1 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 MARCH 31, 2001 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 number, (Address of principal executive including area code) offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes [X] No [ ] The number of shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, issued and outstanding as of May 14, 2001 was 5,000,000. 2 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES INDEX PAGE NO. -------- Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Item 1 -- Financial Statements (Unaudited) Condensed Statements of Consolidated Operations for the Quarters Ended March 31, 2001 and April 30, 2000 ..... 2 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2001 and December 31, 2000 ................................. 3 Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows for the Quarters Ended March 31, 2001 and April 30, 2000 ...... 4 Notes to Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements ............................................ 5-10 Item 2 -- Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ............... 11-15 Item 3 -- Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure of Market Risk ................................................. 16 Part II OTHER INFORMATION: Item 6 (a) EXHIBITS ......................................... 17 Item 6 (b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K .............................. 17 Signature Page .............................................. 18 1 3 PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1 -- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS) QUARTER ENDED ------------------------ MARCH 31, APRIL 30, 2001 2000 --------- --------- Sales .................................................... $ 135,684 $ 124,882 Commission income ........................................ 406 193 --------- --------- Total revenue .......................................... 136,090 125,075 --------- --------- Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales .......................................... 114,034 108,324 Selling, general and administrative expenses ........... 14,122 13,712 Environmental expense recovery ......................... (318) (750) --------- --------- Total operating costs and expenses ..................... 127,838 121,286 --------- --------- Operating income ....................................... 8,252 3,789 Other income (expense): Other income, net ...................................... 57 15 Interest expense, net .................................. (3,094) (2,572) --------- --------- Income before income tax provision and minority interest 5,215 1,232 Income tax provision ..................................... 2,295 1,616 --------- --------- Income (loss) before minority interest ................. 2,920 (384) Minority interest ........................................ 68 29 --------- --------- Net income (loss) ...................................... 2,988 (355) Other comprehensive loss: Foreign currency translation adjustment ................ (2,825) (698) Deferred loss on derivatives ........................... (66) -- --------- --------- Comprehensive income (loss) ............................ $ 97 $ (1,053) ========= ========= See notes to condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements. 2 4 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (IN THOUSANDS) MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, 2001 2000 --------- --------- (Unaudited) ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents ........................................... $ 25,089 $ 33,402 Accounts and notes receivable, net .................................. 76,539 69,212 Inventories ......................................................... 94,838 91,176 Other current assets ................................................ 12,317 14,820 --------- --------- Total current assets ............................................... 208,783 208,610 Property, plant and equipment, net .................................... 59,233 61,428 Other assets .......................................................... 19,204 20,117 --------- --------- Total .............................................................. $ 287,220 $ 290,155 ========= ========= LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY Current Liabilities: Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt ............... $ 16,126 $ 11,305 Trade payables ...................................................... 42,145 44,985 Accrued expenses .................................................... 28,482 27,335 Other current liabilities ........................................... 2,365 4,116 --------- --------- Total current liabilities .......................................... 89,118 87,741 --------- --------- Long-term Liabilities: Long-term debt ...................................................... 114,323 115,420 Accrued pension liabilities ......................................... 31,048 33,442 Environmental liabilities, net ...................................... 29,464 30,219 Other liabilities ................................................... 6,398 7,029 --------- --------- Total long-term liabilities ........................................ 181,233 186,110 --------- --------- Total liabilities .................................................. 270,351 273,851 --------- --------- Minority Interest ..................................................... 477 557 --------- --------- Shareholder's Equity: Common stock ........................................................ 50 50 Due from parent company ............................................. (19,714) (19,714) Additional paid-in capital .......................................... 48,214 47,666 Accumulated other comprehensive loss ................................ (9,382) (6,491) Retained deficit .................................................... (2,776) (5,764) --------- --------- Total shareholder's equity ......................................... 16,392 15,747 --------- --------- Total .............................................................. $ 287,220 $ 290,155 ========= ========= See notes to condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements. 3 5 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS) QUARTER ENDED ------------------------- MARCH 31, APRIL 30, 2001 2000 -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income (loss) .................................................................. $ 2,988 $ (355) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization .................................................... 2,640 1,986 Gain on sale of assets ........................................................... (4) (1) Deferred income taxes ............................................................ 987 572 -------- -------- Total ........................................................................... 6,611 2,202 Change in operating assets and liabilities: Increase in trade receivables .................................................... (11,689) (10,705) Increase in inventories .......................................................... (6,694) (3,408) Decrease (increase) in other current assets ...................................... 1,508 (997) Increase (decrease) in trade payables and accrued expenses ....................... 246 (427) Restructuring payments ........................................................... (6) (411) Environmental payments ........................................................... (528) (686) Other assets and liabilities, net ................................................ (704) 2,471 -------- -------- Net cash used in operating activities ........................................... (11,256) (11,961) -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Additions to property, plant and equipment ......................................... (2,546) (3,377) Proceeds from asset sales .......................................................... 47 8,349 Acquisitions, net of cash .......................................................... -- (8,957) Other, net ......................................................................... 28 (37) -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities ........................................... (2,471) (4,022) -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: (Repayment) proceeds of long-term debt ............................................. (349) 7,432 Net short-term borrowings .......................................................... 6,438 4,253 -------- -------- Net cash provided by financing activities ....................................... 6,089 11,685 -------- -------- Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents ...................... (675) (117) -------- -------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents .......................................... (8,313) (4,415) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period .................................... 33,402 58,611 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents - end of period .......................................... $ 25,089 $ 54,196 ======== ======== See notes to condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements. 4 6 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Metallurg, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, "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, they 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, 2000 was derived from audited financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting 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. Metallurg is a wholly owned subsidiary of Metallurg Holdings, Inc. ("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. For further information, see the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in Metallurg's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2000. Effective December 31, 2000, Metallurg, Inc. changed from a fiscal year ending January 31 to a calendar year. As a result, Metallurg, Inc. no longer reports the results of its operating subsidiaries on a one-month lag. The quarter ended April 30, 2000 includes operating results of Metallurg, Inc., the parent holding company, for the three months ended April 30, 2000 and worldwide operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2000. Certain prior year amounts were reclassified to conform to current year presentations. 2. 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.S., the U.K., Germany and Brazil, which are supported by an established worldwide sales network. In addition to selling products manufactured by Metallurg, Metallurg distributes complementary products manufactured by third parties. Reportable Segments Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation ("Shieldalloy") - This unit is comprised of two production facilities in the U.S. The New Jersey plant manufactures and sells aluminum alloy grain refiners and alloying tablets for the aluminum industry, metal powders for the welding industry and specialty ferroalloys for the superalloy and steel industries. The Ohio plant manufactures and sells ferrovanadium and vanadium-based chemicals used mostly in the steel and petrochemical industries. London & Scandinavian Metallurgical Co Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, "LSM") - This unit is comprised mainly of three production facilities in the U.K., one in Poland 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. The Norwegian facility ("Hydelko") was acquired on March 31, 2000. Gesellschaft fur Elektrometallurgie mbH and its subsidiaries (collectively, "GfE") - This unit is comprised of two production facilities and a sales office in Germany. The Nuremberg plant manufactures and sells a wide variety of specialty products, including vanadium-based chemicals and sophisticated metals, alloys and powders used in the titanium, superalloy, electronics, telecommunications, biomedical and optics industries. The Morsdorf plant produces medical prostheses, implants and surgical instruments for orthopedic applications. 5 7 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 2. SEGMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION - (CONTINUED) Elektrowerk Weisweiler GmbH ("EWW") -- This production unit, also located in Germany, produces various grades of low carbon ferrochrome used in the superalloy, welding and steel industries. 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 tantalum- and niobium-containing ores that are processed, along with other raw materials, into metal oxides at the Sao Joao del Rei plant. In addition to their manufacturing operations, Shieldalloy, LSM and GfE 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. Metallurg does not allocate general corporate overhead expenses to operating segments. There have been no material changes in segment assets from the amounts disclosed in the last annual report. INTERSEGMENT CONSOLIDATED SHIELDALLOY LSM GfE EWW CIF OTHER ELIMINATIONS TOTALS ----------- --- --- --- --- ----- ------------ ------ QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2001 Revenue from external customers ........ $ 25,165 $35,193 $ 23,974 $3,432 $4,095 $44,231 $136,090 Intergroup revenue .... 1,310 8,917 3,757 6,756 6,085 5,807 $(32,632) -- Income tax (benefit) provision ...... (425) 147 550 705 188 1,130 -- 2,295 Net (loss) income ..... (755) 389 815 1,501 1,270 6,200 (6,432) 2,988 QUARTER ENDED APRIL 30, 2000 Revenue from external customers ........ $ 27,262 $33,127 $ 21,093 $3,534 $3,437 $36,622 $125,075 Intergroup revenue .... 773 10,140 3,105 5,507 3,286 4,235 $(27,046) -- Income tax provision .. 492 641 123 196 4 160 -- 1,616 Net income (loss) ..... 708 1,349 (643) 247 457 143 (2,616) (355) 6 8 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 3. INVENTORIES Inventories, net of reserves, consist of the following (in thousands): MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, 2001 2000 ------- ------- Raw materials .................... $22,666 $20,491 Work in process .................. 3,890 2,854 Finished goods ................... 65,499 64,781 Other ............................ 2,783 3,050 ------- ------- Total ....................... $94,838 $91,176 ======= ======= 4. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Metallurg continues defending 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 litigation 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 which could have a material adverse effect on Metallurg's future results of operations or cash flows. 5. EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings per share is not presented since Metallurg, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Metallurg Holdings. 6. RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Effective January 1, 2001, Metallurg adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", as amended ("SFAS 133"). As a result of adopting SFAS 133, Metallurg recognizes all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not designated hedges are adjusted to fair value through income. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated hedges are either offset against the change in fair value of the hedged firm commitment through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings, depending on the nature of the hedge. The adoption of SFAS 133 did not have a material effect on Metallurg's financial statements. 7 9 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 7. SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION In November 1997, Metallurg, Inc. issued $100 million principal amount of its 11% Senior Notes due 2007 (the "Senior Notes"). Under the terms of the Senior Notes, Shieldalloy, Metallurg Holdings Corporation, Metallurg Services, Inc., Metallurg International Resources, 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 MARCH 31, 2001 (IN THOUSANDS) COMBINED COMBINED NON- METALLURG, GUARANTOR GUARANTOR INC. SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATION CONSOLIDATED ---------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ Total revenue ........................... $ 45,837 $ 110,849 $(20,596) $ 136,090 -------- --------- -------- --------- Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales ......................... 40,275 93,618 (19,859) 114,034 Selling, general and administrative expenses ............................ $ 1,395 2,857 9,870 -- 14,122 Environmental expense recovery ........ -- (318) -- -- (318) ------- -------- --------- -------- --------- Total operating costs and expenses .... 1,395 42,814 103,488 (19,859) 127,838 ------- -------- --------- -------- --------- Operating (loss) income ............... (1,395) 3,023 7,361 (737) 8,252 Other income (expense): Other income, net ..................... -- -- 57 -- 57 Interest expense, net ................. (2,372) (15) (707) -- (3,094) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries .... 5,695 2,323 -- (8,018) -- ------- -------- --------- -------- --------- Income before income tax provision and minority interest ..... 1,928 5,331 6,711 (8,755) 5,215 Income tax (benefit) provision .......... (1,060) 1,153 2,202 -- 2,295 ------- -------- --------- -------- --------- Income before minority interest ....... 2,988 4,178 4,509 (8,755) 2,920 Minority interest ....................... -- -- 68 -- 68 ------- -------- --------- -------- --------- Net income ............................ 2,988 4,178 4,577 (8,755) 2,988 Other comprehensive loss: Foreign currency translation adjustment (2,825) (2,052) (2,825) 4,877 (2,825) Deferred loss on derivatives .......... (66) -- (66) 66 (66) ------- -------- --------- -------- --------- Comprehensive income .................. $ 97 $ 2,126 $ 1,686 $ (3,812) $ 97 ======= ======== ========= ======== ========= 8 10 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 7. SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION - (CONTINUED) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AT MARCH 31, 2001 (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS) COMBINED COMBINED METALLURG, GUARANTOR NON-GUARANTOR INC. SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED --------- ------------ -------------- ------------ ------------ ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents ............ $ 19,458 $ 863 $ 14,289 $ (9,521) $ 25,089 Accounts, notes and loans receivable, net .................... 22,029 26,767 66,908 (39,165) 76,539 Inventories .......................... -- 38,728 58,982 (2,872) 94,838 Other current assets ................. 6,520 3,640 9,499 (7,342) 12,317 --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Total current assets ............. 48,007 69,998 149,678 (58,900) 208,783 Investments - intergroup ................ 86,324 50,804 -- (137,128) -- Property, plant and equipment, net ...... 826 12,874 45,533 -- 59,233 Other assets ............................ 6,731 17,420 15,538 (20,485) 19,204 --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Total ............................ $ 141,888 $ 151,096 $ 210,749 $(216,513) $287,220 ========= ========= ========= ========= ======== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY Current Liabilities: Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt ..................... $ 25,647 $ (9,521) $ 16,126 Trade payables ....................... $ 755 $ 32,915 47,641 (39,166) 42,145 Accrued expenses ..................... 5,351 10,527 12,604 -- 28,482 Other current liabilities ............ -- 7,342 2,365 (7,342) 2,365 --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Total current liabilities ........ 6,106 50,784 88,257 (56,029) 89,118 --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Long-term Liabilities: Long-term debt ....................... 100,000 -- 14,323 -- 114,323 Accrued pension liabilities .......... 1,027 147 29,874 -- 31,048 Environmental liabilities, net ....... -- 27,085 2,379 -- 29,464 Other liabilities .................... 18,363 -- 8,520 (20,485) 6,398 --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Total long-term liabilities ...... 119,390 27,232 55,096 (20,485) 181,233 --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Total liabilities ................ 125,496 78,016 143,353 (76,514) 270,351 --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Minority Interest ....................... -- -- 477 -- 477 --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Shareholder's Equity: Common stock ......................... 50 1,227 52,181 (53,408) 50 Due from parent company .............. (19,714) -- -- -- (19,714) Additional paid-in capital ........... 48,214 94,460 11,927 (106,387) 48,214 Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income ...................... (9,382) (6,678) 12,353 (5,675) (9,382) Retained deficit ..................... (2,776) (15,929) (9,542) 25,471 (2,776) --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Total shareholder's equity ....... 16,392 73,080 66,919 (139,999) 16,392 --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Total ............................ $ 141,888 $ 151,096 $ 210,749 $(216,513) $287,220 ========= ========= ========= ========= ======== 9 11 METALLURG, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) 7. SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION - (CONTINUED) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2001 (IN THOUSANDS) COMBINED COMBINED METALLURG, GUARANTOR NON-GUARANTOR INC. SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED ---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES ... $ (1,068) $(6,809) $ (3,379) $(11,256) -------- ------- -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Additions to property, plant and equipment ......................... (14) (488) (2,044) (2,546) Proceeds from asset sales ........... -- -- 47 47 Other, net .......................... 28 -- -- 28 -------- ------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities ......... 14 (488) (1,997) (2,471) -------- ------- -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Intergroup (repayments) borrowings .. (7,667) 6,576 1,091 -- Repayment of long-term debt ......... -- -- (349) (349) Net short-term borrowings ........... -- -- 5,474 $ 964 6,438 Dividends received (paid) ........... 3,003 -- (3,003) -- -- -------- ------- -------- -------- -------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities........... (4,664) 6,576 3,213 964 6,089 -------- ------- -------- -------- -------- Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents ................ -- -- (675) -- (675) -------- ------- -------- -------- -------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents ......................... (5,718) (721) (2,838) 964 (8,313) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period ................. 25,176 1,584 17,127 (10,485) 33,402 -------- ------- -------- -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents - end of period ....................... $ 19,458 $ 863 $ 14,289 $ (9,521) $ 25,089 ======== ======= ======== ======== ======== 10 12 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" in this Form 10-Q may constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as such may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which 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 which may cause Metallurg's results to be materially different include the cyclical nature of Metallurg's business, Metallurg's dependence on foreign customers (particularly customers in Europe), the economic strength of Metallurg's markets generally and particularly the strength of the demand for aluminum, superalloys, titanium alloys, iron and steel in those markets, the accuracy of Metallurg's estimates of the costs of environmental remediation and the extension or expiration of existing anti-dumping duties. OVERVIEW 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, superalloys, steel and certain non-metallic materials for engineered applications in aerospace, power supply, automotive, petrochemical processing and telecommunications. The industries that Metallurg supplies are cyclical. Steady growth in the aluminum industry continued throughout most of the world in 2000. In 2001, the industry has continued at high levels of production except in the U.S., where increased energy costs and weaker economic conditions have led to substantial production curtailments, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. As a result, demand for Metallurg's products in the U.S. has been subdued, but has continued firm and steady elsewhere. During the quarter, Metallurg announced a rationalization of its aluminum master alloys and grain refiner production activities in order to better utilize the capabilities of its various plants and better serve customers in this competitive and increasingly global marketplace. Melting operations will be discontinued at Shieldalloy's Newfield facility and transferred to the company's operations in the U.K., Norway and Brazil. Growth in the superalloy industry remained strong during the first quarter of 2001, as Metallurg's customers continued to meet heavy U.S. demand for power generation equipment. The positive trend in demand for aerospace material, which began in 2000, has continued during the current period, resulting in healthy demand for Metallurg's chromium and high-purity niobium products. U.S. steel production picked up a little during the first quarter of 2001, but only from the very low levels seen at the beginning of the year. In most other parts of the world, steel production has remained at reasonable levels, unchanged since the latter part of last year, with oil and gas pipeline plate production even tending to increase. Ferrovanadium demand in the U.S. was generally subdued; prices rose modestly over the quarter in response to curtailed production by vanadium producers in both Europe and the U.S. During 2000, demand for electronic components containing tantalum increased sharply, which impacted the price of all tantalum materials as the year progressed. Metallurg benefited, particularly in the last six months, in its various tantalum operations from the consequent strengthening of its tantalum product prices. Although prices have declined in 2001, Metallurg's products continue to be priced at higher levels than prevailed prior to the price rise of last year. 11 13 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2001 COMPARED TO THE QUARTER ENDED APRIL 30, 2000 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.S., the U.K., Germany and Brazil, which are supported by an established worldwide sales network. In addition to its own products, Metallurg distributes products manufactured by third parties. This is a natural complement to Metallurg's manufacturing operations and leverages its global sales staff by providing a broader product offering to existing customers without incurring significant additional overhead. 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. Metallurg does not allocate general corporate overhead expenses to operating segments. There have been no material changes in segment assets from the amounts disclosed in the last annual report. INTERSEGMENT CONSOLIDATED SHIELDALLOY LSM GfE EWW CIF OTHER ELIMINATIONS TOTALS -------- -------- -------- ------- -------- -------- ------------ ------------ QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2001 Total revenue ......... $ 26,475 $ 44,110 $ 27,731 $10,188 $ 10,180 $ 50,038 $(32,632) $ 136,090 Gross profit .......... 1,017 3,756 5,454 2,700 2,090 7,776 (737) 22,056 SG&A .................. 2,345 2,764 3,834 556 466 4,143 14 14,122 Operating (loss) income (1,180) 817 1,620 2,144 1,624 3,964 (737) 8,252 Interest (expense) income, net ....... -- (347) (297) 62 (166) (2,346) -- (3,094) Income tax (benefit) provision ......... (425) 147 550 705 188 1,130 -- 2,295 Net (loss) income ..... (755) 389 815 1,501 1,270 6,200 (6,432) 2,988 QUARTER ENDED APRIL 30, 2000 Total revenue ......... $ 28,035 $ 43,267 $ 24,198 $ 9,041 $ 6,723 $ 40,857 $(27,046) $ 125,075 Gross profit .......... 2,468 4,999 3,357 1,059 861 3,767 240 16,751 SG&A .................. 2,140 2,755 3,603 621 372 4,262 (41) 13,712 Operating income (loss) 908 2,075 (246) 438 489 (115) 240 3,789 Interest income (expense), net ... 292 (80) (303) 5 (28) (2,458) -- (2,572) Income tax provision .. 492 641 123 196 4 160 -- 1,616 Net income (loss) ..... 708 1,349 (643) 247 457 143 (2,616) (355) Total Revenue Consolidated total revenue increased by $11.0 million (9%) in the first quarter of 2001 as compared to the first quarter of 2000. Shieldalloy revenue was $1.6 million (6%) below the first quarter of 2000. Increased sales volume of chrome products was more than offset by lower sales volume and prices of vanadium, aluminum and niobium products. LSM revenue was $0.8 million (2%) above the first quarter of 2000. An increase in sales of aluminum products was due primarily to the acquisition of Hydelko on March 31, 2000 and higher sales of compacted products. GfE revenue was $3.5 million (15%) above the first quarter of 2000 due primarily to increased sales volume and selling prices of specialty coating materials and alloys for the titanium industry. CIF revenue was $3.5 million (51%) above the first quarter of 2000 due primarily to increased selling prices of tantalum products. Increased revenue at EWW and from distribution activities included in "Other" above was primarily the result of increased volume and/or selling prices of tantalum-containing products. 12 14 Gross Profit Gross profit increased to $22.1 million (16.2% of total revenue) in the quarter ended March 31, 2001 from $16.8 million (13.4% of total revenue) in the quarter ended April 30, 2000, an increase of 32%. Improved profitability in tantalum-containing products and specialty coating materials was offset somewhat by reduced profitability of ferrovanadium, ferrotitanium and aluminum products. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses ("SG&A") SG&A increased slightly to $14.1 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2001 from $13.7 million in the quarter ended April 30, 2000. For the quarter ended March 31, 2001, SG&A represented 10.4% of total revenue compared to 11.0% for the quarter ended April 30, 2000. Operating Income Operating income increased to $8.3 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2001 from $3.8 million in the quarter ended April 30, 2000, due primarily to the increase in gross profit, discussed above. In addition, Shieldalloy recognized an environmental expense recovery of $0.3 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2001 compared to $0.8 million in the quarter ended April 30, 2000 upon settlements with insurance companies relating to disputed coverage for old environmental claims. Interest Expense, Net Interest expense, net, is as follows (in thousands): QUARTER ENDED ------------------- MARCH 31, APRIL 30, 2001 2000 ------- ------- Interest income ........ $ 542 $ 780 Interest expense ....... (3,636) (3,352) ------- ------- Interest expense, net $(3,094) $(2,572) ======= ======= Income Tax Provision, Net Income tax provision, net of tax benefits, is as follows (in thousands): QUARTER ENDED --------------------- MARCH 31, APRIL 30, 2001 2000 ------ ------ Total current .......... $1,308 $1,044 Total deferred ......... 987 572 ------ ------ Income tax provision, net ............... $2,295 $1,616 ====== ====== The difference between the statutory federal income tax rate and Metallurg's effective rate for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 is principally due to: (i) losses in certain foreign jurisdictions for which the related deferred tax was offset by a valuation allowance; (ii) the deferred tax effects of certain tax assets, primarily foreign net operating losses, for which the benefit had been previously recognized of $0.5 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2001; and (iii) the deferred tax effects of certain deferred tax assets for which a corresponding credit has been recorded to "Additional paid-in capital", of $0.5 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2001. The deferred tax expenses referred to in items (ii) and (iii) above will not result in cash payments in future periods. 13 15 Net Income Net income was $3.0 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2001 compared to a loss of $0.4 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2000. The improvement in 2001 resulted primarily from increased gross margins, discussed above. 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 March 31, 2001, Metallurg had $25.1 million in cash and cash equivalents. Metallurg believes that these sources are sufficient to fund current and anticipated future requirements through the next twelve months. At March 31, 2001, Metallurg had working capital of $119.7 million, as compared to $120.9 million at December 31, 2000. For the first quarter of 2001, Metallurg's use of $11.3 million in cash for operations resulted primarily from the increase in trade receivables and inventory. Credit Facilities and Other Financing Arrangements Metallurg has a credit facility with certain financial institutions led by Fleet National Bank as agent (the "Revolving Credit Facility") which provides Metallurg, Inc., Shieldalloy and certain of their subsidiaries with up to $50.0 million of financing resources, including a German subfacility (as discussed below). Interest is charged at a rate per annum equal to (i) LIBOR plus 2.0% - 2.5% or (ii) Prime plus up to 1%, based on the performance of Metallurg, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries. The Revolving Credit Facility permits borrowings of up to $50.0 million for working capital requirements and general corporate purposes, up to $35.0 million of which may be used for letters of credit in the U.S. As part of the Revolving Credit Facility, Fleet National Bank, through its London office, makes available up to DM 20.5 million ($9.2 million) of financing to GfE, which is guaranteed by Metallurg, Inc. and the other U.S. borrowers under the Revolving Credit Facility. At March 31, 2001, $0.9 million of loans were outstanding in Germany and $24.4 million of letters of credit were outstanding in the U.S. LSM has negotiated to extend and restructure its revolving credit facilities and term loans with Barclays Bank plc ("Barclays") and HSBC Bank plc ("HSBC"). The agreements with Barclays, signed on April 30, 2001, provide LSM with several borrowing facilities. Overdraft facilities provide LSM with up to L5.0 million ($7.1 million) of borrowings, up to L3.3 million ($4.7 million) of foreign exchange exposure and up to L2.3 million ($3.3 million) for other ancillary banking arrangements, including bank guarantees. Borrowings under this facility are payable on demand. Outstanding loans under this facility bear interest at a rate of 1.0% over the lender's base rate. A revolving term loan facility provides for borrowings up to L3.0 million ($4.2 million) at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.75%. LSM is required to pay a fee of 0.375% per annum on the unused portion of the facility, which expires on April 30, 2004. A second revolving term loan facility also provides for borrowings up to L3.0 million ($4.2 million) at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.90%. A fee of 0.45% per annum is required on the unused portion of this facility, which expires on April 30, 2006. These term loan facilities require LSM to comply with various covenants, including the maintenance of minimum net worth and interest coverage. LSM expects to finalize similar facilities with HSBC during the second quarter. In addition, certain foreign subsidiaries of Metallurg have credit facility arrangements with local banking institutions to provide funds for working capital and general corporate purposes. These local credit facilities contain restrictions that vary from company to company. At March 31, 2001, there were $13.9 million of outstanding loans under these local credit facilities. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES Metallurg invested $2.5 million in capital expenditures during the first quarter of 2001. Capital expenditures are expected to total approximately $20 million in 2001. Although Metallurg has budgeted these items in 2001, Metallurg has not committed to complete all of these projects during that period, as some commitments remain contingent on senior management approval and other conditions. Metallurg believes that these projects will be funded through existing and future internally generated cash and local credit lines. 14 16 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 first quarter of 2001, Metallurg expended $0.5 million for environmental remediation activities which had been previously accrued for. In 1997, Shieldalloy 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, Shieldalloy has agreed to perform environmental remediation and, as of March 31, 2001, had an accrual of $32.1 million for the remaining estimated cost of completion. Of this amount, $4.5 million is expected to be expended in the last three quarters of 2001, $5.4 million in 2002 and $2.3 million in 2003. In addition, Metallurg has accruals of $3.0 million for estimated expenditures with respect to environmental remediation at its foreign facilities. Of this amount, $0.6 million is expected to be expended over the next three years. 15 17 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, 2000, which is incorporated by reference herein. 16 18 PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) EXHIBITS None (b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K None 17 19 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on May 14, 2001 on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. METALLURG, INC. By: /s/ Barry C. Nuss -------------------- Barry C. Nuss Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer 18