SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 30, 1995
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to ___________.
Commission File Number 1-5725
QUANEX CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 38-1872178
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1900 West Loop South, Suite 1500, Houston, Texas 77027
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(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 961-4600
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at April 30, 1995
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Common Stock, par value $0.50 per share 13,430,533
QUANEX CORPORATION
INDEX
Page No.
Part I. Financial Information:
Item 1: Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets - April 30, 1995 and
October 31, 1994 ................................... 1
Consolidated Statements of Income - Three and Six
Months Ended April 30, 1995 and 1994 ............... 2
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow - Six Months
Ended April 30, 1995 and 1994 ...................... 3
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ............ 4-6
Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of
Operations and Financial Condition .................... 7-12
Part II. Other Information
Item 4: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.... 13
Item 5: Other Information ..................................... 13
Item 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ...................... 13-14
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
QUANEX CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
April 30, October 31,
1995 1994
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(Unaudited) (Audited)
ASSETS
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Current assets:
Cash and equivalents...........................$ 23,042 $ 34,041
Short-term investments......................... - 54,070
Accounts and notes receivable, net............. 112,932 83,082
Inventories.................................... 93,209 81,800
Deferred income taxes.......................... 6,217 6,114
Prepaid expenses............................... 1,138 289
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Total current assets................... 236,538 259,396
Property, plant and equipment.................... 514,505 499,798
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization...(252,836) (237,537)
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Net property, plant and equipment................ 261,669 262,261
Goodwill, net.................................... 32,541 33,017
Other assets..................................... 9,116 9,334
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$539,864 $564,008
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
Notes payable..................................$ 10,000 $ -
Accounts payable............................... 89,248 75,515
Income taxes payable........................... 923 1,160
Accrued expenses............................... 39,571 37,118
Current maturities of long-term debt........... 20,958 20,958
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Total current liabilities.............. 160,700 134,751
Long-term debt................................... 47,942 107,442
Deferred pension credits......................... 15,183 15,810
Deferred postretirement welfare benefits......... 51,946 50,742
Deferred income taxes............................ 25,121 23,014
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Total liabilities...................... 300,892 331,759
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, no par value.................. 86,250 86,250
Common stock, $.50 par value................... 6,715 6,688
Additional paid-in capital..................... 87,510 86,323
Retained earnings.............................. 60,563 55,081
Unearned compensation.......................... (343) (370)
Adjustment for minimum pension liability....... (1,723) (1,723)
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Total stockholders' equity............. 238,972 232,249
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$539,864 $564,008
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(1)
QUANEX CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
April 30 April 30
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1995 1994 1995 1994
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(Unaudited)
Net sales............................ $234,347 $172,235 $434,233 $321,757
Cost and expenses:
Cost of sales...................... 204,600 151,852 381,789 287,044
Selling, general and
administrative expense.......... 12,580 10,850 24,866 21,135
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Operating income..................... 17,167 9,533 27,578 13,578
Other income (expense):
Interest expense................... (2,034) (3,488) (5,150) (6,977)
Capitalized interest............... 837 861 1,867 1,617
Other, net......................... 965 (393) 662 1,343
Income before income taxes and ------- ------- ------- -------
extraordinary charge............ 16,935 6,513 24,957 9,561
Income tax expense................... (7,113) (2,736) (10,482) (4,016)
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Income before extraordinary charge... 9,822 3,777 14,475 5,545
Extraordinary charge - early
extinguishment of debt.......... - - (2,021) -
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Net income........................... 9,822 3,777 12,454 5,545
Preferred dividends.................. (1,483) (1,483) (2,967) (2,967)
Net income attributable to ------- ------- ------- -------
common stockholders............. $ 8,339 $ 2,294 $ 9,487 $ 2,578
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Earnings per common share:
Primary before
extraordinary charge........... $ 0.62 $ 0.17 $ 0.85 $ 0.19
Extraordinary charge.............. - - (0.15) -
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Total primary net earnings..... $ 0.62 $ 0.17 $ 0.70 $ 0.19
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Fully diluted before
extraordinary charge........... $ 0.60 $ 0.17 $ 0.85 $ 0.19
Extraordinary charge.............. - - (0.15) -
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Total assuming full dilution... $ 0.60 $ 0.17 $ 0.70 $ 0.19
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
Primary........................... 13,601 13,446 13,580 13,431
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Assuming full dilution............ 16,351 13,446 13,580 13,431
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(2)
QUANEX CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended
April 30,
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1995 1994
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(Unaudited)
Operating activities:
Net income..............................................$12,454 $ 5,545
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization........................ 16,673 14,432
Facilities realignment accrual....................... - (1,113)
Deferred income taxes................................ 2,107 (88)
Deferred pension costs............................... (627) 1,098
Deferred postretirement welfare benefits............. 1,204 1,692
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31,811 21,566
Changes in assets and liabilities net of effects from
acquisitions and dispositions:
Increase in accounts and notes receivable........... (29,850) (14,748)
Increase in inventory............................... (11,409) (9,151)
Increase in accounts payable........................ 13,733 2,387
Increase in accrued expenses........................ 2,453 2,107
Other, net.......................................... (1,189) (536)
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Cash provided by operating activities.......... 5,549 1,625
Investment activities:
Capital expenditures, net of retirements............... (14,894) (18,283)
Decrease (increase) in short-term investments.......... 54,070 (13,330)
Proceeds from the sale of
Viking Metallurgical Subsidiary................... - 6,390
Other, net............................................. (493) (1,670)
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Cash provided (used) by investment activities.. 38,683 (26,893)
Cash provided (used) by operating and ------ ------
investment activities..................... 44,232 (25,268)
Financing activities:
Notes payable borrowings............................... 10,000 -
Purchase of Senior Notes............................... (59,500) -
Repayments of long-term debt........................... - (180)
Common dividends paid.................................. (3,894) (3,730)
Preferred dividends paid............................... (2,967) (2,967)
Other, net............................................. 1,130 298
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Cash used by financing activities.............. (55,231) (6,579)
Decrease in cash and equivalents......................... (10,999) (31,847)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period.............. 34,041 42,247
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Cash and equivalents at end of period.................... $23,042 $10,400
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest................................................. $ 6,262 $ 6,976
Income taxes............................................. $ 7,190 $ 3,796
(3)
QUANEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Accounting Policies
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The interim consolidated financial statements of Quanex Corporation and
subsidiaries are unaudited, but include all adjustments which the Company
deems necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position and results
of operations. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of results to be expected for the full year. All significant
accounting policies conform to those previously set forth in the Company's
fiscal 1994 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated by reference.
Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements to conform to 1995 classifications.
2. Inventories
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Inventories consist of the following: April 30, October 31,
1995 1994
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(In thousands)
Inventories valued at lower of cost
(principally LIFO method) or market:
Raw materials .................................. $34,567 $25,946
Finished goods and work in process ............. 49,003 47,684
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83,570 73,630
Other ............................................. 9,639 8,170
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$93,209 $81,800
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With respect to inventories valued using the LIFO method, replacement cost
exceeded the LIFO value by approximately $21 million at April 30, 1995, and
$15 million at October 31, 1994.
3. Long-Term Debt and Financing Arrangements
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At April 30, 1995, the Company had $65.5 million outstanding under its
unsecured Long-Term Note Agreement ("Senior Notes Agreement"). The debt bears
interest at the rate of 10.77% per annum, payable semi-annually. The Senior
Notes Agreement requires annual repayments of $20.8 million beginning on
August 23, 1995, with a final payment of $3.0 million on August 23, 1998. In
December 1994, the Company acquired $59.5 million principal amount of the
Senior Notes for a purchase price equal to 105% of the principal amount plus
accrued interest. The Company recorded an extraordinary charge of $2.0
million ($3.5 million before tax) in the first quarter of 1995 related to the
call premium and write-off of deferred debt issuance costs for the Senior
Notes that were repurchased.
At April 30, 1995, the Company had $10.0 million outstanding under its
unsecured $48 million Revolving Credit and Letter of Credit Agreement ("Bank
Agreement"). The Bank Agreement consists of a revolving line of credit
("Revolver"), renewable annually, which expires March 31, 1999, and up to $20
million for standby letters of credit, limited to the undrawn amount
available under the Revolver. All borrowings under the Revolver bear
interest, at the option of the Company, at either floating prime or a reserve
adjusted Eurodollar rate.
All of the above agreements contain customary affirmative and negative
covenants which the Company must meet. As of April 30, 1995, the Company was
in compliance with all of the covenants.
(4)
QUANEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4. Subsequent Event
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On May 25, 1995, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the exchange
of the Company's outstanding 6.88% Cumulative Convertible Exchangeable
Preferred Stock for the Company's 6.88% Convertible Subordinated Debentures
due June 30, 2007. The Debentures will be subject to mandatory annual sinking
fund payments sufficient to redeem 25% of the Debentures issued on each of
June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2006, to retire a total of 50% of the Debentures
before maturity. The exchange, which will be effective June 30, 1995, is
expected to contribute approximately six cents per share in the current
fiscal year, or approximately seventeen cents per share on an annualized
basis. The increase in long-term debt and reduction in preferred stock is
expected to increase the Company's total debt to total capitalization ratio
from 24.8% at April 30, 1995, to approximately 50% at the time of the
exchange.
(5)
QUANEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
5. Industry Segment Information
Quanex is principally a specialty metals producer. The Company's operations
primarily consist of four segments: hot rolled steel bars, cold finished steel
bars, steel tubes, and aluminum products.
Cold Corporate
Three Months Ended Hot Rolled Finished Steel Aluminum and Consoli-
April 30, 1995 Steel Bars Steel Bars Tubes Products Other(1) dated
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(in thousands)
Units shipped:
To unaffiliated companies 120.2 Tons 53.0 Tons 25.3 Tons 58,336 Lbs.
Intersegment............ 7.4 - - -
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Total.................... 127.6 Tons 53.0 Tons 25.3 Tons 58,336 Lbs.
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Net Sales:
To unaffiliated companies $67,087 $49,627 $31,541 $86,092 - $234,347
Intersegment(2)......... 4,260 - 1 - $(4,261) -
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Total.................... $71,347 $49,627 $31,542 $86,092 $(4,261) $234,347
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Operating income (loss).. $10,058 $ 4,070 $ 2,985 $ 5,262 $(5,208) $ 17,167
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Cold Corporate
Three Months Ended Hot Rolled Finished Steel Aluminum and Consoli-
April 30, 1994 Steel Bars Steel Bars Tubes Products Other(1) dated
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Units shipped:
To unaffiliated companies 114.2 Tons 49.5 Tons 20.1 Tons 35,504 Lbs.
Intersegment............ 7.8 - - -
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Total.................... 122.0 Tons 49.5 Tons 20.1 Tons 35,504 Lbs.
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Net Sales:
To unaffiliated companies $59,066 $43,259 $26,016 $43,894 - $172,235
Intersegment(2)......... 4,172 - 1 - $(4,173) -
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Total.................... $63,238 $43,259 $26,017 $43,894 $(4,173) $172,235
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Operating income (loss).. $ 8,421 $ 2,713 $ 1,383 $ 408 $(3,392) $ 9,533
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Cold Corporate
Six Months Ended Hot Rolled Finished Steel Aluminum and Consoli-
April 30, 1995 Steel Bars Steel Bars Tubes Products Other(1) dated
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Units shipped:
To unaffiliated companies 232.2 Tons 101.0 Tons 48.0 Tons 109,509 Lbs.
Intersegment............ 12.5 - - -
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Total.................... 244.7 Tons 101.0 Tons 48.0 Tons 109,509 Lbs.
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Net Sales:
To unaffiliated companies $126,651 $92,954 $60,336 $154,292 - $434,233
Intersegment(2)......... 7,176 - 1 - $ (7,177) -
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Total.................... $133,827 $92,954 $60,337 $154,292 $ (7,177) $434,233
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Operating income (loss).. $ 17,034 $ 6,739 $ 4,864 $ 9,447 $(10,506) $ 27,578
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Cold Corporate
Six Months Ended Hot Rolled Finished Steel Aluminum and Consoli-
April 30, 1994 Steel Bars Steel Bars Tubes Products Other(1) dated
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Units shipped:
To unaffiliated companies 223.7 Tons 93.1 Tons 39.3 Tons 60,086 Lbs.
Intersegment............ 14.5 - - -
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Total.................... 238.2 Tons 93.1 Tons 39.3 Tons 60,086 Lbs.
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Net Sales:
To unaffiliated companies $112,969 $80,426 $52,172 $76,190 - $321,757
Intersegment(2)......... 7,916 - - - $(7,916) -
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Total.................... $120,885 $80,426 $52,172 $76,190 $(7,916) $321,757
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Operating income (loss).. $ 14,382 $ 4,283 $ 3,116 $(1,721) $(6,482) $ 13,578
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(1) Included in "Corporate and Other" are intersegment eliminations and
corporate expenses.
(2) Intersegment sales are conducted on an arm's-length basis.
(6)
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company classifies its operations into four business segments: hot
rolled steel bars, cold finished steel bars, steel tubes and aluminum products.
The Company's products are marketed to the industrial machinery and capital
equipment industries, the transportation industry, the energy processing
industry and the home building and remodeling industries.
The Company's results for the three and six months ended April 30,
1995, reflected a significant increase in revenues and income from the
comparable periods in 1994, with the greatest increases being realized for the
quarter ended April 30, 1995. Although all of the Company's business segments
recorded materially greater revenue and income in the three and six months ended
April 30, 1995, over prior periods, the most significant gain was recognized in
the Company's aluminum products business where the results in that segment
shifted from operating income of $408 thousand and an operating loss of $1.7
million for the three and six months ended April 30, 1994, respectively, to
operating income of $5.3 million and $9.4 million, respectively.
The improved results for the first and second quarters of fiscal 1995
reflected more favorable market conditions in all segments due primarily to a
stronger domestic economy, improved margins resulting from favorable pricing
trends, greater market penetration for certain of the Company's manufactured
products and the cost reduction programs initiated in earlier years and
continuing to the present. The improved results also reflected the benefits
realized from the Company's capital improvement programs, which have allowed the
Company to increase capacity, improve quality and manage manufacturing costs.
The improvements in each of the Company's businesses resulted in the
Company reporting operating income for the three and six months ended April 30,
1995, of $17.2 million and $27.6 million, respectively, as compared to $9.5
million and $13.6 million, respectively, for the same periods of fiscal 1994.
Income before extraordinary charge for the three and six months ended April 30,
1995, was $9.8 million and $14.5 million, respectively, as compared to $3.8
million and $5.5 million, respectively, for the same periods of fiscal 1994. The
six months ended April 30, 1995, included a $2.0 million ($3.5 million before
tax) extraordinary charge for early extinguishment of debt relating to the
acquisition by the Company of $59.5 million principal amount of its 10.77%
Senior Notes for a purchase price equal to 105% of the principal amount plus
accrued interest.
Market conditions continue to be favorable in each of the Company's
businesses. In addition, the Company expects that fiscal 1995 revenues in the
Company's hot rolled steel bar business and aluminum products business will
continue to show improvement over 1994 results due to increased capacity levels.
Domestic and global market factors, however, will continue to impact the Company
and any slowdown in the U.S. economy could affect demand and pricing for many
of the Company's products. In this regard, increased interest rates can be
expected to impact the demand for products in many of the Company's markets,
including the automotive and light truck market and the residential building
market. The recently announced proposed trade sanctions against certain Japanese
automakers could also impact the Company to the extent such action affects
overall trade with the United States and demand for products manufactured by the
Company's customers. The Company currently expects that business conditions will
remain strong in fiscal 1995. The Company, however, is operating at near
capacity in both its hot rolled steel and cold finished steel bars segments.
Continued improved financial results will be dependent upon, among other things,
whether the strong economic conditions experienced in the first two quarters of
fiscal 1995 can be sustained.
(7)
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
The following table sets forth selected operating data for the Company's four
businesses:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
April 30, April 30,
1995 1994 1995 1994
(In thousands)
Hot Rolled Steel Bars:
Units shipped (Tons)............ 127.6 122.0 244.7 238.2
Net Sales....................... $ 71,347 $ 63,238 $133,827 $120,885
Operating income................ $ 10,058 $ 8,421 $ 17,034 $ 14,382
Depreciation and amortization... $ 3,870 $ 3,285 $ 7,740 $ 6,570
Identifiable assets............. $174,055 $162,189 $174,055 $162,189
Cold Finished Steel Bars:
Units shipped (Tons)............ 53.0 49.5 101.0 93.1
Net Sales....................... $ 49,627 $ 43,259 $ 92,954 $ 80,426
Operating income................ $ 4,070 $ 2,713 $ 6,739 $ 4,283
Depreciation and amortization... $ 347 $ 331 $ 693 $ 674
Identifiable assets............. $ 57,005 $ 54,367 $ 57,005 $ 54,367
Steel Tubes:
Units shipped (Tons)............ 25.3 20.1 48.0 39.3
Net Sales....................... $ 31,542 $ 26,017 $ 60,337 $ 52,172
Operating income................ $ 2,985 $ 1,383 $ 4,864 $ 3,116
Depreciation and amortization... $ 510 $ 503 $ 1,035 $ 1,027
Identifiable assets............. $ 42,652 $ 41,621 $ 42,652 $ 41,621
Aluminum Products:
Units shipped (Pounds).......... 58,336 35,504 109,509 60,086
Net Sales....................... $ 86,092 $ 43,894 $154,292 $ 76,190
Operating income................ $ 5,262 $ 408 $ 9,447 $ (1,721)
Depreciation and amortization... $ 3,386 $ 3,027 $ 6,717 $ 5,991
Identifiable assets............. $252,886 $211,458 $252,886 $211,458
Consolidated net sales for the three and six months ended April 30,
1995, were $234.3 million and $434.2 million, respectively, representing
increases of $62.1 million, or 36%, and $112.5 million, or 35%, respectively,
when compared to the same periods last year. These increases are due to
significantly higher volume in the aluminum products business, improvements in
the economy and increases in demand in all of the Company's businesses combined
with higher average selling prices.
Net sales from the Company's hot rolled steel bar business for the
three and six months ended April 30, 1995, were $71.3 million and $133.8
million, respectively, representing increases of $8.1 million, or 13%, and $12.9
million, or 11%, respectively, when compared to the same periods last year.
These increases were attributable to improvements in volume for the three and
six months ended April 30, 1995, as compared to the same periods of fiscal 1994,
of 5% and 3% respectively, combined with increases in average selling prices of
8% in each period. Volume increases reflected the additional capacity provided
as a result of the capital improvements completed in March 1995. The hot rolled
steel bar business also continued to benefit from strength in the durable goods
markets.
Net sales from the Company's cold finished steel bar business for the
three and six months ended April 30, 1995, were $49.6 million and $93.0 million,
respectively, representing increases of $6.4 million, or 15%, and $12.5 million,
or 16%, respectively, when compared to the same periods last year. These
increases were attributable to improvements in volume for the three and six
months ended April 30, 1995, as compared to the same periods
(8)
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
of fiscal 1994, of 7% and 8%, respectively, combined with increases in average
selling prices of 7% in each period. The cold finished steel bar business also
benefited from the continued strength in durable goods and capital equipment
markets.
Net sales from the Company's steel tube business for the three and six
months ended April 30, 1995, were $31.5 million and $60.3 million, respectively,
representing increases of $5.5 million, or 21%, and $8.2 million, or 16%,
respectively, when compared to the same periods last year. These increases in
sales resulted from improvements in volume for the three and six months ended
April 30, 1995, as compared to the same periods of fiscal 1994, of 26% and 22%,
respectively, partly offset by decreases in average selling prices of 4% and 5%,
respectively, due to changes in product mix. The Company's steel tube business
was adversely affected in fiscal 1994, and to a lesser degree in the first two
quarters of fiscal 1995, by downward pricing pressure from imports on certain
products and a general weakness in this segment's primary markets, which include
power generation and the petrochemical and refining industries. In June 1994,
the Company filed petitions alleging that imports of carbon and alloy seamless
pipe up to 4.5 inches in diameter from four countries were being dumped or
subsidized. In August 1994, the International Trade Commission made an
affirmative preliminary determination that imports of small-diameter pipe from
these countries were causing injury to the U.S. industry and in January 1995,
the U.S. Department of Commerce released preliminary determinations against
importers from four countries, and dumping bonds were imposed against their
imports until a final determination is made. Final injury and dumping
determinations from both the International Trade Commission and the Department
of Commerce are expected by late summer 1995.
Net sales from the Company's aluminum products business for the three
and six months ended April 30, 1995, were $86.1 million and $154.3 million,
respectively, representing increases of $42.2 million, or 96%, and $78.1
million, or 103%, respectively, when compared to the same periods last year.
These increases are attributable to increases in volume for the three and six
months ended April 30, 1995, as compared to the same periods of fiscal 1994, of
64% and 82%, respectively, due to improved demand and market share and increases
in average selling prices of 19% and 11%, respectively. Results were affected by
aluminum price increases, which generally increased by more than the Company's
average selling price because of a change in product mix. Lower priced mill
finished sheet was a higher percentage of total sales in the first two quarters
of fiscal 1995 as compared to the same periods of last year. Margins between
selling prices and raw material costs, however, improved during the first two
quarters of fiscal 1995 as compared to 1994. First and second quarter results
for 1994 were adversely affected by the fire at the Company's Lincolnshire
plant.
Consolidated operating income for the three and six months ended April
30, 1995, was $17.2 million and $27.6 million, respectively, representing
increases of $7.6 million, or 80%, and $14.0 million, or 103%, respectively,
when compared to the same periods last year. These increases are principally due
to higher net sales and significantly improved results at the Company's aluminum
products business.
Operating income from the Company's hot rolled steel bar business for
the three and six months ended April 30, 1995, was $10.1 million and $17.0
million, respectively, representing increases of $1.6 million, or 19%, and $2.7
million, or 18%, respectively, when compared to the same periods last year.
These increases are principally due to higher net sales and improved margins.
(9)
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
Operating income from the Company's cold finished steel bar business
for the three and six months ended April 30, 1995, was $4.1 million and $6.7
million, respectively, representing increases of $1.4 million, or 50%, and $2.5
million, or 57%, respectively, when compared to the same periods last year.
These increases are principally due to higher net sales and improved margins.
Operating income from the Company's steel tube business for the three
and six months ended April 30, 1995, was $3.0 million and $4.9 million,
respectively, representing increases of $1.6 million, or 116%, and $1.7 million,
or 56%, respectively, when compared to the same periods last year. These
increases are principally due to higher net sales.
Operating income from the Company's aluminum products business for the
three and six months ended April 30, 1995, was $5.3 million and $9.4 million,
respectively, representing increases of $4.9 million and $11.2 million,
respectively, when compared to the same periods last year. These increases are
principally due to higher net sales and improved margins.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses increased by $1.7 million,
or 16%, and $3.7 million, or 18%, respectively, for the three and six months
ended April 30, 1995, as compared to the same periods of 1994 primarily due to
increased levels of business activity. However, as a percentage of net sales,
selling, general and administrative expenses decreased as compared to the same
periods last year.
Interest expense decreased by $1.5 million and $1.8 million,
respectively, for the three and six months ended April 30, 1995, as compared to
the same periods of 1994 primarily as a result of the early extinguishment of a
portion of the Company's senior debt late in the first fiscal quarter of 1995.
Interest expense is expected to increase following the Company's scheduled
exchange of its 6.88% Cumulative Convertible Exchangeable Preferred Stock
("Preferred Stock") for its 6.88% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due June
30, 2007 ("6.88% Debentures") on June 30, 1995. Although this exchange will
reduce net income through interest charges, net income attributable to common
shareholders will benefit through increased tax deductions.
Net income attributable to common shareholders for the three and six
months ended April 30, 1995, was $8.3 million and $9.5 million, respectively, as
compared to $2.3 million and $2.6 million, respectively, for the same 1994
periods, after deducting preferred dividends of $1.5 million from all periods.
The improvement was primarily attributable to improved operating income.
Included in the six months ended April 30, 1995 was an extraordinary charge of
$2.0 million relating to early extinguishment of debt. Included in "Other, net"
for the three and six months ended April 30, 1995, was a $1.1 million pretax
gain related to a life insurance policy on a deceased former officer. Included
in "Other, net" for the three months ended April 30, 1994, was a $1.7 million
pretax charge related to certain financing contracts, partially offset by $1.0
million of income relating to partial reimbursement of a business interruption
loss for the fire that occurred at the Company's Lincolnshire facility in August
1993. Also, included in "Other, net" was investment income of $213 thousand and
an investment loss of $80 thousand, respectively, for the three and six months
ended April 30, 1995, as compared to investment income of $600 thousand and $1.5
million, respectively, for the same 1994 periods. The decreases were due to
decreases in cash available for investment and losses on sales of short-term
investments.
(10)
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's principal sources of funds are cash on hand, cash flow
from operations, and, if needed, borrowings under a $48 million unsecured
revolving credit facility with a group of banks (the "Bank Agreement"). All
borrowings under the Bank Agreement bear interest, at the option of the Company,
at either floating prime or a reserve adjusted Eurodollar rate. The Bank
Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants and requirements
to maintain a minimum consolidated tangible net worth, as defined. The Bank
Agreement limits the payment of dividends and certain restricted investments.
The Bank Agreement was amended in December 1994 to extend the maturity of the
facility to March 31, 1999. Under the Bank Agreement, at April 30, 1995, there
were $10.0 million of outstanding borrowings and $2.1 million of outstanding
letters of credit.
At April 30, 1995, the Company had outstanding $65.5 million in Senior
Notes ("Senior Notes"). The Senior Notes are unsecured and bear interest at the
rate of 10.77% per annum, payable semi-annually. The Senior Notes require annual
repayments of $20.8 million beginning on August 23, 1995, with a final payment
of $3.0 million on August 23, 1998. In December 1994, the Company acquired $59.5
million principal amount of the Senior Notes for a purchase price equal to 105%
of the principal amount plus accrued interest. The acquisition was funded with
the Company's available cash, proceeds from the sale of its short-term
investments and $10 million in borrowings under the Bank Agreement. The Senior
Notes contain customary affirmative and negative covenants, as well as
requirements to maintain a minimum capital base, as defined. In addition, the
Senior Notes limit the payment of dividends and certain restricted investments.
The Company currently has outstanding 3,450,000 Depositary Convertible
Exchangeable Preferred Shares, each representing 1/10th of a share of Preferred
Stock. The Preferred Stock may be exchanged, at the option of the Company,
beginning on June 30, 1995, for the 6.88% Debentures, having a principal amount
equal to $250 per share of Preferred Stock ($25 per Depositary Convertible
Exchangeable Preferred Share) exchanged. On May 25, 1995, the Company's Board of
Directors authorized the exchange of the outstanding Preferred Stock for the
6.88% Debentures. The Debentures will be subject to mandatory annual sinking
fund payments sufficient to redeem 25% of the Debentures issued on each of June
30, 2005 and June 30, 2006, to retire a total of 50% of the Debentures before
maturity. The exchange, which will be effective June 30, 1995, is expected to
contribute approximately six cents per share through the tax benefits of
interest deductions in the current fiscal year, or approximately seventeen cents
per share on an annualized basis. The increase in long-term debt and reduction
in preferred stock is expected to increase the Company's total debt to total
capitalization ratio 24.8% at April 30, 1995, to approximately 50% at the time
of the exchange.
At April 30, 1995, the Company had commitments of $6 million for the
purchase or construction of capital assets. The Company's $52 million (not
including approximately $9 million in capitalized interest) Phase II MacSteel
expansion project and $8 million Nichols-Homeshield annealing expansion were
both completed in March 1995.
In management's opinion, the Company currently has sufficient funds and
adequate financial sources available to meet its anticipated liquidity needs
including required payments on the Senior Notes. Management believes that cash
flow from operations, cash balances and available borrowings will be sufficient
for the foreseeable future to finance anticipated capital expenditures, debt
service requirements and dividends.
(11)
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities during the six months ended April
30, 1995, was $5.5 million. This represents an increase of $3.9 million as
compared to the same 1994 period. This increase reflects improved net income
partly offset by increased working capital requirements.
Investment Activities
Net cash provided by investment activities during the six months ended
April 30, 1995, was $38.7 million as compared to net cash used by investment
activities of $26.9 million for the same 1994 period. The increase in cash
provided by investment activities was principally due to decreases in short-term
investments to fund the Company's acquisition of its Senior Notes. Capital
expenditures for the six months ended April 30, 1995, were $14.9 million as
compared to $18.3 million for the same 1994 period. The six months ended April
30, 1994 includes $6.4 million of proceeds from the sale of the Company's Viking
Metallurgical Corporation subsidiary. The Company estimates that fiscal 1995
capital expenditures will approximate $30 to $40 million.
Financing Activities
Net cash used by financing activities for the six months ended April
30, 1995, was $55.2 million, principally consisting of $59.5 million for the
early extinguishment of long-term debt, $3.9 million in common dividends and
$3.0 million in preferred dividends. This was partly offset by notes payable
borrowings of $10.0 million.
(12)
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On March 2, 1995, the Company held its regular Annual Meeting of Stockholders
(the "Annual Meeting").
At the Annual Meeting, Carl E. Pfeiffer, Vincent R. Scorsone and Donald G.
Barger, Jr. were elected as directors for a three year term. The following sets
forth the number of shares that voted for and for which votes were withheld for
the election of each of such persons:
For Withheld
---------- ----------
Carl E. Pfeiffer 11,357,066 58,516
Vincent R. Scorsone 11,337,555 78,027
Donald G. Barger, Jr. 11,328,147 87,436
In addition, at the Annual Meeting, the stockholders of the Company ratified the
appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent auditors,
approved an amendment to the 1989 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan,
approved an amendment to the 1988 Stock Option Plan, approved an amendment to
the 1987 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan, and approved an amendment to
the 1978 Employee Qualified and Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan. The amendments
to these plans primarily related to changes in the rights of employees to
exercise options following termination. The ratification of Deloitte & Touche
LLP as the Company's independent auditors was approved with 11,298,366 votes
cast for approval, 25,910 votes cast against and 91,306 abstentions. The
amendment to the 1989 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan was approved with
9,007,774 votes cast for approval, 2,246,765 votes cast against and 161,043
abstentions. The amendment to the 1988 Stock Option Plan was approved with
9,225,762 votes cast for approval, 2,030,951 votes cast against and 158,868
abstentions. The amendment to the 1987 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan
was approved with 9,016,865 votes cast for approval, 2,255,755 votes cast
against and 142,962 abstentions. The amendment to the 1978 Employee Qualified
and Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan was approved with 9,227,770 votes cast for
approval, 2,027,455 votes cast against and 160,356 abstentions. Because all of
the matters presented at the Annual Meeting were matters for which brokers had
discretionary authority to vote the shares held by them for their clients, there
were no broker non-votes.
Item 5 - Other Information.
None
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
11 Statement re computation of per share earnings.
27 Financial Data Schedule.
No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company during the quarter for which
this report is being filed.
(13)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
QUANEX CORPORATION
Viren M. Parikh
Controller (Chief Accounting Officer)
Date June 9, 1995
(14)
EXHIBIT 11
QUANEX CORPORATION
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
April 30, April 30,
----------------- -----------------
1995 1994 1995 1994
------ ------ ------ ------
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Income before extraordinary charge................$ 9,822 $ 3,777 $ 14,475 $ 5,545
Extraordinary charge - early extinguishment of debt - - (2,021) -
------ ------ ------ ------
Net income........................................ 9,822 3,777 12,454 5,545
Preferred dividend requirements................... (1,483) (1,483) (2,967) (2,967)
Net income attributable to ------ ------ ------ ------
common stockholders.............................$ 8,339 $ 2,294 $ 9,487 $ 2,578
====== ====== ====== ======
Weighted average shares
outstanding-primary............................. 13,601 13,446 13,580 13,431
====== ====== ====== ======
Earnings per common share:
Primary:
Earnings before extraordinary charge........... 0.62 0.17 0.85 0.19
Extraordinary charge........................... - - (0.15) -
------ ------ ------ ------
Earnings per common share.................... 0.62 0.17 0.70 0.19
====== ====== ====== ======
Income before extraordinary charge................$ 9,822 $ 3,777 $ 14,475 $ 5,545
Extraordinary charge - early extinguishment of debt - - (2,021) -
------ ------ ------ ------
Net income........................................ 9,822 3,777 12,454 5,545
====== ====== ====== ======
Weighted average shares
outstanding-primary............................. 13,601 13,446 13,580 13,431
Effect of common stock equivalents
arising from stock options...................... 12 8 23 20
Preferred stock assumed converted
to common stock................................. 2,738 2,738 2,738 2,738
Weighted average shares ------ ------ ------ ------
outstanding-fully diluted....................... 16,351 16,192 16,341 16,189
====== ====== ====== ======
Earnings per common share:
Assuming full dilution:
Earnings before extraordinary charge........... 0.60 0.23 0.88 0.34
Extraordinary charge........................... - - (0.12) -
------ ------ ------ ------
Earnings per common share.................... 0.60 0.23 0.76 0.34
====== ====== ====== ======
5
1,000
3-MOS
OCT-31-1995
NOV-01-1994
APR-30-1995
23,042
0
112,932
0
93,209
236,538
514,505
252,836
539,864
160,700
47,942
6,715
0
86,250
146,007
539,864
434,233
434,233
381,789
381,789
0
0
5,150
24,957
10,482
14,475
0
2,021
0
12,454
0.700
0.760
