UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004
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.)
1140 Avenue of the Americas (212) 835-0200
New York, New York 10036 (Registrant's telephone number,
(Address of principal executive offices) including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [ ] No [X]*
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Yes [ ] No [X]
The number of shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, issued and
outstanding as of August 16, 2004 was 5,000,000.
*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.
METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Item 1 - Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Quarters and Two
Quarters Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003....................................... 2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003... 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Two Quarters Ended
June 30, 2004 and 2003...................................................... 4
Notes to Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements................. 5-15
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations............................................................... 16-24
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure of Market Risk......................... 24
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures........................................................ 25
Item 5 - Other Information.............................................................. 25
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION:
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............................................... 25
Signature Page.......................................................................... 26
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Quarters Ended Two Quarters Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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Sales .................................................. $88,041 $70,970 $163,460 $140,961
Commission income ...................................... 67 134 198 288
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Total revenue ....................................... 88,108 71,104 163,658 141,249
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Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales ....................................... 76,700 64,604 144,934 127,244
Selling, general and administrative expenses ........ 8,204 7,993 15,168 15,560
Restructuring charges, net .......................... 500 -- 597 --
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Total operating costs and expenses .................. 85,404 72,597 160,699 142,804
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Operating income (loss) ............................. 2,704 (1,493) 2,959 (1,555)
Other income (expense):
Other income, net ................................... 39 12 87 42
Interest expense, net ............................... (3,471) (3,300) (6,392) (6,575)
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Loss before income tax benefit, minority interest
and discontinued operations ...................... (728) (4,781) (3,346) (8,088)
Income tax provision (benefit) ......................... 690 (213) 786 (8)
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Loss before minority interest and discontinued
operations ....................................... (1,418) (4,568) (4,132) (8,080)
Minority interest ...................................... (37) (9) 2 (33)
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Loss from continuing operations ..................... (1,455) (4,577) (4,130) (8,113)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations ............. -- 573 (824) 1,060
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Net loss ............................................ (1,455) (4,004) (4,954) (7,053)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment ............. (236) 1,315 2,877 1,286
Deferred (loss) gain on derivatives, net ............ (234) 66 633 39
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Comprehensive loss .................................. $(1,925) $(2,623) $ (1,444) $ (5,728)
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See notes to condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
June 30, December 31,
2004 2003
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ............................... $ 4,009 $ 18,238
Restricted cash ......................................... 7,000 --
Accounts receivable, net ................................ 47,504 37,840
Inventories ............................................. 62,658 44,457
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ............... 11,350 7,987
Discontinued operations - current assets ................ -- 14,738
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Total current assets ................................. 132,521 123,260
Property, plant and equipment, net ......................... 52,027 54,324
Other assets ............................................... 21,411 19,921
Discontinued operations - non-current assets ............... -- 1,948
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Total ................................................ $205,959 $199,453
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S DEFICIT
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt ... $ 24,902 $ 8,315
Accounts payable ........................................ 29,669 25,761
Accrued expenses ........................................ 10,625 10,237
Other current liabilities ............................... 3,910 3,332
Discontinued operations - current liabilities ........... -- 9,843
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Total current liabilities ............................ 69,106 57,488
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Long-term Liabilities:
Long-term debt .......................................... 119,004 120,022
Accrued pension liabilities ............................. 29,454 29,543
Environmental liabilities, net .......................... 21,610 22,678
Other liabilities ....................................... 1,010 1,000
Discontinued operations - non-current liabilities ....... -- 218
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Total long-term liabilities .......................... 171,078 173,461
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Total liabilities .................................... 240,184 230,949
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Minority Interest .......................................... 465 256
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Shareholder's Deficit:
Common stock ............................................ 50 50
Due from parent company ................................. (23,209) (21,715)
Additional paid-in capital .............................. 67,324 67,324
Accumulated other comprehensive loss .................... (22,137) (25,647)
Accumulated deficit ..................................... (56,718) (51,764)
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Total shareholder's deficit .......................... (34,690) (31,752)
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Total ................................................ $205,959 $199,453
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See notes to condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Two Quarters Ended
June 30,
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2004 2003
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss .................................................. $ (4,954) $ (7,053)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization .......................... 3,790 3,947
Deferred income taxes .................................. (421) (587)
Restructuring charges .................................. 597 --
Loss on sale of discontinued operations ................ 1,162 --
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable ..................... (9,441) (1,920)
Increase in inventories ............................. (18,030) (6,398)
Increase in other current assets .................... (3,104) (1,023)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses ... 6,200 431
Environmental payments .............................. (1,613) (1,247)
Restructuring payments .............................. (2,048) (750)
Other assets and liabilities, net ................... (18) 1,917
Discontinued operations - operating activities ............ (719) (601)
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Net cash used in operating activities ............ (28,599) (13,284)
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment ................ (765) (1,745)
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operation .............. 8,275 --
Other, net ................................................ (1,370) 1,018
Discontinued operations - investing activities ............ 33 (170)
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Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities .......................... 6,173 (897)
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt, net .......................... (417) (49)
Borrowings of short-term debt, net ........................ 15,732 1,507
Loan to parent company .................................... (1,494) --
Restricted cash deposited to collateralize
Revolving Credit Facility .............................. (7,000) --
Discontinued operations - financing activities ............ 1,139 232
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Net cash provided by financing activities ........ 7,960 1,690
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Effects of exchange rate changes
on cash and cash equivalents ........................... 237 117
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents ................. (14,229) (12,374)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period ........... 18,238 24,251
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Cash and cash equivalents - end of period ................. $ 4,009 $ 11,877
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See notes to condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Going Concern
In the annual report on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2003 and in its
quarterly report on Form 10-Q dated March 31, 2004, Metallurg, Inc. and its
majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, "Metallurg") disclosed factors that
might have precluded Metallurg from continuing as a going concern. On August 13,
2004, Metallurg entered into a new financing agreement to replace the existing
facility with Fleet National Bank. See "Note 13. Subsequent Events". Metallurg
believes that the new facility along with anticipated improved operating results
as a result of recent restructuring efforts will provide adequate liquidity for
Metallurg to meet its obligations as they come due over the next year.
On August 12, 2004, Metallurg, Inc. sold all of its previously acquired
12 3/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2008 (the "Senior Discount Notes") of
Metallurg Holdings, Inc. ("Metallurg Holdings"), Metallurg, Inc.'s parent
company and related accrued interest to Metallurg Holdings for $10,000.
Metallurg had recorded these items as due from parent company in its
consolidated balance sheet. For accounting purposes only, the difference
between the amount recorded as due from parent company and the amount
received from Metallurg Holdings will be recorded as a deemed dividend to
Metallurg Holdings.
In addition, on August 13, 2004, Metallurg Holdings obtained financing, the
proceeds of which will enable it to make its interest payments on its
outstanding Senior Discount Notes due July 15, 2004 and subject to certain
conditions, due January 15, 2005. At this time Metallurg Holdings does not have
access to sufficient funds to make the interest payment due July 15, 2005 on its
Senior Discount Notes. However, it is anticipated that Metallurg Holdings will
pursue alternative transactions to meet such interest payment obligations. No
assurances can be given that such a transaction can be completed.
2. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of Metallurg. These financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim
financial information pursuant to Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 28.
Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information
and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December
31, 2003 was derived from audited financial statements. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments)
considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating
results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for a full year. These financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included
in Metallurg Inc.'s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2003.
Metallurg, Inc. 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.
Metallurg has restated its financial statements for the prior period to
reflect a new reporting entity that excludes certain subsidiaries sold to
related parties on September 30, 2003.
On March 8, 2004, Metallurg completed the sale of 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".
Earnings per share is not presented since Metallurg, Inc. is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Metallurg Holdings.
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METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
3. Stock-Based Compensation
Metallurg accounts for its stock-based compensation 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):
Two Quarters Ended
June 30,
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2004 2003
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Net loss, as reported..................................... $(4,954) $(7,053)
Less: compensation expense for option awards
determined by the fair value based method,
net of related tax effects............................. 21 28
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Pro forma net loss.................................. $(4,975) $(7,081)
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4. Discontinued Operation
On March 8, 2004, Metallurg completed the sale of its South African sales
office to a group of investors, including local management, for a total purchase
price of $9,100,000 and recorded a loss of $1,162,000. In connection with the
sale, Metallurg accepted a note receivable for $1,370,000 from the buyers, to be
repaid in three equal installments plus interest at LIBOR plus 1% over two
years. The consolidated financial statements have been restated to reflect the
discontinued operation for all periods presented. The following table summarizes
certain financial information related to these discontinued operations prior to
sale (in thousands):
Two Quarters ended
June 30,
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2004 2003
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Results of operations:
Total revenue........................ $9,140 $26,386
Income before income tax provision... 509 1,663
December 31,
2003
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Significant assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net.............. $ 7,122
Inventories........................... 7,231
Property, plant and equipment, net.... 1,352
Other assets.......................... 981
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Total assets.................... 16,686
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Short-term debt....................... 2,686
Accounts payable...................... 5,583
Accrued expenses...................... 1,440
Other liabilities..................... 352
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Total liabilities............... 10,061
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Net assets...................... $ 6,625
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METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
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".
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 for the consolidated group. Transactions among segments are
established based on negotiation among the parties.
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METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
5. Segments and Related Information - (Continued)
Intersegment Consolidated
LSM SMC CIF Other Eliminations Totals
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Quarter Ended June 30, 2004
Revenue from external customers... $41,265 $36,023 $ 8,513 $ 2,307 $ 88,108
Intergroup revenue ............... 8,765 610 2,643 2,452 $(14,470) --
Income tax provision (benefit) ... 543 450 136 (439) -- 690
Net income (loss) ................ 519 1,509 378 272 (4,133) (1,455)
Intersegment Consolidated
LSM SMC CIF Other Eliminations Totals
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Quarter Ended June 30, 2003
Revenue from external customers... $35,273 $24,517 $ 3,762 $ 7,552 $ 71,104
Intergroup revenue ............... 6,433 1,055 3,998 549 $(12,035) --
Income tax provision (benefit) ... 34 (767) (127) 647 -- (213)
Net loss ......................... (2) (85) (339) (2,690) (888) (4,004)
Intersegment Consolidated
LSM SMC CIF Other Eliminations Totals
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Two Quarters Ended June 30, 2004
Revenue from external customers... $76,699 $65,206 $15,451 $ 6,302 $163,658
Intergroup revenue ............... 16,348 1,879 5,545 4,480 $(28,252) --
Income tax provision (benefit) ... 632 852 171 (869) -- 786
Net income (loss) ................ 832 1,246 592 204 (7,828) (4,954)
Intersegment Consolidated
LSM SMC CIF Other Eliminations Totals
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Two Quarters Ended June 30, 2003
Revenue from external customers... $74,059 $45,901 $ 7,931 $13,358 $141,249
Intergroup revenue ............... 13,346 1,624 6,912 900 $(22,782) --
Income tax provision (benefit) ... 151 (760) -- 601 -- (8)
Net income (loss) ................ 188 (349) (42) (3,695) (3,155) (7,053)
6. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges
In 2003, due to continuing weakness in operating performance, particularly
in its metal catalyst and aluminum businesses, LSM recorded a restructuring
charge of $10,358,000, consisting of (i) $3,652,000 of severance costs for 62
employees, (ii) asset impairment charges of $6,706,000 relating to its metal
catalyst business and its production facilities in Norway. An additional amount
of $219,000 was recorded in 2004 for the severance costs of an additional four
employees. In 2004, LSM announced a restructuring at its aluminum powder
division. Eleven employees were terminated and $97,000 was recorded as
restructuring expense. Also in 2004, LSM announced the closure of its aluminum
production facility in Norway. At this facility, 28 employees were terminated
and severance costs of $291,000 were recorded as restructuring expense. An
additional nine employees are expected to be terminated in the third quarter at
the Norwegian facility.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
6. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges - (Continued)
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, $407,000 has been paid through June
30, 2004 and the remaining $10,000 has been reversed as a change in estimate.
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. The entire amount has been
paid through June 30, 2004.
In 2002, 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, $1,975,000 has been paid through June 30, 2004.
A summary of the restructuring and asset impairment charges is as follows
(in thousands):
Utilization through
June 30, 2004 Balance at
Total ------------------ June 30,
Provision Cash Non-cash 2004
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LSM:
Severance and other employee costs... $ 4,249 $(3,903) $ (28) $318
Write-down of plant and equipment.... 6,706 -- (6,706) --
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10,955 (3,903) (6,734) 318
Other:
Severance and other employee costs... 2,526 (2,502) (10) 14
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Total............................. $13,481 $(6,405) $(6,744) $332
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7. Restricted cash
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 $7,000,000 into a special cash collateral account as
additional collateral for the Revolving Credit Facility. In connection with the
new Refinancing Agreement described in Note 13, Metallurg is no longer required
to maintain a restricted cash balance.
8. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
June 30, December 31,
2004 2003
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Raw materials............................. $17,431 $ 8,855
Work in process........................... 848 467
Finished goods............................ 43,024 33,762
Other..................................... 1,355 1,373
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Total.................................. $62,658 $44,457
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METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
9. Contingent Liabilities
Metallurg defends, from time to time, various claims and legal actions
arising in the normal course of business, including those relating to
environmental matters. 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 cash
flows. There can be no assurance, however, that future litigation or proceedings
will not result in an adverse judgment against Metallurg that could have a
material adverse effect on Metallurg's consolidated financial position, results
of operations or cash flows in the future.
10. Retirement Plans
Metallurg maintains defined benefit plans for its employees in the U.S.,
the U.K. and Norway. Net pension cost for these plans consisted of the following
for the quarters ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively (in thousands):
Quarters Ended Two Quarters Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost............................ $ 815 $ 748 $ 1,643 $ 1,442
Interest cost........................... 1,844 1,809 3,719 3,491
Expected return on plan assets.......... (1,846) (1,549) (3,723) (2,991)
Net amortization and deferral........... 647 836 1,306 1,608
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Total net periodic benefit cost...... $ 1,460 $ 1,844 $ 2,945 $ 3,550
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Metallurg previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year
ended December 31, 2003 that it expected to contribute $4,694,000 to its pension
plans in 2004. As of June 30, 2004, $2,886,000 of contributions have been made.
Metallurg presently anticipates contributing an additional $3,098,000 to fund
its pension plan in 2004 for a total of $5,984,000.
11. Related Party Transactions
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.
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, for its own account and the accounts of others, and SCP
Private Equity Partners, L.P., another shareholder of Metallurg Holdings,
provided an $8 million subordinated loan so that SMC could complete the
purchase. The loan bears interest at 8% and is collateralized by a second
lien on all of the assets of the Borrowers and Guarantors under the Revolving
Credit Facility.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
12. 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 (Unaudited)
Quarter Ended June 30, 2004
(In thousands)
Combined
Combined Non-
Metallurg, Guarantor Guarantor
Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
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Total revenue.................................. $37,974 $64,151 $(14,017) $88,108
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Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales............................... 33,445 57,097 (13,842) 76,700
Selling, general and administrative
expenses................................. $ 1,752 2,242 4,210 -- 8,204
Restructuring charges....................... -- -- 500 -- 500
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Total operating costs and expenses.......... 1,752 35,687 61,807 (13,842) 85,404
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Operating (loss) income..................... (1,752) 2,287 2,344 (175) 2,704
Other income (expense):
Other income, net........................... -- -- 39 -- 39
Interest expense, net....................... (2,542) (68) (861) -- (3,471)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries.......... 2,444 617 897 (3,958) --
------- ------- ------- -------- -------
(Loss) income before income tax (benefit)
provision and minority interest.......... (1,850) 2,836 2,419 (4,133) (728)
Income tax (benefit) provision................. (395) 439 646 -- 690
------- ------- ------- -------- -------
(Loss) income before minority interest...... (1,455) 2,397 1,773 (4,133) (1,418)
Minority interest.............................. -- -- (37) -- (37)
------- ------- ------- -------- -------
Net (loss) income........................... (1,455) 2,397 1,736 (4,133) (1,455)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment..... (236) (236) (452) 688 (236)
Deferred gain on derivatives, net........... (234) (234) (468) 702 (234)
------- ------- ------- -------- -------
Comprehensive (loss) income................. $(1,925) $ 1,927 $ 816 $ (2,743) $(1,925)
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METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
12. Supplemental Guarantor Information - (Continued)
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Two Quarters Ended June 30, 2004
(In thousands)
Combined
Combined Non-
Metallurg, Guarantor Guarantor
Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total revenue................................ $70,708 $119,787 $(26,837) $163,658
------- -------- -------- --------
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales............................. 63,674 107,503 (26,243) 144,934
Selling, general and administrative
expenses............................... $ 3,045 4,069 8,054 -- 15,168
Restructuring charges..................... -- -- 597 -- 597
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Total operating costs and expenses........ 3,045 67,743 116,154 (26,243) 160,699
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Operating (loss) income................... (3,045) 2,965 3,633 (594) 2,959
Other income (expense):
Other income, net......................... -- -- 87 -- 87
Interest (expense) income, net............ (4,735) 66 (1,723) -- (6,392)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries........ 2,003 3,469 1,762 (7,234) --
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
(Loss) income before income tax
(benefit) provision and minority
interest.............................. (5,777) 6,500 3,759 (7,828) (3,346)
Income tax (benefit) provision............... (853) 935 704 -- 786
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
(Loss) income before minority interest.... (4,924) 5,565 3,055 (7,828) (4,132)
Minority interest............................ -- -- 2 -- 2
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
(Loss) income before discontinued
operations............................. (4,924) 5,565 3,057 (7,828) (4,130)
Discontinued operations...................... (30) (3,577) 2,783 -- (824)
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Net (loss) income......................... (4,954) 1,988 5,840 (7,828) (4,954)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment... 2,877 2,877 5,291 (8,168) 2,877
Deferred gain on derivatives, net......... 633 633 1,266 (1,899) 633
------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Comprehensive (loss) income.............. $(1,444) $ 5,498 $ 12,397 $(17,895) $ (1,444)
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METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
12. Supplemental Guarantor Information - (Continued)
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
June 30, 2004
(In thousands)
Combined
Combined Non-
Metallurg, Guarantor Guarantor
Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ..................... $ 1,909 $ 662 $ 1,438 $ 4,009
Restricted cash ............................... 7,000 -- -- 7,000
Accounts receivable, net ...................... 27,778 28,024 48,539 $ (56,837) 47,504
Inventories ................................... -- 34,338 29,095 (775) 62,658
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ..... 2,479 2,970 8,849 (2,948) 11,350
-------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Total current assets ....................... 39,166 65,994 87,921 (60,560) 132,521
Investments - intergroup ......................... 50,704 2,087 31,779 (84,570) --
Property, plant and equipment, net ............... 144 19,901 31,982 -- 52,027
Other assets ..................................... 11,028 40,772 10,576 (40,965) 21,411
-------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Total ...................................... $101,042 $128,754 $162,258 $(186,095) $205,959
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt and current portion of
long-term debt ............................. $ 11,000 $ 13,902 $ 24,902
Accounts payable .............................. 8,993 $ 48,014 29,499 $ (56,837) 29,669
Accrued expenses .............................. 1,576 5,205 3,844 -- 10,625
Other current liabilities ..................... -- 5,366 1,492 (2,948) 3,910
-------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Total current liabilities .................. 21,569 58,585 48,737 (59,785) 69,106
-------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Long-term Liabilities:
Long-term debt ................................ 100,000 -- 19,004 -- 119,004
Accrued pension liabilities ................... 5,863 712 22,879 -- 29,454
Environmental liabilities, net ................ -- 21,554 56 -- 21,610
Other liabilities ............................. 8,300 -- 33,675 (40,965) 1,010
-------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Total long-term liabilities ................ 114,163 22,266 75,614 (40,965) 171,078
-------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Total liabilities .......................... 135,732 80,851 124,351 (100,750) 240,184
-------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Minority Interest ................................ -- -- 465 -- 465
-------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Shareholder's (Deficit) Equity:
Common stock .................................. 50 1,217 109,133 (110,350) 50
Due from parent company ....................... (23,209) -- -- -- (23,209)
Additional paid-in capital .................... 67,324 127,457 7,076 (134,533) 67,324
Accumulated other comprehensive loss .......... (22,137) (18,648) (34,490) 53,138 (22,137)
Accumulated deficit ........................... (56,718) (62,123) (44,277) 106,400 (56,718)
-------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Total shareholder's (deficit) equity ....... (34,690) 47,903 37,442 (85,345) (34,690)
-------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Total ...................................... $101,042 $128,754 $162,258 $(186,095) $205,959
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METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
12. Supplemental Guarantor Information - (Continued)
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Two Quarters Ended June 30, 2004
(In thousands)
Combined
Combined Non-
Metallurg, Guarantor Guarantor
Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Consolidated
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash Flows from Operating Activities ............. $(8,415) $(8,243) $(11,941) $(28,599)
------- ------- -------- --------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment .... (64) (225) (476) (765)
Other, net .................................... -- -- 6,938 6,938
------- ------- -------- --------
Net cash (used in) provided by investing
activities .............................. (64) (225) 6,462 6,173
------- ------- -------- --------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Intergroup (repayments) borrowings ............ (6,527) 16,115 (9,588) --
Repayment of long-term debt, net .............. -- -- (417) (417)
Borrowings of short-term debt, net ............ 11,000 -- 4,732 15,732
Dividends received (paid) ..................... 8,000 (7,730) (270) --
Restricted cash deposited to collateralize
Revolving Credit Facility .................. (7,000) -- -- (7,000)
Other, net .................................... (1,494) -- 1,139 (355)
------- ------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities .................... 3,979 8,385 (4,404) 7,960
------- ------- -------- --------
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents ................................... -- -- 237 237
------- ------- -------- --------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents ........ (4,500) (83) (9,646) (14,229)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period .. 6,409 745 11,084 18,238
------- ------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents - End of period ........ $ 1,909 $ 662 $ 1,438 $ 4,009
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METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
13. Subsequent Events
On August 13, 2004, Metallurg, Inc. entered into a financing agreement
maturing on August 31, 2007 with MHR Institutional Partners II LP, as agent
("MHR"). The financing agreement, described below, replaces the existing
facility with Fleet National Bank that would have otherwise expired on
October 29, 2004. The financing agreement also requires Metallurg to maintain
a minimum borrowing base and achieve minimum Consolidated EBITDA, as defined.
This financing agreement initially provides Metallurg, Inc. a $10 million
term loan for working capital and an approximately $21 million credit facility
either to support existing letters of credit issued by Fleet National Bank or to
provide new letters of credit to collateralize SMC's environmental remediation
obligations. Metallurg is also negotiating with TRC Companies, Inc. ("TRC") and
the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for TRC to assume
approximately $15 million of Metallurg's environmental liabilities and indemnify
Metallurg of such liabilities. The new financing agreement provides that, upon
completion of this agreement with TRC, MHR will provide Metallurg with a second
term loan in the amount of $15 million and reduce the credit facility for
letters of credit to $6 million. Total transaction costs, including commitment
and closing fees paid to MHR of $2.7 million, will be capitalized and amortized
over three years, along with other transaction costs. Interest will accrue at a
rate of 20% per annum on all outstanding balances of which one-half will be
paid in cash monthly in arrears and one-half will be paid-in-kind by being
added to the outstanding principal balances on a monthly basis. In addition,
Metallurg will pay MHR a monthly letter of credit commitment fee of 4% per
annum on all outstanding letters of credit, a facility maintenance fee of
$620,000 on December 31, 2004 and $310,000 on each June 30th and December 31st
thereafter, and a monthly monitoring fee of $40,000 in 2004, $30,000 in 2005
and $20,000 thereafter. Mandatory quarterly repayments begin on October 1, 2005
in the amount of $1,000,000 and voluntary repayments may be made beginning
July 31, 2005 along with prepayment penalties. The financing agreement is fully
guaranteed by all of the assets of Metallurg, Inc., SMC, Metallurg Holdings
Corporation, Metallurg International Resources, LLC and Metallurg Services Inc.,
and partially guaranteed of Metallurg, Inc.'s major subsidiaries in the U.K.
and Brazil.
As an additional requirement of the new financing agreement, the terms of
the $8 million subordinated loan, provided in February 2004 by related parties,
were amended. Principal payments have been deferred until such time as all
amounts under the new financing agreement have been repaid in full, and
interest on the loan is now paid-in-kind and added to the principal balance.
On August 12, 2004, Metallurg, Inc. sold all of its previously acquired
Senior Discount Notes of Metallurg Holdings and related accrued interest to
Metallurg Holdings for $10,000. Metallurg, Inc. had recorded these items as
due from parent company in its consolidated balance sheet. For accounting
purposes only, the difference between the amount recorded as due from parent
company and the amount received from Metallurg Holdings will be recorded as
a deemed dividend to Metallurg Holdings.
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed under the caption "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere in this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q 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 refinancing of the financing agreement with
MHR or otherwise complete a restructuring of its balance sheet, in
either case, 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.
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.
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.
Critical Accounting Estimates
For a discussion of the critical accounting estimates affecting Metallurg,
see "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations -- Critical Accounting Estimates" beginning on page 21 of
Metallurg's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. The
critical accounting estimates affecting Metallurg have not changed since
December 31, 2003.
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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 very
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 and continued to improve during the first half of 2004
due to higher economic activity in Europe, the Americas and especially Asia.
Additionally, a decline in the U.S. dollar 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 continues to rebound from the low levels
experienced early last 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 continued to
increase in 2004, 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 throughout 2004, as the industry still faces
overcapacity and significant price competition. During 2004, Metallurg started
the closure process of its master alloy facility in Norway (Hydelko) to reduce
excess capacity in the industry and expects to be completed with this process in
the third quarter. 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 continues to operate 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 2004 to levels not seen since
the mid 1990's. In the first quarter of 2004, Metallurg was successful in
securing a significant source of raw materials to lower production costs and
enhance profitability. In April 2004, the labor strike affecting the
ferrovanadium production facility in Cambridge, Ohio was settled with the
ratification of a new three-year contract. Management expects that the effects
of securing new raw materials and settling the labor strike should enhance
profitability during 2004.
The superalloy industry continued 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., but appear likely to rebound as new orders have increased on year-to-year
basis. 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.
During the first half of 2004, prices for titanium and chrome products increased
significantly due to perceived supply shortages and higher worldwide demand for
these metals.
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On August 13, 2004, Metallurg entered into a new financing agreement to
replace the existing facility with Fleet National Bank. Metallurg believes that
the new financing agreement, along with anticipated improved operations after
recent restructuring efforts, will provide adequate liquidity for Metallurg to
meet its obligations as they come due over the next year. In addition, on August
13, 2004, Metallurg Holdings obtained financing, the proceeds of which will
enable it to make the interest payments on its Senior Discount Notes due
July 15, 2004, and subject to certain conditions, the interest payment due
January 15, 2005.
During 2003 and continuing in 2004, 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 Operation" to Metallurg's
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Results of Operations - The Quarter Ended June 30, 2004 Compared to the Quarter
Ended June 30, 2003
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.
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 of the consolidated group. Transactions among segments are
established based on negotiation among the parties. There have been no material
changes in segment assets from the amounts disclosed in the last annual report.
Intersegment
(In thousands) LSM SMC CIF Other Eliminations Consolidated
------- ------- ------- ------- ------------ ------------
Quarter Ended June 30, 2004
Total revenue.................... $50,030 $36,633 $11,156 $ 4,759 $(14,470) $88,108
Gross profit..................... 5,250 4,573 1,349 411 (175) 11,408
SG&A............................. 3,301 2,214 563 2,126 -- 8,204
Operating income (loss).......... 1,439 2,359 786 (1,705) (175) 2,704
Interest expense, net............ (360) (400) (272) (2,439) -- (3,471)
Income tax provision (benefit)... 543 450 136 (439) -- 690
Net income (loss)................ 519 1,509 378 272 (4,133) (1,455)
Quarter Ended June 30, 2003
Total revenue.................... $41,706 $25,572 $ 7,760 $ 8,101 $(12,035) $71,104
Gross profit..................... 4,188 1,073 228 950 61 6,500
SG&A............................. 3,744 1,805 496 1,948 -- 7,993
Operating income (loss).......... 444 (732) (268) (998) 61 (1,493)
Interest expense, net............ (415) (120) (198) (2,567) -- (3,300)
Income tax provision (benefit)... 34 (767) (127) 647 -- (213)
Net loss......................... (2) (85) (339) (2,690) (888) (4,004)
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Total Revenue
Consolidated total revenue increased by $17.0 million (24%) in the quarter
ended June 30, 2004.
LSM revenue was $8.3 million (20%) higher than the quarter ended June 30,
2003. Sales of aluminum products increased by $0.5 million, as a result of a 10%
increase in sales prices offset by a 7% decrease in sales volume. Sales of
chrome products increased by $0.9 million as a result of an 11% increase in
sales volume. Sales of nickel products rose by $1.4 million due to both higher
sales volume and prices. Sales of ferrotitanium were $5.3 million higher, due to
a 105% increase in average unit selling prices.
SMC revenue was $11.1 million (43%) higher than the quarter ended June 30,
2003. Sales of aluminum products increased by $2.3 million as a result of a 10%
increase in shipments and a 16% increase in selling prices. Sales of vanadium
products, produced in SMC's Ohio plant, increased by $6.1 million primarily as a
result of both increased average selling prices and sales volume.
CIF revenue was $3.4 million (44%) higher than the quarter ended June 30,
2003. Sales of aluminum master alloys increased by $1.9 million, primarily as a
result of a 36% increase in selling volumes. Sales of niobium products rose by
$1.0 million, due to an increase in demand.
Gross Profit
Consolidated gross profit increased to $11.4 million (12.9% of total
revenue) for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 from $6.5 million (9.1% of total
revenue) for the quarter ended June 30, 2003.
LSM gross profit was $1.1 million (25%) higher than the quarter ended June
30, 2003. Gross profits from aluminum products decreased by $1.3 million,
despite higher selling prices, due to decreased volumes and higher unit costs.
Gross profit from ferrotitanium improved by $0.8 million as a result of higher
prices.
SMC gross profit was $3.5 million (326%) higher than the quarter ended June
30, 2003. Gross profit from vanadium products improved by $3.0 million as a
result of an increases in sales volume and average selling prices, partially
offset by the increase in unit costs. Gross profit from aluminum products rose
by $0.2 million, due to increased shipments.
CIF gross profit increased by $1.1 million from the quarter ended June 30,
2003 as most of their major product lines improved from the prior year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses ("SG&A")
SG&A increased to $8.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 compared
to $8.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2003. Higher professional fees,
particularly those associated with refinancing activities, offset the decrease
in compensation and other expenses resulting from recent restructuring programs.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2004, SG&A represented 9.3% of total revenue
compared to 11.2% for the quarter ended June 30, 2003.
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income was $2.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2004
compared to an operating loss of $1.5 million for the quarter ended June 30,
2003 due primarily to the increase in gross profit as discussed above.
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Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net, was as follows (in thousands):
Quarters Ended June 30,
-----------------------
2004 2003
------- -------
Interest income.................... $ 257 $ 252
Interest expense................... (3,728) (3,552)
------- -------
Interest expense, net........... $(3,471) $(3,300)
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Income Tax Provision, Net
Income tax provision, net of tax benefits, was as follows (in thousands):
Quarters Ended June 30,
-----------------------
2004 2003
----- -----
Total current...................... $ 889 $ 40
Total deferred..................... (199) (253)
----- -----
Income tax provision, net....... $ 690 $(213)
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The difference between the statutory federal income tax rate and
Metallurg's effective rate for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, 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.
Net Loss
Metallurg had a net loss of $1.5 million for the quarter ended June 30,
2004 compared to a net loss of $4.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2003.
Net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 also included income from
discontinued operations of $0.6 million. See "Note 4. Discontinued Operations"
to Metallurg's Consolidated Financial Statements.
Results of Operations - The Two Quarters Ended June 30, 2004 Compared to the Two
Quarters Ended June 30, 2003
Intersegment
(In thousands) LSM SMC CIF Other Eliminations Consolidated
------- ------- ------- ------- ------------ ------------
Two Quarters Ended June 30, 2004
Total revenue...................... $93,047 $67,085 $20,996 $10,782 $(28,252) $163,658
Gross profit....................... 8,900 6,751 2,329 1,338 (594) 18,724
SG&A............................... 6,184 4,018 1,089 3,877 -- 15,168
Operating income (loss)............ 2,109 2,733 1,240 (2,529) (594) 2,959
Interest expense, net.............. (715) (635) (477) (4,565) -- (6,392)
Income tax provision (benefit)..... 632 852 171 (869) -- 786
Net income (loss).................. 832 1,246 592 204 (7,828) (4,954)
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Two Quarters Ended June 30, 2003
Total revenue.................... $87,405 $47,525 $14,843 $14,258 $(22,782) $141,249
Gross profit..................... 8,626 2,543 1,244 1,788 (196) 14,005
SG&A............................. 7,489 3,453 884 3,734 -- 15,560
Operating income (loss).......... 1,137 (910) 360 (1,946) (196) (1,555)
Interest expense, net............ (807) (199) (402) (5,167) -- (6,575)
Income tax provision (benefit)... 151 (760) 601 -- (8)
Net income (loss) ............... 188 (349) (42) (3,695) (3,155) (7,053)
Total Revenue
Consolidated total revenue increased by $22.4 million (16%) in the two
quarters ended June 30, 2004.
LSM revenue was $5.6 million (6%) higher than the two quarters ended June
30, 2003. Sales of aluminum products decreased by $2.5 million as a result of a
14% decrease in sales volume partially offset by a 10% increase in sales prices.
Sales of chrome products increased by $0.7 million as a result of a 6% increase
in sales volume. Sales of nickel products rose by $2.4 million due to both
higher sales volume and prices. Sales of ferrotitanium were $6.4 million higher,
due to a 81% increase in average unit selling prices.
SMC revenue was $19.6 million (41%) higher than the two quarters ended June
30, 2003. Sales of aluminum products increased by $5.1 million as a result of a
19% increase in shipments and an 11% increase in selling prices. Sales of
vanadium products, produced in SMC's Ohio plant, increased by $10.3 million as a
result of both increased average selling prices and sales volume.
CIF revenue was $6.2 million (41%) higher than the two quarters ended June
30, 2003. Sales of aluminum master alloys increased by $3.8 million, primarily
as a result of a 42% increase in selling volumes. Sales of niobium products rose
by $2.2 million, due to an increase in demand.
Gross Profit
Consolidated gross profit increased to $18.7 million (11.4% of total
revenue) for the two quarters ended June 30, 2004 from $14.0 million (9.9% of
total revenue) for the two quarters ended June 30, 2003.
LSM gross profit was $0.3 million (3%) higher than the two quarters ended
June 30, 2003. Gross profits from aluminum products decreased by $2.8 million,
despite higher selling prices, due to decreased volumes and higher unit costs.
Gross profit from ferrotitanium improved by $1.1 million as a result of higher
prices.
SMC gross profit was $4.2 million (165%) higher than the two quarters ended
June 30, 2003. Gross profit from vanadium products improved by $3.5 million as a
result of an increases in sales volume and average selling prices, partially
offset by the increase in unit costs. Gross profit from aluminum products rose
by $0.3 million, due to increased shipments.
CIF gross profit increased by $1.1 million from the two quarters ended June
30, 2003 as most of their major product lines improved from the prior year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses ("SG&A")
SG&A decreased to $15.2 million for the two quarters ended June 30, 2004
compared to $15.6 million for the two quarters ended June 30, 2003. Higher
professional fees, particularly those associated with refinancing activities,
partially offset the decrease in compensation and other expenses resulting from
recent restructuring programs. For the two quarters ended June 30, 2004, SG&A
represented 9.3% of total revenue compared to 11.0% for the two quarters ended
June 30, 2003.
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Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income was $3.0 million for the two quarters ended June 30, 2004
compared to an operating loss of $1.6 million for the two quarters ended June
30, 2003 due primarily to the increase in gross profit as discussed above.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net, was as follows (in thousands):
Two Quarters Ended June 30,
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2004 2003
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Interest income.................... $ 878 $ 526
Interest expense................... (7,270) (7,101)
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Interest expense, net........... $(6,392) $(6,575)
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Income Tax Provision, Net
Income tax provision, net of tax benefits, was as follows (in thousands):
Two Quarters Ended June 30,
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2004 2003
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Total current...................... $1,207 $ 579
Total deferred..................... (421) (587)
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Income tax provision, net....... $ 786 $ (8)
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The difference between the statutory federal income tax rate and
Metallurg's effective rate for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 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.
Net Loss
Metallurg had a net loss of $5.0 million for the two quarters ended June
30, 2004 compared to a net loss of $7.1 million for the two quarters ended June
30, 2003. The net loss also included income from discontinued operations of $0.3
million and $1.1 million for the two quarters ended June 30, 2004 and 2003
respectively and a loss on sale of discontinued operations of $1.2 million in
the two quarters ended June 30, 2004. 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 June 30,
2004, Metallurg had $4.0 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and
working capital of $63.4 million as compared to $18.2 million and $65.8 million,
respectively, at December 31, 2003.
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Cash Flow Information
Cash Flows from Operating Activities - Cash used in operating activities
was $28.6 million for the two quarters ended June 30, 2004 compared to $13.3
million for the two quarters ended June 30, 2003. In 2004, the net loss, an
increase in working capital and increased payments for environmental and
restructuring charges contributed to the cash used in operating activities.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities - Net cash provided by investing
activities was $6.2 million for the two quarters ended June 30, 2004, compared
to net cash used by investing activities of $0.9 million for the two quarters
ended June 30, 2003. The net cash received from the sale of discontinued
operations was $8.3 million in the two quarters ended June 30, 2004.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities - Cash provided by financing
activities was $8.0 million for the two quarters ended June 30, 2004, compared
to $1.7 million for the two quarters ended June 30, 2003. Metallurg received a
loan of $8.0 million from related parties to facilitate the purchase of raw
material for the vanadium plant in the two quarters ended June 30, 2004 and an
additional $7.7 million was used to increase working capital during 2004. These
borrowings are offset by cash deposited to collateralize the Revolving Credit
Facility.
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. 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 as additional security for the
Revolving Credit Facility. At June 30, 2004, there were $3.0 million of
borrowings under this facility and outstanding letters of credit of $20.8
million. In addition, the Borrowers had unused borrowing capacity of $2.9
million under this facility.
MHR Credit Facility - On August 13, 2004, Metallurg refinanced the
Revolving Credit Facility into a new financing agreement with MHR maturing
on August 31, 2007. This financing agreement initially provides Metallurg,
Inc. a $10 million term loan for working capital and an approximately
$21 million credit facility either to support existing letters of credit
issued by Fleet National Bank or to provide new letters of credit to
collateralize SMC's environmental remediation obligations. Metallurg is
also negotiating with TRC and the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection for TRC to assume approximately $15 million of Metallurg's
environmental liabilities and indemnify Metallurg of such liabilities. The
new financing agreement provides that upon completion of the agreement with
TRC, MHR will provide Metallurg with a second term loan in the amount of
$15 million and reduce the credit facility for letters of credit to
$6 million. Total transaction costs, including commitment and closing fees
paid to MHR of $2.7 million, will be capitalized and amortized over three
years, along with other transaction costs. Interest will accrue at a rate of
20% per annum on all outstanding balances of which one-half will be paid
monthly in arrears and one-half will be paid-in-kind by being added to the
outstanding principal balances on a monthly basis. In addition, Metallurg will
pay MHR a monthly letter of credit commitment fee of 4% per annum on all
outstanding letters of credit, a facility maintenance fee of $620,000 on
December 31, 2004 and $310,000 on each June 30th and December 31st thereafter,
and a monthly monitoring fee of $40,000 in 2004, $30,000 in 2005 and $20,000
thereafter. Mandatory quarterly repayments begin on October 1, 2005 in the
amount of $1,000,000 and voluntary repayments may be made beginning July 31,
2005 along with prepayment penalties. The financing agreement is fully
guaranteed by all of the assets of Metallurg, Inc., SMC, Metallurg Holdings
Corporation, and Metallurg International Resources, LLC, and partially
guaranteed by Metallurg, Inc.'s major subsidiaries in the U.K. and Brazil.
The financing agreement also requires Metallurg to maintain a minimum
borrowing base and achieve minimum Consolidated EBITDA, as defined. Metallurg
anticipates that it will seek to refinance this agreement on more favorable
terms provided its operating results continue to improve and such financing
is available.
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LSM Revolving Credit Facilities - LSM has revolving credit facilities with
Barclays Bank plc ("Barclays") and HSBC Bank plc ("HSBC"). These facilities
provide LSM with up to (pound)5.5 million ($9.9 million) of borrowings,
'L'40.3 million ($72.8 million) of foreign exchange contracts and options
and 'L'4.0 million ($7.2 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 June 30, 2004,
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 June 30,
2004, there was approximately $1.8 million outstanding under this facility.
Other - CIF maintains short-term secured and unsecured borrowing
arrangements with various banks with interest rates ranging from 6.5% per annum
to 22.8% per annum. Borrowings under these arrangements totaled $6.6 million at
June 30, 2004.
Capital Expenditures
Metallurg invested $0.8 million in capital projects during the two quarters
ended June 30, 2004. 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 total approximately $4.3 million for the year
ended December 31, 2004, approximately half of which Metallurg believes will
result in decreased costs of production, improved efficiency and expanded
production capacities. The remaining planned capital expenditures 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
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 two
quarters ended June 30, 2004, Metallurg spent $1.6 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 was aware. Pursuant to these agreements, SMC
has agreed to perform environmental remediation, which, as of June 30, 2004, had
an estimated net cost of completion of $24.0 million. Of this amount, Metallurg
expects to spend $18.7 million (including the TRC transaction discussed above)
in the remaining two quarters of 2004 and $0.6 million in 2005. These amounts
have been accrued for in prior years and are reflected in Metallurg's balance
sheet liabilities.
While its remediation obligations and other environmental costs, in the
aggregate, will reduce its liquidity, Metallurg believes its cash balances, cash
from operations and cash available under its credit facilities are sufficient to
fund its current and anticipated future requirements for environmental
expenditures.
ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE OF MARKET RISK
Refer to the Market Risk section of Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in Metallurg's annual
report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, which is incorporated
by reference herein.
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ITEM 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Metallurg carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of its Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the
design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that
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 effective.
There have been no changes in Metallurg's internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act)
during the quarter covered by this report that have materially affected, or are
reasonable likely to materially affect, Metallurg's internal control over
financial reporting.
ITEM 5 - OTHER INFORMATION
Metallurg is not required to file reports with the Securities and Exchange
Commission pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, but is filing this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on a
voluntary basis. Accordingly, it is not an "issuer" as defined in Section
2(a)(7) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS
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.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Metallurg, Inc. filed a Report on Form 8-K under Item 9, and provided
financial statements pursuant to Item 7, with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on April 14, 2004, filing its December 31, 2003 audited financial
statements in accordance with Regulation FD and reporting a delay in the filing
of its 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 beyond the due date required by
the indenture governing its Senior Notes.
Metallurg, Inc. filed a Report on Form 8-K under Item 12, and provided
financial statements pursuant to Item 7, with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 26, 2004, filing its March 31, 2004 financial statements in
accordance with Regulation FD and reporting a delay in the filing of its 10-Q
for the period ended March 31, 2004 beyond the due date required by the
indenture governing its Senior Notes.
Metallurg, Inc. filed a Report on Form 8-K under Item 5 with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on June 1, 2004, reporting the failure to make the
interest payment on its Senior Notes.
Metallurg, Inc. filed a Report on Form 8-K under Item 5 with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on June 16, 2004, reporting the filing 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2003 and its 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2004 as
required by the indenture governing its Senior Notes.
Metallurg, Inc. filed a Report on Form 8-K under Item 5 with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2004, reporting that it made the $5.5
million semi-annual interest payment due on June 1, 2004 in respect of its
Senior Notes plus additional interest from the due date until the payment date.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on August 16, 2004 on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
METALLURG, INC.
By: /s/ Barry C. Nuss
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Barry C. Nuss
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCES
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