UNITED STATES
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 May 31, 2001
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 - 9102
AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
77-0100596 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
245 South Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, California 91101-2820
(Address of principal executive offices)
(626) 683-4000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for 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 / /
The number of shares outstanding of Common Stock, $2.50 par value, was 3,873,007 on June 30, 2001. No other class of Common Stock exists.
AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||
Item 1. |
Consolidated Financial Statements |
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Consolidated Statements of Income |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
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Item 2. |
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Item 3. |
Quantitative & Qualitative Market Risk Disclosure |
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 2. |
Changes in Securities |
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Item 4. |
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
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Item 6. |
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K |
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SIGNATURE PAGE |
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Ameron International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended May 31, |
Six Months Ended May 31, |
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2001 |
2000 |
2001 |
2000 |
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Sales | $ | 143,670 | $ | 140,171 | $ | 265,275 | $ | 261,536 | |||||
Cost of Sales | (108,904 | ) | (102,975 | ) | (200,610 | ) | (196,287 | ) | |||||
Gross Profit | 34,766 | 37,196 | 64,665 | 65,249 | |||||||||
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |
(26,943 |
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(31,752 |
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(53,441 |
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(58,894 |
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Other Income, net | 4,876 | 5,620 | 6,684 | 9,253 | |||||||||
Income before Interest and Income Taxes | 12,699 | 11,064 | 17,908 | 15,608 | |||||||||
Interest Income |
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12 |
105 |
42 |
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Interest Expense | (2,925 | ) | (2,824 | ) | (5,993 | ) | (6,130 | ) | |||||
Income before Income Taxes | 9,826 | 8,252 | 12,020 | 9,520 | |||||||||
Provision for Income Taxes |
(2,752 |
) |
(2,063 |
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(3,366 |
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(2,380 |
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Net Income | $ | 7,074 | $ | 6,189 | $ | 8,654 | $ | 7,140 | |||||
Net Income per Share (Basic) | $ | 1.83 | $ | 1.55 | $ | 2.24 | $ | 1.79 | |||||
Net Income per Share (Diluted) | $ | 1.78 | $ | 1.55 | $ | 2.20 | $ | 1.79 | |||||
Weighted Average Shares(Basic) | 3,870,107 | 3,983,479 | 3,869,732 | 3,987,695 | |||||||||
Weighted Average Shares (Diluted) | 3,963,523 | 3,987,323 | 3,928,746 | 3,995,088 | |||||||||
Cash Dividends per Share | $ | .32 | $ | .32 | $ | .64 | $ | .64 | |||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Ameron International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
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May 31, 2001 |
Nov. 30, 2000 |
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ASSETS | |||||||||
Current Assets | |||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 13,834 | $ | 11,514 | |||||
Receivables, Less Allowances of $6,233 in 2001 and $6,616 in 2000 | 137,792 | 139,961 | |||||||
Inventories | 88,216 | 82,470 | |||||||
Deferred Income Taxes | 23,717 | 23,720 | |||||||
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets | 6,571 | 6,305 | |||||||
Total Current Assets | 270,130 | 263,970 | |||||||
Investments, Advances and Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Joint Ventures | 21,294 | 21,773 | |||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 147,661 | 145,196 | |||||||
Other Assets | 50,676 | 47,510 | |||||||
Total Assets | $ | 489,761 | $ | 478,449 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||
Current Liabilities | |||||||||
Short-Term Borrowings | $ | 5,069 | $ | 5,001 | |||||
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt | 8,832 | 8,848 | |||||||
Trade Payables | 46,839 | 41,127 | |||||||
Accrued Liabilities | 48,453 | 58,265 | |||||||
Income Taxes Payable | 15,061 | 15,103 | |||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 124,254 | 128,344 | |||||||
Long-Term Debt, Less Current Portion | 148,666 | 140,718 | |||||||
Other Long-Term Liabilities | 29,062 | 26,957 | |||||||
Total Liabilities | 301,982 | 296,019 | |||||||
Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||
Common Stock, Par Value $2.50 a Share, Authorized 12,000,000 Shares, Outstanding 3,872,407 Shares at May 31, 2001 and 3,869,357 at November 30, 2000, Net of Treasury Shares | 13,015 | 13,007 | |||||||
Additional Paid-In Capital | 19,212 | 17,857 | |||||||
Retained Earnings | 230,797 | 224,620 | |||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | (26,586 | ) | (24,382 | ) | |||||
Less Treasury Stock (1,333,655 Shares in 2001 and 2000) | (48,659 | ) | (48,672 | ) | |||||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 187,779 | 182,430 | |||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 489,761 | $ | 478,449 | |||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Ameron International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands, unaudited)
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Six Months Ended May 31, |
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2001 |
2000 |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities | |||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 8,654 | $ | 7,140 | |||||||
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities: |
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Depreciation | 8,815 | 8,376 | |||||||||
Amortization | 561 | 767 | |||||||||
Deferred Income Taxes | 210 | 293 | |||||||||
Equity in Earnings of Joint Ventures | (3,888 | ) | (5,709 | ) | |||||||
Dividends from Joint Ventures | 4,230 | 7,579 | |||||||||
Loss (Gain) from Sale of Assets | | (290 | ) | ||||||||
Other Noncash Expenses | 1,252 | | |||||||||
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities: | |||||||||||
Receivables | 536 | (16,004 | ) | ||||||||
Inventories | (6,513 | ) | 2,094 | ||||||||
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets | (351 | ) | (243 | ) | |||||||
Trade Payables, Accrued Liabilities and Income Taxes Payable | (3,337 | ) | (7,499 | ) | |||||||
Other Long-Term Assets and Liabilities | (1,858 | ) | (2,938 | ) | |||||||
Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Operating Activities | 8,311 | (6,434 | ) | ||||||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | |||||||||||
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment | 221 | 481 | |||||||||
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment | (12,467 | ) | (8,922 | ) | |||||||
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (12,246 | ) | (8,441 | ) | |||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | |||||||||||
Net Change in Short-Term Borrowings | 364 | 225 | |||||||||
Issuance of Debt | 8,617 | 15,223 | |||||||||
Repayment of Debt | (273 | ) | (1,977 | ) | |||||||
Dividends on Common Stock | (2,477 | ) | (2,552 | ) | |||||||
Issuance of Common Stock | 111 | | |||||||||
Purchase of Treasury Stock | 13 | (934 | ) | ||||||||
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities | 6,355 | 9,985 | |||||||||
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents | (100 | ) | 221 | ||||||||
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2,320 | (4,669 | ) | ||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 11,514 | 10,521 | |||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $ | 13,834 | $ | 5,852 | |||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Ameron International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In Thousands Except Share Data)
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Basis Of Presentation
Consolidated financial statements for the interim periods included herein are unaudited; however, they contain all adjustments, including normal recurring accruals, which in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of Ameron International Corporation (the "Company" or "Ameron") at May 31, 2001, and its consolidated results of operations for the three and six months ended May 31, 2001 and 2000, and consolidated cash flows for the six months ended May 31, 2001 and 2000. Accounting measurements at interim dates inherently involve greater reliance on estimates than at year-end. Results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
The consolidated financial statements do not include certain footnote disclosures and financial information normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in Ameron's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2000.
Note 2. Accounting Change
Effective December 1, 2000, Ameron adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. The Company uses derivative products, such as forward and option contracts, primarily to hedge the foreign currency market exposures which affect certain assets and liabilities and forecasted transactions with customers and vendors. The Company designates such derivatives primarily as fair value hedges. As of both May 31, 2001 and December 1, 2000, the fair value of derivatives held by the Company were not significant. Additionally, the adoption of SFAS No. 133 at December 1, 2000 did not result in a cumulative adjustment to either income or other comprehensive income for a change in accounting principle.
In 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 ("SAB 101"), "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements," and further amended it to defer the effective date. SAB 101 summarized certain of the SEC's views on the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America to revenue recognition. The Company is required to adopt the provisions of SAB 101 no later than November 30, 2001. The Company does not believe SAB 101 will have a material impact on the financial statements.
Note 3. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (principally first-in, first-out) or market. Inventories were comprised of the following:
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May 31, 2001 |
November 30, 2000 |
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Finished Products | $ | 57,576 | $ | 51,570 | ||
Products in Process | 11,264 | 18,788 | ||||
Materials and Supplies | 19,376 | 12,112 | ||||
$ | 88,216 | $ | 82,470 | |||
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Note 4. Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
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Three Months Ended May 31, |
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2001 |
2000 |
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Interest Paid | $ | 6,065 | $ | 6,541 | ||
Income Taxes Paid |
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3,850 |
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4,546 |
Note 5. Joint Ventures
Operating results of joint ventures, which were accounted for by the equity method, were as follows:
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Three Months Ended May 31, |
Six Months Ended May 31, |
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2001 |
2000 |
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Net Sales | $ | 57,958 | $ | 57,102 | $ | 110,888 | $ | 112,506 | ||||
Gross Profit |
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14,025 |
$ |
14,423 |
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29,596 |
$ |
32,408 |
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Net Income |
$ |
7,150 |
$ |
6,514 |
$ |
13,868 |
$ |
14,419 |
Amounts shown above represent the operating results of Ameron Saudi Arabia, Ltd., Bondstrand, Ltd. and Oasis-Ameron, Ltd. for the three and six months ended March 31, 2001 and 2000 and TAMCO for the three and six months ended May 31, 2001 and 2000. Ameron's equity in earnings of joint ventures is included in other income.
Note 6. Net Income Per Share
Net income per basic share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding each period. Net income per diluted share is computed on the basis of the weighted average total of common shares outstanding each period plus the effect of outstanding stock options, excluding those that would be anti-dilutive, using the treasury stock method.
Following is a reconciliation of the weighted average number of shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net income per share:
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Three Months Ended May 31, |
Six Months Ended May 31, |
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2000 |
2001 |
2000 |
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Basic Average Common Shares Outstanding | 3,870,107 | 3,983,479 | 3,869,732 | 3,987,695 | ||||
Dilutive Effect of Stock Options |
93,416 |
3,844 |
59,014 |
7,393 |
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Diluted Average Common Shares Outstanding |
3,963,523 |
3,987,323 |
3,928,746 |
3,995,088 |
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Note 7. Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income was computed as follows:
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Three Months Ended May 31, |
Six Months Ended May 31, |
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2001 |
2000 |
2001 |
2000 |
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Net Income | $ | 7,074 | $ | 6,189 | $ | 8,654 | $ | 7,140 | |||||
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment |
(4,443 |
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(3,877 |
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(2,204 |
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(6,687 |
) |
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Comprehensive Income |
$ |
2,631 |
$ |
2,312 |
$ |
6,450 |
$ |
453 |
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Note 8. Debt
The Company's long-term debt consisted of the following:
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May 31, 2001 |
November 30, 2000 |
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Fixed-rate unsecured notes payable, bearing interest at 7.92%, in annual principal installments of $8,333, commencing in 2001 |
$ | 50,000 | $ | 50,000 | |||
Variable-rate industrial development bonds, Payable in 2016 (3.15% at May 31, 2001) | 7,200 | 7,200 | |||||
Variable-rate industrial development bonds, Payable in 2021 (3.25% at May 31, 2001) | 8,500 | | |||||
Variable-rate unsecured bank revolving credit facilities (approximately 4.97% at May 31, 2001) | 91,299 | 91,594 | |||||
Variable-rate unsecured bank loan, payable in Dutch guilders, with annual principal installments of approximately $499 (5.22% at May 31, 2001) | 499 | 772 | |||||
157,498 | 149,566 | ||||||
Less Current portion | (8,832 | ) | (8,848 | ) | |||
$ | 148,666 | $ | 140,718 | ||||
Note 9. Segment Information
The Company provides certain information about operating segments in accordance with SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." In accordance with SFAS No. 131, the Company has determined that it has four operating segments: Performance Coatings & Finishes Group, Fiberglass-Composite Pipe Group, Water Transmission Group, and Infrastructure Products Group. Each of these segments has a dedicated management team and is managed separately, primarily because of differences in products. Inter-segment sales were not
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significant. Following is information related to each operating segment included in, and in a manner consistent with, internal management reports:
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Three Months Ended May 31, |
Six Months Ended May 31, |
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2001 |
2000 |
2001 |
2000 |
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Sales | |||||||||||||||
Performance Coatings & Finishes | $ | 51,799 | $ | 47,758 | $ | 94,544 | $ | 89,458 | |||||||
Fiberglass-Composite Pipe | 30,450 | 27,503 | 54,142 | 49,080 | |||||||||||
Water Transmission | 33,654 | 37,609 | 61,752 | 71,000 | |||||||||||
Infrastructure Products | 27,962 | 27,401 | 55,480 | 52,132 | |||||||||||
Eliminations | (195 | ) | (100 | ) | (643 | ) | (134 | ) | |||||||
Total Sales | $ | 143,670 | $ | 140,171 | $ | 265,275 | $ | 261,536 | |||||||
Income (Loss) Before Interest and Income Taxes | |||||||||||||||
Performance Coatings & Finishes | $ | 4,277 | $ | 1,993 | $ | 4,381 | $ | 1,565 | |||||||
Fiberglass-Composite Pipe | 5,291 | 5,920 | 7,532 | 7,289 | |||||||||||
Water Transmission | 4,329 | 3,203 | 7,771 | 7,710 | |||||||||||
Infrastructure Products | 2,663 | 4,703 | 5,750 | 7,198 | |||||||||||
Corporate & Unallocated | (3,861 | ) | (4,755 | ) | (7,526 | ) | (8,154 | ) | |||||||
Total Income Before Interest and Income Taxes | $ | 12,699 | $ | 11,064 | $ | 17,908 | $ | 15,608 | |||||||
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May 31, 2001 |
November 30, 2000 |
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Assets | |||||||||
Performance Coatings & Finishes | $ | 136,769 | $ | 131,300 | |||||
Fiberglass-Composite Pipe | 132,860 | 127,904 | |||||||
Water Transmission | 102,866 | 112,254 | |||||||
Infrastructure Products | 67,387 | 61,503 | |||||||
Corporate & Unallocated | 178,031 | 169,212 | |||||||
Eliminations | (128,152 | ) | (123,724 | ) | |||||
Total Assets | $ | 489,761 | $ | 478,449 | |||||
Note 10. Commitments & Contingencies
Note 14 as presented in Ameron's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2000 outlines material commitments and contingencies. No material changes have occurred related to commitments and contingencies during the three- and six-month periods ended May 31, 2001.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
Ameron International Corporation and Subsidiaries
May 31, 2001
INTRODUCTION
Management's Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the same discussion included in the Company's 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Reference should also be made to the financial statements included in this Form 10-Q for comparative consolidated balance sheets and statements of income and cash flows.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
During the six months ended of May 31, 2001 the Company generated $8.3 million of cash from operating activities compared to using $6.4 million for the same period in 2000. The higher operating cash flow came from improved operating results and lower working capital requirements.
Cash used in investing activities consisted of capital expenditures for normal replacement and upgrades of machinery and equipment and the construction of a new pole manufacturing plant in Anniston, Alabama. Management estimates that capital expenditures during fiscal 2001 will be between $20.0 million and $25.0 million. Capital expenditures will be funded by existing cash balances, cash generated from operations and additional borrowings.
Cash and additional net borrowings of $8.7 million were used to finance operations, for capital expenditures and for payment of common stock dividends of $2.5 million. During the quarter, the Company issued $8.5 million tax-exempt industrial development bonds associated with the new pole manufacturing plant in Anniston, Alabama, which was completed in June.
Cash and cash equivalents at May 31, 2001 totaled $13.8 million, an increase of $2.3 million from November 30, 2000.
At May 31, 2001 the Company had approximately $104.0 million in unused committed and uncommitted credit lines available from foreign and domestic banks.
The Company believes that cash and cash equivalents on hand, anticipated cash flows from operations and funds from existing lines of credit will be sufficient to meet future operating requirements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company earned $7.1 million, or $1.78 per diluted share, on sales of $143.7 million during the second quarter of 2001, compared to $6.2 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, on sales of $140.2 million during same period in 2000. The sales improvement came from the Performance Coatings & Finishes and Fiberglass-Composite Pipe Groups, offset by a decline by the Water Transmission Group. Net income improved primarily because of the improved performance of the Performance Coatings & Finishes and the Water Transmission Groups.
Sales for the six months ended May 31, 2001 were $265.3 million, compared to $261.5 million during the first half of 2000. All operating groups, except Water Transmission, had higher sales. Net income was $8.7 million, or $2.20 per diluted share for the six months ended May 31, 2001, compared to $7.1 million, or $1.79 per diluted share in the same period in 2000. Profits increase because of higher earnings from Performance Coatings & Finishes, offsetting lower results from the Infrastructure Products Group and Ameron's joint venture, TAMCO.
Sales of the Water Transmission Group decreased about $4.0 million in the second quarter and $9.2 million in the six months ended May 31, 2001, compared to the same periods of 2000. Sales were
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lower because of the slow bidding activity during the second half of 2000 and the timing of projects. Segment profits increased $1.1 million in the second quarter and were flat for the six months ended May 31, 2001, compared to the same periods of 2000, as a result of a change in project and product mix. As expected, backlog increased from $51 million at the beginning of the year to $121 million at the end of May 2001. Although a sizable portion of the backlog will be converted to sales in 2002, the current level of orders bodes well for the remainder of 2001.
Sales of the Company's worldwide Fiberglass-Composite Pipe business increased $2.9 million in the second quarter and $5.1 million in the six months ended May 31, 2001, compared to the same periods of 2000. Sales increased because of the continued worldwide demand for oil field piping and deliveries made to a water project in California. Segment profits decreased by $0.6 million in the second quarter and increased $0.2 million in the six months ended May 31, 2001, compared to the same periods of 2000 as a result of changes in product mix and plant utilization. Overall, the outlook for Fiberglass-Composite Pipe remains positive because of the demand for oil field piping.
Sales of the Performance Coatings & Finishes Group increased $4.0 million in the second quarter and $5.1 in the six months ended May 31, 2001, compared to the same periods of 2000. The increase was due to the continued improvement of the U.S. and European petrochemical and rail markets, offsetting lower sales of industrial finishes caused by weaker economic conditions in the U.K., Australia and New Zealand. Segment profits increased because of higher sales in the second quarter and six months ended May 31, 2001, compared to the same periods of 2000. The outlook for Performance Coatings & Finishes remains positive for the second half of 2001.
Sales of the Infrastructure Products Group increased $0.6 million in the second quarter and $3.3 in the six months ended May 31, 2001, compared to the same periods of 2000. Segment profits were lower for the second quarter and six months ended May 31, 2001, compared to the same periods of 2000, because of the start-up costs associated with a new pole plant in Alabama and initial development costs for an expansion of Ameron's principal rock quarry in Hawaii. Ameron's Alabama pole plant will produce state-of-the-art, decorative, concrete lighting poles for sale to the major markets in the Southeast.
Selling, General and Administrative expenses were lower in the second quarter and six months ended May 31, 2001, compared to the same periods of 2000, primarily due to lower insurance and benefit costs and lower customer claims.
Other income decreased to $4.9 million in the second quarter and $6.7 million in the six months ended May 31, 2001, compared to $5.6 million and $9.3 million, respectively, for the same periods of 2000. The decrease reflected lower equity income from TAMCO, which was impacted by the energy situation in California.
The effective tax rate was 28% in the second quarter and six months ended May 31, 2001, compared to 25% for the same period in 2000. The effective tax rate reflects the anticipated income taxes on income from domestic operations, as well as foreign operations and joint ventures, which are taxed at rates lower than U.S. statutory tax rates.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Market Risk Disclosure
During the quarter, the Company issued $8.5 million tax-exempt industrial development bonds associated with the new pole manufacturing plant in Anniston, Alabama. The variable interest rate on the bonds is market based and is currently 3.25%. No material changes have occurred in the quantitative and qualitative market risk disclosure of the Company as presented in Ameron's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2000.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
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Any of the above statements that refer to the Company's estimated or anticipated future results are forward-looking and reflect the Company's current analysis of existing trends and information. Actual results may differ from current expectations based on a number of factors affecting Ameron's businesses, including competitive conditions and changing market conditions. Matters affecting the economy generally, including the state of economies worldwide, can affect the Company's results. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's judgment only as of the date of this report. Since actual results could differ materially, the reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. Moreover, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward looking statements.
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Changes in Securities
Terms of lending agreements place restrictions on cash dividends, stock repurchases, borrowings, investments and guarantees. Under the most restrictive provisions of these agreements, approximately $7.9 million of consolidated retained earnings were not restricted at May 31, 2001.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on March 21, 2001. Represented at the meeting, in person or by proxy, were 3,588,709 shares of common stock (92.7% of the total shares outstanding). Stockholders voted on the following matters at this meeting:
The three nominees named in the Company's proxy statement, Messrs. Haines, Hagan, and Ockene, having received the greatest number of votes cast, were re-elected to serve for another term with each receiving not less than 3,288,339 votes on a cumulative basis.
Other directors whose terms of office continued after the meeting are: Peter K. Barker, Stephen W. Foss, John F. King, James S. Marlen and John E. Peppercorn.
3,556,018 shares (99.1% of the shares represented at the meeting and 91.9% of the shares outstanding) voted in favor of the proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent public accountants of the Company for fiscal year 2001. Of the shares represented at the meeting, 17,583 shares (0.5%) voted against the proposal.
2,498,097 shares (69.6% of the shares represented at the meeting and 64.6% of the shares outstanding) voted in favor of the proposal to approve the 2001 Stock Incentive Plan. Of the shares represented at the meeting, 1,032,046 shares (28.8%) voted against the proposal.
451,347 shares (15.2% of the shares represented at the meeting, excluding broker non-votes, and 11.7% of the shares outstanding) voted in favor of the proposal for the sale of the Company. Of the shares represented and voted on this proposal, 2,399,608 shares (81.1%) voted against this proposal and 109,175 shares (3.7%) abstained from voting on this matter. 628,579 shares represented at the meeting were broker non-votes and as such were not included in the vote totals.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
No report on Form 8-K was filed for the Company in the second quarter of 2001.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Date: July 13, 2001 |
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/s/ GARY WAGNER Gary Wagner Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
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