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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITION REPORTS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002
OR
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________ TO __________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-3920
KINARK CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
71-0268502
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2250 EAST 73RD STREET, TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74136-6832
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(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(918) 494-0964
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED
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COMMON STOCK, $.10 PAR VALUE AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:
None
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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K. [X]
The aggregate market value of Common Stock held by non-affiliates on March
18, 2003 was approximately $6.9 million. As of March 18, 2003, there were
6,747,689 shares of Kinark Corporation Common Stock $.10 par value outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant's definitive proxy statement to be filed not
later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report are
incorporated by reference in Part III.
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KINARK CORPORATION
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS OR INFORMATION.....................................3
PART I
Item 1. Business.......................................................4
Item 2. Properties.....................................................6
Item 3. Legal Proceedings..............................................6
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders............6
Item 4A. Executive Officers of the Registrant...........................6
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters..........................................8
Item 6. Selected Financial Data........................................8
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations..........................8
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk..................................................8
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data....................8
Item 9. Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure.......................................8
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.............9
Item 11. Executive Compensation.........................................9
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
and Management...............................................9
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.................9
Item 14. Controls and Procedures........................................9
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports
on Form 8-K.................................................10
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS OR INFORMATION
Certain statements in this Annual Report in Form 10-K, including information set
forth under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations", constitute "Forward-Looking Statements"
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements
are typically punctuated by words or phrases such as "anticipates," "estimate,"
"should," "may," "management believes," and words or phrases of similar import.
The Company cautions investors that such forward-looking statements included in
this Form 10-K, or hereafter included in other publicly available documents
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, reports to the Company's
stockholders and other publicly available statements issued or released by the
Company involve significant risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could
cause the Company's actual results, performance (financial or operating) or
achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance
(financial or operating) or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such
differences could include, but are not limited to, changes in demand, prices,
and the raw materials cost of zinc; changes in economic conditions of the
various markets the Company serves, as well as the other risks detailed herein
and in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company believes that the important factors set forth in the Company's
cautionary statements at Exhibit 99 to Form 10-K could cause such a material
difference to occur and investors are referred to Exhibit 99 for such cautionary
statements.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Kinark Corporation was incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware in
1955. Its corporate headquarters are located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As used in this
report, except where otherwise stated or indicated by the context, "Kinark", the
"Company" and the "Registrant" means Kinark Corporation and its consolidated
subsidiary.
Kinark is a manufacturing services holding company currently conducting business
in galvanizing and coatings through its wholly-owned subsidiary, North American
Galvanizing Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries ("NAG"). Formed in 1996,
NAG merged with Rogers Galvanizing Company ("Rogers") in 1996 and Boyles
Galvanizing Company ("Boyles") in 1997, with NAG as the surviving company.
Rogers was acquired by the Company in 1996 and Boyles was acquired in 1969. In
2000, the Company discontinued its chemicals storage and public warehousing
business with the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Lake River Corporation
("Lake River") and North American Warehousing Company ("NAW").
GALVANIZING
The Company conducts galvanizing and coating operations through its NAG
subsidiary. NAG is principally engaged in hot dip galvanizing of metal products
and components fabricated by its customers. All of NAG's revenue is generated
from the value-added galvanizing and coating of its customer's products. NAG
galvanizes iron and steel products by immersing them in molten zinc. This
bonding process produces an alloyed metal surface that provides an effective
barrier ("cathodic protection") against oxidation and corrosion from exposure to
the elements, for up to 50 years. Additional coating services provided by NAG
include sandblasting, quenching, metalizing (flame sprayed), centrifuge spinner
galvanizing, Corrocote Classic II painting and INFRASHIELDSM Coating.
The galvanizing process provides effective corrosion protection of fabricated
steel which is used in numerous markets such as petrochemical, highway and
transportation, energy, utilities, communications, irrigation, pulp and paper,
waste water treatment, food processing, recreation and the manufacture of
original equipment. In a typical year, NAG will galvanize in excess of
300,000,000 pounds of steel products for over 1,000 customers nationwide. Based
on the number of its operating plants, NAG is one of the largest merchant market
hot dip galvanizing companies in the United States.
NAG operates eleven galvanizing plants in six states. These strategically
located plants enable NAG to compete effectively by providing galvanizing to
manufacturers representing a broad range of basic industries throughout the mid
and south-central United States, and beyond. Its galvanizing plants are located
in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Kansas City, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Nashville,
Tennessee; Louisville, Kentucky; Denver, Colorado; Hurst, Texas; and Houston,
Texas.
In January 2003, NAG expanded services at its Nashville, Tennessee facility with
the installation of a centrifuge spinner line to galvanize small product and
threaded materials.
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In the fourth quarter of 2002, NAG began operations at its newest galvanizing
plant in St. Louis, Missouri. This state-of-the-art facility features a 51-foot
kettle, providing the largest galvanizing capacity in the St. Louis region.
In the third quarter of 2002, NAG introduced INFRASHIELDSM coating, a specialty
multi-part polymer coating system designed to be applied over hot dip galvanized
material. The resultant superior corrosion protection offered by combining
cathodic protection with a non-conductive coating is applicable to many
environments that have unique corrosion issues.
In 2001, the Company completed a major expansion of its galvanizing operations
with the construction of a new galvanizing plant in Houston, Texas. This
state-of-the-art facility includes a 62-foot galvanizing kettle with
capabilities to process extra large poles for the wireless communication and
electric transmission markets. The new facility became operational in the first
quarter of 2001.
Zinc, the primary raw material in the galvanizing process, is a widely available
commodity in the open market. During 2002, there was relatively little movement
in the price of zinc. The London Metal Exchange price of zinc for three month
delivery was $.35 per pound at the beginning of 2002 and closed the year at $.34
per pound. To reduce the potential impact of zinc price fluctuations, the
Company periodically enters into forward purchase commitments for up to one
year.
NAG has a broad customer base with its ten largest customers, on a combined
basis, accounting for approximately 34% of the Company's consolidated sales in
2002. In mid-2000, NAG eliminated steel fabrication services being provided to
its largest customer in order to focus resources on its core galvanizing
business. Such fabrication service accounted for sales of $2,749,000 in 2000.
The backlog of orders at NAG is generally nominal due to the short turn-around
time requirement typical in the galvanizing industry.
Hot dip galvanizing is highly competitive. NAG competes with other publicly and
privately owned independent galvanizing companies, captive galvanizing
facilities operated by manufacturers, and alternative forms of corrosion
protection such as paint. The type and number of competitors vary throughout the
geographic areas in which NAG does business. Competition is driven primarily by
price, rapid turn-around service time, and the quality of the finished
galvanized product. Management believes that the broad geographic disbursement
of NAG's plants and the reliable quality of its service enables NAG to compete
on a favorable basis. The Company continues to develop and implement operating
and market strategies to maintain its competitive position and to develop new
markets, as demonstrated by the recent opening of new galvanizing plants in
Houston and St. Louis, as well as expanded service capabilities at its existing
plants.
NAG's business is not generally considered to be seasonal due to the breadth and
diversity of markets served, although revenues typically are lower in the first
and fourth quarters due to seasonality in certain construction markets. In line
with its historical pattern, NAG generated 52% of its revenues during the first
six-months of 2002.
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The Company's facilities are subject to extensive environmental legislation and
regulation affecting their operations and the discharge of wastes. The cost of
compliance with such regulations was approximately $1,168,000 and $988,000 in
2002 and 2001, respectively, for the disposal and recycling of wastes generated
by the galvanizing operations. In 1997, NAG was named a potentially responsible
party by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ("IEPA") in connection
with cleanup of an abandoned site formerly owned by Sandoval Zinc Co. The IEPA
notice included NAG and a number of other organizations which arranged for the
treatment and disposal of hazardous substances at Sandoval. Based on current
information, NAG's share of any probable future costs cannot be estimated at
this time.
NAG's one-year labor agreement with the United Steel Workers Union covering
approximately 70 production workers at its Tulsa galvanizing plants was renewed
for one year in April 2002. Nation-wide, NAG employed 364 persons at December
31, 2002.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
NAG operates hot dip galvanizing plants located in Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas,
Colorado, Tennessee and Kentucky. Two of the plants are leased under terms which
gives NAG the option to extend the lease for up to 15 years. NAG's galvanizing
plants average 20,000 square feet in size, with the largest approximately 55,000
square feet, and it operates zinc kettles ranging in length from 33 to 62 feet.
The headquarters offices of Kinark and NAG are located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in
approximately 4,100 square feet of office space leased through December, 2005.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
During the first quarter of 2002, NAG was named a defending party in a legal
proceeding resulting from the personal injury of an independent contractor at
one of its facilities. The Company believes its liability insurance is adequate
with respect to this claim, the outcome of which cannot be determined at this
time. Beyond this claim, the Company is not a party to, nor is any of its
property subject to, any material legal proceedings, other than routine
litigation incidental to the business.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of stockholders during the fourth quarter of
2002.
ITEM 4A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
PAUL R. CHASTAIN 68 Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since
February 1996, and Secretary of the Company since
January 2000 to present. From July 1993 through
January 1996, President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company. From June 1991- July
1993, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
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Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of the
Company from June 1990-June 1991. From 1976,
Executive Vice President and Treasurer. From 1973
through 1976, Vice President of Finance and
Secretary of the Company. Director of Kinark
Corporation since 1975.
RONALD J. EVANS 53 President of the Company since February 1996 and
appointed Chief Executive Officer November 1999
to present. From May 1995 through January 1996,
private investor. From 1989-1995, Vice
President-General Manager of Deltech Corporation.
Mr. Evans' previous experience includes 13 years
with Hoechst Celanese Corporation. Director of
Kinark Corporation since 1995.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
STOCK INFORMATION
The principal trading market for the common stock of Kinark Corporation is the
American Stock Exchange. The Company's common stock trades under the symbol
"KIN". The Company does not pay a dividend and expects to continue that policy
in order to reinvest earnings to support and expand its business operations. The
board of directors may review the dividend policy in the future, recognizing
that dividends may be a desirable form of return on the investment made by many
of its stockholders. Stockholders of record at March 13, 2003 numbered
approximately 2,400.
QUARTERLY STOCK PRICES
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FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
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2002-High $1.34 $1.70 $1.75 $1.65
Low $0.93 $0.96 $1.20 $1.30
2001-High $1.00 $1.45 $1.10 $1.00
Low $0.70 $0.65 $0.75 $0.75
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The selected financial data for years 1998 through 2002 are presented on page
FS-31 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The index to Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations is presented on page 17 of this Annual Report on Form
10-K.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Management's discussion of quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market
risk is presented on page FS-10.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The index to Financial Statements and Supplementary Data is presented on page 17
of this annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 9. DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
There have been no disagreements with the Company's independent accountants on
any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement
disclosure, or auditing scope.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information contained under the heading "Election of Directors" in the
Company's Proxy Statement for its annual meeting of stockholders to be held on
May 14, 2003 is incorporated by reference.
Information about our Executive Officers may be found in Part I, Item 4A of this
Form 10-K under the heading "Executive Officers of the Registrant" in accordance
with Instruction 3 of Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K and General Instruction G(3)
of Form 10-K.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item appears in the 2003 Proxy Statement under
the heading "Executive Compensation" and is incorporated by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by this item concerning security ownership of certain
beneficial owners and management appears in the 2003 Proxy Statement under the
heading "Security Ownership of Principal Stockholders and Management" and is
incorporated by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this item concerning certain relationships and
related party transactions appears in the 2003 Proxy Statement under the heading
"Related Party Transactions" and is incorporated by reference.
ITEM 14. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The certifying officers of the Company are responsible for establishing and
maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-14 and 15d-14) for the Company and have (i) designed such disclosure
controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the
Company, including its consolidated subsidiary, is made known to them by others
within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual
report is being prepared; and (ii) evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's
disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the
filing date of this annual report (the "Evaluation Date"). Based on this
evaluation, the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer of the
Company have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures
were effective during the period being reported on in this annual report.
The Company's certifying officers have indicated that there were no significant
changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect
internal controls subsequent to the date of their most recent evaluation,
including any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses that would require
corrective actions.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(A) THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE FILED AS PART OF THIS REPORT:
(1) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PAGE
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Independent Auditors' Report ................................... FS-13
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2002 and 2001 ...... FS-14
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 ....... FS-15
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the years
ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 ..................... FS-16
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 ........................... FS-17
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ..................... FS-18
(2) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES:
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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts ................ 13
All schedules omitted are inapplicable or the information required is
included in either the consolidated financial statements or the related
notes to the consolidated financial statements.
(3) EXHIBITS:
The Exhibits filed with or incorporated by reference into this report
are listed in the following Index to Exhibits.
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Kinark Corporation, as amended
on June 6, 1996 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the
Company's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on
Form S-3, Registration No. 333-4937, filed with the Commission on June
7, 1996).
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3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Kinark Corporation (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
dated March 31, 1996).
10.1 Credit Agreement, dated September 24, 1999, between Kinark Corporation,
a Delaware corporation, and Bank One, Oklahoma, N.A., National
Association, a national banking association.
21. Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23. Independent Auditors' Consent.
24.01 Power of attorney from Linwood J. Bundy.
24.02 Power of attorney from Ronald J. Evans.
24.03 Power of attorney from Gilbert L. Klemann, II.
24.04 Power of attorney from Patrick J. Lynch.
24.05 Power of attorney from Joseph J. Morrow.
24.06 Power of attorney from John H. Sununu.
24.07 Power of attorney from Mark E. Walker.
99 Cautionary Statements by the Company Regarding Forward Looking
Statements.
99.1 Annual Certifications Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002.
(B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
There were no reports filed on Form 8-K for the quarter ended December 31,
2002.
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ANNUAL CERTIFICATION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and
(b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), each of the
undersigned officers of Kinark Corporation (the registrant"), does hereby
certify, to each officer's knowledge, that:
The Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 of the registrant
fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and information contained in the Form 10-K fairly presents,
in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of
the registrant.
Dated: March 18, 2003 /s/ Ronald J. Evans
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Ronald J. Evans
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: March 18, 2003 /s/ Paul R. Chastain
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Paul R. Chastain
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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SCHEDULE II
KINARK CORPORATION
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002, 2001 AND 2000
ADDITIONS
BALANCE AT CHARGED TO BALANCE AT
BEGINNING COSTS AND END OF
DESCRIPTION OF YEAR EXPENSES DEDUCTIONS YEAR
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Allowance for doubtful receivables
(deducted from accounts receivable)
2002 $ 293,000 $ 184,000 $ 192,000 $ 285,000
2001 $ 321,000 $ 110,000 $ 138,000 $ 293,000
2000 $ 307,000 $ 140,000 $ 126,000 $ 321,000
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 and 15(d) of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, as duly authorized.
KINARK CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: March 18, 2003 By: /s/ Paul R. Chastain
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Paul R. Chastain
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below on March 13, 2003, by the following persons on
behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated.
/s/ Joseph J. Morrow* /s/ Patrick J. Lynch*
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Joseph J. Morrow, Non-Executive Patrick J. Lynch, Director
Chairman of the Board
/s/ Ronald J. Evans* /s/ John H. Sununu*
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Ronald J. Evans, President and John H. Sununu, Director
Chief Executive Officer (Principal
Executive Officer), and Director
/s/ Paul R. Chastain /s/ Mark E. Walker*
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Paul R. Chastain, Vice President, Mark E. Walker, Director
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary &
Director (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
/s/ Linwood J. Bundy* /s/ Gilbert L. Klemann, II*
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Linwood J. Bundy, Director Gilbert L. Klemann, II, Director
* Paul R. Chastain, by signing his name hereto, does hereby sign this Annual
Report on Form 10-K on behalf of each of the directors and officers of the
Registrant after whose typed names asterisks appear pursuant to powers of
attorney duly executed by such directors and officers and filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission as exhibits to this report.
By: /s/ Paul R. Chastain
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Paul R. Chastain, Attorney-in-fact
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SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned Ronald J. Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Kinark Corporation, and I, the undersigned Paul R. Chastain, Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of Kinark Corporation, hereby certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Kinark Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
annual report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the consolidated financial statements, and other
financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
annual report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiary, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report
is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls
and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of
annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this annual report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
committee of registrant's board of directors:
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial data and have
identified for our registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in
internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
annual report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal
controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including
any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.
Dated: March 18, 2003 /s/ Ronald J. Evans
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Ronald J. Evans
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 18, 2003 /s/ Paul R. Chastain
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Paul R. Chastain
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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INDEX TO MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS,
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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Management's Discussion and Analysis..............................FS-1 to FS-11
Management's Responsibility For Financial Statements..............FS-12
Independent Auditors' Report......................................FS-13
Consolidated Balance Sheets.......................................FS-14
Consolidated Statements of Operations and
Comprehensive Income.........................................FS-15
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity...................FS-16
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.............................FS-17
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements........................FS-18 to FS-30
Quarterly Result..................................................FS-31
Selected Financial Data...........................................FS-32
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Kinark Corporation achieved a strong performance in 2002, recording increased
sales and a five-year high in net earnings and diluted earnings per share.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income provide an
overview of Kinark's operating results for 2000 through 2002. This section of
Management's Discussion and Analysis summarizes the major factors which
influenced operating results during the three-year period presented.
During 2002 and the first quarter of 2003, the Company reported a number of
developments supporting its strategic program to reposition its galvanizing
business in the national market. In the third quarter of 2002, the Company
announced the introduction of INFRASHIELDSM Coating, a specialty polymer coating
system that is designed to be applied over hot dip galvanized material slated
for harsh operating conditions. In December 2002, Kinark announced process
operations had begun at its newest galvanizing plant in St. Louis, Missouri. A
51-foot kettle at this new facility provides the largest galvanizing capacity in
the St. Louis region. The Company expects the new St. Louis plant will provide
NAG a strategic base for extending its geographic area of service. In January
2003, Kinark announced installation of a state-of-the-art Spinner line to
galvanize small product and threaded material at its Nashville plant.
In the first quarter of 2001, NAG began operations at its newly-constructed
galvanizing facility in Houston, Texas. The Houston-Fairbanks plant --
approximately 55,000 square feet under roof -- features a state-of-the-art
galvanizing process line supporting a massive 62-foot zinc dipping kettle. The
plant started operations supported by a multi-year contract to galvanize large
wireless communication and electric transmission poles for a major company. In
addition to conventional hot dip galvanizing, Houston-Fairbanks offers its
customers added value paint-over-galvanizing in a dedicated facility at this
same site. In the first quarter of 2002, NAG temporarily closed its previously
existing, smaller Houston plant in response to the economic downturn in the
fourth quarter of 2001.
During the second quarter of 2000, Kinark exited the chemical storage and
warehousing business with the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Lake River
Corporation and North American Warehousing Company. As a result, these
subsidiaries have been classified as discontinued operations for accounting
purposes and their revenues and expenses are not included in the results of
continuing operations discussed below. These subsidiaries historically accounted
for approximately 15% to 20% of the Company's annual consolidated sales.
Currently, the Company's sole line of business is hot dip galvanizing and
coatings.
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REVENUES
2002 2001 2000
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$ (000) % $ (000) % $ (000) %
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Galvanizing $38,178 100.0% $37,219 100.0% $36,120 92.9%
Steel Fabrication -- -- -- -- 2,749 7.1%
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Total $38,178 100.0% $37,219 100.0% $38,869 100.0%
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2002 COMPARED WITH 2001
In 2002, total sales from NAG's multi-plant galvanizing business increased for
the second consecutive year. Sales of $38,178,000 rose 2.6%, or $959,000, over
comparable sales of $37,219,000 in 2001, based on record tonnage up 4.4% from
the prior year. In its second full year of operation, tonnage production at
NAG's newest and largest facility in Houston increased 52% over 2001, led by
galvanizing of tubular steel structures for the communications and utility
markets. Despite intense competition from other galvanizers in 2002's uncertain
economy, NAG's planned marketing and sales efforts achieved a stable average
selling price per ton, only slightly below the level reported for 2001. The
impact on sales from these slightly lower prices in 2002 was significantly
offset by the record tonnage. During 2002, fabricators' demand for galvanizing
showed a pattern quite similar to the prior year, with galvanizing sales for the
first nine months of 2002 up 4.2%, followed by a sales decline of 2.4% in the
fourth quarter, compared to the same periods in 2001.
2001 COMPARED WITH 2000
In 2001, galvanizing sales increased 3.0%, or $1,099,000, over comparable
galvanizing sales in 2000, reflecting increased tonnage and improved average
selling prices. Total sales for 2001 were $37,219,000, a decrease of $1,650,000,
or 4.2% from sales of $38,869,000 in 2000. Measurable sales growth in 2001 from
the core galvanizing business was offset by the elimination of steel fabrication
services, which NAG discontinued in the third quarter of 2000. Underlying sales
growth was led by galvanizing of large communications and electric transmission
poles at NAG's new facility in Houston, as well as increased demand for
galvanizing structural steel for general merchant market business. NAG's overall
galvanizing sales were impacted in the fourth quarter of 2001 by the continuing
weakness in the U.S. economy. After a 4.9% increase in galvanizing sales in the
first three quarters of 2001, sales declined moderately by 2.2% in the fourth
quarter compared to the prior year same quarter.
COST AND EXPENSES
2002 2001 2000
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% OF % of % of
$ (000) SALES $ (000) Sales $ (000) Sales
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Cost of sales $26,268 68.8% $26,129 70.2% $27,662 71.1%
Selling, general &
administrative 5,983 15.7% 5,592 15.0% 5,481 14.2%
Depreciation &
amortization 3,227 8.4% 3,427 9.2% 2,916 7.5%
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Total $35,478 92.9% $35,148 94.4% $36,059 92.8%
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2002 COMPARED WITH 2001
Cost of sales for 2002 was $26,268,000, an increase of less than one percent,
compared to cost of sales of $26,129,000 in 2001. Cost of sales as a percent of
sales was 68.8% in 2002 compared 70.2% in 2001. The gross profit margin on sales
rose to 31.2% compared to 29.8% in 2001, due primarily to increased sales volume
and a lower cost of zinc, the principal material used in galvanizing. Also,
nominal improvements in productivity, resulting from efficient usage of zinc and
increased tonnage throughput per man-hour, favorably impacted the gross profit
margin. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $5,983,000 and
$5,592,000 in 2002 and 2001, respectively. The increase of $391,000 in SG&A was
the result of increased sales and marketing for revenue growth plans and higher
premiums for property and liability insurance coverages. Depreciation and
amortization expense of $3,227,000 in 2002 decreased $200,000 from $3,427,000 in
2001. The decrease was primarily due to the adoption on January 1, 2002 of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets," which no longer requires amortization of goodwill. Under
this standard, goodwill must be reviewed at least annually for impairment. In
2001, the Company recorded goodwill amortization of $188,000.
2001 COMPARED WITH 2000
Cost of sales in 2001 reflected the effect of operations at the new Houston
plant, including the costs of training and startup. Despite the impact of these
costs and added pressures from the general business downturn experienced during
the fourth quarter of 2001, NAG increased the gross profit margin as a result of
lower zinc cost and gains in man-hour production and efficient usage of zinc.
The new Houston plant was profitable in its first year of operation and led all
of NAG's plants in production volume, output per man-hour and efficiency of zinc
usage. Total cost of sales was $26,129,000 in 2001, or 70.2% of sales, compared
to $27,662,000, or 71.1% of sales in 2000. Selling, general and administrative
(SG&A) expenses were $5,592,000 and $5,481,000 in 2001 and 2000, respectively.
The increase of $111,000, or 2.0% in SG&A in 2001 was due primarily to the
impact of consulting expenses. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and
amortization of goodwill was $3,427,000 in 2001 compared to $2,916,000 in 2000.
The increase in 2001 depreciation primarily reflects commissioning the new
Houston plant into operation during the first quarter of the year.
CASUALTY LOSSES
NAG recorded casualty losses (net of insurance proceeds) of $245,000 in the
first quarter of 2000 arising from the failure of a galvanizing kettle.
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OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE
2002 2001 2000
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% OF % of % of
$ (000) SALES $ (000) Sales $ (000) Sales
===============================================================================
Interest $ 872 2.3% $ 1,315 3.5% $ 989 2.5%
Other -- -- 258 0.7% 64 0.2%
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Total $ 872 2.3% $ 1,573 4.2% $ 1,053 2.7%
===============================================================================
Interest expense decreased to $872,000 in 2002 from $1,315,000 in 2001,
reflecting lower average borrowings for working capital, lower average interest
rates on variable rate debt and an interest rebate of $200,000 on the Company's
industrial revenue bonds. In 2001, interest expense increased to $1,315,000 from
$989,000 in 2000, primarily due to the interest expense on the Company's 5.25%
industrial revenue bonds and the issuance in 2001 of the $1,000,000 subordinated
notes. Interest on the 5.25% industrial revenue bonds was capitalized in 2000
during construction of the new Houston galvanizing facility.
Other expense in 2001 of $258,000 resulted from losses incurred on two commodity
collar contracts which were intended to hedge the price risk associated with
fixed price zinc purchase commitments. The Company did not apply hedge
accounting to these contracts. The contracts expired in 2001 and were not
replaced.
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
In 2002, income from continuing operations before income taxes increased
$1,330,000, or 267%, to $1,828,000, reflecting increased sales, improvement in
gross profit margins and lower interest expense, partially offset by higher
selling, general and administrative costs.
In 2001, income from continuing operations before income taxes decreased
$1,014,000, or 67.1%, to $498,000, compared with $1,512,000 in 2000. Major
factors impacting continuing income for 2001 were incremental costs and expenses
associated with the new Houston plant, including startup costs, higher
depreciation and interest expense, and losses on commodity collar contracts.
Gains from the growth in galvanizing sales and improved gross profit margins
only partially offset the negative impact of these factors.
INCOME TAXES
The Company's effective income tax rates for 2002, 2001 and 2000 were 39.3%,
42.0% and 42.0%, respectively. These rates are higher than federal statutory
rates primarily due to state income taxes and non-deductible amortization of
goodwill in 2001 and 2000.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
During the second quarter of 2000, the Company sold its Lake River Corporation
("Lake River") and North American Warehousing Company ("NAW") subsidiaries,
comprising the Company's bulk liquids terminal and public warehousing
businesses. On June 26, 2000, the Company sold all of the common stock of these
subsidiaries to members of the existing management of Lake River and NAW, for
$371,000 in cash.
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These transactions resulted in a net loss on the disposal of business segments
of approximately $1,246,000 and $417,000 for Lake River and NAW, respectively,
in 2000. The Lake River and NAW segments are accounted for as discontinued
operations, and accordingly, amounts in the financial statements and related
notes for all periods prior to 2000 have been restated to reflect the segments
as discontinued operations. (See Note 1 to Consolidated Financial Statements.)
NET EARNINGS
Net earnings for 2002 were $1,110,000, up 284% from $289,000 in 2001. Diluted
earnings per common share were $.15 in 2002, a five-year high, up from $.04 in
2001.
CASH FLOWS
Kinark generated operating cash flow from continuing operations of $4,171,000 in
2002, a decrease of 10.2% compared to 2001. Decreased cash flow from continuing
operations in 2002 resulted primarily from the increase in zinc inventory for a
new galvanizing facility in St. Louis, Missouri, which was partially offset by
an increase in net income. Operating cash flows were $4,643,000 and $2,154,000
in 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Cash flow provided from continuing operations increased 48.3% to $4,643,000 in
2001 from $3,129,000 in 2000. Increased cash flows from continuing operations in
2001 were impacted by decreases in working capital primarily the result of
improvement in the turnover of trade receivables and zinc inventory.
Capital expenditures were $5,880,000 in 2002, $3,297,000 in 2001 and $9,463,000
in 2000. In addition to budgeted capital expenditures to upgrade existing
galvanizing facilities, NAG completed construction of new galvanizing facilities
in St. Louis, Missouri in 2002 and in Houston, Texas in 2001. In 2002 and 2001,
the new Houston plant ranked first in tonnage and sales among all of NAG's
plants. Capital expenditures for 2003 are expected to approximate $2,300,000.
In 2002, total debt (current and long-term obligations) increased $859,000 to
$18,600,000. Financing activities in 2002 included payments of $587,000 to a
bond sinking fund, net payments of $1,321,000 on bank debt and other obligations
and proceeds of $2,767,000 from an advancing construction loan provided by a
bank (See Note 3 to Consolidated Financial Statements) for the construction of
the new galvanizing plant in St. Louis. In 2002, the Company issued 56,094
shares of its common stock from treasury in lieu of cash for payment of board
fees to its directors.
In 2001, total debt decreased $1,747,000 to $17,741,000, reflecting payments of
$562,000 to a bond sinking fund, net payments of $2,085,000 on bank debt and
other obligations and proceeds of $900,000 (net present value) from issuance of
subordinated debt with warrants (See Note 5 to Consolidated Financial
Statements). In 2001, the Company purchased 50,000 shares of its common stock
for treasury at a cost of $49,000. Total debt increased $8,367,000 to
$19,471,000 in 2000, which reflected financing for the new galvanizing plant in
Houston. During the first quarter of 2000, the Company issued $9,050,000 of
industrial revenue bonds (See Note 4 to Consolidated Financial Statements) for
the construction of the new galvanizing facility. In 2000, the Company paid down
its bank debt and other obligations a total of $683,000.
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LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
In November 2001, the Company amended a three-year bank credit agreement that
was scheduled to expire in September 2002. The amended agreement provides (i) a
$9,000,000 maximum revolving line of credit for working capital and general
corporate purposes, (ii) a $3,692,595 term loan and (iii) a $3,000,000 advancing
construction loan facility. In September 2002, the maturity of the revolving
loan facility was extended to June 30, 2004 to coincide with the maturities of
the term and advancing construction loans.
Term loan payments are based on a three-year amortization schedule with equal
monthly payments of principal and interest, and the loan may be prepaid without
penalty. The revolving line of credit may be paid down without penalty, or
additional funds may be borrowed up to the maximum line of credit. Payments on
the advancing construction loan are based on a 108- month amortization schedule,
plus interest, commencing March 1, 2003, and the loan may be prepaid without
penalty.
At December 31, 2002, $9,742,000 was outstanding under the bank credit
agreement, and $400,000 was reserved for outstanding irrevocable letters of
credit for workers' compensation insurance coverage. The Company's commitment to
repay $9,050,000 of tax-exempt adjustable rate industrial revenue bonds issued
in 2000 is fully secured by an irrevocable letter of credit issued by Bank One,
Oklahoma, N.A. in favor of Bank One Trust Company (See Note 4 to Consolidated
Financial Statements). At December 31, 2002, the Company had additional
borrowing capacity of $1,421,000 net of outstanding letters of credit, under its
revolving line of credit based on the borrowing base calculated under the
agreement. The Company believes that its ability to continue to generate cash
from operations and its bank credit facilities will provide adequate capital
resources and liquidity to support operations and capital expenditures plans for
2003.
The following table summarizes future payments for the Company's contractual
obligations at December 31, 2002:
LESS THAN 1-3 4-5 AFTER
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) TOTAL 1 YEAR YEARS YEARS 5 YEARS
====================== ====================================================
Long-term debt $ 18,663 $ 1,910 $ 11,535 $ 1,577 $ 3,641
Operating leases 2,873 673 1,493 416 291
Fixed price zinc
purchase commitments 4,014 4,014 -- -- --
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Total $ 25,550 $ 6,597 $ 13,028 $ 1,993 $ 3,932
----------------------------------------------------
The Company's total off-balance sheet contractual obligations of $6,887,000 at
December 31, 2002, consist of $2,873,000 for long-term operating leases for
three galvanizing facilities and galvanizing equipment and $4,014,000 for zinc
purchase commitments. The various leases for galvanizing facilities, including
option renewals, expire from 2015 to 2017. A lease for galvanizing equipment
expires in 2007. NAG periodically enters into fixed price purchase commitments
with domestic and foreign zinc producers to purchase a portion of its
requirements for its hot dip galvanizing operations; commitments for the future
delivery of zinc are typically up to one year.
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The following table summarizes the Company's contingent commitments at December
31, 2002:
LESS THAN 1-3 4-5 OVER
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) TOTAL 1 YEAR YEARS YEARS 5 YEARS
====================== ====================================================
Lines of credit $ 1,421 $ -- $ 1,421 $ -- $ --
Letters of credit* 8,300 1,018 2,080 1573 3,629
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Total $ 9,721 $ 1,018 $ 3,501 $ 1,573 $ 3,629
----------------------------------------------------
* Amount includes letter of credit relating to debt outstanding under the
industrial revenue bond agreement (See Note 4 to Consolidated Financial
Statements).
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
The Company's facilities are subject to extensive environmental legislation and
regulations affecting their operations and the discharge of wastes. The cost of
compliance with such regulations was approximately $1,168,000, $988,000 and
$965,000 in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively, for the disposal and recycling of
wastes generated by the galvanizing operations.
As previously reported, NAG was notified in 1997 by the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency ("IEPA") that it was a potentially responsible party under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information
System ("CERCLIS") in connection with cleanup of an abandoned site formerly
owned by Sandoval Zinc Co. The IEPA notice includes NAG as one of 59
organizations which arranged for the treatment and disposal of hazardous
substances at Sandoval. Based on current information and the preliminary state
of investigation, NAG's share of any probable future costs cannot be estimated
at this time.
The Company is committed to complying with all federal, state and local
environmental laws and regulations and using its best management practices to
anticipate and satisfy future requirements. As is typical in the galvanizing
business, the Company will have additional environmental compliance costs
associated with past, present, and future operations. Management is committed to
discovering and eliminating environmental issues as they arise. Because of the
frequent changes in environmental technology, laws and regulations management
cannot reasonably quantify the Company's potential future costs in this area.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires that management
apply accounting policies and make estimates and assumptions that affect results
of operations and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities. The following
areas are those that management believes are important to the financial
statements because they require significant judgment and estimation.
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REVENUE RECOGNITION. The Company generates revenue by providing galvanizing and
other coating services to customers' products. Revenue is recognized when the
galvanizing process is completed. Freight billed to customers is recorded as
revenue.
INVENTORIES. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (LIFO basis) or market.
Since substantially all of the Company's inventory is raw zinc used in the
galvanizing of customers' products, market value is based on an estimate of the
value added to the cost of raw zinc as a result of the galvanizing service.
SELF-INSURANCE RESERVES. The reserves for the self-insured portion of workers
compensation and health insurance coverage is based on historical data and
current trends. Estimates for claims incurred and incurred but not reported
claims are included in the reserves. These estimates may be subject to
adjustment if the Company's actual claims are significantly different than its
historical experience. The Company has obtained insurance coverage for medical
claims exceeding $60,000 and workers' compensation claims exceeding $125,000 per
occurrence, respectively, and has implemented safety training and other programs
to reduce workplace accidents.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS. The Company reviews long-lived assets for
impairment using forecasts of future cash flows to be generated by those assets.
These cash flow forecasts are based upon expected tonnage to be galvanized and
the margin to be earned by providing that service to customers. These
assumptions are susceptible to the actions of competitors and changes in
economic conditions in the industries and geographic markets the Company serves.
ENVIRONMENTAL. The Company expenses or capitalizes, where appropriate,
environmental expenditures that relate to current operations as they are
incurred. Such expenditures are expenses when they are attributable to past
operations and are not expected to contribute to current or future revenue
generation. The Company records liabilities when remediation or other
environmental assessment or clean-up efforts are probable and the cost can be
reasonably estimated.
GOODWILL IMPAIRMENT. On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets."
The Company assessed initial impairment under the transition rules of SFAS 142
in the second quarter of 2002 and determined that goodwill was not impaired at
January 1, 2002. Management selected May 31 as the date of its annual goodwill
impairment test. Based upon the impairment test performed at May 31, 2002,
management determined that goodwill was not impaired.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations" ("SFAS No. 143") which
addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the
retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement
costs. It applies to legal obligations associated with the retirement of
long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development
and/or the normal operation of a long-lived asset, except for certain
obligations of lessees. This statement is effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. The adoption of this
standard had no effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or
results of operations.
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In August 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS No.
144") which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or
disposal of long-lived assets by requiring that one accounting model be used for
long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously held and used or
newly acquired, and by broadening the presentation of discontinued operations to
include more disposal transactions. SFAS No. 144 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001, and
interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard had no
impact on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of
operations.
In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No.
4, 44 and 62, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections."
SFAS 145 will require gains and losses on extinguishments of debt to be
classified as income or loss from continuing operations rather than as
extraordinary items as previously required under SFAS 4. SFAS 145 also amends
SFAS 13 to require certain modifications to capital leases be treated as a
sale-leaseback and modifies the accounting for sub-leases when the original
lessee remains a secondary obligor or guarantor. Accordingly, most gains or
losses from extinguishments of debt for fiscal years beginning after May 15,
2002 shall not be reported as extraordinary. Upon adoption, any gain or loss on
extinguishment of debt previously classified as an extraordinary item in prior
periods presented must be reclassified to conform with the provisions of SFAS
145. SFAS 145's amendment and technical correction to SFAS 13 is effective for
all transactions occurring after May 15, 2002. Management does not expect a
material impact on the financial statements upon adoption of this statement.
In July 2002, FASB issued SFAS 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit
or Disposal Activities." The statement addresses financial accounting and
reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and nullifies
EITF Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination
Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred
in a Restructuring)." SFAS 146 requires that a liability for a cost associated
with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when a liability is incurred.
Under Issue 94-3, a liability for an exit cost as generally defined in Issue
94-3 was recognized at the date of an entity's commitment to an exit plan. The
provisions of this Statement are effective for exit or disposal activities that
are initiated after December 31, 2002. Management does not expect a material
impact on the financial statements upon adoption of this statement.
In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting
and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of
Indebtedness of Others." This interpretation elaborates on the disclosures to be
made by a guarantor in its financial statements about its obligations under
certain guarantees that it has issued. It also requires a guarantor to
recognize, at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of
the obligations it has undertaken in issuing the guarantee. The initial
recognition and initial measurement provisions of the interpretation are
applicable on a prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified after
December 31, 2002. The disclosure requirements are effective for financial
statements of interim or annual periods ending after December 15, 2002.
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In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation - Transition and Disclosure - an amendment of FASB Statement No.
123." SFAS No. 148 provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary
change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee
compensation. SFAS No. 148 also amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No.
123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation" to require prominent disclosures
in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting
for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on
reported results. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of SFAS No.
148 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results
of operations or financial statement disclosures.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Kinark's operations include managing market risks related to changes in interest
rates and zinc commodity prices.
INTEREST RATE RISK. Kinark is exposed to financial market risk related to
changes in interest rates. Changing interest rates will affect interest paid on
Kinark's variable rate debt. Variable rate debt aggregating $9,742,000 and
$8,297,000 was outstanding under the credit agreement at December 31, 2002 and
2001, respectively, with effective rates of 4.50% and 4.75%, respectively.
Amounts outstanding under the industrial revenue bond agreement were $7,900,000
and $8,487,000 at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, with an effective
rate of 5.25% (see Note 4 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). In
addition, the Company's fixed rate debt consisting of $1,000,000 of 10%
subordinated promissory notes was outstanding at December 31, 2002. The
borrowings under all of the Company's debt obligations at December 31, 2002 are
due as follows: $1,910,000 in 2003; $9,108,000 in 2004; $694,000 in 2005 and
$6,951,000 in years 2006 through 2013. Each increase of 10 basis points in the
effective interest rate would result in an annual increase in interest charges
on variable rate debt of approximately $17,600 based on December 31, 2002
outstanding borrowings. The actual effect of changes in interest rates is
dependent on actual amounts outstanding under the various loan agreements. The
Company monitors interest rates and has sufficient flexibility to renegotiate
the loan agreement, without penalty, in the event market conditions and interest
rates change.
ZINC PRICE RISK. NAG periodically enters into fixed price purchase commitments
with domestic and foreign zinc producers to purchase a portion of its zinc
requirements for its hot dip galvanizing operations. Commitments for the future
delivery of zinc, typically up to one (1) year, reflect rates quoted on the
London Metals Exchange. At December 31, 2002 and 2001, the aggregate fixed price
commitments for the procurement of zinc were approximately $4,000,000 and
$6,800,000, respectively. With respect to the zinc fixed price purchase
commitments, a hypothetical decrease of 10% in the market price of zinc from the
December, 2002 and 2001 levels represented potential lost gross margin
opportunities of approximately $400,000 and $680,000, respectively; however,
lower zinc prices potentially could benefit future earnings for the zinc
purchases that are made at the lower market price. During the third quarter of
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2001, two one-year commodity collar contracts which were intended to hedge the
price risk associated with fixed price zinc purchase commitments expired, and
were not renewed.
The Company's financial strategy includes evaluating the selective use of
derivative financial instruments to manage zinc and interest costs. As part of
its inventory management strategy, the Company expects to continue evaluating
hedging instruments to minimize the impact of zinc price fluctuations.
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MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Kinark Corporation's management is responsible for the integrity and accuracy of
the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Management believes that the
consolidated financial statements for the three years ended December 31, 2002
have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles, appropriate in the
circumstances, generally accepted in the United States. In preparing the
consolidated financial statements, management makes informed judgments and
estimates where necessary to reflect the expected effects of events and
transactions that have not been completed. The Company's disclosure controls,
including operating procedures and guidelines, ensure that material information
required to be disclosed is appropriately and timely recorded and communicated
to management.
Management relies on a system of internal operating procedures and accounting
controls that allows it to meet its responsibility for the reliability of the
consolidated financial statements. This system provides reasonable assurance
that the Company's physical and intellectual assets are safeguarded and
transactions are recorded and processed in accordance with management's
authorization that permits the preparation of consolidated financial statements
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States. Management believes that the Company's system of internal operating
procedures and accounting controls provide reasonable assurance that errors that
could be material to the consolidated financial statements are prevented or
would be detected within a timely period.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, composed of three Independent
Directors, is responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting
process. The Audit Committee regularly meets with executive and financial
management to review financial reports and monitor matters that could be
material to the consolidated financial statements. The Audit Committee also
meets several times a year with the independent auditors who have free access to
the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors to discuss the quality and
acceptability of the Company's financial reporting, internal controls and
matters related to corporate governance.
The independent auditors are engaged to express an opinion on the Company's
consolidated financial statements in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America. Their report s included
herein on page FS-13.
Ronald J. Evans Paul R. Chastain
President and Vice President and
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF KINARK CORPORATION:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Kinark
Corporation and subsidiary as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related
consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, stockholders'
equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December
31, 2002. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in
the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and the financial statement
schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on the financial statements and the financial statement
schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Kinark Corporation and subsidiary
at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of their operations and their
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002 in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when
considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a
whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth
therein.
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company
adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets," and ceased amortizing goodwill effective January 1, 2002.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Tulsa, Oklahoma
February 7, 2003
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS) 2002 2001
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3 $ 853
Trade receivables, less allowances of
$285 for 2002 and $293 for 2001 4,529 4,821
Inventories 6,154 5,399
Prepaid expenses and other assets 618 291
Deferred tax asset, net 444 583
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 11,748 11,947
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST
Land 1,714 1,714
Galvanizing plants and equipment 40,099 36,258
Other 0 70
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41,813 38,042
Less: Allowance for depreciation 16,203 15,234
Construction in progress 303 459
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TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 25,913 23,267
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GOODWILL, NET 3,389 3,389
OTHER ASSETS 381 489
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 41,431 $ 39,092
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term obligations $ 1,283 $ 976
Current portion of bonds payable 617 587
Trade accounts payable 1,025 1,123
Accrued payroll and employee benefits 846 889
Other taxes 301 317
Other accrued liabilities 644 449
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,716 4,341
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DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY, NET 1,187 819
PENSION AND RELATED LIABILITIES -- 101
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS 8,480 7,361
BONDS PAYABLE 7,283 7,900
SUBORDINATED NOTES PAYABLE 937 917
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 22,603 21,439
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTES 6 AND 7)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock - $.10 par value:
authorized - 18,000,000 shares
issued - 8,209,925 shares in 2002 and 2001 819 819
Additional paid-in capital 17,464 17,464
Retained earnings 6,509 5,399
Common shares in treasury at cost:
1,473,006 in 2002 and 1,529,100 in 2001 (5,964) (6,029)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 18,828 17,653
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 41,431 $ 39,092
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Years Ended December 31
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) 2002 2001 2000
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SALES $ 38,178 $ 37,219 $ 38,869
Cost of sales 26,268 26,129 27,662
Selling, general and administrative expenses 5,983 5,592 5,481
Depreciation and amortization 3,227 3,427 2,916
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TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES 35,478 35,148 36,059
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Operating Income before Casualty Loss 2,700 2,071 2,810
Casualty Loss -- -- (245)
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OPERATING INCOME 2,700 2,071 2,565
Interest expense, net 872 1,315 989
Other (income) expense, net -- 258 64
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Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes 1,828 498 1,512
Income tax expense 718 209 635
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 1,110 289 877
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations,
net of income taxes -- -- (454)
Loss on Disposal of Discontinued Operations -- -- (1,663)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) 1,110 289 (1,240)
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Cash flow hedges:
Cumulative effect, accounting for derivatives,
net of related income taxes of $48 -- (65) --
Less: reclassification adjustment for derivative
losses included in net income, net of related
income taxes of $48 -- 65 --
Minimum pension liability adjustment -- -- --
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME -- -- --
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) $ 1,110 $ 289 $ (1,240)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Continuing Operations:
Basic $ .17 $ .04 $ .13
Diluted .15 .04 .13
Discontinued Operations:
Basic and Diluted $ -- $ -- $ (.32)
Net Income (Loss):
Basic $ .17 $ .04 $ (.19)
Diluted $ .15 $ .04 $ (.19)
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
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COMMON ADDITIONAL
SHARES STOCK ($.10 PAID-IN RETAINED TREASURY
OUTSTANDING PAR VALUE) CAPITAL EARNINGS STOCK TOTAL
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JANUARY 1, 2000 6,712,219 $ 819 $ 17,364 $ 6,350 $ (5,980) $ 18,553
Net loss -- -- -- (1,240) -- (1,240)
Treasury stock purchases (10) -- -- -- -- --
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DECEMBER 31, 2000 6,712,209 819 17,364 5,110 (5,980) 17,313
Net income -- -- -- 289 -- 289
Treasury stock purchases (50,000) -- -- -- (49) (49)
Common stock warrants issued -- -- 100 -- -- 100
Shares outstanding adjustment 18,616 -- -- -- -- --
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DECEMBER 31, 2001 6,680,825 819 17,464 5,399 (6,029) 17,653
Net income -- -- -- 1,110 -- 1,110
Treasury stock issued 56,094 -- -- -- 65 65
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DECEMBER 31, 2002 6,736,919 $ 819 $ 17,464 $ 6,509 $ (5,964) $ 18,828
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 2002 2001 2000
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) $ 1,110 $ 289 $ (1,240)
Loss from discontinued operations -- -- 2,117
Depreciation and amortization 3,227 3,427 2,916
Deferred income taxes 507 109 200
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets 7 (11) (53)
Non-cash directors' fees 65 -- --
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net 292 600 (104)
Inventories and other assets (974) 493 (865)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other (63) (264) 158
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Net cash provided by continuing operations 4,171 4,643 3,129
Net cash used in discontinued operations -- -- (975)
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CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 4,171 4,643 2,154
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net proceeds from sale of discontinued operations -- -- 371
Capital expenditures (5,880) (3,297) (9,463)
Proceeds from sale of assets -- 3 259
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Net cash used in continuing operations (5,880) (3,294) (8,833)
Net cash used in discontinued operations -- -- (254)
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CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (5,880) (3,294) (9,087)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from subordinated debt -- 900 --
Proceeds from stock warrants -- 100 --
Proceeds from tax exempt bonds -- -- 9,050
Tax exempt bond funds held by bond trustee -- 1,219 (1,219)
Deferred financing -- (76) (321)
Purchase of treasury stock -- (49) --
Payment on bonds (587) (562) --
Proceeds from long-term obligations 18,240 16,425 16,534
Payment on long-term obligations (16,794) (18,510) (17,217)
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Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations 859 (553) 6,827
Net cash used in discontinued operations -- -- (5)
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CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 859 (553) 6,822
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (850) 796 (111)
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 853 57 168
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 3 $ 853 $ 57
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CASH PAID DURING THE YEAR FOR:
Interest $ 980 $ 1,292 $ 1,082
Income taxes $ 150 $ 412 $ 118
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001, and 2000
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Kinark Corporation ("Kinark" and the "Company") is engaged in hot dip
galvanizing and coatings for corrosion protection of fabricated steel products
through its wholly owned subsidiary, North American Galvanizing Company ("NAG").
Subsequent to the sale of the subsidiaries discussed in Note 1, galvanizing
operations represents all of Kinark's business operations. NAG provides metals
corrosion protection with eleven regionally located galvanizing plants. The
Company grants unsecured credit to its customers on terms standard for this
industry, typically net 30 to 45 days.
(1) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On June 26, 2000, the Company sold its Lake River Corporation ("Lake River") and
North American Warehousing Company ("NAW") subsidiaries, comprising the
Company's bulk liquids terminal and public warehousing businesses for $371,000
cash.
These transactions resulted in a net loss on the disposal of business segments
of approximately $1,246,000 and $417,000 for Lake River and NAW, respectively.
The Lake River and NAW segments are accounted for as discontinued operations,
and accordingly, amounts in the financial statements and related notes for all
periods shown have been re-stated to reflect these segments as discontinued
operations.
Combined sales and loss from operations for Lake River and NAW for the year 2000
(through June 26, 2000) were $3,403,000 and $454,000, net of taxes of $268,000,
respectively.
(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION. The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary. All intercompany
transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
ESTIMATES. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United State of America requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance
sheet dates and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for each of the
years. Actual results will be determined based on the outcome of future events
and could differ significantly from the estimates.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS. Cash and cash equivalents include interest bearing
deposits with original maturities of three months or less.
INVENTORIES. Inventories consist of raw zinc "pigs," molten zinc in galvanizing
kettles and other chemicals and materials used in the galvanizing process.
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market with market value based on
estimated realizable value from the galvanizing process. Zinc cost is determined
on a last-in first-out (LIFO) basis. Other inventories are valued primarily on
an average cost basis. Inventories consist of the following:
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 2002 2001
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Zinc $ 5,929 $ 5,138
Other 225 261
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$ 6,154 $ 5,399
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The approximate raw zinc replacement cost based on year-end market prices was
$3,668,000 and $3,190,000 at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.
Management estimates the cost of zinc inventories will be recovered from revenue
generated by its galvanizing services in the normal course of business. In 2001,
inventory quantities were reduced resulting in liquidation of LIFO inventory
layers which reduced net income by $17,000.
GOODWILL. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value
of net assets acquired in business combinations. On January 1, 2002, the Company
adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets" ("SFAS No. 142"), although certain provisions of SFAS No. 142
were applicable to goodwill and other intangible assets acquired in transactions
completed after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 142 addresses financial accounting and
reporting for acquired goodwill and other intangible assets and requires that
goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite life no longer be amortized
but instead be reviewed, at least annually, for impairment. The Company assessed
initial impairment under the transition rules of SFAS 142 in the second quarter
of 2002 and determined that goodwill was not impaired at January 1, 2002.
Management selected May 31 as the date of its annual goodwill impairment test.
Based upon the impairment test performed at May 31, 2002, management determined
that goodwill was not impaired.
The following pro forma results of operations reflect elimination of goodwill
amortization included in the three years ended December 31, 2002, as if SFAS No.
142 had been in effect at that time (Dollars in thousands except per share
amounts).
2002 2001 2000
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Reported net income (loss) $ 1,110 $ 289 $ (1,240)
Add back: Goodwill amortization -- 188 188
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Adjusted net income (loss) $ 1,110 $ 477 $ (1,052)
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Earnings per share:
Reported net income per share
Basic $ 0.17 $ 0.04 $ (.19)
Diluted 0.15 0.04 (.19)
Goodwill amortization
Basic $ -- $ 0.03 $ 0.03
Diluted -- 0.02 0.03
Adjusted net income per share
Basic $ 0.17 $ 0.07 $ (.16)
Diluted 0.15 0.06 (.16)
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DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Plant and equipment, including assets under
capital leases, are depreciated on the straight-line basis over their estimated
useful lives, generally at rates of 2% to 6% for buildings and 10% to 20% for
equipment, furnishings, and fixtures. In 2001 the Company adopted the units of
production method of depreciation, based on projected total tonnage to be
processed over the estimated life of the respective equipment, for new
galvanizing plants or for significant expansions of existing plants.
During 2002, the Company removed fully depreciated assets totaling $2,198,000
from the accounting records.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPENDITURES. The Company expenses or capitalizes, where
appropriate, environmental expenditures that relate to current operations as
they are incurred. Such expenditures are expensed when they are attributable to
past operations and are not expected to contribute to current or future revenue
generation. The Company records liabilities when remediation or other
environmental assessment or clean-up efforts are probable and the cost can be
reasonably estimated.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS. Long-lived assets and certain intangibles to be held and used
or disposed of are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis or when events or
circumstances indicate that such impairment may have occurred. The Company has
determined that no impairment loss need be recognized for the years ended
December 31, 2002, 2001 or 2000.
SELF-INSURANCE. The Company is self-insured for workers' compensation and
certain health care claims for its active employees. The Company carries excess
insurance providing coverage for medical claims exceeding $60,000 and workers'
compensation claims exceeding $125,000 per occurrence, respectively. The
reserves for workers' compensation benefits and health care claims represent
estimates for reported claims and for claims incurred but not reported using
loss development factors. Such estimates are generally based on historical
trends and risk assessment methodologies; however, the actual results may vary
from these estimates since the evaluation of losses is inherently subjective and
susceptible to significant changing factors.
REVENUE RECOGNITION. The Company generated revenues by providing galvanizing and
other coating services to customers' products. Revenue is recognized when the
galvanizing process is completed. Freight billed to customers is recorded as
revenue.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS. The Company periodically utilizes commodity
collar contracts as derivative instruments which are intended to offset the
impact of potential fluctuations in the market price of zinc. The Company had no
derivative instruments outstanding at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and did not
utilize derivatives in the year ended December 31, 2002.
On January 1, 2001 the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
("SFAS No. 133"). The statement, as amended, establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments and for hedging activities. It
requires that an entity recognize all derivatives, at fair value, as either
assets or liabilities in the balance sheet with an offset either to
shareholder's equity and comprehensive income or income depending upon the
classification of the derivative. The derivative instruments identified at
January 1, 2001, under the provisions of SFAS No. 133 had been previously
designated in hedging relationships that addressed the variable cash flow
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exposure of forecasted purchases of zinc. Under the transition provisions of
SFAS No. 133, on January 1, 2001 the Company recorded an after-tax,
cumulative-effect-type transition charge of $65,000 to accumulated other
comprehensive income related to these derivatives. The transition adjustment was
charged to other expense during 2001 as the derivatives expired. The Company did
not apply subsequent hedge accounting for the derivatives existing at January 1,
2001. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of these derivatives subsequent to
January 1, 2001 were recorded in other (income) expense.
STOCK OPTIONS. The Company accounts for its stock option plans in accordance
with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees", under which no compensation cost has been recognized for stock
option awards. Had compensation cost for the Company's stock option plans been
determined according to the methodology of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standard No.123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation" ("SFAS No. 123"), the
Company's pro forma net earnings (loss) and basic and diluted earnings (loss)
per share for 2002, 2001 and 2000, would have been as follows:
Year Ended December 31
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) 2002 2001 2000
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Net Income (Loss), as reported $ 1,110 $ 289 $ (1,240)
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense
determined under fair value based methods, net of tax $ (11) $ (12) $ (25)
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Pro forma net income (loss) $ 1,099 $ 277 $ (1,265)
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Earnings per share:
Basic - as reported $ 0.17 $ 0.04 $ (0.19)
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Basic - pro forma $ 0.16 $ 0.04 $ (0.19)
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Diluted - as reported $ 0.15 $ 0.04 $ (0.19)
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Diluted - pro forma $ 0.16 $ 0.04 $ (0.19)
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The fair value of options granted under the Company's stock option plans was
estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following
assumptions used:
Year Ended December 31
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2002 2001 2000
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Volatility 66% 66% 66%
Discount Rate 5% 5% 5%
Dividend Yield 0% 0% 0%
Fair Value $ 0.68 $ 0.63 $ 0.67
INCOME TAXES. Net deferred income tax assets and liabilities on the consolidated
balance sheet reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and
the amounts used for income tax purposes and the benefit of net operating loss
and other tax credit carry-forwards. Valuation allowances are established
against deferred tax assets to the extent management believes it is more likely
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than not that the assets will not be realized. No valuation allowance was
considered necessary at December 31, 2002 and 2001.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS. In June 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations"
("SFAS No. 143") which addresses financial accounting and reporting for
obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the
associated asset retirement costs. It applies to legal obligations associated
with the retirement of long-lived assets that result from the acquisition,
construction, development and/or the normal operation of a long-lived asset,
except for certain obligations of lessees. This statement is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. The
adoption of this Standard had no effect on the Company's consolidated financial
position or results of operations.
In August 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS No.
144") which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or
disposal of long-lived assets by requiring that one accounting model be used for
long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously held and used or
newly acquired, and by broadening the presentation of discontinued operations to
include more disposal transactions. SFAS No. 144 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001, and
interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard had no
impact on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of
operations.
In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No.
4, 44 and 62, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections."
SFAS 145 will require gains and losses on extinguishments of debt to be
classified as income or loss from continuing operations rather than as
extraordinary items as previously required under SFAS 4. SFAS 145 also amends
SFAS 13 to require certain modifications to capital leases be treated as a
sale-leaseback and modifies the accounting for sub-leases when the original
lessee remains a secondary obligor or guarantor. Accordingly, most gains or
losses from extinguishments of debt for fiscal years beginning after May 15,
2002 shall not be reported as extraordinary. Upon adoption, any gain or loss on
extinguishment of debt previously classified as an extraordinary item in prior
periods presented must be reclassified to conform with the provisions of SFAS
145. SFAS 145's amendment and technical correction to SFAS 13 is effective for
all transactions occurring after May 15, 2002. Management does not expect a
material impact on the financial statements upon adoption of this statement.
In July 2002, FASB issued SFAS 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit
or Disposal Activities." The statement addresses financial accounting and
reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and nullifies
EITF Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination
Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred
in a Restructuring)." SFAS 146 requires that a liability for a cost associated
with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when a liability is incurred.
Under Issue 94-3, a liability for an exit cost as generally defined in Issue
94-3 was recognized at the date of an entity's commitment to an exit plan. The
provisions of this Statement are effective for exit or disposal activities that
are initiated after December 31, 2002. Management does not expect a material
impact on the financial statements upon adoption of this statement.
In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting
and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of
Indebtedness of Others." This interpretation elaborates on the disclosures to be
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made by a guarantor in its financial statements about its obligations under
certain guarantees that it has issued. It also requires a guarantor to
recognize, at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of
the obligations it has undertaken in issuing the guarantee. The initial
recognition and initial measurement provisions of the interpretation are
applicable on a prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified after
December 31, 2002. The disclosure requirements are effective for financial
statements of interim or annual periods ending after December 15, 2002.
In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation - Transition and Disclosure - an amendment of FASB Statement No.
123." SFAS No. 148 provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary
change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee
compensation. SFAS No. 148 also amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No.
123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation" to require prominent disclosures
in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting
for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on
reported results. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of SFAS No.
148 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results
of operations or financial statement disclosures.
RECLASSIFICATION. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods to
conform to the 2002 presentation.
(3) LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
December 31
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 2002 2001
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Revolving line of credit $ 4,390 $ 4,759
Term loan 2,584 3,538
Construction loan 2,768 --
9.5% note due 2015 21 22
Capital leases -- 18
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9,763 8,337
Less current portion (1,283) (976)
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$ 8,480 $ 7,361
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LONG-TERM DEBT. In November 2001, the Company amended a three-year bank credit
agreement that was scheduled to expire in September 2002. The amended bank
credit agreement provides a (i) a $9,000,000 maximum revolving line of credit
for working capital and general corporate purposes, (ii) a $3,692,595 term loan
and (iii) a $3,000,000 advancing construction loan facility. In September 2002,
the maturity of the revolving line facility was extended to June 30, 2004 to
coincide with the maturities of the term and advancing construction loans.
At the December 31, 2002, the Company had additional borrowing capacity of
$1,421,000, net of outstanding irrevocable letters of credit, under the bank
revolving line of credit based on the borrowing base calculated under the
agreement. At December 31, 2002, the Company had outstanding irrevocable letters
of credit for workers' compensation claims totaling $400,000.
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Substantially all of the Company's accounts receivable, inventories, fixed
assets and the common stock of its subsidiary are pledged as collateral under
the agreement, and the credit agreement is secured by a full and unconditional
guaranty from NAG. Amounts borrowed under the agreement bear interest at the
prime rate of Bank One, Oklahoma or the LIBOR rate, at the option of the
Company, subject to a rate margin adjustment determined by the Company's
consolidated debt service ratio. In the event the Company fails to maintain a
consolidated debt service coverage ratio for any fiscal quarter of at least 1.25
to 1.00, the Applicable LIBOR Rate Margin will be increased to 5.75% and the
Applicable Prime Rate Margin will be increased to 3.00%. Thereafter, the
increased rate margin will remain in effect until such time as the Company has
maintained a consolidated debt service coverage ratio greater than or equal to
1.25 to 1.00 for a subsequent fiscal quarter.
In the event the Company fails to maintain a consolidated capital expenditures
to EBITDA ratio for any fiscal quarter of at least 1.00 to 1.00, the increase in
the Applicable LIBOR Rate Margin ranges from 3.75% to 5.75%, and the increase in
the Applicable Prime Rate Margin ranges from 1.00% to 3.00%.
Amounts borrowed under the bank credit facilities bore interest ranging from
4.50% to 9.75% during the three years ended December 31, 2002, and an effective
rate of 4.50% at December 31, 2002 and 4.75% at December 31, 2001. Interest
expense capitalized in connection with construction in progress was $148,641,
$15,979 and $211,966 in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Term loan payments are based on thirty-five (35) installments with equal monthly
payments of principal and interest, and the loan may be prepaid without penalty.
The revolving line of credit may be paid down without penalty, or additional
funds may be borrowed up to the revolver limit. Construction loan payments are
based on one hundred eight (108) installments of equal monthly payments of
principal, plus interest at the prime rate of Bank One: interest is subject to a
rate margin adjustment determined by the Company's consolidated debt service
ratio. The credit agreement requires the Company to maintain compliance with
covenant limits for current ratio, debt to tangible net worth ratio, debt
service coverage ratio and a capital expenditures ratio. The Company was in
compliance with the covenants at December 31, 2002.
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt of $9,763,000, exclusive of subordinated
notes and bonds are payable as follows: $1,283,000 (2003), $8,461,000 (2004),
$2,000 (2005), $2,000 (2006), $2,000 (2007) and $13,000 (thereafter).
CAPITAL LEASES. Capital leases consisting of a telephone system and material
handling equipment used in NAG's operations were paid in full in 2002.
(4) BONDS PAYABLE
During the first quarter of 2000, the Company issued $9,050,000 of Harris County
Industrial Development Corporation Adjustable Rate Industrial Development Bonds,
Series 2000 (the "Bonds"). The Bonds are senior to other debt of the Company.
All of the bond proceeds, which were held in trust by Bank One Trust Company,
N.A. ("Trustee"), were used by NAG for the purchase of land and construction of
a hot dip galvanizing plant in Harris County, Texas. The galvanizing plant was
completed and began operation in the first quarter of 2001.
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The Bonds bear interest at a variable rate (5.25% at December 31, 2002 and 2001)
that can be converted to a fixed rate upon certain conditions outlined in the
bond agreement. The Bonds are subject to annual sinking fund redemption, which
was $587,000 in 2002 and increases annually thereafter to a maximum redemption
of $960,000 on June 15, 2012. The Company makes monthly payments of principal
and interest of approximately $86,000 into a sinking fund. The final maturity
date of the Bonds is June 15, 2013. The Company has the option of early
redemption of the Bonds at par unless the bonds are converted to a fixed
interest rate, in which case they are redeemable at a premium during a period
specified in the bond agreement. The Company's obligation under the bond
agreement is secured through a letter of credit with a bank which must remain in
effect as long as any Bonds are outstanding. The letter of credit is
collateralized by substantially all the assets of the Company.
(5) SUBORDINATED DEBT
In February 2001, the Company completed a $1,000,000 Private Placement of
unsecured subordinated debt. The Company utilized the proceeds to partially fund
construction of a new galvanizing facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Participation
in the Private Placement was offered to accredited investors, which included the
Company's directors and eligible stockholders holding a minimum of 100,000
shares of common stock. The amount outstanding on these notes, net of discount,
was $937,000 and $917,000 at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The
notes, which mature February 17, 2006 and bear interest at 10% payable annually,
were issued with warrants to purchase 666,666 shares of common stock of the
Company. Terms of the warrants, which expire February 17, 2008, permit the
holder to purchase shares of the Company's common stock at any time prior to the
expiration date. The exercise price of $.856 per share reflects the fair value
of the Company's common stock at the time the warrants were issued, as
determined by an independent financial advisor.
(6) COMMITMENTS
The Company leases its headquarters office, and certain manufacturing buildings
and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases. The Company also leases
certain facilities to third parties under non-cancelable operating leases. These
operating leases generally provide for renewal options and periodic rate
increases and are typically renewed in the normal course of business. Lease
expense was $629,000 in 2002, $653,000 in 2001 and $335,000 in 2000.
Minimum annual rental commitments at December 31, 2002 are as follows:
Operating
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) Leases
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2003 $ 673
2004 571
2005 507
2006 415
2007 380
Thereafter 327
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$ 2,873
The Company has commitments with domestic and foreign zinc producers to purchase
zinc used in its hot dip galvanizing operations. Commitments for the future
delivery of zinc either reflect rates then quoted on the London Metals Exchange
and are not subject to price adjustment or are based on such quoted prices at
the time of delivery. At December 31, 2002, the aggregate commitments for the
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procurement of zinc at fixed prices were $4.0 million. The Company reviews these
fixed price contracts for losses using the same methodology employed to estimate
the market value of its zinc inventory. The Company had unpriced commitments for
the purchase of approximately 1.2 million pounds of zinc at December 31, 2002.
(7) CONTINGENCIES
NAG was notified in 1997 by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
("IEPA") that it was a potentially responsible party under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System (CERCLIS)
in connection with cleanup of an abandoned site formerly owned by Sandoval Zinc
Co. ("Sandoval"). The IEPA notice includes NAG as one of 59 organizations which
arranged for the treatment and disposal of hazardous substances at Sandoval.
Based on current information and the stage of investigation, NAG's share of
probable future costs, if any, cannot be estimated at this time.
The Company will continue to have additional environmental compliance costs
associated with operations in the galvanizing business. The Company is committed
to complying with the environmental legislation and regulations affecting its
operations. Due to the uncertainties associated with future environmental
technologies, regulatory interpretations, and prospective legislative activity,
management cannot estimate potential costs in this area.
Various litigation arising in the ordinary course of business is pending against
the Company. Management believes that resolution of the Company's litigation and
environmental matters should not materially affect the Company's consolidated
financial position or liquidity. Should future developments cause the Company to
record an additional liability for environmental matters, litigation or customer
claims, the recording of such a liability could have a material impact on the
results of operations and cash flows for the period involved.
(8) INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
Years Ended December 31,
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 2002 2001 2000
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Current $ 211 $ 100 $ 435
Deferred 507 109 200
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Income tax expense $ 718 $ 209 $ 635
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The reconciliation of income taxes at the federal statutory rate to the
Company's effective tax rate is as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 2002 2001 2000
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Taxes at statutory rate $ 622 $ 169 $ 514
State tax net of federal benefit 73 20 30
Goodwill amortization -- 71 71
Other 23 (51) 20
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Taxes at effective tax rate $ 718 $ 209 $ 635
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At December 31, 2002, alternative minimum tax credit carry-forwards of
approximately $461,000 are available as carry-forwards to future years.
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The tax effects of significant items comprising the Company's net deferred tax
asset (liability) consist of the following:
December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 2002 2001
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Deferred tax assets:
Alternative minimum tax $ 461 $ 533
Reserves not currently deductible 443 583
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$ 904 $ 1,116
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Differences between book and
tax basis of property 1,647 1,352
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$ (743) $ (236)
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As reported in the balance sheet:
Deferred tax assets $ 444 $ 583
Deferred tax liabilities 1,187 819
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$ (743) $ (236)
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(9) STOCK OPTION PLANS
At December 31, 2002 and 2001, 1,042,000 shares of the Company's common stock
were reserved for issuance under the terms of the stock option plans for key
employees and directors. The plans generally provide options to purchase Company
stock at fair value as of the date the option is granted. Options generally
become exercisable in installments specified by the applicable plan and must be
exercised within ten years of the grant date
Number Weighted-Avg.
Under Option of Shares Exercise Price
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Balance at Jan. 1, 2000 399,500 $ 2.98
Granted 28,333 1.24
Canceled (20,500) 3.58
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Balance at Dec. 31, 2000 407,333 2.70
Granted 30,000 1.05
Canceled (60,000) 3.50
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Balance at Dec. 31, 2001 377,333 2.44
Granted 75,000 1.26
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Balance at Dec. 31, 2002 452,333 $ 2.24
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At December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, options for 377,333, 347,333 and 364,625
shares, respectively, were exercisable.
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Information about stock options as of December 31, 2002:
Options Outstanding
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Weighted-Avg.
Range of Number Remaining Weighted-Avg.
Exercise Prices Outstanding Contractual Life Exercise Price
--------------- ----------- ---------------- --------------
$1.00 to $1.39 133,333 8.3 years $ 1.16
$2.00 15,000 6.5 2.00
$2.50 to $3.00 234,500 3.0 2.50
$3.06 to $3.50 62,000 4.4 3.30
$4.50 7,500 1.2 4.50
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452,333
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Options Exercisable at December 31, 2002
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Weighted-Avg. Number
Exercise Price Exercisable
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$ 1.05 30,000
1.06 7,708
1.25 625
1.31 20,000
2.00 15,000
2.50 233,000
3.00 1,500
3.06 15,000
3.25 15,000
3.38 15,000
3.50 17,000
4.50 7,500
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377,333
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(10) EARNINGS PER SHARE RECONCILIATION
For the Year Ended Income Shares Per Share
December 31 (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount
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2000
Income from continuing
operations $877,000 -- --
Basic EPS -- 6,712,212 $.13
Effect of dilutive
stock options -- -- --
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Diluted EPS $877,000 6,712,212 $.13
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2001
Income from continuing
operations $289,000 -- --
Basic EPS -- 6,698,972 $.04
Effect of dilutive stock
options and warrants -- 666,666 --
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Diluted EPS $289,000 7,365,638 $.04
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2002
Income from continuing
operations $1,110,000 -- --
Basic EPS 6,717,088 $.17
Effect of dilutive stock
options and warrants -- 671,996 (.02)
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Diluted EPS $1,110,000 7,389,084 $.15
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The number of options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per
share due to the option price exceeding the share market price are 319,000,
347,333 and 364,625, at December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
(11) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
The Company offers a 401(k) defined contribution plan to its eligible employees.
Employees not covered by a bargaining contract become eligible to enroll in this
benefit plan after one year of service with the Company. Company contributions
to this benefit plan were $233,000 in 2002, $205,000 in 2001 and $243,000 in
2000. Assets of the defined contribution plan consisted of short-term
investments, intermediate bonds, long-term bonds and listed stocks.
(12) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
In August 1998, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up
to $1,000,000 of its common stock in open market transactions. Repurchases of
the Company's common stock totaled 50,000 shares at a cost of $49,000 in 2001
and 55,321 shares at a cost of $139,000 in 1999. In 2002, Directors of the
Company could elect to receive shares of the Company's common stock in lieu of a
cash payment for up to all of their fee for board service. Under this program,
the Company issued 56,094 shares from Treasury Stock in 2002, with a fair value
of $65,000.
(13) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying value of financial instruments included in current assets and
liabilities approximates fair value. The fair value of the Company's long-term
debt is estimated to approximate carrying value based on the borrowing rates
currently available to the Company for loans with similar terms and average
maturities.
(14) UNION CONTRACTS
NAG's one-year labor agreement with the United Steel Workers Union covering
approximately 70 production workers at its Tulsa galvanizing plants expires
March 31, 2003. In order to facilitate their discussions, management and the
union historically have extended the contract. While there can be no assurance,
NAG anticipates that a mutually acceptable agreement will result from these
discussions.
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(15) SEGMENT DISCLOSURES
Subsequent to the sale of Lake River and NAW in June 2000, the Company's sole
business is hot dip galvanizing and coatings, which is conducted through its
wholly owned subsidiary, North American Galvanizing Company.
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QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED)
Quarterly Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2002 and 2001
were:
2002
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) Mar 31 Jun 30 Sep 30 Dec 31 Total
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SALES $ 9,217 $ 10,103 $ 9,915 $ 8,943 $ 38,178
GROSS PROFIT 2,852 3,237 3,094 2,727 11,910
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NET INCOME $ 224 $ 392 $ 338 $ 156 $ 1,110
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Basic and Diluted Earnings
per Common Share
Basic $ .03 $ .06 $ .05 $ .03 $ .17
Diluted .03 .05 .05 .02 .15
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2001
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) Mar 31 Jun 30 Sep 30 Dec 31 Total
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SALES $ 8,982 $ 9,262 $ 9,812 $ 9,163 $ 37,219
GROSS PROFIT 2,637 2,635 3,238 2,580 11,090
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 47 $ 2 $ 297 $ (57) $ 289
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Basic and Diluted Earnings
per Common Share $ -- $ -- $ .04 $ -- $ .04
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SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following is a summary of selected financial data of the Company (Dollars in
Thousands, Except per Share Amounts)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002** 2001 2000 1999 1998
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Sales $ 38,178 $ 37,219 $ 38,869 $ 37,876 $ 39,052
Operating income $ 2,700 $ 2,071 $ 2,565 $ 1,866 $ 641
percent of sales 7.1% 5.6% 6.6% 4.9% 1.6%
Net Earnings (Loss) $ 1,110 $ 289 $ (1,240) $ 797 $ 600
Basic Earnings (Loss) per common share $ .17 $ .04 $ (.19) $ .12 $ .09
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per common share $ .15 $ .04 $ (.19) $ .12 $ .09
Capital Expenditures $ 5,880 $ 3,297 $ 9,463 $ 5,264 $ 3,249
Depreciation & Amortization $ 3,227 $ 3,427 $ 2,916 $ 2,598 $ 2,386
Weighted average shares outstanding* 7,389,084 7,365,638 6,712,212 6,723,903 6,789,597
AT DECEMBER 31, 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
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Working Capital $ 7,032 $ 7,606 $ 7,639 $ 8,607 $ 7,683
Total Assets $ 41,431 $ 39,092 $ 40,676 $ 33,117 $ 29,949
Long-Term Obligations $ 16,700 $ 16,178 $ 17,907 $ 9,985 $ 8,578
Stockholders' Equity $ 18,828 $ 17,653 $ 17,313 $ 18,553 $ 17,783
Book Value Per Share $ 2.79 $ 2.64 $ 2.58 $ 2.76 $ 2.63
Common Shares Outstanding 6,736,919 6,680,825 6,712,209 6,712,219 6,767,540
* Weighted average shares outstanding include the dilutive effect of stock
options and warrants, if applicable. All amounts for all years presented prior
to 2000 have been restated to reflect discontinued operations.
** On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS 142 "Goodwill and Other
Intagible Assets" and ceased amortizing goodwill. In each of the four years
ended December 31, 2001, the Company recorded goodwill amortization of
approximately $188,000 after tax.
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