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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
(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, 2000
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 1-871
BUCYRUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 39-0188050
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
P. O. BOX 500
1100 MILWAUKEE AVENUE
SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53172
(Address of Principal (Zip Code)
Executive Offices)
(414) 768-4000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
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 or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [ X ]
As of March 26, 2001, 1,435,600 shares of common stock of the Registrant
were outstanding. Of the total outstanding shares of common stock on
March 26, 2001, 1,430,300 were held of record by Bucyrus Holdings, LLC, which
is controlled by American Industrial Partners Capital Fund II, L.P. and may be
deemed an affiliate of Bucyrus International, Inc., and 4,800 shares were held
by directors and officers of the Company. There is no established public
trading market for such stock.
Documents Incorporated by Reference: None
PART I
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Report includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Discussions
containing such forward-looking statements may be found in ITEM 1 - BUSINESS,
in ITEM 7 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS and elsewhere within this Report. Forward-looking
statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current
expectations of Bucyrus International, Inc. (the "Company"), primarily with
respect to the future operating performance of the Company or related industry
developments. When used in this Report, terms such as "anticipate,"
"believe," "estimate," "expect," "indicate," "may be," "objective," "plan,"
"predict," and "will be" are intended to identify such statements. Readers
are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of
future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual
results may differ from those described in the forward-looking statements as a
result of various factors, many of which are beyond the control of the
Company. Forward-looking statements are based upon management's expectations
at the time they are made. Although the Company believes that the
expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it
can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
such expectations ("Cautionary Statements") are described generally below and
disclosed elsewhere in this Report. All subsequent written or oral forward-
looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on behalf of
the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by the Cautionary
Statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
contemplated include:
Factors affecting customers' purchases of new equipment, rebuilds,
parts and services such as: production capacity, stockpiles, and
production and consumption rates of coal, copper, iron and other ores and
minerals; the cash flows of customers; the cost and availability of
financing to customers and the ability of customers to obtain regulatory
approval for investments in mining projects; consolidations among
customers; work stoppages at customers or providers of transportation;
and the timing, severity and duration of customer buying cycles.
Factors affecting the Company's general business, such as: unforseen
patent, tax, product, environmental, employee health or benefit, or
contractual liabilities; nonrecurring restructuring and other special
charges; changes in accounting or tax rules or regulations; reassessments
of asset valuations for such assets as receivables, inventories, fixed
assets and intangible assets; leverage and debt service; success in
recruiting and retaining managers and key employees; and wage stability
and cooperative labor relations; plant capacity and utilization.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
The Company, formerly known as Bucyrus-Erie Company, was incorporated in
Delaware in 1927 as the successor to a business which commenced in 1880. The
Company is currently substantially wholly-owned by Bucyrus Holdings, LLC
("Holdings") (formerly known as American Industrial Partners Acquisition
Company, LLC). Holdings is controlled by American Industrial Partners Capital
Fund II, L.P.
The Company designs, manufactures and markets large excavation machinery
used for surface mining, and supplies replacement parts and service for such
machines. The Company's principal products are large walking draglines,
electric mining shovels and blasthole drills, which are used by customers who
mine coal, iron ore, copper, oil sands, diamonds, phosphate, bauxite and other
minerals throughout the world.
Industry Overview
The large-scale surface mining equipment manufactured and serviced by the
Company is used primarily in coal, copper and iron ore mines throughout the
world. Growth in demand for these commodities is a function of population
growth and continuing improvements in standards of living in many areas of the
world. The market for new surface mining equipment is somewhat cyclical in
nature due to market fluctuations for these commodities; however, the
aftermarket for parts and services is more stable because these expensive,
complex machines are typically kept in continuous operation for 15 to 30 years
and require regular maintenance and repair throughout their productive lives.
The largest markets for this mining equipment have been in Australia,
Canada, China, India, South Africa, South America and the United States.
Together, these markets typically account for approximately 90% of all new
machines sold, although in any given year markets in other regions may assume
greater importance.
Markets Served
The Company's products are used in a variety of different types of mining
operations, including coal, copper, iron ore, gold, phosphate, bauxite and oil
sands, as well as for land reclamation. The Company manufactures surface
mining equipment primarily for large companies and quasi-governmental entities
engaged in the mining of coal, iron ore and copper throughout the world.
Until the late 1980's, coal mining accounted for the largest percentage of
industry demand for the Company's machines, and it continues to be one of the
largest users of replacement parts and services. In recent years, however,
copper mining operations have accounted for an increasingly greater share of
new machine sales.
Copper. The copper industry has seen a consolidation of large
producers in recent years. To balance supply against demand, a number of
the smaller North American high-cost producers closed their facilities as
new mines in South America started producing copper at lower costs. The
price of copper dropped to an eleven-year low in early 1999 but increased
later in 1999 and during 2000 due to increasing world demand.
Coal. There are two types of coal: steam coal used to generate
electricity and coking coal used in the process of producing steel. The
largest producers are China, the United States, India, Australia, Russia
and South America. In the United States, environmental legislation has
caused the mining of coal to shift from east of the Mississippi River to
the Powder River Basin in the west, where the sulfur content is much
lower providing a cleaner burning coal. This has resulted in the closing
of many mines and idling most of the equipment. Some draglines and
electric mining shovels have been employed in the western mines. The
demand for coal is improving due to recent increases in the price of oil
and natural gas.
Iron Ore. Iron ore is the only source of primary iron and is mined
in more than 50 countries. In recent years, the five largest producers,
accounting for approximately 75% of world production, have been China,
Brazil, Australia, Russia and India. Demand for iron ore has declined
recently due to a decrease in steel prices.
The Company's excavation machines are used for land reclamation as well
as for mining, which has a positive effect on the demand for its products and
replacement parts and expands the Company's potential customer base. Current
federal and state legislation regulating surface mining and reclamation may
affect some of the Company's customers, principally with respect to the cost
of complying with, and delays resulting from, reclamation and environmental
requirements.
OEM Products
The Company's line of original equipment manufactured products includes a
full range of rotary blasthole drills, electric mining shovels and draglines.
Rotary Blasthole Drills. Most surface mines require breakage or
blasting of rock, overburden, or ore by explosives. To accomplish this,
it is necessary to bore out a pattern of holes into which the explosives
are placed. Rotary blasthole drills are used to drill these holes and
are usually described in terms of the diameter of the hole they bore.
The average life of a blasthole drill is 15 to 20 years.
The Company offers a line of rotary blasthole drills ranging in hole
diameter size from 9.0 inches to 17.5 inches and ranging in price from
approximately $1,500,000 to $2,800,000 per drill, depending on machine
size and variable features.
Electric Mining Shovels. Mining shovels are primarily used to load
coal, copper ore, iron ore, other mineral-bearing materials, overburden,
or rock into trucks. There are two basic types of mining shovels,
electric and hydraulic. Electric mining shovels are able to handle
larger shovels or "dippers", allowing them to load greater volumes of
rock and minerals, while hydraulic shovels are smaller and more
maneuverable. The electric mining shovel offers the lowest cost per ton
of mineral mined. Its use is determined by size of operation and the
availability of electricity. The Company manufactures only electric
mining shovels. The average life of an electric mining shovel is 15 to
20 years.
Mining shovels are characterized in terms of weight and dipper
capacity. The Company offers a full line of electric mining shovels,
weighing from 400 to 1,300 tons and having dipper capacities from 12 to
85 cubic yards. Prices range from approximately $3,000,000 to
approximately $10,000,000 per shovel.
Draglines. Draglines are primarily used to remove overburden, which
is the earth located over a coal or mineral deposit, by dragging a large
bucket through the overburden, carrying it away and depositing it in a
remote spoil pile. The Company's draglines weigh from 500 to 7,500 tons,
and are typically described in terms of their "bucket size", which can
range from nine to 220 cubic yards. The Company currently offers a full
line of models ranging in price from $10,000,000 to over $60,000,000 per
dragline. The average life of a dragline is 20 to 30 years.
Draglines are one of the industry's largest and most expensive type
of equipment, and while sales are sporadic, each dragline represents a
significant sales opportunity.
Aftermarket Parts and Services
The Company has a comprehensive aftermarket business that supplies
replacement parts and services for the surface mining industry. The Company's
aftermarket services include complete equipment management under Maintenance
and Repair Contracts ("MARCs"), maintenance and repair labor, technical
advice, refurbishment and relocation of older, installed machines,
particularly draglines. The Company also provides engineering, manufacturing
and servicing for the consumable rigging products that attach to dragline
buckets (such as dragline teeth and adapters, shrouds, dump blocks and chains)
and shovel dippers (such as dipper teeth, adapters and heel bands).
In general, the Company realizes higher margins on sales of parts and
services than it does on sales of new machines. Moreover, because the
expected life of large, complex mining machines ranges from 15 to 30 years,
the Company's aftermarket business is inherently more stable and predictable
than the fluctuating market for new machines. Over the life of a machine, net
sales generated from aftermarket parts and services can exceed the original
purchase price.
A substantial portion of the Company's international repair and
maintenance services are provided through its global network of wholly-owned
foreign subsidiaries and overseas offices operating in Argentina, Australia,
Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, England, India, Peru and South Africa.
Minserco, Inc. ("Minserco"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company with
offices in Florida, Kentucky, Texas and Wyoming, provides repair and
maintenance services throughout North America including comprehensive
structural and mechanical engineering, non-destructive testing, repairs and
rebuilds of machine components, product and component upgrades, contract
maintenance, turnkey erections and machine moves. Minserco's services are
provided almost exclusively to maintenance and repair of Bucyrus machines
operating in North America.
To comply with the increasing aftermarket demands of larger mining
customers, the Company offers comprehensive MARCs. Under these contracts, the
Company provides all replacement parts, regular maintenance services and
necessary repairs for the excavation equipment at a particular mine with an
on-site support team. In addition, some of these contracts call for Company
personnel to operate the equipment being serviced. MARCs are highly
beneficial to the Company's mining customers because they promote high levels
of equipment reliability and performance, allowing the customer to concentrate
on mining production. MARCs typically have terms of three to five years with
standard termination and renewal provisions, although some contracts allow
termination by the customer for any cause. New mines in areas such as
Argentina, Australia, Chile and Peru are the primary targets for MARCs because
it is difficult and expensive for mining companies to establish the necessary
infrastructures for ongoing maintenance and repair in remote locations.
Acquisitions
On April 30, 1999, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Bucyrus Canada
Limited, consummated the acquisition of certain assets of Bennett & Emmott
(1986) Ltd. ("Bennett & Emmott"), a privately owned Canadian company with
extensive experience in the field repair and service of heavy machinery for
the surface mining industry. In addition to the surface mining industry,
Bennett & Emmott services a large number of customers in the pulp and paper,
sawmill, oil and natural gas industries in Western Canada, the Northwest
Territories and the Yukon. The company provides design and manufacturing
services, as well as in-house and field repair and testing of electrical and
mechanical equipment. Bennett & Emmott also distributes compressors,
generators and related products. This acquisition strengthened the Company's
position in the oil sands area of Western Canada.
On August 26, 1997, the Company consummated the acquisition (the "Marion
Acquisition") of certain assets and liabilities of The Marion Power Shovel
Company, a subsidiary of Global Industrial Technologies, Inc. ("Global"), and
of certain subsidiaries and divisions of Global that represented Global's
surface mining equipment business in Australia, Canada and South Africa
(collectively referred to herein as "Marion"). The cash purchase price for
Marion was $36,720,000, which includes acquisition expenses of $1,695,000.
On August 21, 1997, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Merger (the "AIP Agreement") with Holdings and Bucyrus Acquisition Corp.
("BAC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings. On August 26, 1997, pursuant
to the AIP Agreement, BAC commenced an offer to purchase for cash 100% of the
outstanding shares of common stock of the Company at a price of $18.00 per
share (the "AIP Tender Offer"). Consummation of the AIP Tender Offer occurred
on September 24, 1997, and BAC was merged with and into the Company on
September 26, 1997 (the "AIP Merger"). The Company was the surviving entity
in the AIP Merger. The purchase of the Company's outstanding shares of common
stock by Holdings resulted in a change in control of voting interest.
Customers
The Company does not consider itself dependent upon any single customer
or group of customers; however, on an annual basis a single customer may
account for a large percentage of sales, particularly new machine sales. In
2000, 1999 and 1998, one customer accounted for approximately 11%, 16% and
19%, respectively, of the Company's consolidated net sales.
Marketing, Distribution and Sales
In the United States, new mining machinery is primarily sold directly by
Company personnel, and to a lesser extent through a northern Minnesota
distributor who supplies customers in the iron ore mining regions of the Upper
Midwest. Outside of the United States, new equipment is sold by Company
personnel, through independent distributors and through the Company's
subsidiaries and offices located in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada,
Chile, China, England, India, Peru and South Africa. Aftermarket parts and
services are primarily sold directly by Company personnel and through
independent distributors, the Company's foreign subsidiaries and offices and
Minserco. The Company believes that marketing through its own global network
of subsidiaries and offices offers better customer service and support by
providing customers with direct access to the Company's technological and
engineering expertise.
Typical payment terms for new equipment require a down payment, and
invoicing is done on a percentage of completion basis such that a substantial
portion of the purchase price is received by the time shipment is made to the
customer. Sales contracts for machines are predominantly at fixed prices,
with escalation clauses in certain cases. Most sales of replacement parts
call for prices in effect at the time of order. During 2000, price increases
from inflation had a relatively minor impact on the Company's reported net
sales; however, the strong United States dollar continues to negatively affect
net sales reported by the Company's foreign subsidiaries.
Foreign Operations
A substantial portion of the Company's net sales and operating earnings
is attributable to operations located abroad. Over the past five years, over
75% of the Company's new machine sales have been in international markets.
The Company's foreign sales, consisting of exports from the United States and
sales by consolidated foreign subsidiaries, totaled $213,972,000 in 2000,
$250,735,000 in 1999 and $223,203,000 in 1998. Approximately $148,258,000 of
the Company's backlog of firm orders at December 31, 2000 represented orders
for export sales compared with $165,762,000 at December 31, 1999 and
$235,529,000 at December 31, 1998.
The Company's largest foreign markets are in Australia, Canada, Chile,
China, India, Peru and South Africa. The Company also employs direct
marketing strategies in developing markets such as Indonesia, Jordan, Morocco
and Russia. In recent years, Australia and South Africa have emerged as
strong producers of metallurgical coal. Chile and Peru are producers of
copper. The Company expects that India, Russia and China will become major
coal producing regions in the future. In India, the world's second most
populous country, the demand for coal as a major source of energy is expected
to increase over the next several decades.
New machine sales in foreign markets are supported by the Company's
established network of foreign subsidiaries and overseas offices that directly
market the Company's products and provide ongoing services and replacement
parts for equipment installed abroad. The availability and convenience of the
services provided through this worldwide network not only promotes higher
margin aftermarket sales of parts and services, but also gives the Company an
advantage in securing new machine orders.
The Company and its domestic subsidiaries normally price their products,
including direct sales of new equipment to foreign customers, in U.S. dollars.
Foreign subsidiaries normally procure and price aftermarket replacement parts
and repair services in the local currency. Approximately 70% of the Company's
net sales are priced in U.S. dollars. The value, in U.S. dollars, of the
Company's investments in its foreign subsidiaries and of dividends paid to the
Company by those subsidiaries will be affected by changes in exchange rates.
The Company does not normally enter into currency hedges, although it may do
so with regard to certain individual contracts.
Further segment and geographical information is included in ITEM 8 -
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
Competition
There are a limited number of manufacturers of new surface mining
equipment. The Company is one of two manufacturers of electric mining shovels
and draglines. The Company's only competitor in electric mining shovels and
draglines is Harnischfeger Corporation, although electric mining shovels also
compete against hydraulic shovels of which there are at least five other
manufacturers. In rotary blasthole drills, the Company competes with at least
three other manufacturers, including Harnischfeger Corporation. Methods of
competition are diverse and include product design and performance, service,
delivery, application engineering, pricing, financing terms and other
commercial factors.
For most owners of the Company's machines, the Company is the primary
replacement source for large, heavily engineered, integral components;
however, the Company encounters intense competition for sales of smaller, less
sophisticated, consumable replacement parts and repair services in certain
markets. The Company's competition in parts sales consists primarily of
smaller independent firms called "will-fitters" that produce copies of the
parts manufactured by the Company and other original equipment manufacturers.
These copies are generally sold at lower prices than genuine parts produced by
the manufacturer. Outside North America, customers mainly rely upon the
Company's subsidiaries, distributors or direct sales from the United States
for aftermarket parts and services.
The Company has a variety of programs to attract large volume customers
for its replacement parts. Although will-fitters engage in significant price
competition in parts sales, the Company possesses clear non-price advantages
over will-fitters. The Company's engineering and manufacturing technology and
marketing expertise exceed that of its will-fit competitors, who are in many
cases unable to duplicate the exact specifications of genuine Bucyrus parts.
Moreover, use of parts not manufactured by the Company can void the warranty
on a new Bucyrus machine, which generally runs for one year on new equipment,
with certain components being warranted for longer periods.
Raw Materials and Supplies
The Company purchases from outside vendors the semi- and fully-processed
materials (principally structural steel, castings and forgings) required for
its manufacturing operations, and other items, such as electrical equipment,
that are incorporated directly into the end product. The Company's foreign
subsidiaries purchase components and manufacturing services both from local
subcontractors and from the Company. Certain additional components are
sometimes purchased from subcontractors, either to expedite delivery schedules
in times of high demand or to reduce costs. Moreover, in countries where
local content preferences or requirements exist, local subcontractors are used
to manufacture a substantial portion of the components required in the
Company's foreign manufacturing operations. Although the Company is not
dependent upon any single supplier, there can be no assurance that the Company
will continue to have an adequate supply of raw materials or components
necessary to enable it to meet the demand for its products. Competitors are
believed to be subject to similar conditions.
Manufacturing
A substantial portion of the design, engineering and manufacturing of the
Company's machines is done at the Company's South Milwaukee, Wisconsin plant.
The size and weight of these mining machines dictates that the machines be
shipped to the job site in sub-assembled units where they are assembled for
operation with the assistance of Company technicians. Planning and on-site
coordination of machine assembly is a critical component of the Company's
service to its customers. Moreover, to reduce lead time and assure that
customer delivery requirements are met, the Company maintains an inventory of
sub-assembled units for frequently utilized components of various types of
equipment.
The Company manufactures and sells replacement parts and components and
provides comprehensive aftermarket service for its entire line of mining
machinery. The Company's large installed base of surface mining machinery
provides a steady stream of parts sales due to the long useful life of the
Company's machines, averaging 20 to 30 years for draglines and 15 to 20 years
for electric mining shovels and blasthole drills. Parts sales and aftermarket
services comprise a substantial portion of the Company's net sales.
Although a majority of the Company's operating profits are derived from
sales of parts and services, the long-term prospects of the Company depend
upon maintaining a large installed equipment base worldwide. Therefore, the
Company remains committed to improving the design and engineering of its
existing line of machines, as well as developing new products.
Backlog
The backlog of firm orders was $164,408,000 at December 31, 2000 and
$187,278,000 at December 31, 1999. Approximately 47% of the backlog at
December 31, 2000 is not expected to be filled during 2001.
Inventories
Inventories at December 31, 2000 were $101,126,000 compared with
$125,132,000 at December 31, 1999. At December 31, 2000 and December 31,
1999, finished goods inventory (primarily replacement parts) totalled
$75,924,000 and $94,469,000, respectively.
Patents, Licenses and Franchises
The Company has a number of United States and foreign patents, patent
applications and patent licensing agreements. It does not consider its
business to be materially dependent upon any patent, patent application,
patent license agreement or group thereof.
Research and Development
Expenditures for design and development of new products and improvements
of existing mining machinery products, including overhead, aggregated
$7,299,000 in 2000, $7,646,000 in 1999 and $8,247,000 in 1998. All
engineering and product development costs are charged to Engineering and Field
Service Expense as incurred.
Environmental Factors
Environmental problems have not interfered in any material respect with
the Company's manufacturing operations. The Company believes that its
compliance with statutory requirements respecting environmental quality will
not materially affect its capital expenditures, earnings or competitive
position. The Company has an ongoing program to address any potential
environmental problems.
Current federal and state legislation regulating surface mining and
reclamation may affect some of the Company's customers, principally with
respect to the cost of complying with, and delays resulting from, reclamation
and environmental requirements. The Company's products are used for
reclamation as well as for mining, which has a positive effect on the demand
for such products and replacement parts therefor.
Employees
At December 31, 2000, the Company employed approximately 1,600 persons.
The four-year contract with the union representing hourly workers at the South
Milwaukee, Wisconsin facility and the four-year contract with the union
representing hourly workers at the Memphis, Tennessee facility expire in
April, 2001 and August, 2002, respectively. Formal negotiations with the
union representing the hourly workers at the South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
facility are currently in process.
Seasonal Factors
The Company does not consider a material portion of its business to be
seasonal.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company's principal manufacturing plant in the United States is
located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is owned by the Company. This
plant comprises approximately 1,026,000 square feet of floor space. A portion
of this facility houses the Company's corporate offices. The major buildings
at this facility are constructed principally of structural steel, concrete and
brick and have sprinkler systems and other devices for protection against
fire. The buildings and equipment therein, which include machine tools and
equipment for fabrication and assembly of the Company's mining machinery,
including draglines, electric mining shovels and blasthole drills, are well-
maintained, in good condition and in regular use.
The Company leases a facility in Memphis, Tennessee, which has
approximately 110,000 square feet of floor space and is used as a central
parts warehouse. The current lease is for five years commencing in July 1996
and contains an option to renew for an additional five years.
The Company also has administrative and sales offices and, in some
instances, repair facilities and parts warehouses, at certain of its foreign
locations, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China,
England, India, Peru and South Africa.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER CONTINGENCIES
Joint Prosecution
On September 25, 1997, the Company and Jackson National Life Insurance
Company ("JNL") commenced an action against Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy
("Milbank") in the Milwaukee County Circuit Court (the "Milwaukee Action").
The Company sought damages against Milbank arising out of Milbank's alleged
malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, common law fraud, breach of contract,
unjust enrichment and breach of the obligation of good faith and fair dealing.
JNL sought damages against Milbank arising out of Milbank's alleged tortious
interference with contractual relations, abuse of process and common law
fraud. On December 31, 1998, the Company and JNL settled the Milwaukee
Action, which was thereafter dismissed by the agreement of the parties on
February 24, 1999. The amounts received by the Company in connection with the
settlement of the Milwaukee Action are included in Other Income in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 1998.
Product Liability
The Company is normally subject to numerous product liability claims,
many of which relate to products no longer manufactured by the Company or its
subsidiaries, and other claims arising in the ordinary course of business.
The Company has insurance covering most of said claims, subject to varying
deductibles ranging from $300,000 to $3,000,000, and has various limits of
liability depending on the insurance policy year in question. It is the view
of management that the final resolution of said claims and other similar
claims which are likely to arise in the future will not individually or in the
aggregate have a material effect on the Company's financial position or
results of operations, although no assurance to that effect can be given.
Environmental and Related Matters
The Company's operations and properties are subject to a broad range of
federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations relating to
environmental matters, including laws and regulations governing discharges
into the air and water, the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous
substances and wastes, and the remediation of contamination associated with
releases of hazardous substances at Company facilities and at off-site
disposal locations. These laws are complex, change frequently and have tended
to become more stringent over time. Future events, such as compliance with
more stringent laws or regulations, more vigorous enforcement policies of
regulatory agencies or stricter or different interpretations of existing laws,
could require additional expenditures by the Company, which may be material.
Certain environmental laws, such as the Federal Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), provide for
strict, joint and several liability for investigation and remediation of
spills and other releases of hazardous substances. Such laws may apply to
conditions at properties presently or formerly owned or operated by an entity
or its predecessors, as well as to conditions at properties at which wastes or
other contamination attributable to an entity or its predecessors come to be
located.
The Company was one of 53 entities named by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") as potentially responsible parties
("PRPs") with regard to the Millcreek dumpsite, located in Erie County,
Pennsylvania, which is on the National Priorities List of sites for cleanup
under CERCLA. The Company was named as a result of allegations that it
disposed of foundry sand at the site in the 1970s. Both the United States
government and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania initiated actions to recover
cleanup costs. The Company has settled with both with respect to its
liability for past costs. In addition, 37 PRPs, including the Company, have
received Administrative Orders issued by the EPA pursuant to Section 106(a) of
CERCLA to perform site capping and flood control remediation at the Millcreek
site. The Company is one of 18 parties responsible for a share of the
estimated $7,000,000 in costs, which share is presently proposed as per capita
but may be subject to reallocation before the conclusion of the case. At
December 31, 2000, the Company does not believe that its remaining potential
liability in connection with this site will have a material effect on the
Company's financial position or results of operations, although no assurance
to that effect can be given.
In December 1990, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ("DNR")
conducted a pre-remedial screening site inspection on property owned by the
Company located at 1100 Milwaukee Avenue in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Approximately 35 acres of this site were allegedly used as a landfill by the
Company until approximately 1983. The Company disposed of certain
manufacturing wastes at the site, primarily foundry sand. The DNR's Final
Site Screening Report, dated April 16, 1993, summarized the results of
additional investigation. A DNR Decision Memo, dated July 21, 1991, which was
based upon the testing results contained in the Final Site Screening Report,
recommended additional groundwater, surface water, sediment and soil sampling.
To date, the Company is not aware of any initiative by the DNR to require any
further action with respect to this site. Consequently, the Company has not
regarded, and does not regard, this site as presenting a material contingent
liability. There can be no assurance, however, that additional investigation
by the DNR will not be conducted with respect to this site at some later date
or that this site will not in the future require removal or remedial actions
to be performed by the Company, the costs of which could be material,
depending on the circumstances.
Prior to 1985, a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of the Company
provided comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for affiliate
corporations. The subsidiary issued such policies for occurrences during the
years 1974 to 1984, which policies could involve material liability. It is
possible that claims could be asserted in the future with respect to such
policies. While the Company does not believe that liability under such
policies will result in material costs, this cannot be guaranteed.
The Company has previously been named as a potentially responsible party
under CERCLA and analogous state laws at other sites throughout the United
States. The Company believes it has determined its cleanup liabilities with
respect to these sites and it does not believe that any such remaining
liabilities, if any, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a
material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or
results of operations. The Company cannot, however, guarantee that it will
not incur additional liabilities with respect to these sites in the future,
the costs of which could be material, nor can the Company guarantee that it
will not incur cleanup liability in the future with respect to sites formerly
or presently owned or operated by the Company, or with respect to off-site
disposal locations, the costs of which could be material.
While no assurance can be given, the Company believes that expenditures
for compliance and remediation will not have a material effect on its capital
expenditures, results of operations or competitive position.
To the date of this Report, the Company has been named as a co-defendant
in 255 personal injury liability asbestos cases which are pending in state
court in New York County, New York. In all these cases, insurance carriers
have accepted the defense of such cases. These cases are in preliminary
stages and while the Company does not believe that costs associated with these
matters will be material, it cannot guarantee that this will be the case.
Other
The Company is involved in various other litigation arising in the normal
course of business. It is the view of management that the Company's recovery
or liability, if any, under pending litigation is not expected to have a
material effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations,
although no assurance to that effect can be given.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders of the Company
during the fourth quarter of 2000.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE COMPANY'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
Substantially all of the Company's common stock is held by Holdings and
there is no established public trading market therefor. The Company does not
have a recent history of paying dividends and has no present intention to pay
dividends in the foreseeable future.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Predecessor
September 24- January 1- Year Ended
Years Ended December 31, December 31, September 23, December 31,
2000(a) 1999(a) 1998(a) 1997(a) 1997 1996
(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Consolidated Statements
of Operations Data:
Net sales $280,443 $318,635 $315,838 $ 95,212 $211,465 $263,786
Net earnings (loss) $(32,797) $(22,575) $ (8,264) $ (7,158) $ (4,874) $ 2,878
Net earnings (loss)
per share of
common stock (b):
Basic $ (22.76) $ (15.65) $ (5.75) $ (5.00) $ (.48) $ .28
Diluted $ (22.76) $ (15.65) $ (5.75) $ (5.00) $ (.47) $ .28
Adjusted
EBITDA (c) $ 9,583 $ 20,742 $ 35,967 $ 9,936 $ 18,704 $ 19,247
Cash dividends per
common share $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Consolidated Balance
Sheets Data:
Total assets $367,766 $416,987 $417,195 $406,107 N/A $172,895
Long-term debt $217,813 $214,009 $202,308 $174,612 N/A $ 66,627
(a) As a result of purchase accounting due to the acquisition of the Company by Holdings on September 24, 1997, the
financial statements of the Company subsequent to this date are not comparable to the financial statements of
the Predecessor.
(b) Net loss per share of common stock for the period September 24, 1997 to December 31, 1997 is calculated on a
retroactive basis to reflect a stock split on March 17, 1998. See Note G to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for further discussion of this change in the Company's capital structure.
(c) Earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash stock compensation, (gain)
loss on sale of fixed assets, loss on fixed asset impairment, nonrecurring items and inventory fair value
adjustment charged to cost of products sold.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Acquisition
On April 30, 1999, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Bucyrus Canada
Limited, consummated the acquisition of certain assets of Bennett & Emmott.
The cash purchase price for Bennett & Emmott was $7,050,000, including
acquisition expenses. Bucyrus Canada Limited financed the Bennett and Emmott
acquisition and related expenses primarily by utilizing a new credit facility
with The Bank of Nova Scotia.
In connection with acquisitions involving the Company, assets and
liabilities were adjusted to their estimated fair values. The consolidated
financial statements include the related amortization charges associated with
the fair value adjustments.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Working capital and current ratio are two financial measurements which
provide an indication of the Company's ability to meet its short-term
obligations. These measurements at December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 were as
follows:
2000 1999 1998
(Dollars in Thousands)
Working capital $101,342 $122,194 $129,568
Current ratio 2.4 to 1 2.6 to 1 3.1 to 1
The decrease in working capital and current ratio in 2000 was primarily
due to a decrease in inventories as a result of the sale of two stock shovels
in the fourth quarter of 2000 and reduced finished parts inventories.
The Company is presenting below a calculation of earnings (loss) before
interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, (gain) loss on
sale of fixed assets, loss on fixed asset impairment and inventory fair value
adjustment charged to cost of products sold ("Adjusted EBITDA"). Since cash
flow from operations is very important to the Company's future, the Adjusted
EBITDA calculation provides a summary review of cash flow performance. In
addition, the Company is required to maintain certain minimum EBITDA levels as
defined under its bank credit agreement (see below). EBITDA as defined under
the bank credit agreement does not differ materially from Adjusted EBITDA as
calculated below. The Adjusted EBITDA calculation is not an alternative to
operating income under generally accepted accounting principles as an
indicator of operating performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity.
The following table reconciles Loss Before Income Taxes to Adjusted EBITDA:
Years Ended December 31,
2000 1999 1998
(Dollars in Thousands)
Loss before income taxes $(29,732) $(20,196) $ (5,861)
Depreciation 11,393 11,200 10,331
Amortization 5,821 5,648 5,701
Loss on sale of fixed
assets and loss on
fixed asset impairment(1) 7 4,392 11
Inventory fair value
adjustment charged to
cost of products sold - - 6,925
Interest expense 22,094 19,698 18,860
________ ________ ________
Adjusted EBITDA(2) $ 9,583 $ 20,742 $ 35,967
(1) The 1999 amount includes a fixed asset impairment charge of
$4,372,000 at the manufacturing facility in Boonville, Indiana.
(2) Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999
includes restructuring charges of $2,689,000 and $1,212,000, respectively,
primarily related to severance payments and related matters.
The Company has a Credit Agreement with Bank One, Wisconsin (the "Credit
Agreement") which provides the Company with a $75,000,000 senior secured
revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility") with a $25,000,000
sublimit for standby letters of credit. The Credit Agreement, as amended on
March 20, 2001, expires on February 1, 2002. Borrowings under the Revolving
Credit Facility bear interest at variable rates and are subject to a borrowing
base formula based on receivables, inventory and machinery and equipment.
Direct borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility at December 31, 2000 and
1999 were $64,450,000 and $59,350,000, respectively, at a weighted average
interest rate of 10.0% and 8.9%, respectively. The issuance of standby
letters of credit under the Credit Agreement and certain other bank facilities
reduces the amount available for direct borrowings under the Revolving Credit
Facility. At December 31, 2000 and 1999, there were $12,391,000 and
$5,295,000, respectively, of standby letters of credit outstanding under all
Company bank facilities. The Revolving Credit Facility is secured by
substantially all of the assets of the Company, other than real property and
35% of the stock of its foreign subsidiaries, and is guaranteed by certain of
the Company's domestic subsidiaries (the "Guarantor Subsidiaries") who have
also pledged substantially all of their assets as security. The amount
available for direct borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility at
December 31, 2000 was $7,022,000, which is net of $2,900,000 that was used for
the March 15, 2001 interest payment on the Senior Notes (see below).
The Company has outstanding $150,000,000 of its 9-3/4% Senior Notes due
2007 (the "Senior Notes") which were issued pursuant to an indenture dated as
of September 24, 1997 among the Company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries and BNY
Midwest Trust Company, as Trustee (the "Senior Notes Indenture"). The Senior
Notes mature on September 15, 2007. Interest thereon is payable each March 15
and September 15. During 2000, Holdings acquired $75,635,000 of the Company's
$150,000,000 issue of Senior Notes. Holdings has agreed as part of the Credit
Agreement to defer the receipt of interest on these Senior Notes during the
life of the Credit Agreement. At December 31, 2000, $5,859,000 of interest
was accrued and payable to Holdings and is included in Deferred Expenses and
Other in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The amendment to the Credit
Agreement dated March 20, 2001 required Holdings to contribute to equity of
the Company a portion of this interest. As a result, on March 20, 2001, the
Company recorded an equity contribution from Holdings and a corresponding
reduction in interest payable to Holdings in the amount of $2,171,000, which
represented accrued interest as of June 30, 2000 on the Senior Notes
repurchased by Holdings.
Both the Credit Agreement and the Senior Notes Indenture contain certain
covenants which may affect the Company's liquidity and capital resources.
Also, both the Credit Agreement and the Senior Notes Indenture contain
numerous covenants that limit the discretion of management with respect to
certain business matters and place significant restrictions on, among other
things, the ability of the Company to incur additional indebtedness, to create
liens or other encumbrances, to make certain payments or investments, loans
and guarantees, and to sell or otherwise dispose of assets and merge or
consolidate with another entity.
The Credit Agreement also contains a number of financial covenants that
require the Company (A) to maintain certain financial ratios, including: (i)
ratio of adjusted funded debt to EBITDA (as defined); (ii) fixed charge
coverage ratio; and (iii) interest coverage ratio; and (B) to maintain a
minimum net worth and other covenants which limit the ability of the Company
and the Guarantor Subsidiaries to incur liens; merge, consolidate or dispose
of assets; make loans and investments; incur indebtedness; engage in certain
transactions with affiliates; incur contingent obligations; enter into joint
ventures; enter into lease agreements; pay dividends and make other
distributions; change its business; redeem the Senior Notes; and make capital
expenditures. On September 8, 2000, the Credit Agreement was amended
primarily to include revised covenant definitions which reflect the effects of
the purchase of Senior Notes by Holdings. At December 31, 2000, the Company
was in compliance with these covenants. The amendment to the Credit Agreement
dated March 20, 2001 also revised certain covenant definitions.
The Senior Notes Indenture contains certain covenants that, among other
things, limit the ability of the Company and the Guarantor Subsidiaries to:
(i) incur additional indebtedness; (ii) pay dividends or make other
distributions with respect to capital stock; (iii) make certain investments;
(iv) use the proceeds of the sale of certain assets; (v) enter into certain
transactions with affiliates; (vi) create liens; (vii) enter into certain sale
and leaseback transactions; (viii) enter into certain mergers and
consolidations or a sale of substantially all of its assets; and (ix) prepay
the Senior Notes. Such covenants are subject to important qualifications and
limitations. In addition, the Senior Notes Indenture defines "EBITDA"
differently than "EBITDA" under the Credit Agreement. At December 31, 2000,
the Company was in compliance with these covenants.
A failure to comply with the obligations contained in the Credit
Agreement or the Senior Notes Indenture could result in an Event of Default
(as defined) under the Credit Agreement or an Event of Default (as defined)
under the Senior Notes Indenture that, if not cured or waived, would permit
acceleration of the relevant debt and acceleration of debt under other
instruments that may contain cross-acceleration or cross-default provisions.
In 1999, Bucyrus Canada Limited entered into a C$15,000,000 credit
facility with The Bank of Nova Scotia. Proceeds from this facility were used
to acquire certain assets of Bennett & Emmott. The C$10,000,000 revolving
term loan portion of this facility expires on July 1, 2001 and bears interest
at the bank's prime lending rate plus 1.50%. The C$5,000,000 non-revolving
term loan portion is payable in monthly installments over five years and bears
interest at the bank's prime lending rate plus 2%. This credit facility
contains covenants which, among other things, requires Bucyrus Canada Limited
to maintain a minimum current ratio and tangible net worth. At December 31,
2000, Bucyrus Canada Limited was in compliance with these covenants.
Operating Losses
The Company is highly leveraged and recent developments (particularly low
sales volumes) have had an adverse effect on the Company's liquidity. While
the Company believes that current levels of cash and liquidity, together with
funds generated by operations and funds available from the Revolving Credit
Facility, will be sufficient to permit the Company to satisfy its debt service
requirements and fund operating activities for the foreseeable future, there
can be no assurances to this effect and the Company continues to closely
monitor its operations.
The Company is subject to significant business, economic and competitive
uncertainties that are beyond its control. Accordingly, there can be no
assurance that the Company's performance will be sufficient for the Company to
maintain compliance with the financial covenants under the Credit Agreement,
satisfy its debt service obligations and fund operating activities under all
circumstances. At this time, the Company continues to project that future
cash flows will be sufficient to recover the carrying value of its long-lived
assets.
Capital Resources
At December 31, 2000, the Company had approximately $1,432,000 of open
capital appropriations. The Company's capital expenditures for the year ended
December 31, 2000 were $3,501,000 compared with $6,792,000 for the year ended
December 31, 1999. In the near term, the Company currently anticipates
spending closer to the 2000 level.
Capitalization
The long-term debt to equity ratio at December 31, 2000 and 1999 was
4.7 to 1 and 2.3 to 1, respectively. The long-term debt to total
capitalization ratio at December 31, 2000 and 1999 was .8 to 1 and .7 to 1,
respectively. Total capitalization is defined as total common shareholders'
investment plus long-term debt plus current maturities of long-term debt and
short-term obligations.
Results of Operations
Net Sales
Net sales for 2000 were $280,443,000 compared with $318,635,000 for 1999.
Net sales of repair parts and services for 2000 were $211,518,000, which was
an increase of 3.5% from 1999. Net machine sales for 2000 were $68,925,000,
which was a decrease of 39.6% from 1999. The decrease in machine sales was
primarily due to low mineral prices and a reduction in dragline volume of
$22,911,000 as a result of the completion of a dragline in Australia in 1999.
Net sales for 1999 were $318,635,000 compared with $315,838,000 for 1998.
Net sales of repair parts and services for 1999 were $204,428,000 which was a
decrease of 2.0% from 1998. Net machine sales for 1999 were $114,207,000,
which was an increase of 6.5% from 1998. The 1999 increase was due to
dragline volume and reflects the net sales on orders received for three
partial draglines in India in 1998 and one dragline in Australia in 1997.
Other Income
Other income for 1998 includes an amount related to a favorable legal
settlement.
Cost of Products Sold
Cost of products sold for 2000 was $239,134,000 or 85.3% of net sales
compared with $267,323,000 or 83.9% of net sales for 1999 and $263,211,000 or
83.3% of net sales for 1998. The increase in the cost of products sold
percentage for 2000 was primarily due to unfavorable manufacturing variances
resulting from lower manufacturing activity associated with lower machine
bookings, the mix of the aftermarket items shipped and lower machine margins.
Included in cost of products sold in 2000 was approximately $1,300,000 of
costs associated with the closing of the manufacturing facility in Boonville,
Indiana which was effective June 30, 2000. Cost of products sold in 2000 was
reduced by a $1,800,000 favorable adjustment related to commercial issues. In
1998, the Company reduced cost of products sold by $1,210,000 as a result of a
change in the Company's short-term disability plan. Included in cost of
products sold for 1998 were charges of $6,925,000 as a result of fair value
adjustments to inventory being charged to cost of products sold as the
inventory was sold. The fair value adjustments were made as a result of the
acquisition of the Company by Holdings. Excluding the effects of the
inventory fair value adjustment, cost of products sold as a percentage of net
sales for 1998 was 81.1%. Also included in cost of products sold for 2000,
1999 and 1998 was $5,038,000, $4,856,000 and $4,450,000, respectively, of
additional depreciation expense as a result of the fair value adjustment to
plant and equipment in connection with acquisitions involving the Company.
Engineering and Field Service, Selling, Administrative and Miscellaneous
Expenses
Engineering and field service, selling, administrative and miscellaneous
expenses for 2000 were $50,161,000 or 17.9% of net sales compared with
$53,631,000 or 16.8% of net sales in 1999 and $46,332,000 or 14.7% of net
sales in 1998. Due to a reduction in new orders, the Company during 2000
reduced a portion of its manufacturing production workforce through layoffs
and also reduced the number of its salaried employees. As a result,
restructuring charges of $2,689,000 were included in the amount for 2000.
These charges primarily related to severance payments and related matters.
Included in the 1999 amount was a fixed asset impairment charge of $4,372,000
related primarily to the manufacturing facility in Boonville, Indiana, which
saw declining operating results in the second half of 1999 as volume declined.
The charge represents the difference between book value and estimated fair
value based on expected proceeds. In 2000, the Company closed its
manufacturing facility in Boonville, Indiana. Also included in the 1999
amount was $1,212,000 of severance expense. The 1998 amount was reduced by
$563,000 as a result of a change in the Company's short-term disability plan.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for 2000 was $22,094,000 compared with $19,698,000 for
1999 and $18,860,000 for 1998. The increase in interest expense in 2000 was
primarily due to increased borrowings and higher interest rates under the
Revolving Credit Facility. Included in interest expense for 2000, 1999 and
1998 was $14,625,000, $14,625,000 and $14,544,000, respectively, related to
the Senior Notes. The interest expense in 2000 on the Senior Notes includes
$5,859,000 related to the Senior Notes acquired by Holdings. Also included in
interest for 2000 and 1999 was $766,000 and $400,000, respectively, of
interest expense related to debt incurred for the acquisition and operation of
Bennett & Emmott.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense consists primarily of foreign taxes at applicable
statutory rates.
Net Earnings (Loss)
The net loss for 2000 was $32,797,000 compared with net losses of
$22,575,000 for 1999 and $8,264,000 for 1998. Included in the net loss for
1998 was $6,267,000 (net of income taxes) of the inventory fair value
adjustment related to purchase accounting. Non-cash depreciation and
amortization charges were $17,214,000 in 2000 compared with $16,848,000 in
1999 and $16,032,000 in 1998.
Backlog and New Orders
The Company's consolidated backlog at December 31, 2000 was $164,408,000
compared with $187,278,000 at December 31, 1999 and $262,457,000 at
December 31, 1998. Machine backlog at December 31, 2000 was $22,835,000,
which is a decrease of 44.3% from December 31, 1999. Repair parts and service
backlog at December 31, 2000 was $141,573,000, which is a decrease of 3.2%
from December 31, 1999.
New orders for 2000 were $257,573,000, which was an increase of 5.8% from
1999. New machine orders for 2000 were $50,763,000, which was an increase of
22.3% from 1999. New machine orders improved during the fourth quarter of
2000 but were affected earlier in the year by the low worldwide price of
copper and coal and the lower demand for other minerals. New repair parts and
service orders for 2000 were $206,810,000, which was an increase of 2.4% from
1999.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company's market risk is impacted by changes in interest rates and
foreign currency exchange rates.
Interest Rates
The Company's interest rate exposure relates primarily to debt
obligations in the United States. The Company manages its borrowings under
the Revolving Credit Facility through the selection of LIBOR based borrowings
or prime-rate based borrowings. If market conditions warrant, interest rate
swaps may be used to adjust interest rate exposures, although none have been
used to date.
At December 31, 2000, a sensitivity analysis was performed for the debt
obligations that have interest rate risk. Based on this sensitivity analysis,
the Company has determined that a 10% change in the Company's weighted average
interest rate at December 31, 2000 would not have a material effect on the
Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Foreign Currency
The Company manages foreign currency exchange rate exposure by utilizing
some natural hedges to mitigate some of its transaction and commitment
exposures, and may utilize forward contracts in certain situations.
Based on the Company's overall foreign currency exchange rate exposure at
December 31, 2000, a 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates will not
have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of
operations or cash flows.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Bucyrus International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Years Ended December 31,
2000 1999 1998
REVENUES:
Net sales $280,443 $318,635 $315,838
Other income 1,214 1,821 6,704
________ ________ ________
281,657 320,456 322,542
________ ________ ________
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of products sold 239,134 267,323 263,211
Engineering and field
service, selling,
administrative and
miscellaneous expenses 50,161 53,631 46,332
Interest expense 22,094 19,698 18,860
________ ________ ________
311,389 340,652 328,403
________ ________ ________
Loss before income taxes (29,732) (20,196) (5,861)
Income taxes 3,065 2,379 2,403
________ ________ ________
Net loss $(32,797) $(22,575) $ (8,264)
Net loss per share
of common stock:
Basic $(22.76) $(15.65) $(5.75)
Diluted $(22.76) $(15.65) $(5.75)
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Bucyrus International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(Dollars in Thousands)
Years Ended December 31,
2000 1999 1998
Net loss $(32,797) $(22,575) $ (8,264)
Other comprehensive
income (loss) - foreign
currency translation
adjustments (6,147) (3,223) (4,756)
________ ________ ________
Comprehensive loss $(38,944) $(25,798) $(13,020)
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Bucyrus International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
December 31, December 31,
2000 1999 2000 1999
LIABILITIES AND COMMON
ASSETS SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
CURRENT ASSETS: CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,948 $ 8,369 Accounts payable and
Receivables 58,797 61,023 accrued expenses $ 57,528 $ 64,640
Inventories 101,126 125,132 Liabilities to customers on
Prepaid expenses and uncompleted contracts and
other current assets 5,993 5,502 warranties 5,459 4,876
Income taxes 1,677 353
Short-term obligations 295 445
Current maturities of long-
term debt 6,563 7,518
________ ________ ________ ________
Total Current Assets 172,864 200,026 Total Current Liabilities 71,522 77,832
OTHER ASSETS: LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Restricted funds on Liabilities to customers
deposit 550 89 on uncompleted contracts
Goodwill - net 57,821 69,335 and warranties 2,412 4,367
Intangible assets - net 38,180 40,357 Postretirement benefits 13,869 13,984
Other assets 11,798 11,375 Deferred expenses
________ ________ and other 16,234 12,645
________ ________
108,349 121,156
32,515 30,996
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: LONG-TERM DEBT, less
Land 3,206 3,287 current maturities 217,813 214,009
Buildings and improvements 11,654 12,531
Machinery and equipment 100,356 99,558 COMMON SHAREHOLDERS'
Less accumulated INVESTMENT:
depreciation (28,663) (19,571) Common stock - par
________ ________ value $.01 per share,
authorized 1,700,000
86,553 95,805 shares, issued
1,444,650 shares 14 14
Additional paid-in
capital 144,451 144,451
Treasury stock, at cost -
9,050 and 2,500 shares
at December 31, 2000
and 1999, respectively (851) (196)
Notes receivable from
shareholders - (524)
Accumulated deficit (79,953) (37,997)
Accumulated other
comprehensive
income (loss) (17,745) (11,598)
________ ________
45,916 94,150
________ ________ ________ ________
$367,766 $416,987 $367,766 $416,987
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
Bucyrus International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(Dollars in Thousands)
Notes Accumulated
Additional Receivable Other
Common Paid-In Treasury From Accumulated Comprehensive
Stock Capital Stock Shareholders Deficit Income (Loss)
Balance at January 1, 1998 $ - $143,030 $ - $ - $ (7,158) $ (3,619)
Stock split 14 (14) - - - -
Issuance of common stock
(12,800 shares) - 1,280 - (400) - -
Net loss - - - - (8,264) -
Translation adjustments - - - - - (4,756)
______ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________
Balance at December 31, 1998 14 144,296 - (400) (15,422) (8,375)
Issuance of common
stock (1,550 shares) - 155 - (124) - -
Purchase of treasury
stock (2,500 shares) - - (196) - - -
Net loss - - - - (22,575) -
Translation adjustments - - - - - (3,223)
______ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________
Balance at December 31, 1999 14 144,451 (196) (524) (37,997) (11,598)
Purchase of treasury
stock (6,550 shares) - - (655) 524 - -
Net loss - - - - (32,797) -
Utilization of net operating
loss carryforwards by
Bucyrus Holdings, LLC - - - - (9,159) -
Translation adjustments - - - - - (6,147)
______ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________
Balance at December 31, 2000 $ 14 $144,451 $ (851) $ - $(79,953) $(17,745)
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Bucyrus International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(Dollars in Thousands)
Years Ended December 31,
2000 1999 1998
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net loss $(32,797) $(22,575) $ (8,264)
Adjustments to reconcile
net loss to net cash
provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation 11,393 11,200 10,331
Amortization 5,821 5,648 5,701
Loss on sale of
property, plant and
equipment 7 20 11
Loss on fixed asset
impairment - 4,372 -
Changes in assets and
liabilities, net of
effects of acquisitions:
Receivables (75) 134 (13,597)
Inventories 19,972 (11,539) (2,824)
Other current assets (953) 551 (1,167)
Other assets (1,650) (817) (1,771)
Current liabilities other
than income taxes, short-
term obligations and
current maturities of
long-term debt (4,920) 11,801 (7,525)
Income taxes 1,007 213 (1,280)
Long-term liabilities
other than deferred
income taxes 1,596 (3,762) (3,761)
________ ________ ________
Net cash used in
operating activities (599) (4,754) (24,146)
________ ________ ________
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
(Increase) decrease in restricted
funds on deposit (461) 387 580
Purchases of property, plant
and equipment (3,501) (6,792) (12,803)
Proceeds from sale of property,
plant and equipment 1,449 215 1,428
Purchase of Bennett & Emmott
(1986) Ltd. - (7,050) -
________ ________ ________
Net cash used in investing
activities (2,513) (13,240) (10,795)
________ ________ ________
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Proceeds from revolving
credit facility 5,100 9,400 27,735
Net decrease in other
bank borrowings (150) (69) (70)
Payment of acquisition and
refinancing expenses - - (293)
Proceeds from issuance of
long-term debt - 9,986 1,050
Payment of long-term debt (2,251) (1,172) (350)
Proceeds from issuance of
common stock - 31 880
Purchase of treasury stock (131) (196) -
________ ________ ________
Net cash provided by
financing activities 2,568 17,980 28,952
________ ________ ________
Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash (877) (438) (261)
________ ________ ________
Net decrease in cash
and cash equivalents (1,421) (452) (6,250)
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period 8,369 8,821 15,071
________ ________ ________
Cash and cash equivalents at
end of period $ 6,948 $ 8,369 $ 8,821
Supplemental Disclosures of
Cash Flow Information
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 18,367 $ 19,727 $ 18,080
Income taxes - net of refunds 1,551 2,624 3,569
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Bucyrus International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Operations
Bucyrus International, Inc. (the "Company") is a Delaware corporation
and a leading manufacturer of surface mining equipment, principally
walking draglines, electric mining shovels and blasthole drills, and
related replacement parts. Major markets for the surface mining
industry are coal, copper and iron ore.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2000 and
1999 and for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 were
prepared under a basis of accounting that reflects the fair value of
the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and the related expenses
and all debt incurred, in connection with the acquisition of the
Company by Bucyrus Holdings, LLC ("Holdings") (formerly known as
American Industrial Partners Capital Fund II, L.P.) in 1997.
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets
and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all
subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions, profits and
accounts have been eliminated.
Cash Equivalents
All highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less
when purchased are considered to be cash equivalents. The carrying
value of these investments approximates fair value.
Restricted Funds on Deposit
Restricted funds on deposit represent cash and temporary investments
used to support the issuance of standby letters of credit and other
obligations. The carrying value of these funds approximates fair
value.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at lower of cost (first-in, first-out method)
or market (replacement cost or estimated net realizable value).
Advances from customers are netted against inventories to the extent
of related accumulated costs. Advances in excess of related costs
and earnings on uncompleted contracts are classified as a liability
to customers.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 30 years.
During 2000, goodwill was reduced by $9,159,000 to reflect the
utilization of previously unrecognized federal net operating loss
carryforwards which existed at the date the Company was acquired by
Holdings (see Note H). Accumulated amortization was $8,029,000 and
$5,674,000 at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
Intangible assets consist of engineering drawings, bill-of-material
listings, software, trademarks and tradenames and are being amortized
on a straight-line basis over 10 to 30 years. Accumulated
amortization was $6,964,000 and $5,067,000 at December 31, 2000 and
1999, respectively.
The Company continually evaluates whether events and circumstances
have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful life of
goodwill and intangible assets may warrant revision or that the
remaining balance of each may not be recoverable. When factors
indicate that goodwill and intangible assets should be evaluated for
possible impairment, the Company uses an estimate of the undiscounted
cash flows over the remaining life of the goodwill and intangible
assets in measuring whether they are recoverable.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of
respective assets using the straight-line method for financial
reporting and accelerated methods for income tax purposes. Estimated
useful lives used for financial reporting purposes range from ten to
forty years for buildings and improvements and three to seventeen
years for machinery and equipment.
The Company continually evaluates whether events and circumstances
have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful life of
property, plant and equipment may warrant revision or that the
remaining balance of each may not be recoverable. The Company
accounts for impairment of long-lived assets in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for
the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be
Disposed of," and recorded an impairment of fixed asset charge of
$4,372,000 in the fourth quarter of 1999. The impairment relates
primarily to the manufacturing facility in Boonville, Indiana, which
saw declining operating results in the second half of 1999 as volume
declined. The charge represents the difference between book value
and estimated fair value based on expected proceeds. The Company
closed its manufacturing facility in Boonville, Indiana during the
second quarter of 2000.
Foreign Currency Translation
The assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated
into U.S. dollars using year-end exchange rates. Revenues and
expenses are translated at average rates during the year.
Adjustments resulting from this translation are deferred and
reflected as a separate component of Common Shareholders' Investment.
In addition, certain of the Company's intercompany advances to
foreign subsidiaries are evaluated as not likely to be repaid in the
foreseeable future. Transaction gains and losses on these advances
are deferred and reflected as a component of Common Shareholders'
Investment.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from long-term sales contracts is recognized using the
percentage-of-completion method. At the time a loss on a contract
becomes known, the amount of the estimated loss is recognized in the
consolidated financial statements. Revenue from all other types of
sales is recognized as products are shipped or services are rendered.
Included in the current portion of liabilities to customers on
uncompleted contracts and warranties are advances in excess of
related costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts of $3,321,000 and
$1,789,000 at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
Accounting Pronouncements
In 1999, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 137, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Deferral of the
Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133" ("SFAS 133"). In
June 2000, the FASB also issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and
Certain Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 138"), which adds to the guidance
related to accounting for derivative instruments and hedging
activities. SFAS 133 as amended by SFAS 138 establishes accounting
and reporting standards requiring that every derivative instrument
(including certain derivative instruments embedded in other
contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or
liability measured at its fair value. The new pronouncements also
require that changes in the derivative's fair value be recognized
currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are
met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's
gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the
income statement, and requires that the Company must formally
document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions that
receive hedge accounting. The Company adopted SFAS 133 as amended by
SFAS 138 on January 1, 2001. Based on the Company's current
transactions involving derivative instruments and hedging, adoption
of SFAS 133 as amended by SFAS 138 did not have a material effect on
its financial position or results of operations.
In July 2000, the Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") reached a
consensus on Issue 00-10, "Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees
and Costs". Among other things, EITF 00-10 requires companies to
classify as revenues the shipping and handling fees and costs billed
to customers. The Company adopted the EITF for the year ended
December 31, 2000; however, no reclassifications were made to the
accompanying financial statements as the impact of this adoption was
not material.
NOTE B - ACQUISITION
On April 30, 1999, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Bucyrus
Canada Limited, consummated the acquisition of certain assets of
Bennett & Emmott (1986) Ltd. ("Bennett & Emmott"), a privately owned
Canadian Company with extensive experience in the field repair and
service of heavy machinery for the surface mining industry. The cash
purchase price for Bennett & Emmott was $7,050,000, including
acquisition expenses. The net assets acquired and results of
operations since the date of acquisition are included in the
Company's consolidated financial statements.
Bucyrus Canada Limited financed the Bennett & Emmott acquisition and
related expenses primarily by utilizing a new credit facility with
The Bank of Nova Scotia (see Note F). The acquisition was accounted
for as a purchase and, accordingly, the assets acquired were recorded
at their estimated fair values. The allocation of the purchase price
was as follows:
(Dollars in Thousands)
Inventory $ 2,001
Property, plant and equipment 5,032
Other 17
________
Total cash purchase price $ 7,050
NOTE C - RECEIVABLES
Receivables at December 31, 2000 and 1999 include $9,039,000 and
$11,881,000, respectively, of revenues from long-term contracts which
were not billable at that date. Billings on long-term contracts are
made in accordance with the payment terms as defined in the
individual contracts.
Current receivables are reduced by an allowance for losses of
$1,159,000 and $1,090,000 at December 31, 2000 and 1999,
respectively.
NOTE D - INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
2000 1999
(Dollars in Thousands)
Raw materials and parts $ 12,287 $ 13,470
Costs relating to
uncompleted contracts 1,181 1,000
Customers' advances offset
against costs incurred on
uncompleted contracts (1,207) -
Work in process 12,941 16,193
Finished products (primarily
replacement parts) 75,924 94,469
________ ________
$101,126 $125,132
Included in cost of products sold for 1998 were charges of $6,925,000
as a result of fair value adjustments to inventory being charged to
cost of products sold as the inventory was sold. The fair value
adjustments were made as a result of acquisitions involving the
Company in 1997.
NOTE E - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:
2000 1999
(Dollars in Thousands)
Trade accounts payable $ 30,349 $ 36,374
Wages and salaries 5,670 5,873
Interest 3,095 5,062
Other 18,414 17,331
________ ________
$ 57,528 $ 64,640
Other accrued expenses at December 31, 2000 and 1999 include
$2,914,000 and $1,464,000, respectively, payable to an affiliate
related to a management services agreement.
NOTE F - LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
Long-term debt consists of the following:
2000 1999
(Dollars in Thousands)
9-3/4% Senior Notes due 2007 $150,000 $150,000
Revolving credit facility 64,450 59,350
Revolving term loan at
Bucyrus Canada Limited 5,434 6,150
Non-revolving term loan at
Bucyrus Canada Limited 2,936 3,296
Construction Loans at
Bucyrus International
(Chile) Limitada 857 1,562
Other 699 1,169
________ ________
224,376 221,527
Less current maturities of
long-term debt (6,563) (7,518)
________ ________
$217,813 $214,009
The Company has outstanding $150,000,000 of 9-3/4% Senior Notes due
2007 (the "Senior Notes") which were issued pursuant to an indenture
dated as of September 24, 1997 among the Company, certain of its
domestic subsidiaries (the "Guarantor Subsidiaries"), and BNY Midwest
Trust Company, as Trustee (the "Senior Notes Indenture"). The Senior
Notes mature on September 15, 2007. Interest thereon is payable each
March 15 and September 15. During 2000, Holdings acquired
$75,635,000 of the Company's $150,000,000 issue of Senior Notes.
Holdings has agreed as a part of the Credit Agreement (see below) to
defer the receipt of interest on these Senior Notes during the life
of the Credit Agreement. At December 31, 2000, $5,859,000 of
interest was accrued and payable to Holdings and is included in
Deferred Expenses and Other in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The
amendment to the Credit Agreement dated March 20, 2001 required
Holdings to contribute to equity of the Company a portion of this
interest. As a result, on March 20, 2001, the Company recorded an
equity contribution from Holdings and a corresponding reduction in
interest payable to Holdings in the amount of $2,171,000, which
represented accrued interest as of June 30, 2000 on the Senior Notes
repurchased by Holdings.
The Senior Notes Indenture contains certain covenants that, among
other things, limit the ability of the Company and the Guarantors to:
(i) incur additional indebtedness; (ii) pay dividends or make other
distributions with respect to capital stock; (iii) make certain
investments; (iv) sell certain assets; (v) enter into certain
transactions with affiliates; (vi) create liens; (vii) enter into
certain sale and leaseback transactions; and (viii) enter into
certain mergers and consolidations. Such covenants are subject to
important qualifications and limitations. At December 31, 2000, the
Company was in compliance with these covenants.
The Company has a Credit Agreement with Bank One, Wisconsin (the
"Credit Agreement") which provides the Company with a $75,000,000
senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit
Facility") with a $25,000,000 sublimit for standby letters of credit.
The Credit Agreement, as amended on March 20, 2001, expires on
February 1, 2002. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility
bear interest at variable rates and are subject to a borrowing base
formula based on receivables, inventory and machinery and equipment.
Direct borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility at December 31,
2000 and 1999 were $64,450,000 and $59,350,000, respectively, at a
weighted average interest rate of 10.0% and 8.9%, respectively. The
issuance of standby letters of credit under the Credit Agreement and
certain other bank facilities reduces the amount available for direct
borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility. At December 31, 2000
and 1999, there were $12,391,000 and $5,295,000, respectively, of
standby letters of credit outstanding under all Company bank
facilities. The Credit Agreement contains covenants which, among
other things, require the Company to maintain certain financial
ratios and a minimum net worth. On September 8, 2000, the Credit
Agreement was amended primarily to include revised covenant
definitions which reflect the effects of the purchase of Senior Notes
by Holdings. At December 31, 2000, the Company was in compliance
with these covenants. The amendment to the Credit Agreement dated
March 20, 2001 also revised certain covenant definitions. The
Revolving Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of the
assets of the Company, other than real property and 35% of the stock
of its foreign subsidiaries. The average borrowing under the
Revolving Credit Facility during 2000 was $64,512,000 at a weighted
average rate of 9.9%, and the maximum borrowing outstanding was
$71,200,000. The average borrowing under the Revolving Credit
Facility during 1999 was $52,407,000 at a weighted average interest
rate of 8.3%, and the maximum borrowing outstanding was $65,350,000.
The average borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility during 1998
was $43,454,000 at a weighted average interest rate of 8.6%, and the
maximum borrowing outstanding was $57,075,000. The amount available
for direct borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility at
December 31, 2000 was $7,022,000, which is net of $2,900,000 that was
used for the March 15, 2001 interest payment on the Senior Notes.
A failure to comply with the obligations contained in the Credit
Agreement or the Senior Notes Indenture could result in an Event of
Default (as defined) under the Credit Agreement or an Event of
Default (as defined) under the Senior Notes Indenture that, if not
cured or waived, would permit acceleration of the relevant debt and
acceleration of debt under other instruments that may contain cross-
acceleration or cross-default provisions. While the Company believes
that current levels of cash and liquidity, together with funds
generated by operations and funds available from the Revolving Credit
Facility, will be sufficient to permit the Company to satisfy its
debt service requirements for the forseeable future, there can be no
assurance that the Company's performance will be sufficient for the
Company to maintain compliance with the financial covenants under the
Credit Agreement and satisfy its debt service obligations under all
circumstances.
In 1999, Bucyrus Canada Limited entered into a C$15,000,000 credit
facility with The Bank of Nova Scotia. Proceeds from this facility
were used to acquire certain assets of Bennett & Emmott. The
C$10,000,000 revolving term loan portion of this facility expires on
July 1, 2001 and bears interest at the bank's prime lending rate plus
1.50%. The C$5,000,000 non-revolving term loan portion is payable in
monthly installments over five years and bears interest at the bank's
prime lending rate plus 2%. This credit facility contains covenants
which, among other things, requires Bucyrus Canada Limited to
maintain a minimum current ratio and tangible net worth. At
December 31, 2000, Bucyrus Canada Limited was in compliance with
these covenants.
Maturities of long-term debt are the following for each of the next
five years:
(Dollars in Thousands)
2001 $ 6,563
2002 65,345
2003 466
2004 2,002
2005 -
At December 31, 2000, the Senior Notes were bid at 30%. Based on
this information, management believes the fair value of the Senior
Notes is approximately $45,000,000.
NOTE G - COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
On March 17, 1998, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a
stock split which increased the number of authorized shares of common
stock of the Company from 1,000 shares to 1,600,000 shares.
Simultaneous with this authorization, AIPAC cancelled 9.976% of its
interest in its 1,000 shares of common stock of the Company and
received 1,430,300 shares for their remaining interest (the "Stock
Split"). Subsequently, the Company's Board of Directors increased
the number of authorized shares of common stock of the Company to
1,700,000 shares.
In 1998, the Company's Board of Directors adopted the Bucyrus
International, Inc. 1998 Management Stock Option Plan (the "1998
Option Plan") which authorizes the granting of stock options to key
employees for up to a total of 200,000 shares of common stock of the
Company at exercise prices to be determined in accordance with the
provisions of the 1998 Option Plan. Options granted under the 1998
Option Plan are targeted to vest on the last day of the plan year at
the rate of 25% of the aggregate number of shares of common stock
underlying each series of options per year, provided that the Company
attains specified EBITDA targets. In the event that the EBITDA
target is not attained in any plan year, the options scheduled to
vest at the end of that plan year will vest according to a pro rata
schedule set forth in the 1998 Option Plan. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, all options granted under the 1998 Option Plan shall vest
automatically on the ninth anniversary of the date of the grant,
regardless of performance criteria, and expire and terminate no later
than ten years after the date of grant.
The following table sets forth the activity and outstanding balances
of options exercisable for shares of common stock under the 1998
Option Plan:
Options Available For
Outstanding Future Grants
At plan inception - 150,400
Increase in shares available
for future grants - 49,600
Granted on March 17, 1998
($100 per share) 115,850 (115,850)
Granted on July 31, 1998
($100 per share) 3,350 (3,350)
Granted on December 21, 1998
($100 per share) 59,767 (59,767)
Options forfeited
($100 per share) (2,900) 2,900
________ ________
Balances at December 31, 1998 176,067 23,933
Granted on June 23, 1999
($100 per share) 3,750 (3,750)
Granted on September 1, 1999
($100 per share) 4,927 (4,927)
Options forfeited
($100 per share) (106,444) 106,444
________ ________
Balances at December 31, 1999 78,300 121,700
Options forfeited ($100 per share) (19,950) 19,950
________ ________
Balances at December 31, 2000 58,350 141,650
At December 31, 2000, none of the options outstanding were vested.
The options had a weighted average remaining contractual life of
7.2 years.
The Company accounted for the 1998 Option Plan in accordance with
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees," as allowed by Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS
123"). Had compensation expense for this plan been determined
consistent with SFAS 123, the Company's net earnings (loss) and net
earnings (loss) per share would have been reduced to the following
pro forma amounts:
Years Ended December 31,
2000 1999 1998
(Dollars in Thousands,
Except Per Share Amounts)
Net loss:
As reported $(32,797) $(22,575) $ (8,264)
Pro forma (32,957) (22,753) (8,698)
Net loss per share
of common stock
(basic and diluted):
As reported (22.76) (15.65) (5.75)
Pro forma (22.87) (15.77) (6.05)
No options were granted in 2000. The weighted average grant date
fair value of stock options granted in 1999 and 1998 under the 1998
Option Plan was $75 and $76 per option, respectively. The fair value
of grants was estimated on the date of grant using the minimum value
method with the following weighted average assumptions:
1998 Option Plan
1999 1998
Risk-free interest rate 5.8% 5.5%
Expected dividend yield 0% 0%
Expected life 5 years 5 years
Calculated volatility N/A N/A
NOTE H - INCOME TAXES
Deferred taxes are provided to reflect temporary differences between
the financial and tax basis of assets and liabilities using presently
enacted tax rates and laws. A valuation allowance is recognized if
it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax
assets will not be realized.
Loss before income taxes consists of the following:
Years Ended December 31,
2000 1999 1998
(Dollars in Thousands)
United States $(34,193) $(23,730) $ (8,132)
Foreign 4,461 3,534 2,271
________ ________ ________
Total $(29,732) $(20,196) $ (5,861)
The provision for income tax expense consists of the following:
Years Ended December 31,
2000 1999 1998
(Dollars in Thousands)
Foreign income taxes:
Current $ 2,433 $ 2,369 $ 3,387
Deferred 33 (113) (1,119)
________ ________ ________
Total 2,466 2,256 2,268
________ ________ ________
Federal income taxes:
Current 424 - -
Deferred - - -
________ ________ ________
Total 424 - -
________ ________ ________
Other (state and
local taxes):
Current 175 123 135
Deferred - - -
________ ________ ________
Total 175 123 135
________ ________ ________
Total income
tax expense
(benefit) $ 3,065 $ 2,379 $ 2,403
Total income tax expense (benefit) differs from amounts expected by
applying the federal statutory income tax rate to loss before income
taxes as set forth in the following table:
Years Ended December 31,
2000 1999 1998
Tax Tax Tax
Expense Expense Expense
(Benefit) Percent (Benefit) Percent (Benefit) Percent
(Dollars in Thousands)
Tax expense (benefit) at federal
statutory rate $(10,406) (35.0)% $ (7,069) (35.0)% $ (2,051) (35.0)%
Valuation allowance adjustments 9,828 33.0 5,450 27.0 531 9.1
Impact of foreign subsidiary income,
tax rates and tax credits 2,201 7.4 2,865 14.2 2,925 49.9
State income taxes net of federal
income tax benefit 114 .4 256 1.3 20 .3
Nondeductible goodwill amortization 824 2.8 875 4.3 904 15.4
Other items 504 1.7 2 - 74 1.3
________ ______ ________ ______ ________ ______
Total income tax expense (benefit) $ 3,065 10.3% $ 2,379 11.8% $ 2,403 41.0%
Significant components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities are as follows:
December 31,
2000 1999
(Dollars in Thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Postretirement benefits $ 6,004 $ 6,032
Inventory valuation
provisions 6,844 8,087
Accrued and other
liabilities 5,960 9,067
Research and development
expenditures 4,591 7,555
Tax loss carryforward 27,765 32,692
Tax credit carryforward 903 479
Other items 780 632
________ ________
Total deferred tax assets 52,847 64,544
Deferred tax liabilities:
Excess of book basis over
tax basis of property,
plant and equipment and
intangible assets (36,639) (37,465)
Valuation allowance (13,848) (24,686)
________ ________
Net deferred tax asset $ 2,360 $ 2,393
The classification of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities is
as follows:
December 31,
2000 1999
(Dollars in Thousands)
Current deferred tax asset $ 1,346 $ 1,673
Long-term deferred tax asset 1,371 1,235
Current deferred tax liability (121) (85)
Long-term deferred tax
liability (236) (430)
________ ________
Net deferred tax asset $ 2,360 $ 2,393
Due to the recent history of domestic net operating losses, a
valuation allowance has been used to reduce the net deferred tax
assets (after giving effect to deferred tax liabilities) for domestic
operations to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized.
In 2000, the valuation allowance decreased by $10,838,000 primarily
due to the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards ("NOL").
During 2000, Holdings elected to be treated as a corporation for
income tax purposes. As a result, the Company, along with its
domestic subsidiaries, and Holdings will file consolidated federal
income tax returns beginning in 2000. The consolidated tax liability
of the affiliated group will be allocated based on each company's
positive contribution to consolidated federal taxable income.
As discussed in Note F, during 2000, Holdings acquired $75,635,000 of
the Company's $150,000,000 issue of Senior Notes. This transaction
resulted in taxable income which was offset by the use of previously
unrecognized NOL's for federal regular tax purposes. Approximately
$9,159,000 of the NOL's utilized existed at the date the Company was
acquired by Holdings. As a result, the utilization of the NOL and
the reversal of the valuation allowance was accounted for as a
reduction in goodwill and a distribution to Holdings.
As of December 31, 2000, the Company has available approximately
$67,000,000 of federal NOL's from the years 1990 through 1999,
expiring in the years 2005 through 2019, to offset against future
federal taxable income. Because both the 1997 acquisition of the
Company by Holdings and the 1994 consummation of the Second Amended
Joint Plan of Reorganization of B-E Holdings, Inc. and the Company as
modified on December 1, 1994 (the "Amended Plan") resulted in an
"ownership change" within the meaning of Section 382 of the Internal
Revenue Code, the use of the majority of such NOL is subject to
certain annual limitations. The total NOL available to offset
federal taxable income in 2001 is approximately $33,800,000.
As of December 31, 2000, the Company also has a total federal AMT
credit carryforward of $903,000 of which $479,000 arose prior to the
effective date of the Amended Plan and will not be usable until the
year 2010.
The Company also has a significant amount of state NOL's (which
expire in the years 2001 through 2015) available to offset future
state taxable income in states where it has significant operations.
Since the majority of states in which the Company files its state
returns follow rules similar to federal rules, it is expected that
the usage of state NOL's will be limited to approximately
$62,600,000.
Cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that are
considered to be permanently reinvested, and on which U.S. income
taxes have not been provided by the Company, amounted to
approximately $15,900,000 at December 31, 2000. It is not
practicable to estimate the amount of additional tax which would be
payable upon repatriation of such earnings; however, due to foreign
tax credit limitations, higher effective U.S. income tax rates and
foreign withholding taxes, additional taxes could be incurred.
NOTE I - PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLANS
The Company has several pension and retirement plans covering
substantially all employees. Effective January 1, 2000, the pension
plan covering salaried employees was converted to a cash balance
formula for all employees except for those who, on December 31, 1999,
were either age 60 and above or age 55 with 10 years or more years of
credited service. The actuarial equivalent of benefits earned as of
December 31, 1999 was used to establish each employee's opening
account balance under the cash balance plan.
The following tables set forth the domestic plans' funded status and
amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements at
December 31, 2000 and 1999:
Years Ended December 31,
2000 1999
(Dollars in Thousands)
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at
beginning of year $ 69,573 $ 77,219
Service cost 1,590 2,112
Interest cost 5,274 5,120
Amendments (70) (1,151)
Actuarial (gain) loss 828 (8,644)
Benefits paid (5,283) (5,083)
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Benefit obligation
at end of year 71,912 69,573
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Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets
at beginning of year 78,174 70,082
Actual return (loss) on
plan assets (4,101) 11,990
Employer contributions 1,106 1,185
Benefits paid (5,283) (5,083)
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Fair value of plan assets
at end of year 69,896 78,174
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Net amount recognized:
Funded status (2,016) 8,601
Unrecognized prior
service cost (1,131) (1,151)
Unrecognized net
actuarial (gain) loss 4,178 (7,681)
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Net pension asset (liability) $ 1,031 $ (231)
Amounts recognized in
consolidated balance
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