UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Form 10-Q
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For Quarter Ended June 30, 2001
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Commission File Number 0-10436
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L. B. Foster Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 25-13247733
(State of Incorporation) (I. R. S. Employer Identification No.)
415 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15220
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(412) 928-3417
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days.
Yes X No
Indicate the number of shares of each of the registrant's classes of common
stock as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at August 3, 2001
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Common Stock, Par Value $.01 9,467,856 Shares
L.B. FOSTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
PART I. Financial Information Page
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Item 1. Financial Statements:
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 12
PART II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 18
Item 4. Results of Votes of Security Holders 18
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 18
Signature 21
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands)
June 30, December 31,
2001 2000
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ASSETS (Unaudited)
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $45 $ -
Accounts and notes receivable:
Trade - net 62,183 56,472
Other 81 1,134
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62,264 57,606
Inventories - net 48,112 59,811
Current deferred tax assets 2,055 2,055
Other current assets 844 373
Property held for resale 1,333 1,333
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Total Current Assets 114,653 121,178
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Property, Plant & Equipment - At Cost 62,920 58,499
Less Accumulated Depreciation (29,713) (25,476)
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33,207 33,023
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Property Held for Resale 1,089
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Other Assets:
Goodwill and other intangibles - net 6,447 6,772
Investments 10,664 9,423
Deferred tax assets 1,242 1,242
Other assets 3,160 4,420
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Total Other Assets 21,513 21,857
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TOTAL ASSETS $169,373 $177,147
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $976 $926
Short-term borrowings 5,500 6,500
Accounts payable - trade 29,185 33,008
Accrued payroll and employee benefits 3,241 3,503
Current deferred tax liabilities 1,947 1,947
Other accrued liabilities 2,490 3,817
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Total Current Liabilities 43,339 49,701
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Long-Term Borrowings 40,000 40,000
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Other Long-Term Debt 3,058 3,484
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Deferred Tax Liabilities 5,413 5,413
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Other Long-Term Liabilites 1,163 1,190
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock 102 102
Paid-in capital 35,238 35,306
Retained earnings 45,121 45,995
Treasury stock (3,938) (4,009)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (123) (35)
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Total Stockholders' Equity 76,400 77,359
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $169,373 $177,147
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Three Months Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net Sales $80,274 $71,692 $136,364 $131,181
Cost of Goods Sold 70,139 61,452 120,889 112,630
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Gross Profit 10,135 10,240 15,475 18,551
Selling and Admin-
istrative Expenses 7,721 7,950 15,476 15,358
Interest Expense 935 997 1,896 1,935
Other Income - Net (203) (293) (417) (874)
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8,453 8,654 16,955 16,419
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Income (Loss) From Continuing
Operations, Before Income Taxes 1,682 1,586 (1,480) 2,132
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense 691 636 (606) 854
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Income (Loss) From Continuing
Operations 991 950 (874) 1,278
Loss From Discontinued Operations,
Net of Taxes 0 (189) 0 (365)
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Net Income (Loss) $991 $761 ($874) $913
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Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share From:
Continuing Operations $0.11 $0.10 ($0.09) $0.13
Discontinued Operations 0.00 (0.02) 0.00 (0.04)
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Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share $0.11 $0.08 ($0.09) $0.09
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Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share From:
Continuing Operations $0.10 $0.10 ($0.09) $0.13
Discontinued Operations 0.00 (0.02) 0.00 (0.04)
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Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share $0.10 $0.08 ($0.09) $0.09
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands)
Six Months
Ended June 30,
2001 2000
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(Unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
(Loss) income from continuing operations ($ 874) $1,278
Adjustments to reconcile net income
(loss) to net cash provided by continuing
operations:
Depreciation and amortization 2,873 2,492
Loss on sale of property, plant
and equipment 14 3
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (4,647) (9,617)
Inventories 11,699 (5,238)
Other current assets (471) 51
Other noncurrent assets 747 2,054
Accounts payable - trade (3,823) 10,310
Accrued payroll and employee benefits (262) (507)
Other current liabilities (1,411) (1,073)
Other liabilities (27) 281
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Net Cash Provided by Continuing Operations 3,818 34
Net Cash Used by Discontinued Operations (608)
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Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating
Activities 3,818 (574)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of property, plant
and equipment 215 1,654
Capital expenditures on property, plant
and equipment (1,704) (2,569)
Purchase of DM&E stock (800)
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Net Cash Used by Investing Activities (2,289) (915)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
(Repayments) proceeds of revolving
credit agreement borrowings (1,000) 3,270
Exercise of stock options, awards
& forfeitures 78 191
Treasury stock acquisitions (75) (796)
Repayment of long-term debt (474) (538)
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Net Cash (Used) Provided by Financing
Activities (1,471) 2,127
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Effect of exchange rate on cash (13) (7)
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Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents 45 631
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning
of Period - 1,558
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $ 45 $2,189
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Interest Paid $2,210 $2,011
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Income Taxes Paid $ 419 $1,758
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During the first six months of 2001 and 2000, the Company financed certain
capital expenditures totaling $98,000 and $119,000, respectively, through the
execution of capital leases.
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim
financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of management, all estimates and
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a
fair presentation have been included, however, actual results could differ from
those estimates. The results of operations for these interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended
December 31, 2001. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial
statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.
2. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
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On January 1, 2001, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities" (SFAS No. 133). SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting
standards for derivative financial instruments and hedging activities and
requires the transition adjustment from adoption to be reported in net income or
other comprehensive income, as appropriate, as the cumulative effect of a change
in accounting principle. In accordance with the transition provisions of SFAS
No. 133, the Company recorded a cumulative transition adjustment to decrease
other comprehensive income by approximately $48,000, net of related tax effects,
to recognize the fair value of its derivative instruments as of the date of
adoption. During the three months and six months ended June 30, 2001, unrealized
net gains (losses) on derivative instruments of approximately $75,000 and
($37,000), respectively, net of related tax effects, were recorded in other
comprehensive income. See Note 12 Comprehensive income (loss) in the Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate
exposure on variable-rate debt, primarily by using interest rate collars and
variable interest rate swaps. The Company has a LIBOR-based interest rate collar
agreement, which expires in March 2006, with a notional value of $15.0 million,
a maximum annual interest rate of 5.60%, and a minimum annual interest rate of
5.00%. The counter-party to the collar agreement has the option, on March 6,
2005, to convert the $15.0 million note to a one-year fixed-rate instrument with
interest payable at an annual rate of 5.49%. The fair value of the collar at
June 30, 2001, which is designated as a cash flow hedge instrument, is less than
a $0.1 million liability and is classified within other current liabilities on
the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company also has a LIBOR-based
interest rate collar agreement, which became effective in April 2001 and expires
in April 2006, with a notional value of $10.0 million, a maximum annual interest
rate of 5.14%, and a minimum annual interest rate of 4.97%. The counter-party to
the collar agreement has the option, on April 18, 2004, to convert the $10.0
million note to a two-year fixed-rate instrument with interest payable at an
annual rate of 5.48%. The fair value of the collar at June 30, 2001, which is
designated as a cash flow hedge instrument, is less than a $0.1 million asset
and is netted in other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The Company also has an interest rate swap agreement, which expires in
December 2004, with a notional value of $3.4 million at June 30, 2001 that is
designed to fix the total interest rate at 7.42%. The Company is obligated to
pay additional interest on the swap if LIBOR exceeds 7.249%. The fair value of
the swap at June 30, 2001 is a $0.1 million liability and is classified within
other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. At the
current fair value based on prevailing interest rates as of June 30, 2001, the
$0.1 million of other comprehensive loss related to these derivatives will be
reclassified into earnings, as the underlying hedged items affect earnings, over
the term of the agreements.
The Company is not subject to significant exposure to change in foreign currency
exchange rates. The Company does, however, hedge the cash flows of operations of
its Canadian subsidiary. The Company manages its exposures to changes in foreign
currency exchange rates on firm sales and purchase commitments by entering into
foreign currency forward contracts. The Company's risk management objective is
to reduce its exposure to the effects of changes in exchange rates on sales
revenue over the duration of the transaction. At June 30, 2001, the Company had
outstanding foreign currency forward contracts to purchase $0.243 million
Canadian for approximately $0.163 million US.
The Company recognizes all derivative instruments on the balance sheet at fair
value at the end of each quarter. Fluctuations in the fair values of derivative
instruments designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulated other
comprehensive income, and reclassified into earnings as the underlying hedged
items affect earnings. The amount of accumulated other comprehensive income that
is expected to be reclassified into earnings over the next twelve months is not
material. To the extent that a change in an interest rate derivative does not
perfectly offset the change in value of the interest rate being hedged, the
ineffective portion is recognized in earnings immediately. For the quarter ended
June 30, 2001, hedge ineffectiveness was not material.
New Accounting Pronouncements
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In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, "Business Combinations" (SFAS 141)
and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets" (SFAS 142). These statements change the accounting for
business combinations, goodwill, and intangible assets.
SFAS 141 eliminates the pooling-of-interests method of accounting for business
combinations except for qualifying business combinations that were initiated
prior to July 1, 2001. SFAS 141 supersedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion
No. 16 (APB 16): however, certain purchase accounting guidance in APB 16, as
well as certain of its amendments and interpretations, have been carried forward
to SFAS 141. SFAS 141 changes the criteria to recognize intangible assets
separately from goodwill. The requirements of SFAS 141 are effective for any
business combination accounted for by the purchase method that is completed
after June 30, 2001.
Under SFAS 142, goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are no longer
amortized but are reviewed annually, or more frequently, if impairment
indicators arise, for impairment. Separable intangible assets that have finite
lives will continue to be amortized over their useful lives, with no maximum
life. The amortization provisions of SFAS 142 apply to goodwill and intangible
assets acquired after June 30, 2001. With respect to goodwill and intangible
assets acquired prior to July 1, 2001, companies are required to adopt SFAS 142
in their fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2001. Because of the different
transition dates for goodwill and intangible assets acquired on or before June
30, 2001, and those acquired after that date, pre-existing goodwill and
intangibles will be amortized during this transition period until adoption,
whereas new goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets acquired after June
30, 2001 will not.
The Company is currently evaluating adoption of SFAS 142 and has not yet
determined the impact on the overall financial condition of the Company, if any,
that may result. Amortization of existing goodwill is $0.8 million, annually.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
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Credit is extended on an evaluation of the customer's financial condition and,
generally, collateral is not required. Credit terms are consistent with industry
standards and practices. Trade accounts receivable at June 30, 2001 and December
31, 2000 have been reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts of $(1,370,000)
and $(1,564,000), respectively. Bad debt expense was $165,000 and $(24,000) for
the six- month periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
4. INVENTORIES
Inventories of the Company at June 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 are summarized
as follows in thousands:
June 30, December 31,
2001 2000
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Finished goods $32,976 $41,618
Work-in-process 10,141 13,519
Raw materials 7,285 6,964
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Total inventories at current costs 50,402 62,101
(Less):
Current costs over LIFO
stated values (1,690) (1,690)
Inventory valuation reserve (600) (600)
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$48,112 $59,811
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Inventories of the Company are generally valued at the lower of last-in,
first-out (LIFO) cost or market. Other inventories of the Company are valued at
average cost or market, whichever is lower. An actual valuation of inventory
under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each year based on the
inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations
must necessarily be based on management's estimates of expected year-end levels
and costs.
5. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
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In the fourth quarter of 1999, the Company made the decision to discontinue the
operations of the Monitor Group, a developer of portable mass spectrometers,
pending its sale. During the first six months of 2000, net losses from the
Monitor Group were $365,000. In September of 2000, the Company sold the assets
of the Monitor Group for $1,500,000 cash.
6. BORROWINGS
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In accordance with the original terms and conditions of the Company's revolving
credit agreement, the line of credit was reduced to $64,025,000 due to asset
sales. The interest rate is, at the Company's option, based on the Euro-bank
rate (LIBOR), the domestic certificate of deposit rate (CD rate) or the prime
rate. The interest rates are established quarterly based upon cash flow and the
level of outstanding borrowings to debt as defined in the agreement. Interest
rates range from the LIBOR rate plus 0.575% to 1.8%, the CD rate plus 0.575% to
1.8%, to the prime rate to prime plus 0.25%. Borrowings under the agreement,
which expires July 1, 2003, are secured by eligible accounts receivable,
inventory, and the pledge of the Company-held DM&E Preferred Stock.
The agreement includes financial covenants requiring a minimum net worth, a
minimum level for the fixed charge coverage ratio, and a maximum level for the
consolidated total indebtedness to EBITDA ratio. The agreement also restricts
investments, indebtedness, and the sale of certain assets.
7. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per
common share:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(in thousands, except earnings per share) 2001 2000 2001 2000
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Numerator for basic and diluted
earnings per common share -
net income available to common
stockholders:
Income (Loss) from continuing operations $991 $950 ($874) $1,278
Loss from discontinued operations (189) (365)
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Net Income (Loss) $991 $761 ($874) $913
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Denominator:
Weighted average shares 9,431 9,491 9,424 9,526
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Denominator for basic earnings
per common share 9,431 9,491 9,424 9,526
Effect of dilutive securities:
Contingent issuable shares pursuant to
the Company's Incentive
Compensation Plans 32 64 14 58
Employee stock options 37 13 36 39
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Dilutive potential common shares 69 77 50 97
Denominator for diluted earnings
per common share - adjusted weighted
average shares and assumed conversions 9,500 9,568 9,474 9,623
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Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations $0.11 $0.10 ($0.09) $0.13
Discontinued operations 0.00 (0.02) 0.00 (0.04)
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Basic earnings (loss) per common share $0.11 $0.08 ($0.09) $0.09
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Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations $0.10 $0.10 ($0.09) $0.13
Discontinued operations 0.00 (0.02) 0.00 (0.04)
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Diluted earnings (loss) per common share $0.10 $0.08 ($0.09) $0.09
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8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
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The Company is subject to laws and regulations relating to the protection of the
environment and the Company's efforts to comply with environmental regulations
may have an adverse effect on the Company's future earnings. In the opinion of
management, compliance with the present environmental protection laws will not
have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of
operations, cash flows, competitive position, or capital expenditures of the
Company.
The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise in the
ordinary course of its business. In the opinion of management, the amount of
ultimate liability with respect to these actions will not materially affect the
financial position of the Company.
The Miami-Dade Transit Agency has asserted a claim of approximately $1,100,000
in alleged liquidated damages against the Company due to the late delivery of
trackwork and related items. The Company does not believe that it is liable for
these damages and is vigorously contesting them.
At June 30, 2001, the Company had outstanding letters of credit and bankers
acceptance of approximately $4,037,000.
9. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
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The Company is organized and evaluated by product group, which is the basis for
identifying reportable segments. The Company is engaged in the manufacture,
fabrication and distribution of rail, construction and tubular products. The
following tables illustrate revenues and profits/(losses) of the Company by
segment:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 2001 June 30, 2001
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Net Segment Net Segment
(in thousands) Sales Profit Sales Profit/(Loss)
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Rail products $44,275 $299 $71,184 ($2,701)
Construction products 30,719 814 54,723 207
Tubular products 5,280 764 10,457 1,278
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Total $80,274 $1,877 $136,364 ($1,216)
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 2000 June 30, 2000
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Net Segment Net Segment
(in thousands) Sales Profit/(Loss) Sales Profit/(Loss)
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Rail products $35,901 ($147) $68,558 ($698)
Construction products 31,221 2,006 52,948 2,362
Tubular products 4,544 315 9,534 721
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Total $71,666 $2,174 $131,040 $2,385
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Segment profits, as shown above, include internal cost of capital charges for
assets used in the segment at a rate of, generally, 1% per month. The following
table provides a reconciliation of reportable net profit/(loss) to the Company's
consolidated total:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(in thousands) 2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net Profit/(Loss)
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Total for reportable segments $1,877 $2,174 ($1,216) $2,385
Cost of capital for reportable
segments 3,369 2,947 6,596 5,899
Interest expense (935) (997) (1,896) (1,935)
Other income 203 293 417 874
Corporate expense and other
unallocated charges (2,832) (2,831) (5,381) (5,091)
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Income (loss) from continuing
operations, before income
taxes $1,682 $1,586 ($1,480) $2,132
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There has been no change in the measurement of segment profit/(loss) from
December 31, 2000. There has been no significant change in segment assets from
December 31, 2000.
10. RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT, AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES
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Results for the second quarter of 2001 include pretax restructuring charges of
$140,000 related to the Company's previously announced plan to improve its
financial performance by consolidating sales and administrative functions, and
plant operations. Results for the first six months of 2001 include pretax
charges, related to the plan, of $1,496,000 and consist of the following:
restructuring costs of $462,000; asset impairments of $606,000, and other
related costs of $428,000.
The prior year's second quarter results include pretax restructuring charges of
$608,000. Results for the first six months of 2000 include the following pretax
charges: restructuring costs of $886,000, asset impairments of $60,000 and other
personnel related costs of $165,000. The total pretax charges recorded to date
associated with the shutdown and relocation of Company operations are
approximately $2,845,000, with a current planned estimate of $3,200,000 by its
fiscal 2001 year-end. The costs accrued for the implemented programs were based
upon management estimates using the latest information available at the time
that the accrual was established. Substantially all components of the
restructuring charges were paid in the period incurred.
11. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
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Comprehensive income (loss) represents net income (loss) plus certain
stockholders' equity changes not reflected in the Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income. The components of comprehensive income (loss), net of tax,
were as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(in thousands) 2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net Income/(Loss) $991 $761 ($874) $913
Cumulative transition adjustment of a
change in accounting principle
(SFAS No. 133) 0 0 (48) 0
Unrealized derivative gains (losses)
on cash flow hedges (SFAS No. 133) 75 0 (37) 0
Foreign currency translation gains
(losses) 26 (10) (3) (10)
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Comprehensive income (loss) $1,092 $751 ($962) $903
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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(Dollars in thousands)
Net Sales:
Rail Products $44,275 $35,901 $71,184 $68,558
Construction Products 30,719 31,221 54,723 52,948
Tubular Products 5,280 4,544 10,457 9,534
Other 0 26 0 141
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Total Net Sales $80,274 $71,692 $136,364 $131,181
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Gross Profit:
Rail Products $4,668 $4,413 $6,018 $8,599
Construction Products 4,442 5,326 7,524 8,861
Tubular Products 1,236 763 2,471 1,633
Other (211) (262) (538) (542)
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Total Gross Profit 10,135 10,240 15,475 18,551
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Expenses:
Selling and admin-
istrative expenses 7,721 7,950 15,476 15,358
Interest expense 935 997 1,896 1,935
Other income - net (203) (293) (417) (874)
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Total Expenses 8,453 8,654 16,955 16,419
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Income (Loss) From Continuing
Operations Before Income Taxes 1,682 1,586 (1,480) 2,132
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense 691 636 (606) 854
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Income (Loss) From Continuing
Operations 991 950 (874) 1,278
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Loss From Discontinued Operations,
Net of Taxes 0 (189) 0 (365)
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Net Income (Loss) $991 $761 ($874) $913
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Gross Profit %:
Rail Products 10.5% 12.3% 8.5% 12.5%
Construction Products 14.5% 17.1% 13.7% 16.7%
Tubular Products 23.4% 16.8% 23.6% 17.1%
Total Gross Profit 12.6% 14.3% 11.3% 14.1%
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Second Quarter 2001 Results of Operations
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Income from continuing operations for the second quarters of 2001 and 2000 was
$1.0 million or $0.10 per diluted share. For the three months ended June 30,
2001, revenues were $80.3 million versus $71.7 million for the same period last
year. The Monitor Group, classified as a discontinued operation on December 31,
1999 and sold in the third quarter of 2000, had net losses of $0.2 million in
the second quarter of 2000.
Results for the second quarter of 2001 include a pretax restructuring charge of
$0.1 million, related to the Company's previously announced plan to improve its
financial performance by consolidating sales and administrative functions and
plant operations. The prior-year second quarter results included pretax
restructuring charges of $0.6 million related to the plan.
Rail products' 2001 second quarter net sales rose to $44.3 million, an increase
of 23.3% over the same period last year, as a result of increased sales to the
transit industry. Construction products' net sales remained relatively the same
as in the year earlier quarter. Tubular products' sales increased 16.2% from the
same quarter of 2000 due to an improved pipe coating market, as demand for oil
and gas pipelines has begun to increase. Changes in net sales are generally the
result of changes in volume rather than changes in prices.
The gross profit margin for the total Company was 12.6% in the second quarter of
2001 and 14.3% in the 2000 second quarter. The pretax charges discussed above
reduced the second quarter gross profit margin percentage by 0.1 percentage
points in 2001 and had no effect on gross profit margins in 2000. Rail products'
profit margin declined 1.8 percentage points due to the competitive environment
created by the spending cutbacks of the Class I railroads. Construction
products' margins declined 2.6 percentage points, resulting from price
deterioration in the H-bearing pile market caused by increased and unfairly
traded imported beams. Tubular products' 6.6 percentage point increase in gross
margin resulted from more efficient operations at the Birmingham, AL facility,
as well as increased volume.
Selling and administrative expenses declined 2.9% from the second quarter of
2000. Other income in the second quarter of 2001 includes $0.2 million accrued
dividend income on the DM&E Preferred Stock. Other income in the same period of
2000 includes $0.1 million accrued interest on DM&E notes that were subsequently
paid in full, as well as $0.2 million accrued income on the DM&E Preferred
Stock. The provision for income taxes was recorded at 41% and 40% in the second
quarters of 2001 and 2000, respectively.
First Six Months of 2001 Results of Operations
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The Company recorded a loss from continuing operations for the first six months
of 2001 of $0.9 million or $0.09 per share on net sales of $136.4 million. This
compares to income from continuing operations in the first six months of 2000 of
$1.3 million or $0.13 per share on net sales of $131.2 million. Net losses from
the Monitor Group were $0.4 million during the first six months of 2000.
The current year results include the following pretax charges: restructuring
costs of $0.5 million, asset impairments of $0.6 million, and other related
costs of $0.4 million. These charges, totaling $1.5 million ($0.09 per share,
net of tax) are related to the Company's previously announced plan to improve
its financial performance. This compares to pretax charges of $1.1 million
($0.07 per share, net of tax) related to the plan through June 2000 which
consist of restructuring costs of $0.9 million, asset impairments of $0.06
million and other charges of $0.2 million. The total pretax charges associated
with the shutdown and relocation of Company operations recorded to date were
$2.8 million of the $3.2 million planned estimate.
The gross margin percentage for the total Company was 11.3% in the first six
months of 2001 and 14.1% in the same period of 2000. The pretax charges
discussed above reduced the gross margin percentages by 0.7 and 0.1 percentage
points in 2001 and 2000, respectively. Rail products' gross margin percentage
declined in the first half of 2001 to 8.5% from 12.5% in the year earlier
quarter. Excluding the pretax charges discussed above, the gross margin
percentage for rail products in the 2001 first half was 9.4%. The competitive
environment created by Class I railroad spending cutbacks continues to have a
negative impact on margins. In addition, pricing weakness in the used rail
market combined with a Company effort to reduce inventory, particularly used
rail, adversely impacted gross margins. The gross margin percentage for
construction products declined 3.0 percentage points to 13.7% from a year ago
primarily due to pricing weakness in the bearing pile market. Tubular products'
gross margin percentage in the first six months of 2001 increased 6.5 percentage
points to 23.6% from the same period last year. This increase in margin is a
result of greater efficiencies at the Birmingham, AL coated pipe facility.
Selling and administrative expenses remained consistent with last year. Other
income in 2001 includes $0.4 million accrued dividend income on the DM&E
Preferred Stock. Other income in 2000 includes an estimated gain of $0.1 million
on the sale of property in Langfield, TX, accrued interest of $0.2 million on
DM&E notes that were subsequently paid in full, and accrued dividend income of
$0.4 million on the DM&E Preferred Stock. The provision for income taxes was
recorded at 41% and 40% in 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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The Company generates internal cash flow from the sale of inventory and the
collection of accounts receivable. During the first six months of 2001, the
average turnover rate for accounts receivable was higher than during the same
period in 2000. The average inventory turnover rate for the first six months of
2001 was lower than the same period in 2000 particularly for piling products and
new rail projects. Working capital at June 30, 2001 was $71.3 million compared
to $71.5 million at December 31, 2000.
During the first quarter of 1999, the Company announced a program to purchase up
to 1,000,000 shares of its common stock. During 2001, the Company purchased
25,000 shares at a cost of $75,000. Purchases under this program total 473,398
shares at a cost of $2.3 million.
The Company had capital expenditures of approximately $1.7 million in 2001.
Capital expenditures in 2001 are expected to be at similar levels as during the
previous year and are anticipated to be funded by cash flow from operations and
available external financing sources.
Total revolving credit agreement borrowings at June 30, 2001 were $45.5 million,
a decrease of $1.0 million from December 31, 2000. At June 30, 2001 the Company
had $16.3 million in unused borrowing commitment. Outstanding letters of credit
and bankers acceptance at June 30, 2001 were $4.0 million. Management believes
its internal and external sources of funds are adequate to meet anticipated
needs.
The Company's revolving credit agreement includes financial covenants requiring
a minimum net worth, a minimum level for the fixed charge coverage ratio, and a
maximum level for the consolidated total indebtedness to EBITDA ratio. The
agreement also restricts investments, indebtedness, and the sale of certain
assets.
Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
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The Company maintains a significant investment in the Dakota, Minnesota &
Eastern Railroad Corporation (DM&E), a privately held, regional railroad, which
operates over 1,100 miles of track in five states.
At June 30, 2001, the Company's investment was comprised of, $0.2 million of
DM&E common stock, $1.5 million of the Series B Preferred Stock and warrants,
$6.0 million of the Series C Preferred Stock and warrants, and $0.8 million of
DM&E Preferred Series C-1 Stock and warrants. In addition, the Company has a
receivable for accrued dividend income on Preferred Stock of $2.2 million. On a
fully diluted basis, the Company owns approximately 16% of the DM&E's common
stock.
The DM&E announced in June 1997 that it plans to build an extension from the
DM&E's existing line into the low sulfur coal market of the Powder River Basin
in Wyoming and to rebuild approximately 600 miles of its existing track (the
Project). The estimated cost of this project is expected to be in excess of $1.5
billion.
The Project is subject to approval by the Surface Transportation Board (STB). In
December 1998, the STB made a finding that the DM&E had satisfied the
transportation aspects of applicable regulations. The STB issued a draft
environmental impact statement for the Project in September 2000, with a comment
period ending March 6, 2001. The STB will issue a final environmental impact
statement upon completion of its review of the comments. The STB has stated that
its decision on environmental issues should be made by year-end. New
construction on this project may not begin until the STB reaches a final
decision.
The DM&E has stated that it could repay project debt and cover its operating
costs if it captures a 5% market share in the Powder River Basin. If the Project
proves to be viable, management believes that the value of the Company's
investment in the DM&E could increase dramatically. Although the market value of
the DM&E is not readily determinable, management believes that this investment,
regardless of the DM&E's Powder River Basin project, is worth more than its
historical cost.
Other Matters
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The contemplated sale of the Company's 65-acre property in Houston, TX did not
materialize as expected in the second quarter of 2001. Although discussions with
the potential buyer have not terminated, the outcome is uncertain. Management
will continue to evaluate the use of this property.
During the first quarter of 2001, the Company decided to expand its concrete
products operations, primarily the fabrication of precast buildings. In order to
better serve the southwest and southern markets, the Company entered into
agreements to lease land, a building and production equipment in Hillsboro, TX.
The Company expects production to commence in the fourth quarter of 2001.
In August 1998, the Company purchased assets primarily comprised of intellectual
properties related to the business of supplying rail signaling and communication
devices for approximately $1.7 million. The Company began shipping limited
product in the second quarter of 2001. Although product development continues in
order to expand the divisions' available product lines, management continues to
evaluate the performance of this operation.
The rail segment of the business depends on one source, in which the Company
currently maintains a 30% ownership position, for fulfilling certain trackwork
contracts. At June 30, 2001, the Company had inventory progress payments of $6.9
million committed to this supplier. If, for any reason, this supplier is unable
to perform, the Company could experience a negative short-term effect on
earnings.
The Company's CXT subsidiary and Allegheny Rail Products division are dependent
on one Class I railroad customer for a significant portion of their business. In
addition, much of the Company's business depends on governmental funding of
infrastructure projects. Significant changes in the level of government funding
of these projects could have a favorable or unfavorable impact on the operating
results of the Company. Additionally, governmental actions concerning taxation,
tariffs, the environment or other matters could impact the operating results of
the Company. The Company's operating results may also be affected by adverse
weather conditions.
Management continues to evaluate the overall performance of its operations. A
decision to terminate an existing operation could have a material adverse effect
on near-term earnings but would not be expected to have a material adverse
effect on the financial condition of the Company.
Outlook
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The Company is TXI Chaparral's exclusive North American distributor of steel
sheet piling and H-bearing pile. Shipments of H-bearing pile began in the third
quarter of 1999 from Chaparral's Petersburg, VA facility. The long awaited
startup of sheet piling production at TXI Chaparral's Virginia mill commenced in
late March of 2001. Unfortunately, TXI Chaparral thus far has failed to produce
production quantities of steel sheet piling. Although TXI Chaparral is confident
that these problems will be resolved shortly, most of the construction season
will have passed and the Company's sheet piling sales for the balance of 2001
will continue to be disappointing.
Although backlog is not necessarily indicative of future operating results,
total Company backlog at June 30, 2001, was approximately $150.7 million. The
following table provides the backlog by business segment:
Backlog
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June 30, December 31, June 30,
(In thousands) 2001 2000 2000
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Rail Products $88,319 $86,351 $115,183
Construction Products 59,598 52,779 58,281
Tubular Products 2,790 2,219 2,236
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Total $150,707 $141,349 $175,700
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The reduction in rail segment backlog from a year ago reflects the effect of CXT
long-term production contracts. Total shipments under these contracts were $15.8
million since July 1, 2000.
Market Risk and Risk Management Policies
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On January 1, 2001 the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting
for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This statement established
accounting and reporting standards for derivative financial instruments and
hedging activities.
The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate
expense on variable-rate debt, primarily by using interest rate collars, as well
as, variable interest rate swaps. One interest rate collar agreement, which
expires in March 2006, has a notional value of $15.0 million with a maximum
annual interest rate of 5.60%, and a minimum annual interest rate of 5.00%, and
is based on LIBOR. The counter-party to the collar agreement has the option, on
March 6, 2005, to convert the $15.0 million note to a one-year fixed-rate
instrument with interest payable at an annual rate of 5.49%. A second interest
rate collar agreement, which expires in April 2006, has a notional value of
$10.0 million with a maximum annual interest rate of 5.14%, and a minimum annual
interest rate of 4.97%, and is based on LIBOR. The counter-party to the collar
agreement has the option, on April 18, 2004, to convert the $10.0 million note
to a two-year fixed-rate instrument with the interest payable at an annual rate
of 5.48%. The interest rate swap agreement, which expires in December 2004, has
a notional value of $3.4 million at June 30, 2001 and is designed to fix the
total interest rate at 7.42%. The Company is obligated to pay additional
interest on the swap if LIBOR exceeds 7.249%.
The Company is not subject to significant exposure to change in foreign currency
exchange rates. The Company does, however, hedge the cash flows of operations of
its Canadian subsidiary. The Company manages its exposures to changes in foreign
currency exchange rates on firm sales and purchase commitments by entering into
foreign currency forward contracts. The Company's risk management objective is
to reduce its exposure to the effects of changes in exchange rates on sales
revenue over the duration of the transaction. At June 30, 2001, the Company had
outstanding foreign currency forward contracts to purchase $0.243 million
Canadian for approximately $0.163 million US.
During the three months and six months ended June 30, 2001, unrealized net gains
(losses) on derivative instruments of approximately $75,000 and ($37,000),
respectively, net of related tax effects, were recorded in other comprehensive
income.
The Company may enter into additional swaps or other financial instruments to
set all or a portion of its borrowings at fixed rates.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Statements relating to the potential value or viability of the DM&E or the
Project, or management's belief as to such matters, are forward-looking
statements and are subject to numerous contingencies and risk factors. The
Company has based its assessment on information provided by the DM&E and has not
independently verified such information. In addition to matters mentioned above,
factors which can adversely affect the value of the DM&E, its ability to
complete the Project or the viability of the Project include the following:
labor disputes, any inability to obtain necessary environmental and government
approvals for the Project in a timely fashion, the DM&E's ability to continue to
obtain interim funding to finance the project through the approval process, the
expense of environmental mitigation measures required by the Surface
Transportation Board, an inability to obtain financing for the Project,
competitor's response to the Project, market demand for coal or electricity and
changes in environmental laws and regulations.
The Company wishes to caution readers that various factors could cause the
actual results of the Company to differ materially from those indicated by
forward-looking statements made from time to time in news releases, reports,
proxy statements, registration statements and other written communications
(including the preceding sections of this Management's Discussion and Analysis),
as well as oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the
Company. Additional delays in Chaparral's production of steel sheet piling
would, for example, have an adverse effect on the Company's performance. The
nonrecurring charges through 2001 are estimates and are subject to change as the
Company further develops its plans. Except for historical information, matters
discussed in such oral and written communications are forward-looking statements
that involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to general
business conditions, the availability of material from major suppliers, the
impact of competition, the seasonality of the Company's business, taxes,
inflation and governmental regulations. Sentences containing words such as
"anticipates", "expects", or "will" generally should be considered
forward-looking statements.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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See Note 8, "Commitments and Contingent Liabilities", to the Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Item 4. RESULTS OF VOTES OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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At the Company's annual meeting on May 9, 2001, the following individuals were
elected to the Board of Directors:
For Withheld
Name Election Authority
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Lee B. Foster II 7,877,329 1,062,879
Henry J. Massman IV 7,877,515 1,062,693
John W. Puth 7,877,370 1,062,838
William H. Rackoff 7,877,515 1,062,693
Richard L. Shaw 7,877,320 1,062,888
The stockholders voted to approve the 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended
and restated. The following table sets forth the results of the vote:
For Against
Approval Approval Abstained
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3,561,195 2,516,599 621,756
The stockholders also voted to approve Ernst & Young, LLP as the Company's
independent auditors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001. The following
table sets forth the results of the vote for independent auditors:
For Against
Approval Approval Abstained
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8,664,329 201,203 74,676
Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a) EXHIBITS
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Unless marked by an asterisk, all exhibits are incorporated by reference:
3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation as amended to date, filed as
Appendix B to the Company's April 17, 1998 Proxy Statement.
3.2 Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended to date, filed as Exhibit 3B to
Form 8-K on May 21, 1997.
4.0 Rights Amendment, dated as of May 14, 1998 between L. B. Foster
Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, including the
form of Rights Certificate and the Summary of Rights attached thereto,
filed as Exhibit 4B to Form 8-A dated May 23, 1997.
4.0.1 Amended Rights Agreement dated as of May 14, 1998 between L. B.
Foster Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, filed as
Exhibit 4.0.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998.
4.1 Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement by and among the Registrant
and Mellon Bank, N. A., PNC Bank, National Association and First
Union National Bank, Dated as of June 30, 1999 and filed as Exhibit
4.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1999.
10.12 Lease between CXT Incorporated and Pentzer Development Corporation,
dated April 1, 1993, filed as Exhibit 10.12 to Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1999.
10.12.1 Amendment dated March 12, 1996 to lease between CXT Incorporated and
Pentzer Corporation, filed as Exhibit 10.12.1 to Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1999.
10.13 Lease between CXT Incorporated and Crown West Realty, L. L. C., dated
December 20, 1996, filed as Exhibit 10.13 to Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1999.
10.14 Lease between CXT Incorporated and Pentzer Development Corporation,
dated November 1, 1991 and filed as Exhibit 10.14 to Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1999.
10.15 Lease between CXT Incorporated and Union Pacific Railroad Company,
dated February 13, 1998, and filed as Exhibit 10.15 to Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1999.
10.16 Lease between Registrant and Greentree Buildings Associates for Head-
quarters office, dated as of June 9, 1986, as amended to date, filed
as Exhibit 10.16 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1988.
10.16.1 Amendment dated June 19, 1990 to lease between Registrant and Green-
tree Buildings Associates, filed as Exhibit 10.16.1 to Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 1990.
10.16.2 Amendment dated May 29, 1997 to lease between Registrant and Green-
tree Buildings Associates, filed as Exhibit 10.16.2 to Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 1997.
10.17 Lease between Registrant and Hillsboro Loan Investors, L. P. for
property located in Hill County, TX, dated February 14, 2001, filed
as Exhibit 10.17 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.
10.19 Lease between Registrant and American Cast Iron Pipe Company for pipe-
coating facility in Birmingham, AL dated December 11, 1991, filed as
Exhibit 10.19 to form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991.
10.19.1 Amendment to Lease between Registrant and American Cast Iron Pipe
Company for pipe coating facility in Birmingham, AL, dated
November 15, 2000.
10.20 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 5, 1998 by and among the
Registrant and Northwest Pipe Company, filed as Exhibit 10.20 to
Form 8-K on June 18, 1998.
10.21 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated June 3, 1999, by and among the
Registrant and the shareholders of CXT Incorporated, filed as Exhibit
10.0 to Form 8-K on July 14, 1999.
10.33.2 Amended and Restated 1985 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and
restated February 26, 1997, filed as Exhibit 10.33.2 to Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 1997. **
10.34 Amended and Restated 1998 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and
restated February 2, 2001, filed as Exhibit 10.34 to Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2000. **
10.45 Medical Reimbursement Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.45 to Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1992. **
10.46 Leased Vehicle Plan, as amended and restated, filed as Exhibit 10.46
to form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000. **
10.50 L.B. Foster Company 2001 Incentive Compensation Plan, filed as Exhibit
10.50 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000. **
10.51 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.51 to Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994. **
19 Exhibits marked with an asterisk are filed herewith.
** Identifies management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
required to be filed as an Exhibit.
b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Registrant during the
six-month period ended June 30, 2001.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
L.B. FOSTER COMPANY
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(Registrant)
Date: August 14, 2001 By:/s/Lee B. Foster
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Lee B. Foster II
Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer of
Registrant)