FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 1998
Commission File Number 333-64641
Philipp Brothers Chemicals, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)
New York 13-1840497
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
One Parker Plaza, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(201) 944-6020)
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has (1) filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes |_| No |X|(1)
Number of shares of each class of common stock outstanding as of January 31,
1999:
Class A Common Stock, $.10 par value 12,600.00
Class B Common Stock, $.10 par value 11,888.50
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(1) The Company became subject to the reporting obligations under the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 on December 17, 1998.
PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS, INC.
Table of Contents
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Financial Statements 3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in
Stockholders' Equity 6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 7
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements 8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 21
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk 39
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds 40
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 40
SIGNATURES 41
2
This Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company's actual results could
differ materially from those set forth in the forward- looking statements.
Certain factors that might cause such a difference are discussed throughout this
Form 10-Q and are discussed in Item 2 of Part I of this Form 10-Q under the
caption "Certain Factors Affecting Future Operating Results."
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Financial Statements
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(IN THOUSANDS)
December 31, June 30,
1998 1998
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,096 $ 24,221
Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $ 827 at December 31, 1998 and $ 751 at June 30, 1998 51,510 57,560
Other receivables 4,508 6,000
Inventories 56,573 37,567
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 8,902 5,491
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 126,589 130,839
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net 65,521 40,510
INTANGIBLES 7,607 3,771
OTHER ASSETS 19,722 17,076
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$ 219,439 $ 192,196
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Cash overdraft $ 2,088 $ 1,915
Loans payable to banks 2,887 --
Current portions of long-term debt 1,726 1,646
Accounts payable 32,018 31,517
Other loans payable 65 492
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 17,052 15,602
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 55,836 51,172
LONG-TERM DEBT 125,887 102,158
OTHER LIABILITIES 11,904 10,103
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 193,627 163,433
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
REDEEMABLE SECURITIES:
Common stock 2,368 2,563
Common stock of subsidiaries 2,136 2,623
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TOTAL REDEEMABLE SECURITIES 4,504 5,186
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Series A preferred stock 521 521
Common stock 3 3
Paid-in capital 435 435
Retained earnings 20,886 23,221
Accumulated other comprehensive income -
cumulative currency translation adjustment (537) (603)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 21,308 23,577
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$ 219,439 $ 192,196
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See notes to unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(IN THOUSANDS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997 1998 1997
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NET SALES $ 72,893 $ 67,678 $ 132,102 $ 130,308
COST OF GOODS SOLD 53,072 51,342 99,702 99,337
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GROSS PROFIT 19,821 16,336 32,400 30,971
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 17,649 14,936 29,612 28,857
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OPERATING INCOME 2,172 1,400 2,788 2,114
OTHER:
Interest expense 3,297 1,651 6,019 3,217
Interest income (130) (125) (473) (266)
Other (income) expense, net 848 (1,120) 1,188 603
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (1,843) 994 (3,946) (1,440)
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES (595) 280 (1,609) (582)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (1,248) $ 714 $ (2,337) $ (858)
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See notes to unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED AND SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
(IN THOUSANDS)
Preferred Stock Common Stock
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Class Class Paid-in Retained comprehensive
Series A "A" "B" Capital Earnings Income Total
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BALANCE, JULY 1, 1998 $ 521 $ 2 $ 1 $ 435 $ 23,221 $ (603) $ 23,577
Foreign currency translation adjustment -- -- -- -- -- 276 276
Net loss -- -- -- -- (1,087) -- (1,087)
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BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 521 2 1 435 22,134 (327) 22,766
Foreign currency translation adjustment (210) (210)
Net loss (1,248) (1,248)
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1998 $ 521 $ 2 $ 1 $ 435 $ 20,886 $ (537) $ 21,308
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See notes to unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,1998 AND 1997
(IN THOUSANDS)
1998 1997
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (2,337) $ (858)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 5,066 4,848
Other 701 102
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquired:
Accounts receivable 12,680 4,074
Inventories (8,693) (3,949)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 102 (1,542)
Other assets (298) (28)
Accounts payable (4,349) (155)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (2,368) (587)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 504 1,905
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (5,885) (4,914)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (21,505) --
Other -- (520)
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (27,390) (5,434)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash overdraft 173 556
Net increase in short-term debt 1,978 2,718
Proceeds from long-term debt 5,740 126
Payments of long-term debt (130) (2,033)
Proceeds from life insurance -- 6,045
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 7,761 7,412
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (19,125) 3,883
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period 24,221 4,093
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period $ 5,096 $ 7,976
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See notes to unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
1. General
In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position
as of December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1998 and the results of operations and cash
flows for the three months and six months ended December 31, 1998 and 1997.
The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 1998 was derived
from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required
by generally accepted accounting principles. Additionally, it should be noted
that the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto have been prepared in accordance with accounting standards appropriate
for interim financial statements. While the Company believes that the
disclosures presented are adequate to make the information contained herein not
misleading, it is suggested that these financial statements be read in
conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year
ended June 30, 1998.
The results of operations for the three months and six months ended
December 31, 1998 and 1997 are not indicative of results for the full year.
2. Acquisition
On October 1, 1998, the Company acquired (the "ODDA Acquisition") all of
the outstanding capital stock of ODDA Smelteverk, AS, a Norwegian company, and
certain assets of the business of BOC Carbide Industries in the United Kingdom
(together "ODDA") from the BOC Group Plc for approximately $19 million in cash
and $18.2 million in debt. ODDA manufactures calcium carbide and dicyandiamide
which is distributed worldwide. The principal uses of calcium carbide are for
the production of acetylene for welding and cutting, and desulphurization of
iron and steel. The principal uses of dicyandiamide are for pharmaceutical
manufacturing and a fire-retarding agent for fabrics, wood and paint. The
acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.
The unaudited consolidated results of operations on a pro forma basis as
if such acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the six month periods being
reported are as follows:
Six Months Ended
December 31,
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1998 1997
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Net sales $141,461 $151,854
Net loss (3,869) (1,525)
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited) - (Continued)
(In thousands)
3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Philipp Brothers Chemicals, Inc. and its subsidiaries, all of which are either
wholly owned or controlled (collectively, referred to as the "Company"). All
significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the
condensed consolidated financial statements.
The fiscal year of the Company and its subsidiaries (other than its
Israeli and Brazilian subsidiaries) ends on June 30. The fiscal year of the
Company's Israeli and Brazilian subsidiaries ends on March 31. Accordingly, the
accounts of the Company's Israeli and Brazilian subsidiaries are included in the
condensed consolidated financial statements on a three-month lag. The condensed
consolidated balance sheets include a payable to the subsidiaries in the amount
of $1,377 at December 31, 1998, included in other current liabilities, and a
receivable from the subsidiaries of $2,686 at June 30, 1998, included in other
receivables, which represent net transactions (merchandise purchases and cash
payments) with the subsidiaries.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is principally
determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) and average methods, however,
certain subsidiaries of the Company use the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for
valuing inventories.
Inventories at December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1998 are based on perpetual
records and consist of the following:
December 31, June 30,
1998 1998
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Raw materials.................... $ 27,102 $ 18,511
Work-in-process.................. 6,026 2,604
Finished goods................... 23,445 16,452
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$ 56,573 $ 37,567
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Comprehensive Income
Effective July 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 130 ("SFAS 130"), Reporting Comprehensive Income. SFAS
130 states that all items that are required to be recognized under accounting
standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in the financial
statements.
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited) - (Continued)
(In thousands)
The Company's comprehensive income amounts were computed as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
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1998 1997 1998 1997
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Net Earnings (Loss) $(1,248) $ 714 $(2,337) $ (858)
Change in foreign currency translation
adjustments (210) 869 66 361
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Comprehensive Income (Loss) $(1,458) $ 1,583 $(2,271) $ (497)
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4. Contingencies
a. Litigation
The Company is party to a number of claims and lawsuits arising in the
normal course of business, including patent infringement, product liabilities
and governmental regulation concerning environmental and other matters. Certain
of these actions seek damages in various amounts. All such claims are being
contested, and management believes the resolution of these matters will not
materially affect the consolidated financial position, results of operations or
cash flows of the Company
b. Environmental Remediation
The Company's domestic subsidiaries are subject to various federal, state
and local environmental laws and regulations which govern the management of
chemical wastes. The most significant regulation governing the Company's
recycling activities is the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
("RCRA"). The Company has been issued final RCRA "Part B" permits to operate as
hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities at its facilities in Santa Fe
Springs, California; Garland, Texas; Joliet, Illinois; Sumter, South Carolina
and Sewaren, New Jersey. The Company has also obtained an interim status RCRA
permit for its Union City, California facility.
In connection with applying for RCRA "Part B" permits, the Company has
been required to perform extensive site investigations at certain of its
operating facilities and inactive sites to identify possible contamination and
to provide the regulatory authorities with plans and schedules for remediation.
Some soil and groundwater contamination has been identified at several plant
sites and will require corrective action over the next several years.
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited) - (Continued)
(In thousands)
The Company has been named as a potentially responsible party ("PRP") in
connection with an action commenced by the Environmental Protection Agency
("EPA"), involving a third party fertilizer manufacturing site in South
Carolina. The Company has also received a settlement proposal approximating
$800, which it believes is unfairly high in relation to settlements offered to
other PRPs. While the outcome of ongoing negotiation is uncertain, the Company
has accrued in fiscal 1998, its best estimate of the amount for which this
matter can be settled.
Based upon information available, management estimates the cost of further
investigation and remediation of identified soil and groundwater problems at
operating sites, closed sites and third party sites to be approximately $2,049
as of December 31, 1998, which is included in current and long-term liabilities.
5. Credit Facility
On August 19, 1998, the Company entered into a $60 million senior secured
credit facility with PNC Bank, National Association, as agent and on behalf of
itself ("Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility is structured as a five-year,
$35 million revolving credit facility subject to availability under a borrowing
base formula for domestic accounts receivable and inventories. The Company,
under terms of the Credit Facility, may choose between two interest rate
options: (i) base rate, as defined, or (ii) Euro rate as defined, plus 1-1/4%-2%
depending on the Company's operating performance. In addition, a two-year, $25
million acquisition line of credit is available to the Company. Drawdowns under
the acquisition line of credit shall amortize on a five-year basis with the
balances due at maturity. No amounts have been drawn down under the acquisition
line of credit.
The Credit Facility requires, among other things, the maintenance of
certain fixed charge coverage ratios and a certain level of net worth for the
domestic operations of the Company, as defined. In addition, there are certain
restrictions on additional borrowings, additional liens on the Company's assets,
guarantees, dividend payments, redemption or purchase of the Company's stock,
sale of subsidiaries stock, disposition of assets, investments, and mergers and
acquisitions.
6. Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
In June 1998, the Company issued $100 million of its 9 7/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2008 (the "Notes"). In connection with the issuance of
these Notes, the Company's U.S. Subsidiaries, the voting shares of which are
wholly-owned, fully and unconditionally guaranteed such Notes on a joint and
several basis. Separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning
the Guarantors are not presented because the Company has determined that they
are not material to investors. Foreign subsidiaries do not presently guarantee
the Notes.
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited) - (Continued)
(In thousands)
The following condensed consolidating financial data summarizes the
assets, liabilities and results of operations and cash flows of the Parent,
Guarantors and Non-Guarantor subsidiaries. The Parent is Philipp Brothers
Chemicals, Inc. ("PBC"). The U.S. Guarantor Subsidiaries include all domestic
subsidiaries of PBC including the following: PBC and its subsidiaries (C.P.
Chemicals, Inc., Koffolk, Inc., Phibro-Tech, Inc., MRT Management Corp., Mineral
Resource Technologies, L.L.C., Prince Agriproducts, Inc., The Prince
Manufacturing Company (PA), The Prince Manufacturing Company (IL), Phibrochem,
Inc., Phibro Chemicals, Inc., Western Magnesium Corp.). The Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries include the following: (Koffolk (1949) Ltd., Agtrol International,
Ferro Metal and Chemical Corporation and ODDA). The voting shares of the U.S.
Guarantor Subsidiaries are wholly-owned by the Parent, and the foreign
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries are majority owned by the Parent.
Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for by the Parent using the
equity method. Income tax expense (benefit) is allocated among the consolidating
entities based upon taxable income (loss) by jurisdiction within each group.
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1998
(IN THOUSANDS)
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PARENT U.S. GUARANTOR FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATION CONSOLIDATED
SUBSIDIARIES NON-GUARANTORS ADJUSTMENTS BALANCE
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 295 $ 722 $ 4,079 $ 5,096
Trade receivables 5,264 19,592 26,654 51,510
0
Other receivables 1,592 495 2,421 4,508
Inventory 2,670 25,529 28,374 0 56,573
Prepaid expenses & other 5,925 1,702 1,275 8,902
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Total current assets 15,746 48,040 62,803 0 126,589
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Property, plant & equipment, net 1,067 15,677 48,777 0 65,521
Intangibles 15 2,949 4,643 7,607
Investment in subsidiaries 58,623 1,960 (3,569) (57,014) 0
Intercompany 52,347 (10,710) 1,756 (43,393) 0
Other assets 7,866 7,782 4,074 19,722
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Total Assets $135,664 $ 65,698 $ 118,484 $ (100,407) $219,439
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Cash overdraft $ 943 $ 960 $ 185 $ 2,088
Loan payable to banks 0 0 2,887 2,887
Current portion of long-term debt 144 1,564 18 1,726
Accounts payable 1,705 11,331 18,982 32,018
Other loans payable 65 0 0 65
Accrued expenses and other 3,164 7,150 6,738 0 17,052
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Total current liabilities 6,021 21,005 28,810 0 55,836
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Long term debt 103,546 1,844 63,890 (43,393) 125,887
Other liabilities 1,450 6,579 3,875 0 11,904
Redeemable securities:
Common stock 2,368 2,368
Common stock of subsidiaries 2,136 2,136
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Stockholders' equity 2,368 2,136 0 0 4,504
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Series A preferred stock 521 0 0 0 521
Common stock 3 32 131 (163) 3
Paid in capital 864 27,560 2,414 (30,403) 435
Retained earnings 20,886 6,512 19,936 (26,448) 20,886
Accumulated other comprehensive income-
cumulative currency translation adjustment 5 30 (572) 0 (537)
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Total stockholders equity 22,279 34,134 21,909 (57,014) 21,308
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Total liability & equity $135,664 $ 65,698 $ 118,484 $ (100,407) $219,439
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENT
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
(IN THOUSANDS)
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PARENT U.S. GUARANTOR FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATION CONSOLIDATED
SUBSIDIARIES NON-GUARANTORS ADJUSTMENTS BALANCE
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Net sales $ 8,742 $ 39,159 $ 33,441 $ (8,449) $ 72,893
Cost of goods sold 7,571 29,789 24,161 (8,449) 53,072
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Gross profit 1,171 9,370 9,280 0 19,821
Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,861 8,341 6,447 17,649
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Operating income (loss) (1,690) 1,029 2,833 0 2,172
Other:
Interest expense 1,492 78 1,727 3,297
Interest income (46) 0 (84) (130)
Other (income) expense, net 0 0 848 848
Intercompany allocation (2,295) 2,260 35 0
(Profit) loss relating to subsidiaries 697 0 0 (697) 0
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Income (loss) before income taxes (1,538) (1,309) 307 697 (1,843)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (290) (366) 61 0 (595)
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Net income (loss) $(1,248) $ (943) $ 246 $ 697 $ (1,248)
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENT
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
(IN THOUSANDS)
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PARENT U.S. GUARANTOR FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATION CONSOLIDATED
SUBSIDIARIES NON-GUARANTORS ADJUSTMENTS BALANCE
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Net sales $ 16,690 $ 75,798 $ 53,342 $ (13,728) $132,102
Cost of goods sold 13,971 58,438 41,021 (13,728) 99,702
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Gross profit 2,719 17,360 12,321 0 32,400
Selling, general and administrative expenses 5,439 15,295 8,878 29,612
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Operating income (loss) (2,720) 2,065 3,443 0 2,788
Other:
Interest expense 3,265 166 2,588 6,019
Interest income (348) 0 (125) (473)
Other (income) expense, net 0 0 1,188 1,188
Intercompany allocation (4,801) 4,801 0 0
(Profit) loss relating to subsidiaries 1,779 0 0 (1,779) 0
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Income (loss) before income taxes (2,615) (2,902) (208) 1,779 (3,946)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (278) (1,133) (198) 0 (1,609)
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Net income (loss) $ (2,337) $ (1,769) $ (10) $ 1,779 $ (2,337)
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
(IN THOUSANDS)
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PARENT U.S. GUARANTOR FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATION CONSOLIDATED
SUBSIDIARIES NON-GUARANTORS ADJUSTMENTS BALANCE
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Operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ (2,337) $ (1,769) $ (10) $ 1,779 $ (2,337)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
Cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 232 1,793 3,041 5,066
Other 103 (249) 847 701
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
Net of effect of business acquired:
Accounts receivable 420 8,865 3,395 12,680
Inventory 926 (6,167) (3,452) (8,693)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (2,966) (896) 3,964 102
Other assets (176) 0 (122) (298)
Intercompany (14,892) 5,463 11,208 (1,779) 0
Accounts payable (663) (468) (3,218) (4,349)
Accrued expenses and other (1,035) (1,232) (101) (2,368)
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Net cash provided by operating activities (20,388) 5,340 15,552 0 504
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Investing activities:
Capital expenditures (97) (2,997) (2,791) (5,885)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired 0 (2,505) (19,000) (21,505)
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Net cash used in investing activities (97) (5,502) (21,791) 0 (27,390)
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Financing activities:
Cash overdraft 30 (42) 185 173
Net (decrease) increase in short-term debt (909) 0 2,887 1,978
Proceeds from long term debt 3,400 75 2,265 5,740
Payments of long term debt (53) (77) 0 (130)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 2,468 (44) 5,337 0 7,761
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Net (decrease) increase in cash
and cash equivalents (18,017) (206) (902) 0 (19,125)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 18,312 928 4,981 24,221
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 295 $ 722 $ 4,079 $ -- $ 5,096
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 1998
(IN THOUSANDS)
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PARENT U.S. GUARANTOR FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATION CONSOLIDATED
SUBSIDIARIES NON-GUARANTORS ADJUSTMENTS BALANCE
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 18,312 $ 928 $ 4,981 $ 24,221
Trade receivables 5,729 27,999 23,832 57,560
Other receivables 952 60 4,988 6,000
Inventory 3,596 18,910 15,061 0 37,567
Prepaid expenses & other 3,599 1,241 651 5,491
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Total current assets 32,188 49,138 49,513 0 130,839
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Property, plant & equipment, net 1,163 12,590 26,757 0 40,510
Intangibles 15 3,136 620 3,771
Deferred charges and other 7,729 7,864 1,483 17,076
Investment in subsidiaries 67,049 1,534 (2,483) (66,100) 0
Intercompany 28,932 (29,587) 655 0 0
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Total assets $137,076 $ 44,675 $ 76,545 $ (66,100) $192,196
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Cash overdraft $ 913 $ 1,002 $ $ 1,915
Current portion of long-term debt 144 1,491 11 1,646
Accounts payable 2,368 11,799 17,350 31,517
Other loans payable 492 0 0 492
Accrued expenses and other 4,223 8,281 3,098 0 15,602
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Total current liabilities $ 8,140 $ 22,573 $ 20,459 0 $ 51,172
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Long term debt 100,199 2,575 34,775 (35,391) 102,158
Other liabilities 1,679 6,437 1,987 0 10,103
Redeemable securities:
Common stock 2,563 2,563
Common stock of subsidiaries 2,623 2,623
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Stockholders equity 2,563 2,623 0 0 5,186
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Series A preferred stock 521 0 0 0 521
Common stock 3 0 0 0 3
Paid in capital 764 2,560 (429) (2,460) 435
Retained earnings 23,221 7,877 20,372 (28,249) 23,221
Accumulated other comprehensive income-
cumulative currency translation adjustment (14) 30 (619) 0 (603)
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Total stockholders equity 24,495 10,467 19,324 (30,709) 23,577
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Total liability & equity $137,076 $ 44,675 $ 76,545 $ (66,100) $192,196
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENT
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
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PARENT U.S. GUARANTOR FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATION CONSOLIDATED
SUBSIDIARIES NON-GUARANTORS ADJUSTMENTS BALANCE
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Net sales $ 9,481 $ 40,252 $ 25,994 $ (8,049) $ 67,678
Cost of goods sold 7,793 29,963 21,635 (8,049) 51,342
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Gross profit 1,688 10,289 4,359 0 16,336
Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,969 9,266 2,701 14,936
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Operating income (loss) (1,281) 1,023 1,658 0 1,400
Other:
Interest expense 986 126 539 1,651
Interest income (81) (26) (18) (125)
Other (income) expense, net 0 0 (1,120) (1,120)
Intercompany allocation (1,447) 1,447 0 0
(Profit) loss relating to subsidiaries (1,251) 0 0 1,251 0
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Income (loss) before income taxes 512 (524) 2,257 (1,251) 994
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (202) (147) 629 0 280
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Net income (loss) $ 714 $ (377) $ 1,628 $ (1,251) $ 714
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENT
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
(000'S)
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PARENT U.S. GUARANTOR FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATION CONSOLIDATED
SUBSIDIARIES NON-GUARANTORS ADJUSTMENTS BALANCE
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Net sales $ 18,838 $ 75,905 $ 49,622 $ (14,057) $130,308
Cost of goods sold 15,546 56,381 41,467 (14,057) 99,337
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Gross profit 3,292 19,524 8,155 0 30,971
Selling, general and administrative expenses 5,480 18,294 5,083 28,857
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Operating income (loss) (2,188) 1,230 3,072 0 2,114
Other:
Interest expense 1,763 291 1,163 3,217
Interest income (147) (69) (50) (266)
Other (income) expense, net 0 0 603 603
Intercompany allocation (2,849) 2,849 0 0
(Profit) loss relating to subsidiaries 254 0 0 (254) 0
Minority interest 0 0
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Income (loss) before income taxes (1,209) (1,841) 1,356 254 (1,440)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (351) (638) 407 0 (582)
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Net income (loss) $ (858) $ (1,203) $ 949 $ 254 $ (858)
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PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
(000'S)
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PARENT U.S. GUARANTOR FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATION CONSOLIDATED
SUBSIDIARIES NON-GUARANTORS ADJUSTMENTS BALANCE
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Operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ (858) $ (1,203) $ 949 $ 254 $ (858)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
Cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 248 2,793 1,807 4,848
Other 33 239 (170) 102
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (705) 2,141 2,638 4,074
Inventory (441) (4,813) 1,305 0 (3,949)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,555) 294 (281) (1,542)
Other assets (93) (72) 137 (28)
Intercompany 5,213 (3,383) (1,576) (254) 0
Accounts payable 252 3,974 (4,381) (155)
Accrued expenses and other (1,109) 961 (439) 0 (587)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 985 931 (11) 0 1,905
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Investing activities:
Capital expenditures (227) (2,667) (2,020) (4,914)
Other (520) 0 0 (520)
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Net cash used in investing activities (747) (2,667) (2,020) 0 (5,434)
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Financing activities:
Cash overdraft (276) 832 0 556
Net (decrease) increase in short-term debt (292) (21) 3,031 2,718
Proceeds from long term debt 16 110 0 126
Payments of long term debt (170) (79) (1,784) (2,033)
Proceeds from life insurance 6,045 0 0 6,045
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Net cash provided by financing activities 5,323 842 1,247 0 7,412
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Net (decrease) increase in cash
and cash equivalents 5,561 (894) (784) 0 3,883
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 263 1,049 2,781 4,093
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 5,824 $ 155 $ 1,997 $ -- $ 7,976
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company's actual results could
differ materially from those set forth in the forward- looking statements.
Certain factors that might cause such a difference are discussed throughout this
Form 10-Q and are discussed under the caption in this Item 2 entitled "Certain
Factors Affecting Future Operating Results."
Overview
Philipp Brothers Chemicals, Inc. ("Philipp Brothers" or the "Company") is
a leading diversified global manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of
specialty and industrial chemicals, which are sold world-wide for use in
numerous markets including animal nutrition and health, electronics, wood
treatment, agricultural, pharmaceutical and personal care products, glass,
construction and concrete. The Company also provides recycling and hazardous
waste services primarily to the electronics and metal treatment industries.
The Company operates in one industry segment, with revenues derived from
sales in four core product groups: Animal Nutrition and Health, Intermediates
and Industrial Chemicals, Electronics and Metal Treatment, and Crop Protection.
The revenues of each of the Company's product groups are affected by factors
such as trends in the industries of each of the customers of the Company, the
impact of lower prices for competing products, changes in production levels of
certain products resulting from expansion of Company production facilities, the
inclusion of revenues from acquisitions, and seasonality.
The Company's net sales have increased through internal growth, selective
acquisitions, strategic alliances and new product introductions.
Recent Developments
The Offering
In June 1998, the Company completed a private placement (the "Offering")
under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, pursuant to which the Company
issued and sold $100 million in aggregate principal amount of its 9 7/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2008 (the "Old Notes" and together with the New Notes (as
defined below) the "Notes"), from which the Company received net proceeds of
approximately $96.2 million, after payment of discounts and commissions to
Schroder & Co. Inc., the Initial Purchaser thereof (the "Initial Purchaser") and
offering expenses. The proceeds of the Offering were used in part to retire
certain indebtedness of the Company, to effect the Transactions (as defined
below), to finance the ODDA Acquisition, in connection with the Restructuring
and Other Charges (as defined below), and will be used in part to finance other
potential acquisitions and capital expenditures and to provide additional
working capital for general corporate purposes.
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The Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company and are
subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future Senior Debt (as
defined in the Indenture pursuant to which the Notes were issued (as
supplemented, the "Indenture")) and rank pari passu in right of payment with all
other existing and future senior subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The
Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by the
current domestic subsidiaries of the Company (the "Guarantors"). Additional
future domestic subsidiaries may become Guarantors under certain circumstances.
The Transactions
In connection with the Offering, the Company undertook the following
transactions (collectively the "Transactions") to provide it with greater
flexibility in the next several years with respect to its capital expenditure
and working capital requirements and to simplify the capital structure of the
Company and certain related entities:
o Concurrently with the consummation of the Offering, all of the
Company's outstanding indebtedness under the Company's Credit
Agreement with Fleet Bank, N.A. was repaid in full out of the
proceeds of the Offering. In addition, the Company paid all amounts
outstanding under and discharged $20.0 million in aggregate
principal amount of the Company's 11% Senior Notes due June 29, 2004
held by The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.
o Concurrently with the consummation of the Offering, Jack Bendheim,
the President and principal shareholder of the Company, sold all of
the stock of Koffolk, Inc. to the Company in exchange for $1.5
million in indebtedness owed by Mr. Bendheim to the Company. In
addition, the Company acquired from Jack Bendheim his 29.2% interest
in Mineral Resource Technologies, L.L.C. ("MRT"), a subsidiary
through which the Company manages combustion and mineral
by-products, for $25,000 and repaid $995,000 in advances made by Mr.
Bendheim to MRT.
The Restructuring and Other Charges
The "Restructuring and Other Charges" include the following charges
incurred by the Company in connection with a restructuring program implemented
in fiscal 1998.
o Curtailment of operations at the Company's Sewaren, New Jersey
manufacturing facility, which manufactured products primarily in the
Intermediates and Industrial Chemicals product group. The
curtailment program resulted in non-recurring charges of
approximately $10 million, of which $5.6 million was associated with
the non-cash write down of fixed assets, $1.1 million for one-time
costs associated with the actual shutdown and $3.3 million for
ongoing site monitoring and ground water remediation.
o Charges associated with the forgiveness of certain promissory notes
issued to the Company's Phibro-Tech subsidiary by certain executives
and tax-related adjustments, which aggregated $5.6 million.
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o Charges of approximately $1.2 million arising out of severance
payments associated with personnel changes.
ODDA Acquisition
On October 1, 1998, the Company completed the ODDA Acquisition. See Note 2
to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
Credit Facility
In August 1998, the Company and certain of its domestic subsidiaries
terminated their Loan and Security Agreement dated as of August 31, 1994 with
Fleet Bank (formerly National Westminster Bank NJ). Simultaneously, the Company
and all of its domestic subsidiaries entered into the new Credit Facility with
PNC Bank, National Association. See Note 5 to the Company's Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
The terms and conditions of the Credit Facility and the Indenture impose
certain restrictions that affect, among other things, the ability of Philipp
Brothers and its Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the Indenture) to incur
debt (including other subordinated debt), pay dividends or make distributions,
make acquisitions, create liens, sell assets, create restrictions on the payment
of dividends and other payments by its Restricted Subsidiaries and make certain
investments. The Credit Facility also requires that the Company comply with
various financial covenants.
The Exchange Offer
On January 15, 1999, the Company consummated its offer to exchange, and
issued, $100,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its 9 7/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2008 (the "New Notes"), which have been registered under
the Securities Act, in exchange for an equal amount of Old Notes. The New Notes
were issued pursuant to a First Supplemental Indenture dated January 15, 1999
among the Company, The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee, and the Guarantors
named therein. The terms of the New Notes and the Old Notes are identical in all
material respects, except that the offer of the New Notes was registered under
the Securities Act and, therefore, the New Notes are not subject to certain
transfer restrictions, registration rights and related liquidated damage
provisions applicable to the Old Notes. The issuance of the New Notes satisfied
certain obligations of the Company contained in the Registration Rights
Agreement dated as of June 11, 1998 among the Company, the Guarantors and the
Initial Purchaser.
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Results of Operations
NET SALES
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
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1998 1997 1998 1997
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(In thousands)
Product Groups
Animal Nutrition and Health .......... $ 31,054 $ 32,678 $ 60,425 $ 63,004
Intermediates and Industrial Chemicals 24,438 19,250 40,388 36,590
Electronics and Metal Treatment ...... 9,635 10,200 18,744 20,525
Crop Protection ...................... 7,766 5,550 12,545 10,189
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Total $ 72,893 $ 67,678 $132,102 $130,308
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Comparison of Three Months Ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
Net Sales. Net sales increased by $5.2 million or 7.7% to $72.9 million in
the three months ended December 31, 1998 as compared to the same period of the
prior year. This increase was primarily due to higher net sales of $5.2 million
in the Company's Intermediates and Industrial Chemicals product group for
dicyandiamide and calcium carbide ($10.3 million) as a result of the ODDA
Acquisition, partially offset by lower volume sales of organic intermediate
products ($2.9 million) due to lower customer demand and competitive pressures
and lower volume sales of inorganic intermediate products ($2.0 million),
primarily to the wood treating industry, due to lower seasonal demand. Higher
net sales of $2.2 million in the Company's Crop Protection products was
primarily due to higher volume sales of fungicides. Lower net sales of $1.6
million in the Company's Animal Nutrition and Health products was primarily as a
result of lower customer demand for coccidiocides ($1.2 million).
Gross Profit. Gross profit increased by $3.5 million or 21.3% to $19.8
million and 27.1% of net sales in the three months ended December 31, 1998 as
compared to 24.1% of net sales in the same period of the prior year. This
increase was primarily attributable to higher sales in the Company's
Intermediates and Industrial Chemicals group products due to the ODDA
Acquisition which was partially offset by lower sales of organic and inorganic
chemical intermediates ($1.3 million). Higher net sales of Crop Protection
products ($1.0 million) were partially offset by lower sales and recycling fees
in the Company's Electronics and Metal Treatment products ($.6 million).
Selling, General and Administrative Expense. Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased by $2.7 million or 18.2% to $17.6 million for
the three months ended December 31, 1998 as compared to the same period of the
prior year. This increase was primarily due to the ODDA Acquisition which was
partially offset by the curtailment of operations at the Company's Sewaren, New
Jersey facility.
Operating Income. Operating income increased by $.8 million or 55.1% to
$2.2 million in the three months ended December 31, 1998 as compared to the same
period of the prior year primarily
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due to higher net sales and gross profits, partially offset by higher selling,
general and administrative expenses.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased by $1.6 million or 99.5% to
$3.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 1998 as compared to the
same period of the prior year primarily due to increased principal and interest
expense associated with the $100 million Note Offering in June 1998 and interest
expense incurred by ODDA on its bank borrowings.
Other (Income) Expense, Net. Other (income) expense, net reflects
principally foreign currency gains and losses of the Company's foreign
subsidiaries.
Comparison of Six Months Ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
Net Sales. Net sales increased by $1.8 million or 1.4% to $132.1 million
for the six months ended December 31, 1998 as compared to the same period of the
prior year. This increase was primarily due to higher sales of $3.8 million in
the Company's Intermediates and Industrial Chemicals product group for
dicyandiamide and calcium carbide ($10.3 million) as a result of the ODDA
Acquisition. This increase was partially offset by lower volume sales of organic
intermediate products ($3.6 million) due to lower customer demand and
competitive pressures and lower volume sales of inorganic intermediate products
($1.8 million) primarily to the wood treating industry due to lower seasonal
demand. Higher net sales of $2.4 million in the Company's Crop Protection
products was primarily due to higher volume sales of copper fungicides. Lower
net sales of $2.6 million in the Company's Animal Nutrition and Health products
was primarily as a result of lower customer demand for amprolium ($2.9 million).
Lower net sales of $1.8 million in the Company's Electronics and Metal Treatment
was primarily a result of lower volume metal finishing chemicals.
Gross Profit. Gross profit increased by $1.4 million or 4.6% to $32.4
million and 24.5% of net sales for the six months ended December 31, 1998 as
compared to 23.8% of net sales in the same period of the prior year. This
increase was primarily attributable to higher sales in the Company's
Intermediates and Industrial Chemicals products group due to the ODDA
Acquisition which was partially offset by lower sales of organic and inorganic
chemical intermediates ($1.1 million). Higher volume sales of Crop Protection
products ($.9 million) were offset by lower net sales of the Company's
Electronics and Metal Treatment products ($1.3 million) and lower sales of
Animal Nutrition and Health products ($.7 million).
Selling, General and Administrative Expense. Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased $.8 million or 2.6% to $29.6 million for the
six months ended December 31, 1998 as compared to the same period of the prior
year. This increase was primarily due to the Company's acquisition of ODDA ($3.4
million) which was mostly offset by curtailment of operations at the Company's
Sewaren, New Jersey facility.
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Operating Income. Operating income increased $.7 million or 31.9% in the
six months ended December 31, 1998 as compared to the same period of the prior
year primarily due to higher net sales and gross profits partially offset by
higher selling, general and administrative expenses.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased by $2.8 million or 87% to $6
million for the six months ended December 31, 1998 as compared to the same
period of the prior year primarily due to increased principal and interest
expense associated with the $100 million Note Offering in June 1998 and interest
expense incurred by ODDA on its bank borrowings.
Other Expense, Net. Other expense, net reflects principally foreign
currency gains and losses of the Company's foreign subsidiaries.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operations
for the six months ended December 31, 1998 was $.5 million, a decrease of $1.4
million from the same period of the prior year. This decrease was primarily due
to decreased net income, and increased purchases of inventories and reduction in
amounts due to vendors which were partially offset by higher collection of
receivables.
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing
activities for the six months ended December 31, 1998 was $27.4 million, an
increase of $22 million, primarily due to the ODDA Acquisition and the purchase
of net assets of business acquired.
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities. Net cash provided by financing
activities for the six months ended December 31, 1998 was $7.8 million, an
increase of $.3 million from the same period of the prior year, primarily due to
increases in borrowings under the Company's credit facilities. The six months
ended December 31, 1997 included receipt of $5.6 million in life insurance
proceeds.
Liquidity. As of December 31, 1998, the Company had $70.7 million of
working capital as compared to $79.7 million as of June 30, 1998. Cash on hand
as of December 31, 1998 amounted to $5.1 million. At December 31, 1998, the
Company had $3.4 million in outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility,
and had availability thereunder of $35.0 million, subject to a borrowing base
formula. The Company expects that cash flows from operations and available
borrowing arrangements will provide sufficient working capital to operate the
Company's business, to make expected capital expenditures and service interest
and principal on outstanding debt and meet the Company's foreseeable liquidity
requirements for the next twelve months.
Seasonality of Business
The Company's sales are typically highest in the fourth fiscal quarter.
The Company's sales of copper-based fungicides and other agricultural products
are typically highest in the first and fourth
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fiscal quarters, and its sales of gibberellic acid are highest in the fourth
quarter, due to the seasonal nature of the agricultural industry. The Company's
sales of finished chemicals to the wood treatment industry are typically highest
in the first and fourth fiscal quarters due to the increased level of home
construction during these periods. Additionally, sales of these products may be
more concentrated in one of these quarters due to weather conditions.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
In the normal course of operations, the Company is exposed to market risks
arising from adverse changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates,
and commodity prices. As a result, future earnings, cash flows and fair values
of assets and liabilities are subject to uncertainty. The Company uses a variety
of derivative financial instruments, including interest rate caps and foreign
currency forward contracts as a means of hedging exposure to floating interest
rate bank borrowings and foreign currency risks. The Company also utilizes, on a
limited basis, certain commodity derivatives, primarily on copper used in its
manufacturing processes, to hedge the cost of its anticipated purchase
requirements. The Company and its subsidiaries do not utilize derivative
instruments for trading purposes. The Company does not hedge its exposure to
market risks in a manner that completely eliminates the effects of changing
market conditions on earnings, cash flows and fair values. The Company monitors
the financial stability and credit standing of its major counterparties.
Interest Rate Risk
The Company uses sensitivity analysis to assess the market risk of its
debt-related financial instruments and derivatives. Market risk is defined for
these purposes as the potential change in the fair value resulting from an
adverse movement in interest rates. The carrying amounts of cash and cash
equivalents, trade receivables, trade payables and short term debt is considered
to be representative of their fair value because of their short maturities. The
fair value of the Company's long-term debt is estimated using discounted cash
flow analyses, based on the Company's incremental borrowing rates for similar
types of borrowing arrangements. As of June 30 and December 31, 1998, the fair
value of the Company's total debt did not differ materially from its carrying
amount. A 100 basis point increase in interest rates could result in a $6.0
million reduction in the fair value of total debt.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
A significant portion of the financial results of the Company is derived
from activities conducted outside the U.S. and denominated in currencies other
than the U.S. dollar. Because the financial results of the Company are reported
in U.S. dollars, they are affected by changes in the value of the various
foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. Dollar. Exchange rate risks are
reduced, however, by the diversity of the Company's foreign operations and the
fact that international activities are not concentrated in any single non-U.S.
currency. Short-term exposures to changing foreign currency exchange rates are
primarily due to operating cash flows denominated in foreign currencies. The
Company covers known and anticipated operating exposures by using purchased
foreign currency exchange option and forward contracts. The primary currencies
for which the Company has foreign currency exchange rate exposure are the German
deutsche mark and Japanese yen.
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The Company uses sensitivity analysis to assess the market risk associated
with its foreign currency transactions. Market risk is defined for these
purposes as the potential change in fair value resulting from an adverse
movement in foreign currency exchange rates. The fair value associated with the
foreign currency contracts has been estimated by valuing the net position of the
contracts using the applicable spot rates and forward rates as of the reporting
date. At June 30 and December 31, 1998, the fair value did not differ materially
from its carrying amount. Based on the limited amount of foreign currency
contracts at December 31, 1998, the Company does not believe that an
instantaneous 10% adverse movement in foreign currency rates from their levels
at December 31, 1998, with all other variables held constant, would have a
material effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position or
cash flows.
Also, the Company obtains third party letters of credit in connection with
certain inventory purchases and insurance obligations. At June 30 and December
31, 1998, the contract values of these letters of credit were $4.6 million and
$6.4 million, respectively, and their fair values did not differ from their
carrying amount.
Commodity Price Risk
The Company purchases certain raw materials, such as copper, under
short-term supply contracts. The purchase prices thereunder are generally
determined based on prevailing market conditions. The Company uses commodity
derivative instruments to modify some of the commodity price risks. Assuming a
10% change in the underlying commodity price, the potential change in the fair
value of commodity derivative contracts held at June 30 and December 31, 1998
would not be material when compared to the Company's earnings and financial
position.
The foregoing market risk discussion and the estimated amounts presented
are Forward-Looking Statements that assume certain market conditions. Actual
results in the future may differ materially from these projected results due to
developments in relevant financial markets and commodity markets. The methods
used above to assess risk should not be considered projections of expected
future events or results.
Year 2000 Disclosure
The statements in the following section include "Year 2000 readiness
disclosure" within the meaning of the Year 2000 Information and Readiness
Disclosure Act.
The term "Year 2000 ("Y2K") Issue" is a general term used to describe the
various problems that may result from the improper processing of dates and
date-sensitive calculations by computers and other machinery as the year 2000 is
approached and reached. These problems generally arise from the fact that most
of the world's computer hardware and software have historically used only two
digits to identify the year in a date, often meaning that the computer will fail
to distinguish dates in the "2000's" from the dates in the "1900's." These
problems may also arise from other sources as well, such as the use of special
codes and conventions in software that make use of the date field. The Y2K
computer software compliance issues affect the Company and most companies in the
world.
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The Company has conducted a review of its core management information
systems and equipment with embedded chips or processors ("Management Systems")
used in the Company's operations, and also its internal manufacturing systems at
its plants, including computer-based manufacturing, logistical and related
systems ("Manufacturing Systems").
Over the last three years, the Company has replaced or upgraded most of
its Management Systems and Manufacturing Systems. The Company has substantially
upgraded its desktop computers, networks and servers and software applications
and packages. The Company has expended approximately $580,000, $587,000 and
$920,000 in the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively,
towards compliance with Y2K issues. Such amounts during such periods were
allocated as follows: for 1996, $380,000 for outside consultants and $200,000
for internal costs (including internal programmers and MIS activities); for
1997, $72,700 for hardware, $9,000 for software, $300,800 for outside
consultants and $205,000 for internal costs; for 1998, $229,700 for hardware,
$35,600 for software, $235,000 for outside consultants and $420,000 for internal
costs. The Company believes that its Manufacturing Systems worldwide are
currently in Y2K compliance. With regard to its Management Systems, the Company
estimates that 90 percent of its U.S. operations are Y2K compliant, other than
the current conversion of the order entry and inventory tracking systems of one
of its domestic subsidiaries, resulting in estimated overall U.S. completion of
75 percent. The Company expects that its U.S. operations will be in full
compliance during calendar 1999. The Company's operations in France and the
United Kingdom are presently in Y2K compliance, while the Company estimates that
its Israeli and Norwegian operations are currently 90 percent and 75 percent
compliant, respectively, and that they will be in full compliance during
calendar 1999. The Company expects that any required modifications will be made
on a timely basis. The Company continues to test its Management and
Manufacturing Systems, on a system-by-system basis, as it completes its ongoing
compliance efforts. The Company estimates that future expenditures will not
exceed $150,000, of which $30,000 is expected to be spent on hardware, $70,000
on software modifications and systems testing by outside consultants and $50,000
is allocated to internal costs and contingencies. The Company's estimates of
completion are based on management's estimates of the number and complexity of
the systems involved and the status of its Y2K effort with respect to such
systems. Such estimates may not necessarily be consistent with the timing of the
Company's incurrence of Y2K-related expenditures.
As part of the Company's Y2K readiness program, the Company has identified
significant service providers, vendors, suppliers and customers ("Key Business
Partners") that it believes are critical to business operations after January 1,
2000 and has sent questionnaires in an attempt to reasonably ascertain their
stage of Y2K readiness. The Company may follow-up responses to the
questionnaires through interviews and other available means. In conjunction with
this effort, key utilities upon which the Company and its operating subsidiaries
rely will be approached on a worldwide basis to identify their level of Y2K
preparedness. In many cases, these entities (particularly outside North America)
have a lower level of Y2K awareness and are less willing to provide information
concerning their state of Y2K readiness.
The Company is considering business interruption contingency plans to
address internal and external issues specific to the Y2K problem, to the extent
practicable. These contingency plans, which are intended to enable the Company
to continue to operate on January 1, 2000 and beyond, may include stockpiling
raw and packaging materials, increasing inventory levels, securing alternate
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sources of supply, performing certain functions manually, repairing or obtaining
replacement systems to interface with third-party systems and other appropriate
measures. The Company's Manufacturing Systems rely on control systems which
include process manufacturing and mixing controls, production monitoring power,
and emission and safety. While comparable control systems are used at plants
having similar processes, specific facility-related configurations exist to meet
the needs of production equipment at each plant. If a failure were to occur, the
potential impact would be isolated to the affected facility and, more
particularly, the product or products manufactured with the affected equipment.
Also, in many cases, the Company has the ability to manufacture the same product
at different facilities. The Company's Management Systems include administrative
and financial applications, such as for order processing and collection. In the
event one of these systems were not corrected, the Company's ability to capture,
schedule and fulfill customer demands could be impaired. Similarly, if a
collection processing system were to fail, the Company may not be able to
properly apply payments to customer balances or correctly determine cash
balances. However, as discussed above, the Company will consider various
alternatives, including performing manually certain functions that it had
performed manually before the applicable computer system was in use.
The Company's plans are intended to provide a means of managing risk, but
cannot eliminate the potential for disruption due to third party failure. To the
extent that responses to Y2K readiness are unsatisfactory, the Company may
consider changing suppliers, service providers or contractors to those which
have demonstrated Y2K readiness. However, the Company believes that due to the
widespread nature of the potential Y2K issues, its contingency planning is an
ongoing process which will require further consideration as the Company obtains
additional information regarding the Company's internal systems and equipment
during completion of the testing of its systems and regarding the status of its
suppliers, customers and other third party providers regarding their becoming
Y2K compliant. The Company is defining a strategy based on the importance of
each relationship. The Company's efforts with respect to specific problems
identified will depend in part upon its assessment of the risk that such problem
may have an adverse impact on its operations. The Company has not yet developed
contingency plans in the event of a Y2K failure caused by a supplier or third
party, but would intend to do so if a specific problem is identified through the
program described above. In some cases, particularly with respect to its utility
vendors, alternative suppliers may not be available.
Because of the substantial number of Manufacturing and Management Systems
used by the Company and its operating subsidiaries, the significant number of
Key Business Partners, the extent of the Company's foreign operations, including
operations within countries that are not actively promoting remediation of the
Y2K issue, the Company presently believes that it may experience some disruption
in its business due to the Y2K issue. The Company currently believes that the
greatest risk of disruption in its business exists in certain international
markets. The possible consequences of the Company or Key Business Partners not
being fully Y2K complaint by January 1, 2000 include, among other things,
temporary plant closings, delays in the delivery of products, delays in the
receipt of supplies, invoice and collection errors, and inventory and supply
obsolescence.
The failure to correct a material Y2K problem could result in an
interruption in, or failure of, certain normal business activities or
operations. Such failures could materially and adversely affect the Company's
results of operations, liquidity and financial condition. More specifically, the
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Company and its operating subsidiaries could be materially adversely affected if
utilities and private businesses with which they do business or that provide
essential products or services are not Y2K ready. Due to the general uncertainty
inherent in the Y2K problem, resulting in part from the uncertainty of the Y2K
readiness of the Company's customers, suppliers, and other third-party
providers, the Company is unable to determine at this time whether the
consequences of any Y2K failures will have a material impact on the Company's
results of operations, liquidity or financial condition. The Company believes
that, with the implementation of new business systems and completion of the
Company's Y2K modifications, the possibility of significant interruptions of
normal operations should be mitigated.
The preceding "Y2K Issue" discussion contains various forward-looking
statements which represent the Company's beliefs or expectations regarding
future events. When used in the "Y2K problem" discussion, the words "believes,"
"expects," "estimates," and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without
limitation, the Company's expectations as to when it will complete the
remediation and testing phases of its systems as well as its Y2K contingency
plans, its estimated cost of becoming Y2K compliant; and the Company's belief
that its internal systems and equipment will be Y2K compliant in a timely
manner. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and
uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the
projected results, including problems that may arise on the part of third
parties. Factors that may cause these differences include, but are not limited
to, the availability of qualified personnel and other information technology
resources; the ability to identify and remediate all date sensitive lines of
computer code or to replace embedded computer chips in affected systems or
equipment; and the actions of governmental agencies or other third parties with
respect to Y2K compliance which are not made or are not completed on a timely
basis. The resulting problems could have a material impact on the operations of
the Company, and could, in turn, have a material adverse effect on the Company's
results of operations, financial position or cash flows. See "Certain Factors
Affecting Future Operating Results--Year 2000 Compliance."
Certain Factors Affecting Future Operating Results
This Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company's actual results could
differ materially from those set forth in the forward- looking statements.
Certain factors that might cause such a difference include, among other factors
noted herein, the following:
Substantial Leverage and Potential Inability to Service Debt
The Company has significant indebtedness and is highly leveraged. As of
December 31, 1998, the Company had approximately $130.6 million of debt (the sum
of long-term debt, current maturities of long-term debt, notes payable and
capitalized lease obligations) and approximately $21.3 million of stockholders'
equity. In addition, subject to the restrictions in the Credit Facility and the
Indenture, the Company may incur additional indebtedness from time to time to
finance working capital needs, acquisitions or capital expenditures or for other
purposes. The degree to which the Company is
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leveraged could have important consequences to holders of the Notes, including
the following: (i) a substantial portion of the Company's consolidated cash flow
from operations must be dedicated to the payment of the principal of and
interest on its outstanding indebtedness and will not be available for other
purposes, (ii) the Company's ability to obtain additional financing in the
future for working capital needs, capital expenditures, acquisitions and general
corporate purposes may be materially limited or impaired or such financing may
not be on terms favorable to the Company, (iii) the Company may be more highly
leveraged than its competitors which may place it at a competitive disadvantage,
and (iv) the Company's leverage may make it more vulnerable to a downturn in its
business or the economy in general.
The Company's ability to pay interest on the Notes and to satisfy its
other debt obligations will depend upon its future operating performance, which
will be affected by the factors described herein and by prevailing economic
conditions and financial, business, regulatory and other factors, many of which
are beyond its control. If the Company is unable to service its indebtedness it
will be forced to adopt an alternative strategy that may include actions such as
reducing or delaying capital expenditures, selling assets, restructuring or
refinancing its indebtedness, or seeking additional equity capital. There can be
no assurance that any of these strategies could be effected on satisfactory
terms, if at all.
Dependence on Distributions from Subsidiaries
Philipp Brothers derives substantially all of its operating income from
its subsidiaries. Accordingly, Philipp Brothers will be dependent on dividends
and other distributions from its subsidiaries to generate the funds necessary to
meet its obligations, including the payment of principal and interest on the
Notes. The ability of the Company's subsidiaries to pay such dividends will be
subject to, among other things, the terms of any debt instruments of the
Company's subsidiaries then in effect and applicable law. In addition, in the
case of the Company's foreign subsidiaries, dividend and interest may be subject
to foreign withholding taxes which would reduce the amount of funds the Company
receives from such foreign subsidiaries.
Risks Associated with International Operations
The Company has significant assets located outside the United States and a
significant portion of the Company's sales and earnings are attributable to
operations conducted abroad. During fiscal 1998, the Company operated
manufacturing and other facilities in five countries and sold its products in
approximately 81 countries. At December 31, 1998, approximately 53% of the
Company's assets were located outside the United States, representing
manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom, Israel, France, Brazil and
Norway, and, for the six months ended December 31, 1998, approximately 37% of
the Company's net sales consisted of sales made by the Company outside the
United States, predominantly from Western Europe and Israel. Changes in the
relative values of currencies take place from time to time and could in the
future adversely affect the Company's results of operations as well as the
Company's ability to meet interest and principal obligations on the Notes. To
the extent that the U.S. dollar weakens or strengthens versus
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the applicable foreign currency, the Company's results are favorably or
unfavorably affected. The Company often manages this exposure by entering into
foreign currency forward exchange contracts. Such contracts generally are
entered into with respect to anticipated revenues denominated in foreign
currencies for which timing of the receipt of payment can be reasonably
estimated. No assurances can be given that such hedging activities will not
result in losses which will have an adverse effect on the Company's financial
condition or results of operations. In addition, there are times when the
Company does not hedge against foreign currency fluctuations and is therefore
subject to the risks associated with fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In
addition, international manufacturing, sales and raw materials sourcing are
subject to other inherent risks, including possible nationalization or
expropriation, labor unrest, political instability, price and exchange controls,
limitation on foreign participation in local enterprises, health-care
regulation, export duties and quotas, domestic and international customs and
tariffs, unexpected changes in regulatory environments, difficulty in obtaining
distribution and support, and potentially adverse tax consequences. There can be
no assurance that these factors will not have a material adverse impact on the
Company's ability to increase or maintain its international sales or on its
results of operations in the future.
Dependence on Israeli Operations
Israeli operations are conducted through Koffolk (1949) Ltd. ("Koffolk
Israel"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and accounted for
approximately 20% of the Company's consolidated assets as of December 31, 1998
(excluding Koffolk Israel's non-Israeli subsidiaries). The Company maintains two
manufacturing facilities in Israel, one located near Tel Aviv in Petach Tikva,
which specializes in the development and production of vitamins, vitamin
premixes and animal health products for the animal feed industry, and the second
located south of Beersheba in Ramat Hovav, which produces organic chemical
intermediates and animal health specialties. The Ramat Hovav plant synthesizes
aromatic aldehydes and alcohols, coccidiocides (nicarbazin and amprolium) and
vitamins, the bulk of which are exported from Israel to the major world markets.
Accordingly, Koffolk Israel is dependent on foreign markets and its ability to
reach those markets. Consequently, the Company is affected by social, political
and economic conditions affecting Israel, and any major hostilities involving
Israel or curtailment of trade between Israel and its current trading partners,
either as a result of hostilities or otherwise, could have a material adverse
effect on the Company.
Competitive Industry
The Company faces competition in each of its markets from a number of
large and small companies, some of which have greater financial, research and
development, production and other resources than the Company. Many of the
Company's products, including its Animal Nutrition and Health and Crop
Protection products, face competition from products which may be used as an
alternative or substitute therefor, including amprolium and nicarbazin. The
Company competes with several regional companies of varying sizes and financial
resources in the hazardous metal- containing chemical waste and coal combustion
product recycling industry. The Company also competes with large national
companies which offer alternative methods of treatment or disposal of hazardous
metal-containing chemical waste and which have substantially greater financial
resources than the Company. While these national companies do not currently
offer recycling services similar to those offered by the Company, their entry
into the hazardous metal-containing chemical waste recycling business could have
a material adverse effect on the Company. In addition, the Company
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competes with several large chemical companies in the chemical production
business, none of which obtains a significant portion of its raw materials from
recycling. To the extent these companies, or new entrants into the market, offer
comparable finished chemical products at lower prices, the Company's business
could be adversely affected.
The Company's competitive position is based principally on customer
service and support, breadth of product line, product quality, manufacturing
technology, facility location, and the selling prices of its products. The
Company's competitors can be expected to continue to improve the design and
performance of their specialty chemical products and to introduce new products
with competitive price and performance characteristics. There can be no
assurance that the Company will have sufficient resources to maintain its
current competitive position or market share. The Company typically does not
enter into long-term agreements with its customers.
Environmental Liability
Like similar companies, the operations and properties of the Company and
its subsidiaries are subject to a wide variety of complex and stringent federal,
state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations, including those
governing the use, storage, handling, generation, treatment, emission, release,
discharge and disposal of certain materials and wastes, the remediation of
contaminated soil and groundwater, the manufacture, sale and use of pesticides
and the health and safety of employees (collectively, "Environmental Laws").
Pursuant to these Environmental Laws, certain of the Company's subsidiaries are
required to obtain and retain numerous governmental permits and approvals,
including Part B permits under RCRA, to conduct various aspects of their
operations, any of which may be subject to revocation, modification or denial
under certain circumstances. U.S. manufacturers of specialty and industrial
chemicals, including certain of the Company's subsidiaries, have expended, and
may be required to expend in the future, substantial funds for compliance with
such Environmental Laws.
As recyclers of hazardous metal-containing chemical waste, certain of the
Company's subsidiaries have been, and are likely to be, the focus of extensive
compliance reviews by federal, state and local environmental regulatory
authorities. In the past, certain of the Company's subsidiaries have paid
certain fines and agreed to certain consent orders. While procedures have been
implemented at each facility which are intended to achieve compliance in all
material respects with Environmental Laws, there can be no assurance that
operations or activities of the Company or certain of its subsidiaries will not
result in civil or criminal enforcement actions or private actions, resulting in
mandatory clean-up requirements, revocation of required permits or licenses or
significant fines, penalties or damages which could have a material adverse
effect on the Company. In addition, the Company cannot predict the extent to
which any further legislation or regulation may affect the market for the
Company's services or its cost of doing business. For instance, if governmental
enforcement efforts should lessen, the market for the recycling services by
certain of the Company's subsidiaries could decline. Alternatively, changes in
Environmental Laws (some of which are set forth below) might increase the cost
of such services by imposing additional requirements. States that have received
authorization to administer their own hazardous waste management programs may
also amend their applicable Environmental Laws, and may impose requirements
which are stricter than those imposed by the EPA. No assurance can be provided
that
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such changes will not adversely affect the ability of subsidiaries of the
Company to provide services at a competitive price and thereby reduce the market
for their services.
As such, the nature of the current and former operations of subsidiaries
of the Company exposes the Company and its subsidiaries to the risk of claims
with respect to such matters and there can be no assurance that material costs
and liabilities will not be incurred in connection with such claims. Future
events, such as new information, changes in existing Environmental Laws or their
interpretation, and more vigorous enforcement policies of regulatory agencies,
may give rise to additional expenditures or liabilities that could be material.
Government Regulation
The testing, manufacturing, and marketing of certain of the Company's
agriculture products are subject to extensive regulation by numerous government
authorities in the United States and other countries, including, but not limited
to, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"). Among other requirements, FDA
approval of the Company's products, including a review of the manufacturing
processes and facilities used to produce such products, is required before such
products may be marketed in the United States. Similarly, marketing approval by
a foreign governmental authority is typically required before such products may
be marketed in a particular foreign country.
In order to obtain FDA approval of a new product, the Company must, among
other things, demonstrate to the satisfaction of the FDA that the product is
safe and effective for its intended uses and that the Company is capable of
manufacturing the product with procedures that conform to the FDA's then current
good manufacturing practice ("GMP") regulations, which must be followed at all
times. The process of seeking FDA approvals can be costly, time consuming, and
subject to unanticipated and significant delays. There can be no assurance that
such approvals will be granted to the Company on a timely basis, or at all. Any
delay in obtaining or any failure to obtain such approvals would adversely
affect the Company's ability to introduce and market products and to generate
product revenue.
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, as amended
("FIFRA"), a health and safety statute, requires that all pesticides sold or
distributed in the U.S. must first be registered with the EPA. In order to
obtain a registration, an applicant typically must demonstrate through test data
that its product will not cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment.
Depending on the specific requirements at issue, these tests can be very
expensive, running to millions of dollars. However, if the product in question
is generic in nature (i.e., chemically identical or substantially similar to a
previously-registered product), the applicant has the option of citing and
relying on the test data supporting the original registrant's product, in lieu
of submitting data. Should the generic applicant choose the citation option, it
must offer to pay compensation to the original submitter and must agree to enter
into binding arbitration with the original submitter if the parties are unable
to agree on the terms and amount of compensation.
The Company has elected the citation option in the past, and intends to
use the citation option in the future should it conclude it is economically
desirable to do so. While there are cost savings associated with the opportunity
to avoid one's own testing and demonstration to the EPA of test data,
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there is, in each instance, a risk that the level of compensation ultimately
required to be paid by the Company to the original registrant will be
substantial. There is also the risk that a third party will elect the citation
option with respect to a product of the Company, and that the level of
compensation ultimately required to be paid to the Company as the original
registrant will not be substantial.
Raw Material Price Volatility
The principal raw materials used by the Company in the manufacture of its
products can be subject to significant cyclical price fluctuations. No single
raw material accounted for more than 6% of the Company's cost of goods sold for
the six months ended December 31, 1998. While the selling prices of the
Company's products tend to increase or decrease over time with the cost of raw
materials, such changes may not occur simultaneously or to the same degree.
Maintenance of current margins for various Intermediates and Industrial
Chemicals are dependent on the continued supply of raw materials from the
Company's recycling operations. If the Company were to be unable to source
certain raw materials from its recycling operations, its costs of such raw
materials, purchased as virgin materials from third parties, would increase.
There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to pass any increases in
raw material costs through to its customers in the form of price increases.
Significant increases in the price of raw materials, if not offset by product
price increases, would have an adverse impact upon the profitability of the
Company.
Reliance on Continued Operation and Sufficiency of Manufacturing
Facilities; Intellectual Property
The Company's revenues are dependent on the continued operation of its
various manufacturing facilities. The operation of chemical manufacturing plants
involves many risks, including the breakdown, failure or substandard performance
of equipment, power outages, the improper installation or operation of
equipment, natural disasters and the need to comply with environmental and other
directives of governmental agencies. Certain of the Company's product lines are
manufactured at a single facility and production would not be transferable to
another site. The occurrence of material operational problems, including but not
limited to the above events, may adversely affect the profitability of the
Company during the period of such operational difficulties.
The success of MRT, a subsidiary through which the Company manages
combustion and mineral by-products, will depend in part on its ability to
exploit the two U.S. patents issued to it for MRT Cement and to operate without
having third parties circumvent MRT's patent rights. There can be no assurance
that such issued patents will provide the Company with significant protection
against competitive products or otherwise be commercially valuable. Litigation,
which could be costly and time consuming, may be necessary to enforce patents
issued to the Company and/or determine the scope and validity of others'
proprietary rights, in either case in judicial or administrative proceedings.
The Company's competitive position is also dependent upon unpatented trade
secrets which generally are difficult to protect. There can be no assurance that
others will not independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary
information and techniques or otherwise gain access to the Company's trade
secrets, that such trade secrets will not be disclosed or that the Company can
effectively protect its rights to unpatented trade secrets.
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Legal Proceedings and General Litigation Expense
In addition to the matters discussed above, because certain of the
Company's subsidiaries' products constitute or contain hazardous materials, and
because the production of certain chemicals involves the use, handling,
processing, storage and transportation of hazardous materials, the Company and
its subsidiaries have been subject to claims of injury from direct exposure to
such materials and from indirect exposure when such materials are incorporated
into other companies' products. There can be no assurance that as a result of
past or future operations, there will not be additional claims of injury by
employees or members of the public due to exposure, or alleged exposure, to such
materials.
Furthermore, the Company and its subsidiaries are parties to a number of
claims and lawsuits arising out of the normal course of business including
product liabilities and governmental regulation. Certain of these actions seek
damages in various amounts. In most cases, such claims are covered by insurance.
The Company also has exposure to present and future claims with respect to
workplace exposure, workers' compensation and other matters. There can be no
assurance as to the actual amount of these liabilities or the timing thereof.
Operating Hazards and Uninsured Risks
In addition to pollution and other environmental risks (see
"--Environmental Liability" above), the Company is subject to risks inherent in
the chemical industry, such as explosions, fires and chemical spills or
releases. Any significant interruption of operations at the Company's principal
facilities could have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company
maintains general liability insurance and property and business interruption
insurance. Because of the nature of industry hazards, it is possible that
liabilities for pollution and other damages arising from a major occurrence may
not be covered by the Company's insurance policies or could exceed insurance
coverages or policy limits or that such insurance may not be available at
reasonable rates in the future. Any such liabilities, which could arise due to
injury or loss of life, severe damage to and destruction of property and
equipment, pollution or other environmental damage or suspension of operations,
could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Risk of Work Stoppages
As of December 31, 1998, approximately 10% of the Company's domestic
employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements which expire from
1998 through 2000. Most of the Company's employees in Israel and France are
covered by collective bargaining agreements. In Israel, the Company continues to
operate under the terms of the national collective bargaining agreement,
portions of which expired in 1994. In Norway, wage and income developments are
largely determined in negotiations between the National Labor Organization and
the employees during national and central collective bargaining settlements, and
through local negotiations. Approximately 75% of ODDA's employees are covered by
collective bargaining agreements. The present agreement is a two-year agreement,
expiring in 2000. There can be no assurance, however, that new agreements will
be reached without a work stoppage or strike or will be reached on terms
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Company. A prolonged work stoppage or strike at any of its manufacturing
facilities could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of
operations.
Dependence on Key Personnel
The Company's operations are dependent on the continued efforts of its
senior executive officers, Jack Bendheim, I. David Paley, Marvin S. Sussman,
James O. Herlands and Nathan Z. Bistricer. The loss of the services of any of
Messrs. Bendheim, Paley, Sussman, Herlands or Bistricer could have a material
adverse effect on the Company. The Company does not carry key-man life insurance
other than to fund stock repurchase or compensation obligations.
Uncertain Impact of Acquisition Plans
The Company intends to continue to pursue a strategy of targeted expansion
through the acquisition of compatible businesses and product lines and the
formation of strategic alliances, joint ventures and other business
combinations. The Company has used a portion of the proceeds of the Offering to
finance the ODDA Acquisition and may use a portion of the proceeds of the
Offering to finance other acquisitions and investments. However, there can be no
assurance that the Company will find attractive acquisition candidates or
successfully complete or finance any future acquisition. With respect to ODDA,
and, should the Company complete any material acquisition, the Company's success
or failure in integrating the operations of the acquired business may have a
material impact on the future growth or success of the Company.
Seasonality of Business
The Company's sales are typically highest in the fourth fiscal quarter.
The Company's sales of copper-based fungicides and other agricultural products
are typically highest in the first and fourth fiscal quarters, and its sales of
gibberellic acid are highest in the fourth quarter, due to the seasonal nature
of the agricultural industry. The Company's sales of finished chemicals to the
wood treatment industry are typically highest in the first and fourth fiscal
quarters due to the increased level of home construction during these periods.
Additionally, sales of these products may be more concentrated in one of these
quarters due to weather conditions.
Year 2000 Compliance
The term "Year 2000 ("Y2K") Issue" is a general term used to describe the
various problems that may result from the improper processing of dates and
date-sensitive calculations by computers and other machinery as the year 2000 is
approached and reached. These problems generally arise from the fact that most
of the world's computer hardware and software have historically used only two
digits to identify the year in a date, often meaning that the computer will fail
to distinguish dates in the "2000's" from the dates in the "1900's." These
problems may also arise from other sources as well, such as the use of special
codes and conventions in software that make use of the date field. The Y2K
computer software compliance issues affect the Company and most companies in the
world.
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The failure to correct a material Y2K problem could result in an
interruption in, or failure of, certain normal business activities or
operations. The inability of the Company to correct a Y2K problem could arise
due to third parties not controlled by the Company. In addition, the Y2K Issue
could have a material adverse impact on the operations of the Company due to (a)
the unavailability of qualified personnel and other information technology
resources, (b) the ability to identify and remediate all date sensitive lines of
computer code or to replace embedded computer chips in affected systems or
equipment and (c) the actions of governmental agencies or other third parties
with respect to Y2K compliance not made or completed on a timely basis. This
impact could, in turn, materially and adversely affect the Company's results of
operations, liquidity and financial condition. Due to the general uncertainty
inherent in the Y2K problem, resulting in part from the uncertainty of the Y2K
readiness of the Company's customers, suppliers, and other third-party
providers, the Company is unable to determine at this time whether the
consequences of any Y2K failures will have a material impact on the Company's
results of operations, liquidity or financial condition.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
See Part I--Item 2--"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations--Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
About Market Risk."
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
On January 15, 1999, the New Notes were issued in accordance with the
First Supplemental Indenture upon consummation of the Exchange Offer. See Part
I--Item 2--"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations--Recent Developments--The Exchange Offer."
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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3.3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Phibro-Tech, Inc., as
amended
3.14.1 Amendments to Limited Liability Company Agreement of
Mineral Resource Technologies, L.L.C.
10.24 Subscription and Exchange Agreement, dated as of January
29, 1999, among I. David Paley, Nathan Z. Bistricer, James
O. Herlands and Phibro-Tech, Inc.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No report on Form 8-K has been filed during the quarter ended December 31,
1998.
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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.
PHILIPP BROTHERS CHEMICALS, INC.
Date: February 12, 1999 By: /s/ Nathan Z. Bistricer
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Nathan Z. Bistricer,
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 12, 1999 By: /s/ Joseph Katzenstein
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Joseph Katzenstein
Treasurer and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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3.3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Phibro-Tech, Inc., as amended
3.14.1 Amendments to Limited Liability Company Agreement of Mineral
Resource Technologies, L.L.C.
10.24 Subscription and Exchange Agreement, dated as of January 29,
1999, among I. David Paley, Nathan Z. Bistricer, James O.
Herlands and Phibro-Tech, Inc.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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State of New York ss:
Department of State
I hereby certify, that the certificate of incorporation of PHIBRO CHEMICALS,
INC. was filed on 12/20/1985, with perpetual duration, and that a diligent
examination has been made of the index of corporation papers filed in this
Department for a certificate, order, or record of a dissolution, and upon such
examination, no such certificate, order or record has been found, and that so
far as indicated by the records of this Department, such corporation is a
subsisting corporation. I further certify the following:
A Biennial Statement was filed 01/08/1993.
A Biennial Statement was filed 12/10/1993.
A Biennial Statement was filed 12/10/1997.
I further certify, that no other certificates have been filed by such
corporation.
Witness my hand and the official seal of the Department of State at the City of
Albany, this 18th day of May one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight.
/s/
Special Deputy Secretary of State
State of New York ss:
Department of State
I hereby certify that the annexed copy has been compared with the original
document in the custody of the Secretary of State and that the same is a true
copy of said original.
Witness my hand and seal of the Department of State on May 20, 1998
/s/
Special Deputy Secretary of State
CERTIFICATION OF INCORPORATION
OF
PHIBRO CHEMICALS, INC.
UNDER SECTION 402 OF THE
BUSINESS CORPORATION LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
I, DONALD A. HAMBURG, being a natural person over the age of 18 years, for
the purpose of forming a corporation pursuant to Section 402 of the Business
Corporation Law, do hereby certify as follows:
FIRST: The name of the corporation (the "Corpora-tion") is PHIBRO
CHEMICALS, INC.
SECOND: The purposes for which the Corporation is formed are to engage in
any lawful act for which corporations may be organized under the Business
Corporation Law, but the Corporation is not formed to engage in any act or
activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official, department,
board, agency or other body without such consent or approval first being
obtained.
THIRD: The office of the Corporation is to be located in the City of New
York, County of New York, State of New York.
FOURTH: The aggregate number of shares which the Corporation shall have
authority to issue shall be 200 shares of Common Stock, without par value.
FIFTH: The Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as
agent of the Corporation upon whom process against the Corporation may be
served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a
copy of any process against the Corporation served upon him is: c/o Weitzner,
Levine, Hamburg, Maley & Walzer, 230 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10169.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has made, signed, and affirmed the
truth of the statements contained in this Certificate under the penalty of
perjury, this 11th day of December, 1985.
/s/ Donald A. Hamburg
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Name: Donald A. Hamburg
Address: 230 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10169