FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For Quarter Ended September 30, 1995 Commission File Number 1-10040
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CYPRUS AMAX MINERALS COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 36-2684040
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
9100 East Mineral Circle, Englewood, Colorado 80112
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(303) 643-5000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
No Change
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(Former name, address, and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of November 9, 1995, was
92,945,772 shares.
This report contains 20 pages.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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CYPRUS AMAX MINERALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
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1995 1994 1995 1994
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REVENUE $ 786 $ 771 $2,468 $2,057
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COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of Sales 487 582 1,610 1,576
Selling and Administrative Expenses 42 23 110 70
Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization 69 65 224 188
Write-downs 445 10 445 10
Exploration Expense 8 5 22 17
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TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES 1,051 685 2,411 1,861
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INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS (265) 86 57 196
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest Income 7 3 18 12
Interest Expense (37) (27) (99) (79)
Capitalized Interest 11 7 26 9
Equity Investments and Other 2 (5) 6 (7)
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INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
MINORITY INTEREST (282) 64 8 131
Income Tax (Provision)/Benefit 78 (16) 16 (32)
Minority Interest 1 - 4 -
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INCOME/(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AND
MINORITY INTEREST (203) 48 28 99
Income from Operations of Discontinued Oil and
Gas Division, Net of Applicable Taxes of $2 - - - 9
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NET INCOME/(LOSS) (203) 48 28 108
Preferred Stock Dividends (5) (4) (14) (14)
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INCOME/(LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHARES $ (208) $ 44 $ 14 $ 94
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EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Primary $(2.23) $ .47 $ .15 $ 1.01
Fully Diluted $(2.23)/(1)/ $ .47/(1)/ $ .15/(1)/ $ 1.01/(1)/
AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Primary 92.9 92.5 92.9 92.4
Fully Diluted 102.8 102.6 102.7 102.5
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
/(1)/ Fully diluted earnings per share were anti-dilutive.
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CYPRUS AMAX MINERALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(IN MILLIONS EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
(Unaudited)
September 30, December 31,
ASSETS 1995 1994
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 163 $ 139
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net 392 350
Inventories 468 453
Prepaid Expenses 86 73
Deferred Income Taxes 30 26
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Total Current Assets 1,139 1,041
PROPERTIES - At Cost, Net 4,261 3,925
OTHER ASSETS 545 441
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Total Assets $5,945 $5,407
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt $ 165 $ 21
Current Portion of Production Payments 37 47
Accounts Payable 129 144
Accrued Payroll and Benefits 104 92
Accrued Royalties and Interest 59 36
Other Accrued Liabilities 144 142
Taxes Payable, Other Than Income Taxes 59 61
Income Taxes Payable 107 57
Dividends Payable 18 18
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Total Current Liabilities 822 618
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NONCURRENT LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED CREDITS
Long-Term Debt 1,467 955
Production Payments - 236
Capital Lease Obligations 171 200
Deferred Employee and Retiree Benefits 422 405
Deferred Closure, Reclamation, and Environmental 384 368
Deferred Income Taxes 42 125
Other 173 171
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Total Noncurrent Liabilities and Deferred Credits 2,659 2,460
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MINORITY INTEREST 173 -
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock, $1 Par Value,
20,000,000 Shares Authorized:
$4.00 Series A Convertible Stock, $50 Stated Value,
4,666,667 Authorized, 4,664,863 Issued and Outstanding 5 5
Series A Preferred Stock, 500,000 Shares
Authorized, None Issued or Outstanding - -
Common Stock, Without Par Value,
150,000,000 Shares Authorized,
Issued 96,030,136 in 1995 and 96,026,546 in 1994 1 1
Paid-In Surplus 2,954 2,962
Accumulated Deficit (537) (496)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment 4 6
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2,427 2,478
Treasury Stock at Cost, 3,090,582 Shares in 1995
and 3,460,078 Shares in 1994 (71) (80)
Loan to Savings Plan (65) (69)
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Total Shareholders' Equity 2,291 2,329
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $5,945 $5,407
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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CYPRUS AMAX MINERALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(IN MILLIONS)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months
Ended September 30,
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1995 1994
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income from Continuing Operations $ 28 $ 99
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash
Provided by Continuing Operations:
Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization 224 188
Write-downs 445 10
Deferred Income Taxes (110) 27
Gain on Sale of Assets (11) (39)
Changes in Assets and Liabilities Net of Effects
from Businesses Acquired/Sold (71) (302)
Other 26 35
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Net Cash Provided by Continuing Operations 531 18
Net Cash Provided by Discontinued Operations - 14
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 531 32
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital Expenditures (587) (282)
Payments for Businesses Purchased - (361)
Capitalized Interest (26) (9)
Advances to Affiliates (154) (21)
Proceeds from Sale of Assets 31 910
Cash Effect of Consolidating Amax Gold, Inc. 37 -
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (699) 237
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Borrowings on Line of Credit 110 150
Payments on Line of Credit - (150)
Net Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt 422 -
Payments on Debt and Other Obligations (269) (72)
Proceeds from Issuance of Stock for Employee Benefits 3 7
Payments to Minority Interests (5) -
Dividends Paid (69) (69)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 192 (134)
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NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 24 135
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 139 96
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 163 $ 231
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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CYPRUS AMAX MINERALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
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The accompanying interim unaudited financial statements include all adjustments
which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation.
Results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results
that may be achieved in future periods. The financial information as of this
interim date should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and
notes thereto contained in Cyprus Amax's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1994.
NOTE 2. CONSOLIDATION OF AMAX GOLD INC.
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Cyprus Amax determined during the second quarter of 1995 that consolidation of
Amax Gold was appropriate due to the execution of certain financing arrangements
which has led to an increased ownership position of 51 percent. The
consolidation was effective as of January 1, 1995, and the first quarter results
were restated.
NOTE 3. ADOPTION OF IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
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During the third quarter of 1995, Cyprus Amax adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-
Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of." See Note 7: Write-
downs.
NOTE 4. INVENTORIES
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Inventories detailed by component are summarized below (in millions):
(Unaudited)
September 30, December 31,
1995 1994
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Component
In-Process Ores, Concentrates,
and Other $ 233 $ 193
Finished Goods 152 182
Materials and Supplies 83 78
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$ 468 $ 453
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NOTE 5. LONG-TERM DEBT
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In May 1995, Cyprus Amax placed $250 million of 7 3/8 percent Notes due 2007
from its universal shelf. The majority of the proceeds were used to prepay $213
million of the coal production payments. In August 1995 Cyprus Amax filed a
shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that
will enable the Company to sell an aggregate of up to $600 million of
securities. At present, all $600 million of the shelf remains available and
there are no current plans to utilize the shelf.
In June 1995, Cyprus Amax finalized $750 million in project financing for
construction and development of the El Abra copper mine project in Chile.
Cyprus Amax also has funded an additional $300 million in subordinated debt for
the project. The financing will consist of three parts. The first portion for
$500 million is being provided by Japanese and German companies, all on a 12-
year term. A second consortium of commercial banks is syndicating $250 million
on a 10-year term. Cyprus Amax has guaranteed completion
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of the oxide mine. In addition, the U.S. Export/Import Bank has committed to
provide up to $150 million of funding once the project is completed, which if
drawn would be used to prepay existing debt. At September 30, 1995, $227
million had been borrowed.
Cerro Verde completed a $110 million line of credit in Peru, which is guaranteed
by Cyprus Amax. At September 30, 1995, $60 million had been borrowed under
this line of credit. Additionally, the partners in the Kubaka gold project in
Russia, of which Cyprus Amax owns 50 percent, signed project financing loan
agreements totalling $100 million for mine development. To date, there have been
no borrowings, however draw-downs are expected in the fourth quarter of 1995.
In October 1995, Amax Gold finalized a loan agreement for $250 million to be
used for construction of the Fort Knox project and repayment of certain existing
indebtedness. The loan is a six year amortizing term loan, with repayment
beginning in 1997, and up to $125 million can be drawn in gold. The loan is
collaterized by the assets and production of the Fort Knox and Hayden Hill
properties and the stock of the subsidiaries owning the Guanaco and Sleeper
properties.
In conjunction with the Fort Knox loan, Amax Gold borrowed $50 million under a
bridge loan facility which was repaid from proceeds of the Fort Knox loan.
Additionally, Amax Gold will repay approximately $86 million of other borrowings
and gold leases in the fourth quarter of 1995.
NOTE 6. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
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The estimated fair values for financial instruments under SFAS No. 107,
"Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments," are made at discrete
points in time based on relevant market information. These estimates involve
uncertainties and cannot be determined with precision. At September 30, 1995,
the net carrying value of financial instruments approximated a $1,126 million
liability, whereas the fair value approximated a $1,237 million liability. The
difference in fair value is primarily due to lower interest rates as of
September 30, 1995, compared to rates on the Company's debt.
NOTE 7. WRITE-DOWNS
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Amax Coal signed a new definitive coal contract with PSI Energy, Inc. on August
9, 1995, that settles arbitration matters and disputes related to the prior
contract. Amax Coal and PSI Energy had been in arbitration for several years
over various matters related to the prior contract. Terms of the new agreement
call for a reduction in price with a move toward market price by the year 2000.
A mechanism can be used to adjust the price beginning in the year 2000. The new
contract provides an eight-year extension of the term and grants Amax Coal
operating flexibility which resulted in a new mine plan and will assist in
cost reduction efforts. Although reserves increased 20 million tons due to the
revised mine plan, a pretax write-down of the carrying value of the Wabash
mine's assets by $310 million was recorded in the third quarter. Additionally,
the coal market outlook for Mountain Coals operations in eastern Kentucky
reflects weak demand and lower prices, ongoing transportation and coal quality
disadvantages compared to other regions of Central Appalachia, and the
expiration of the long-term contracts in 1995 and 1998. Over the last few
years, regional spot prices have declined significantly, which prompted adoption
of a revised mine plan to reduce costs. Under the revised mine plan, certain
operations eventually will be closed and changes in mining methods will be made
at other operations. Coal reserves will be reduced by approximately 120 million
tons and, considering the expected continuation of current weak market
conditions, the Company wrote down its assets in Kentucky in the third quarter.
Coupled with certain accruals required as a result of the revised mine plan and
other charges for certain operational changes at other coal operations, a pretax
charge of $135 million was recorded. These write-downs were calculated in
accordance with SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of."
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NOTE 8: CONTINGENCIES
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On August 9, 1995, a new coal contract was executed between Amax Coal Company
and PSI Energy, Inc. to replace an existing contract and to settle arbitration
matters related to the existing contract. Terms of the contract resulted in a
write-down in the third quarter of the carrying value of Wabash mine's assets.
See Note 7: Write-downs.
On November 8, 1993, Cyprus Amax was notified by the United States Department of
Justice that it was under investigation for possible violations of the antitrust
laws of the United States regarding its molybdenum business. In June 1995,
Cyprus Amax was informed that the preliminary investigation into molybdenum
pricing was closed without further action.
In April 1994, Cyprus Amax was notified by the Department of Justice that the
government will be seeking civil penalties for alleged violations of the Federal
Clean Water Act in the operation of Cyprus Amax's Bagdad, Miami, and Sierrita
mines located in Arizona. These governmental actions relate to findings of
violations and orders issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to
these operations in late 1992 and early 1993. The violations are alleged to
have occurred between April 1989 and January 1993. The relief sought by the EPA
under these findings of violation and orders was penalties and corrective action
to comply with the Clean Water Act.
In January 1995, Cyprus Foote Mineral Company (Cyprus Foote) agreed to sign a
Consent Order with the State of Ohio and Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation
(Shieldalloy) related to alleged contamination of Shieldalloy's Cambridge, Ohio,
operating site with slag containing elevated levels of naturally occurring
radionuclides. The slag is alleged to have been produced from Foote Mineral
Company's (FMC) operation of the Cambridge ferroalloy plant from the early 1950s
to 1987 when the plant was sold by Foote to Shieldalloy. FMC's sale of the
ferroalloy facility to Shieldalloy predated Cyprus' 1988 acquisition of FMC's
stock. The Consent Order requires Cyprus Foote to participate with Shieldalloy
in funding the development of a remedial investigation and feasibility study to
be completed in early 1996. On July 11, 1995, the state of Ohio filed the
anticipated Complaint for Injunctive Relief and Civil Penalties alleging soil
and water contamination with hazardous substances and related charges. The
parties to the complaint entered into a consent order which provides for Cyprus
Foote to participate with Shieldalloy in funding the continuing development of a
remedial investigation and feasibility study to be completed in early 1996.
Cyprus Amax received an EPA Unilateral Administrative Order in 1994 pursuant to
Section 106 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA) requiring it to participate in a cleanup of soils with
elevated metals levels in the city of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, as well as to
participate in funding a remedial investigation and feasibility study. A Cyprus
Amax subsidiary built and operated a zinc smelter near Bartlesville in the early
1900s. Cyprus Amax is one of several identified potentially responsible parties
(PRPs) at this site and is participating in a PRP group in an effort to minimize
its immediate costs to comply with the EPA order. On August 7, 1995, Cyprus
Amax and the state of Oklahoma entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order
implementing the second phase of the residential soil cleanup program.
In late 1994, Cyprus Amax, along with a number of other PRPs, received a
Unilateral Administrative Order for Removal Action pursuant to Section 106 of
CERCLA with regard to materials stockpiled at the Colorado School of Mines
Research Institute Creekside Superfund site, located in Golden, Colorado. The
EPA alleges that these materials result from various research operations at the
facility and that Cyprus Amax contributed materials to the site for research.
Cyprus Amax is participating with the state of Colorado and a number of other
entities in completing a remedial investigation and feasibility study for this
site.
In 1994, Cyprus Amax received several Orders from the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM) in Roswell, New Mexico, alleging Cyprus Amax's continuing responsibility
for closure and reclamation of the Horizon Potash Mine near Carlsbad, New
Mexico. Amax sold its interest in the mine in 1991, and Horizon abandoned the
site
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in 1993. Cyprus Amax is vigorously pursuing its legal defenses to this potential
liability and has held discussions with the BLM as to possible settlement.
At September 30, 1995, Cyprus Amax had accruals of approximately $414 million
for expected future mine closure, reclamation, and environmental remediation
liabilities. Total reclamation costs for Cyprus Amax at the end of current mine
lives are estimated at about $550 million. Additionally, the cost range of
reasonably possible outcomes for sites where remediation costs are estimable is
from $70 million to $230 million of which approximately $95 million was reserved
at September 30, 1995. Work on these sites is expected to be substantially
completed within the next five years, subject to delays inherent in the process.
Remediation costs that could not be reasonably estimated at September 30, 1995,
are not expected to have a material impact on the financial condition and
ongoing operations of the Company.
NOTE 9. INFORMATION BY INDUSTRY SEGMENT
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Cyprus Amax operates in three principal industry segments -- Copper/Molybdenum,
Coal, and Other -- which supply mineral products primarily to the construction,
automobile, steel, and utility industries and gold to banks and other bullion
dealers. The financial information for these segments is presented below (in
millions):
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
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1995 1994 1995 1994
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Segment Revenue
Copper/Molybdenum $ 403 $ 345 $1,346 $ 935
Coal 334 332 978 934
Other 49 94 144 188
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$ 786 $ 771 $2,468 $2,057
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Segment Income/(Loss)
Copper/Molybdenum $ 166 $ 44 $ 464 $ 115
Coal (412) 12 (343) 70
Other (6) 42 (22) 44
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(252) 98 99 229
Corporate (13) (12) (42) (33)
Interest, Net (19) (17) (55) (58)
Equity Investments and Other 2 (5) 6 (7)
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Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes and
Minority Interest (282) 64 8 131
Income Tax (Provision)/Benefit 78 (16) 16 (32)
Minority Interest 1 - 4 -
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Income/(Loss) from Continuing Operations (203) 48 28 99
Income from Operations of Discontinued Oil and Gas
Division, Net of Applicable Taxes of $2 - - - 9
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Net Income/(Loss) $(203) $48 $28 $108
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REVIEW BY INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
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The financial information as of September 30, 1995, and for the three-month and
nine-month periods ended September 30, 1995 and 1994, included in Part I
pursuant to Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X has been reviewed by Price Waterhouse
LLP, the Company's independent accountants, in accordance with standards
established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Price
Waterhouse LLP's report is included as page 10 of this quarterly report.
Price Waterhouse LLP does not carry out any significant or additional audit
tests beyond those which would have been necessary if its report had not been
included in this quarterly report. Accordingly, such report is not a "report"
or "part of a registration statement" within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of
the Securities Act of 1933 and the liability provisions of Section 11 of such
Act do not apply.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
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To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Cyprus Amax Minerals Company
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Cyprus Amax
Minerals Company and its subsidiaries as of September 30, 1995, and the related
consolidated statements of operations and of cash flows for the three-month and
nine-month periods ended September 30, 1995 and 1994. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial
information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial
data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting
matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is
the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a
whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should
be made to the accompanying interim financial information for it to be in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
We previously audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards,
the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 1994, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, of shareholder's equity, and of cash
flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated
February 17, 1995, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated
financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheet information as of December 31, 1994, is
fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance
sheet from which it has been derived.
/s/ Price Waterhouse LLP
Denver, Colorado
November 13, 1995
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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CYPRUS AMAX MINERALS COMPANY reported a 1995 third quarter consolidated net loss
of $203 million, or $2.23 per share, on revenue of $786 million, compared to
1994 net income of $48 million, or 47 cents per share, on revenue of $771
million. The 1995 third quarter results included an after-tax charge of $338
million to recognize the write-down of certain coal assets and provisions for
associated liabilities. Additionally, the third quarter of 1994 included
several special items which added $13 million to after-tax earnings. These
special items were: (i) $21 million gain on the sale of the Iron Ore business;
(ii) $9 million gain on the sale of Cyprus Amax's interest in an Australian
exploration project; (iii) $9 million charge for workforce reduction programs at
two copper operations; and (iv) $8 million charge for a write-down of the
Orchard Valley coal mine due to closure.
Three Months Nine Months
SELECTED RESULTS Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
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(In millions except per share data) 1995 1994 1995 1994
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Revenue $ 786 $ 771 $2,468 $2,057
Net Income/(Loss) $ (203) $ 48 $ 28 $ 108
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share $(2.23) $ .47 $ .15 $ 1.01
NOTE: SUPPLEMENTAL DATA (In millions)
Write-downs and Special Items, Net of Tax $ (338) $ 13 $ (338) $ 13
Net Income Excluding Write-downs
and Special Items $ 135 $ 35 $ 366 $ 95
Earnings Per Share Excluding Write-downs
and Special Items $ 1.41 $ .33 $ 3.79 $ .88
The 1995 third quarter revenue of $786 million was up $15 million from the
comparable 1994 quarter primarily because of 21 cents per pound higher copper
realizations and $3.12 per pound higher molybdenum realizations, partially
offset by lower molybdenum sales and the absence of 1994 gains on the sale of
non-core businesses of $39 million.
For the first nine months, Cyprus Amax earned $28 million or 15 cents per share,
compared to 1994 earnings for the period of $108 million or $1.01 per share.
Segment income is earnings before corporate overhead, interest, equity and
other, income taxes, and minority interest.
COPPER/MOLYBDENUM
Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
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SELECTED RESULTS (In millions) 1995 1994 1995 1994
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Revenue $ 403 $ 345 $1,346 $ 935
Segment Operating Income $ 166 $ 44 $ 464 $ 115
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Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
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NOTE: SUPPLEMENTAL DATA (In millions) 1995 1994 1995 1994
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Special Items $ - $ (13) $ - $ (13)
Segment Earnings Excluding Special Items $ 166 $ 57 $ 464 $ 128
Copper/Molybdenum earned $166 million during the third quarter, which was
approximately four times higher than the 1994 comparable period. Earnings
increased due primarily to 21 cents per pound higher copper realizations, 23
cents per pound lower copper cost of sales, 21 percent higher produced copper
sales, and $18 million higher molybdenum results. Additionally, the third
quarter of 1994 included a $13 million pretax charge for workforce reduction
programs at Miami and Bagdad.
Third quarter copper realizations averaged $1.35 per pound, 21 cents higher than
the 1994 quarter. Copper hedging positions at November 10, 1995, will ensure a
minimum average net realization on an LME basis of $1.05 per pound on 135
million pounds for the fourth quarter of 1995, 90 cents per pound on 750 million
pounds for 1996 and 97 cents per pound on 350 million pounds for the first half
of 1997.
Comex copper prices continued to remain strong throughout the quarter reflecting
a firm underlying demand worldwide. Combined LME/Comex inventories have
decreased 45 percent in the first nine months of 1995.
Three Months Nine Months
SELECTED OPERATING DATA Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
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(In millions except as noted) 1995 1994 1995 1994
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Produced Copper Sold, Pounds 178 147 537 477
Copper Production, Pounds 175 163 502 475
Copper Sales Volume, Pounds 199 205 626 626
Average Copper Realization, $/Pound $1.35 $1.14 $1.34 $1.02
Cost of Sales, $/Pound $ .56 $ .79 $ .69 $ .76
Net Cash Cost, $/Pound $ .66 $ .71 $ .54 $ .70
Full Cost, $/Pound $ .75 $ .80 $ .63 $ .78
Bagdad
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Production - Pounds 52 51 152 146
Material Mined - Tons 15.1 17.2 46.4 50.5
Ore Mined - Tons 7.3 7.6 22.8 21.7
Stripping Ratio 1.07 1.26 1.04 1.33
Ore Milled - Tons 7.0 6.9 21.6 20.3
Ore Grade - % .39 .41 .39 .41
Miami
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Production - Pounds 33 30 90 89
Material Mined - Tons 25.1 20.5 67.3 63.6
Ore Mined - Tons 9.0 6.3 24.8 22.8
Stripping Ratio 1.77 2.27 1.72 1.79
Ore Grade - % .51 .44 .47 .39
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Three Months Nine Months
SELECTED OPERATING DATA (CONT'D) Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
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(In millions except as noted) 1995 1994 1995 1994
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Sierrita
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Production - Pounds 61 60 178 192
Material Mined - Tons 24.8 20.0 64.9 56.6
Ore Mined - Tons 10.8 10.6 30.9 30.1
Stripping Ratio 1.28 .89 1.05 .84
Ore Milled - Tons 10.4 10.0 30.3 28.8
Ore Grade - % .32 .32 .32 .36
Molybdenum Sales - Pounds 15 22 53 63
Molybdenum Production - Pounds 17 14 58 41
Average Realization - $/Pound 6.83 3.71 8.00 3.62
Henderson
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Production - Pounds 8.6 7.0 30.8 17.8
Material Mined - Tons 1.9 1.2 6.2 3.1
Ore Milled - Tons 1.9 1.2 6.2 3.1
Ore Grade - % .26 .31 .28 .31
During the quarter, Cyprus Amax sold 178 million pounds of produced copper, 31
million pounds more than in the 1994 third quarter, which had low sales because
of reduced smelter throughput and lower production of electrorefined cathodes in
preparation for transition to the new refinery. Cost of sales declined 23 cents
per pound from the 1994 period to 56 cents per pound for the third quarter of
1995 due primarily to higher molybdenum by-product credits generated in the
first half of 1995.
Third quarter net cash costs for copper were 66 cents per pound, five cents
lower than the 71 cents per pound for the third quarter of 1994. Excluding the
Tohono development project, which increased average costs segment-wide by three
cents per pound, third quarter 1995 cash costs would have been 63 cents per
pound. The lower cash costs primarily reflect higher by-product credits for
molybdenum of 23 cents per pound in the 1995 third quarter compared to 15 cents
per pound in 1994 and three cents lower conversion costs, offset by a 25 percent
increase in tons mined at Miami and Sierrita and certain increased costs which
are influenced by the higher copper prices. For the first nine months of 1995,
the Arizona copper mines increased mining productivity (tons per manshift) by 16
percent and milling productivity (tons per manshift) by 19 percent over the
comparable 1994 period.
Copper production totalled 175 million pounds for the quarter, 12 million pounds
higher than in 1994. The Company expects that 1995 production will be about 675
million pounds.
Primary molybdenum operations earned $25 million for the third quarter compared
to $7 million for the 1994 period. Production increased to 17 million pounds
from 14 million pounds, while sales decreased to 15 million pounds for the third
quarter of 1995 from 22 million pounds in the 1994 third quarter. The 1994
sales included 3 million pounds of purchased molybdenum. Sales for the first
nine months of 1995 were 10 million pounds lower than the same period in 1994,
which included 10 million pounds of purchased molybdenum. Additionally, the
1995 third quarter realizations averaged $6.83 per pound compared to $3.71 per
pound during the 1994 quarter. Due to currently lower spot market prices,
fourth quarter realizations are expected to be somewhat lower than the third
quarter, but should remain above spot prices because of the downstream products.
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Production of molybdenum products worldwide continues at expanded levels versus
1994. This increased production and somewhat weakened metallurgical demand in
the second quarter led Cyprus Amax to return the Climax mine to stand-by status
in August 1995. Chemical products continued to show demand strength in almost
every application.
For the first nine months, Copper/Molybdenum earnings were $464 million compared
to $115 million in 1994. The higher earnings primarily reflected 32 cents
higher average copper realizations, seven cents lower copper cost of sales,
improved molybdenum operating earnings of $112 million, and 13 percent higher
produced copper sales of 537 million pounds.
COAL
Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
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SELECTED RESULTS (In millions) 1995 1994 1995 1994
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Revenue $ 334 $ 332 $ 978 $ 934
Segment Operating Income/(Loss) $(412) $ 12 $(343) $ 70
NOTE: SUPPLEMENTAL DATA (In millions)
Write-downs and Special Items $(445) $ (10) $(445) $ (10)
Segment Earnings Excluding Write-downs
and Special Items $ 33 $ 22 $ 102 $ 80
Coal reported a third quarter loss of $412 million compared to 1994 third
quarter earnings of $12 million. The 1995 third quarter earnings included a $445
million pretax charge to recognize the write-down of certain coal assets and
provisions for associated liabilities. The third quarter of 1994 included a $10
million pretax write-down of the Orchard Valley mine. The 1995 third quarter's
average realization was $16.17 per ton, and the average cost of sales was $14.71
per ton. This resulted in a profit margin of $1.46 per ton and cash margins of
$3.82 per ton. The increase in earnings, excluding write-downs and special
items, resulted from doubling of profit margins and a slight increase in sales.
Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
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SELECTED OPERATING DATA 1995 1994 1995 1994
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Sales Volume - Millions of Tons
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Eastern Mines 7.8 7.4 22.0 20.9
Western Mines - Powder River Basin 9.0 9.0 26.5 26.6
Western Mines - Other 3.4 3.7 9.5 9.3
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Total Sales 20.2 20.1 58.0 56.8
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Oakbridge Equity Share 1.5 1.3 4.5 3.7
Average Realization - $/Ton $16.17 $16.10 $16.35 $16.02
Domestic Average Contract Price - $/Ton $17.42 $17.54 $17.32 $18.09
Domestic Average Spot Price - $/Ton $12.94 $13.55 $13.45 $12.34
Oakbridge Contract Price - $/Ton $27.45 $22.12 $25.92 $23.42
Oakbridge Spot Price - $/Ton $25.69 $20.33 $22.02 $20.15
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Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
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SELECTED OPERATING DATA (CONT'D) 1995 1994 1995 1994
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Average Cost of Sales - $/Ton $14.71 $15.34 $14.82 $14.78
Average Cash Cost - $/Ton $12.35 $12.53 $12.30 $12.24
Average Unit Costs - $/Ton $14.39 $14.88 $14.51 $14.44
Clean Production - Millions of Tons
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Pennsylvania 2.2 1.6 6.5 5.4
Kentucky 1.5 1.3 4.0 3.6
West Virginia 1.6 1.6 4.9 4.5
Midwest 2.0 2.2 6.3 6.8
Wyoming - Powder River 9.0 9.0 26.5 26.6
Colorado 1.8 2.3 6.2 6.9
Utah .7 .9 2.1 2.8
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Total Production 18.8 18.9 56.5 56.6
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Oakbridge Equity Share 1.7 1.0 4.3 3.0
Amax Coal signed a new coal contract with PSI Energy, Inc. on August 9, 1995,
that settles arbitration matters and disputes related to the prior contract.
Terms of the new agreement call for a reduction in price with a move toward
market price by the year 2000, and although reserves increased 20 million tons
due to the revised mine plan, a pretax write-down of the carrying value of the
Wabash mine's assets by $310 million was recorded in the third quarter.
Additionally, the coal market outlook for Mountain Coals operations in eastern
Kentucky reflects weak demand and lower prices, ongoing transportation and coal
quality disadvantages compared to other regions of Central Appalachia, and the
expiration of the long-term contracts in 1995 and 1998. Under a revised mine
plan, coal reserves will be reduced by approximately 120 million tons and,
coupled with certain accruals, a pretax charge of $135 million was recorded.
These write-downs were calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 121, "Accounting
for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed
of."
Demand during the first half of 1995 was dampened by a mild winter and cool
spring; however, hot, seasonable weather during the third quarter resulted in
stronger demand and has reduced inventories. Growth in demand for compliance
Western coals continues. During the third quarter, service improved on the
western U.S. rail systems and the prospect is for consistent and reliable rail
transportation. Eastern rail service is relatively consistent but barge supply
remains short in both the short and long term.
Coal production of 19 million tons in the third quarter was comparable to 1994.
During the third quarter of 1995, five monthly production records were set at
four operations and six monthly productivity records at six operations.
Productivity improved eight percent during the third quarter 1995 over the
comparable 1994 quarter. The Company expects that 1995 production will be
approximately 82 million tons compared to 80 million tons in 1994, including
Cyprus Amax's share of Oakbridge's production.
Cyprus Amax's equity share in Oakbridge's earnings, which is reported in
Interest, Equity, and Other, was $3 million compared to a $1 million loss in the
comparable 1994 period. This result reflected a 70 percent increase in
production and a 25 percent increase in realizations.
For the first nine months, Coal reported a loss of $343 million compared to $70
million earnings for the nine months of 1994. Excluding the write-downs and
special items earnings increased from $80 million in 1994 to $102 million in
1995.
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OTHER MINERALS
Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
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SELECTED RESULTS (In millions) 1995 1994 1995 1994
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Segment Operating Income $ (6) $ 42 $ (22) $ 44
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Lithium $ 8 $ 7 $ 22 $ 18
Amax Gold (2) - (8) -
Iron Ore - 30 - 34
Businesses Sold/Non-Operating (4) (1) (14) (3)
Exploration Expense (8) 6 (22) (5)
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Total $ (6) $ 42 $ (22) $ 44
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NOTE: SUPPLEMENTAL DATA (In millions)
Special Items $ - $ 39 $ - $ 39
Segment Earnings/(Loss) Excluding
Special Items
Lithium $ 8 $ 7 $ 22 $ 18
Amax Gold (2) - (8) -
Iron Ore - 2 - 6
Businesses Sold/Non-Operating (4) (1) (14) (3)
Exploration Expense (8) (5) (22) (16)
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Total $ (6) $ 3 $ (22) $ 5
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SELECTED OPERATING DATA
Lithium
Sales Volumes - Millions of Lbs.
Carbonate Equiv. 10.5 7.6 27.7 24.1
Gold
Sales Volumes - Thousands of Ounces 24 24 79 76
Gold Price - $/Ounce 405 400 406 401
OTHER MINERALS, which includes Lithium, Amax Gold, Iron Ore, Businesses
Sold/Non-Operating, and Exploration, had a $6 million loss for the third quarter
of 1995 compared to earnings of $3 million for 1994, excluding a gain of $39
million primarily from the sale of iron ore operations and an Australian
exploration project. Lithium had earnings of $8 million, $1 million more than
1994 due to record sales and lower costs. Amax Gold's loss was $2 million for
the third quarter. During the third quarter, Cyprus Amax increased its
ownership in Amax Gold from 42 percent to 51 percent by exercising its option to
convert an $80 million loan to Amax Gold common stock. Additionally, on October
17, 1995, Cyprus Amax announced its intent to sell its interest in the Russian
Kubaka gold mine project to Amax Gold for approximately 16 million shares of
Amax Gold common stock. Closing is expected in late 1995 or early 1996. This
will increase Cyprus Amax's ownership to approximately 58 percent.
Exploration expense of $8 million was $3 million higher than last year excluding
a 1994 gain on the sale of the Company's interest in an Australian exploration
project.
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The year-to-date loss for Other Minerals was $22 million compared to $5 million
earnings in the first nine months of 1994, excluding the special items. The
difference was due to higher exploration expense of $6 million, the absence of
iron ore earnings, and consolidation of Amax Gold's operating loss.
CORPORATE expenses for the third quarter were $13 million or $1 million higher,
and for the first nine months of 1995 were $42 million, or $9 million higher
than the same periods in 1994 due primarily to higher outside service fees,
severance costs, and an increased provision for incentive compensation.
INTEREST, EQUITY, AND OTHER expense was $17 million for the 1995 third quarter
compared to expense of $22 million for 1994. The improvement was due primarily
to higher Oakbridge earnings and the absence of equity losses for Amax Gold,
which is now reported on a consolidated basis and is included in Other Minerals.
Net interest expense of $19 million for the third quarter of 1995 was $2 million
higher than the same period in 1994 due primarily to higher interest expense
associated with the sale-leaseback arrangement. Year-to-date interest, equity,
and other expense of $49 million was $16 million lower than in 1994 due
primarily to increased interest income, higher capitalized interest, and the
consolidation of Amax Gold.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At September 30, 1995, the Company maintained its strong financial condition
with long-term debt as a percentage of total capitalization of 41.7 percent, a
ratio of current assets to current liabilities of 1.4 to 1.0, and a cash balance
of $163 million at September 30. At December 31, 1994, the ratios were 37.4
percent and 1.7 to 1.0, respectively, which do not reflect the consolidation of
Amax Gold Inc. Cyprus Amax's non-cash working capital decreased $130 million
from $284 million at December 31, 1994, to $154 million at September 30, 1995,
due primarily to a $134 million increase in the current portion of long-term
debt and production payments, and a $50 million increase in current taxes
payable, partially offset by a $42 million increase in accounts receivable. The
increase in the current portion of long-term debt was attributable to $110
million of short-term borrowing on lines of credit and $32 million of current
capital lease obligations, current taxes payable due to increased earnings, and
higher accounts receivable due to expected foreign tax refunds and the
consolidation of Amax Gold Inc.
The Company's cash balance increased from $139 million at year-end to $163
million at September 30, due primarily to cash provided by continuing operations
of $531 million, net debt of $263 million, and a $37 million cash effect from
consolidating Amax Gold Inc., partially offset by capital expenditures of $587
million and advances primarily to the El Abra copper mine project in Chile of
$154 million.
For the first nine months of 1995, capital expenditures, excluding capitalized
interest, were $587 million. Copper capital expenditures of $351 million
included $220 million for the El Abra project and $38 million for the Cerro
Verde project. Coal capital expenditures of $82 million were primarily for
sustaining and replacement capital. Other Minerals capital expenditures
included Amax Gold's expenditures of $144 million primarily for the Fort Knox
and Refugio projects. Total capital spending for 1995 is projected to be
approximately one billion dollars, with over 63 percent, 14 percent, and 22
percent spent on Copper, Coal, and Amax Gold projects, respectively.
For the full year 1995 Cyprus expects to spend approximately $120 million for
reclamation, remediation, and environmental compliance.
In May 1995, Cyprus Amax placed $250 million of 7-3/8 percent Notes due 2007
from its universal shelf. The majority of the proceeds were used to prepay $213
million of the coal production payments. In August 1995 Cyprus Amax filed a
shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that
will enable the Company to sell an aggregate of up to $600 million of
securities. At present, all $600 million of the shelf remains available and
there are no current plans to utilize the shelf.
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In June 1995, Cyprus Amax finalized $750 million in project financing for
construction and development of the El Abra copper mine project in Chile.
Cyprus Amax also has funded an additional $300 million in subordinated debt for
the project. The financing consists of three parts. The first portion for $500
million is being provided by Japanese and German companies, all on a 12-year
term. A second consortium of commercial banks is syndicating $250 million on a
10-year term. Cyprus Amax has guaranteed completion of the oxide mine. In
addition, the U.S. Export/Import Bank has committed to provide up to $150
million of funding once the project is completed, which if drawn would be used
to prepay existing debt. At September 30, 1995, $227 million had been borrowed.
Cerro Verde completed a $110 million line of credit in Peru, which is guaranteed
by Cyprus Amax. At September 30, 1995, $60 million had been borrowed under
this line of credit. Additionally, the partners in the Kubaka gold project in
Russia, of which Cyprus Amax owns 50 percent, signed project financing loan
agreements totalling $100 million for mine development. To date, there have been
no borrowings, however draw-downs are expected in the fourth quarter of 1995.
During the third quarter, Cyprus Amax exercised its option under the 1995 $80
million double convertible revolving credit agreement (DOCLOCII) with Amax Gold
Inc. to convert the $80 million of outstanding borrowings to common stock. This
increased Cyprus Amax's ownership of Amax Gold to approximately 51 percent.
In October 1995, Amax Gold finalized a loan agreement for $250 million to be
used for construction of the Fort Knox project and repayment of certain existing
indebtedness. The loan is a six year amortizing term loan, with repayment
beginning in 1997, and up to $125 million can be drawn in gold. The loan is
collaterized by the assets and production of the Fort Knox and Hayden Hill
properties and the stock of the subsidiaries owning the Guanaco and Sleeper
properties.
In conjunction with the Fort Knox loan, Amax Gold borrowed $50 million under a
bridge loan facility which was repaid from proceeds of the Fort Knox loan.
Additionally, Amax Gold will repay approximately $86 million of other borrowings
and gold leases in the fourth quarter of 1995.
During 1995, Cyprus Amax expects to be able to provide sufficient funds for
general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and acquisitions
through internally generated funds and existing or new borrowings.
Cyprus Amax paid a regular quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share on its
Common Stock and $1.00 per preferred share during the quarter. At September 30,
1995, 92,939,554 shares of the Company's Common Stock were outstanding.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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Amax Coal Company and Cyprus Amax Minerals Company, and PSI Energy, Inc. have
been engaged in arbitration and related litigation in Indiana regarding the
Wabash mine long-term coal contract. On August 9, 1995, a new coal contract was
executed between Amax Coal Company and PSI Energy, Inc. to replace the existing
contract and to settle arbitration matters related to the existing contract.
Terms of the contract resulted in a write-down in the third quarter of the
carrying value of Wabash mine's assets.
On November 8, 1993, Cyprus Amax was notified by the United States Department of
Justice that it was under investigation for possible violations of the antitrust
laws of the United States regarding its molybdenum business. In June 1995,
Cyprus Amax was informed that the preliminary investigation into molybdenum
pricing was closed without further action.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
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Not applicable.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
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Not applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
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None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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(a) The following Exhibits are being filed as part of this Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q:
Exhibit
Number Document
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(11) Statement re computation of per share earnings.
(15) Letter re unaudited interim financial information.
(27) Financial data schedule.
(b) No Current Report on Form 8-K was filed during the quarter ended September
30, 1995.
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SIGNATURE
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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.
CYPRUS AMAX MINERALS COMPANY
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Registrant
Date: November 13, 1995 /s/ John Taraba
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Vice President and
Controller
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