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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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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
For the transition period from _____ to _____
Commission file number is 000-4197
UNITED STATES LIME & MINERALS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS 75-0789226
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
13800 MONTFORT DRIVE, SUITE 330, DALLAS, TX 75240
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(972) 991-8400
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date: As of May 9, 2001, 5,799,845
shares of common stock, $0.10 par value, were outstanding.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNITED STATES LIME & MINERALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of dollars)
(Unaudited)
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2001 2000
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 264 $ 5,072
Trade receivables, net 6,058 4,101
Inventories 4,588 4,232
Prepaid expenses and other assets 218 263
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Total current assets 11,128 13,668
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: 115,783 114,055
Less accumulated depreciation (39,517) (38,388)
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Property, plant and equipment, net 76,266 75,667
Deferred tax asset, net 2,453 2,453
Other assets, net 2,443 2,270
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Total assets $ 92,290 $ 94,058
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current installments of debt $ 4,158 $ 12,158
Accounts payable 5,982 8,426
Accrued expenses 1,186 929
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Total current liabilities 11,326 21,513
Debt, excluding current installments 43,333 44,167
Other liabilities 265 272
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Total liabilities 54,924 65,952
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock 580 529
Additional paid-in capital 10,410 14,819
Retained earnings 26,376 26,685
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37,366 42,033
Less treasury stock at cost;
0 shares and 1,312,401 shares of common stock,
respectively -- (13,927)
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Total stockholders' equity 37,366 28,106
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 92,290 $ 94,058
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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UNITED STATES LIME & MINERALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2001 2000
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REVENUES $ 8,691 100.0% $ 7,686 100.0%
Cost of revenues:
Labor and other operating expenses 6,026 69.3% 4,595 59.8%
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 1,214 14.0% 1,122 14.6%
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7,240 83.3% 5,717 74.4%
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GROSS PROFIT 1,451 16.7% 1,969 25.6%
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,052 12.1% 955 12.4%
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OPERATING PROFIT 399 4.6% 1,014 13.2%
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense 661 7.6% 904 11.7%
Other (income), net (42) (0.5%) (240) (3.1%)
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619 7.1% 664 8.6%
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (220) (2.5%) 350 4.6%
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Income tax expense (benefit) (55) (0.6%) 88 1.2%
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (165) (1.9%) $ 262 3.4%
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INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK:
Basic $ (0.03) $ 0.07
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Diluted $ (0.03) $ 0.07
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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UNITED STATES LIME & MINERALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands of dollars)
(Unaudited)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2001 2000
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ (165) $ 262
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 1,381 1,225
Deferred income taxes (benefit) -- (76)
Loss/(gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment (3) --
Current assets, net change[1] (2,268) (1,334)
Other assets (273) 24
Current liabilities, net change[2] (2,187) 1,085
Other liabilities (7) (5)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (3,522) $ 1,181
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment $ (2,153) $ (4,953)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 276 --
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Net cash used in investing activities $ (1,877) $ (4,953)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payment of common stock dividends $ (144) $ (100)
Proceeds from borrowings 825 5,000
Repayment of debt (9,659) --
Proceeds from rights offering, net 9,569 --
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Net cash provided by financing activities $ 591 $ 4,900
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Net increase (decrease) in cash (4,808) 1,128
Cash at beginning of period 5,072 18,021
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Cash at end of period $ 264 $ 19,149
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Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid $ 1,224 $ 904
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Income taxes paid $ 13 $ 395
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[1] Exclusive of net change in cash
[2] Exclusive of net change in current portion of debt
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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UNITED STATES LIME & MINERALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have
been prepared by the Company without independent audit. In the opinion of
the Company's management, all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature
necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations
and cash flows for the periods presented have been made. Certain
information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these
condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31,
2000. The results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31,
2001 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the full year.
2. Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following at:
(In thousands of dollars) MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2001 2000
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Lime and limestone inventories:
Raw materials $ 1,863 $ 1,465
Finished goods 645 793
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2,508 2,258
Service parts 2,080 1,974
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Total inventories $ 4,588 $ 4,232
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3. Banking Facilities and Other Debt
On April 22, 1999, the Company entered into a new credit agreement with
a consortium of commercial banks for a $50,000,000 Senior Secured Term Loan
(the "Loan"). The Loan is repayable over a period of approximately 8 years,
maturing on March 30, 2007, and requires monthly principal payments of
$278,000, which began April 30, 2000, with a final principal payment of
$26,944,000 on March 30, 2007, which equates to a 15-year amortization. The
Company paid a fee equivalent to 2.50% of the Loan value to the placement
agent.
Upon execution of the Loan agreement, the first $30,000,000 was
advanced, of which approximately $20,000,000 was used to retire all
then-existing bank loans, with the balance used primarily for the
modernization and expansion of the Arkansas operations. Under the terms of
the Loan agreement, the remaining $20,000,000 of the Loan facility was
drawn down in four equal quarterly installments beginning June 30, 1999,
and ending March 30, 2000.
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The interest rate on the first $30,000,000 of the Loan is 8.875%. The
subsequent installments bear interest from the date they were funded at
3.52% above the secondary market yield of the United States Treasury
obligation maturing May 15, 2005. The blended rate for the additional
$20,000,000 is 9.65%.
The Loan is secured by a first lien on substantially all of the
Company's assets, with the exception of accounts receivable and inventories
which have been used to secure the Company's revolving credit facility. The
Loan agreement contains covenants that restrict the incurrence of debt,
guaranties and liens, and places certain restrictions on the payment of
dividends and the sale of significant assets. The Company is also required
to meet minimum debt service coverage ratios on an on-going basis and
maintain a minimum level of tangible net worth.
On December 27, 2000, the Company obtained a $5,000,000 bridge loan
under normal commercial terms from Inberdon Enterprise, Ltd. ("Inberdon"),
evidenced by a subordinated promissory note. Inberdon owned approximately
51% of the outstanding common stock of the Company at the time. The bridge
loan was unsecured, bore interest at 9.75%, and had to be repaid by March
27, 2001. The bridge loan was repaid with a portion of the proceeds of the
Company's rights offering that closed on February 8, 2001. See Note 4.
As of April 26, 2001, the Company renewed its revolving credit
facility, which now expires on May 31, 2002. The revolving credit facility
was increased from $4,000,000 to $5,000,000 and bears interest at LIBOR
plus 1.40%, which rate will increase to a maximum of LIBOR plus 3.55% in
accordance with a defined rate spread based upon the Company's then-current
ratio of total funded debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation
and amortization (EBITDA). At March 31, 2001, the Company had drawn down
$825,000 on the revolving credit facility. At April 30, 2001, the Company
had drawn down $1,825,000, and the average interest rate was 7.88%.
A summary of outstanding debt at the dates indicated is as follows:
(In thousands of dollars)
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2001 2000
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Term loan $ 46,666 $ 47,500
Revolving credit facility 825 3,825
Subordinated promissory note -- 5,000
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Subtotal 47,491 56,325
Less current installments 4,158 12,158
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Debt, excluding current
installments $ 43,333 $ 44,167
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The carrying amount of the Company's long-term debt approximates its fair value.
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4. Rights Offering
On December 26, 2000, the Company initiated a rights offering for
$10,000,000. The rights offering allowed each shareholder to receive 0.4566
non-transferable subscription rights for each share of the Company's common
stock owned on December 26, 2000. The purchase price for the subscription
was $5.50 per share, and the rights offering expired on February 5, 2001.
As a result of the rights offering, the Company received $10,000,000
and issued an additional 1,818,181 shares effective February 8, 2001. In
the rights offering, the Company honored the over subscription requests of
its shareholders in full. The Company's majority shareholder, Inberdon,
subscribed for its full pro-rata amount, and in addition purchased 461,005
shares not purchased by other shareholders in the rights offering. As a
result of the rights offering, Inberdon owns approximately 59% of the
Company's common stock.
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash used in operating activities was $3,522,000 for the three months
ended March 31, 2001, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of
$1,181,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2000. The decrease in cash was
primarily attributable to the decrease in accounts payable and the increase in
accounts receivable.
The Company invested $2,153,000 in capital expenditures in the first three
months of 2001, compared to $4,953,000 in the same period last year. Capital
expenditures of approximately $1,374,000 were related to Phase I of the
modernization and expansion project at the Arkansas facility in the first three
months of 2001, and approximately $18,000 were related to improvements to the
second production line for pulverized limestone at the Texas plant.
During the fourth quarter 2000, the Company required additional capital
because the costs to complete both Phase I of the Arkansas modernization and
expansion project and the new pulverized limestone production line at Texas were
significantly higher than originally anticipated and because the Company's cash
flow and operating profits were lower than expected. To meet its short-term
liquidity demands, the Company determined to make a pro-rata rights offering to
its existing shareholders to raise $10,000,000 in additional equity capital.
On December 27, 2000, the Company obtained a $5,000,000 bridge loan
("Bridge Loan") under normal commercial terms from Inberdon Enterprise, Ltd.
("Inberdon"), its majority shareholder. Inberdon owned approximately 51% of the
outstanding common stock of the Company at the time the Bridge Loan was made.
The Bridge Loan was unsecured, carried interest at 9.75%, and matured on March
27, 2001.
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The Company commenced the rights offering on December 26, 2000, and it
closed on February 8, 2001. In the rights offering, the Company raised an
additional $10,000,000 in equity capital and issued 1,818,181 shares of common
stock at the subscription price of $5.50 per share. The Company was able to
honor in full all over-subscription requests from its shareholders. The
Company's majority shareholder, Inberdon, subscribed for its full pro rata
amount and also purchased, at the $5.50 per share subscription price, 461,005
additional shares not purchased by other shareholders in the rights offering,
for a total investment of approximately $7,630,000. As a result of the rights
offering, Inberdon now owns approximately 59% of the Company's outstanding
common stock.
The proceeds of the rights offering were used to repay the $5,000,000
Bridge Loan from Inberdon, to repay the Company's then-outstanding $4,000,000
revolving credit facility, and for working capital. Accordingly, the Company has
fully utilized the proceeds of the rights offering. As a result of repaying the
revolving credit facility, however, the Company continues to have access to the
funds available under the facility.
In addition, in late April 2001, the Company renewed and increased to
$5,000,000 the revolving credit facility. The $5,000,000 revolving credit
facility now expires in May 2002. The Company believes that funds generated from
operations and available under the revolving credit facility will be sufficient
to meet the Company's liquidity and capital needs for the year.
During the fourth quarter 2000, the Company commissioned a new line for the
production of pulverized limestone at Texas Lime Company. This investment allows
the Company to pursue new business opportunities and to better serve existing
customers. The lack of reliability of a single production line was a restraining
factor on sales to several large customers requiring "around-the-clock"
availability. The new line has already resulted in new customers during the
first quarter 2001. During the first quarter 2001, certain additions were made
to this production line to enhance its ability to produce pulverized limestone
more consistently during inclement weather conditions. The total cost of the new
pulverized limestone production line was approximately $2,300,000.
As previously disclosed, as of the fourth quarter 2000, Phase I of the
modernization and expansion project for the Arkansas plant required additional
work in order to be fully operational and efficient. The Company also disclosed
that it expected to complete that work during the first quarter of 2001. As of
April 2001, that work has been completed.
Phase I of the Arkansas project involved the redevelopment of the quarry
plant, rebuilding of the railroad to standard U.S. gauge, and installation of a
rotary kiln with a preheater, and provides the Company with increased product
storage and loading capacity. The new kiln, which began production in October
2000, is producing excellent quality lime and has enabled the Company to attract
new customers that it previously could not serve. The estimated cost of Phase I
is still approximately $34,000,000, but the estimate is subject to change upon
the resolution of various outstanding matters with vendors and contractors. The
$34,000,000 includes approximately $1,800,000 of costs associated with the
pre-building of certain facilities for Phase II of the Arkansas project and the
purchase of, but not all of the improvements to, the out-of-state terminal in
Shreveport, Louisiana.
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Phase II of the Arkansas project will further expand the plant capacity
through the installation of a second kiln with additional storage capacity and
includes the establishment of the out-of-state terminal in Shreveport, Louisiana
for the distribution of the Company's products. The Company had intended to
complete the terminal as part of the Phase I project, but has determined to
complete it as part of Phase II because of Phase I cost overruns.
Arkansas Phase II is estimated to cost approximately $12,000,000, not
including the $1,800,000 spent as part of Phase I. The Company still plans to
proceed with Phase II and will continue to review the optimum time to start the
project based on its future operating results, market demand, and ability to
secure competitive construction bids and financing.
The Company is not contractually committed to any planned capital
expenditures until actual orders are placed for equipment. As of March 31, 2001,
the Company had approximately $2,000,000 of liability for open equipment and
construction orders.
As of March 31, 2001, the Company had $47,491,000 in total debt
outstanding.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues increased from $7,686,000 in the first quarter 2000 to $8,691,000
in the first quarter 2001, an increase of $1,005,000, or 13.1%. This resulted
from a 12.4% increase in sales volume, with the largest percent increase at the
Arkansas plant as a result of the new capacity added, and a 0.7% increase in
prices. Demand remained strong in both the Texas and Arkansas markets, in spite
of severe wet weather in the first quarter. Sales prices continue to be firm.
The Company's gross profit was $1,451,000 for the first quarter 2001,
compared to $1,969,000 for the first quarter 2000, a 26.3% decrease. Gross
profit margin as a percentage of revenues for the first quarter 2001 decreased
to 16.7% from 25.6% in first quarter 2000. During the first quarter 2001, severe
wet weather at the Company's Texas and Arkansas plants also caused operating
inefficiencies, which resulted in lower production volumes and negatively
impacted operating profits. However, the largest negative impact on operating
profits was a result of continued high fuel prices, particularly natural gas,
which resulted in a price variance of approximately $600,000 compared to the
first quarter last year. The high gas prices have also begun to impact the
Company's electricity costs.
To address production issues caused by inclement weather, the Company made
certain additions to the new production line for pulverized limestone at the
Texas plant in the first quarter 2001. The Company has also taken a number of
steps to reduce costs, including reducing the workforce by approximately 10%
during the first quarter. In addition, the Company has further curtailed the use
of gas in its kilns. To mitigate a portion of the increased electricity costs,
the Company has negotiated concessions with the electric utility that serves the
Texas plant. Nevertheless, the Company expects that high energy costs will
continue to negatively impact operating profits for the foreseeable future.
Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") increased by $97,000,
or 10.2%, to $1,052,000 in the first quarter 2001, as compared to $955,000 in
the first quarter 2000. However, as a percentage of sales, SG&A decreased to
12.1%, as compared to 12.4% in the first quarter a year ago.
Interest expense in the first quarter 2001 was $661,000, after $634,000 had
been capitalized as part of the Arkansas Phase I project costs. This compares to
$904,000 net, in the first quarter 2000, after $200,000 had been capitalized.
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Other income decreased by $198,000 to $42,000 in the first quarter 2001, as
compared to $240,000 in the first quarter 2000. The decrease was primarily
attributable to $192,000 interest income received on funds held in escrow during
the first quarter 2000 to finance Phase I of the Company's Arkansas project.
The Company reported a net loss of $165,000 ($0.03 per share) during the
first quarter 2001, compared to net income of $262,000 ($0.07 per share) during
the first quarter 2000.
EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) was
$1,722,000 for the first quarter 2001, a decrease of 28.6% from first quarter
2000 EBITDA of $2,412,000, but an increase of 12.2% from the fourth quarter
2000.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. Any statements contained in this Quarterly Report
that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements as
defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements in this Report, including without limitation, statements relating to
the Company's plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions, and
adequacy of resources, are identified by such words as "will," "could,"
"should," "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "schedule," "estimate," and
"project." The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from expectations, including without limitation the following:
(i) the Company's plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, and intentions
are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Company; (ii) the
Company's plans and results of operations will be affected by the Company's
ability to manage its growth and modernization; and (iii) other risks and
uncertainties, including without limitation those risks and uncertainties
indicated from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2000.
ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not Applicable.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6: EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a. Exhibits:
10 Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security
Agreement dated as of April 26, 2001 among United States Lime and
Minerals, Inc., Arkansas Lime Company, Texas Lime Company and
First Union National Bank
11 Statement re computation of per share earnings
b. Currents Reports on Form 8-K:
On January 18, 2001, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K
reporting, under Item 5, a news release dated December 27, 2000,
announcing the resignation of its former President and Chief Executive
Officer and the appointment of Timothy W. Byrne as President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company.
On February 1, 2001, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K
reporting, under Item 5, a news release dated January 31, 2001,
announcing results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended
December 31, 2000.
On February 13, 2001, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K
reporting, under Item 5, a news release dated February 12, 2001,
announcing the results of its pro-rata rights offering.
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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 its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
UNITED STATES LIME & MINERALS, INC.
May 9, 2001 By: /s/ Timothy W. Byrne
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Timothy W. Byrne
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
May 9, 2001 By: /s/ Larry T. Ohms
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Larry T. Ohms
Vice President of Finance, Corporate
Controller and Secretary
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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UNITED STATES LIME & MINERALS, INC.
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
Quarter Ended
March 31, 2001
Index to Exhibits
EXHIBIT
NUMBER EXHIBIT
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10 Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security
Agreement dated as of April 26, 2001 among United States Lime
and Minerals, Inc., Arkansas Lime Company, Texas Lime Company
and First Union National Bank
11 Statement re computation of per share earnings