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 March 31, 2013
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
1-35573
(Commission file number)
TRONOX LIMITED
(ACN 153 348 111)
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Western Australia, Australia | 98-1026700 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
One Stamford Plaza
263 Tresser Boulevard, Suite 1100
Stamford, Connecticut 06901
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (203) 705-3800
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 by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer | ¨ | Accelerated filer | ¨ | |||
Non-accelerated filer | x | Smaller reporting company | ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
As of April 30, 2013, there were 113,364,603 shares of the Registrants Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares outstanding.
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
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Item 1. | Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
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Net Sales |
$ | 470 | $ | 434 | ||||
Cost of goods sold |
438 | 277 | ||||||
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Gross Margin |
32 | 157 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
51 | 44 | ||||||
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Income (Loss) from Operations |
(19 | ) | 113 | |||||
Interest and debt expense |
(27 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
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Other income (expense) |
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Income (Loss) before Income Taxes |
(44 | ) | 104 | |||||
Income tax provision |
(1 | ) | (18 | ) | ||||
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Net Income (Loss) |
(45 | ) | 86 | |||||
Income attributable to noncontrolling interest |
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Net Income (Loss) attributable to Tronox Limited |
$ | (57 | ) | $ | 86 | |||
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Income (Loss) per Share, Basic and Diluted: |
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$ | (0.50 | ) | $ | 1.14 | |||
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$ | (0.50 | ) | $ | 1.10 | |||
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Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (in thousands)(1): |
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113,317 | 75,390 | ||||||
Diluted |
113,317 | 78,665 |
(1) | On June 26, 2012, the Board of Directors of Tronox Limited approved a 5-to-1 stock split for holders of its Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares at the close of business on July 20, 2012, by issuance of four additional shares for each share of the same class by way of bonus issue. All references to number of shares and per share data in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been adjusted to reflect the stock split, unless otherwise noted. |
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
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Net Income (Loss): |
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Net income (loss) |
$ | (45 | ) | $ | 86 | |||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): |
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Foreign currency translation adjustments |
(119 | ) | 7 | |||||
Retirement and postretirement plans: |
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Amortization of actuarial losses, net of taxes of less than $1 million in 2013 |
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Other comprehensive income (loss) |
(118 | ) | 7 | |||||
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Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
$ | (163 | ) | $ | 93 | |||
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Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest: |
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Net income |
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Foreign currency translation adjustments |
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Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
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Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Tronox Limited Shareholders |
$ | (147 | ) | $ | 93 | |||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
March 31, 2013 |
December 31, 2012 |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 1,375 | $ | 716 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3 million and $3 million, respectively |
416 | 391 | ||||||
Inventories |
850 | 914 | ||||||
Prepaid and other assets |
28 | 38 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
41 | 114 | ||||||
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Total Current Assets |
2,710 | 2,173 | ||||||
Noncurrent Assets |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
1,360 | 1,423 | ||||||
Mineral leaseholds, net |
1,377 | 1,439 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net |
318 | 326 | ||||||
Long-term deferred tax assets |
169 | 91 | ||||||
Other long-term assets |
81 | 59 | ||||||
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Total Assets |
$ | 6,015 | $ | 5,511 | ||||
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 162 | $ | 189 | ||||
Accrued liabilities |
178 | 209 | ||||||
Short-term debt |
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Long-term debt due within one year |
15 | 10 | ||||||
Income taxes payable |
20 | 24 | ||||||
Current deferred income taxes |
5 | 5 | ||||||
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Total Current Liabilities |
380 | 467 | ||||||
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Noncurrent Liabilities |
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Long-term debt |
2,396 | 1,605 | ||||||
Pension and postretirement healthcare benefits |
175 | 176 | ||||||
Asset retirement obligations |
105 | 106 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
214 | 222 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities |
49 | 53 | ||||||
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Total Liabilities |
3,319 | 2,629 | ||||||
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Contingencies and Commitments |
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Shareholders Equity |
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Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.01 64,262,967 shares issued and 62,210,323 shares outstanding at March 31, 2013 and 63,413,288 shares issued and 62,103,989 shares outstanding at December 31, 2012 |
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Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.01 51,154,280 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 |
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Capital in excess of par value |
1,435 | 1,429 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
1,228 | 1,314 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(185 | ) | (95 | ) | ||||
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Total Shareholders Equity |
2,479 | 2,649 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
217 | 233 | ||||||
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Total Equity |
2,696 | 2,882 | ||||||
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Total Liabilities and Equity |
$ | 6,015 | $ | 5,511 | ||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars)
Three Months Ended March 31, |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |
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Net income (loss) |
$ | (45 | ) | $ | 86 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
73 | 22 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
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Share-based compensation expense |
5 | 7 | ||||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs and discount on debt |
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Loss on extinguishment of debt |
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Pension and postretirement healthcare benefit expense, net |
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Other noncash items affecting net income |
10 | 2 | ||||||
Contributions to employee pension and postretirement plans |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Increase in accounts receivable |
(36 | ) | (73 | ) | ||||
Decrease (increase) in inventories |
24 | (93 | ) | |||||
Decrease in prepaid and other assets |
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(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
(41 | ) | 6 | |||||
(Decrease) increase in taxes payable |
(7 | ) | 15 | |||||
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Cash used in operating activities |
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Capital expenditures |
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Cash used in investing activities |
(45 | ) | (21 | ) | ||||
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |
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Reductions of debt |
(179 | ) | (421 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from borrowings |
945 | 550 | ||||||
Debt issuance costs |
(28 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||
Dividends paid |
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Proceeds from conversion of warrants |
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Cash provided by financing activities |
710 | 111 | ||||||
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Effects of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
659 | 69 | ||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period |
716 | 154 | ||||||
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period |
$ | 1,375 | $ | 223 | ||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars)
Tronox Limited Class A Ordinary Shares |
Tronox Limited Class B Ordinary Shares |
Capital in Excess of par Value |
Retained Earnings |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss |
Total Shareholders Equity |
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Balance at December 31, 2012 |
$ | 1 | $ | | $ | 1,429 | $ | 1,314 | $ | (95 | ) | $ | 2,649 | $ | 233 | $ | 2,882 | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
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Other comprehensive loss |
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Warrants exercised |
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$ | 1 | $ | | $ | 1,435 | $ | 1,228 | $ | (185 | ) | $ | 2,479 | $ | 217 | $ | 2,696 | |||||||||||||||
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Tronox Incorporated Common Shares |
Tronox Class A Common Shares |
Tronox Class B Common Shares |
Capital in Excess of par Value |
Retained Earnings |
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Balance at December 31, 2011 |
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 579 | $ | 242 | $ | (57 | ) | $ | (12 | ) | $ | 752 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 583 | $ | 328 | $ | (50 | ) | $ | (13 | ) | $ | 848 | ||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
1. | The Company |
Tronox Limited, a public limited company registered under the laws of the State of Western Australia, Australia, and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as Tronox or the Company) is a global leader in the production and marketing of titanium bearing mineral sands and titanium dioxide pigment (TiO2). The Companys world-class, high performance TiO2 products are critical components of everyday applications such as paint and other coatings, plastics, paper and other applications. The Companys mineral sands business consists primarily of two product streamstitanium feedstock and zircon. Titanium feedstock is primarily used to manufacture TiO2. Zircon, a hard, glossy mineral, is used for the manufacture of ceramics, refractories, TV screen glass and a range of other industrial and chemical products. Tronox has global operations in North America, Europe, South Africa and Australia. The Company operates three TiO2 facilities at the following locations: Hamilton, Mississippi, Botlek, the Netherlands, and Kwinana, Western Australia, representing approximately 465,000 tonnes of annual TiO2 production capacity. Additionally, Tronox operates three separate mining operations: KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Sands located in South Africa, Namakwa Sands located in South Africa and Cooljarloo located in Western Australia, which have a combined annual production capacity of approximately 753,000 tonnes of titanium feedstock and approximately 265,000 tonnes of zircon.
Tronox Limited was formed on September 21, 2011 for the purpose of the Transaction (defined below). Prior to the completion of the Transaction, Tronox Limited was wholly-owned by Tronox Incorporated, and had no operating assets or operations. On September 25, 2011, Tronox Incorporated, a Delaware corporation formed on May 17, 2005 (Tronox Incorporated), in preparation for the contribution and transfer by Kerr-McGee Corporation of certain entities, including those comprising substantially all its chemical business, entered into a definitive agreement (as amended, the Transaction Agreement) with Exxaro Resources Limited (Exxaro) and certain of its affiliated companies, to acquire 74% of its South African mineral sands operations, including its Namakwa and KZN Sands mines, separation facilities and slag furnaces, along with its 50% share of the Tiwest Joint Venture (together the mineral sands business) (the Transaction). On June 15, 2012, the date of the Transaction (the Transaction Date), the existing business of Tronox Incorporated was combined with the mineral sands business in an integrated series of transactions whereby Tronox Limited became the parent company in a tax inversion transaction.
On May 4, 2012, Tronox Limited registered Class A ordinary shares (Class A Shares) to be issued to shareholders of Tronox Incorporated in connection with the completion of the Transaction. On the Transaction Date, Tronox Limited issued 9,950,856 Class B ordinary shares (Class B Shares) to Exxaro and one of its subsidiaries in consideration for the mineral sands business. Under the terms of the Transaction Agreement, Exxaro agreed that for a three-year period after the completion of the Transaction, it would not engage in any transaction or other action, that would result in its beneficial ownership of the voting shares of Tronox Limited to exceed 45% of the total issued shares of Tronox Limited. At March 31, 2013, Exxaro held approximately 44.4% of the voting securities of Tronox Limited.
2. | Basis of Presentation |
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited, and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) for complete financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The December 31, 2012 balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.
The unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 relate to Tronox Limited. The unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2013 reflect the consolidated operating results of Tronox Limited. The unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2012 reflect the consolidated operating results of Tronox Incorporated.
Prior to the Transaction Date, Tronox Incorporated operated the Tiwest Joint Venture with Exxaro Australia Sands Pty Ltd. The Tiwest Joint Venture was a contractual relationship between Tronox Incorporated and Exxaro whereby each party held an undivided interest in each asset of the joint venture, and each party was proportionally liable for each of the joint ventures liabilities. The Tiwest Joint Venture was not a separate legal entity and did not enter into any transactions. Transactions were entered into by the joint venture partners who had the right to sell their own product, collect their proportional share of the revenues and absorb their share of costs. As such, Tronox Incorporated did not account for the Tiwest Joint Venture under the equity method. Instead, Tronox
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TRONOX LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
Incorporated accounted for its share of the Tiwest Joint Ventures assets that were jointly controlled and its share of liabilities for which it was jointly responsible on a proportionate gross basis in its unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Additionally, Tronox Incorporated accounted for the revenues generated from its share of the products sold and its share of the expenses of the joint venture on a gross basis in its unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of the Transaction Date, the Company owns 100% of the Tiwest Joint Venture operations. As such, the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 includes 100% of the Tiwest operations assets and liabilities. The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 reflect 100% of the revenue and expenses of the Tiwest operations, while the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 reflects Tronox Incorporateds revenues generated from its share of the products sold and its share of the expenses of the joint venture on a gross basis.
In managements opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. It is at least reasonably possible that the effect on the financial statements of a change in estimate within one year of the date of the financial statements due to one or more future confirming events could have a material effect on the financial statements. The consolidated results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the manner and presentation in the current period. Such reclassifications did not have an impact on the Companys net income or consolidated results of operations.
3. | Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
In March 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the FASB) issued accounting standards update (ASU) 2013-5, Parents Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity (ASU 2013-5), which addresses the treatment of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent either sells its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets within a foreign entity. ASU 2013-5 is effective prospectively for periods beginning after December 15, 2013; however early adoption is permitted. The Company has not yet determined the impact, if any, that ASU 2013-5 will have on the consolidated financial statements.
During 2013, the Company adopted ASU 2013-2, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which requires the presentation of the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income, if the item is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.
4. | Acquisition of the Mineral Sands Business |
On September 25, 2011, Tronox Incorporated entered into the Transaction Agreement with Exxaro to acquire the mineral sands business. The Company accounted for the Transaction under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805, Business Combinations, (ASC 805). The excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired over the value of consideration was recorded as an initial bargain purchase gain. Subsequent to the Transaction, the Company made adjustments to its initial valuation. Further adjustments may result before the end of the measurement period, which ends in June 2013. The bargain purchase gain was not taxable for income tax purposes.
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TRONOX LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
Mineral Sands Business Results of Operations
The following table includes net sales and income from operations on a segment basis attributable to the acquired mineral sands business for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The results of the acquired mineral sands business are included in both the mineral sands segment and the pigment segment.
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$ | 241 | $ | | $ | (107 | ) | $ | 134 | |||||||
Income (Loss) from Operations |
$ | 74 | $ | (17 | ) | $ | (18 | ) | $ | 39 |
Supplemental Pro forma financial information
The following unaudited pro forma information gives effect to the Transaction as if it had occurred on the first day of the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The unaudited pro forma financial information reflects certain adjustments related to the acquisition, such as (1) converting the mineral sands business financial statements to U.S. GAAP, (2) conforming the mineral sands business accounting policies to those applied by Tronox Incorporated, (3) to record certain incremental expenses resulting from purchase accounting adjustments, such as incremental depreciation expense in connection with fair value adjustments to property, plant and equipment, (4) to eliminate intercompany transactions between Tronox Incorporated and the mineral sands business, (5) to record the effect on interest expense related to borrowings in connection with the Transaction and (6) to record the related tax effects. The unaudited pro forma financial information is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as being indicative of the historical results that would have been obtained if the Transaction had actually occurred on that date, nor the results of operations in the future.
In accordance with ASC 805, the supplemental pro forma results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012:
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Net Sales |
$ | 562 | ||
Income from Operations |
$ | 200 | ||
Net Income |
$ | 153 | ||
Net Income attributable to Tronox Limited Shareholders |
$ | 143 | ||
Basic earnings per share attributable to Tronox Limited Shareholders |
$ | 1.13 | ||
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Tronox Limited Shareholders |
$ | 1.10 |
5. | Accounts Receivable |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, consisted of the following:
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$ | 400 | $ | 371 | ||||
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$ | 416 | $ | 391 | ||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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6. | Inventories |
Inventories consisted of the follows:
March 31, 2013 |
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(1) | Includes inventory on consignment to others of approximately $65 million and $42 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. |
(2) | Materials and supplies consist of processing chemicals, maintenance supplies and spare parts, which will be consumed directly and indirectly in the production of the Companys products. |
7. | Property, Plant and Equipment, Net |
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, consisted of the following:
March 31, 2013 |
December 31, 2012 |
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Land and land improvements |
$ | 81 | $ | 80 | ||||
Buildings |
186 | 194 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment |
1,132 | 1,158 | ||||||
Construction-in-progress |
147 | 153 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures |
17 | 7 | ||||||
Other |
7 | 6 | ||||||
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Total |
1,570 | 1,598 | ||||||
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
(210 | ) | (175 | ) | ||||
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Net |
$ | 1,360 | $ | 1,423 | ||||
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Depreciation expense related to property, plant and equipment for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $42 million and $16 million, respectively.
8. | Mineral Leaseholds, Net |
Mineral leaseholds, net of accumulated depletion, consisted of the following:
March 31, 2013 |
December 31, 2012 |
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Mineral leaseholds |
$ | 1,462 | $ | 1,502 | ||||
Less accumulated depletion |
(85 | ) | (63 | ) | ||||
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Net |
$ | 1,377 | $ | 1,439 | ||||
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Depletion expense related to mineral leaseholds for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $24 million and less than $1 million, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
9. | Intangible Assets, Net |
The gross cost and accumulated amortization of intangible assets, by major intangible asset category, were as follows:
March 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross Cost |
Accumulated Amortization |
Foreign Currency |
Net Carrying Amount |
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Customer relationships |
$ | 294 | $ | (44 | ) | $ | | $ | 250 | |||||||
TiO2 technology |
32 | (3 | ) | | 29 | |||||||||||
Internal-use software |
38 | (3 | ) | (1 | ) | 34 | ||||||||||
In-process research and development |
5 | (2 | ) | | 3 | |||||||||||
Trade names |
3 | (2 | ) | | 1 | |||||||||||
Other |
1 | | | 1 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 373 | $ | (54 | ) | $ | (1 | ) | $ | 318 | ||||||
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December 31, 2012 | ||||||||||||
Gross Cost |
Accumulated Amortization |
Net Carrying Amount |
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Customer relationships |
$ | 294 | $ | (39 | ) | $ | 255 | |||||
TiO2 technology |
32 | (3 | ) | 29 | ||||||||
Internal-use software |
38 | (2 | ) | 36 | ||||||||
In-process research and development |
5 | (2 | ) | 3 | ||||||||
Trade names |
3 | (1 | ) | 2 | ||||||||
Other |
1 | | 1 | |||||||||
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Total |
$ | 373 | $ | (47 | ) | $ | 326 | |||||
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Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $7 million and $6 million, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets is as follows:
Total Amortization |
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2013 |
$ | 21 | ||
2014 |
27 | |||
2015 |
26 | |||
2016 |
25 | |||
2017 |
25 | |||
Thereafter |
194 | |||
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Total |
$ | 318 | ||
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10. | Accrued Liabilities |
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following:
March 31, 2013 |
December 31, 2012 |
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Unfavorable sales contracts |
$ | 59 | $ | 64 | ||||
Taxes other than income taxes |
50 | 58 | ||||||
Employee-related costs and benefits |
42 | 45 | ||||||
Interest |
8 | 22 | ||||||
Sales rebates |
13 | 13 | ||||||
Other |
6 | 7 | ||||||
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Total |
$ | 178 | $ | 209 | ||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
11. | Debt |
Short-term Debt
Short-term debt consisted of the following:
Maturity Date |
March 31, 2013 |
December 31, 2012 |
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UBS Revolver |
6/18/17 | $ | | $ | | |||||||
ABSA Revolver (1) |
6/14/17 | | 30 | |||||||||
Wells Revolver (2) |
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Total |
$ | | $ | 30 | ||||||||
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(1) | Average effective interest rate of 8.43 % and 8.5% during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. |
(2) | Average effective interest rate of 5.25% during the three months ended March 31, 2012. |
UBS Revolver
On June 18, 2012, in connection with the closing of the Transaction, the Company entered into a global senior secured asset-based syndicated revolving credit agreement with UBS AG (the UBS Revolver). The UBS Revolver provides the Company with a committed source of capital with a principal borrowing amount of up to $300 million, subject to a borrowing base. In connection with its entry into the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on March 19, 2013, the Company amended the UBS Revolver to allow for the increased size of the Term Loan over the Term Facility (see Term Loan below). At March 31, 2013, the Companys available borrowing base was $275 million.
In connection with obtaining the UBS Revolver, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of approximately $7 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, amortization expense amounted to less than $1 million.
ABSA Revolving Credit Facility
In connection with the Transaction, the Company entered into a R900 million (approximately $98 million as of March 31, 2013) revolving credit facility with ABSA Bank Limited acting through its ABSA Capital Division (the ABSA Revolver). During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company had repayments of R250 million (approximately $29 million). At March 31, 2013, the Company had no amounts drawn on the ABSA Revolver.
In connection with obtaining the ABSA Revolver, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $1 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, amortization expense amounted to less than $1 million.
Wells Revolver
On February 14, 2011, Tronox Incorporated entered into a $125 million senior secured asset-based revolving credit agreement with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC (the Wells Revolver). The Wells Revolver provided the Company with a committed source of capital with a principal borrowing amount of up to $125 million subject to a borrowing base. On February 8, 2012, the Company amended the Wells Revolver to facilitate the Transaction while keeping the revolver in force. During 2012, the Company borrowed $30 million against the Wells Revolver, which was repaid with borrowings under the UBS Revolver. On June 18, 2012, the Company refinanced the Wells Revolver with the UBS Revolver.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
Principal Amount |
Maturity Date |
March 31, 2013 |
December 31, 2012 |
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Term Loan, net of unamortized discount of $12 million at March 31, 2013 (1) |
$ | 1,500 | 3/19/20 | $ | 1,488 | $ | | |||||||||
Senior Notes |
$ | 900 | 8/15/20 | 900 | 900 | |||||||||||
Term Facility, net of unamortized discount of $6 million at December 31, 2012 (2) |
$ | 700 | 2/8/18 | | 691 | |||||||||||
Co-generation Unit Financing Arrangement |
$ | 16 | 2/1/16 | 9 | 10 | |||||||||||
Lease financing |
14 | 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Total debt |
2,411 | 1,615 | ||||||||||||||
Less: Long-term debt due in one year |
(15 | ) | (10 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Long-term debt |
$ | 2,396 | $ | 1,605 | ||||||||||||
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(1) | Average effective interest rate of 4.75% in 2013. |
(2) | Average effective interest rate of 5.0% and 5.0% in 2013 and 2012, respectively. |
At March 31, 2013, the scheduled maturities of the Companys long-term debt were as follows:
Total Debt | ||||
2013 |
$ | 10 | ||
2014 |
19 | |||
2015 |
19 | |||
2016 |
15 | |||
2017 |
15 | |||
Thereafter |
2,345 | |||
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Total |
2,423 | |||
Remaining accretion of discount associated with the Term Loan |
(12 | ) | ||
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Total debt |
$ | 2,411 | ||
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Term Facility
On February 8, 2012, Tronox Incorporateds wholly-owned subsidiary, Tronox Pigments (Netherlands) B.V., entered into a term loan facility with Goldman Sachs Bank USA comprised of a $550 million Senior Secured Term Loan (the Senior Secured Term Loan) and a $150 million Senior Secured Delayed Draw Term Loan (the Senior Secured Delayed Draw together, the Term Facility). The Term Facility was issued net of an original issue discount of $7 million, or 1% of the initial principal amount, which is being amortized over the life of the Term Facility. On June 14, 2012, in connection with the closing of the Transaction, Tronox Pigments (Netherlands) B.V. drew down the $150 million Senior Secured Delayed Draw. In connection with obtaining the Term Facility, Tronox Incorporated incurred debt issuance costs of $17 million, which are recorded in Other long-term assets on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and are being amortized through the maturity date.
On February 28, 2013, Tronox Pigments (Netherlands) B.V. repaid the outstanding principal balance of $149 million, plus interest, related to the $150 million Senior Secured Delayed Draw. In accordance with ASC 470, Debt, (ASC 470), the Company accounted for such repayment as an extinguishment of debt. As such, the Company recognized a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $4 million related to the allocated portion of the unamortized original issue discount and debt issuance costs.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
The Company allocated these amounts between the $550 million Senior Secured Term Loan and the $150 million Senior Secured Delayed Draw as follows:
Outstanding Balance |
Percentage of Outstanding Balance |
Allocation of Unamortized Costs |
Loss Extinguishment of Debt |
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Senior Secured Term Loan |
$ | 547 | 79 | % | $ | 16 | $ | | ||||||||
Senior Secured Delayed Draw |
149 | 21 | % | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 696 | 100 | % | $ | 20 | $ | 4 | ||||||||
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Term Loan
On March 19, 2013, Tronox Pigments (Netherlands) B.V., Tronox Limited, and certain subsidiaries of Tronox Limited named as guarantors, entered into an Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement with Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, UBS Securities LLC, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and RBC Capital Markets, as Joint Lead Arrangers, Joint Bookrunners and Co-Syndication Agents. Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, the Company obtained a $1.5 billion senior secured term loan (the Term Loan), which matures in March 2020. The terms of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement are substantially similar to the Companys prior Term Facility. The Term Loan was issued net of an original issue discount of $7 million, or 0.5% of the principal balance.
In accordance with ASC 470, the outstanding principal balance of the Senior Secured Term Loan of $547 million, which became part of the Term Loan, was accounted for as a debt modification. As such, the unamortized original issue discount of $5 million and debt issuance costs of $11 million related to the Term Facility will continue to be amortized over the life of the Term Loan.
The Term Loan bears interest at a base rate plus the applicable margin of 2.5% per annum, or adjusted Eurodollar rate plus the applicable margin of 3.5% per annum. The base rate is defined as the greater of (i) the prime lending rate as quoted in the print edition of The Wall Street Journal or (ii) the Federal Funds Effective rate in effect on such day plus one half of 1%; provided, however, that the Base Rate is not less than 2% per annum.
Additionally, in connection with obtaining the Term Loan, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $28 million, which are recorded in Other long-term assets on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and are being amortized through the maturity date. For the three month ended March 31, 2013, amortization expense amounted to less than $1 million.
Senior Notes
On August 20, 2012, Tronox Limiteds wholly-owned subsidiary, Tronox Finance LLC, issued $900 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% senior notes due 2020 (the Senior Notes). The Senior Notes were offered to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Senior Notes bear interest semiannually at a rate equal to 6.375% and were sold at par value. The Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior, unsecured basis by Tronox Limited and certain of its subsidiaries. The Senior Notes are redeemable at any time at the Companys discretion. The Senior Notes and related guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act, or any state securities laws, and unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
The Company recorded debt issuance fees of $18 million, which are being amortized over the life of the debt, and are included in Other long-term assets on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, amortization expense amounted to $1 million.
Exit Financing Facility
On February 14, 2011, Tronox Incorporateds senior secured super-priority DIP and Exit Credit Agreement with Goldman Sachs Lending Partners, in accordance with its terms, converted into a $425 million exit facility with a maturity date of October 21, 2015 (the Exit Financing Facility). On February 8, 2012, Tronox Incorporated refinanced the Exit Facility with the Term Facility, as discussed above. In connection with the refinancing, the Company repaid $421 million.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
Co-generation Unit Financing Arrangement
In March 2011, in order to finance its share of the asset purchase for the Tiwest Joint Venture, Tronox Incorporated incurred debt totaling $8 million. In connection with the Transaction, the Company acquired the remaining 50% undivided interest in the co-generation plant from Exxaro, along with its debt of $6 million. Under the financing arrangement, monthly payments are required, and interest accrues on the outstanding balance at the rate of 6.5% per annum. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company made principal repayments of approximately $1 million.
Lease Financing
In connection with the Transaction, the Company acquired capital lease obligations in South Africa, which are payable through 2032 at a weighted average interest rate of approximately 17%. At March 31, 2013, such obligations had a net book value of assets recorded under capital leases aggregating $8 million. During 2013, the Company made payments of less than $1 million.
Fair Value
The Companys debt is recorded at historical amounts. At March 31, 2013, the fair value of the Term Loan and Senior Notes was $1,523 million and $882 million, respectively. The Company determined the fair value of both the Senior Notes and the Term Loan using the Bloomberg market price as of March 31, 2013. At December 31, 2012, the fair value of the Senior Notes and the Term Facility was $910 million and $709 million, respectively. The fair value hierarchy for long-term debt is a Level 2 input.
Debt Covenants
At March 31, 2013, the Company had financial covenants in the UBS Revolver, the ABSA Revolver and the Term Loan.
The terms of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement are substantially similar to the Companys prior Credit and Guaranty Agreement with Goldman Sachs Bank USA, dated February 8, 2012, except that the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (i) eliminates financial maintenance covenants (ii) permits, subject to certain conditions, incurrence of additional senior secured debt up to a leverage ratio of 2:1, (iii) increases the Companys ability to incur debt in connection with permitted acquisitions and its ability to incur unsecured debt, and (iv) allows for the payment of a $0.25 per share dividend each fiscal quarter . Otherwise, the terms of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provide for customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. The terms of the covenants, subject to certain exceptions, restrict, among other things: (i) debt incurrence; (ii) lien incurrence; (iii) investments, dividends and distributions; (iv) disposition of assets and subsidiary interests; (v) acquisitions; (vi) sale and leaseback transactions; and (vii) transactions with affiliates and shareholders.
The Term Facility and the UBS Revolver are subject to an intercreditor agreement pursuant to which the lenders respective rights and interests in the security are set forth. At March 31, 2013, only the ABSA Revolver had a financial maintenance covenant. The Company was in compliance with its financial covenants at March 31, 2013.
The Company has pledged the majority of our U.S. assets and certain assets of its non-U.S. subsidiaries in support of its outstanding debt.
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Interest expense |
$ | 26 | $ | 7 | ||||
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs and discount on debt |
2 | 1 | ||||||
Capitalized interest |
(1 | ) | | |||||
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Interest and debt expense |
$ | 27 | $ | 8 | ||||
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|
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12. | Asset Retirement Obligations |
To the extent a legal obligation exists, an asset retirement obligation (ARO) is recorded at its estimated fair value, and accretion expense is recognized over time as the discounted liability is accreted to its expected settlement value. Fair value is measured using expected future cash outflows discounted at Tronoxs credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate. The Company classifies accretion expense related to asset retirement obligations as a production cost, which is included in Cost of goods sold on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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TRONOX LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
The Companys AROs are as follows:
| the KZN mine and the Namakwa Sands mine, both in South Africa, to restore the areas that have been disturbed as required under the mining leases; |
| decommissioning on wet and dry separation plants and smelting operations in South Africa; |
| mine closure and rehabilitation costs in Western Australia to restore the area that has been disturbed, as required under the mining lease; |
| plant closure and exit costs associated with certain industrial sites in Western Australia, whereby the Company is required to return the sites to their original states under licensing conditions; |
| plant closure and exit costs associated with the Botlek, the Netherlands facility, whereby the Company is required to return the site back to its original state at the end of its long-term lease; and |
| landfill closure costs at the Hamilton, Mississippi facility to address one-time closure costs (cap with liner and cover with soil) and annual monitoring costs of the closed landfill under applicable state environmental laws in Mississippi. |
The changes in AROs during the three months ended March 31, 2013 were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 |
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Beginning balance, December 31, 2012 |
$ | 113 | ||
Additions |
1 | |||
Accretion expense |
2 | |||
Changes in estimates, including cost and timing of cash flows |
(4 | ) | ||
Settlements/payments |
(1 | ) | ||
|
|
|||
Ending balance, March 31, 2013 |
$ | 111 | ||
|
|
|||
Current portion included in accrued liabilities |
$ | 6 | ||
|
|
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Noncurrent portion |
$ | 105 | ||
|
|
AROs, by geographic region, were as follows:
|
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Australia |
$ | 67 | ||
South Africa |
32 | |||
The Netherlands |
11 | |||
United States |
1 | |||
|
|
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Total |
$ | 111 | ||
|
|
Environmental Rehabilitation Trust
The Company has established an environmental rehabilitation trust in respect of the prospecting and mining operations in South Africa in accordance with applicable regulations. The trustees of the fund are appointed by the Company, and consist of sufficiently qualified Tronox Limited employees capable of fulfilling their fiduciary duties. The environmental rehabilitation trust receives, holds, and invests funds for the rehabilitation or management of negative environmental impacts associated with mining and exploration activities. The contributions are aimed at providing sufficient funds at date of estimated closure of mining activities to address the rehabilitation and environmental impacts. Funds accumulated for a specific mine or exploration project can only be utilized for the rehabilitation and environmental impacts of that specific mine or project. Currently, the funds are invested in highly liquid, short-term instruments; however, the investment growth strategy has not been finalized. If a mine or exploration project withdraws from the fund for whatever valid reason, the funds accumulated for such mine or exploration project are transferred to a similar fund approved by management. At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the environmental rehabilitation trust assets were $19 million and $20 million, respectively, which were recorded in Other long-term assets on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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TRONOX LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
13. | Commitments and Contingencies |
Purchase CommitmentsAt March 31, 2013, purchase commitments were $99 million for the remainder of 2013, $95 million for 2014, $33 million for 2015, $20 million for 2016, $19 million for 2017 and $111 million thereafter.
Letters of CreditAt March 31, 2013, the Company had outstanding letters of credit, bank guarantees and performance bonds of approximately $51 million, of which $25 million in letters of credit were issued under the UBS Revolver and $18 million were bank guarantees issued by ABSA.
LegalThe Western Australia Office of State Revenue (the OSR) continues to review their technical position on the imposition of stamp duty on the transfer of Tronox Incorporateds shares related to Kerr-McGees restructuring in 2002 and from the share transfer related to the spinoff of Tronox Incorporated from Kerr-McGee in 2005. On January 17, 2012, the OSR contacted the Company seeking additional information related to the 2005 spinoff. On October 20, 2012, the OSR rendered its assessment of $5 million, comprised of a primary stamp duty liability of $3 million and penalty tax of $2 million. The Company had accrued $3 million at December 31, 2012, which was recorded in Trade and other payables in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As required by law, the Company paid the entire amount of the assessment in January 2013; however it has submitted an objection to the penalty, setting out the reasons that the Commissioner of State Revenue has erred in the imposition of the penalty. The decision is expected in respect of this matter in 2013. If the objection is unsuccessful, the Company may appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal for review of the decision. The Company intends to exercise all its legal and administrative options in order to oppose the imposition of the penalty.
Environmental ContingenciesIn accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies, the Company recognizes a loss and records an undiscounted liability when litigation has commenced or a claim or an assessment has been asserted or, based on available information, commencement of litigation or assertion of a claim or assessment is probable, and the associated costs can be estimated. It is not possible for the Company to reliably estimate the amount and timing of all future expenditures related to environmental matters because, among other reasons, environmental laws and regulations, as well as enforcement policies and clean up levels, are continually changing, and the outcome of court proceedings, alternative dispute resolution proceedings (including mediation) and discussions with regulatory agencies are inherently uncertain.
The Company believes that it has reserved adequately for the probable and reasonably estimable costs of known contingencies. There is no environmental litigation, claim or assessment that has been asserted nor is there any probability of an assessment or a claim for which the Company has not recorded a liability. However, additions to the reserves may be required as additional information is obtained that enables the Company to better estimate its liabilities. The Company cannot reliably estimate the amount of future additions to the reserves at this time. In certain situations, reserves may be probable but not estimable. Additionally, sites may be identified in the future where the Company could have potential liability for environmental related matters. If a site is identified, the Company will evaluate to determine what reserve, if any, should be established.
Other MattersFrom time to time, the Company may be party to a number of legal and administrative proceedings involving environmental and/or other matters in various courts or agencies. These proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, may have a material adverse effect on the Company. These proceedings may be associated with facilities currently or previously owned, operated or used by the Company and/or its predecessors, some of which may include claims for personal injuries, property damages, cleanup costs and other environmental matters. Current and former operations of the Company may also involve management of regulated materials, which are subject to various environmental laws and regulations including the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (the RCRA) or state equivalents. Similar environmental laws and regulations and other requirements exist in foreign countries in which the Company operates.
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TRONOX LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
14. | Shareholders Equity |
The changes in outstanding shares for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were as follows:
Tronox Limited Class A Shares outstanding: |
||||
Balance at December 31, 2012 |
62,103,989 | |||
Shares issued for share-based compensation |
25,319 | |||
Shares issued for warrants exercised(1) |
81,015 | |||
|
|
|||
Balance at March 31, 2013 |
62,210,323 | |||
|
|
|||
Tronox Limited Class B Shares outstanding: |
||||
Balance at December 31, 2012 |
51,154,280 | |||
|
|
|||
Balance at March 31, 2013 |
51,154,280 | |||
|
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(1) | As of March 31, 2013, there were 357,570 Series A warrants and 465,465 Series B warrants outstanding. |
Dividends Declared
On February 19, 2013, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share which was paid on March 20, 2013 to holders of our Class A Shares and Class B Shares at close of business on March 6, 2013, totaling approximately $29 million. On May 7, 2013, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share to holders of Class A Shares and Class B Shares, totaling approximately $29 million.
15. | Noncontrolling Interest |
In connection with the Transaction, Exxaro and its subsidiaries retained a 26% ownership interest in each of Tronox KZN Sands Pty Ltd and Tronox Mineral Sands Pty Ltd in order to comply with the ownership requirements of the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) legislation in South Africa. Exxaro is entitled to exchange this interest for approximately 3.2% in additional Class B Shares under certain circumstances (i.e., the earlier of the termination of the Empowerment Period or the tenth anniversary of completion of the Transaction).
The changes in noncontrolling interest on the Companys unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:
Balance at December 31, 2012 |
$ | 233 | ||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest |
12 | |||
Effect of exchange rate changes |
(28 | ) | ||
|
|
|||
Balance at March 31, 2013 |
$ | 217 | ||
|
|
16. | Income Taxes |
The Companys operations are conducted through its various subsidiaries in a number of countries throughout the world. The Company has provided for income taxes based upon the tax laws and rates in the countries in which operations are conducted and income is earned. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, Tronox Limited is the public parent registered under the laws of the State of Western Australia. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Tronox Incorporated was the public parent, a Delaware corporation, registered in the United States.
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Income tax provision |
$ | 1 | $ | 18 | ||||
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes |
$ | (44 | ) | $ | 104 | |||
Effective tax rate |
(2 | )% | 17 | % |
The negative effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2013, differs from the Australian statutory rate of 30% primarily due to withholding tax accruals, valuation allowances in the United States, and income in foreign jurisdictions taxed at rates different than 30%. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2012, differs from the US statutory rate of 35% primarily due to valuation allowances in the United States and income in foreign jurisdictions taxed at rates different than 35%.
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TRONOX LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
The Company continues to maintain a valuation allowance related to the net deferred tax assets in the United States. Future provisions for income taxes will include no tax benefits with respect to losses incurred and tax expense only to the extent of current alternative minimum tax and state tax payments until the valuation allowance in the United States is eliminated. ASC 740, Income Taxes, requires that all available positive and negative evidence be weighted to determine whether a valuation allowance should be recorded.
17. | Earnings (Loss) Per Share |
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed utilizing the two-class method, and is calculated based on weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of ordinary and ordinary equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for nonvested restricted shares, warrants and options.
Certain unvested awards issued under the Tronox Limited Management Equity Incentive Plan and the T-Bucks Employee Participation Plan contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends declared on Class A Shares. Any unvested shares that participate in dividends are considered participating securities and are included in the Companys computation of basic and diluted earnings per share using the two-class method, unless the effect of including such shares would be antidilutive. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of ordinary shares and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings.
The following table sets forth the number of shares utilized in the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the periods indicated. The weighted average shares outstanding, potentially dilutive shares, earnings per share and anti-dilutive shares have been restated to affect the 5-for-1 share split.
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Numerator Basic and Diluted: |
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Net Income (Loss) |
$ | (45 | ) | $ | 86 | |||
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interest |
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Undistributed earnings (loss) |
(57 | ) | 86 | |||||
Percentage allocated to ordinary shares |
100 | % | 100 | % | ||||
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Undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to ordinary shares |
(57 | ) | 86 | |||||
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Earnings (loss) available to ordinary shares |
$ | (57 | ) | $ | 86 | |||
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Weighted-average ordinary shares (in thousands) |
113,317 | 75,390 | ||||||
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Restricted stock |
| 245 | ||||||
Warrants |
| 2,935 | ||||||
Options |
| 95 | ||||||
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113,317 | 78,665 | ||||||
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Earnings per Share(1): |
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Basic earnings (loss) per Share |
$ | (0.50 | ) | $ | 1.14 | |||
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Diluted earnings (loss) per Share |
$ | (0.50 | ) | $ | 1.10 | |||
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(1) | The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share amounts were computed from exact, not rounded, income and share information. |
In computing diluted earnings (loss) per share under the two-class method, the Company considered potentially dilutive shares. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, 2,027,304 options with an average exercise price of $20.56 were not recognized in the diluted earnings per share calculation as they were antidilutive.
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TRONOX LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
18. | Share-based Compensation |
Compensation expense related to restricted share awards was $2 million and $6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Compensation expense related to the Companys nonqualified option awards was $2 million and $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
At March 31, 2013, unrecognized compensation expense related to the Companys restricted shares and options, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, was approximately $54 million, with such unrecognized compensation expense expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately three years. The ultimate amount of such expense is dependent upon the actual number of restricted shares and options that vest. The Company periodically assesses the forfeiture rates used for such estimates. A change in estimated forfeiture rates would cause the aggregate amount of compensation expense recognized in future periods to differ from the estimated unrecognized compensation expense above.
Tronox Limited Management Equity Incentive Plan
On the Transaction Date, Tronox Limited adopted the Tronox Limited Management Equity Incentive Plan (the Tronox Limited MEIP), which permits the grant of awards that constitute incentive options, nonqualified options, share appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, performance awards and other share-based awards, cash payments and other forms such as the compensation committee of the Board in its discretion deems appropriate, including any combination of the above. Subject to further adjustment, the maximum number of shares which may be the subject of awards (inclusive of incentive options) is 12,781,225 Class A Shares.
Restricted Shares
During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company granted 708,908 restricted share awards to employees, which have both time requirements and performance requirements. The time provisions are graded vesting, while the performance provisions are cliff vesting and have a variable payout. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company granted 71,732 restricted share awards with graded vesting to members of the Board. In accordance with ASC 718, Compensation Share-Based Compensation (ASC 718), the restricted share awards issued during the three months ended March 31, 2013 are classified as equity awards and are accounted for using the fair value established at the grant date.
Restricted share activity was as follows:
Number of Shares |
Fair Value(1) |
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Balance at December 31, 2012 |
761,065 | $ | 20.62 | |||||
Awards granted |
780,640 | 20.96 | ||||||
Awards earned |
(27,053 | ) | 24.15 | |||||
Awards forfeited |
(10,242 | ) | 24.99 | |||||
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Balance at March 31, 2013 |
1,504,410 | $ | 20.70 | |||||
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Outstanding awards expected to vest |
1,467,939 | $ | 20.67 | |||||
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(1) | Represents the weighted-average grant-date fair value. |
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TRONOX LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
Options
On February 25, 2013 and March 11, 2013, the Company granted 1,545,662 and 8,238 options, respectively, to employees to purchase Class A Shares, which vest over a three year period.
Options activity was as follows:
Number of Options |
Price (1) | Contractual Life Years (1) |
Intrinsic Value(2) |
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Balance at December 31, 2012 |
528,759 | $ | 25.16 | 9.38 | $ | | ||||||||||
Options issued |
1,553,900 | 19.10 | 9.91 | | ||||||||||||
Options forfeited |
(3,723 | ) | 24.60 | | | |||||||||||
Options vested |
(51,632 | ) | 23.41 | | | |||||||||||
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2,027,304 | $ | 20.56 | 9.74 | $ | 1,113,652 | ||||||||||
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1,923,034 | $ | 20.55 | 9.75 | $ | 1,065,208 | ||||||||||
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(1) | Represents weighted average exercise price and weighted average remaining contractual life, as applicable. |
(2) | Reflects aggregate intrinsic value based on the difference between the market price of the Companys shares at March 31, 2013 and the options exercise price. |
Grants
Valuation and Cost Attribution Methods. Options fair value are determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and is recognized in earnings on a straight-line basis over the employee service period of three years necessary to earn the awards, which is the vesting period. The Company ran the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for the 1,545,662 options granted on February 25, 2013 and the 8,238 options granted on March 11, 2013 using the following assumptions:
February 25, 2013 | March 11, 2013 | |||||||
Risk-free interest rate |
1.04 | % | 1.19 | % | ||||
Expected dividend yield |
5.24 | % | 4.65 | % | ||||
Expected volatility |
56 | % | 56 | % | ||||
Expected term (years) |
10 | 10 | ||||||
Per-unit fair value of options granted |
$ | 6.28 | $ | 7.48 |
For the February 25, 2013 grant, the Company used the fair market value and exercise price of $19.09, which was the adjusted closing price of Class A Shares, New York Stock Exchange symbol TROX, recorded on February 25, 2013. For the March 11, 2013 grant, the Company used the fair market value and exercise price of $21.49, which was the adjusted closing price of Class A Shares, New York Stock Exchange symbol TROX, recorded on March 11, 2013.
Risk-free interest rate The Company used a risk-free interest rate of 1.04% and 1.19% for the February 25, 2013 grant and the March 11, 2013 grant, respectively, which was the risk-free interest rate based on U.S. Treasury Strips available with maturity period consistent with expected life assumption.
Expected Volatility In setting the volatility assumption, the Company considered the most recent reported volatility of each compensation peer company. For the 2013 valuation, the peer company group included the following companies: Albemarle, Cabot Corporation, Celanese Corporation, Chemtura Corporation, Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., Cytec Industries Inc., Dupont, Eastman Chemical Company, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., Huntsman Corporation, Kronos Worldwide, Inc., Rockwood Holdings, Inc., Southern Copper Corporation, and Teck Resources Limited.
T-Bucks Employee Participation Plan (T-Bucks EPP)
At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were 548,234 shares in the trust with a fair value of $25.79, which represents the fair value on the date of purchase by the trust. Compensation expense during the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $1 million.
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TRONOX LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
Long-Term Incentive Plan
In connection with the Transaction, the Company assumed a long-term incentive plan (the LTIP) for the benefit of certain qualifying employees of Tronox subsidiaries in South Africa and Australia. The LTIP is classified as a cash-settled compensation plan and is remeasured to fair value at each reporting date. At March 31, 2013, the LTlP plan liability was approximately $3 million, which is recorded in Other long-term liabilities on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, compensation expense was less than $1 million.
Tronox Incorporated Management Equity Incentive Plan
In connection with its emergence from bankruptcy, Tronox Incorporated adopted the Tronox Incorporated management equity incentive plan (the Tronox Incorporated MEIP), which permitted the grant of awards that constitute incentive options, nonqualified options, share appreciation rights, restricted share, restricted share units, performance awards and other share-based awards, cash payments and other forms such as the compensation committee of the Tronox Incorporated Board of Directors in its discretion deems appropriate, including any combination of the above. The number of shares available for delivery pursuant to the awards granted under the Tronox Incorporated MEIP was 1.2 million shares.
On the Transaction Date, 748,980 restricted shares of Tronox Incorporated vested in connection with the Transaction. The remaining restricted shares of Tronox Incorporated were converted to Tronox Limited restricted shares. Additionally, on the Transaction Date, 517,330 Tronox Incorporated options were converted to Tronox Limited options.
Restricted Shares
During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company granted to its employees 50,415 shares, which have graded vesting provisions. The Company is withholding the highest combined maximum rate imposed under all applicable federal, state, local and foreign tax laws on behalf of the employees that have received these awards. In accordance with ASC 718, such restricted stock awards were classified as liability awards and were remeasured to fair value at each reporting date.
Restricted share activity with employees and directors was as follows:
Number of Shares |
Fair Value |
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Balance at December 31, 2011 |
1,177,995 | $ | 21.48 | |||||
Awards granted |
50,415 | 24.03 | ||||||
Awards earned |
(61,165 | ) | 34.85 | |||||
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Balance at March 31, 2012 |
1,167,245 | $ | 28.26 | |||||
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Options
Tronox Incorporated options activity was as follows:
Number of Options |
Price (1) | Contractual Life Years (1) |
Intrinsic Value(2) |
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Balance at December 31, 2011 |
345,000 | $ | 22.00 | 9.95 | $ | 0.7 | ||||||||||
Options issued |
22,330 | 24.60 | 9.76 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||
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367,330 | $ | 22.16 | 9.71 | $ | 4.7 | ||||||||||
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(1) | Represents weighted average exercise price and weighted average remaining contractual life, as applicable. |
(2) | Reflects aggregate intrinsic value based on the difference between the market price of the Companys shares at March 31, 2012 and the options exercise price. |
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TRONOX LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
19. | Pension and Other Postretirement Healthcare Benefits |
The Company sponsors noncontributory defined benefit retirement plans (qualified and nonqualified plans) in the United States, a contributory defined benefit retirement plan in the Netherlands, a U.S. contributory postretirement healthcare plan and a South Africa postretirement healthcare plan.
The components of net periodic cost associated with the U.S. and foreign retirement plans recognized in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations were as follows:
Retirement Plans | ||||||||
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Net periodic cost: |
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Service cost |
$ | 1 | $ | 2 | ||||
Interest cost |
5 | 6 | ||||||
Expected return on plan assets |
(5 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||
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$ | 2 | $ | 2 | ||||
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The components of the Companys net periodic cost for the postretirement healthcare plans for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 were below $1 million.
20. | Related Party Transactions |
On September 25, 2011, Tronox Incorporated entered into the Transaction Agreement with Exxaro to acquire the mineral sands business. At March 31, 2013, Exxaro held approximately 44.4% of the voting securities of Tronox Limited. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company purchased transition services from Exxaro, which amounted to $1 million. At March 31, 2013, the Company had a receivable from Exxaro of $1 million related to payments made by Tronox on Exxaros behalf.
Prior to the Transaction Date, Tronox Incorporated conducted transactions with Exxaro Australia Sands Pty Ltd, Tronox Incorporateds 50% partner in the Tiwest Joint Venture. Tronox Incorporated purchased, at open market prices, raw materials used in its production of TiO2, as well as Exxaro Australia Sands Pty Ltds share of TiO2 produced by the Tiwest Joint Venture. Tronox Incorporated also provided administrative services and product research and development activities, which were reimbursed by Exxaro. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company made payments of $83 million and received payments of $7 million related to these transactions.
21. | Segment Information |
Prior to the Transaction, Tronox Incorporated had one reportable segment representing its pigment business. The Pigment segment primarily produced and marketed TiO2, and included heavy minerals production. The heavy minerals production was integrated with its Australian pigment plant, but also had third-party sales of minerals not utilized by its pigment operations. In connection with the Transaction, the Company acquired 74% of Exxaros South African mineral sands operations, including its Namakwa and KZN Sands mines, separation facilities and slag furnaces, along with its 50% share of the Tiwest Joint Venture in Western Australia. As such, the Company evaluated its new operations under ASC 280, Segments, and determined that the mineral sands operations qualify as a separate segment.
Subsequent to the Transaction, the Company has two reportable segments, Mineral Sands and Pigment. The Mineral Sands segment includes the exploration, mining and beneficiation of mineral sands deposits, as well as heavy mineral production. These operations produce titanium feedstock, including ilmenite, chloride slag, slag fines and rutile, as well as pig iron and zircon. The Pigment segment primarily produces and markets TiO2, and has production facilities in the United States, Australia, and the Netherlands. Corporate and Other is comprised of corporate activities and businesses that are no longer in operation, as well as electrolytic manufacturing and marketing operations, all of which are located in the United States.
Segment performance is evaluated based on segment operating profit (loss), which represents the results of segment operations before unallocated costs, such as general corporate expenses not identified to a specific segment, environmental provisions, net of reimbursements, related to sites no longer in operation, interest expense, other income (expense) and income tax expense or benefit.
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TRONOX LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
Mineral Sands |
Pigment | Corporate And Other |
Eliminations | Total | ||||||||||||||||
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Net Sales (1) |
$ | 298 | $ | 288 | $ | 27 | $ | (143 | ) | $ | 470 | |||||||||
Income (loss) from operations |
96 | (68 | ) | (24 | ) | (23 | ) | (19 | ) | |||||||||||
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(27 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
(4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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6 | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes |
$ | (44 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization |
$ | 49 | $ | 21 | $ | 3 | $ | | $ | 73 | ||||||||||
Capital Expenditures |
31 | 13 | 1 | | 45 | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 |
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Net Sales (1) |
$ | 83 | $ | 362 | $ | 31 | $ | (42 | ) | $ | 434 | |||||||||
Income (loss) from operations |
51 | 109 | (28 | ) | (19 | ) | 113 | |||||||||||||
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Other expense |
(1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes |
$ | 104 | ||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization |
$ | 4 | $ | 15 | $ | 3 | $ | | $ | 22 | ||||||||||
Capital Expenditures |
| 12 | 9 | | 21 |
(1) | Net sales by geographic region, based on country of production, were as follows: |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
U.S. operations |
$ | 187 | $ | 230 | ||||
International operations: |
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Australia |
108 | 79 | ||||||
The Netherlands |
65 | 125 | ||||||
South Africa |
110 | | ||||||
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$ | 470 | $ | 434 | ||||
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Net assets by segment were as follows:
March 31, 2013 |
December 31, 2012 |
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Mineral Sands |
$ | 2,796 | $ | 3,164 | ||||
Pigment |
1,735 | 1,680 | ||||||
Corporate and Other |
1,365 | 725 | ||||||
Eliminations |
119 | (58 | ) | |||||
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Total |
$ | 6,015 | $ | 5,511 | ||||
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Property, plant and equipment, net and mineral leaseholds, net, by geographic region, were as follows:
March 31, 2013 |
December 31, 2012 |
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U.S. operations |
$ | 199 | $ | 196 | ||||
International operations: |
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South Africa |
1,169 | 1,263 | ||||||
Australia |
1,317 | 1,348 | ||||||
The Netherlands |
52 | 55 | ||||||
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Total |
$ | 2,737 | $ | 2,862 | ||||
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TRONOX LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data or unless otherwise noted)
22. | Emergence from Chapter 11 |
On January 12, 2009, the petition date, Tronox Incorporated and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, the Debtors) filed voluntary petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the Bankruptcy Court) seeking reorganization relief under the provisions of Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code). The Debtors Chapter 11 cases were consolidated for the purpose of joint administration.
On November 30, 2010 (the Confirmation Date), the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the Debtors First Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, dated November 5, 2010 (as amended and confirmed, the Plan). Material conditions to the Plan were resolved during the period from the Confirmation Date until January 26, 2011, and subsequently, on February 14, 2011 (the Effective Date), the Debtors emerged from bankruptcy and continued operations as reorganized Tronox Incorporated.
On June 15, 2012, the reorganized Tronox Incorporated was combined with the mineral sands business of Exxaro in an integrated series of transactions whereby Tronox Limited became the parent company in a tax inversion transaction.
As of March 31, 2013, a motion granting a final decree closing the Chapter 11 cases has not been filed.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Tronox Limiteds condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors.
This Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains certain financial measures, in particular the presentation of Income from Operations, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, which are not presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP). We are presenting these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures because they provide us and readers of this Form 10-Q with additional insight into our operational performance relative to earlier periods and relative to our competitors. We do not intend for these non-U.S GAAP financial measures to be a substitute for any U.S. GAAP financial information. Readers of these statements should use these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures only in conjunction with the comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of Income from Operations to Income from Continuing Operations, the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure is provided herein. A reconciliation of Net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is also provided herein.
Executive Overview
We are a global leader in the production and marketing of titanium bearing mineral sands and titanium dioxide pigment (TiO2). We are the third largest global producer and marketer of TiO2 manufactured via chloride technology, as well as the third largest global producer of titanium feedstock and a leader in global zircon production. We have operations in North America, Europe, South Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. We operate three TiO2 facilities at the following locations: Hamilton, Mississippi; Botlek, the Netherlands; and Kwinana, Western Australia, representing approximately 465,000 tonnes of annual TiO2 production capacity. Additionally, we operate three separate mining operations: KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Sands located in South Africa, Namakwa Sands located in South Africa and Cooljarloo Sands located in Western Australia, which have a combined annual production capacity of approximately 753,000 tonnes of titanium feedstock and approximately 265,000 tonnes of zircon.
We have two reportable operating segments, Mineral Sands and Pigment. Corporate and other is comprised of our electrolytic manufacturing and marketing operations, as well as our corporate activities, including businesses that are no longer in operation.
The Mineral Sands segment includes the exploration, mining and beneficiation of mineral sands deposits. These operations produce titanium feedstock, including ilmenite, chloride slag, slag fines and rutile, as well as zircon and pig iron. Titanium feedstock is used primarily to manufacture TiO2. Zircon is a mineral which is primarily used as an opacifier in ceramic glazes for tiles, plates, dishes and industrial products.
The pigment segment primarily produces and markets TiO2. TiO2 is used in a wide range of products due to its ability to impart whiteness, brightness and opacity. TiO2 is used extensively in the manufacture of paint and other coatings, plastics and paper and in a wide range of other applications, including inks, fibers, rubber, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. TiO2 is a critical component of everyday consumer applications due to its superior ability to cover or mask other materials effectively and efficiently relative to alternative white pigments and extenders. We believe that, at present, TiO2 has no effective substitute because no other white pigment has the physical properties for achieving comparable opacity and brightness or can be incorporated in a cost-effective manner.
Acquisition of Mineral Sands Business
Because we believed that becoming vertically integrated would benefit us by assuring our access to critical supply, retaining cash and margin in the Company, and enabling general operating flexibility, we acquired a global producer of mineral sands with production facilities and sales and marketing presence strategically positioned throughout the world. Specifically, we acquired 74% of Exxaro Resources Ltds (Exxaro) South African mineral sands operations, including its Namakwa and KZN Sands mines, separation and slag furnaces, along with its 50% share of the Tiwest Joint Venture in Western Australia (together the mineral sands business) (the Transaction). On June 15, 2012, the date of the Transaction (the Transaction Date), the existing business of Tronox Incorporated was combined with the mineral sands business under Tronox Limited. As such, as of the Transaction Date, we own 100% of the operations formerly operated by the Tiwest Joint Venture.
Prior to the Transaction Date, Tronox Incorporated operated the Tiwest Joint Venture with Exxaro Australia Sands Pty Ltd., a subsidiary of Exxaro, which operated a chloride process TiO2 plant located in Kwinana, Western Australia, a mining operation in Cooljarloo, Western Australia, and a mineral separation plant and a synthetic rutile processing facility, both in Chandala, Western Australia.
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Recent Developments
Dividends Declared On February 19, 2013, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share which was paid on March 20, 2013 to holders of our Class A Shares and Class B Shares at close of business on March 6, 2013, totaling approximately $29 million. On May 7, 2013, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share to holders of Class A Shares and Class B Shares, totaling approximately $29 million. See Note 14 of Notes to unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Extinguishment of Debt On February 28, 2013, we repaid the outstanding principal balance of $149 million, plus interest, related to the $150 million Senior Secured Delayed Draw Term Loan (the Senior Secured Delayed Draw Term Loan). See Note 11 of Notes to unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Term Loan On March 19, 2013, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement). Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, we obtained a $1.5 billion senior secured term loan (the Term Loan), which matures on March 19, 2020. See Note 11 of Notes to unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Business Environment
The following discussion includes trends and factors that may affect future operating results.
Vertical Integration Our integration plan is on track to more fully demonstrate the material cost advantages it gives us. The vertical integration of titanium feedstock and TiO2 production provides us with a secure and cost competitive supply of high grade titanium feedstock over the long term. Our ability to supply all of the feedstock that our pigment operations require enables us to balance our consumption and sales in ways that we believe our competitors cannot. During the first quarter of 2013, titanium feedstock sold internally to the pigment segment increased. As a result, during the first quarter of 2013, we cancelled contracts with two external ore suppliers.
Mineral Sands Titanium feedstock experienced a rise in selling prices during the first quarter of 2013, as a portion of legacy third-party sales contracts priced below market expired, while rutile and zircon pricing declined more modestly. We believe the market will strengthen particularly during the second half of 2013 and, as it does, our low cost position should enable us to achieve higher margins, significantly reduce earnings volatility and strong cash generation by selling feedstock indirectly into the market and by consuming feedstock at the cost of extraction and beneficiation for our pigment business.
Pigment During the first quarter of 2013, we saw an increase of TiO2 sales volumes from the fourth quarter of 2012 in all three major regions; however we saw a decrease in selling prices. We continue to anticipate the global market for pigment to strengthen in the second half of 2013.
Supply and Demand During 2013, we expect to see sequential demand momentum in both the mineral sands and pigment businesses. Our vertical integration continues on plan with an increasing percentage of titanium feedstock used by our pigment business sourced internally from our mineral sands business.
Competition We operate in highly competitive markets, and face competition not only from chloride process pigment producers, but also sulphate process pigment producers. Moreover, because transport costs are minor relative to the cost of our product, there is also some competition between products produced in one region versus products produced in another region.
Seasonality The demand for TiO2 during a given year is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Because TiO2 is widely used in paint and other coatings, titanium feedstocks are in higher demand prior to the painting season (spring and summer in the Northern Hemisphere), and pig iron is in lower demand during the European summer holidays, when many steel plants and foundries undergo maintenance. Zircon generally is a non-seasonal product but is negatively impacted by the Chinese New Year holiday due to reduced zircon demand from China.
Currency Exchange Rates The financial condition and results of operations of our operating entities in the Netherlands, Australia and South Africa are reported in various foreign currencies and then converted into U.S. dollars at the applicable exchange rates for inclusion in our consolidated financial statements. As a result, any volatility of the U.S. dollar against these foreign currencies creates uncertainty for and may have a positive or negative impact on reported sales and operating results. Foreign currency effects appear in our financial statements in several ways. First, they impact reported amounts of revenues and expenses and are embedded in each line item of the financial statements. Second, for changes in reported asset and liability amounts, changes are reported in either other income (expense) on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations or in cumulative translation adjustments in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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For the first quarter of 2013, the U.S. dollar strengthened approximately 8% against the South African Rand.
Environmental We currently report and manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as required by law for sites located in areas (European Union/Australia) requiring such managing and reporting. While the United States has not adopted any federal climate change legislation, the EPA has introduced some GHG programs. For example, under the EPAs GHG Tailoring Rule, expansions or new construction could be subject to the Clean Air Acts Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) requirements. Some of our facilities are currently subject to GHG emissions monitoring and reporting. Changes or additional requirements due to GHG regulations could impact our capital and operating costs. However, it is not possible at the present time to estimate any financial impacts to these U.S. operating sites. Also, some in the scientific community believe that increasing concentrations of GHGs in the atmosphere may result in climatic changes. Depending on the severity of climatic changes, our operations could be adversely affected. The Western Australian operations are subject to a new Australian carbon tax law that went into effect in July 2012, resulting in an approximate $7 million impact annually.
Political and social unrest in South Africa South Africa has been experiencing political and social unrest in several mining industries. Additionally, South Africa has been experiencing electricity interruptions due to labor unrest. Changes to or instability in the economic or political environment in South Africa or neighboring countries, especially if such changes create political instability, actual or potential shortages of production materials or labor unrest, could result in production delays and production shortfalls and materially impact our production and results of operations. We negotiate new labor contracts with the unions in South Africa annually. We consider relations with our employees to be stable.
Consolidated Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
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We reported net sales for the first quarter of 2013 of $470 million, an increase of 8%. The increase in net sales for 2013 reflects the impact of the acquired businesses and higher volumes in the pigment business, partially offset by lower selling prices. The acquired businesses contributed $134 million to consolidated net sales during 2013. Higher volumes in the pigment business primarily reflect an increase in shipments to the Asia-Pacific region. Lower prices primarily resulted from softening market demand in the pigment business in late 2011 and early 2012, which accelerated in the latter half of 2012. The impact of foreign currency exchange rates increased net sales by $1 million during 2013 as compared to 2012.
Cost of goods sold for the first quarter of 2013 was $438 million, an increase of 58%. The increase principally reflects the inclusion of the acquired business, higher pigment production costs, primarily for raw materials and chemical products, higher per unit costs due to lower capacity utilization during 2013, and an increase in sales volumes. Cost of goods sold for 2013 includes $8 million of net non-cash amortization of inventory step-up and unfavorable ore sales contracts as a result of purchase accounting.
Our gross margin decreased $125 million during the first quarter of 2013 to 7% of net sales as compared to 36% of net sales in 2012. This decrease was principally due to higher input costs and lower selling prices in the pigment business. Net noncash amortization of $8 million as a result of purchase accounting impacted the 2013 gross margin by 2%.
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Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $51 million in the first quarter of 2013, an increase of $7 million or 16% during 2013 as compared to 2012. During 2013, the acquired business accounted for approximately $5 million of our total selling, general and administrative costs. The remaining net increase during 2013 compared to 2012 is primarily due to an increase in severance expense related to the departure of the chief financial officer and increased costs for corporate relocation, partially offset by a decrease related to share-based compensation awards.
Interest and debt expense for the first quarter of 2013 was $27 million, an increase of $19 million. The increase is primarily attributable to interest expense on the $900 million senior notes due 2020 (the Senior Notes) of $14 million during 2013, as well as the amortization of debt issuance costs associated with the Senior Notes of $1 million.
In February 2013, we repaid the outstanding principal balance of $149 million at par, plus interest, related to the $150 million Senior Secured Delayed Draw Term Loan. In accordance with ASC 470, Debt, the Company accounted for such repayment as an extinguishment of debt. As such, the Company recognized a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $4 million related to the allocated portion of the unamortized original issue discount and debt issuance costs.
The negative effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2013, differs from the Australian statutory rate of 30% primarily due to withholding tax accruals, valuation allowances in the United States, and income in foreign jurisdictions taxed at rates different than 30%. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2012, differs from the U.S. statutory rate of 35% primarily due to valuation allowances in the United States and income in foreign jurisdictions taxed at rates different than 35%.
The Company continues to maintain a valuation allowance related to the net deferred tax assets in the United States. Future provisions for income taxes will include no tax benefits with respect to losses incurred and tax expense only to the extent of current alternative minimum tax and state tax payments until the valuation allowance in the United States is eliminated. ASC 740, Income Taxes, requires that all available positive and negative evidence be weighted to determine whether a valuation allowance should be recorded.
Operations Review of Segment Revenue and Profit
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Net sales increased $215 million during 2013 as compared to 2012. The increase is primarily attributable to the acquired business which, on a segment basis, contributed $241 million in revenue during 2013. The remaining decrease was primarily comprised of a $31 million decrease in selling prices, offset by a $6 million increase due to sales volume. Minerals Sands selling prices declined principally due to a depressed zircon market. Minerals sales volumes were higher primarily due to increased shipments of synthetic rutile to our pigments business, as we move towards full internal sourcing.
Pigment segment
Pigment segment net sales decreased $74 million, or 20% during 2013 as compared to 2012. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in selling prices of $91 million, offset by higher volumes of $16 million. The volume impact reflects increased shipments to the Asia-Pacific region. The effect of changes in foreign currency positively impacted pigment net sales by $1 million.
Corporate and other
Net sales decreased $4 million, or 13% during 2013 as compared to 2012. Corporate and other includes our electrolytic manufacturing business. Electrolytic and other chemical products net sales were lower primarily due to lower volumes of sodium chlorate and electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD), and to a lesser extent, lower selling prices for EMD.
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Income from operations increased $45 million during 2013. The acquired businesses contributed $74 million to segment income from operations during 2013. The remaining decrease of $29 million during 2013 is primarily attributable to a $31 million decrease in selling prices, offset by higher volumes of $3 million. Cost of goods sold in the Mineral Sands segment in 2013, includes net noncash charges of $8 million related to purchase accounting adjustments for inventory step-up and unfavorable contract amortization.
Pigment segment
Income from operations decreased $177 million during 2013, which was primarily driven by lower selling prices of $91 million, and higher costs, principally for feedstock ores, and other chemicals of $75 million.
Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, which are used by management to measure performance, are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. Management believes that EBITDA is useful to investors, as it is commonly used in the industry as a means of evaluating operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not recognized terms under U.S. GAAP and do not purport to be an alternative measure of our financial performance as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Because other companies may calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as presented herein, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Management believes these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures:
| Reflect our ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparison and analysis of trends in our business, as they exclude income and expense that are not reflective of ongoing operating results; |
| Provide useful information in understanding and evaluating our operating results and comparing financial results across periods; |
| Provide an normalized view of our operating performance by excluding items that are either non-cash or non-recurring in nature; |
| Enable investors to assess our compliance with financial covenants under our debt instruments; and |
| Adjusted EBITDA is one of the primary measures management uses for planning and budgeting processes and to monitor and evaluate financial and operating results. |
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The following table reconciles net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented:
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Financial Condition and Liquidity
The following table provides information for the analysis of our historical financial condition and liquidity:
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(1) | Represents excess of current assets over current liabilities. |
(2) | Represents excess of debt over cash and cash equivalents. |
As of March 31, 2013, our total liquidity was $1,748 million, which was comprised of $275 million available under the $300 million UBS Revolver (as defined below), $98 million available under the ABSA Revolver (as defined below) and $1,375 million in cash and cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2013, we had a $25 million of letter of credit issued against the UBS Revolver. In 2013, cash and cash equivalents increased $659 million, reflecting the refinancing of the $550 million Senior Secured Term Loan (the Senior Secured Term Loan) with a $1.5 billion Term Loan partially offset by cash used to repay the $150 million Senior Secured Delayed Draw Term Loan and the fees associated with the refinancing, as well as cash used in operations.
At March 31, 2013, we held cash and cash equivalents in the respective jurisdictions: $1,244 million in Australia, $73 million in the United States, $33 million in South Africa, and $25 million in Europe. Our credit facilities limit transfers of funds from subsidiaries in the United States to certain foreign subsidiaries. Foreign subsidiaries do not have limits on transferring funds to the United States or between themselves. We have in place intercompany financing agreements that enable the movement of cash to the United States, if needed.
The use of our cash will include servicing our interest and debt repayment obligations, making pension contributions and funding certain capital expenditures for innovative initiatives, productivity enhancements and maintenance and safety requirements.
Capital Resources
Short-Term Debt
We have a $300 million global senior secured asset-based syndicated revolving credit agreement with UBS AG (the UBS Revolver) and a R900 million (approximately $98 million as of March 31, 2013) revolving credit facility with ABSA Bank Limited acting through its ABSA Capital Division (the ABSA Revolver). At March 31, 2013, we had not drawn on either revolver. At March 31, 2013, the Company had outstanding letters of credit, bank guarantees and performance bonds of approximately $51 million, of which $25 million in letters of credit were issued under the UBS Revolver and $18 million were bank guarantees issued by ABSA.
See Note 11 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to our short-term and long-term debt.
Debt Covenants
At March 31, 2013, we were in compliance with our debt covenants. See Note 11 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to our debt covenants.
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Cash Flows
The following table presents cash flow for the periods indicated:
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities Net cash provided by investing activities during 2013 reflects $45 million of capital expenditures. Capital expenditures for the remainder of 2013 are expected to be in the range of $175 million to $235 million.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities during 2013 of $710 million was comprised of the following:
Cash inflows:
| Refinancing of the Senior Secured Term Loan with the Term Loan resulting in a cash inflow of $945 million. |
Cash outflows:
| Repayment of the Senior Secured Delayed Draw Term Loan of $149 million; |
| Payment of debt issuance costs associated with the refinancing of the Senior Secured Term Loan with the Term Loan of $28 million, |
| Repayment of the ABSA Revolver of $29 million; |
| Repayment of other debt of $1 million; and |
| Dividends paid of $29 million. |
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Contractual Obligations
The following table sets forth information relating to our contractual obligations as of March 31, 2013:
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(1) | During the first quarter of 2013, we repaid the Senior Secured Delayed Draw and modified the Senior Secured Term Loan with a $1.5 billion Term Loan. We calculated the Term Loan interest at a base rate of 1% plus a margin of 3.5%. See Note 11 of Notes to unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
(2) | Includes obligations to purchase requirements of process chemicals, supplies, utilities and services. During the first quarter of 2013, the Company terminated ore contracts with two suppliers. |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 3 of Notes to unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for recently issued accounting pronouncements.
Environmental Matters
We are subject to a broad array of international, federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to safety, pollution, protection of the environment and the generation, storage, handling, transportation, treatment, disposal and remediation of hazardous substances and waste materials. In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to frequent environmental inspections and monitoring and occasional investigations by governmental enforcement authorities. Under these laws, we are or may be required to obtain or maintain permits or licenses in connection with our operations. In addition, under these laws, we are or may be required to remove or mitigate the effects on the environment of the disposal or release of chemical, petroleum, low-level radioactive and other substances at our facilities. We may incur future costs for capital improvements and general compliance under environmental, health and safety laws, including costs to acquire, maintain and repair pollution control equipment. Environmental laws and regulations are becoming increasingly stringent, and compliance costs are significant and will continue to be significant in the foreseeable future. There can be no assurance that such laws and regulations or any environmental law or regulation enacted in the future is not likely to have a material effect on our business. We are in compliance with applicable environmental rules and regulations. Currently, we do not have any outstanding notices of violations or orders from regulatory agencies.
At many of our operations, we comply with worldwide, voluntary standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), a nongovernmental organization that promotes the development of standards and serves as a bridging organization for quality and environmental standards, such as ISO 9002 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management.
In December 2006, the European parliament and European council approved a new European regulatory framework for chemicals called REACH. REACH took effect on June 1, 2007, and the program it establishes will be phased in over 11 years. The registration, evaluation and authorization phases of the program will require expenditures and resource commitments in order to, for example, participate in mandatory data-sharing forums; acquire, generate and evaluate data; prepare and submit dossiers for substance registration; obtain legal advice and reformulate products, if necessary.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to various market, credit, operational and liquidity risks in the normal course of business, which are discussed below. We manage these risks through normal operating and financing activities and, when appropriate, through the use of derivative instruments. We do not invest in derivative instruments for speculative purposes, but historically have entered into, and may enter into, derivative instruments for hedging purposes in order to reduce the exposure to fluctuations in interest rates, natural gas prices and exchange rates.
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Commodity Price Risk
A substantial portion of our products and raw materials are commodities that reprice as market supply and demand fundamentals change. Accordingly, product margins and the level of our profitability tend to vary with changes in the business cycle and are expected to do so in the near term as ore prices are expected to fluctuate over the next few years. The Company tries to protect against such instability through various business strategies. These include provisions in sales contracts allowing us to pass on higher raw material costs through timely price increases and formula price contracts to transfer or share commodity price risk.
Credit Risk
A significant portion of our liquidity is concentrated in trade accounts receivable that arise from sales of TiO2 and titanium feedstock to customers in the TiO2 industry. The industry concentration has the potential to impact the Companys overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that its customers may be similarly affected by changes in economic, industry or other conditions. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers, and uses credit risk insurance policies from time to time as deemed appropriate to mitigate credit risk but generally does not require collateral. The Company maintains allowances for potential credit losses based on historical experience. For the period ended March 31, 2013, the Companys ten largest TiO2 customers represented approximately 44% of its total TiO2 net sales; however, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of total net sales.
Interest Rate Risk
Our exposure to interest rate risk is minimized by the fact that our $1.5 billion of floating rate debt includes a Libor floor of 1%. As such, Libor would need to increase from the rate in effect at March 31, 2013 to greater than 1% before our borrowing rate would increase. Using a sensitivity analysis as of March 31, 2013, a hypothetical 1% increase in interest rates would result in an increase to pre-tax income of approximately $10 million on an annualized basis. This is due to the fact that earnings on our floating rate financial assets of $1.4 billion at March 31, 2013 would increase by the full 1% while the interest expense on our floating rate debt would increase by less than the full 1%.
Foreign Exchange Risk
The Company manufactures and markets its products in a number of countries throughout the world and, as a result, is exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly in Australia, South Africa and the Netherlands. Costs in Australia and South Africa are incurred, primarily, in local currencies other than the U.S. dollar. In Australia and South Africa, the majority of our revenues are in U.S. dollars. In Europe, however, a majority of our revenues and costs are in the local currency creating a partial natural hedge. This leaves the Company exposed to movements in the Australian dollar and South African Rand versus the U.S. dollar. In order to manage this risk, we have from time to time entered into forward contracts to buy and sell foreign currencies as economic hedges for these foreign currency transactions. As of March 31, 2013, we did not have any forward contracts in place.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q does not include a report of managements assessment regarding internal controls over financial reporting or an attestation report of the Companys registered public accounting firm due to a transition period established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) for newly public companies.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
From time to time, the Company may be party to a number of legal and administrative proceedings involving environmental and/or other matters in various courts or agencies. These proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, may have a material adverse effect on the Company. These proceedings may be associated with facilities currently or previously owned, operated or used by the Company and/or its predecessors, some of which may include claims for personal injuries, property damages, cleanup costs and other environmental matters. Current and former operations of the Company may also involve management of regulated materials, which are subject to various environmental laws and regulations including the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) or state equivalents. Similar environmental laws and regulations and other requirements exist in foreign countries in which the Company operates.
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The Western Australia Office of State Revenue (the OSR) continues to review their technical position on the imposition of stamp duty on the transfer of Tronox Incorporateds shares related to Kerr-McGees restructuring in 2002 and from the share transfer related to the spinoff of Tronox Incorporated from Kerr-McGee in 2005. On January 17, 2012, the OSR contacted the Company seeking additional information related to the 2005 spinoff. On October 20, 2012, the OSR rendered its assessment of $5 million, comprised of a primary stamp duty liability of $3 million and penalty tax of $2 million. The Company had accrued $3 million at December 31, 2012, which was recorded in Trade and other payables in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As required by law, the Company paid the entire amount of the assessment in January 2013; however it has submitted an objection to the penalty, setting out the reasons that the Commissioner of State Revenue has erred in the imposition of the penalty. The decision is expected in respect of this matter in April 2013. If the objection is unsuccessful, the Company may appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal for review of the decision. The Company intends to exercise all its legal and administrative options in order to oppose the imposition of the penalty.
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed Risk Factors included within our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2012. The risks described in the Form 10-K are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed under the heading Risk Factors in our Form 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
None.
Exhibit No. |
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10.21* | First Amendment to that Certain Employment Agreement entered into as of February 22, 2013, by and between Tronox LLC and Thomas J. Casey. | |
10.22 | Separation Agreement entered into as of February 9, 2013, by and between Tronox Limited and Daniel D. Greenwell and form of Release (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Tronox Limited on February 13, 2013). | |
10.23* | Second Amendment to Revolving Syndicated Facility Agreement, dated March 19, 2013, among Tronox Limited, the other borrowers and the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and UBS AG, Stamford Branch. | |
10.24* | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated May 7, 2013, to the Indenture, dated as of August 20, 2012 among Tronox Finance LLC, Tronox Limited, the other guarantors named therein and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee. | |
31.1* | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Thomas J. Casey. | |
31.2* | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Kevin V. Mahoney. | |
32.1* | Section 1350 Certification for Thomas J. Casey. | |
32.2* | Section 1350 Certification for Kevin V. Mahoney. | |
101.INS* | XBRL Instance Document | |
101.SCH* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
101.CAL* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
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Exhibit No. |
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101.DEF* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
101.LAB* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
101.PRE* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
* | Each document marked with an asterisk is filed herewith. |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 9, 2013
TRONOX LIMITED | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas J. Casey | |
Name: | Thomas Casey | |
Title: | Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | |
By: | /s/ Kevin V. Mahoney | |
Name: | Kevin V. Mahoney | |
Title: | Vice President - Corporate Controller (Chief Accounting Officer) |
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