L.B. Foster Company 10-Q
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, 2005
Commission File Number 0-10436
L. B. Foster Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Pennsylvania
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25-1324733 |
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(State of Incorporation)
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(I. R. S. Employer Identification No.) |
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415 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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15220 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
(412) 928-3417
(Registrants 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 þ No o
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2
of the Act).
Yes þ No o
Indicate the number of shares of each of the registrants classes of common stock as of the latest
practicable date.
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Class
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Outstanding at July 25, 2005 |
Common Stock, Par Value $.01
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10,107,270 Shares |
L.B. FOSTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands)
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
3,042 |
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$ |
280 |
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Accounts and notes receivable: |
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Trade |
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57,699 |
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39,759 |
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Other |
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897 |
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170 |
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58,596 |
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39,929 |
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Inventories |
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68,386 |
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42,014 |
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Current deferred tax assets |
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1,289 |
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1,289 |
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Other current assets |
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996 |
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786 |
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Total Current Assets |
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132,309 |
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84,298 |
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Property, Plant & Equipment At Cost |
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78,677 |
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70,467 |
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Less Accumulated Depreciation |
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(42,255 |
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(40,089 |
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36,422 |
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30,378 |
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Other Assets: |
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Goodwill |
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350 |
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350 |
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Other intangibles net |
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353 |
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430 |
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Investments |
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15,192 |
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14,697 |
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Deferred tax assets |
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3,877 |
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3,877 |
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Other assets |
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195 |
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65 |
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Total Other Assets |
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19,967 |
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19,419 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
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$ |
188,698 |
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$ |
134,095 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Current maturities of long-term debt |
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$ |
765 |
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$ |
477 |
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Short-term borrowings |
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2,067 |
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112 |
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Accounts payable trade |
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52,748 |
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27,736 |
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Accrued payroll and employee benefits |
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3,895 |
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3,308 |
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Current deferred tax liabilities |
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3,942 |
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3,942 |
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Other accrued liabilities |
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3,972 |
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1,892 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
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67,389 |
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37,467 |
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Long-Term Borrowings |
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36,016 |
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14,000 |
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Other Long-Term Debt |
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4,000 |
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3,395 |
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Deferred Tax Liabilities |
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2,898 |
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2,898 |
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Other Long-Term Liabilites |
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2,036 |
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2,592 |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY: |
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Common stock |
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102 |
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102 |
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Paid-in capital |
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35,267 |
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35,131 |
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Retained earnings |
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42,105 |
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39,879 |
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Treasury stock |
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(400 |
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(654 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(715 |
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(715 |
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Total Stockholders Equity |
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76,359 |
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73,743 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS
EQUITY |
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$ |
188,698 |
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$ |
134,095 |
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
3
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
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Three Months |
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Six Months |
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Ended |
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Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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(Unaudited) |
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Net Sales |
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$ |
97,808 |
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$ |
76,827 |
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$ |
173,122 |
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$ |
142,279 |
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Cost of Goods Sold |
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87,048 |
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67,494 |
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154,362 |
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126,964 |
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Gross Profit |
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10,760 |
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9,333 |
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18,760 |
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15,315 |
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Selling and Administrative Expenses |
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7,971 |
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7,054 |
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15,140 |
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13,455 |
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Interest Expense |
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573 |
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469 |
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997 |
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932 |
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Other Income |
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(227 |
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(350 |
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(727 |
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(1,044 |
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8,317 |
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7,173 |
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15,410 |
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13,343 |
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Income Before Income Taxes |
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2,443 |
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2,160 |
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3,350 |
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1,972 |
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Income Tax Expense |
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845 |
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865 |
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1,124 |
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790 |
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Net Income |
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$ |
1,598 |
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$ |
1,295 |
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$ |
2,226 |
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$ |
1,182 |
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Basic Earnings Per Common Share |
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$ |
0.16 |
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$ |
0.13 |
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$ |
0.22 |
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$ |
0.12 |
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Diluted Earnings Per Common Share |
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$ |
0.15 |
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$ |
0.13 |
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$ |
0.21 |
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$ |
0.12 |
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
4
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands)
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Six Months |
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Ended June 30, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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(Unaudited) |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net income |
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$ |
2,226 |
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$ |
1,182 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used
by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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2,476 |
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2,595 |
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Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment |
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27 |
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(308 |
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Unrealized gain on derivative mark-to-market |
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(345 |
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(374 |
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Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(18,667 |
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(11,615 |
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Inventories |
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(26,372 |
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(436 |
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Other current assets |
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(210 |
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(265 |
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Other noncurrent assets |
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(625 |
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(163 |
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Accounts payable trade |
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25,012 |
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3,909 |
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Accrued payroll and employee benefits |
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587 |
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362 |
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Other current liabilities |
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2,425 |
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580 |
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Other liabilities |
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(556 |
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(1,285 |
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Net Cash Used by Operating Activities |
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(14,022 |
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(5,818 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
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8 |
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982 |
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Capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment |
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(7,278 |
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(1,541 |
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Net Cash Used by Investing Activities |
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(7,270 |
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(559 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Proceeds from revolving credit agreement borrowings |
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21,904 |
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4,000 |
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Proceeds from other short-term borrowings |
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2,067 |
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Exercise of stock options and stock awards |
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390 |
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1,331 |
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Repayments of long-term debt |
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(307 |
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(365 |
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities |
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24,054 |
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4,966 |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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2,762 |
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(1,411 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period |
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280 |
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4,134 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period |
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$ |
3,042 |
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$ |
2,723 |
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: |
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Interest Paid |
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$ |
833 |
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$ |
827 |
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Income Taxes Paid |
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$ |
9 |
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$ |
173 |
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During the first six months of 2005 the Company financed $1.2 million in capital expenditures through the
execution of capital leases. There were no capital expenditures financed through the execution of capital leases
during the first six months of 2004.
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
5
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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 interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year
ended December 31, 2005. Amounts included in the balance sheet as of December 31, 2004 were
derived from our audited balance sheet. For further information, refer to the consolidated
financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Companys annual report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2004.
2. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 123(R),
Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R). SFAS 123R replaces FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for
Stock Based Compensation (SFAS 123), supersedes APB 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, and amends FASB Statement No. 95, Statement of Cash Flows. Generally, the approach
in SFAS 123R is similar to the approach described in SFAS 123. However, SFAS 123R requires all
share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in
the financial statements based on their fair values. Disclosure of the effect of expensing the
fair value of equity compensation is currently required under existing literature. The statement
also requires the tax benefit associated with these share based payments be classified as financing
activities in the Statement of Cash Flows rather then operating activities as currently permitted.
In April 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission delayed the effective date of this statement
until the beginning of the first annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005. The
Company will begin recording compensation expense utilizing modified prospective application in its
2006 first quarter financial statements. Adoption of this standard is not expected to have a
material effect on its financial position or results of operations.
On October 22, 2004, President Bush signed the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the Act). The
Act provides a deduction for income from qualified domestic production activities, which will be
phased in from 2005 through 2010. When fully phased-in, this deduction will be equal to 9 percent
of the lesser of (a) Qualified Production Activities Income (QPAI), as defined in the act, or (b)
taxable income (after utilization of any net operating loss carryforwards. In all cases, the
deduction is limited to 50 percent of W-2 wages of the taxpayer. In return, the Act also provides
for a two-year phase-out (except for certain pre-existing binding contracts) of the existing
Extraterritorial Income Exclusion (ETI) benefit for foreign sales that the World Trade Organization
(WTO) ruled was an illegal export subsidy.
On December 1, 2004, FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. FAS109-1, Application of FASB Statement 109,
Accounting for Income Taxes, to the Deduction on Qualified Production Activities Provided by the
American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, was issued. FSP No. 109-1 clarifies that this tax deduction
should be accounted for as a special deduction in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for
Income Taxes. As such the special deduction has no effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities
existing at the date of enactment. Rather, the impact of this deduction will be reported in the
period in which the deduction is claimed on our tax return beginning in 2005. The Company has
assessed the impact of this deduction and for 2005, anticipates a de minimis benefit due to the
anticipated utilization of net operating loss carryforwards.
6
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Credit is extended on an evaluation of the customers financial condition and, generally,
collateral is not required. Credit terms are consistent with industry standards and practices.
Trade accounts receivable at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 have been reduced by an allowance
for doubtful accounts of ($1,135,000) and ($1,019,000), respectively. Bad debt expense was
$117,000 and $133,000 for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
4. INVENTORIES
Inventories of the Company at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are summarized as follows in
thousands:
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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Finished goods |
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$ |
55,056 |
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$ |
27,929 |
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Work-in-process |
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7,397 |
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8,452 |
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Raw materials |
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12,825 |
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11,751 |
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Total inventories at current costs |
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75,278 |
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48,132 |
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(Less): |
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LIFO reserve |
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(5,302 |
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(4,702 |
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Inventory valuation reserve |
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(1,590 |
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(1,416 |
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$ |
68,386 |
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$ |
42,014 |
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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 is made at the end of each year based on
the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on
managements estimates of expected year-end levels and costs.
5. PROPERTY HELD FOR RESALE
In August 2003, the Company reached an agreement to sell, modify, and install the Companys former
Newport, KY pipe coating machinery and equipment and reclassified these assets as held for
resale. During the first quarter of 2004, the Company recognized a $493,000 gain on net proceeds
of $939,000 from the sale of these assets.
6. RETIREMENT PLANS
Substantially all of the Companys hourly paid employees are covered by one of the Companys
noncontributory, defined benefit plans and a defined contribution plan. Substantially all of the
Companys salaried employees are covered by a defined contribution plan established by the Company.
The Companys funding policy for defined benefit plans is to contribute the minimum required by the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Net periodic pension costs for the three months
and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
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|
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|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
(in thousands) |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
Service cost |
|
$ |
14 |
|
|
$ |
14 |
|
|
$ |
29 |
|
|
$ |
28 |
|
Interest cost |
|
|
53 |
|
|
|
51 |
|
|
|
105 |
|
|
|
102 |
|
Expected return on plan assets |
|
|
(52 |
) |
|
|
(44 |
) |
|
|
(103 |
) |
|
|
(88 |
) |
Amortization of prior service cost |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
Amortization of net loss |
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
27 |
|
|
|
26 |
|
|
Net periodic benefit cost |
|
$ |
31 |
|
|
$ |
36 |
|
|
$ |
62 |
|
|
$ |
72 |
|
|
The Company expects to contribute $299,000 to its defined benefit plans in 2005. As of June 30,
2005, $84,500 of contributions have been made.
The Companys defined contribution plan, available to substantially all salaried employees,
contains a matched savings provision that permits both pretax and after-tax employee contributions.
Participants can contribute up to 41% of their annual compensation and receive a matching employer
contribution up to 3% of their annual compensation.
Further, the plan requires an additional matching employer contribution, based on the ratio of the
Companys pretax income to equity, up to 3% of the employees annual compensation. Additionally,
the Company contributes 1% of all salaried employees annual compensation to the plan without
regard for employee contribution. The Company may also make discretionary contributions to the
plan. The expense associated with the defined contribution plans for the six months ended June 30
was $512,000 in 2005 and $432,000 in 2004.
7. BORROWINGS
In May 2005, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amended and restated
credit agreement with a consortium of commercial banks. The new credit agreement provides for a
$60,000,000 five year revolving credit facility expiring in May 2010. Borrowings under the
agreement are secured by substantially all the inventory and trade receivables owned by the
Company, and are limited to 85% of eligible receivables and 60% of eligible inventory.
Borrowings under the amended credit agreement will bear interest at interest rates based upon
either the base rate or LIBOR plus or minus applicable margins. The base rate is the greater of
(a) PNC Banks base commercial lending rate or (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus .50%. The base rate
spread ranges from a negative 1.00% to a positive 0.50%, and the LIBOR spread ranges from 1.50% to
2.50%. The interest rates on the Companys initial borrowings were LIBOR plus 1.50% and the base
rate minus 1.00%. Under the amended credit agreement, the Company maintains dominion over its cash
at all times, as long as excess availability stays over $5,000,000 and there is no uncured event of
default.
The agreement includes financial covenants requiring, a minimum level for the fixed charge coverage
ratio and a maximum amount of annual consolidated capital expenditures; however, expenditures for
plant construction and refurbishment related to the Companys recent concrete tie supply agreement
are excluded from these covenants. The agreement also includes a minimum net worth covenant and
restricts certain investments, other indebtedness, and the sale of certain assets. As of June 30,
2005, the Company was in compliance with all of the agreements covenants.
8. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:
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|
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Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
(in thousands, except earnings per share) |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
Numerator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Numerator for basic and diluted
earnings per common share -
net income available to common
stockholders: |
|
$ |
1,598 |
|
|
$ |
1,295 |
|
|
$ |
2,226 |
|
|
$ |
1,182 |
|
|
Denominator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares |
|
|
10,085 |
|
|
|
9,945 |
|
|
|
10,076 |
|
|
|
9,876 |
|
|
Denominator for basic earnings
per common share |
|
|
10,085 |
|
|
|
9,945 |
|
|
|
10,076 |
|
|
|
9,876 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of dilutive securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee stock options |
|
|
324 |
|
|
|
309 |
|
|
|
326 |
|
|
|
326 |
|
|
Dilutive potential common shares |
|
|
324 |
|
|
|
309 |
|
|
|
326 |
|
|
|
326 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator for diluted earnings
per common share adjusted weighted
average shares and assumed conversions |
|
|
10,409 |
|
|
|
10,254 |
|
|
|
10,402 |
|
|
|
10,202 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per common share |
|
$ |
0.16 |
|
|
$ |
0.13 |
|
|
$ |
0.22 |
|
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per common share |
|
$ |
0.15 |
|
|
$ |
0.13 |
|
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
|
9. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has adopted the disclosure provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No.
123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123) and applies the intrinsic value method of
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25) and
related interpretations in accounting for its stock option plans. Accordingly, no compensation
expense has been recognized. The Company will adopt SFAS 123R effective January 1, 2006.
The following table illustrates the effect on the Companys income from continuing operations and
earnings per share had compensation expense for the Companys stock option plans been applied using
the method required by SFAS 123.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
Net income from continuing operations, as reported |
|
$ |
1,598 |
|
|
$ |
1,295 |
|
|
$ |
2,226 |
|
|
$ |
1,182 |
|
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense
included in reported net income, net of related tax
effects |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation
expense determined under fair value method for
all awards, net of related tax effects |
|
|
85 |
|
|
|
94 |
|
|
|
128 |
|
|
|
145 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma income from continuing operations |
|
$ |
1,513 |
|
|
$ |
1,201 |
|
|
$ |
2,098 |
|
|
$ |
1,037 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share from continuing operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic, as reported |
|
$ |
0.16 |
|
|
$ |
0.13 |
|
|
$ |
0.22 |
|
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
Basic, pro forma |
|
$ |
0.15 |
|
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
Diluted, as reported |
|
$ |
0.15 |
|
|
$ |
0.13 |
|
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
Diluted, pro forma |
|
$ |
0.15 |
|
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
|
Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share for options granted has been
determined as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock options under the fair value
method of Statement No. 123. The fair value of stock options used to compute pro forma net income
and earnings per share disclosures is the estimated present value at grant date using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model. There were no stock options granted in the first quarter of
2005 or 2004. The following weighted-average assumptions were used for grants in second quarter of
2005 and 2004, respectively: risk-free interest rates of 3.87% and 4.74%; dividend yield of 0.0%
for both periods; volatility factors of the expected market price of the Companys Common stock of
.25 and .28; and a weighted-average expected life of the option of ten years. The weighted-average
fair value of the options granted in the second quarter 2005 and 2004 was $4.01 and $3.91,
respectively.
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Company is subject to laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, and
the Companys efforts to comply with environmental regulations may have an adverse effect on its
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 condition or liquidity of the Company. The
resolution, in any reporting period, of one or more of these matters, could have; however, a
material effect on the Companys results of operations for that period.
In 2000, the Companys subsidiary sold concrete railroad crossing panels to a general contractor on
a Texas transit project. Due to a variety of factors, including deficiencies in the owners
project specifications, certain panels have deteriorated and the owner either has replaced or is in
the process of replacing these panels. The general contractor and the owner are currently engaged
in dispute resolution procedures, which probably will continue through 2005. The general
contractor has notified the Company that, depending on the outcome of these proceedings, it may
file a suit against the Companys subsidiary. Although no assurances can be given, the Company
believes that its subsidiary has meritorious defenses to such claims and that its subsidiary will
vigorously defend against such a suit.
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In the second quarter of 2004, a gas company filed a complaint against the Company in Allegheny
County, PA, alleging that in 1989 the Company had applied epoxy coating on 25,000 feet of pipe and
that, as a result of inadequate surface preparation of the pipe, the coating had blistered and
deteriorated. The Company does not believe that the gas companys alleged problems are the
Companys responsibility. Although no assurances can be given, the Company believes that it has
meritorious defenses to such claims and will vigorously defend against such a suit.
Another gas supply company filed suit against the Company in August, 2004, in Erie County, NY
alleging that pipe coating which the Company furnished in 1985 had deteriorated and that the gas
supply company has incurred $1,000,000 in damages. In May 2005, the plaintiff voluntarily
dismissed this claim.
At June 30, 2005 the Company had outstanding letters of credit of approximately $3,391,000.
11. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
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 of
the Company by segment:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended, |
|
Six Months Ended, |
|
|
June 30, 2005 |
|
June 30, 2005 |
|
|
Net |
|
Segment |
|
Net |
|
Segment |
(in thousands) |
|
Sales |
|
Profit |
|
Sales |
|
Profit/(Loss) |
|
Rail products |
|
$ |
47,263 |
|
|
$ |
1,793 |
|
|
$ |
85,521 |
|
|
$ |
3,740 |
|
Construction products |
|
|
44,451 |
|
|
|
602 |
|
|
|
77,582 |
|
|
|
(632 |
) |
Tubular products |
|
|
6,094 |
|
|
|
742 |
|
|
|
10,019 |
|
|
|
921 |
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
97,808 |
|
|
$ |
3,137 |
|
|
$ |
173,122 |
|
|
$ |
4,029 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended, |
|
Six Months Ended, |
|
|
June 30, 2004 |
|
June 30, 2004 |
|
|
Net |
|
Segment |
|
Net |
|
Segment |
(in thousands) |
|
Sales |
|
Profit |
|
Sales |
|
Profit/(Loss) |
|
Rail products |
|
$ |
39,099 |
|
|
$ |
1,377 |
|
|
$ |
74,686 |
|
|
$ |
1,994 |
|
Construction products |
|
|
32,421 |
|
|
|
157 |
|
|
|
59,196 |
|
|
|
(899 |
) |
Tubular products |
|
|
5,307 |
|
|
|
756 |
|
|
|
8,397 |
|
|
|
759 |
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
76,827 |
|
|
$ |
2,290 |
|
|
$ |
142,279 |
|
|
$ |
1,854 |
|
|
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. There has been no change in the measurement of
segment profit from December 31, 2004.
The following table provides a reconciliation of reportable net profit (loss) to the Companys
consolidated total:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
(in thousands) |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
Income for reportable segments |
|
$ |
3,137 |
|
|
$ |
2,290 |
|
|
$ |
4,029 |
|
|
$ |
1,854 |
|
Cost of capital for reportable segments |
|
|
3,148 |
|
|
|
2,682 |
|
|
|
5,808 |
|
|
|
5,080 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(573 |
) |
|
|
(469 |
) |
|
|
(997 |
) |
|
|
(932 |
) |
Other income |
|
|
227 |
|
|
|
350 |
|
|
|
727 |
|
|
|
1,044 |
|
Corporate expense and other unallocated charges |
|
|
(3,496 |
) |
|
|
(2,693 |
) |
|
|
(6,217 |
) |
|
|
(5,074 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
$ |
2,443 |
|
|
$ |
2,160 |
|
|
$ |
3,350 |
|
|
$ |
1,972 |
|
|
12. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income represents net income plus certain stockholders equity changes not reflected
in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The components of comprehensive income,
net of tax, were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
(in thousands) |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
Net income |
|
$ |
1,598 |
|
|
$ |
1,295 |
|
|
$ |
2,226 |
|
|
$ |
1,182 |
|
Unrealized derivative gains on
cash flow hedges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28 |
|
Foreign currency translation gains |
|
|
|
|
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
$ |
1,598 |
|
|
$ |
1,335 |
|
|
$ |
2,226 |
|
|
$ |
1,216 |
|
|
13. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company does not purchase or hold any derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
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 Companys
primary source of variable-rate debt comes from its revolving credit agreement. In conjunction with
the Companys debt refinancing in the third quarter of 2002, the Company discontinued cash flow
hedge accounting treatment for the interest rate collars it had in place and applied mark-to-market
accounting prospectively.
During 2005, the Company had one LIBOR-based interest rate collar agreement remaining. This
agreement became effective in March 2001 and expires in March 2006, has 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
counterparty to the agreement had the option, which was exercised on March 6, 2005, to convert the
collar to a one year, fixed-rate instrument with interest payable at an annual rate of 5.49%. The
fair value of this instrument was a liability of $181,000 as of June 30, 2005 and is recorded in
Other accrued liabilities.
With the debt refinancing in 2002, the collar agreements were not deemed to be an effective hedge
of the new credit facility in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 133. However, the Company
retained these instruments as protection against interest rate risk associated with the new credit
agreement and the Company records the mark-to-market adjustments on these instruments in its
consolidated statements of operations. During the second quarter of 2005 and 2004, the Company
recognized income of $76,000 and $416,000, respectively, to adjust these instruments to fair value.
For the six months ended June 2005 and 2004, the Company recognized income of $225,000 and
$374,000, respectively, to adjust these instruments to fair value.
The Company recognizes all derivative instruments on the balance sheet at fair value. 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. To
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the extent that a change in 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.
The Company is not subject to significant exposures to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
The Company will, however, manage its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on
firm sale and purchase commitments by entering into foreign currency forward contracts. The
Companys risk management objective is to reduce its exposure to the effects of changes in exchange
rates on these transactions over the duration of the transactions. During 2004, the
Company entered into commitments to sell Canadian funds based on the anticipated receipt of
Canadian funds from the sale of certain rail. During the fourth quarter of 2004, circumstances
indicated that the timing of the anticipated receipt of Canadian funds were not expected to
coincide with the sale commitments and the Company recorded a $0.2 million loss to record these
commitments at market. During the second quarter and first six months of 2005, the Company
recognized income of $16,000 and $120,000, respectively, to adjust these commitments to fair value.
The fair value of the commitments was a liability of $82,000 as of June 30, 2005 and is recorded
in Other accrued liabilities.
Item 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
Overview
General
L. B. Foster Company is a manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of products utilized in the
transportation infrastructure, construction and utility markets. The Company is comprised of three
business segments: Rail products, Construction products and Tubular products.
Recent Developments
Subsequent to the January 2005 completion of a concrete tie supply agreement between the Union
Pacific Railroad and the Company, we commenced site development and construction of new
manufacturing equipment for installation at our existing Grand Island, NE facility and a greenfield
site in Tucson, AZ. At this time, the Grand Island facility (GI facility) is on schedule while the
Tucson property has experienced a small delay due to permitting issues which we expect to have
resolved soon. The total project is currently projected to be on budget. The GI facility stopped
producing ties in early July to accommodate the approximate nine week installation of new
equipment. After installation, we anticipate a certain amount of production testing and process
refinement at this facility before we will be able to produce at close to maximum capacity;
therefore, we expect sales and profits in the concrete tie business to be at lower than historical
levels until late 2005. Once erected, we anticipate a similar start up process for the Tucson
facility, which we expect to come on line during the first quarter of 2006. Since the new or
improved facilities are expected to be completed later in 2005 and into the first quarter of 2006,
the anticipated volume and productivity improvements will not begin to be realized until 2006.
Lease agreements to finance the significant capital expenditures were completed with two separate
banks in July. We expect the project expenditures to range between $18 million and $20 million,
with some of the spending for the Tucson facility occurring in early 2006.
Certain of our businesses, especially our Fabricated Products group, have been hampered with low
volumes and margins due to the lack of successor legislation to TEA-21, which was a highway and
transportation funding bill that expired in September 2003. Since its expiration, the President
signed eleven extensions into law, the most recent of which expired on July 30, 2005. On July 29,
2005, Congress passed new legislation (TEA-3) authorizing $286 billion for United States
transportation improvement spending. We are hopeful that this new legislation, when approved by
the President, will have a positive impact on these businesses in 2006.
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Critical Accounting Policies
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States. When more than one accounting principle, or
method of its application, is generally accepted, management selects the principle or method that
is appropriate in the Companys specific circumstances. Application of these accounting principles
requires management to make estimates about the future resolution of existing uncertainties. As a
result, actual results could differ from these estimates. In preparing these financial statements,
management has made its best estimates and judgments of the amounts and disclosures included in the
financial statements giving due regard to materiality. There have been no material changes in the
Companys policies or estimates since December 31, 2004. For more information regarding the
Companys critical accounting policies, please see the Managements Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standard No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R), which is a revision of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 123 and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25. SFAS 123R requires all
share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be valued at fair
value on the date of grant, and to be expensed over the applicable vesting period. Pro forma
disclosure of the income statement effects of share-based payments is no longer an alternative. In
addition, companies must also recognize compensation expense related to any awards that are not
fully vested as of the effective date. Compensation expense for the unvested awards will be
measured based on the fair value of the awards previously calculated in developing the pro forma
disclosures in accordance with SFAS 123. SFAS 123R was originally effective for reporting periods
that began after June 15, 2005. In April 2005, the SEC announced the adoption of a new rule
allowing companies to implement SFAS 123R at the beginning of their next fiscal year that begins
after June 15, 2005. The Company will begin recording compensation expense utilizing modified
prospective application in its 2006 first quarter financial statements. Adoption of this standard
is not expected to have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations.
On October 22, 2004, President Bush signed the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the Act). The
Act provides a deduction for income from qualified domestic production activities, which will be
phased in from 2005 through 2010. When fully phased-in, this deduction will be equal to 9 percent
of the lesser of (a) Qualified Production Activities Income (QPAI), as defined in the act, or (b)
taxable income (after utilization of any net operating loss carryforwards. In all cases, the
deduction is limited to 50 percent of W-2 wages of the taxpayer. In return, the Act also provides
for a two-year phase-out (except for certain pre-existing binding contracts) of the existing
Extraterritorial Income Exclusion (ETI) benefit for foreign sales that the World Trade Organization
(WTO) ruled was an illegal export subsidy.
On December 1, 2004, FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. FAS109-1, Application of FASB Statement 109,
Accounting for Income Taxes, to the Deduction on Qualified Production Activities Provided by the
American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, was issued. FSP No. 109-1 clarifies that this tax deduction
should be accounted for as a special deduction in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for
Income Taxes. As such the special deduction has no effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities
existing at the date of enactment. Rather, the impact of this deduction will be reported in the
period in which the deduction is claimed on our tax return beginning in 2005. The Company has
assessed the impact of this deduction and for 2005, anticipates a de minimis benefit due to the
anticipated utilization of net operating loss carryforwards.
14
Results of Operations
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|
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|
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
|
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June 30, |
|
June 30, |
|
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
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|
|
Net Sales: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rail Products |
|
$ |
47,263 |
|
|
$ |
39,099 |
|
|
$ |
85,521 |
|
|
$ |
74,686 |
|
Construction Products |
|
|
44,451 |
|
|
|
32,421 |
|
|
|
77,582 |
|
|
|
59,196 |
|
Tubular Products |
|
|
6,094 |
|
|
|
5,307 |
|
|
|
10,019 |
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|
|
8,397 |
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|
|
|
|
Total Net Sales |
|
$ |
97,808 |
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|
$ |
76,827 |
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|
$ |
173,122 |
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|
$ |
142,279 |
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Gross Profit: |
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
Rail Products |
|
$ |
5,159 |
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|
$ |
4,676 |
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|
$ |
10,052 |
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|
$ |
8,098 |
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Construction Products |
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5,052 |
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|
3,992 |
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|
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7,892 |
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|
|
6,525 |
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Tubular Products |
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1,224 |
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|
|
1,205 |
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|
|
1,855 |
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|
|
1,640 |
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Other |
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(675 |
) |
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|
(540 |
) |
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|
(1,039 |
) |
|
|
(948 |
) |
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|
|
Total Gross Profit |
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10,760 |
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|
|
9,333 |
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|
|
18,760 |
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|
|
15,315 |
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Expenses: |
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|
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|
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Selling and administrative expenses |
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7,971 |
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|
7,054 |
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|
|
15,140 |
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|
|
13,455 |
|
Interest expense |
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|
573 |
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|
|
469 |
|
|
|
997 |
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|
|
932 |
|
Other income |
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(227 |
) |
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|
(350 |
) |
|
|
(727 |
) |
|
|
(1,044 |
) |
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|
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|
|
Total Expenses |
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8,317 |
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|
|
7,173 |
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|
|
15,410 |
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|
|
13,343 |
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before Income Taxes |
|
|
2,443 |
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|
|
2,160 |
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|
|
3,350 |
|
|
|
1,972 |
|
Income Tax Expense |
|
|
845 |
|
|
|
865 |
|
|
|
1,124 |
|
|
|
790 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income |
|
$ |
1,598 |
|
|
$ |
1,295 |
|
|
$ |
2,226 |
|
|
$ |
1,182 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Gross Profit %: |
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|
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|
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|
Rail Products |
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|
10.9 |
% |
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|
12.0 |
% |
|
|
11.8 |
% |
|
|
10.8 |
% |
Construction Products |
|
|
11.4 |
% |
|
|
12.3 |
% |
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|
10.2 |
% |
|
|
11.0 |
% |
Tubular Products |
|
|
20.1 |
% |
|
|
22.7 |
% |
|
|
18.5 |
% |
|
|
19.5 |
% |
Total Gross Profit |
|
|
11.0 |
% |
|
|
12.1 |
% |
|
|
10.8 |
% |
|
|
10.8 |
% |
Second Quarter 2005 Results of Operations
Net income for the second quarter of 2005 was $1.6 million ($0.15 per diluted share) on net sales
of $97.8 million. Net income for the second quarter of 2004 was $1.3 million ($0.13 per diluted
share) on net sales of $76.8 million.
Net sales for the Company increased $21.0 million, or 27%, compared to the prior year second
quarter. Rail segments sales increased 20.9% primarily due to increases in sales of rail
distribution products. Construction products net sales increased 37.1% due mainly to increases in
sheet piling sales, as the
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Company has continued to increase its offering of new sections of sheet
piling as they have become available by our primary piling supplier. Many of these sections have
improved strength to weight ratios and enhance our competitive position in the marketplace.
Tubular products sales increased 14.8% in comparison to the second quarter of 2004. An increase
in sales of coated pipe services more than offset a decline in threaded product sales.
The Companys gross profit margin decreased 1.1 percentage points to 11.0% compared to last years
second quarter. Rail products profit margin declined 1.1 percentage points to 10.9% due to
customer mix and costs related to satisfying the new concrete tie contract with the Union Pacific
Railroad. The 0.9 percentage point decline in Construction products margin was due primarily to
lower margins in our fabricated products business, as certain projects nearing completion
experienced significant steel cost increases that could not be passed on to our customers. Tubular
products gross profit margin decreased 2.6 percentage points due to a decline in threaded
products margins that resulted from rising product costs and increased competitive pressures. In
addition, the Company recorded an additional $0.5 million LIFO charge in the second quarter.
Selling and administrative expenses increased 13.0% from the same prior year period due to
increases in employee compensation and benefits, and professional services, including audit fees.
Interest expense increased 22.2% from the prior year period due principally to increased borrowings
and increased interest rates. The increase in borrowings is due primarily to working capital
requirements related to increased volumes, as well as the Companys approach to stocking more sheet
piling inventory, as it becomes available, to accommodate higher margin stock sales. Other income
declined $0.1 million as a result of decreased income from a mark-to-market adjustment recorded by
the Company related to its remaining interest rate collar. Income taxes in the second quarter were
recorded at approximately 34.6% compared to 40.0% a year ago. The prior year rate reflects an
increase in the valuation allowance provided against certain deferred assets.
First Six Months of 2005 Results of Operations
For the first six months of 2005, net income was $2.2 million ($0.21 per diluted share) on net
sales of $173.1 million. Net income for the first six months of 2004 was $1.2 million ($0.12 per
diluted share) on net sales of $142.3 million.
Net sales for 2005 increased 21.7% over the first half of 2004. Rail segment sales increased 14.5%
due primarily to an increase in sales of rail distribution products. Construction products sales
increased 31.1% primarily as a result of an increase in sheet piling sales due to a more complete
product offering and a healthy construction market. Tubular products sales are up 19.3%. Our
Coated Pipe division is now benefiting from new pipeline projects that were previously on hold
because of high steel prices.
The Companys six month gross profit margin remained stable at 10.8%. Rail products gross margin
increased 1.0 percentage point primarily as a result of product mix and pricing increases for
certain products. Construction products had a gross margin decline of 0.8 percentage points due
primarily to low margins in our fabricated products business. Continued delays in the passing of a
new federal highway and transit bill has negatively impacted competitive bidding opportunities in
the marketplace and resulted in lower margins. Tubular products gross margin declined 1.0
percentage point because of a decline in threaded products margin brought about by rising costs and
increased competitive pressures.
Selling and administrative expenses rose 12.5% due to increases in employee compensation and
benefits, and professional services, including audit fees. Interest expense rose 7.0% as a result
of the previously-mentioned increase in borrowings and interest rates, offset in part by the April
2004 retirement of an interest rate collar agreement. Other income declined by $0.3 million as the
prior year results included a $0.5 million gain from the sale of the Companys former Newport, KY
pipe coating machinery and equipment which had been classified as held for resale. Income taxes
in the current year are recorded at approximately 33.6% compared to 40.1% in 2004. As previously
mentioned, the prior year rate reflects an increase in the valuation allowance provided against
certain deferred assets.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Companys capitalization is as follows:
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Debt: |
|
June 30, |
|
December 31, |
In millions |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
Revolving Credit Facility |
|
$ |
36.0 |
|
|
$ |
14.1 |
|
Capital Leases |
|
|
2.0 |
|
|
|
1.1 |
|
Other Short-term Borrowings |
|
|
2.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other (primarily revenue bonds) |
|
|
2.7 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
|
|
Total Debt |
|
|
42.8 |
|
|
|
18.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
76.4 |
|
|
|
73.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Capitalization |
|
$ |
119.2 |
|
|
$ |
91.7 |
|
|
Debt as a percentage of capitalization (debt plus equity) increased to 36% from 20% at year-end
2004, as a result of the aforementioned expansion efforts. Working capital was $64.9 million at June 30, 2005 compared to $46.8 million at December 31,
2004. Trade accounts receivable increased almost $18.0 million, principally due to increased sales
volumes. Inventory increased $26.4 million to accommodate orders and the previously-mentioned
increase in piling inventory.
The Companys liquidity needs arise from seasonal working capital requirements, capital
expenditures, acquisitions and debt service obligations. The following table summarizes the impact
of these items:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
In millions |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
Liquidity needs: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Working capital and other assets and liabilities |
|
|
($18.4 |
) |
|
|
($8.9 |
) |
Capital expenditures, net of asset sales |
|
|
(7.3 |
) |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
Scheduled debt service obligations net |
|
|
(0.3 |
) |
|
|
(0.4 |
) |
Cash interest |
|
|
(0.8 |
) |
|
|
(0.8 |
) |
|
Net liquidity requirements |
|
|
(26.8 |
) |
|
|
(10.6 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liquidity sources: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Internally generated cash flows before interest |
|
|
5.2 |
|
|
|
3.9 |
|
Credit facility activity |
|
|
21.9 |
|
|
|
4.0 |
|
Other borrowings activity |
|
|
2.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Equity transactions |
|
|
0.4 |
|
|
|
1.3 |
|
|
Net liquidity sources |
|
|
29.6 |
|
|
|
9.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Change in Cash |
|
$ |
2.8 |
|
|
|
($1.4 |
) |
|
Capital expenditures were $7.3 million for the first six months of 2005 compared to $1.5 million
for the same 2004 period. The Company anticipates its total capital spending in 2005 to range from
$15.0 to $20.0 million, largely due to its commitment to fulfill its concrete tie agreement with
the Union Pacific Railroad. A new facility will be built in Tucson, AZ and substantial
improvements will be made to the Companys existing Grand Island, NE facility. These expenditures
will be funded by cash flow from operations and available external financing sources.
The Companys Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of up to 1,500,000 shares of its
Common stock at prevailing market prices. No purchases have been made since the first quarter of
2001. From August 1997 through March 2001, the Company had repurchased 973,398 shares at a cost of
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approximately $5.0 million. The timing and
extent of future purchases will depend on market conditions and options available to the Company
for alternate uses of its resources.
In May 2005, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amended and restated
credit agreement with a consortium of commercial banks. The new credit agreement provides for a
$60,000,000 five year revolving credit facility expiring in May 2010. Borrowings under the
agreement are secured by substantially all the inventory and trade receivables owned by the
Company, and are limited to 85% of eligible receivables and 60% of eligible inventory.
Borrowings under the amended credit agreement will bear interest at interest rates based upon
either the base rate or LIBOR plus or minus applicable margins. The base rate is the greater of
(a) PNC Banks base commercial lending rate or (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus .50%. The base rate
spread ranges from a negative 1.00% to a positive 0.50%, and the LIBOR spread ranges from 1.50% to
2.50%. The interest rates on the Companys initial borrowings were LIBOR plus 1.50% and the base
rate minus 1.00%. Under the amended credit agreement, the Company maintains dominion over its cash
at all times, as long as excess availability stays over $5,000,000 and there is no uncured event of
default.
Long-term revolving credit agreement borrowings at June 30, 2005 were $36.0 million, an increase of
$21.9 million from December 31, 2004. At June 30, 2005, remaining available borrowings under this
facility were approximately $20.6 million. Outstanding letters of credit at June 30, 2005 were
approximately $3.4 million. The letters of credit expire annually and are subject to renewal.
Management believes its internal and external sources of funds are adequate to meet anticipated
needs for the foreseeable future.
The credit agreement includes financial covenants requiring a minimum level for the fixed charge
coverage ratio and a maximum amount of annual consolidated capital expenditures; however,
expenditures for plant construction and refurbishment related to the Companys recent concrete tie
supply agreement will be excluded from these covenants. The agreement also includes a minimum net
worth covenant and restricts certain investments, other indebtedness, and the sale of certain
assets. As of June 30, 2005, the Company was in compliance with all of the agreements covenants.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Companys off-balance sheet arrangements include operating leases, purchase obligations and
standby letters of credit. A schedule of the Companys required payments under financial
instruments and other commitments as of December 31, 2004 are included in Liquidity and Capital
Resources section of the Companys 2004 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K. There have been no
significant changes to the Companys contractual obligations relative to the information presented
in the Form 10-K. These arrangements provide the Company with increased flexibility relative to
the utilization and investment of cash resources.
Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
The Company maintains a significant investment in the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
Corporation (DM&E), a privately held, regional railroad, which controls over 2,500 miles of track
in eight states.
At June 30, 2005, the Companys investment was comprised of $0.2 million of DM&E common stock, $1.5
million of Series B Preferred Stock and warrants, $6.0 million of Series C Preferred Stock and
warrants, $0.8 million of Preferred Series C-1 Stock and warrants, and $0.5 million of Series D
Preferred Stock and warrants. In addition, the Company has a receivable for accrued dividend
income on Preferred Stock of approximately $6.2 million. The Company owns approximately 13.6% of
the DM&E.
In December 1998, in conjunction with the issuance of Series C Preferred Stock and warrants, the
DM&E ceased paying dividends on the Series B shares. The terms of the Series B Preferred Stock
state in the event that regular dividends are not paid timely, dividends accrue at an accelerated
rate until those
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dividends are paid. In addition, penalty interest accrues and compounds annually
until such dividends are paid. Subsequent issuances of Series C, C-1, and D Preferred Stock have
all assumed distribution priority over the previous series, with series D not redeemable until
2008. As subsequent preferred series were issued, the Company, based on its own valuation estimate,
stopped recording the full amount due on all preferred series given the delay in anticipated
realization of the asset and the priority of redemption of
the various issuances. The amount of dividend income not recorded was approximately $4.5 million
at June 30, 2005. The Company will only recognize this income upon redemption of the respective
issuances or payment of the dividends.
In June 1997, the DM&E announced its plan to build an extension from the DM&Es 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 $2.0 billion. The Surface Transportation Board (STB) approved the Project in January
2002. In October 2003, however, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals remanded the
matter to the STB and instructed the STB to address, in its environmental impact statement, the
Projects effects on air quality, noise and vibration, and preservation of historic sites. On
January 30, 2004, the 8th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied petitions seeking a
rehearing of the case. On April 15, 2005, the STB issued a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact
Statement (SEIS) on the Project. The STB will make its final decision after reviewing public
comments on the SEIS. The public comment period on the SEIS closed on June 6, 2005.
If the Project proves to be viable, management believes that the value of the Companys investment
in the DM&E could increase significantly. If the Project does not come to fruition, management
believes that the value of the Companys investment is supported by the DM&Es existing business.
In December 2003, the DM&E received a Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) Loan
in the amount of $233.0 million from the Federal Railroad Administration. Funding provided by the
25-year loan was used to refinance debt and upgrade infrastructure along parts of its existing
route.
Other Matters
We continue to evaluate the overall performance of our operations. A decision to down-size or
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
Our CXT Rail operations and Allegheny Rail Products division are dependent on a Class I railroad
for a significant portion of their business. In January 2005, the CXT Rail operation was awarded a
long-term contract from this Class I railroad for the supply of prestressed concrete railroad ties.
The Class I railroad has agreed to purchase ties from the Grand Island facility through December
2009, and the Tucson, AZ facility through December 2012. To accommodate the contracts
requirements, CXT will upgrade its manufacturing equipment at its Grand Island, NE plant and build
a new facility in Tucson, AZ. Engineering, site development and equipment manufacturing related to
these facilities commenced in the first quarter of 2005. In July, we stopped manufacturing ties at
our Grand Island facility to prepare for the installation of new manufacturing equipment. The
Company will experience a temporary decline in concrete tie production and related sales during the
second half of 2005.
Steel is a key component in the products that we sell. During most of 2004, producers and other
suppliers quoted continually increasing product prices and some of our suppliers experienced supply
shortages. Since many of the Companys projects can be six months to twenty-four months in
duration, we have, on occasion, found ourselves caught in the middle of some of these pricing and
availability issues. The high price of steel continues to impact our business, although the
pricing volatility that we experienced in 2004
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has moderated and we expect less volatility in the
current year. However, if this situation were to resurface, if could have a negative impact on the
Companys results of operations and cash flows.
In the second half of 2004, our primary supplier of sheet piling improved its capability to provide
a significantly larger amount of sheet piling than in previous years. This supplier also increased
the number of sections it provides to us, although there are still sections that remain
unavailable. While managements outlook is positive considering the developments in 2004 and 2005,
additional sections are important for us to compete effectively in the structural steel market.
Although backlog is not necessarily indicative of future operating results, total Company backlog
at June 30, 2005, was approximately $134.3 million. The following table provides the backlog by
business segment:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Backlog |
|
|
June 30, |
|
December 31, |
|
June 30, |
(In thousands) |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2004 |
|
Rail Products |
|
$ |
37,910 |
|
|
$ |
29,079 |
|
|
$ |
37,702 |
|
Construction Products |
|
|
89,635 |
|
|
|
67,736 |
|
|
|
78,030 |
|
Tubular Products |
|
|
6,795 |
|
|
|
3,249 |
|
|
|
3,639 |
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
134,340 |
|
|
$ |
100,064 |
|
|
$ |
119,371 |
|
|
Market Risk and Risk Management Policies
The Company does not purchase or hold any derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
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 Companys
primary source of variable-rate debt comes from its revolving credit agreement. In conjunction with
the Companys debt refinancing in the third quarter of 2002, the Company discontinued cash flow
hedge accounting treatment for the interest rate collars it had in place and applied mark-to-market
accounting prospectively.
During 2005, the Company had one LIBOR-based interest rate collar agreement remaining. This
agreement became effective in March 2001 and expires in March 2006, has 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
counterparty to the agreement had the option, which was exercised on March 6, 2005, to convert the
collar to a one year, fixed-rate instrument with interest payable at an annual rate of 5.49%. The
fair value of this instrument was a liability of $0.2 million as of June 30, 2005 and is recorded
in Other accrued liabilities.
With the debt refinancing in 2002, the collar agreements were not deemed to be an effective hedge
of the new credit facility in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 133. However, the Company
retained these instruments as protection against interest rate risk associated with the new credit
agreement and the Company records the mark-to-market adjustments on these instruments in its
consolidated statements of operations. During the second quarter of 2005 and 2004, the Company
recognized income of $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively, to adjust these instruments to
fair value. For the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, the Company recognized income of $0.2
million and $0.4 million, respectively, to adjust these instruments to fair value.
The Company recognizes all derivative instruments on the balance sheet at fair value. 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. To the extent that a change in 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.
Since the interest rate on the revolving credit agreement floats with the short-term market rate of
interest, the Company is exposed to the risk that the interest rate may decrease below the 5.49%
fixed rate on the remaining agreement. The effect of a 1% decrease in rate of interest below the
5.49% annual interest rate
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on $36.0 million of outstanding floating rate debt would result in
increased annual interest costs of approximately $0.4 million.
The Company is not subject to significant exposures to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
The Company may manage its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on firm sale and
purchase commitments by entering into foreign currency forward contracts. The Companys risk
management objective is to reduce its exposure to the effects of changes in exchange rates on these
transactions over the duration of the transactions. During 2004, the Company entered into
commitments to sell Canadian funds based on the anticipated receipt of Canadian funds from the
sale of certain rail. During the fourth quarter of 2004, circumstances indicated that the timing of
the anticipated receipt of Canadian funds were not expected to coincide with the sale commitments
and the Company recorded a $0.2 million loss to record these commitments at market. During the
second quarter and first six months of 2005, the Company recognized income of $16,000 and $0.1
million, respectively to adjust these commitments to fair value. The fair value of the commitments
was a liability of $0.1 million as of June 30, 2005 and is recorded in Other accrued liabilities.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements relating to the potential value of the DM&E or the Project, or managements 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 and its ability to complete the Project include the
following: labor disputes, the outcome of certain litigation, any inability to obtain necessary
environmental and government approvals for the Project in a timely fashion, the DM&Es ability to
continue to obtain interim funding to finance the Project, the expense of environmental mitigation
measures required by the Surface Transportation Board, an inability to obtain financing for the
Project, competitors response to the Project, market demand for coal or electricity and changes in
environmental laws and regulations.
A substantial portion of the Companys operations is heavily dependent 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, government actions concerning taxation, tariffs, the environment, or other matters
could impact the operating results of the Company. The Companys operating results may also be
affected negatively by adverse weather conditions.
The Company cautions 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 Managements Discussion and Analysis), as well as oral
statements, such as references made to the future profitability, made from time to time by
representatives of the Company. An inability to produce a full complement of piling products by a
Virginia steel mill could adversely impact the growth of the Piling division. Delays or problems
encountered at our concrete tie facilities during construction or implementation could have a
material, negative impact on the Companys operating results. The Companys businesses could be
affected adversely by significant increases in the price of steel. 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, labor disputes, the impact of
competition, the seasonality of the Companys business, the adequacy of internal and external
sources of funds to meet financing needs, taxes, inflation and governmental regulations. Sentences
containing words such as believes, intends, anticipates, expects, or will generally
should be considered forward-looking statements.
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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
See the Market Risk and Risk Management Policies section under Item 2, Managements Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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As of the end of the period covered by this report, L. B. Foster Company (the Company)
carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Companys
management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures
pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a 15(e) and 15d 15(e). Based upon that evaluation, the
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Companys disclosure
controls and procedures are effective to timely alert them to material information relating to the Company
(including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Companys periodic
SEC filings. |
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There have been no significant changes in the Companys internal controls over financial
reporting that occurred in the period covered by this report that have materially affected or
are likely to materially affect the Companys internal controls over financial reporting. |
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See Note 10, Commitments and Contingent Liabilities, to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
At the Companys annual meeting held on May 25, 2005, the following individuals were elected to the
Board of Directors:
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Lee B. Foster II |
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9,574,611 |
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15,579 |
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Stan L. Hasselbusch |
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9,565,151 |
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25,039 |
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Henry J. Massman IV |
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14,579 |
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Diane B. Owen |
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John W. Puth |
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17,067 |
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William H. Rackoff |
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Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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Item 6. EXHIBITS
Unless marked by an asterisk, all exhibits are incorporated by reference:
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3.1
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Restated Certificate of Incorporation, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. |
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3.2
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Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended to date, filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2002. |
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Rights Amendment, dated as of May 15, 1997 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 4.0 to Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2002. |
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Amended Rights Agreement dated as of May 14, 1998 between L. B. Foster Company and
American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, filed as Exhibit 4.0.1 to Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended March 31, 2003. |
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10.0
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Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement dated May 5, 2005, between
Registrant and PNC Bank, N.A, LaSalle Bank N.A., and First Commonwealth Bank, filed as
Exhibit 10.0 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. |
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10.12
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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, 2004. |
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Second Amendment dated March 12, 1996 to lease between CXT Incorporated and Crown West
Realty, LLC, successor, filed as Exhibit 10.12.1 to Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2004. |
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Third Amendment dated November 7, 2002 to lease between CXT Incorporated and Crown
West Realty, LLC, filed as Exhibit 10.12.2 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2002. |
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Fourth Amendment dated December 15, 2003 to lease between CXT Incorporated and Crown
West Realty, LLC, filed as Exhibit 10.12.3 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2003. |
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Fifth Amendment dated June 29, 2004 to lease between CXT Incorporated and Park SPE,
LLC, filed as Exhibit 10.12.4 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004. |
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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, 2004. |
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Amendment dated June 29, 2001 between CXT Incorporated and Crown West Realty, filed as
Exhibit 10.13.1 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. |
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Lease of property in Tucson, AZ between CXT Incorporated and the Union Pacific
Railroad Company, dated May 27, 2005. |
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Lease of property in Grand Island, NE between CXT Incorporated and the Union
Pacific Railroad Company, dated May 27, 2005. |
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Industry Track Contract between CXT Incorporated and the Union Pacific Railroad
Company, dated May 27, 2005. |
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Lease between Registrant and Suwanee Creek Business Center, LLC dated February 13,
2004, and filed as Exhibit 10.16 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. |
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Lease between Registrant and the City of Hillsboro, TX dated February 22, 2002,
filed as Exhibit 10.17 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. |
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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, 2002. |
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Amendment to Lease between Registrant and American Cast Iron Pipe Company for
pipe-coating facility in Birmingham, AL dated November 15, 2000, and filed as Exhibit
10.19.2 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000. |
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Equipment Purchase and Service Agreement by and between the Registrant and LaBarge
Coating LLC, dated July 31, 2003, and filed as Exhibit 10.20 to Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended September 30, 2003. |
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Agreement for Purchase and Sales of Concrete Railroad Ties between CXT
Incorporated and the Union Pacific Railroad dated January 24, 2005, and filed as Exhibit
10.21 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004. |
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Manufacturing Agreement between CXT Incorporated and Grimbergen Engineering &
Projects, B.V. dated January 24, 2005, and filed as Exhibit 10.22 to Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2004. |
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Amended and Restated 1985 Long-Term Incentive Plan as of May 25, 2005. ** |
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Amended and Restated 1998 Long-Term Incentive Plan as of May 25, 2005. ** |
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Medical Reimbursement Plan effective January 1, 2004, filed as Exhibit 10.45 to
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. ** |
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Leased Vehicle Plan as amended and restated on June 9, 2004, filed as Exhibit
10.46 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. ** |
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Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.51 to Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2002. ** |
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10.52
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Outside Directors Stock Award Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.52 to Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2002. ** |
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Directors resolution dated July 26, 2005 under which directors compensation was
established, filed as Exhibit 10.53 to Form 8-K on July 27, 2005. ** |
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Directors resolution dated May 25, 2005 under which Mr. Hasselbuschs salary was
adjusted. ** |
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Directors resolution dated July 26, 2005 under which Mr. Voltzs salary was
adjusted. ** |
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10.55
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Management Incentive Compensation Plan for 2005, filed as Exhibit 10.55 to Form 8-K on
February 22, 2005. ** |
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2005 Three Year Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.56 to Form 8-K on May 31, 2005. ** |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002. |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002. |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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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.
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L.B. FOSTER COMPANY |
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Date:August 9, 2005
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By:/s/David J. Russo |
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David J. Russo |
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Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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EX-10.14
Exhibit 10.14
AUDIT 236827
DUPLICATE ORIGINAL- LESSEE COPY
Folder: 2288-18
Audit:
LEASE OF PROPERTY
THIS LEASE (Lease) is entered into on the 27th day of May, 2005, between
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (Lessor) and CXT INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation, whose
address is 2420- North Pioneer Lane, Spokane, WA 99216 (Lessee).
IT IS AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:
Article I. PREMISES; USE.
Lessor leases to Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor the premises (Premises) at
Tucson, Arizona, shown on the print dated May 27, 2005 marked Exhibit A, hereto attached
and made a part hereof, subject to the provisions of this Lease and of Exhibit B attached
hereto and made a part hereof. The Premises may be used for manufacture of concrete ties for
the Lessors use, and such other uses as may be permitted in the Agreement referred to in
Article II of this lease, only, and for no other purpose.
Article II. TERM.
A. The
term of this Lease shall commence on January 1, 2005, and, unless sooner
terminated as provided in this lease, shall be co-terminus with the term of the Purchase
Agreement between Lessor and CXT dated January 21, 2005, which covers the manufacture and
production of concrete rail ties for Lessor (the CXT Tie Agreement). Upon expiration or
termination howsoever of the CXT Tie Agreement, this Lease shall also terminate upon the
effective date of expiration or termination of the CXT Tie Agreement.
Article III. RENT.
A. Lessee shall pay to Lessor, in advance, rent of Sixteen Thousand Eighty Dollars
($16,080.00) annually. The rent shall be increased by Three Percent (3%) annually cumulative
and compounded.
Article IV. SPECIAL PROVISION ROADWAY (NON-EXCLUSIVE).
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease, Lessee may construct, use and
maintain the roadway shown on the attached exhibit print, provided that:
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The roadway is to be strictly private and not intended for, and may not
be used for, public
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The use of the roadway is not exclusive. The roadway is to be used
jointly with Lessor
and others to whom Lessee has given or may give similar rights. |
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Lessee, at Lessees sole cost and expense, shall maintain the roadway in
a condition
satisfactory to Lessor. |
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Lessees right to construct, maintain and use the roadway is a license and not
a lease, and the roadway is not a part of the Premises, except that all of Lessees
obligations and Lessors rights under this Lease regarding the Premises shall also
apply to the roadway. |
Article V. INSURANCE
Lessee shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure and maintain during the term of this
Agreement, insurance coverage as set forth in the Exhibit C, attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lease as of the day and year first herein
written.
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UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY |
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CXT INCORPORATED |
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NOTE: New Lease
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EXHIBIT B
Section 1. IMPROVEMENTS.
No improvements placed upon the Premises by Lessee shall become a part of the realty.
Section 2.
RESERVATIONS AND PRIOR RIGHTS.
A. Lessor reserves to itself, its agents and contractors, the right to enter the Premises
at such times as will not unreasonably interfere with Lessees use of the Premises.
B. Lessor reserves (i) the exclusive right to permit third party placement of advertising
signs on the Premises, and (ii) the right to construct, maintain and operate new and existing
facilities (including,
without limitation, trackage, fences, communication facilities, roadways and utilities)
upon, over, across or
under the Premises, and to grant to others such rights, provided that Lessees use of the
Premises is not
interfered with unreasonably.
C. This Lease is made subject to all outstanding rights, whether or not of record. Lessor
reserves the right to renew such outstanding rights.
Section 3.
PAYMENT OF RENT.
Rent (which includes the annual rent and all other amounts to be paid by Lessee under this
Lease) shall be paid in lawful money of the United States of America, at such place as shall be
designated by the Lessor, and without offset or deduction.
Section 4.
TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS.
A. Lessee shall pay, prior to delinquency, all taxes levied during the life of this Lease
on all
personal property and improvements on the Premises not belonging to Lessor. If such taxes
are paid by
Lessor, either separately or as a part of the levy on Lessors real property, Lessee shall
reimburse Lessor
in full within thirty (30) days after rendition of Lessors bill.
B. If the Premises are specially assessed for public improvements, the annual rent will be
automatically increased by 12% of the full assessment amount.
Section 5.
WATER RIGHTS.
This Lease does not include any right to the use of water under any water right of Lessor,
or to establish any water rights except in the name of Lessor.
Section 6.
CARE AND USE OF PREMISES.
A. Lessee shall use reasonable care and caution against damage or destruction to the
Premises. Lessee shall not use or permit the use of the Premises for any unlawful purpose,
maintain any
nuisance, permit any waste, or use the Premises in any way that creates a hazard to persons
or property.
Lessee shall keep the Premises in a safe, neat, clean and presentable condition, and in good
condition
and repair. Lessee shall keep the sidewalks and public ways on the Premises, and the
walkways
appurtenant to any railroad spur track(s) on or serving the Premises, free and clear from
any substance
which might create a hazard and all water flow shall be directed away from the tracks of the
Lessor.
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business. |
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destroyed by
fire or other casualty, Lessee shall, within thirty (30) days after such casualty,
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debris resulting therefrom. If Lessee fails to do so, Lessor may remove
such debris, and Lessee agrees to reimburse Lessor for all expenses incurred
within thirty (30) days after rendition of Lessors bill. |
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Lessee shall comply with all governmental laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations and orders relating to Lessees use of the
Premises. |
Section 7.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, SUBSTANCES AND WASTES.
A. Lessee, at Lessees expense, shall promptly comply with all present and future federal,
state or local laws, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations and requirements of all
governmental authorities having jurisdiction, affecting or applicable to the Premises,
including, but not limited to the applicable requirements of the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
of 1980, 42 U.S.C. Sections 9601, et seq., as heretofore or hereafter amended, and the
regulations heretofore or hereafter promulgated pursuant to such Act (collectively CERCLA),
the Clean Water Act (CWA) and other laws or regulations that govern the cleanliness, safety,
occupancy and use of the same. If any governmental license(s) or
permit(s) shall be required for
the proper and lawful conduct of Lessees business or other activity carried on from the
Premises, then Lessee, at its sole expense, shall duly procure and thereafter maintain such
license(s) or permit(s) and submit the same for inspection by Lessor prior to the date on which
Lessee commences operations at the Premises pursuant to this Lease and thereafter upon Lessors
request therefor. Under no circumstances shall Lessee be liable for any Environmental Condition
(as such term is defined below) at the Premises to the extent it existed prior to Lessees
activities at the Premises.
Lessee shall be responsible for all liabilities, costs, damages, and expenses
(Loss/Damage) arising in connection with its operations at the Premises, including, without
limitation, complying with Environmental Laws (as such term is defined in the CXT Tie Agreement),
including but not limited to, compliance in the handling, treating, storage and disposal of
Hazardous Materials (as such term is defined in the CXT Tie Agreement) (each, an Environmental
Condition) at the Premises to the extent resulting from any activity of Lessee, its officers,
employees, or agents, whether undertaken in connection with this Lease or otherwise. Lessor shall
be responsible for Loss/Damage arising in connection with any Environmental Condition at the
Premises to the extent not resulting from any activity of Lessee, its officers, employees, or
agents. Lessee shall not be responsible for any Loss/Damage arising in connection with any
Environmental Condition resulting from the activities of the Wood Tie Re-hab Contractor (as such
term is defined in the CXT Tie Agreement) at the Premises; any such Loss/Damage shall be
allocated pursuant to agreement between Lessor and the Wood Tie Re-hab Contractor.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed or interpreted as making Lessor an owner,
operator, generator, arranger or a transporter of any Hazardous Materials or an operator of a
treatment, storage or disposal facility pursuant to the provisions of CERCLA, RCRA, or any
other federal, state or local laws, statutes, rules and regulations governing the generation,
treatment, storage and disposal of Hazardous Materials and non-Hazardous Materials, except with
respect to Loss/Damage it has assumed pursuant to the immediately preceding paragraph.
If, based on the operations of Lessee at the Premises, Lessor shall be interpreted
to be an owner, operator, generator or a transporter of Hazardous Materials or a generator,
arranger or operator of a treatment, storage or disposal facility under RCRA, CERCLA or any
state statute governing the treatment, storage and disposal of Hazardous Materials, Lessee
agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Lessor from and against any and all Loss/Damage
resulting from such an interpretation.
Lessee shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Lessor and any parent,
subsidiary or
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affiliate of Lessor, the officers, directors, shareholders and employees of Lessor and any
such parent, subsidiary or affiliate of Lessor, and the successors and assigns of any of the
foregoing from and against any and liabilities, losses, damages, claims, demands, causes of
action, costs and expenses, fines and penalties, of whatsoever nature (including, without
limitation, court costs and reasonable attorneys fees and the cost and expense of cleaning,
restoration, containment, remediation, decontamination, removal, investigation, monitoring or
closure), arising out of or resulting from (a) any Environmental Condition, or any federal, state
or local law, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable thereto, including, without limitation,
RCRA or CERCLA, for which Lessee is allocated responsibility pursuant to this Section 7, (b) the
use by Lessee of Hazardous Materials at the Premises for any purpose regardless of Lessors
consent to such use, and (c) any Hazardous Materials which otherwise first become present in, on
or under the Premises as a result of any acts of Lessee.
Section 8. UTILITIES.
A. Lessee will arrange and pay for all utilities and services supplied to the
Premises or to Lessee.
B. All utilities and services will be separately metered to Lessee. If not separately
metered,
Lessee shall pay its proportionate share as reasonably determined by Lessor.
Section 9. LIENS.
Lessee shall not allow any liens to attach to the Premises for any services, labor or
materials furnished to the Premises or otherwise arising from Lessees use of the Premises.
Lessor shall have the right to discharge any such liens at Lessees expense.
Section 10.
ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS; CLEARANCES.
A. Except as otherwise provided in the CXT Tie Agreement, no alterations, improvements or
installations may be made on the Premises without the prior consent of Lessor. Such consent,
if given,
shall be subject to the needs and requirements of the Lessor in the operation of its Railroad
and to such
other conditions as Lessor determines to impose. In all events such consent shall be
conditioned upon
strict conformance with all applicable governmental requirements and Lessors then-current
clearance
standards.
B. Except as otherwise provided in the CXT Tie Agreement, all alterations, improvements or
installations shall be at Lessees sole cost and expense.
C. Lessee shall comply with Lessors then-current clearance standards, except (i) where to
do so would cause Lessee to violate an applicable governmental requirement, or (ii) for any
improvement
or device in place prior to Lessee taking possession of the Premises if such improvement or
device
complied with Lessors clearance standards at the time of its installation.
D. Any actual or implied knowledge of Lessor of a violation of the clearance requirements of
this Lease or of any governmental requirements shall not relieve Lessee of the obligation to
comply with
such requirements, nor shall any consent of Lessor be deemed to be a representation of such
compliance.
Section 11. AS-IS.
Lessee accepts the Premises in its present condition with all faults, whether patent
or latent, and without warranties or covenants, express or implied. Lessee acknowledges that
Lessor shall have no duty to maintain, repair or improve the Premises.
Section 12. RELEASE AND INDEMNITY.
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A. Lessor agrees to indemnify Lessee against all loss resulting from personal
injury to the
extent proximately caused by the active negligence of Lessor, its agents, employees or
others entering
the Premises for or on behalf of Lessor. Lessee agrees to indemnify Lessor against all
loss resulting from
personal injury incident to the activities conducted by Lessee on the Premises, except to
the extent
otherwise provided in the preceding sentence of this Section 12.A.
B. Where applicable to a loss, the liability provisions of any contract between Lessor and
Lessee covering the carriage of shipments or trackage serving the Premises shall govern
such loss and
shall supersede the provisions of this Section 12.
C. No provision of this Lease with respect to insurance shall limit the extent of the
release and indemnity provisions of this Section 12.
Section 13. TERMINATION.
Upon expiration or termination howsoever of the CXT Tie Agreement, this Lease shall also
terminate upon the effective date of expiration or termination of the CXT Tie Agreement.
Section 14. LESSORS REMEDIES.
Lessors remedies for Lessees default are to (a) enter and take possession of the
Premises, without terminating this Lease, and relet the Premises on behalf of Lessee, collect
and receive the rent from reletting, and charge Lessee for the cost of reletting, and/or (b)
terminate this Lease as provided in Section 13 A) above and sue Lessee for damages, and/or (c)
exercise such other remedies as Lessor may have at law or in equity. Lessor may enter and take
possession of the Premises by self-help, by changing locks, if necessary, and may lock out
Lessee, all without being liable for damages.
Section 15.
VACATION OF PREMISES; REMOVAL OF LESSEES PROPERTY.
A. Upon termination howsoever of this Lease, (i) Lessee shall have peaceably and
quietly
vacated and surrendered possession of the Premises to Lessor, without Lessor giving any
notice to quit
or demand for possession, (ii) track materials at the Premises will revert to Lessor for $1
on an as is
where-is basis, and (iii) Lessee shall be responsible for proper closure of its facilities
at the Premises
under applicable laws and regulations existing at the time of the closure and return of the
Premises
substantially to its original condition on the date Lessee first took possession, ordinary
wear and tear
excepted. Within ninety (90) days following the termination of this Lease, Lessee shall
remove the Batch
Plant, the New Technology equipment, non-UP inventory, raw materials, the gantry crane and
associated
rail, and office equipment and rail from the Premises, leaving structures, foundations and
similar
improvements; provided, however, that the foregoing removal obligations of Lessee shall not
apply to any
item or material owned or placed at the Premises by the Wood Tie Re-hab Contractor
(capitalized terms
in this sentence not defined in this Lease shall the meanings given them in the CXT Tie
Agreement).
B. If Lessee has not completed such removal and restoration within ninety (90) days after
termination of this Lease, Lessor may, at its election, and at any time or times, (i) perform
the work and
Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for the cost thereof within thirty (30) days after bill is
rendered, and/or (ii)
treat Lessee as a holdover tenant at will until such removal and restoration is completed.
Section 16. FIBER OPTICS.
Lessee shall telephone Lessor during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Central
Time, Monday through Fridays, except for holidays) at 1-800-336-9193 (also a 24-hour, 7-day
number for emergency calls) to determine if fiber optic cable is buried on the Premises. If
cable is buried on the Premises, Lessee will telephone the telecommunications company(ies),
arrange for a cable locator, and make arrangements for relocation or other protection of the
cable. Notwithstanding compliance by Lessee with this Section 16, the release and indemnity
provisions of Section 12 above shall apply fully to
any damage or destruction of any telecommunications system.
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Section 17. NOTICES.
Any notice, consent or approval to be given under this Lease shall be in writing, and
personally served, sent by reputable courier service, or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid,
return receipt requested, to Lessor at: Union Pacific Railroad Company, Attn: General Manager -
Real Estate, Real Estate Department, 1400 Douglas Street, Mail Stop 1690, Omaha, Nebraska
68179-1690; and to Lessee at the above address, or such other address as a party may designate in
notice given to the other party. Mailed notices shall be deemed served five (5) days after deposit
in the U.S. Mail. Notices which are personally served or sent by courier service shall be deemed
served upon receipt.
Section 18. ASSIGNMENT.
A. Lessee shall not sublease the Premises, in whole or in part, or assign, encumber or
transfer (by operation of law or otherwise) this Lease, without the prior consent of Lessor,
which consent
may be denied at Lessors sole and absolute discretion. Any purported transfer or assignment
without
Lessors consent shall be void and shall be a default by Lessee.
B. Subject to this Section 18, this Lease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
Section 19. CONDEMNATION.
If, as reasonably determined by Lessor, the Premises cannot be used by Lessee because of a
condemnation or sale in lieu of condemnation, then this Lease shall automatically terminate.
Lessor shall be entitled to the entire award or proceeds for any total or partial condemnation or
sale in lieu thereof, including, without limitation, any award or proceeds for the value of the
leasehold estate created by this Lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee shall have the right
to pursue recovery from the condemning authority of such compensation as may be separately awarded
to Lessee for Lessees relocation expenses, the taking of Lessees personal property and fixtures,
and the interruption of or damage to Lessee business.
Section 20. ATTORNEYS FEES.
If either party retains an attorney to enforce this Lease (including, without limitation,
the indemnity provisions of this Lease), the prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable
attorneys fees.
Section 21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Lease is the entire agreement between the parties, and supersedes all other oral or
written agreements between the parties pertaining to this transaction. Except for the unilateral
redetermination of annual rent as provided in Article III., this Lease may be amended only by a
written instrument signed by Lessor and Lessee.
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ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MM/DD/YYYY) 01/11/05
PRODUCER
The HDH Group,
Inc. P&C US Steal
Tower, Suits 1100 600 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF
Grant Street INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO
Pittsburgh, PA I HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
15219-2804 ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW
INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #
INSURED
i
nsured L.B.
Foster Company
CXT,lnc. 415 Holiday
Drive Pittsburgh, PA
15220 INSURER A: St. Paul Travelers 25658
INSURER B:
INSURER C:
INSURER D:
INSURER E:
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WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED
OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
ADD NSR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY
NUMBER POLICY LIMITS
EFFECTIVE
DATE(MM/DD/YY)
GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY DAMAGE TO RENTED PREMISES (E
CLAIMS MADE OCCUR occurrence)
MED EXP (Any one person)
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
GENERAL AGGREGATE
GENL AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS COMP/OP AGG
POLICY PROJECT LOC
A A AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY 8100308B464TIL05 01/01/05 01/01/06 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea $1, 000,000
CAP200D8675COF05 01/01/05 01/01/06 accident
X ANY AUTO
ALL OWNED AUTOS SCHEDULED AUTOS
HIRED AUTOS
NON-OWNED AUTOS
PHYSICAL DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY Per $
person)
X $
X
X
PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per $
accident)
IS SELF-INSURED
GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO WILY EA ACCIDENT
ANY AUTO OTHER THAN EA ACC
AUTO ONLY: AGG
EXCESSJUMBRELLA LIABILITY OCCUR | | EACH OCCURRENCE
CLAIMS MADE
AGGREGATE
DEDUCTIBLE RETENTION $
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE WC STATUTORY LIMITS
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? OTHER
SPECIAL PROVISIONS below
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E.L DISEASE EA $
EMPLOYEE
E.L. DISEASE POLICY $
LIMIT
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he above referenced policy Includes a Workers
Compensation & Employee exclusion which applies only to LB
Fosters employees. The above referenced |
policy doss not Include a railroad exclusion or
explosion, collapse and underground hazard exclusion.
Severability of interest Is (See Attached Descriptions) |
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION |
Union Pacific Railroad SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION
DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL
ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO
THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT
FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION
OR LIABILITY OP ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER. TO
AGENTS OR, REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
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IMPORTANT
If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. A
statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such
endorsement(s).
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may
require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate
holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
DISCLAIMER
The Certificate of Insurance on the reverse side of this form does not constitute a contract
between the issuing insurer(s), authorized representative or producer, and the certificate holder,
nor does it affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the
policies listed thereon.
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CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
CLE-001179812-10
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER
FERS NO RIGHTS
UPON THE CERTIFICATE
THE POLICY, THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT
AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED
MARSH BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
PRODUCER
Marsh USA Inc. Six PPG Place, Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 16222 Attn: Myles Rooney
(412) 552-5160
051823-ALL-05/06 L.B.
COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
COMPANY
A STEADFAST INSURANCE COMPANY
INSURED
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY ATTN: David Russo PO Box 2806
Pittsburgh, PA 15230 COMPANY B ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
COMPANY
C SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
COMPANY D.
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CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT
WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THE CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE PLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE
BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
POLICY POLICY
EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE
CO TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER (MM/DD/YY) (MM/DD/YY) LIMITS
GENERAL LIABILITY [X]
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
CLAIMS MADE [ X ] OCCUR
OWNERS & CONTRACTORS PROT
[X] DEDUCTIBLE $
250,000/occi
[X] $1,000,000 Ded. SCO 3872553-03 GENERAL
A Aggregate Ded. Aggregate LIABILITY 01/01/05 01/01/06 GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000
PRODUCTS . COMP/OP
AGG $ 2,000,000
PERSONAL | ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000
EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000
FIRE DAMAGE (Any one
fire) $ 300,000
MED EXP (Any one
person) $ 10,000
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $
ANY AUTO
BODILY INJURY (Per
ALL OWNED AUTOS person) $
SCHEDULED AUTOS
BODILY INJURY (Per
HIRED AUTOS accident) $
NON-OWNED AUTOS
PROPERTY DAMAGE $
AUTO ONLY EA ACCIDENT
OARAGE LIABILITY
ANY AUTO OTHER THAN AUTO ONLY:
EACH ACCIDENT $
AGGREGATE $
B EXCESS LIABILITY AUC 9378203-01 01/01/05 01/01/06 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 10,000,000
X UMBRELLA FORM AGGREGATE $ 10,000,000
OTHER THAN UMBRELLA
FORM $ 1,000,000
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
THE PROPRIETOR/
[X] INCL PARTNERS/EXECUTIVE
C OFFICERS ARE: 90-14714-01 (AOS)) 90-14714-02 01/01/05 01/01/06
C | EXCL (MA & OR) 1/01/05 01/01/06 x
EL EACH ACCIDENT
EL DISEASE-POLICY
LIMIT $ 1,000,000
EL DISEASE-EACH
EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000
OTHER
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Union Pacific Railroad is named Additional Insured but only with regard to those sums that L. B. Foster Company becomes legally obligated to pay as damages because of bodily Injury or property damage to which this general
liability policy applies. Includes a Waiver of Subrogation where permitted by law. The exclusions for railroads (except where the Job Site is more than fifty feet (50) from any railroad Including but not limited to tracks,
bridges, tresties, roadbeds, terminals, underpasses or crossings), and explosion, collapse and underground hazard shall be removed. |
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SHOULD ANY OP THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN BE CANCELLED THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE
Union Pacific INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER
Railroad 1416 Dodge NAMED HEREIN, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO 0BLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND WON
Street Omaha, NE THE INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES, OR THE ISSUER OF THIS CERTIFICATE.
68179
MARSH USA INC. ;
OF: 01/21/05 |
PRODUCER
MarshUSA Inc. Six PPG Place, Suite 300 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Attn:
Myles Rooney (412) 552-5160
051823-ALL-05/08 L.B. DATE (MM/DD/YY)
COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
COMPANY
COMPANY F
INSURED INSURED
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY ATTN: David Russo PO Box 2806 Pittsburgh, PA
15230 COMPANY G
COMPANY H |
Union Pacific Railroad 1416 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 68179 |
EX-10.15
Exhibit 10.15
AUDIT 236822
LEASE OF PROPERTY
THIS
LEASE (Lease) is entered into on the 27th day of May, 2005, between
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (Lessor) and CXT
INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation, whose address is 2420 North Pioneer Lane, Spokane, Washington 99216 (Lessee).
IT IS AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:
Article I. PREMISES; USE.
Lessor leases to Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor the premises (Premises) at
Grand Island, Nebraska, shown on the print dated November 16, 2004, marked Exhibit A, hereto
attached and made a part hereof, subject to the provisions of this Lease and of Exhibit B
attached hereto and made a part hereof. The Premises may be used for manufacture of concrete ties
for the Lessors use, and such other uses as may be permitted in the Agreement referred to in
Article II of this Lease, and for no other purpose.
Article II. TERM.
A. The term of this Lease shall commence as of January 01, 2005, and, unless sooner
terminated as provided in this Lease, shall be co-terminus with the term of the Purchase Agreement
between Lessor and CXT dated January 21, 2005, which covers the manufacture and production of
concrete rail ties for Lessor (the CXT Tie Agreement). Upon expiration or termination howsoever
of the CXT Tie Agreement, this Lease shall also terminate upon the effective date of expiration or
termination of the CXT Tie Agreement.
Article III. RENT.
A. Lessee shall pay to Lessor, in advance, rent of Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty
Six Dollars ($16,536.00) annually. The rent shall be increased by Three Percent (3%) annually
cumulative and compounded.
Article IV. SPECIAL PROVISION ROADWAY (NON-EXCLUSIVE).
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease, Lessee may construct, use and maintain the
roadway shown on the attached exhibit print, provided that:
A. The roadway is to be strictly private and not intended for, and may not be used for, public
purposes.
B. The use of the roadway is not exclusive. The roadway is to be used jointly with Lessor
and others to whom Lessor has given or may give similar rights.
C. Lessee, at Lessees sole cost and expense, shall maintain the roadway in a condition
satisfactory to Lessor.
D. Lessees right to construct, maintain and use the roadway is a license and not a lease,
and the roadway is not a part of the Premises, except that all of Lessees obligations and
Lessors rights under this Lease regarding the Premises shall also apply to the roadway.
Article V. INSURANCE.
Lessee shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure and maintain during the term of
this Agreement, insurance coverage as set for the in Exhibit C, attached hereto and by this
reference incorporated herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lease as of the day and year first herein
written.
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EXHIBIT B
Section 1. IMPROVEMENTS.
No improvements placed upon the Premises by Lessee shall become a part of the realty.
Section 2. RESERVATIONS AND PRIOR RIGHTS.
A. Lessor reserves to itself, its agents and contractors, the right to enter the Premises at
such times as will not unreasonably interfere with Lessees use of the Premises.
B. Lessor reserves (i) the exclusive right to permit third party placement of advertising
signs on the Premises, and (ii) the right to construct, maintain and operate new and existing
facilities (including, without limitation, trackage, fences, communication facilities, roadways and utilities)
upon, over, across or under the Premises, and to grant to others such rights, provided that Lessees use of the
Premises is not interfered with unreasonably.
C. This Lease is made subject to all outstanding rights, whether or not of record. Lessor
reserves the right to renew such outstanding rights.
Section 3. PAYMENT OF RENT.
Rent (which includes the annual rent and all other amounts to be paid by Lessee under this
Lease) shall be paid in lawful money of the United States of America, at such place as shall be
designated by the Lessor, and without offset or deduction.
Section 4. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS.
A. Lessee shall pay, prior to delinquency, all taxes levied during the life of this Lease on
all personal property and improvements on the Premises not belonging to Lessor. If such taxes are
paid by Lessor, either separately or as a part of the levy on Lessors real property, Lessee shall
reimburse Lessor in full within thirty (30) days after rendition of Lessors bill.
B. If the Premises are specially assessed for public improvements, the annual rent will be
automatically increased by 12% of the full assessment amount.
Section 5. WATER RIGHTS.
This Lease does not include any right to the use of water under any water right of Lessor,
or to establish any water rights except in the name of Lessor.
Section 6. CARE AND USE OF PREMISES.
A. Lessee shall use reasonable care and caution against damage or destruction to the
Premises. Lessee shall not use or permit the use of the Premises for any unlawful purpose,
maintain any nuisance, permit any waste, or use the Premises in any way that creates a hazard to persons
or property. Lessee shall keep the Premises in a safe, neat, clean and presentable condition, and in good
condition and repair. Lessee shall keep the sidewalks and public ways on the Premises, and the
walkways appurtenant to any railroad spur track(s) on or serving the Premises, free and clear from any
substance which might create a hazard and all water flow shall be directed away from the tracks of the
Lessor.
B. Lessee shall not permit any sign on the Premises, except signs relating to Lessees
business.
C. If any improvement on the Premises not belonging to Lessor is damaged or
destroyed by fire or other casualty, Lessee shall, within thirty (30) days after such casualty,
remove all
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debris resulting therefrom. If Lessee fails to do so, Lessor may remove such debris, and
Lessee agrees to reimburse Lessor for all expenses incurred within thirty (30) days after rendition
of Lessors bill.
D. Lessee shall comply with all governmental laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders
relating to Lessees use of the Premises.
Section 7.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, SUBSTANCES AND WASTES.
A. Lessee, at Lessees expense, shall promptly comply with all present and future federal,
state or local laws, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations and requirements of all governmental
authorities having jurisdiction, affecting or applicable to the Premises, including, but not
limited to the applicable requirements of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. Sections
9601, et seq., as heretofore or hereafter amended, and the regulations heretofore or hereafter
promulgated pursuant to such Act (collectively CERCLA), the Clean Water Act (CWA) and other
laws or regulations that govern the cleanliness, safety, occupancy and use of the same. If any
governmental license(s) or permit(s) shall be required for the proper and lawful conduct of
Lessees business or other activity carried on from the Premises, then Lessee, at its sole expense,
shall duly procure and thereafter maintain such license(s) or permit(s) and submit the same for
inspection by Lessor prior to the date on which Lessee commences operations at the Premises
pursuant to this Lease and thereafter upon Lessors request therefor. Under no circumstances shall
Lessee be liable for any Environmental Condition (as such term is defined below) at the Premises to
the extent it existed prior to Lessees activities at the Premises.
Lessee shall be responsible for all liabilities, costs, damages, and expenses (Loss/Damage)
arising in connection with its operations at the Premises, including, without
limitation, complying with Environmental Laws (as such term is defined in the CXT Tie Agreement),
including but not limited to, compliance in the handling, treating, storage and disposal of
Hazardous Materials (as such term is defined in the CXT Tie Agreement) (each, an Environmental
Condition) at the Premises to the extent resulting from any activity of Lessee, its officers,
employees, or agents, whether undertaken in connection with this Lease or otherwise. Lessor shall
be responsible for Loss/Damage arising in connection with any Environmental Condition at the
Premises to the extent not resulting from any activity of Lessee, its officers, employees, or
agents. Lessee shall not be responsible for any Loss/Damage arising in connection with any
Environmental Condition resulting from the activities of the Wood Tie Re-hab Contractor (as such
term is defined in the CXT Tie Agreement) at the Premises; any such Loss/Damage shall be allocated
pursuant to agreement between Lessor and the Wood Tie Re-hab Contractor.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed or interpreted as making Lessor an owner, operator,
generator, arranger or a transporter of any Hazardous Materials or an operator of a treatment,
storage or disposal facility pursuant to the provisions of CERCLA, RCRA, or any other federal,
state or local laws, statutes, rules and regulations governing the generation, treatment, storage
and disposal of Hazardous Materials and non-Hazardous Materials, except with respect to Loss/Damage
it has assumed pursuant to the immediately preceding paragraph.
If, based on the operations of Lessee at the Premises, Lessor shall be interpreted to be an owner,
operator, generator or a transporter of Hazardous Materials or a generator, arranger or operator of
a treatment, storage or disposal facility under RCRA, CERCLA or any state statute governing the
treatment, storage and disposal of Hazardous Materials, Lessee agrees to indemnify, hold harmless
and defend Lessor from and against any and all Loss/Damage resulting from such an interpretation.
Lessee shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Lessor and any parent, subsidiary or
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affiliate of Lessor, the officers, directors, shareholders and employees of Lessor and any
such parent, subsidiary or affiliate of Lessor, and the successors and assigns of any of the
foregoing from and against any and liabilities, losses, damages, claims, demands, causes of action,
costs and expenses, fines and penalties, of whatsoever nature (including, without limitation, court
costs and reasonable attorneys fees and the cost and expense of cleaning, restoration,
containment, remediation, decontamination, removal, investigation, monitoring or closure), arising
out of or resulting from (a) any Environmental Condition, or any federal, state or local law,
ordinance, rule or regulation applicable thereto, including, without limitation, RCRA or CERCLA,
for which Lessee is allocated responsibility pursuant to this Section 7, (b) the use by Lessee of
Hazardous Materials at the Premises for any purpose regardless of Lessors consent to such use, and
(c) any Hazardous Materials which otherwise first become present in, on or under the Premises as a
result of any acts of Lessee.
Section 8.
UTILITIES.
A. Lessee will arrange and pay for all utilities and services supplied to the Premises or
to Lessee.
B. All utilities and services will be separately metered to Lessee. If not separately
metered, Lessee shall pay its proportionate share as reasonably determined by Lessor.
Section 9.
LIENS.
Lessee shall not allow any liens to attach to the Premises for any services, labor or materials
furnished to the Premises or otherwise arising from Lessees use of the Premises. Lessor shall have
the right to discharge any such liens at Lessees expense.
Section 10.
ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS; CLEARANCES.
A. Except as otherwise provided in the CXT Tie Agreement, no alterations, improvements or
installations may be made on the Premises without the prior consent of Lessor. Such consent, if
given, shall be subject to the needs and requirements of the Lessor in the operation of its
Railroad and to such other conditions as Lessor determines to impose. In all events such consent
shall be conditioned upon strict conformance with all applicable governmental requirements and
Lessors then-current clearance standards.
B. Except as otherwise provided in the CXT Tie Agreement, all alterations, improvements or
installations shall be at Lessees sole cost and expense.
C. Lessee shall comply with Lessors then-current clearance standards, except (i) where to
do so would cause Lessee to violate an applicable governmental requirement, or (ii) for any
improvement or device in place prior to Lessee taking possession of the Premises if such
improvement or device complied with Lessors clearance standards at the time of its installation.
D. Any actual or implied knowledge of Lessor of a violation of the clearance requirements
of this Lease or of any governmental requirements shall not relieve Lessee of the obligation to
comply with such requirements, nor shall any consent of Lessor be deemed to be a representation of
such compliance.
Section 11.
AS-IS.
Lessee accepts the Premises in its present condition with all faults, whether patent or latent, and
without warranties or covenants, express or implied. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor shall have no
duty to maintain, repair or improve the Premises.
Section 12.
RELEASE AND INDEMNITY.
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APPROVED, LAW
A. Lessor agrees to indemnify Lessee against all loss resulting from personal injury
to the extent proximately caused by the active negligence of Lessor, its agents, employees or
others entering the Premises for or on behalf of Lessor. Lessee agrees to indemnify Lessor against
all loss resulting from personal injury incident to the activities conducted by Lessee on the
Premises, except to the extent otherwise provided in the preceding sentence of this Section 12.A.
B. Where applicable to a loss, the liability provisions of any contract between Lessor and
Lessee covering the carriage of shipments or trackage serving the Premises shall govern such loss
and shall supersede the provisions of this Section 12.
C. No provision of this Lease with respect to insurance shall limit the extent of the
release and indemnity provisions of this Section 12.
Section 13.
TERMINATION.
Upon expiration or termination howsoever of the CXT Tie Agreement, this Lease shall also terminate
upon the effective date of expiration or termination of the CXT Tie Agreement.
Section 14.
LESSORS REMEDIES.
Lessors remedies for Lessees default are to (a) enter and take possession of the Premises,
without terminating this Lease, and relet the Premises on behalf of Lessee, collect and receive the
rent from reletting, and charge Lessee for the cost of reletting, and/or (b) terminate this Lease
as provided in Section 13 A) above and sue Lessee for damages, and/or (c) exercise such other
remedies as Lessor may have at law or in equity. Lessor may enter and take possession of the
Premises by self-help, by changing locks, if necessary, and may lock out Lessee, all without being
liable for damages.
Section 15.
VACATION OF PREMISES; REMOVAL OF LESSEES PROPERTY.
A. Upon termination howsoever of this Lease, (i) Lessee shall have peaceably and
quietly vacated and surrendered possession of the Premises to Lessor, without Lessor giving any
notice to quit or demand for possession, (ii) track materials at the Premises will revert to Lessor
for $1 on an as is where-is basis, and (iii) Lessee shall be responsible for proper closure of
its facilities at the Premises under applicable laws and regulations existing at the time of the
closure and return of the Premises substantially to its original condition on the date Lessee first
took possession, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Within ninety (90) days following the termination
of this Lease, Lessee shall remove the Batch Plant, the New Technology equipment, non-UP inventory,
raw materials, the gantry crane and associated rail, and office equipment and rail from the
Premises, leaving structures, foundations and similar improvements; provided, however, that the
foregoing removal obligations of Lessee shall not apply to any item or material owned or placed at
the Premises by the Wood Tie Re-hab Contractor (capitalized terms in this sentence not defined in
this Lease shall the meanings given them in the CXT Tie Agreement).
B. If Lessee has not completed such removal and restoration within ninety (90) days after termination of this Lease, Lessor may, at its election, and at any time or times, (i) perform
the work and Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for the cost thereof within thirty (30) days after bill
is rendered, and/or (ii) treat Lessee as a holdover tenant at will until such removal and
restoration is completed.
Section 16.
FIBER OPTICS.
Lessee shall telephone Lessor during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Central
Time, Monday through Fridays, except for holidays) at 1-800-336-9193 (also a 24-hour, 7-day number
for emergency calls) to determine if fiber optic cable is buried on the Premises. If cable is
buried on the Premises, Lessee will telephone the telecommunications company(ies), arrange for a
cable locator, and make arrangements for relocation or other protection of the cable.
Notwithstanding compliance by Lessee with this Section 16, the release and indemnity provisions of
Section 12 above shall apply fully to any damage or destruction of any telecommunications system.
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Section 17. NOTICES.
Any
notice, consent or approval to be given under this Lease shall be in
writing, and personally
served, sent by reputable courier service, or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, to Lessor at: Union Pacific Railroad Company, Attn: General Manager Real
Estate, Real Estate Department, 1400 Douglas Street, Mail Stop 1690, Omaha, Nebraska 68179-1690;
and to Lessee at the above address, or such other address as a party may designate in notice given
to the other party. Mailed notices shall be deemed served five (5) days after deposit in the U.S.
Mail. Notices which are personally served or sent by courier service shall be deemed served upon
receipt.
Section 18. ASSIGNMENT.
A. Lessee shall not sublease the Premises, in whole or in part, or assign, encumber or
transfer (by operation of law or otherwise) this Lease, without the prior consent of Lessor, which
consent may be denied at Lessors sole and absolute discretion. Any purported transfer or
assignment without Lessors consent shall be void and shall be a default by Lessee.
B. Subject to this Section 18, this Lease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns.
Section 19.
CONDEMNATION.
If, as reasonably determined by Lessor, the Premises cannot be used by Lessee because of a
condemnation or sale in lieu of condemnation, then this Lease shall automatically terminate. Lessor
shall be entitled to the entire award or proceeds for any total or partial condemnation or sale in
lieu thereof, including, without limitation, any award or proceeds for the value of the leasehold
estate created by this Lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee shall have the right to pursue
recovery from the condemning authority of such compensation as may be separately awarded to Lessee
for Lessees relocation expenses, the taking of Lessees personal property and fixtures, and the
interruption of or damage to Lessee business.
Section 20. ATTORNEYS FEES.
If either party retains an attorney to enforce this Lease (including, without limitation, the
indemnity provisions of this Lease), the prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable
attorneys fees.
Section 21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Lease is the entire agreement between the parties, and supersedes all other oral or written
agreements between the parties pertaining to this transaction. Except for the unilateral
redetermination of annual rent as provided in Article III., this Lease may be amended only by a
written instrument signed by Lessor and Lessee.
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Exhibit C
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Ehibit C
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Client 15056 .. LBFOST
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ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MM/DD/YYYY) 01/11/05
PRODUCER
The HDH Group,
Inc. P&C US Steal
Tower, Suits 1100 600 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF
Grant Street INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO
Pittsburgh, PA I HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
15219-2804 ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW
INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #
INSURED
i
nsured L.B.
Foster Company
CXT,lnc. 415 Holiday
Drive Pittsburgh, PA
15220 INSURER A: St. Paul Travelers 25658
INSURER B:
INSURER C:
INSURER D:
INSURER E: |
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WITCH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURENCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HERE IN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THR TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID
CLAIMS. |
ADD NSR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY LIMITS
EFFECTIVE
DATE(MM/DD/YY)
GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE
COMMERCIAL DAMAGE TO RENTED PREMISES
GENERAL LIABILITY (E occurrence)
CLAIMS MADE OCCUR
MED EXP (Any one
person)
PERSONAL & ADV
INJURY
GENERAL
AGGREGATE |
GENL AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS COMP/OP
POLICY PROJECT LOC AGG
A A AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY 8100308B464TIL05 01/01/05 01/01/06 COMBINED SINGLE $1, 000,000
CAP200D8675COF05 01/01/05 01/01/06 LIMIT (Ea accident
X ANY AUTO
ALL OWNED AUTOS
SCHEDULED AUTOS
HIRED AUTOS
NON-OWNED AUTOS
PHYSICAL DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY Per $
person)
X $
X
X
PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per $
accident)
IS SELF-INSURED
GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO WILY EA
ACCIDENT
ANY AUTO OTHER THAN EA
ACC
AUTO ONLY: AGG
EXCESSJUMBRELLA LIABILITY OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE
| | CLAIMS MADE |
AGGREGATE
DEDUCTIBLE
RETENTION $
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY ANY WC STATUTORY LIMITS
PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? OTHER
SPECIAL PROVISIONS below |
EL EACH ACCIDENT $
E.L DISEASE EA $
EMPLOYEE
E.L. DISEASE $
POLICY LIMIT
OTHER |
DESCRIPTION Of OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES / EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT/SPECIAL
PROVISIONS |
he above referenced policy Includes a
Workers Compensation & Employee exclusion which
applies only to LB Fosters employees. The above
referenced policy doss not Include a railroad
exclusion or explosion, collapse and underground
hazard exclusion. Severability of interest Is (See
Attached Descriptions) |
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION |
Union Pacific Railroad SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION
DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL
ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO
THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT
FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION
OR LIABILITY OP ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER. TO
AGENTS OR, REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZEDREPRESENTATIVE |
Exhibit C
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IMPORTANT
If the
certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. A
statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the
certificate holder in lieu of such
endorsement(s).
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may
require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate
holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
DISCLAIMER
The Certificate of Insurance on the reverse side of this form does not constitute a contract
between the issuing insurer(s), authorized representative or producer, and the certificate holder,
nor does it affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the
policies listed thereon.
ACORD 25-S (2001/08) 2 of 3
#M104846
Exhibit C
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DESCRIPTIONS (Continued from Page 1)
Included in the policy form.
AMS 25.3
(2001/08) 3 of 3 #M104846
Exhibit C
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AMS 25.3 (2001/08) 3 of 3 #M104846 |
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
CLE-001179812-10
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER
FERS NO RIGHTS
UPON THE CERTIFICATE
THE POLICY, THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT
AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED |
MARSH BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN. |
PRODUCER
Marsh USA Inc. Six PPG Place, Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 16222 Attn: Myles Rooney
(412) 552-5160
051823-ALL-05/06 L.B. |
COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE |
COMPANY
A STEADFAST INSURANCE COMPANY |
INSURED
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY ATTN: David Russo PO Box 2806
Pittsburgh, PA 15230 COMPANY B ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY |
COMPANY
C SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY |
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT POLICIES OF INSURANCE DESCRIBED HEREIN HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED HEREIN FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED, |
PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
CO TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY LIMITS
DATE (MM/DD/YY) EXPIRATION DATE
(MM/DD/YY)
A GENERAL LIABILITY [X] SCO 3872553-03 GENERAL 01/01/05 01/01/06 GENERAL $ 2,000,000
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY LIABILITY AGGREGATE
CLAIMS MADE [ X ] OCCUR
OWNERS & CONTRACTORS PROT
[X] DEDUCTIBLE $
250,000/occi
[X] $1,000,000 Ded.
Aggregate Ded. Aggregate
PRODUCTS . COMP/OP $ 2,000,000
AGG
PERSONAL | ADV $ 1,000,000
INJURY
EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000
FIRE DAMAGE (Any one $ 300,000
fire)
MED EXP (Any one $ 10,000
person)
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE $
LIMIT
ANY AUTO
ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per $
person)
SCHEDULED AUTOS
HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per $
accident)
NON-OWNED AUTOS
PROPERTY DAMAGE $
OARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY EA
ACCIDENT
ANY AUTO OTHER THAN AUTO ONLY:
EACH ACCIDENT $
AGGREGATE $
B EXCESS LIABILITY AUC 9378203-01 01/01/05 01/01/06 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 10,000,000
X UMBRELLA FORM AGGREGATE $ 10,000,000
OTHER THAN UMBRELLA $ 1,000,000
FORM |
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
THE PROPRIETOR/
[X] INCL PARTNERS/EXECUTIVE
C OFFICERS ARE: 90-14714-01 (AOS)) 90-14714-02 01/01/06
C | EXCL (MA & OR) 01/01/05 1/01/05 01/01/06 x
EL EACH ACCIDENT
EL DISEASE-POLICY $ 1,000,000
LIMIT
EL DISEASE-EACH $ 1,000,000
EMPLOYEE
OTHER
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHtOSS/SPECIAL ITEMS
Union Pacific Railroad is named Additional Insured but only with regard to those sums that L. B. Foster Company becomes legally obligated to pay as damages because of bodily Injury or property damage to which this general
liability policy applies. Includes a Waiver of Subrogation where permitted by law. The exclusions for railroads (except where the Job Site is more than fifty feet (50) from any railroad Including but not limited to tracks, bridges,
tresties, roadbeds, terminals, underpasses or crossings), and explosion, collapse and underground hazard shall be removed. |
SHOULD ANY OP THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN BE CANCELLED THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,
Union Pacific THE INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE
Railroad 1416 Dodge CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED HEREIN, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO
Street Omaha, NE 0BLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND WON THE INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE, ITS AGENTS OR |
68179 REPRESENTATIVES, OR THE ISSUER OF THIS CERTIFICATE. |
/s/ R Scott Holden OF: 01/21/05 |
Exhibit C
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Exhibit C
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATE (MM/DD/YY) |
PRODUCBR
Marsh USA Inc.
Six PPG Place, Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Attn: Myles Rooney (412) 552-5160 |
COMPANIES
AFFORDING COVERAGE
COMPANY |
E
COMPANY
F
INSURED
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY ATTN: David Russo PO COMPANY
Box 2806 Pittsburgh, PA 15230 G
COMPANY H |
The Workers Compensation policy contains an Alternate Employer Endorsement in favor of the
Union Pacific Railroad. The General Liability Policy Includes an endorsement providing Severability
of Interest. The Umbrella Policy follows forms. |
Union Pacific Railroad
1416 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68179
MARSH USA INC. BY
/s/ R Scott Holder |
EX-10.15.1
Exhibit 10.15.1
ITC Ind Dev-New Trk 03/01/03
Form Approved, AVP-Law
INDUSTRY TRACK CONTRACT
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the 27th day of
May, 2005, by and between UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware
corporation, to be addressed at 1400 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68179 (hereinafter the Railroad),
and CXT, INC., a Delaware corporation, to be addressed at 2420 North Pioneer Lane, Spokane, WA
99216 (hereinafter the Industry).
RECITALS:
The Industry desires the construction, maintenance and operation of a 5,135-foot Track A,
4,866-foot Track B, 647-foot Track C and 1,245-foot Track D (hereinafter Track) at or near
Milepost 146.0, Kearney Subdivision, in Grand Island, Buffalo County, Nebraska, as shown on the
attached drawing dated February 11, 2005, marked
Exhibit A, hereto attached and hereby made a part
hereof.
AGREEMENT:
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1. RELATED AGREEMENT.
This Agreement is made pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement dated
January 21, 2005, between the Railroad and Industry (the CXT Tie Agreement).
Article 2. TRACK IDENTIFICATION MARKERS.
For the purpose of this Agreement, the following segments of the Track shall be identified as
follows:
Track A
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clearance point of the
track. It is the point on
the track where a rail car
either being moved or stored
on the track will not
interfere with the movement
of other rail cars on
adjacent main, branch or
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Engineering Station 1+36-
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Engineering Station 6+47 -
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Article 3. PORTIONS OF TRACK TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY RAILROAD.
The
Railroad will construct all track depicted on Exhibit A
as Proposed R.R. Owned Track.
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Article 4.
PORTIONS OF TRACK TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY INDUSTRY.
A. The Industry, at its own expense and subject to the prior approval of the Railroad,
will perform all grading and install all necessary drainage facilities required in connection with
the construction of the Track to the standards and satisfaction of the Railroad, and arrange to
modify any overhead and/or underground utilities to meet Railroad specifications.
B. The Industry, at its own expense, will construct all track depicted on Exhibit A as
Proposed Ind. Owned Trackage.
Article 5.
RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PRIVILEGE.
The Industry shall procure any needed right-of-way, public authority or permission for
construction, maintenance and operation of the Track outside the limits of the Railroads
right-of-way. The Industry shall pay any fees or costs imposed by any public authority or person
for the privilege of constructing, maintaining and operating the Track.
Article 6.
GRANT OF RIGHT; USE AND OPERATION OF THE TRACK.
A. During the term hereof and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement, Railroad hereby grants to Industry the right, at Industrys sole cost and
responsibility, to construct, own, keep, maintain, repair and use Industrys private section of
Track where located on and along Railroads right-of-way.
B. The Railroad shall operate the Track subject to any applicable tariffs or rail
transportation contracts and the terms of this Agreement, but the Railroad shall not be obligated
to operate or maintain the Track (and the Industry shall not have any claim against the Railroad)
if the Railroad is prevented or hindered from doing so by the Industrys breach or by acts of God,
public authority, strikes, riots, labor disputes, or other cause beyond its control. The Railroad
shall have the right to use the Track when not to the detriment of the Industry.
C. The Industry shall bear the cost of any modifications to the Railroads tracks,
structures and communication facilities, other than track changes connected with the initial switch
connection, required by the construction, reconstruction or operation of the Track.
D. The use and operation of the Track shall also be in accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth in Exhibit B, hereto attached and hereby made a part hereof.
Article 7.
OWNERSHIP OF THE TRACK.
A. The Railroad shall own the portion of Track A from the point of switch to the 13-foot
clearance point and the portion of Track C from the point of switch to the 13-foot clearance point
(hereinafter Railroad-owned Track).
B. The Industry shall own the portion of Track A from the 13-foot clearance point to the
end of the track, all of Track B, the portion of Track C from the 13-foot clearance point to the
end of the track, and all of Track D (hereinafter Industry-owned Track).
Article 8.
MAINTENANCE OF THE TRACK STRUCTURE (RAIL, TIES, BALLAST, OTHER TRACK MATERIAL).
A. The Railroad, at its expense, shall maintain the track structure for the portion of
Railroad-owned Track.
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B. The Industry, at its expense, shall maintain the track structure for the portion of
Industry-owned Track.
Article 9.
MAINTENANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TRACK APPURTENANCES.
A. The Railroad, at its expense, shall maintain the right-of-way and track
appurtenances for the portion of Railroad-owned Track.
B. The Industry, at its expense, shall perform the following maintenance of the right-
of-way and track appurtenances for the portion of Industry-owned Track:
1. Remove snow, ice, sand and other substances and maintain drainage
and grading as needed to permit safe operation over the Track.
2. Maintain all appurtenances to the Track (other than an automatic signal
system), including without limitation, gates, fences, bridges, undertrack
unloading pits,
loading or unloading devices and warning signs above, below or beside the Track.
Article 10.
INDUSTRY TO GIVE NOTICE; FLAGGING.
The Industry shall comply with the flagging provisions contained in Section 1(j) of Exhibit B
prior to entering Railroads right-of-way for the purpose of performing any construction or
maintenance of the Track as set forth in this Agreement.
Article 11.
CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS BY
INDUSTRY TO CONFORM TO RAILROAD STANDARDS.
A. Track construction, maintenance and repair work performed by the Industry shall
conform to the Railroads standards. If, in the judgment of the Railroad, any portion of the
Track is non-conforming and/or unsafe for railroad operations, the Railroad shall not be obligated to
operate over the
Track.
B. The Railroad, at the Industrys expense, shall have the right, but not be required,
to make repairs on the Industry-owned Track when requested by the Industry or when necessary
to operate the Track safely.
Article 12.
NON-DISCLOSURE; CONFIDENTIALITY.
Except to the extent that disclosure of information contained in this Agreement is required
by law, the contents of this Agreement shall not be disclosed or released by any party without the
written consent of all other parties to this Agreement.
Article 13.
TERM.
This Agreement shall take effect as of the date of this Agreement and shall continue in full
force and effect until terminated as herein provided.
Article 14.
CONSENT OF THE RAILROAD TO CERTAIN FACILITIES OR OPERATIONS.
The Railroad hereby consents to the construction, maintenance and operation by the Industry
of three private road crossings as shown on Exhibit A; subject to the terms, provisions and
conditions set forth in this Agreement and to any prior regulatory approval that may be needed.
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Article 15. INSURANCE
The Industry shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure and maintain during the term of this
Agreement insurance coverage as set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in duplicate
as of the date first herein written.
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General Director Industrial Development |
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Article 16.
The terms of the CXT Tie Agreement shall prevail over any conflicting terms herein, e.g. Industrys
right to remove its property would be governed by Section 2.9 of the Tie Agreement and not Section
7 of Exhibit B hereto.
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EXHIBIT B |
Section 1. SAFETY.
(a) Clearances/Impairments. The Industry shall not permit or maintain any building,
platform, fence, gate,
vehicle, or other structure, obstruction or material of any kind, closer to the Track then the
standard clearances of the
Railroad without the prior written consent of the Railroad. The standard clearances of the
Railroad are (i) horizontally,
nine (9) feet from the centerline of the Track, and (ii) vertically, twenty-three (23)
feet above the top of the rail of the
Track. For any portion of the Track that is curved, the standard horizontal clearance shall be
increased one and one-half
inches for each degree of curvature. All doors, windows and gates shall be of the sliding type
or open away from the
Track if opening them toward the Track would impair clearances. Any moveable appliance,
including, but not limited to,
dock plates and loading or unloading spouts or equipment, that impairs the standard clearances
only when in use, shall
be securely stored or fastened by the Industry when not in use so as to not impair such
clearances. If greater clearances
are required by the National Electrical Safety Code or by statute, regulation or other
competent public authority, the
Industry shall comply therewith and shall obtain any necessary public authority and Railroad
consent to impair clearances
before creating an impairment. Any structure, material or other obstruction (whether in use or
not) which is closer to the
Track than the Railroads standard clearances or applicable public authority, whichever
distance is greater, shall be
considered an impairment, whether or not consented to or permitted by the Railroad or public
authority.
(b) Facilities. The Industry shall not construct, locate, maintain or permit the
construction or erection of
any pits, loadout facilities, buildings, private crossings, beams, pipes, wires, or other
obstructions or installations of any
kind or character (hereinafter Facilities) over or under the Track without the prior written
consent of the Railroad.
(c) Walkways. The Industry, at its expense, shall provide and maintain a Clear and
safe pathway for
Railroad employees along both sides of the Track beyond the clearance point. If walkways are
required by statute or
regulation, the Industry, at its expense, shall ensure that walkways are built and maintained
to conform with such statute
or regulation.
(d) Industry to Train and Oversee Employees. The Industry shall have a non-delegable
duty and
responsibility to train and oversee its employees and agents as to proper and safe working
practices while performing
any work in connection with this Agreement, or any work associated with the Railroad serving
the Industry over the Track.
(e) Intraplant Switching. The Industry shall not perform, permit or cause intraplant
switching without the
prior written consent of the Railroad. Intraplant switching means the movement of rail cars on
the Track by the Industry
by any method and includes the Industrys capacity to move rail cars, whether before, during
or after any such
movement.
(f) Standards. The Industry shall comply with all applicable ordinances, regulations,
statutes, rules,
decisions and orders including, but not limited to, safety, zoning, air and water quality,
noise, hazardous substances and
hazardous wastes (hereinafter Standards) issued by any federal, state or local governmental
body or agency
(hereinafter Authority). If the Industry is not in full compliance with any Standards issued
by any authorized Authority,
the Railroad, after notifying the Industry of its noncompliance and the Industrys failure
within twenty days of such notice
to correct such noncompliance, may elect to take whatever action is necessary to bring the
Track and any Railroad
property into compliance with such Standards; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that if Industrys failure to
comply with Standards
interferes with, obstructs or endangers Railroad mainline or yard operations in any way,
Railroad may initiate compliance
action immediately. The Industry shall reimburse the Railroad for all costs (including, but
not limited to, consulting,
engineering, clean-up, disposal, legal costs and attorneys fees, fines and penalties)
incurred by the Railroad in
complying with, abating a violation of, or defending any claim of violation of such Standards.
A waiver by the Railroad of
the breach by the Industry of any covenant or condition of this Agreement shall not impair the
right of the Railroad to avail
itself of any remedy for any subsequent breach thereof.
(g) Railcars Containing Hazardous Materials. If the Industry uses the Track for the
purpose of shipping,
receiving or storing railcars containing hazardous materials, as defined by the Department of
Transportation (the DOT).
The Industry will comply with and abide by all DOT regulations as set out in 49 Code of
Federal Regulations, Parts
100-199, inclusive, as amended from time to time, and provisions contained in applicable
Circulars of the Bureau of
Explosives, Association of American Railroads, including any and all amendments and
supplements thereto. The term
Standards defined in Section 1 (f) shall include (but is not limited to) regulations
referenced in this subsection (g).
(h) Telecommunications and Fiber Optic Cable Systems. Telecommunications and Fiber
optic cable systems may be buried on the Railroads property. Industry shall telephone the
Railroad during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday through
Friday, except holidays) at 1-800-336-9193 (also a 24-hour, 7-day number for emergency calls) to
determine if telecommunications or fiber optic cable are buried anywhere on the Railroads
premises to be used by the Industry. If it is, Industry will telephone the telecommunication
company(ies) involved, arrange for a cable locator, and make arrangements for relocation or other
protection of the cable and will commence no work on Railroads property until all such protection
or relocation has been accomplished.
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(i) Fire Precautions. Industry shall not permit, place, pile, store, or stack any
flammable material within ten (10) feet of centerline of the Track. Industry shall remove or
otherwise control vegetation adjacent to the Track so that it does not constitute a fire hazard.
Industry shall ensure that suitable firefighting equipment is available and in working order.
(j) Notice and Flagging. Prior to entering Railroads right of way or other
property for the purpose of
performing any maintenance, repair, or reconstruction of the Track as set forth in this Agreement,
and/or constructing additional track segments connecting to the Track, the Industry and/or its
contractors are required to first notify the Railroads local Manager of Track Maintenance at
least ten (10) working days in advance of such work so that the Railroad can determine if flagging
and/or other protection is needed. If Railroad deems that flagging and/or other protection is
needed, no work of any kind shall be performed, and no person,
equipment, machinery, tool(s),
material(s), vehicles(s), or thing(s) shall be located, operated, placed, or stored within 25 feet
of the Track or any other track of Railroad at any time, for any reason, unless and until a
Railroad flagman is provided to watch for trains. If flagging or other special protective or
safety measures are performed by the Railroad, such services will be provided at Industrys
expense with the understanding that if the Railroad provides any flagging or other services, the
Industry shall not be relieved of any of its responsibilities or liabilities set forth herein.
Industry shall promptly pay to Railroad all charges connected with such services within 30 days
after presentation of a bill. The rate of pay per hour for each flagman will be the prevailing
hourly rate in effect for an eight hour day for the class of flagman used during regularly
assigned hours and overtime in accordance with Labor Agreements and Schedules in effect at the
time the work is performed. In addition to the cost of such labor, a composite charge for
vacation, holiday, health and welfare, supplemental sickness, Railroad Retirement and Unemployment
Compensation, supplemental pension, Employers Liability and Property Damage and Administration
will be included, computed on actual payroll. The composite charge will be the prevailing
composite charge in effect on the day that the flagging is provided. One and one-half times the
current hourly rate is paid for overtime, Saturdays and Sundays; two and one-half times current
hourly rate for holidays. Wage rates are subject to change, at any time, by law or by agreement
between the Railroad and its employees, and may be retroactive as a result of negotiations or a
ruling of an authorized Governmental Agency. Additional charges on labor are also subject to
change. If the wage rate or additional charges are changed, the Industry shall pay on the basis of
the new rates and charges. Reimbursement to the Railroad will be required covering the full eight
hour day during which any flagman is furnished, unless the flagman can be assigned to other
Railroad work during a portion of such day, in which event reimbursement will not be required for
the portion of the day during which the flagman is engaged in other Railroad work. Reimbursement
will also be required for any day not actually worked by said flagman following the flagman
assignment to work on the project for which the Railroad is required to pay the flagman and which
could not reasonably be avoided by the Railroad by assignment of such flagman to other work, even
though the Industry and/or Industrys contractors may not be working during such time. When it
becomes necessary for the Railroad to bulletin and assign an employee to a flagging position in
compliance with union collective bargaining agreements, the Industry or Industrys contractors
must provide the Railroad a minimum of five (5) days notice prior to the cessation of the need for
a flagman. If five (5) days notice of cessation is not given, the Industry will still be required
to pay flagging charges for the five (5) day notice period required by union agreement to be given
to the employee, even though flagging is not required for that period. An additional ten (10) days
notice must then be given to the Railroad if flagging services are needed again after such five
(5) day cessation notice has been given Railroad.
Section 2. LIABILITY.
(a) For purposes of this Section, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) Railroad: the Railroad and its officers, agents and employees.
(2) Industry: the Industry and its officers, agents and employees.
(3) Party: the Railroad or the Industry.
(4)
Third Person: any individual, corporation or entity other than the Railroad or
the Industry.
(5) Loss means loss of or damage to the property of any Third Person or Party and/or
injury to
or death of any Third Person or Party. Loss shall also include, without limitation,
the following associated
expenses incurred by a Party: costs, expenses, the cost of defending litigation,
attorneys fees, expert witness
fees, court costs, the amounts paid in settlement, the amount of the judgment, and
pre-judgment and
post-judgment interest and expenses arising from analysis and cleanup of any incident
involving the release of
hazardous substances or hazardous wastes.
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(b) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, all Loss related to
the construction, operation, maintenance, use, presence or removal of the Track shall be allocated
as follows:
(1) The Railroad shall indemnify Industry from and against Loss arising from or
growing out of the
negligent acts or omissions of the Railroad.
(2) The Industry shall indemnify Railroad from and against Loss arising from or
growing out of the
negligent acts or omissions of the Industry or arising from:
(i) any impairment of the Track by Industry as described in Section 1(a);
(ii) the Industrys failure to construct or adequately maintain pathways or
walkways as required by Section 1(c);
(iii) intraplant switching as defined by Section 1(e);
(iv) the Industrys failure to comply with Standards, as required by Section
1(f); or
(v) any explosion or leakage or evaporation of hazardous substances or
hazardous wastes shipped, received or stored by Industry resulting from Industrys
failure to comply with DOT and other applicable regulations as set forth in
Sections 1(f) and 1(g) of Exhibit B.
(vi) any damage to Industrys cargo or commodity stored in railcars on the
Track resulting from any act or event beyond the control of Railroad including,
without limitation, any Act of God and specifically including water damage from
whatever source including drainage runoff and leakage.
(3) Subsection 2(b)(2), subparagraphs (i) through (v), apply regardless of whether the
Railroad
had notice of, consented to, or permitted the aforesaid impairments, failures,
non-compliance with Standards,
wastes or substances, and whether or not the Railroad or a Third Person contributes to
cause the Loss.
(4) Except as otherwise more specifically provided in this Agreement, Railroad and
Industry shall
pay equal parts of the Loss that arises out of the joint or concurring negligence of
the Railroad and the Industry,
whether or not the acts or omissions of a Third Person contribute to cause the Loss;
PROVIDED, however, that
nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as impairing the right of either party to
seek contribution or
indemnification from a Third Person.
(5) Industry expressly and specifically assumes potential liability under this
subsection (b) for
claims or actions brought by Industrys own employees. Industry waives any immunity
it may have under
workers compensation or industrial insurance acts to indemnify Railroad under this
subsection (b). Industry
acknowledges that this waiver was mutually negotiated by the parties hereto.
(6) No court or jury findings in any employees suit pursuant to any workers
compensation act or
the Federal Employers Liability Act against a party to this Agreement may be relied
upon or used by Industry in
any attempt to assert liability against Railroad.
Section 3.
REARRANGEMENT OF TRACK; ADDITIONAL TRACKAGE.
(a) The Railroad may rearrange or reconstruct the Track or modify its elevation in order to
develop or
change nearby Railroad property or tracks, provided that the Industry shall continue to have
similar trackage without
additional cost to the Industry. If, however, the change in the Track, or its appurtenances,
is required by or as a result of
any law, ordinance, regulation, or other contingency over which the Railroad has no control,
the Industry shall bear the
cost of the change.
(b) All references in this Agreement to Track shall apply to the Track as constructed, even if
it differs or
varies from its depiction on Exhibit A. References in this Agreement to Track shall also apply
to rearrangements,
reconstructions, extensions or additions to the Track.
Section 4.
PAYMENT OF BILLS; ASSIGNABLE COSTS.
(a) Bills for expenses properly chargeable to the Industry pursuant to this Agreement shall
be paid by the Industry within thirty days after presentation by the Railroad except as otherwise
provided. Bills not paid within thirty days shall be subject to interest at the then current rate
charged by the Railroad.
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(b) Cost or expense for the purpose of this Agreement shall be all assignable costs and
expenses including all current Railroad cost additives. Material shall be charged at its current
value when and where used. Assignable costs are any costs incurred by the Railroad that are
directly or Indirectly attributable to the construction, maintenance or operation of the Track that
the Railroad has not specifically agreed to pay under the terms of this Agreement.
Section 5. GOVERNMENTAL RESTRICTIONS.
This Agreement is made subject to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the United
States Government or any state, municipal, or local governmental authority now or hereafter in
effect.
Section 6. TERMINATION.
(a)
This Agreement shall terminate automatically upon termination of the CXT Tie
Agreement for any
reason.
(b)
Industry may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to
Railroad.
(c) Railroad may terminate this Agreement by sending thirty (30) days written notice to
Industrys last
known address:
(1) if Industry does not use the Track in an active and substantial way for a
continuous period of
six (6) months; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that Industry has the option after receipt of such
notice to pay an
annual fee towards the cost of maintaining the switch connection up to the clearance
point. The Railroads
notice of termination for lack of use shall state the current amount of the annual fee
and how frequently it may
be adjusted. Industry may accept the option by payment of the annual fee before the
termination becomes
effective on the thirtieth day after notice was mailed; or
(2) if continued operation of Track (including but not limited to the switch
connection itself)
becomes impracticable due to abandonment or embargo of rail lines, or if the continued
presence of the Track
would interfere with Railroad operations (including but not limited to, line changes,
construction of new lines, or
railroad installation of facilities). In the event Railroad terminates this Agreement
pursuant to this subparagraph,
Railroad shall attempt to provide Industry a substitute switch connection if such a
switch connection would be
reasonably practicable, could be made safely, and would furnish sufficient business to
justify the cost of
construction and maintenance.
(d) Termination of this Agreement for any reason shall not affect any of the rights or
obligations that the
parties hereto may have accrued, or liabilities, accrued or otherwise, which may have arisen prior thereto.
Section 7. SURRENDER UPON TERMINATION.
Upon termination of this Agreement howsoever, the Industry shall vacate and surrender the
quiet and peaceable possession of any right-of-way or other property owned by the Railroad upon
which the Track is located. The Railroad shall have the right to remove the portion of the Track
it owns. Not later than the last day of the term of this Agreement, the Industry, at its sole cost
and expense, shall (a) remove from the Railroads right-of-way or other property all (i) portions
of the Track owned by the Industry, (ii) obstructions,
(iii) contamination caused by or arising
from the use of the Track for purposes of the Industry, Facilities (as defined in Section 1(b))
and other property not belonging to the Railroad or a third party, located thereon and (b) restore
the Railroads right-of-way to as good a condition as the same was in before the date of this
Agreement. If the Industry fails to perform such removal and restoration, or if the work performed
by the Industry is not satisfactory to the Railroad, the Railroad may perform the work at
Industrys expense. Any portion of the Track owned by Industry and not removed as provided herein
may, at Railroads election, be deemed abandoned and Railroad, at Industrys sole cost and
expense, may remove such portion(s) of the Track from Railroads property and dispose of same and
restore Railroads property. If Railroad performs such track removal and/or disposal, the Industry
agrees to reimburse the Railroad, within thirty (30) days of its receipt of billing from the
Railroad, for all costs and expenses incurred by Railroad (less any resulting salvage value) in
connection therewith.
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Section 8. NOTICES.
(a) Any notice, consent or approval that either party hereto desires or is required to give to
the other party
under this Agreement shall be in writing. The notice, consent or approval shall be deemed to
have been given to the
Industry by serving the Industry personally or by mailing the same, postage prepaid, to the
Industry at the last address
known to the Railroad. Notice may be given to the Railroad by mailing the same, postage
prepaid to Union Pacific
Railroad Company, Attention: Real Estate Department, 1400 Douglas Street, Omaha, Nebraska
68179.
(b) Notices involving a notice of default or termination shall be by certified mail, return
receipt requested,
and such notice shall be deemed given on the date deposited with the United States Postal Service.
Section 9.
ASSIGNMENT; USE BY THIRD PARTIES.
The Industry shall not assign this Agreement or permit use of the Track by anyone other than
the Industry without the prior written consent of the Railroad. The Industry shall notify the
Railroad in writing of any assignment to an affiliate prior to the effective date of the
assignment. For any departure from the terms of this Section, the Railroad may terminate this
Agreement. The Railroad shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to an assignment of this
Agreement.
Section 10.
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.
Subject to the provisions of Section 9, the rights and obligations contained in this
Agreement shall pass to and be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns of the parties to this Agreement.
Exhibit B
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ACORD(Tm) CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) 01/11/05
PRODUCER
The HDH Group, Inc. P&C US Steel Tower, Suite 1100 600 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2804
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURED
L.B. Foster Company CXT, Inc.
415 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 1S220
COVERAGES |
insurer* St. Paul Travelers 25658 INSURER B: INSURER C: INSURER D: INSURER E ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
TYPE OF INSURANCE
GENERAL LIABILITY
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
OCCUR
CLAIMS MADE
GEN-L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLES PER:
POLICY NUMBER
POLICY EFFECTIVE
date (mm/dd/yyyy)
POLICY EXPIRATION DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
LIMITS |
EACH OCCURRENCE $ $ MED EXP (Any one person) $ PERSONAL SAW INJURY $ GENERAL AGGREGATE $ PRODUCTS COMP/OP AGG $
POLICY
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO ALL OWNED AUTOS SCHEDULED AUTOS HIRED AUTOS NON-OWNED AUTOS
PHYSICAL DAMAGE
IS SELF-INSURED
GARAGE LIABILITY ANY AUTO
EXCESS/UMBRELLA LIABILITY
OCCURCLAIMS MADE
DEDUCTIBLE RETENTION $
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? If yes, describe under SPECIAL PROVISIONS below
8100308B464TIL05 CAP200D8675COF05
01/01/05 01/01/03
01/01/06 01/01/06 |
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident] $1,000,000 BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ BODILY INJURY (WraccMBit) $ PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per accident) $ AUTO ONLY EA ACCIDENT $ OTHER
THAN EA ACC $ AUTO ONLY: AGG $ EACH OCCURRENCE $ AGGREGATE $ $ $ $ E.L EACH ACCIDENT $ E.L DISEASE EA EMPLOYEE ! E.L. DISEASE -POLICY LIMIT $ OTHER
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES / EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT / SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The above referenced policy Includes a Workers Compensation & Employee exclusion which applies only to LB Fosters employees. The above referenced policy does not Include a railroad exclusion or explosion, collapse and underground
hazard exclusion. Severability of Interest is See Attached Descriptions)
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
Union Pacific Railroad
CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATETHEREOF.THEISSUINS1NSURERWIU.ENOEAVORTOHAIL 30 DAY WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR
LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UFON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR
REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Exhibit C Page 2 of 5
IMPORTANT
If the certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the pollcy(ies) must be endorsed. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsements).
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
DISCLAIMER
The Certificate of Insurance on the reverse side of this form does not constitute a contract between the issuing insurer(s), authorized representative or producer, and the certificate holder, nor does it affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or
alter the coverage afforded by the policies listed thereon.
Included in the policy form.
DESCRIPTIONS (Continued from Page 1)
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IMPORTANT
If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be
endorsed. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the
certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,
certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does
not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
DISCLAIMER
The Certificate of Insurance on the reverse side of this form does not
constitute a contract between the issuing insurer(s), authorized representative
or producer, and the certificate holder, nor does it affirmatively or negatively
amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policies listed thereon.
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PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER
OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS
Marsh USA Inc. no rights upon the certificate holder
other than those provided in the
Six PPG Place, Suite 300 policy. this certificate does not amend,
extend or alter the coverage
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 afforded by the policies
described herein.
Attn:Myles Rooney (412)552-5160 COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE |
COMPANY
051823-ALL-05/06 L.B. A STEADFAST INSURANCE COMPANY |
INSURED COMPANY
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY B ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
ATTN: David Russo
PO Box 2806 COMPANY
Pittsburgh, PA 15230 C SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY |
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT POLICIES OF INSURANCE DESCRIBED HEREIN HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED
NAMED HEREIN FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. |
PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE
TERMS, CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN
REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. |
CO TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY
NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION
LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY
NUMBER DATE (MM/DD/YY) DATE (MM/DD/YY)
LIMITS |
GENERAL LIABILITY GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000
A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITYSCO 3872553-03 01/01/05 01/01/06
PRODUCTS COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000
CLAIMS MADE [X | OCCUR PERSONAL 4 ADV
INJURY $ 1,000,000
OWNERS 4 CONTRACTORS PROT EACH OCCURRENCE
$ 1,000,000
X DEDUCTIBLE $ 250,000/occUr. fire damage (Any
one fire) $ 300.000
X $1,000,000 Ded. Aggregate med exp (Any one
person) $ 10,000
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $
ANY AUTO
ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
SCHEDULED AUTOS
HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
NONOWNED AUTOS (Per accident) |
GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY-EA
ACCIDENT $
ANY AUTO OTHER THAN AUTO
ONLY:
EACH
ACCIDENT $
AGGREGATE $
EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE
$ 10,000,000 |
B X uMBRELLA FORM AUC 9378203-01 01/01/05 01/01/06
AGGREGATE___$
10,000,000 |
I OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM
$WORKERS COMPENSATION AND
1
X WC STATU- OTH-
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
TORY LIMITS |_I3_
C 90-14714-01 (AOS)) 01/01/05 01/01/06 EL EACH ACCIDENT
Si 1,000,000 |
C THE PROPRIETOR/ [X] |NCL 90-14714-02 (MA & OR)
01/01/05 01/01/06 EL DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT
$ I,000,000
PARTNERS/EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS ARE:
EXCLEL DISEASE-EACH EMPLOYEE $1,000,000
OTHER |
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/SPECIAL ITEMS
Union Pacific Railroad Is named Additional Insured but only with regard to those sums that L. B.
Foster Company becomes legally obligated to pay as damages because of bodily injury or property
damage to which this general liability policy applies. Includes a Waiver of Subrogation where
permitted by law. The exclusions for railroads (except where the Job Site is more than fifty feet
(50) from any railroad including but not limited to tracks, bridges, trestles, roadbeds,
terminals, underpasses or crossings), and explosion, collapse and underground hazard shall be
removed. |
SHOULD ANY OF THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN BE CANCELLED BEFORE TOE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,
THE INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO TOE
Union Pacific Railroad CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED HEREIN. BUT FAILURE TO
MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR
1416 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68179 liability of any kind upon the insurer
affording coverage. its agents or representatives, or the |
ISSUER OF THIS CERTIFICATE,
MARSH USA INC.
by /s/ R Scott Holder, |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIN CLE-00117812-10
PRODUCER |
Marsh USA Inc. COMPANIS AFFORDING COVERAGE
Six PPG Place, Suite 300 company
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 E
Attn: Myles Rooney (412) 552-5160 |
COMPANY
F
051823-ALL-05/06 L.B. |
INSURED COMPANY
L. B, FOSTER COMPANY
ATTN: David Russo G
PO Box 2806
Pittsburgh, PA 15230 |
The Workers Compensation policy contains an Alternate Employer Endorsement in favor of the Union Pacific Railroad.
The General Liability Policy Includes an endorsement providing Severability of Interest. The Umbrella Policy
follows forms. |
Union Pacific Railroad 1416 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 8179 |
Note: T.O. for ZTS
Tracks # 011019, and 012 have been relocated
EX-10.33.2
Exhibit 10.33.2
L.B. FOSTER COMPANY
1985 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN AS AMENDED AND RESTATED1
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE, EFFECTIVE DATE AND AVAILABLE SHARES
1.1 Purpose. The purpose of the Plan is to provide financial incentives for selected key
personnel and directors of L.B. Foster Company (the Company) and its subsidiaries, thereby
promoting the long-term growth and financial success of the Company by (i) attracting and retaining
personnel and directors of outstanding ability, (ii) strengthening the Companys capability to
develop, maintain and direct a competent management team, (iii) motivating key personnel to achieve
long-range performance goals and objectives, and (iv) providing incentive compensation
opportunities competitive with those of other corporations.
1.2 Effective Date and Expiration of Plan. The Plan is subject to approval by the Board of
Directors of the Company, and, if so approved, shall be effective January 1, 1985. Unless earlier
terminated by the Board pursuant to Section 5.3, the Plan shall terminate on the twentieth
anniversary of its Effective Date. No Award shall be made pursuant to the Plan after its
termination date, but Awards made prior to the termination date may extend beyond that date.
1.3 Shares Available Under the Plan. L.B. Foster Company stock to be offered under the
Plan pursuant to Options may be authorized but unissued common stock or previously issued shares of
common stock which have been reacquired by the Company and are held in its treasury. Subject to
adjustment under Section 5.6, no more than 1,500,000 shares of common stock shall be issuable upon
the exercise of Options. Any shares of stock subject to an Option which for any reason is
cancelled or terminated without having been exercised shall again be available for Awards under the
Plan.
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ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS
2.1 Award means, individually or collectively, any Option under this Plan.
2.2 Board means the Board of Directors of L.B. Foster Company.
2.3 Committee means Directors, not to be less than two, appointed by the Board, each of whom is a
non-employee director within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended.
2.4 Company means L.B. Foster Company and its successors and
2.5 Director means a director of the Company.
2.6 Effective Date means the date on which the Plan is effective as provided in Section 1.2.
2.7 Fair Market Value of the Stock as to a particular time or date means the last sales price of
the Stock as reported in the NASDAQ National Market System or, if the Stock is listed on a
securities exchange, the last reported sales price of the Stock on such exchange that shall be for
consolidated trading if applicable to such exchange, or if neither so reported or listed, the last
reported bid price of the Stock.
2.8 Key Personnel means officers and employees of the Company and its Subsidiaries who occupy
responsible executive, professional or administrative positions and who have the capacity to
contribute to the success of the Company. Such term also includes directors of Subsidiaries.
2.9 Nonqualified Stock Option means a stock option granted under the Plan and excludes incentive
stock options within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended.
2.10 Option means a Nonqualified Stock Option to purchase common stock of the Company.
2.11 Option Price means the price at which common stock of the Company may be purchased under an
Option as provided in Section 4.6.
2.12 Participant means a person to whom an Award is made under the Plan.
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2.13 Personal Representative means the person or persons who, upon the death, disability or
incompetency of a Participant, shall have acquired, by will or by the laws of descent and
distribution or by other legal proceedings, the right to exercise an Option theretofore granted to
such Participant.
2.14 Plan means the Companys 1985 Long-Term Incentive Plan as Amended and Restated, as amended.
2.15 Stock means common stock of the Company.
2.16 Stock Option Agreement means an agreement entered into between a Participant and the Company
under Section 4.5.
2.17 Subsidiary means a corporation or other business entity, domestic or foreign, the majority
of the voting stock or other voting interests in which is owned directly or indirectly by the
Company.
ARTICLE III
ADMINISTRATION
3.1 Committee to Administer. (a) The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The
Committee shall have full power and authority to interpret and administer the Plan and to establish
and amend rules and regulations for its administration. The Committees decisions shall be final
and conclusive with respect to the interpretation of the Plan and any Award made under it.
(b) A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of
business at any meeting. The Committee shall act by majority vote of the members present at a duly
convened meeting. Action may be taken without a meeting if written consent thereto is given in
accordance with applicable law.
3.2 Powers of Committee. (a) Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee shall
have authority, in its discretion, to determine those Key Personnel and Directors who shall receive
Awards, the time or times when each such Award shall be made and the type of Award to be made,
whether an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonqualified Stock Option shall be granted and the number of
shares to be subject to each Option.
(b) A Director shall not participate in a vote granting himself an Option.
(c) The Committee shall determine the terms, restrictions and provisions of the agreement relating
to each Award,. The Committee may correct any defect or supply any omission or reconcile any
inconsistency in the Plan, or in any agreement relating to
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an Award, in such manner and to the extent the Committee shall determine in order to carry out the
purposes of the Plan. The Committee may, in its discretion, accelerate the date on which an Option
may be exercised, if the Committee determines that to do so will be in the best interests of the
Company and the Participant.
ARTICLE IV
AWARDS
4.1 Awards. Awards under the Plan shall consist of Nonqualified Stock Options. All Awards
shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and to such other terms and conditions
consistent with the Plan as the Committee deems appropriate. Awards need not be uniform.
4.2 Eligibility for Awards. Awards may be made to Key Personnel and Directors. Employees
must be in Grade Level 15 or above unless otherwise selected by the Committee. In selecting
Participants and in determining the form and amount of the Award, the Committee may give
consideration to his or her functions and responsibilities, his or her present and potential
contributions to the success of the Company, the value of his or her services to the Company, and
other factors deemed relevant by the Committee.
4.3 Award of Stock Options. The Committee may, from time to time, subject to Section
3.2(b) and other provisions of the Plan and such terms and conditions as the Committee may
prescribe, grant Nonqualified Stock Options to any Key Personnel or Director.
4.4 Period of Option. (a) Unless otherwise provided in the related Stock Option
Agreement, an Option granted under the Plan shall be exercisable only after twelve (12) months have
elapsed
from the date of grant and, after such twelve-month waiting period, the Option may be exercised in
cumulative installments in the following manner:
(i) The Participant may purchase up to one-fourth (1/4) of the total optioned shares at any time after one year from the date of grant and prior to the termination of the Option.
(ii) The Participant may purchase an additional one-fourth (1/4) of the total optioned shares at any time after two years from the date of grant and prior to the termination of
the Option.
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(iii) The Participant may purchase an additional one-fourth (1/4) of the total optioned shares at any time after three years from the date of grant and prior to the termination of
the Option.
(iv) The Participant may purchase an additional one-fourth (1/4) of the total optioned shares at any time after four years from the date of grant and prior to the termination of
the Option.
The duration of each Option shall not be more than ten (10) years from the date of
grant.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in the Stock Option Agreement, an Option may not be exercised by a
Participant unless such Participant is then, and continually (except for sick leave, military
service or other approved leave of absence) after the grant of an Option has been, an officer,
director or employee of the Company or a Subsidiary.
4.5 Stock Option Agreement. Each Option shall be evidenced by a Stock Option Agreement, in
such form and containing such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan as the
Committee from time to time shall approve.
4.6 Option Price and Exercise. (a) The Option Price of Stock under each Option shall be
determined by the Committee but shall be not less than the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the
trading day on the date on which the Option is granted, as determined by the Committee.
(b) Options may be exercised from time to time by giving written notice of exercise to the Company
specifying the number of shares to be purchased. The notice of exercise shall be accompanied by
(i) payment in full of the Option Price in cash, certified check or cashiers check or (ii) a copy
of irrevocable instructions to a broker to promptly deliver to the Company the amount of sale or
loan proceeds sufficient to cover the Option Price.
4.7 Delivery of Option Shares. The Company shall not be obligated to deliver any
shares upon the exercise of an Option unless and until, in the opinion of the Companys counsel,
all applicable federal, state and other laws and regulations have been complied with. In the event
the outstanding Stock is at the time listed on any stock exchange, no delivery shall be made unless
and until the shares to be delivered have been listed or authorized to be added to the list upon
official notice of issuance on such exchange. No delivery shall be made until all other legal
matters in connection with the issuance and delivery of shares have been approved by the Companys
counsel.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company may require from the Participant or
other person purchasing shares of Stock under the Plan such investment representation or such
agreement, if any, as counsel for the Company may consider necessary in order to comply with the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the regulations thereunder. Certificates evidencing the
shares may be required to bear a restrictive legend. A stop transfer order may be required to be
placed with the transfer agent, and the Company may require that the Participant or such other
person agree
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that any sale of the shares will be made only on one or more specified stock exchanges or in such
other manner as permitted by the Committee.
The Participant shall notify the Company when any disposition of the shares, whether by sale, gift
or otherwise, is made. The Company shall use its best efforts to effect any such compliance and
listing, and the Participant or other person shall take any action reasonably requested by the
Company in such connection.
4.8 Termination of Service. Except as otherwise provided in this Plan, or in the
applicable Stock Option Agreement, if the service of a Participant (i.e., as an officer,
director or employee of the Company or a Subsidiary) terminates for any reason other than death,
permanent disability or retirement with the consent of the Company, all Options held by the
Participant shall expire and may not thereafter be exercised. For purposes of this section, the
employment or other service in respect to Options held by a Participant shall be treated as
continuing in tact while the participant is on military leave, sick leave, or other bona fide leave
of absence (such as temporary employment with the Government) if the period of such leave does not
exceed 90 days, or, if longer, so long as the Participants right to reestablish his service with
the Company is guaranteed either by statute or by contract. Where the period of leave exceeds 90
days and where the Participants right to reestablish his service is not guaranteed by statute or
by contract, his service shall be deemed to have terminated on the ninety-first day of such leave.
Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding and unless the Stock Option Agreement provides
otherwise, other than due to a termination for Cause, the Participant may exercise such Option
within 30 days of such termination. Except as so exercised, such Option shall expire at the end of
such period. In no event, however, may any Option be exercised after the expiration of ten (10)
years from the date of grant of such Option.
For the purpose of the Plan, termination for Cause shall mean (i) termination due to (a) willful or
gross neglect of duties or (b) willful misconduct in the performance of such duties, so as to cause
material harm to the Company or any Subsidiary as determined by the Board of Directors, (ii)
termination due to the Participant committing fraud, misappropriation or embezzlement in the
performance of his or her duties or (iii) termination due to the Participant committing any felony
he is convicted of and which, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors, constitutes a
crime involving moral turpitude and results in material harm to the Company or a Subsidiary.
4.9 Death. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable Stock Option Agreement, if a
Participant dies at a time when his Option is not fully exercised, then at any time or times within
such period after his death, not to exceed 12 months, as may be provided in the Stock Option
Agreement, such Option may be exercised as to any or all of the shares which the Participant was
entitled to purchase under the Option immediately prior to his death, by his executor or
administrator or the person or persons to whom the Option is transferred by will or the applicable
laws of descent and distribution. In no
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event, however, may any Option be exercised after the expiration of ten (10) years from the date of
grant of such Option.
4.10 Retirement or Permanent Disability. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable
Stock Option Agreement, if a Participant retires from service with the consent of the Company, or
suffers Permanent Disability, at a time when he is entitled to exercise an Option, then at any time
or times within three years after his termination of service because of such retirement or
Permanent Disability the Participant may exercise such Option as to all or any of the shares which
he was entitled to purchase under the Option immediately prior to such termination. Except as so
exercised, such Option shall expire at the end of such period. In no event, however, may any
Option be exercised after the expiration of ten (10) years from the date of grant of such Option.
The Committee shall have authority to determine whether or not a Participant has retired from
service or has suffered Permanent Disability, and its determination shall be binding on all
concerned. In the sole discretion of the Committee, a transfer of service to an affiliate of the
Company other than a Subsidiary (the latter type of transfer not constituting a termination of
service for purposes of the Plan) may be deemed to be a retirement from service with the consent of
the Company so as to entitle the Participant to exercise the Option within 90 days after such
transfer.
4.11 Stockholder Rights and Privileges. A Participant shall have no rights as a
stockholder with respect to any Stock covered by an Option until the issuance of a stock
certificate to the Participant representing such Stock.
ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
5.1 Nontransferability. No Award under the Plan shall be transferable by the Participant
other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. All Awards shall be exercisable during
the Participants lifetime only by such Participant or his Personal Representative. Any transfer
contrary to this Section 5.1 will nullify the Award.
5.2 Amendments. The Committee may at any time discontinue granting Awards under the Plan.
The Board may at any time amend the Plan or amend any outstanding Option for the purpose of
satisfying the requirements of any changes in applicable laws or regulations or for any other
purpose which may at the time be permitted by law; provided that no such amendment shall result in
Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, becoming inapplicable to any
Options or without the approval of the stockholders of the Company (a) increase the maximum number
of shares of Stock available under the Plan (subject to adjustment as provided in Section
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5.6), (b) reduce the exercise price of Options below the prices provided for in the Plan, (c)
extend the time within which Options may be granted, (d) extend the period of an outstanding Option
beyond ten (10) years from the date of grant or (e) change the designation of the persons or
classes of persons eligible to receive Awards under the Plan. No amendment shall adversely affect
the right of any Participant under any Award theretofore granted to him except upon his written
consent to such amendment. Amendments requiring the approval of stockholders may be effected by
the Board subject to such approval.
5.3 Termination. The Board may terminate the Plan at any time prior to its scheduled
expiration date but no such termination shall adversely affect the rights of any Participant under
any Award theretofore granted without his written consent.
5.4 Nonuniform Determinations. The Committees determinations under the Plan, including
without limitation (i) the determination of the Key Personnel and Directors to receive Awards, (ii)
the form, amount and timing of such Awards, (iii) the terms and provisions of such Awards and (iv)
the Agreements evidencing the same, need not be uniform and may be made by it selectively among Key
Personnel and Directors who receive, or who are eligible to receive, Awards under the Plan, whether
or not such Key Personnel or Directors are similarly situated.
5.5 No Right to Employment. Neither the action of the Company in establishing the Plan,
nor any action taken by it or by the Board or the Committee under the Plan, nor any provision of
the Plan, shall be construed as giving to any person the right to be retained in the employ, or as
an officer or director, of the Company or any Subsidiary.
5.6 Changes in Stock. In the event of a stock dividend, split-up, or a combination of
shares, recapitalization or merger in which the Company is the surviving corporation or other
similar capital change, the number and kind of shares of stock or securities of the Company to be
subject to the Plan and to Options then outstanding or to be granted thereunder, the maximum number
of shares of stock or security which may be issued on the exercise of Options granted under the
Plan, the Option Price and other relevant provisions shall be appropriately adjusted by the Board,
whose determination shall be binding on all persons. In the event of a consolidation or a merger
in which the Company is not the surviving corporation, or any other merger in which the
stockholders of the Company exchange their shares of stock in the Company for stock of another
corporation, or in the event of complete liquidation of the Company, or in the case of a tender
offer accepted by the Board of Directors, all outstanding Options shall thereupon terminate,
provided that the Board may, prior to the effective date of any such consolidation or merger,
either (i) make all outstanding Options immediately exercisable or (ii) arrange to have the
surviving corporation grant to the Participants replacement Options on terms which the Board shall
determine to be fair and reasonable.
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EX-10.34
Exhibit 10.34
L.B. FOSTER COMPANY
1998 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
AS AMENDED AND RESTATED*
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE, EFFECTIVE DATE AND AVAILABLE SHARES
1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Plan is to provide financial incentives for selected key
personnel and directors of L.B. Foster Company (the Company) and its subsidiaries, thereby
promoting the long-term growth and financial success of the Company by (i) attracting and retaining
personnel and directors of outstanding ability, (ii) strengthening the Companys capability to
develop, maintain and direct a competent management team, (iii) motivating officers to achieve
long-range performance goals and objectives, and (iv) providing incentive compensation
opportunities competitive with those of other corporations.
1.2 Effective Date and Expiration of Plan. The Plan was initially adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Company on October 23, 1998 and was made effective as of that date. An amended
and restated Plan was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company on February 24, 1999 and by
the Companys shareholders at the May 20, 1999 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A subsequent
amended and restated Plan was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company on February 2,
2001, subject to the approval of the Companys shareholders at the May 9, 2001 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and certain immaterial amendments to the Plan were approved by the Board of Directors
of the Company on May 25, 2005. Unless earlier terminated by the Board pursuant to Section 5.3,
the Plan shall terminate on October 22, 2008. No Award shall be made pursuant to the Plan after
its termination date, but Awards made on or prior to the termination date may extend beyond that
date.
1.3 Shares Available Under the Plan. L.B. Foster Company stock to be offered under the
Plan pursuant to Options may be authorized but unissued common stock or previously issued shares of
common stock which have been reacquired by the Company and are held in its treasury. Subject to
adjustment under Section 5.6, no more than 900,000 shares of common stock shall be issuable upon
the exercise of Options. Any shares of stock subject to an Option which for any reason is canceled
or terminated without having been exercised shall again be available for Awards under the Plan.
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ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS
2.1 Award means, individually or collectively, any Option under this Plan.
2.2 Board means the Board of Directors of L.B. Foster Company.
2.3 Committee means directors of the Company, not to be less than two, appointed by the Board,
each of who is a non-employee director within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In the absence of such a committee or if the Board, in its
discretion, elects to act, the term Committee shall mean the Board with respect to any such
action.
2.4 Company means L.B. Foster Company and its successors and
assigns.
2.5 Director means a director of the Company or of a Subsidiary.
2.6 Effective Date means the date on which the Plan is effective as provided in Section 1.2.
2.7 Fair Market Value of the Stock as to a particular time or date means the last sale price of
the Stock as reported in the NASDAQ National Market System or, if the Stock is listed on a
securities exchange, the last reported sale price of the Stock on such exchange that shall be for
consolidated trading if applicable to such exchange, or if neither so reported or listed, the last
reported bid price of the Stock.
2.8 Key Personnel means officers and employees of the Company and its Subsidiaries who occupy
responsible executive, professional, sales or administrative positions and who have the capacity to
contribute to the success of the Company.
2.9 Nonqualified Stock Option means a stock option granted under the Plan.
2.10 Option means a Nonqualified Stock Option to purchase common stock of the Company.
2.11 Option Price means the price at which common stock of the Company may be purchased under an
Option as provided in Section 4.6.
2.12 Participant means a person to whom an Award is made under the Plan.
2.13 Personal Representative means the person or persons who, upon the death, disability or
incompetency of a Participant, shall have acquired, by will or by the laws of
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descent and distribution or by other legal proceedings, the right to exercise an Option theretofore
granted to such Participant.
2.14 Plan means this 1998 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
2.15 Stock means common stock of the Company.
2.16 Stock Option Agreement means an agreement entered into between a Participant and the Company
under Section 4.5.
2.17 Subsidiary means a corporation or other business entity, domestic or foreign, the majority
of the voting stock or other voting interests in which is owned directly or indirectly by the
Company.
ARTICLE III
ADMINISTRATION
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(a) The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall have full power
and authority to interpret and administer the Plan and to establish and amend rules and
regulations for its administration. The Committees decisions shall be final and conclusive
with respect to the interpretation of the Plan and any Award made under it. |
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(b) A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of
business at any meeting. The Committee shall act by majority vote of the members present at
a duly convened meeting, including a telephonic meeting in accordance with Section 1708 of
the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law (BCL). Action may be taken without a meeting if
written consent thereto is given in accordance with Section 1727 of the BCL. |
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(a) Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee shall have authority, in its
discretion, to determine those Key Personnel and Directors who shall receive Awards, the
time or times when each such Award shall be made and the number of shares to be subject to
each Option. |
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(c) The Committee shall determine the terms, restrictions and provisions of the agreement
relating to each Award, including such terms, restrictions and provisions as shall be
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Stock Options. The Committee may correct any defect or supply any omission or reconcile any
inconsistency in the Plan, or in any agreement relating to an Award, in such manner and to
the extent the Committee shall determine in order to carry out the purposes of the Plan.
The Committee may, in its discretion, accelerate the date on which an Option may be
exercised, if the Committee determines that to do so will be in the best interests of the
Company and the Participant. |
ARTICLE IV
AWARDS
4.1 Awards. Awards under the Plan shall consist of Nonqualified Stock Options. All Awards
shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and to such other terms and conditions
consistent with the Plan as the Committee deems appropriate. Awards need not be uniform.
4.2 Eligibility for Awards. Awards may be made to Key Personnel and Directors. In
selecting Participants and in determining the form and amount of the Award, the Committee may give
consideration to his or her functions and responsibilities, his or her present and potential
contributions to the success of the Company, the value of his or her services to the Company, and
other factors deemed relevant by the Committee.
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(a) The Committee may, from time to time, subject to Section 3.2(b) and other provisions of
the Plan and such terms and conditions as the Committee may prescribe, grant Nonqualified
Stock Options to any Key Personnel or Directors. |
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(b) Subject to adjustment in accordance with Section 5.6 and for the period commencing after
January 1, 2000, Nonqualified Stock Options to acquire 5,000 shares of Stock shall be
awarded to each Director who is not an employee of the Company or a subsidiary thereof on
each date such Director is elected to serve as a Director at an annual meeting of the
Companys shareholders or such Directors term otherwise continues after the adjournment of
such annual meeting of shareholders. Awards under this Section 4.3(b) shall be automatic
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(a) Unless otherwise provided in the related Stock Option Agreement, an Option granted
under the Plan, other than to a Director, shall be exercisable only after twelve (12) months
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(i) The Participant may purchase up to one-fourth (1/4) of the total optioned shares at any time after one year from the date of grant and prior to the
termination of the Option.
(ii) The Participant may purchase an additional one- fourth (1/4) of the total
optioned shares at any time after two years from the date of grant and prior to the
termination of the Option.
(iii) The Participant may purchase an additional one- fourth (1/4) of the total
optioned shares at any time after three years from the date of grant and prior to
the termination of the Option.
(iv) The Participant may purchase an additional one- fourth (1/4) of the total
optioned shares at any time after four years from the date of grant and prior to the
termination of the Option.
The duration of each Option shall not be more than ten (10) years from the date of
grant.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in the Stock Option Agreement or the Plan, an Option may
not be exercised by a Participant, other than a Director, unless such Participant is then,
and continually (except for sick leave, military service or other approved leave of absence)
after the grant of an Option has been, an officer or employee of the Company or a
Subsidiary.
(c) An Option granted to a Director, who is not an employee of the Company or a subsidiary
thereof, while a Director, whether pursuant to Section 4.3(b) or otherwise, shall be
immediately exercisable.
4.5 Stock Option Agreement. Each Option shall be evidenced by a Stock Option Agreement, in
such form and containing such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan as the
Committee from time to time shall approve.
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(a) The Option Price of Stock under each Option shall be determined by the Committee but
shall be not less than the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the date on which the Option is
granted. |
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(b) Options may be exercised from time to time by giving written notice of exercise to the
Company specifying the number of shares to be purchased. The notice of exercise shall be
accompanied by (i) payment in full of the Option Price in cash, certified check, cashiers
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Company in its sole discretion or (ii) a copy of irrevocable instructions to a broker to
promptly deliver to the Company the amount of sale or loan proceeds sufficient to cover the
Option Price. An option shall be deemed exercised upon the date the Company receives the
notice of exercise and all the requirements of this Section 4.6(b) have been fulfilled. |
4.7 Delivery of Option Shares. The Company shall not be obligated to deliver any shares
upon the exercise of an Option unless and until, in the opinion of the Companys counsel, all
applicable federal, state and other laws and regulations have been complied with. In the event the
outstanding Stock is at the time listed on any stock exchange, no delivery shall be made unless and
until the shares to be delivered have been listed or authorized to be added to the list upon
official notice of issuance on such exchange. No delivery shall be made until all other legal
matters in connection with the issuance and delivery of shares have been approved by the Companys
counsel. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company may require from the
Participant or other person purchasing shares of Stock under the Plan such investment
representation or such agreement, if any, as counsel for the Company may consider necessary in
order to comply with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the regulations thereunder.
Certificates evidencing the shares may be required to bear a restrictive legend. A stop transfer
order may be required to be placed with the transfer agent, and the Company may require that the
Participant or such other person agree that any sale of the shares will be made only on one or more
specified stock exchanges or in such other manner as permitted by the Committee.
The Participant shall notify the Company when any disposition of the shares, whether by sale, gift
or otherwise, is made. The Company shall use its best efforts to effect any such compliance and
listing, and the Participant or other person shall take any action reasonably requested by the
Company in such connection.
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Plan or in the applicable Stock Option Agreement,
if the service of a Participant, other than as a Director, terminates for any reason other
than death, permanent disability or retirement with the consent of the Company, all Options
held by the Participant shall expire and may not thereafter be exercised 30 days after such
termination. For purposes of this section, the employment or other service in respect to
Options held by a Participant shall be treated as continuing intact while the participant is
on military leave, sick leave, or other bona fide leave of absence (such as temporary
employment with the Government) if the period of such leave does not exceed 90 days, or, if
longer, so long as the Participants right to reestablish his service with the Company is
guaranteed either by statute or by contract. Where the period of leave exceeds 90 days and
where the Participants right to reestablish his service is not guaranteed by statute or by
contract, his service shall be deemed to have terminated on the ninety-first day of such
leave. Except as so exercised, such Option shall expire at the end of such period. In no
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grant of such Option. |
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(b) Unless otherwise provided in the applicable stock option agreement, (i) a Director who
has served as a director of the Company for 60 months or more and a Director whose services
are terminated due to death, Permanent Disability (as determined in Section 4.10), or
retirement with the consent of the Company (as determined in Section 4.10), shall be
entitled to exercise his option until the expiration of the full term of the Option, unless
the Director has been terminated for Cause; and (ii) a Director who has served as a
Director of the Company for less than 60 months and whose services are not terminated due to
death, Permanent Disability (as determined in Section 4.10) or retirement with the consent
of the Company (as determined in Section 4.10) may exercise such option within 365 days
after termination of such Directors services as a director. In the event that a Director
is terminated for Cause, all options held by such Director shall expire and shall not
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(c) For the purpose of the Plan, termination for Cause shall mean (i) termination due to (a)
willful or gross neglect of duties or (b) willful misconduct in the performance of such
duties, so as to cause material harm to the Company or any Subsidiary as determined by the
Board, (ii) termination due to the Participant committing fraud, misappropriation or
embezzlement in the performance of his or her duties or (iii) termination due to the
Participant committing any felony of which he or she is convicted and which, as determined
in good faith by the Board, constitutes a crime involving moral turpitude and results in
material harm to the Company or a Subsidiary. |
4.9 Death. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable Stock Option Agreement and
except with respect to Directors, if a Participant, dies at a time when his Option
is not fully exercised, then at any time or times within such period after his death, not to exceed
12 months, as may be provided in the Stock Option Agreement, such Option may be exercised as to any
or all of the shares which the Participant was entitled to purchase under the Option immediately
prior to his death, by his executor or administrator or the person or persons to whom the Option is
transferred by will or the applicable laws of descent and distribution. In no event, however, may
any Option be exercised after the expiration of ten (10) years from the date of grant of such
Option.
4.10 Retirement or Permanent Disability. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable
Stock Option Agreement and except with respect to Directors, if a Participant retires from service
with the consent of the Company, or suffers Permanent Disability, at a time when he or she is
entitled to exercise an Option, then at any time or times within three years after his or her
termination of service because of such retirement or Permanent Disability the Participant may
exercise such Option as to all or any of the shares which he or she was entitled to purchase under
the Option immediately prior to such termination. Except as so exercised, such Option shall expire
at the end of such
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period. In no event, however, may any Option be exercised after the expiration of ten (10) years
from the date of grant of such Option.
The Committee shall have authority to determine whether or not a Participant has retired from
service or has suffered Permanent Disability, and its determination shall be binding on all
concerned. In the sole discretion of the Committee, a transfer of service to an affiliate of the
Company other than a Subsidiary (the latter type of transfer not constituting a termination of
service for purposes of the Plan) may be deemed to be a retirement from service with the consent of
the Company so as to entitle the Participant to exercise the Option within 90 days after such
transfer.
4.11 Stockholder Rights and Privileges. A Participant shall have no rights as a
stockholder with respect to any Stock covered by an Option until the issuance of a stock
certificate to the Participant representing such Stock.
ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
5.1 Nontransferability. No Award under the Plan shall be transferable by the Participant
other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. All Awards shall be exercisable during
the Participants lifetime only by such Participant or his Personal Representative. Any transfer
contrary to this Section 5.1 will nullify the Award.
5.2 Amendments. The Committee may at any time discontinue granting Awards under the Plan.
The Board may at any time amend the Plan or amend any outstanding Option for the purpose of
satisfying the requirements of any changes in applicable laws or regulations or for any other
purpose which may at the time be permitted by law; provided that no such amendment shall be
permissible if it shall result in Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
becoming inapplicable to any Options. No amendment shall adversely affect the right of any
Participant under any Award theretofore granted to him or her except upon his or her written
consent to such amendment.
5.3 Termination. The Board may terminate the Plan at any time prior to its scheduled
expiration date but no such termination shall adversely affect the rights of any Participant under
any Award theretofore granted without his or her written consent.
5.4 Nonuniform Determinations. The Committees determinations under the Plan, including
without limitation (i) the determination of the Officers and Directors to receive Awards, (ii) the
form, amount and timing of such Awards, (iii) the terms and provisions of such Awards and (iv) the
Agreements evidencing the same, need not be uniform and may be made by it selectively among
Officers and Directors who receive, or who are
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eligible to receive, Awards under the Plan, whether or not such Officers or Directors are similarly
situated.
5.5 No Right to Employment. Neither the action of the Board in establishing the Plan, nor
any action taken by the Committee under the Plan, nor any provision of the Plan, shall be construed
as giving to any person the right to be retained in the employ, or as an officer or director, of
the Company or any Subsidiary.
5.6 Changes in Stock. In the event of a stock dividend, split-up, or a combination of
shares, recapitalization or merger in which the Company is the surviving corporation or other
similar capital change, the number and kind of shares of stock or securities of the Company to be
subject to the Plan and to Options then outstanding or to be granted thereunder, the maximum number
of shares of stock or security which may be issued on the exercise of Options granted under the
Plan, the Option Price and other relevant provisions shall be appropriately adjusted by the Board,
whose determination shall be binding on all persons. In the event of a consolidation or a merger
in which the Company is not the surviving corporation, or any other merger in which the
shareholders of the Company exchange their shares of stock in the Company for stock of another
corporation, or in the event of complete liquidation of the Company, or in the case of a tender
offer accepted by the Board of Directors, all outstanding Options shall thereupon terminate,
provided that the Board may, prior to the effective date of any such consolidation or merger,
either (i) make all outstanding Options and SARs immediately exercisable or (ii) arrange to have
the surviving corporation grant to the Participants replacement Options on terms which the Board
shall determine to be fair and reasonable.
5.7 Tax Withholding Whenever Stock is to be delivered to a Participant upon exercise of an
Option, the Company may (i) require such Participant to remit an amount in cash sufficient to
satisfy all federal, state and local tax withholding requirements related thereto (Required
Withholding), (ii) withhold such Required Withholding from compensation otherwise due to such
Participant, or (iii) any combination of the foregoing.
5.8 Status A Participants status as Key Personnel or a Director shall be determined for
each Option as of the date the Option is awarded to the Participant.
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EX-10.53.1
Exhibit 10.53.1
MAY 25, 2005
L.B. FOSTER COMPANY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that Stan L. Hasselbuschs base salary be, and it hereby is,
adjusted to $400,000 per annum, effective July 1, 2005.
EX-10.53.2
Exhibit 10.53.2
JULY 26, 2005
L.B. FOSTER COMPANY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the base annual salary of David L. Voltz be, and it hereby is, increased from
$166,000 to $175,000, effective October 1, 2005.
EX-31.1
Exhibit 31.1
Certification under Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Stan L. Hasselbusch, President and Chief Executive Officer of L. B. Foster Company, certify
that:
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in
light of the circumstances under which statements were made, not misleading with respect
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information
included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial
condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the
periods presented in this report; |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing
and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d 15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure
controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is
made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal
control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures
and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure
controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on
such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over
financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter
(the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants
internal control over financial reporting; and
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The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most
recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants
auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons
performing the equivalent functions): |
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of
internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely
affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial
information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees
who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting.
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/s/ Stan L. Hasselbusch |
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Name: Stan L. Hasselbusch |
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Title: President and Chief Executive Officer |
EX-31.2
Exhibit 31.2
Certification under Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, David J. Russo, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of L. B. Foster
Company, certify that:
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I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of L. B. Foster Company; |
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in
light of the circumstances under which statements were made, not misleading with respect
to the period covered by this report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information
included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial
condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the
periods presented in this report; |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing
and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d 15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure
controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is
made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal
control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures
and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure
controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on
such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over
financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter
(the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants
internal control over financial reporting; and
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The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most
recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants
auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons
performing the equivalent functions): |
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of
internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely
affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial
information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees
who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting.
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/s/ David J. Russo |
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Name: David J. Russo |
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Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
EX-32
Exhibit 32.0
CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of L. B. Foster Company (the Company) on Form 10-Q for
the period ended June 30, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date
hereof (the Report), the undersigned certify pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002 that:
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The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
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The information contained in this Report fairly presents, in all material
respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
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Date: August 9, 2005
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By: /s/ Stan L. Hasselbusch |
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Stan L. Hasselbusch |
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President and |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: August 9, 2005
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By: /s/ David J. Russo |
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David J. Russo |
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Senior Vice President, |
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Chief Financial Officer and |
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Treasurer |