upon the volume and mix of all products sold.
Primary aluminum prices have historically been subject to significant
cyclical fluctuations. During the period January 1, 1993 through June 30,
1997, the Average Midwest United States transaction price for primary
aluminum has ranged from approximately $.50 to $1.00 per pound. Alumina
prices as well as fabricated aluminum product prices (which vary
considerably among products) are significantly influenced by changes in the
price of primary aluminum but generally lag behind primary aluminum price
changes by up to three months.
From time to time in the ordinary course of business, the Company
enters into hedging transactions to provide price risk management in
respect of the net exposure of earnings resulting from (i) anticipated
sales of alumina, primary aluminum and fabricated aluminum products, less
(ii) expected purchases of certain items, such as aluminum scrap, rolling
ingot, and bauxite, whose prices fluctuate with the price of primary
aluminum. Forward sales contracts are used by the Company to effectively
lock-in or fix the price that the Company will receive for its shipments.
The Company also uses option contracts (i) to establish a minimum price for
its product shipments, (ii) to establish a "collar" or range of prices for
the Company's anticipated sales, and/or (iii) to permit the Company to
realize possible upside price movements. As of June 30, 1997, the Company
had sold forward, at fixed prices, approximately 34,500, 93,600 and 24,000
tons of primary aluminum with respect to 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively.
As of June 30, 1997, the Company had also purchased put options to
establish a minimum price for approximately 91,100 and 52,000 tons of
primary aluminum with respect to 1997 and 1998, respectively, and had
entered into option contracts that established a price range for an
additional 78,000, 231,600 and 124,500 tons for 1997, 1998 and 1999,
respectively.
As of June 30, 1997, the Company had sold forward virtually all of the
alumina available to it in excess of its projected internal smelting
requirements for 1997, 1998 and 1999 at prices indexed to future prices of
primary aluminum.
ENERGY
The Company is exposed to energy price risk from fluctuating prices
for fuel oil and natural gas consumed in the production process.
Accordingly, the Company from time to time in the ordinary course of
business enters into hedging transactions with major suppliers of energy
and energy related financial instruments. As of June 30, 1997, the Company
had a combination of fixed price purchase and option contracts for the
purchase of approximately 40,000 MMBtu of natural gas per day during the
remainder of 1997, and for 25,000 MMBtu of natural gas per day for 1998.
As of June 30, 1997, the Company also held a combination of fixed price
purchase and option contracts for an average of 216,000, 222,000 and 25,000
barrels of fuel oil per month for 1997, 1998, and 1999, respectively.
FOREIGN CURRENCY
The Company enters into forward exchange contracts to hedge material
cash commitments to foreign subsidiaries or affiliates. At June 30, 1997,
the Company had net forward foreign exchange contracts totaling
approximately $147.8 for the purchase of 192.0 Australian dollars from July
1997 through December 1998, in respect of its commitments for 1997 and 1998
expenditures denominated in Australian dollars. At June 30, 1997, KACC
also held options to purchase approximately 20.0 Australian dollars over
the last six months of 1997.
See Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the
year ended December 31, 1996.
6. RESTRUCTURING OF OPERATIONS
The Company has previously disclosed that it set a goal of achieving
significant cost reductions and other profit improvements, with the full
effect planned to be realized in 1998. The initiative is based on the
Company's conclusion that the current level of performance of its existing
facilities and businesses will not achieve the level of profits the Company
considers satisfactory based upon historic long-term average prices for
primary aluminum and alumina. During the second quarter of 1997, the
Company recorded a $19.7 restructuring charge to reflect actions taken and
plans put in place to achieve the reduced production costs, decreased
corporate selling, general and administrative expenses, and enhanced
product mix intended to achieve this goal. The significant components of
the restructuring charge are enumerated below.
ERIE PLANT DISPOSITION
During the second quarter of 1997, the Company formed a joint venture
with a third party related to the assets and liabilities associated with
the wheel manufacturing operations at its Erie, Pennsylvania, fabrication
plant. The Credit Agreement was amended to provide for the formation of
the new entity. Management subsequently decided to close the remainder of
the Erie plant in order to consolidate its aluminum forgings operations at
two other facilities for increased efficiency. As a result of the joint
venture formation and plant closure, the Company recognized a net pre-tax
loss of approximately $1.4.
OTHER ASSET DISPOSITIONS
As a part of the Company's profit enhancement and cost reduction
initiative, management made decisions regarding product rationalization and
geographical optimization, which led management to decide to dispose of
certain assets which had nominal operating contribution. These strategic
decisions resulted in the Company recognizing a pre-tax charge for
approximately $15.6 associated with such asset dispositions.
EMPLOYEE AND OTHER COSTS
As a part of the Company's profit enhancement and cost reduction
initiative, management concluded that certain corporate and other staff
functions could be consolidated or eliminated resulting in a pre-tax charge
of approximately $2.7 for benefit and other costs.
7. COMPLETED ACQUISITION
During June 1997, Kaiser Bellwood Corporation, a newly formed, wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company, completed the acquisition of Reynolds
Metals Company's Bellwood, Virginia, extrusion plant and its existing
inventories for a total purchase price of $44.1, consisting of cash
payments of $40.1 and the assumption of approximately $4.0 of employee
related and other liabilities. The purchase price is subject to certain
post-closing adjustments.
The Company's Credit Agreement was amended in June 1997, to provide
for the acquisition of the Bellwood facility. Additionally, upon
completion of the transaction, Kaiser Bellwood Corporation became a
subsidiary guarantor under the indentures in respect of the Company's
9-7/8% Senior Notes due 2002, 10-7/8% Series B and Series D Senior Notes
due 2006, and 12-3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2003.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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This section should be read in conjunction with the response to Item
1, Part I, of this Report.
This section contains statements which constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. These statements appear in a number of places in this section
(see, for example, "Profit Enhancement and Cost Reduction Initiative,"
"Results of Operations," and "Liquidity and Capital Resources"). Such
statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such
as "believes," "expects," "may," "estimates," "will," "should," "plans" or
"anticipates" or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or
comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. Readers are
cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of
future performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties, and
that actual results may vary materially from those in the forward-looking
statements as a result of various factors. These factors include the
effectiveness of management's strategies and decisions, general economic
and business conditions, developments in technology, new or modified
statutory or regulatory requirements, and changing prices and market
conditions. This section and the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1996, each identify other factors that could
cause such differences. No assurance can be given that these are all of
the factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from the
forward-looking statements.
PROFIT ENHANCEMENT AND COST REDUCTION INITIATIVE
The Company has previously disclosed that it has set a goal of
achieving significant cost reductions and other profit improvements, with
the full effect planned to be realized in 1998. The initiative is based on
the Company's conclusion that the current level of performance of its
existing facilities and businesses will not achieve the level of profits
the Company considers satisfactory based upon historic long-term average
prices for primary aluminum and alumina. During the second quarter of
1997, the Company recorded a $19.7 million restructuring charge to reflect
actions taken and plans put in place to achieve the reduced production
costs, decreased corporate selling, general and administrative expenses,
and enhanced product mix intended to achieve this goal. The significant
components of the restructuring charge are discussed in Note 6 of the Notes
to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
RECENT EVENTS
During June 1997, Kaiser Bellwood Corporation, a newly formed, wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company, completed the acquisition of Reynolds
Metals Company's Bellwood, Virginia, extrusion plant and its existing
inventories for a total purchase price of $44.1 million, subject to certain
post-closing adjustments. See Note 7 of Notes to Interim Consolidated
Financial Statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The table on the following page provides selected operational and
financial information on a consolidated basis with respect to the Company
for the quarters and six month periods ended June 30, 1997, and 1996. As
an integrated aluminum producer, the Company uses a portion of its bauxite,
alumina, and primary aluminum production for additional processing at
certain of its other facilities. Intracompany shipments and sales are
excluded from the information set forth on the following page.
Interim results are not necessarily indicative of those for a full
year.
SELECTED OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
(In millions of dollars, except shipments and prices)
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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1997 1996 1997 1996
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Shipments: (1)
Alumina 492.3 431.9 877.8 908.1
Aluminum products:
Primary aluminum 82.0 100.0 160.5 174.8
Fabricated aluminum products 100.4 85.1 194.3 162.3
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Total aluminum products 182.4 185.1 354.8 337.1
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Average realized sales price:
Alumina (per ton) $ 196 $ 207 $ 193 $ 208
Primary aluminum (per pound) .75 .69 .75 .71
Net sales:
Bauxite and alumina:
Alumina $ 96.5 $ 89.5 $ 169.7 $ 188.5
Other (2) (3) 26.5 27.0 53.1 51.4
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Total bauxite and alumina 123.0 116.5 222.8 239.9
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Aluminum processing:
Primary aluminum 135.3 153.1 264.5 272.2
Fabricated aluminum products 334.5 294.1 648.9 579.0
Other (3) 4.3 3.9 8.3 7.6
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Total aluminum processing 474.1 451.1 921.7 858.8
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Total net sales $ 597.1 $ 567.6 $ 1,144.5 $ 1,098.7
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Operating income (loss):
Bauxite and alumina $ 7.5 $ 1.1 $ 6.0 $ 10.9
Aluminum processing (4) 46.2 50.2 97.5 98.7
Corporate (5) (18.1) (14.5) (35.1) (32.2)
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Total operating income $ 35.6 $ 36.8 $ 68.4 $ 77.4
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Net income $ 14.6 $ 9.4 $ 18.9 $ 20.5
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Capital expenditures:
Property, plant, and equipment $ 47.0 $ 31.9 $ 68.8 $ 51.9
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(1) In thousands of metric tons.
(2) Includes net sales of bauxite.
(3) Includes the portion of net sales attributable to minority interests
in consolidated subsidiaries.
(4) Includes a pre-tax charge of $15.1 related to restructuring of
operations for both the quarter and six month period ended June 30,
1997.
(5) Includes a pre-tax charge of $4.6 related to restructuring of
operations for both the quarter and six month period ended June 30,
1997.
OVERVIEW
The Company's operating results are sensitive to changes in prices of
alumina, primary aluminum, and fabricated aluminum products, and also
depend to a significant degree on the volume and mix of all products sold
and on the Company's hedging strategies. Primary aluminum prices have
historically been subject to significant cyclical fluctuations. Alumina
prices as well as fabricated aluminum product prices (which vary
considerably among products) are significantly influenced by changes in the
price of primary aluminum but generally lag behind primary aluminum price
changes by up to three months.
During the first half of 1996, the Average Midwest United States
transaction price ("AMT Price") for primary aluminum remained relatively
stable in the $.70 - $.75 per pound range. During the second half of the
year the AMT Price for primary aluminum fell, reaching a low of $.65 per
pound for October 1996, before recovering late in the year. During the
period 1993- June 30, 1997, the AMT Price for primary aluminum ranged from
approximately $.50 to $1.00 per pound. The AMT Price for primary aluminum
for the week ended July 25, 1997, was approximately $.78 per pound.
See Note 5 of the Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
for a discussion of the Company's hedging activities.
QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997, COMPARED TO QUARTER AND SIX
MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996
SUMMARY
The Company reported net income of $14.6 million for the second
quarter of 1997 compared to net income of $9.4 million for the same period
of 1996. Net sales in the second quarter of 1997 totaled $597.1 million
compared to $567.6 million in the second quarter of 1996.
For the six-month period ended June 30, 1997, net income was $18.9
million compared to net income of $20.5 million for the six-month period
ended June 30, 1996. Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 1997,
were $1,144.5 million compared to $1,098.7 million for the first six months
of 1996.
Results for the quarter and six month period ended June 30, 1997,
include the effect of certain non-recurring items including a $19.7 million
restructuring charge (discussed above), an approximate $12.5 million non-
cash tax benefit related to settlement of certain matters and a $5.8
million charge related to additional litigation reserves. Excluding these
items, net income for the quarter and six month period ended June 30, 1997,
would have been approximately $17.9 million and $22.2 million,
respectively.
BAUXITE AND ALUMINA
Net sales of alumina increased by 8% for the quarter ended June 30,
1997, from the comparable period in the prior year, as a result of a 14%
increase in alumina shipments offset by a 5% decline in average prices
realized from the sale of alumina. Shipment volumes were up as compared to
the quarter ended June 30, 1996, primarily as a result of the timing of
shipments. For the six month period ended June 30, 1997, net segment sales
declined by 7%, from the comparable period in the prior year. This change
was due primarily to a 7% decrease in average realized prices between
periods and to a lesser extent due to a 3% reduction in shipments.
Segment operating income improved substantially on a quarter to
quarter basis but declined by 45% for the comparative six month periods.
On a quarterly basis, the improvement resulted primarily from improved
operating efficiencies and reduced raw material and energy prices. On a
year-to-date basis, however, these amounts were not sufficient to offset
the impact of both a reduction in average realized alumina prices as well
as alumina shipments.
ALUMINUM PROCESSING
Net sales of primary aluminum for the quarter ended June 30, 1997,
decreased by 12% from the comparable prior year period as a result of a 18%
decrease in shipments offset by an 8% increase in average realized prices.
The decrease in primary aluminum shipments between periods is the result of
the higher than usual shipments in the second quarter of 1996. Net sales
of fabricated aluminum products for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, were
up 14% as compared to the prior year period as a result of a 18% increase
in shipments offset by a 4% decrease in average realized prices. The
increase in fabricated aluminum product shipments over the second quarter
of 1996 was due to increased international sales of can sheet and increased
shipments of heat-treated products.
For the six month period ended June 30, 1997, net sales for the
aluminum processing segment increased by approximately 7% as a 12% increase
in fabricated aluminum product net sales more than offset a 3% decline in
net sales of primary aluminum. The increase in fabricated product net
sales, and offsetting decrease in primary aluminum net sales, resulted from
the same shipment and price factors discussed in the preceding paragraph.
In addition to being affected by the price and volume factors
discussed above, the Aluminum Processing segment's operating income also
benefited from reduced power, raw material and supply costs as well as
improved operating efficiencies. In addition, the segment's operating
income for the quarter and six month period ended June 30, 1997, includes
approximately $2.3 million and $5.2 million of operating income realized
during the periods, related to the settlement of certain energy service
contracts and a $15.1 million charge resulting from the previously
discussed restructuring of operations.
CORPORATE
Corporate operating expenses represent corporate general and
administrative expenses, which are not allocated to the Company's business
segments. Operating results for the quarter and six month period ended
June 30, 1997, both include a pre-tax charge of approximately $4.6 million
associated with the Company's restructuring of operations.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
At June 30, 1997, the Company had working capital of $457.8 million,
compared with working capital of $409.3 million at December 31, 1996. The
increase in working capital was due primarily to an increase in Receivables
and a decrease in Accounts payable partially offset by a decrease in Cash
and cash equivalents.
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures during the quarter and six months ended June 30,
1997, were $47.0 million and $68.8 million, respectively, and were used
primarily to acquire the Bellwood extrusion facility from Reynolds, improve
production efficiency, reduce operating costs, expand capacity at existing
facilities, and construct new facilities. The Company's first
Micromill(TM) facility, which was constructed in Nevada during 1996 as a
demonstration and production facility, achieved operational start-up by
year-end 1996. The facility remained in a start-up mode during the first
half of 1997 and is currently expected to commence limited product
shipments to customers in the latter part of the year.
Total consolidated capital expenditures (of which approximately 7% is
expected to be funded by the Company's minority partners in certain foreign
joint ventures) are expected to be between $70.0 and $140.0 million per
annum in each of 1997 through 1999. Management continues to evaluate
numerous projects all of which require substantial capital, including the
Company's Micromill(TM) project, and other potential opportunities both in
the United States and overseas.
Kaiser Yellow River Investment Limited ("KYRIL"), a subsidiary of the
Company, is a participant in Yellow River Aluminum Industry Company
Limited, a Sino-foreign joint equity enterprise (the "Joint Venture")
organized under the laws of the People's Republic of China ("PRC") along
with the Lanzhou Aluminum Smelters ("LAS") of the China National Nonferrous
Metals Industry Corporation (the "CNNC"). The parties to the Joint
Venture are currently engaged in discussions concerning the future of the
Joint Venture. In a June 1997 meeting, representatives of the Company and
the CNNC agreed to extend the Joint Venture termination date from June 30,
1997 to March 31, 1998. Negotiations between KYRIL, LAS and the CNNC
continue to focus on a sale of KYRIL's interests to a third party or LAS
and/or the CNNC making a payment to KYRIL in return for its existing
interests in the Joint Venture. However, no agreement has been reached
concerning the amount of or terms for any such payments. Governmental
approval in the PRC will be necessary in order to implement any
arrangements agreed to by the parties, and there can be no assurance such
approval will be obtained.
FINANCING ACTIVITIES AND LIQUIDITY
At June 30, 1997, the Company had long-term debt of $1,005.4 million,
compared with $961.9 million at December 31, 1996. The change in long-term
debt between periods is primarily the result of $30.0 million of borrowings
under the Credit Agreement and $19.0 million of proceeds from the Spokane
County, Washington, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds which were loaned to
the Company to finance certain qualifying capital expenditures at its Mead
smelter.
At June 30, 1997, $243.8 million (of which $73.8 million could have
been used for letters of credit) was available to the Company under the
Credit Agreement. Loans under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a
spread (which varies based on the results of a financial test) over either
a base rate or LIBOR at the Company's option. During the quarter and six
month period ended June 30, 1997, the average per annum interest rates on
loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement were approximately 9.5% and
9.6%, respectively. The Credit Agreement does not permit the Company to
pay any dividends on its common stock.
During the quarter ended June 30, 1997, the Credit Agreement was
amended to provide for the formation of the wheel manufacturing joint
venture and the acquisition of the Bellwood facility. Additionally, upon
completion of the acquisition of the Bellwood facility, Kaiser Bellwood
Corporation became a subsidiary guarantor under the indentures in respect
of the Company's 9-7/8% Senior Notes due 2002, 10-7/8% Series B and Series
D Senior Notes due 2006, and 12-3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2003.
Management believes that the Company's existing cash resources,
together with cash flows from operations and borrowings under the Credit
Agreement, will be sufficient to meet its working capital and capital
expenditure requirements for the next year. Additionally, with respect to
long-term liquidity, management believes that operating cash flow, together
with the ability to obtain both short and long-term financing, should
provide sufficient funds to meet the Company's working capital and capital
expenditure requirements.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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CATELLUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION V. KAISER ALUMINUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION
AND JAMES L FERRY & SON INC.
On July 28, 1997, the Company and Catellus Development Corporation
("Catellus") entered into a settlement agreement and release settling all
matters pending between the parties in the Untied States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit. All matters relating to the litigation have now
been resolved. The Company will remain liable to the City of Richmond for
fifty percent (50%) of future costs of cleaning up certain parts of the
property formerly owned by Catellus in accordance with the final judgement
issued by the United States District Court. The Company's share of these
costs is expected to be less than $500,000. See Part I, Item 3. "LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS - Catellus Development Corporation v. Kaiser Aluminum &
Chemical Corporation and James L Ferry & Son Inc." in the Company's Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
ASBESTOS-RELATED LITIGATION
The Company is a defendant in a number of lawsuits, some of which
involve claims of multiple persons, in which the plaintiffs allege that
certain of their injuries were caused by, among other things, exposure to
asbestos during, and as a result of, their employment or association with
the Company or exposure to products containing asbestos produced or sold by
the Company. The portion of Note 4 of the Notes to Interim Consolidated
Financial Statements contained in this report under the heading "Asbestos
Contingencies" is incorporated herein by reference. See Part I, Item 3.
"LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - Asbestos-related Litigation" in the Company's Form 10-
K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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The annual meeting of stockholders of the Company was held on June 4,
1997, at which meeting the stockholders voted to elect management's slate
of nominees as directors of the Company and approved the Kaiser 1997
Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan.
The results of the matters voted on at the meeting are shown below.
NOMINEES FOR DIRECTOR
The nominees for election as directors of the Company are listed
below, together with the number of votes cast for, against, and withheld
with respect to each such nominee, as well as the number of abstentions and
broker nonvotes with respect to each such nominee:
Robert J. Cruikshank
Votes For: 46,601,842
Votes Against:
Votes Withheld: 173,422
Abstentions:
Broker Nonvotes:
George T. Haymaker, Jr.
Votes For: 46,595,469
Votes Against:
Votes Withheld: 179,795
Abstentions:
Broker Nonvotes:
Charles E. Hurwitz
Votes For: 46,579,083
Votes Against:
Votes Withheld: 196,181
Abstentions:
Broker Nonvotes:
Ezra G. Levin
Votes For: 46,601,842
Votes Against:
Votes Withheld: 173,422
Abstentions:
Broker Nonvotes:
Robert Marcus
Votes For: 46,598,284
Votes Against:
Votes Withheld: 176,980
Abstentions:
Broker Nonvotes:
Robert J. Petris
Votes For: 46,492,354
Votes Against:
Votes Withheld: 282,910
Abstentions:
Broker Nonvotes:
KAISER 1997 OMNIBUS STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
The vote with respect to the proposal to approve the Kaiser 1997
Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan was as follows:
Votes For: 46,469,974
Votes Against: 176,929
Votes Withheld:
Abstentions: 128,361
Broker Nonvotes
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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(a) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Kaiser Aluminum &
Chemical Corporation (the "Company" or "KACC"), dated July 25,
1989 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-1, dated August 25, 1989, filed
by KACC, Registration No. 33-30645).
3.2 Certificate of Retirement of KACC, dated February 7, 1990
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Report on Form
10-K for the period ended December 31, 1989, filed by KACC, File
No. 1-3605).
*3.3 Amended and Restated Bylaws of KACC, dated July 22, 1997.
*4.1 Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 15, 1997, among
KACC, as Issuer, Kaiser Alumina Australia Corporation, Alpart
Jamaica Inc., Kaiser Jamaica Corporation, Kaiser Finance
Corporation, Kaiser Micromill Holdings, LLC, Kaiser Sierra
Micromills, LLC, Kaiser Texas Sierra Micromills, LLC, Kaiser
Texas Micromill Holdings, LLC, and Kaiser Bellwood Corporation,
as Subsidiary Guarantors, and State Street Bank and Trust
Company, as Trustee, to the Indenture, dated as of February 1,
1993, regarding KACC's 12-3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due
2003.
*4.2 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 15, 1997, among
KACC, as Issuer, Kaiser Alumina Australia Corporation, Alpart
Jamaica Inc., Kaiser Jamaica Corporation, Kaiser Finance
Corporation, Kaiser Micromill Holdings, LLC, Kaiser Sierra
Micromills, LLC, Kaiser Texas Sierra Micromills, LLC, Kaiser
Texas Micromill Holdings, LLC, and Kaiser Bellwood Corporation,
as Subsidiary Guarantors, and First Trust National Association,
as Trustee, to the Indenture, dated as of February 17, 1994,
regarding KACC's 9-7/8% Senior Notes due 2002.
*4.3 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 15, 1997, among
KACC, as Issuer, Kaiser Alumina Australia Corporation, Alpart
Jamaica Inc., Kaiser Jamaica Corporation, Kaiser Finance
Corporation, Kaiser Micromill Holdings, LLC, Kaiser Sierra
Micromills, LLC, Kaiser Texas Micromill Holdings, LLC, Kaiser
Texas Sierra Micromills, LLC, and Kaiser Bellwood Corporation, as
Subsidiary Guarantors, and First Trust National Association, as
Trustee, to the Indenture, dated as of October 23, 1996,
regarding KACC's 10-7/8% Series B Senior Notes due 2006.
*4.4 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 15, 1997, among
KACC, as Issuer, Kaiser Alumina Australia Corporation, Alpart
Jamaica Inc., Kaiser Jamaica Corporation, Kaiser Finance
Corporation, Kaiser Micromill Holdings, LLC, Kaiser Sierra
Micromills, LLC, Kaiser Texas Micromill Holdings, LLC, Kaiser
Texas Sierra Micromills, LLC, and Kaiser Bellwood Corporation, as
Subsidiary Guarantors, and First Trust National Association, as
Trustee, to the Indenture, dated as of December 23, 1996,
regarding KACC's 10-7/8% Series D Senior Notes due 2006.
*4.5 Ninth Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated as of April 21,
1997, amending the Credit Agreement, dated as of February 15,
1994, as amended, among KACC, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
("KAC"), the financial institutions a party thereto, and
BankAmerica Business Credit, Inc., as Agent.
*4.6 Tenth Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated as of June 25,
1997, amending the Credit Agreement, dated as of February 15,
1994, as amended, among KACC, KAC, the financial institutions a
party thereto, and BankAmerica Business Credit, Inc., as Agent.
*27 Financial Data Schedule.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
No report on Form 8-K was filed by the Company during the quarter
ended June 30, 1997.
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* Filed herewith
SIGNATURE
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, who have signed this report on
behalf of the registrant as the principal financial officer and principal
accounting officer of the registrant, respectively.
KAISER ALUMINUM & CHEMICAL
CORPORATION
/s/ John T. La Duc
By: --------------------------
John T. La Duc
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/Arthur S. Donaldson
By: --------------------------
Arthur S. Donaldson
Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: August 1, 1997