CONFORMED
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2001
Commission file number 1-228
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ZEMEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CANADA NONE
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
of incorporation or organization)
CANADA TRUST TOWER, BCE PLACE
161 BAY STREET, SUITE 3750
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA M5J 2S1
(Address of principal executive offices)
(416) 365-8080
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE/NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE CAPITAL STOCK, NO PAR VALUE
Indicate by checkmark 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 twelve 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.
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YES X NO
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As of November 6, 2001, there were 8,190,743 shares of capital stock
outstanding.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ZEMEX CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(US$)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 December 31, 2000
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(unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash $ 1,100,000 $ 2,175,000
Accounts receivable 11,535,000 12,850,000
Inventories 15,387,000 16,844,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 420,000 530,000
Income taxes receivable 767,000 120,000
Future income tax benefits 21,000 21,000
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29,230,000 32,540,000
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 56,957,000 65,846,000
OTHER ASSETS 6,834,000 7,153,000
FUTURE INCOME TAX BENEFITS (NON-CURRENT) 8,040,000 8,040,000
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 101,061,000 $113,579,000
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Bank indebtedness $ 11,500,000 $ 17,145,000
Accounts payable 3,286,000 5,618,000
Accrued liabilities 3,790,000 4,412,000
Current portion of long term debt 339,000 534,000
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18,915,000 27,709,000
LONG TERM DEBT 110,000 261,000
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,258,000 683,000
FUTURE INCOME TAX OBLIGATIONS 1,574,000 1,656,000
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22,857,000 30,309,000
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NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST - 3,367,000
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock 54,660,000 57,212,000
Retained earnings 27,272,000 25,958,000
Note receivable from shareholder (1,259,000) (1,259,000)
Cumulative translation adjustment (2,469,000) (2,008,000)
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78,204,000 79,903,000
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 101,061,000 $113,579,000
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Prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP
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ZEMEX CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(US$)
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30 SEPTEMBER 30
2001 2000 2001 2000
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(unaudited)
NET SALES $14,125,000 $18,447,000 $45,181,000 $59,217,000
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COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of goods sold 9,300,000 14,088,000 29,898,000 43,444,000
Selling, general and administrative 2,940,000 2,939,000 8,766,000 8,557,000
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 1,487,000 2,049,000 4,590,000 5,963,000
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13,727,000 19,076,000 43,254,000 57,964,000
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 398,000 (629,000) 1,927,000 1,253,000
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Interest income 10,000 30,000 77,000 118,000
Interest expense (170,000) (365,000) (744,000) (1,982,000)
Other income (expense), net 1,000 (16,000) 599,000 (3,010,000)
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(159,000) (351,000) (68,000) (4,874,000)
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE PROVISION FOR (RECOVERY OF)
INCOME TAXES AND NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST 239,000 (980,000) 1,859,000 (3,621,000)
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes 149,000 (588,000) 532,000 (1,969,000)
Non-controlling interest in subsidiary earnings -- 14,000 10,000 105,000
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 90,000 (406,000) 1,317,000 (1,757,000)
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS -- -- -- 10,330,000
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 90,000 $ (406,000) $ 1,317,000 $ 8,573,000
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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
BASIC
Continuing operations $ 0.01 $ (0.05) $ 0.16 $ (0.21)
Discontinued operations $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 1.22
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$ 0.01 $ (0.05) $ 0.16 $ 1.01
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DILUTED
Continuing operations $ 0.01 $ (0.05) $ 0.16 $ (0.21)
Discontinued operations $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 1.22
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$ 0.01 $ (0.05) $ 0.16 $ 1.01
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
BASIC 8,147,376 8,438,945 8,279,589 8,484,544
DILUTED 8,277,101 8,438,945 8,362,750 8,484,544
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Prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP
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ZEMEX CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
(US$)
2001 2000
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(unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $1,317,000 $ 8,573,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash flows from operating activities
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 4,590,000 6,343,000
Amortization of and write-off of deferred financing costs -- 1,759,000
Decrease in future income tax obligations (82,000) (58,000)
Non-controlling interest in subsidiary earnings 10,000 105,000
Gain on sale of assets (294,000) (266,000)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations -- (15,191,000)
Increase in other assets (192,000) (2,753,000)
Increase in other non-current liabilities 75,000 76,000
Changes in non-cash working capital items (2,817,000) 3,015,000
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Net cash provided by operating activities 2,607,000 1,603,000
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment (2,363,000) (4,607,000)
Proceeds from sale of assets 7,364,000 234,000
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations -- 39,353,000
Proceeds from sale of securities -- 5,134,000
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Net cash provided by investing activities 5,001,000 40,114,000
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net (decrease) increase in bank indebtedness (5,645,000) 9,395,000
Net decrease in long term debt (333,000) (50,221,000)
Issuance of common stock 290,000 366,000
Purchase of common stock (2,845,000) (1,093,000)
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Net cash used in financing activities (8,533,000) (41,553,000)
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH (150,000) (74,000)
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NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH (1,075,000) 90,000
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 2,175,000 1,592,000
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CASH AT END OF PERIOD $1,100,000 $ 1,682,000
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Prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Zemex Corporation
and its subsidiaries (the "Corporation"). The financial data for the three
months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 and for the nine months ended September
30, 2001 and 2000 is unaudited but, in the opinion of management, reflect all
adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial
position, results of operations and cash flows. The results of operations and
cash flows for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2001
are not necessarily indicative of operations for the entire year. All material
intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The following should be read in
conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes
thereto for the year ended December 31, 2000.
OVERVIEW
The Corporation is a diversified producer of specialty materials and products
for use in a variety of industrial applications. The Corporation operates in two
principal business segments: (i) industrial minerals, which includes The
Feldspar Corporation, Suzorite Mica Products Inc., Suzorite Mineral Products,
Inc., Zemex Industrial Minerals, Inc. and Zemex Mica Corporation (see note 1
below); and (ii) aluminum recycling, which includes Alumitech, Inc., Alumitech
of Cleveland, Inc., Alumitech of Wabash, Inc., ETS Schaefer Corporation and AWT
Properties, Inc.
1. On March 27, 2001, effective February 28, 2001, the Corporation completed
the sale of its Natural Bridge, New York talc facility and its 60% interest
in Zemex Fabi-Benwood, LLC for approximately $7.5 million to IMI Fabi
S.p.A. ("IMI Fabi"). The Corporation recognized a pre-tax gain of $0.3
million from this transaction which was recorded as other income in the
first quarter of 2001. Of the sale proceeds, $3.7 million was received in
March 2001 and applied to reduce the Corporation's outstanding borrowings
under its credit facilities. The balance, which originally was included in
accounts receivable, was received in September 2001.
2. On April 11, 2000, the Corporation completed the sale of its metal powders
division, which included Pyron Corporation and Pyron Metal Powders, Inc.,
for $42.0 million to North American Hoganas Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of
Hoganas AB. The Corporation recognized a pre-tax gain of $15.2 million in
the second quarter of 2000; the after-tax gain from this sale transaction
was $9.4 million, or $1.11 per share. The sale proceeds were applied to the
Corporation's credit facilities. In 2000, the metal powders division was
disclosed as a discontinued operation.
3. To effect the disposition of Pyron Corporation and Pyron Metal Powders,
Inc., on March 8, 2000, the Corporation redeemed its outstanding Senior
Secured Notes. The redemption was financed by a bridge facility structured
as an amendment to the Corporation's pre-existing credit facility, bearing
interest at the same rate and was secured by the same security package as
the existing credit facility. The bridge facility was fully repaid by
October 31, 2000. The redemption necessitated a make-whole payment to the
noteholders of $1.2 million, which was recorded as other expense in the
first quarter of 2000. Additionally $0.3 million was paid out in related
transaction expenses and $1.7 million in deferred financing expenses
related to the issuance of the Senior Secured Notes was written-off.
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SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Corporation's continuing operations are composed of two principal lines of
business and are organized into two distinct operating units based on product
lines: (i) industrial minerals; and (ii) aluminum recycling.
Information pertaining to sales and earnings (loss) from continuing operations
and assets by business segment appears below:
INDUSTRIAL ALUMINUM
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 CONSOLIDATED MINERALS RECYCLING CORPORATE
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NET SALES $14,125,000 $10,059,000 $ 4,066,000 $ --
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 398,000 1,779,000 (461,000) (920,000)
INTEREST (EXPENSE) (170,000) 26,000 (5,000) (191,000)
NET INCOME (LOSS) 90,000 1,625,000 (469,000) (1,066,000)
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Industrial Aluminum
Three Months Ended September 30, 2000 Consolidated Minerals Recycling Corporate
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Net sales $18,447,000 $12,755,000 $ 5,692,000 $ --
Operating (loss) income (629,000) 1,489,000 (1,067,000) (1,051,000)
Interest expense (365,000) (27,000) (7,000) (331,000)
(Loss) income from continuing operations (406,000) 1,218,000 (1,065,000) (559,000)
Income from discontinued operations -- -- -- --
Net (loss) income (406,000) 1,218,000 (1,065,000) (559,000)
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INDUSTRIAL ALUMINUM
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 CONSOLIDATED MINERALS RECYCLING CORPORATE
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NET SALES $45,181,000 $31,621,000 $13,560,000 $ --
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 1,927,000 5,351,000 (801,000) (2,623,000)
INTEREST (EXPENSE) (744,000) 11,000 (15,000) (740,000)
NET INCOME (LOSS) 1,317,000 5,328,000 (831,000) (3,180,000)
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Industrial Aluminum
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 Consolidated Minerals Recycling Corporate
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Net sales $59,217,000 $39,566,000 $19,651,000 $ --
Operating income (loss) 1,253,000 4,489,000 (794,000) (2,442,000)
Interest expense (1,982,000) (34,000) (20,000) (1,928,000)
(Loss) income from continuing operations (1,757,000) 3,492,000 (772,000) (4,477,000)
Income from discontinued operations 10,330,000 -- -- 9,418,000
Net income (loss) 8,573,000 3,492,000 (772,000) 4,941,000
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INDUSTRIAL ALUMINUM
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 CONSOLIDATED MINERALS RECYCLING CORPORATE
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CURRENT ASSETS $29,230,000 $23,362,000 $ 3,379,000 $ 2,489,000
TOTAL ASSETS 101,061,000 65,621,000 21,314,000 14,126,000
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 18,915,000 4,104,000 2,251,000 12,560,000
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 78,204,000 -- -- 78,204,000
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Industrial Aluminum
December 31, 2000 Consolidated Minerals Recycling Corporate
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Current assets $32,540,000 $26,809,000 $ 3,786,000 $1,945,000
Total assets 113,579,000 76,931,000 23,055,000 13,593,000
Total current liabilities 27,709,000 4,761,000 4,367,000 18,581,000
Total shareholders' equity 79,903,000 -- -- 79,903,000
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COMMON SHARES AND STOCK OPTIONS
Shares Outstanding
As at September 30, 2001, the Corporation's authorized capital stock consists of
an unlimited number of first preference shares without par value and an
unlimited number of common shares without par value. There were no preference
shares and 8,190,743 common shares issued and outstanding as of November 6,
2001.
The Corporation repurchased 166,300 common shares in the third quarter of 2001
at an average price of $6.61 per share, compared to 63,900 common shares
repurchased in the same quarter of 2000 at an average price of $7.54 per share.
The Corporation has repurchased 427,300 common shares at an average price of
$6.65 per share for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001, compared to
138,900 common shares repurchased at an average price of $7.85 per share for the
same period of 2000.
Stock Options Outstanding
The Corporation provides stock option incentive plans, which are intended to
provide long-term incentives and rewards to executive officers, directors and
other key employees contingent upon an increase in the market value of the
Corporation's common shares. The options vest and are exercisable from the
beginning of the second year subsequent to the date of issuance. There were
1,049,150 options outstanding as of November 6, 2001 of which 717,150 are
exercisable as of November 6, 2001.
DIFFERENCES FROM UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in Canada ("Canadian GAAP"). The
differences between Canadian and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
("U.S. GAAP") do not have a material effect on the Corporation's reported
financial position or net income (loss) or cash flows except as follows:
a. Income Statements
The implementation of the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants Statement of Position 98-5 ("SOP 98-5") requires costs of
start-up activities and organization costs to be expensed as incurred.
Canadian GAAP permits the deferral of such costs.
Under U.S. GAAP, certain costs associated with the redemption of the Senior
Secured Notes would be considered to be an extraordinary item and require
separate disclosure. The extraordinary item, net of tax, would have been an
expense of $1,608,000, or $0.19 per share, for the nine months ended
September 30, 2000.
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The following summarizes the income statement amounts in accordance with
U.S. GAAP where different from the amounts reported under Canadian GAAP.
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30 SEPTEMBER 30
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net income (loss) as reported $90,000 $(406,000) $1,317,000 $8,573,000
Add: Amortization of start-up activities
and organization costs 8,000 12,000 54,000 35,000
Tax effect related thereto (1,000) (6,000) (8,000) (17,000)
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Net income (loss) under U.S. GAAP $97,000 $(400,000) $1,363,000 $8,591,000
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Net income (loss) per share, under U.S. GAAP
- basic $ 0.01 $ (0.05) $ 0.16 $ 1.01
- diluted $ 0.01 $ (0.05) $ 0.16 $ 0.99
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b. Balance Sheets
U.S. GAAP, SOP 98-5, requires that the costs of start-up activities and
organization costs be expensed in the period incurred rather than be
deferred. SOP 98-5 is effective for periods beginning after December 15,
1998. Initial implementation is reported as a cumulative effect of a change
in accounting principle without retroactive application.
Canadian and U.S. GAAP differs as to the methodology applied to determine
the quantum of the asset impairment provision necessary. Under U.S. GAAP,
the provision for asset impairment for property, plant and equipment should
be based on discounted future cash flows from impaired properties. Under
Canadian GAAP, future cash flows from impaired properties are not
discounted.
The following summarizes the balance sheet amounts in accordance with U.S.
GAAP where different from the amounts reported under Canadian GAAP.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 December 31, 2000
CANADIAN GAAP U.S. GAAP Canadian GAAP U.S. GAAP
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Property, plant and equipment $56,957,000 $55,517,000 $65,846,000 $64,407,000
Other assets 6,834,000 6,614,000 7,153,000 6,878,000
Future income tax benefits
(non-current) 8,040,000 8,222,000 8,040,000 8,230,000
Retained earnings 27,272,000 25,794,000 25,958,000 24,434,000
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c. Statements of Comprehensive Income
U.S. GAAP requires a statement of comprehensive income as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30 SEPTEMBER 30
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net income (loss) under U.S. GAAP $ 97,000 $(400,000) $1,363,000 $8,591,000
Change in foreign currency translation
adjustment, net of tax (2001, $(55,000),
$(69,000); 2000, $(69,000), $(179,000)) (312,000) (69,000) (392,000) (180,000)
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Comprehensive (loss) income $(215,000) $(469,000) $ 971,000 $8,411,000
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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 ("SFAS 141"), "Business Combinations".
SFAS 141 requires the purchase method of accounting for business combinations
initiated after June 30, 2001 and eliminates the pooling-of-interests method.
The Company does not believe that the adoption of SFAS 141 will have a
significant impact on its financial statements.
In July 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
142 ("SFAS 142"), "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets", which is effective
January 1, 2002. SFAS 142 requires, among other things, the discontinuance of
goodwill amortization. In addition, the standard includes provisions for the
reclassification of certain existing recognized intangibles as goodwill,
reassessment of the useful lives of existing recognized intangibles,
reclassification of certain intangibles out of previously reported goodwill and
the identification of reporting units for purposes of assessing potential future
impairments of goodwill. SFAS 142 also requires the Company to complete a
transitional goodwill impairment test six months from the date of adoption. The
Company is currently assessing but has not yet determined the impact of SFAS 142
on its financial position and results of operations.
ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following is a discussion and analysis of the financial condition and
results of operations of the Corporation for the three months ended September
30, 2001 and the three months ended September 30, 2000, and for the nine months
ended September 30, 2001 and the nine months ended September 30, 2000, and
certain factors that may affect the Corporation's prospective financial
condition and results of operations. The following should be read in conjunction
with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto for the
year ended December 31, 2000.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 2000
Net Sales
The Corporation's net sales from continuing operations for the three months
ended September 30, 2001 were $14.1 million compared to $18.4 million for the
three months ended September 30, 2000, a decrease of $4.3 million, or 23.4%.
Net sales of $10.1 million in the industrial minerals group for the three-month
period ended September 30, 2001 represented a decrease of $2.7 million, or
21.1%, from the same period in 2000. Sales revenue decreased by $2.2 million due
to the first quarter 2001 sale of the Natural Bridge, New York and the Benwood,
West Virginia talc plants. The placing on care and maintenance of the Zemex Mica
Bakersville, North Carolina plant resulted in a $0.4 million reduction in sales.
The balance of the decrease was due to a decline in mica sales due to the
automotive slowdown.
Net sales for the aluminum recycling group for the three months ended September
30, 2001 were $4.1 million, a decrease of $1.6 million, or 28.6%, from the third
quarter of 2000. The decrease is primarily due to the deterioration of the
secondary aluminum market which began in the third quarter of 2000. The slowdown
in the U.S. steel industry has also adversely impacted the demand for heat
containment systems manufactured by the ETS Schaefer subsidiary of the aluminum
recycling group.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold for the three months ended September 30, 2001 was $9.3
million, a decrease of $4.8 million, or 34.0%, from the comparable period in
2000. The decrease in cost of goods sold arose from several factors: the closure
of the aluminum recycling group's calcium aluminate facility; the sale of two
talc facilities; the placing on care and maintenance of the Zemex Mica plant;
the decision, made in late 2000, to shed marginal business in the aluminum
recycling group; and the previously discussed slowdown of mica sales.
Additionally the Corporation has been producing low iron sand feedstock for
inventory which reduces costs of goods sold. For these reasons, the
Corporation's gross margin as a percentage of sales improved to 34.2% for the
three months ended September 30, 2001 from 23.6% during the third quarter of
2000.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general, and administrative expense ("SG&A") for the three months ended
September 30, 2001 and September 30, 2000, both are $2.9 million. The increase
in the provision for pension expenses and professional fees are offset by the
decrease in expenses due to closure and/or sales of operations which occurred in
the last twelve months.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation, depletion and amortization ("DD&A") for the three months ended
September 30, 2001 was $1.5 million, a decrease of 27.4% over the comparable
period in 2000 as a result of assets being sold or taken out of service over the
last twelve months.
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Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income for the three-month period ended September 30, 2001 was $0.4
million, compared to a loss from operations of $0.6 million reported in the same
period in 2000.
Interest Income
Interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2001 was $10,000, down
67.9% or $20,000, from the same period in 2000.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2001 was $0.2 million,
down from $0.4 million for the comparable period in 2000. The decrease is
primarily due to the sale of the two talc operations, the proceeds from which
were applied to pay down the Corporation's credit facilities. Total bank
indebtedness was $11.5 million as of September 30, 2001 compared to $17.1
million as of December 31, 2000.
Provision for (Recovery of) Income Taxes
During the third quarter of 2001, the Corporation's provision for income tax
expense was $0.1 million. For the three months ended September 30, 2000, the
Corporation recognized a marginal income tax benefit of $0.6 million from
continuing operations.
Net Income (Loss)
As a result of the factors discussed above, the Corporation recorded net income
from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2001 of $0.1
million, compared to a net loss of $0.4 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2000.
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
2000
Net Sales
The Corporation's net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 were
$45.2 million, a decrease of $14.0 million, or 23.7%, from the same period in
2000.
Net sales in the industrial minerals group for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2001 decreased by $8.0 million to $31.6 million from $39.6 million
in the corresponding period of 2000. Of the $8.0 million decrease, approximately
56.9%, or $5.3 million, is due to the sale of the Natural Bridge, New York talc
facility and Benwood, West Virginia talc joint venture in the first quarter of
2001. The placing on care and maintenance of the Zemex Mica plant effective
December 31, 2000 resulted in a decline of $1.6 million in sales, while the
balance is due primarily to the automotive industry slowdown in the first and
second quarters resulting in decreased mica sales volume.
Sales from the Corporation's aluminum recycling group for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001 were $13.6 million, $6.1 million, or 31.0%, lower than in the
same period of 2000. The decrease is due to two primary factors. The secondary
aluminum industry became depressed in the third quarter of 2000. The decline was
created by a decline in demand for secondary aluminum due, in part, to increased
imports of low priced primary metal. The automotive slowdown has prolonged the
downturn in the secondary industry. This slowdown has resulted in a reduction in
the supply and an increase in price of the feedstock used by Alumitech. As well,
the quality of the feedstock has declined. The aluminum recycling operations
have been operating at reduced volumes, as the Corporation has decided not to
process marginal material. The second
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factor is the slowdown in the domestic steel industry. This has resulted in a
reduction in demand for the Corporation's heat containment systems.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was $29.9
million, a decrease of $13.5 million, or 31.2%, from the comparable period in
2000. More importantly, as a percentage of net sales, gross margin increased to
33.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 from 26.6% for the same
period in 2000. The improvement in gross margin in the face of a decline in
sales is primarily due to certain strategic steps taken in late 2000 and early
2001. The Zemex Mica plant was placed on care and maintenance and the calcium
aluminate operation was closed, both effective December 31, 2000. These two
operations generated operating losses in 2000. The lower margin talc operations
were sold in the first quarter of 2001. The aluminum recycling group has shed
its marginal business. The increase in gross margin is the result of steps taken
by management to position the Corporation for the future.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
SG&A expense for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001 was $8.8 million
and for the corresponding period ended September 30, 2000 was $8.6 million. SG&A
was higher due to increased provisions for employee retirement plans and
professional services.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
DD&A for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was $4.6 million, a decrease
of $1.4 million, or 23.0%, over the comparable period in 2000. The decrease was
due to asset sales and the impact of taking the Zemex Mica and calcium aluminate
plants out of service.
Operating Income
Operating income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001 was $1.9
million, compared to $1.3 million for the same period in 2000.
Interest Income
Interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was $77,000,
decreased by $41,000 from the same period in 2000.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was $0.7 million,
$1.3 million, or 62.5%, lower than in the same period in 2000 as a result of
decreased indebtedness throughout the respective periods.
Other Income (Expense), Net
The Corporation recorded other income of $0.6 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001, compared to an expense of $3.0 million for the same period
in 2000. The 2001 income arose from the sale of the talc plants and insurance
proceeds reflecting the settlement of a long outstanding business interruption
claim related to the previously sold metal powders group. The 2000 expense was
mainly due to the recognition of $3.2 million of expense in connection with the
early redemption of its Senior Secured Notes in March 2000.
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Provision for (Recovery of) Income Taxes
The Corporation recorded an income tax provision of $0.5 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2001. For the nine months ended September 30, 2000,
the Corporation recognized an income tax benefit of $2.0 million from continuing
operations.
Net Income (Loss)
As a result of the factors discussed above, the Corporation recorded a net
income of $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 compared to
$1.8 million net loss from continuing operations for the same period ended
September 30, 2000.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash Flow from Operations
During the first nine months of 2001, the Corporation generated cash flow from
operations of $2.6 million as compared to $1.6 million for the first nine months
of 2000. Non-cash working capital consumed $2.8 million cash in the first nine
months of 2001; in the corresponding period in 2000, non-cash working capital
items generated $3.0 million of cash from operations. The consumption is due to
an increase in inventories and a decrease in accounts payable offset by an
increase in accrued liabilities.
The Corporation had working capital of $10.3 million at September 30, 2001
compared to $4.8 million at December 31, 2000.
The Corporation currently has $15.0 million in existing credit facilities. Under
the current arrangements this amount will be reduced to $10 million in December
2001. The Corporation is negotiating with its bankers to increase its credit
facilities to $30 million. If successful, the increased credit will be used for
acquisition opportunities as they present themselves. The increase in the credit
facilities is not required to meet operational cash requirements. The
Corporation's cash flow from operations is in excess of its capital and
operational requirements.
It is the opinion of management that there are sufficient sources of funds
available to meet its anticipated cash requirements.
ITEM 3 - MARKET RISK
Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact the consolidated
financial statements of the Corporation due to adverse changes in financial
market prices and rates. The Corporation's market risk is primarily a function
of potential fluctuations in interest rates and aluminum prices. Management
monitors the movements in interest rates and performs a periodic sensitivity
analysis on aluminum prices and, on that basis, decides on the appropriate
measures to take. Current prices and interest rates are such that management
believes that no measures need be taken at this time.
The Corporation does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading
purposes. A discussion of the Corporation's financial instruments is included in
the financial instruments note to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the
Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2000.
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CAUTIONARY "SAFE HARBOR" STATEMENT UNDER THE
UNITED STATES PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
With the exception of historical matters, the matters discussed in this report
are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from targeted or projected results.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, among
others, fluctuations in aluminum prices, problems regarding unanticipated
competition, processing, access and transportation of supplies, availability of
materials and equipment, force majeure events, the failure of plant equipment or
processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations,
accidents, labor relations, delays in start-up dates, environmental costs and
risks, the outcome of acquisition negotiations and general domestic and
international economic and political conditions, as well as other factors
described herein or in the Corporation's filings with the Commission. Many of
these factors are beyond the Corporation's ability to predict or control.
Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward looking statements.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Refer to the 2000 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K
ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Exhibits
None
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated this 7th day of November, 2001.
ZEMEX CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ ALLEN J. PALMIERE
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Allen J. Palmiere
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Corporate Secretary
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
and authorized signatory)
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