U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 or [_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED) For the transition period from to --------- --------- METALLURG, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-1661467 (State of organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 6 East 43rd Street (212) 835-0200 New York, New York 10017 (Registrant's telephone (Address of principal executive offices) number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: None 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 [_] No [X] * Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [X] Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes [_] No [X] There are no equity securities of Metallurg, Inc. held by non-affiliates. Shares outstanding at June 16, 2004: 5,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share. *The registrant is not subject to the filing requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The registrant is a voluntary filer. Documents Incorporated By Reference None. PART I Items 1 and 2. Business and Properties. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. Overview Metallurg, Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, "Metallurg") is a leading international producer and seller of high-quality specialty metals, alloys and metallic chemicals which are essential to the production of high-performance aluminum and titanium alloys, specialty steel, superalloys and certain non-metallic materials for various applications in the aerospace, power supply, automotive, petrochemical processing and telecommunications industries. Metallurg sells approximately 50 different product groups to over 1,500 customers worldwide (primarily in North America and Europe). The Metallurg group was founded in 1911 with the construction of a vanadium alloy and chemical producing plant in Nuremberg, Germany. Metallurg began mining chrome ore in 1916 and constructed a ferrochrome manufacturing plant in Weisweiler, Germany in 1917. In subsequent years, Metallurg's customer base grew throughout Europe and, in 1938, Metallurg added its first subsidiary in the U.K. During the 1950's, Metallurg began operations in the U.S. and, during the 1980's, added production operations in Brazil. Metallurg established a worldwide sales network that sold products manufactured by Metallurg as well as products manufactured by third parties. Metallurg, Inc. was incorporated as a New York holding company in 1947 and reincorporated as a Delaware corporation in 1997. Effective September 30, 2003, Metallurg, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Metallurg Holdings Corporation, sold all of its ownership interests in its Weisweiler, Germany manufacturing facility ("EWW") and its Turkish chrome ore mines. In 2002, Metallurg had sold all of its ownership interests in manufacturing facilities in Nuremberg, Germany, as well as several sales offices in Europe. As the above transactions were between members of a common controlled group, as defined for accounting purposes, they are accounted for on an historical basis with no gain or loss being recorded, and the results presented herein have been restated, for all periods presented, to exclude the financial results of the companies sold and to reflect the new reporting entity. See "Note 3. Change in Reporting Entity" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. On December 23, 2003, Metallurg committed to a plan to sell its South African sales office to a group of investors, including local management. Accordingly, the operating results for this entity have been reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The transaction closed on March 8, 2004. The total purchase price was $9.1 million, consisting of $7.7 million in cash and a note receivable for $1.4 million. Metallurg will record income from discontinued operations of $0.3 million and a loss on the sale of discontinued operations of approximately $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2004. See "Note 4. Discontinued Operations" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Metallurg operates in one significant industry segment, the manufacture and sale of performance-enhancing additives mainly for the metallurgical industry. Metallurg is organized around its major production facilities in the U.K., the U.S. and Brazil. In addition to its own products, Metallurg distributes products manufactured by third parties. The table below sets forth, for the periods indicated, information concerning revenue from Metallurg's three reportable segments, as described below: Revenue by Segment Year Ended December 31, ------------------------ (In millions) 2003 2002 2001 ------ ------ ------ Segments (a) LSM......................... $168.2 $161.0 $173.2 SMC......................... 98.7 92.1 104.1 CIF......................... 33.2 32.9 39.4 Other....................... 29.9 41.2 78.8 Intersegment eliminations... (46.7) (49.4) (58.8) ------ ------ ------ Total revenue............ $283.3 $277.8 $336.7 ====== ====== ====== - ---------- (a) EWW, which was sold in September 2003, was previously a reportable segment. Revenue of Metallurg's Turkish chrome ore mines, also sold in September 2003, was previously included in "Other". The results of the South African sales office, previously included in "Other", were reclassed to discontinued operations for all period presented. See "Note 3. Change in Reporting Entity" and "Note 4. Discontinued Operations" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. 1 London & Scandinavian Metallurgical Co Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, "LSM") - This unit is comprised mainly of three production facilities in the U.K. and another in Norway which manufacture and sell aluminum alloy grain refiners and alloying tablets for the aluminum industry, chromium metal and specialty ferroalloys for the steel and superalloy industries and aluminum powder for various metal powder-consuming industries. As a result of continuing weakness in operating performance, LSM commenced a restructuring program in the second half of 2003. LSM discontinued its metal catalyst business in the fourth quarter of 2003 and announced the closure of its Norwegian production facilities in 2004. (See "Note 6. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements.) Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation ("SMC") - This unit is comprised of two production facilities in the U.S. The Ohio plant manufactures and sells ferrovanadium and vanadium-based chemicals used mostly in the steel and petrochemical industries. The New Jersey plant manufactures and sells alloying tablets for the aluminum industry and metal powders for the welding industry. Companhia Industrial Fluminense ("CIF") - This unit is comprised mainly of two production facilities in Brazil. The Sao Joao del Rei plant manufactures and sells aluminum alloy grain refiners and alloying tablets for the aluminum industry and metal oxides used in the telecommunications, superalloy and specialty metal industries. The Nazareno mine extracts and concentrates ores containing tantalum and niobium that are processed, along with other raw materials, into metal oxides at the Sao Joao del Rei plant. In addition to their manufacturing operations, LSM and SMC import and distribute complementary products manufactured by affiliates and third parties. Corporate-related items and results of subsidiaries not meeting the quantitative thresholds prescribed by applicable accounting rules for determining reportable segments are included in "Other". Metallurg does not allocate general corporate overhead expenses to operating segments. Products and Markets For the year ended December 31, 2003, approximately 41% of Metallurg's sales were made to the aluminum industry, 27% were made to the iron and steel industry, 15% were made to the superalloy and titanium alloy industries and the remaining 17% were made to other industries, none of which was individually significant for reporting purposes. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of Metallurg's sales for the year ended December 31, 2003. Based on customer location, for the year ended December 31, 2003, approximately 43% of Metallurg's sales were made in North America, 36% in Europe, 13% in Asia, 6% in South America and 2% in Africa. The following table sets forth the revenue of product groups most significant to Metallurg's operations: Significant Product Groups (Dollars in millions) Year Ended December 31, --------------------------------------------------- 2003 2002 2001 --------------- --------------- --------------- Revenue % Revenue % Revenue % ------- ----- ------- ----- ------- ----- Name of Product Group Aluminum.................. $139.1 49.1 $129.5 46.6 $129.8 38.6 Chromium.................. 40.7 14.4 42.6 15.3 55.5 16.5 Vanadium.................. 19.8 7.0 16.7 6.0 17.1 5.1 Titanium.................. 19.2 6.8 16.6 6.0 16.6 4.9 Niobium................... 17.5 6.2 21.0 7.6 29.7 8.8 Powders................... 14.3 5.0 11.4 4.1 9.5 2.8 Tantalum.................. 7.9 2.8 13.9 5.0 48.6 14.4 ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- 258.5 91.3 251.7 90.6 306.8 91.1 Other .................... 24.8 8.7 26.1 9.4 29.9 8.9 ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- Total revenue $283.3 100.0 $277.8 100.0 $336.7 100.0 ====== ===== ====== ===== ====== ===== 2 Aluminum Industry; Aluminum Master Alloys and Compacted Products - Metallurg manufactures a series of aluminum-based alloys and compacted additives supplied to the aluminum industry to enhance productivity in aluminum plants and to introduce various specific properties into aluminum products for use in many sectors, including automotive and transport, aerospace, power transmission, construction and consumer durables. Metallurg sells to major aluminum producers throughout the world, including Alcan Aluminium Limited, Alcoa Inc., Pechiney S.A., Norsk Hydro ASA, Rio Tinto plc and Sumitomo Corporation. The aluminum industry is cyclical. Consumption of aluminum products fluctuates with demand from the industry sectors listed above, as well as competition between aluminum and other metals and materials, such as plastics and glass. Iron and Steel Industry; Specialty Ferroalloys - Metallurg manufactures and sells specialty ferroalloys for use in the iron and steel industry. Metallurg's principal specialty ferroalloy products are ferrovanadium and ferrotitanium. It also markets ferroboron, ferrosilicon, ferromanganese, ferrochrome and ferroniobium produced by others. These products are used by iron and steel producers to increase temperature and corrosion resistance and improve mechanical properties and strength-to-weight ratios. Ferroalloys are essential additives to many iron and steel products used in a wide variety of industries, such as the aerospace, automotive, energy and construction industries. Metallurg's iron and steel industry customers include Affival, Inc., Ametek, Inc., Corus Group plc, Nucor Corporation, Steel Dynamics, Inc., ThyssenKrupp Steel AG and United States Steel Corporation. The iron and steel industry is cyclical, with iron and steel consumption depending greatly on demand for durable goods, such as automobiles, construction materials, machinery, appliances and miscellaneous manufactured products. Superalloy and Titanium Alloy Industries; Specialty Metals and Alloys - Metallurg manufactures and sells a series of specialty metals and alloys which are essential to achieving elevated temperature strength and oxidation resistance in nickel-based superalloys and titanium alloys for aerospace, power generation, and oil and petrochemical applications. Its principal products include various chromium-based materials, niobium and vanadium alloys. Metallurg's customers include Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, Carpenter Technology Corporation, Titanium Metals Corporation, RTI International Metals and the Eramet Group. The superalloy and titanium alloy industries are cyclical. Consumption of these products fluctuates with demand from the aerospace, power generation, oil field and petrochemical sectors. Other Industries and Products - In addition to the product lines described above, Metallurg manufactures and distributes a number of products used outside of the aluminum, steel, superalloy, and titanium alloy industries. These products include tantalum which is sold to electronics, telecommunications and tool manufacturers; vanadium chemicals for use in the synthetic rubber and ceramics industries; polishing powders used by the glass polishing industry; and metal powders used in the manufacture of rocket fuel, automotive paints, and chemical and metallurgical products. These products generally are higher-margin and technically sophisticated. Metallurg's financial performance fluctuates with the general economic cycle, as well as cycles in the markets for Metallurg's products, which could have a material adverse effect on Metallurg's business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, many of Metallurg's products are internationally traded, with prices that are significantly affected by worldwide supply and demand. Foreign Operations and Currency Fluctuations - Metallurg has substantial operations outside the U.S. At December 31, 2003, Metallurg's operations located outside the U.S. represented approximately 57% (based on book values) of Metallurg's assets. Approximately 82% of Metallurg's employees were outside the U.S. Foreign operations are subject to certain risks that can materially affect the sales, profits, cash flows and financial position of Metallurg, including taxes on distributions or deemed distributions to Metallurg, Inc. or any U.S. subsidiary, currency exchange rate fluctuations, limitations on repatriation of funds, maintenance of minimum capital requirements, and import and export controls. In general, Metallurg's cost of sales for products manufactured in certain foreign locations can be impacted by changes in the rate of exchange of the respective local currencies of those locations relative to the U.S. dollar and other currencies in which it sells. While Metallurg engages in hedging transactions to reduce certain of the risks of currency rate fluctuations, there can be no assurances regarding the overall effectiveness or adequacy of Metallurg's hedging activities. Foreign Sales - Sales by Metallurg's domestic operations to foreign customers totaled $10.0 million, $8.9 million and $23.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. 3 Manufacturing Processes Metallurg's manufacturing processes involve melting, refining, casting, crushing, sizing, blending and packaging operations, which vary from product to product. For example, in the manufacture of ferrovanadium, SMC's Cambridge, Ohio plant consumes vanadium-containing raw materials, predominantly spent catalysts and residues from petrochemical refineries and ashes and residues from electric utilities burning fuel oil. The raw materials are melted and reductants are added to refine the chemistry of the production batch. The batch is poured into casting molds to form ingots, which are cooled and then crushed, sized, blended and packaged. In general, the manufacture of aluminum master alloys also follows similar principles using aluminum and other additives; however, these master alloys are generally cast as small ingots or processed into a solid rod form for delivery to the customer. The manufacture of briquettes and tablets involves the grinding and blending of raw materials, the compression of these materials into a compacted form and packaging for delivery to the customer. More sophisticated production routes are used for highly specialized products, which can require chemical processing or the use of a variety of other equipment. Facilities and Operations Metallurg operates it corporate headquarters from a leased office in New York and owns all of the facilities listed below. Production Facilities - The following table sets forth, for each of Metallurg's producing subsidiaries, the location of its facilities and the key products manufactured by such subsidiary: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Manufacturing Subsidiary Location Key Products - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LSM Rotherham, U.K. (Plant) Aluminum Alloying Tablets Aluminum Master Alloys Chromium Metal Ferroboron Ferrotitanium Glass Polishing Powders Metal Powders Nickel Boron Holyhead, U.K. (Plant) Atomized Aluminum Powder Minworth, U.K. (Plant) Granulated Aluminum Rjukan, Norway (Plant) Aluminum Master Alloys - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SMC Cambridge, Ohio (Plant) Ferrovanadium Vanadium Chemicals Newfield, New Jersey (Plant) Aluminum Alloying Tablets and Briquettes Metal Powders - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CIF Sao Joao del Rei, Brazil (Plant) Aluminum Alloying Tablets Aluminum Master Alloys Niobium Oxide Tantalum Oxide Nazareno, Brazil (Mine) Tantalum and Niobium Ore - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sales Offices - Metallurg has sales personnel at its production facilities and at its separate representative offices in Brazil, Japan and Mexico. Raw Materials Metallurg produces a wide variety of products for sale to a number of different metals industries and there is no single raw material that makes up the basis of Metallurg's entire production. For the production of chromium metal, LSM purchases chromium oxide from the major global producers. This product also requires large quantities of aluminum powder, substantially produced internally. 4 Metallurg's six aluminum processing plants in the U.S., the U.K., Brazil and Norway buy approximately 35,000 tons of virgin aluminum from producers worldwide, while important alloying chemicals are sourced from several different suppliers around the world. Titanium scrap is sourced in significant quantities for the production of ferrotitanium and other titanium-containing products from countries active in the aerospace industry, such as the U.S., the Commonwealth of Independent States ("CIS") and the U.K. Vanadium pentoxide in various forms is the raw material for Metallurg's production of ferrovanadium and vanadium chemicals. For ferrovanadium production, Metallurg purchases vanadium-containing spent catalysts and residues from petrochemical refineries and ashes and residues from electric utilities burning fuel oil. Metallurg currently obtains a majority of these raw materials from only a few sources. See "Limited Sources for Raw Materials." Vanadium chemicals are produced from commercially pure vanadium pentoxide, which is purchased on the open market. Metallurg also utilizes many other raw materials such as strontium, nickel, boron chemicals, mischmetal, manganese and chrome silicide in the manufacture of its broad product range, which are purchased as required from producers or traders. Coinciding with general sales terms, most purchases are made on a spot basis at market prices to minimize the risk of exposure to market fluctuations. Limited Sources for Raw Materials - Certain of Metallurg, Inc.'s subsidiaries are dependent on third parties for raw material supplies. SMC's production unit in Cambridge, Ohio currently obtains a majority of its raw materials requirements for the manufacture of ferrovanadium from only a few sources. Although alternative sources of ferrovanadium raw materials exist, there can be no assurance that Metallurg would be able to obtain adequate supplies of such materials on acceptable terms, or at all, from other sources. Titanium and boron chemicals for the manufacture of sophisticated aluminum master alloys are sourced from long-time suppliers who, in certain instances, also supply competitive producers with these raw materials. Although these and other raw materials are generally priced with reference to related market prices, any increase in demand could cause raw material costs to rise. To the extent Metallurg is unable to recover its increased costs, operating results would be adversely affected. Competition The metals industry is highly competitive on a worldwide basis. Competition is primarily based on price, quality and timely delivery. In recent years, price competition has been strong as a result of excess capacity in certain products. In addition, export sales from the CIS and China of metals and alloys produced in excess of local demand can severely hurt prices in Europe and the U.S., which negatively impacts the price of some of Metallurg's products. New entrants may also increase competition in the metals industry, which could materially adversely affect Metallurg. An increase in the use of substitutes for metal alloys also could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition and operations of Metallurg. Although facing competition in each of its markets, Metallurg does not believe that any single competitor competes in all of its products or markets. Aluminum Industry - Competition is international because of the relatively small number of master alloy and alloying tablet manufacturers and the worldwide operations of the aluminum industry. In most markets, Metallurg faces competition to varying degrees from KBM Affilips B.V., KBAlloys, Inc. (and its U.K. subsidiary, Anglo Blackwells, Ltd.), Aleastur (Asturiana de Aleaciones, S.A.), the Eramet Group and Hoesch-Metallurgie GmbH. Iron and Steel Industry - In North America, products manufactured by Strategic Minerals Corporation, Treibacher Industrie AG, Highveld Steel and Vanadium Corporation Limited, Xstrata AG and certain CIS and Chinese sources compete with Metallurg's ferrovanadium products, while several U.S., U.K. and Russian companies compete worldwide with Metallurg's ferrotitanium products. Superalloy and Titanium Alloy Industries - Metallurg has competition in chromium metal from Delachaux S.A., certain Chinese and CIS sources and, to a limited extent, the Eramet Group. Strategic Minerals Corporation and Reading Alloys, Inc. compete internationally with Metallurg in vanadium aluminum. Reading Alloys, Inc. also competes in sophisticated alloys for the superalloy industry, as do CBMM-Cia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineracao, Cabot Corporation and H.C. Starck GmbH & Co. KG in certain products. 5 Employees As of December 31, 2003, Metallurg employed approximately 900 people worldwide. Labor unions represent approximately 50% of Metallurg's employees. Unions represent employees at seven locations in the U.S., the U.K., Brazil and Norway. SMC's collective bargaining agreement with the United Steelworkers of America (USW, Local 4836-02), which covers 69 employees at the Cambridge, Ohio plant, expired on June 6, 2003. Following negotiations, SMC and the union reached an impasse on June 15, 2003. The union employees worked under the terms of SMC's last offer for a proposed new contract until December 8, 2003, at which time they went on strike and SMC hired temporary replacement workers. A new three-year contract was ratified by the union on April 14, 2004. SMC's collective bargaining agreement with the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW, Local 2327), which covers 24 employees at the Newfield, New Jersey plant expired on May 24, 2004. A new four-year agreement was ratified effective on that date. Many of the collective bargaining agreements covering Metallurg's union employees at its foreign subsidiaries are renewable on an annual basis. Metallurg's relationships with its unions are managed at the local level and are considered by management to be satisfactory. Anti-Dumping Duties In response to dumping by the former Soviet Union, Metallurg sought and obtained anti-dumping orders against Russia for imports of ferrovanadium into the U.S. Since July 1995, the Department of Commerce has imposed incremental anti-dumping duties, which currently range from 10.1% to 108%, on imports of Russian ferrovanadium and nitrided vanadium into the U.S. These duties are in addition to the normal duty of 4.2% that applies to ferrovanadium imports. A "sunset review" of the anti-dumping duty order was conducted by the International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce and was favorably concluded in May 2001. As a result, the order will remain in effect until at least April 2006 when the next "sunset review" is initiated. On November 26, 2001, in response to a surge in imports of ferrovanadium from South Africa and China, the Ferroalloys Association Vanadium Committee, representing Metallurg and other U.S. producers, filed a petition seeking the imposition of anti-dumping duty orders covering imports from those countries. In response to the petition, the Commerce Department initiated investigations and the International Trade Commission unanimously determined that there was a reasonable indication that the U.S. industry was materially injured by reason of imports from these two countries. The final antidumping investigations were favorably concluded during the fourth quarter of 2002 and resulted in duties ranging from 12.97% to 116%, in addition to the 4.2% normal tariff, being imposed on imports from these two countries. Anti-dumping duty rates are subject to annual review by the Department of Commerce. Metallurg had revenues of approximately $14 million from sales of ferrovanadium produced by Metallurg and sold in the U.S. for the year ended December 31, 2003. If the anti-dumping duties are not maintained at or near their current levels, Metallurg may be materially adversely affected. Environmental Matters Metallurg's alloy manufacturing operations in Cambridge, Ohio and Newfield, New Jersey are subject to various federal, state and local environmental, safety and health laws and regulations, including those relating to air and water quality, and solid and hazardous wastes. Metallurg's foreign manufacturing operations are subject to analogous environmental laws and regulations. Metallurg is faced with a number of environmental issues, which have largely resulted from environmental cleanup requirements, particularly in the areas of solid waste and hazardous waste removal. There can be no assurance that the current environmental requirements will not result in future liabilities and obligations, including future liability for disposal or contamination at both domestic and foreign facilities. There is also the possibility that changes to applicable environmental laws and regulations might result in future liabilities and obligations for Metallurg, including those related to contamination at Metallurg's facilities. These potential liabilities might also be material to Metallurg's business operations, financial condition or cash flow. Metallurg maintains environmental and industrial safety and health compliance programs at its plants and believes that its manufacturing operations are in general compliance with all applicable safety, health and environmental laws. SMC is addressing certain environmental conditions at the Cambridge, Ohio plant pursuant to a judicial consent order entered into with the State of Ohio in 1997. SMC submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC") in July 1999 a plan for decommissioning slag piles at the Cambridge facility. Such plan contemplates capping the slag piles on-site, an alternative that the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency ("OEPA") has approved. Before the NRC completed its review of 6 the plan, the NRC delegated its regulatory authority over the site to the Ohio Department of Health ("ODH") in August 1999. The ODH is now the governmental entity responsible for overseeing the decommissioning of the slag piles. SMC has been engaged for some time in discussions with the ODH and the OEPA with respect to such decommissioning plan and related alternatives, and with the OEPA on various matters that are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"), including alleged past violations of certain RCRA provisions. The possibility of penalties being assessed has arisen, and while there can be no assurance that SMC will not make certain payments in connection therewith, management does not expect that the outcome of these discussions will have a material adverse effect on the operations, cash flow or financial position of Metallurg. At December 31, 2003, liabilities of $10.1 million remain outstanding from provisions made in prior periods for the estimated future costs associated with the decommissioning of NRC (now ODH) regulated materials and the remediation of sediments at the Cambridge site. SMC finalized remediation plans with respect to these areas with the OEPA and ODH during 2003 and commenced work in accordance with such plans. A plan for the creation of wetlands is intended to be submitted during 2004. SMC expects to spend the amount reserved for outstanding liabilities over the next 4 years. In August 2002, SMC filed a decommissioning plan for its Newfield facility with the NRC. At the same time, SMC requested an amendment to the authorized use of the Newfield facility, as permitted by the NRC, to "storage only pending decommissioning". While the Newfield facility will continue to operate, SMC does not intend to resume any previously licensed activities and expects to commence decommissioning activities upon approval of the plan by the NRC. At December 31, 2003, liabilities of $19.3 million remain outstanding for the estimated future costs associated with the decommissioning of NRC regulated materials and the remediation of groundwater (as to which SMC is exploring alternative treatment approaches), soil and sediments at the Newfield site. SMC expects to expend such amount over the next 15 years or sooner if an acceptable alternative approach for the remediation of groundwater is identified and approved by the interested regulatory authorities. There can be no assurance that SMC will not incur additional expenses related to the environmental projects at the Cambridge and Newfield sites. Liabilities for known environmental matters and Metallurg's related accounting policies are summarized in "Note 14. Environmental Liabilities" and "Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Environmental Remediation Costs and Recoveries" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. See also "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Financial Resources - Environmental Remediation Costs." Item 3. Legal Proceedings. Metallurg, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries are parties from time to time to legal proceedings relating to their operations. The ultimate legal and financial liability of Metallurg in respect of all legal proceedings in which it is involved at any given time cannot be estimated with any certainty. However, based upon examination of such matters and consultation with counsel, management currently believes that the ultimate outcome of these contingencies, net of liabilities already accrued in Metallurg's Consolidated Balance Sheet, will not have a material adverse effect on Metallurg's consolidated financial position, although the resolution in any reporting period of one or more of these matters could have a significant impact on Metallurg's results of operations and/or cash flows for that period. For discussion of specific environmental matters, see "Items 1 and 2. Business and Properties - Environmental Matters." Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2003. 7 PART II Item 5. Market for Metallurg's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters. There is no public trading market for Metallurg, Inc.'s equity securities, all of which are owned by its parent company, Metallurg Holdings, Inc. ("Metallurg Holdings"). Metallurg Holdings is owned by a group of investors led by Safeguard International Fund, L.P. ("Safeguard International"). On November 20, 1998, the Board of Directors of Metallurg, Inc. (the "Board") adopted the Metallurg, Inc. 1998 Equity Compensation Plan (the "ECP"). Under the ECP, 500,000 shares of common stock are authorized for stock awards and stock options. Pursuant to the ECP, from 1998 through 2003, the Board has awarded to eligible executives and non-employee Board members options to purchase an aggregate of 215,000 shares of common stock, net of cancellations and forfeitures, at an exercise price of $30.00 per share. Such options have a term of ten years and vest in most cases 20% on the date of grant and 20% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant. Metallurg, Inc. did not issue any securities during 2003. Metallurg, Inc. is currently prohibited under Delaware law from paying dividends because its total liabilities exceeded its total assets at December 31, 2003. In addition, Metallurg, Inc. is restricted in the amount of dividends payable to its shareholder as a result of the indenture for its 11% Senior Notes due 2007 (the "Senior Notes"). Under the terms of the indenture, Metallurg, Inc. is limited in its ability to make restricted payments, as defined and including, among other things, minority investments in subsidiaries and dividend payments, to a formula based on the cumulative net income since November 1, 1997 and certain specified allowances. Under the terms of the formula, Metallurg, Inc. was permitted to make future restricted payments in the amount of $7.5 million as of December 31, 2003. In January 2004, Metallurg Holdings, Metallurg, Inc.'s parent, did not have sufficient cash on hand to make the interest payment due on its 12 3/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2008 (the "Senior Discount Notes"). Therefore, Metallurg, Inc. loaned its parent $1.5 million, a restricted payment under the terms of its indenture, to pay interest on the Senior Discount Notes held by non-related parties. In addition, Metallurg bought a $5.1 million note from Metallurg Holdings with the proceeds of the interest payment due to them as a holder of Senior Discount Notes. This is also a restricted payment under the terms of Metallurg's indenture. As a result of these two transactions, Metallurg's ability to make future restricted payments is limited to $0.9 million. As all of Metallurg, Inc.'s outstanding common stock has been pledged as collateral for Metallurg Holdings' obligations under the Senior Discount Notes, if Metallurg Holdings were unable to make interest payments when due, it could lead to a foreclosure on its assets, principally the equity of Metallurg, Inc., and create a default in accordance with the terms of the Senior Note indenture. In addition to the above restrictions under the Senior Note indenture, Metallurg, Inc.'s revolving credit facility with Fleet National Bank limits the payment of dividends and other payments to Metallurg Holdings. In order to facilitate Metallurg Holdings' January 2004 interest payment due on the Senior Discount Notes, Metallurg negotiated amendments to its revolving credit agreement. See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Financial Resources" and "Note 10. Borrowings" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Metallurg, Inc. is a holding company with limited operations of its own. Substantially all of Metallurg, Inc.'s operating income is generated by its subsidiaries. As a result, Metallurg, Inc. will rely upon distributions or advances from its subsidiaries to provide the funds necessary to meet its debt service obligations. In some cases, however, Metallurg, Inc.'s subsidiaries are restricted in their ability to pay dividends. LSM is party to a working capital facility that limits its ability to pay dividends to an amount up to 100% of LSM's annual net income. 8 Item 6. Selected Financial Data. The following table presents selected historical financial data of Metallurg as of and for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2000 and the years ended December 31, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. All information in the table has been restated to reflect the new reporting entity and the reclass of certain amounts to discontinued operations. See "Note 3. Change in Reporting Entity" and "Note 4. Discontinued Operations" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Effective December 31, 2000, Metallurg, Inc. changed from a fiscal year ending January 31 to a calendar year. As a result, the year ended December 31, 2000 includes 11 months of results for Metallurg, Inc., the parent holding company and, consistent with historical reporting practice, the 12 months ended December 31, 2000 of results for its operating subsidiaries. Information as of and for the years ended January 31, 2000 and December 31, 2000 is derived from the consolidated financial statements of Metallurg, as restated. Information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2002 and 2003 is derived from the consolidated financial statements of Metallurg, included elsewhere herein. The information in this table should be read in conjunction with "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the consolidated financial statements of Metallurg, and related notes thereto, included in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (In thousands) Year Ended ----------------------------------------------------------------------- January 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2000 2000 2001 2002 2003 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Statement of Operations Data: Total revenue................... $322,897 $361,285 $336,704 $277,781 $283,349 Gross profit.................... 27,957 46,924 43,834 23,066 21,979 Operating income (loss) (a)..... 1,085 16,387 14,614 (7,917) (19,561) Net (loss) income............... (9,436) 10,087 922 (19,814) (30,750) January 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2000 2000 2001 2002 2003 ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Balance Sheet Data: Total assets.................... $229,376 $224,589 $212,816 $222,049 $199,453 Total debt...................... 102,058 117,783 120,793 125,052 128,337 (a) Includes: o environmental expense recoveries of $5,501, $750, $631 and $3,000 for the years ended January 31, 2000, and December 31, 2000, 2001 and 2002, respectively (See "Note 14. Environmental Liabilities" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements); and o restructuring and asset impairment charges of $2,357, $3,510 and $10,895 for the years ended January 31, 2000 and December 31, 2002 and 2003, respectively (See "Note 6. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements). 9 Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Metallurg's consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. Forward-Looking Statements Certain matters discussed under the captions "Business and Properties" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expect", "believe", "should", "could", "anticipate", "intend" and other expressions that indicate future events or trends. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including statements about Metallurg's strategy for growth, product development, market position, expenditures and financial results, are forward-looking statements and as such may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance and achievements of Metallurg to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause Metallurg's results to be materially different include: o The cyclical nature of Metallurg's business. o Metallurg's dependence on foreign customers. Metallurg operates throughout the world and derives a significant amount of its revenues from outside of the U.S. o The impact of changes in foreign exchange rates and foreign trade regulations on Metallurg's competitive standing. Revenues and earnings from outside the U.S. could be materially affected by exchange rate fluctuations. o The ability to complete a restructuring of its balance sheet on favorable terms, if at all. o The ability to meet debt service requirements. o The ability of Metallurg Holdings to meet its debt service requirements. o The availability of raw materials, particularly vanadium-containing materials. See "Items 1 and 2. Business and Properties - Limited Sources for Raw Materials". o The impact of worldwide competition. o The economic strength of Metallurg's markets generally and particularly the strength of the demand for aluminum, iron, steel, superalloys and titanium alloys in those markets. o The impact of changes in technology and methods of marketing. o The accuracy of Metallurg's estimates of the costs of environmental remediation. o The extension or expiration of existing anti-dumping duties. See "Items 1 and 2. Business and Properties - Anti-Dumping Duties". o The performance of world financial markets and the resulting effect on pension expense of Metallurg's defined benefit plans. o The possible disruption of business or increases in the cost of doing business resulting from terrorist activities or global conflicts. Metallurg undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 10 Overview Metallurg is a leading international producer and seller of high-quality specialty metals and metal alloys that are essential to the production of high-performance aluminum and titanium alloys, specialty steels, superalloys and certain non-metallic materials for various applications in the aerospace, power supply, automotive, petrochemical processing, capital equipment and construction industries. Metallurg operates production facilities in the U.K., the U.S. and Brazil. Metallurg's products are primarily sold to one of three major market sectors: the aluminum industry, the steel industry and the superalloy industry. Overall operating conditions in each of these sectors have remained quite challenging over the past few years with significant pressure on prices caused by increased competition, lower overall demand from customers and lackluster economic conditions worldwide. These difficult business conditions persisted throughout most of 2003. Demand started to show signs of improvement in the fourth quarter of 2003 due to higher economic activity in Europe, the Americas and especially Asia. Additionally, a sharp decline in the U.S. dollar, in the fourth quarter of 2003, caused prices for some of our products to rise as foreign competitors increased prices to offset the negative effect of the currency movement. While we cannot predict demand or prices in the markets we serve, this discussion presents a general overview of each of our major market sectors: Demand from the aluminum market increased during the second half of the year, coinciding with increased global economic activity. On the supply side, there still exists a significant amount of excess, as well as idle, capacity in the industry. While prices for aluminum increased during 2003, especially in the second half, our main products - aluminum master alloys and compacted products - continue to be subject to pricing pressure, primarily due to overcapacity. Continuing consolidation in the aluminum industry also has contributed to the pressure on prices for our products. These same conditions are expected to continue in 2004, as the industry still faces overcapacity and significant price competition. During January 2004, Metallurg decided to start the closure process of its master alloy facility in Norway (Hydelko). Customers will continue to be served from our facilities in the U.K. and Brazil. Metallurg continues to implement cost reduction initiatives to offset price declines. The domestic steel industry is operating at moderately high levels of production. Industry fundamentals for the steel sector have improved from the difficult conditions seen over the past few years, particularly as a result of the consolidation of a number of producers within the industry and the weak U.S. dollar. During 2003, fundamentals in the ferrovanadium market have changed as several producers closed operations due to very low pricing over the past few years. Due to a shortage of raw materials, Metallurg was forced to significantly cut production rates at its processing facility in Ohio, adding to a lack of ferrovanadium units in North America. Also, a labor strike at this facility during the second half of the year impacted overall production rates. Demand for ferrovanadium has recently improved, driven in part by increased demand for ferrovanadium-containing steels in Chinese construction applications. The global supply/demand outlook for ferrovanadium has changed, with Asia expected to become a net importer of material instead of a net exporter. As a result, prices for ferrovanadium steadily increased in 2003, and in early 2004, increased to levels not seen since the mid 1990's. Metallurg has been unable to take advantage of increased selling prices due to a shortage of raw materials and the impact of the labor strike, which reduced production rates while increasing operating costs. Efforts have been made in early 2004 to secure additional sources of raw materials to lower production costs and enhance profitability. The impact of these efforts is not expected to be realized until the second quarter of 2004. Also, in April 2004, the labor strike at Metallurg's vanadium recycling facility in Ohio was settled. The superalloy industry continues to be impacted by the downturn in the commercial aerospace industry, as well as a reduction in power generation projects and services (i.e., land-based turbines). Commercial production rates for the aerospace industry are well below historical averages, especially in the U.S. Due to the long lead times in this market, excess inventory has been a factor leading to low prices and volumes for products supplied to this industry. Metallurg does not expect the superalloy sector to show significant signs of improvement in 2004. Metallurg's financial performance over the past year has been adversely impacted by increased competition, lower overall demand from customers and lackluster economic conditions worldwide, which put significant downward pressure on the selling price of Metallurg's products. As a result of these circumstances, Metallurg has entered into amendments to its revolving credit facility in the U.S. and its term loan facilities in the U.K. Certain of these amendments provide additional availability, more flexible financial covenant requirements and extended terms. Metallurg Holdings currently does not expect to have sufficient cash on hand to make the interest payments due on its Senior Discount Notes. As all of Metallurg, Inc.'s outstanding common stock has been pledged as collateral for Metallurg Holdings' obligations under the Senior Discount Notes, if Metallurg Holdings were unable to make interest payments when due, it could lead to a foreclosure on its assets, principally the equity of Metallurg, Inc. Such foreclosure would create a default in accordance with the indenture terms of the Senior Notes. In the event Metallurg is unable to modify the terms of its existing 11 credit facility or obtain other sources of capital and liquidity, it is possible that Metallurg could be unable to satisfy other obligations as they become due. During 2003, Metallurg continued to restructure its businesses. Metallurg took action to reduce costs at LSM through employee terminations and discontinuing unprofitable businesses and in North America by consolidating sales offices. In September 2003, Metallurg sold all of its interests in its German facility engaged in the manufacture of low carbon ferrochrome; and its Turkish chrome ore mines. In December 2003, Metallurg reached an agreement to sell its South African sales office. This sale was completed in March 2004. See "Note 4. Discontinued Operations" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Results of Operations The following information has been restated to reflect the new reporting entity and the reclass of certain amounts to discontinued operations. See "Note 3. Change in Reporting Entity" and "Note 4. Discontinued Operations" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Intersegment (In thousands) LSM SMC CIF Other Eliminations Consolidated -------- -------- ------- -------- ------------ ------------ Year Ended December 31, 2003 Total revenue ...................... $168,216 $ 98,742 $33,196 $ 29,880 $(46,685) $283,349 Gross profit ....................... 14,072 2,483 2,182 3,365 (123) 21,979 SG&A ............................... 14,440 7,526 1,989 6,690 -- 30,645 Restructuring and asset impairment charges ......................... 10,358 -- -- 537 -- 10,895 Operating (loss) income ............ (10,726) (5,043) 193 (3,862) (123) (19,561) Interest expense, net .............. (1,473) (462) (847) (10,296) -- (13,078) Income tax (benefit) provision ..... (235) (2,358) 22 2,304 -- (267) Net loss ........................... (11,906) (3,147) (676) (51,354) 36,333 (30,750) Year Ended December 31, 2002 Total revenue ...................... $160,978 $ 92,053 $32,869 $ 41,150 $(49,269) $277,781 Gross profit ....................... 12,606 1,078 2,960 4,809 1,613 23,066 SG&A ............................... 11,620 9,234 1,590 8,029 -- 30,473 Environmental expense recoveries ... -- (3,000) -- -- -- (3,000) Restructuring and asset impairment charges ......................... 1,068 453 -- 1,989 -- 3,510 Operating (loss) income ............ (82) (5,609) 1,370 (5,209) 1,613 (7,917) Interest expense, net .............. (1,509) (368) (745) (10,751) -- (13,373) Income tax provision (benefit) ..... 868 (2,026) 173 1,820 -- 835 Net (loss) income .................. (2,452) (3,951) 452 (17,828) 3,965 (19,814) Year Ended December 31, 2001 Total revenue ...................... $173,161 $104,068 $39,383 $ 78,804 $(58,712) $336,704 Gross profit ....................... 14,192 4,248 7,978 17,832 (416) 43,834 SG&A ............................... 10,311 9,810 1,831 7,899 -- 29,851 Environmental expense recoveries ... -- (631) -- -- -- (631) Operating income (loss) ............ 3,881 (4,931) 6,147 9,933 (416) 14,614 Interest expense, net .............. (1,651) (146) (982) (9,533) -- (12,312) Income tax provision (benefit) ..... 630 (2,925) 1,678 3,163 -- 2,546 Net income (loss) .................. 1,795 (2,152) 3,487 20,153 (22,361) 922 12 Year Ended December 31, 2003 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2002 Total Revenue Consolidated total revenue increased by $5.6 million (2%) in the year ended December 31, 2003. LSM revenue was $7.2 million (4%) higher than the year ended December 31, 2002. Sales of aluminum master alloys and compacted products increased by $3.7 million, primarily as a result of a 4% increase in sales volume. Sales of aluminum powder rose by $0.4 million, due to product mix, which resulted in higher average selling price. Sales of ferrotitanium were $2.4 million higher, due to a 20% increase in average unit selling prices, despite a 4% decrease in sales volumes. Sales of metal powders rose by $2.4 million as a result of increases in both sales volume and average selling prices. Sales of chrome products were lower by $1.9 million due to a 9% decrease in sales volume. SMC revenue was $6.7 million (7%) higher than the year ended December 31, 2002. Sales of compacted aluminum products increased by $4.9 million, despite a drop in average selling prices, as a result of an increase of 47% in shipments. Sales of vanadium products, produced in SMC's Ohio plant, increased by $3.0 million as a result of increased average selling prices, despite a drop in sales volume due to lack of raw materials. Sales of niobium products fell by $3.3 million, primarily as a result of a drop in shipments of ferroniobium to the steel industry. Sales of chrome products were higher by $3.0 million due to an 11% increase in sales volume. CIF revenue was $0.3 million (1%) higher than the year ended December 31, 2002. Sales of aluminum master alloys increased by $1.2 million, primarily as a result of a 5% increase in selling prices. Sales of tantalum and niobium products decreased by $1.1 million, due to a drop in demand and lower selling prices. Revenue from operations included in "Other" declined by $11.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2003, primarily due to a drop in demand and selling prices of tantalum products. Gross Profit Consolidated gross profit decreased to $22.0 million (7.8% of total revenue) for the year ended December 31, 2003 from $23.1 million (8.3% of total revenue) for the year ended December 31, 2002. LSM gross profit was $1.5 million (12%) higher than the year ended December 31, 2002. Gross profits from chrome products increased by $1.7 million as a result of the improved product costs. Gross profits from aluminum master alloys, compacted aluminum products and aluminum powder decreased by $0.5 million. Higher unit costs, resulting from price competition and oversupply in the industry, offset increased volumes. SMC gross profit was $1.4 million (130%) higher than the year ended December 31, 2002. Gross profit from aluminum products rose by $2.0 million, due to increased shipments and lower costs resulting from the restructuring of operations during 2002. Gross profit from chrome products rose by $0.8 million, due to improved volume and selling prices, particularly from lower grade products sold to the steel industry. Gross profit from vanadium products decreased by $1.3 million, as average costs rose faster than an increase in average selling prices. CIF gross profit was $0.8 million (26%) below the year ended December 31, 2002 due to higher unit costs on aluminum products. Gross profit from operations included in "Other" was $1.4 million (30%) below the year ended December 31, 2002 due primarily to decreased margins on tantalum products resulting from a decline in selling prices. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses ("SG&A") SG&A was virtually unchanged at $30.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 versus $30.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. For the year ended December 31, 2003, SG&A represented 10.8% of total revenue compared to 11.0% for the year ended December 31, 2002. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges, Net As a result of continuing weakness in operating performance, particularly in its metal catalyst and aluminum businesses, LSM implemented a restructuring plan in September 2003 designed to streamline production, improve productivity and reduce 13 costs. Due to a significant deterioration in its metal catalyst business, LSM determined that certain of its plant assets were impaired because recovery of the net book values from projected future undiscounted cash flows could no longer be expected. In the third quarter of 2003, LSM recognized a $2.2 million non-cash impairment loss, which reduced the carrying value of these assets to zero. Plant operations ceased in the fourth quarter of 2003 and the plant assets were abandoned. As a result of continuing losses in its aluminum business due to aggressive price competition and industry wide over-capacity, LSM determined that its plant assets in Norway were similarly impaired. In the fourth quarter of 2003, LSM recognized a non-cash impairment loss of approximately $4.5 million for impairments of fixed assets and goodwill related to these operations. In 2004, LSM announced that it would close down the Norwegian plant. In the fourth quarter of 2003, LSM also accrued severance costs of approximately $3.7 million relating to workforce reductions of 62 employees at its Rotherham, U.K. location. In a continuing effort to improve Metallurg's competitive position and to reduce costs, a plan was implemented in the third quarter of 2003 to consolidate sales and administrative functions performed by Metallurg's Canadian operations into the New Jersey operations of SMC. As a result of this plan, Metallurg recognized a pre-tax restructuring charge of $0.4 million, for severance costs of seven employees. Activities of the Canadian entity are expected to cease completely in the first quarter of 2004. Also in 2003, Metallurg transferred certain sales and administrative functions for tantalum and niobium products from its headquarters location to its production facilities in Brazil. As a result, severance costs of $0.1 million for two employees were recorded at December 31, 2003. During 2002, Metallurg carried out a restructuring program intended to reduce the cost structure at corporate headquarters, LSM and SMC. The restructuring plan included the discontinuation of certain production activities, the termination of employees and the write-down of redundant plant and equipment. A charge of $3.5 million was incurred in the year ended December 31, 2002, primarily for severance costs of terminated employees. See "Note 6. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Operating (Loss) Income There was an operating loss of $19.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 compared to an operating loss of $7.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2002, due primarily to the restructuring and asset impairment charges, discussed above. In addition, SMC recognized an environmental expense recovery of $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. Interest Expense, Net Interest expense, net, was as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, ----------------------- 2003 2002 -------- -------- Interest income....................................... $ 971 $ 604 Interest expense...................................... (14,049) (13,977) -------- -------- Interest expense, net.............................. $(13,078) $(13,373) ======== ======== Income Tax (Benefit) Provision Income tax (benefit) provision was as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, ----------------------- 2003 2002 ----- ---- Total current......................................... $(175) $519 Total deferred........................................ (92) 316 ----- ---- Income tax (benefit) provision..................... $(267) $835 ===== ==== The difference between the statutory federal income tax rate and Metallurg's effective rate of 0.8% for the year ended December 31, 2003, is principally due to: (i) the excess of statutory federal income tax rates over foreign tax rates; (ii) certain deductible temporary differences, principally domestic net operating losses, which in other circumstances would have generated a deferred tax benefit, have been fully provided for in a valuation allowance; and (iii) taxes paid on foreign dividends. See "Note 12. Income Taxes" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. 14 Net Loss Metallurg had a net loss of $30.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 compared to a net loss of $19.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 due primarily to operating results and the restructuring and asset impairment charges discussed above. Net losses also included income from discontinued operations of $1.4 million and $2.3 million, net for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. See "Note 4. Discontinued Operations" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Year Ended December 31, 2002 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2001 Total Revenue Consolidated total revenue decreased by $58.9 million (17%) in the year ended December 31, 2002. LSM revenue was $12.2 million (7%) lower than the year ended December 31, 2001. Niobium product sales declined by $7.1 million after an agency agreement for ferroniobium was terminated at the end of 2001. Sales of chrome products, primarily chrome metal, fell by $3.4 million, as both demand and prices fell. Sales of aluminum powder fell by $1.6 million as a drop in average selling price more than offset a small increase in volume. Sales of nickel boron and other nickel products fell by $1.2 million, primarily as a result of a fall in market prices. Demand for compacted aluminum products fell, causing a $0.4 million decrease in sales despite an increase in unit selling prices. Demand for aluminum master alloys increased, but total sales rose by only $0.4 million as a result of a fall in selling prices. Sales of metal powders rose by $0.6 million, despite a 25% increase in volume, as average unit selling prices declined. Sales of titanium products, primarily ferrotitanium, were $1.0 million higher, mainly due to a small increase in average unit selling prices. SMC revenue was $12.0 million (12%) lower than the year ended December 31, 2001. Sales of chrome products fell by $9.8 million, due to a 38% decline in demand, offset by a 12% improvement in unit prices. Niobium products sales fell by $0.9 million primarily as a result of a drop in unit selling prices. Sales of vanadium products, produced in SMC's Ohio plant, fell by $0.4 million despite a small strengthening of prices, as demand weakened slightly. Sales of aluminum products increased by $1.4 million, primarily due to an increase in volume of compacted products, partly offset by a 20% drop in average selling prices. CIF revenue was $6.5 million (17%) lower than the year ended December 31, 2001. Tantalum sales fell by $10.2 million following a drop in world demand and a return to more typical prices than those seen in 2000 and 2001. Despite a 6% drop in prices, sales of aluminum products rose by $3.0 million due to increased sales volume of aluminum master alloys following the transfer of melting operations from SMC. Revenue from operations included in "Other" declined by $37.7 million in the year ended December 31, 2002, primarily due to the drop in tantalum demand and prices, discussed above. Gross Profit Consolidated gross profit decreased to $23.1 million (8.3% of total revenue) for the year ended December 31, 2002 from $43.8 million (13.0% of total revenue) for the year ended December 31, 2001. LSM gross profit was $1.6 million (11%) below the year ended December 31, 2001. Gross profits from compacted aluminum products fell $0.7 million as the increase in unit production costs exceeded the increase in sales prices. Gross profits on niobium products fell by $0.5 million to virtually zero following the termination of the agency agreement (see above). Gross profit from chrome products fell by $0.4 million as a result of the decrease in demand discussed above. Gross profits from nickel boron and other nickel products fell by $0.4 million primarily as a result of a fall in market prices. Gross profit from titanium products improved by $0.7 million as a result of increased selling prices. Aluminum powder gross profits increased by $1.3 million mainly due to an improved product mix which resulted in increased average margins. SMC gross profit was $3.2 million (75%) below the year ended December 31, 2001. Unit costs of aluminum master alloys would have been lower than in 2001 except for inventory write-downs and other costs relating to the transfer of aluminum melting operations to CIF. Combined with a drop in selling prices, this resulted in a drop in gross profit of $1.7 million. Gross profit from chrome products fell by $1.6 million as a result of the drop in volume discussed above. Gross profit from vanadium products declined by $0.7 million as a result of an increase in unit production costs. The increase in volumes of compacted products resulted in a drop in average unit cost and an increase in gross profit of $1.2 million. 15 CIF gross profit was $5.0 million (63%) below the year ended December 31, 2001. A $5.5 million (90%) decline in gross profits from tantalum and niobium products, following the price correction discussed above, was partially offset by an increase of $0.5 million in profits from aluminum master alloys following the transfer of melting operations from SMC and the resulting volume increase. Gross profit from operations included in "Other" was $13.0 million (73%) below the year ended December 31, 2001 due primarily to decreased margins on tantalum products resulting from the decline in selling prices (see above). Selling, General and Administrative Expenses SG&A increased to $30.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 from $29.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, an increase of $0.6 million (2%). An increase in pension expense, primarily $1.5 million at LSM, was mostly offset by reductions in compensation and other expenses resulting from the restructuring program discussed below. For the year ended December 31, 2002, SG&A represented 11.0% of total revenue compared to 8.9% for the year ended December 31, 2001. Restructuring Charges During 2002, Metallurg carried out a restructuring program intended to reduce the cost structure at corporate headquarters, LSM and SMC. The restructuring plan includes the discontinuation of certain production activities, the termination of employees and the write-down of redundant plant and equipment. A charge of $3.5 million was incurred in the year ended December 31, 2002, primarily for severance costs of terminated employees. At corporate headquarters, Metallurg, Inc. recorded a restructuring charge of $2.0 million for severance costs of four corporate executives and five administrative employees, all of who were terminated during the year. Under the terms of their employment and severance agreements, the severance will be paid over a period of up to 18 months. Of this amount, $0.5 million was paid as of December 31, 2002. LSM recorded a restructuring charge of 'L'0.7 million ($1.1 million) for severance costs of 18 production employees and 11 administrative employees who were terminated during the year. The entire amount was paid during the year. SMC recorded a restructuring charge of $0.5 million of which $0.4 million was for severance costs of one executive, 16 production employees and nine administrative employees, all of whom were terminated during the year. Of this amount, $0.2 million had been paid by December 31, 2002. The remaining $0.1 million was for the write-down of property and equipment no longer used in operations. See "Note 6. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Operating (Loss) Income There was an operating loss of $7.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 compared to operating income of $14.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, due primarily to the decrease in gross profit and the restructuring charges, discussed above. In addition, SMC recognized environmental expense recoveries of $3.0 million and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. 16 Interest Expense, Net Interest expense, net, was as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, ----------------------- 2002 2001 -------- -------- Interest income....................................... $ 604 $ 1,404 Interest expense...................................... (13,977) (13,716) -------- -------- Interest expense, net.............................. $(13,373) $(12,312) ======== ======== Interest income decreased as a result of lower cash balances, primarily in the U.S. See "Note 10. Borrowings" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Income Tax Provision, Net Income tax provision, net of tax benefits, was as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, ----------------------- 2002 2001 ---- ------ Total current......................................... $519 $1,939 Total deferred........................................ 316 607 ---- ------ Income tax provision, net.......................... $835 $2,546 ==== ====== The difference between the statutory federal income tax rate and Metallurg's effective rate of (4.0)% for the year ended December 31, 2002, is principally due to: (i) certain deductible temporary differences, principally domestic net operating losses, which in other circumstances would have generated a deferred tax benefit, have been fully provided for in a valuation allowance; (ii) taxes paid on foreign dividends; and (iii) the excess of foreign tax rates over the statutory federal income tax rate. See "Note 12. Income Taxes" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Net (Loss) Income Metallurg had a net loss of $19.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 compared to net income of $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2001. Net loss (income) also included income from discontinued operations of $2.3 million and $1.0 million, net for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. See "Note 4. Discontinued Operations" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Liquidity and Financial Resources General Metallurg's sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents, cash from operations and amounts available under credit facilities. At December 31, 2003, Metallurg had $18.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and working capital of $65.8 million as compared to $24.3 million and $73.2 million, respectively, at December 31, 2002. Metallurg's financial performance over the past year, however, has been adversely impacted by increased competition, lower overall demand from customers and lackluster economic conditions worldwide, which put significant downward pressure on the selling price of Metallurg's products. As a result of these circumstances, Metallurg has entered into amendments to its revolving credit facility in the U.S. and its term loan facilities in the U.K. Certain of these amendments provide additional availability, more flexible financial covenant requirements and extended terms. Metallurg Holdings currently does not expect to have sufficient cash on hand to make the interest payments due on the Senior Discount Notes. As all of Metallurg, Inc.'s outstanding common stock has been pledged as collateral for Metallurg Holdings' obligations under the Senior Discount Notes, if Metallurg Holdings were unable to make interest payments when due, it would lead to a foreclosure on its assets, principally the equity of Metallurg, Inc. Such foreclosure would create a default in accordance with the indenture terms of the Senior Notes and result in an acceleration of $100 million of Senior Note indebtedness. In order to meet the January 15, 2004 interest payment on the Senior Discount Notes, Metallurg, Inc. loaned Metallurg Holdings approximately $1.5 million to make the interest payment to non-related parties. In addition, Metallurg bought a $5.1 million note from Metallurg Holdings with the proceeds of the interest payment due to them as a holder of Senior Discount Notes. On June 1, 2004, Metallurg did not make the $5.5 million semi-annual interest payment due on such date in respect of its Senior Notes. Under the terms of the indenture governing the Senior Notes, Metallurg's failure to make the interest payment may be cured within 30 days. If such payment default is not cured within the 30-day grace period, an event of default will occur in respect of the Senior Notes as well as under the Revolving Credit Facility (described below). In addition, in the event that the maturity of the Senior Notes or the Revolving Credit Facility is accelerated as a result of such an event of default, an event of default will occur under the Senior Discount Notes of Metallurg Holdings. As all of Metallurg's outstanding common stock has been pledged as collateral for the Metallurg Holdings' obligations under the Senior Discount Notes, if Metallurg is unable to make its interest payments when due, it could lead to a foreclosure on Metallurg's common stock. Metallurg is highly leveraged. Interest payments of $5.5 million are due in both June and December 2004 on the Senior Notes. In addition, Metallurg, Inc.'s Revolving Credit Facility, as described below, with an outstanding amount of $21.1 17 million at December 31, 2003, consisting of outstanding letters of credit, is scheduled to expire on October 29, 2004. Metallurg is currently in compliance with the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, as amended. In the event Metallurg does not succeed in its restructuring efforts, described below, it is likely that liquidity will be inadequate to enable Metallurg to continue to make the interest payments required with respect to the Senior Notes and repay the Revolving Credit Facility. In March 2004, Metallurg, Inc. retained Compass Advisers, LLP, as financial advisors, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP, as legal counsel, to assist Metallurg, Inc. in analyzing and evaluating possible transactions for the principal purposes of refinancing the Revolving Credit Facility and restructuring its balance sheet. Metallurg is engaged in negotiations with potential lenders regarding a refinancing of the Revolving Credit Facility. Metallurg neither expresses any opinion nor gives any assurances whatsoever regarding whether, when, or on what terms it will be able to refinance the Revolving Credit Facility or complete any broader restructuring of its balance sheet. Management believes that the refinancing and restructuring of the Revolving Credit Facility and balance sheet is essential to the long-term viability of Metallurg. If Metallurg is not able to reach agreements that favorably resolve these issues, Metallurg likely will not have adequate liquidity to enable it to make the interest payments required with respect to its Senior Notes, or to repay the Revolving Credit Facility. In such event, Metallurg may have to resort to certain other measures to resolve its liquidity issues, including ultimately seeking the protection afforded under the United States Bankruptcy Code. Furthermore, any negotiated refinancing of the Revolving Credit Facility or negotiated restructuring of Metallurg's balance sheet may require that Metallurg seek the protection afforded under the reorganization provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments, which could be significant, relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should Metallurg be unable to continue as a going concern. Cash Flow Information Cash Flows from Operating Activities - Cash used in operating activities was $17.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2003, compared to $7.4 million of cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2002. Both periods included interest payments of $11.0 million on the Senior Notes. In 2003, the use of cash resulted from a net loss, adjusted for depreciation and other non-cash items, and cash payments for restructuring accruals. In 2002, a net loss, adjusted for depreciation and other non-cash items, was more than offset by a decrease in working capital. SMC realized an environmental expense recovery upon receipt of $3.0 million in 2002, upon settlement with an insurance company relating to coverage for certain environmental claims. Cash Flows from Investing Activities - Net cash used in investing activities decreased to $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2003, from $14.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. Capital expenditures were $7.7 million lower in 2003. In addition, Metallurg received a repayment of $1.0 million in 2003 on the $7.0 million loan made to a former German subsidiary at the time of its sale in 2002. Cash Flows from Financing Activities - Cash provided by financing activities was $12.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2003, compared to $7.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. Cash proceeds of $10.0 million in 2003 and $3.5 million in 2002, from the sales of certain businesses to members of a common controlled group, were recorded as capital contributions in accordance with prescribed accounting principles. Dividends received from these entities prior to their sales have been reclassified as capital contributions in all periods presented. See "Note 3. Change in Reporting Entity" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Credit Facilities and Other Financing Arrangements Revolving Credit Facility - Metallurg, Inc., SMC and certain of Metallurg, Inc.'s other subsidiaries (the "Borrowers") have a credit facility with certain financial institutions led by Fleet National Bank as agent (the "Revolving Credit Facility"), which expires in October 2004. This facility, as amended in October 2003 and in January 2004, provides the Borrowers with up to $27.0 million for working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. Interest is charged at a rate per annum equal to (i) LIBOR, plus 2.0% - 3.5% or (ii) Prime, plus up to 1.0%, based on the performance of Metallurg, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (the "North American Group"), as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility. Interest rates on amounts borrowed are adjusted quarterly, based on the North American Group's fixed charge coverage ratio. The Borrowers are required to pay a fee of 0.25% - 0.50% per annum on the unused portion of the facility. The total amount the Borrowers may borrow at any time is limited to a borrowing base calculation that is based on eligible accounts receivable, inventory and special cash collateral, as defined. At December 31, 2003, there were no borrowings under this facility; however, outstanding letters of credit totaled $21.1 million. In addition, the Borrowers had unused borrowing capacity of $0.5 million under this facility. The Revolving Credit Facility limits Metallurg, Inc.'s ability to make dividend payments and other payments to Metallurg Holdings. In addition, the Borrowers and certain subsidiaries were required to comply with various covenants, including the maintenance of minimum liquidity, as defined in the agreement, at a $10.0 million level. Liquidity, as defined, was $10.5 18 million at December 31, 2003. On January 14, 2004, the Revolving Credit Facility was amended and the minimum liquidity covenant was eliminated. In its place, Metallurg was required to deposit a total of $7.0 million into a restricted cash account. LSM Revolving Credit Facilities - LSM has revolving credit facilities with Barclays Bank plc ("Barclays") and HSBC Bank plc ("HSBC"). In 2003, these overdraft facilities were reduced by 'L'2.0 million ($3.6 million). These facilities now provide LSM with up to 'L'5.5 million ($9.8 million) of borrowings, 'L'40.3 million ($71.7 million) of foreign exchange contracts and options and 'L'4.0 million ($7.1 million) for other ancillary banking arrangements, including bank guarantees. Borrowings under these facilities are secured by the assets of LSM and are repayable on demand. Outstanding loans under these facilities bear interest at rates of LIBOR plus 1.5% to 1.75%. At December 31, 2003, there were no borrowings under these facilities. LSM's Norwegian subsidiary has an unsecured overdraft facility of NOK 15.0 million ($2.2 million). Borrowings under this facility bear interest at a rate of NIBOR plus 1.25%. At December 31, 2003, there was NOK 9.8 million ($1.5 million) outstanding under this facility. LSM Term Loans - In December 2003, LSM refinanced its four revolving term loan facilities with Barclays and HSBC into two new term loans. The loan with Barclays is for 'L'6.0 million ($10.7 million) for a term of three years and bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.75%. Quarterly repayments of 'L'0.2 million ($0.3 million) commence in June 2004. The loan with HSBC is for 'L'6.0 million ($10.7 million) for a term of five years and bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.65%. Quarterly repayments of 'L'0.2 million ($0.4 million) commence in July 2004. These term loan facilities are secured by the assets of LSM and require LSM to comply with various covenants, including the maintenance of minimum tangible net worth and interest coverage. The Norwegian subsidiary has an unsecured term loan with a remaining balance of NOK 6.8 million ($1.0 million). This term loan incurs interest at NIBOR plus 1.25% and will be repaid in 2004 after the closure of this facility. Other - CIF maintains short-term secured and unsecured borrowing arrangements with various banks totaling $5.4 million. Borrowings under these arrangements aggregated $4.3 million at December 31, 2003 at a weighted-average interest rate of 9.9%. Contractual Cash Obligations As described in Notes 10 and 16 to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2003, Metallurg is obligated to make future payments under various contracts, such as debt and lease agreements. Significant contractual cash obligations of Metallurg are as follows (in millions): Payments Due By Period ---------------------------------------------------- Less than After Total 1 year 2-3 years 4-5 years 5 years ------ --------- --------- --------- ------- Contractual Cash Obligations: Long-term debt ......................... $122.5 $ 2.5 $ 5.1 $104.9 $10.0 Interest on Senior Notes................ 44.0 11.0 22.0 11.0 -- Non-cancelable operating leases......... 2.5 0.8 0.9 0.5 0.3 Committed purchase obligations (a)...... 76.6 29.8 21.7 10.6 14.5 Pension plan contributions (b).......... 4.7 4.7 -- -- -- ------ ----- ----- ------ ----- Total contractual cash obligations... $250.3 $48.8 $49.7 $127.0 $24.8 ====== ===== ===== ====== ===== - ---------- (a) Represents purchase orders on hand at December 31, 2003, primarily for the purchase of inventory in the normal course of business. (b) Only included in first period. Information is not available for subsequent periods. 19 Capital Expenditures Metallurg invested $2.9 million in capital projects during the year ended December 31, 2003. Metallurg's capital expenditures include projects related to improving Metallurg's operations, productivity improvements, replacement projects and ongoing environmental requirements (which are in addition to expenditures discussed in "Environmental Remediation Costs" below). Capital expenditures are projected to increase to approximately $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2004, including $1.7 million of capital investments which Metallurg believes will result in decreased costs of production, improved efficiency and expanded production capacities. The remaining capital expenditures planned are primarily for replacement and repairs of existing facilities. Although Metallurg has projected these items for the year ended December 31, 2004, Metallurg has not committed purchases to vendors for all of these projects, as some projects remain contingent on final approvals and other conditions and the actual timing of expenditures may extend into 2005. Metallurg believes that these projects will be funded through existing and future internally generated cash and credit lines. Environmental Remediation Costs American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' Statement of Position 96-1, "Environmental Remediation Liabilities," states that losses associated with environmental remediation obligations are accrued when such losses are deemed probable and reasonably estimable. Such accruals generally are recognized no later than the completion of the remedial feasibility study and are adjusted as further information develops or circumstances change. Costs of future expenditures for environmental remediation obligations are generally not discounted to their present value. During the year ended December 31, 2003, Metallurg spent $2.4 million for environmental remediation. In 1997, SMC entered into settlement agreements with various environmental regulatory authorities with regard to all of the significant environmental remediation liabilities of which it is aware. Pursuant to these agreements, SMC has agreed to perform environmental remediation, which, as of December 31, 2003, had an estimated net cost of completion of $25.6 million, net of trust funds of $3.9 million. Of this amount, $3.0 million is expected to be expended in 2004, $4.9 million in 2005 and $3.0 million in 2006. These amounts have been accrued for in prior years and are reflected in Metallurg's balance sheet liabilities. See "Note 14. Environmental Liabilities" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. While its remediation obligations and other environmental costs, in the aggregate, will reduce its liquidity, Metallurg believes its cash balance, cash from operations and cash available under its credit facilities are sufficient to fund its current and anticipated future requirements for environmental expenditures. Market Risk Metallurg is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and certain commodity prices. Derivative instruments used to manage these exposures involve little complexity and are not used for speculative purposes. The counterparties of these instruments are diversified financial institutions. Metallurg monitors the concentration risk to limit its counterparty exposure. Foreign Currency Exposures - Metallurg actively manages foreign currency exposures that are associated with foreign currency purchases and sales and other assets and liabilities created in the normal course of business at the operating unit level. Metallurg uses forward contracts to mitigate exposures that cannot be naturally offset within an operating unit. See "Note 11. Financial Instruments" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Interest Rate Exposures - Metallurg has exposure to interest rate risk from its short-term and certain long-term debt. While the rates on Metallurg's long-term debt are generally fixed, LSM has term loans of 'L'12.0 million ($21.3 million) at variable rates. In December 2003, in conjunction with the refinancing of its revolving term loan facilities, LSM terminated the zero premium interest rate collar it had entered into in 2001 to hedge the interest on this variable rate long-term debt. See "Note 10. Borrowings" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Commodity Price Exposures - Metallurg is exposed to volatility in the prices of raw materials used in some of its products and uses forward contracts to manage some of those exposures. Where Metallurg does not take physical delivery of the raw material under the forward contract, gains and losses on these derivatives are recognized currently in earnings. 20 Going Concern In January 2004, Metallurg Holdings, Metallurg, Inc.'s parent, did not have sufficient cash on hand to make the interest payment due on its Senior Discount Notes. Therefore, Metallurg, Inc. loaned its parent $1.5 million, a restricted payment under the terms of its indenture, to pay interest on the Senior Discount Notes held by non-related parties. In addition, Metallurg bought a $5.1 million note from Metallurg Holdings with the proceeds of the interest payment due to them as a holder of Senior Discount Notes. This is also a restricted payment under the terms of Metallurg's indenture. As a result of these two transactions, Metallurg's ability to make future restricted payments is limited to $0.9 million. As all of Metallurg, Inc.'s outstanding common stock has been pledged as collateral for Metallurg Holdings' obligations under the Senior Discount Notes, if Metallurg Holdings were unable to make interest payments when due, it could lead to a foreclosure on its assets, principally the equity of Metallurg, Inc., and create a default in accordance with the terms of the Senior Note indenture. Related Party Transactions In September 2003, Metallurg, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Metallurg Holdings Corporation, sold all of its ownership interests in its Weisweiler, Germany manufacturing facility and its Turkish chrome ore mines to LAGO, a German company and an affiliate of Safeguard International, the majority owner of Metallurg's parent, Metallurg Holdings, Inc. See "Note 3. Change in Reporting Entity" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Accounts receivable and payable balances between Metallurg and affiliates of Safeguard International are shown as related party balances on Metallurg's Consolidated Balance Sheets. A note receivable from the German subsidiary sold in December 2002 is shown as a related party balance on Metallurg's Consolidated Balance Sheets. This note is subordinated and accrues interest at a rate of 10% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due from 2006 through 2010 and may be repaid prior to maturity under certain circumstances. Through December 2003, Metallurg, Inc. charged its parent company, Metallurg Holdings, $12,000 per quarter for administrative services performed. The outstanding balance due from Metallurg Holdings at December 31, 2003 was $69,000. Dr. Schimmelbusch and Mr. Spector are managing directors of the management company for Safeguard International, the majority owner of Metallurg Holdings, and in these positions receive compensation from this entity. Critical Accounting Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. require management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions regarding uncertainties that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. In applying Metallurg's significant accounting policies, as more fully discussed in "Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies", management uses its judgment to determine the appropriate assumptions to be used in the determination of certain estimates. Those estimates are based on historical experience, terms of existing contracts, observances of trends in the industry, information provided by Metallurg's customers and information available from other outside sources, as appropriate. Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be perceived with certainty and accordingly, these estimates may change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as Metallurg's operating environment changes. Metallurg deems the following estimates and accounting policies to be critical: Inventories Metallurg's inventory is a significant component of current assets and is stated at the lower of cost or market. Metallurg regularly estimates the net realizable value of inventories on hand and adjusts the carrying amounts of these inventories to market value, less a normal profit margin, as necessary. Significant or unanticipated changes to market values of these items could impact the amount and timing of any such adjustments that may be required. Such provisions were not significant in the periods presented. 21 Taxes Metallurg accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes", which requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be recognized using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 109 also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Metallurg evaluates quarterly the realizability of its deferred tax assets by assessing its valuation allowance and by adjusting the amount of such allowance, if necessary. The factors used to assess the likelihood of realization are Metallurg's forecast of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize the net deferred tax assets. Metallurg has used tax-planning strategies to realize net deferred tax assets in order to avoid the potential loss of future tax benefits. Failure to achieve forecasted taxable income might affect the ultimate realization of the net deferred tax assets. Factors that may affect Metallurg's ability to achieve sufficient forecasted taxable income include, but are not limited to, the following: a decline in sales or margins, increased competition or loss of market share. In addition, Metallurg operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions. These audits can involve complex issues, which may require an extended period of time to resolve. In management's opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes and valuation allowances against deferred taxes have been made for all years. Environmental Remediation Costs Losses associated with environmental remediation obligations are accrued when such losses are deemed probable and reasonably estimable. Such accruals generally are recognized no later than the completion of the remedial feasibility study and are adjusted as further information develops or circumstances change. Significant judgment is required in developing assumptions and estimating costs to be incurred for environmental remediation activities due to, among other factors, the complexity of environmental regulations and remediation technologies. Metallurg enters into agreements (e.g., administrative orders, consent decrees) that generally cover many years. Management must assess the type of technology to be used to accomplish the remediation as well as the continually evolving regulatory environment in evaluating costs associated with these sites. These factors are considered in management's estimates of the timing and amount of any future costs that may be necessary for remedial actions. Given the level of judgments and estimation as described above, it is likely that materially different amounts could be recorded if different assumptions were used or if underlying circumstances were to change (e.g., a significant change in environmental standards). Long-Lived Asset Impairment Metallurg's recent history includes years with unprofitable results and negative cash flows. This history of losses is an indication that the carrying amounts of Metallurg's long-lived assets might not be recoverable from future cash flows. Metallurg periodically evaluates its long-lived assets by comparing estimated future undiscounted cash flows using the particular cash flow assumptions that are considered most likely to occur. Significant judgment is required to estimate future cash flows, including the impact of future prices, production and shipment levels, cost reduction initiatives, prices of inputs like raw materials and energy and future capital requirements. Management uses its best judgment to assess these factors. In 2003, Metallurg concluded that certain assets in LSM were impaired as the net carrying value of applicable net assets exceeded the related undiscounted cash flows. See "Note 6. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges" to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. Pensions Metallurg maintains defined benefit plans for its employees in the U.S., the U.K. and Norway. Several statistical and other factors that attempt to anticipate future events are used in calculating the expense and liability related to the plans. These factors include assumptions about the discount rate, expected return on plan assets and rate of future compensation increases as determined by Metallurg, within certain guidelines. In addition, Metallurg's actuarial consultants also use subjective factors such as employee turnover and mortality rates to estimate these factors. U.S. Plans - The rate used to discount future estimated liabilities is determined considering the rates available at year-end on long-term, high quality corporate bonds that could be used to settle the obligations of the plan. A change in the discount rate of 1/4 of 1% would change the 2003 pension liability by approximately $0.7 million and change the 2004 net periodic pension expense by approximately $0.1 million. The long-term rate of return is estimated by considering historical returns and expected returns on current and projected asset allocations. A change in the assumption for the long-term rate of return on plan assets of 1/4 of 1% would not materially impact net periodic pension expense in 2004. 22 Non-U.S. Plans - The rate used to discount future estimated liabilities is determined considering the rates available at year-end on long-term, high quality corporate bonds that could be used to settle the obligations of the plan. A change in the discount rate of 1/4 of 1% would change the 2003 pension liability by approximately $5.0 million and change the 2004 net periodic pension expense by approximately $0.4 million. The long-term rate of return is estimated by considering historical returns and expected returns on current and projected asset allocations. A change in the assumption for the long-term rate of return on plan assets of 1/4 of 1% would not materially impact net periodic pension expense in 2004. The combination of negative actual investment returns and declining interest rates in 2002 had a negative impact on Metallurg's pension plan liabilities and the fair value of plan assets. Where the accumulated benefit obligation exceeded the fair value of plan assets, Metallurg was required to record an adjustment to the pension liability, called a "minimum pension liability adjustment", with a charge to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss in Shareholder's Equity. In 2002, Metallurg recorded a net charge of $18.9 million to shareholder's equity. In 2003, strong asset returns in the U.S. more than offset higher accumulated benefit obligations resulting from a 75 basis point decline in the discount rate. Accordingly, Metallurg credited shareholder's equity by $5.9 million, net of deferred tax. The changes in the minimum pension liability have no current impact on Metallurg's net income, liquidity or cash flows. Based upon the current underfunded status of the plans and the actuarial assumptions being used for 2004, Metallurg believes that it will be required to make cash contributions in 2004 of approximately $0.8 million and $3.9 million in the U.S. and the U.K., respectively. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Effective January 1, 2003, Metallurg adopted SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities". This statement nullifies Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity", under which a liability for an exit cost was recognized at the date of an entity's commitment to an exit plan. SFAS No. 146 requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized at fair value only once the liability is incurred. The adoption of SFAS No. 146 did not have a material impact on Metallurg's consolidated financial statements. In April 2003, SFAS No. 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" was issued. The standard amends and clarifies financial reporting for derivative instruments and for hedging activities accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and is effective for contracts entered into or modified, and for hedges designated, after June 30, 2003. Adoption of SFAS No. 149 did not have a material impact on Metallurg's consolidated financial statements. In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others" ("FIN 45"). FIN 45 requires the initial recognition and initial measurement, on a prospective basis only, of guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. Additionally, certain disclosure requirements are effective for financial statements ending after December 15, 2002. The adoption of FIN 45 did not have a material impact on Metallurg's consolidated financial statements. FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities" ("FIN 46R"), replaces FIN 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities", which had been issued in January 2003. FIN 46R changes the criteria for including certain non-controlled affiliates, defined as variable interest entities ("VIE"), in a company's consolidated financial statements. FIN 46R addresses consolidation of VIEs which have one or more of the following characteristics: the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support provided by any parties, the equity investors lack some essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest, and the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests. Application of FIN 46R is required in financial statements of companies that have interests in structures that are commonly referred to as special-purpose entities for periods ending after December 15, 2003. Application by public entities for all other types of variable interest entities is required in financial statements for periods ending after March 15, 2004; however, early adoption is allowed. Metallurg has elected to early adopt the provisions of FIN 46R effective December 31, 2003. The adoption of this Statement did not have a material impact on Metallurg's consolidated financial position or results of operations, as none of its non-controlled affiliates require consolidation under FIN 46. 23 In December 2003, the FASB revised SFAS No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits." The revised standard requires new disclosures in addition to those required by the original standard about the assets, obligations, cash flows and net periodic benefit cost of defined benefit pension plans and other defined benefit postretirement plans. As revised, SFAS No. 132 is effective for financial statements with fiscal years ending after December 15, 2003 and its disclosure provisions are reflected in the footnotes to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements. The interim-period disclosures required by this standard are effective for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2003. Effects of Inflation Inflation has not had a significant effect on Metallurg's operations. However, there can be no assurance that inflation will not have a material effect on Metallurg's operations in the future. Metallurg is subject to price fluctuations in its raw materials and products. These fluctuations have affected and will continue to affect Metallurg's results of operations. See "Results of Operations." 24 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. The following audited consolidated financial statements of Metallurg, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries are presented herein pursuant to the requirements of Item 8 on the pages indicated below: AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Page ----- Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP................... 26 Statements of Consolidated Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001............. 27 Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2003 and 2002.............................................. 28 Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001............. 29 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001........ 30-61 Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) for the Years Ended December 31, 2003 and 2002........... 62 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE: Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Financial Statement Schedule - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.................................................................. 63 Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves........................................... 64 25 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Directors of Metallurg, Inc. In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of operations and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Metallurg, Inc., (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metallurg Holdings, Inc) and its subsidiaries ("Metallurg") at December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2003 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of Metallurg's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, on September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, Metallurg sold production facilities and certain sales offices to entities under the common control of Metallurg's shareholder. These dispositions have been accounted for as a change in reporting entity, which requires that the financial statements be restated to exclude the sold entities from all periods. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that Metallurg will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, Metallurg Inc.'s parent company, Metallurg Holdings, Inc., does not currently have sufficient cash on hand to make the interest payments due in 2004 on its senior discount notes, which raises substantial doubt about Metallurg Inc.'s ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to this matter are also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP New York, New York March 5, 2004 26 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS (In thousands) Year Ended December 31, ------------------------------ 2003 2002 2001 -------- -------- -------- Sales ..................................................... $282,802 $277,146 $336,076 Commission income ......................................... 547 635 628 -------- -------- -------- Total revenue .......................................... 283,349 277,781 336,704 Cost of sales ............................................. 261,370 254,715 292,870 -------- -------- -------- Gross profit ........................................... 21,979 23,066 43,834 -------- -------- -------- Selling, general and administrative expenses .............. 30,645 30,473 29,851 Environmental expense recoveries .......................... -- (3,000) (631) Restructuring and asset impairment charges ................ 10,895 3,510 -- -------- -------- -------- Total operating expenses ............................... 41,540 30,983 29,220 -------- -------- -------- Operating (loss) income ................................ (19,561) (7,917) 14,614 Other: Other income, net ...................................... 222 74 209 Interest expense, net .................................. (13,078) (13,373) (12,312) -------- -------- -------- (Loss) income before income tax (benefit) provision, minority interest and discontinued operations .......................................... (32,417) (21,216) 2,511 Income tax (benefit) provision ............................ (267) 835 2,546 -------- -------- -------- Loss before minority interest and discontinued operations .......................................... (32,150) (22,051) (35) Minority interest ......................................... (17) (84) (14) -------- -------- -------- Loss from continuing operations ........................ (32,167) (22,135) (49) Discontinued operations (net of tax provision of $697, $997 and $757 in 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively) ......... 1,417 2,321 971 -------- -------- -------- Net (loss) income ................................... (30,750) (19,814) 922 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment ............. 6,400 6,486 (3,371) Minimum pension liability adjustment, net ........... 5,927 (18,876) (13,802) Deferred loss on derivatives, net ................... (292) (183) (120) -------- -------- -------- Comprehensive loss .................................. $(18,715) $(32,387) $(16,371) ======== ======== ======== See notes to consolidated financial statements. 27 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share data) December 31, ------------------- 2003 2002 -------- -------- ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents .................................... $ 18,238 $ 24,251 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts ($2,112 in 2003 and $1,551 in 2002) .............. 37,738 38,632 Accounts receivable - related parties ........................ 102 2,127 Inventories .................................................. 44,457 50,600 Prepaid expenses and other current assets .................... 7,987 7,483 Discontinued operations - current assets ..................... 14,738 12,642 -------- -------- Total current assets ................................... 123,260 135,735 Investments in affiliates ....................................... 1,870 1,624 Property, plant and equipment, net .............................. 54,324 62,152 Notes receivable - related parties .............................. 6,608 6,000 Other assets .................................................... 11,443 14,767 Discontinued operations - noncurrent assets ..................... 1,948 1,771 -------- -------- Total .................................................. $199,453 $222,049 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S DEFICIT Current Liabilities: Short-term debt .............................................. $ 5,791 $ 4,447 Current portion of long-term debt ............................ 2,524 155 Accounts payable ............................................. 23,785 32,144 Accounts payable - related parties ........................... 1,976 276 Accrued expenses ............................................. 10,237 11,286 Current portion of environmental liabilities ................. 2,993 4,191 Taxes payable ................................................ 339 954 Discontinued operations - current liabilities ................ 9,843 9,072 -------- -------- Total current liabilities .............................. 57,488 62,525 -------- -------- Long-term Liabilities: Long-term debt ............................................... 120,022 120,450 Accrued pension liabilities .................................. 29,543 36,641 Environmental liabilities, net ............................... 22,678 23,938 Other liabilities ............................................ 1,000 947 Discontinued operations - noncurrent liabilities ............. 218 123 -------- -------- Total long-term liabilities ............................ 173,461 182,099 -------- -------- Total liabilities ...................................... 230,949 244,624 -------- -------- Commitments and Contingencies Minority Interest ............................................... 256 462 Shareholder's Deficit: Common stock - par value $.01 per share, authorized 10,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 5,000,000 shares ........... 50 50 Due from parent company ...................................... (21,715) (21,715) Additional paid-in capital ................................... 67,324 57,324 Accumulated other comprehensive loss ......................... (25,647) (37,682) Retained deficit ............................................. (51,764) (21,014) -------- -------- Total shareholder's deficit ............................ (31,752) (23,037) -------- -------- Total .................................................. $199,453 $222,049 ======== ======== See notes to consolidated financial statements. 28 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS (In thousands) Year Ended December 31, ------------------------------ 2003 2002 2001 -------- -------- -------- Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net(loss) income ................................................ $(30,750) $(19,814) $ 922 Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization ................................ 8,205 7,525 7,306 Deferred income taxes ........................................ (92) 316 607 Restructuring and asset impairment charges ................... 10,895 3,510 -- Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Decrease in accounts receivable .............................. 4,245 3,936 4,116 Decrease in inventories ...................................... 7,755 12,545 750 (Increase) decrease in other current assets .................. (107) 3,902 98 Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses ............ (10,213) (576) (7,211) Restructuring payments ....................................... (3,953) (1,786) -- Environmental payments ....................................... (2,438) (2,734) (1,819) Other assets and liabilities, net ............................ 981 380 (2,691) Discontinued operations - operating activities .................. (1,652) 221 (327) -------- -------- -------- Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities .... (17,124) 7,425 1,751 -------- -------- -------- Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Additions to property, plant and equipment ...................... (2,889) (10,619) (15,003) Repayment from (loan to) former subsidiary ...................... 1,000 (3,000) -- Other, net ...................................................... 179 89 159 Discontinued operations - investing activities .................. (222) (464) (355) -------- -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities .................. (1,932) (13,994) (15,199) -------- -------- -------- Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Proceeds from long-term debt .................................... 151 176 8,485 Repayment of long-term debt ..................................... (265) (204) -- Net borrowing (repayment) of short-term debt .................... 1,295 1,918 (5,085) Capital contributions ........................................... 10,000 7,117 2,705 Discontinued operations - financing activities .................. 1,185 (1,510) 2,138 -------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by financing activities .............. 12,366 7,497 8,243 -------- -------- -------- Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents ... 677 675 (807) -------- -------- -------- Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents ............ (6,013) 1,603 (6,012) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period ................. 24,251 22,648 28,660 -------- -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents - end of period ....................... $ 18,238 $ 24,251 $ 22,648 ======== ======== ======== Supplemental Cash Flow Information: Cash paid for income taxes ...................................... $ 1,806 $ 434 $ 1,517 -------- -------- -------- Cash paid for interest .......................................... $ 13,590 $ 13,607 $ 13,127 ======== ======== ======== See notes to consolidated financial statements. 29 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Going Concern The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that Metallurg, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, "Metallurg") will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Metallurg's financial performance over the past year, however, has been adversely impacted by increased competition, lower overall demand from customers and lackluster economic conditions worldwide, which put significant downward pressure on the selling price of Metallurg's products. As a result of these circumstances, Metallurg has entered into amendments to its revolving credit facility in the U.S. and its term loan facilities in the U.K. Certain of these amendments provide additional availability, more flexible financial covenant requirements and extended terms. See "Note 10. Borrowings". Metallurg Holdings, Inc. ("Metallurg Holdings"), Metallurg, Inc.'s parent, currently, does not expect to have sufficient cash on hand to make the interest payments due on $121 million of 12 3/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2008 (the "Senior Discount Notes"). As all of Metallurg, Inc.'s outstanding common stock has been pledged as collateral for Metallurg Holdings' obligations under the Senior Discount Notes, if Metallurg Holdings were unable to make interest payments when due, it could lead to a foreclosure on its assets, principally the equity of Metallurg, Inc. Such foreclosure would create a default in accordance with the indenture terms of Metallurg, Inc.'s 11% Senior Notes due 2007 (the "Senior Notes") and result in an acceleration of $100 million of Senior Note indebtedness. Metallurg is highly leveraged. Interest payments of $5.5 million are due in both June and December 2004 on the Senior Notes. In addition, Metallurg, Inc.'s Revolving Credit Facility, as described in note 10, with an outstanding amount of $21.1 million at December 31, 2003, consisting of outstanding letters of credit, is scheduled to expire on October 29, 2004. Metallurg is currently in compliance with the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, as amended. In the event Metallurg does not succeed in its restructuring efforts, described below, it is likely that liquidity will be inadequate to enable Metallurg to continue to make the interest payments required with respect to the Senior Notes and repay the Revolving Credit Facility. In March 2004, Metallurg, Inc. retained Compass Advisers, LLP, as financial advisors, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP, as legal counsel, to assist Metallurg, Inc. in analyzing and evaluating possible transactions for the principal purpose of restructuring Metallurg's balance sheet. Metallurg, Inc. is currently engaged in discussions with potential lenders about the refinancing of its senior indebtedness. Metallurg neither expresses any opinion nor gives any assurances whatsoever regarding whether, when, or on what terms it will be able to refinance its outstanding senior indebtedness or complete any broader restructuring of its balance sheet. Management believes that the refinancing and restructuring of Metallurg's outstanding senior indebtedness and balance sheet is essential to the long-term viability of Metallurg. If Metallurg is not able to reach agreements that favorably resolve these issues, Metallurg likely will not have adequate liquidity to enable it to continue to make the interest payments required with respect to its Senior Notes, or to repay its revolving credit facility with Fleet National Bank (which matures on October 29, 2004). In such event, Metallurg may have to resort to certain other measures to resolve its liquidity issues, including ultimately seeking the protection afforded under the United States Bankruptcy Code. Furthermore, any negotiated refinancing of Metallurg's senior indebtedness or negotiated restructuring of Metallurg's balance sheet may require that Metallurg seek the protection afforded under the reorganization provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments, which could be significant, relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should Metallurg be unable to continue as a going concern. 30 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Metallurg manufactures and sells high-quality specialty metals, alloys and metallic chemicals which are essential to the production of high-performance aluminum and titanium alloys, superalloys, steel and certain non-metallic materials for various applications in the aerospace, power supply, automotive, petrochemical processing and telecommunications industries. Metallurg sells over 50 different product groups to over 1,500 customers worldwide (primarily in North America and Europe). Basis of Presentation and Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Metallurg, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries. Investments in companies where Metallurg has greater than 50% ownership interests are fully consolidated, with the equity owned by the respective partners shown as minority interest on the balance sheet and their portion of net income or loss shown separately in the statement of operations. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Effective September 30, 2003, Metallurg, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Metallurg Holdings Corporation, sold all of its ownership interests in its Weisweiler, Germany manufacturing facility and its Turkish chrome ore mines. See "Note 3. Change in Reporting Entity". As the above transactions were between members of a common controlled group, as defined for accounting purposes, they are accounted for on an historical basis with no gain or loss being recorded, and the results presented herein have been restated to exclude the financial results of the companies sold for all periods presented and to reflect the new reporting entity. The financial statements for all prior periods have also been restated to exclude certain subsidiaries sold at December 31, 2002. On December 23, 2003, Metallurg committed to a plan to sell its South African sales office to a group of investors, including local management. Accordingly, the operating results for this entity have been reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. See "Note 4. Discontinued Operations". Metallurg is a wholly owned subsidiary of Metallurg Holdings since the acquisition date of July 13, 1998. The financial statements do not reflect the pushdown of purchase accounting adjustments recorded by Metallurg Holdings. Accounting Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. They may also affect the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Amounts affected include, but are not limited to, allowances for doubtful accounts, inventories, allowances for recoverable taxes, environmental remediation costs, restructuring and asset impairment charges, deferred income tax asset valuation allowances, pension plan obligations and contingent liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Foreign Currency Translation - For foreign operations with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar, asset and liability accounts are translated at current exchange rates; income and expenses are translated using weighted-average exchange rates. Resulting translation adjustments are reported in a separate component of shareholder's equity. Translation adjustments for operations in highly inflationary economies and exchange gains and losses on transactions are included in earnings, and amounted to gains (losses) of $22,000, $(1,106,000), and $714,000 for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Cash and Cash Equivalents - Metallurg presents all highly liquid instruments, maturing within 30 days or less when purchased, as cash equivalents. Inventories - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, cost being determined using principally the average cost and specific identification methods. Metallurg estimates the net realizable value of its inventories at least quarterly and adjusts the carrying amount of these inventories to its market value, less a normal profit margin, as necessary. Investments in Affiliates - Investments in affiliates in which Metallurg has a 20% to 50% ownership interest and exercises significant management influence are accounted for in accordance with the equity method. Where management does not exercise significant influence and where Metallurg has less than a 20% interest, the investment is carried at cost. 31 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (Continued) Property and Depreciation - Depreciation is computed using principally the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are expensed when incurred. Upon sale or retirement, the costs and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the respective accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in income. Recoverability of Long-Lived Assets - Metallurg annually, or sooner if circumstances warrant, evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used, including goodwill and other intangible assets, when events and circumstances warrant such a review. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flows from such asset are separately identifiable and is less than its carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair market value of the long-lived asset. Fair market value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Losses on long-lived assets to be disposed of are determined in a similar manner, except that fair market values are reduced for the cost to dispose. Discontinued Operations - At the time that management formally commits to a plan to divest of a business, such business is classified as discontinued operations. The balance sheet amounts and income statement results are reclassified from their historical presentation to assets and liabilities of discontinued operations on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and to discontinued operations in the Statement of Consolidated Operations for all periods presented. Revenue Recognition - Revenue is recognized when the earnings process is complete and the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer. In certain instances, Metallurg arranges sales for which the supplier invoices the customer directly. In such cases, Metallurg receives commission income, in its role as agent, which is recognized when the supplier passes title to the customer. Metallurg assumes no significant credit or other risk with such transactions. Environmental Remediation Costs and Recoveries - Losses associated with environmental remediation obligations are accrued when such losses are deemed probable and reasonably estimable. Such accruals generally are recognized no later than the completion of the remedial feasibility study and are adjusted as further information develops or circumstances change. Costs of future expenditures for environmental remediation obligations are not discounted to their present value. Environmental expense recoveries are generally recognized in income upon final settlement with Metallurg's insurance carriers. Income Taxes - Metallurg uses the asset and liability method whereby deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of Metallurg's assets and liabilities. Metallurg does not provide for U.S. federal income taxes on the accumulated earnings considered permanently reinvested in certain of its foreign subsidiaries, which approximated $16,700,000 at December 31, 2003. These earnings have been invested in facilities and other assets of Metallurg and have been subject to substantial foreign income taxes, which may or could offset a major portion of any tax liability resulting from their remittance and inclusion in U.S. taxable income. Accordingly, Metallurg does not provide for U.S. income taxes on foreign currency translation adjustments related to these foreign subsidiaries. Retirement Plans - Metallurg maintains defined benefit plans for its employees in the U.S., the U.K. and Norway. Several statistical and other factors, including assumptions about the discount rate, expected return on plan assets, rate of future compensation increases, employee turnover and mortality rates, are used in calculating the expense and liability related to the plans. The rate to discount future estimated liabilities is determined considering the rates available at year-end on long-term, high quality corporate bonds that could be used to settle the obligations of the plans. The long-term rate of return is estimated considering historical returns and expected returns on current and projected asset allocations. A liability is recognized on the balance sheet for each pension plan where the fair value of the assets of that pension plan is less than the accumulated benefit obligation. This liability is called a "minimum pension liability" and is recorded by a charge to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss in Shareholder's Deficit. 32 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (Continued) Stock-Based Compensation - Metallurg has a stock-based compensation plan, which is described in "Note 13. Shareholder's (Deficit) Equity". Metallurg accounts for this plan using the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and related interpretations. Accordingly, no compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under this plan had an exercise price at least equal to the estimated market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect on net income if Metallurg had applied the fair value measurement and recognition methods prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" to record expense for stock option compensation (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, -------------------------- 2003 2002 2001 -------- -------- ---- Net (loss) income, as reported ................ $(30,750) $(19,814) $922 Less: compensation expense for option awards determined by the fair value based method, net of related tax effects ................. 39 263 454 -------- -------- ---- Pro forma net (loss) income ............. $(30,789) $(20,077) $468 ======== ======== ==== Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Metallurg uses derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts, to manage certain foreign currency, interest rate and commodity price exposures. Derivative instruments are viewed as risk management tools by Metallurg and are not used for trading or speculative purposes. Derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in derivatives used to hedge foreign-currency-denominated balance sheet items are reported directly in earnings along with offsetting gains and losses on the items being hedged. Derivatives used to hedge forecasted cash flows associated with foreign currency commitments or forecasted commodity purchases are accounted for as cash flow hedges. Gains and losses on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified to earnings in a manner that matches the timing of the earnings impact of the hedged transactions. The ineffective portion of all hedges, if any, and gains and losses on foreign currency transactions not designated as hedges are recognized currently in income. Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Effective January 1, 2003, Metallurg adopted SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities". This statement nullifies Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity", under which a liability for an exit cost was recognized at the date of an entity's commitment to an exit plan. SFAS No. 146 requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized at fair value only once the liability is incurred. The adoption of SFAS No. 146 did not have a material impact on Metallurg's consolidated financial statements. In April 2003, SFAS No. 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" was issued. The standard amends and clarifies financial reporting for derivative instruments and for hedging activities accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and is effective for contracts entered into or modified, and for hedges designated, after June 30, 2003. Adoption of SFAS No. 149 did not have a material impact on Metallurg's consolidated financial statements. In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others" ("FIN 45"). FIN 45 requires the initial recognition and initial measurement, on a prospective basis only, of guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. Additionally, certain disclosure requirements are effective for financial statements ending after December 15, 2002. The adoption of FIN 45 did not have a material impact on Metallurg's consolidated financial statements. 33 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (Continued) FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities" ("FIN 46R"), replaces FIN 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities", which had been issued in January 2003. FIN 46R changes the criteria for including certain non-controlled affiliates, defined as variable interest entities ("VIE"), in a company's consolidated financial statements. FIN 46R addresses consolidation of VIEs which have one or more of the following characteristics: the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support provided by any parties, the equity investors lack some essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest, and the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests. Application of FIN 46R is required in financial statements of companies that have interests in structures that are commonly referred to as special-purpose entities for periods ending after December 15, 2003. Application by public entities for all other types of variable interest entities is required in financial statements for periods ending after March 15, 2004; however, early adoption is allowed. Metallurg has elected to early adopt the provisions of FIN 46R effective December 31, 2003. The adoption of this Statement did not have a material impact on Metallurg's consolidated financial position or results of operations, as none of its non-controlled affiliates require consolidation under FIN 46. In December 2003, the FASB revised SFAS No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits." The revised standard requires new disclosures in addition to those required by the original standard about the assets, obligations, cash flows and net periodic benefit cost of defined benefit pension plans and other defined benefit postretirement plans. As revised, SFAS No. 132 is effective for financial statements with fiscal years ending after December 15, 2003 and its disclosure provisions are reflected in these footnotes. The interim-period disclosures required by this standard are effective for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2003. Earnings Per Share - Earnings per share is not presented since Metallurg, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Metallurg Holdings. 3. Change in Reporting Entity Effective September 30, 2003, Metallurg completed the sale of certain subsidiaries as described below. As these transactions were between members of a common controlled group, as defined for accounting purposes, Metallurg has restated its financial statements for all periods presented to reflect a new reporting entity that excludes these subsidiaries. As a result, there is no gain or loss recorded and any proceeds received have been recorded as capital contributions from members of the common controlled group. Metallurg, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Metallurg Holdings Corporation, sold all of its interests in (a) Elektrowerk Weisweiler GmbH ("EWW"), a German corporation engaged in the manufacture of low carbon ferrochrome; and (b) Turk Maadin Sirketi A.S. ("TMS"), a Turkish corporation engaged in the mining of chrome ore. The shares and assets of EWW and TMS were sold to, and certain liabilities assumed by, LAGO Vierundzwanzigste GmbH ("LAGO"), a German company, for an aggregate purchase price of $10,000,000 in cash. The net book value of the entities sold was $12,612,000 at September 30, 2003. Revenue and net income (loss) for the three quarters ended September 30, 2003 were $27,887,000 and $106,000, respectively, for EWW and $2,942,000 and $(324,000), respectively, for TMS. LAGO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sudamin Recycling GmbH & Co. KG ("Sudamin"), a German company. At September 30, 2003, Sudamin was an affiliate of Safeguard International Fund, L.P., the majority owner of Metallurg's parent, Metallurg Holdings, Inc. Dr. Heinz C. Schimmelbusch and Mr. Arthur Spector, both of whom are directors and officers of Metallurg, Inc. were also directors of Sudamin through the transaction date of September 30, 2003. On December 31, 2002, Metallurg completed a similar sale of subsidiaries to members of a common controlled group, as defined for accounting purposes, and restated its financial statements for all previous periods to reflect a new reporting entity that excludes these subsidiaries. See "Note 2 - Change in Reporting Entity" to Metallurg, Inc.'s 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. 34 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 4. Discontinued Operations On December 23, 2003, Metallurg committed to a plan to sell its South African sales office to a group of investors, including local management. Accordingly, the operating results for this entity have been reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The transaction closed on March 8, 2004. The total purchase price was $9,100,000, consisting of $7,730,000 in cash and a note receivable for $1,370,000, to be repaid in three equal installments plus interest at LIBOR plus 1% over two years. Metallurg will record income from discontinued operations of $338,000 and a loss on the sale of discontinued operations of approximately $1,000,000 in the first quarter of 2004. The following table summarizes certain financial information related to these discontinued operations (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, --------------------------- 2003 2002 2001 ------- ------- ------- Results of operations: Total revenue .................................... $56,262 $43,119 $36,273 Income before income tax provision ............... 1,903 3,337 1,742 December 31, ----------------- 2003 2002 ------- ------- Significant assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net ................................... $ 7,122 $ 6,441 Inventories ................................................ 7,231 5,956 Property, plant and equipment, net ......................... 1,352 1,065 Other assets ............................................... 981 951 ------- ------- Total assets ...................................... 16,686 14,413 ------- ------- Short-term debt ............................................ 2,686 1,041 Accounts Payable ........................................... 5,583 6,517 Accrued expenses ........................................... 1,440 839 Other liabilities .......................................... 352 798 ------- ------- Total liabilities ....................................... 10,061 9,195 ------- ------- Net assets .............................................. $ 6,625 $ 5,218 ======= ======= 5. Segments and Related Information Metallurg operates in one significant industry segment, the manufacture and sale of performance-enhancing additives mainly for the metallurgical industry. Metallurg is organized around its major production facilities in the U.K., the U.S. and Brazil. In addition to its own products, Metallurg distributes complementary products manufactured by third parties. Reportable Segments London & Scandinavian Metallurgical Co Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, "LSM") - This unit is comprised mainly of three production facilities in the U.K. and another in Norway which manufacture and sell aluminum alloy grain refiners and alloying tablets for the aluminum industry, chromium metal and specialty ferroalloys for the steel and superalloy industries and aluminum powder for various metal powder-consuming industries. As a result of continuing weakness in operating performance, LSM commenced a restructuring program in the second half of 2003. LSM discontinued its metal catalyst business in the fourth quarter of 2003 and announced the closure of its Norwegian production facility in 2004. See Note 6. "Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges". As the decision to close its Norwegian production facility did not take place until 2004, no costs have been accrued for such closure costs as of December 31, 2003. 35 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 5. Segments and Related Information - (Continued) Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation ("SMC") - This unit is comprised of two production facilities in the U.S. The Ohio plant manufactures and sells ferrovanadium and vanadium-based chemicals used mostly in the steel and petrochemical industries. The New Jersey plant manufactures and sells alloying tablets for the aluminum industry and metal powders for the welding industry. Companhia Industrial Fluminense ("CIF") - This unit is comprised mainly of two production facilities in Brazil. The Sao Joao del Rei plant manufactures and sells aluminum alloy grain refiners and alloying tablets for the aluminum industry and metal oxides used in the telecommunications, superalloy and specialty metal industries. The Nazareno mine extracts and concentrates ores containing tantalum and niobium that are processed, along with other raw materials, into metal oxides at the Sao Joao del Rei plant. In addition to their manufacturing operations, LSM and SMC import and distribute complementary products manufactured by affiliates and third parties. Summarized financial information concerning Metallurg's reportable segments is shown in the following table (in thousands). Each segment records direct expenses related to its employees and operations. The "Other" column includes corporate-related items and results of subsidiaries not meeting the quantitative thresholds as prescribed by applicable accounting rules for determining reportable segments. Metallurg does not allocate general corporate overhead expenses to operating segments. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in "Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies". Transactions among segments are established based on negotiation among the parties. Intersegment Consolidated LSM SMC CIF Other Eliminations Totals -------- -------- -------- -------- ------------ ------------ Year Ended December 31, 2003 Revenue from external customers .... $142,653 $ 95,475 $ 18,092 $ 27,129 $283,349 Intergroup revenue ................. 25,563 3,267 15,104 2,751 $ (46,685) -- Restructuring and asset impairment charges ......................... 10,358 -- -- 537 -- 10,895 Interest income .................... 215 967 41 3,787 (4,039) 971 Interest expense ................... 1,688 1,429 888 14,083 (4,039) 14,049 Depreciation and amortization ...... 4,566 1,748 1,298 593 -- 8,205 Income tax (benefit) provision ..... (235) (2,358) 22 2,304 -- (267) Net loss ........................... (11,906) (3,147) (676) (51,354) 36,333 (30,750) Assets ............................. 88,933 82,628 21,339 212,598 (206,045) 199,453 Capital expenditures ............... 1,171 731 942 45 -- 2,889 Year Ended December 31, 2002 Revenue from external customers .... $133,962 $ 86,698 $ 18,342 $ 38,779 $277,781 Intergroup revenue ................. 27,016 5,355 14,527 2,371 $ (49,269) -- Environmental expense recoveries ... -- (3,000) -- -- -- (3,000) Restructuring and asset impairment charges ......................... 1,068 453 -- 1,989 -- 3,510 Interest income .................... 200 981 37 3,928 (4,542) 604 Interest expense ................... 1,709 1,349 782 14,679 (4,542) 13,977 Depreciation and amortization ...... 4,368 1,598 1,053 506 -- 7,525 Income tax provision (benefit) ..... 868 (2,026) 173 1,820 -- 835 Net (loss) income .................. (2,452) (3,951) 452 (17,828) 3,965 (19,814) Assets ............................. 102,588 79,058 22,388 227,679 (209,664) 222,049 Capital expenditures ............... 2,168 5,366 3,057 28 -- 10,619 36 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 5. Segments and Related Information - (Continued) Intersegment Consolidated LSM SMC CIF Other Eliminations Totals -------- ------- ------- -------- ------------ ------------ Year Ended December 31, 2001 Revenue from external customers.... $146,780 $99,038 $16,992 $ 73,894 $336,704 Intergroup revenue................. 26,381 5,030 22,391 4,910 $ (58,712) -- Environmental expense recoveries... -- (631) -- -- -- (631) Interest income.................... 82 1,022 58 4,478 (4,236) 1,404 Interest expense................... 1,733 1,168 1,040 14,011 (4,236) 13,716 Depreciation and amortization...... 4,067 1,516 1,153 570 -- 7,306 Income tax provision (benefit) .... 630 (2,925) 1,678 3,163 -- 2,546 Net income (loss).................. 1,795 (2,152) 3,487 20,153 (22,361) 922 Assets............................. 84,105 81,453 20,421 270,838 (244,001) 212,816 Capital expenditures............... 4,661 7,579 2,685 78 -- 15,003 Metallurg sells its products in over 50 countries. The following table presents revenue by country based on the location of the user of the product (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, ------------------------------ 2003 2002 2001 -------- -------- -------- U.S..................... $100,517 $97,083 $135,017 U.K..................... 28,532 25,110 34,696 Germany................. 20,128 24,571 34,935 Japan .................. 16,342 12,631 11,500 Canada.................. 15,863 18,222 15,934 France.................. 12,127 11,922 14,040 Brazil ................. 11,941 12,968 11,418 Other................... 77,352 74,639 78,536 Commission income....... 547 635 628 -------- -------- -------- Total revenue........ $283,349 $277,781 $336,704 ======== ======== ======== The following table presents property, plant and equipment by country based on the location of the assets (in thousands): December 31, ----------------- 2003 2002 ------- ------- U.K. ................... $22,881 $25,600 U.S..................... 21,835 23,073 Brazil.................. 8,614 9,015 Other (a)............... 994 4,464 ------- ------- Total................ $54,324 $62,152 ======= ======= (a) Reflects the 'L'1,768,000 ($3,176,000) write-down in December 2003 of LSM's production facilities in Norway. See "Note 6. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges". 37 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 6. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges As a result of continuing weakness in operating performance, particularly in its metal catalyst and aluminum businesses, LSM announced on September 1, 2003 its intention to implement a restructuring plan designed to streamline production, improve productivity and reduce costs. Also in 2003, in order to reduce operating expenses, Metallurg consolidated sales and administrative functions with those in its other production facilities. Details of the restructuring and asset impairment charges are as follows (in thousands): Utilization Through Provision 2003 Balance at ---------------- ------------------- December 31, 2003 2002 Cash Non-cash 2003 ------- ------ ------- --------- ------------ LSM: Severance and other employee costs ..... $ 3,652 $1,068 $(3,570) $ (96) $1,054 Write-down of plant and equipment ...... 6,706 -- -- (6,706) -- ------- ------ ------- ------- ------ 10,358 1,068 (3,570) (6,802) 1,054 ------- ------ ------- ------- ------ SMC: Severance and other employee costs ..... -- 350 (350) -- -- Write-down of plant and equipment ...... -- 103 -- (103) -- ------- ------ ------- ------- ------ -- 453 (350) (103) -- ------- ------ ------- ------- ------ Other: Severance and other employee costs ..... 537 1,989 (1,819) -- 707 ------- ------ ------- ------- ------ Total ............................... $10,895 $3,510 $(5,739) $(6,905) $1,761 ======= ====== ======= ======= ====== 2003 - In 2003, LSM recorded a restructuring charge of 'L'5,977,000 ($10,358,000), consisting of (i) 'L'2,122,000 ($3,652,000) of severance costs for 62 employees, (ii) asset impairment charges of 'L'1,341,000 ($2,235,000) relating to its metal catalyst business, and (iii) asset impairment charges of 'L'2,514,000 ($4,471,000) relating to its production facilities in Norway. Of this amount, 'L'1,530,000 ($2,502,000) was paid as of December 31, 2003. In a continuing effort to improve Metallurg's competitive position and to reduce costs, a plan was implemented in the third quarter of 2003 to consolidate sales and administrative functions performed by Metallurg's Canadian operations into the New Jersey operations of SMC. As a result of this plan, Metallurg's Canadian subsidiary recognized a restructuring charge of $417,000 for severance costs of seven employees. Of this amount, $88,000 was paid as of December 31, 2003. Restructuring activities will be completed in the first quarter of 2004. Also in 2003, Metallurg transferred certain sales and administrative functions for tantalum and niobium products from its headquarters location to its production facilities in Brazil. As a result, severance costs of $120,000 for two employees were recorded at December 31, 2003. 2002 - During 2002, Metallurg carried out a restructuring program intended to reduce the cost structure at LSM, SMC and corporate headquarters. LSM recorded a restructuring charge of 'L'710,000 ($1,068,000) for severance costs of 29 employees who were terminated and paid during the year. SMC recorded a restructuring charge of $453,000, of which $350,000 was for severance costs of 26 employees terminated during the year. The entire amount was paid out as of December 31, 2003. SMC also recorded a charge of $103,000 for the write-down of property and equipment no longer used in operations. Metallurg, Inc. recorded a restructuring charge of $1,989,000 for severance costs of nine employees terminated during the year at its headquarters location. Under the terms of certain executive employment and severance agreements, the severance was to be paid over a period of up to 18 months. Of this amount, $1,731,000 was paid as of December 31, 2003. 38 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 7. Inventories Inventories consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, ----------------- 2003 2002 ------- ------- Raw materials ................. $ 8,855 $ 9,994 Work in process ............... 467 901 Finished goods ................ 33,762 38,201 Other ......................... 1,373 1,504 ------- ------- Total ...................... $44,457 $50,600 ======= ======= 8. Property, Plant and Equipment The major classes of property, plant and equipment are as follows (in thousands): December 31, ----------------- Estimated 2003 2002 Lives ------- ------- --------- Land ................................................. $ 1,262 $ 1,215 Buildings and leasehold improvements ................. 20,325 18,965 10-30 Machinery ............................................ 71,181 70,297 3-12 Office furniture and equipment ....................... 4,809 4,928 3-10 Transportation equipment ............................. 1,742 1,693 4-5 Construction in progress ............................. 398 798 ------- ------- Total ............................................. 99,717 97,896 Less: accumulated depreciation ....................... 45,393 35,744 ------- ------- Property, plant and equipment, net ................ $54,324 $62,152 ======= ======= Depreciation expense related to property, plant and equipment was $7,627,000, $6,920,000, and $6,484,000 for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. 9. Retirement Plans Metallurg, Inc. and Domestic Subsidiaries Metallurg, Inc. and its domestic subsidiaries have tax qualified, noncontributory defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all salaried and certain hourly paid employees. The plans generally provide benefit payments using a formula based on an employee's compensation and length of service. These plans are funded in amounts equal to the minimum funding requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Metallurg, Inc.'s best estimate of the expected contributions into these plans for 2004 is $790,000. Substantially all plan assets are invested in cash and short-term investments or listed stocks and bonds. Metallurg, Inc. also maintains tax qualified defined contribution plans covering substantially all of the salaried employees of Metallurg, Inc. and its domestic subsidiaries. All contributions, including a portion that represents a company match, are made in cash into mutual fund accounts in accordance with the participants' investment elections. 39 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 9. Retirement Plans - (Continued) Foreign Subsidiaries LSM's defined benefit pension plans cover all eligible employees in the U.K. and Norway. Substantially all plan assets are invested in listed stocks and bonds. Benefits under these plans are based on years of service and the employee's compensation. Benefits are paid either from plan assets or, if necessary, directly by Metallurg. LSM's best estimate of the expected contributions in 2004 is $3,904,000. The range of assumptions that are used for these plans reflect the different economic environments within the different countries. Several of Metallurg's other foreign subsidiaries have retirement plans that cover certain eligible employees. Net pension cost consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively (in thousands): U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, --------------------------- --------------------------- 2003 2002 2001 2003 2002 2001 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Components of net periodic benefit cost: Service cost ..................................................... $ 420 $ 479 $ 498 $ 2,434 $ 2,156 $ 1,627 Interest cost .................................................... 1,367 1,410 1,382 5,546 4,842 4,224 Expected return on plan assets ................................... (1,216) (1,480) (1,677) (4,707) (5,159) (5,228) Net amortization and deferral .................................... 371 12 8 2,773 1,111 22 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- 942 421 211 6,046 2,950 645 Cost of other defined benefit plans .............................. -- -- -- (46) 46 4 Cost of defined contribution plans (net of forfeitures) .......... 141 196 226 -- -- -- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total retirement plan expense recognized in the Statements of Consolidated Operations ................................. $ 1,083 $ 617 $ 437 $ 6,000 $ 2,996 $ 649 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= 40 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 9. Retirement Plans - (Continued) The following table summarizes the changes in benefit obligation and changes in plan assets for Metallurg's principle defined benefit plans (in thousands). U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, ----------------------- ----------------------- 2003 2002 2003 2002 ------- ------- -------- -------- Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year .................... $21,742 $20,241 $100,373 $ 82,889 Service cost ............................................... 420 479 2,754 2,156 Interest cost .............................................. 1,367 1,410 5,546 4,842 Actuarial loss (gain) ...................................... 1,157 947 (2,234) 5,378 Benefits paid .............................................. (1,372) (1,375) (5,085) (4,413) Amendments ................................................. -- 40 -- -- Foreign currency translation adjustment .................... -- -- 10,499 9,521 ------- ------- -------- -------- Benefit obligation at end of year ....................... 23,314 21,742 111,853 100,373 ------- ------- -------- -------- Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year ............. 14,090 16,996 60,518 64,578 Actual return on plan assets ............................... 2,918 (1,759) 9,751 (8,032) Employer and employee contributions ........................ 267 228 5,299 2,133 Benefits paid .............................................. (1,372) (1,375) (5,085) (4,413) Foreign currency translation adjustment .................... -- -- 7,125 6,252 ------- ------- -------- -------- Fair value of plan assets at end of year ................ 15,903 14,090 77,608 60,518 ------- ------- -------- -------- Funded status ................................................. (7,411) (7,652) (34,245) (39,855) Unrecognized net actuarial loss ............................... 5,203 6,107 44,422 50,104 Unrecognized prior service cost ............................... 100 111 41 40 ------- ------- -------- -------- (Accrued) prepaid pension cost - principle benefit plans ... (2,108) (1,434) 10,218 10,289 Accrued pension cost - other plans ......................... -- -- (35) (81) ------- ------- -------- -------- Total (accrued) prepaid pension cost recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets .......................... $(2,108) $(1,434) $ 10,183 $ 10,208 ======= ======= ======== ======== U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, ----------------------- ----------------------- 2003 2002 2003 2002 ------- ------- -------- -------- Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet are as follows: Other assets: Prepaid pension asset ................................ $ 1,053 $ 766 Intangible asset ..................................... $ 100 $ 111 -- -- Accrued pension liabilities ............................. (6,290) (6,549) (23,253) (30,092) Accumulated other comprehensive loss .................... 4,082 5,004 32,383 39,534 ------- ------- -------- -------- Net amount recognized ............................. $(2,108) $(1,434) $ 10,183 $ 10,208 ======= ======= ======== ======== 41 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 9. Retirement Plans - (Continued) The following table summarizes the fair value of plan assets, by major category, and the actual and weighted average target allocation percentages of total plan assets as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively (dollars in thousands): U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans December 31, December 31, ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ 2003 2002 2003 2002 ------------- ------------- Target ------------- ------------- Target Fair Fair Allocation Fair Fair Allocation Value % Value % % Value % Value % % ------- --- ------- --- ---------- ------- --- ------- --- ---------- Equity................. $ 9,904 62 $ 8,268 59 60 $52,573 68 $40,165 66 75 Debt .................. 5,973 38 5,792 41 40 22,132 28 17,750 29 20 Other ................. 26 -- 30 -- -- 2,903 4 2,603 5 5 ------- --- ------- --- --- ------- --- ------- --- --- Total .............. $15,903 100 $14,090 100 100 $77,608 100 $60,518 100 100 ======= === ======= === === ======= === ======= === === Metallurg's investment strategy is to achieve long-term capital appreciation, while reducing risk through diversification in order to meet the obligations of the plans. The following table indicates the weighted-average assumptions made for Metallurg's defined benefit plans: Year Ended December 31, ----------------------- 2003 2002 2001 ---- ---- ---- U.S. Plans: Discount rate...................................... 6.00% 6.75% 7.25% Rate of compensation increase...................... 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% Expected return on plan assets..................... 9.00% 9.00% 9.00% Non-U.S. Plans: Discount rate...................................... 5.52% 5.52% 5.69% Rate of compensation increase...................... 4.25% 3.76% 4.04% Expected return on plan assets..................... 7.76% 7.71% 7.71% The expected return on plan assets assumption for U.S. plans reflects the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested using weighted average historical returns of approximately 12% for equities and approximately 6% for debt. The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension benefit plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 were as follows (in thousands): U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans December 31, December 31, ----------------- ------------------ 2003 2002 2003 2002 ------- ------- -------- ------- Projected benefit obligation........... $23,314 $21,742 $103,459 $92,756 Accumulated benefit obligation......... 22,193 20,639 91,440 81,980 Fair value of plan assets.............. 15,903 14,090 68,851 52,541 42 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 10. Borrowings Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands): December 31, ------------------- 2003 2002 -------- -------- Metallurg, Inc.: Senior Notes........................................... $100,000 $100,000 Foreign subsidiaries: LSM.................................................... 22,357 20,447 CIF.................................................... 189 158 -------- -------- Subtotal............................................ 122,546 120,605 Less: amounts due within one year......................... 2,524 155 -------- -------- Total long-term debt................................ $120,022 $120,450 ======== ======== Metallurg, Inc. and Domestic Subsidiaries Senior Notes - In November 1997, Metallurg, Inc. issued its Senior Notes. Interest is payable semi-annually. The Senior Notes are redeemable at the option of Metallurg, Inc., in whole or in part, and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the U.S. subsidiaries of Metallurg, Inc. on a senior unsecured basis. The Senior Note indenture contains limitations on, among other things, the ability of Metallurg to incur indebtedness and enter into certain mergers, consolidations or asset sales. In addition, under the terms of the indenture, Metallurg, Inc. is limited in its ability to make restricted payments, as defined and including, among other things, minority investments in subsidiaries and dividend payments, to a formula based on the cumulative net income since November 1, 1997 and certain specified allowances. As a result of this limitation, Metallurg, Inc. was permitted to make future restricted payments in the amount of $7,494,000 as of December 31, 2003. In January 2004, Metallurg, Inc. loaned Metallurg Holdings, its parent company, which is not included in these financial statements, $1,494,000 to pay interest on Metallurg Holdings' Senior Discount Notes held by non-related parties. In addition, Metallurg agreed to purchase approximately $5,142,000 of newly issued Metallurg Holdings notes with the proceeds of the interest payment due it as a holder of Metallurg Holdings' Senior Discount Notes. These restricted payments were necessary, as Metallurg Holdings did not have sufficient cash on hand to make its required interest payments. As a result of these two transactions, Metallurg's ability to make future restricted payments is currently limited to $858,000. As all of Metallurg, Inc.'s outstanding common stock has been pledged as collateral for Metallurg Holdings' obligations under the Senior Discount Notes, if Metallurg Holdings were unable to make interest payments when due, it could lead to a foreclosure on its assets, principally the equity of Metallurg, Inc., and create a default for Metallurg in accordance with the terms of the Senior Note indenture. See "Note. 1 Going Concern". Revolving Credit Facility - Metallurg, Inc., SMC and certain of Metallurg, Inc.'s other subsidiaries (the "Borrowers") have a credit facility with certain financial institutions led by Fleet National Bank as agent (the "Revolving Credit Facility"), which expires in October 2004. This facility, as amended in October 2003 and in January 2004, provides the Borrowers with up to $27,000,000 for working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. Interest is charged at a rate per annum equal to (i) LIBOR, plus 2.0% - 3.5% or (ii) Prime, plus up to 1.0%, based on the performance of Metallurg, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (the "North American Group"), as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility. Interest rates on amounts borrowed are adjusted quarterly, based on the North American Group's fixed charge coverage ratio. The Borrowers are required to pay a fee of 0.25% - 0.50% per annum on the unused portion of the facility. The total amount the Borrowers may borrow at any time is limited to a borrowing base calculation that is based on eligible accounts receivable, inventory and special cash collateral, as defined. At December 31, 2003, there were no borrowings under this facility; however, outstanding letters of credit totaled $21,136,000. In addition, the Borrowers had unused borrowing capacity of $488,000 under this facility. 43 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 10. Borrowings - (Continued) The Revolving Credit Facility limits Metallurg, Inc.'s ability to make dividend payments and other payments to Metallurg Holdings. In addition, the Borrowers and certain subsidiaries were required to comply with various covenants, including the maintenance of minimum liquidity, as defined in the agreement, at a $10,000,000 level. Liquidity, as defined, was $10,466,000 at December 31, 2003. On January 14, 2004, the Revolving Credit Facility was amended and the minimum liquidity covenant was eliminated. In its place, Metallurg was required to deposit $4,000,000 into a special cash collateral account on the amendment date and an additional $3,000,000 on the closing date of the sale of its South African sales office. See "Note 4. Discontinued Operations". Foreign Subsidiaries LSM Revolving Credit Facilities - LSM has revolving credit facilities with Barclays Bank plc ("Barclays") and HSBC Bank plc ("HSBC"). In 2003, these overdraft facilities were reduced by 'L'2,000,000 ($3,557,000). These facilities now provide LSM with up to 'L'5,500,000 ($9,782,000) of borrowings, 'L'40,300,000 ($71,674,000) of foreign exchange contracts and options and 'L'4,000,000 ($7,114,000) for other ancillary banking arrangements, including bank guarantees. Borrowings under these facilities are secured by the assets of LSM and are repayable on demand. Outstanding loans under these facilities bear interest at rates of LIBOR plus 1.5% to 1.75%. At December 31, 2003, there were no borrowings under these facilities. LSM's Norwegian subsidiary has an unsecured overdraft facility of NOK 15,000,000 ($2,239,000). Borrowings under this facility bear interest at a rate of NIBOR plus 1.25%. At December 31, 2003, there was NOK 9,779,000 ($1,463,000) outstanding under this facility. LSM Term Loans - In December 2003, LSM refinanced its four revolving term loan facilities with Barclays and HSBC into two new term loans. The loan with Barclays is for 'L'6,000,000 ($10,671,000) for a term of three years and bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.75%. Quarterly repayments of 'L'150,000 ($267,000) commence in June 2004. The loan with HSBC is for 'L'6,000,000 ($10,671,000) for a term of five years and bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.65%. Quarterly repayments of 'L'195,000 ($347,000) commence in July 2004. These term loan facilities are secured by the assets of LSM and require LSM to comply with various covenants, including the maintenance of minimum tangible net worth and interest coverage. The Norwegian subsidiary has an unsecured term loan in with a remaining balance of NOK 6,804,000 ($1,018,000). This term loan incurs interest at NIBOR plus 1.25% and will be repaid in 2004 after the closure of this facility. Other - CIF maintains short-term secured and unsecured borrowing arrangements with various banks totaling $5,413,000. Borrowings under these arrangements aggregated $4,327,000 at December 31, 2003 at a weighted-average interest rate of 9.9%. Interest expense totaled $14,049,000, $13,977,000, and $13,716,000 for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The scheduled maturities of long-term debt during the next five years are as follows (in thousands): December 31, - ------------ 2004................................................................. $ 2,524 2005................................................................. 2,454 2006................................................................. 2,628 2007................................................................. 102,454 2008................................................................. 2,454 Thereafter........................................................... 10,032 -------- Total............................................................. $122,546 ======== 44 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 11. Financial Instruments The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2003 December 31, 2002 ------------------ ------------------ Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Amount Value Amount Value -------- ------- -------- ------- Financial assets and liabilities: Cash and cash equivalents ......... $ 18,238 $18,238 $ 24,251 $24,251 Investments in affiliates ......... 1,870 1,870 1,624 1,624 Short-term debt ................... 5,791 5,791 4,447 4,447 Senior Notes ...................... 100,000 56,000 100,000 63,000 Other long-term debt .............. 22,546 22,546 20,605 20,605 Notional Market Notional Market Amount Value Amount Value -------- ------ -------- ------ Derivative instruments: Forward exchange contracts: Sales .......................... $23,932 $ 602 $21,164 $(316) Purchases (a) .................. 6,944 (650) 3,709 (309) Interest rate collar .............. -- -- 19,316 (361) Commodity price contracts: Sales .......................... 681 (44) 130 (2) Purchases ...................... 4,731 893 4,023 25 (a) Includes notional amounts of $3,853 and $2,872 and market values of $(557) and $(280) at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively, relating to discontinued operations. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents and short-term debt approximates fair value due to their liquidity and short-term maturities. All investments purchased with maturities of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. Fair values of investments in affiliates are not readily available. The fair value of Metallurg, Inc.'s Senior Notes is based on quoted market prices. Metallurg's other long-term debt includes floating-rate debt, the carrying amount of which approximates fair value. Metallurg does not use financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. Metallurg does not hedge the net investment in its subsidiaries. Metallurg enters into foreign exchange contracts in the regular course of business to manage exposure against fluctuations on sales and raw material purchase transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of its businesses. The contracts mature at the anticipated cash requirement date, generally within 12 months, and are predominantly denominated in U.S. Dollars and Euros. The counterparties to these contractual arrangements are a diverse group of major financial institutions with which Metallurg also has other financial relationships. Metallurg is exposed to credit risk generally limited to unrealized gains in such contracts in the event of non-performance by counterparties of those financial instruments, but it does not expect any counterparties to fail to meet their obligations given their high credit ratings. The notional values provide an indication of the extent of Metallurg's involvement in such instruments but do not represent its exposure to market risk, which is essentially limited to risk related to currency rate movements. The estimated fair value of foreign exchange contracts is based on estimated amounts at which they could be settled based on market exchange rates and include all foreign exchange contracts regardless of hedge designation. 45 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 11. Financial Instruments - (Continued) In December 2003, in conjunction with the refinancing of its revolving term loan facilities, LSM terminated the zero premium interest rate collar it had entered into in 2001 relating to such debt. The notional principal amount of the collar was 'L'12,000,000 ($21,342,000) and the fair value presented at December 31, 2002 was based on the amount at which it could be settled with the counterparty. The contract was deemed as a hedge transaction under prescribed accounting rules and as such, the loss on terminating this contract was included as additional interest expense. Metallurg is exposed to volatility in the prices of raw materials used in some of its products and uses forward contracts to manage some of these exposures. As the hedging documentation requirements are not currently being met, gains and losses on these derivatives are recognized currently in earnings. The estimated fair value of the forward contracts is based on estimated amounts at which they could be settled based on market prices and include all forward contracts regardless of hedge designation. 12. Income Taxes For financial reporting purposes, (loss) income before income tax (benefit) provision, minority interest and discontinued operations includes the following components (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, ----------------------------- 2003 2002 2001 -------- -------- ------- U.S. ........................................... $(18,902) $(19,612) $(4,765) Foreign ........................................ (13,515) (1,604) 7,276 -------- -------- ------- Total ....................................... $(32,417) $(21,216) $ 2,511 ======== ======== ======= The reconciliation of income tax from continuing operations computed at the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to Metallurg's effective tax rate is as follows (dollars in thousands): Year Ended December 31, --------------------------------------------------------- 2003 2002 2001 ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- Tax Tax Tax (Benefit) (Benefit) Provision Provision % Provision % (Benefit) % --------- ----- --------- ----- --------- ----- Income tax (benefit) provision at statutory rate ................................... $(11,346) 35.0 $(7,426) 35.0 $ 879 35.0 State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect ........... 13 (0.1) 21 (0.1) 145 5.8 Effect of net change of foreign valuation allowance and differences between U.S. and foreign rates ...................... 4,475 (13.8) 1,587 (7.5) (69) (2.7) Foreign dividends ......................... 2,326 (7.2) 1,266 (6.0) 2,059 82.0 Changes in domestic valuation allowance ... 4,209 (12.9) 5,185 (24.4) (499) (19.9) Permanent and other differences ........... 56 (0.2) 202 (1.0) 31 1.2 -------- ----- ------- ----- ------ ----- Total ............................... $ (267) 0.8 $ 835 (4.0) $2,546 101.4 ======== ===== ======= ===== ====== ===== 46 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 12. Income Taxes - (Continued) The income tax (benefit) provision represents the following (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, ----------------------- 2003 2002 2001 ----- ----- ------ Current: U.S. federal ...................................... $ (68) $(231) $ (170) U.S. state and local .............................. 19 32 219 Foreign ........................................... (126) 718 1,890 ----- ----- ------ Total current .................................. (175) 519 1,939 ----- ----- ------ Deferred: U.S. federal and state ............................ -- 8 19 Foreign ........................................... (92) 308 588 ----- ----- ------ Total deferred ................................. (92) 316 607 ----- ----- ------ Total income tax (benefit) provision ........... $(267) $ 835 $2,546 ===== ===== ====== U.S. federal income tax refunds receivable of $243,000 and $208,000 at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively, consist of carryback claims related to environmental expenses. These receivables are reflected in prepaid expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of Metallurg's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands): December 31, ------------------- 2003 2002 -------- -------- Deferred Tax Assets: NOL and other credit carryforwards .................. $ 19,948 $ 15,976 Environmental liabilities ........................... 8,977 9,935 Retirement benefits ................................. 7,846 9,887 Other accruals and reserves ......................... 1,594 601 Inventories ......................................... 353 385 Fixed assets ........................................ 156 157 Other ............................................... 119 156 -------- -------- Total deferred tax assets .............................. 38,993 37,097 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance ................. (27,137) (22,771) -------- -------- 11,856 14,326 -------- -------- Deferred Tax Liabilities: Fixed assets ........................................ (3,716) (4,149) Other ............................................... (2,919) (2,380) -------- -------- Total deferred tax liabilities ......................... (6,635) (6,529) -------- -------- Net deferred tax asset ................................. $ 5,221 $ 7,797 ======== ======== 47 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 12. Income Taxes - (Continued) At December 31, 2003, Metallurg has net operating loss carryforwards relating to domestic operations of $45,287,000 (of which $3,300,000 is subject to certain limitations relative to utilization), which expire through 2023, and alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of $953,000, which can be carried forward indefinitely. Metallurg, Inc.'s consolidated foreign subsidiaries have income tax loss carryforwards aggregating $9,460,000, a substantial portion of which relates to U.K and Norwegian operations, which expire through 2013. Due to significant uncertainties surrounding the realization of certain loss carryforwards, the related deferred tax assets have been substantially provided for in the valuation allowance at December 31, 2003. Deferred tax assets that are not fully valued are mainly Federal AMT credits available in the U.S of $953,000 and deferred tax assets at LSM of $4,087,000. 13. Shareholder's (Deficit) Equity Accumulated Total Common Stock Due from Additional Other Shareholder's ------------------ Parent Paid-In Comprehensive Retained Equity Shares Amount Company Capital Loss Deficit (Deficit) --------- ------ -------- ---------- ------------- -------- ------------- (in thousands, except share amounts) Balance at December 31, 2000 .................. 5,000,000 $50 $(19,714) $44,561 $ (7,816) $ (2,122) $ 14,959 Net income ................................. -- -- -- -- -- 922 922 Change in translation adjustment ........... -- -- -- -- (3,371) -- (3,371) Minimum pension liability adjustment (net of deferred tax benefit of $5,518) ...................... -- -- -- -- (13,802) -- (13,802) Deferred loss on derivatives, net .......... -- -- -- -- (120) -- (120) Capital contributions ...................... -- -- -- 2,705 -- -- 2,705 Deferred tax effects of fresh-start adjustments ................. -- -- -- 550 -- -- 550 Fresh-start adjustment for the tax benefits of environmental carryback claims ....... -- -- -- 1,630 -- -- 1,630 --------- --- -------- ------- -------- -------- -------- Balance at December 31, 2001 .................. 5,000,000 50 (19,714) 49,446 (25,109) (1,200) 3,473 Net loss ................................... -- -- -- -- -- (19,814) (19,814) Change in translation adjustment ........... -- -- -- -- 6,486 -- 6,486 Minimum pension liability adjustment (net of deferred tax benefit of $6,342) ...................... -- -- -- -- (18,876) -- (18,876) Deferred loss on derivatives, net .......... -- -- -- -- (183) -- (183) Capital contributions ...................... -- -- (2,001) 9,118 -- -- 7,117 Deferred tax effects of fresh-start adjustments ................. -- -- -- 11 -- -- 11 Fresh-start adjustment for the tax benefits of environmental carryback claims ....... -- -- -- (1,251) -- -- (1,251) --------- --- -------- ------- -------- -------- -------- Balance at December 31, 2002 .................. 5,000,000 50 (21,715) 57,324 (37,682) (21,014) (23,037) Net loss ................................... -- -- -- -- -- (30,750) (30,750) Change in translation adjustment ........... -- -- -- -- 6,400 -- 6,400 Minimum pension liability adjustment (net of deferred tax provision of $2,146) .................... -- -- -- -- 5,927 -- 5,927 Deferred loss on derivatives, net .......... -- -- -- -- (292) -- (292) Capital contributions ...................... -- -- -- 10,000 -- -- 10,000 --------- --- -------- ------- -------- -------- -------- Balance at December 31, 2003 .................. 5,000,000 $50 $(21,715) $67,324 $(25,647) $(51,764) $(31,752) ========= === ======== ======= ======== ======== ======== 48 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 13. Shareholder's (Deficit) Equity - (Continued) Common stock Metallurg, Inc. has 5,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding, all of which are owned by Metallurg Holdings. Due from Parent Company In 2002, Metallurg completed the sale of several of its subsidiaries to companies affiliated with Metallurg's controlling stockholder. See "Note 3. Change in Reporting Entity". In conjunction with this sale, Metallurg acquired $2,001,000 in value of the Senior Discount Notes of Metallurg Holdings, its parent company, and $3,499,000 in cash. Metallurg, Inc.'s investment in these Senior Discount Notes is recorded as a reduction in equity, as the only significant asset of Metallurg Holdings, Inc. is its investment in Metallurg, Inc. In 2000, Metallurg, Inc. purchased $76,065,000 in face amount of the Senior Discount Notes for $19,714,000 in cash. These Senior Discount Notes were not subsequently retired. The Senior Discount Notes were purchased on the open market in several separately negotiated transactions. Metallurg, Inc.'s investment in these Senior Discount Notes is recorded as a reduction in equity. Additional Paid-in Capital Effective September 30, 2003, Metallurg completed the sale of certain subsidiaries. As these transactions were between members of a common controlled group, as defined for accounting purposes, no gain or loss was recorded and cash proceeds received of $10,000,000 have been recorded as capital contributions from members of the common controlled group. These amounts, together with dividends paid by these subsidiaries prior to their sale, have been recorded as capital contributions. In 2002, Metallurg completed similar sales of subsidiaries to members of a common controlled group, and related proceeds and dividends paid by these subsidiaries were recorded as capital contributions. See "Note 3. Change in Reporting Entity". Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows (in thousands): December 31, ------------------- 2003 2002 -------- -------- Foreign currency translation adjustment ................. $ 1,699 $ (4,701) Minimum pension liability adjustment, net ............... (26,751) (32,678) Deferred loss on derivatives ............................ (595) (303) -------- -------- $(25,647) $(37,682) ======== ======== Retained Deficit Under the terms of the Senior Note indenture, Metallurg, Inc. is limited in its ability to make restricted payments, as defined and including, among other things, minority investments in subsidiaries and dividend payments, to a formula based on cumulative net income since November 1, 1997 and certain specified allowances. As a result of this limitation, Metallurg, Inc. was permitted to make future restricted payments in the amount of $7,494,000 as of December 31, 2003. As a result of certain transactions in January 2004, Metallurg's ability to make restricted payments is now limited to $858,000. In addition, Metallurg, Inc.'s revolving credit facility with Fleet National Bank limits the payment of dividends to Metallurg Holdings. See "Note 10. Borrowings". Stock Compensation Plan On November 20, 1998, 500,000 shares of common stock were made available for stock awards and stock options under the 1998 Equity Compensation Plan (the "ECP"). Options issued have a term of ten years and vest, in most cases, 20% on the 49 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 13. Shareholder's (Deficit) Equity - (Continued) date of grant and 20% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant. The weighted-average remaining life of options outstanding at December 31, 2003 was 5.49 years. Stock option transactions under the ECP are summarized as follows: Weighted- average Number of Exercise Fair Value at Shares Price Grant Date --------- -------- ------------- Balance at December 31, 2000 ............................ 432,000 Granted .............................................. 65,000 $30.00 $3.88 Canceled or forfeited ................................ (24,500) -------- Balance at December 31, 2001 ............................ 472,500 Canceled or forfeited ................................ (72,500) -------- Balance at December 31, 2002 ............................ 400,000 Canceled or forfeited ................................ (185,000) -------- Balance at December 31, 2003 ............................ 215,000 ======== Shares reserved for future options ...................... 285,000 Stock options exercisable at: December 31, 2001 .................................... 317,500 December 31, 2002 .................................... 355,750 December 31, 2003 .................................... 194,250 Had the compensation cost for Metallurg, Inc.'s stock option plan been determined based upon the fair value at the grant date, consistent with SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", Metallurg, Inc.'s net income would have been reduced by $39,000, $263,000, and $454,000 for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Principal assumptions used in applying the Black-Scholes model for options granted in the periods presented are as follows: Year Ended December 31, ----------------------- 2003 2002 2001 ---- ---- ------- Expected volatility .................................. (a) (a) 0% Expected dividend yield .............................. (a) (a) 0% Expected life ........................................ (a) (a) 4 years Risk-free interest rate .............................. (a) (a) 3.54% - ---------- (a) No options were granted in 2003 and 2002. 50 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 14. Environmental Liabilities Metallurg's manufacturing operations in Cambridge, Ohio; Newfield, New Jersey; and Sao Joao del Rei, Brazil are subject to environmental laws and regulations for which Metallurg has incurred environmental liabilities. These liabilities are primarily related to the investigation and remediation of contamination resulting from historic operations. Total environmental liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, ----------------- 2003 2002 ------- ------- U.S.: SMC - Ohio .............................................. $10,085 $10,454 SMC - New Jersey ........................................ 19,330 21,316 ------- ------- 29,415 31,770 Foreign .................................................... 121 147 ------- ------- Total environmental liabilities ......................... 29,536 31,917 Less: trust funds ....................................... 3,865 3,788 ------- ------- Net environmental liabilities .............................. 25,671 28,129 Less: current portion ................................... 2,993 4,191 ------- ------- Environmental liabilities ............................ $22,678 $23,938 ======= ======= SMC and Cyprus Foote Mineral Company ("Cyprus Foote"), the former owner of the Cambridge site, entered into a consent order with the State of Ohio in December 1996. SMC and Cyprus Foote agreed in the consent order to conduct remediation and decommissioning activities at the Cambridge site. Additionally, SMC and Cyprus Foote agreed to enhance, restore and preserve certain wetlands in the vicinity of the Cambridge site. Pursuant to the consent order, SMC and Cyprus Foote are jointly and severally liable to the State of Ohio in respect of these obligations. However, SMC has agreed with Cyprus Foote that it shall perform and be liable for the performance of these remedial obligations. Therefore, SMC has accrued its best estimate of associated costs that it expects to substantially disburse over the next 5 years. With respect to the financial assurance obligations to the State of Ohio, Cyprus Foote has agreed to provide a substantial portion of the financial assurance required by the State of Ohio. SMC, in addition to agreeing to provide the balance thereof, has purchased an annuity contract which will provide for future payments into the trust fund to cover certain of the estimated operation and maintenance costs over approximately the next 100 years. Historic manufacturing processes at both Cambridge and Newfield have resulted in on-site slag piles containing naturally occurring radioactivity. At the Cambridge site, SMC plans to decommission and to cap the slag piles on-site. In August 2002, SMC filed a decommissioning plan for its Newfield facility with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the "NRC"). At the same time SMC requested an amendment to the authorized use of the Newfield facility, as permitted by the NRC, to "storage only pending decommissioning". Financial assurance for implementation and ongoing maintenance of such decommissioning plans is partially assured by cash funds held in trust, letters of credit and an annuity contract. SMC entered into administrative consent orders with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection under which SMC must conduct remediation activities at the Newfield facility. These obligations include the closure of wastewater lagoons, the decontamination of groundwater, soil remediation, surface water and sediment clean up, wetlands restoration and related operation and maintenance activities. SMC accrued its best estimate of the associated costs with respect to remedial activities at the site, which it expects to disburse over the next 15 years. At December 31, 2003, outstanding letters of credit issued as financial assurances in favor of various environmental agencies totaled $19,069,000. These letters of credit were issued under the Revolving Credit Facility. See "Note 10. Borrowings". The cost of providing financial assurance over the term of the remediation activities has been contemplated in the accrued amounts. 51 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 14. Environmental Liabilities - (Continued) CIF has accrued environmental liabilities in the amounts of $121,000 and $147,000 at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively, to cover reclamation costs of closed mine sites. In 2002 and 2001, SMC recognized environmental expense recoveries of $3,000,000 and $631,000, respectively, upon settlement with insurance companies relating to coverage for certain environmental claims stemming from the 1960's and forward. These claims relate mostly to the historical costs of remedial activities at SMC's Newfield, New Jersey site. 15. Contingent Liabilities In addition to environmental matters, which are discussed in Note 14, Metallurg defends, from time to time, various claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business. Management believes, based on the advice of counsel, that the outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on Metallurg's consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity. There can be no assurance, however, that existing or future litigation will not result in an adverse judgment against Metallurg that could have a material adverse effect on Metallurg's future results of operations or cash flows. 16. Leases Metallurg leases office space, facilities and equipment. The leases generally provide that Metallurg pays the tax, insurance and maintenance expenses related to the leased assets. At December 31, 2003, future minimum lease payments required under non-cancelable operating leases having remaining lease terms in excess of one year are as follows (in thousands): December 31, - ------------ 2004 .................................................................. $ 846 2005 .................................................................. 515 2006 .................................................................. 349 2007 .................................................................. 275 2008 .................................................................. 252 Thereafter ............................................................ 330 ------ Total .............................................................. $2,567 ====== Rent expense under operating leases was $1,197,000, $1,162,000 and $1,093,000 for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. 52 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 17. Supplemental Guarantor Information In November 1997, Metallurg, Inc. issued $100 million principal amount of its 11% Senior Notes due 2007. Under the terms of the Senior Notes, SMC, Metallurg Holdings Corporation, Metallurg Services, Inc., Metallurg International Resources, LLC ("MIR, LLC") and MIR (China), Inc. (collectively, the "Guarantors"), wholly owned subsidiaries of Metallurg, Inc., have fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis Metallurg, Inc.'s obligations to pay principal, premium and interest relative to the Senior Notes. Management has determined that separate, full financial statements of the Guarantors would not be material to potential investors and, accordingly, such financial statements are not provided. Supplemental financial information of the Guarantors is presented below. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2003 (In thousands) Combined Combined Guarantor Non-Guarantor Metallurg, Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated --------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ Total revenue ..................................... $109,603 $213,115 $(39,369) $283,349 -------- -------- -------- -------- Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales .................................. 106,595 194,021 (39,246) 261,370 Selling, general and administrative expenses ... $ 4,199 8,219 18,227 -- 30,645 Restructuring charges, net ..................... -- 120 10,775 -- 10,895 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total operating costs and expenses .......... 4,199 114,934 223,023 (39,246) 302,910 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Operating loss .............................. (4,199) (5,331) (9,908) (123) (19,561) Other: Other income, net .............................. -- -- 222 -- 222 Interest (expense) income, net ................. (10,336) 1,087 (3,829) -- (13,078) Equity in losses of subsidiaries ............... (13,138) (12,153) (11,165) 36,456 -- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Loss before income tax (benefit) provision, minority interest and discontinued operations .................. (27,673) (16,397) (24,680) 36,333 (32,417) Income tax provision (benefit) .................... 3,077 (3,089) (255) -- (267) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Loss before minority interest and discontinued operations .................. (30,750) (13,308) (24,425) 36,333 (32,150) Minority interest ................................. -- -- (17) -- (17) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Loss from continuing operations ............. (30,750) (13,308) (24,442) 36,333 (32,167) Discontinued operations ........................... -- -- 1,417 -- 1,417 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net loss .................................... (30,750) (13,308) (23,025) 36,333 (30,750) Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment ........ 6,400 6,400 12,850 (19,250) 6,400 Minimum pension liability adjustment, net ...... 5,927 4,946 10,010 (14,956) 5,927 Deferred loss on derivatives, net .............. (292) (292) (584) 876 (292) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Comprehensive loss .......................... $(18,715) $ (2,254) $ (749) $ 3,003 $(18,715) ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== 53 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 17. Supplemental Guarantor Information - (Continued) Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet at December 31, 2003 (In thousands) Combined Combined Guarantor Non-Guarantor Metallurg, Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated --------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents ....................... $ 6,409 $ 745 $ 11,084 $ 18,238 Accounts receivable, net ........................ 32,573 18,721 34,024 $ (47,478) 37,840 Inventories ..................................... -- 21,344 23,294 (181) 44,457 Prepaid expenses and other current assets ....... 1,392 3,175 6,462 (3,042) 7,987 Discontinued operations - current assets ........ -- -- 14,738 -- 14,738 -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total current assets ......................... 40,374 43,985 89,602 (50,701) 123,260 Investments - intergroup ........................... 52,566 (975) 36,886 (88,477) -- Investments - other ................................ -- -- 1,870 -- 1,870 Property, plant and equipment, net ................. 339 21,496 32,489 -- 54,324 Other assets ....................................... 10,833 64,875 7,417 (65,074) 18,051 Discontinued operations - noncurrent assets ........ -- -- 1,948 -- 1,948 -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total ........................................ $104,112 $129,381 $170,212 $(204,252) $199,453 ======== ======== ======== ========= ======== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S (DEFICIT) EQUITY Current Liabilities: Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt ......................................... $ 8,315 $ 8,315 Accounts payable ................................ $ 2,971 $ 46,908 23,355 $ (47,473) 25,761 Accrued expenses ................................ 1,789 6,504 4,937 -- 13,230 Other current liabilities ....................... -- 2,949 432 (3,042) 339 Discontinued operations - current liabilities ... -- -- 9,843 -- 9,843 -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total current liabilities .................... 4,760 56,361 46,882 (50,515) 57,488 -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Long-term Liabilities: Long-term debt .................................. 100,000 -- 20,022 -- 120,022 Accrued pension liabilities ..................... 5,628 662 23,253 -- 29,543 Environmental liabilities, net .................. -- 22,578 100 -- 22,678 Other liabilities ............................... 25,476 -- 40,603 (65,079) 1,000 Discontinued operations - noncurrent liabilities .................................. -- -- 218 -- 218 -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total long-term liabilities .................. 131,104 23,240 84,196 (65,079) 173,461 -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total liabilities ............................ 135,864 79,601 131,078 (115,594) 230,949 -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Minority interest .................................. -- -- 256 -- 256 Shareholder's (Deficit) Equity: Common stock .................................... 50 1,217 109,139 (110,356) 50 Due from parent company ......................... (21,715) -- -- -- (21,715) Additional paid-in capital ...................... 67,324 127,457 7,076 (134,533) 67,324 Accumulated other comprehensive loss ............ (25,647) (22,158) (41,047) 63,205 (25,647) Retained deficit ................................ (51,764) (56,736) (36,290) 93,026 (51,764) -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total shareholder's (deficit) equity ......... (31,752) 49,780 38,878 (88,658) (31,752) -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total ........................................ $104,112 $129,381 $170,212 $(204,252) $199,453 ======== ======== ======== ========= ======== 54 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 17. Supplemental Guarantor Information - (Continued) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2003 (In thousands) Combined Combined Guarantor Non-Guarantor Metallurg, Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Consolidated --------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ Cash Flows from Operating Activities ................... $(15,137) $ (5,217) $ 3,230 $(17,124) -------- -------- ------- -------- Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Additions to property, plant and equipment ............. (44) (731) (2,114) (2,889) Repayment of loan to former subsidiary ................. 1,000 -- -- 1,000 Other, net ............................................. 151 -- (194) (43) -------- -------- ------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities ....................................... 1,107 (731) (2,308) (1,932) -------- -------- ------- -------- Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Intergroup (repayments) borrowings ..................... (7,413) 9,937 (2,524) -- Repayment of long-term debt ............................ -- -- (114) (114) Net short-term borrowings .............................. -- -- 1,295 1,295 Capital contributions .................................. 450 9,550 -- 10,000 Intergroup dividends received (paid) ................... 14,100 (13,848) (252) -- Other, net ............................................. -- -- 1,185 1,185 -------- -------- ------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities ............................. 7,137 5,639 (410) 12,366 -------- -------- ------- -------- Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents ........................... -- -- 677 677 -------- -------- ------- -------- Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents ... (6,893) (309) 1,189 (6,013) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period ................................. 13,302 1,054 9,895 24,251 -------- -------- ------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents - end of period ....................................... $ 6,409 $ 745 $11,084 $ 18,238 ======== ======== ======= ======== 55 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 17. Supplemental Guarantor Information - (Continued) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2002 (In thousands) Combined Combined Guarantor Non-Guarantor Metallurg, Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated --------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ Total revenue ..................................... $109,833 $207,238 $(39,290) $277,781 -------- -------- -------- -------- Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales .................................. 106,992 188,626 (40,903) 254,715 Selling, general and administrative expenses ... $ 5,260 10,141 15,072 -- 30,473 Environmental expense recoveries ............... -- (3,000) -- -- (3,000) Restructuring charges, net ..................... 1,989 453 1,068 -- 3,510 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total operating costs and expenses .......... 7,249 114,586 204,766 (40,903) 285,698 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Operating (loss) income ..................... (7,249) (4,753) 2,472 1,613 (7,917) Other: Other (expense) income, net .................... -- (17) 91 -- 74 Interest (expense) income, net ................. (10,850) 1,644 (4,167) -- (13,373) Equity in (losses) income of subsidiaries ...... (3,673) 1,000 321 2,352 -- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- (Loss) income before income tax (benefit) provision, minority interest and discontinued operations .................. (21,772) (2,126) (1,283) 3,965 (21,216) Income tax (benefit) provision .................... (1,958) 1,864 929 -- 835 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Loss before minority interest and discontinued operations .................. (19,814) (3,990) (2,212) 3,965 (22,051) Minority interest ................................. -- -- (84) -- (84) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Loss from continuing operations ............. (19,814) (3,990) (2,296) 3,965 (22,135) Discontinued operations ........................... -- -- 2,321 -- 2,321 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net (loss) income ........................... (19,814) (3,990) 25 3,965 (19,814) Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment ........ 6,486 6,486 12,932 (19,418) 6,486 Minimum pension liability adjustment, net ...... (18,876) (15,058) (29,598) 44,656 (18,876) Deferred loss on derivatives, net .............. (183) (183) (366) 549 (183) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Comprehensive loss .......................... $(32,387) $(12,745) $(17,007) $ 29,752 $(32,387) ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== 56 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 17. Supplemental Guarantor Information - (Continued) Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet at December 31, 2002 (In thousands) Combined Combined Guarantor Non-Guarantor Metallurg, Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated --------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents ...................... $ 13,302 $ 1,054 $ 9,895 $ 24,251 Accounts receivable, net ....................... 27,167 17,039 37,196 $ (40,643) 40,759 Inventories .................................... -- 23,513 27,145 (58) 50,600 Prepaid expenses and other current assets ...... 953 7,130 8,225 (8,825) 7,483 Discontinued operations - current assets ....... -- -- 12,642 -- 12,642 -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total current assets ........................ 41,422 48,736 95,103 (49,526) 135,735 Investments - intergroup .......................... 58,300 403 38,686 (97,389) -- Investments - other ............................... -- -- 1,624 -- 1,624 Property, plant and equipment, net ................ 585 22,488 39,079 -- 62,152 Other assets ...................................... 11,037 59,216 10,784 (60,270) 20,767 Discontinued operations - noncurrent assets ....... -- -- 1,771 -- 1,771 -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total ....................................... $111,344 $130,843 $187,047 $(207,185) $222,049 ======== ======== ======== ========= ======== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S (DEFICIT) EQUITY Current Liabilities: Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt .............................. $ 4,602 $ 4,602 Accounts payable ............................... $ 3,878 $ 39,285 29,900 $ (40,643) 32,420 Accrued expenses ............................... 3,331 7,984 4,162 -- 15,477 Other current liabilities ...................... 3,224 3,601 2,954 (8,825) 954 Discontinued operations - current liabilities... -- -- 9,072 -- 9,072 -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total current liabilities ................... 10,433 50,870 50,690 (49,468) 62,525 -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Long-term Liabilities: Long-term debt ................................. 100,000 -- 20,450 -- 120,450 Accrued pension liabilities .................... 6,072 477 30,092 -- 36,641 Environmental liabilities, net ................. -- 23,812 126 -- 23,938 Other liabilities .............................. 17,876 43,341 (60,270) 947 Discontinued operations - noncurrent liabilities ................................. -- -- 123 -- 123 -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total long-term liabilities ................. 123,948 24,289 94,132 (60,270) 182,099 -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total liabilities ........................... 134,381 75,159 144,822 (109,738) 244,624 -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Minority interest ................................. -- -- 462 -- 462 Shareholder's (Deficit) Equity: Common stock ................................... 50 1,217 109,162 (110,379) 50 Due from parent company ........................ (21,715) -- -- -- (21,715) Additional paid-in capital ..................... 57,324 117,907 7,076 (124,983) 57,324 Accumulated other comprehensive loss ........... (37,682) (33,212) (63,323) 96,535 (37,682) Retained deficit ............................... (21,014) (30,228) (11,152) 41,380 (21,014) -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total shareholder's (deficit) equity ........ (23,037) 55,684 41,763 (97,447) (23,037) -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total ....................................... $111,344 $130,843 $187,047 $(207,185) $222,049 ======== ======== ======== ========= ======== 57 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 17. Supplemental Guarantor Information - (Continued) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2002 (In thousands) Combined Combined Guarantor Non-Guarantor Metallurg, Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Consolidated --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Cash Flows from Operating Activities ........ $(15,260) $10,039 $12,646 $ 7,425 -------- ------- ------- -------- Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Additions to property, plant and equipment... (16) (5,369) (5,234) (10,619) (Loan to) repayment from former subsidiary... (7,000) 4,000 -- (3,000) Other, net .................................. 63 2 (440) (375) -------- ------- ------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities .... (6,953) (1,367) (5,674) (13,994) -------- ------- ------- -------- Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Intergroup borrowings (repayments) .......... 6,430 (5,891) (539) -- Repayment of long-term debt ................. -- -- (28) (28) Net short-term borrowings ................... -- -- 1,918 1,918 Capital contributions ....................... 163 6,954 -- 7,117 Intergroup dividends received (paid) ........ 10,401 (9,954) (447) -- Other, net .................................. -- -- (1,510) (1,510) -------- ------- ------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities .................. 16,994 (8,891) (606) 7,497 -------- ------- ------- -------- Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents ................ -- -- 675 675 -------- ------- ------- -------- Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents .............................. (5,219) (219) 7,041 1,603 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period ................................... 18,521 1,273 2,854 22,648 -------- ------- ------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents - end of period ... $ 13,302 $ 1,054 $ 9,895 $ 24,251 ======== ======= ======= ======== 58 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 17. Supplemental Guarantor Information - (Continued) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2001 (In thousands) Combined Combined Guarantor Non-Guarantor Metallurg, Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated --------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ Total revenue .................................... $158,912 $ 226,756 $(48,964) $336,704 -------- --------- -------- -------- Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales ................................. 139,324 202,094 (48,548) 292,870 Selling, general and administrative expenses... $ 4,898 10,893 14,060 -- 29,851 Environmental expense recoveries .............. -- (631) -- -- (631) -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- Total operating costs and expenses ......... 4,898 149,586 216,154 (48,548) 322,090 -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- Operating (loss) income .................... (4,898) 9,326 10,602 (416) 14,614 Other: Other income, net ............................. -- -- 209 -- 209 Interest (expense) income, net ................ (9,783) 1,006 (3,535) -- (12,312) Equity in income of subsidiaries .............. 14,444 5,397 2,104 (21,945) -- -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- (Loss) income before income tax (benefit) provision, minority interest and discontinued operations ................. (237) 15,729 9,380 (22,361) 2,511 Income tax (benefit) provision ................... (1,159) 1,304 2,401 -- 2,546 -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- Income before minority interest and discontinued operations ................. 922 14,425 6,979 (22,361) (35) Minority interest ................................ -- -- (14) -- (14) -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- Income from continuing operations .......... 922 14,425 6,965 (22,361) (49) Discontinued operations .......................... -- -- 971 -- 971 -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- Net income ................................. 922 14,425 7,936 (22,361) 922 Other comprehensive (loss) income: Foreign currency translation adjustment ....... (3,371) (11,187) (3,839) 15,026 (3,371) Minimum pension liability adjustment, net ..... (13,802) (13,150) (25,750) 38,900 (13,802) Deferred (loss) gain on derivatives, net ...... (120) (120) (240) 360 (120) -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- Comprehensive loss ......................... $(16,371) $(10,032) $ (21,893) $ 31,925 $(16,371) ======== ======== ========= ======== ======== 59 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 17. Supplemental Guarantor Information - (Continued) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2001 (In thousands) Combined Combined Guarantor Non-Guarantor Metallurg, Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Consolidated --------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ Cash Flows from Operating Activities ......... $ (3,588) $ (1,803) $ 7,142 $ 1,751 -------- -------- ------- -------- Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Additions to property, plant and equipment ... (35) (7,583) (7,385) (15,003) Other, net ................................... 89 -- (285) (196) -------- -------- ------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities ................... 54 (7,583) (7,670) (15,199) -------- -------- ------- -------- Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Intergroup (repayments) borrowings ........... (16,329) 16,575 (246) -- Proceeds from long-term debt, net ............ -- -- 8,485 8,485 Net repayment of short-term debt ............. -- -- (5,085) (5,085) Capital contributions ........................ 68 2,637 -- 2,705 Intergroup dividends received (paid) ......... 13,140 (10,137) (3,003) -- Other, net ................................... -- -- 2,138 2,138 -------- -------- ------- -------- Net cash (used in) provided by ............ (3,121) 9,075 2,289 8,243 financing activities -------- -------- ------- -------- Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents ................. -- -- (807) (807) -------- -------- ------- -------- Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents ......................... (6,655) (311) 954 (6,012) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period ....................... 25,176 1,584 1,900 28,660 -------- -------- ------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents - end of period ............................. $ 18,521 $ 1,273 $ 2,854 $ 22,648 ======== ======== ======= ======== 60 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 18. Related Party Transactions In September 2003, Metallurg, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Metallurg Holdings Corporation, sold all of its ownership interests in its Weisweiler, Germany manufacturing facility and its Turkish chrome ore mines to LAGO, a German company and an affiliate of Safeguard International, the majority owner of Metallurg's parent, Metallurg Holdings, Inc. In December 2002, Metallurg completed sales of a production facility and a sales office in Germany and a number of its European sales offices to affiliates of Safeguard International. See "Note 3. Change in Reporting Entity". Accounts receivable and payable balances between Metallurg and affiliates of Safeguard International are shown as related party balances on Metallurg's Consolidated Balance Sheet. A note receivable from the German subsidiary sold in 2002 is shown as a related party balance on Metallurg's Consolidated Balance Sheet. This note is subordinated and accrues interest at a rate of 10% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due from 2006 through 2010 and may be repaid prior to maturity under certain circumstances. Through December 2003, Metallurg, Inc. charged its parent company, Metallurg Holdings, $12,000 per quarter for administrative services performed. The outstanding balance due from Metallurg Holdings at December 31, 2002 was $69,000. Effective July 1, 2000, an Advisory Agreement between Safeguard International Management, L.L.C. ("Safeguard LLC") and Metallurg, Inc. was amended, whereby Metallurg, Inc. was to pay $15,000 per month to Safeguard LLC for certain advisory and other services. Under this Agreement, Metallurg paid $150,000 and $90,000 in 2002 and 2001, respectively. Effective October 31, 2002, this advisory agreement was terminated and two members of Safeguard LLC, Dr. Heinz C. Schimmelbusch and Mr. Arthur R. Spector, were employed by Metallurg, Inc. on November 11, 2002 as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice Chairman, respectively. See "Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of Metallurg, Inc.". Dr. Schimmelbusch and Mr. Spector are managing directors of Safeguard LLC, which is the management company for Safeguard International, the majority owner of Metallurg Holdings, and in these positions receive compensation from this entity. 19. Subsequent Events On January 15, 2004, Metallurg, Inc. loaned Metallurg Holdings, its parent company, approximately $1.5 million in order for Metallurg Holdings to make the interest payment on its Senior Discount Notes to non-related parties. In addition, Metallurg bought a $5,142,000 note from Metallurg Holdings with the proceeds of the interest payment due to them as a holder of Senior Discount Notes. This note will be classified as Due from Parent in its shareholder's equity. During February 2004, SMC was awarded a five-year supply contract by Comision Federal de Electricidad, the national electric utility company of Mexico, for vanadium-containing raw materials for its Cambridge, Ohio plant. The terms of the contract required an upfront payment of approximately $9 million. Safeguard International and SCP Private Equity Partners, L.P., another shareholder of Metallurg Holdings, provided an $8 million loan so that SMC can complete the purchase. The loan bears interest at 8% and is secured by a second lien on all of the assets of the Borrowers and Guarantors under the Revolving Credit Facility. During March 2004, Metallurg completed the sale of its South African sales office. See "Note 4. Discontinued Operations". 61 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited) (In thousands) First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Year ------- ------- ------- -------- -------- Year Ended December 31, 2003 Sales.......................... $69,991 $70,970 $68,375 $ 73,466 $282,802 Gross profit................... 7,505 6,500 4,271 3,703 21,979 Net loss (a)................... (3,049) (4,004) (7,813) (15,884) (30,750) First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Year ------- ------- ------- ------- -------- Year Ended December 31, 2002 Sales.......................... $63,460 $70,766 $72,294 $70,626 $277,146 Gross profit................... 4,944 5,338 7,045 5,739 23,066 Net loss (b)................... (3,023) (7,074) (4,147) (5,570) (19,814) - ---------- (a) Includes restructuring and asset impairment charges of $2,659 and $8,236 in the third and fourth quarters, respectively. (b) Includes environmental expense recovery of $3,000 in the first quarter and restructuring charges, net, of $1,498, $990 and $1,022 in the second, third and fourth quarters, respectively. 62 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE To the Board of Directors of Metallurg, Inc. Our audits of the consolidated financial statements referred to in our report dated March 5, 2004 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K also included an audit of the financial statement schedule listed in Item 15 (a) (2) of this Form 10-K. Our report contains an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. In our opinion, this financial statement schedule presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP New York, New York March 5, 2004 63 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES (In thousands) Deductions ------------------------- Balance at Charged to Uncollectable Balance at Beginning Costs and Accounts End of Period Expenses Written Off Other (a) of Period ---------- ---------- ------------- --------- ---------- Year Ended December 31, 2001 Accounts receivable allowance for doubtful accounts........ $ 968 $543 $(295) $(11) $1,205 Year Ended December 31, 2002 Accounts receivable allowance for doubtful accounts........ $1,205 $813 $(515) $ 48 $1,551 Year Ended December 31, 2003 Accounts receivable allowance for doubtful accounts........ $1,551 $631 $(131) $ 61 $2,112 - ---------- (a) Foreign currency translation adjustments. 64 Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. None. Item 9a. Controls and Procedures Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures Metallurg's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of Metallurg's disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, Metallurg's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")) were adequate and effective and designed to ensure that material information relating to Metallurg (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be disclosed by Metallurg in the reports it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting In connection with the evaluation by Metallurg's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during Metallurg's last fiscal quarter, no change in Metallurg's internal control over financial reporting was identified that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Metallurg's internal control over financial reporting. PART III Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of Metallurg, Inc. The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the individuals who are the directors and executive officers of Metallurg, Inc.: Name Age Position - ---- --- -------- Heinz C. Schimmelbusch... 59 Chairman of the Board, Director and Chief Executive Officer Arthur R. Spector........ 63 Vice Chairman of the Board, Director and Executive Vice Chairman Eric E. Jackson.......... 52 President and Chief Operating Officer Barry C. Nuss............ 51 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael J. Emmi.......... 62 Director Nils A. Kindwall......... 80 Director Samuel A. Plum........... 60 Director Michael D. Winfield...... 65 Director Charles H. Entrekin...... 55 Managing Director, LSM Each director of Metallurg, Inc. holds office until the next annual meeting of the stockholder of Metallurg, Inc. or until his successor has been elected and qualified. Officers of Metallurg, Inc. are selected by the Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Heinz C. Schimmelbusch - Dr. Heinz C. Schimmelbusch was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Metallurg, Inc. in November 2002. He has been Chairman of the Board and a Director of Metallurg, Inc., as well as President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Metallurg Holdings, Inc. (Metallurg, Inc.'s parent company), since July 1998. He is a Managing Director of the general partner, and founder, of Safeguard International Fund, L.P., a private equity fund investing in North America and Europe; and Chairman and CEO of Allied Resource Corporation, a global technology and engineering group, both located in Wayne, Pennsylvania. He is also Chairman and CEO of Timminco Limited, Toronto, Canada. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the following companies: In the U.S. - Alanx Wear Solutions, Inc. in Newark, Delaware and Puralube, Inc. in Wayne, Pennsylvania; In Germany - ALD Vacuum Technologies AG in Hanau; Pfalz-Flugzengwerke AG in Speyer; and KWH Katalysatoren GmbH in Marl; and in Belgium - Sudamin Holdings S.A. in Brussels. He is also a Director of Millstream Acquisition Corporation. During his professional career, Dr. Schimmelbusch held various industrial positions in Germany: Chairman of the Managing Board of Metallgesellschaft AG in Frankfurt; Chairman of the Supervisory Boards of Buderus AG in Wetzlar; Dynamit Nobel AG in Troisdorf; Norddeutsche Affinerie AG in Hamburg; Grillowerke AG in Duisburg; and of BUS Umweltservice AG in Frankfurt. In Canada, he was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Metall Mining Corporation in Toronto and Methanex 65 Corporation in Vancouver. He served on the following Boards of Directors: Allianz Versicherungs AG, Munich and Mobil Oil AG, Hamburg in Germany; Teck Corporation in Vancouver, Canada and Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. in Wayne, Pennsylvania. He was a Member of the Advisory Boards of Dresdner Bank AG in Frankfurt, Germany; Creditanstalt AG in Vienna, Austria; the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London, England; and of Hermes Kreditversicherungs-AG in Hamburg, Germany. Dr. Schimmelbusch also served as a member of the Presidency of the Federation of German Industries (BDI) in Cologne, Germany and Chairman of its Environmental Committee; and member of the Presidency of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris, France. Dr. Schimmelbusch received his graduate degree (with distinction) and his doctorate (magna cum laude) from the University of Tubingen, Germany. For chairing the International Advisory Committee of the Austrian Chancellor, he was awarded the Golden Cross of Honor for services to the Republic of Austria. Arthur R. Spector - Mr. Spector was elected Vice Chairman of the Board and as Executive Vice Chairman of Metallurg, Inc. in November 2002. He has been a Director of Metallurg, Inc. and Metallurg Holdings, Inc. since July 1998 and has been Executive Vice President of Metallurg Holdings, Inc. since July 1998 and Treasurer since August 2000. He is a Managing Director of the general partner and of the management company of Safeguard International Fund, L.P. From January 1997 to March 1998, Mr. Spector served as Managing Director of TL Ventures LLC, a venture capital company. He is also President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Millstream Acquisition Corportion. Mr. Spector has also served as Chairman of various public companies, including Casino & Credit Services, Inc., Abraham Lincoln Federal Savings Bank and State National Bank of Maryland. Mr. Spector serves as a Director of Docucorp International, a document automation company. Mr. Spector holds a B.S. degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Eric E. Jackson - Mr. Jackson was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Metallurg, Inc. in November 2002 after having served as Senior Vice President of Metallurg, Inc. since August 1998. He also serves as an officer and director of certain subsidiaries of Metallurg, Inc. Mr. Jackson was Senior Vice President and then President of Shieldalloy from September 1996 and retains the position of President currently. From 1993 to 1995, he was Assistant Director at Phibro, a division of Salomon, Inc., where he directed trading and distribution operations. Prior thereto, he was a Vice President at Louis Dreyfus Corporation from 1989 to 1993, where he managed trading and soft physical commodities operations. From 1979 to 1989, Mr. Jackson served in various capacities at Cargill Incorporated in Canada and the United States. Mr. Jackson received a B.S. degree in economics and an M.B.A. from the University of Saskatchewan. Barry C. Nuss - Mr. Nuss joined Metallurg, Inc. as Financial Controller in 1983, was appointed Vice President, Finance of Shieldalloy in 1988, then became Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Metallurg, Inc. in 1994, and assumed his current position as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in November 2002. He also serves as an officer and director of various subsidiaries of Metallurg, Inc. He was previously employed as an auditor at Deloitte Haskins & Sells (now known as Deloitte & Touche LLP) from 1976 to 1981 and as a Financial Analyst at Cabot Mineral Resources from 1981 to 1983. Mr. Nuss is a Certified Public Accountant and has a B.S. degree in accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Charles H. Entrekin - Dr. Entrekin was appointed Managing Director of LSM in June 2003. Prior to joining LSM, he worked for Titanium Metals Corporation, as Executive Vice President, Commercial from 2000 to 2002 and as President, North American Operations from 1999 to 2000. From 1997 to 1999, Dr. Entrekin was President of Titanium Hearth Technologies. Dr. Entrekin has a B.S. degree in metallurgy and materials science from Lehigh University, an M.B.A. from the University of Delaware and an M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in materials engineering from Drexel University. Michael J. Emmi - Mr. Emmi was elected a Director of Metallurg, Inc. in February 2001. In April 2002, Mr. Emmi founded and became Chief Executive Officer of IPR International, a provider of data backup and recovery services. He retired as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Systems & Computer Technology Corp. (SCT), a provider of industry-focused technology solutions, in January 2002. Mr. Emmi joined SCT from General Electric in May 1985, after 25 years in the information services industry. He is a current board member of CompuCom Systems, Inc. and CDI Corporation. Civic board positions include the Philadelphia Orchestra Association, the Greater Philadelphia Technology Council, Legatus International and the Business-Higher Education Forum. Mr. Emmi has a B.S. degree in business management from the State University of New York, Albany. Nils A. Kindwall - Mr. Kindwall was elected a Director of Metallurg, Inc. in August 1998. He is the retired Vice Chairman of Freeport McMoRan, Inc. At Freeport, he was one of the founders of Freeport Indonesia, a producer of copper and gold. He has been involved in the financing of varied projects within the mining industry. He is also a former member of Chemical Bank's Advisory Board and a former Director of Inmet Mining Corporation, Northfield Minerals and John Wiley & Sons (publishers). He is currently a Director of Allied Resource Corporation. Mr. Kindwall received his B.A. from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. 66 Samuel A. Plum - Mr. Plum was elected to serve as a Director of Metallurg, Inc. in November 1998 and as a Director of Metallurg Holdings in October 1998. He has been a Managing General Partner of the general partner of SCP Private Equity Partners, L.P. since its commencement in August 1996 and was an employee of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. from 1993 to 1996. From February 1989 to January 1993, Mr. Plum served as President of Charterhouse, Inc. and Charterhouse North American Securities, Inc., the U.S. investment banking and broker-dealer divisions of Charterhouse PLC, a merchant bank located in the U.K. From 1973 to 1989, he served in various capacities, including Managing Director and partner, at the investment banking divisions of Paine Webber Inc. and Blyth Eastman Dillon & Co., Inc., respectively. Mr. Plum is also a Director of PacWest Telecomm, Inc., Index Stock Photography, Inc., Pentech Financial Services, Inc. and the Philadelphia Zoological Society. Past directorships include Tishman Holdings Corporation, Icon CMT Corp., Vortex Sound Communications, Inc., Quaker Fabrics Corporation and the National Audubon Society, the latter two as Chairman. Mr. Plum holds a B.A. degree in history from Harvard University and an M.B.A. degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. Michael D. Winfield - Michael D. Winfield was elected a Director of Metallurg, Inc. on November 9, 2001. He began his career with UOP LLC, a leading international supplier of technology, products and services to the oil refining, petrochemical and gas processing industries, in 1962. He retired as President and Chief Executive Officer of UOP in 2001 and continues to serve on its Board of Managers and as a Senior Advisor following his retirement. He is Chairman of Landauer Corp., a radiation dosimetry measurement and services company. He has professional affiliations with a number of industry and international trade organizations. Mr. Winfield earned a B.S. in chemical engineering from Ohio State University, where he is a Distinguished Alumnus and a member of the College of Engineering's Advisory Committee, and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. The Board of Directors has a compensation committee and an audit committee, on which Dr. Schimmelbusch, Mr. Winfield and Mr. Kindwall; and Messrs. Spector, Kindwall and Plum; respectively, serve. Effective April 21, 2003, Mr. Jack L. Messman resigned his position as a Director of Metallurg, Inc. Senior Financial Officer Code of Ethics Metallurg has a written Code of Business Conduct (the "Code") that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees (including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Controller and persons performing similar functions) and has posted the Code on Metallurg's website. If Metallurg changes the Code in any material respect or waives any provision of the Code for the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Controller, Metallurg intends to provide the public with notice of any such change or waiver by publishing an appropriate description of such event on its corporate website at www.metallurg.com. Metallurg does not currently expect to make any such waivers. Audit Committee Financial Expert The Board of Directors of Metallurg, Inc. has determined that each of Mr. Spector, Chairman of the Audit Committee, and Audit Committee members Mr. Kindwall and Mr. Plum, is an audit committee financial expert as defined by Item 401(h) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Messrs. Kindwall and Plum are also independent within the meaning of Item 7(d)(3)(iv) of Schedule 14A of the Exchange Act. 67 Item 11. Executive Compensation. The following table sets forth the compensation earned by Metallurg, Inc.'s Chief Executive Officers and the four other most highly compensated executive officers (collectively, the "Named Officers") during the calendar years 2001, 2002 and 2003, for services rendered in all capacities to Metallurg, Inc. during each of those periods. The compensation information is presented on a calendar year basis. Summary Compensation Table Long-Term Compensation ------------------------- Annual Compensation Securities ------------------- Underlying All Other Salary Bonus Options Compensation Name and Principal Position Year ($) ($) (b) (#) ($) - --------------------------- ---- -------- ------- ---------- ------------ Heinz C. Schimmelbusch ........................ 2003 525,000 -- -- 1,548(c) Chairman of the Board, Director and 2002 74,038(a) -- -- -- Chief Executive Officer Arthur R. Spector ............................. 2003 475,000 -- -- 2,376(c) Vice Chairman of the Board, Director 2002 66,987(a) -- -- -- and Executive Vice Chairman Eric E. Jackson................................ 2003 360,000 -- -- 6,828(c) President and Chief Operating 2002 323,000 120,000 -- 6,040 Officer 2001 323,000 107,000 -- 5,790 Barry C. Nuss.................................. 2003 300,000 -- -- 6,828(c) Senior Vice President and Chief 2002 266,000 100,000 -- 6,040 Financial Officer 2001 266,000 88,000 -- 5,790 Charles H. Entrekin............................ 2003 145,838(d) -- -- 6,483(c) Managing Director, LSM - ---------- (a) Dr. Schimmelbusch and Mr. Spector were elected to their positions as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice Chairman, respectively, effective November 8, 2002. (b) Bonuses are paid in the first quarter of the following year (e.g. bonuses with respect to 2002 were reported above on that line, but were paid in 2003). No bonuses were accrued with respect to 2003. (c) These amounts consist of (i) matching contributions by Metallurg under its 401(k) Plan ($6,000, paid in 2004) with respect to Mr. Jackson, Mr. Nuss and Dr. Entrekin; plus (ii) term life insurance premiums of $1,548, $2,376, $828, $828 and $483 with respect to Dr. Schimmelbusch, Mr. Spector, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Nuss and Dr. Entrekin, respectively. (d) Dr. Entrekin was appointed to his position effective June 1, 2003 at an annual base salary of $250,000. Option Grants In the Last Fiscal Year There were no grants of options made during fiscal 2003 to the Named Officers. 68 Aggregated Option Exercises in Last Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year-End Option Values The following table provides information on the number of stock options held by the Named Officers at fiscal year-end. Values of unexercised outstanding options are not provided since Metallurg, Inc.'s equity securities are not traded. No options were exercised in 2003. Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options at December 31, 2003 Named Officer Exercisable/Unexercisable - ------------- ------------------------- Heinz C. Schimmelbusch ............................. 25,000/-- Arthur R. Spector .................................. 15,000/-- Eric E. Jackson..................................... 35,000/-- Barry C. Nuss....................................... 25,000/-- Charles H. Entrekin................................. -- Stock Compensation Plans On November 20, 1998, the Board of Directors of Metallurg, Inc. (the "Board") adopted the 1998 Equity Compensation Plan ("ECP") to provide (i) designated employees of Metallurg, Inc. and its subsidiaries, (ii) certain advisors who perform services for Metallurg, and (iii) non-employee members of the Board with the opportunity to receive grants of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and performance units. Metallurg believes that the ECP will encourage the participants to contribute materially to the growth of Metallurg and will align the economic interests of the participants with those of its shareholder. As of December 31, 2003, the number of authorized shares of common stock of Metallurg ("Company Stock") was 10,000,000 shares, of which 5,000,000 are outstanding. Subject to certain adjustments specified in the ECP, the aggregate number of shares of Company Stock that may be issued or transferred under the ECP is 500,000 shares. Pursuant to the ECP, between 1998 and December 31, 2003, the Board has awarded aggregate options (net of cancellations and forfeitures) to purchase up to 215,000 shares of Company Stock at an exercise price of $30.00 per share. Each member of the Board received options to purchase 15,000 shares, except that Dr. Schimmelbusch received options to purchase 25,000 shares. Messrs. Jackson and Nuss received stock options in the amounts of 35,000 and 25,000, respectively. The options have a term of 10 years and vest as follows: 20% on the date of the grant and 20% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant. During 2003, an aggregate of 185,000 options terminated without exercise and became available again for grant under the ECP. Pension Plan The Pension Plan of Metallurg, Inc., effective as of January 1, 1989, as amended (the "Pension Plan"), covers substantially all of Metallurg, Inc. and Shieldalloy's U.S. salaried employees. The Pension Plan is maintained as a tax-qualified defined benefit plan, which covers most officers and salaried employees on a non-contributory basis. Such employees generally become eligible to receive a vested retirement benefit under such plan after completion of five years of service. Benefits under the Pension Plan are generally based upon the number of years of service credit, up to 30 years, the final average compensation (base salary only) of each individual employee, and a percentage of such employee's eligible earnings. Final average compensation is calculated using the highest 60 consecutive calendar months of compensation during the last 120 months prior to the date of retirement or termination of employment. Normal retirement is age 65. 69 The following table shows the estimated annual retirement benefits payable at age 65 under the Pension Plan assuming current regulatory limitations on covered compensation to participating employees, including the Named Officers, in the remuneration and years of service classifications indicated. Metallurg, Inc. does not currently have a supplemental executive retirement plan. Years of Service ------------------------------------------- Remuneration 10 15 20 25 30 - ------------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- $100,000.......................... 16,142 24,213 32,284 40,355 48,426 $125,000.......................... 20,892 31,338 41,784 52,230 62,676 $150,000.......................... 25,642 38,463 51,284 64,105 76,926 $175,000.......................... 30,392 45,588 60,784 75,980 91,176 $200,000.......................... 35,142 52,713 70,284 87,855 105,426 The respective years of service credited for pension purposes as of December 31, 2003 and the estimated years of service at age 65 for each of the Named Officers are as follows: Completed Completed Years of Service at Years of Service at Named Officer December 31, 2003 Normal Retirement - ------------- ------------------- ------------------- Heinz C. Schimmelbusch.............. 1 7 Arthur R. Spector .................. 1 3 Eric E. Jackson..................... 7 20 Barry C. Nuss....................... 20 30 Charles H. Entrekin................. -- 10 Compensation of Directors Non-executive directors of Metallurg, Inc. receive an annual retainer of $10,000 and a fee of $1,000 for each Board meeting attended. The Board meets each quarter and may act by unanimous written consent or call special meetings between regularly scheduled meetings, as necessary. The Chairman of the Compensation Committee and the Chairman of the Audit Committee each receives an additional $1,000 for each committee meeting attended. Additional compensation may be paid to directors in connection with special assignments, as determined by the Compensation Committee. In November 1998, each non-executive director was awarded 15,000 stock options, except for the Chairman of the Board, Dr. Schimmelbusch, who was awarded 25,000 stock options. During 2001, Messrs. Emmi and Winfield, upon being elected Directors, were each awarded 15,000 stock options. The options have ten year terms, vest 20% on date of grant and 20% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant, and have an exercise price of $30.00 per share. As Mr. Messman resigned from the Board, all 15,000 outstanding stock options expired unexercised in July 2003. Executive Employment Agreements and Termination of Employment Arrangements Metallurg, Inc. entered into employment agreements with the following Named Officers (individually, an "Executive"): Heinz C. Schimmelbusch and Arthur R. Spector, effective November 11, 2002; Eric E. Jackson and Barry C. Nuss, effective August 10, 1998; and Charles H. Entrekin effective June 1, 2003. Each agreement (with the exception of the agreement with Dr. Entrekin, which has an initial term of one year) is for an initial term of two years and automatically renews for successive one-year periods unless the Executive or Metallurg notifies the other in writing at least ninety days prior to the next scheduled expiration date that the term will not be extended. Each Executive has agreed not to compete against Metallurg during the employment term and for a period of twelve to eighteen months thereafter, depending on certain circumstances. Each Executive receives an annual base salary equal to his annual base salary in effect on the date of the agreement, which may be increased by the Board of Directors. Each Executive is entitled to participate in the employee benefit plans generally made available to Metallurg's senior-level executives. Pursuant to the executive employment agreements, the base salaries set forth therein (subject to annual increases) are $525,000 for Dr. Schimmelbusch, $475,000 for Mr. Spector, $280,000 for Mr. Jackson, $240,000 for Mr. Nuss and $250,000 for Dr. Entrekin. The agreements contain customary provisions concerning termination of employment by Metallurg with and without cause, by the Executive with and without "good reason" (as defined therein), and as a result of death or disability. Depending upon the basis for termination, severance may be paid for a period up to 18 months after termination or not at all. Bonuses may 70 be paid, at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer (or in consultation with the Compensation Committee, in the case of Dr. Schimmelbusch and Mr. Spector), but no formal bonus plan has been adopted. Effective November 8, 2002, Mr. Ewart's employment as President of Metallurg, Inc. ended. In agreement with the Board and under terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Ewart was entitled to receive additional salary payments of $718,897, payable through May 8, 2004, and payments in lieu of other employee benefits of approximately $42,650, payable through January 2005. Effective June 21, 2002, the employment of Ms. Ellen T. Harmon and Mr. Dennis P. Kelly, formerly Vice President and General Counsel, and Vice President, Group Strategic Planning of Metallurg, Inc., respectively, were terminated. Under terms of her agreement, Ms. Harmon received her full annual salary of $251,000 and payments in lieu of employee benefits of $4,501 in 2002. In addition, she received additional salary payments of $244,564, payable through December 21, 2003, and payments in lieu of employee benefits of approximately $17,653, payable through January 2004. Under terms of his agreement, Mr. Kelly received his full annual salary of $237,000 in 2002. In addition, he received additional salary payments of $230,923, payable through December 21, 2003, and payment in lieu of employee benefits of approximately $16,514, payable through January 2004. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management. All of the issued and outstanding voting securities of Metallurg, Inc. are owned by Metallurg Holdings, Inc., located at Building 400, 435 Devon Park Drive, Wayne, PA 19087, whose voting securities are owned (to the extent of 5% or more) by Safeguard International Fund, L.P. and SCP Private Equity Partners, L.P. An aggregate (net of cancellations and forfeitures) of 215,000 option shares of Metallurg, Inc. stock has been issued to all officers and directors and other employees of Metallurg (see "Aggregated Option Exercises in Last Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year-End Option Values" and "Stock Compensation Plans" for details), none of which has been exercised. Number of Securities to be Issued upon Weighted-Average Number of Securities Exercise of Exercise Price of Remaining Available Outstanding Options Outstanding Options for Future issuance -------------------- ------------------- -------------------- Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (a)... 215,000 $30.00 285,000 Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders....... None None None - ---------- (a) On November 20, 1998, the Board adopted the ECP. Options issuable under the ECP have a term of ten years and vest in most cases 20% on the date of grant and 20% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of the grant. The ECP is Metallurg's only equity compensation plan. Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions. See the discussion under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Related Party Transactions" for details of certain related party transactions occurring in 2003. Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services. Audit Fees - Aggregate fees, including out-of-pocket expenses, for professional services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") in connection with (i) the audit of Metallurg's consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2003, including statutory audits of the financial statements of Metallurg's affiliates and (ii) the reviews of Metallurg's unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of September 30, 2003, June 30, 2003, and March 31, 2003 were $567,000. Aggregate fees for these services for the year ended December 31, 2002 were $652,000. Audit-Related Fees - There were no aggregate fees, including out-of-pocket expenses, for professional services rendered by PwC for audit-related services for the year ended December 31, 2003. Aggregate fees for these services for the year ended December 31, 2002 were $11,000. Tax Fees - Aggregate fees, including out-of-pocket expenses, for professional services rendered by PwC in connection with tax compliance and advice and preparation of employee expatriate tax returns for the year ended December 31, 2003 were $59,000. Aggregate fees for these services for the year ended December 31, 2002 were $60,000. All Other Fees - There were no fees for miscellaneous professional services for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002. Pre-Approval Policies - The Audit Committee's policy is to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by the independent auditors. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. Pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of service and is subject to a specific budget. The Audit Committee requires the independent auditors and management to report on the actual fees charged for each category of service at Audit Committee meetings throughout the year. During the year, circumstances may arise when it may become necessary to engage the independent auditors for additional services not contemplated in the original pre-approval. In those instances, the Audit Committee requires specific pre-approval before engaging the independent auditors. All fiscal year 2003 audit and non-audit services provided by the independent auditors were pre-approved. 71 PART IV Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K. (a) Documents filed as part of this report: (1) A list of the financial statements filed as part of this report appears on page 25. (2) The financial statement schedule, required to be filed as part of this report, appears on page 64. (3) The following exhibits are filed as part of this report: Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit - ------- ---------------------- 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Metallurg, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit T3A.3 to the Form T-3 filed by Metallurg, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 21, 1997 (File No. 022-22265)). 3.2 Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of Metallurg, Inc., filed in the State of Delaware on November 30, 1998 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 1999 (File No. 333-42141)). 3.3 By-laws of Metallurg, Inc., as amended February 16, 2001 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2001 (file No. 333-42141)). 4.1 Indenture, dated as of November 25, 1997, by and among Metallurg, Inc., the Guarantors and IBJ Schroder Bank & Trust Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit S44.1 to the Form S-4 Registration Statement filed by Metallurg, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 30, 1997 (File No. 333-42141)). 4.2 Form of 11% Series A Senior Notes due 2007, dated as of November 25, 1997 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit S44.2 to the Form S-4 Registration Statement filed by Metallurg, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 30, 1997 (File No. 333-42141)). 4.3 Form of 11% Series B Senior Notes due 2007, dated as of November 25, 1997 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit S44.3 to the Form S-4 Registration Statement filed by Metallurg, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 30, 1997 (File No. 333-42141)). 4.4 Registration Agreement, dated as of November 20, 1997, by and among Metallurg, Inc., the Guarantors and the Initial Purchasers (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit S44.4 to the form S-4 Registration Statement filed by Metallurg, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 30, 1997 and Amendments No. 1 through 4 thereto, filed through March 13, 1998 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.1 Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated October 29, 1999, by and among Metallurg, Inc., Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation and Metallurg International Resources, Inc., as Borrowers, Metallurg Services, Inc., MIR (China), Inc. and Metallurg Holdings Corporation, as Guarantors, and Fleet National Bank (formerly known as BankBoston, N.A.) as Agent for the lending institutions listed therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 10, 1999 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.2 First Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (dated as of October 29, 1999), dated as of October 11, 2000, among Metallurg, Inc., Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation and Metallurg International Resources, Inc. as Borrowers, Metallurg Services, Inc., Metallurg Holdings Corporation and MIR (China), Inc. as Guarantors, and Fleet National Bank (formerly known as BankBoston, N.A.) as Agent for itself and the other financial institutions parties thereto, and the banks named therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 11, 2000 (File No. 333-42141)). 72 Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit - ------- ---------------------- 10.3 Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (dated as of October 29, 1999), dated as of November 3, 2000, by and among Metallurg, Inc., Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation and Metallurg International Resources, LLC, as Borrowers, Metallurg Services, Inc., MIR (China), Inc. and Metallurg Holdings Corporation, as Guarantors, and Fleet National Bank (formerly known as BankBoston, N.A.) as Agent for itself and the other financial institutions parties thereto, and the banks named therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2001 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.4 Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (dated as of October 29, 1999), dated as of July 2, 2001, among Metallurg, Inc., Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation and Metallurg International Resources, LLC, as Borrowers, Metallurg Services, Inc., Metallurg Holdings Corporation and MIR (China), Inc. as Guarantors, and Fleet National Bank (formerly known as BankBoston, N.A.) as Agent for itself and the other financial institutions parties thereto, and the banks named therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2001 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.5 Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (dated as of October 29, 1999), dated as of December 13, 2001, by and among Metallurg, Inc., Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation and Metallurg International Resources, LLC, as Borrowers, Metallurg Services, Inc., MIR (China), Inc. and Metallurg Holdings Corporation, as Guarantors, and Fleet National Bank (formerly known as BankBoston, N.A.) as Agent for itself and the other financial institutions parties thereto, and the banks named therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2002 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.6 Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (dated as of October 29, 1999), dated as of December 20, 2002, by and among Metallurg, Inc., Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation and Metallurg International Resources, LLC, as Borrowers, Metallurg Services, Inc., MIR (China), Inc. and Metallurg Holdings Corporation, as Guarantors, and Fleet National Bank (formerly known as BankBoston, N.A.) as Agent for itself and the other financial institutions parties thereto, and the banks named therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2003 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.7 Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (dated as of October 29, 1999), dated as of January 30, 2003, by and among Metallurg, Inc., Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation and Metallurg International Resources, LLC, as Borrowers, Metallurg Services, Inc., MIR (China), Inc., Metallurg Holdings Corporation and Metallurg (Canada) Ltd., as Guarantors, and Fleet National Bank (formerly known as BankBoston, N.A.) as Agent for itself and the other financial institutions parties thereto, and the banks named therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2003 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.8 Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (dated as of October 29, 1999), dated as of October 1, 2003, by and among Metallurg, Inc., Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation and Metallurg International Resources, LLC, as Borrowers; Metallurg Services, Inc., MIR (China), Inc., Metallurg Holdings Corporation and Metallurg (Canada) Ltd., as Guarantors; and Fleet National Bank (formerly known as BankBoston, N.A.) as Agent for itself and the other financial institutions parties thereto, and the banks named therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 10, 2003 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.9 Eighth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (dated as of October 29, 1999), dated as of January 14, 2004, by and among Metallurg, Inc., Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation and Metallurg International Resources, LLC, as Borrowers; Metallurg Services, Inc., MIR (China), Inc., Metallurg Holdings Corporation and Metallurg (Canada) LTEE/Metallurg (Canada) Ltd., as Guarantors; and Fleet National Bank (formerly known as BankBoston, N.A.) as Agent for itself and the other financial institutions parties thereto, and the banks named therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 23, 2004 (File No. 333-42141)). 73 Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit - ------- ---------------------- 10.10 Ninth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (dated as of October 29, 1999), dated as of February 24, 2004, by and among Metallurg, Inc., Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation and Metallurg International Resources, LLC, as Borrowers; Metallurg Services, Inc., MIR (China), Inc., Metallurg Holdings Corporation and Metallurg (Canada) LTEE/Metallurg (Canada) Ltd., as Guarantors; and Fleet National Bank (formerly known as BankBoston, N.A.) as Agent for itself and the other financial institutions parties thereto, and the banks named therein. 10.11 Settlement Agreement dated December 27, 1996 between Metallurg, Inc., Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of the Interior, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit S410.5 to the Form S-4 Registration Statement filed by Metallurg, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 30, 1997 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.12 Permanent Injunction Consent Order dated December 23, 1996 between the State of Ohio, Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation and Cyprus Foote Mineral Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit S410.6 to the Form S-4 Registration Statement filed by Metallurg, Inc. with the Securities Exchange Commission on December 30, 1997 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.13 Merger Agreement, dated June 15, 1998, among Metallurg, Inc., Metallurg Holdings and Metallurg Acquisition Corp. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Metallurg, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 16, 1998 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.14 1998 Equity Compensation Plan of Metallurg, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 1999 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.15 Employment Agreements dated November 19, 1998 and November 20, 1998 by and between Metallurg, Inc. and each of Eric E. Jackson and Barry C. Nuss, respectively (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 1999 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.16 Employment Agreements dated November 11, 2002, by and between Metallurg, Inc. and each of Heinz C. Schimmelbusch and Arthur R. Spector (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2003 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.17 Employment Agreement dated June 1, 2003, by and between Metallurg, Inc. and Charles H. Entrekin. 10.18 Advisory Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2000, by and between Metallurg, Inc. and Safeguard International Management LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 13, 2000 (File No. 333-42141)). 10.19 Intercompany Tax Allocation Agreement, dated July 13, 1998, by and among Metallurg Holdings, Inc., Metallurg, Inc. and various subsidiaries thereof (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Metallurg, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 1999 (File No. 333-42141)). 21.1 Subsidiaries of Metallurg, Inc. 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 74 (b) Reports on Form 8-K Metallurg, Inc. filed a Report on Form 8-K under Item 2, and provided financial statements pursuant to Item 7, with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 15, 2003, reporting the sale of certain subsidiaries to a related party. 75 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized as of the 16th day of June 2004. METALLURG, INC. By: /s/ Barry C. Nuss -------------------------- Barry C. Nuss Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the date indicated. Signature Title(s) Date --------- -------- ---- /s/ HEINZ C. SCHIMMELBUSCH Chairman, Director and Chief Executive Officer June 16, 2004 - ----------------------------- Heinz C. Schimmelbusch /s/ ARTHUR R. SPECTOR Vice Chairman, Director and Executive Vice Chairman June 16, 2004 - ----------------------------- Arthur R. Spector /s/ ERIC E. JACKSON President and Chief Operating Officer June 16, 2004 - ----------------------------- Eric E. Jackson /s/ BARRY C. NUSS Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer June 16, 2004 - ----------------------------- Barry C. Nuss /s/ MICHAEL J. EMMI Director June 16, 2004 - ----------------------------- Michael J. Emmi /s/ NILS A. KINDWALL Director June 16, 2004 - ----------------------------- Nils A. Kindwall /s/ SAMUEL A. PLUM Director June 16, 2004 - ----------------------------- Samuel A. Plum /s/ MICHAEL D. WINFIELD Director June 16, 2004 - ----------------------------- Michael D. Winfield 76 STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCES ------------------------ The British pound sterling sign shall be expressed as.................. 'L' The section symbol shall be expressed as...............................'SS'