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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
SEC File No. 333-160973
GLOBE SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
SUPPLEMENT NO. 3
DATED APRIL 7, 2010
TO PROSPECTUS DATED
OCTOBER 15, 2009
Summary
We are providing you with this Supplement No. 3, dated April 7, 2010, to update the Prospectus dated October 15, 2009,
as supplemented by the Supplement No. 1 dated November 17, 2009 and the Supplement No. 2 dated
February 19, 2010.
The information in this Supplement No. 3 supplements, modifies and supersedes some of the information contained
in the Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (Globe) Prospectus. This Supplement No. 3 forms a part of, and must be
accompanied or preceded by, the Prospectus.
The primary purpose of this Supplement No. 3 is to disclose information regarding Globe's acquisition of Core Metals Group, LLC.
Recent Acquisition of Core Metals Group, LLC.
On April 1, 2010, Globe, pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of March 26, 2010
(the Purchase Agreement), purchased from Ospraie Special Opportunities Master Alternative
Holdings LLC, The Ospraie Fund L.P., Ospraie Holdings, Inc. and the individuals named
in the Purchase Agreement (the Sellers) all of the ownership interests in Core Metals
Groups Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Core Metals) for $52 million
in cash, including $15 million borrowed under the Companys revolving credit facility
with Societe Generale. The purchase price is subject to customary post-closing adjustments
for changes in working capital and related matters. Core Metals is a leading producer,
marketer and distributor of ferroalloys and specialty materials for the North American steel and foundry industry.
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GLOBE SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
SUPPLEMENT NO. 2
DATED FEBRUARY 19, 2010
TO PROSPECTUS DATED
OCTOBER 15, 2009
Summary
We are providing you with this Supplement No. 2, dated February 19, 2010, to update the
Prospectus dated October 15, 2009, as supplemented by the Supplement No. 1 dated November 17, 2009. The information in this Supplement No. 2 supplements, modifies
and supersedes some of the information contained in the Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. Prospectus. This Supplement No. 2 forms a part
of, and must be accompanied or preceded by, the Prospectus.
The purposes of this Supplement No. 2 are to:
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Disclose information regarding the restarting of facilities in Niagara
Falls, NY and Selma, Alabama; and |
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Update certain financial information in the Prospectus. |
Niagara Falls, NY and Selma, AL Plants
Increased silicon metal demand has led us to reopen our Niagara Falls, NY and Selma, AL
plants. Niagara Falls had been closed for more than five years and is now producing silicon metal
in both of its furnaces. Selma had been idled since April 2009, and we expect it to be operating
at capacity by the end of February.
Certain Financial Information for the Periods Ended December 31, 2009
Our condensed consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2009 and for the three and six
month periods then ended are set forth below.
S-2
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2009 and June 30,
2009
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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December 31,
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June 30,
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2009
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2009
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ASSETS
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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252,231
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61,876
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$1,270 and $1,390 at December 31, 2009 and June 30,
2009, respectively
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36,673
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24,094
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Inventories
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54,508
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67,394
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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12,123
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24,675
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Total current assets
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355,535
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178,039
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Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
and amortization
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188,803
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217,507
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Goodwill
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51,836
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51,828
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Other intangible assets
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477
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1,231
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Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
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8,171
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7,928
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Deferred tax assets
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49
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1,598
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Other assets
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2,284
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15,149
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Total assets
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$
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607,155
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473,280
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable
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$
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36,505
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21,341
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Current portion of long-term debt
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9,641
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16,561
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Short-term debt
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14,013
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6,688
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
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58,974
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46,725
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Total current liabilities
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119,133
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91,315
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Long-term liabilities:
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Long-term debt
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12,730
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36,364
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Deferred tax liabilities
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14,549
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18,890
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Other long-term liabilities
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14,782
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15,359
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Total liabilities
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161,194
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161,928
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Commitments and contingencies (note 13)
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Stockholders equity:
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Common stock, $0.0001 par value. Authorized,
150,000,000 shares; issued, 74,320,187 and
66,944,254 shares at December 31, 2009 and
June 30, 2009, respectively
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7
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7
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Additional paid-in capital
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384,404
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303,364
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Retained earnings
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31,636
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4,660
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss
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(3,676
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)
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(3,644
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Treasury stock at cost, 1,000 shares at December 31,
2009 and June 30, 2009
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(4
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(4
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Total Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. stockholders equity
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412,367
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304,383
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Noncontrolling interest
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33,594
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6,969
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Total stockholders equity
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445,961
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311,352
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity
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$
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607,155
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473,280
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
S-3
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Operations
Three and six months ended December 31,
2009 and 2008
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended
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Six Months Ended
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December 31,
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December 31,
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2009
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2008
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2009
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2008
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Net sales
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$
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108,278
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119,307
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$
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213,736
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268,464
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Cost of goods sold
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87,974
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91,957
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167,952
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199,095
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses
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13,142
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19,668
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25,865
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33,700
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Research and development
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77
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283
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115
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876
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Restructuring charges
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(13
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(81
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)
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Gain on sale of business
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(23,368
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(22,907
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Goodwill and intangible asset impairment
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69,560
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69,560
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Operating income (loss)
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30,466
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(62,161
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42,792
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(34,767
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Other income (expense):
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Interest income
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65
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150
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201
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553
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Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
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(1,101
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)
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(2,118
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)
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(2,419
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)
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(4,169
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)
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Foreign exchange gain (loss)
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871
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(2,117
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3,286
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(3,426
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)
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Other income
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199
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662
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192
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1,506
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Income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
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30,500
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(65,584
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44,052
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(40,303
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Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
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12,568
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(2,328
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)
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17,951
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6,374
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Net income (loss)
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17,932
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(63,256
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26,101
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(46,677
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)
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Losses attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax
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602
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1,735
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875
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2,121
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Net income (loss) attributable to Globe Specialty Metals,
Inc.
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$
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18,534
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(61,521
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)
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$
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26,976
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(44,556
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)
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
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Basic
|
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74,314
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63,455
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72,710
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63,296
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Diluted
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75,154
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63,455
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73,844
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63,296
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Earnings (loss) per common share:
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Basic
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$
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0.25
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(0.97
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$
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0.37
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(0.70
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)
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Diluted
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0.25
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(0.97
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)
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0.37
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(0.70
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)
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
S-4
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Stockholders Equity
Six months ended December 31, 2009
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. Stockholders Equity
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Accumulated
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Additional
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Other
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Treasury
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Total
|
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Common Stock
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Paid-In
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Retained
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Comprehensive
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Stock
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Noncontrolling
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Comprehensive
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Stockholders
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Shares
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Amount
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Capital
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Earnings
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(Loss) Income
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at Cost
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Interest
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(Loss) Income
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Equity
|
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Balance at June 30, 2009
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66,944
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$
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7
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303,364
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4,660
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(3,644
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)
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(4
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)
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6,969
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311,352
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Warrants exercised
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|
257
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1,287
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|
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1,287
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UPOs exercised
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1,519
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|
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|
210
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210
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Share-based compensation
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3,231
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
3,231
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Stock issuance
|
|
|
5,600
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|
|
|
|
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|
34,768
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
34,768
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Sale of noncontrolling interest
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41,544
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27,499
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|
|
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69,043
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Realized gain on
available-for-sale
securities
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(10
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)
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(10
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)
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Comprehensive income (loss):
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
(24
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)
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|
|
|
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|
1
|
|
|
|
(23
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)
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|
|
(23
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)
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Unrealized gain on
available-for-sale
securities (net of provision for income taxes of $1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
2
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|
Net income (loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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26,976
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(875
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)
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|
|
26,101
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|
|
|
26,101
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,080
|
|
|
|
26,080
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2009
|
|
|
74,320
|
|
|
$
|
7
|
|
|
|
384,404
|
|
|
|
31,636
|
|
|
|
(3,676
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)
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
33,594
|
|
|
|
26,080
|
|
|
|
445,961
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
S-5
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Six months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$
|
26,101
|
|
|
|
(46,677
|
)
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided
by operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
9,813
|
|
|
|
9,933
|
|
Share-based compensation
|
|
|
3,231
|
|
|
|
3,196
|
|
Gain on sale of business
|
|
|
(22,907
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
69,560
|
|
Deferred taxes
|
|
|
(74
|
)
|
|
|
(4,548
|
)
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable, net
|
|
|
(17,079
|
)
|
|
|
13,061
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
2,984
|
|
|
|
(12,147
|
)
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
9,413
|
|
|
|
(2,882
|
)
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
21,616
|
|
|
|
(8,446
|
)
|
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
|
|
|
(17,283
|
)
|
|
|
(1,047
|
)
|
Other
|
|
|
2,946
|
|
|
|
4,180
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
18,761
|
|
|
|
24,183
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
(9,915
|
)
|
|
|
(34,754
|
)
|
Sale of business and noncontrolling interest, net of cash
disposed of $16,555
|
|
|
158,445
|
|
|
|
|
|
Held-to-maturity
treasury securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,987
|
|
Other investing activities
|
|
|
(4,685
|
)
|
|
|
340
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
|
|
|
143,845
|
|
|
|
(31,427
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from warrants exercised
|
|
|
1,287
|
|
|
|
833
|
|
Proceeds from UPOs exercised
|
|
|
210
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net payments of long-term debt
|
|
|
(16,558
|
)
|
|
|
(4,704
|
)
|
Net borrowings (payments) of short-term debt
|
|
|
7,324
|
|
|
|
(3,453
|
)
|
Sale of common stock
|
|
|
36,456
|
|
|
|
|
|
Solsil, Inc. common share issuance
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,570
|
|
Change in restricted cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,580
|
)
|
Other financing activities
|
|
|
(937
|
)
|
|
|
(2,080
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
|
|
|
27,782
|
|
|
|
(11,414
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(33
|
)
|
|
|
(15
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
190,355
|
|
|
|
(18,673
|
)
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
|
61,876
|
|
|
|
73,994
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$
|
252,231
|
|
|
|
55,321
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest
|
|
|
1,719
|
|
|
|
4,285
|
|
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds totaling $2,729 and
$0, respectively
|
|
|
3,604
|
|
|
|
8,029
|
|
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
S-6
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
(1)
|
Organization
and Business Operations
|
Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. and subsidiary companies (the
Company, we, or our) is among the worlds largest producers
of silicon metal and silicon-based alloys, important ingredients
in a variety of industrial and consumer products. The
Companys customers include major silicone chemical,
aluminum and steel manufacturers, auto companies and their
suppliers, ductile iron foundries, manufacturers of photovoltaic
solar cells and computer chips, and concrete producers.
|
|
(2)
|
Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies
|
In the opinion of the Companys management, the
accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include
all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America (U.S. GAAP) of the results for the
interim periods presented and such adjustments are of a normal,
recurring nature. The accompanying condensed consolidated
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
Companys Annual Report on
Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. There have been no
material changes to the Companys significant accounting
policies during the six months ended December 31, 2009,
except as discussed below under Recently Implemented Accounting
Pronouncements.
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts
to conform to current year presentation, including the
reclassification of $1,815 and $3,256 from selling, general, and
administrative expenses to cost of goods sold for the three and
six months ended December 31, 2008, respectively, as,
during the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Company
reevaluated certain expenses and deemed these to be production
costs. In addition, the Company reclassified $461 in transaction
costs associated with the Dow Corning transactions (see
note 3) incurred during the first quarter of fiscal
year 2010 from selling, general, and administrative expenses to
gain on sale of business.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect amounts reported in the condensed
consolidated financial statements and related notes. Significant
estimates and assumptions in these condensed consolidated
financial statements include the valuation of inventories; the
carrying amount of property, plant, and equipment; goodwill and
long-lived asset impairment tests; estimates of fair value of
investments; provision for (benefit from) income taxes and
deferred tax valuation allowances; valuation of derivative
instruments; the determination of the discount rate and the rate
of return on plan assets for pension expense; and the
determination of the fair value of share-based compensation
involving assumptions about forfeiture rates, stock volatility,
discount rates, and expected time to exercise. During interim
periods, provision for (benefit from) income taxes is recognized
using an estimated annual effective tax rate. Due to the
inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual
results could differ from these estimates.
Revenue is recognized in accordance with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (SAB 104) when a
firm sales agreement is in place, delivery has occurred and
title and risks of ownership have passed to the customer, the
sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is
reasonably assured. Shipping and other transportation costs
charged to buyers are recorded in both net sales and cost
S-7
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
of goods sold. Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted
to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis
and, therefore, are excluded from net sales. When the Company
provides a combination of products and services to customers,
the arrangement is evaluated under Financial Accounting
Standards Board (FASB) ASC Subtopic
605-25,
Revenue Recognition Multiple Element Arrangements
(ASC 605.25). ASC 605.25 addresses certain aspects of
accounting by a vendor for arrangements under which the vendor
will perform multiple revenue-generating activities. If the
Company cannot objectively determine the fair value of any
undelivered elements under an arrangement, the Company defers
revenue until all elements are delivered and services have been
performed, or until fair value can objectively be determined for
any remaining undelivered elements.
|
|
e.
|
Recently
Implemented Accounting Pronouncements
|
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The
FASB Accounting Standards
Codificationtm
and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles. This statement identifies the sources of
accounting principles used in the preparation of financial
statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in
conformity with U.S. GAAP (the GAAP hierarchy). This
statement establishes the FASB Accounting Standards
Codificationtm
(the Codification/ASC) as the source of authoritative accounting
principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by
nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial
statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, except for SEC
rules and interpretive releases, which are also authoritative
U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. The Codification standard
(FASB ASC Subtopic
105-10 on
generally accepted accounting principles) was adopted on
July 1, 2009. This change had no effect on the
Companys financial position or results of operations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued ASC Subtopic
805-10,
Business Combinations. This statement establishes
principles and requirements for how the acquirer
(i) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the
identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any
noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity,
(ii) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the
business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase, and
(iii) determines what information to disclose to enable
users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and
financial effects of the business combination. This accounting
standard was adopted on July 1, 2009. This statement will
be applied prospectively to the Companys business
combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after
July 1, 2009.
In December 2007, the FASB issued ASC Subtopic
810-10,
Consolidation Consolidation of Entities
Controlled by Contract (ASC 810.10) and ASC Subtopic
815-40,
Derivatives and Hedging Contracts in
Entitys Own Equity (ASC 815.40). The Company adopted
ASC 810.10 and ASC 815.40 on July 1, 2009. The objective of
these statements is to improve the relevance, comparability, and
transparency of the financial information that a reporting
entity provides in its financial statements by establishing
accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling
interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a
subsidiary. In accordance with ASC 810.10 and ASC 815.40, the
Company has provided the enhanced disclosures required by ASC
810.10 and ASC 815.40 in the condensed consolidated balance
sheets and condensed consolidated statement of changes in
stockholders equity for all periods presented. See
note 14 (Stockholders Equity) for additional
information.
In September 2006, the FASB issued ASC Subtopic
820-10,
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC 820). The
Company partially adopted ASC 820 on July 1, 2008. This
adoption did not have a material impact to the Companys
consolidated results of operations or financial condition. The
Company fully adopted ASC 820 on July 1, 2009. ASC 820
defines fair value, establishes a framework for the measurement
of fair value, and enhances disclosures about fair value
measurements. The statement does not require any new fair value
measures. The Company carries its derivative agreements at fair
value, determined using observable market based inputs. See
note 17 (Fair Value Measures) for additional information.
S-8
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
In September 2009, the FASB issued an amendment to ASC Subtopic
740-10,
Income Taxes (ASC 740). The Company adopted this
amendment on September 30, 2009. This amendment to ASC 740
adds implementation guidance for all entities about applying the
accounting requirements for uncertain tax matters. The
implementation guidance is presented in examples and is not
intended to change practice for those already applying the
requirements. The implementation of this additional guidance had
no effect on the Companys financial position or results of
operations.
|
|
f.
|
Accounting
Pronouncements to be Implemented
|
In June 2009, the FASB issued an amendment to ASC Subtopic
860-10,
Transfers and Servicing (ASC 860). The objective of this
amendment is to improve the relevance, representational
faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a
reporting entity provides in its financial statements about a
transfer of financial assets; the effects of a transfer on its
financial position, financial performance, and cash flows; and a
transferors continuing involvement, if any, in transferred
financial assets. This amendment improves financial reporting by
eliminating (1) the exceptions for qualifying
special-purpose entities from the consolidation guidance and
(2) the exception that permitted sale accounting for
certain mortgage securitizations when a transferor has not
surrendered control over the transferred financial assets. This
amendment is effective for the Company on July 1, 2010. The
Company is currently assessing the potential effect of the
amendment of ASC 860 on its financial position and results of
operations.
In June 2009, the FASB issued an amendment to ASC Subtopic
810-10,
Consolidation Variable Interest Entities (ASC
810). The objective of this amendment is to improve financial
reporting by enterprises involved with variable interest
entities by eliminating the quantitative-based risks and rewards
calculation and requiring an enterprise to perform an analysis
to determine whether the enterprises variable interest or
interests give it a controlling interest in a variable interest
entity. In addition, the amendment requires an ongoing
reassessment of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary
of a variable interest entity. This amendment is effective for
the Company on July 1, 2010. The Company is currently
assessing the potential effect of the amendment to ASC 810 on
its financial position and results of operations.
In December 2008, the FASB issued an amendment to ASC Subtopic
715-10,
Compensation Retirement Benefits (ASC 715).
This amendment provides guidance on an employers
disclosures about plan assets of a defined benefit pension or
other postretirement plan. The amendment requires employers of
public entities to disclose more information about how
investment allocation decisions are made, more information about
major categories of plan assets, including concentrations of
risk and fair-value measurements, and the fair-value techniques
and inputs used to measure plan assets. The disclosure
requirements of the amendment to ASC 715 are effective for
fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. The Company
does not believe the amendment to ASC 715 will have a
significant impact on the Companys financial position and
results of operations.
In October 2009, the FASB issued an amendment to ASC Subtopic
820-10,
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC 820). This
amendment requires reporting entities to make new disclosures
about recurring or nonrecurring fair value measurements
including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and
Level 2 fair value measurements and information about
purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in
the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements. The
amendment also clarifies existing fair value measurement
disclosure guidance about the level of disaggregation, inputs,
and valuation techniques. The disclosure requirements of the
amendment to ASC 820, except for the detailed Level 3 roll
forward disclosures, is effective for annual and interim
reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009. The
new disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and
settlements in the roll forward activity for Level 3 fair
value measurements are effective for interim and annual
reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The
Company is currently assessing the potential effect of the
amendment to ASC 820 on its financial position and results of
operations.
S-9
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
(3)
|
Dow
Corning Transactions
|
On November 5, 2009, the Company sold 100% of its interest
in Globe Metais Indústria e Comércio S.A. (Globe
Metais) pursuant to a purchase agreement entered into on that
same date by and among the Company and Dow Corning Corporation
(Dow Corning). The cash received by the Company in connection
with the disposition was approximately $65,600, which represents
a purchase price of $75,000 less withholding taxes and certain
expenses. Dow Corning assumed Globe Metais cash balances
totaling $16,555 and $14,000 of export prepayment financing. The
final purchase price is subject to adjustment for changes in
working capital as provided for in the purchase agreement.
The sale of the Companys equity interest in Globe Metais
was executed in connection with the sale of a 49% membership
interest in WVA Manufacturing, LLC (WVA LLC), a newly formed
entity by the Company, to Dow Corning, the execution of a
long-term supply agreement, and an amendment to an existing
supply agreement between Dow Corning and the Company to reduce
the amount required to be sold in calendar year 2010 to 20,000
metric tons of silicon metal.
For accounting purposes, the Company has allocated $75,000 of
the total purchase price received from Dow Corning to the sale
of the equity of Globe Metais and $100,000 to the sale of
membership interests in WVA LLC. The allocation of total
purchase price to the separate transactions was based on the
relative fair values of Globe Metais and the membership
interests in WVA LLC.
ASC 815.40 requires an entity to consolidate all subsidiaries
over which it has a controlling financial interest and considers
changes in the ownership interest while the entity retains its
controlling financial interest in the subsidiary as equity
transactions, resulting in no gain or loss recognition in the
statement of operations. As the Company retained a controlling
financial interest in WVA LLC, no gain has been recognized in
net income on the sale of the 49% membership interest. Rather,
noncontrolling interest has been adjusted to reflect the change
in our ownership interest in WVA LLC. The difference between the
fair value of the consideration received, net of transaction
costs of $1,548 and provision for income taxes of $28,827, and
the amount by which noncontrolling interest increased has been
recognized as an increase in additional paid-in capital.
|
|
(4)
|
Restructuring
Charges
|
During the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, the Company
implemented formal restructuring programs, including the
temporary shutdown of certain furnace operations and furloughing
or terminating employees. Cash payments associated with these
restructuring programs are expected to be completed in fiscal
year 2010. The restructuring programs include employee severance
and benefits, as well as costs associated with lease termination
obligations.
Activity during the six months ended December 31, 2009
related to the restructuring liability is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liability at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liability at
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
Adjustments(2)
|
|
|
Payments
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
Severance and benefit-related costs(1)
|
|
$
|
227
|
|
|
|
(81
|
)
|
|
|
(137
|
)
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Includes severance payments made to employees, payroll taxes,
and other benefit-related costs in connection with the
terminations of employees. |
|
(2) |
|
Adjustments are for employees who were rehired by the Company in
conjunction with the restarting of certain furnace operations
during the six months ended December 31, 2009. |
S-10
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
Total restructuring expenses of $1,711 were incurred during
fiscal year 2009. The remaining unpaid liability as of
December 31, 2009 is included in accrued expenses and other
current liabilities. No additional costs are expected to be
incurred associated with these restructuring actions.
During March 2008, the Company purchased U.S. government
treasury securities with a term to maturity of 125 days.
The securities were redeemed for $2,987 during the first quarter
of fiscal year 2009.
Inventories comprise the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
Finished goods
|
|
$
|
16,224
|
|
|
|
23,867
|
|
Work in process
|
|
|
2,614
|
|
|
|
3,462
|
|
Raw materials
|
|
|
29,011
|
|
|
|
31,323
|
|
Parts and supplies
|
|
|
6,659
|
|
|
|
8,742
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
54,508
|
|
|
|
67,394
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2009, $46,100 in inventory is valued using
the
first-in,
first-out method and $8,408 using the average cost method. At
June 30, 2009, $46,712 in inventory is valued using the
first-in,
first-out method and $20,682 using the average cost method.
During the three and six months ended December 31, 2008,
the Company recorded inventory write-downs totaling $3,461 due
to expected lower net realizable values for certain Solsil, Inc.
(Solsil) and Ningxia Yonvey Coal Industrial Co., Ltd (Yonvey)
inventories. These write-downs have been recorded in cost of
goods sold. There were no significant inventory write-downs
during the three and six months ended December 31, 2009.
|
|
(7)
|
Property,
Plant, and Equipment
|
Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
and amortization, comprise the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
Land, land improvements, and land use rights
|
|
$
|
4,989
|
|
|
|
13,835
|
|
Building and improvements
|
|
|
30,003
|
|
|
|
24,176
|
|
Machinery and equipment
|
|
|
65,920
|
|
|
|
56,912
|
|
Furnaces
|
|
|
103,384
|
|
|
|
99,429
|
|
Other
|
|
|
2,484
|
|
|
|
15,728
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
26,194
|
|
|
|
47,257
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant, and equipment, gross
|
|
|
232,974
|
|
|
|
257,337
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
(44,171
|
)
|
|
|
(39,830
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
and amortization
|
|
$
|
188,803
|
|
|
|
217,507
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S-11
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
Depreciation expense for the three and six months ended
December 31, 2009 was $4,855 and $9,503, of which $4,762
and $9,283 is recorded in cost of goods sold and $93 and $220 is
recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses,
respectively. Depreciation expense for the three and six months
ended December 31, 2008 was $4,321 and $8,594, of which
$4,226 and $8,385 is recorded in cost of goods sold and $95 and
$209 is recorded in selling, general, and administrative
expenses, respectively.
Capitalized interest for the three and six months ended
December 31, 2009 was $70 and $298, respectively.
Capitalized interest for the three and six months ended
December 31, 2008 was $334 and $514, respectively.
|
|
(8)
|
Goodwill
and Other Intangibles
|
Goodwill and other intangibles presented below have been
allocated to the Companys operating segments.
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the six months
ended December 31, 2009 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
51,828
|
|
Foreign exchange rate changes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
51,836
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
b.
|
Other
Intangible Assets
|
Changes in the carrying amounts of definite lived intangible
assets during the six months ended December 31, 2009 are as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Electricity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contracts
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Cost:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2009
|
|
$
|
7,905
|
|
|
|
323
|
|
Sale of Globe Metais (see note 3)
|
|
|
(5,073
|
)
|
|
|
(78
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2009
|
|
$
|
2,832
|
|
|
|
245
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated amortization:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2009
|
|
$
|
7,151
|
|
|
|
323
|
|
Sale of Globe Metais (see note 3)
|
|
|
(4,629
|
)
|
|
|
(78
|
)
|
Amortization expense
|
|
|
310
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2009
|
|
|
2,832
|
|
|
|
245
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net balance at December 31, 2009
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There were no changes in the value of the Companys
indefinite lived intangible assets during the six months ended
December 31, 2009. The trade name balance at both
December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009 is $477.
Amortization expense of purchased intangible assets for the
three and six months ended December 31, 2009 was $46 and
$310, respectively, which is recorded in cost of goods sold.
Amortization expense of purchased intangible assets for the
three and six months ended December 31, 2008 was $669 and
$1,339, respectively, which is recorded in cost of goods sold.
S-12
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
c.
|
Goodwill
and Intangible Asset Impairment
|
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2009, the Company
experienced a decrease in profitability, and a significant
decline in demand for high purity solar-grade silicon.
Consistent with the guidance in ASC Subtopic 350,
Intangibles Goodwill and Other, the Company
performed an interim impairment test of goodwill and
indefinite-lived intangible assets at the end of the second
quarter of fiscal year 2009. In performing this test, the
Company made a substantial downward revision in the forecasted
cash flows from its Solsil reporting unit as a result of a
decrease in the market price for solar-grade silicon and
weakness in demand for solar products. The Company recorded a
preliminary estimate of impairment charges totaling $65,196,
comprised of $57,512 of goodwill and $12,048 of unpatented
technology offset by the related deferred taxes totaling $4,364.
These impairment charges were entirely associated with the
Companys Solsil business unit. The impairment charges were
finalized in the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, in
conjunction with the Companys annual impairment
assessment, resulting in an additional $144 goodwill impairment
charge.
Short-term debt comprises the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Unused
|
|
|
|
Balance
|
|
|
Interest Rate
|
|
|
Credit Line
|
|
|
December 31, 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Type debt:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving credit
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
$
|
18,070
|
|
Export financing
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,400
|
|
Other
|
|
|
14,013
|
|
|
|
4.49
|
|
|
|
191
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
14,013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
24,661
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Type debt:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving credit
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
$
|
34,560
|
|
Export financing
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,400
|
|
Other
|
|
|
6,688
|
|
|
|
6.69
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
6,688
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
41,960
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving Credit Agreements A summary of the
Companys revolving credit agreements at December 31,
2009 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
|
|
|
Unused
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
Balance
|
|
|
Commitment
|
|
|
Commitment
|
|
|
Senior credit facility
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
18,070
|
|
|
|
28,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As part of the Dow Corning transactions discussed in
note 3, the Company agreed to modify the terms of its
senior credit facility, which included a reduction of revolving
credit from $35,000 to $28,000 in exchange for the release of
the assets of West Virginia Alloys as a security for the senior
credit facility. This revolving credit agreement expires in
September 2013. Interest on advances under the revolving credit
facility accrues at LIBOR plus an applicable margin percentage
or, at the Companys option, prime plus an applicable
margin percentage. The
S-13
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
amount available under the revolving credit facility is subject
to a borrowing base calculation. The total commitment on the
revolving credit facility includes $10,000 for letters of credit
associated with foreign supplier contracts. At December 31,
2009, there was no outstanding balance on this revolver. The
total commitment on this credit facility includes $8,120
outstanding letters of credit associated with foreign supplier
contracts and $1,810 outstanding letters of credit associated
with a power supply contract. The revolving credit facility is
secured by substantially all of the assets of Globe
Metallurgical, Inc. (GMI), and is subject to certain restrictive
and financial covenants, which include limits on additional
debt, restrictions on capital expenditures, restrictions on
dividend and other equity distributions, a maximum ratio of debt
to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and
amortization, and minimum net worth and interest coverage
requirements. The commitment under the revolving credit facility
may be withdrawn if the Company defaults under the terms of
these covenants or fails to remit payments when due. The Company
was in compliance with the loan covenants at December 31,
2009.
Export Financing Agreements The
Companys Argentine subsidiary maintains various short-term
export financing agreements. Generally, these arrangements are
for periods ranging between seven and eleven months, and require
the Company to pledge as collateral certain export accounts
receivable. There is no export financing debt outstanding at
December 31, 2009.
Other The Companys subsidiary, Yonvey,
has $7,324 in outstanding promissory notes, which mature through
August 2010. The notes accrue interest at rates ranging from
5.3% to 8.5%. The promissory notes are secured by certain Yonvey
assets. In addition, the balance includes $5,880 in short-term
notes payable to Dow Corning related to working capital loans
given to WVA LLC, which accrue interest at 3.0%.
Long-term debt comprises the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
Senior term loan
|
|
$
|
21,127
|
|
|
|
33,684
|
|
Export prepayment financing
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,000
|
|
Other
|
|
|
1,244
|
|
|
|
2,241
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
22,371
|
|
|
|
52,925
|
|
Less current portion of long-term debt
|
|
|
(9,641
|
)
|
|
|
(16,561
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, net of current portion
|
|
$
|
12,730
|
|
|
|
36,364
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Term Loan The Companys
subsidiary, GMI, entered into a five-year senior term loan in an
aggregate principal amount of $40,000 during September 2008.
Interest on the senior term loan accrues at LIBOR plus an
applicable margin percentage or, at the Companys option,
prime plus an applicable margin percentage. Principal payments
are due in quarterly installments of $2,105, commencing on
December 31, 2008, and the unpaid principal balance is due
in full in September 2013, subject to certain mandatory
prepayments. A mandatory prepayment of $2,347 was made during
the second quarter of fiscal year 2010 based on excess cash
flow, as defined in the loan agreement, generated during fiscal
year 2009. As part of the Dow Corning transactions discussed in
note 3, the Company made a $6,000 prepayment of the senior
term loan, applied to the scheduled installments of principal in
inverse order of maturity, in exchange for the release of the
assets of West Virginia Alloys as security for the senior term
loan. The interest rate on this loan was 2.48%, equal to LIBOR
plus 2.25%, at December 31, 2009. The senior term loan is
secured by substantially all of the assets of GMI and is subject
to certain restrictive and financial covenants, which include
limits on additional debt, restrictions on capital expenditures,
restrictions on dividend and other equity distributions, a
maximum ratio of debt to earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation, and
S-14
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
amortization, and minimum net worth and interest coverage
requirements. The Company was in compliance with these loan
covenants at December 31, 2009.
Export Prepayment Financing The export
prepayment financing was related to Globe Metais, which was sold
in November 2009 as discussed in note 3.
See note 10 (Derivative Instruments) for discussion of
derivative financial instruments entered into to reduce the
Companys exposure to interest rate fluctuations on
outstanding long-term debt.
The recorded carrying values of our debt balances approximate
fair value given our debt is at variable rates tied to market
indicators or is short-term in nature.
|
|
(10)
|
Derivative
Instruments
|
The Company enters into derivative instruments to hedge certain
interest rate risks and previously entered into derivative
instruments to hedge certain foreign currency risks. The Company
does not engage in interest rate, currency, or commodity
speculation, and no derivatives are held for trading purposes.
All derivatives are accounted for using
mark-to-market
accounting. The Company believes it is not practical to
designate its derivative instruments as hedging instruments as
defined under ASC Subtopic
815-10,
Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815). Accordingly, the
Company adjusts its derivative financial instruments to current
market value through the condensed consolidated statements of
operations based on the fair value of the agreement as of
period-end. Although not designated as hedged items as defined
under ASC 815, these derivative instruments serve to
significantly offset the Companys interest rate risks and
served to significantly offset foreign exchange risks associated
with Globe Metais prior to its sale discussed in note 3.
Gains or losses from these transactions offset gains or losses
on the assets, liabilities, or transactions being hedged. No
credit loss is anticipated as the counterparties to these
agreements are major financial institutions that are highly
rated.
Interest
Rate Risk:
The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest
rates on certain of its long-term debt obligations.
In connection with GMIs revolving credit facility and
senior term loan (note 9), the Company entered into an
interest rate cap arrangement and three interest rate swap
agreements to reduce our exposure to interest rate fluctuations.
In October 2008, the Company entered into an interest rate cap
arrangement to cap LIBOR on a $20,000 notional amount of debt,
with the notional amount decreasing by $1,053 per quarter
through the interest rate caps expiration on June 30,
2013. Under the interest rate cap, the Company capped LIBOR at a
maximum of 4.5% over the life of the agreement.
In November 2008, the Company entered into an interest rate swap
agreement involving the exchange of interest obligations
relating to a $13,333 notional amount of debt, with the notional
amount decreasing by $702 per quarter. Under the interest rate
swap, the Company receives LIBOR in exchange for a fixed
interest rate of 2.85% over the life of the agreement. The
agreement expires in June 2013.
In January 2009, the Company entered into a second interest rate
swap agreement involving the exchange of interest obligations
relating to a $12,632 notional amount of debt, with the notional
amount decreasing by $702 per
S-15
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
quarter. Under the interest rate swap, the Company receives
LIBOR in exchange for a fixed interest rate of 1.66% over the
life of the agreement. The agreement expires in June 2013.
In April 2009, the Company entered into a third interest rate
swap agreement involving the exchange of interest obligations
relating to an $11,228 notional amount of debt, with the
notional amount decreasing by $702 per quarter. Under the
interest rate swap, the Company receives LIBOR in exchange for a
fixed interest rate of 2.05% over the life of the agreement. The
agreement expires in June 2013.
The remaining notional amount of debt swapped under these three
interest rate swaps totals $29,474 at December 31, 2009.
Based on total prepayments of $8,347 made on GMIs senior
term loan in the second quarter of fiscal year 2010 (see
note 9), the total remaining balance outstanding on
GMIs senior term loan is only $21,127 at December 31,
2009.
In connection with the Companys export prepayment
financing arrangement (note 9), the Company entered into an
interest rate swap agreement involving the exchange of interest
obligations relating to a $14,000 notional amount of debt, with
the notional amount decreasing by $3,000 on a semiannual basis
through August 2011, and a final $2,000 notional amount swapped
for the six-month period ended January 2012. Under the interest
rate swap, the Company received LIBOR in exchange for a fixed
interest rate of 2.66% over the life of the agreement. This
agreement, as well as the related export prepayment financing
arrangement, was transferred with the sale of Globe Metais
discussed in note 3.
Foreign
Currency Risk:
The Company is exposed to market risk arising from changes in
currency exchange rates as a result of its operations outside
the United States, principally in Argentina and China. A portion
of the Companys net sales generated from its
non-U.S. operations
is denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.
Most of the Companys operating costs for its
non-U.S. operations
are denominated in local currencies, principally the Argentine
peso and the Chinese renminbi. Consequently, the translated
U.S. dollar value of the Companys
non-U.S. dollar
net sales, and related accounts receivable balances, and our
operating costs are subject to currency exchange rate
fluctuations. Derivative instruments are not used extensively to
manage this risk. The Company utilized derivative financial
instruments to manage a portion of its net foreign currency
exposure to the Brazilian real. All of these contracts were
settled prior to the sale of Globe Metais discussed in
note 3.
Commodity
Price Risk:
The Company is exposed to price risk for certain raw materials
and energy used in its production process. The raw materials and
energy that the Company uses are largely commodities subject to
price volatility caused by changes in global supply and demand
and governmental controls. Derivative financial instruments are
not used to manage the Companys exposure to fluctuations
in the cost of commodity products used in its operations. The
Company attempts to reduce the impact of increases in its raw
material and energy costs by negotiating long-term contracts and
through the acquisition of companies or assets for the purpose
of increasing its access to raw materials with favorable pricing
terms.
S-16
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
The effect of the Companys derivative instruments on the
condensed consolidated statements of operations is summarized in
the following table:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) Gain Recognized
|
|
(Loss) Gain Recognized
|
|
|
|
|
During the Three Months
|
|
During the Six Months
|
|
|
|
|
Ended December 31,
|
|
Ended December 31,
|
|
Location
|
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
of (Loss) Gain
|
|
Interest rate derivatives
|
|
$
|
(267
|
)
|
|
|
(546
|
)
|
|
|
(745
|
)
|
|
|
(827
|
)
|
|
Interest expense
|
Foreign exchange forward contracts
|
|
|
33
|
|
|
|
(161
|
)
|
|
|
849
|
|
|
|
(161
|
)
|
|
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
|
The fair values of the Companys derivative instruments at
December 31, 2009 are summarized in note 17 (Fair
Value Measures). The $267 liability associated with the
Companys interest rate derivatives is included in other
long-term liabilities.
The components of net periodic pension expense for the
Companys defined benefit pension plans are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Interest cost
|
|
$
|
301
|
|
|
|
309
|
|
|
|
604
|
|
|
|
612
|
|
Expected return on plan assets
|
|
|
(245
|
)
|
|
|
(299
|
)
|
|
|
(493
|
)
|
|
|
(618
|
)
|
Amortization of net loss
|
|
|
135
|
|
|
|
58
|
|
|
|
286
|
|
|
|
114
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net periodic pension expense
|
|
$
|
191
|
|
|
|
68
|
|
|
|
397
|
|
|
|
108
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company expects to contribute approximately $756 to the
plans for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, of which
$299 has been contributed through December 31, 2009.
The following table summarizes our provision for (benefit from)
income taxes and effective tax rates for the three and six
months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
Income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
|
|
$
|
30,500
|
|
|
|
(65,584
|
)
|
|
|
44,052
|
|
|
|
(40,303
|
)
|
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
|
|
|
12,568
|
|
|
|
(2,328
|
)
|
|
|
17,951
|
|
|
|
6,374
|
|
Effective tax rate
|
|
|
41.2
|
%
|
|
|
3.5
|
%
|
|
|
40.7
|
%
|
|
|
(15.8
|
)%
|
The provision for (benefit from) income taxes is based on the
current estimate of the annual effective tax rate, adjusted as
necessary for quarterly events. In accordance with ASC Topic
740, Income Taxes, the Companys quarterly effective
tax rate does not reflect a benefit associated with losses
related to certain foreign subsidiaries. The effective tax rates
for the three and six months ended December 31, 2009 and
2008 were based on our forecasted annualized effective tax
rates, adjusted for discrete items that occurred within the
respective periods.
The Companys effective tax rate for the three months ended
December 31, 2009 was 41.2% compared to a benefit of 3.5%
for the three months ended December 31, 2008. The
Companys effective tax rate for the six months
S-17
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
ended December 31, 2009 was 40.7% compared to (15.8)% for
the six months ended December 31, 2008. These rates differ
from the Companys statutory rate of 35% mainly as a result
of increases to the effective tax rate from U.S. state tax
expense, the exclusion of the impact of net losses from our
Chinese operations, the tax benefit of which is not considered
more likely than not to be realized due to a history of
operating losses. In addition, the Company paid income taxes
totaling $9,395 during the second quarter of fiscal year 2010 in
connection with the gain on the sale of Globe Metais discussed
in note 3. These increases are offset by the benefit from a
tax holiday in Argentina, which is forecasted to be lower in
fiscal year 2010 compared with fiscal year 2009, and the benefit
from a tax holiday in Brazil for the period that we owned Globe
Metais. Our effective tax rate for the three and six months
ended December 31, 2008 differs from the Companys
statutory rate primarily as a result of the Solsil goodwill
impairment charge of $57,512 recorded in the second quarter of
fiscal year 2009, which was not deductible for tax purposes.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company recorded a
provision for income taxes of $28,827 as reduction of additional
paid-in capital in connection with the sale of the
noncontrolling interest in WVA LLC discussed in note 3.
The Company currently operates under a tax holiday in Argentina
and operated under a tax holiday in Brazil prior to the sale of
Globe Metais. In Argentina, the Companys manufacturing
income is taxed at a preferential rate, which varies based on
production levels from the Companys Argentine facilities,
compared to a statutory rate of 35%. The tax holiday in
Argentina expires in 2012. In Brazil, the Company operated under
a tax holiday, which resulted in a preferential tax rate of
15.25% of the Companys manufacturing income as compared to
a statutory rate of 34%. The anticipated effects of these tax
holidays are incorporated into the Companys annualized
effective tax rate as noted above. For the three and six months
ended December 31, 2009, the foreign tax holidays in
Argentina and Brazil provided a benefit of $5 and $457,
respectively to net income. For the three and six months ended
December 31, 2008, the foreign tax holidays in Argentina
and Brazil provided a benefit of $340 and $1,171, respectively
to net loss.
The Company maintains valuation allowances where it is more
likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset
will not be realized. In determining whether a valuation
allowance is warranted, the Company evaluates factors such as
prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry back and
carry forward periods, and tax strategies that could potentially
enhance the likelihood of the realization of a deferred tax
asset. During the six months ended December 31, 2009, the
Companys net valuation allowances increased due to the
establishment of additional valuation allowances against net
operating losses (NOLs) in China that may not be utilized and
changes related to foreign exchange fluctuations associated with
our foreign NOLs, and decreased due to the sale of Globe Metais.
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Commitments
and Contingencies
|
The Company is subject to various lawsuits, claims, and
proceedings that arise in the normal course of business,
including employment, commercial, environmental, safety, and
health matters, as well as claims associated with our historical
acquisitions and divestitures. Although it is not presently
possible to determine the outcome of these matters, in the
opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters
will not have a material adverse effect on the Companys
consolidated financial position, results of operations, or
liquidity.
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b.
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Environmental
Contingencies
|
It is the Companys policy to accrue for costs associated
with environmental assessments, remedial efforts, or other
environmental liabilities when it becomes probable that a
liability has been incurred and the costs can be
S-18
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
reasonably estimated. When a liability for environmental
remediation is recorded, such amounts will be recorded without
giving effect to any possible future recoveries. At
December 31, 2009, there are no significant liabilities
recorded for environmental contingencies. With respect to the
cost for ongoing environmental compliance, including maintenance
and monitoring, such costs are expensed as incurred unless there
is a long-term monitoring agreement with a governmental agency,
in which case a liability is established at the inception of the
agreement.
As of December 31, 2009, there are 39 employees that
are covered by a union agreement in the United States expiring
within one year.
On May 20, 2008, Empire State Development and New York
Power Authority announced that hydropower from the Niagara Power
Project would be supplied to the Company, which enabled it to
reopen and expand its previously idle manufacturing facility in
Niagara Falls, New York. On January 30, 2009, the Company
entered into a commodity purchase agreement with New York Power
Authority and Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation where the Company
is supplied up to a maximum of 40,000 kW of hydropower from the
Niagara Power Project to operate its Niagara Falls facility. The
hydropower is supplied at preferential power rates plus
market-based delivery charges for a period of up to
5 years. Under the terms of the contract, the Company has
committed to a $60,000 capital expansion program and specified
employment levels, which, if not met, could reduce the
Companys power allocation from the Niagara Power Project.
As of December 31, 2009, the Company has spent
approximately $28,000 related to the capital expansion of our
Niagara Falls facility.
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e.
|
Joint
Development Supply Agreement
|
On April 24, 2008, the Companys subsidiaries, Solsil
and GMI, entered into a joint development supply agreement with
BP Solar International Inc. (BP Solar) for the sale of solar
grade silicon. BP Solar and Solsil will also deploy certain
existing BP Solar technology at Solsils facility and the
two entities will jointly develop new technology to enhance
Solsils proprietary upgraded solar silicon metallurgical
process. Solsil and BP Solar will both contribute towards the
cost of the technology development. As part of this agreement,
BP Solar paid Solsil $10,000 as an advance for research and
development services and facilities construction. This amount
would be refundable to BP Solar if the Company cancels,
terminates, or fails to perform under certain terms of the
agreement, including lack of performance of research and
development services or facilities construction. Revenue
associated with facilities construction will be deferred until
specified contract milestones have been achieved, less any
penalties resulting from construction delays. Revenue associated
with research and development services will be deferred until
these services are successful in reducing manufacturing costs
and then recognized ratably as product is delivered to BP Solar.
If research and development services are performed, but are
unsuccessful, revenue will be deferred until contract expiration
and then recognized. No revenue associated with this agreement
has been recognized in earnings as of December 31, 2009 in
accordance with ASC 605.25.
In January 2009, the Company entered into a warehousing
arrangement with a customer whereby we agreed to deliver and
store uncrushed silicon metal based on the customers
purchase instructions. The customer is required to pay for
delivered material within 30 days from the date the
material is placed in our warehouse. Further, the customer is
required to pay a monthly storage fee based on the quantity
stored. As the transactions do not meet the revenue recognition
criteria contained in SAB 104 given the Company has
remaining, specific performance obligations such that the
earnings process is not complete, no revenue will be recognized
for silicon metal stored under this warehousing arrangement.
Revenue is recognized when the remaining, specific performance
obligations
S-19
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
have been performed and delivery has occurred. As of
December 31, 2009, all material previously stored under the
warehousing arrangement was delivered to the customer and all
remaining performance obligations were met. Accordingly, no
liability is recorded for deferred revenue under this agreement
at December 31, 2009.
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Stockholders
Equity
|
In August 2009, the Company closed on an initial public offering
on the NASDAQ Global Select Market of 16,100,000 shares of
its common stock at $7.00 per share. Of the shares offered,
5,600,000 new shares were offered by the Company and 10,500,000
existing shares were offered by selling stockholders (which
included 2,100,000 shares sold by the selling stockholders
pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters
over-allotment option). Total proceeds of the offering were
$112,700, of which the selling stockholders received $68,355,
net of underwriting discounts and commissions totaling $5,145,
and the Company received $36,456, net of underwriting discounts
and commissions totaling $2,744. In addition, the Company also
recognized offering costs of $1,688.
In connection with the Companys initial public offering on
the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange on October 3,
2005, the Company sold 33,500,000 units, consisting of one
share of the Companys common stock and two redeemable
common stock purchase warrants. Also in connection with this
initial public offering, the Company issued an option to
purchase 1,675,000 units (individually, UPO) at an exercise
price of $7.50 per UPO. Each UPO consists of one share of the
Companys common stock and two redeemable common stock
purchase warrants. All of the Companys warrants had an
exercise price of $5.00 per common share and were scheduled to
expire on October 3, 2009.
Prior to the expiration date, the Company received exercise
notifications from the holders of substantially all of the
outstanding warrants and UPOs. The holders of the UPOs
exercising their UPOs also immediately exercised the warrants
issuable upon the exercise of their UPOs. As a result of all of
these exercises, the Company issued 1,775,933 shares of
common stock to the former holders of the warrants and UPOs, and
no warrants or UPOs remain outstanding at December 31,
2009. The Company received $1,497 in cash with respect to these
exercises, and the remainder of the shares were issued on a net,
cashless basis. The sales and issuances of shares pursuant to
the warrant and UPO exercises were deemed to be exempt from
registration under the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of
Section 4(2) pertaining to private offers and sales or
Regulation S pertaining to foreign offers and sales.
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c.
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Noncontrolling
Interest
|
On November 28, 2008, the Company entered into a
subscription agreement for capital increase associated with its
ownership interest in Yonvey. Under the terms of this agreement,
the Company agreed to contribute an additional $10,236 in
specified installments in exchange for an additional 12%
interest in Yonvey. The Company has remitted the entire balance
of the capital increase. The subscription agreement provides a
call option such that within a period of three years from the
agreements effective date, the minority shareholder may
repurchase up to a maximum 12% ownership interest in Yonvey at a
price equal to the relevant percentage of the additional $10,236
registered capital plus a premium calculated using a specified
interest rate. In connection with our adoption of ASC 810.10 and
ASC 815.40, as Yonvey is a substantive entity, the subscription
agreement does not have any contingent exercise provisions, and
the settlement amount is tied to the fair value of the Yonvey
equity, the call option is considered an equity instrument. As
such, the Company reclassified the fair value of the call option
liability at June 30, 2009 of $1,072 from other long-term
liabilities to noncontrolling interest in stockholders
equity.
S-20
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
As discussed in note 3, the Company recorded an increase in
noncontrolling interest of $27,499 in association with the sale
of a 49% membership interest in WVA LLC on November 5, 2009.
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Earnings
(Loss) Per Share
|
Basic earnings (loss) per common share are calculated based on
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during
the three and six months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share assumes
the exercise of stock options, the conversion of warrants, and
the exercise of UPOs, provided in each case the effect is
dilutive.
The reconciliation of the amounts used to compute basic and
diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the three and six
months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:
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Three Months Ended
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Six Months Ended
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December 31,
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December 31,
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2009
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2008
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2009
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2008
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Basic earnings (loss) per share computation
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Numerator:
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Net income (loss) attributable to Globe Specialty Metals,
Inc.
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$
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18,534
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(61,521
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)
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26,976
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(44,556
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)
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Denominator:
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Weighted average basic shares outstanding
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74,313,832
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63,454,560
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72,709,826
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63,295,966
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Basic earnings (loss) per common share
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$
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0.25
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|
(0.97
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)
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0.37
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(0.70
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)
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share computation
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Numerator:
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|
Net income (loss) attributable to Globe Specialty Metals,
Inc.
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|
$
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18,534
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|
(61,521
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)
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|
26,976
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|
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|
(44,556
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)
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|
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|
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Denominator:
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|
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|
|
|
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Weighted average basic shares outstanding
|
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|
74,313,832
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|
63,454,560
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72,709,826
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63,295,966
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Effect of dilutive securities
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|
840,373
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1,134,137
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Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
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|
75,154,205
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|
63,454,560
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73,843,963
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63,295,966
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|
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|
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Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
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$
|
0.25
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|
|
|
(0.97
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)
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0.37
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|
|
|
(0.70
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)
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The following potential common shares were excluded from the
calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share because
their effect would be anti-dilutive:
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Three Months Ended
|
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Six Months Ended
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|
December 31,
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December 31,
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2009
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2008
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2009
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2008
|
|
Stock options
|
|
|
877,001
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|
|
|
1,873,000
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|
|
|
877,001
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|
|
|
1,873,000
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|
Warrants
|
|
|
|
|
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19,365,747
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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19,365,747
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UPOs
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|
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1,325,414
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1,325,414
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Total
|
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|
877,001
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|
|
|
22,564,161
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|
|
|
877,001
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|
|
|
22,564,161
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S-21
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
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Share-Based
Compensation
|
The Companys share-based compensation program consists of
the Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. 2006 Employee, Director and
Consultant Stock Plan (the Stock Plan), which was approved by
the Companys stockholders on November 10, 2006. The
Stock Plan provides for the issuance of a maximum of
5,000,000 shares of common stock for the granting of
incentive stock options, nonqualified options, stock grants, and
share-based awards. Any remaining shares available for grant,
but not yet granted, will be carried over and used in the
following fiscal years. During the six months ended
December 31, 2009, share-based compensation awards were
limited to the issuance of nonqualified stock options.
At December 31, 2009, there were 685,000 shares
available for grant. 3,505,000 outstanding incentive stock
options vest and become exercisable in equal one-quarter
increments every six months from the date of grant or date of
modification. 810,000 option grants vest and become exercisable
in equal one-third increments on the first, second, and third
anniversaries of the date of grant. All option grants have
maximum contractual terms ranging from 5 to 10 years.
A summary of the changes in options outstanding under the Stock
Plan during the six months ended December 31, 2009 is
presented below:
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Weighted-
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Average
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Weighted-
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Remaining
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Aggregate
|
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Number of
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Average
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Contractual
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Intrinsic
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Options
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Exercise Price
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Term in Years
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Value
|
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Outstanding as of June 30, 2009
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4,315,000
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$
|
5.12
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4.83
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$
|
5,095
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Granted
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10,000
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8.40
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Exercised
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Forfeited and expired
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(10,000
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)
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4.00
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Outstanding as of December 31, 2009
|
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4,315,000
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$
|
5.13
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|
|
|
4.33
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|
|
$
|
20,093
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Exercisable as of December 31, 2009
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1,606,249
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|
|
$
|
5.93
|
|
|
|
4.13
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|
|
$
|
6,022
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During the six months ended December 31, 2009, 1,076,250
options vested, resulting in total vested options of 1,606,249.
There are 2,708,751 nonvested options outstanding with a grant
date fair value, as modified, of $1.63. The weighted average per
share fair value of stock option grants at December 31,
2009 is $4.13.
For the three and six months ended December 31, 2009,
share-based compensation expense was $1,476 ($797 after tax) and
$3,231 ($1,743 after tax), respectively. For the three and six
months ended December 31, 2008, share-based compensation
expense was $791 ($430 after tax) and $3,196 ($1,725 after tax),
respectively. The expense is reported within selling, general,
and administrative expenses.
As of December 31, 2009, the Company has unearned
compensation expense of $6,496, before income taxes, related to
nonvested stock option awards. The unrecognized compensation
expense is expected to be recognized over the following periods
ending on June 30:
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2010
|
|
2011
|
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2012
|
|
2013
|
|
2014
|
|
Share-based compensation (pretax)
|
|
$
|
2,383
|
|
|
|
4,034
|
|
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|
77
|
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|
2
|
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|
It is the Companys policy to issue new shares to satisfy
the requirements of its share-based compensation plan. The
Company does not expect to repurchase shares in the future to
support its share-based compensation plan.
S-22
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
Effective July 1, 2009, the Company completed its adoption
of ASC Subtopic 820, which establishes a fair value hierarchy
for disclosure of fair value measurements. The fair value
framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities
into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to
value the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most
reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally
requires significant management judgment. The three levels are
defined as follows:
Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets
for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 Observable inputs other than
those included in Level 1. For example, quoted prices for
similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices
for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets.
Level 3 Unobservable inputs reflecting
managements own assumptions about the inputs used in
pricing the asset or liability. For example, cash flow modeling
using inputs based on managements assumptions.
The Company does not have any assets that are required to be
remeasured at fair value at December 31, 2009. The
following table summarizes liabilities measured at fair value on
a recurring basis at December 31, 2009:
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Total
|
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
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Level 3
|
|
|
Interest rate derivatives
|
|
$
|
267
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
267
|
|
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Derivative liabilities relate to the interest rate cap and
interest rate swap agreements summarized in note 10
(Derivative Instruments). Fair values are determined by
independent brokers using quantitative models based on readily
observable market data. See note 9 (Debt) for information
regarding the fair value of our outstanding debt.
In connection with our adoption of ASC 810.10 and ASC 815.40,
the Yonvey call option, previously included as a Level 3
liability, was reclassified to noncontrolling interest in
stockholders equity. See note 14 (Stockholders
Equity) for additional information.
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Related
Party Transactions
|
From time to time, the Company enters into transactions in the
normal course of business with related parties. Management
believes that such transactions are at arms length and for
terms that would have been obtained from unaffiliated third
parties.
A current and a former member of the board of directors are
affiliated with Marco International and Marco Realty. During the
three and six months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the
Company:
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Paid Marco Realty $51 and $59 during the three months ended
December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $98 and $142
during the six months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively, to rent office space for its corporate
headquarters in New York City, New York.
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Entered into agreements with Marco International to purchase
carbon electrodes. Marco International billed $1,361 and $0
during the three months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively, and $3,023 and $0 during the six months ended
December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, under these
agreements.
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Entered into an agreement to sell ferrosilicon to Marco
International. Net sales were $81 and $176 during the three
months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and
$266 and $176 during the six months ended December 31, 2009
and 2008, respectively, under this agreement.
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S-23
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
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Entered into agreements to purchase sodium carbonate from Marco
International. During the three months ended December 31,
2009 and 2008 purchases totaled $0 and $86, respectively. During
the six months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 purchases
totaled $0 and $86, respectively.
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The Company is affiliated with Norchem, Inc. (Norchem) through
its 50.0% equity interest. During the three months ended
December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company sold Norchem
product valued at $633 and $972, respectively. During the six
months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company sold
Norchem product valued at $1,266 and $2,115, respectively. At
December 31, 2009, receivables from Norchem totaled $278.
Certain entities of the D.E. Shaw group are stockholders of the
Company. The Company had outstanding financing arrangements
totaling $17,000 with certain entities of the D.E. Shaw group at
June 30, 2008. The notes were paid in full in September
2008. Interest expense on these financing arrangements totaled
$389 during the three and six months ended December 31,
2008.
Prior to our Yonvey business combination, Yonveys
predecessor had entered into a lending agreement with the
remaining minority stockholder. At December 31, 2009, $845
remained payable to Yonvey from this related party.
Operating segments are based upon the Companys management
reporting structure and include the following six reportable
segments:
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GMI a manufacturer of silicon metal and
silicon-based alloys located in the United States.
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Globe Metais a distributor of silicon metal
manufactured in Brazil. This segment includes the historical
Brazilian manufacturing operations, comprised of a manufacturing
plant in Breu Branco, mining operations, and forest reserves,
which were sold on November 5, 2009.
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Globe Metales a manufacturer of silicon-based
alloys located in Argentina.
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Solsil a manufacturer of upgraded
metallurgical grade silicon metal located in the United States.
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Corporate general corporate expenses,
investments, and related investment income.
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Other segments that do not fit into the above
reportable segments and are immaterial for purposes of separate
disclosure. The operating segments include Yonveys
electrode production operations and certain other distribution
operations for the sale of silicon metal and silicon-based
alloys.
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Each of our reportable segments distributes its products in both
its country of domicile as well as to other international
customers. The following presents the Companys
consolidated net sales by product line:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
|
|
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December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Silicon metal
|
|
$
|
74,184
|
|
|
|
72,816
|
|
|
|
143,586
|
|
|
|
157,876
|
|
Silicon-based alloys
|
|
|
30,340
|
|
|
|
39,658
|
|
|
|
59,906
|
|
|
|
92,597
|
|
Other, primarily by-products
|
|
|
3,754
|
|
|
|
6,833
|
|
|
|
10,244
|
|
|
|
17,991
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
108,278
|
|
|
|
119,307
|
|
|
|
213,736
|
|
|
|
268,464
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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The Company began to allocate certain general corporate expenses
in fiscal year 2009. Segment results for the three and six
months ended December 31, 2008 have been updated to conform
to this reporting convention.
S-24
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
Summarized financial information for our reportable segments as
of, and for the three and six months ended December 31,
2009 and 2008, is shown in the following tables:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
|
|
|
Before Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
|
|
|
Before Income
|
|
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
Taxes
|
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
Taxes
|
|
|
GMI
|
|
$
|
76,514
|
|
|
|
9,062
|
|
|
|
8,792
|
|
|
|
78,925
|
|
|
|
15,522
|
|
|
|
14,760
|
|
Globe Metais
|
|
|
19,389
|
|
|
|
1,917
|
|
|
|
2,882
|
|
|
|
27,167
|
|
|
|
5,277
|
|
|
|
2,377
|
|
Globe Metales
|
|
|
12,495
|
|
|
|
2,736
|
|
|
|
2,298
|
|
|
|
12,542
|
|
|
|
3,686
|
|
|
|
3,346
|
|
Solsil
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
(637
|
)
|
|
|
(667
|
)
|
|
|
587
|
|
|
|
(73,831
|
)
|
|
|
(73,716
|
)
|
Corporate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,873
|
|
|
|
18,832
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,872
|
)
|
|
|
(9,356
|
)
|
Other
|
|
|
2,573
|
|
|
|
(1,404
|
)
|
|
|
(1,556
|
)
|
|
|
5,220
|
|
|
|
(3,077
|
)
|
|
|
(3,129
|
)
|
Eliminations
|
|
|
(2,668
|
)
|
|
|
(81
|
)
|
|
|
(81
|
)
|
|
|
(5,134
|
)
|
|
|
134
|
|
|
|
134
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
108,278
|
|
|
|
30,466
|
|
|
|
30,500
|
|
|
|
119,307
|
|
|
|
(62,161
|
)
|
|
|
(65,584
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
|
|
|
Before Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
|
|
|
Before Income
|
|
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
Taxes
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
Taxes
|
|
|
GMI
|
|
$
|
147,375
|
|
|
|
21,927
|
|
|
|
21,097
|
|
|
|
248,020
|
|
|
|
174,895
|
|
|
|
39,122
|
|
|
|
37,846
|
|
Globe Metais
|
|
|
40,980
|
|
|
|
3,949
|
|
|
|
7,281
|
|
|
|
15,610
|
|
|
|
58,466
|
|
|
|
11,469
|
|
|
|
6,474
|
|
Globe Metales
|
|
|
23,523
|
|
|
|
6,234
|
|
|
|
5,504
|
|
|
|
68,596
|
|
|
|
32,638
|
|
|
|
11,221
|
|
|
|
10,826
|
|
Solsil
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
(891
|
)
|
|
|
(921
|
)
|
|
|
26,087
|
|
|
|
2,005
|
|
|
|
(77,729
|
)
|
|
|
(77,569
|
)
|
Corporate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,870
|
|
|
|
13,473
|
|
|
|
447,084
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,350
|
)
|
|
|
(13,053
|
)
|
Other
|
|
|
5,623
|
|
|
|
(2,651
|
)
|
|
|
(2,736
|
)
|
|
|
42,871
|
|
|
|
11,398
|
|
|
|
(3,102
|
)
|
|
|
(3,429
|
)
|
Eliminations
|
|
|
(3,785
|
)
|
|
|
354
|
|
|
|
354
|
|
|
|
(241,113
|
)
|
|
|
(10,938
|
)
|
|
|
(1,398
|
)
|
|
|
(1,398
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
213,736
|
|
|
|
42,792
|
|
|
|
44,052
|
|
|
|
607,155
|
|
|
|
268,464
|
|
|
|
(34,767
|
)
|
|
|
(40,303
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accounting policies of our operating segments are the same
as those disclosed in note 2 (Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies) to our June 30, 2009 financial
statements. We evaluate segment performance principally based on
operating income (loss). Intersegment net sales are not material.
S-25
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
Net sales are attributed to geographic regions based upon the
location of the selling unit. Net sales by geographic region for
the three and six months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
United States
|
|
$
|
92,020
|
|
|
|
93,865
|
|
|
|
175,403
|
|
|
|
204,038
|
|
Argentina
|
|
|
10,087
|
|
|
|
10,199
|
|
|
|
20,210
|
|
|
|
27,120
|
|
Brazil
|
|
|
3,706
|
|
|
|
12,486
|
|
|
|
12,820
|
|
|
|
30,667
|
|
China
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
1,254
|
|
|
|
424
|
|
|
|
3,009
|
|
Poland
|
|
|
2,449
|
|
|
|
1,503
|
|
|
|
4,879
|
|
|
|
3,630
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
108,278
|
|
|
|
119,307
|
|
|
|
213,736
|
|
|
|
268,464
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-lived assets by geographical region at December 31,
2009 and June 30, 2009 consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
United States
|
|
$
|
180,484
|
|
|
|
180,392
|
|
Argentina
|
|
|
31,821
|
|
|
|
32,515
|
|
Brazil
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,760
|
|
China
|
|
|
27,992
|
|
|
|
27,060
|
|
Poland
|
|
|
819
|
|
|
|
839
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
241,116
|
|
|
|
270,566
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-lived assets consist of property, plant, and equipment, net
of accumulated depreciation and amortization, and goodwill and
other intangible assets.
The following is a summary of the Companys major customers
and their respective percentages of consolidated net sales for
the three and six months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
Dow Corning
|
|
|
28
|
%
|
|
|
14
|
%
|
|
|
26
|
%
|
|
|
14
|
%
|
Wacker Chemie AG
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
All other customers
|
|
|
58
|
|
|
|
75
|
|
|
|
61
|
|
|
|
77
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S-26
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
The Company currently has one contract with Dow Corning. The
agreement is a four year arrangement in which Dow Corning was to
purchase 30,000 metric tons of silicon metal per calendar year
through December 31, 2010. This contract was amended in
November 2008 to provide for the sale of an additional 17,000
metric tons of silicon metal to be purchased in calendar year
2009. The contract was further amended in connection with the
Dow Corning transactions discussed in note 3 to reduce the
amount required to be sold in calendar year 2010 to 20,000
metric tons of silicon metal. Under a prior arrangement,
effective December 1, 2007 through January 31, 2009,
the Company supplied Dow Corning 13,000 metrics tons of silicon
metal.
We evaluated subsequent events through February 16, 2010,
the date the financial statements were issued, and determined
there have been no events that have occurred that would require
adjustments to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
S-27
GLOBE SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
SUPPLEMENT NO. 1
DATED NOVEMBER 17, 2009
TO PROSPECTUS DATED
OCTOBER 15, 2009
Summary
We are providing you with this Supplement No. 1, dated November 17, 2009, to update the
Prospectus dated October 15, 2009. The information in this Supplement No. 1 supplements, modifies
and supersedes some of the information contained in the Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (Globe)
Prospectus. This Supplement No. 1 forms a part of, and must be accompanied or preceded by, the
Prospectus.
The primary purposes of this Supplement No. 1 are to:
|
|
|
Disclose information regarding Globes formation of a joint venture with Dow
Corning at Globes silicon metal facility in Alloy, West Virginia and the sale of
Globes Brazil operation to Dow Corning; |
|
|
|
|
Update the period of time pursuant to which the selling stockholders in Globes
underwritten public offering and certain other stockholders are subject to
lock-up agreements; and |
|
|
|
|
Update certain financial information in the Prospectus. |
Recent Transactions with Dow Corning
On November 5, 2009, Globe sold to Dow Corning:
|
|
|
all of its equity interests in Globe Metais Industria e Comercio Ltda., the
subsidiary owning Globes production facility and related operations located in
Breu Branco, Para, Brazil, and |
|
|
|
|
a 49% equity interest in WVA Manufacturing, LLC, the subsidiary owning Globes
production facility and related operations located in Alloy, West Virginia. |
Dow Corning paid Globe $75 million for Globe Metais and $100 million for the 49% interest in
WVA Manufacturing. These amounts are subject to customary post-closing adjustments for changes in
working capital. In addition, Globe and Dow Corning agreed that Globe Metais will sell to Globe
silicon metal produced by Globe Metais
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during the remainder of 2009 and 2010 to fulfill product commitments to customers of Globe
Metais who will be retained by Globe.
In connection with the transactions, Globe reduced its indebtedness by approximately $20
million, consisting of a $6 million pre-payment under its senior term loan and the transfer of the
$14 million export financing arrangement (together with an equal amount of cash on hand at Globe
Metais) as part of the sale of Globe Metais to Dow Corning.
In connection with the sale of the interest in WVA Manufacturing, Globe entered into an
Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement dated as of November 5, 2009 with Dow
Corning providing for, among other things, the governance of WVA Manufacturing. Following the
transaction, Globe holds 51% of the equity interests of WVA Manufacturing, while Dow Corning holds
the remaining 49%. WVA Manufacturing, pursuant to the LLC Agreement, will be managed by a board of
representatives consisting of five members, three of which are appointed by Globe and two of which
are appointed by Dow Corning. The LLC Agreement also contains customary minority protection
rights, tag-along rights and restrictions on transfer.
In connection with establishment of WVA Manufacturing, Globe entered into an Output and Supply
Agreement dated as of November 5, 2009 with WVA Manufacturing and Dow Corning. The Supply
Agreement, among other things, provides for the sale of the silicon metal produced by WVA
Manufacturing to Globe and Dow Corning. The production capacity of WVA Manufacturing will be
allocated 51% to Globe and 49% to Dow Corning. In connection with the entry into the Supply
Agreement, Globe and Dow Corning amended their existing supply agreement to reduce the amount of
silicon metal to be sold to Dow Corning thereunder in 2010 to 20,000 metric tons.
Lock-up Agreements
In connection with Globes underwritten public offering, the selling stockholders in such
offering and certain other stockholders, agreed, subject to limited exceptions, not to offer,
pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or
contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, or otherwise transfer or dispose
of, directly or indirectly, or enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another,
in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any shares of common stock or
any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of common stock held
prior to Globes underwritten public offering for a period of 120 days, after July 29, 2009,
without the prior written consent of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC.
The lock-up agreements applicable to these shareholders were previously scheduled to expire on
November 26, 2009. In accordance with the terms of the agreements, they will now expire on
November 30, 2009.
S-29
The similar agreements of the officers and directors scheduled to expire 180 days after July
29, 2009 are not affected by this change.
Certain Financial Information of Globe Specialty Metals for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2009
Globes condensed consolidated financial statements at September 30, 2009 and for the three
month period then ended are set forth below.
S-30
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
Current assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
114,020
|
|
|
|
61,876
|
|
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$1,481 and $1,390 at September 30, 2009 and June 30,
2009, respectively
|
|
|
38,513
|
|
|
|
24,094
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
57,283
|
|
|
|
67,394
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
19,996
|
|
|
|
24,675
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
229,812
|
|
|
|
178,039
|
|
Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
215,353
|
|
|
|
217,507
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
51,835
|
|
|
|
51,828
|
|
Other intangible assets
|
|
|
967
|
|
|
|
1,231
|
|
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
|
|
|
7,910
|
|
|
|
7,928
|
|
Deferred tax assets
|
|
|
1,737
|
|
|
|
1,598
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
14,203
|
|
|
|
15,149
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$
|
521,817
|
|
|
|
473,280
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
|
Current liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
$
|
25,585
|
|
|
|
21,341
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt
|
|
|
18,906
|
|
|
|
16,561
|
|
Short-term debt
|
|
|
7,628
|
|
|
|
6,688
|
|
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
|
|
|
49,787
|
|
|
|
46,725
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
101,906
|
|
|
|
91,315
|
|
Long-term liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt
|
|
|
28,854
|
|
|
|
36,364
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
18,890
|
|
|
|
18,890
|
|
Other long-term liabilities
|
|
|
16,108
|
|
|
|
15,359
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
165,758
|
|
|
|
161,928
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies (note 12)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, $0.0001 par value. Authorized,
150,000,000 shares; issued, 73,174,262 and
66,944,254 shares at September 30, 2009 and
June 30, 2009, respectively
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
339,923
|
|
|
|
303,364
|
|
Retained earnings
|
|
|
13,102
|
|
|
|
4,660
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
|
|
|
(3,666
|
)
|
|
|
(3,644
|
)
|
Treasury stock at cost, 1,000 shares at September 30,
2009 and June 30, 2009, respectively
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. stockholders equity
|
|
|
349,362
|
|
|
|
304,383
|
|
Noncontrolling interest
|
|
|
6,697
|
|
|
|
6,969
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity
|
|
|
356,059
|
|
|
|
311,352
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
|
|
$
|
521,817
|
|
|
|
473,280
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
S-31
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
Three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
105,458
|
|
|
|
149,157
|
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
79,978
|
|
|
|
107,138
|
|
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
|
|
|
13,184
|
|
|
|
14,032
|
|
Research and development
|
|
|
38
|
|
|
|
593
|
|
Restructuring charges
|
|
|
(68
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
12,326
|
|
|
|
27,394
|
|
Other income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
136
|
|
|
|
403
|
|
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest of $228 and $180,
respectively
|
|
|
(1,318
|
)
|
|
|
(2,051
|
)
|
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
|
|
|
2,415
|
|
|
|
(1,309
|
)
|
Other (loss) income
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
|
|
844
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before provision for income taxes
|
|
|
13,552
|
|
|
|
25,281
|
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
|
5,383
|
|
|
|
8,702
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
8,169
|
|
|
|
16,579
|
|
Losses attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax
|
|
|
273
|
|
|
|
386
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income attributable to Globe Specialty Metals, Inc.
|
|
$
|
8,442
|
|
|
|
16,965
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
71,115
|
|
|
|
63,137
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
72,543
|
|
|
|
83,057
|
|
Earnings per common share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$
|
0.12
|
|
|
|
0.27
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
0.12
|
|
|
|
0.20
|
|
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
S-32
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes
in Stockholders Equity
Three months ended September 30, 2009
(In thousands)
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. Stockholders Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Treasury
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
Common Stock
|
|
|
Paid-In
|
|
|
Retained
|
|
|
Comprehensive
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Noncontrolling
|
|
|
Comprehensive
|
|
|
Stockholders
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Earnings
|
|
|
(Loss) Income
|
|
|
at Cost
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
(Loss) Income
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2009
|
|
|
66,944
|
|
|
$
|
7
|
|
|
|
303,364
|
|
|
|
4,660
|
|
|
|
(3,644
|
)
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
6,969
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
311,352
|
|
UPOs exercised
|
|
|
630
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share-based compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,755
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,755
|
|
Stock issuance
|
|
|
5,600
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,804
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,804
|
|
Comprehensive income (loss):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
(23
|
)
|
|
|
(23
|
)
|
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities (net of
provision for income taxes of $1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,442
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(273
|
)
|
|
|
8,169
|
|
|
|
8,169
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,148
|
|
|
|
8,148
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at September 30, 2009
|
|
|
73,174
|
|
|
$
|
7
|
|
|
|
339,923
|
|
|
|
13,102
|
|
|
|
(3,666
|
)
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
6,697
|
|
|
|
8,148
|
|
|
|
356,059
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
S-33
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands)
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
8,169
|
|
|
|
16,579
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
4,912
|
|
|
|
4,943
|
|
Share-based compensation
|
|
|
1,755
|
|
|
|
2,405
|
|
Deferred taxes
|
|
|
(55
|
)
|
|
|
583
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable, net
|
|
|
(14,465
|
)
|
|
|
256
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
9,805
|
|
|
|
(7,338
|
)
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
4,192
|
|
|
|
(3,814
|
)
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
5,353
|
|
|
|
(830
|
)
|
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
|
|
|
2,224
|
|
|
|
3,386
|
|
Other
|
|
|
2,835
|
|
|
|
(43
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
24,725
|
|
|
|
16,127
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
(4,255
|
)
|
|
|
(14,217
|
)
|
Held-to-maturity
treasury securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,987
|
|
Other investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(4,255
|
)
|
|
|
(11,218
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from warrants exercised
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
833
|
|
Net payments of long-term debt
|
|
|
(5,167
|
)
|
|
|
(338
|
)
|
Net borrowings (payments) of short-term debt
|
|
|
940
|
|
|
|
(4,600
|
)
|
Sale of common stock
|
|
|
36,456
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other financing activities
|
|
|
(527
|
)
|
|
|
(1,700
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
|
|
|
31,702
|
|
|
|
(5,805
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(28
|
)
|
|
|
56
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
52,144
|
|
|
|
(840
|
)
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
|
61,876
|
|
|
|
73,994
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$
|
114,020
|
|
|
|
73,154
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest
|
|
$
|
990
|
|
|
|
3,194
|
|
Cash (refunded) paid for income taxes, net of refunds totaling
$2,729 and $0, respectively
|
|
|
(2,397
|
)
|
|
|
1,127
|
|
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
S-34
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
(1)
|
Organization
and Business Operations
|
Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. and subsidiary companies (the
Company, we, or our) is among the worlds largest producers
of silicon metal and silicon-based alloys, important ingredients
in a variety of industrial and consumer products. The
Companys customers include major silicone chemical,
aluminum and steel manufacturers, auto companies and their
suppliers, ductile iron foundries, manufacturers of photovoltaic
solar cells and computer chips, and concrete producers.
|
|
(2)
|
Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies
|
In the opinion of the Companys management, the
accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include
all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America (U.S. GAAP) of the results for the
interim periods presented and such adjustments are of a normal,
recurring nature. The accompanying condensed consolidated
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
Companys Annual Report on
Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. There have been no
material changes to the Companys significant accounting
policies during the three months ended September 30, 2009,
except as discussed below under Recently Implemented Accounting
Pronouncements.
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts
to conform to current year presentation, including the
reclassification of $2,555 from selling, general, and
administrative expenses to cost of goods sold for the three
months ended September 30, 2008 as, during the three months
ended September 30, 2009, the Company reevaluated certain
expenses and deemed these to be direct costs.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect amounts reported in the condensed
consolidated financial statements and related notes. Significant
estimates and assumptions in these condensed consolidated
financial statements include the valuation of inventories; the
carrying amount of property, plant, and equipment; goodwill and
long-lived asset impairment tests; estimates of fair value of
investments; provision for income taxes and deferred tax
valuation allowances; valuation of derivative instruments; the
determination of the discount rate and the rate of return on
plan assets for pension expense; and the determination of the
fair value of share-based compensation involving assumptions
about forfeiture rates, stock volatility, discount rates, and
expected time to exercise. During interim periods, provision for
income taxes is recognized using an estimated annual effective
tax rate. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making
estimates, actual results reported in future periods may be
different from these estimates.
Revenue is recognized in accordance with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (SAB 104) when a
firm sales agreement is in place, delivery has occurred and
title and risks of ownership have passed to the customer, the
sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is
reasonably assured. Shipping and other transportation costs
charged to buyers are recorded in both net sales and cost of
goods sold. Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to
governmental authorities are accounted for on a
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
net basis and, therefore, are excluded from net sales in the
condensed consolidated income statements. When the Company
provides a combination of products and services to customers,
the arrangement is evaluated under Financial Accounting
Standards Board (FASB) ASC Subtopic
605-25,
Revenue Recognition Multiple Element Arrangements
(ASC 605.25). ASC 605.25 addresses certain aspects of
accounting by a vendor for arrangements under which the vendor
will perform multiple revenue-generating activities. If the
Company cannot objectively determine the fair value of any
undelivered elements under an arrangement, the Company defers
revenue until all elements are delivered and services have been
performed, or until fair value can objectively be determined for
any remaining undelivered elements.
|
|
e.
|
Recently
Implemented Accounting Pronouncements
|
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The
FASB Accounting Standards
Codificationtm
and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
This statement identifies the sources of accounting
principles used in the preparation of financial statements of
nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with
U.S. GAAP (the GAAP hierarchy). This statement establishes
the FASB Accounting Standards
Codificationtm
(the Codification/ASC) as the source of authoritative accounting
principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by
nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial
statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, except for SEC
rules and interpretive releases, which are also authoritative
U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. The Codification standard
(FASB ASC Subtopic
105-10 on
generally accepted accounting principles) was adopted on
July 1, 2009. This change had no effect on the
Companys financial position or results of operations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued ASC Subtopic
805-10,
Business Combinations. This statement establishes
principles and requirements for how the acquirer
(i) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the
identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any
noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity,
(ii) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the
business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase, and
(iii) determines what information to disclose to enable
users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and
financial effects of the business combination. This accounting
standard was adopted on July 1, 2009. This statement will
be applied prospectively to the Companys business
combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after
July 1, 2009.
In December 2007, the FASB issued ASC Subtopic
810-10,
Consolidation Consolidation of Entities
Controlled by Contract (ASC 810.10) and ASC Subtopic
815-40,
Derivatives and Hedging Contracts in
Entitys Own Equity (ASC 815.40). The Company adopted
ASC 810.10 and ASC 815.40 on July 1, 2009. The objective of
these statements is to improve the relevance, comparability, and
transparency of the financial information that a reporting
entity provides in its financial statements by establishing
accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling
interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a
subsidiary. In accordance with ASC 810.10 and ASC 815.40, the
Company has provided the enhanced disclosures required by ASC
810.10 and ASC 815.40 in the condensed consolidated balance
sheets and condensed consolidated statement of changes in
stockholders equity for all periods presented. See
note 13 (Stockholders Equity) for additional
information.
In September 2006, the FASB issued ASC Subtopic
820-10,
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC 820). The
Company partially adopted ASC 820 on July 1, 2008. This
adoption did not have a material impact to the Companys
consolidated results of operations or financial condition. The
Company fully adopted ASC 820 on July 1, 2009. ASC 820
defines fair value, establishes a framework for the measurement
of fair value, and enhances disclosures about fair value
measurements. The statement does not require any new fair value
measures. The Company carries its derivative agreements, as well
as
available-for-sale
securities, at fair value, determined using observable market
based inputs. See note 16 (Fair Value Measures) for
additional information.
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
In September 2009, the FASB issued an amendment to ASC Subtopic
740-10,
Income Taxes (ASC 740). The Company adopted this
amendment on September 30, 2009. This amendment to ASC 740
adds implementation guidance for all entities about applying the
accounting requirements for uncertain tax matters. The
implementation guidance is presented in examples and is not
intended to change practice for those already applying the
requirements. The implementation of this additional guidance had
no effect on the Companys financial position or results of
operations.
|
|
f.
|
Accounting
Pronouncements to be Implemented
|
In June 2009, the FASB issued an amendment to ASC Subtopic
860-10,
Transfers and Servicing (ASC 860). The objective of this
amendment is to improve the relevance, representational
faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a
reporting entity provides in its financial statements about a
transfer of financial assets; the effects of a transfer on its
financial position, financial performance, and cash flows; and a
transferors continuing involvement, if any, in transferred
financial assets. This amendment improves financial reporting by
eliminating (1) the exceptions for qualifying
special-purpose entities from the consolidation guidance and
(2) the exception that permitted sale accounting for
certain mortgage securitizations when a transferor has not
surrendered control over the transferred financial assets. This
amendment is effective for the Company on July 1, 2010. The
Company is currently assessing the potential effect of the
amendment of ASC 860 on its financial position or results of
operations.
In June 2009, the FASB issued an amendment to ASC Subtopic
810-10,
Consolidation Variable Interest Entities (ASC
810). The objective of this amendment is to improve financial
reporting by enterprises involved with variable interest
entities by eliminating the quantitative-based risks and rewards
calculation and requiring an enterprise to perform an analysis
to determine whether the enterprises variable interest or
interests give it a controlling interest in a variable interest
entity. In addition, the amendment requires an ongoing
reassessment of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary
of a variable interest entity. This amendment is effective for
the Company on July 1, 2010. The Company is currently
assessing the potential effect of the amendment to ASC 810 on
its financial position or results of operations.
In December 2008, the FASB issued an amendment to ASC Subtopic
715-10,
Compensation Retirement Benefits (ASC 715).
This amendment provides guidance on an employers
disclosures about plan assets of a defined benefit pension or
other postretirement plan. The amendment requires employers of
public entities to disclose more information about how
investment allocation decisions are made, more information about
major categories of plan assets, including concentrations of
risk and fair-value measurements, and the fair-value techniques
and inputs used to measure plan assets. The disclosure
requirements of the amendment to ASC 715 are effective for years
ending after December 15, 2009. The Company does not
believe the amendment to ASC 715 will have a significant impact
on the Companys financial position or results of
operations.
|
|
(3)
|
Restructuring
Charges
|
During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company implemented
formal restructuring programs, including the temporary shutdown
of certain furnace operations and furloughing or terminating
employees. Cash payments associated with these restructuring
programs are expected to be completed in fiscal 2010. The
restructuring programs include employee severance and benefits,
as well as costs associated with lease termination obligations.
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
Activity during the three months ended September 30, 2009
related to the restructuring liability is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liability at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liability at
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
Adjustments(2)
|
|
|
Payments
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
Severance and benefit-related costs(1)
|
|
$
|
227
|
|
|
|
(68
|
)
|
|
|
(123
|
)
|
|
|
36
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Includes severance payments made to employees, payroll taxes,
and other benefit-related costs in connection with the
terminations of employees. |
|
(2) |
|
Adjustments are for employees who were re-hired by the Company
in conjunction with the restarting of certain furnace operations
during the three months ended September 30, 2009. |
Total restructuring expenses of $1,711 were incurred during the
year ended June 30, 2009. The remaining unpaid liability as
of September 30, 2009 is included in accrued expenses and
other current liabilities. No additional costs are expected to
be incurred associated with these restructuring actions.
During March 2008, the Company purchased U.S. government
treasury securities with a term to maturity of 125 days.
The securities were redeemed for $2,987 during the three months
ended September 30, 2008.
Inventories comprise the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
Finished goods
|
|
$
|
16,967
|
|
|
|
23,867
|
|
Work in process
|
|
|
3,714
|
|
|
|
3,462
|
|
Raw materials
|
|
|
28,237
|
|
|
|
31,323
|
|
Parts and supplies
|
|
|
8,365
|
|
|
|
8,742
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
57,283
|
|
|
|
67,394
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At September 30, 2009, $38,567 in inventory is valued using
the
first-in,
first-out method and $18,716 using the average cost method. At
June 30, 2009, $46,712 in inventory is valued using the
first-in,
first-out method and $20,682 using the average cost method.
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
(6)
|
Property,
Plant, and Equipment
|
Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
and amortization, comprise the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
Land, land improvements, and land use rights
|
|
$
|
14,172
|
|
|
|
13,835
|
|
Building and improvements
|
|
|
24,703
|
|
|
|
24,176
|
|
Machinery and equipment
|
|
|
58,153
|
|
|
|
56,912
|
|
Furnaces
|
|
|
99,393
|
|
|
|
99,429
|
|
Other
|
|
|
15,591
|
|
|
|
15,728
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
47,817
|
|
|
|
47,257
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant, and equipment, gross
|
|
|
259,829
|
|
|
|
257,337
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
(44,476
|
)
|
|
|
(39,830
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
and amortization
|
|
$
|
215,353
|
|
|
|
217,507
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense for the three months ended
September 30, 2009 was $4,648, of which $4,521 is recorded
in cost of goods sold and $127 is recorded in selling, general,
and administrative expenses. Depreciation expense for the three
months ended September 30, 2008 was $4,273, of which $4,159
is recorded in cost of goods sold and $114 is recorded in
selling, general, and administrative expenses.
|
|
(7)
|
Goodwill
and Other Intangibles
|
Goodwill and other intangibles presented below have been
allocated to the Companys operating segments.
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the three
months ended September 30, 2009 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2009
|
|
$
|
51,828
|
|
Other, primarily foreign exchange
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at September 30, 2009
|
|
$
|
51,835
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
b.
|
Other
Intangible Assets
|
Changes in the carrying amounts of definite lived intangible
assets during the three months ended September 30, 2009 are
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Electricity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contracts
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Cost:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009
|
|
$
|
7,905
|
|
|
|
323
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated amortization:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2009
|
|
|
7,151
|
|
|
|
323
|
|
Amortization expense
|
|
|
264
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at September 30, 2009
|
|
|
7,415
|
|
|
|
323
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net balance at September 30, 2009
|
|
$
|
490
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
There were no changes in the value of the Companys
indefinite lived intangible assets during the three months ended
September 30, 2009. The trade name balance at both
September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009 was $477.
Amortization expense of purchased intangible assets was $264 for
the three months ended September 30, 2009, which is
recorded in cost of goods sold. Amortization expense of
purchased intangible assets was $670 for the three months ended
September 30, 2008, which is recorded in cost of goods sold.
Short-term debt comprises the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Unused
|
|
|
|
Balance
|
|
|
Interest Rate
|
|
|
Credit Line
|
|
|
September 30, 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Type debt:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving credit
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
$
|
34,560
|
|
Export financing
|
|
|
306
|
|
|
|
9.70
|
|
|
|
7,100
|
|
Other
|
|
|
7,322
|
|
|
|
5.94
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
7,628
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
41,660
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Type debt:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving credit
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
$
|
34,560
|
|
Export financing
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,400
|
|
Other
|
|
|
6,688
|
|
|
|
6.69
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
6,688
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
41,960
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving Credit Agreements A summary of the
Companys revolving credit agreements at September 30,
2009 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
|
|
|
Unused
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
Balance
|
|
|
Commitment
|
|
|
Commitment
|
|
|
Senior credit facility
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
34,560
|
|
|
|
35,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Companys subsidiary, Globe Metallurgical, Inc. (GMI),
maintains a $35,000 revolving credit facility. This revolving
credit agreement expires September 2013. Interest on advances
under the revolving credit facility accrues at LIBOR plus an
applicable margin percentage or, at the Companys option,
prime plus an applicable margin percentage. The amount available
under the revolving credit facility is subject to a borrowing
base calculation, and the total commitment on the revolving
credit facility includes $10,000 for letters of credit
associated with foreign supplier contracts. At
September 30, 2009, there was no outstanding balance on
this revolver. The total commitment on this credit facility
includes $440 outstanding letters of credit associated with
foreign supplier contracts. The revolving credit facility is
secured by substantially all of the assets of GMI and its
principal subsidiary, West Virginia Alloys, and is subject to
certain restrictive and financial covenants, which include
limits on additional debt, restrictions on capital expenditures,
restrictions on dividend and other equity distributions, a
maximum ratio of debt to earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation, and amortization, and minimum net worth and
interest coverage requirements. The commitment under the
revolving credit facility may be withdrawn if the Company
defaults under the terms of these covenants or fails to remit
payments when due. The Company was in compliance with the loan
covenants at September 30, 2009.
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
Export Financing Agreements The
Companys Argentine subsidiary maintains various short-term
export financing agreements. Generally, these arrangements are
for periods ranging between seven and eleven months, and require
the Company to pledge as collateral certain export accounts
receivable. Interest on these arrangements accrues at a rate of
9.7% at September 30, 2009.
Other The Companys subsidiary, Ningxia
Yonvey Coal Industrial Co., Ltd (Yonvey), has $7,322 in
outstanding promissory notes, which mature through August 2010.
The notes accrue interest at rates ranging from 5.3% to 8.5%.
The promissory notes are secured by certain Yonvey assets.
Long-term debt comprises the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
Senior term loan
|
|
$
|
31,579
|
|
|
|
33,684
|
|
Export prepayment financing
|
|
|
14,000
|
|
|
|
17,000
|
|
Other
|
|
|
2,181
|
|
|
|
2,241
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
47,760
|
|
|
|
52,925
|
|
Less current portion of long-term debt
|
|
|
(18,906
|
)
|
|
|
(16,561
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, net of current portion
|
|
$
|
28,854
|
|
|
|
36,364
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Term Loan The Companys
subsidiary, GMI, entered into a five-year senior term loan in an
aggregate principal amount of $40,000 during September 2008.
Interest on the senior term loan accrues at LIBOR plus an
applicable margin percentage or, at the Companys option,
prime plus an applicable margin percentage. Principal payments
are due in quarterly installments of $2,105, commencing on
December 31, 2008, and the unpaid principal balance is due
in full in September 2013, subject to certain mandatory
prepayments. A mandatory prepayment of $2,347 will be made
during the second quarter of fiscal 2010 based on excess
cash flow, as defined in the loan agreement, generated during
fiscal 2009. The interest rate on this loan was 2.50%,
equal to LIBOR plus 2.25%, at September 30, 2009. The
senior term loan is secured by substantially all of the assets
of GMI and its principal subsidiary, West Virginia Alloys, and
is subject to certain restrictive and financial covenants, which
include limits on additional debt, restrictions on capital
expenditures, restrictions on dividend and other equity
distributions, a maximum ratio of debt to earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, and minimum net
worth and interest coverage requirements. The Company was in
compliance with these loan covenants at September 30, 2009.
Export Prepayment Financing The
Companys Brazilian subsidiary, Globe Metais
Indústria e Comércio S.A. (Globe Metais), has entered
into a $20,000 export financing arrangement maturing
January 31, 2012. The arrangement carries an interest rate
of LIBOR plus 2.50%, paid semiannually. At September 30,
2009, the interest rate on this loan was 3.43%. The principal is
payable in seven, semiannual installments starting in February
2009, with six installments of $3,000 and one final installment
of $2,000. As collateral, Globe Metais has pledged certain
third-party customers export receivables; 100% of the
subsidiarys property, plant, and equipment; and 2,000 tons
of metallic silicon with an approximate value of $5,862. The
loan is subject to certain loan covenant restrictions such as
limits on issuing dividends, disposal of pledged assets, and
selling of forest areas. In addition, the proceeds from certain
cash receipts during the sixty days prior to a loan installment
payment date are restricted for payment of the respective
installment. At September 30, 2009, there is no restricted
cash balance.
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Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
See note 9 (Derivative Instruments) for discussion of
derivative financial instruments entered into to reduce the
Companys exposure to interest rate fluctuations on
outstanding long-term debt.
The recorded carrying values of our debt balances approximate
fair value given our debt is at variable rates tied to market
indicators or is short-term in nature.
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Derivative
Instruments
|
The Company enters into derivative instruments to hedge certain
interest rate and foreign currency risks. The Company does not
engage in interest rate, currency, or commodity speculation, and
no derivatives are held for trading purposes. All derivatives
are accounted for using
mark-to-market
accounting. The Company believes it is not practical to
designate its derivative instruments as hedging instruments as
defined under ASC Subtopic
815-10,
Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815). Accordingly, the
Company adjusts its derivative financial instruments to current
market value through the condensed consolidated income
statements based on the fair value of the agreement as of
period-end. Although not designated as hedged items as defined
under ASC 815, these derivative instruments serve to
significantly offset the Companys interest rate and
foreign exchange risks. Gains or losses from these transactions
offset gains or losses on the assets, liabilities, or
transactions being hedged. No credit loss is anticipated as the
counterparties to these agreements are major financial
institutions that are highly rated.
Interest
Rate Risk:
The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest
rates on certain of its long-term debt obligations.
In connection with GMIs revolving credit facility and
senior term loan (note 8), the Company entered into an
interest rate cap arrangement and three interest rate swap
agreements to reduce our exposure to interest rate fluctuations.
In October 2008, the Company entered into an interest rate cap
arrangement to cap LIBOR on a $20,000 notional amount of debt,
with the notional amount decreasing by $1,053 per quarter
through the interest rate caps expiration on June 30,
2013. Under the interest rate cap, the Company capped LIBOR at a
maximum of 4.5% over the life of the agreement.
In November 2008, the Company entered into an interest rate swap
agreement involving the exchange of interest obligations
relating to a $13,333 notional amount of debt, with the notional
amount decreasing by $702 per quarter. Under the interest rate
swap, the Company receives LIBOR in exchange for a fixed
interest rate of 2.85% over the life of the agreement. The
agreement expires in June 2013.
In January 2009, the Company entered into a second interest rate
swap agreement involving the exchange of interest obligations
relating to a $12,632 notional amount of debt, with the notional
amount decreasing by $702 per quarter. Under the interest rate
swap, the Company receives LIBOR in exchange for a fixed
interest rate of 1.66% over the life of the agreement. The
agreement expires in June 2013.
In April 2009, the Company entered into a third interest rate
swap agreement involving the exchange of interest obligations
relating to an $11,228 notional amount of debt, with the
notional amount decreasing by $702 per
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
quarter. Under the interest rate swap, the Company receives
LIBOR in exchange for a fixed interest rate of 2.05% over the
life of the agreement. The agreement expires in June 2013.
In connection with the Companys export prepayment
financing arrangement (note 8), the Company entered into an
interest rate swap agreement involving the exchange of interest
obligations relating to a $14,000 notional amount of debt, with
the notional amount decreasing by $3,000 on a semiannual basis
through August 2011, and a final $2,000 notional amount swapped
for the six-month period ended January 2012. Under the interest
rate swap, the Company receives LIBOR in exchange for a fixed
interest rate of 2.66% over the life of the agreement.
Foreign
Currency Risk:
The Company is exposed to market risk arising from changes in
currency exchange rates as a result of its operations outside
the United States, principally in Brazil, Argentina, and China.
A portion of the Companys net sales generated from its
non-U.S. operations
is denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.
Most of the Companys operating costs for its
non-U.S. operations
are denominated in local currencies, principally the Brazilian
real, Argentine peso, and the Chinese renminbi. Consequently,
the translated U.S. dollar value of the Companys
non-U.S. dollar
net sales, and related accounts receivable balances, and our
operating costs are subject to currency exchange rate
fluctuations. Derivative instruments are not used extensively to
manage this risk; however, the Company does utilize derivative
financial instruments to manage a portion of its net foreign
currency exposure to the Brazilian real. At September 30,
2009, the Company had entered into a series of foreign exchange
forward contracts covering approximately 7,512 reais, expiring
at dates ranging from October 2009 to December 2009, at an
average exchange rate of 2.43 Brazilian real to 1.00
U.S. dollar.
Commodity
Price Risk:
The Company is exposed to price risk for certain raw materials
and energy used in its production process. The raw materials and
energy that the Company uses are largely commodities subject to
price volatility caused by changes in global supply and demand
and governmental controls. Derivative financial instruments are
not used to manage the Companys exposure to fluctuations
in the cost of commodity products used in its operations. The
Company attempts to reduce the impact of increases in its raw
material and energy costs by negotiating long-term contracts and
through the acquisition of companies or assets for the purpose
of increasing its access to raw materials with favorable pricing
terms.
The effect of the Companys derivative instruments on the
condensed consolidated income statements is summarized in the
following table:
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
(Loss) Gain Recognized
|
|
|
|
|
During the
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months
|
|
|
|
|
Ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
Location of (Loss) Gain
|
|
Interest rate derivatives
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|
$
|
(479
|
)
|
|
|
(281
|
)
|
|
Interest expense
|
Foreign exchange forward contracts
|
|
|
816
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange gain
|
The fair values of the Companys derivative instruments at
September 30, 2009 are summarized in note 16 (Fair
Value Measures). The $642 liability associated with the
Companys interest rate derivatives is included in other
long-term liabilities. The $1,155 asset associated with the
Companys foreign exchange forward contracts is included in
prepaid expenses and other current assets.
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
The components of net periodic pension expense for the
Companys defined benefit pension plans are as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Interest cost
|
|
$
|
303
|
|
|
|
303
|
|
Expected return on plan assets
|
|
|
(248
|
)
|
|
|
(319
|
)
|
Amortization of net loss
|
|
|
151
|
|
|
|
56
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net periodic pension expense
|
|
$
|
206
|
|
|
|
40
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company expects to contribute approximately $756 to the
plans for the year ended June 30, 2010, of which $97 has
been contributed through September 30, 2009.
The following table summarizes our provision for income taxes
and effective tax rates for the three months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
Income before provision for income taxes
|
|
$
|
13,552
|
|
|
|
25,281
|
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
|
5,383
|
|
|
|
8,702
|
|
Effective tax rate
|
|
|
39.7
|
%
|
|
|
34.4
|
%
|
The provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate
of the annual effective tax rate, adjusted as necessary for
quarterly events. In accordance with ASC Topic 740 Income
Taxes Accounting for Income Taxes in Interim
Periods, the Companys quarterly effective tax rate
does not reflect a benefit associated with losses related to
certain foreign subsidiaries. The effective tax rates for the
three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were based
on our forecasted annualized effective tax rates, adjusted for
discrete items that occurred within the respective periods.
The Companys effective tax rate for the three months ended
September 30, 2009 was 39.7% compared to 34.4% for the
three months ended September 30, 2008. This rate differs
from the Companys statutory rate of 35% mainly as a result
of increases to the effective tax rate from U.S. state tax
expense, the exclusion of the impact of net losses from our
Chinese operations, the tax benefit of which is not considered
more likely than not to be realized due to a history of
operating losses, offset by the benefit from tax holidays in
Brazil and Argentina which are forecasted to be lower in fiscal
2010 compared with fiscal 2009.
The Company currently operates under tax holidays in Brazil and
Argentina. In Brazil, the Company is operating under a tax
holiday, which results in a preferential tax rate of 15.25% of
the Companys manufacturing income as compared to a
statutory rate of 34%. The tax holiday in Brazil expires in
2016. In Argentina, the Companys manufacturing income is
taxed at a preferential rate, which varies based on production
levels from the Companys Argentine facilities, compared to
a statutory rate of 35%. The tax holiday in Argentina expires in
2012. The anticipated effects of these tax holidays are
incorporated into the Companys annualized effective tax
rate as noted above. For the three months ended
September 30, 2009, the foreign tax holidays in Brazil and
Argentina provided a benefit of $452 to net income. For the
three months ended September 30, 2008, the foreign tax
holidays in Brazil and Argentina provided a benefit of $831 to
net income.
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
The Company maintains valuation allowances where it is more
likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset
will not be realized. In determining whether a valuation
allowance is warranted, the Company evaluates factors such as
prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry back and
carry forward periods and tax strategies that could potentially
enhance the likelihood of the realization of a deferred tax
asset. During the three months ended September 30, 2009,
the Companys net valuation allowances increased due to the
establishment of additional valuation allowances against net
operating losses (NOLs) in China that may never be utilized and
changes related to foreign exchange fluctuations associated with
our foreign NOLs.
The Company files a consolidated U.S. income tax return and
tax returns in various state and local jurisdictions. Our
subsidiaries also file tax returns in various foreign
jurisdictions. The Companys principal jurisdictions
include the U.S., Brazil, Argentina, and China. A number of
years may elapse before a tax return is audited and finally
resolved. The open tax years subject to examination varies
depending on the tax jurisdiction. The Companys major
taxing jurisdictions and the related open tax years subject to
examination are as follows: the U.S. from 2006 to present,
Argentina from 2004 to present, Brazil from 2004 to present and
China from 2006 to present.
The Company regularly evaluates its tax positions for additional
unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest and penalties,
if applicable. There are many factors that are considered when
evaluating these tax positions including: interpretation of tax
laws, recent tax litigation on a position, past audit or
examination history, and subjective estimates and assumptions
that have been deemed reasonable by management. However, if
managements estimates are not representative of actual
outcomes, the Companys results could be materially
impacted. The Company does not expect any material changes to
unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months.
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|
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|
Commitments
and Contingencies
|
The Company is subject to various lawsuits, claims, and
proceedings that arise in the normal course of business,
including employment, commercial, environmental, safety, and
health matters, as well as claims associated with our historical
acquisitions. Although it is not presently possible to determine
the outcome of these matters, in the opinion of management, the
ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material
adverse effect on the Companys consolidated financial
position, results of operations, or liquidity.
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|
b.
|
Environmental
Contingencies
|
It is the Companys policy to accrue for costs associated
with environmental assessments, remedial efforts, or other
environmental liabilities when it becomes probable that a
liability has been incurred and the costs can be reasonably
estimated. When a liability for environmental remediation is
recorded, such amounts will be recorded without giving effect to
any possible future recoveries. At September 30, 2009,
there are no liabilities recorded for environmental
contingencies. With respect to the cost for ongoing
environmental compliance, including maintenance and monitoring,
such costs are expensed as incurred unless there is a long-term
monitoring agreement with a governmental agency, in which case a
liability is established at the inception of the agreement.
Certain employees of our Brazilian operations were covered by a
collective bargaining agreement which expired October 31,
2009. See note 19 (Subsequent Events) for information
regarding the subsequent sale of our Brazilian operations.
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
On May 20, 2008, Empire State Development and New York
Power Authority announced that hydropower from the Niagara Power
Project would be supplied to the Company which enabled it to
reopen and expand its previously idle manufacturing facility in
Niagara Falls, New York. On January 30, 2009, the Company
entered into a commodity purchase agreement with New York Power
Authority and Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation where the Company
is supplied up to a maximum of 40,000 kW of hydropower from the
Niagara Power Project to operate its Niagara Falls facility. The
hydropower is supplied at preferential power rates plus
market-based delivery charges for a period of up to
5 years. Under the terms of the contract, the Company has
committed to a $60,000 capital expansion program and specified
employment levels, which, if not met, could reduce the
Companys power allocation from the Niagara Power Project.
From inception through September 30, 2009, the Company has
spent approximately $26,227 related to the capital expansion of
our Niagara Falls facility.
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|
e.
|
Joint
Development Supply Agreement
|
On April 24, 2008, the Companys subsidiaries, Solsil,
Inc. (Solsil) and GMI, entered into a joint development supply
agreement with BP Solar International Inc. (BP Solar) for the
sale of solar grade silicon. BP Solar and Solsil will also
deploy certain existing BP Solar technology at Solsils
facility and the two entities will jointly develop new
technology to enhance Solsils proprietary upgraded solar
silicon metallurgical process. Solsil and BP Solar will both
contribute towards the cost of the technology development. As
part of this agreement, BP Solar paid Solsil $10,000 as an
advance for research and development services and facilities
construction. This amount would be refundable to BP Solar if the
Company cancels, terminates, or fails to perform under certain
terms of the agreement, including lack of performance of
research and development services or facilities construction.
Revenue associated with facilities construction will be deferred
until specified contract milestones have been achieved, less any
penalties resulting from construction delays. Revenue associated
with research and development services will be deferred until
these services are successful in reducing manufacturing costs
and then recognized ratably as product is delivered to BP Solar.
If research and development services are performed, but are
unsuccessful, revenue will be deferred until contract expiration
and then recognized. No revenue associated with this agreement
has been recognized in earnings as of September 30, 2009 in
accordance with ASC 605.25.
In January 2009, the Company entered into a warehousing
arrangement with a customer whereby we agreed to deliver and
store uncrushed silicon metal based on the customers
purchase instructions. The customer is required to pay for
delivered material within 30 days from the date the
material is placed in our warehouse. Further, the customer is
required to pay a monthly storage fee based on the quantity
stored. As the transactions do not meet the revenue recognition
criteria contained in SAB 104 given the Company has
remaining, specific performance obligations such that the
earnings process is not complete, no revenue has been recognized
for silicon metal remaining stored under this warehousing
arrangement. A related liability of $9,144 and $9,580 for
deferred revenue is recorded in accrued expenses and other
current liabilities at September 30, 2009 and June 30,
2009, respectively. Revenue will be recognized when the
remaining, specific performance obligations have been performed
and delivery has occurred. As there is no fixed delivery
schedule or expiration date associated with the warehousing
arrangement, the timing of revenue recognition under this
arrangement is uncertain.
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GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
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|
(13)
|
Stockholders
Equity
|
In August 2009, the Company closed on an initial public
offering on the NASDAQ Global Select Market of
16,100,000 shares of its common stock at $7.00 per share.
Of the shares offered, 5,600,000 new shares were offered by the
Company and 10,500,000 existing shares were offered by selling
stockholders (which included 2,100,000 shares sold by the
selling stockholders pursuant to the exercise of the
underwriters
over-allotment
option). Total proceeds of the offering were $112,700, of which
the selling stockholders received $68,355, net of underwriting
discounts and commissions totaling $5,145, and the Company
received $36,456, net of underwriting discounts and commissions
totaling $2,744. In addition, the Company also recognized
deferred offering costs of $1,652.
In connection with the Companys initial public offering on
the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange on October 3,
2005, the Company sold 33,500,000 units, consisting of one
share of the Companys common stock and two redeemable
common stock purchase warrants. Also in connection with this
initial public offering, the Company issued an option to
purchase 1,675,000 units (individually, UPO) at an exercise
price of $7.50 per UPO. Each UPO consists of one share of the
Companys common stock and two redeemable common stock
purchase warrants. All of the Companys warrants have an
exercise price of $5.00 per common share and expire on
October 3, 2009.
During the three months ended September 30, 2009, none of
the warrants issued in connection with the Companys
initial public offering were exercised and 630,008 common shares
were issued in connection with a cashless exercise of 524,364
UPOs.
At September 30, 2009, 201,453 warrants and 801,050 UPOs
remain outstanding.
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|
c.
|
Noncontrolling
Interest
|
On November 28, 2008, the Company entered into a
subscription agreement for capital increase associated with its
ownership interest in Yonvey. Under the terms of this agreement,
the Company agreed to contribute an additional $10,236 in
specified installments in exchange for an additional 12%
interest in Yonvey. The Company has remitted the entire balance
of the capital increase as of September 30, 2009. The
subscription agreement provides a call option such that within a
period of three years from the agreements effective date,
the minority shareholder may repurchase up to a maximum 12%
ownership interest in Yonvey at a price equal to the relevant
percentage of the additional $10,236 registered capital plus a
premium calculated using a specified interest rate. In
connection with our adoption of ASC 810.10 and ASC 815.40,
as Yonvey is a substantive entity, the subscription agreement
does not have any contingent exercise provisions and the
settlement amount is tied to the fair value of the Yonvey
equity, the call option is considered an equity instrument. As
such, the Company reclassified the fair value of the call option
liability at June 30, 2009 of $1,072 from other long-term
liabilities to noncontrolling interest in stockholders
equity.
Basic earnings per common share are calculated based on the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the
three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively. Diluted earnings per common share assumes the
exercise of stock options, the conversion of warrants, and the
exercise of UPOs, provided in each case the effect is dilutive.
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
The reconciliation of the amounts used to compute basic and
diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Basic earnings per common share computation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Numerator:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income attributable to Globe Specialty Metals, Inc.
|
|
$
|
8,442
|
|
|
|
16,965
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
|
|
|
71,114,939
|
|
|
|
63,137,373
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per common share
|
|
$
|
0.12
|
|
|
|
0.27
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per common share computation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Numerator:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income attributable to Globe Specialty Metals, Inc.
|
|
$
|
8,442
|
|
|
|
16,965
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
|
|
|
71,114,939
|
|
|
|
63,137,373
|
|
Effect of dilutive securities
|
|
|
1,427,903
|
|
|
|
19,920,042
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
|
|
|
72,542,842
|
|
|
|
83,057,415
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per common share
|
|
$
|
0.12
|
|
|
|
0.20
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following potential common shares were excluded from the
calculation of diluted earnings per common share because their
effect would be anti-dilutive:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Stock options
|
|
|
970,334
|
|
|
|
361,667
|
|
Warrants
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
UPOs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
970,334
|
|
|
|
361,667
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15) Share-Based
Compensation
The Companys share-based compensation program consists of
the Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. 2006 Employee, Director and
Consultant Stock Plan (the Stock Plan), which was approved by
the Companys stockholders on November 10, 2006. The
Stock Plan provides for the issuance of a maximum of
5,000,000 shares of common stock for the granting of
incentive stock options, nonqualified options, stock grants, and
share-based awards. Any remaining shares available for grant,
but not yet granted, will be carried over and used in the
following fiscal years. During the three months ended
September 30, 2009, no share-based compensation awards were
issued.
At September 30, 2009, there were 685,000 shares
available for grant. 3,515,000 outstanding incentive stock
options vest and become exercisable in equal one-quarter
increments every six months from the date of grant or date of
modification. 800,000 option grants vest and become exercisable
in equal one-third increments on the first, second, and third
anniversaries of the date of grant. All option grants have
maximum contractual terms ranging from 5 to 10 years.
S-48
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
A summary of the changes in options outstanding under the Stock
Plan for the three months ended September 30, 2009 is
presented below:
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Weighted-
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Average
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Weighted-
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Remaining
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Aggregate
|
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Number of
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Average
|
|
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Contractual
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Intrinsic
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|
Options
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Exercise Price
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Term in Years
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Value
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|
Outstanding as of June 30, 2009
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4,315,000
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$
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5.12
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4.83
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$
|
5,095
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Granted
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Exercised
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Forfeited and expired
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Outstanding as of September 30, 2009
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4,315,000
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$
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5.12
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4.58
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|
|
$
|
18,600
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Exercisable as of September 30, 2009
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529,999
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|
$
|
6.88
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|
|
|
4.48
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|
|
$
|
1,133
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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No options vested during the three months ended
September 30, 2009. As of September 30, 2009, there
were 3,785,001 nonvested options outstanding with a grant date
fair value, as modified, of $1.63. The weighted average per
share fair value of stock option grants at September 30,
2009 was $4.13.
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
share-based compensation expense was $1,755 ($954 after tax) and
$2,405 ($1,295 after tax), respectively. The expense is reported
within selling, general, and administrative expenses.
As of September 30, 2009, the Company has unearned
compensation expense of $7,956, before income taxes, related to
nonvested stock option awards. The unrecognized compensation
expense is expected to be recognized over the following periods
ending on June 30:
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
|
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Share-based compensation (pretax)
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$
|
3,857
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|
|
|
4,036
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|
|
|
63
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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It is the Companys policy to issue new shares to satisfy
the requirements of its share-based compensation plan. The
Company does not expect to repurchase shares in the future to
support its share-based compensation plan.
Effective July 1, 2009, the Company completed its adoption
of ASC Subtopic 820, which establishes a fair value hierarchy
for disclosure of fair value measurements. The fair value
framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities
into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to
value the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most
reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally
requires significant management judgment. The three levels are
defined as follows:
Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets
for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 Observable inputs other than
those included in Level 1. For example, quoted prices for
similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices
for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets.
Level 3 Unobservable inputs reflecting
managements own assumptions about the inputs used in
pricing the asset or liability. For example, cash flow modeling
using inputs based on managements assumptions.
S-49
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
The following table summarizes assets and liabilities measured
at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2009:
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Total
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|
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Level 1
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Level 2
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|
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Level 3
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Assets
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Foreign exchange forward contracts
|
|
$
|
1,155
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,155
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|
|
|
|
|
Available-for-sale
securities
|
|
|
293
|
|
|
|
293
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
1,448
|
|
|
|
293
|
|
|
|
1,155
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate derivatives
|
|
$
|
642
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
642
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
642
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
642
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative assets and liabilities relate to the interest rate
cap and interest rate swap agreements and the foreign exchange
forward contracts summarized in note 9 (Derivative
Instruments). Fair values are determined by independent brokers
using quantitative models based on readily observable market
data. See note 8 (Debt) for information regarding the fair
value of our outstanding debt.
Available-for-sale
securities relate to investments in equity securities. Their
fair values are determined based on quoted market prices.
In connection with our adoption of ASC 810.10 and ASC 815.40,
the Yonvey call option, previously included as a Level 3
liability was reclassified to stockholders equity. See
note 13 (Stockholders Equity) for additional
information.
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(17)
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Related
Party Transactions
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From time to time, the Company enters into transactions in the
normal course of business with related parties. Management
believes that such transactions are at arms length and for
terms that would have been obtained from unaffiliated third
parties.
A current and a former member of the board of directors are
affiliated with Marco International and Marco Realty. During the
three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company:
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Paid Marco Realty $62 and $83, respectively, to rent office
space for its corporate headquarters in New York City, New York.
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Entered into agreements with Marco International to purchase
carbon electrodes. Marco International billed $1,662 and
$0, respectively, under these agreements.
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|
Entered into an agreement to sell ferrosilicon to Marco
International. Net sales were $185 and $0, respectively, under
this agreement.
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The Company is affiliated with Norchem, Inc. (Norchem) through
its 50.0% equity interest. During the three months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company sold Norchem
product valued at $633 and $1,143, respectively. At
September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009, receivables from
Norchem totaled $231 and $191, respectively.
Certain entities of the D.E. Shaw group are stockholders of the
Company. The Company had outstanding financing arrangements
totaling $17,000 with certain entities of the D.E. Shaw group at
June 30, 2008. The notes were paid in full in September
2008. Interest expense on these financing arrangements totaled
$389 during the three months ended September 30, 2008.
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
Prior to our Yonvey business combination, Yonveys
predecessor had entered into a lending agreement with the
remaining minority stockholder. At both September 30, 2009
and June 30, 2009, $829 remained payable to Yonvey from
this related party.
Operating segments are based upon the Companys management
reporting structure and include the following six reportable
segments:
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GMI a manufacturer of silicon metal and
silicon-based alloys located in the United States.
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Globe Metais a manufacturer of silicon metal
located in Brazil.
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Globe Metales a manufacturer of silicon-based
alloys located in Argentina.
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|
|
Solsil a manufacturer of upgraded
metallurgical grade silicon metal located in the United States.
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|
|
|
Corporate general corporate expenses,
investments, and related investment income.
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|
|
Other segments that do not fit into the above
reportable segments and are immaterial for purposes of separate
disclosure. The operating segments include Yonveys
electrode production operations and certain other distribution
operations for the sale of silicon metal and silicon-based
alloys.
|
Each of our reportable segments distributes its products in both
its country of domicile as well as to other international
customers. The following presents the Companys
consolidated net sales by product line:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Silicon metal
|
|
$
|
69,402
|
|
|
|
85,060
|
|
Silicon-based alloys
|
|
|
29,566
|
|
|
|
52,939
|
|
Other, primarily by-products
|
|
|
6,490
|
|
|
|
11,158
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
105,458
|
|
|
|
149,157
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
The Company began to allocate certain general corporate expenses
in fiscal 2009. Segment results for the three months ended
September 30, 2008 have been updated to conform to this
reporting convention. Summarized financial information for our
reportable segments as of, and for the three months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 is shown in the following
tables:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
|
|
|
Before Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
|
(Loss)
|
|
|
Taxes
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
|
GMI
|
|
$
|
70,861
|
|
|
|
12,865
|
|
|
|
12,305
|
|
|
|
245,056
|
|
Globe Metais
|
|
|
21,591
|
|
|
|
2,032
|
|
|
|
4,399
|
|
|
|
77,443
|
|
Globe Metales
|
|
|
11,028
|
|
|
|
3,498
|
|
|
|
3,206
|
|
|
|
68,297
|
|
Solsil
|
|
|
45
|
|
|
|
(254
|
)
|
|
|
(254
|
)
|
|
|
26,244
|
|
Corporate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,003
|
)
|
|
|
(5,359
|
)
|
|
|
323,737
|
|
Other
|
|
|
3,050
|
|
|
|
(1,247
|
)
|
|
|
(1,180
|
)
|
|
|
40,852
|
|
Eliminations
|
|
|
(1,117
|
)
|
|
|
435
|
|
|
|
435
|
|
|
|
(259,812
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
105,458
|
|
|
|
12,326
|
|
|
|
13,552
|
|
|
|
521,817
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
Before Income Taxes
|
|
|
GMI
|
|
$
|
95,970
|
|
|
|
23,600
|
|
|
|
23,086
|
|
Globe Metais
|
|
|
31,299
|
|
|
|
6,192
|
|
|
|
4,097
|
|
Globe Metales
|
|
|
20,096
|
|
|
|
7,535
|
|
|
|
7,480
|
|
Solsil
|
|
|
1,418
|
|
|
|
(3,898
|
)
|
|
|
(3,853
|
)
|
Corporate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,478
|
)
|
|
|
(3,697
|
)
|
Other
|
|
|
6,178
|
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
(300
|
)
|
Eliminations
|
|
|
(5,804
|
)
|
|
|
(1,532
|
)
|
|
|
(1,532
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
149,157
|
|
|
|
27,394
|
|
|
|
25,281
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accounting policies of our operating segments are the same
as those disclosed in note 2 (Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies) to our June 30, 2009 financial
statements. We evaluate segment performance principally based on
operating income (loss). Intersegment net sales are not material.
S-52
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
Net sales are attributed to geographic regions based upon the
location of the selling unit. Net sales by geographic region for
the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 consist
of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
United States
|
|
$
|
83,383
|
|
|
|
110,173
|
|
Argentina
|
|
|
10,123
|
|
|
|
16,921
|
|
Brazil
|
|
|
9,114
|
|
|
|
18,181
|
|
China
|
|
|
408
|
|
|
|
1,755
|
|
Poland
|
|
|
2,430
|
|
|
|
2,127
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
105,458
|
|
|
|
149,157
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-lived assets by geographical region at September 30,
2009 and June 30, 2009 consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
United States
|
|
$
|
178,854
|
|
|
|
180,392
|
|
Argentina
|
|
|
31,951
|
|
|
|
32,515
|
|
Brazil
|
|
|
29,590
|
|
|
|
29,760
|
|
China
|
|
|
26,929
|
|
|
|
27,060
|
|
Poland
|
|
|
831
|
|
|
|
839
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
268,155
|
|
|
|
270,566
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-lived assets consist of property, plant, and equipment, net
of accumulated depreciation and amortization, and goodwill and
other intangible assets.
The following is a summary of the Companys major customers
and their respective percentages of consolidated net sales for
the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Dow Corning Corporation
|
|
|
32
|
%
|
|
|
15
|
%
|
Wacker Chemie AG
|
|
|
12
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
All other customers
|
|
|
56
|
|
|
|
78
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company currently has one contract with Dow Corning
Corporation (Dow). The agreement is a four year arrangement in
which Dow purchases 30,000 metric tons of silicon metal per
calendar year through December 31, 2010. This contract was
amended in November 2008 to provide for the sale of an
additional 17,000 metric tons of silicon metal to be purchased
in calendar year 2009. Under a prior arrangement, effective
December 1, 2007 through January 31, 2009, the Company
supplied Dow 13,000 metrics tons of silicon metal.
On November 5, 2009, the Company sold 100% of its interest
in Globe Metais pursuant to a purchase agreement entered into on
that same date by and among the Company and Dow. The cash
received by the Company
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GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
in connection with the disposition was approximately $65,600,
which represents a purchase price of $75,000 less withholding
taxes and certain expenses. Dow assumed Globe Metais cash
balances and $14,000 of export prepayment financing. The
purchase price is subject to adjustment for changes in working
capital as provided for in the purchase agreement.
The sale of the Companys equity interest in Globe Metais
was executed in connection with the sale of a 49% membership
interest in WVA Manufacturing, LLC (WVA LLC), a newly formed
entity by the Company, to Dow, the execution of a long term
supply agreement, and an amendment to an existing supply
agreement between Dow and the Company to reduce the amount
required to be sold in calendar year 2010 to 20,000 metric tons
of silicon metal.
For accounting purposes, the Company has allocated $75,000 of
the total purchase price received from Dow to the sale of the
equity of Globe Metais and $100,000 to the sale of membership
interests in WVA LLC. The allocation of total purchase price to
the separate transactions was based on the relative fair values
of Globe Metais and the membership interests in WVA LLC.
In connection with the Dow transactions, the Company agreed to
modify the terms of its senior term loan and senior credit
facility discussed in note 8 (Debt). The modifications
included a $6,000 prepayment of the senior term loan, applied to
reduce the scheduled installments of principal in inverse order
of maturity, and a reduction of revolving credit from $35,000 to
$28,000 in exchange for the release of the assets of West
Virginia Alloys as security for both the senior term loan and
senior credit facility.
As discussed in note 13 (Stockholders Equity), as of
September 30, 2009, the Company had 201,453 warrants to
purchase common stock and 801,050 UPOs to purchase one
share of common stock and two warrants outstanding. All
outstanding warrants were scheduled to expire on October 3,
2009. As of the close of business on October 2, 2009, the
Company had received notifications of exercise from the holders
of substantially all of the outstanding warrants and UPOs.
The holders of the UPOs exercising their UPOs also
immediately exercised the warrants issuable upon the exercise of
their UPOs. As a result of all of these exercises, the
Company has issued 1,145,925 shares of common stock to the
former holders of the warrants and UPOs, and no warrants
or UPOs remain outstanding. The Company received $1,497 in
cash with respect to these exercises, and the remainder of the
shares were issued on a net, cashless basis. The sales and
issuances of shares pursuant to the warrant and UPO exercises
were deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities
Act of 1933 by virtue of Section 4(2) pertaining to private
offers and sales or Regulation S pertaining to foreign
offers and sales.
As of October 31, 2009, the Companys power agreement
related to our operations in Argentina expired, and we expect
prices to increase under a new contract. Negotiations on a
fixed-price long-term contract are ongoing, however, a new
contract has not been formalized.
The Company has evaluated subsequent events up to
November 16, 2009, the date these financial statements are
issued.
S-54
Pro Forma Financial Statements
An unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2009 and an unaudited pro
forma consolidated statement of income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, giving effect to
the sale of Globe Metais, are set forth below.
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements (the pro forma
financial statements) for Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (Globe) as of and for the year ended June
30, 2009 are based on the historical financial statements of Globe after giving effect to the
disposition of Globe Metais Industria e Comercio Ltda. (Globe Metais), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary
of Globe, on November 5, 2009 as more fully described in this
Supplement and applying
the assumptions and adjustments described in the accompanying notes to the pro forma financial
statements.
The accompanying pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations is presented as if the
disposition of Globe Metais had occurred on July 1, 2008. The accompanying pro forma condensed
consolidated balance sheet is presented as if the disposition of Globe Metais had occurred on June
30, 2009.
The pro forma financial statements have been prepared by management for illustrative purposes only
in accordance with Article 11 of SEC Regulation S-X and are not necessarily indicative of the
condensed consolidated financial position or results of operations in future periods or the results
that actually would have been realized had Globe Metais not been consolidated during the specified
periods.
The pro forma adjustments are based upon available information, preliminary estimates and certain
assumptions that Globe believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The pro forma financial
statements, including notes thereto, are qualified in their entirety by reference to, and should be
read in conjunction with, Globes historical consolidated
financial statements included in the Prospectus.
The pro forma financial statements are necessarily based upon allocations, assumptions and
approximations and, therefore, do not reflect in precise numerical terms the impact of the
disposition of GMIC on the historical financial statements of Globe. The pro forma financial
statements are presented for informational purposes only and should not be considered indicative of
actual results that would have been achieved had the disposition of GMIC been completed during the
period or as of the dates for which the pro forma financial statements are presented. In addition,
the pro forma financial statements do not purport to project the financial condition or results of
operations for any future date or period and should not be used as a basis for
forecasting the future operations of Globe.
S-55
GLOBE SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As of June 30, 2009
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Pro forma |
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Historical |
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|
Adjustments |
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|
Pro Forma |
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Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and Cash equivalents |
|
$ |
61,876 |
|
|
$ |
47,639 |
(A) |
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$ |
109,515 |
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
24,094 |
|
|
|
(1,765 |
)(B) |
|
|
22,329 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
67,394 |
|
|
|
(9,788 |
)(B) |
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57,606 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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24,675 |
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|
|
(5,442 |
)(B) |
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|
19,233 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
178,039 |
|
|
|
30,644 |
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|
|
208,683 |
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Property, plant and equipment |
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217,507 |
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|
(29,289 |
)(B) |
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188,218 |
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Goodwill |
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51,828 |
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|
|
|
|
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51,828 |
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Other assets |
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25,906 |
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(12,976 |
)(B) |
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12,930 |
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|
|
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|
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$ |
473,280 |
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$ |
(11,621 |
) |
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$ |
461,659 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
21,341 |
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(2,599 |
)(B) |
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18,742 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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16,561 |
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(6,000 |
)(B) |
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10,561 |
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Short-term debt |
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6,688 |
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|
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6,688 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
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46,725 |
|
|
|
(6,112 |
)(B) |
|
|
40,613 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
91,315 |
|
|
|
(14,711 |
) |
|
|
76,604 |
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Long-term liabilities: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
36,364 |
|
|
|
(11,000 |
)(B) |
|
|
25,364 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
18,890 |
|
|
|
(147 |
)(B) |
|
|
18,743 |
|
Other long-term liabilities |
|
|
16,431 |
|
|
|
(1,474 |
)(B) |
|
|
14,957 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
163,000 |
|
|
|
(27,332 |
) |
|
|
135,668 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7 |
|
Additional paid-in-capital |
|
|
303,364 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
303,364 |
|
Retained
earnings and accumulated
other comprehensive income |
|
|
1,016 |
|
|
|
15,711 |
(C) |
|
|
16,727 |
|
Treasury stock at cost |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Globe
Specialty Metals, Inc. shareholders equity |
|
|
304,383 |
|
|
|
15,711 |
|
|
|
320,094 |
|
Noncontrolling interest |
|
|
5,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total shareholders equity |
|
|
310,280 |
|
|
|
15,711 |
(C) |
|
|
325,991 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
|
$ |
473,280 |
|
|
$ |
(11,621 |
) |
|
$ |
461,659 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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The accompanying notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
S-56
GLOBE SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the year ended June 30, 2009
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro Forma |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Historical |
|
|
Adjustments |
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|
Pro Forma |
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
426,291 |
|
|
$ |
(32,679 |
)(D) |
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$ |
393,612 |
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Cost of goods sold |
|
|
324,535 |
|
|
|
(14,346 |
)(E) |
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310,189 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
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61,823 |
|
|
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(8,557 |
)(F) |
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|
53,266 |
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Research and development |
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|
1,394 |
|
|
|
(130 |
)(F) |
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|
1,264 |
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Goodwill and intangible asset impairment |
|
|
69,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
69,704 |
|
Restructuring changes |
|
|
1,711 |
|
|
|
(400 |
)(F) |
|
|
1,311 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating loss |
|
|
(32,876 |
) |
|
|
(9,246 |
) |
|
|
(42,122 |
) |
Other income (expense): |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income and expense, net |
|
|
(6,218 |
) |
|
|
1,591 |
(F) |
|
|
(4,627 |
) |
Other income (loss) |
|
|
5,319 |
|
|
|
(2,054 |
)(F) |
|
|
3,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss before provision for income taxes |
|
|
(33,775 |
) |
|
|
(9,709 |
) |
|
|
(43,484 |
) |
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
11,609 |
|
|
|
(2,438 |
)(G) |
|
|
9,171 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
(45,384 |
) |
|
|
(7,271 |
) |
|
|
(52,655 |
) |
Losses
attributable to non controlling interest, net of tax |
|
|
3,403 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,403 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
attributable to Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. |
|
$ |
(41,981 |
) |
|
$ |
(7,271 |
) |
|
$ |
(49,252 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
64,362 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,362 |
|
Diluted |
|
|
64,362 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,362 |
|
(Loss) earnings per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
(0.65 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(0.77 |
) |
Diluted |
|
|
(0.65 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.77 |
) |
The accompanying notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
S-57
NOTES TO PRO FORMA
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1 Basis of Presentation
On November 5, 2009, Globe sold 100% of its interest in Globe Metais
Industria e Comercio Ltda. (Globe Metais) pursuant to a Purchase Agreement entered into on that
same date by and among Globe and Dow Corning Corporation (DCC). The cash received by Globe in
connection with the disposition was $65.6 million, which represents a purchase price of $75 million
less withholding taxes and certain expenses. DCC assumed Globe Metais cash balances and $14.0
million of term debt. The purchase price is subject to
adjustment for changes in working capital as provided for in the Purchase Agreement.
Globe estimates such adjustment to be de minimus.
The accompanying pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations is presented as if the
disposition of Globe Metais had occurred on July 1, 2008. The accompanying pro forma condensed
consolidated balance sheet is presented as if the disposition of Globe Metais had occurred on June
30, 2009. The pro forma financial statements reflect the assumptions and adjustments described in
Note 2 below.
The sale of Globes equity interest in Globe Metais was executed in connection with the sale to a
DCC affiliate of a 49% membership interest in WVA Manufacturing, LLC, (WVA LLC), an entity newly
formed by Globe, and the execution of a long term supply agreement and an amendment to an existing
supply agreement between DCC and Globe. The accompanying pro forma financial statements do not
reflect the sale of the membership interest in WVA LLC or the long term or amended supply
agreements.
For accounting purposes, Globe has allocated $75 million of the total purchase price received from
DCC to the sale of the equity of Globe Metais and $100 million to the sale of membership interests
in WVA LLC. The allocation of total purchase price to the separate transactions was based on the
relative fair values of Globe Metais and the membership interests in WVA LLC.
Globe will recognize a gain on sale of Globe Metais of approximately $16 million. The gain on sale
is preliminary because final analyses of the sale consideration, and
the assets and liabilities included, are not yet
complete. This gain is not reflected as a pro forma adjustment to the
pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations since it does not have a continuing
impact to operations.
The financial information included in the column titled Historical was derived from Globes
financial statements included in the Prospectus for the year ended June 30, 2009 and should be read in conjunction therewith. The historical
financial information reflected in the Prospectus have been
recast to attribute net loss and net assets to non-controlling interest in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
S-58
160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51
(Statement 160), which Globe adopted effective July 1, 2009. (The transition provisions and
effective dates of Statement 160 have been codified as FASB Accounting Standards Codification
(ASC) 810-10-65-1.)
Note 2 Pro Forma Adjustments
The accompanying pro forma financial statements reflect the following pro forma adjustments:
(A) |
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To reflect the elimination of Globe Metais cash balances of $14.5 million plus cash
proceeds from the sale of $62.1 million (based on a purchase price of $75 million,
less $10.4 million of taxes and expenses, less $2.5 million of debt assumed by DCC net of
cash acquired), as if the sale had been consummated on June 30, 2009. Cash balance of
$14.5 million reflects $3.2 million of purchases of finished goods and $6.7 million
settlement of inter company balances due to Globe Metais as if the transaction had occurred
on June 30, 2009. |
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(B) |
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To reflect the elimination of asset, liability and equity
accounts of Globe Metais acquired or assumed by DCC. Finished goods
inventory and net related party receivables (which totaled $3.2 million and $6.7 million, respectively at June 30, 2009) of Globe
Metais were purchased and settled by Globe for cash prior to the disposition. |
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(C) |
|
To reflect gain on sale of Globe Metais as if the disposition had occurred on June 30, 2009. |
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(D) |
|
To eliminate $36.6 million of historical revenues of Globe Metais not retained by Globe.
Revenues related to certain customer contracts retained by Globe have not been eliminated as such
amounts represent part of the continuing operations of Globe. The pro forma adjustment includes
the addition of $3.9 million of revenues related to sales to Globe
Metais of carbon electrodes, which had previously been eliminated in consolidation. |
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(E) |
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To eliminate $17.3 million of historical cost of sales of Globe Metais associated with revenues
not retained by Globe. Cost of sales associated with sales retained by Globe have been adjusted
to reflect the prices which will be paid to Globe Metais for purchases of Silicon for resale to
certain retained customers under the terms of the transaction. The pro forma adjustment includes
the addition
of $2.9 million of costs related to the sale of carbon electrodes to Globe Metais. |
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(F) |
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To eliminate the historical operating expenses and other
income and expense of Globe Metais. |
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(G) |
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To eliminate $4.1 million of historical provision for income
taxes of Globe Metais and reflect U.S. income taxes at the statutory
rate in the applicable jurisdictions on the profit
associated with sales to certain retained customers. |
S-59
54,756,950 Shares
Common
Stock
The selling
stockholders named in this prospectus are offering up to
54,756,950 shares of our common stock. The selling
stockholders will receive all proceeds from the sale of the
common stock, and therefore we will not receive any of the
proceeds from their sale of the common stock.
Our common stock is
listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol
GSM. We expect that the selling stockholders will
sell their shares of our common stock at prevailing market
prices or privately negotiated prices. See also Plan of
Distribution.
Investing in our
common stock involves risks. See Risk Factors on
page 5.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if the prospectus is truthful or complete.
Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this
prospectus is October 15, 2009
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You should rely only on the information contained in this
document. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with
information that is different. This document may only be used
where it is legal to sell securities. The information in this
document may only be accurate on the date of this document.
PROSPECTUS
SUMMARY
This summary highlights certain information appearing
elsewhere in this prospectus. As this is a summary, it does not
contain all of the information that you should consider in
making an investment decision. You should read the entire
prospectus carefully, including the information under Risk
Factors and our financial statements including the pro
forma financial statement and the related notes included in this
prospectus, before investing. Unless otherwise stated in this
prospectus, references to we, us or
our company refer to Globe Specialty Metals, Inc.
and its subsidiaries. In addition, references to MT
mean metric tons, each of which equals 2,204.6 pounds.
Our
Business
Overview
We are one of the worlds largest and most efficient
producers of silicon metal and silicon-based alloys, with
approximately 156,400 metric tons (MT) of silicon metal capacity
and 72,800 MT of silicon-based alloys capacity. Silicon metal,
our principal product, is used as a primary raw material in
making silicone compounds, aluminum and polysilicon. Our
silicon-based alloys are used as raw materials in making steel
and ductile iron. We control the supply of most of our raw
materials and we capture, recycle and sell most of the
by-products generated in our production processes.
Our products are currently produced in four principal operating
facilities located in the United States, Brazil and Argentina.
Additionally, we operate facilities in Poland and China. Our
flexible manufacturing capabilities allow us to optimize
production and focus on products that enhance profitability. We
also benefit from the lowest average operating costs of any
large Western World producer, according to CRU International
Limited (CRU), a leading metals industry consultant. CRU defines
Western World as all countries supplying or
consuming silicon metal with the exception of China and the
former republics of the Soviet Union, including Russia.
We currently own and operate seven manufacturing facilities
principally in three reportable business segments: GMI, our
U.S. operations; Globe Metais, our Brazilian operations;
and, Globe Metales, our Argentine operations.
Risks
Associated with our Business
Please read the section entitled Risk Factors for a
discussion of the risk factors you should carefully consider
before deciding to invest in our common stock.
Other
Information
Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. was incorporated in December 2004
pursuant to the laws of the State of Delaware under the name
International Metal Enterprises, Inc. for the
initial purpose of serving as a vehicle for the acquisition of
companies operating in the metals and mining industries. In
November 2006, we changed our name to Globe Specialty
Metals, Inc. Our web site is www.glbsm.com. The
information on our web site does not constitute part of this
prospectus.
1
The
Offering
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Issuer |
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Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. |
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Common Stock offered by the selling stockholders
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A total of up to 54,756,950 shares held by the selling
stockholders. The selling stockholders may or may not sell any
or all of the shares that have been registered by us. |
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Common Stock outstanding
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74,320,188 shares of common stock. Our outstanding shares
exclude: |
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4,315,000 shares of common stock issuable upon
the exercise of stock options outstanding as of June 30,
2009 at a weighted-average exercise price of $5.12 per share; and
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685,000 shares of common stock reserved for
future awards under our stock plan.
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Use of Proceeds |
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We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of our common
stock by the selling stockholders pursuant to this prospectus. |
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Risk Factors |
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Please read Risk Factors beginning on page 5 of
this prospectus for a discussion of factors you should carefully
consider before deciding to purchase shares of our common stock. |
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NASDAQ Global Select Market symbol
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GSM |
2
SUMMARY
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following tables summarize certain selected consolidated
financial data, which should be read in conjunction with our
consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and with
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations included elsewhere in
this prospectus. The selected consolidated financial data
presented below for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009,
2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005 are derived from our audited
consolidated financial statements. The selected consolidated
financial data presented below for the period from July 1,
2006 to November 12, 2006 are derived from audited
financial statements. Successor entity refers to Globe Specialty
Metals, Inc. (GSM), formerly known as International Metal
Enterprises, Inc. (IME). IME, which was a special purpose
acquisition vehicle, acquired Globe Metallurgical, Inc. (GMI),
the Predecessor, on November 13, 2006 and IME changed its
name to Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. The operations of GSM were
insignificant compared with our subsequent acquisitions.
Therefore, GMI is the Predecessor because it was the first and
most significant acquisition, some of the founding investors in
GSM were also investors in GMI, and GMI is the entity that has
the most influence on the group of entities that have been
acquired by GSM since November 13, 2006. The financial
statements for the Successor periods are not comparable to the
Predecessor periods, because the Predecessor periods do not
include results of subsequent acquisitions, including Globe
Metais and Globe Metales.
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July 1
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Year Ended
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Year Ended June 30,
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November 12,
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June 30,
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Statement of operations data:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
426,291
|
|
|
$
|
452,639
|
|
|
|
221,928
|
|
|
|
$
|
73,173
|
|
|
|
173,008
|
|
|
|
132,223
|
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
324,535
|
|
|
|
346,227
|
|
|
|
184,122
|
|
|
|
|
66,683
|
|
|
|
147,682
|
|
|
|
103,566
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
|
61,823
|
|
|
|
48,548
|
|
|
|
18,541
|
|
|
|
|
7,409
|
|
|
|
14,261
|
|
|
|
9,180
|
|
Research and development
|
|
|
1,394
|
|
|
|
901
|
|
|
|
120
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment
|
|
|
69,704
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restructuring charges
|
|
|
1,711
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating (loss) income
|
|
|
(32,876
|
)
|
|
|
56,963
|
|
|
|
19,145
|
|
|
|
|
(919
|
)
|
|
|
11,065
|
|
|
|
19,477
|
|
Interest and other (expense) income
|
|
|
(899
|
)
|
|
|
(5,285
|
)
|
|
|
504
|
|
|
|
|
(7,579
|
)
|
|
|
(6,010
|
)
|
|
|
(5,291
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) income before income taxes, deferred interest subject to
redemption and minority interest
|
|
|
(33,775
|
)
|
|
|
51,678
|
|
|
|
19,649
|
|
|
|
|
(8,498
|
)
|
|
|
5,055
|
|
|
|
14,186
|
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
|
11,609
|
|
|
|
15,936
|
|
|
|
7,047
|
|
|
|
|
(2,800
|
)
|
|
|
1,914
|
|
|
|
4,968
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income before deferred interest subject to redemption
and minority interest
|
|
|
(45,384
|
)
|
|
|
35,742
|
|
|
|
12,602
|
|
|
|
|
(5,698
|
)
|
|
|
3,141
|
|
|
|
9,218
|
|
Deferred interest subject to redemption
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(768
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Losses attributable to minority interest, net of tax
|
|
|
3,403
|
|
|
|
721
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income attributable to common stock
|
|
$
|
(41,981
|
)
|
|
$
|
36,463
|
|
|
|
11,834
|
|
|
|
$
|
(5,698
|
)
|
|
|
3,141
|
|
|
|
9,218
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income per common share basic
|
|
$
|
(0.65
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.62
|
|
|
|
0.25
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2,947.26
|
)
|
|
|
2,067.04
|
|
|
|
9,218.06
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income per common share diluted
|
|
$
|
(0.65
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.50
|
|
|
|
0.24
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2,947.26
|
)
|
|
|
2,067.04
|
|
|
|
9,218.06
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash dividends declared per common share
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
0.07
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Successor
|
|
|
|
Predecessor
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
Balance Sheet Data:
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
61,876
|
|
|
$
|
73,994
|
|
|
|
67,741
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
|
473,280
|
|
|
|
548,174
|
|
|
|
389,343
|
|
|
|
|
140,572
|
|
|
|
99,660
|
|
Total debt including current portion
|
|
|
59,613
|
|
|
|
89,205
|
|
|
|
75,877
|
|
|
|
|
50,431
|
|
|
|
54,055
|
|
Total stockholders equity
|
|
|
304,383
|
|
|
|
342,281
|
|
|
|
222,621
|
|
|
|
|
58,425
|
|
|
|
20,309
|
|
4
RISK
FACTORS
An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of
risk. You should consider and read carefully all of the risks
and uncertainties described below, together with all of the
other information contained in this prospectus, including the
consolidated financial statements and the related notes
appearing at the end of this prospectus before deciding to
invest in our common stock. If any of the following events
actually occur, our business, business prospects, financial
condition, results of operations or cash flows could be
materially affected. In any such case, the trading price of our
common stock could decline, and you could lose all or part of
your investment. This prospectus also contains forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual
results could differ materially from those anticipated in the
forward-looking statements as a result of specific factors,
including the risks described below.
Risks
Associated with our Business and Industry
The
metals industry, including silicon-based metals, is cyclical and
has been subject in the past to swings in market price and
demand which could lead to volatility in our
revenues.
Our business has historically been subject to fluctuations in
the price of our products and market demand for them, caused by
general and regional economic cycles, raw material and energy
price fluctuations, competition and other factors. Historically,
GMI has been particularly affected by recessionary conditions in
the end-markets for its products. In April 2003, GMI sought
protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code following its inability to restructure or refinance its
indebtedness in light of the confluence of several negative
economic and other factors, including an influx of low-priced,
dumped imports, which caused it to default on then-outstanding
indebtedness. A recurrence of such economic factors could have a
material adverse effect on our business prospects, condition
(financial or otherwise) and results of operations.
The world silicon metals industry has recently suffered from
unfavorable market conditions. The weakened economic environment
of national and international metals markets may continue or
worsen; any decline could have a material adverse effect on our
business prospects, condition (financial or otherwise), and
results of operations. In addition, our business is directly
related to the production levels of our customers, whose
businesses are dependent on highly cyclical markets, such as the
automotive, residential and non-residential construction,
consumer durables, polysilicon, and chemical markets. In
response to unfavorable market conditions, customers may request
delays in contract shipment dates or other contract
modifications. If we grant modifications, they could adversely
affect our anticipated revenues and results of operations. In
view of the current economic conditions, we cannot assure you
that we will not grant contract modifications in the future.
Also, many of our products are internationally traded products
with prices that are significantly affected by worldwide supply
and demand. Consequently, our financial performance will
fluctuate with the general economic cycle, which could have a
material adverse effect on our business prospects, condition
(financial or otherwise) and results of operations.
Worldwide economic conditions have been extremely volatile in
the last several months, leading to slowing economic activity,
particularly in the United States, Western Europe and Japan. In
addition, many commodity prices have declined significantly.
There is a risk that silicon metal market conditions will weaken
further due to the economic environment, which could materially
adversely affect our results of operations.
Our
business is particularly sensitive to increases in energy costs
which could materially increase our cost of
production.
Electricity is one of our largest production cost components,
comprising approximately 28% of cost of cost of goods sold. The
level of power consumption of our electric production furnaces
is highly dependent on which products are being produced and
typically fall in the following ranges: (i) silicon-based
alloys require between 3.5 and 8 megawatt hours to produce one
MT of product and (ii) silicon metal requires approximately
11 megawatt hours to produce one MT of product. Accordingly,
consistent access to low cost, reliable sources of electricity
is essential to our business.
5
Electrical power to our U.S. facilities is supplied mostly
by AEP, Alabama Power and Brookfield Power through dedicated
lines. Our Alloy, West Virginia facility obtains approximately
45% of its power needs under a
15-year
fixed-price contract with a nearby hydroelectric facility. This
facility is over 70 years old and any breakdown could
result in the Alloy facility having to pay much higher rates for
electric power from third parties. Our energy supply for our
facilities located in Argentina is supplied through the Edemsa
hydroelectric facilities located in Mendoza, Argentina under a
contract expiring in October 2009; we expect prices to increase
under a new contract. Our energy needs for our facility in
Brazil comes from the Tucurui hydroelectric plant, the fifth
largest in the world, situated only a few kilometers away from
our manufacturing facility. Because energy constitutes such a
high percentage of our production costs, we are particularly
vulnerable to cost fluctuations in the energy industry.
Accordingly, the termination or non-renewal of any of our energy
contracts, or an increase in the price of energy could
materially adversely affect our future earnings, if any, and may
prevent us from effectively competing in our markets.
Losses
caused by disruptions in the supply of power would reduce our
profitability.
Our operations are heavily dependent upon a reliable supply of
electrical power. We may incur losses due to a temporary or
prolonged interruption of the supply of electrical power to our
facilities, which can be caused by unusually high demand,
blackouts, equipment failure, natural disasters or other
catastrophic events, including failure of the hydroelectric
facilities that currently provide power under contract to our
West Virginia, Argentina and Brazil facilities. Large amounts of
electricity are used to produce silicon metal and silicon-based
alloys, and any interruption or reduction in the supply of
electrical power would adversely affect production levels and
result in reduced profitability. Our insurance coverage may not
be sufficient to cover any or all losses, and such policies do
not cover all events. Certain of our insurance policies will not
cover any losses that may be incurred if our suppliers are
unable to provide power during periods of unusually high demand.
Investments in Argentinas and Brazils electricity
generation and transmission systems have been lower than the
increase in demand in recent years. If this trend is not
reversed, there could be electricity supply shortages as the
result of inadequate generation and transmission capacity. Given
the heavy dependence on electricity of our manufacturing
operations, any electricity shortages could adversely affect our
financial results.
Government regulations of electricity in Argentina give priority
access of hydroelectric power to residential users and subject
violators of these restrictions to significant penalties. This
preference is particularly acute during Argentinas winter
months due to a lack of natural gas. We have previously
successfully petitioned the government to exempt us from these
restrictions given the demands of our business for continuous
supply of electric power. If we are unsuccessful in our
petitions or in any action we take to ensure a stable supply of
electricity, our production levels may be adversely affected and
our profitability reduced.
Any
decrease in the availability, or increase in the cost, of raw
materials or transportation could materially increase our
costs.
Principal components in the production of silicon metal and
silicon-based foundry alloys include metallurgical-grade coal,
charcoal, carbon electrodes, quartzite, wood chips, steel scrap,
and other metals, such as magnesium. We buy some raw materials
on a spot basis. We are dependent on certain suppliers of these
products, their labor union relationships, mining and lumbering
regulations and output and general local economic conditions in
order to obtain raw materials in a cost efficient and timely
manner. An increase in costs of raw materials or transportation,
or the decrease in their production or deliverability in a
timely fashion, or other disruptions in production, could result
in increased costs to us and lower productivity levels. We may
not be able to obtain adequate supplies of raw materials from
alternative sources on terms as favorable as our current
arrangements or at all. Any increases in the price or shortfall
in the production and delivery of raw materials, could
materially adversely affect our business prospects, condition
(financial or otherwise) or results of operation.
Cost
increases in raw material inputs may not be passed on to our
customers with fixed contracts, which could negatively impact
our profitability.
The availability and prices of raw material inputs may be
influenced by supply and demand, changes in world politics,
unstable governments in exporting nations and inflation. The
market prices of our products and
6
raw material inputs are subject to change. We may not be able to
pass a significant amount of increased input costs on to our
customers. Additionally, we may not be able to obtain lower
prices from our suppliers should our sale prices decrease.
We
make a significant portion of our sales to a limited number of
customers, and the loss of a portion of the sales to these
customers could have a material adverse effect on our revenues
and profits.
In the year ended June 30, 2009, we made approximately 47%
of our consolidated net sales to our top ten customers and
approximately 29% to our top two customers. We expect that we
will continue to derive a significant portion of our business
from sales to these customers. If we were to experience a
significant reduction in the amount of sales we make to some or
all of these customers and could not replace these sales with
sales to other customers, it could have a material adverse
effect on our revenues and profits.
Our
U.S.-based
businesses benefit from U.S. antidumping duties and laws that
protect U.S. companies by taxing imports from foreign companies.
If these laws change, foreign companies will be able to compete
more effectively with us. Conversely, our foreign operations are
adversely affected by these U.S. duties and laws.
Antidumping duties are currently in place covering silicon metal
imports from China and Russia. The orders imposing these duties
benefit our U.S. operations by constraining supply and
increasing U.S. market prices and sales of domestic silicon
metal. Rates of duty can change as a result of
administrative reviews and new shipper
reviews of antidumping orders. These orders can also be
revoked as a result of periodic sunset reviews,
which determine whether the orders will continue to apply to
imports from particular countries. A sunset review of the order
covering imports from China will be initiated in 2011. Thus, the
current orders may not remain in effect and continue to be
enforced from year to year, the goods and countries now covered
by antidumping orders may no longer be covered, and duties may
not continue to be assessed at the same rates. Changes in any of
these factors could adversely affect our business and
profitability. Finally, at times, in filing trade actions, we
find ourselves acting against the interests of our customers.
Some of our customers may not continue to do business with us
because of our having filed a trade action. Antidumping rules
may, conversely, also adversely impact our foreign operations.
The European Union, like the U.S., can provide antidumping
relief from imports sold at unfairly low prices. Our Brazilian
facility is our primary source to supply most of our European
demand. The European Union responded to claims of dumping by
Chinese silicon metal suppliers in 1997 by imposing a 49% duty.
Our Brazilian facility would be adversely affected if these
duties were revoked or if antidumping measures were imposed
against imports from Brazil.
We may
be unable to successfully integrate and develop our prior and
future acquisitions.
We acquired four private companies between November 2006 and
February 2008, and entered into a business combination in May
2008. We expect to acquire additional companies in the future.
Integration of our prior and future acquisitions with our
existing business is a complex, time-consuming and costly
process requiring the employment of additional personnel,
including key management and accounting personnel. Additionally,
the integration of these acquisitions with our existing business
may require significant financial resources that would otherwise
be available for the ongoing development or expansion of
existing operations. Unanticipated problems, delays, costs or
liabilities may also be encountered in the development of these
acquisitions. Failure to successfully and fully integrate and
develop these businesses and operations may have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of
operations and cash flows. The difficulties of combining the
acquired operations include, among other things:
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|
|
|
|
operating a significantly larger combined organization;
|
|
|
|
coordinating geographically disparate organizations, systems and
facilities;
|
|
|
|
consolidating corporate technological and administrative
functions;
|
|
|
|
integrating internal controls and other corporate governance
matters;
|
7
|
|
|
|
|
the diversion of managements attention from other business
concerns;
|
|
|
|
unexpected customer or key employee loss from the acquired
businesses;
|
|
|
|
hiring additional management and other critical personnel;
|
|
|
|
negotiating with labor unions;
|
|
|
|
a significant increase in our indebtedness; and
|
|
|
|
potential environmental or regulatory liabilities and title
problems.
|
In addition, we may not realize all of the anticipated benefits
from any prior and future acquisitions, such as increased
earnings, cost savings and revenue enhancements, for various
reasons, including difficulties integrating operations and
personnel, higher and unexpected acquisition and operating
costs, unknown liabilities, inaccurate reserve estimates and
fluctuations in markets. If these benefits do not meet the
expectations of financial or industry analysts, the market price
of our shares may decline.
We are
subject to the risk of union disputes and work stoppages at our
facilities, which could have a material adverse effect on our
business.
Hourly workers at our Alabama and West Virginia facilities are
covered by collective bargaining agreements with the Industrial
Division of the Communications Workers of America, under a
contract running through July 2010 and with The United Steel,
Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied
Industrial and Service Workers International Union under a
contract running through April 24, 2011. Our union
employees in Brazil are working under a contract running through
October 2009. Our union employees in Argentina are working under
a contract running through April 2010. New labor contracts will
have to be negotiated to replace expiring contracts from time to
time. If we are unable to satisfactorily renegotiate those labor
contracts on terms acceptable to us or without a strike or work
stoppage, the effects on our business could be materially
adverse. Any strike or work stoppage could disrupt production
schedules and delivery times, adversely affecting sales. In
addition, existing labor contracts may not prevent a strike or
work stoppage, and any such work stoppage could have a material
adverse effect on our business.
We are
dependent on key personnel.
Our operations depend to a significant degree on the continued
employment of our core senior management team. In particular, we
are dependent on the skills, knowledge and experience of Alan
Kestenbaum, our Executive Chairman, Jeff Bradley, our Chief
Executive Officer, Arden Sims, our Chief Operating Officer,
Malcolm Appelbaum, our Chief Financial Officer, and Stephen
Lebowitz, our Chief Legal Officer. If these employees are unable
to continue in their respective roles, or if we are unable to
attract and retain other skilled employees, our results of
operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
We currently have employment agreements with Alan Kestenbaum,
Jeff Bradley, Arden Sims, Malcolm Appelbaum and Stephen
Lebowitz, each of which contains non-compete provisions. Such
provisions may not be enforceable by us. Additionally, we are
substantially dependent upon key personnel in our financial and
information technology staff who enable us to meet our
regulatory and contractual financial reporting obligations,
including reporting requirements under our credit facilities.
Metals
manufacturing is an inherently dangerous activity.
Metals manufacturing generally, and smelting, in particular, is
inherently dangerous and subject to fire, explosion and sudden
major equipment failure. This can and has resulted in accidents
resulting in the serious injury or death of production personnel
and prolonged production shutdowns. We have experienced fatal
accidents and equipment malfunctions in our manufacturing
facilities in recent years and may experience fatal accidents or
equipment malfunctions again, which could materially affect our
business and operations.
8
Unexpected
equipment failures may lead to production curtailments or
shutdowns.
Many of our business activities are characterized by substantial
investments in complex production facilities and manufacturing
equipment. Because of the complex nature of our production
facilities, any interruption in manufacturing resulting from
fire, explosion, industrial accidents, natural disaster,
equipment failures or otherwise could cause significant losses
in operational capacity and could materially and adversely
affect our business and operations.
We
depend on proprietary manufacturing processes and software.
These processes may not yield the cost savings that we
anticipate and our proprietary technology may be
challenged.
We rely on proprietary technologies and technical capabilities
in order to compete effectively and produce high quality silicon
metals and silicon-based alloys. Some of these proprietary
technologies that we rely on are:
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|
|
|
|
computerized technology that monitors and controls production
furnaces;
|
|
|
|
production software that monitors the introduction of additives
to alloys, allowing the precise formulation of the chemical
composition of products; and
|
|
|
|
flowcaster equipment, which maintains certain characteristics of
silicon-based alloys as they are cast.
|
We are subject to a risk that:
|
|
|
|
|
we may not have sufficient funds to develop new technology and
to implement effectively our technologies as competitors improve
their processes;
|
|
|
|
if implemented, our technologies may not work as
planned; and
|
|
|
|
our proprietary technologies may be challenged and we may not be
able to protect our rights to these technologies.
|
Patent or other intellectual property infringement claims may be
asserted against us by a competitor or others. Our intellectual
property may not be enforceable and it may not prevent others
from developing and marketing competitive products or methods.
An infringement action against us may require the diversion of
substantial funds from our operations and may require management
to expend efforts that might otherwise be devoted to operations.
A successful challenge to the validity of any of our proprietary
intellectual property may subject us to a significant award of
damages or we may be enjoined from using our proprietary
intellectual property, which could have a material adverse
effect on our operations.
We also rely on trade secrets, know-how and continuing
technological advancement to maintain our competitive position.
We may not be able to effectively protect our rights to
unpatented trade secrets and know-how.
We are
subject to environmental, health and safety regulations,
including laws that impose substantial costs and the risk of
material liabilities.
We are subject to extensive foreign, federal, national, state,
provincial and local environmental, health and safety laws and
regulations governing, among other things, the generation,
discharge, emission, storage, handling, transportation, use,
treatment and disposal of hazardous substances; land use,
reclamation and remediation; and the health and safety of our
employees. We are also required to obtain permits from
governmental authorities for certain operations. We may not have
been and may not be at all times in complete compliance with
such laws, regulations and permits. If we violate or fail to
comply with these laws, regulations or permits, we could be
subject to penalties, fines, restrictions on operations or other
sanctions. Under these laws, regulations and permits, we could
also be held liable for any and all consequences arising out of
human exposure to hazardous substances or environmental damage
we may cause or that relates to our operations or properties.
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Under certain environmental laws, we could be required to
remediate or be held responsible for all of the costs relating
to any contamination at our or our predecessors past or
present facilities and at third party waste disposal sites. We
could also be held liable under these environmental laws for
sending or arranging for hazardous substances to be sent to
third party disposal or treatment facilities if such facilities
are found to be contaminated. Under these laws we could be held
liable even if we did not know of, or were not responsible for,
such contamination, or even if we never owned or operated the
contaminated disposal or treatment facility.
There are a variety of laws and regulations in place or being
considered at the international, federal, regional, state and
local levels of government that restrict or are reasonably
likely to restrict the emission of carbon dioxide and other
greenhouse gases. These legislative and regulatory developments
may cause us to incur material costs if we are required to
reduce or offset greenhouse gas emissions and may result in a
material increase in our energy costs due to additional
regulation of power generators.
Environmental laws are complex, change frequently and are likely
to become more stringent in the future. Therefore, our costs of
complying with current and future environmental laws, and our
liabilities arising from past or future releases of, or exposure
to, hazardous substances may adversely affect our business,
results of operations and financial condition.
We
operate in a highly competitive industry.
The silicon-based alloy and silicon metal markets are capital
intensive and competitive. Our primary competitors are Elkem AS,
owned by Orkla ASA, a large Norwegian public company, Grupo
Ferroatlantica S.L. and various producers in China. Our
competitors may have greater financial resources, as well as
other strategic advantages to maintain, improve and possibly
expand their facilities; and as a result, they may be better
positioned to adapt to changes in the industry or the global
economy. The advantages that our competitors have over us could
have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, new
entrants may increase competition in our industry, which could
materially adversely affect our business. An increase in the use
of substitutes for certain of our products also could have a
material adverse effect on our financial condition and
operations.
We
have historically operated at near the maximum capacity of our
operating facilities. Because the cost of increasing capacity
may be prohibitively expensive, we may have difficulty
increasing our production and profits.
Our facilities are able to manufacture collectively
approximately 156,400 MT of silicon metal and 72,800 MT of
silicon-based alloys on an annual basis. GMI intends to reopen
its idled silicon metal production facility in Niagara Falls,
New York, in fiscal 2010, which will increase our silicon metal
capacity by approximately 30,000 MT. After we reopen this plant
and it is operating at full capacity, and after reopening the
Selma, Alabama plant, our ability to increase production and
revenues will depend on expanding existing facilities or opening
new ones. Increasing capacity is difficult because:
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adding new production capacity to an existing silicon plant to
produce approximately 14,000 MT of metallurgical grade silicon
would cost approximately $25,000,000 per smelting furnace and
take at least 12 to 18 months to complete;
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a greenfield development project would take at least three to
five years to complete and would require significant capital
expenditure and environmental compliance costs; and
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obtaining sufficient and dependable power at competitive rates
near areas with the required natural resources is difficult to
accomplish.
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We may not have sufficient funds to expand existing facilities
or open new ones and may be required to incur significant debt
to do so, which could have a material adverse effect on our
business.
Some
of our subsidiaries are subject to restrictive covenants under
credit facilities. These covenants could significantly affect
the way in which we conduct our business. Our failure to comply
with these covenants could lead to an acceleration of our
debt.
Credit facilities maintained by some of our subsidiaries contain
covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability to sell
assets; incur, repay or refinance indebtedness; create liens;
make investments; engage
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in mergers or acquisitions; pay dividends, including to us;
repurchase stock; or make capital expenditures. These credit
facilities also require compliance with specified financial
covenants, including minimum interest coverage and maximum
leverage ratios. These subsidiaries cannot borrow under their
credit facilities if the additional borrowings would cause them
to breach the financial covenants. Further, a significant
portion of GMIs and Globe Metais assets are pledged
to secure indebtedness.
Our ability to continue to comply with applicable covenants may
be affected by events beyond our control. The breach of any of
the covenants contained in a credit facility, unless waived,
would be a default under the facility. This would permit the
lenders to terminate their commitments to extend credit under,
and accelerate the maturity of, the facility. The acceleration
of debt could have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition and liquidity. If we were unable to repay our debt to
the lenders and holders or otherwise obtain a waiver from the
lenders and holders, the lenders and holders could proceed
against the collateral securing the credit facility and exercise
all other rights available to them. We may not have sufficient
funds to make these accelerated payments and may not be able to
obtain any such waiver on acceptable terms or at all.
Certain
of our subsidiaries are restricted from making distributions to
us which limits our ability to pay dividends.
Substantially all of our assets are held by and our revenues are
generated by our subsidiaries. Our subsidiaries borrow funds in
order to finance our operations. The terms of certain of those
financings place restrictions on distributions of funds to us.
If these limitations prevent distributions to us or our
subsidiaries do not generate positive cash flows, we will be
limited in our ability to pay dividends and may be unable to
transfer funds between subsidiaries if required to support our
subsidiaries.
Our
insurance costs may increase and we may experience additional
exclusions and limitations on coverage in the
future.
We have maintained various forms of insurance, including
insurance covering claims related to our properties and risks
associated with our operations. Our existing property and
liability insurance coverages contain exclusions and limitations
on coverage. From time-to-time, in connection with renewals of
insurance, we have experienced additional exclusions and
limitations on coverage, larger self-insured retentions and
deductibles and significantly higher premiums. As a result, in
the future our insurance coverage may not cover claims to the
extent that it has in the past and the costs that we incur to
procure insurance may increase significantly, either of which
could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.
Solsil
may never operate profitably or generate substantial
revenues.
We acquired an 81% interest in Solsil in February 2008, and
although we expect to expand its operations through the
construction of new facilities, its financial prospects are
uncertain. Solsils continued growth, including the
construction of new facilities, will require a commitment of
significant financial resources that we may determine are not
available given the expansion of other existing operations and
continuing research and development efforts. In addition,
Solsils continued growth requires a commitment of
personnel, including key positions in management that may not be
available to us when needed. Unanticipated problems,
construction delays, cost overruns, raw material shortages,
environmental
and/or
governmental regulation, limited power availability or
unexpected liabilities may also be encountered. Furthermore,
Solsils future profitability is dependent on its ability
to produce UMG at significantly larger scales than it currently
produces today and with commercially viable costs. Some of the
other challenges we may encounter include:
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technical challenges, including further improving Solsils
proprietary metallurgical process;
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increasing the size and scale of our operations on a
cost-effective basis;
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capitalizing on market demands and potentially rapid market
supply and demand fluctuations;
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continued acceptance by the market of our current and future
products, including the use of UMG in the photovoltaic (solar)
market;
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a rapidly growing competitive environment with more new players
entering the photovoltaic (solar) market;
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achieving the objectives and responsibilities under our joint
development and supply agreement with BP Solar International;
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alternative competing technologies such as thin films, ribbon
string and nano-technology; and
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responding to rapid technological changes.
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Failure to successfully address these and other challenges may
hinder or prevent our ability to achieve our objectives in a
timely manner.
We
have operations and assets in the U.S., Argentina, Brazil, China
and Poland, and may have operations and assets in other
countries in the future. Our international operations and assets
may be subject to various economic, social and governmental
risks.
Our international operations and sales will expose us to risks
that could negatively impact our future sales or profitability.
Our operations may not develop in the same way or at the same
rate as might be expected in a country with an economy similar
to the United States. The additional risks that we may be
exposed to in these cases include, but are not limited to:
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tariffs and trade barriers;
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currency fluctuations which could decrease our revenues or
increase our costs in U.S. dollars;
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regulations related to customs and import/export matters;
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tax issues, such as tax law changes and variations in tax laws;
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limited access to qualified staff;
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inadequate infrastructure;
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cultural and language differences;
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inadequate banking systems;
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different and more stringent environmental laws and regulations;
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restrictions on the repatriation of profits or payment of
dividends;
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crime, strikes, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist attacks or
wars;
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nationalization or expropriation of property;
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law enforcement authorities and courts that are weak or
inexperienced in commercial matters; and
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deterioration of political relations among countries.
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Our competitive strength as a low-cost silicon metal producer is
partly tied to the value of the U.S. dollar compared to
other currencies. The U.S. dollar has fluctuated significantly
in value in comparison to major currencies in recent months.
Should the value of the U.S. dollar rise in comparison to
other currencies, we may lose this competitive strength.
Exchange controls and restrictions on transfers abroad and
capital inflow restrictions have limited and can be expected to
continue to limit the availability of international credit. In
2001 and 2002, Argentina imposed exchange controls and transfer
restrictions substantially limiting the ability of companies to
retain foreign currency or make payments abroad. These
restrictions have been substantially eased, including those
requiring the Central Banks prior authorization for the
transfer of funds abroad in order to pay dividends. However,
Argentina may re-impose exchange control or transfer
restrictions in the future, among other things, in response to
capital flight or a significant depreciation of the peso. In
addition, the government adopted various rules and regulations
in June 2005 that established new controls on capital inflows,
requiring, among other things, that 30% of all capital inflows
(subject to certain exceptions) be deposited for one year in a
non-assignable non-interest bearing account in Argentina.
Additional controls could have a negative effect on the economy
and Globe Metales business if imposed in an economic
environment where access to local capital is substantially
constrained. Moreover, in such event, restrictions on the
transfers of funds abroad may impede our ability to receive
dividend payments as a holder of Globe Metales shares.
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Risks
Related to the Offering
Our
stock price may be volatile, and purchasers of our common stock
could incur substantial losses.
Our stock price may be volatile. The stock market in general has
experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to
the operating performance of particular companies. As a result
of this volatility, you may not be able to sell your common
stock at or above the price at which you purchase the shares.
The market price for our common stock may be influenced by many
factors, including:
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the success of competitive products or technologies;
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regulatory developments in the United States and foreign
countries;
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developments or disputes concerning patents or other proprietary
rights;
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the recruitment or departure of key personnel;
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quarterly or annual variations in our financial results or those
of companies that are perceived to be similar to us;
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market conditions in the industries in which we compete and
issuance of new or changed securities analysts reports or
recommendations;
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the failure of securities analysts to cover our common stock or
changes in financial estimates by analysts;
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the inability to meet the financial estimates of analysts who
follow our common stock;
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investor perception of our company and of the industry in which
we compete; and
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general economic, political and market conditions.
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substantial portion of our total outstanding shares may be sold
into the market at any time. This could cause the market price
of our common stock to drop significantly, even if our business
is doing well.
After the expiration of the lock-up agreements to which
43,914,029 shares are subject, all of the shares being sold
in this offering will be freely tradable without restrictions or
further registration under the federal securities laws, unless
purchased by our affiliates as that term is defined
in Rule 144 under the Securities Act. Because only a
limited number of shares are available for sale shortly
presently due to existing contractual and legal restrictions on
resale, there may be sales of substantial amounts of our common
stock in the public market after the restrictions lapse. This
may adversely affect the prevailing market price and our ability
to raise equity capital in the future. We intend to register
5,000,000 shares of our common stock that we may issue
under our stock plan, some of which shares are not subject to
lock-up agreements. Once we register these shares, they can be
freely sold in the public market upon issuance, subject to
certain
lock-up
agreements. Sales of a substantial number of shares of our
common stock, or the perception in the market that the holders
of a large number of shares intend to sell shares, could reduce
the market price of our common stock.
The
concentration of our capital stock ownership among our largest
stockholders, and their affiliates, will limit your ability to
influence corporate matters.
Our four largest stockholders, including our Executive Chairman,
together beneficially own approximately 46% of our outstanding
common stock. Consequently, these stockholders have significant
influence over all matters that require approval by our
stockholders, including the election of directors and approval
of
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significant corporate transactions. This concentration of
ownership will limit your ability to influence corporate
matters, and as a result, actions may be taken that you may not
view as beneficial.
Prior
material weaknesses and significant deficiencies in internal
control over financial reporting may not have been adequately
remediated and may adversely affect our ability to comply with
financial reporting regulations and to publish accurate
financial statements.
We maintain a system of internal control over financial
reporting, which is defined as a process designed by, or under
the supervision of, our Principal Executive Officers and
Principal Financial Officer, or persons performing similar
functions, and effected by our Board of Directors, management
and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
As a public company, we will have significant additional
requirements for enhanced financial reporting and internal
controls. We will be required to document and test our internal
control procedures in order to satisfy the requirements of
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which
requires annual management assessments of the effectiveness of
our internal controls over financial reporting and a report by
our independent registered public accounting firm addressing
these assessments. The process of designing and implementing
effective internal controls is a continuous effort that requires
us to anticipate and react to changes in our business and the
economic and regulatory environments and to expend significant
resources to maintain a system of internal controls that is
adequate to satisfy our reporting obligations as a public
company.
While we believe that we have remediated the material weaknesses
and certain significant deficiencies identified in the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2008, the corrective actions we have
taken may not have completely remediated the remaining the
significant deficiencies. As a result of inherent limitations,
our internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or
detect misstatements, errors or omissions. Any projections of
any evaluation of effectiveness of internal control to future
periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree
of compliance with our policies or procedures may deteriorate.
We cannot be certain in future periods that other control
deficiencies that may constitute one or more material weaknesses
or significant deficiencies in our internal control over
financial reporting will not be identified. If we fail to
maintain the adequacy of our internal controls, including any
failure to implement or difficulty in implementing required new
or improved controls, our business and results of operations
could be harmed, the results of operations we report could be
subject to adjustments, we could incur further remediation
costs, we could fail to be able to provide reasonable assurance
as to our financial results or the effectiveness of our internal
controls or meet our reporting obligations to the SEC and third
parties (including lenders under our financing arrangements) on
a timely basis and there could be a material adverse effect on
the price of our securities.
We
have not yet completed our evaluation of our internal control
over financial reporting in compliance with Section 404 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
We will be required to comply with the internal control
evaluation and certification requirements of Section 404 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in fiscal 2010. We have not yet completed
our evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting.
During the course of our evaluation, we have identified and may
identify more areas requiring improvement and may be required to
design enhanced processes and controls to address issues
identified through this review. We may experience higher than
anticipated operating expenses as well as outside auditing,
consulting and other professional fees during the implementation
of these changes and thereafter. Further, we may need to hire
additional qualified personnel in order for us to complete our
evaluation and remedy our deficiencies, as well as to maintain
effective internal control over financial reporting. If we are
unable to implement these changes effectively or efficiently, it
could harm our operations,
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financial reporting or financial results and could result in our
conclusion that our internal control over financial reporting is
not effective.
We do
not expect to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable
future.
We intend to retain our future earnings, if any, to fund the
development and growth of our business. In addition, the terms
of any future debt agreements may preclude us from paying
dividends. As a result, capital appreciation, if any, of our
common stock may be your sole source of gain for the foreseeable
future.
Provisions
of our certificate of incorporation and by-laws could discourage
potential acquisition proposals and could deter or prevent a
change in control.
Some provisions in our certificate of incorporation and by-laws,
as well as Delaware statutes, may have the effect of delaying,
deferring or preventing a change in control. These provisions,
including those providing for the possible issuance of shares of
our preferred stock and the right of the Board of Directors to
amend the bylaws, may make it more difficult for other persons,
without the approval of our Board of Directors, to make a tender
offer or otherwise acquire a substantial number of shares of our
common stock or to launch other takeover attempts that a
stockholder might consider to be in his or her best interest.
These provisions could limit the price that some investors might
be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock.
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CAUTIONARY
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements. The
forward-looking statements are contained principally in the
sections entitled Prospectus Summary, Risk
Factors, Use of Proceeds,
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations and
Business. These statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause our
actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially
different from any future results, performance, or achievements
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements include statements about:
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the anticipated benefits and risks associated with our business
strategy;
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our future operating results and the future value of our common
stock;
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the anticipated size or trends of the markets in which we
compete and the anticipated competition in those markets;
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our ability to attract customers in a cost-efficient manner;
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our ability to attract and retain qualified management personnel;
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our future capital requirements and our ability to satisfy our
capital needs;
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the potential for additional issuances of our
securities; and
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the possibility of future acquisitions of businesses or assets.
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In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by
terms such as anticipates, believes,
could, estimates, expects,
intends, may, plans,
potential, predicts,
projects, should, will,
would and similar expressions intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect
our current views with respect to future events and are based on
assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. We discuss
many of these risks in this prospectus in greater detail under
the heading Risk Factors beginning on page 5.
Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance
on these forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking
statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of
the date of this prospectus. You should read this prospectus and
the documents that we have filed as exhibits to the registration
statement, of which this prospectus is a part, completely and
with the understanding that our actual future results may be
materially different from what we expect.
Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements publicly or to update the reasons
actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in
any forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes
available in the future.
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DIVIDEND
POLICY
Although we paid a one-time special dividend in December 2006,
at the present time, we intend to retain all of our available
earnings generated by operations for the development and growth
of the business. The decision to pay dividends is at the
discretion of our Board of Directors and depends on our
financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements
and other factors that our Board of Directors deems relevant.
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USE OF
PROCEEDS
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of our common
stock by the selling stockholders pursuant to this prospectus.
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SELECTED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
The following tables summarize certain selected consolidated
financial data, which should be read in conjunction with our
consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and with
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations included elsewhere in
this prospectus. The selected consolidated financial data
presented below for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009,
2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005 are derived from our audited
consolidated financial statements. The selected consolidated
financial data presented below for the period from July 1,
2006 to November 12, 2006 are derived from audited
financial statements. Successor entity refers to Globe Specialty
Metals, Inc. (GSM), formerly known as International Metal
Enterprises, Inc. (IME). IME, which was a special purpose
acquisition vehicle, acquired Globe Metallurgical, Inc. (GMI),
the Predecessor, on November 13, 2006 and IME changed its
name to Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. The operations of GSM were
insignificant compared with our subsequent acquisitions.
Therefore, GMI is the Predecessor because it was the first and
most significant acquisition, some of the founding investors in
GSM were also investors in GMI, and GMI is the entity that has
the most influence on the group of entities that have been
acquired by GSM since November 13, 2006. The financial
statements for the Successor periods are not comparable to the
Predecessor periods, because the Predecessor periods do not
include results of subsequent acquisitions, including Globe
Metais and Globe Metales.
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Successor
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Predecessor
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Year Ended June 30,
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
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Statement of operations data:
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Net sales
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$
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452,639
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221,928
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$
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173,008
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132,223
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Cost of goods sold
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324,535
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346,227
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184,122
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66,683
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147,682
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103,566
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Selling, general and administrative expenses
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61,823
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48,548
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18,541
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7,409
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14,261
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9,180
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Research and development
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1,394
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901
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120
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Goodwill and intangible asset impairment
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69,704
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Restructuring charges
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56,963
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19,145
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11,065
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19,477
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Interest and other (expense) income
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504
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(6,010
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(5,291
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) income before income taxes, deferred interest subject to
redemption and minority interest
|
|
|
(33,775
|
)
|
|
|
51,678
|
|
|
|
19,649
|
|
|
|
|
(8,498
|
)
|
|
|
5,055
|
|
|
|
14,186
|
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
|
11,609
|
|
|
|
15,936
|
|
|
|
7,047
|
|
|
|
|
(2,800
|
)
|
|
|
1,914
|
|
|
|
4,968
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income before deferred interest subject to redemption
and minority interest
|
|
|
(45,384
|
)
|
|
|
35,742
|
|
|
|
12,602
|
|
|
|
|
(5,698
|
)
|
|
|
3,141
|
|
|
|
9,218
|
|
Deferred interest subject to redemption
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(768
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Losses attributable to minority interest, net of tax
|
|
|
3,403
|
|
|
|
721
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income attributable to common stock
|
|
$
|
(41,981
|
)
|
|
$
|
36,463
|
|
|
|
11,834
|
|
|
|
$
|
(5,698
|
)
|
|
|
3,141
|
|
|
|
9,218
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income per common share basic
|
|
$
|
(0.65
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.62
|
|
|
|
0.25
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2,947.26
|
)
|
|
|
2,067.04
|
|
|
|
9,218.06
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income per common share diluted
|
|
$
|
(0.65
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.50
|
|
|
|
0.24
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2,947.26
|
)
|
|
|
2,067.04
|
|
|
|
9,218.06
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash dividends declared per common share
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
0.07
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19
Balance
sheet data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Successor
|
|
|
|
Predecessor
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
61,876
|
|
|
$
|
73,994
|
|
|
|
67,741
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
|
473,280
|
|
|
|
548,174
|
|
|
|
389,343
|
|
|
|
|
140,572
|
|
|
|
99,660
|
|
Total debt including current portion
|
|
|
59,613
|
|
|
|
89,205
|
|
|
|
75,877
|
|
|
|
|
50,431
|
|
|
|
54,055
|
|
Total stockholders equity
|
|
|
304,383
|
|
|
|
342,281
|
|
|
|
222,621
|
|
|
|
|
58,425
|
|
|
|
20,309
|
|
20
MANAGEMENTS
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussion and analysis
together with Selected Financial Data and our
consolidated financial statements and the notes to those
statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. This
discussion contains forward-looking statements based on our
current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections
about us and our industry. These forward-looking statements
involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Our actual results
could differ materially from those indicated in these
forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, as
more fully described in the Risk Factors section and
elsewhere in this prospectus. We undertake no obligation to
update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason,
even if new information becomes available or other events occur
in the future.
Introduction
Globe Specialty Metals, together with its subsidiaries
(collectively, we, our,
Globe, or the Company) is one of the
leading manufacturers of silicon metal and silicon-based alloys.
We currently own and operate seven manufacturing facilities
principally in three reportable business segments: GMI, our
U.S. operations; Globe Metais, our Brazilian operations;
and, Globe Metales, our Argentine operations. Our facilities
have the capacity to produce collectively approximately 156,400
MT of silicon metal and 72,800 MT of silicon-based alloy
products on an annual basis. We expect to reopen our idle
production facility in Niagara Falls, New York, in the second
quarter of fiscal 2010, which will increase our silicon metal
capacity by approximately 30,000 MT. We also have the ability to
quickly reopen the Selma, Alabama facility with minimal expense
as demand improves.
We were incorporated in December 2004 pursuant to the laws of
the State of Delaware under the name International Metal
Enterprises, Inc. for the initial purpose of serving as a
vehicle for the acquisition of companies operating in the metals
and mining industries. In November 2006, we changed our name to
Globe Specialty Metals, Inc.
In November 2006, we began to execute our strategy of seeking
out and acquiring leading manufacturers of silicon metal and
other silicon-based alloys and other related businesses. Also in
November 2006, we acquired Globe Metallurgical, Inc. In November
2006, we acquired Stein Ferroaleaciones S.A., whose name
subsequently was changed to Globe Metales S.A., UltraCore Polska
Sp.z.o.o, and Ultra Core Corporation (UCC); the former three
collectively known as the Stein Group (SG). UCP and UCC are
included in our Other reportable segment. UCCs operations
have subsequently been integrated into the operations of GMI. In
January 2007, we acquired Camargo Correa Metais S.A., whose name
subsequently was changed to Globe Metais Industria e Comercio
S.A. In February 2008, we acquired Solsil, Inc. and in May 2008
we entered into a business combination with Ningxia Yonvey Coal
Industrial Co., Ltd.
Business
Segments
We operate in six reportable segments:
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|
|
|
|
GMI a manufacturer of silicon metal and
silicon-based alloys located in the United States with plants in
Beverly, Ohio, Alloy, West Virginia, Niagara Falls, New York and
Selma, Alabama and a quartzite mine in Billingsley, Alabama;
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|
|
|
Globe Metais a manufacturer of silicon metal located
in Brazil with a plant in Breu Branco and a number of leased
quartzite mining operations and forest reserves in the state of
Para;
|
|
|
|
Globe Metales a manufacturer of silicon-based alloys
located in Argentina with plants in Mendoza and San Luis;
|
|
|
|
Solsil a developer and manufacturer of upgraded
metallurgical grade silicon metal located in the United States
with operations in Beverly, Ohio;
|
|
|
|
Corporate a corporate office including general
expenses, investments, and related investment income; and
|
|
|
|
Other including an electrode production operation in
China and a cored-wire production facility located in Poland.
These segments do not fit into the above reportable segments,
and are immaterial for purposes of separate disclosure.
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21
Overview
and Outlook
Sales and shipments are increasing as customers order more
material to support their increased production needs. Silicon
metal and silicon-based alloys sales and shipments in our fiscal
fourth quarter ended June 30, 2009 were up 7% and 14%,
respectively, from the prior quarter. The average selling
price of silicon metal increased 1% from the prior quarter as
the market began to firm, but the average selling price of
silicon-based alloys declined 17% as our sales mix shifted
towards a lower priced product which, after a large rise in
price in fiscal 2009, is now coming under increased price
competition. Sales and shipments continued their modest increase
in our first quarter of fiscal 2010 with shipments of silicon
metal and silicon-based alloys both rising. Our average selling
prices in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 remain even with
fourth quarter levels, but spot prices for silicon metal appear
to be rising as demand increases. We expect continued increases
in shipments and sales in our fiscal 2010 second quarter as
customer production volumes begin to return to more normalized
levels. We also expect our average sales prices for silicon
metal and silicon-based alloys to remain relatively stable in
the second quarter of fiscal 2010.
Our fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 began with record first
quarter net sales and operating income which followed a strong
fourth quarter finish to fiscal 2008. However, as the global
economic recession began to significantly affect our customers
in late calendar 2008 and ferrosilicon alloy imports began to
increase, our shipments, sales and operating income began to
decline. Shipments of silicon metal and silicon-based alloys
declined 20% in our fiscal second quarter and another 36% in our
fiscal third quarter. Shipments of silicon-based alloys
experienced a greater volume decline than silicon metal as alloy
products are largely sold through spot or quarterly contracts.
As a result of our
take-or-pay
silicon metal contracts and favorable industry dynamics our
average selling prices remained stable throughout fiscal 2009,
despite the volume declines. We reacted rapidly to the
precipitous volume declines by idling certain furnaces in the
U.S., Brazil, and Argentina and, in April 2009, idling our Selma
plant. We also implemented a company-wide cost reduction program
which permanently reduced headcount, cut outside services and
other production costs. As a result of these actions we
generated gross margins of 24% in our fiscal second quarter and
19% in our fiscal third quarter, and remained profitable (prior
to goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges) throughout
fiscal 2009. Gross margins declined to 18% in our
fiscal fourth quarter but are showing increases at the
beginning of fiscal 2010.
Critical
Accounting Policies
We prepare our financial statements in accordance with
U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenses as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities. Management bases our estimates and judgments on
historical experience and other factors that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ
from the estimates used under different assumptions or
conditions. We have provided a description of all significant
accounting policies in the notes to our consolidated financial
statements. We believe that the following accounting policies
involve a higher degree of judgment or complexity.
Business
Combinations
We have completed a number of significant business acquisitions.
Our business strategy contemplates that we may pursue additional
acquisitions in the future. When we acquire a business, the
purchase price is allocated to the tangible assets, identifiable
intangible assets and liabilities acquired. Any residual
purchase price is recorded as goodwill. Management generally
engages independent third-party appraisal firms to assist in
determining the fair values of assets acquired. Such a valuation
requires management to make significant estimates, especially
with respect to intangible assets. These estimates are based on
historical experience and information obtained from the
management of the acquired companies. These estimates can
include, but are not limited to, the cash flows that an asset is
expected to generate in the future, the appropriate weighted
average cost of capital, and the cost savings expected to be
derived from acquiring an asset. These estimates are inherently
uncertain and may impact reported depreciation and amortization
in future periods, as well as any related impairment of goodwill
or other long lived assets.
22
Goodwill
and Other Intangibles
At June 30, 2009, we had goodwill and other intangibles
with indefinite useful lives totaling $52,305,000. In accordance
with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
(SFAS 142), we annually review, in the third quarter of
our fiscal year, goodwill and other intangibles with indefinite
useful lives for impairment. A review is also performed whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount
of these assets may not be recoverable. Reporting units are
determined in accordance with the guidance in SFAS 142. If
we determine that the carrying value of goodwill and other
intangibles may not be recoverable, a permanent impairment
charge is recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of
goodwill and other intangibles exceeds its fair value. Fair
value is measured based on a discounted cash flow method, using
a discount rate determined by us to be commensurate with the
risk inherent in our current business model, or a valuation
technique based on multiples of earnings consistent with the
objective of measuring fair value. The estimates of cash flows,
future earnings, and discount rate are subject to change due to
the economic environment and business trends, including such
factors as interest rates, expected market returns and
volatility of markets served, as well as government regulation
and technological change. We believe that the estimates of
future cash flows, future earnings, and fair value are
reasonable; however, changes in estimates, circumstances or
conditions could have a significant impact on our fair valuation
determination, which could then result in a material impairment
charge in our results of operations.
Inventories
At June 30, 2009, we had inventories totaling $67,394,000.
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market value,
which does not exceed net realizable value. Cost of inventories
is determined either by the
first-in,
first-out method or by the average cost method. When
circumstances indicate a potential valuation issue, tests are
performed to assess net realizable value, and as necessary, an
inventory write-down is recorded for obsolete, slow moving or
defective inventory. Management estimates market and net
realizable value based on current and future selling prices for
our inventories, as well as the expected utilization of parts
and supplies in our manufacturing process. Management believes
that these estimates are reasonable; however, changes in
estimates or future price decreases caused by changing economic
conditions, including customer demand, could result in future
inventory adjustments, resulting in decreased operating profits
and lower asset levels.
Share-Based
Compensation
During the year ended June 30, 2009, we recorded
share-based compensation expense of $6,395,000. We account for
share-based payments to employees in accordance with SFAS No.
123 (revised 2004),
Share-Based
Payment (SFAS 123(R)), which requires that share-based
payments (to the extent they are compensatory) be recognized in
our consolidated statement of operations based on their fair
values. In addition, we have applied the provisions of the
SECs Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107
(SAB 107) in our accounting under SFAS 123(R). We
are required to estimate the stock awards that we ultimately
expect to vest and to reduce share-based compensation expense
for the effects of estimated forfeitures of awards over the
expense recognition period. Given our share-based compensation
was granted under a new plan and that there is relatively no
historical data, we have estimated a forfeiture rate of zero.
Actual forfeitures in the future may differ from this estimate,
which would favorably impact our future results from operations.
We estimate the fair value of employee stock options using a
Black-Scholes valuation model. Our common stock is currently
traded on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and the
NASDAQ Global Select Market (effective July 29, 2009).
Accordingly, in making stock awards as of June 30, 2009, we
value our common stock based upon reported trades on the AIM
market (and NASDAQ subsequent to our July listing) on or
immediately preceding the date of grant and also based upon the
average of the bid and ask prices reported on the AIM (NASDAQ)
market. The fair value of an award is affected by our closing
stock price on the AIM (NASDAQ) market on the date of grant as
well as other assumptions, including the estimated volatility
over the term of the awards and the estimated period of time
that we expect employees to hold their stock options, which is
calculated using the simplified method allowed by SAB 107.
As there is limited trading data related to our common stock,
the expected volatility over the expected vesting term of our
share-based compensation is based on the historical volatilities
of similar companies. The risk-free interest rate assumption we
use is based upon United States Treasury interest rates
appropriate for the expected life of the
23
awards. Our expected dividend rate is zero since we do not
currently pay cash dividends on our common stock and do not
anticipate doing so in the foreseeable future. Actual results
could differ from these estimates, which would impact our
results from operations.
Income
Taxes
We recorded a provision for income taxes of $11,609,000 during
the year ended June 30, 2009. As part of the process of
preparing consolidated financial statements, we are required to
estimate income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we
conduct business. This process involves estimating actual
current tax expense and temporary differences between tax and
financial reporting. Temporary differences result in deferred
tax assets and liabilities, which are included in the
consolidated balance sheet. We must assess the likelihood that
deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable
income. A valuation allowance is recognized to reduce deferred
tax assets if, and to the extent that, it is more likely than
not that all or some portion of the deferred tax assets will not
be realized. The determination of the need for a valuation
allowance is based on an on-going evaluation of current
information including, among other things, estimates of future
earnings in different tax jurisdictions and the expected timing
of deferred income tax asset reversals. We believe that the
determination to record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred
income tax assets is a critical accounting estimate because it
is based on an estimate of future taxable income in the various
tax jurisdictions in which we do business, which is susceptible
to change and may or may not occur, as well as the estimated
timing of the reversal of temporary differences which create our
deferred income tax assets, and because the impact of adjusting
a valuation allowance may be material. In the event that actual
results differ from estimates in future periods, and depending
on the tax strategies that we may be able to implement, changes
to the valuation allowance could impact our financial position
and results of operations.
As part of our accounting for business combinations, some of the
purchase price is allocated to goodwill and intangible assets.
Amortization expense associated with acquired intangible assets
is generally not tax deductible; however, deferred taxes have
been recorded for non-deductible amortization expense as a part
of the purchase price allocation process. We have taken into
account the allocation of these identified intangibles among
different taxing jurisdictions in establishing the related
deferred tax liabilities. Income tax contingencies existing as
of the acquisition dates of the acquired companies are evaluated
quarterly and any adjustments are recorded as adjustments to
(a) reduce to zero any goodwill related to the acquisition,
(b) reduce to zero other noncurrent intangible assets
related to the acquisition, and (c) reduce income tax
expense.
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Boards (FASB)
issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes (FIN 48). This interpretation clarifies the
accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an
enterprises financial statements in accordance with
SFAS No. 109 Accounting for Income Taxes. This
interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and
measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and
measurement of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in
a tax return. According to the interpretation the Company would
recognize an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely
than not that the tax position will be sustained upon
examination by the relevant taxing authority that has full
knowledge of all relevant information, based on the technical
merits of the position. The income tax position is measured at
the largest amount of benefit that is more than 50% likely of
being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority.
FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition
classification on the consolidated balance sheet, interest and
penalties, accounting for interim periods, disclosure and
transition. The determination of an uncertain tax position and
the likelihood of it being realized requires critical judgment
and estimates. We carefully assess each of the uncertain tax
positions in order to determine the tax benefit that can be
recognized in the consolidated financial statements.
We adopted FIN 48 effective July 1, 2007. As a result
of the implementation of FIN 48 we reviewed our tax filing
positions by jurisdiction and upon completion of the review did
not record a provision for uncertain income tax positions as
required by FIN 48. Going forward, we will record
and/or
disclose such potential tax liabilities, as appropriate, and
will reasonably estimate our income tax liabilities and
recoverable tax assets. If new information becomes available,
adjustments will be charged against income at that time. We do
not anticipate that such adjustments would have a material
adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or
liquidity; however, it is possible that the final outcomes could
have a material impact on our reported results of operations.
24
Pensions
We have three noncontributory defined pension benefit plans that
were frozen in 2003. Our pension plans and postretirement
benefit plans are accounted for under SFAS No. 158
Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and
Other Postretirement Plans An Amendment of FASB
Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R) using actuarial
valuations required by SFAS No. 87 Employers
Accounting for Pensions and SFAS No. 106
Employers Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other
Than Pensions. We consider accounting for employee benefit
plans critical because we are required to make significant
subjective judgments about a number of actuarial assumptions,
including discount rates, long-term return on plan assets, and
mortality rates. Expected return on plan assets is determined
based on historical results adjusted for anticipated market
movements. Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, the
pension benefit (expense) could vary within a range of outcomes
and have a material effect on reported results. In addition, the
assumptions can materially affect accumulated benefit
obligations and future cash funding.
The weighted-average expected long-term rates of return on
pension plan assets were 8.50% at both June 30, 2009 and
2008. This rate is determined annually by management based on a
weighted average of current and historical market trends,
historical and expected portfolio performance and the current
and expected portfolio mix of investments. A 1.00% change in
these expected long-term rates of return, with all other
variables held constant, would not have a material impact on our
pension expense.
The weighted-average discount rates for pension plan obligations
were 6.25% and 6.75% at June 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively. The weighted-average discount rates for net period
benefit (cost) were 6.75% and 6.25% at June 30, 2009 and
2008, respectively. These rates are used to calculate the
present value of plan liabilities and are determined annually by
management. The discount rate is established utilizing the
Citigroup Pension Discount Curve. A 1.00% change in discount
rate, with all other variables held constant, would not have a
material impact on our pension expense and would impact the
projected benefit obligation by approximately $2,250,000.
Results
of Operations
Our results of operations are significantly affected by our
recent acquisitions. We acquired GMI in November 2006, SG in
November 2006, Globe Metais in January 2007, Solsil in February
2008 and Yonvey in May 2008. Accordingly, our results for the
year ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 include the results of
GMI, SG and Globe Metais for the entire period and include the
results of Solsil for the four month period ended June 30,
2008 and for the entire year ended June 30, 2009. Results
for the year ended June 30, 2009 include the results of
Yonvey for the entire period, and one and a half months results
are included for the year ended June 30, 2008. Our results
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, include the
results of GMI and SG for approximately seven and a half months
following their acquisitions and the results of Globe Metais for
the five months following its acquisition.
25
GSM
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009 vs. 2008
Consolidated
Operations
The following table presents consolidated operating results:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
Increase
|
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
(Decrease)
|
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
426,291
|
|
|
|
452,639
|
|
|
|
(26,348
|
)
|
|
|
(5.8
|
)%
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
324,535
|
|
|
|
346,227
|
|
|
|
(21,692
|
)
|
|
|
(6.3
|
)%
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
|
61,823
|
|
|
|
48,548
|
|
|
|
13,275
|
|
|
|
27.3
|
%
|
Research and development
|
|
|
1,394
|
|
|
|
901
|
|
|
|
493
|
|
|
|
54.7
|
%
|
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment
|
|
|
69,704
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
69,704
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
Restructuring charges
|
|
|
1,711
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,711
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating (loss) income
|
|
|
(32,876
|
)
|
|
|
56,963
|
|
|
|
(89,839
|
)
|
|
|
(157.7
|
)%
|
Interest (expense) income, net
|
|
|
(6,218
|
)
|
|
|
(7,026
|
)
|
|
|
808
|
|
|
|
(11.5
|
)%
|
Other income
|
|
|
5,319
|
|
|
|
1,741
|
|
|
|
3,578
|
|
|
|
205.5
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes and losses
attributable to minority interest
|
|
|
(33,775
|
)
|
|
|
51,678
|
|
|
|
(85,453
|
)
|
|
|
(165.4
|
)%
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
|
11,609
|
|
|
|
15,936
|
|
|
|
(4,327
|
)
|
|
|
(23.4
|
)%
|
Losses attributable to minority interest, net of tax
|
|
|
3,403
|
|
|
|
721
|
|
|
|
2,682
|
|
|
|
(372.0
|
)%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income attributable to common stock
|
|
$
|
(41,981
|
)
|
|
|
36,463
|
|
|
|
(79,045
|
)
|
|
|
(216.8
|
)%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Sales:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended June 30, 2009
|
|
|
Year Ended June 30, 2008
|
|
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
|
|
$ (in 000s)
|
|
|
MT
|
|
|
$/MT
|
|
|
$ (in 000s)
|
|
|
MT
|
|
|
$/MT
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Silicon metal
|
|
$
|
257,571
|
|
|
|
100,461
|
|
|
$
|
2,564
|
|
|
$
|
329,278
|
|
|
|
145,675
|
|
|
$
|
2,260
|
|
Silicon-based alloys
|
|
|
141,356
|
|
|
|
59,554
|
|
|
|
2,374
|
|
|
|
105,327
|
|
|
|
68,731
|
|
|
|
1,532
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Silicon metal and silicon-based alloys
|
|
|
398,927
|
|
|
|
160,015
|
|
|
|
2,493
|
|
|
|
434,605
|
|
|
|
214,406
|
|
|
|
2,027
|
|
Silica fume and other
|
|
|
27,364
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,034
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net sales
|
|
$
|
426,291
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
452,639
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The decrease in net sales of $26,348,000 was primarily
attributable to a 25% decline in volumes caused by the global
economic crisis which was partially offset by a 23% increase in
pricing. The volume decreases are comprised of a 31% and 13%
decrease in silicon metal and silicon-based alloy tons sold,
respectively, and resulted in decreased net sales of
approximately $116,263,000. Pricing increases were comprised of
a 13% and 55% increase in silicon metal and silicon-based alloys
average selling prices, respectively, and resulted in increased
net sales of approximately $80,585,000. Silica fume and other
revenue increased by $9,330,000 primarily due to the timing of
the Yonvey acquisition in China, a carbon electrode production
facility, in May 2008 and an increase in the sale of by-products.
Cost of
Goods Sold:
The decrease in the cost of goods sold of $21,692,000
represented a 6%
year-over-year
decrease in costs which is significantly less than the 25% or
54,391 metric tons decrease in
year-over-year
volumes. The disproportionate decrease in costs was due to the
impact of the Yonvey and Solsil acquisitions, lower factory
capacity utilization, increased power costs, and increased
electrode costs. The acquisition of Solsil in February
26
2008, contributed incremental cost of goods sold of
approximately $6,475,000. The cost of goods sold at Yonvey and
Solsil for fiscal 2009 includes inventory write-downs of
$5,835,000. Power costs increased due to a new rate structure at
Globe Metais which started on July 1, 2008. Power costs at
Globe Metais were $14,186,000 higher than they would have been
if power rates remained constant. At GMI power rates were higher
due to fixed demand charges being allocated over lower volume
and power tariff increases at all GMI production facilities.
Power costs at GMI were $10,234,000 higher than they would have
been if power costs remained constant. We idled certain furnaces
at all of our facilities in the second half of fiscal 2009,
resulting in a significant reduction in the absorption of fixed
costs.
Gross margin represented approximately 24% of net sales in
fiscal 2008 and remained comparable in fiscal 2009 as a result
of higher average selling prices offset by higher power costs,
inventory write-downs, and lower capacity utilization.
Selling,
General and Administrative:
The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses of
$13,275,000 was primarily due to: the timing of the Solsil and
Yonvey acquisitions in fiscal 2008, which contributed increases
of $569,000 and $3,007,000, respectively; $2,527,000 of
deferring offering costs written off because our initial public
offering was postponed by more than 90 days; executive bonuses
and bonus accruals at corporate which increased by approximately
$7,460,000, including a special,
one-time
discretionary bonus of $5,000,000 paid to our Executive
Chairman; and, an increase of $2,250,000 in salaries and
benefits related to increased infrastructure in advance our
initial public offering. These increases were partially offset
by a reduction of
share-based
compensation expense of $1,781,000.
Research
and Development:
The increase in research and development expenses of $493,000
was primarily due to the acquisition of Solsil in February 2008,
which contributed an incremental $679,000 of expenses, partially
offset by a decrease of $333,000 at Globe Metais as certain
projects that were underway in the prior year were completed.
Goodwill
and Intangible Asset Impairment:
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment for fiscal 2009 was
approximately $69,704,000 and was associated with the Solsil
business unit. The global economic slowdown, combined with a
decrease in oil prices, caused a sharp decline in product price
and demand for upgraded metallurgical grade silicon. As a
result, it was determined that the value of the Solsil business
unit no longer supported its goodwill and intangible asset
balances. We have completed our annual impairment assessments
for each of our business units, and determined that no further
impairment losses exist at June 30, 2009.
Net
Interest Expense:
Net interest expense decreased by $808,000 due to the
refinancing and repayment of credit facilities at GMI and Globe
Metais, which resulted in overall lower average debt balances,
partially offset by lower interest income as a result of reduced
interest rates.
Other
Income:
Other income increased by $3,578,000 primarily due to
year-over-year
foreign exchange gains at Corporate and Globe Metais. Corporate
had a
year-over-year
gain of $1,411,000 related to a non U.S. dollar denominated
liability. Globe Metais had a fiscal 2009 foreign exchange loss
of $2,714,000 associated with the revaluation of long-term reais
denominated tax liabilities offset by a gain of $4,789,000 on
our foreign exchange forward contracts, resulting in a net gain
of $2,075,000 in fiscal 2009, compared to a net gain of
$1,651,000 in fiscal 2008. GMI also reported a gain of
$1,002,000 due to the settlement of litigation and $448,000
higher income from certain nonoperational third party
transactions.
27
Provision
for Income Taxes:
Income taxes as a percentage of pre-tax income were
approximately (34)% or $11,609,000 in fiscal 2009 and 31% or
$15,936,000 in fiscal 2008, respectively. The change in our tax
provision was primarily due to the fact that the one-time
goodwill impairment charge arose from a non-taxable acquisition
and no tax benefit was obtained from the goodwill impairment. In
addition, the change in the level of earnings and losses within
the various tax jurisdictions in which we operate also impacted
the effective tax rate.
We currently operate under tax holidays in Brazil and Argentina.
In Brazil, we are operating under a tax holiday which taxes our
manufacturing income at the preferential rate of 15.25% compared
to a statutory rate of 34%. The tax holiday in Brazil expires in
2016. In Argentina, our manufacturing income is taxed at a
preferential rate which varies based on production levels from
our Argentine facilities. The statutory rate in Argentina is
35%. The tax holiday in Argentina expires in 2012.
Segment
Operations
GMI
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
Increase
|
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
(Decrease)
|
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
277,466
|
|
|
|
308,074
|
|
|
|
(30,608
|
)
|
|
|
(9.9
|
)%
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
206,712
|
|
|
|
241,028
|
|
|
|
(34,316
|
)
|
|
|
(14.2
|
)%
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
|
23,126
|
|
|
|
21,702
|
|
|
|
1,424
|
|
|
|
6.6
|
%
|
Restructuring charges
|
|
|
281
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
281
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
$
|
47,347
|
|
|
|
45,344
|
|
|
|
2,003
|
|
|
|
4.4
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales decreased $30,608,000 from the prior year to
$277,466,000. The decrease was primarily attributable to a 25%
decrease in volumes partially offset by a 23% increase in
average selling price. Silicon metal volumes were down 33% due
to a decline in demand from our silicone and aluminum customers.
Silicon-based alloy volumes were down only 8% due to a reduction
in our magnesium ferrosilicon volumes, offset by increases in
ferrosilicon products. Pricing for silicon metal was up 14%, due
to an increase in spot pricing moderated by our long-term
fixed-price contracts, while pricing for silicon-based alloys
was up 59%.
|
|
|
|
Operating income increased by $2,003,000 from the prior year to
$47,347,000. This was primarily due to an increase in the
average selling price offset by volume declines, increased
production costs and increased selling, general and
administrative expenses. Cost of goods sold decreased 14% while
volumes decreased 25%. This increase in cost per ton sold was
due to increased power costs, higher electrode prices and
reduced capacity utilization. Power rates were higher due to
fixed demand charges being allocated over lower volume and power
tariff increases at all GMI production facilities. Power costs
at GMI were $10,234,000 higher than they would have been if
power cost per ton sold remained constant from 2008 to 2009.
Salaries and benefits for employees involved in selling, general
and administrative activities increased by approximately
$1,904,000 at GMI, due to increased headcount and increased
pension expenses as a result of plan asset losses.
|
28
Globe
Metais
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
Increase
|
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
(Decrease)
|
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
95,096
|
|
|
|
108,218
|
|
|
|
(13,122
|
)
|
|
|
(12.1
|
)%
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
71,164
|
|
|
|
74,552
|
|
|
|
(3,388
|
)
|
|
|
(4.5
|
)%
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
|
8,800
|
|
|
|
9,817
|
|
|
|
(1,017
|
)
|
|
|
(10.4
|
)%
|
Research and development
|
|
|
130
|
|
|
|
463
|
|
|
|
(333
|
)
|
|
|
(71.9
|
)%
|
Restructuring charges
|
|
|
400
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
400
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
$
|
14,602
|
|
|
|
23,386
|
|
|
|
(8,784
|
)
|
|
|
(37.6
|
)%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales decreased $13,122,000 from the prior year to
$95,096,000. The decrease was primarily attributable to a 31%
decrease in volume of silicon metal partially offset by a 30%
increase in average selling price. Volumes decreased due to the
global reduction in demand for silicones and aluminum. The
decrease in domestic Brazilian demand was most pronounced in the
second half of 2009.
|
|
|
|
Operating income decreased by $8,784,000 from the prior year to
$14,602,000. The decrease was due primarily to lower sales
volumes, and a corresponding reduction in capacity utilization,
along with a significant increase in power rates. The new power
contract rate structure began on July 1, 2008. Power costs
at Globe Metais were $14,186,000 higher than they would have
been had power rates per ton sold remained constant from fiscal
2008 to 2009. As a result, cost of goods sold decreased 5%,
while volumes decreased 31%. These adverse changes were
partially offset by an increase in average selling price of
silicon metal and a decrease in selling, general and
administrative expenses due to a decrease in the use of outside
services.
|
Globe
Metales
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
Increase
|
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
(Decrease)
|
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
50,731
|
|
|
|
42,090
|
|
|
|
8,641
|
|
|
|
20.5
|
%
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
31,544
|
|
|
|
34,440
|
|
|
|
(2,896
|
)
|
|
|
(8.4
|
)%
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
|
3,560
|
|
|
|
2,680
|
|
|
|
880
|
|
|
|
32.8
|
%
|
Restructuring charges
|
|
|
678
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
678
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
$
|
14,949
|
|
|
|
4,970
|
|
|
|
9,979
|
|
|
|
200.8
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales increased $8,641,000 from the prior year to
$50,731,000. The increase was primarily attributable to a 57%
increase in average selling prices led by calcium silicon price
increases, offset by a 24% decrease in volume. Volumes were down
across all products except for ferrosilicon-based products.
|
|
|
|
Operating income increased $9,979,000 from the prior year to
$14,949,000. The increase was primarily due to an increase in
average selling price partially offset by a decrease in volume,
the accrual of a power surcharge associated with a potential
penalty for excess power usage, and an increase in selling,
general and administrative expenses. Cost of goods sold
decreased 8% while volumes decreased 24%. This increase in cost
per ton sold was due to increased power costs and reduced
capacity utilization.
|
29
Solsil
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
Increase
|
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
(Decrease)
|
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
2,202
|
|
|
|
1,532
|
|
|
|
670
|
|
|
|
43.7
|
%
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
9,808
|
|
|
|
3,333
|
|
|
|
6,475
|
|
|
|
194.3
|
%
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
|
1,183
|
|
|
|
614
|
|
|
|
569
|
|
|
|
92.7
|
%
|
Research and development
|
|
|
1,117
|
|
|
|
438
|
|
|
|
679
|
|
|
|
155.0
|
%
|
Restructuring charges
|
|
|
187
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
187
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment
|
|
|
69,704
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
69,704
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating loss
|
|
$
|
(79,797
|
)
|
|
|
(2,853
|
)
|
|
|
(76,944
|
)
|
|
|
(2,697.0
|
)%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales increased $670,000 from the prior year to $2,202,000
due to an increase in average selling prices during the first
half of our fiscal year. In the second half of the year, Solsil
was focused on research and development projects and was not
producing material for commercial sale.
|
|
|
|
Cost of goods sold increased $6,475,000 from the prior year to
$9,808,000, partially due to the timing of the acquisition of
Solsil in February 2008. Cost of goods sold in 2009 was
approximately $7,606,000 in excess of net sales, reflecting
Solsils efforts to refine its production process. Cost of
goods sold also included an inventory write-down of $1,956,000.
Solsil recorded a goodwill and intangible asset impairment in
fiscal 2009 of $69,704,000. The global economic slowdown,
combined with the decrease in oil prices, caused a sharp decline
in product price and demand for upgraded metallurgical grade
silicon. As a result, it was determined that the value of the
Solsil business unit no longer supported its goodwill and
intangible asset balances.
|
Corporate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
Increase
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
(Decrease)
|
|
Change
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
Results of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
$
|
21,302
|
|
|
|
12,760
|
|
|
|
8,542
|
|
|
|
66.9
|
%
|
Restructuring charges
|
|
|
95
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
95
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating loss
|
|
$
|
(21,397
|
)
|
|
|
(12,760
|
)
|
|
|
(8,637
|
)
|
|
|
67.7
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased
$8,542,000 from the prior year to $21,302,000. This was
primarily due to a special, one-time discretionary bonus of
$5,000,000 paid to our Executive Chairman in recognition of his
distinguished service from our inception through December 31,
2008, an executive level bonus accrual of $2,300,000 for
calendar year 2009, the write-off of $2,527,000 of deferred
offering costs as a result of the fact that our proposed initial
public offering was postponed more than 90 days and increased
infrastructure in advance of our initial public offering. These
increases were offset by a decrease in share-based compensation
of $1,781,000.
|
30
GSM
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008 vs. 2007
Consolidated
Operations
The following table presents consolidated operating results:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
Increase
|
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
(Decrease)
|
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
452,639
|
|
|
|
221,928
|
|
|
|
230,711
|
|
|
|
104.0
|
%
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
346,227
|
|
|
|
184,122
|
|
|
|
162,105
|
|
|
|
88.0
|
%
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
|
48,548
|
|
|
|
18,541
|
|
|
|
30,007
|
|
|
|
161.8
|
%
|
Research and development
|
|
|
901
|
|
|
|
120
|
|
|
|
781
|
|
|
|
650.8
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
56,963
|
|
|
|
19,145
|
|
|
|
37,818
|
|
|
|
197.5
|
%
|
Interest (expense) income, net
|
|
|
(7,026
|
)
|
|
|
623
|
|
|
|
(7,649
|
)
|
|
|
(1227.8
|
%)
|
Other income (expense)
|
|
|
1,741
|
|
|
|
(119
|
)
|
|
|
1,860
|
|
|
|
(1563.0
|
%)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before provision for income taxes, deferred interest
attributable to common stock subject to redemption, and losses
attributable to minority interest
|
|
|
51,678
|
|
|
|
19,649
|
|
|
|
32,029
|
|
|
|
163.0
|
%
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
|
15,936
|
|
|
|
7,047
|
|
|
|
8,889
|
|
|
|
126.1
|
%
|
Deferred interest attributable to common stock subject to
redemption
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(768
|
)
|
|
|
768
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
Losses attributable to minority interest, net of tax
|
|
|
721
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
721
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income attributable to common stock
|
|
$
|
36,463
|
|
|
|
11,834
|
|
|
|
24,629
|
|
|
|
208.1
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Sales:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended June 30, 2008
|
|
|
Year Ended June 30, 2007
|
|
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
|
|
$ (in 000s)
|
|
|
MT
|
|
|
$/MT
|
|
|
$ (in 000s)
|
|
|
MT
|
|
|
$/MT
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Silicon metal
|
|
$
|
329,278
|
|
|
|
145,675
|
|
|
$
|
2,260
|
|
|
$
|
155,587
|
|
|
|
92,210
|
|
|
$
|
1,687
|
|
Silicon-based alloys
|
|
|
105,327
|
|
|
|
68,731
|
|
|
|
1,532
|
|
|
|
58,189
|
|
|
|
41,706
|
|
|
|
1,395
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Silicon metal and silicon-based alloys
|
|
|
434,605
|
|
|
|
214,406
|
|
|
|
2,027
|
|
|
$
|
213,776
|
|
|
|
133,916
|
|
|
$
|
1,596
|
|
Silica fume and other
|
|
|
18,034
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,152
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net sales
|
|
$
|
452,639
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
221,928
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The increase in net sales was primarily attributable to
significant price increases and the timing of acquisitions. GMI,
Globe Metais and Globe Metales were all acquired during fiscal
2007. Fiscal 2008 revenues for these entities exceeded their
fiscal 2007 revenues by $135,900,000, $80,612,000 and
$20,706,000, respectively. These increases represented
additional volume in fiscal 2008 as well as the effect of price
increases. In total, price increases in silicon metal, magnesium
ferrosilicon and calcium silicon products increased revenue by
approximately $92,409,000. The acquisitions of Solsil in
February 2008 and Yonvey in May 2008 contributed net sales of
approximately $1,532,000 and $876,000, respectively, in the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2008.
31
Cost of
Goods Sold:
The increase in cost of goods sold was primarily attributable to
the timing of the acquisitions of GMI, Globe Metais and Globe
Metales during fiscal 2007, resulting in incremental cost of
goods sold of approximately $65,900,000, $45,100,000 and
$9,000,000, respectively, in the fiscal year ended June 30,
2008. The acquisitions of Solsil in February 2008 and Yonvey in
May 2008 contributed cost of goods sold of approximately
$3,333,000 and $1,142,000, respectively, in the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2008. Additionally, cost of goods sold
increased by $32,700,000, $6,400,000 and $6,500,000, primarily
due to higher prices for raw materials, power and increased
labor costs, at GMI, Globe Metais and Globe Metales,
respectively. These cost increases were more than offset by the
sales price increases noted above.
Gross margin represented approximately 24% of net sales in 2008
versus approximately 17% of net sales in 2007, an improvement in
gross margin of approximately 41%, primarily reflecting higher
sales prices partially offset by higher raw material prices,
power and labor costs.
Selling,
General and Administrative:
The acquisitions of GMI, Globe Metais and Globe Metales during
fiscal 2007 resulted in incremental expenses of approximately
$5,400,000, $3,000,000, and $700,000, respectively, in the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. The acquisition of Solsil
in February 2008 and Yonvey in May 2008 contributed expenses of
approximately $558,000 and $266,000, respectively, in the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2008. The remaining increase at GMI was
primarily due to higher legal fees of approximately $1,200,000
and increased salary and benefits of approximately $1,100,000.
The remaining increase at Globe Metais was primarily due to
higher forest security costs of approximately $1,100,000,
increased information system costs of $1,100,000, increased
professional fees of $600,000, and increased salary and benefits
of approximately $500,000. Corporate expenses increased by
$10,890,000 due to increased stock option expenses, professional
fees and salary and benefits.
Research
and Development:
The increase in research and development costs in 2008 was
primarily due to the acquisition of Solsil in February 2008.
Other
(Expense) Income:
The acquisitions of GMI, Globe Metais and Globe Metales during
fiscal 2007 resulted in incremental interest expense of
approximately $1,900,000, $1,500,000, and $500,000,
respectively, in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. Other
expense decreased by approximately $700,000 primarily due to
lower legal fees related to the Westbrook Resources Limited
litigation. Interest income was lower by approximately
$3,200,000 due to a reduction of cash resulting from the
acquisitions of GMI, Globe Metais and Globe Metales.
Additionally, GMI recorded an insurance recovery of
approximately $700,000 in fiscal 2008.
Provision
for Income Taxes:
Income taxes as a percentage of pretax income were approximately
36% or $7,047,000, in fiscal 2007 and approximately 31% or
$15,936,000, in fiscal 2008. The changes in our income tax
provision were a result of changes in the level of earnings and
losses within the various tax jurisdictions in which we operate,
as well as the impact of tax exempt interest and foreign tax
rate differentials and tax holidays associated with our Globe
Metales and Globe Metais acquisitions.
We currently operate under tax holidays in Brazil and Argentina.
In Brazil, we are operating under a tax holiday which taxes our
manufacturing income at the preferential rate of 15.25% compared
to a statutory rate of 34%. The tax holiday in Brazil expires in
2016. In Argentina, our manufacturing income is taxed at a
preferential rate which varies based on production levels from
our Argentine facilities. The statutory rate in Argentina is
35%. The tax holiday in Argentina expires in 2012.
32
Deferred
Interest Subject to Redemption:
This amount represents interest income attributable to
stockholders who elected to redeem their shares at the time of
the GMI acquisition in November 2006.
Segment
Operations
GMI
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
Increase
|
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
(Decrease)
|
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
308,074
|
|
|
|
172,158
|
|
|
|
135,916
|
|
|
|
78.9
|
%
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
241,028
|
|
|
|
141,125
|
|
|
|
99,903
|
|
|
|
70.8
|
%
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
|
21,702
|
|
|
|
12,114
|
|
|
|
9,588
|
|
|
|
79.1
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
$
|
45,344
|
|
|
|
18,919
|
|
|
|
26,425
|
|
|
|
139.7
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales increased $135,916,000 from fiscal 2007 to
$308,074,000. The increase was primarily attributable to the
timing of the acquisition of GMI and significant price
increases. In total, volume and pricing increased 46% and 21%,
respectively.
|
|
|
|
Operating income increased by $26,425,000 from fiscal 2007 to
$45,344,000 due primarily to significant price increases and the
timing of the acquisition offset partially by an increase in the
cost of raw materials, power, and labor.
|
Globe
Metais
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
Increase
|
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
(Decrease)
|
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
108,218
|
|
|
|
27,606
|
|
|
|
80,612
|
|
|
|
292.0
|
%
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
74,552
|
|
|
|
22,867
|
|
|
|
51,685
|
|
|
|
226.0
|
%
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
|
9,817
|
|
|
|
2,566
|
|
|
|
7,251
|
|
|
|
282.6
|
%
|
Research and development
|
|
|
463
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
463
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
$
|
23,386
|
|
|
|
2,173
|
|
|
|
21,213
|
|
|
|
976.2
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales increased $80,612,000 from fiscal 2007 to
$108,218,000. The increase was primarily attributable to the
timing of the acquisition of Metais and a significant increase
in the average selling price of silicon metal. In total, volume
and pricing increased 242% and 20%, respectively.
|
|
|
|
Operating income increased by $21,213,000 from fiscal 2007 to
$23,386,000 due primarily to the timing of the acquisition,
significant price increases, and a decrease in the per ton cost
of production, offset partially by an increase in monthly
selling, general and administrative expenses.
|
33
Globe
Metales
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
Increase
|
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
(Decrease)
|
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
42,090
|
|
|
|
21,384
|
|
|
|
20,706
|
|
|
|
96.8
|
%
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
34,440
|
|
|
|
19,028
|
|
|
|
15,412
|
|
|
|
81.0
|
%
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
|
2,680
|
|
|
|
1,575
|
|
|
|
1,105
|
|
|
|
70.2
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
$
|
4,970
|
|
|
|
781
|
|
|
|
4,189
|
|
|
|
536.4
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales increased $20,706,000 from fiscal 2007 to $42,090,000.
The increase was primarily attributable to the timing of the
acquisition of Metales and significant price increases. In
total, volume and pricing increased 49% and 32%, respectively.
|
|
|
|
Operating income increased $4,189,000 from fiscal 2007 to
$4,970,000 due primarily to the timing of the acquisition and
significant price increases offset partially by higher raw
material costs.
|
Solsil
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
Increase
|
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
(Decrease)
|
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
1,532
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,532
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
3,333
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,333
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
|
614
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
614
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
Research and development
|
|
|
438
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
438
|
|
|
|
NA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating loss
|
|
$
|
(2,853
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,853
|
)
|
|
|
NA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The acquisition of Solsil in February 2008 contributed net sales
of $1,532,000 and an operating loss of $2,853,000. Cost of goods
sold in excess of sales and research and development expenses
reflected Solsils efforts to refine its production process.
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Corporate
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
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Increase
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
2008
|
|
2007
|
|
(Decrease)
|
|
Change
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
Results of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
$
|
12,760
|
|
|
|
1,870
|
|
|
|
10,890
|
|
|
|
582.4
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating loss
|
|
$
|
(12,760
|
)
|
|
|
(1,870
|
)
|
|
|
(10,890
|
)
|
|
|
582.4
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expense increased
$10,890,000 from fiscal 2007 to $12,760,000. Share-based
compensation expense at Corporate increased by approximately
$7,700,000 over 2007 due to an increase in our common share
price and additional stock option grants. Professional fees at
Corporate increased by approximately $4,600,000 due primarily to
the performance of the 2007 audit and a portion of the 2008
audit, which were both charged in 2008. In addition, Corporate
salary and benefits increased by $1,700,000 related to the
creation of a corporate staff. Excluding the impact of
share-based compensation, selling, general and administrative
costs increased from approximately 8% as a percentage of
company-wide net sales in 2007 to 9% as a percentage of
company-wide net sales in 2008.
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Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Sources
of Liquidity
Our principal sources of liquidity are cash flows from
operations and available borrowings under GMIs revolving
credit facility. At June 30, 2009, our cash and cash
equivalents balance was approximately $61,876,000. At
June 30, 2009, we had $34,560,000 available on a revolving
credit facility; there was no outstanding balance on the
revolving credit facility at June 30, 2009, however, there
were outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $440,000
associated with foreign supplier contracts. Subsequent to
June 30, 2009 our cash and cash equivalents balance
increased by $34,956,000 from the proceeds received from our
U.S. initial public offering which was completed on
August 4, 2009. Our subsidiaries borrow funds in order to
finance capital expansion programs. The terms of certain of
those financing arrangements place restrictions on distributions
of funds to us, however, we do not expect this to have an impact
on our ability to meet our cash obligations. We believe we have
access to adequate resources to meet our needs for normal
operating costs, capital expenditure, mandatory debt
redemptions, and working capital for our existing business.
These resources include cash and cash equivalents, cash provided
by operating activities, and unused lines of credit. Given the
current uncertainty in the financial markets, our ability to
access capital and the terms under which we can do so may
change. Should we be required to raise capital in this
environment, potential outcomes might include higher borrowing
costs, less available capital, more stringent terms and tighter
covenants, or in extreme conditions, an inability to raise
capital. We estimate that our fiscal 2010 capital expenditures
will be approximately $20,000,000, which includes approximately
$12,000,000 for maintenance capital expenditures and
approximately $8,000,000 for scheduled enhancement projects.
This amount could increase if we undertake additional projects.
Our ability to satisfy debt service obligations, to fund planned
capital expenditures and make acquisitions will depend upon our
future operating performance, which will be affected by
prevailing economic conditions in our industry as well as
financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond
our control.
A summary of our revolving credit agreements is as follows:
Senior Credit Facility This credit facility
of our subsidiary, GMI, was due to expire in November 2009.
Interest on the facility accrued at the London Interbank Offered
Rate (LIBOR) or prime, at our option, plus an applicable margin
percentage. At June 30, 2008, the interest rate on the
borrowing was 6.3%, equal to prime plus 1.25%. The total
commitment on this portion of the credit facility included
approximately $2,222,000 for letters of credit associated with
foreign supplier contracts. The credit facility was secured by
substantially all of the assets of GMI and was subject to
certain restrictive and financial covenants, which included
limits on additional debt, restrictions on capital expenditures,
restrictions on dividend and other equity distributions, and
certain minimum interest, debt service, and leverage ratios.
On September 18, 2008, GMI refinanced its credit facility
with a $75,000,000 credit facility, comprised of a five-year
senior secured term loan in an aggregate principal amount of
$40,000,000 and a revolving credit facility of $35,000,000.
Interest on the term loan accrues at LIBOR plus an applicable
margin percentage or, at our option, prime plus an applicable
margin percentage. Principal payments are due in quarterly
installments of $2,105,000, commencing on December 31,
2008, and the unpaid principal balance is due in full in
September 2013, subject to certain mandatory prepayments.
Interest on advances under the revolving credit facility accrues
at LIBOR plus an applicable margin percentage or, at our option,
prime plus an applicable margin percentage. The amount available
under the revolving credit facility is subject to a borrowing
base calculation, and the total commitment on the revolving
credit facility includes $10,000,000 for letters of credit
associated with foreign supplier contracts. The credit facility
is secured by substantially all of the assets of GMI and its
principal subsidiary, West Virginia Alloys, and is subject to
certain restrictive and financial covenants, which include
limits on additional debt, restrictions on capital expenditures,
restrictions on dividend and other equity distributions, a
maximum ratio of debt to earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization and minimum net worth and interest
coverage requirements. The commitment under the revolving credit
facility may be withdrawn if we default under the terms of these
covenants or fail to remit payments when due. We were in
compliance with the loan covenants at June 30, 2009.
In conjunction with this refinancing both of our $8,500,000
junior subordinated term loans were paid in full.
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Export Financing Agreements Our Argentine and
Brazilian subsidiaries maintain various short-term export
financing arrangements. The terms of these agreements are
generally between six and twelve months. Certain export accounts
receivable balances are pledged as collateral against these
borrowings. As of June 30, 2009 these balances have been fully
repaid.
Other Our subsidiary Yonvey has approximately
$6,587,000 in outstanding promissory notes, which mature through
May 2010. The notes accrue interest at rates ranging from
5.3% to 11.2% at June 30, 2009. The promissory notes are
secured by certain Yonvey assets.
Cash
Flows
The financial information for the Successor periods are not
comparable to the Predecessor periods because the Predecessor
periods do not include results of subsequent acquisitions,
including Globe Metais and Globe Metales. Additionally, the 2007
Successor period includes the results of GMI and its
consolidated subsidiaries for only seven and a half months,
since the date of its acquisition by GSM. The following table
summarizes our primary sources (uses) of cash during the periods
presented:
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|
|
|
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|
Successor
|
|
|
Predecessor
|
|
|
|
Year Ended June 30,
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|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
$
|
73,994
|
|
|
$
|
67,741
|
|
|
|
1,996
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
2,601
|
|
Cash flows provided by operating activities
|
|
|
64,014
|
|
|
|
32,206
|
|
|
|
18,673
|
|
|
|
12,823
|
|
|
|
15,233
|
|
Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities
|
|
|
(48,185
|
)
|
|
|
(26,608
|
)
|
|
|
67,668
|
|
|
|
(43,648
|
)
|
|
|
(3,841
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)
|
Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities
|
|
|
(27,954
|
)
|
|
|
605
|
|
|
|
(20,596
|
)
|
|
|
30,825
|
|
|
|
(13,993
|
)
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$
|
61,876
|
|
|
$
|
73,994
|
|
|
|
67,741
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
Activities:
Our business is cyclical and cash flows from operating
activities may fluctuate during the year and from
year-to-year
due to economic conditions.
Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately
$64,014,000 and approximately $32,206,000 during fiscal 2009 and
2008, respectively. Excluding the impact of the one-time
goodwill and intangible asset charge, the increase of
approximately $31,808,000 in net cash provided by operating
activities from 2008 to 2009 was due to stronger operating
results fueled by increased product pricing and decreases in
accounts receivable as a result of a decline in net sales in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared with the same period
in the prior year. This increase was only partially offset by
decreased volume, and a decrease in accounts payable as a result
of lower purchases and production levels in the fiscal fourth
quarter.
Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately
$32,206,000 and approximately $18,673,000 during fiscal 2008 and
2007, respectively. The approximately $13,533,000 increase in
net cash provided by operating activities from 2007 to 2008 was
due to stronger operating results, fueled by increased pricing
and a full year of operations of the acquired GMI, SG and Globe
Metais businesses, offset by increases in net working capital.
Working capital increased primarily due to increases in accounts
receivable from higher realized pricing and increases in
inventories, mainly electrodes, in anticipation of increased
prices and longer required lead times as sourcing was shifted to
Asia.
Investing
Activities:
Net cash used in investing activities was approximately
$48,185,000 and approximately $26,608,000 during the fiscal 2009
and 2008, respectively. Year over year capital expenditures
increased from approximately $22,357,000 to $51,437,000 mainly
due to capital investment in the reopening and expansion of
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the Niagara Falls facility, capital investment to increase UMG
silicon capacity of Solsil, and capital improvements at Yonvey.
Net cash used in investing activities of approximately
$2,987,000 in fiscal 2008 was for the purchase of
U.S. government treasury securities which were subsequently
sold in fiscal 2009 resulting in cash provided of approximately
$2,987,000.
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities was
approximately $(26,608,000) and approximately $67,668,000 during
the fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively. Year over year capital
expenditures increased from approximately $8,629,000 to
approximately $22,357,000 mainly due to capital improvements,
including improvements to enhance the productivity, efficiency,
and extend the useful life of our furnaces at our GMI
facilities. The impact of capital expenditures was offset by net
cash provided from investing activities in 2007 which came from
the release of the proceeds of our 2006 securities offering upon
the acquisition of GMI in the amount of approximately
$190,192,000, offset by the cash used in the GMI, SG and Globe
Metais acquisitions of approximately $104,894,000.
Financing
Activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities was
approximately $(27,954,000) and approximately $605,000 during
the fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively. During fiscal 2009, cash
was used for the payment of debt in the amount of approximately
$28,041,000, while in fiscal 2008, cash used for the payment of
debt in the amount of approximately $23,192,000 was offset by
the borrowing of approximately $21,666,000, including a
$20,000,000 term loan in Brazil. Cash provided by the exercise
of warrants decreased by approximately $2,665,000 in fiscal 2009
as compared to fiscal 2008.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities was
approximately $605,000 and approximately $(20,596,000) during
fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively. The increase of
approximately $21,201,000 in cash provided by financing
activities was mainly due to the redemption of certain GSM
shares for approximately $42,802,000 and the payment of
dividends of approximately $3,257,000 that occurred in 2007 but
were not repeated in 2008. Cash was used for the payment of debt
in the amount of approximately $1,525,000 in 2008 while cash was
provided by the borrowing of approximately $6,975,000 in 2007.
Cash provided by warrant exercises decreased by approximately
$15,960,000 year over year.
Exchange
Rate Change on Cash:
The effect of exchange rate changes on cash was related to
fluctuations in renminbi, the functional currency of our Chinese
subsidiary, Yonvey.
Commitments
and Contractual Obligations
The following tables summarize our contractual obligations at
June 30, 2009 and the effects such obligations are expected
to have on our liquidity and cash flows in future periods:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contractual Obligations
|
|
|
|
|
Less than
|
|
|
One to
|
|
|
Three to
|
|
|
More than
|
|
(as of June 30, 2009)
|
|
Total
|
|
|
One Year
|
|
|
Three Years
|
|
|
Five Years
|
|
|
5 Years
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
Long-term debt obligations(1)
|
|
$
|
52,925
|
|
|
|
16,561
|
|
|
|
27,943
|
|
|
|
8,421
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest on long-term debt(2)
|
|
|
2,681
|
|
|
|
1,363
|
|
|
|
1,210
|
|
|
|
108
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating lease obligations(3)
|
|
|
4,361
|
|
|
|
1,523
|
|
|
|
1,914
|
|
|
|
924
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase obligations(4)
|
|
|
29,772
|
|
|
|
16,272
|
|
|
|
13,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
89,739
|
|
|
|
35,719
|
|
|
|
44,567
|
|
|
|
9,453
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Debt includes principal repayments on GMIs senior term
loan, export financing arrangements and other loans used by our
subsidiaries, Metais and Yonvey. All outstanding debt
instruments are assumed to remain outstanding until their
respective due dates. See our June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007
consolidated financial statements for further details. |
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|
|
|
(2) |
|
Estimated interest payments on our long-term debt assuming that
all outstanding debt instruments will remain outstanding until
their respective due dates. A portion of our interest is
variable rate so actual payments will vary with changes in LIBOR
and prime. This balance excludes interest from our revolving
credit agreements. See our June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007
consolidated financial statements for further details. |
|
(3) |
|
Represents minimum rental commitments under noncancelable leases
for machinery and equipment, automobiles, and rail cars. |
|
(4) |
|
Purchase obligations include contractual commitments under
various long and short-term take or pay arrangements with
suppliers. These obligations include commitments to purchase
magnesium raw material which specifies a minimum purchase
quantity through the end of the calendar year 2009. In addition,
GMI has entered into commitments to purchase coal which specify
a minimum purchase quantity for calendar years 2009 through 2011. |
The table above also excludes certain other obligations
reflected in our consolidated balance sheet, including estimated
funding for pension obligations, for which the timing of
payments may vary based on changes in the fair value of pension
plan assets and actuarial assumptions. We expect to contribute
approximately $756,000 to our pension plans for the year ended
June 30, 2010. Additionally, the table excludes a
$10,000,000 advance received by Solsil for research and
development services and facilities construction which would be
refundable to BP Solar International if Solsil fails to perform
under certain terms of the related agreement.
Internal
Controls and Procedures
We will be required to comply with the internal control
requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2010. At June 30, 2008, we identified
certain deficiencies in our internal controls that we considered
to be material weaknesses and significant deficiencies. These
material weaknesses and significant deficiencies in internal
control over financial reporting related to deficiencies in our
information technology general controls, entity-level controls
and process-level controls, and our failure to maintain a
sufficient complement of personnel with an appropriate level of
accounting knowledge, experience and training in the application
of U.S. GAAP commensurate with our financial reporting
requirements and business environment.
We believe that we have remediated these material weaknesses and
certain significant deficiencies as of June 30, 2009, but
the corrective actions we have taken have not been fully tested
and may not adequately resolve the remaining significant
deficiencies. Management intends to complete its control
assessment and cure any remaining significant deficiencies by
the end of fiscal 2010, when our management must provide an
assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls and
procedures and our auditors must provide an attestation thereof.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements or
relationships with unconsolidated entities of financial
partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured
finance or special purpose entities.
Litigation
and Contingencies
Through April 30, 2008, we paid an aggregate amount of
approximately $2,680,000, including damages, legal fees and
related interest, pursuant to a judgment relating to a lawsuit
over a contract to purchase manganese ore. In April 2008, we
appealed this judgment and in April 2009 our appeal was
dismissed and we were ordered to pay an additional $117,000 for
legal fees to the counter-party. We are not subject to any
further liability for this matter.
We are subject to various lawsuits, claims and proceedings that
arise in the normal course of business, including employment,
commercial, environmental, safety and health matters, as well as
claims associated with our historical acquisitions. Although it
is not presently possible to determine the outcome of these
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matters, in the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition
of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our
consolidated financial position, results of operations, or
liquidity.
At June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008, there are no
liabilities recorded for environmental contingencies. With
respect to the cost for ongoing environmental compliance,
including maintenance and monitoring, such costs are expensed as
incurred unless there is a long-term monitoring agreement with a
governmental agency, in which case a liability is established at
the inception of the agreement.
Long-Term
Debt
Long-term debt comprised the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
Senior term loan
|
|
$
|
33,684
|
|
|
|
18,640
|
|
Junior subordinated term loan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,500
|
|
Junior subordinated term loan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,500
|
|
Export prepayment financing
|
|
|
17,000
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
Export financing
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,450
|
|
Other
|
|
|
2,241
|
|
|
|
3,975
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term debt
|
|
|
52,925
|
|
|
|
69,065
|
|
Less current portion of long-term debt
|
|
|
(16,561
|
)
|
|
|
(17,045
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, net of current portion
|
|
$
|
36,364
|
|
|
|
52,020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Term Loan On September 18, 2008,
GMI refinanced its revolving credit facility and senior term
loan with a $75,000,000 credit facility, comprised of a
five-year senior secured term loan in an aggregate principal
amount of $40,000,000 and a revolving credit facility of
$35,000,000. Interest on the senior term loan accrues at LIBOR
plus an applicable margin percentage or, at our option, prime
plus an applicable margin percentage. Principal payments are due
in quarterly installments of $2,105,000, commencing on
December 31, 2008, and the unpaid principal balance is due
in full in September 2013, subject to certain mandatory
prepayments. The interest rate on this loan was 2.56%, equal to
LIBOR plus 2.25%, at June 30, 2009. The senior term loan is
secured by substantially all of the assets of GMI and its
principal subsidiary, West Virginia Alloys, and is subject to
certain restrictive and financial covenants, which include
limits on additional debt, restrictions on capital expenditures,
restrictions on dividend and other equity distributions, a
maximum ratio of debt to earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization and minimum net worth and interest
coverage requirements. We were in compliance with these loan
covenants at June 30, 2009.
Junior Subordinated Term Loans In connection
with GMIs $75,000,000 credit facility, the junior
subordinated term loans were paid in full.
Export Prepayment Financing Our Brazilian
subsidiary has entered into a $20,000,000 export financing
arrangement maturing January 31, 2012. The arrangement
carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.5%, paid semi-annually.
At June 30, 2009, the interest rate on this loan was 4.13%.
The principal is payable in seven, semi-annual installments
starting in February 2009, with six installments of $3,000,000
and one final installment of $2,000,000. As collateral, our
subsidiary has pledged certain third party customers
export receivables, 100% of the subsidiarys property,
plant, and equipment, and 2,000 MT of metallic silicon with an
approximate value of $5,706,000. The loan is subject to certain
loan covenant restrictions such as limits on issuing dividends,
disposal of pledged assets, and selling of forest areas. We were
in compliance with the loan covenants at June 30, 2009. In
addition, the proceeds from certain cash receipts during the
sixty days prior to a loan installment payment date are
restricted for payment of the respective installment.
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Recently
Implemented Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,
Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). The Company
partially adopted SFAS 157 on July 1, 2008. This
adoption did not have a material impact to the Companys
consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Pursuant to FASB Staff Position
No. 157-2,
the Company deferred adopting SFAS 157 as it relates to
fair value measurement requirements for nonfinancial assets and
liabilities that are not remeasured at fair value on a recurring
basis until July 1, 2009. These include property, plant,
and equipment; goodwill; other intangible assets; and
investments in unconsolidated affiliates. SFAS 157 defines
fair value, establishes a framework for the measurement of fair
value, and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements.
The statement does not require any new fair value measures. The
Company carries its derivative agreements, as well as
available-for-sale
securities, at fair value, determined using observable market
based inputs. See our June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007
consolidated financial statements for further information.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The
Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities Including an amendment of FASB Statement
No. 115 (SFAS 159). This statement permits
companies, at their option, to choose to measure many financial
instruments and certain other items at fair value. If the option
to use fair value is chosen, the statement requires additional
disclosures related to the fair value measurements included in
the financial statements. The Company elected to not fair value
existing eligible items. Accordingly, the adoption of
SFAS 159 had no impact on the Companys consolidated
results of operations or financial condition.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161,
Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities an amendment of FASB Statement
No. 133 (SFAS 161). This statement changes the
disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging
activities. Entities are required to provide enhanced
disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative
instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related
hedged items are accounted for under SFAS 133 and its
related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments
and related hedged items affect an entitys financial
position, financial performance, and cash flows. The Company has
provided the enhanced disclosures required by SFAS 161 in
our June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007 consolidated financial
statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The
Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(SFAS 162). This statement identifies the sources of
accounting principles and the framework for selecting the
principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements
of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity
with U.S. GAAP. The adoption of SFAS 162 had no impact
on the Companys consolidated results of operations or
financial condition.
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165,
Subsequent Events (SFAS 165). This statement
explicitly defines when financial statements are issued or
available for issue and requires companies to disclose the date
through which subsequent events have been evaluated. See our
June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007 consolidated financial
statements for further information.
Accounting
Pronouncements to be Implemented
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141
(revised 2007), Business Combinations. The objective of
this statement is to improve the relevance, representational
faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a
reporting entity provides in its financial statements about a
business combination and its effects. This statement establishes
principles and requirements for how the acquirer
(i) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the
identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any
noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity,
(ii) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the
business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase, and
(iii) determines what information to disclose to enable
users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and
financial effects of the business combination. This statement
applies prospectively to the Companys business
combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after
July 1, 2009.
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In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial
Statements an amendment of ARB No. 51
(SFAS 160). The objective of this statement is to
improve the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the
financial information that a reporting entity provides in its
financial statements by establishing accounting and reporting
standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and
for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. This statement is
effective for the Company on July 1, 2009. The Company is
currently assessing the potential effect of SFAS 160 on its
results of operations and financial position.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166,
Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets an
amendment of FASB Statement 140 (SFAS 166). The
objective of this statement is to improve the relevance,
representational faithfulness, and comparability of the
information that a reporting entity provides in its financial
statements about a transfer of financial assets; the effects of
a transfer on its financial position, financial performance, and
cash flows; and a transferors continuing involvement, if
any, in transferred financial assets. This statement improves
financial reporting by eliminating (1) the exceptions for
qualifying special-purpose entities from the consolidation
guidance and (2) the exception that permitted sale
accounting for certain mortgage securitizations when a
transferor has not surrendered control over the transferred
financial assets. This statement is effective for the Company on
July 1, 2010. The Company is currently assessing the
potential effect of SFAS 166 on its results of operations
and financial position.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167,
Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)
(SFAS 167). The objective of this statement is to
improve financial reporting by enterprises involved with
variable interest entities. This statement amends FIN 46(R)
to eliminate the quantitative-based risks and rewards
calculation and requires an enterprise to perform an analysis to
determine whether the enterprises variable interest or
interests give it a controlling interest in a variable interest
entity. In addition, the statement requires an ongoing
reassessment of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary
of a variable interest entity. This statement is effective for
the Company on July 1, 2010. The Company is currently
assessing the potential effect of SFAS 167 on its results
of operations and financial position.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The
FASB Accounting Standards
Codificationtm
and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles a replacement of FASB Statement
No. 162 (SFAS 168). The objective of this
statement is to establish the FASBs Accounting
Standards Codification (the Codification) as the source of
authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be
applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of
financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, except
for SEC rules and interpretive releases, which are also
authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. The contents
of the Codification will carry the same level of authority,
eliminating the four-level U.S. GAAP hierarchy
previously set forth in SFAS 162, which has been superseded
by SFAS 168. The Codification will supersede all existing
non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other
nongrandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in
the Codification will become nonauthoritative. This statement is
effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual
periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Company does
not believe SFAS 168 will have a significant impact on the
Companys consolidated results of operations or financial
conditions.
Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are exposed to market risks arising from adverse changes in:
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In the normal course of business, we manage these risks through
a variety of strategies, including obtaining captive or
long-term contracted raw material supplies and hedging
strategies. Obtaining captive or long-term contracted raw
material supplies involves the acquisition of companies or
assets for the purpose of increasing our access to raw materials
or the identification and effective implementation of long-term
leasing rights or supply agreements. Our hedging strategies
include the use of derivatives. Our derivatives do not
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qualify for hedge accounting under SFAS 133 and are marked
to market through earnings. We do not use derivative instruments
for trading or speculative purposes. The fair value of our
derivatives fluctuate based on market rates and prices. The
sensitivity of our derivatives to these market fluctuations is
discussed below. See our June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007
consolidated financial statements for further discussion of
these derivatives and our hedging policies. See our
Critical Accounting Policies for a discussion of the
exposure of our pension plan assets to risks related to stock
prices and discount rates.
Commodity
Prices
We are exposed to price risk for certain raw materials and
energy used in our production process. The raw materials and
energy which we use are largely commodities subject to price
volatility caused by changes in global supply and demand and
governmental controls. We attempt to reduce the impact of
increases in our raw material and energy costs by negotiating
long-term contracts and through the acquisition of companies or
assets for the purpose of increasing our access to raw materials
with favorable pricing terms. We have entered into long-term
power supply contracts that result in stable, favorably priced
long-term commitments for the majority of our power needs.
Additionally, we have long-term lease mining rights in the
U.S. and Brazil that supply us with a substantial portion
of our requirements for quartzite. In Brazil, we own a forest
reserve which supplies our Brazilian operations with the wood
necessary for woodchips and a majority of our charcoal. We also
obtained a captive supply of electrodes, through our 2008
formation of a business combination in China.
To the extent that we have not mitigated our exposure to rising
raw material and energy prices, we may not be able to increase
our prices to offset such potential raw material or energy price
increases which could have a material adverse effect on our
results of operations and operating cash flows.
Interest
Rates
We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on
certain of our long-term debt obligations.
At June 30, 2009, we had approximately $50,684,000 of
variable rate debt. To manage our interest rate risk exposure
and fulfill a requirement of our senior term loan, we have
entered into interest rate cap and interest rate swap agreements
with investment grade financial institutions. We do not engage
in interest rate speculation, and no derivatives are held for
trading purposes. All derivatives are accounted for using
mark-to-market
accounting. We believe it is not practical to designate our
derivative instruments as hedging instruments as defined under
SFAS 133, as amended by SFAS No. 149,
Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities. Accordingly, we adjust derivative
financial instruments to current market value through the
consolidated statement of operations based on the fair value of
the agreement as of period end. Although not designated as
hedged items as defined under SFAS 133, these derivative
instruments serve to significantly offset our interest rate
risk. Gains or losses from these transactions offset gains or
losses on the transactions being hedged.
In connection with GMIs $75,000,000 credit facility, we
entered into an interest rate cap arrangement and three interest
rate swap agreements to reduce our exposure to interest rate
fluctuations.
In October 2008, we entered into an interest rate cap
arrangement to cap LIBOR on a $20,000,000 notional amount of
debt, with the notional amount decreasing by $1,053,000 per
quarter through the interest rate caps expiration on
June 30, 2013. Under the interest rate cap, we capped LIBOR
at a maximum of 4.5% over the life of the agreement.
In November 2008, we entered into an interest rate swap
agreement involving the exchange of interest obligations
relating to a $13,333,000 notional amount of debt, with the
notional amount decreasing by $702,000 per quarter. Under the
interest rate swap, we receive LIBOR in exchange for a fixed
interest rate of 2.85% over the life of the agreement. The
agreement expires in June 2013.
In January 2009, we entered into a second interest rate swap
agreement involving the exchange of interest obligations
relating to a $12,632,000 notional amount of debt, with the
notional amount decreasing by $702,000 per quarter. Under the
interest rate swap, we receive LIBOR in exchange for a fixed
interest rate of 1.66% over the life of the agreement. The
agreement expires in June 2013.
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In April 2009, we entered into a third interest rate swap
agreement involving the exchange of interest obligations
relating to an $11,228,000 notional amount of debt, with the
notional amount decreasing by $702,000 per quarter. Under the
interest rate swap, we receive LIBOR in exchange for a fixed
interest rate of 2.05% over the life of the agreement. The
agreement expires in June 2013.
Pursuant to the establishment of GMIs $75,000,000 credit
facility, we terminated our existing interest rate swap
arrangement which was in place at June 30, 2008.
In connection with our Brazilian export financing arrangement,
we entered into an interest rate swap agreement involving the
exchange of interest obligations relating to a $14,000,000
notional amount of debt, with the notional amount decreasing by
$3,000,000 on a semi-annual basis through August 2011, and a
final $2,000,000 notional amount swapped for the six month
period ended January 2012. Under the interest rate swap, we
receive LIBOR in exchange for a fixed interest rate of 2.66%
over the life of the agreement.
The $227,000 liability associated with the fair value of our
interest rate derivative instruments at June 30, 2009 is
included in other long-term liabilities.
If market interest rates were to increase or decrease by 10% for
the full 2010 fiscal year as compared to the rates in effect at
June 30, 2009, we estimate that the change would not have a
material impact to our cash flows or results of operations.
Foreign
Exchange Rates
We are exposed to market risk arising from changes in currency
exchange rates as a result of operations outside the United
States, principally in Brazil, Argentina, and China. A portion
of our sales generated from our
non-U.S. operations
is denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.
Most of our operating costs for our
non-U.S. operations
are denominated in local currencies, principally the Brazilian
real, Argentine peso, and the Chinese renminbi. Consequently,
the translated U.S. dollar value of our
non-U.S. dollar
sales, and related accounts receivable balances, and our
operating costs are subject to currency exchange rate
fluctuations. Currency exchange rate fluctuations may favorably
or unfavorably impact reported earnings as changes are reported
directly in our consolidated statement of operations, and may
affect comparability of
period-to-period
operating results. At June 30, 2009, we had entered into a
series of foreign currency forward contracts to hedge a portion
of its foreign currency exposure to the Brazilian real, covering
approximately 29,542,000 reais, expiring at dates ranging from
July 2009 to December 2009, at an average exchange rate of 2.43
real to $1.00 U.S. dollar. The $3,243,000 asset associated
with the fair value of our foreign exchange forward contracts is
included in prepaid expenses and other current assets at
June 30, 2009.
If foreign exchange rates were to increase or decrease by 10%
for the full 2009 fiscal year as compared to the rates in effect
at June 30, 2009, we estimate that the change may have a
material impact to our cash flow and results of operations,
resulting in decreased gross profit at our Argentine, Brazilian
and Chinese entities of approximately $5,210,812 or 11%. Such
impact would be most dramatic in cost of goods sold as revenues
are principally denominated in U.S. dollars.
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BUSINESS
Overview
We are one of the worlds largest and most efficient
producers of silicon metal and silicon-based alloys, with
approximately 156,400 metric tons (MT) of silicon metal capacity
and 72,800 MT of silicon-based alloys capacity. Silicon metal,
our principal product, is used as a primary raw material in
making silicone compounds, aluminum and polysilicon. Our
silicon-based alloys are used as raw materials in making steel
and ductile iron. We control the supply of most of our raw
materials and we capture, recycle and sell most of the
by-products
generated in our production processes.
Our products are currently produced in four principal operating
facilities located in the United States, Brazil and Argentina.
Additionally, we operate facilities in Poland and China. Our
flexible manufacturing capabilities allow us to optimize
production and focus on products that enhance profitability. We
also benefit from the lowest average operating costs of any
large Western World producer, according to CRU International
Limited (CRU), a leading metals industry consultant. CRU defines
Western World as all countries supplying or
consuming silicon metal with the exception of China and the
former republics of the Soviet Union, including Russia.
The global recession, which led our customers to make
significant production cutbacks and facilitated destocking, as
well as increased imports of ferrosilicon alloys, caused our
volumes to decline by as much as 45 percent during the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. We were able to remain
profitable (excluding goodwill and intangible asset impairment
charges) throughout fiscal 2009 by idling excess capacity,
reducing our workforce, reducing raw material and production
costs and curtailing selling, general and administrative
expenses. Overall customer demand began to increase in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 and continues to improve. As a
result, we were able to restart certain idled furnaces in the
United States, Brazil and Argentina, and we expect to reopen our
Niagara Falls facility in the second quarter of fiscal 2010,
which will expand our silicon metal capacity by 30,000 MT.
Business
segments
Globe
Metallurgical, Inc. (GMI)
GMI currently operates two production facilities in the United
States located in Beverly, Ohio and Alloy, West Virginia, as
well as currently idle production facilities in Selma, Alabama
and Niagara Falls, New York. In addition, through GMI, we
operate a quartzite mine in Billingsley, Alabama. The Selma,
Alabama production facility was idled in April 2009 in response
to the recent decline in demand. This production facility could
be quickly re-opened with minimal expense.
Globe
Metais Industria e Comercio S.A. (Globe Metais)
Globe Metais operates a production facility in Breu Branco,
Para, Brazil. Globe Metais has a number of leased quartzite
mining operations. Additionally, Globe Metais has forest
reserves in Breu Branco that provide the wood necessary for
woodchips and charcoal, both of which are important inputs in
our production process.
Globe
Metales S.A. (Globe Metales)
Globe Metales operates a production facility in Mendoza,
Argentina and a cored-wire fabrication facility in
San Luis, Argentina. Globe Metales specializes in producing
silicon-based alloy products, either in lump form or in
cored-wire, a delivery method preferred by some manufacturers of
steel, ductile iron, machine and auto parts and industrial pipe.
Solsil,
Inc. (Solsil)
Solsil is continuing to develop its technology to produce
upgraded metallurgical silicon (UMG) manufactured through a
proprietary metallurgical process which is primarily used in
silicon-based photovoltaic (solar) cells. Solsil is located in
Beverly, Ohio and is currently focused on research and
development projects and is not producing material for
commercial sale. Solsil has a joint development and supply
agreement with BP Solar International Inc. We own an 81%
interest in Solsil.
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Other
Ningxia Yonvey Coal Industrial Co., Ltd.
(Yonvey). Yonvey produces carbon electrodes, an
important input in our production process, at a production
facility in Shizuishan in the Ningxia Hiu Autonomous Region of
China. We currently consume internally the majority of
Yonveys output of electrodes. We hold a 70% ownership
interest in Yonvey.
Ultracore Polska Sp.z.o.o (UCP). UCP produces
cored-wire silicon-based alloy products. The fabrication
facility is located in Police in northern Poland.
See our June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007 consolidated financial
statements for financial information with respect to our
segments.
Products
and Operations
The following chart shows the location of our facilities, the
products produced at each facility and each facilitys
production capacity.
Customers
and Markets
The following table details our shipments and average selling
price per MT over the last eight quarters through June 30,
2009.
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Silicon metal
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20,088
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28,674
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33,135
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16,398
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32,182
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During the year ended June 30, 2009, our customers engaged
primarily in the manufacture of silicone chemicals (27% of
revenue), aluminum (20% of revenue), foundry alloys (16% of
revenue), steel (12% of revenue) and photovoltaic (solar)
cells/semiconductors (12% of revenue). Our customer base is
geographically diverse, and includes North America, Europe,
South America and Asia, which for the year ended June 30,
2009, represented 65%, 21%, 9% and 4% of our revenue,
respectively.
For the year ended June 30, 2009, two customers accounted
for more than 10% of revenues: Dow Corning Corporation, which
represented approximately 18% of revenues, and Wacker Chemie AG,
which represented approximately 11% of revenues. Our ten largest
customers account for approximately 47% of our net sales.
Silicon
Metal
We are among the worlds largest and most efficient
producers of silicon metal. Silicon-based products are
classified by the approximate percentage of silicon contained in
the material and the levels of trace impurities. We produce
specialty-grade, high quality silicon metal with silicon content
generally greater than 99.25%. We produce the majority of this
high-grade silicon metal for three industries: (i) the
aluminum industry; (ii) the chemical industry; and
(iii) the photovoltaic (solar)/semiconductor industry. We
also continue to develop our technology to produce UMG for
photovoltaic (solar) applications.
We market to primary aluminum producers who require silicon
metal with certain purity requirements for use as an alloy, as
well as to the secondary aluminum industry where specifications
are not as stringent. Aluminum is used to manufacture a variety
of automobile and truck components, including engine pistons,
housings, and cast aluminum wheels and trim, as well as uses in
high tension electrical wire, aircraft parts, beverage
containers and other products which require optimal aluminum
properties. The addition of silicon metal reduces shrinkage and
the hot cracking tendencies of cast aluminum and improves the
castability, hardness, corrosion resistance, tensile strength,
wear resistance and weldability of the end products.
Purity and quality control are important. For instance, the
presence of iron in aluminum alloys, in even small quantities,
tends to reduce its beneficial mechanical properties as well as
reduce its lustrous appearance, an important consideration when
producing alloys for aluminum wheels and other automotive trim.
We have the ability to produce silicon metal with especially low
iron content as a result of our precisely controlled production
processes.
We market to all the major silicone chemical producers. Silicone
chemicals are used in a broad range of applications, including
personal care items, construction-related products, health care
products and electronics. In construction and equipment
applications, silicones promote adhesion, act as a sealer and
have insulating properties. In personal care and health care
products, silicones add a smooth texture, prevent against ultra
violet rays and provide moisturizing and cleansing properties.
Silicon metal is an essential component of the manufacture of
silicones, accounting for approximately 20% of raw materials
used.
We market to producers of silicon wafers and solar cells who
utilize silicon metal as the core ingredient of their product.
These manufacturers employ processes to further purify the
silicon metal and then use the material to grow crystals. These
crystals are then cut into wafers which are capable of
converting sun light to electricity. The individual wafers are
then soldered together to make solar cells.
We enter into multi-year, annual, semi-annual or quarterly
contracts for a majority of our silicon metal production.
Silicon-Based
Alloy Products
We make ferrosilicon by combining silicon dioxide (quartzite)
with iron in the form of scrap steel and iron oxides. To produce
our high-grade silicon-based alloys, we combine ferrosilicon
with other additions that can include precise measured
quantities of other metals and rare earths to create alloys with
specific metallurgical characteristics. Our silicon-based alloy
products can be divided into four general categories:
(i) ferrosilicon, (ii) magnesium-ferrosilicon-based
alloys, (iii) ferrosilicon-based alloys and
(iv) calcium silicon.
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Magnesium-ferrosilicon-based alloys are known as
nodularizers because, when combined with molten grey
iron, they change the graphite flakes in the iron into spheroid
particles, or nodules, thereby increasing the
irons strength and resilience. The resulting product is
commonly known as ductile iron. Ductile iron is employed in
numerous applications such as the manufacture of automobile
crankshafts and camshafts, exhaust manifolds, hydraulic valve
bodies and cylinders, couplings, sprockets and machine frames,
as well as in commercial water pipes. Ductile iron is lighter
than steel and provides better castability (i.e., intricate
shapes are more easily produced) than untreated iron.
Ferrosilicon-based alloys (without or with very low
concentrations of magnesium) are known as inoculants
and can contain any of a large number of combinations of
metallic elements. Inoculants act to evenly distribute the
graphite particles found in both grey and ductile iron and
refine other microscopic structures, resulting in a product with
greater strength and improved casting and machining properties.
Calcium silicon alloys are widely used to improve the quality,
castability and machinability of steel. Calcium is a powerful
modifier of oxides and sulfides. It improves the castability of
the steel in a continuous casting process by keeping nozzles
from clogging. Calcium also improves the machinability of steel,
increasing the life of cutting tools.
We believe that we distinguish ourselves from our competitors by
providing technical advice and service to our silicon-based
alloy customers and by tailoring the chemical composition of our
alloys to the specific requirements of each customers
product line and foundry process. Silicon-based alloy customers
are extremely quality conscious, as an error in chemical
composition or even product sizing can result in the scrapping
of an entire casting run. We have intensive quality control
measures at each stage of the manufacturing process to ensure
that our customers specifications are met.
Our silicon-based alloys are sold to a diverse base of customers
worldwide. Silicon-based alloys are typically sold on quarterly
contracts or on a spot basis. We have evergreen
year-to-year
contracts with many of our customers for the purchase of our
magnesium-ferrosilicon-based products while foundry ferrosilicon
alloys are typically purchased in smaller quantities for
delivery within 30 days.
By-Products
We capture, recycle and sell most of the by-products generated
in our production processes. The largest volume by-product not
recycled into the manufacturing process is silica fume (also
known as microsilica). This dust-like material, collected in our
air filtration systems, is sold to our 50%-owned affiliate,
Norchem Inc., and other companies which process, package and
market it for use as a concrete additive, refractory material or
oil well conditioner. The other major by-products of our
manufacturing processes are fines, the fine material
resulting from crushing, and dross, which results from the
purification process during smelting. The fines and dross that
are not recycled into our own production processes are generally
sold to customers who utilize these products in other
manufacturing processes, including steel production.
Raw
Material Supply
We control the supply of most of our raw materials. We have two
mining operations, one located in Billingsley, Alabama and one
in the state of Para, Brazil. These mines supply our U.S. and
Brazilian operations with a substantial portion of our
requirements for quartzite, the principal raw material used in
the manufacturing of all of our products. We believe that these
mines, together with additional leasing opportunities in the
vicinity will cover our needs well into the future. We also
obtain quartzite from other sources in South America and the
U.S. The gravel is mined, washed and screened to our
specifications by our suppliers. All of our products also
require coal or charcoal and woodchips in their manufacture. We
source our low ash metallurgical-grade coal mainly from the
midwest region of the U.S. for our U.S. operations and
use locally sourced charcoal from our forests and from local
suppliers for our South American operations. Woodchips are
sourced locally by each plant in Argentina and the U.S. and
are obtained in company-owned forests and from local suppliers
for the Brazil business. Carbon electrodes are supplied by
Yonvey and are also purchased from several other suppliers on
annual contracts and spot purchases. Most of our metal purchases
are made on the spot market or from scrap dealers, with the
exception of magnesium which is purchased under a fixed duration
contract for our U.S. business. Our principal iron source
for producing ferrosilicon-based alloys has been scrap steel.
Magnesium and other additives are obtained from a variety of
sources
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producing or dealing in these products. We also obtain raw
materials from a variety of other sources. Rail is the principal
transportation method for gravel and coal. We have rail spurs at
all of our plants. Other materials arrive primarily by truck. We
require our suppliers, whenever feasible, to use statistical
process control procedures in their production processes to
conform to our own processes.
We believe that we have a cost advantage in most of our
long-term power supply contracts. Our power supply contracts
result in stable, favorably priced, long-term commitments of
power at reasonable rates.
Sales and
Marketing Activities
Our silicon metal is typically sold through contracts which are
between three-months and several years in length and serve to
lock in volumes and prices. Our multi-year contracts represent
approximately 47% of our silicon metal sales for the year ended
June 30, 2009 with certain contracts expiring at the end of
2010 and others at the end of 2011.
Our marketing strategy is to maximize profitability by varying
the balance of our product mix among the various silicon-based
alloys and silicon metal. Our products are marketed directly by
our own marketing staff located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sao
Paulo, Brazil, Police, Poland, and at various locations in the
United States and who work together to optimize the marketing
efforts. The marketing staff is supported by our Technical
Services Manager, who supports the sales representatives by
advising foundry customers on how to improve their processes
using our products.
We also employ customer service representatives. Order
receiving, entry, shipment coordination and customer service is
handled from the Beverly, Ohio facility for our
U.S. operations, and in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sao Paulo,
Brazil, and Police, Poland for our non U.S. operations. In
addition to our direct sales force, we sell through distributors
in various U.S. regions, Canada, Southern and Northern
Mexico, Australia, South America and Europe.
We maintain credit insurance for the majority of our customer
receivables to mitigate collection risk.
Competition
The silicon metal and silicon-based alloy markets are capital
intensive and competitive. Our primary competitors are Elkem AS,
owned by Orkla ASA, and Grupo Ferroatlantica S.L. In addition,
we also face competition from other companies, such as,
Becancour Silicon, Inc., Rima Industrial SA and Ligas de Alumino
SA as well as producers in China and the former republics of the
Soviet Union. We have historically proven to be a highly
efficient low cost producer, with competitive pricing and
manufacturing processes that capture most of our production
by-products for reuse or resale. We also have the flexibility to
adapt to current market demands by switching between
silicon-based alloy and silicon metal production with reasonable
switching costs. We face continual threats from existing and new
competition. Nonetheless, certain factors can affect the ability
of competition to enter or expand. These factors include
(i) lead time of three to five years to obtain the
necessary governmental approvals and construction completion;
(ii) construction costs; (iii) the need to situate a
manufacturing facility proximate to raw material sources, and
(iv) energy supply for manufacturing purposes.
Competitive
Strengths
We believe that we possess a number of competitive strengths
that position us well to continue as one of the leading global
suppliers of silicon metal and silicon-based alloys.
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Leading Market Positions. We hold leading
market shares in a majority of our products. When our Niagara
Falls facility operates at full production, our capacity will be
approximately 186,400 MT of silicon metal annually, which we
believe will represent approximately 18% total Western World
capacity, including 61% capacity in North America. We estimate
that we have approximately 20% Western World capacity for
magnesium ferrosilicon, including 50% capacity in North America
and are one of only six suppliers of calcium silicon in the
Western World (with estimated 18% capacity). We believe that we
are also a leader in the development and commercialization of
UMG, which is becoming an important material in the production
of photovoltaic (solar) cells.
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Low Cost Producer. We have been recognized by
CRU as the lowest average operating cost large silicon metal
producer in the Western World. Currently, CRU lists four of our
silicon metal manufacturing facilities as being among CRUs
eight most cost efficient silicon metal manufacturing facilities
in the Western World, including three of the top four.
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Highly Variable Cost Structure. We operate
with a largely variable cost of production and have the ability
to rapidly turn furnaces on and off to react to changes in
customer demand. In response to the recent drop in demand we
were able to quickly idle our Selma, Alabama facility and idle
certain furnaces at other facilities. We have the ability to
quickly re-start furnaces as customer demand returns.
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Long-Term Power Contracts. We also believe
that we have a cost advantage in our long-term power supply
contracts which provide a significant portion of our power
needs. These power supply contracts result in stable, favorably
priced, long-term commitments of power at reasonable rates. In
Brazil, we have a contract with the state of Para to provide
power through June 2018. This contract includes a discount to
the local market price for power. In Argentina, we have a
contract with the province of Mendoza to provide power at a
discount to the local market price for power through October
2009, and are currently in negotiations to extend the contract.
In West Virginia, we have a contract with Brookfield Energy to
provide approximately 45% of our power needs at a fixed rate
through December 2021. The remainder of our power needs in West
Virginia and Ohio are sourced through contracts that provide
tariff rates at historically competitive levels. In connection
with the reopening of GMIs Niagara Falls plant, and as an
incentive to reopen the plant, we obtained a public-sector
package including 40 megawatts of hydropower through 2013, with
a potential five year extension.
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Stable Raw Material Supply Through Captive Mines and Forest
Reserves. We have two mining operations, located
in Billingsley, Alabama and in the state of Para, Brazil, for
which we currently possess long-term lease mining rights. These
mines supply our plants with a majority of our requirements for
quartzite, the principal raw material used in the manufacturing
of our products. We believe that these mines, taken together
with additional leasing opportunities in the vicinity will cover
our needs well into the future. In Brazil, we own a forest
reserve which supplies our Brazilian operations with the wood
necessary for woodchips and a majority of our charcoal. We have
also obtained a captive supply of electrodes, an important input
in our manufacturing process, through the formation of Yonvey.
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Efficient and Environmentally Sensitive By-Product
Usage. We utilize or sell most of our
manufacturing process by-products, which reduces costs and
limits environmental impact.
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Diverse Products and Markets. We sell our
products to a wide variety of industries and to companies in
over 40 countries. We believe that our diverse product and
geographic end-market profile provides us with numerous growth
opportunities and should help insulate us from economic
downturns occurring in any individual industry or geographic
region, however global macroeconomic factors will impact the
effectiveness of our industrial and geographical diversity
strategy.
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Experienced, Highly Qualified Management
Team. We have assembled a highly qualified
management team with approximately 85 years of combined
experience in the metals industry among our top four executives.
Alan Kestenbaum, our Executive Chairman, Jeff Bradley, our Chief
Executive Officer, Mal Appelbaum, our Chief Financial Officer,
and Arden Sims, our Chief Operating Officer, have over 20, 25, 5
and 35 years of experience, respectively, in metals
industries. We believe that our management team has the
operational and technical skill to continue to operate our
business at world class levels of efficiency and to consistently
produce silicon metal and silicon-based alloys.
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Strategy
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Focus on Core Businesses. We differentiate
ourselves on the basis of our technical expertise and high
product quality and use these capabilities to retain existing
accounts and cultivate new business. As part of this strategy,
we are focusing our production and sales efforts on our silicon
metals and silicon-based alloys to end markets where we may
achieve the highest profitability. We continue to evaluate our
core business strategy and may divest certain non-core and lower
margin businesses to improve our financial and operational
results.
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Continue to Rationalize Costs to Meet Current Levels of
Demand. We are focused on operating in a cost
effective manner and have reduced costs in order to maintain our
profitability. We have idled furnaces as demand declined and
have recently re-started furnaces as volumes improved. Our
largely variable cost of production should allow us to remain
profitable during periods of reduced demand.
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Capitalize on Improving Market Conditions. We
intend to reopen our Niagara Falls facility in the second
quarter of fiscal 2010 and also have the ability to reopen our
Selma, Alabama facility should market demand require such
capacity.
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Maintain Low Cost Position While Controlling
Inputs. We intend to maintain our position as one
of the most cost-efficient producers of silicon metal in the
world by continuing to control the cost of the process inputs
through our captive sources and long-term supply contracts. We
have reduced our fixed costs and as volume returns could spread
them over the resulting increased production volume to further
reduce costs per MT of silicon metal and silicon-based alloy
sold.
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Continue Pursuing Strategic Acquisition
Opportunities. The current economic downturn
presents a significant opportunity to pursue complementary
acquisitions at distressed prices. Certain customers and
suppliers have been adversely affected by the current
environment and may present suitable opportunities. We are
actively reviewing several possible transactions to expand our
strategic capabilities and leverage our products and operations.
We intend to build on our history of successful acquisitions by
continuing to evaluate attractive acquisition opportunities for
the purpose of increasing our capacity, increasing our access to
raw materials and other inputs and acquiring further refined
products for our customers. Our focus is on investing globally
in companies, technologies or products that complement and or
diversify our business or product offerings. In particular, we
will consider acquisitions or investments that will enable us to
leverage our expertise in silicon metal and silicon-based alloy
products, including photovoltaic (solar) applications, to grow
in these markets as well as enable us to enter new markets or
sell new products. We believe our overall metallurgical
expertise and skills in lean production technologies position us
well for future growth.
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Leverage Flexible Manufacturing and Expand Other Lines of
Business. We will leverage our flexible
manufacturing capabilities to optimize the product mix produced
while expanding the products we offer. Additionally, we can
leverage our broad geographic manufacturing reach to ensure that
production of specific metals is in the most appropriate
facility/region. Besides our principal silicon metal products,
we have the capability to produce silicon-based alloys, such as
ferrosilicon and silicomanganese, using the same facilities. Our
business philosophy is to allocate our furnace capacity to the
products which we expect will improve profitability.
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Leverage Synergies Among Units. According to
CRU, we currently have four of the eight, and three of the four,
lowest cost silicon metal manufacturing facilities in the
Western World. Additionally, according to CRU, the average
operating cost of four of our facilities is approximately 9.6%
lower than the Western World weighted average based on CRU data.
We seek to leverage each of our facilities best practices
and apply them across our system.
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Facilities
We believe our facilities are suitable and adequate for our
business and current production requirements. The following
tables describe our office space, manufacturing facilities,
mining properties and forest properties:
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Furnaces
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New York, New York
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Office
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4,636
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Beverly, Ohio
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273,377
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GMI
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Selma, Alabama**
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Manufacturing and other
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126,207
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GMI
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Alloy, West Virginia
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1,063,032
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GMI
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Manufacturing and other
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227,732
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GMI
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Mendoza, Argentina
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138,500
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Globe Metales
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San Luis, Argentina
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Manufacturing and other
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59,200
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Globe Metales
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Police, Poland
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Manufacturing and other
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43,951
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Breu Branco, Brazil
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Manufacturing and other
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410,953
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Globe Metais
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Shizuishan, China
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Manufacturing and other
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227,192
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Para, Brazil
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113,000
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Employees
As of June 30, 2009, we had 828 employees. We have
384 employees in the United States, 132 employees in
Argentina, 177 employees in Brazil, 19 employees in
Poland and 116 employees in China. Our total employees
consist of 470 salaried employees and 358 hourly employees
and include 411 unionized workers. We reduced headcount 35% from
the 1,283 employees we had at June 30, 2008 in
reaction to reduced customer demand by idling the Selma, Alabama
facility and making reductions in all our other facilities. We
have the ability to continue to reduce the workforce to match
current demand. As customer demand increases, and we turn back
on furnaces at our currently operational facilities, we do not
expect to proportionately increase staffing levels. Only when
demand requires the starting of the Niagara Falls, New York and
Selma, Alabama facilities will significant, additional headcount
be required.
We have not experienced any work stoppages and consider our
relations with our employees to be good. Our hourly employees at
our Selma, Alabama and Alloy, West Virginia facilities are
covered, respectively, by collective bargaining agreements with
the Industrial Division of the Communications Workers of
America, under a contract running through July 2010 and with The
United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy,
Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union under
a contract running through April 24, 2011. Union employees
in Brazil are working under a contract running through
October 31, 2009; renegotiation of the contract in Brazil
will commence on October 1, 2009. Union employees in
Argentina are working under a contract signed on June 30,
2009 and running through April 30, 2010. Our operations in
Poland and China are not unionized.
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Research
and Development
Our primary research and development activities are concentrated
in our Solsil business unit. Solsil is continuing to develop its
technology to produce upgraded metallurgical grade silicon
manufactured through a proprietary metallurgical process and
which is primarily used in silicon-based photovoltaic (solar)
cells. Solsil conducts research and development activities
designed to improve the purity of its silicon. The business
performs experiments, including continuous batch modifications
with the goal of improving efficiencies, lowering costs and
developing new products that will meet the needs of the
photovoltaic (solar) industry. These activities are performed at
Solsils operations, which are currently located within our
facility at Beverly, Ohio. Solsil participates in a joint
development and supply agreement with BP Solar International
Inc., a subsidiary of BP p.l.c. Our success in producing UMG for
the solar industry will help to lower the production cost of
photovoltaic (solar) cells and increase the overall
affordability of the technology.
Proprietary
Rights and Licensing
The majority of our intellectual property relates to process
design and proprietary know-how. Our intellectual property
strategy is focused on developing and protecting proprietary
know-how and trade secrets, which are maintained through
employee and third-party confidentiality agreements and physical
security measures. Although we have some patented technology,
our businesses or profitability does not rely fundamentally upon
such technology.
Regulatory
Matters
We operate facilities in the U.S. and abroad which are
subject to foreign, federal, national, state, provincial and
local environmental, health and safety laws and regulations,
including, among others, those governing the discharge of
materials into the environment, hazardous substances, land use,
reclamation and remediation and the health and safety of our
employees. These laws and regulations require us to obtain from
governmental authorities permits to conduct certain regulated
activities, which permits may be subject to modification or
revocation by such authorities.
We are subject to the risk that we have not been or will not be
at all times in complete compliance with such laws, regulations
and permits. Failure to comply with these laws, regulations and
permits may result in the assessment of administrative, civil
and criminal penalties or other sanctions by regulators, the
imposition of remedial obligations, the issuance of injunctions
limiting or preventing our activities and other liabilities.
Under these laws, regulations and permits, we could also be held
liable for any and all consequences arising out of human
exposure to hazardous substances or environmental damage we may
cause or that relates to our operations or properties.
Environmental, health and safety laws are likely to become more
stringent in the future. Our costs of complying with current and
future environmental, health and safety laws, and our
liabilities arising from past or future releases of, or exposure
to, hazardous substances, may adversely affect our business,
results of operations and financial condition.
There are a variety of laws and regulations in place or being
considered at the international, federal, regional, state and
local levels of government that restrict or are reasonably
likely to restrict the emission of carbon dioxide and other
greenhouse gases. These legislative and regulatory developments
may cause us to incur material costs to reduce the greenhouse
gas emissions from our operations (through additional
environmental control equipment or retiring and replacing
existing equipment) or to obtain emission allowance credits, or
result in the incurrence of material taxes, fees or other
governmental impositions on account of such emissions. In
addition, such developments may have indirect impacts on our
operations which could be material. For example, they may impose
significant additional costs or limitations on electricity
generators, which could result in a material increase in our
energy costs.
Certain environmental laws assess liability on current or
previous owners or operators of real property for the cost of
removal or remediation of hazardous substances. In addition to
cleanup, cost recovery or compensatory actions brought by
federal, state and local agencies, neighbors, employees or other
third parties could make personal injury, property damage or
other private claims relating to the presence or release of
hazardous substances. Environmental laws often impose liability
even if the owner or operator did not know of, or was not
responsible for, the release of hazardous substances. Persons
who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous
substances also may be responsible for the cost of removal or
remediation of these substances. Such persons can be responsible
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and remediation costs even if they never owned or operated the
disposal or treatment facility. In addition, such owners or
operators of real property and persons who arrange for the
disposal or treatment of hazardous substances can be held
responsible for damages to natural resources.
Soil or groundwater contamination resulting from historical,
ongoing or nearby activities is present at certain of our
current and historical properties, and additional contamination
may be discovered at such properties in the future. Based on
currently available information, we do not believe that any
costs or liabilities relating to such contamination will have a
material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of
operations or liquidity.
Legal
Proceedings
In the ordinary course of our business, we are subject to
periodic lawsuits, investigations, claims and proceedings,
including, but not limited to, contractual disputes, employment,
environmental, health and safety matters, as well as claims
associated with our historical acquisitions. Although we cannot
predict with certainty the ultimate resolution of lawsuits,
investigations, claims and proceedings asserted against us, we
do not believe any currently pending legal proceeding to which
we are a party will have a material adverse effect on our
business, prospects, financial condition, cash flows, results of
operations or liquidity.
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MANAGEMENT
Executive
Officers, Key Employees and Directors
The following table sets forth certain information concerning
our executive officers, key employees, and directors:
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Alan Kestenbaum
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Executive Chairman and Director
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Jeff Bradley
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Chief Executive Officer
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Arden Sims
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Chief Operating Officer
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Malcolm Appelbaum
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Chief Financial Officer
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Stephen Lebowitz
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Theodore A. Heilman, Jr.
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Senior Vice President
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Bruno Santos Parreiras
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Executive Director, Globe Metais, S.A.
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Delfin Rabinovich
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Executive Director, Globe Metales, S.A.
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Stuart E. Eizenstat
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Director
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Daniel Karosen
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Franklin Lavin
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Donald G. Barger, Jr.
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Alan Kestenbaum has served as Executive Chairman and
Director since our inception in December 2004, and served as
Chief Executive Officer from our inception through May 2008.
From June 2004, Mr. Kestenbaum served as Chairman of Globe
Metallurgical, Inc., until its acquisition by us in November
2006. He has over 20 years of experience in metals
including finance, distribution, trading and manufacturing.
Mr. Kestenbaum is a founder and the Chief Executive Officer
of Marco International Corp., and its affiliates, a finance
trading group specializing in metals, minerals and other raw
materials, founded in 1985. Mr. Kestenbaum was involved in
the expansion by certain of Marco Internationals
affiliates into China and the former Soviet Union. He also
established affiliated private equity businesses in 1999 which
were involved in sourcing and concluding a number of private
equity transactions, including ones relating to McCook Metals,
Scottsboro Aluminum and Globe Metallurgical, Inc. From 1997
until June 2008, Mr. Kestenbaum was also the Vice President
of Marco Hi-tech JV LLC, a nutritional ingredient supplier to
the nutritional supplement industry. Mr. Kestenbaum serves
as a member of the Board of Directors of Wolverine Tube, Inc., a
provider of copper and copper alloy tube, fabricated products
and metal joining products. Mr. Kestenbaum began his career
in metals with Glencore, Inc. and Philipp Brothers in New York
City. He received his B.A. in Economics cum laude from
Yeshiva University, New York.
Jeff Bradley has served as our Chief Executive Officer
since May 2008. From June 2005 until February 2008,
Mr. Bradley served as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
Director of Claymont Steel Holdings, Inc., a company
specializing in the manufacture and sale of custom-order steel
plate in the United States and Canada. Mr. Bradley was not
employed after his February 2008 departure from Claymont Steel
until he joined us in May 2008. Prior to joining Claymont Steel,
from September 2004 to June 2005, Mr. Bradley served as
Vice President of strategic planning for Dietrich Industries, a
construction products subsidiary of Worthington Industries. From
September 2000 to August 2004, Mr. Bradley served as a vice
president and general manager for Worthington Steel, a
diversified metal processing company. Mr. Bradley holds a
B.S. in Business Administration from Loyola College in
Baltimore, Maryland.
Arden Sims joined our company in November 2006 and has
been serving as our Chief Operating Officer since that time.
Mr. Sims has also been serving as the President of Globe
Metallurgical, Inc. since 1984. From 1981 to 1984 Mr. Sims
served as President for SKW Metals & Alloys Inc. (now
CC Metals & Alloys Inc.), a competitor of Globe
Metallurgical. From 1970 to 1981, he held various management
positions at Union Carbide Corporations Metals Division
(subsequently purchased by Elkem Metals, another competitor of
Globe Metallurgical, Inc.). Mr. Sims holds a B.S. in
Electrical Engineering from the West Virginia Institute of
Technology.
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Malcolm Appelbaum joined our company as Chief Financial
Officer in September 2008. Prior to that, from 2000 until
September 2008, Mr. Appelbaum served as President of
Appletree Advisors, Inc., a financial consulting and advisory
firm he founded to serve the portfolio companies of private
equity firms and senior and mezzanine lenders. While at
Appletree he served as Interim-Chief Financial Officer for
several underperforming companies and assisted others as an
outside consultant. Between 1992 and 2000, Mr. Appelbaum
was a principal at Wand Partners Inc., a private equity
investor. At Wand he was the financial officer responsible for
the firm and worked extensively with portfolio companies and
developed an investment practice closing several platform and
add-on acquisitions. Prior to joining Wand Partners,
Mr. Appelbaum was an associate at M&T Bank, a
financial analyst at Goldman Sachs and a senior consultant and
senior accountant at Deloitte & Touche.
Mr. Appelbaum received a B.S. from Brooklyn College and an
M.B.A. from Columbia University.
Stephen Lebowitz has served as our Chief Legal Officer
since July 2008. Prior to that, from 2001 to 2008,
Mr. Lebowitz was in-house counsel at BP p.l.c., one of the
worlds largest petroleum companies, to its jet fuel,
marine and solar energy divisions. Prior to joining BP,
Mr. Lebowitz was in private practice, both as a partner at
the law firm Ridberg, Press and Aaronson, and as an associate
with the law firm Kaye Scholer LLP. Mr. Lebowitz holds a
B.A. from the University of Vermont, received a law degree from
George Washington University, and while overseas as a Fulbright
Scholar, obtained an L.L.M. in European law.
Theodore A. Heilman, Jr. has been serving our
company in a variety of capacities since our inception in
December 2004, currently as our Senior Vice President.
Mr. Heilman has also served as our interim Chief Financial
Officer between November 2006 and June 2007, and until November
2006, as our President. Mr. Heilman also served as one of
our directors from December 2004 until July 2008.
Mr. Heilman has over 25 years of management and
financial experience in international business and commodities.
Mr. Heilman was the President of the Finance division of
Marco International Corp. from January 2003 until November 2006.
From 1999 to June 2002, Mr. Heilman served as President and
Chief Executive Officer of InterCommercial Markets LLC, an
online commodity logistics and trading services and software
company that he founded, until its merger with ExImWare, Inc.,
where he remained as resident founder until January 2003. Prior
to joining InterCommercial Markets LLC, Mr. Heilman was
Chief Operating Officer of the Mercon Group, Vice President in
sales and trading at the J. Aron Commodities Division of
Goldman Sachs & Co. and an international lending
officer at The Bank of New York. He received a B.S. in Economics
from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an
M.B.A. from Harvard University.
Bruno Santos Parreiras joined our company in January 2007
and has been serving as the Executive Director of Globe Metais,
our Brazilian subsidiary, since that time. Prior to such time,
Mr. Parreiras worked for Camargo Correa Metais S.A. (now
known as Globe Metais) in various positions starting in 1993,
and most recently as Executive Director since 2004.
Mr. Parreiras received his degree in metallurgical
engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais.
Delfin Rabinovich joined our company in January 2007 and
has been serving as the Executive Director of Globe Metales, our
Argentine subsidiary, since that time. From 1973 to 1988,
Mr. Rabinovich held various management positions at FATE,
S.A. a major Argentine tire manufacturer. From 1988 to 1993, he
served as the general manager of KICSA Alumino, an aluminum
semi-fabricator. From 1993 to 1995, Mr. Rabinovich served
as the general manager of the DAPSA, a petroleum refiner. Since
such time he served as a management, marketing and technology
consultant in a variety of industries. Mr. Rabinovich
received his degree in industrial engineering from the
University of Buenos Aires and an M.S. in management from the
Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology.
Non-Employee
Directors
Stuart E. Eizenstat has served as a member of our
Board of Directors since February 2008. Mr. Eizenstat has
been a partner of the law firm of Covington & Burling
LLP in Washington, D.C. since 2001, and heads the law
firms international practice. He served as Deputy
Secretary of the United States Department of the Treasury from
July 1999 to January 2001. He was Under Secretary of State for
Economic, Business and Agricultural Affairs from 1997 to 1999.
Mr. Eizenstat served as Under Secretary of Commerce for
International Trade from 1996 to 1997 and was the
U.S. Ambassador to the European Union from 1993 to 1996.
From 1977 to 1981 he was Chief Domestic Policy Advisor in the
White House to President Carter. He
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is a trustee of BlackRock Funds, a member of the Board of
Directors of United Parcel Service, Inc. and the Chicago Climate
Exchange and serves on the International Advisory Council of The
Coca-Cola
Company, on the Advisory Board of BT Americas Inc. and on the
International Advisory Board of Group Menatep Limited. He has
received seven honorary doctorate degrees and awards from the
United States, French, German and Israeli governments. He is the
author of Imperfect Justice: Looted Assets, Slave Labor,
and the Unfinished Business of World War II.
Daniel Karosen has served as a member of our Board of
Directors since December 2007 and is a member of our Audit
Committee. Mr. Karosen joined Mandel, Fekete &
Bloom, an accounting firm in Jersey City, New Jersey in 2000,
and has been a partner since 2006. Prior to joining Mandel,
Fekete & Bloom, Mr. Karosen was a CPA at
PricewaterhouseCoopers between 1997 and 2000. Mr. Karosen
is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
Franklin Lavin has served as a member of our Board of
Directors since September 2008. Mr. Lavin has been the
Chairman of the Public Affairs practice for Asia-Pacific at
Edelman since May 2009. Prior to Edelman, he was the Managing
Director and Chief Operating Officer of Cushman &
Wakefield Investors Asia where he is responsible for building
the firms private equity business in Asia between July
2007 and May 2009. Prior to that, between November, 2005 and
July, 2007, Mr. Lavin served as Under Secretary for
International Trade at the United States Department of Commerce.
Prior to that, between 2001 and November, 2005, Mr. Lavin
was the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore.
Between 1996 and 2001, Mr. Lavin worked in Hong Kong and
Singapore in senior banking and management positions at Citibank
and Bank of America. Earlier in his career, Mr. Lavin
served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Asia and
the Pacific during the George H.W. Bush Administration. During
the Reagan Administration, Mr. Lavin served in the White
House as Director of the Office of Political Affairs. He also
served as Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Security
Council. Mr. Lavin earned a B.S. from the School of Foreign
Service at Georgetown University; a M.S. in Chinese Language
from Georgetown University; a M.A. in International Relations
and International Economics from the School of Advanced
International Studies at the Johns Hopkins University; and an
M.B.A. in Finance at the Wharton School at the University of
Pennsylvania. Mr. Lavin served as a Lieutenant Commander in
the U.S. Naval Reserves.
Donald G. Barger, Jr. has served as a member of our Board
of Directors and as Chairman of our Audit Committee since
December 2008. Mr. Barger had a successful 36 year
business career in manufacturing and services companies. He
retired in February 2008 from YRC Worldwide Inc. (formerly
Yellow Roadway Corporation), one of the worlds largest
transportation service providers. Mr. Barger served as a
special advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of YRC Worldwide
Inc. from August 2007 to February 2008, and as Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of YRC Worldwide Inc. from
December 2000 to August 2007. From March 1998 to December 2000,
Mr. Barger was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
of Hillenbrand Industries, a provider of services and products
for the health care and funeral services industries. From 1993
to 1998, Mr. Barger was Vice President of Finance and Chief
Financial Officer of Worthington Industries, Inc., a diversified
steel processor. Mr. Barger serves on the Board of
Directors, and is Chairman of the Audit Committee, of Gardner
Denver, Inc. and Quanex Building Products Corporation. He also
is on the Board of Precision Aerospace Components, Inc.
Mr. Barger earned a B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy
and an M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.
Thomas A. Danjczek has served as a member of our Board of
Directors since March 2009 and is a member of our Audit
Committee. Mr. Danjczek has been President of the Steel
Manufacturers Association since 1998. The association represents
thirty six North American steel manufacturers that operate
collectively 128 plants and employ 48,000 people.
Prior to that he was an executive with the Wheeling-Pittsburgh
Steel Corporation, the Bethlehem Steel Corporation and the
Kaiser Steel Corporation. Mr. Danjczek earned a B.S. from
Villanova University and a Masters Degree in Industrial
Management from Purdue University.
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Board of
Directors
Board
of Directors Composition
Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as amended, provide
that the authorized number of directors may be changed only by
resolution of the Board of Directors. We currently have
6 directors: Messrs. Eizenstat, Karosen, Kestenbaum,
Lavin, Barger and Danjczek.
Director
Independence
Our Board of Directors has reviewed the materiality of any
relationship that each of our directors has with us, either
directly or indirectly. Based on this review, the Board of
Directors has determined that Messrs. Eizenstat, Karosen,
Lavin, Barger and Danjczek are independent directors
as defined by NASDAQ and that Messrs. Karosen, Lavin,
Barger and Danjczek are independent directors as
defined by Securities Exchange
Rule 10A-3.
Committees
of the Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors has an Audit Committee and a Compensation
Committee. Our Board of Directors intends to create a
compensation committee and a Nominating and Governance Committee
after additional directors are added to our Board of Directors.
Each of the committees of the Board of Directors, or our Board
of Directors, including a majority of the independent directors,
until such time the respective committee is constituted, has, or
will have, the responsibilities described below.
Audit Committee. Mr. Barger,
Mr. Karosen and Mr. Danjczek are currently the members
of our Audit Committee. Mr. Barger, Mr. Karosen and
Mr. Danjczek satisfy, and it is contemplated that any
additional members will satisfy, independence standards
promulgated by the SEC and by NASDAQ, as such standards apply
specifically to members of audit committees. The Board of
Directors has determined that Mr. Barger meets the
SECs qualifications to be an audit committee
financial expert. Our Audit Committee is authorized to:
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annual audit of our books and records;
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review the proposed scope and results of the audit;
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review and pre-approve the independent auditors audit and
non-audit services rendered;
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approve the audit fees to be paid;
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review accounting and financial controls with the independent
auditors and our financial and accounting staff;
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review and approve transactions between us and our directors,
officers and affiliates;
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recognize and prevent prohibited non-audit services;
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establish procedures for complaints received by us regarding
accounting matters;
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oversee internal audit functions; and
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prepare the report of the Audit Committee that SEC rules require
to be included in our annual meeting proxy statement.
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Compensation Committee. Mr. Barger and
Mr. Danjczek are currently the members of our Compensation
Committee. All members of our Compensation Committee are
qualified as independent under the current definition
promulgated by NASDAQ. Our Compensation Committee is authorized
to:
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approve the compensation arrangements for executive officers and
key employees, including the compensation for our Executive
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer;
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establish and oversee general compensation policies with the
objective to attract and retain superior talent, to reward
individual performance and to achieve our financial goals;
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administer our stock incentive plan; and
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prepare the report of the Compensation Committee that SEC rules
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Nominating and Governance Committee. All
members of our Nominating and Governance Committee will be
qualified as independent under the current definition
promulgated by NASDAQ. Our Nominating and Governance Committee,
or our Board of Directors, including a majority of the
independent directors, until such time as the committee is
constituted, will be authorized to:
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identify and nominate members for election to the Board of
Directors;
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develop and recommend to the Board of Directors a set of
corporate governance principles applicable to our
company; and
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oversee the evaluation of the Board of Directors and management.
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Code of
Conduct and Ethics
We have adopted a code of conduct and ethics applicable to all
company employees, including the Executive Chairman, Chief
Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Legal Officer
and also our directors. The code is available on the
companys internet website at www.glbsm.com and is
available in print to any stockholder who requests a copy. Any
amendment to the code will promptly be posted on our website.
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EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
The following discussion and analysis of compensation
arrangements of our named executive officers for our fiscal year
ended June 30, 2009 should be read together with the
compensation tables and related disclosures set forth below.
This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are
based on our current plans, considerations, expectations and
determinations regarding future compensation programs. Actual
compensation programs that we adopt may differ materially from
currently planned programs as summarized in this discussion.
Compensation
Discussion and Analysis
Our executive compensation arrangements are designed to help us
attract talented individuals to manage and operate our business,
to reward those individuals fairly over time and to retain those
individuals who continue to meet our high expectations. The
goals of our executive compensation arrangements are to align
our executive officers compensation with our business
objectives and the interests of our stockholders and to
incentivize and reward our executive officers for our success.
To achieve these goals, we have established executive
compensation and benefit packages composed of a mix of base
salary and equity awards and, in some instances, cash incentive
payments, in proportions that our Board of Directors believes
are the most appropriate to incentivize and reward our executive
officers for achieving our objectives. Our executive
compensation arrangements are also intended to make us
competitive in our industry, where there is significant
competition for talented employees, and to be fair relative to
other professionals within our organization. We believe that we
must provide competitive compensation packages to attract and
retain the most talented and dedicated executive officers
possible and to help retain our executive management over the
longer term.
Role
of Our Executive Chairman in Setting Executive
Compensation
Historically, we have established executive officers
compensation arrangements when they joined our company.
Mr. Kestenbaum, our Executive Chairman, has individually
negotiated each of the executive officers compensation
arrangements, and these initial compensation terms were included
in an employment agreement with the executive.
Role
of Our Board of Directors in Setting Executive
Compensation
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors will set
and periodically review compensation for our executive officers.
The Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will make
recommendations to the Compensation Committee regarding
compensation decisions for our executive officers.
Elements
of our Executive Compensation Arrangements
General. Our executive compensation
arrangements may include three principal components: base
salary, long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity
awards and, in some cases, cash bonuses. Our executive officers
are also eligible to participate, on the same basis as other
employees, in our 401(k) plan and our other benefit programs
generally available to all employees. Although we have not
adopted any formal guidelines for allocating total compensation
among these components, we intend to implement and maintain
compensation plans that tie a substantial portion of our
executives overall compensation to the achievement of
corporate performance objectives. Additionally, pursuant to the
terms of employment agreements, some of our executive officers
are entitled to receive severance payments in the event that
their employment is terminated without cause.
We view each of the components of our compensation program as
related but distinct. Our decisions about each individual
component generally do not affect the decisions we make about
other components. For example, we do not believe that
significant compensation derived from one component of
compensation, such as equity appreciation, should necessarily
negate or reduce compensation from other elements, such as
salary or bonus.
Base Salary. Upon joining our company, each of
our executive officers entered into an employment agreement that
provided for an initial base salary. These initial salaries are
the product of negotiation with the executive, but we generally
seek to establish salaries that we believe are commensurate with
the salaries being paid to executive officers serving in similar
roles at comparable metal manufacturing companies. In
establishing the base salaries of our executive officers, we
took into account a number of factors, including the
executives seniority, position, functional role and level
of responsibility and individual performance.
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Beginning in fiscal 2010, we expect to review base salaries of
our executive officers on an annual basis and make adjustments
to reflect individual performance-based factors, as well as our
financial status. Historically, we have not applied, nor do we
intend to apply, specific formulas to determine base salary
increases.
Long-Term Equity Compensation. We believe that
long-term performance is best incentivized through an ownership
culture that encourages performance by our executive officers
through the use of stock options
and/or stock
grants. Our equity benefit plans have been established to
provide our executive officers with incentives to help align
their interests with the interests of our stockholders. We
believe that the use of stock options, which only provide value
to the executive officer if the value of our common stock
increases, offers the best approach to achieving our
compensation goals and provides tax and other advantages to our
executive officers relative to other forms of equity
compensation. We believe that our equity benefit plans are an
important retention tool for our executive officers.
Initial option grants to our executive officers are generally
set forth in an employment agreement. These initial option
grants are the product of negotiation with the executive, but we
generally seek to establish equity ownership levels that we
believe are commensurate with the equity stakes held by
executive officers serving in similar roles at comparable
companies. Beginning fiscal 2009, as part of our annual
compensation review process, we provided subsequent option
grants to those executive officers determined to be performing
well.
With the exception of Mr. Kestenbaum, who as the founder of
our company received stock at our inception, our equity benefit
plans have provided the principal method for our executive
officers to acquire equity in our company. Historically, we have
granted stock options exclusively through our 2006 stock option
plan, which was adopted by our Board of Directors and approved
by our stockholders to permit the grant of stock options to our
employees, officers, directors, consultants, advisors and
independent contractors. The Named Executive Officers designated
under Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End,
have been awarded stock options under our 2006 stock plan in the
amounts indicated therein. In determining the size of the stock
option grants to our executive officers, the Board of Directors
took into account each executive officers existing
ownership stake in our company, as well as his position, scope
of responsibility, ability to affect stockholder value, historic
and recent performance, and the equity ownership levels of
executive officers in similar roles of comparable companies in
our industry.
In April 2009, the Board of Directors noted that the outstanding
options had exercise prices substantially above the then current
fair market value and unanimously determined that these options
therefore had little or no incentive value. In order to restore
the incentive value of the option program and to achieve the
purpose of giving the officers incentives to seek to increase
shareholder value, the Board of Directors modified the
outstanding stock options held by certain officers to reduce the
exercise price to $4.00 per share which the Board of Directors
determined equalled or exceeded the fair market value on the
date of the modifications. Concurrently, the Board of Directors
reset the vesting periods of these options such that the
modified options would vest in 25% increments every six months
from the date of the modification, see Grants of
Plan-Based Awards. At the same time, the Board of
Directors reviewed information with respect to executive
compensation and determined, with the concurrence of a majority
of the independent directors, that our companys incentive
compensation to its officers was low. The Board of Directors
approved the grant of additional options to members of executive
management with an exercise price of $4.00 per share, with the
amount of the additional option grants based upon the Board of
Directors evaluation of each recipient officers base
salary and incentive compensation, after taking into account
approaches at other companies, see Grants of Plan-Based
Awards. The Board of Directors subsequently made a further
review of the incentive compensation of the chief executive
officer and determined that Mr. Bradleys option grant
should be increased by 150,000 shares. In May 2009, an
additional grant was made to Mr. Bradley with an exercise
price of $5.00 per share, which the Board of Directors
determined was equal to the fair market value on the date of the
additional grant.
Cash Bonuses. In addition to base salaries,
our executive officers are eligible to receive annual
discretionary cash bonuses. Other than a one-time bonus to our
chairman, we have not paid any cash bonuses to our current
executive officers. We expect to grant annual cash bonuses
intended to compensate executive officers for their individual
contributions to our achievement of corporate goals. We have
accrued a bonus pool of $2,300,000 at June 30, 2009, based
on a formula of modified cash flow for the six months ended
June 30,
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2009, in order to pay cash bonuses to our principal executive
officers. The Compensation Committee will determine the cash
bonuses to be paid from this pool, and any additional accruals
made from July 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, based on
determinations of performance, as well as factors such as the
achievement of milestones and financial factors, with respect to
the period January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
At the end of December 2008, we paid a special, one-time
discretionary bonus to Mr. Kestenbaum in recognition of his
distinguished service from our inception through
December 31, 2008. During that period, Mr. Kestenbaum
received no compensation other than his base salary and an auto
expense allowance. The Board of Directors evaluated our
performance during the period, including the facts that our
company had performed at exceptional levels as measured by a
number of critical financial standards and had met or exceeded
pertinent business plans. The Board of Directors noted that
Mr. Kestenbaum had led our company to these achievements,
had recently led our company through a transition to a new chief
executive officer and was expected to continue to provide
important leadership and assistance to our company. Further, the
Board of Directors received advice from an independent
consulting firm engaged to analyze the compensation levels of
chief executive officers at comparable companies and compared
those with the compensation of Mr. Kestenbaum from 2004
through 2008, noting that Mr. Kestenbaums aggregate
compensation for the period was at levels that were materially
lower. Based upon these factors and as an inducement to
Mr. Kestenbaum to continue his service to our company as
Executive Chairman, the Board of Directors, with the concurrence
of a majority of the independent directors, awarded
Mr. Kestenbaum a bonus of $5,000,000.
Severance and Change of Control
Benefits. Under their employment agreements, our
executive officers are entitled to cash severance benefits if
they are terminated without cause. In some instances, this may
include reimbursement for the costs of continued health
insurance premiums for a period of time after termination of
employment. The terms of these arrangements are more fully
described below under Employment Agreements, Severance and
Change of Control Arrangements.
401(k) Plan. Certain of our
U.S. employees, including our executive officers, are
eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan. Our 401(k) plan is
intended to qualify as a tax qualified plan under
Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (Code). Our 401(k) plan provides that each participant
may contribute a portion of his or her pretax compensation, up
to a statutory limit and that contribution may be matched by us
up to the statutory limit. Employee contributions are held and
invested by the plans trustee.
Other Benefits and Perquisites. We provide
medical insurance to certain full-time employees, including our
executive officers. Our executive officers generally do not
receive any perquisites, except that we pay an automobile
allowance for Mr. Kestenbaum. However, from time to time,
we have provided relocation expenses in connection with the
relocation of executive officers to the geographic area of our
corporate headquarters in New York. We intend to continue to
provide relocation expenses in the future, as necessary, to
obtain the services of qualified individuals.
Other Compensation. Our Compensation
Committee, in its discretion, may in the future revise, amend or
add to the benefits of any executive officer if it deems it
advisable.
Federal
Tax Considerations Under Sections 162(m) and 409A
Section 162(m) of the Code limits our deduction for federal
income tax purposes to not more than $1,000,000 of compensation
paid to specified executive officers in a calendar year.
Compensation above $1,000,000 may be deducted if it is
performance-based compensation within the meaning of
Section 162(m). We have not yet established a policy for
determining which forms of incentive compensation awarded to our
executive officers will be designed to qualify as
performance-based compensation. To maintain flexibility in
compensating our executive officers in a manner designed to
promote our objectives, we have not adopted a policy that
requires all compensation to be deductible. However, we expect
that the Compensation Committee will evaluate the effects of the
compensation limits of Section 162(m) on any compensation
it approves and provide future compensation in a manner
consistent with our best interests and those of our stockholders.
Section 409A of the Code addresses the tax treatment of
nonqualified deferred compensation benefits and provides for
significant taxes and penalties in the case of payment of
nonqualified deferred compensation. We currently intend to
structure our executive compensation programs to avoid
triggering these taxes and penalties under Section 409A.
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Accounting
Considerations
Effective July 1, 2006, we adopted the fair value
provisions of SFAS 123(R). Under SFAS 123(R), we are
required to estimate and record an expense for each award of
equity compensation, including stock options, over the vesting
period of the award. Our Board of Directors has generally
determined to retain, for the foreseeable future, our stock
option program as the sole component of its long-term
compensation program, and, therefore, to record this expense on
an ongoing basis according to SFAS 123(R).
Summary
Executive Officer Compensation Table
The following table sets forth annual compensation for the
fiscal years ended June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007 of our
principal executive officers, our principal financial officers
and our three other most highly compensated executive officers
in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. We refer to these
persons as our Named Executive Officers.
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Alan Kestenbaum
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2009
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650,000
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14,400
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564,400
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318,182
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9,000
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600,000
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|
|
|
|
|
116,920
|
|
|
|
1,888,753
|
|
Chief Executive Officer
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
61,364
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,785,330
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,846,694
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Arden Sims
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
550,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
441,667
|
|
|
|
9,781
|
|
|
|
5,175
|
|
|
|
1,006,623
|
|
Chief Operating Officer
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
450,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,483
|
|
|
|
3,625
|
|
|
|
462,108
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
254,546
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
755,000
|
|
|
|
35,197
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,044,743
|
|
Malcolm Appelbaum
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
232,955
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,135,665
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,368,620
|
|
Chief Financial Officer
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Daniel Krofcheck(6)
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
250,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
119,143
|
|
|
|
369,143
|
|
Former Chief
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
250,000
|
|
|
|
200,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
450,000
|
|
Financial Officer
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
20,834
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
540,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
560,834
|
|
Stephen Lebowitz
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
269,792
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,100
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,630
|
|
|
|
481,522
|
|
Chief Legal Officer
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
815,550
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
815,550
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Theodore A. Heilman, Jr.
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
275,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,094
|
|
|
|
278,094
|
|
Senior Vice President
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
275,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,125
|
|
|
|
279,125
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
175,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
755,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
930,000
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
We were formed as a special purpose acquisition company in
October 2005. Thus, prior to our acquisition of Globe
Metallurgical, Inc. in November 2006, none of our executive
officers were entitled to any compensation. Salary payments were
made to Mr. Kestenbaum, Mr. Sims and Mr. Heilman
starting on November 13, 2006. Fiscal 2008 includes
compensation for Mr. Kestenbaum and Mr. Sims of
$50,000 each for employment at Solsil from the time of
acquisition on February 29, 2008 through June 30,
2008. Mr. Bradley became an employee on May 26, 2008,
Mr. Lebowitz became an employee on July 8, 2008 and
Mr. Appelbaum became an employee on September 22, 2008. |
|
(2) |
|
In addition to base salaries, our principal executive officers
are eligible to receive discretionary cash bonuses for calendar
year 2009. Other than a one-time bonus to our chairman, we have
not paid any cash bonuses to our current executive officers. |
|
(3) |
|
Option award valuation was performed using a Black-Scholes
option pricing model. Option life was estimated based on the
average of the vesting term and contractual life of the option
award. The risk free rate used in the model was the zero-coupon
government bond interest rate at the time of option grant, as
found on Bloomberg, of the instrument with the term closest to
the estimated option life. The volatility factor used in the
model was estimated using the historical volatility of
comparable companies that had sufficient public trading history.
Due to the uncertainty in the timing, frequency and yield of any
future |
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|
|
dividend payments, the dividend yield in the model was assumed
to be 0%. On April 30, 2009, our Board of Directors
approved modifications to the terms of outstanding stock options
held by Mr. Bradley, Mr. Sims, Mr. Appelbaum,
Mr. Lebowitz and certain other members of our management
team. The modifications reduced the exercise price of these
options to $4.00 per share and amended the vesting period of the
awards. The modified awards vest in 25% increments every six
months from the date of modification. The expense for the award
modifications included in the table above represents only the
incremental compensation expense required to be recognized under
SFAS 123(R) for the award modifications. |
|
(4) |
|
Calculated using a discount rate of 6.25%, 6.75% and 6.25% in
fiscal 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Present value of
accumulated benefits was $362,121, $352,340, $343,857 and
$308,660 at June 30, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006,
respectively. See our June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007
consolidated financial statements for methodology of calculation. |
|
(5) |
|
Auto expense allowance for our Executive Chairman for fiscal
2009 and fiscal 2008, and the period from November 15, 2006
to June 30, 2007. A company 401(k) matching benefit of
$5,175 and $3,625 was made for Mr. Sims during fiscal 2009
and fiscal 2008, respectively. A company 401(k) matching benefit
of $2,406 was made for Mr. Lebowitz during fiscal 2009. A
company 401(k) matching benefit of $3,094 and $4,125 was made
for Mr. Heilman during fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008,
respectively. Moving expenses of $116,920 were reimbursed to
Mr. Bradley during fiscal 2009. Moving expenses of $119,143
were reimbursed to Mr. Krofcheck during fiscal 2009. Moving
expenses of $9,224 were reimbursed to Mr. Lebowitz during
fiscal 2009. |
|
(6) |
|
Mr. Krofcheck became an employee on June 1, 2007 and
left Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. on September 17, 2008.
The salary presented in the above table for fiscal 2009 includes
$196,023 paid to Mr. Krofcheck as a termination benefit. |
|
(7) |
|
Mr. Kestenbaum received a one-time discretionary bonus of
$5,000,000 in recognition of his distinguished service from our
inception to December 31, 2008. During that entire time
period, Mr. Kestenbaum had received no compensation other
than his base salary and auto expense allowance. |
Summary
Director Compensation Table
The following table sets forth information regarding
compensation earned during our fiscal year ended June 30,
2009 by our non-employee directors.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fees Earned
|
|
Option
|
|
|
Name(1)
|
|
or Paid in Cash
|
|
Awards(2)
|
|
Total
|
|
Stuart E. Eizenstat
|
|
$
|
42,500
|
|
|
$
|
37,000
|
|
|
$
|
79,500
|
|
Daniel Karosen
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
|
37,000
|
|
|
|
67,000
|
|
Franklin Lavin
|
|
|
42,500
|
|
|
|
37,000
|
|
|
|
79,500
|
|
Donald G. Barger, Jr.
|
|
|
36,000
|
|
|
|
37,000
|
|
|
|
73,000
|
|
Thomas A. Danjczek
|
|
|
20,500
|
|
|
|
37,000
|
|
|
|
57,500
|
|
John OBrien
|
|
|
24,541
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,541
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Mr. Lavin joined the Board of Directors on
September 17, 2008, Mr. Barger joined the Board of
Directors on December 15, 2008 and Mr. Danjczek joined
the Board of Directors on March 16, 2009.
Mr. OBrien resigned from the Board of Directors in
December 2008. |
|
(2) |
|
Each of our directors received an award of 25,000 stock options
during fiscal 2009. Option award valuation was performed using a
Black-Scholes option pricing model. Option life estimated based
on the average of the vesting term and contractual life of the
option award. The option exercise price is $4.00 per share. The
risk free rate used in the model was the zero-coupon government
bond interest rate at the time of option grant, as found on
Bloomberg, of the instrument with the term closest to the
estimated option life. The volatility factor used in the model
was estimated using the historical volatility of comparable
companies that had sufficient public trading history. Due to the
uncertainty in the timing, frequency and yield of any future
dividend payments, the dividend yield in the model was assumed
to be 0%. |
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Grants of
Plan-Based Awards
The following table sets forth information regarding grants of
equity awards that we made during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2009 to each of the Named Executive Officers. All
grants were made under our 2006 Employee, Director and
Consultant Stock Plan.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option
|
|
|
|
Grant
|
|
|
|
|
Awards;
|
|
|
|
Date Fair
|
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
|
Value of
|
|
|
|
|
Securities
|
|
Exercise
|
|
Stock and
|
|
|
Grant
|
|
Underlying
|
|
Price of
|
|
Option
|
Name
|
|
Date
|
|
Options
|
|
Option Awards
|
|
Awards(1)
|
|
New Grants:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alan Kestenbaum
|
|
|
04/30/09
|
|
|
|
1,500,000
|
|
|
$
|
4.00
|
|
|
$
|
2,220,000
|
|
Jeff Bradley
|
|
|
04/30/09
|
|
|
|
400,000
|
|
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
|
592,000
|
|
Jeff Bradley
|
|
|
05/15/09
|
|
|
|
150,000
|
|
|
|
5.00
|
|
|
|
346,500
|
|
Malcolm Appelbaum
|
|
|
09/21/08
|
|
|
|
33,333
|
|
|
|
18.00
|
|
|
|
305,997
|
|
Malcolm Appelbaum
|
|
|
09/21/08
|
|
|
|
16,666
|
|
|
|
23.00
|
|
|
|
133,161
|
|
Malcolm Appelbaum
|
|
|
09/21/08
|
|
|
|
16,667
|
|
|
|
28.00
|
|
|
|
117,336
|
|
Malcolm Appelbaum
|
|
|
09/21/08
|
|
|
|
16,667
|
|
|
|
35.50
|
|
|
|
98,835
|
|
Malcolm Appelbaum
|
|
|
09/21/08
|
|
|
|
16,667
|
|
|
|
43.00
|
|
|
|
84,668
|
|
Malcolm Appelbaum
|
|
|
04/30/09
|
|
|
|
200,000
|
|
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
|
296,000
|
|
Stephen Lebowitz
|
|
|
04/30/09
|
|
|
|
75,000
|
|
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
|
111,000
|
|
Award Modifications(2):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jeff Bradley
|
|
|
04/30/09
|
|
|
|
200,000
|
|
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
|
233,333
|
|
Arden Sims
|
|
|
04/30/09
|
|
|
|
500,000
|
|
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
|
441,667
|
|
Malcolm Appelbaum
|
|
|
04/30/09
|
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
|
99,667
|
|
Stephen Lebowitz
|
|
|
04/30/09
|
|
|
|
75,000
|
|
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
|
89,100
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
See footnote (2) in Summary Executive Officer Compensation
Table for assumptions related to option award valuation. |
|
(2) |
|
On April 30, 2009, our Board of Directors approved
modifications to the terms of outstanding stock options held by
certain executive officers named in the Summary Compensation and
other members of our management team. The modifications reduced
the exercise price of these options to $4.00 per share and
amended the vesting period of the awards. The modified awards
vest in 25% increments every six months from the date of
modification. The expense presented for the award modifications
in the table above represents only the incremental compensation
expense required to be recognized under SFAS 123(R) for the
award modifications. The award modifications include the total
100,000 new grants awarded to Mr. Appelbaum on
September 21, 2008 included in the table above. |
64
Outstanding
Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table provides information about outstanding stock
options held by our Named Executive Officers at June 30,
2009. All of these options were granted under our 2006 Employee,
Director and Consultant Stock Plan. Our Named Executive Officers
did not hold any restricted stock at the end of our fiscal year.
Our Named Executive Officers did not exercise any stock options
during our fiscal year.
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock Awards
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
Incentive
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Incentive
|
|
Plan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plan
|
|
Awards:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Awards:
|
|
Market or
|
|
|
Option Awards
|
|
Number of
|
|
Payout
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unearned
|
|
Value of
|
|
|
Securities
|
|
Securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
Unearned
|
|
|
Underlying
|
|
Underlying
|
|
|
|
|
|
That
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Unexercised
|
|
Unexercised
|
|
Option
|
|
Option
|
|
Have Not
|
|
That
|
|
|
Options (#)
|
|
Options (#)
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
Expiration
|
|
Vested
|
|
Have Not
|
Name
|
|
Exercisable
|
|
Unexercisable
|
|
($/Share)
|
|
Date
|
|
(#)
|
|
Vested
|
|
Alan Kestenbaum
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,500,000
|
(2)
|
|
$
|
4.00
|
|
|
|
04/30/14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jeff Bradley
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
600,000
|
(2)
|
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
|
04/30/14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jeff Bradley
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
150,000
|
(3)
|
|
|
5.00
|
|
|
|
05/15/14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jeff Bradley
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,000
|
(5)
|
|
$
|
210,000
|
(6)
|
Jeff Bradley
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,000
|
(5)
|
|
|
210,000
|
(6)
|
Arden Sims
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500,000
|
(2)
|
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
|
04/30/14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Malcolm Appelbaum
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
300,000
|
(2)
|
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
|
04/30/14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Daniel Krofcheck
|
|
|
190,000
|
(1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.00
|
|
|
|
06/01/17
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stephen Lebowitz
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
150,000
|
(2)
|
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
|
04/30/14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Theodore A. Heilman, Jr.
|
|
|
166,666
|
(1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.25
|
|
|
|
11/13/11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Theodore A. Heilman, Jr.
|
|
|
166,667
|
(1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8.50
|
|
|
|
11/13/11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Theodore A. Heilman, Jr.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
166,667
|
(4)
|
|
|
10.00
|
|
|
|
11/13/11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
These options are fully vested. |
|
(2) |
|
These options vest as to 25% on October 30, 2009, as to an
additional 25% on April 30, 2010, as to an additional 25%
on October 30, 2010, and to the remaining 25% on
April 30, 2011. |
|
(3) |
|
These options vest as to 25% on November 15, 2009, as to an
additional 25% on May 15, 2010, as to an additional 25% on
November 15, 2010, and to the remaining 25% on May 15,
2011. |
|
(4) |
|
These options vest on November 13, 2009. |
|
(5) |
|
Mr. Bradley is eligible to receive grants of between 30,000
and 60,000 shares if he remains employed by us at the end
of a given fiscal year, and we achieve an EBITDA target with
respect to such fiscal year. The number of shares indicated in
the table represents the minimum number of shares
Mr. Bradley would receive if he remains employed by us at
the end of fiscal year 2010 and 2011, respectively and we
achieve a minimum EBITDA target in such fiscal year. |
|
(6) |
|
Represents the market value of the stock reported in the
adjacent column by multiplying $7.00, the closing market price
on June 30, 2009 on the AIM Market, by the amount of the
award. |
Pension
Benefits
The following table provides information about a defined benefit
plan (Retirement Plan) that GMI had in place prior to entry into
bankruptcy protection. The Retirement Plan covers most employees
who met certain age and service requirements before
June 30, 2003. The Retirement Plan was amended in June 2003
to fix benefits and service accruals as of June 30, 2003.
Because of the June 2003 amendment to the Retirement Plan, of
the Named Executive Officers, only Mr. Sims is entitled to
participate in the Retirement Plan. His
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credited service is frozen at 15 years and his benefits are
fixed at his average salary for the 15 years ended
June 30, 2003 of $13,450 per month.
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Last Fiscal Year
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Arden Sims
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Globe Metallurgical, Inc.
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Calculated using a discount rate of 6.25%. See Pension and Other
Employee Benefit Plans footnote in our June 30, 2009, 2008
and 2007 consolidated financial statements for methodology of
calculation. |
Employment
Agreements, Severance and Change of Control
Arrangements
The following is a description of the employment agreements and
severance and change of control arrangements with respect to
each Named Executive Officer serving in that capacity at
June 30, 2009.
Employment
Agreements and Severance Arrangements
Alan Kestenbaum. Mr. Kestenbaum serves as
our Executive Chairman. Mr. Kestenbaums employment
agreement with us provides for an annual base salary of $500,000
which is subject to annual upward adjustments at the discretion
of the Board of Directors, plus bonuses and stock options to be
awarded in our discretion. Mr. Kestenbaum shall also be
entitled to receive an automobile allowance in the amount of
$1,200 per month. During the term of his employment agreement,
Mr. Kestenbaum will serve as a member of our Board of
Directors without additional compensation. In the event of a
Change of Control (defined as a merger or
consolidation or other change in ownership of 50% or more of our
total voting power pursuant to a transaction or a series of
transactions, the approval by our stockholders of an agreement
to sell or dispose of all or substantially all of our assets, or
a change in the composition of our Board or Directors such that
fewer than a majority of the directors are Incumbent
Directors, as defined in the employment agreement),
Mr. Kestenbaum will be entitled to receive a severance
payment of $2,500,000, payable in one lump sum amount, within 10
business days following such Change of Control. In the event
Mr. Kestenbaum is terminated without Cause or
he resigns For Good Reason, as each such term is
defined in the agreement, then Mr. Kestenbaum is entitled
to a payment of $2,500,000, payable in one lump sum amount,
provided Mr. Kestenbaum first executes a release in a form
reasonably satisfactory to us. The term of his employment
agreement is four years expiring in November 2010, with
automatic one year renewal terms thereafter, unless we or
Mr. Kestenbaum give written notice to the other at least
90 days prior to the expiration of such term.
In addition, Mr. Kestenbaum has an employment agreement
with Solsil. Mr. Kestenbaums employment agreement
with Solsil provides for an annual base salary of $100,000,
which was increased to $150,000 effective May 31, 2006 and
which is subject to annual increases at the discretion of our
Board of Directors, plus bonuses to be awarded in the discretion
of the Board of Directors of Solsil. The term of his employment
agreement is three years expiring on May 31, 2009, with
automatic one year renewal terms thereafter, unless we or
Mr. Kestenbaum give written notice to the other at least
60 days prior to the expiration of such term. The agreement
was automatically renewed for a one year term on May 31,
2009. In the event Mr. Kestenbaum is terminated without
Cause or he resigns For Good Reason, as
each such term is defined in the agreement, then
Mr. Kestenbaum is entitled to (i) continued payment of
base salary at the rate then in effect for the greater of
(A) 12 months or (B) the number of months
remaining on the term of his employment agreement with Solsil,
(ii) continued provision of benefits for 12 months,
and (iii) payment on a prorated basis of any bonus or other
payments earned in connection with Solsils then-existing
bonus plan in place at the time of termination. If
Mr. Kestenbaum is deemed to suffer a Total
Disability as defined in the agreement, he would be
entitled to: (i) 12 months of base salary at the
then existing rate, (ii) continued provision of benefits
for 12 months, and (iii) payment on a prorated basis
of any bonus or other payments earned in connection with
Solsils then-existing bonus plan in place at the time of
termination.
Jeff Bradley. Mr. Bradley serves as our
Chief Executive Officer and reports directly to the Executive
Chairman. Mr. Bradleys employment agreement provides
for an annual base salary of $600,000 which is subject to annual
upward adjustments at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
In addition to Mr. Bradleys base salary, he shall be
eligible to receive annual stock grants of between 30,000 and
60,000 shares based on our achieving an EBITDA target with
respect to a given fiscal year. Issuance of the stock grants
shall be made
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at such time as determined by the Board of Directors; provided,
however, that such grant must be issued on or before July 31
immediately following the end of the fiscal year for which such
grant is issuable. In the event Mr. Bradley is terminated
without Cause or he resigns For Good
Reason, as each such term is defined in the agreement,
then Mr. Bradley is entitled to a payment of his then base
salary payable in equal monthly installments on the first day of
each month during the twelve month period following such
termination, the right to continue participation in all
insurance benefit plans providing medical coverage, at the same
level as other similarly situated executives during the twelve
month period following such termination with the premiums paid
by us, the balance of any annual incentive award earned in
respect of any fiscal year ending on or prior to the termination
date, or payable (but not yet paid) on or prior to the
termination date and payment of any annual incentive award
(prorated for the portion of the year in which Mr. Bradley
was employed by us), and the acceleration of the vesting of any
of the stock options referenced below. As an inducement to enter
into the agreement, we granted Mr. Bradley an option to
purchase 200,000 shares of our common stock at the
following strike prices and vesting schedule, provided
Mr. Bradley continues to be employed by us on each such
vesting date:
1/3
of such option has an exercise price of $25.00 and vested on
May 26, 2009;
1/6
of such option has an exercise price of $30.00 and will vest on
May 26, 2010;
1/6
of such option has an exercise price of $35.00 and will vest on
May 26, 2010;
1/6
of such option has an exercise price of $42.50 and will vest on
May 26, 2011; and the final
1/6
of such option has an exercise price of $50.00 and will vest on
May 26, 2011. On April 30, 2009, our Board of
Directors approved modifications to the terms of outstanding
stock options held by Mr. Bradley. The modifications
reduced the exercise price of these options to $4.00 per share
and amended the vesting period of the awards. The modified
awards vest in 25% increments every six months from the date of
modification. The term of his employment agreement is three
years expiring on May 26, 2011.
Arden Sims. Mr. Sims serves as our Chief
Operating Officer, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Simss employment agreement with us provides for
an annual base salary of $400,000 which is subject to annual
upward adjustments at the discretion of our Board of Directors,
plus bonuses to be awarded in our discretion based on merit. On
November 13, 2006, Mr. Sims was awarded a stock option
to purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock at the
following strike prices and vesting schedule, provided
Mr. Sims continues to be employed by us on each such
vesting date:
1/3
of such option has an exercise price of $6.25 and vested on
November 13, 2007;
1/3
of such option has an exercise price of $8.50 and vested on
November 13, 2008; and the final
1/3
of such option has an exercise price of $10.00 and will vest on
November 13, 2009. On April 30, 2009, our Board of
Directors approved modifications to the terms of outstanding
stock options held by Mr. Sims. The modifications reduced
the exercise price of these options to $4.00 per share and
amended the vesting period of the awards. The modified awards
vest in 25% increments every six months from the date of
modification. The term of his employment agreement is three
years expiring on October 1, 2009, with automatic one year
renewal terms thereafter, unless we or Mr. Sims give
written notice to the other at least 90 days prior to the
expiration of such term. In the event Mr. Sims is
terminated without Cause or he resigns For
Good Reason, as each such term is defined in the
agreement, then Mr. Sims is entitled to severance in the
amount of one year of his base pay then in effect, payable in
one lump sum amount, provided Mr. Sims first executes a
release in a form reasonably satisfactory to us.
In addition, Mr. Sims has an employment agreement with
Solsil. Mr. Simss employment agreement with Solsil
provides for an annual base salary of $150,000 which is subject
to annual increases at the discretion of our Board of Directors,
plus bonuses to be awarded in the discretion of the Board of
Directors of Solsil. The term of his employment agreement is
three years expiring on May 31, 2009, with automatic one
year renewal terms thereafter, unless we or Mr. Sims give
written notice to the other at least 60 days prior to the
expiration of such term. The agreement was automatically renewed
for a one year term on May 31, 2009. In the event
Mr. Sims is terminated without Cause or he
resigns For Good Reason, as each such term is
defined in the agreement, then Mr. Sims is entitled to
(i) continued payment of base salary at the rate then in
effect for the greater of (A) 12 months or
(B) the number of months remaining on the term of his
employment agreement with Solsil, (ii) continued provision
of benefits for 12 months, and (iii) payment on a
prorated basis of any bonus or other payments earned in
connection with Solsils then-existing bonus plan in place
at the time of termination. If Mr. Sims is deemed to suffer
a Total Disability as defined in the agreement, he
would be entitled to: (i) twelve months of base
salary at the then existing rate, (ii) continued provision
of benefits for
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12 months, and (iii) payment on a prorated basis of
any bonus or other payments earned in connection with
Solsils then-existing bonus plan in place at the time of
termination.
Malcolm Appelbaum. Mr. Appelbaum serves
as our Chief Financial Officer and reports directly to the Chief
Executive Officer. Mr. Appelbaums employment
agreement provides for an annual base salary of $300,000 which
is subject to annual upward adjustments at the discretion of our
Board of Directors. In addition, Mr. Appelbaum is eligible
to receive an annual stock grant of 5,000 shares, or a
lesser amount upon the determination of the Board of Directors
based on the recommendation of the Executive Chairman. As an
inducement to enter into the agreement, we granted
Mr. Appelbaum an option to purchase 100,000 shares of
our common stock at the following strike prices and vesting
schedule, provided Mr. Appelbaum continues to be employed
by us:
1/3
of such option has an exercise price of $18.00 and will vest on
September 21, 2009;
1/6
of such option has an exercise price of $23.00 and will vest on
September 21, 2010;
1/6
of such option has an exercise price of $28.00 and will vest on
September 21, 2010;
1/6
of such option has an exercise price of $35.50 and will vest on
September 21, 2011; and the final
1/6
of such option has an exercise price of $43.00 and will vest on
September 21, 2011. On April 30, 2009, our Board of
Directors approved modifications to the terms of outstanding
stock options held by Mr. Appelbaum. The modifications
reduced the exercise price of these options to $4.00 per share
and amended the vesting period of the awards. The modified
awards vest in 25% increments every six months from the date of
modification. The term of his employment agreement is three
years expiring on September 20, 2011.
In the event Mr. Appelbaum is terminated without
Cause or he resigns For Good Reason, as
each such term is defined in the agreement, then
Mr. Appelbaum is entitled to a payment of his then base
salary and any accrued bonus as of the date of termination,
payable in equal monthly installments. Mr. Appelbaums
employment agreement also provides that in the event he is
terminated without Cause or resigns for Good
Reason, all outstanding stock options will accelerate and
immediately become 100% vested. In the event of such
termination, Mr. Appelbaum would also be entitled to
benefits and other amounts payable under his employment
agreement for the twelve month period immediately following his
termination.
Daniel Krofcheck. Mr. Krofcheck served as
our Chief Financial Officer until September 17, 2008.
Mr. Krofchecks employment agreement provided for an
annual base salary of $250,000, which was subject to annual
adjustments at the discretion of our Board of Directors, plus
bonuses to be awarded in our discretion based on merit. For the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, Mr. Krofcheck was
entitled to receive a cash bonus of at least $100,000. We
entered into a stock option agreement with Mr. Krofcheck,
under which Mr. Krofcheck received a stock option to
purchase 200,000 shares of our common stock at the
following strike prices and vesting schedule, provided
Mr. Krofcheck continued to be employed by us on each such
vesting date:
1/3
of such option has an exercise price of $6.00 and vested on
June 1, 2008;
1/3
of such option has an exercise price of $6.00 and will vest on
June 1, 2009; and the final
1/3
of such option has an exercise price of $6.00 and will vest on
June 1, 2010. The term of his employment agreement was
three years expiring on May 31, 2010.
Based on the terms of a termination agreement between
Mr. Krofcheck and our company, Mr. Krofcheck has
received and is entitled to continue receiving his base salary,
payable in equal monthly installments, and continued health
benefits through October 17, 2009. In addition,
Mr. Krofcheck was reimbursed approximately $68,000 in
expenses, including tax liability relating to relocation expense
reimbursement. As part of Mr. Krofchecks termination
agreement, 10,000 option awards previously granted to
Mr. Krofcheck were forfeited. Mr. Krofcheck was
permitted to retain 66,666 options previously granted and
vested, and the vesting terms of an additional 123,334 were
accelerated and modified to have an expiration date of
December 29, 2018.
Stephen Lebowitz. Mr. Lebowitz serves as
our Chief Legal Officer and reports directly to the Executive
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Lebowitzs
employment agreement provides for an annual base salary of
$275,000 which is subject to annual upward adjustments at the
discretion of our Board of Directors. In addition,
Mr. Lebowitz is eligible to receive an annual stock grant
of 4,000 shares, or a lesser amount upon the determination
of the Compensation Committee based on the recommendation of the
Executive Chairman. As an inducement to enter into the
agreement, we granted Mr. Lebowitz an option to purchase
75,000 shares of our common stock at the following strike
prices and vesting schedule, provided Mr. Lebowitz
continues to be employed by us:
1/5
of such option has an exercise price of $30.00 and will vest on
June 20, 2009;
1/5
of such option has an exercise price of $40.00 and will vest on
June 20, 2010;
1/5
of such option has an exercise
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price of $50.00 and will vest on June 20, 2011;
1/5
of such option has an exercise price of $55.00 and will vest on
June 20, 2012; and the final
1/5
of such option has an exercise price of $60.00 and will vest on
June 20, 2013. The term of his employment agreement is five
years expiring on June 20, 2013.
On April 30, 2009, our Board of Directors approved
modifications to the terms of outstanding stock options held by
Mr. Lebowitz. The modifications reduced the exercise price
of these options to $4.00 per share and amended the vesting
period of the awards. The modified awards vest in 25% increments
every six months from the date of modification.
In the event Mr. Lebowitz is terminated without
Cause or he resigns For Good Reason, as
each such term is defined in the agreement, then
Mr. Lebowitz is entitled to a payment of his then base
salary and any accrued bonus stock grant as of the date of
termination, payable in equal monthly installments, the
immediate vesting of any outstanding shares of stock subject to
a stock option agreement in accordance with the terms of such
stock option agreement, as well as benefits and other amounts
payable under his employment agreement for the twelve month
period immediately following his termination.
Theodore A. Heilman, Jr. Mr. Heilman
serves as our Senior Vice President, reporting to the Chief
Executive Officer. Mr. Heilmans employment agreement
provides for an annual base salary of $275,000 which is subject
to annual upward adjustments at the discretion of our Board of
Directors, plus bonuses to be awarded in our discretion based on
merit. On November 13, 2006, Mr. Heilman was awarded a
stock option to purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock
at the following strike prices and vesting schedule, provided
Mr. Heilman continues to be employed by us on each such
vesting date:
1/3
of such option has an exercise price of $6.25 and vested on
November 13, 2007;
1/3
of such option has an exercise price of $8.50 and vested on
November 13, 2008; and the final
1/3
of such option has an exercise price of $10.00 and will vest on
November 13, 2009. In the event of a Change in
Control, all remaining then unvested options immediately
vest and become exercisable on the effective date of such
Change in Control. The term of his employment
agreement is three years expiring on November 13, 2009,
with automatic one year renewal terms thereafter, unless we or
Mr. Heilman give written notice to the other at least
90 days prior to the expiration of such term.
In the event Mr. Heilman is terminated without
Cause or he resigns For Good Reason, as
each such term is defined in the agreement, then
Mr. Heilman is entitled to severance in the amount of one
year of his base pay then in effect, payable in one lump sum
amount, provided Mr. Heilman first executes a release in a
form reasonably satisfactory to us.
Potential
Payments upon Termination or Change of Control
The table below reflects the amount of compensation to each of
our Named Executive Officers upon termination of such
executives employment following: termination following a
change of control, involuntary termination for cause,
involuntary termination
not-for-cause,
termination on death or disability, retirement or voluntary
resignation. The amounts shown assume that such termination was
effective on June 30, 2009, and thus includes amounts
earned through such time and are estimates of amounts that would
be paid out to the executives on their termination. The actual
amount to be paid can only be determined at the time of such
executives termination.
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By Company
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without
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Cause or by
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Following a
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Officer for
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By Company
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Change of
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Named Executive Officer
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Voluntary
|
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Good Reason(1)
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for Cause
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Death
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Disability
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Control(2)
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Alan Kestenbaum
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Salary
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$
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2,650,000
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(3)
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$
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37,500
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(4)
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$
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150,000
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(4)
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$
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2,650,000
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(3)
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Continuation of Benefits
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$
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3,003
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(4)
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$
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49,051
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$
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3,003
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(4)
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$
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36,037
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(4)
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$
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36,037
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(4)
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$
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36,037
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Value of Accelerated Stock Options(5)
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Total
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$
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3,003
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$
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2,699,051
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$
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3,003
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$
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73,537
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$
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186,037
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$
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2,686,037
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69
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By Company
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without
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Cause or by
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Following a
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Officer for
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By Company
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Change of
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Named Executive Officer
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Voluntary
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Good Reason(1)
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for Cause
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Death
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Disability
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Control(2)
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Jeff Bradley
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Salary
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$
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600,000
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$
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600,000
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Continuation of Benefits
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$
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36,037
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$
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36,037
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Value of Accelerated Stock Options(5)
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$
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2,100,000
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$
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2,100,000
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Total
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$
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2,736,037
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$
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2,736,037
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Arden Sims
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Salary
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$
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550,000
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(6)
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$
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37,500
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(4)
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$
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150,000
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(4)
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$
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150,000
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(6)
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Continuation of Benefits
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$
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1,257
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(4)
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$
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15,084
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$
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1,257
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(4)
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$
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15,084
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(4)
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$
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15,084
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(4)
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$
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15,084
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Value of Accelerated Stock Options(5)
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Total
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$
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1,257
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$
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565,084
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$
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1,257
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$
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52,584
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$
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165,084
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$
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165,084
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Malcolm Appelbaum
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Salary
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$
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425,000
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$
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425,000
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Continuation of Benefits
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$
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36,037
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$
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36,037
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Value of Accelerated Stock Options(5)
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$
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900,000
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$
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900,000
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Total
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$
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1,361,037
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$
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1,361,037
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Stephen Lebowitz
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salary
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
275,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
275,000
|
|
Continuation of Benefits
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
36,037
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
36,037
|
|
Value of Accelerated Stock Options(5)
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
450,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
450,000
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
761,037
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
761,037
|
|
Theodore A. Heilman, Jr.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salary
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
275,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Continuation of Benefits
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
5,843
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value of Accelerated Stock Options(5)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
280,843
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Under the terms of Mr. Kestenbaum and Mr. Sims
respective employment agreement with Solsil, if Solsil tenders a
Non-Renewal Notice other than a Termination for Cause, such
notice shall constitute termination by Solsil Without Cause or
Good Reason. If Solsil tenders a Non-Renewal Notice to
Mr. Kestenbaum, he would receive $150,000 in salary and
continuation of benefits valued at $49,051. If Solsil tenders a
Non-Renewal Notice to Mr. Sims, he would receive $150,000
in salary and continuation of benefits valued at $15,084. |
|
(2) |
|
A Change of Control will constitute Good Reason for termination
under the terms of the companys employment agreements with
Messrs. Appelbaum, Bradley and Lebowitz, if the surviving
entity fails to assume the obligations of the company with
respect to such officers employment agreement following
the Change of Control. All salary and continuation of benefit
payments reflected in this column to these three officers
assumes the surviving entity has failed to assume such
obligations. |
|
(3) |
|
Includes $150,000 payable to Mr. Kestenbaum upon his
termination from Solsil. |
|
(4) |
|
Constitutes payments pursuant to the terms of Solsil employment
agreements with Mr. Kestenbaum and Mr. Sims. |
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|
|
|
(5) |
|
The amount represents the intrinsic value of the accelerated
amount of the option awards, based upon the closing price of
$7.00 on June 30, 2009 on the AIM Market. If the exercise
price exceeds the closing price for any portion of an option
award, that portion of the option award is deemed to have no
value. |
|
(6) |
|
Includes $150,000 payable to Mr. Sims upon his termination
from Solsil. |
Employee
Benefit Plans
We believe that our ability to grant equity-based awards is a
valuable and necessary compensation tool that aligns the
long-term financial interests of our employees and directors
with the financial interests of our stockholders. In addition,
we believe that our ability to grant options and other
equity-based awards helps us to attract, retain and motivate
qualified employees, and encourages them to devote their best
efforts to our business and financial success. The material
terms of our equity incentive plan is described below.
2006
Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan
Our 2006 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan was
adopted by our Board of Directors in October 2006 and approved
by our stockholders in November 2006. A total of
5,000,000 shares of common stock have been reserved for
issuance under this plan, of which 685,000 shares were
available for grant as of June 30, 2009.
The plan is to be administered by our Compensation Committee.
The plan authorizes the issuance of stock grants to our
employees, directors and consultants, the grant of incentive
stock options to our employees and the grant of non-qualified
options to our employees and directors, and consultants.
The administrator has the authority to administer and interpret
the plan, determine the persons to whom awards will be granted
under the plan and, subject to the terms of the plan, the type
and size of each award, the terms and conditions for vesting,
cancellation and forfeiture of awards and the other features
applicable to each award or type of award. The administrator may
accelerate or defer the vesting or payment of awards, cancel or
modify outstanding awards, waive any conditions or restrictions
imposed with respect to awards or the stock issued pursuant to
awards and make any and all other determinations that it deems
appropriate, subject to the limitations contained in the plan,
and provisions designed to maintain compliance with the
requirements of Sections 422 (for incentive stock options),
and 409A of the Code, as well as other applicable laws and stock
exchange rules. In addition the Compensation Committee may
delegate part of its authority and powers under the plan to one
or more of our directors
and/or
officers, however, only the administrator will make awards to
participants who are our directors or executive officers.
All of our employees are eligible to receive awards under the
plan. The plan defines employees to include any of
our employees or employees of one of our affiliates, including
employees who are also serving as one of our officers or
directors, or as an officer or director of one of our
affiliates. All other awards may be granted to any participant
in the plan. Participation is discretionary, and awards are
subject to approval by the administrator. The aggregate number
of shares of common stock subject to awards that may be granted
to any one participant during any fiscal year may not exceed
500,000 shares.
The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be subject
to awards during the term of the plan is 5,000,000 shares.
Shares of common stock issued in connection with awards under
the plan may be shares that are authorized but unissued, or
previously issued shares that have been reacquired, or both. If
an award under the plan is forfeited, cancelled, terminated or
expires prior to the issuance of shares, the shares subject to
the award will be available for future grants under the plan.
However, shares of common stock tendered in payment for an award
or shares of common stock withheld for taxes will not be
available again for grant.
The following types of awards may be granted under the plan. All
of the awards described below are subject to the conditions,
limitations, restrictions, vesting and forfeiture provisions
determined by the administrator, in its sole discretion, subject
to such limitations as are provided in the plan. The number of
shares subject to any award is also determined by the
administrator, in its discretion.
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Stock Grants. A stock grant is an award of
outstanding shares of common stock and may subject the shares to
vesting or forfeiture conditions. Participants generally receive
dividend payments on the shares subject to a restricted stock
grant award during the vesting period, and are also generally
entitled to vote the shares underlying their awards.
Non-Qualified Stock Options. An award of a
non-qualified stock option under the plan grants a participant
the right to purchase a certain number of shares of common stock
during a specified term in the future, after a vesting period,
at an exercise price equal to at least 100% of the fair market
value of the common stock on the grant date. The exercise price
may be paid by any of the means described below under
Stock-Based Awards. A non-qualified stock option is
an option that does not qualify under Section 422 of the
Code.
Incentive Stock Options. An incentive stock
option is a stock option that meets the requirements of
Section 422 of the Code, which include an exercise price of
no less than 100% of fair market value on the grant date, a term
of no more than 10 years, and that the option be granted
from a plan that has been approved by stockholders. Additional
requirements apply to an incentive stock option granted to a
participant who beneficially owns stock representing more than
10% of the total voting power of all of our outstanding stock on
the date of grant. If certain holding period requirements are
met and there is no disqualifying disposition of the shares, the
participant will be able to receive capital gain (rather than
ordinary income) treatment under the Code with respect to any
gain related to the exercise of the option.
Stock-Based Awards. A stock-based award is a
grant by us under the plan of an equity award or an equity based
award which is not a non-qualified stock option, an incentive
stock option, or a stock grant. The administrator has the right
to grant stock-based awards having such terms and conditions as
the administrator may determine, including, without limitation,
the grants of shares based upon certain conditions, the grant of
securities convertible into shares and the grant of stock
appreciation rights, phantom stock awards or stock units. The
principal terms of each stock-based award will be set forth in
the participants award agreement, in a form approved by
the administrator and shall contain terms and conditions which
the administrator determines to be appropriate and in our best
interest.
Payment of the exercise price of a non-qualified stock option or
incentive stock option may be made in United States dollars or,
if permitted by the administrator, by tendering shares of common
stock owned by the participant and acquired at least six months
prior to exercise, having a fair market value equal to the
exercise price, by a combination of cash and shares of common
stock or by authorizing the sale of shares otherwise issuable
upon exercise, with the sale proceeds applied towards the
exercise price. Additionally, the administrator may provide that
stock options can be net exercised, that is exercised by issuing
shares having a value approximately equal to the difference
between the aggregate value of the shares as to which the option
is being exercised and the aggregate exercise price for such
number of shares, or that payment may be made through deliver of
a promissory note.
By its terms, awards granted under the plan are not transferable
other than (i) by will or the laws of descent and
distribution or (ii) as approved by the administrator in
its discretion and set forth in the applicable agreement with
the participant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an incentive
stock option transferred except in compliance with
clause (i) above will no longer qualify as an incentive
stock option. During a participants lifetime, all rights
with respect to an award may be exercised only by the
participant (or by his or her legal representative) and cannot
be assigned, pledged or hypothecated in any way (whether by
operation of law or otherwise) and cannot be subject to
execution, attachment or similar process.
Subject to certain limitations, the maximum number of shares
available for issuance under the plan, the number of shares
covered by outstanding awards, the exercise price applicable to
outstanding awards and the limit on awards to a single employee
shall be adjusted by the administrator if it determines that any
stock split, extraordinary dividend, stock dividend,
distribution (other than ordinary cash dividends),
recapitalization, merger, consolidation, reorganization,
combination or exchange of shares or other similar event
equitably requires such an adjustment.
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Upon the occurrence of a Corporate Transaction, as
defined in the plan, the administrator, may, in its discretion
and as it deems appropriate as a consequence of such Corporate
Transaction, accelerate, purchase, adjust, modify or terminate
awards or cause awards to be assumed by the surviving
corporation in the transaction that triggered such Corporate
Transaction.
The plan will terminate in October 2016, the date which is ten
years from the date of its approval by our Board of Directors.
The plan may be amended or terminated by the administrator at an
earlier date, provided that no amendment that would require
stockholder approval under any applicable law or regulation
(including the rules of any exchange on which our shares are
then listed for trading) or under any provision of the Code, may
become effective without stockholder approval. A termination,
suspension or amendment of the plan may not adversely affect the
rights of any participant with respect to a previously granted
award, without the participants written consent.
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CERTAIN
RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The following is a description of the transactions we have
engaged in since the beginning of our fiscal year ended
June 30, 2009, with our directors and officers and
beneficial owners of more than five percent of our voting
securities and their affiliates.
Since our acquisition of Solsil, certain entities of the D.E.
Shaw group and Plainfield Asset Management participated in
additional equity offerings by Solsil. Certain entities of the
D.E. Shaw group and Plainfield Asset Management paid $797,698
and $2,376,452, respectively, to Solsil for the issuance of
additional shares, including $797,698 and $805,833,
respectively, which was paid by the cancellation of outstanding
indebtedness. The shares that were purchased by these
shareholders, were purchased pursuant to the exercise of certain
preemptive rights granted to these shareholders in connection
with our acquisition of Solsil. Our contribution of additional
capital to Solsil triggered the exercise of these preemptive
rights. Certain entities of the D.E. Shaw group continue to hold
approximately 4.8% of the Solsil common stock, and Plainfield
Asset Management continues to hold approximately 13.9% of the
Solsil common stock.
We entered into agreements with Marco International, an
affiliate of Mr. Kestenbaum, on a purchase order basis to
sell ferrosilicon. Sales were $1,286,000 for the year ended
June 30, 2009. We also paid Marco Realty, an affiliate of
Mr. Kestenbaum, to rent office space for our corporate
headquarters in New York City, New York. Rent for office space
for the year ended June 30, 2009 was $207,000. We entered
into agreements to purchase sodium carbonate from Marco
International. During the year ended June 30, 2009,
purchases totaled $126,000.
On November 10, 2005, GMI borrowed $8,500,000 from Mr.
Kestenbaum, MI Capital, Inc., an affiliate of
Mr. Kestenbaum, and one of our former officers
(collectively, MI Capital) and $8,500,000 from certain entities
of the D.E. Shaw group. The loan from MI Capital bore interest
at prime plus 3.25%, with a minimum of 10.25% per annum, the
loan from certain entities of the D.E. Shaw group bore interest
at LIBOR plus 8%, and both loans were due to mature on
November 10, 2011. Both loans were secured by junior liens
on substantially all of GMIs assets and were subordinated
to GMIs senior debt. On April 17, 2007, MI Capital
sold its loan to certain entities of the D.E. Shaw group. On
September 18, 2008 GMI paid these loans in full. Since the
beginning of our fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 through
the date of repayment, certain entities of the D.E. Shaw group
received interest of approximately $389,000.
On October 24, 2007, Solsil borrowed a total of $1,500,000
from certain entities of the D.E. Shaw group and Plainfield
Direct, Inc., who are our shareholders and Solsil shareholders.
The loans bore interest at LIBOR plus 3% and were due to mature
on October 24, 2008. These loans, including accumulated
interest totaling $103,531, were paid in full on
October 16, 2008 through the issuance of shares of Solsil
common stock valued at $53,839.39 per share.
Immediately prior to our underwritten public offering, we agreed
with Luxor Capital Group LP to amend their 1,288,420 unit
purchase options to provide that, upon exercise, the unit
purchase options and the warrants otherwise issuable upon
exercise of the unit purchase options would be exercised on a
net cashless basis.
We believe that all of the transactions above were made on terms
no less favorable to us than could have been obtained from
unaffiliated third parties. All future transactions, including
loans between the company and our affiliates will be approved by
a majority of the Board of Directors, including a majority of
the independent and disinterested directors and will continue to
be on terms no less favorable to us than could be obtained from
unaffiliated third parties.
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PRINCIPAL
STOCKHOLDERS
The following table sets forth information as of October 5,
2009, as to the beneficial ownership of our common stock, in
each case, by:
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|
|
|
|
each of our Named Executive Officers;
|
|
|
|
each of our directors;
|
|
|
|
all our current executive officers and directors as a
group; and
|
|
|
|
each stockholder known by us to be the beneficial owner of more
than 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock.
|
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules
of the SEC and includes voting or investment power with respect
to the securities. Shares of common stock that may be acquired
by an individual or group within 60 days of October 5,
2009, pursuant to the exercise of options, are deemed to be
outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage
ownership of such individual or group, but are not deemed to be
outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage
ownership of any other person shown in the table. Percentage of
ownership is based on 74,320,188 shares of common stock
outstanding on October 5, 2009. Brokers or other nominees
may hold shares of our common stock in street name
for customers who are the beneficial owners of the shares. As a
result, we may not be aware of each person or group of
affiliated persons who own more than 5% of our common stock.
Except as indicated in footnotes to this table, we believe that
the stockholders named in this table have sole voting and
investment power with respect to all shares of common stock
shown to be beneficially owned by them, based on information
provided to us by such stockholders. Unless otherwise indicated,
the address for each director and executive officer listed is:
c/o Globe
Specialty Metals, Inc., One Penn Plaza, 250 West
34th Street, Suite 2514, New York, NY 10119.
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|
|
|
|
|
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Shares
|
|
|
|
|
Beneficially
|
|
Percentage of Shares
|
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner
|
|
Owned
|
|
Beneficially Owned
|
|
Directors and Executive Officers:
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|
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|
|
|
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Alan Kestenbaum(1)
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|
|
11,135,205
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|
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15
|
%
|
Jeff Bradley(2)
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|
|
150,000
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|
|
|
|
*
|
Theodore A. Heilman, Jr.(3)
|
|
|
740,373
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|
|
|
1
|
%
|
Arden Sims(4)
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|
|
785,082
|
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
Malcolm Appelbaum(5)
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|
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75,000
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Stephen Lebowitz(6)
|
|
|
37,500
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Stuart E. Eizenstat(7)
|
|
|
6,360
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Daniel Karosen(8)
|
|
|
6,421
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Donald G. Barger, Jr(9)
|
|
|
6,250
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Thomas A. Danjczek(10)
|
|
|
6,250
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Franklin Lavin(11)
|
|
|
6,250
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
All directors and executive officers as a group (11
individuals)(12)
|
|
|
12,954,691
|
|
|
|
17
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%
|
Five Percent Stockholders:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Luxor Capital Group LP(13)
|
|
|
7,005,212
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|
|
|
9
|
%
|
767 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10153
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plainfield Asset Management LLC(14)
|
|
|
6,914,443
|
|
|
|
9
|
%
|
55 Railroad Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
D.E. Shaw Laminar International, Inc. and affiliates(15)
|
|
|
6,523,453
|
|
|
|
9
|
%
|
120 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FMR LLC(16)
|
|
|
6,032,260
|
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
75
|
|
|
* |
|
Less than one (1%) percent. |
|
(1) |
|
Includes 375,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options
exercisable within 60 days of October 5, 2009 and
77,967 shares subject to an escrow agreement and forfeiture
in certain cases. |
|
(2) |
|
Includes 150,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options
exercisable within 60 days of October 5, 2009. |
|
(3) |
|
Includes 500,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options
exercisable within 60 days of October 5, 2009 and
419 shares subject to an escrow agreement and forfeiture in
certain cases. |
|
(4) |
|
Includes 125,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options
exercisable within 60 days of October 5, 2009 and
19,112 shares subject to an escrow agreement and forfeiture
in certain cases. |
|
(5) |
|
Includes 75,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options
exercisable within 60 days of October 5, 2009. |
|
(6) |
|
Includes 37,500 shares issuable upon exercise of options
exercisable within 60 days of October 5, 2009. |
|
(7) |
|
Includes 6,250 shares issuable upon exercise of options
exercisable within 60 days of October 5, 2009. |
|
(8) |
|
Includes 6,250 shares issuable upon exercise of options
exercisable within 60 days of October 5, 2009. |
|
(9) |
|
Includes 6,250 shares issuable upon exercise of options
exercisable within 60 days of October 5, 2009. |
|
(10) |
|
Includes 6,250 shares issuable upon exercise of options
exercisable within 60 days of October 5, 2009. |
|
(11) |
|
Includes 6,250 shares issuable upon exercise of options
exercisable within 60 days of October 5, 2009. |
|
(12) |
|
Includes 1,293,750 shares issuable upon exercise of options
exercisable within 60 days of October 5, 2009 and
97,498 shares subject to an escrow agreement and forfeiture
in certain cases. |
|
(13) |
|
Luxor Capital Group, LP (LCG) acts as the investment manager of
proprietary private investment funds and separately managed
accounts that own the shares, and as investment manager LCG may
exercise dispositive and voting authority over the shares. Luxor
Management, LLC is the general partner of LCG.
Mr. Christian Leone is the managing member of Luxor
Management, LLC. LCG Holdings, LLC is the general partner or
managing member of the proprietary private investment funds
organized in the United States. Mr. Leone is the managing
member of LCG Holdings, LLC. |
|
(14) |
|
Includes 32,601 shares subject to an escrow agreement and
forfeiture in certain cases. Max Holmes, Chief Investment
Officer of Plainfield Asset Management LLC (Plainfield), has the
power to direct investments and/or vote the securities held by
the affiliates of Plainfield, for which Plainfield serves as
investment manager. For purposes of the reporting requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Plainfield and Max
Holmes may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of such
securities; however, Plainfield and Max Holmes each expressly
disclaim beneficial ownership of such securities. |
|
(15) |
|
Consists of shares from D.E. Shaw Laminar International, Inc.,
D.E. Shaw Composite Side Pocket Series 1, L.L.C., and D.E. Shaw
Composite Side Pocket Series 7, L.L.C., of which
112,282 shares are subject to an escrow agreement and
forfeiture in certain cases. D.E. Shaw & Co., L.P., as
investment adviser, has voting and investment control over the
shares beneficially owned by D.E. Shaw Laminar International,
Inc., D.E. Shaw Composite Side Pocket Series 1, L.L.C., and
D.E. Shaw Composite Side Pocket Series 7, L.L.C. Julius
Gaudio, Eric Wepsic, Maximilian Stone, Anne Dinning, and Lou
Salkind, or their designees, exercise voting and investment
control over the shares on D.E. Shaw & Co.,
L.P.s behalf. |
|
(16) |
|
Fidelity Management & Research Company
(Fidelity), 82 Devonshire Street, Boston,
Massachusetts 02109, a wholly-owned subsidiary of FMR LLC and an
adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, is the beneficial owner of
5,937,641 shares of Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (the
Company) as a result of acting as investment adviser
to various investment companies registered under Section 8
of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the Funds).
Edward C. Johnson 3d, Chairman of FMR LLC, and FMR LLC, through
its control of Fidelity, and the Funds each has sole power to
dispose of the 5,937,641 shares owned by the Funds. Neither
FMR LLC nor Edward C. Johnson 3d, Chairman of FMR LLC, has the
sole power to vote or direct the voting of the shares owned
directly by the Funds, which power resides with the Funds
Boards of Trustees. Fidelity carries out the voting of the
shares under written guidelines established by the Funds
Board of Trustees. |
Pyramis Global Advisors Trust Company (PGATC),
900 Salem Street, Smithfield, Rhode Island, 02917, an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of FMR LLC and a bank as defined in
Section 3(a)(6) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is
the beneficial owner of 1,100 shares of the Company as a
result of
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its serving as investment manager of institutional account(s)
owning such shares. Edward C. Johnson 3d and FMR LLC, through
its control of PGATC, each has sole dispositive power over
1,100 shares. Neither FMR LLC nor Edward C. Johnson 3d,
Chairman of FMR LLC, has the sole power to vote or to direct the
voting of these shares.
The shares reported as beneficially owned by FMR LLC also
includes shares beneficially owned by FIL Limited
(FIL), Pembroke Hall, 42 Crow Lane, Hamilton,
Bermuda, and various foreign-based subsidiaries of FIL that
provide investment advisory and management services to a number
of
non-U.S. investment
companies and certain institutional investors. FIL is the
beneficial owner of 93,519 shares of the Company. FIL has
sole dispositive power over 93,519 shares and sole power to
vote or to direct the voting of 93,519 shares of common
stock owned by the account(s) managed by FIL as reported above.
FMR LLC and FIL are separate and independent corporate entities,
and their Boards of Directors are generally composed of
different individuals. FMR LLC and FIL are of the view that they
are not acting as a Group for purposes of
Section 13(d) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the 1934 Act) and that they are not otherwise
required to attribute to each other the beneficial
ownership of securities beneficially owned by
the other corporation within the meaning of
Rule 13d-3
promulgated under the 1934 Act. Therefore, they are of the
view that the shares held by the other corporation need not be
aggregated for purposes of Section 13(d). However, FMR LLC
reports beneficial ownership of shares for purposes of
Section 13(d) under the 1934 Act on a voluntary basis
as if all of the shares are beneficially owned by FMR LLC and
FIL on a joint basis.
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DESCRIPTION
OF CAPITAL STOCK
We are authorized to issue 150,000,000 shares of common
stock, $.0001 par value per share, and
1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.0001 par value
per share, and there are no shares of preferred stock
outstanding on October 5, 2009. As of October 5, 2009,
we had 74,320,188 shares of common stock outstanding held
of record by 145 stockholders and there were outstanding
options to purchase 4,315,000 shares of common stock.
Common
Stock
Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share
held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of the
stockholders and do not have cumulative voting rights. Subject
to preferences that may be applicable to any outstanding shares
of preferred stock, holders of common stock are entitled to
receive ratably such dividends, if any, as may be declared from
time to time by our Board of Directors out of funds legally
available for dividend payments. All outstanding shares of
common stock are fully paid and non-assessable. The holders of
common stock have no preferences or rights of conversion,
exchange, pre-emption or other subscription rights. There are no
redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common
stock. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or
winding-up
of our affairs, holders of common stock will be entitled to
share ratably in our assets that are remaining after payment or
provision for payment of all of our debts and obligations and
after liquidation payments to holders of outstanding shares of
preferred stock, if any.
Preferred
Stock
The preferred stock, if issued, would have priority over the
common stock with respect to dividends and other distributions,
including the distribution of assets upon liquidation. Our Board
of Directors has the authority, without further stockholder
authorization, to issue from time to time shares of preferred
stock in one or more series and to fix the terms, limitations,
relative rights and preferences and variations of each series.
Although we have no present plans to issue any shares of
preferred stock, the issuance of shares of preferred stock, or
the issuance of rights to purchase such shares, could decrease
the amount of earnings and assets available for distribution to
the holders of common stock, could adversely affect the rights
and powers, including voting rights, of the common stock, and
could have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing a
change in control of us or an unsolicited acquisition proposal.
Certain
Provisions of Our Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation and Bylaws
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended
and Restated Bylaws. Provisions of our amended
and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and
restated bylaws may delay or discourage transactions involving
an actual or potential change in our control or change in our
management, including transactions in which stockholders might
otherwise receive a premium for their shares, or transactions
that our stockholders might otherwise deem to be in their best
interests. Therefore, these provisions could adversely affect
the price of our common stock.
Among other things, our amended and restated certificate of
incorporation and amended and restated bylaws:
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permit our Board of Directors to issue up to
1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, with any rights,
preferences and privileges as they may designate;
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provide that the authorized number of directors may be changed
only by resolution of the Board of Directors;
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provide that all vacancies, including newly created
directorships, may, except as otherwise required by law, be
filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of directors then
in office, even if less than a quorum;
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provide that stockholders seeking to present proposals before a
meeting of stockholders or to nominate candidates for election
as directors at a meeting of stockholders must provide notice in
writing in a timely manner, and also specify requirements as to
the form and content of a stockholders notice;
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do not provide for cumulative voting rights, therefore allowing
the holders of a majority of the shares of common stock entitled
to vote in any election of directors to elect all of the
directors standing for election, if they should so choose;
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provide that special meetings of our stockholders may be called
only by the Board of Directors or by the chief executive
officer, president or secretary pursuant to a written request by
a majority of directors or the written request of at least 10%
of all outstanding shares entitled to vote on the action
proposed; and
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provide that our amended and restated bylaws can be amended or
repealed at any regular or special meeting of stockholders or by
the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Board of
Directors.
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Transfer
Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent and registrar for the common stock will be
Computershare Trust Company N.A. Its telephone number is
800-962-4284.
Listing
Our common stock is listed on The NASDAQ Global Select Market
under the symbol GSM.
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SHARES
ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Future sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the
public market could adversely affect market prices prevailing
from time to time. Furthermore, because only a limited number of
shares are presently available for sale due to existing
contractual and legal restrictions on resale as described below,
there may be sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in
the public market after the restrictions lapse. This may
adversely affect the prevailing market price and our ability to
raise equity capital in the future. Our common stock is listed
on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol
GSM.
As of October 5, 2009, 74,320,188 shares of common
stock were outstanding. All of the shares sold in our
underwritten public offering are freely tradable without
restrictions or further registration under the Securities Act,
unless held by our affiliates as that term is defined under
Rule 144 under the Securities Act. In addition, we have
outstanding approximately 58,220,188 shares of common stock
that were sold in Regulation S or other exempt offerings.
Pursuant to this offering we are registering all of those
shares, of which 43,914,029 shares are subject to lock-up
agreements described below under Lock-up
Agreements. Additionally, we are concurrently registering
5,000,000 shares of our common stock that we may issue under our
stock plan, some of which are not subject to lock-up agreements.
Rule 144
In general, once Rule 144 under the Securities Act applies
to us, a person who is not one of our affiliates at any time
during the three months preceding a sale, and who has
beneficially owned shares of our common stock to be sold for at
least six months, would be entitled to sell an unlimited number
of shares of our common stock, provided current public
information about us is available. In addition, under
Rule 144, a person who is not one of our affiliates at any
time during the three months preceding a sale, and who has
beneficially owned the shares of our common stock to be sold for
at least one year, would be entitled to sell an unlimited number
of shares. Pursuant to Rule 144, a company that was originally a
special purpose acquisition company cannot utilize Rule 144
until one year after it has provided information in an SEC
filing that is consistent with that required in a Form 10. We
believe, and will take the position, that this registration
statement, in the form declared effective, will satisfy that
requirement so that Rule 144 will be available beginning one
year after effectiveness of this registration statement. One
year after our underwritten public offering, our affiliates who
have beneficially owned shares of our common stock for at least
six months are entitled to sell within any three month period a
number of shares that does not exceed the greater of:
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one percent of the number of shares of our common stock then
outstanding, which equals approximately 743,300 shares, and
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the average weekly trading volume of our common stock on The
NASDAQ Global Select Market during the four calendar weeks
preceding the filing of a notice on Form 144 with respect
to the sale.
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Sales of restricted shares under Rule 144 by our affiliates
are also subject to requirements regarding the manner of sale,
notice and the availability of current public information about
us. Rule 144 also provides that affiliates relying on
Rule 144 to sell shares of our common stock that are not
restricted shares must nonetheless comply with the same
restrictions applicable to restricted shares, other than the
holding period requirement.
Notwithstanding the availability of Rule 144, certain
holders of our restricted shares will have entered into
lock-up
agreements as described below under Lock-up
Agreements and their restricted shares will become
eligible for sale at the expiration of the restrictions set
forth in those agreements.
Stock
Options
As of October 5, 2009, options to purchase a total of
4,315,000 shares of common stock were outstanding, of which
529,999 were exercisable. An additional 685,000 shares were
available for future grants under our stock plan.
Upon completion of this offering, we intend to file a
registration statement under the Securities Act covering all
shares of common stock subject to outstanding options or
issuable pursuant to our stock plan. Subject to Rule 144
volume limitations applicable to affiliates, shares registered
under any registration statements will be available for sale in
the open market, beginning 90 days after the date of the
prospectus,
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except to the extent that the shares are subject to vesting
restrictions with us or the contractual restrictions described
below.
Lock-up
Agreements
In connection with our underwritten public offering our
officers, directors, selling stockholders in such offering and
certain other stockholders, who hold an aggregate of
approximately 43,914,029 shares of our common stock, have
agreed, subject to limited exceptions, not to offer, pledge,
sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase,
purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option, right
or warrant to purchase, or otherwise transfer or dispose of,
directly or indirectly, or enter into any swap or other
arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any
of the economic consequences of ownership of any shares of
common stock or any securities convertible into or exercisable
or exchangeable for shares of common stock held prior to our
underwritten public offering for a period of 180 days, in
the case of our officers and directors, and 120 days in the
case of the selling stockholders and certain other stockholders,
after July 15, 2009, respectively without the prior written
consent of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC., one of the
underwriters of our underwritten public offering. Credit Suisse
Securities (USA) LLC may in their sole discretion, choose to
release any or all of these shares from these restrictions prior
to the expiration of the
180-day or
120-day
period, as the case may be. Our Executive Chairman, Alan
Kestenbaum, will be permitted to sell up to 750,000 shares
of common stock, and Mr. Kestenbaums children will be
permitted to sell up to an aggregate of 250,000 shares of
common stock, after the date of (i) the first 90 days
after July 29, 2009, and (ii) the release of our
earnings results for our first fiscal quarter of 2010.
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SELLING
STOCKHOLDERS
The selling stockholders may from time to time offer and sell
pursuant to this prospectus any or all of the shares of common
stock set forth below in the column entitled Shares Being
Offered Pursuant to This Prospectus. When we refer to the
selling stockholders in this prospectus, we mean those persons
listed in the table below, as well as the permitted transferees,
pledgees, donees, assignees, successors and others who later
come to hold any of the selling stockholders interests
other than through a public sale.
The table below is based on the information provided to us by
the selling stockholders through October 5, 2009 (as
updated in the case of certain stockholders) and sets forth the
name of each selling stockholder and the number of shares of
common stock that each selling stockholder may offer pursuant to
this prospectus. Except as noted below, none of the selling
stockholders has, or within the past three years has had, any
material relationship with us or any of our affiliates.
Based on the information provided to us by the selling
stockholders through October 5, 2009 (as updated in the
case of certain stockholders), assuming that the selling
stockholders sell all of the shares of common stock beneficially
owned by them that have been registered by us and do not acquire
any additional shares of common stock, each selling stockholder
will not beneficially own any shares of common stock other than
the shares of common stock appearing in the column entitled
Beneficial Ownership After Offering. We cannot
advise you as to whether the selling stockholders will in fact
sell any or all of such shares. In addition, the selling
stockholders may have sold, transferred or otherwise disposed
of, or may sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of, at any time
and from time to time, the shares of common stock after the date
on which each selling stockholder actually provided the
information set forth in the table below.
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Being
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Offered
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Pursuant
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to This
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Shares
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Prospectus
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Beneficially
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(Maximum
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Shares
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Percentage
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Owned
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Number
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Beneficially
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Beneficially Owned
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Before
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Owned After
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Before
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After
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Name of Selling Stockholder
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This Offering
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be Sold)
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This Offering
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Offering
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Offering
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Alan Kestenbaum **(1)
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11,135,205
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10,760,205
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375,000
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15
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Luxor Capital Group LP(2)
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7,005,212
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7,005,212
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9
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Plainfield Asset Management LLC(3)
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6,914,443
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6,914,443
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9
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D.E. Shaw Laminar International, Inc. and affiliates(4)
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6,523,453
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6,523,453
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9
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FMR LLC(5)
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6,032,260
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4,948,741
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1,083,519
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1%
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Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC(6)
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3,090,952
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3,090,952
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Cartesian Capital Group, LLC(7)
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2,746,962
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2,746,962
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Corsair Capital Management(8)
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2,364,352
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2,364,352
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Samlyn Capital LLC(9)
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1,819,647
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1,819,647
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Michael Barenholtz(10)
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1,660,425
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1,660,425
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Arch Capital Investors, LP(11)
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981,000
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388,097
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584,903
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Eastern Advisors Capital(12)
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941,289
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941,289
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Perry Corp.(13)
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933,776
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386,900
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546,876
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Trellus Management Co., LLC(14)
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905,000
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905,000
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Arden Sims **(15)
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785,082
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660,082
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125,000
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Theodore A. Heilman, Jr. **(16)
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740,373
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240,373
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500,000
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Super Energy Co. Limited(17)
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540,551
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540,551
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Jonathan Lee
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471,452
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471,452
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Serengeti Asset Management LP(18)
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450,000
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450,000
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Canyon Capital Advisors LLC(19)
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441,352
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441,352
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U Capital Partners LP(20)
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200,390
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200,390
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Shares
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Being
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Offered
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Pursuant
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to This
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Shares
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Prospectus
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Beneficially
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Percentage
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Number
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Beneficially
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Beneficially Owned
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Before
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Owned After
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Before
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After
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Name of Selling Stockholder
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This Offering
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be Sold)
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This Offering
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Offering
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Offering
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Jay Petscheck
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199,053
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199,053
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Long Ball Partners, LLC(21)
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170,104
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170,104
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Cetus Capital, LLC(22)
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134,010
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134,010
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Steven Major
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124,931
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124,931
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Lyrical Partners, L.P.(23)
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124,000
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124,000
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Whitebox Advisors, LLC(24)
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89,314
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89,314
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Sheldon Goldman
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78,372
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78,372
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Eric E. Chen
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60,000
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60,000
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U Capital Offshore Investments LP(20)
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58,940
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58,940
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Periscope Partners L.P.(25)
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48,495
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48,495
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SFG Global Fund(26)
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40,500
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40,500
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Renstone Investment Limited(27)
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33,333
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33,333
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Cedarview Capital Management, L.P.(28)
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20,400
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20,400
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Glickenhaus & Co.(29)
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17,000
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17,000
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Anson Beard
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15,500
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15,500
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Marlin Perkins **
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13,410
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13,410
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Hayes Kern ***
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11,175
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11,175
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Duane Huck **
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11,175
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11,175
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Alec Henry
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7,043
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7,043
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Institutional Benchmarks Series
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9,012
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9,012
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(Master Feeder) Limited in respect of Centaur Series(30)
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Daniel Karosen **(31)
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6,421
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171
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6,250
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Stuart Eizenstat **(32)
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6,360
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110
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6,250
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Sam Berger
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5,622
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5,622
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*
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|
|
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Ronald Black
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|
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5,250
|
|
|
|
5,250
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
Uniwire International Limited Profit Sharing Plan(33)
|
|
|
4,877
|
|
|
|
4,877
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
Kasemsante Boonswang
|
|
|
4,000
|
|
|
|
4,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
Azai Appelbaum
|
|
|
3,080
|
|
|
|
3,080
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
Archer Capital Management LP(34)
|
|
|
2,240
|
|
|
|
2,240
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
Barry Allan Mosheim
|
|
|
1,330
|
|
|
|
1,330
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
Andrew Mies
|
|
|
1,268
|
|
|
|
1,268
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
Tommy Hess
|
|
|
975
|
|
|
|
975
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
Mordechai Pluchenik
|
|
|
975
|
|
|
|
975
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
Elie Mishaan
|
|
|
679
|
|
|
|
679
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
Noam Amozeg
|
|
|
364
|
|
|
|
364
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
Yael Amozeg
|
|
|
364
|
|
|
|
364
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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*
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* |
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Less than one (1%) percent. |
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** |
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Individual listed is one of our officers or directors. |
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*** |
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Individual listed is a former officer of a subsidiary of the
company. |
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(1) |
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Includes 77,967 shares subject to an escrow agreement and
forfeiture in certain cases. Shares Beneficially Owned
Before This Offering include 375,000 shares issuable upon
exercise of options exercisable within 60 days of
October 5, 2009. |
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(2) |
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Luxor Capital Group, LP (LCG) acts as the investment manager of
proprietary private investment funds and separately managed
accounts that own the shares, and as investment manager LCG may
exercise dispositive and voting authority over the shares. Luxor
Management, LLC is the general partner of LCG.
Mr. Christian Leone is the managing member of Luxor
Management, LLC. LCG Holdings, LLC is the general partner or
managing member of the proprietary private investment funds
organized in the United States. Mr. Leone is the managing
member of LCG Holdings, LLC. For a description of other material
relationships the selling stockholder has had with the company,
see Certain Relationships and Related Party
Transactions. |
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(3) |
|
Includes 32,601 shares subject to an escrow agreement and
forfeiture in certain cases. Max Holmes, Chief Investment
Officer of Plainfield Asset Management LLC (Plainfield), has the
power to direct investments and/or vote the securities held by
the affiliates of Plainfield, for which Plainfield serves as
investment manager. For purposes of the reporting requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Plainfield and Max
Holmes may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of such
securities; however, Plainfield and Max Holmes each expressly
disclaim beneficial ownership of such securities. For a
description of other material relationships the selling
stockholder has had with the company, see Certain
Relationships and Related Party Transactions. |
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(4) |
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Consists of shares from D.E. Shaw Laminar International, Inc.,
D.E. Shaw Composite Side Pocket Series 1, L.L.C., and D.E.
Shaw Composite Side Pocket Series 7, L.L.C., of which
112,282 shares are subject to an escrow agreement and
forfeiture in certain cases. D.E. Shaw & Co., L.P., as
investment adviser, has voting and investment control over the
shares beneficially owned by D.E. Shaw Laminar International,
Inc., D.E. Shaw Composite Side Pocket Series 1, L.L.C., and
D.E. Shaw Composite Side Pocket Series 7, L.L.C. Julius
Gaudio, Eric Wepsic, Maximilian Stone, Anne Dinning, and Lou
Salkind, or their designees, exercise voting and investment
control over the shares on D.E. Shaw & Co.,
L.P.s behalf. For a description of other material
relationships the selling stockholder has had with the company,
see Certain Relationships and Related Party
Transactions. |
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(5) |
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Fidelity Management & Research Company
(Fidelity), 82 Devonshire Street, Boston,
Massachusetts 02109, a wholly-owned subsidiary of FMR LLC and an
adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, is the beneficial owner of
5,937,641 shares of Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (the
Company) as a result of acting as investment adviser
to various investment companies registered under Section 8
of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the Funds).
Edward C. Johnson 3d, Chairman of FMR LLC, and FMR LLC, through
its control of Fidelity, and the Funds each has sole power to
dispose of the 5,937,641 shares owned by the Funds. Neither
FMR LLC nor Edward C. Johnson 3d, Chairman of FMR LLC, has the
sole power to vote or direct the voting of the shares owned
directly by the Funds, which power resides with the Funds
Boards of Trustees. Fidelity carries out the voting of the
shares under written guidelines established by the Funds
Board of Trustees. |
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Pyramis Global Advisors Trust Company (PGATC),
900 Salem Street, Smithfield, Rhode Island, 02917, an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of FMR LLC and a bank as defined in
Section 3(a)(6) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is
the beneficial owner of 1,100 shares of the Company as a
result of its serving as investment manager of institutional
account(s) owning such shares. Edward C. Johnson 3d and FMR LLC,
through its control of PGATC, each has sole dispositive power
over 1,100 shares. Neither FMR LLC nor Edward C. Johnson
3d, Chairman of FMR LLC, has the sole power to vote or to direct
the voting of these shares. |
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|
|
The shares reported as beneficially owned by FMR LLC also
includes shares beneficially owned by FIL Limited
(FIL), Pembroke Hall, 42 Crow Lane, Hamilton,
Bermuda, and various foreign-based subsidiaries of FIL that
provide investment advisory and management services to a number
of
non-U.S. investment
companies and certain institutional investors. FIL is the
beneficial owner of 93,519 shares of the Company. FIL has
sole dispositive power over 93,519 shares and sole power to
vote |
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|
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or to direct the voting of 93,519 shares of common stock
owned by the account(s) managed by FIL as reported above. |
|
|
|
FMR LLC and FIL are separate and independent corporate entities,
and their Boards of Directors are generally composed of
different individuals. FMR LLC and FIL are of the view that they
are not acting as a Group for purposes of
Section 13(d) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the 1934 Act) and that they are not otherwise
required to attribute to each other the beneficial
ownership of securities beneficially owned by
the other corporation within the meaning of
Rule 13d-3
promulgated under the 1934 Act. Therefore, they are of the
view that the shares held by the other corporation need not be
aggregated for purposes of Section 13(d). However, FMR LLC
reports beneficial ownership of shares for purposes of
Section 13(d) under the 1934 Act on a voluntary basis
as if all of the shares are beneficially owned by FMR LLC and
FIL on a joint basis. |
|
|
|
The following table identifies the specific Funds that are
participating in this offering pursuant to this registration
statement, and includes, for each Fund, the total number of
common shares owned before the offering and the number of shares
being offered: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total No. of
|
|
|
No. of
|
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Shares Being
|
|
Fund
|
|
Owned
|
|
|
Offered
|
|
|
Variable Insurance Products Fund III: Value Strategies
Portfolio
|
|
|
140,455
|
|
|
|
109,855
|
|
Variable Insurance Products Fund II: Contrafund Portfolio
|
|
|
2,251,833
|
|
|
|
2,093,133
|
|
Fidelity Devonshire Trust: Fidelity
Series All-Sector
Equity Fund
|
|
|
645,208
|
|
|
|
577,108
|
|
Fidelity Advisor Series I: Fidelity Advisor Balanced Fund
|
|
|
84,100
|
|
|
|
78,300
|
|
Fidelity Puritan Trust: Fidelity Balanced Fund
|
|
|
1,697,000
|
|
|
|
1,579,600
|
|
Fidelity Advisor Series I: Fidelity Advisor Value
Strategies Fund
|
|
|
462,145
|
|
|
|
360,745
|
|
Fidelity Mt. Vernon Street Trust: Fidelity New Millennium Fund
|
|
|
150,000
|
|
|
|
150,000
|
|
|
|
|
(6) |
|
The selling stockholder has indicated that Franklin Mutual
Advisers, LLC (FMA) is an investment adviser registered under
the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and serves as investment
adviser with power to direct investments and/or sole power to
vote these securities. Peter Langerman, President of FMA,
exercises dispositive and voting authority over the shares. For
purposes of the reporting requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, FMA and Peter Langerman are deemed to be
beneficial owners of such securities; however, FMA and Peter
Langerman each expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of such
securities. The selling stockholder has also advised us that it
is affiliated with a registered broker-dealer, that it acquired
its shares in the ordinary course of business and at the time of
the acquisition did not have any arrangements or understandings
with any person to distribute the securities. |
|
(7) |
|
Peter M. Yu, Managing Partner, exercises dispositive and voting
authority over the shares. |
|
(8) |
|
Corsair Capital Management LLC (Corsair) serves as investment
manager of various individuals and private investment funds.
Corsair shares with such individuals and funds the power to
direct investments and/or vote the securities owned by them.
Corsair is controlled by Steven Major and Jay Petschek, each of
whom may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the shares
beneficially owned by Corsair for purposes of
Rule 13d-3
promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. |
|
(9) |
|
Robert Pohly, Managing Member, exercises dispositive and voting
authority over the shares. |
|
(10) |
|
Michael Barenholtz previously served as one of our officers. |
|
(11) |
|
Stephen Korn, Principal, exercises dispositive and voting
authority over the shares. |
|
(12) |
|
Scott V. Booth, Managing Partner, exercises dispositive and
voting authority over the shares. |
|
(13) |
|
Includes shares held for accounts of two private investment
funds for which Perry Corp., a registered investment advisor
under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, acts as managing
general partner or investment manager. Richard Perry is the sole
stockholder and President of Perry Corp. Perry Corp. and Richard
Perry have voting and investment power with respect to the
foregoing securities, but each disclaims beneficial ownership of
such securities except to the extent of any pecuniary interest
therein for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. |
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|
|
(14) |
|
Adam Usdan, President of Trellus Management, exercises
dispositive and voting authority over the shares. |
|
(15) |
|
Includes 19,112 shares subject to an escrow agreement and
forfeiture in certain cases. Shares Beneficially Owned Before
This Offering include 125,000 shares issuable upon exercise
of options exercisable within 60 days of October 5,
2009. |
|
(16) |
|
Includes 419 shares subject to an escrow agreement and
forfeiture in certain cases. Shares Beneficially Owned Before
This Offering include 500,000 shares issuable upon exercise
of options exercisable within 60 days of October 5,
2009. |
|
(17) |
|
Includes 27,028 shares subject to an escrow agreement and
forfeiture in certain cases. Shih Tzu Wu is authorized to
exercise dispositive and voting authority over these shares. |
|
(18) |
|
Joseph A. LaNasa III, Director of Serengeti Asset Management LP,
exercises dispositive and voting authority over the shares. |
|
(19) |
|
Amounts include: (a) 270,208 shares of common stock
held by The Canyon Value Realization Fund (Cayman), Ltd., or
CVRF; (b) 108,087 shares of common stock held by
Canyon Value Realization Fund, L.P., or VRF;
(c) 45,035 shares of common stock held by Canyon
Balanced Master Fund, Ltd., or CBF; (d) 13,517 shares
of common stock held by Canyon Value Realization MAC-18, Ltd.,
or MAC-18; and (e) 4,505 shares of common stock held
by Citi Canyon, Ltd., or CITI. Canyon Capital Advisors LLC acts
as the investment manager of each of CVRF, VRF, CBF, MAC-18 and
CITI, or collectively, Canyon-Related Entities, and as
investment manager Canyon Capital Advisors LLC may exercise
dispositive and voting authority over the shares. Joshua S.
Friedman and Mitchell R. Julis are Co-Chairmen and Co-Chief
Executive Officers of Canyon Capital Advisors LLC. Each of
Messrs. Friedman and Julis disclaims beneficial ownership
of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest
therein. |
|
(20) |
|
Jonathan Urfrig, Managing Member of the General Partner, U
Capital Group, LLC, exercises dispositive and voting authority
over the shares. |
|
(21) |
|
Mark Martis, Chief Operating Officer, exercises dispositive and
voting authority over the shares. |
|
(22) |
|
Richard Maybaum, Managing Director of Cetus Capital, LLC,
exercises dispositive and voting authority over the shares. |
|
(23) |
|
Lyrical Partners, L.P. acts as the investment manager of private
investment funds that own the shares, and as investment manager,
Lyrical Partners, L.P. may exercise dispositive and voting
authority over the shares. Jeffrey Keswin is the Managing
Partner of Lyrical Partners, L.P. |
|
(24) |
|
Whitebox Advisors, LLC acts as the investment manager of private
investment funds that own the shares, and as investment manager,
Whitebox Advisors, LLC may exercise dispositive and voting
authority over the shares. Andrew Redleaf is the Chief Executive
Officer and Managing Partner of Whitebox Advisors, LLC. |
|
(25) |
|
Leon Frenkel, General Partner, exercises dispositive and voting
authority over the shares. |
|
(26) |
|
Chris Jackson, President of SFG Asset Advisors, the investment
manager, exercises dispositive and voting authority over the
shares. |
|
(27) |
|
Ben Lister, authorized person, exercises dispositive and voting
authority over the shares. |
|
(28) |
|
Cedarview Capital Management, L.P. acts as the investment
manager of private investment funds that own the shares, and as
investment manager, Cedarview Capital Management, L.P. may
exercise dispositive and voting authority over the shares.
Burton Weinstein is the Managing Partner of Cedarview Capital
Management, L.P. |
|
(29) |
|
Seth M. Glickenhaus, Senior Partner of Glickenhaus &
Co., exercises dispositive and voting authority over the shares. |
|
(30) |
|
Francois Bocqueraz and Didier Centis each exercises dispositive
and voting authority over the shares. |
|
(31) |
|
Shares Beneficially Owned Before This Offering include
6,250 shares issuable upon exercise of options exercisable
within 60 days of October 5, 2009. |
|
(32) |
|
Shares Beneficially Owned Before This Offering include
6,250 shares issuable upon exercise of options exercisable
within 60 days of October 5, 2009. |
|
(33) |
|
Jonathan Tulkoff, Trustee of Uniwire International Limited
Profit Sharing Plan, exercises dispositive and voting authority
over the shares. |
|
(34) |
|
Joshua Lobel and Eric Edidin, each an authorized person, have
dispositive and voting authority over the shares. |
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MATERIAL
U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The following is a summary of certain material U.S. federal
income tax consequences relating to the purchase, ownership and
disposition of our common stock by
Non-U.S. Holders
(defined below), but does not purport to be a complete analysis
of all the potential tax consequences. This summary is based
upon the Code, the Treasury Regulations promulgated or proposed
thereunder (the Regulations) and administrative and judicial
interpretations thereof, all as of the date hereof and all of
which are subject to change at any time, possibly on a
retroactive basis. This summary is limited to the tax
consequences to those persons who hold common stock as capital
assets within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code. This
summary does not purport to deal with all aspects of
U.S. federal income taxation that might be relevant to
particular
Non-U.S. Holders
in light of their particular investment circumstances or status,
nor does it address specific tax consequences that may be
relevant to particular persons (including, for example,
financial institutions, broker-dealers, insurance companies,
partnerships or other pass-through entities, expatriates,
tax-exempt organizations, controlled foreign
corporations, passive foreign investment
companies, corporations that accumulate earnings to avoid
U.S. federal income tax, or persons in special situations,
such as those who have elected to mark securities to market or
those who hold common stock as part of a straddle, hedge,
conversion transaction or other integrated investment). In
addition, this summary does not address U.S. federal
alternative minimum, estate and gift tax consequences or
consequences under the tax laws of any state, local or foreign
jurisdiction. We have not sought any ruling from the Internal
Revenue Service (the IRS) with respect to the statements made
and the conclusions reached in this summary. No assurance can be
given that the statements and conclusions made herein will be
respected by the IRS or, if challenged, by a court.
This summary is for general information only.
Non-U.S. Holders
are urged to consult their tax advisors concerning the
U.S. federal income taxation and other tax consequences to
them of the purchase, ownership and disposition of our common
stock, as well as the application of state, local and
non-U.S. income
and other tax laws.
For purposes of this summary, a
Non-U.S. Holder
means a beneficial owner of common stock (other than a
partnership) that for U.S. federal income tax consequences
is not: (1) an individual who is a citizen or resident of
the United States, (2) a corporation (or other entity
taxable as a corporation) created or organized under the laws of
the United States, any state thereof, or the District of
Columbia, (3) an estate the income of which is subject to
U.S. federal income tax regardless of its source, or
(4) a trust if (a) a court within the United States is
able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of
the trust, and one or more U.S. persons have the authority
to control all substantial decisions of the trust, or (b) a
valid election to be treated as a U.S. person is in effect
with respect to such trust.
If a
Non-U.S. Holder
is a partner in a partnership, or an entity treated as a
partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes that holds
common stock, the
Non-U.S. Holders
tax treatment generally will depend upon the
Non-U.S. Holders
tax status and upon the activities of the partnership. If you
are a partner in a partnership which holds common stock, you
should consult your tax advisor.
Distributions
on Our Common Stock
As discussed under Dividend Policy above, we do not
expect to make distributions on our common stock. In the event
we do make a distribution, any distributions on our common stock
paid to
Non-U.S. Holders
generally will constitute dividends for U.S. federal income
tax purposes to the extent paid from our current or accumulated
earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal
income tax principles, and taxable as ordinary income. If a
distribution exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and
profits, the excess will be treated as a tax-free return of a
Non-U.S. Holders
investment, up to such holders tax basis in the common
stock. Any remaining excess will be treated as capital gain,
subject to the U.S. federal income tax treatment described
below in Disposition of Our Common Stock. Dividends
paid to a
Non-U.S. Holder
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will be subject to a 30% U.S. federal withholding tax
unless such
Non-U.S. Holder
provides us or our agent, as the case may be, with a properly
executed:
1. IRS
Form W-8BEN
(or successor form) claiming, under penalties of perjury, a
reduction in withholding under a tax treaty (a Treaty
Exemption), or
2. IRS
Form W-8ECI
(or successor form) stating that a dividend paid on common stock
is not subject to withholding tax because it is effectively
connected with a U.S. trade or business of the
Non-U.S. Holder
(in which case such dividend generally will be subject to
regular graduated U.S. tax rates as described below).
The certification requirement described above also may require a
Non-U.S. Holder
that provides an IRS form or that claims a Treaty Exemption to
provide its U.S. taxpayer identification number.
Each
Non-U.S. Holder
is urged to consult its own tax advisor about the specific
methods for satisfying these requirements. A claim for exemption
will not be valid if the person receiving the applicable form
has actual knowledge or reason to know that the statements on
the form are false.
If dividends are effectively connected with a U.S. trade or
business of the
Non-U.S. Holder
(and, if required by an applicable treaty, attributable to a
U.S. permanent establishment or fixed base), the
Non-U.S. Holder,
although exempt from the withholding tax described above
(provided that the certifications described above are
satisfied), will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on
such dividends on a net income basis in the same manner as if it
were a resident of the United States. In addition, if such
Non-U.S. Holder
is a foreign corporation and dividends are effectively connected
with its U.S. trade or business (and, if required by
applicable treaty, attributable to a U.S. permanent
establishment), such
Non-U.S. Holder
may be subject to a branch profits tax equal to 30% (unless
reduced by treaty) in respect of such effectively-connected
income.
Disposition
of Our Common Stock
A
Non-U.S. Holder
will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on income
realized on the sale, exchange or other disposition of our
common stock unless (a) the
Non-U.S. Holder
is an individual who is present in the United States for a
period or periods aggregating 183 or more days in the taxable
year of the disposition and certain other conditions are met;
(b) such gain or income is effectively connected with a
U.S. trade or business (and, if required by an applicable
income tax treaty, is attributable to a U.S. permanent
establishment or fixed base); or (c) we are, or have been
at any time during the five-year period preceding such
disposition (or, if shorter, the
Non-U.S. Holders
holding period, the shorter of which is referred to below as the
(Applicable Period)), a United States real property
holding corporation (USRPHC).
We believe that we currently are not, and do not anticipate
becoming, a USRPHC. Even if we were to become a USRPHC at any
time during the applicable testing period, however, any gain
recognized on the disposition of our common stock by a
Non-U.S. Holder
that did not own (directly or constructively) more than five
percent of our common stock during the applicable period would
not be subject to U.S. federal income tax, assuming that
our common stock is considered regularly traded on an
established securities market within the meaning of
Section 897(c)(3) of the Code.
Backup
Withholding and Information Reporting
Generally, we must report annually to the IRS and to each
Non-U.S. Holder
certain information including the
Non-U.S. Holders
name, address and taxpayer identification number, the aggregate
amount of dividends paid to that
Non-U.S. Holder
during the calendar year and the amount of tax withheld, if any.
Backup withholding tax is imposed on dividends and certain other
types of payments to certain U.S. persons (currently at a
rate of 28%). Backup withholding tax will not apply to payments
of dividends on common stock or proceeds from the sale of common
stock payable to a
Non-U.S. Holder
if the certification described above in Distributions on
Our Common Stock is duly provided by such
Non-U.S. Holder
or the
Non-U.S. Holder
otherwise establishes an exemption, provided that the payor does
not have actual knowledge or reason to know that the Holder is a
U.S. person or that the conditions of any claimed exemption
are not
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satisfied. Certain information reporting may still apply to
payments of dividends even if an exemption from backup
withholding is established. Copies of any information returns
reporting the payment of dividends to a
Non-U.S. Holder
and any withholding also may be made available to the tax
authorities in the country in which a
Non-U.S. Holder
resides under the provisions of an applicable income tax treaty.
Backup withholding is not an additional tax and any amounts
withheld under the backup withholding tax rules from a payment
to a
Non-U.S. Holder
will be allowed as a refund, or a credit against such
Non-U.S. Holders
U.S. federal income tax liability, provided that the
requisite procedures are followed.
Non-U.S. Holders
are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding their
particular circumstance and the availability of and procedure
for obtaining an exemption from backup withholding.
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PLAN OF
DISTRIBUTION
The selling stockholders, or their pledgees, donees,
transferees, or any of their successors in interest selling
shares received from a named selling stockholder as a gift,
partnership distribution or other non-sale-related transfer
after the date of this prospectus (all of whom may be selling
stockholders), may sell the shares of common stock offered by
this prospectus from time to time on any stock exchange or
automated interdealer quotation system on which the common stock
is listed or quoted at the time of sale, in the over-the-counter
market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, at
fixed prices that may be changed, at market prices prevailing at
the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices
or at prices otherwise negotiated. The selling stockholders may
sell the shares by one or more of the following methods, without
limitation:
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block trades in which the broker or dealer so engaged will
attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell
a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the
transaction;
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purchases by a broker or dealer as principal and resale by the
broker or dealer for its own account pursuant to this prospectus;
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an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of any
stock exchange on which the common stock is listed;
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ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the
broker solicits purchases;
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privately negotiated transactions;
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short sales;
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through the writing of options on the shares, whether or not the
options are listed on an options exchange;
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through the distribution of the shares by any selling
stockholder to its partners, members or stockholders;
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one or more underwritten offerings on a firm commitment or best
efforts basis; and
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any combination of any of these methods of sale.
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These transactions may include crosses, which are transactions
in which the same broker acts as an agent on both sides of the
trade. The selling stockholders may also transfer the shares by
gift. The selling stockholders will act independently of us in
making decisions with respect to the timing, manner and size of
each sale of the shares offered hereby. The selling stockholders
have advised us that they have not entered into any agreements,
arrangements or understandings for the sale of any of their
shares.
The selling stockholders may sell shares directly to market
makers acting as principals
and/or to
brokers and dealers, acting as agents for themselves or their
customers. Brokers or dealers may arrange for other brokers or
dealers to participate in effecting sales of the shares.
Broker-dealers may agree with a selling stockholder to sell a
specified number of the shares at a stipulated price per share.
If the broker-dealer is unable to sell shares acting as agent
for a selling stockholder, it may purchase as principal any
unsold shares at the stipulated price. Broker-dealers who
acquire shares as principals may thereafter resell the shares
from time to time in transactions in any stock exchange or
automated interdealer quotation system on which the common stock
is then listed, at prices and on terms then prevailing at the
time of sale, at prices related to the then-current market price
or in negotiated transactions. Broker-dealers may use block
transactions and sales to and through broker-dealers, including
transactions of the nature described above. The selling
stockholders may also sell the shares in accordance with
Rule 144 or Rule 144A under the Securities Act. See
Shares Eligible for Future
Sale Rule 144. In order to comply
with the securities laws of some states, if applicable, the
shares may be sold in these jurisdictions only through
registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in some
states the shares may not be sold unless they have been
registered or qualified for sale or an exemption from
registration or qualification requirements is available and is
complied with.
From time to time, one or more of the selling stockholders may
pledge, hypothecate or grant a security interest in some or all
of the shares owned by them. The pledgees, secured parties or
person to whom the
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shares have been hypothecated will, upon foreclosure in the
event of default, be deemed to be selling stockholders. The
number of a selling stockholders shares offered under this
prospectus will decrease as and when it takes such actions. The
plan of distribution for that selling stockholders shares
will otherwise remain unchanged. In addition, a selling
stockholder may, from time to time, sell the shares short, and,
in those instances, this prospectus may be delivered in
connection with the short sales and the shares offered under
this prospectus may be used to cover short sales.
A selling stockholder may enter into hedging transactions with
broker-dealers and the broker-dealers may engage in short sales
of the common stock in the course of hedging the positions they
assume with that selling stockholder, including, without
limitation, in connection with distributions of the shares by
those broker-dealers. A selling stockholder may enter into
option or other transactions with broker-dealers, who may then
resell or otherwise transfer those shares pursuant to this
prospectus, as supplemented or amended to reflect such
transactions. A selling stockholder may also loan or pledge the
shares offered by this prospectus to a broker-dealer and the
broker-dealer may sell the shares offered by this prospectus so
loaned or upon a default may sell or otherwise transfer the
pledged shares offered by this prospectus.
To the extent required under the Securities Act, the aggregate
amount of selling stockholders shares being offered and
the terms of the offering, the names of any agents, brokers,
dealers or underwriters, any applicable commission and other
material facts with respect to a particular offer will be set
forth in an accompanying prospectus supplement or a
post-effective amendment to the registration statement of which
this prospectus is a part, as appropriate. Any underwriters,
dealers, brokers or agents participating in the distribution of
the shares may receive compensation in the form of underwriting
discounts, concessions, commissions or fees from a selling
stockholder
and/or
purchasers of selling stockholders shares, for whom they
may act (which compensation as to a particular broker-dealer
might be less than or in excess of customary commissions).
Neither we nor any selling stockholder can presently estimate
the amount of any such compensation.
The selling stockholders and any underwriters, brokers, dealers
or agents that participate in the distribution of the shares may
be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning of
the Securities Act, and any discounts, concessions, commissions
or fees received by them and any profit on the resale of the
shares sold by them may be deemed to be underwriting discounts
and commissions. If a selling stockholder is deemed to be an
underwriter, the selling stockholder may be subject to certain
statutory liabilities including, but not limited to
Sections 11, 12 and 17 of the Securities Act and
Rule 10b-5
under the Securities Exchange Act. Selling stockholders who are
deemed underwriters within the meaning of the Securities Act
will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the
Securities Act. The SEC staff is of a view that selling
stockholders who are registered broker-dealers or affiliates of
registered broker-dealers may be underwriters under the
Securities Act. In compliance with the guidelines of the NASD,
the maximum commission or discount to be received by any NASD
member or independent broker-dealer may not exceed 8% for the
sale of any shares registered hereunder. We will not pay any
compensation or give any discounts or commissions to any
underwriter in connection with the shares being offered by this
prospectus.
The selling stockholders and other persons participating in the
sale or distribution of the shares will be subject to applicable
provisions of the Securities Exchange Act, and the rules and
regulations under the Securities Exchange Act, including
Regulation M. This regulation may limit the timing of
purchases and sales of any of the shares by the selling
stockholders and any other person. The anti-manipulation rules
under the Securities Exchange Act may apply to sales of shares
in the market and to the activities of the selling stockholders
and their affiliates. Regulation M may restrict the ability
of any person engaged in the distribution of the shares to
engage in market-making activities with respect to the
particular shares being distributed. These restrictions may
affect the marketability of the shares and the ability of any
person or entity to engage in market-making activities with
respect to the common stock. The selling stockholders have
acknowledged that they understand their obligations to comply
with the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act and the rules
thereunder relating to stock manipulation, particularly
Regulation M.
The shares offered by this prospectus were originally issued to
the selling stockholders pursuant to an exemption from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act. We agreed to
register certain of the shares
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under the Securities Act, and we intend to keep the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a part effective until the
earliest of:
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the date on which the shares offered hereby have been sold in
accordance with this prospectus and the registration statement
to which this prospectus relates;
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the date on which the shares offered hereby are distributed to
the public pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act
(or any similar provision then in effect) or are saleable
pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act (See Shares
Eligible for Future Sale Rule 144);
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the shares offered hereby are no longer outstanding; or
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the first anniversary of the effective date of the registration
statement to which this prospectus relates.
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We may suspend offers and sales of the shares pursuant to the
registration statement to which this prospectus relates in
certain circumstances.
We have agreed to pay all expenses incident to the registration
of the shares, but not including broker or underwriting
discounts and commissions or any transfer taxes relating to the
sale or disposition of the shares by the selling stockholders.
The aggregate proceeds to the selling stockholders from the sale
of the shares offered by them will be the purchase price of the
shares less discounts and commissions, if any. If the shares are
sold through underwriters or broker-dealers, the selling
stockholders will be responsible for underwriting discounts and
commissions
and/or
agents commissions. We will not receive any proceeds from
sales of any shares by the selling stockholders.
We cannot assure you that the selling stockholders will sell all
or any portion of the shares offered by this prospectus. In
addition, we cannot assure you that a selling stockholder will
not transfer shares by other means not described in this
prospectus.
CUSIP
Number
The Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures
assigns a unique number, known as a CUSIP number, to a class or
issue of securities in which all of the securities have similar
rights. Prior to any registered resale, all of the securities
covered by this prospectus are restricted securities under
Rule 144 and their CUSIP number refers to such restricted
status.
Any sales of our shares by means of this prospectus must be
settled with shares bearing our general (not necessarily
restricted) common stock CUSIP number. A selling stockholder
named in this prospectus may obtain shares bearing our general
common stock CUSIP number for settlement purposes by presenting
the shares to be sold (with a restricted CUSIP) to our transfer
agent, Computershare Trust Company N.A. The process of
obtaining such shares might take a number of business days. SEC
rules generally require trades in the secondary market to settle
in three business days, unless the parties to any such trade
expressly agree otherwise. Accordingly, a selling stockholder
who holds securities with a restricted CUSIP at the time of the
trade might wish to specify an alternate settlement cycle at the
time of any such trade to provide sufficient time to obtain the
shares with an unrestricted CUSIP in order to prevent a failed
settlement.
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LEGAL
MATTERS
The validity of the securities offered in this prospectus is
being passed upon for us by Arent Fox LLP, Washington DC.
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EXPERTS
The audited consolidated financial statements of Globe Specialty
Metals, Inc. and subsidiary companies as of June 30, 2009
and 2008, and for the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008 and
2007, have been included herein in reliance upon the report of
KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm,
appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm
as experts in accounting and auditing.
The audited consolidated financial statements of Globe
Metallurgical, Inc. as of November 12, 2006 and for the
period from July 1, 2006 to November 12, 2006, have
been included herein in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP,
independent registered public accounting firm, appearing
elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts
in accounting and auditing.
The audited consolidated financial statements of Globe
Metallurgical, Inc. as of and for each of the years ended
June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005, have been included
herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon the
audited reports of Hobe and Lucas Certified Public Accountants,
Inc., independent registered public accounting firm, for the
audited reports as of and for the years ended June 30, 2006
and June 30, 2005 appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the
authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The audited financial statements of Globe Metais S. A. (formerly
Camargo Correa Metais S.A) as of December 31, 2006 and 2005
and for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004,
and their accompanying notes thereto, included in this
Prospectus have been audited by BDO, independent auditors, as
stated in their report appearing elsewhere herein and are
included in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon
their authority as an expert in accounting and auditing.
The audited financial statements of Globe Metales S. A.
(formerly Stein Ferroaleaciones S.A.C.I.F.yA.) as of
June 30, 2006 and 2005 and for the years ended
June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004, included in this registration
statement have been audited by Deloitte & Co. S.R.L.,
independent auditors, as stated in their report appearing herein
(which report expressed an unqualified opinion and included an
explanatory paragraph stating that accounting principles
generally accepted in Buenos Aires City, Argentina vary in
certain significant respects from accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, and that the
information relating to the nature and effect on such
differences is presented in Notes 16 and 17 to the
financial statements), and are included in reliance upon the
report of such firm given upon their authority as an expert in
accounting and auditing.
The audited financial statements of Solsil, Inc. as of
June 30, 2007 and for the year ended June 30, 2007,
and their accompanying notes thereto, included in this
registration statement have been audited by Hobe and Lucas
Certified Public Accountants, Inc., independent registered
accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing elsewhere
herein, and are included in reliance upon the report of such
firm given upon their authority as an expert in accounting and
auditing.
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WHERE YOU
CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on
Form S-1,
which includes exhibits, schedules and amendments, under the
Securities Act with respect to this offering of our securities.
Although this prospectus, which forms a part of the registration
statement, contains all material information included in the
registration statement, parts of the registration statement have
been omitted as permitted by rules and regulations of the SEC.
We refer you to the registration statement and its exhibits for
further information about us, our securities and this offering.
The registration statement and its exhibits, as well as any
other documents that we have filed with the SEC, can be
inspected and copied at the SECs public reference room at
100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C.
20549-1004.
The public may obtain information about the operation of the
public reference room by calling the SEC at
1-800-SEC-0330.
In addition, the SEC maintains a website at
http://www.sec.gov
that contains the registration statement and other reports,
proxy and information statements and information that we file
electronically with the SEC.
We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements
and other information with the SEC and make these filings
available on our website. You may read and copy any reports,
statements or other information on file at the public reference
rooms. You can also request copies of these documents, for a
copying fee, by writing to the SEC, or you can review these
documents on the SECs website, as described above. In
addition, we provide electronic or paper copies of our filings
free of charge upon request.
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Report of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Globe Specialty Metals, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of
Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. and subsidiary companies (the
Company) as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, changes in
stockholders equity, and cash flows for each of the years
in the three-year period ended June 30, 2009. These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards of
the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a
basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over
financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An
audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that
our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. and subsidiary
companies as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in
the three-year period ended June 30, 2009 in conformity
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Columbus, Ohio
October 5, 2009
F-3
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
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2009
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2008
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Assets
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents (note 26)
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$
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61,876
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73,994
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$1,390 and $1,021 at June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively
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24,094
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53,801
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Inventories
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67,394
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63,568
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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24,675
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25,223
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Total current assets
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178,039
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216,586
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Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
and amortization
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217,507
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180,659
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Goodwill
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51,828
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107,257
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Other intangible assets
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1,231
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16,884
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Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
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7,928
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7,965
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Deferred tax assets
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1,598
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2,720
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Other assets
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15,149
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16,103
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Total assets
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$
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473,280
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548,174
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable
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$
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21,341
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40,493
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Current portion of long-term debt
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16,561
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17,045
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Short-term debt
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6,688
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20,140
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
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46,725
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26,841
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Total current liabilities
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91,315
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104,519
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Long-term liabilities:
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Long-term debt
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36,364
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52,020
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Deferred tax liabilities
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18,890
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22,756
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Other long-term liabilities
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16,431
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22,642
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Total liabilities
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163,000
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201,937
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Commitments and contingencies (note 18)
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Minority interest
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5,897
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3,956
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Stockholders equity:
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Common stock, $0.0001 par value. Authorized,
150,000,000 shares; issued, 66,944,254 and
63,050,416 shares at June 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively
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7
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6
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Additional paid-in capital
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303,364
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296,137
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Retained earnings
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4,660
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46,641
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
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Foreign currency translation adjustment
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78
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71
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Pension liability adjustment, net of tax
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(3,729
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)
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(601
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)
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Unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of tax
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7
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27
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Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
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(3,644
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(503
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Treasury stock at cost, 1,000 shares and 0 shares at
June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively
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(4
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Total stockholders equity
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304,383
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342,281
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity
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$
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473,280
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548,174
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-4
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
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2009
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2008
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2007
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Net sales
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$
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426,291
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452,639
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221,928
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Cost of goods sold
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324,535
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346,227
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184,122
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses
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61,823
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|
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48,548
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18,541
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Research and development
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1,394
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901
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|
120
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Goodwill and intangible asset impairment
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69,704
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Restructuring charges
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1,711
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Operating (loss) income
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(32,876
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)
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56,963
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19,145
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Other income (expense):
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Interest income
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729
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2,626
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5,851
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Interest expense, net of capitalized interest of $968, $255, and
$66, respectively
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(6,947
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)
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(9,652
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)
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(5,228
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)
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Foreign exchange gain
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2,202
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|
642
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688
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Other income (loss)
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3,117
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1,099
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(807
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)
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(Loss) income before provision for income taxes, deferred
interest attributable to common stock subject to redemption, and
losses attributable to minority interest
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(33,775
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)
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51,678
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19,649
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Provision for income taxes
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11,609
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15,936
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7,047
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Net (loss) income before deferred interest attributable to
common stock subject to redemption and losses attributable to
minority interest
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(45,384
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)
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35,742
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12,602
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Deferred interest attributable to common stock subject to
redemption
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(768
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)
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Losses attributable to minority interest, net of tax
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|
|
3,403
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|
|
721
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Net (loss) income attributable to common stock
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$
|
(41,981
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)
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36,463
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|
11,834
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
64,362
|
|
|
|
58,982
|
|
|
|
46,922
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
64,362
|
|
|
|
72,954
|
|
|
|
50,231
|
|
(Loss) earnings per common share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$
|
(0.65
|
)
|
|
|
0.62
|
|
|
|
0.25
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
(0.65
|
)
|
|
|
0.50
|
|
|
|
0.24
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-5
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Stockholders Equity
Years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Treasury
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
Common Stock
|
|
|
Paid-In
|
|
|
Retained
|
|
|
Comprehensive
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Stockholders
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Earnings
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
at Cost
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2006
|
|
|
41,358
|
|
|
$
|
4
|
|
|
|
149,005
|
|
|
|
1,601
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
150,610
|
|
Shares issued in acquisition of Globe Metallurgical, Inc.
|
|
|
8,642
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
47,960
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47,961
|
|
Retirement of shares converted or redeemed
|
|
|
(7,529
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
(4,561
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,562
|
)
|
Cash dividend paid
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,257
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,257
|
)
|
Warrants exercised
|
|
|
14,201
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
19,457
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,458
|
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pension liability adjustment (net of income taxes of $316)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
516
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
516
|
|
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities (net of income
taxes of $32)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
61
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
61
|
|
Net income attributable to common stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,834
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,834
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,411
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2007
|
|
|
56,672
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
211,861
|
|
|
|
10,178
|
|
|
|
577
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
222,621
|
|
Warrants exercised
|
|
|
700
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,497
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,497
|
|
UPOs exercised
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares issued in acquisition of Solsil, Inc.
|
|
|
5,629
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
72,091
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
72,092
|
|
Share-based compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,688
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,688
|
|
Comprehensive income (loss):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
71
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
71
|
|
Pension liability adjustment (net of income tax benefit of $686)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,117
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,117
|
)
|
Unrealized loss on available for sale securities (net of income
tax benefit of $17)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(34
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(34
|
)
|
Net income attributable to common stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36,463
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36,463
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,383
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2008
|
|
|
63,051
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
296,137
|
|
|
|
46,641
|
|
|
|
(503
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
342,281
|
|
Warrants exercised
|
|
|
166
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
833
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
833
|
|
UPOs exercised
|
|
|
243
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrant conversions
|
|
|
3,484
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share-based compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,395
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,395
|
|
Treasury stock acquired
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
Comprehensive income (loss):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
Pension liability adjustment (net of income tax benefit of
$1,917)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,128
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,128
|
)
|
Unrealized loss on available for sale securities (net of income
tax benefit of $10)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20
|
)
|
Net loss attributable to common stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(41,981
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(41,981
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(45,122
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2009
|
|
|
66,944
|
|
|
$
|
7
|
|
|
|
303,364
|
|
|
|
4,660
|
|
|
|
(3,644
|
)
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
304,383
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-6
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income attributable to common stock
|
|
$
|
(41,981
|
)
|
|
|
36,463
|
|
|
|
11,834
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income attributable to
common stock to net cash provided by operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
19,807
|
|
|
|
19,339
|
|
|
|
10,641
|
|
Amortization of customer contracts
|
|
|
(434
|
)
|
|
|
(3,039
|
)
|
|
|
(3,849
|
)
|
Share-based compensation
|
|
|
6,395
|
|
|
|
8,176
|
|
|
|
512
|
|
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment
|
|
|
69,704
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Losses attributable to minority interest, net of tax
|
|
|
(3,403
|
)
|
|
|
(721
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred taxes
|
|
|
4,735
|
|
|
|
2,265
|
|
|
|
306
|
|
Deferred interest attributable to common stock subject to
redemption
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
768
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable, net
|
|
|
29,449
|
|
|
|
(18,173
|
)
|
|
|
515
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
(6,463
|
)
|
|
|
(17,730
|
)
|
|
|
(2,650
|
)
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
(6,889
|
)
|
|
|
(5,993
|
)
|
|
|
(2,193
|
)
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
(20,499
|
)
|
|
|
(2,381
|
)
|
|
|
1,308
|
|
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
|
|
|
18,487
|
|
|
|
8,930
|
|
|
|
5,416
|
|
Other
|
|
|
(4,894
|
)
|
|
|
5,070
|
|
|
|
(3,935
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
64,014
|
|
|
|
32,206
|
|
|
|
18,673
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
(51,437
|
)
|
|
|
(22,357
|
)
|
|
|
(8,629
|
)
|
Held-to-maturity
treasury securities
|
|
|
2,987
|
|
|
|
(2,987
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired of $0, $1,319,
and $6,750 during the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and
2007
|
|
|
(74
|
)
|
|
|
246
|
|
|
|
(104,894
|
)
|
Note receivable from Solsil, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,500
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
(5,963
|
)
|
Purchase of investments held in trust
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,038
|
)
|
Funds released from trust
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
190,192
|
|
Other investing activities
|
|
|
339
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
|
|
|
(48,185
|
)
|
|
|
(26,608
|
)
|
|
|
67,668
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from warrants exercised
|
|
|
833
|
|
|
|
3,497
|
|
|
|
19,458
|
|
Net (payments) borrowings of long-term debt
|
|
|
(16,163
|
)
|
|
|
13,722
|
|
|
|
1,544
|
|
Net (payments) borrowings of short-term debt
|
|
|
(11,878
|
)
|
|
|
(15,247
|
)
|
|
|
5,431
|
|
Solsil, Inc. common share issuance
|
|
|
1,570
|
|
|
|
509
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends paid
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,257
|
)
|
Purchase of redeemed shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(42,802
|
)
|
Other financing activities
|
|
|
(2,316
|
)
|
|
|
(1,876
|
)
|
|
|
(970
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
|
|
|
(27,954
|
)
|
|
|
605
|
|
|
|
(20,596
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(12,118
|
)
|
|
|
6,253
|
|
|
|
65,745
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
|
|
|
73,994
|
|
|
|
67,741
|
|
|
|
1,996
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
|
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$
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61,876
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73,994
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67,741
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
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Cash paid for interest
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$
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6,932
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7,091
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4,166
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Cash paid for income taxes
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$
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10,785
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13,833
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4,685
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-7
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
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(1)
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Organization
and Business Operations
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Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. and subsidiary companies (GSM, the
Company, we, or our) is among the worlds largest producers
of silicon metal and silicon-based alloys, important ingredients
in a variety of industrial and consumer products. The
Companys customers include major silicone chemical,
aluminum and steel manufacturers, auto companies and their
suppliers, ductile iron foundries, manufacturers of photovoltaic
solar cells and computer chips, and concrete producers.
GSM was incorporated in Delaware on December 23, 2004,
under the name International Metal Enterprises, Inc., to serve
as a vehicle for the acquisition of operating companies in the
metals and mining industry.
On November 13, 2006, the Company acquired 100% of the
outstanding stock of Globe Metallurgical, Inc. (GMI), a
manufacturer of silicon metal and silicon-based alloys. GMI owns
and operates plants in Beverly, Ohio and Alloy, West Virginia.
GMI also owns two currently idle silicon metal and ferroalloy
manufacturing plants located in Niagara Falls, New York and
Selma, Alabama. GMIs products are sold primarily to the
silicone chemical, aluminum, metal casting, and solar cell
industries, primarily in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
GMI also owns 50% of the outstanding stock of Norchem, Inc.
(Norchem). Norchem manufactures and sells additives that enhance
the durability of concrete, refractory material, and oil well
conditioners. GMI sells silica fume (also known as microsilica),
a by-product of its ferrosilicon metal and silicon metal
production process, to Norchem as well as other companies.
On November 20, 2006, the Company acquired 100% of the
outstanding stock of Stein Ferroaleaciones S.A. (SFA), an
Argentine manufacturer of silicon-based alloys, and SFAs
two affiliates, UltraCore Polska Sp.z.o.o. (UCP), a Polish
manufacturer of cored wire alloys, and Ultra Core Corporation, a
U.S.-based
alloy distributor (collectively, Stein). SFA, incorporated in
Argentina in 1974, is among Latin Americas leading
producers of silicon-based alloys. Headquartered in Buenos
Aires, Argentina, it operates an alloy manufacturing plant in
Mendoza province, Argentina and cored wire packing plants in
San Luis province, Argentina and Police, Poland.
Steins products are important ingredients in the
manufacturing of steel, ductile iron, machine and auto parts,
and pipe. SFA has been renamed Globe Metales S.A. (Globe
Metales).
On January 31, 2007, the Company acquired 100% of the
outstanding stock of Camargo Correa Metais S.A. (CCM), one of
Brazils largest producers of silicon metal and silica
fume. CCM has been renamed Globe Metais Indústria e
Comércio S.A. (Globe Metais). Globe Metais operates a
manufacturing facility located in Breu Branco, Para, Brazil. It
also operates quartzite mining and forest reserves operations in
Para, Brazil. Through our Brazilian operations, we are one of
Brazils largest producers of silicon metal and silica
fume, raw materials used in the chemical, metallurgical,
semiconductors, cement, and firebrick industries. The silicon
metal produced at our Brazilian facility supplies industries
worldwide.
On February 29, 2008, the Company completed the acquisition
of approximately 81% of Solsil, Inc. (Solsil). Solsil is
continuing to develop its technology to produce upgraded
metallurgical grade silicon through a proprietary metallurgical
process for use in photovoltaic (solar) cells. Solsil has
historically supplied its silicon to several leading global
manufacturers of photovoltaic cells, ingots and wafers, and the
acquisition will allow the Company to become a significant
supplier in the higher purity solar-grade silicon market. Solsil
remains focused on research and development and is not presently
producing material for commercial sale.
On May 15, 2008, the Company entered into a business
combination, which provided an ownership interest of
approximately 58% of Ningxia Yonvey Coal Industrial Co., Ltd
(Yonvey). Yonvey is a producer of carbon electrodes, an
important input in the silicon metal production process. Prior
to the business combination, Yonveys predecessor was one
of the Companys electrode suppliers, and Yonvey now
principally
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
supplies its electrodes to our subsidiaries. Yonveys
operations are located in Chonggang Industrial Park, Shizuishan
in the Ningxia Hiu Autonomous Region of China. On
November 28, 2008, the Company increased its interest by an
additional 12%.
See note 3 (Business Combinations) for additional
information regarding the Solsil and Yonvey business
combinations.
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Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies
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a. Basis
of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The Companys consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). When
the Company does not have a controlling interest in an entity,
but exerts significant influence over the entity, the Company
applies the equity method of accounting. For investments in
which the Company owns less than 20% of the voting shares and
does not have significant influence, the cost method of
accounting is used.
The Company also evaluates the consolidation of entities under
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation
No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities
(FIN 46(R)). FIN 46(R) requires management to
evaluate whether an entity or interest is a variable interest
entity and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary.
Consolidation is required if both of these criteria are met. The
Company does not have any variable interest entities requiring
consolidation.
All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated
in consolidation.
b. Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts
to conform to current year presentation.
c. Use
of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect amounts reported in the consolidated
financial statements and related notes. Significant estimates
and assumptions in these consolidated financial statements
include the valuation of inventories; the carrying amount of
property, plant, and equipment; estimates of fair value
associated with accounting for business combinations; goodwill
and long-lived asset impairment tests; estimates of fair value
of investments; restructuring charges; income taxes and deferred
tax valuation allowances; valuation of derivative instruments;
the determination of the discount rate and the rate of return on
plan assets for pension expense (benefit); and the determination
of the fair value of share-based compensation involving
assumptions about forfeiture rates, stock volatility, discount
rates, and expected time to exercise. Due to the inherent
uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results
reported in future periods may be different from these estimates.
d. Revenue
Recognition
Revenue is recognized in accordance with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (SAB 104) when a
firm sales agreement is in place, delivery has occurred and
title and risks of ownership have passed to the customer, the
sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is
reasonably assured. Shipping and other transportation costs
charged to buyers are recorded in both net sales and cost of
goods sold. Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to
governmental
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
authorities are accounted for on a net basis and, therefore, are
excluded from net sales in the consolidated statements of
operations. When the Company provides a combination of products
and services to customers, the arrangement is evaluated under
Emerging Issues Task Force Issue
No. 00-21,
Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables
(EITF 00-21).
EITF 00-21
addresses certain aspects of accounting by a vendor for
arrangements under which the vendor will perform multiple
revenue-generating activities. If the Company cannot objectively
determine the fair value of any undelivered elements under an
arrangement, the Company defers revenue until all elements are
delivered and services have been performed, or until fair value
can objectively be determined for any remaining undelivered
elements.
e. Foreign
Currency Translation
The determination of the functional currency for the
Companys foreign subsidiaries is made based on appropriate
economic factors, including the currency in which the subsidiary
sells its products, the market in which the subsidiary operates,
and the currency in which the subsidiarys financing is
denominated. Based on these factors, management has determined
that the U.S. dollar is the functional currency for Globe
Metales and Globe Metais. The functional currency for Yonvey is
the Chinese renminbi. Yonveys assets and liabilities are
translated using current exchange rates in effect at the balance
sheet date and for income and expense accounts using average
exchange rates. Resulting translation adjustments are reported
as a separate component of stockholders equity.
Translation gains and losses are recognized on transactions in
currencies other than the U.S. dollar and included in the
consolidated statement of operations for the period in which the
exchange rates changed.
f. Cash
and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments that are
readily convertible into cash. Securities with contractual
maturities of three months or less, when purchased, are cash
equivalents. The carrying amount of these securities
approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of
these instruments.
Refer to note 3 (Business Combinations) and note 19
(Stockholders Equity) for supplemental disclosures of
noncash investing and financing activities.
g. Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market value,
which does not exceed net realizable value. Cost of inventories
is determined either by the
first-in,
first-out method or by the average cost method. When
circumstances indicate a potential valuation issue, tests are
performed to assess net realizable value, and as necessary, an
inventory write-down is recorded for obsolete, slow moving, or
defective inventory. Management estimates market and net
realizable value based on current and expected future selling
prices for our inventories, as well as the expected utilization
of parts and supplies in our manufacturing process.
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
h. Property,
Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost.
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method based
on the estimated useful lives of assets. The estimated useful
lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:
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Asset type:
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Land improvements and land use rights
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20 to 36 years
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Buildings
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35 to 40 years
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Manufacturing equipment
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5 to 25 years
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Furnaces
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10 to 20 years
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Other
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3 to 5 years
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Costs that do not extend the life of an asset, materially add to
its value, or adapt the asset to a new or different use are
considered repair and maintenance costs and expensed as incurred.
i. Business
Combinations
When the Company acquires a business, the purchase price is
allocated to the tangible assets, identifiable intangible
assets, and liabilities acquired. Any residual purchase price is
recorded as goodwill. If the fair value of the net assets
acquired exceeds the purchase price and any contingent
considerations issuable, the resulting negative goodwill is
allocated as a pro rata reduction of the values of acquired
nonmonetary assets. The Company generally engages independent,
third-party appraisal firms to assist in determining the fair
values of assets acquired. Such a valuation requires management
to make significant estimates, especially with respect to
intangible assets. These estimates are based on historical
experience and information obtained from the management of the
acquired companies. These estimates can include, but are not
limited to, the cash flows that an asset is expected to generate
in the future, the appropriate weighted average cost of capital,
and the cost savings expected to be derived from acquiring an
asset. These estimates are inherently uncertain. For all
acquisitions, operating results are included in the consolidated
statements of operations from the date of acquisition.
j. Goodwill
and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill is the excess of cost of an acquired entity over the
amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a
business combination. In accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets (SFAS 142), goodwill is tested for
impairment annually at the end of the third quarter, and will be
tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or
circumstances change that more likely than not would indicate
the carrying amount may be impaired. Impairment testing for
goodwill is done at a reporting unit level. Reporting units are
at the reportable segment level, or one level below the
reportable segment level for our Other reportable segment, and
are aligned with our management reporting structure. Goodwill
relates and is assigned directly to a specific reporting unit.
An impairment loss generally would be recognized when the
carrying amount of the reporting units net assets exceeds
the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. Refer to
note 3 (Business Combinations), note 4 (Goodwill and
Intangible Asset Impairment), and note 10 (Goodwill and
Other Intangibles) for additional information.
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Other intangible assets include electricity and other supplier
contracts, customer relationships, trade names, and other
intangible assets acquired from an independent party. Except for
trade names, our intangible assets have a definite life and are
amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful
lives as follows:
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Asset type:
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Electricity contracts
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3 to 11 years
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Unpatented technology
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10 years
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Supplier contracts
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2 years
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Customer relationships
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1 year
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Software
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1 year
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Trade names have indefinite lives and are not amortized but
rather tested annually for impairment and written down to fair
value as required.
k. Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, the Company
reviews the recoverability of its long-lived assets, such as
plant and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets, when
events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate that the
carrying value of the asset or asset group may not be
recoverable. The assessment of possible impairment is based on
the Companys ability to recover the carrying value of the
asset or asset group from the expected future undiscounted
pretax cash flows of the related operations. The Company
assesses the recoverability of the carrying value of long-lived
assets at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are
largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and
liabilities. If these cash flows are less than the carrying
value of such asset or asset group, an impairment loss is
measured based on the difference between estimated fair value
and carrying value. Assets to be disposed are written down to
the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
Fair values are based on assumptions concerning the amount and
timing of estimated future cash flows and assumed discount
rates, reflecting varying degrees of perceived risk.
l. Share-Based
Compensation
Effective July 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions
of SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment
(SFAS 123(R)), as no share-based compensation awards
were granted prior to July 1, 2006. The Company recognizes
compensation expense based on the estimated grant date fair
value using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Prior to
vesting, cumulative compensation cost equals the proportionate
amount of the award earned to date. The Company has elected to
treat each award as a single award and recognize compensation
cost on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period
of the entire award. If the terms of an award are modified in a
manner that affects both the fair value and vesting of the
award, the total amount of remaining unrecognized compensation
cost (based on the grant-date fair value) and the incremental
fair value of the modified award are recognized over the amended
vesting period.
Prior to March 30, 2008, awards were liability-classified
given net cash settlement provisions contained in the
Companys stock option plan and awards were required to be
remeasured to fair value each reporting period. Effective
March 30, 2008, the Company agreed to amend the terms of
its share-based compensation plan to remove the cash settlement
provisions. Based on this amendment, all outstanding awards were
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
converted from liability-classified awards to equity-classified
awards. In accordance with SFAS 123(R), when a
liability-classified award is modified so that it becomes
equity-classified without changing any of the other terms of the
award, the fair value of the award at the date of the
modification becomes its measurement basis from that point
forward. Additionally, as of the date of modification, the
Company reclassified its accumulated liability for share-based
compensation from other long-term liabilities to additional
paid-in capital.
Refer to note 21 (Share-Based Compensation) for further
information on the Companys accounting for share-based
compensation.
m. Restructuring
Charges
Restructuring activities are programs planned and controlled by
management that materially change either the scope of the
business undertaken by the Company or the manner in which
business is conducted. Restructuring activities include, but are
not limited to, one-time termination benefits provided to
current employees that are involuntarily terminated, costs to
terminate a contract that is not a capital lease, and costs to
consolidate facilities and relocate employees. Restructuring
charges are recognized in accordance with
SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with
Exit or Disposal Activities (SFAS 146), which requires
a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal
activity to be recognized at its fair value in the period in
which the liability is incurred, except for a liability for
one-time termination benefits that is incurred over time. In
periods subsequent to initial measurement, changes to a
restructuring liability are measured using the credit-adjusted
risk-free rate that was used to measure the liability initially.
n. Income
Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability
method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for
the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss
and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect
on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates
is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce
deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax
benefit will not be realized.
The Company has adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48),
which provides a comprehensive model for the recognition,
measurement, and disclosure in financial statements of uncertain
income tax positions that a company has taken or expects to take
on a tax return. Under FIN 48, a company can recognize the
benefit of an income tax position only if it is more likely than
not (greater than 50%) that the tax position will be sustained
upon tax examination, based solely on the technical merits of
the tax position. Otherwise, no benefit can be recognized. The
tax benefits recognized are measured based on the largest
benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of
being realized upon ultimate settlement. Additionally, companies
are required to accrue interest and related penalties, if
applicable, on all tax exposures for which reserves have been
established consistent with jurisdictional tax laws. The Company
has elected to recognize interest expense and penalties related
to uncertain tax positions as a component of its provision for
income taxes.
o. Financial
Instruments
The Company accounts for derivatives and hedging activities in
accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities
(SFAS 133), as amended by
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
SFAS No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
(SFAS 149). SFAS 133 requires that all derivative
instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at their respective
fair values. The Companys derivative instruments consist
of an interest rate cap and interest rate swaps employed to
manage interest rate exposures on long-term debt discussed in
note 12 (Debt) and foreign exchange forward contracts to
manage foreign currency exchange exposure discussed in
note 15 (Derivative Instruments).
p. Recently
Implemented Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,
Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). The Company
partially adopted SFAS 157 on July 1, 2008. This
adoption did not have a material impact to the Companys
consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Pursuant to FASB Staff Position
No. 157-2,
the Company deferred adopting SFAS 157 as it relates to
fair value measurement requirements for nonfinancial assets and
liabilities that are not remeasured at fair value on a recurring
basis until July 1, 2009. These include property, plant,
and equipment; goodwill; other intangible assets; and
investments in unconsolidated affiliates. SFAS 157 defines
fair value, establishes a framework for the measurement of fair
value, and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements.
The statement does not require any new fair value measures. The
Company carries its derivative agreements, as well as
available-for-sale
securities, at fair value, determined using observable market
based inputs. See note 22 (Fair Value Measures).
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The
Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities Including an amendment of FASB Statement
No. 115 (SFAS 159). This statement permits
companies, at their option, to choose to measure many financial
instruments and certain other items at fair value. If the option
to use fair value is chosen, the statement requires additional
disclosures related to the fair value measurements included in
the financial statements. The Company elected to not fair value
existing eligible items. Accordingly, the adoption of
SFAS 159 had no impact on the Companys consolidated
results of operations or financial condition.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161,
Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities an amendment of FASB Statement
No. 133 (SFAS 161). This statement changes the
disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging
activities. Entities are required to provide enhanced
disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative
instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related
hedged items are accounted for under SFAS 133 and its
related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments
and related hedged items affect an entitys financial
position, financial performance, and cash flows. The Company has
provided the enhanced disclosures required by SFAS 161 in
note 15 (Derivative Instruments).
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The
Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(SFAS 162). This statement identifies the sources of
accounting principles and the framework for selecting the
principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements
of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity
with U.S. GAAP. The adoption of SFAS 162 had no impact
on the Companys consolidated results of operations or
financial condition.
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165,
Subsequent Events (SFAS 165). This statement
explicitly defines when financial statements are issued or
available for issue and requires companies to disclose the date
through which subsequent events have been evaluated. The Company
has provided the disclosures required by SFAS 165 in
note 26 (Subsequent Events).
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
q. Accounting
Pronouncements to be Implemented
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141
(revised 2007), Business Combinations. The objective of
this statement is to improve the relevance, representational
faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a
reporting entity provides in its financial statements about a
business combination and its effects. This statement establishes
principles and requirements for how the acquirer
(i) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the
identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any
noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity,
(ii) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the
business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase, and
(iii) determines what information to disclose to enable
users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and
financial effects of the business combination. This statement
applies prospectively to the Companys business
combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after
July 1, 2009.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial
Statements an amendment of ARB No. 51
(SFAS 160). The objective of this statement is to
improve the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the
financial information that a reporting entity provides in its
financial statements by establishing accounting and reporting
standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and
for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. This statement is
effective for the Company on July 1, 2009. The Company is
currently assessing the potential effect of SFAS 160 on its
results of operations and financial position.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166,
Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets an
amendment of FASB Statement 140 (SFAS 166). The
objective of this statement is to improve the relevance,
representational faithfulness, and comparability of the
information that a reporting entity provides in its financial
statements about a transfer of financial assets; the effects of
a transfer on its financial position, financial performance, and
cash flows; and a transferors continuing involvement, if
any, in transferred financial assets. This statement improves
financial reporting by eliminating (1) the exceptions for
qualifying special-purpose entities from the consolidation
guidance and (2) the exception that permitted sale
accounting for certain mortgage securitizations when a
transferor has not surrendered control over the transferred
financial assets. This statement is effective for the Company on
July 1, 2010. The Company is currently assessing the
potential effect of SFAS 166 on its results of operations
and financial position.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167,
Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)
(SFAS 167). The objective of this statement is to
improve financial reporting by enterprises involved with
variable interest entities. This statement amends FIN 46(R)
to eliminate the quantitative-based risks and rewards
calculation and requires an enterprise to perform an analysis to
determine whether the enterprises variable interest or
interests give it a controlling interest in a variable interest
entity. In addition, the statement requires an ongoing
reassessment of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary
of a variable interest entity. This statement is effective for
the Company on July 1, 2010. The Company is currently
assessing the potential effect of SFAS 167 on its results
of operations and financial position.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The
FASB Accounting Standards
Codificationtm
and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles a replacement of FASB Statement
No. 162 (SFAS 168). The objective of this statement is
to establish the FASBs Accounting Standards
Codification (the Codification) as the source of
authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be
applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of
financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, except
for SEC rules and interpretive releases, which are also
authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. The contents
of the Codification will carry the same level of authority,
eliminating the four-level U.S. GAAP hierarchy
previously set forth in SFAS 162, which has been superseded
by SFAS 168. The Codification will supersede
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AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All
other nongrandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not
included in the Codification will become nonauthoritative. This
statement is effective for financial statements issued for
interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.
The Company does not believe SFAS 168 will have a
significant impact on the Companys consolidated results of
operations or financial conditions.
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|
(3)
|
Business
Combinations
|
Solsil
Acquisition:
On February 29, 2008, the Company completed the acquisition
of approximately 81% of Solsil. Based on the terms of the
acquisition agreement, GSM issued 5,628,657 new shares of common
stock to shareholders and optionholders of Solsil in exchange
for the approximate 81% interest in Solsil. These shares were
valued at $72,092 based on an average share price of $12.81 two
days before and after the acquisition announcement on
January 31, 2008. Related acquisition costs were $567.
Certain institutional shareholders of Solsil, who retained an
approximate 19% interest in Solsil following the transaction,
are entitled to certain preemptive rights on the future sale of
equity securities of Solsil. These preemptive rights provide the
shareholders of Solsil a right to participate in any issuance by
Solsil of any equity securities, or securities convertible or
exchangeable into equity securities, on a pro rata basis on
terms no less favorable than those received by third-party
purchasers. They also agreed to certain tag-along
rights and drag-along obligations in the event of
the sale of Solsil.
Alan Kestenbaum, Executive Chairman, and Arden Sims, Chief
Operating Officer, were previously affiliated with Solsil. In
addition, during the eight months ended February 29, 2008,
prior to the Solsil acquisition, and the year ended
June 30, 2007, the Company:
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|
|
|
|
Earned $3,287 and $2,205, respectively, under an operating and
lease agreement in which Solsil was provided administrative and
operating support, plus facility space;
|
|
|
|
Sold $2,580 and $1,512, respectively, of metallurgical grade
silicon to Solsil;
|
|
|
|
Purchased $1,798 and $954, respectively, of silicon from
Solsil; and
|
|
|
|
Provided a $1,500 loan to Solsil on October 24, 2007. The
note accrued interest at LIBOR plus 3.0%, through
February 29, 2008, with interest payable in kind and
capitalized as principal outstanding at the end of each quarter
in lieu of payment in cash. The note, including accrued
interest, was repayable in full on October 24, 2008. As a
result of the acquisition of Solsil, this note was eliminated in
consolidation at June 30, 2008 and was converted to equity
during the year ended June 30, 2009, as further discussed
below.
|
During March 2008, Solsil issued an additional
37.14753 shares of common stock at a price of $53,839.39
per share to existing Solsil shareholders. Total proceeds of the
offering were $2,000, including proceeds received from minority
shareholders totaling $374. The remaining funding of $1,626 was
made by GSM and, thus, is eliminated in consolidation. There was
no change in the Companys percentage ownership in Solsil
as a result of this share issuance.
During April 2008, Solsil issued an additional
17.59159 shares of common stock at a price of $53,839.39
per share to existing Solsil shareholders. Total proceeds of the
offering were $947, including proceeds received from minority
shareholders totaling $135. The remaining funding of $812 was
made by GSM and, thus, is
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
eliminated in consolidation. There was no significant change in
the Companys percentage ownership in Solsil as a result of
this share issuance.
During October 2008, Solsil issued an additional
315.75394 shares of common stock at a price of $53,839.39
per share to existing Solsil shareholders to
fund Solsils capital expansion and research and
development activities. Total proceeds of the offering were
$17,000, including the conversion of $3,207 of existing debt.
The portion funded by minority shareholders totaled $3,174,
including the conversion of $1,604 of existing debt. The
remaining funding of $13,826, including conversion of $1,603 of
existing debt, was made by GSM and, thus, is eliminated in
consolidation. There was no change in the Companys
percentage ownership in Solsil as a result of this share
issuance.
In February 2009, the allocation of the purchase price of the
Solsil acquisition was finalized. In finalizing the purchase
price allocation, deferred tax liabilities were increased $144
with a corresponding increase in goodwill. The goodwill
associated with the Solsil acquisition has been assigned to the
Solsil operating segment. See note 4 (Goodwill and
Intangible Asset Impairment) for discussion regarding the
subsequent impairment of goodwill and intangible assets arising
from the Solsil acquisition.
Yonvey
Acquisition:
On May 15, 2008, the Company entered into a business
combination pursuant to which it acquired a 58% ownership
interest in Yonvey. Yonvey is engaged in the production of
carbon electrodes, an important input in the Companys
production process.
Based on the terms of the business combination agreement, the
Companys total consideration was $11,172, of which $6,158,
including direct costs of $458, was paid through June 30,
2008, with the remainder of $5,014 paid during the year ended
June 30, 2009.
On November 28, 2008, the Company entered into a
subscription agreement for capital increase. Under the terms of
this agreement, the Company agreed to contribute an additional
$10,236 in specified installments in exchange for an additional
12% interest in Yonvey. As of June 30, 2009, the Company
had made additional contributions totaling $10,000. The Company
expects to remit the remaining balance of the capital increase
in fiscal 2010. The subscription agreement provides a call
option such that within a period of three years from the
agreements effective date, the minority shareholder may
repurchase up to a maximum 12% ownership interest in Yonvey at a
price equal to the relevant percentage of the additional $10,236
registered capital plus a premium calculated using a specified
interest rate. This call option is recorded at fair value, with
the change in the fair value of the related liability at each
period-end reflected in other income (loss) in the consolidated
statement of operations. The liability of $1,072 is recorded in
other long-term liabilities at June 30, 2009. The reduction
in minority interest associated with our additional share
purchase is reflected in the consolidated statement of
operations from the date of the subscription agreement.
In May 2009, the allocation of the final purchase price of the
Yonvey acquisitions was completed. A total of $7,130 of goodwill
has been assigned to the Other operating segment related to the
Yonvey acquisitions.
(4) Goodwill
and Intangible Asset Impairment
In accordance with SFAS 142, the Company applies a fair
value based impairment test to the net book value of goodwill
and indefinite-lived intangible assets on an annual basis and on
an interim basis if certain events or circumstances indicate
that an impairment loss may have occurred. During the second
quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company experienced a decrease in
profitability and a significant decline in demand for high
purity solar-grade silicon. Consistent with the guidance in
SFAS 142, the Company performed an interim
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
impairment test of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible
assets at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2009. In
performing this test, the Company made a substantial downward
revision in the forecasted cash flows from its Solsil reporting
unit as a result of a decrease in the market price for
solar-grade silicon and weakness in demand for solar products.
The Company finalized this impairment analysis during the third
quarter of fiscal 2009 and has recorded an impairment charge
totaling $65,340, comprising the write-off of $57,656 of
goodwill and $12,048 of unpatented technology offset by the
write-off of associated deferred taxes totaling $4,364. These
impairment charges are entirely associated with the Solsil
business unit, acquired in February 2008 as discussed in
note 3 (Business Combinations).
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|
(5)
|
Restructuring
Charges
|
During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company implemented
formal restructuring programs, including the temporary shutdown
of certain furnace operations and furloughing or terminating
employees. Cash payments associated with these restructuring
programs are expected to be completed in fiscal 2010. The
restructuring programs include employee severance and benefits,
as well as costs associated with lease termination obligations.
Restructuring charges are accounted for in accordance with
SFAS 146.
Activity during the period ended June 30, 2009 related to
the restructuring liability is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liability
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liability
|
|
|
|
at June 30,
|
|
|
Restructuring
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
|
at June 30,
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Charges
|
|
|
Payments
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
Severance and benefit-related costs(1)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
1,692
|
|
|
|
(1,465
|
)
|
|
|
227
|
|
Lease termination obligations(2)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
(19
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total restructuring
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
1,711
|
|
|
|
(1,484
|
)
|
|
|
227
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Includes severance payments made to employees, payroll taxes,
and other benefit-related
costs
in connection with the terminations of employees. |
|
(2) |
|
Includes termination fees related to the cancellation of certain
contractual lease obligations. |
Total restructuring expenses of $1,711 were incurred during the
year ended June 30, 2009 and are included in restructuring
charges in the consolidated statement of operations. The
remaining unpaid liability as of June 30, 2009 is included
in accrued expenses and other current liabilities. No additional
costs are expected to be incurred associated with these
restructuring actions.
During March 2008, the Company purchased U.S. government
treasury securities with a term to maturity of 125 days.
The securities were redeemed during the year ended June 30,
2009. These securities were valued at amortized cost, and the
$2,987 balance of these securities at June 30, 2008 was
recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets.
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GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Inventories comprise the following at June 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Finished goods
|
|
$
|
23,867
|
|
|
|
17,830
|
|
Work in process
|
|
|
3,462
|
|
|
|
7,267
|
|
Raw materials
|
|
|
31,323
|
|
|
|
32,068
|
|
Parts and supplies
|
|
|
8,742
|
|
|
|
6,403
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
67,394
|
|
|
|
63,568
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At June 30, 2009, $52,613 in inventory is valued using the
first-in,
first-out method and $14,781 using the average cost method. At
June 30, 2008, $48,236 in inventory is valued using the
first-in,
first-out method and $15,332 using the average cost method.
During the year ended June 30, 2009, the Company recorded
inventory write-downs totaling $5,835 due to expected lower net
realizable values for certain Solsil and Yonvey inventories.
These write-downs have been recorded in cost of goods sold.
There were no significant inventory write-downs during the years
ended June 30, 2008 or 2007.
|
|
(8)
|
Prepaid
Expenses and Other Current Assets
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets comprise the following
at June 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Deferred taxes
|
|
$
|
4,276
|
|
|
|
6,352
|
|
Income tax receivables
|
|
|
8,227
|
|
|
|
5,921
|
|
Value added and other non-income-tax receivables
|
|
|
4,374
|
|
|
|
3,475
|
|
Deferred registration costs
|
|
|
302
|
|
|
|
1,646
|
|
Treasury securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,987
|
|
Foreign exchange forward contracts
|
|
|
3,243
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
4,253
|
|
|
|
4,842
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
24,675
|
|
|
|
25,223
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-19
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
|
|
(9)
|
Property,
Plant, and Equipment
|
Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
and amortization, comprise the following at June 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Land, land improvements, and land use rights
|
|
$
|
13,835
|
|
|
|
13,605
|
|
Building and improvements
|
|
|
24,176
|
|
|
|
23,629
|
|
Machinery and equipment
|
|
|
56,912
|
|
|
|
48,551
|
|
Furnaces
|
|
|
99,429
|
|
|
|
95,925
|
|
Other
|
|
|
15,728
|
|
|
|
14,390
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
47,257
|
|
|
|
6,678
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant, and equipment, gross
|
|
|
257,337
|
|
|
|
202,778
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
(39,830
|
)
|
|
|
(22,119
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
and amortization
|
|
$
|
217,507
|
|
|
|
180,659
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense for the year ended June 30, 2009 was
$17,665, of which $17,281 is recorded in cost of goods sold and
$384 is recorded in selling, general, and administrative
expenses. Depreciation expense for the year ended June 30,
2008 was $15,083, of which $14,826 is recorded in cost of goods
sold and $257 is recorded in selling, general, and
administrative expenses. Depreciation expense for the year ended
June 30, 2007 was $8,470, of which $7,665 is recorded in
cost of goods sold and $805 is recorded in selling, general, and
administrative expenses.
|
|
(10)
|
Goodwill
and Other Intangibles
|
Goodwill and other intangibles presented below have been
allocated to the Companys operating segments.
a. Goodwill
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the years
ended June 30 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Balance at beginning of year
|
|
$
|
107,257
|
|
|
|
48,527
|
|
Yonvey capital increase
|
|
|
3,479
|
|
|
|
|
|
Solsil goodwill impairment
|
|
|
(57,656
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Tax valuation allowance adjustments (see note 17)
|
|
|
(1,100
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Solsil acquisition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,512
|
|
Yonvey acquisition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,947
|
|
Purchase accounting adjustments
|
|
|
(152
|
)
|
|
|
(2,729
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of year
|
|
$
|
51,828
|
|
|
|
107,257
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
b. Other
Intangible Assets
Changes in the carrying amounts of definite lived intangible
assets are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Electricity
|
|
|
Unpatented
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contracts
|
|
|
Technology
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Cost:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2007
|
|
$
|
9,574
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
595
|
|
Acquisitions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,143
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase price allocation adjustments
|
|
|
1,239
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(272
|
)
|
Tax valuation allowance adjustments (see note 17)
|
|
|
(1,445
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2008
|
|
|
9,368
|
|
|
|
13,143
|
|
|
|
323
|
|
Purchase price allocation adjustments
|
|
|
190
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax valuation allowance adjustments (see note 17)
|
|
|
(1,653
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Solsil intangible asset impairment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,143
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2009
|
|
$
|
7,905
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
323
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated amortization:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2007
|
|
$
|
1,915
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
256
|
|
Amortization expense
|
|
|
3,751
|
|
|
|
438
|
|
|
|
67
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2008
|
|
|
5,666
|
|
|
|
438
|
|
|
|
323
|
|
Amortization expense
|
|
|
1,485
|
|
|
|
657
|
|
|
|
|
|
Solsil intangible asset impairment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,095
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2009
|
|
|
7,151
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
323
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net balance at June 30, 2009
|
|
$
|
754
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There were no changes in the value of the Companys
indefinite lived intangible assets during the years ended
June 30, 2009 or 2008, except for a $128 adjustment
resulting from the finalization of the purchase price allocation
to trade names related to UCP during the year ended
June 30, 2008. The trade name balance is $477 at both
June 30, 2009 and 2008.
Amortization expense of purchased intangible assets was $2,142
for the year ended June 30, 2009, which is recorded in cost
of goods sold. Amortization expense of purchased intangible
assets was $4,256 for the year ended June 30, 2008, of
which $4,205 is recorded in cost of goods sold and $51 is
recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses.
Amortization expense of purchased intangible assets was $2,171
for the year ended June 30, 2007, of which $1,946 is
recorded in cost of goods sold and $225 is recorded in selling,
general, and administrative expenses.
The estimated future amortization expense of purchased
intangible assets at June 30, 2009 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
$
|
363
|
|
2011
|
|
|
80
|
|
2012
|
|
|
68
|
|
2013
|
|
|
58
|
|
2014
|
|
|
49
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
136
|
|
F-21
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
c. Customer
Contracts
The Company has certain noncancelable executory customer
contracts purchased as part of the Companys historical
acquisitions with future cash flows differing from market rates.
The related assets and liabilities are being amortized over the
contractual term of the individual contracts. For the years
ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007, $434, $3,039, and
$3,849, respectively, of this net liability was amortized and
included in net sales. The remaining unamortized net asset
(liability) at June 30, 2009 and 2008 of $19 and $(411),
respectively, is recorded in other assets and other long-term
liabilities, respectively.
(11) Investments
in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates comprise the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at
|
|
|
Balance at
|
|
|
|
Ownership
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Equity method investment:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Norchem
|
|
|
50.00
|
%
|
|
$
|
1,955
|
|
|
|
1,992
|
|
Other cost investments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inversora Nihuiles S.A(a)
|
|
|
9.75
|
|
|
|
3,067
|
|
|
|
3,067
|
|
Inversora Diamante S.A.(b)
|
|
|
8.40
|
|
|
|
2,906
|
|
|
|
2,906
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
7,928
|
|
|
|
7,965
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
This entity owns a 51% interest in Hidroelectrica Los Nihuiles
S.A., which is a hydroelectric company in Argentina. |
|
(b) |
|
This entity owns a 59% interest in Hidroelectrica Diamante S.A.,
which is a hydroelectric company in Argentina. |
Equity (loss) income from our Norchem investment was $(38),
$403, and $(23), respectively, for the years ended June 30,
2009, 2008, and 2007, which is included in other income (loss).
F-22
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(12) Debt
a. Short-Term
Debt
Short-term debt comprises the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Unused
|
|
|
|
Balance
|
|
|
Interest Rate
|
|
|
Credit Line
|
|
|
June 30, 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Type debt:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving credit
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
$
|
34,560
|
|
Export financing
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,400
|
|
Other
|
|
|
6,688
|
|
|
|
6.69
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
6,688
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
41,960
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Type debt:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving credit
|
|
$
|
3,750
|
|
|
|
6.30
|
%
|
|
$
|
21,528
|
|
Export financing
|
|
|
7,030
|
|
|
|
6.46
|
|
|
|
951
|
|
Other
|
|
|
9,360
|
|
|
|
9.62
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
20,140
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
22,479
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving Credit Agreements A summary of the
Companys revolving credit agreements at June 30, 2009
is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
|
|
|
Unused
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
Balance
|
|
|
Commitment
|
|
|
Commitment
|
|
|
Senior credit facility
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
34,560
|
|
|
|
35,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On September 18, 2008, the Companys subsidiary, GMI,
refinanced its revolving credit facility and senior term loan
with a $75,000 credit facility, comprising a five-year senior
term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $40,000 and a
revolving credit facility of $35,000. The credit facility
expires September 2013. Interest on advances under the revolving
credit facility accrues at LIBOR plus an applicable margin
percentage or, at the Companys option, prime plus an
applicable margin percentage. The amount available under the
revolving credit facility is subject to a borrowing base
calculation, and the total commitment on the revolving credit
facility includes $10,000 for letters of credit associated with
foreign supplier contracts. At June 30, 2009, there was no
outstanding balance on this revolver. The total commitment on
this credit facility includes $440 outstanding letters of credit
associated with foreign supplier contracts. The revolving credit
facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of GMI
and its principal subsidiary, West Virginia Alloys, and is
subject to certain restrictive and financial covenants, which
include limits on additional debt, restrictions on capital
expenditures, restrictions on dividend and other equity
distributions, a maximum ratio of debt to earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, and minimum net
worth and interest coverage requirements. The commitment under
the revolving credit facility may be withdrawn if the Company
defaults under the terms of these covenants or fails to remit
payments when due. The Company was in compliance with the loan
covenants at June 30, 2009.
F-23
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Export Financing Agreements The
Companys Argentine and Brazilian subsidiaries maintained
various short-term export financing agreements. The terms of
these arrangements were generally between six and twelve months,
and certain export accounts receivable balances were pledged as
collateral against these borrowings. As of June 30, 2009,
these balances have been fully repaid.
Other The Companys subsidiary, Yonvey,
has $6,587 in outstanding promissory notes, which mature through
May 2010. The notes accrue interest at rates ranging from 5.3%
to 11.2%. The promissory notes are secured by certain Yonvey
assets.
b. Long-Term
Debt
Long-term debt comprises the following at June 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Senior term loan
|
|
$
|
33,684
|
|
|
|
18,640
|
|
Junior subordinated term loan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,500
|
|
Junior subordinated term loan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,500
|
|
Export prepayment financing
|
|
|
17,000
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
Export financing
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,450
|
|
Other
|
|
|
2,241
|
|
|
|
3,975
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
52,925
|
|
|
|
69,065
|
|
Less current portion of long-term debt
|
|
|
(16,561
|
)
|
|
|
(17,045
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, net of current portion
|
|
$
|
36,364
|
|
|
|
52,020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Term Loan On September 18, 2008,
GMI refinanced its revolving credit facility and senior term
loan with a $75,000 credit facility, comprising a five-year
senior term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $40,000 and
a revolving credit facility of $35,000. Interest on the senior
term loan accrues at LIBOR plus an applicable margin percentage
or, at the Companys option, prime plus an applicable
margin percentage. Principal payments are due in quarterly
installments of $2,105, commencing on December 31, 2008,
and the unpaid principal balance is due in full in September
2013, subject to certain mandatory prepayments. The interest
rate on this loan was 2.56%, equal to LIBOR plus 2.25%, at
June 30, 2009. The senior term loan is secured by
substantially all of the assets of GMI and its principal
subsidiary, West Virginia Alloys, and is subject to certain
restrictive and financial covenants, which include limits on
additional debt, restrictions on capital expenditures,
restrictions on dividend and other equity distributions, a
maximum ratio of debt to earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation, and amortization, and minimum net worth and
interest coverage requirements. The Company was in compliance
with these loan covenants at June 30, 2009.
Junior Subordinated Term Loans In connection
with GMIs September 2008 refinancing, both of the
Companys $8,500 junior subordinated term loans were paid
in full.
Export Prepayment Financing The
Companys Brazilian subsidiary, Globe Metais, has entered
into a $20,000 export financing arrangement maturing
January 31, 2012. The arrangement carries an interest rate
of LIBOR plus 2.5%, paid semiannually. At June 30, 2009,
the interest rate on this loan was 4.13%. The principal is
payable in seven, semiannual installments starting in February
2009, with six installments of $3,000 and one final installment
of $2,000. As collateral, Globe Metais has pledged certain
third-party customers export receivables; 100% of the
subsidiarys property, plant, and equipment; and 2,000 tons
of metallic silicon with an approximate value of $5,706. The
loan is subject to certain loan covenant restrictions such as
limits on issuing dividends, disposal of pledged assets, and
selling of forest areas. In addition, the
F-24
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
proceeds from certain cash receipts during the sixty days prior
to a loan installment payment date are restricted for payment of
the respective installment. At June 30, 2009, there is no
restricted cash balance.
Export Financing Globe Metais maintained
long-term export financing arrangements with banks in Brazil
during the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. As of
June 30, 2009, these balances have been fully repaid.
See note 15 (Derivative Instruments) for discussion of
derivative financial instruments entered into to reduce the
Companys exposure to interest rate fluctuations on
outstanding long-term debt.
c. Debt
Maturities
The following table shows scheduled debt maturities by fiscal
year at June 30, 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
2011
|
|
2012
|
|
2013
|
|
2014
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
16,561
|
|
|
|
14,522
|
|
|
|
13,421
|
|
|
|
8,421
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52,925
|
|
(13) Accrued
Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities comprise the
following at June 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Accrued income taxes
|
|
$
|
6,562
|
|
|
|
7,569
|
|
Accrued insurance
|
|
|
1,104
|
|
|
|
1,313
|
|
Accrued professional fees
|
|
|
905
|
|
|
|
2,038
|
|
Accrued property taxes
|
|
|
963
|
|
|
|
1,088
|
|
Accrued wages, bonuses, and benefits
|
|
|
8,329
|
|
|
|
8,163
|
|
Customer advances
|
|
|
14,062
|
|
|
|
2,089
|
|
Deferred revenue
|
|
|
9,580
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred taxes
|
|
|
1,048
|
|
|
|
77
|
|
Accrued restructuring charges
|
|
|
227
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
3,945
|
|
|
|
4,504
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
46,725
|
|
|
|
26,841
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14) Other
Long-Term Liabilities
Other long-term liabilities comprise the following at June 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Customer advances
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
Accrued pension liability
|
|
|
6,957
|
|
|
|
2,109
|
|
Accrued legal liability
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,119
|
|
Yonvey call option
|
|
|
1,072
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition contingencies
|
|
|
3,358
|
|
|
|
3,660
|
|
Other
|
|
|
5,044
|
|
|
|
5,754
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
16,431
|
|
|
|
22,642
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-25
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(15) Derivative
Instruments
The Company enters into derivative instruments to hedge certain
interest rate and foreign currency risks. The Company does not
engage in interest rate, currency, or commodity speculation, and
no derivatives are held for trading purposes. All derivatives
are accounted for using
mark-to-market
accounting. The Company believes it is not practical to
designate its derivative instruments as hedging instruments as
defined under SFAS 133, as amended by SFAS 149.
Accordingly, the Company adjusts its derivative financial
instruments to current market value through the consolidated
statement of operations based on the fair value of the agreement
as of period-end. Although not designated as hedged items as
defined under SFAS 133, these derivative instruments serve
to significantly offset the Companys interest rate and
foreign exchange risks. Gains or losses from these transactions
offset gains or losses on the assets, liabilities, or
transactions being hedged. No credit loss is anticipated as the
counterparties to these agreements are major financial
institutions that are highly rated.
Interest
Rate Risk:
We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on
certain of our long-term debt obligations.
In connection with GMIs $75,000 credit facility
(note 12), the Company entered into an interest rate cap
arrangement and three interest rate swap agreements to reduce
our exposure to interest rate fluctuations.
In October 2008, the Company entered into an interest rate cap
arrangement to cap LIBOR on a $20,000 notional amount of debt,
with the notional amount decreasing by $1,053 per quarter
through the interest rate caps expiration on June 30,
2013. Under the interest rate cap, the Company capped LIBOR at a
maximum of 4.5% over the life of the agreement.
In November 2008, the Company entered into an interest rate swap
agreement involving the exchange of interest obligations
relating to a $13,333 notional amount of debt, with the notional
amount decreasing by $702 per quarter. Under the interest rate
swap, the Company receives LIBOR in exchange for a fixed
interest rate of 2.85% over the life of the agreement. The
agreement expires in June 2013.
In January 2009, the Company entered into a second interest rate
swap agreement involving the exchange of interest obligations
relating to a $12,632 notional amount of debt, with the notional
amount decreasing by $702 per quarter. Under the interest rate
swap, the Company receives LIBOR in exchange for a fixed
interest rate of 1.66% over the life of the agreement. The
agreement expires in June 2013.
In April 2009, the Company entered into a third interest rate
swap agreement involving the exchange of interest obligations
relating to an $11,228 notional amount of debt, with the
notional amount decreasing by $702 per quarter. Under the
interest rate swap, the Company receives LIBOR in exchange for a
fixed interest rate of 2.05% over the life of the agreement. The
agreement expires in June 2013.
Pursuant to the establishment of the $75,000 credit facility,
the Company terminated its then existing interest rate swap.
In connection with the Companys export prepayment
financing arrangement (note 12), the Company entered into
an interest rate swap agreement involving the exchange of
interest obligations relating to a $14,000 notional amount of
debt, with the notional amount decreasing by $3,000 on a
semiannual basis through August 2011, and a final $2,000
notional amount swapped for the six-month period ended January
2012. Under the interest rate swap, the Company receives LIBOR
in exchange for a fixed interest rate of 2.66% over the life of
the agreement.
F-26
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Foreign
Currency Risk:
We are exposed to market risk arising from changes in currency
exchange rates as a result of our operations outside the United
States, principally in Brazil, Argentina, and China. A portion
of our net sales generated from our
non-U.S. operations
is denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.
Most of our operating costs for our
non-U.S. operations
are denominated in local currencies, principally the Brazilian
real, Argentine peso, and the Chinese renminbi. Consequently,
the translated U.S. dollar value of our
non-U.S. dollar
net sales, and related accounts receivable balances, and our
operating costs are subject to currency exchange rate
fluctuations. Derivative instruments are not used extensively to
manage this risk; however, the Company does utilize derivative
financial instruments to manage a portion of its net foreign
currency exposure to the Brazilian real. At June 30, 2009,
the Company had entered into a series of foreign exchange
forward contracts covering approximately 29,542 reais, expiring
at dates ranging from July 2009 to December 2009, at an average
exchange rate of 2.43 Brazilian real to 1.00 U.S. dollar.
Commodity
Price Risk:
We are exposed to price risk for certain raw materials and
energy used in our production process. The raw materials and
energy that we use are largely commodities subject to price
volatility caused by changes in global supply and demand and
governmental controls. Derivative financial instruments are not
used to manage our exposure to fluctuations in the cost of
commodity products used in our operations. We attempt to reduce
the impact of increases in our raw material and energy costs by
negotiating long-term contracts and through the acquisition of
companies or assets for the purpose of increasing our access to
raw materials with favorable pricing terms.
The effect of the Companys derivative instruments on the
consolidated statements of operations is summarized in the
following table:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) Gain Recognized During
|
|
|
|
|
the Years Ended June 30
|
|
Location
|
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
2007
|
|
of (Loss) Gain
|
|
Interest rate derivatives
|
|
$
|
(840
|
)
|
|
|
(481
|
)
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
Foreign exchange forward contracts
|
|
|
4,789
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange gain
|
The fair values of the Companys derivative instruments at
June 30, 2009 are summarized in note 22 (Fair Value
Measures). The $227 liability associated with the Companys
interest rate derivatives is included in other long-term
liabilities. The $3,243 asset associated with the Companys
foreign exchange forward contracts is included in prepaid
expenses and other current assets.
(16) Pension
Plans
a. Defined
Benefit Pension Plans
The Companys subsidiary, GMI, sponsors three
noncontributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain
domestic employees. These plans were frozen in 2003.
The Companys funding policy has been to contribute, as
necessary, an amount in excess of the minimum requirements in
order to achieve the Companys long-term funding targets.
During the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company
made contributions of $414 and $610, respectively, to the
domestic pension plans.
F-27
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
The Company uses a June 30 measurement date for these defined
benefit pension plans.
Benefit Obligations and Funded Status The
following provides a reconciliation of the benefit obligations,
plan assets, and funded status of the plans at June 30,
2009 and 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Change in benefit obligations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit obligations at beginning of year
|
|
$
|
18,533
|
|
|
|
19,512
|
|
Interest cost
|
|
|
1,224
|
|
|
|
1,181
|
|
Actuarial loss (gain)
|
|
|
1,301
|
|
|
|
(1,098
|
)
|
Benefits paid
|
|
|
(1,074
|
)
|
|
|
(1,062
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit obligations at end of year
|
|
$
|
19,984
|
|
|
|
18,533
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in plan assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
|
|
$
|
16,424
|
|
|
|
18,390
|
|
Actual loss on plan assets
|
|
|
(2,737
|
)
|
|
|
(1,514
|
)
|
Employer contributions
|
|
|
414
|
|
|
|
610
|
|
Benefits paid
|
|
|
(1,074
|
)
|
|
|
(1,062
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
|
|
$
|
13,027
|
|
|
|
16,424
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Funded status at end of year:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets
|
|
$
|
13,027
|
|
|
|
16,424
|
|
Benefit obligations
|
|
|
19,984
|
|
|
|
18,533
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Funded status
|
|
$
|
(6,957
|
)
|
|
|
(2,109
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consist of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncurrent liability
|
|
$
|
(6,957
|
)
|
|
|
(2,109
|
)
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net
|
|
|
(3,729
|
)
|
|
|
(601
|
)
|
The amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (loss)
income consist entirely of net actuarial (loss) gain during the
years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007 and totaled
$(5,045), $(1,803), and $832, respectively.
The accumulated benefit obligations for defined benefit pension
plans were $19,984 and $18,533 at June 30, 2009 and 2008.
The following information is presented for pension plans where
the projected benefit obligations and accumulated benefit
obligations as of June 30, 2009 and 2008 exceeded the fair
value of plan assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
Projected benefit obligations / accumulated benefit obligations
|
|
$
|
19,984
|
|
|
|
18,553
|
|
Fair value of plan assets
|
|
|
13,027
|
|
|
|
16,424
|
|
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GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net Periodic Pension Expense (Benefit) The
components of net periodic pension expense (benefit) for the
defined benefit pension plans are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Interest cost
|
|
$
|
1,224
|
|
|
|
1,181
|
|
|
|
701
|
|
Expected return on plan assets
|
|
|
(1,236
|
)
|
|
|
(1,460
|
)
|
|
|
(923
|
)
|
Amortization of net loss
|
|
|
229
|
|
|
|
74
|
|
|
|
86
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net periodic pension expense (benefit)
|
|
$
|
217
|
|
|
|
(205
|
)
|
|
|
(136
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the year ended June 30, 2010, the Company expects to
recognize $565 in pretax accumulated other comprehensive loss,
relating entirely to net losses, as net pension cost.
Assumptions and Other Data The weighted
average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at
June 30, 2009 and 2008 follow:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
Discount rate
|
|
|
6.25
|
%
|
|
|
6.75
|
%
|
The discount rate used in calculating the present value of our
pension plan obligations is developed based on the Citigroup
Pension Discount Curve and the expected cash flows of the
benefit payments.
The weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic
expense (benefit) for years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and
2007 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
2007
|
|
Discount rate
|
|
|
6.75
|
%
|
|
|
6.25
|
%
|
|
|
5.75
|
%
|
Expected return on plan assets
|
|
|
8.50
|
|
|
|
8.50
|
|
|
|
8.50
|
|
Expected return on plan assets is determined based on
managements expectations of long-term average rates of
return on funds invested to provide for benefits included in the
projected benefit obligations. In determining the expected
return on plan assets, the Company takes into account historical
returns, plan asset allocations and related investment
strategies, as well as the outlook for inflation and overall
fixed income and equity returns.
The Company expects to contribute approximately $756 to the
plans for the year ended June 30, 2010.
The following reflects the gross benefit payments that are
expected to be paid for the pension plans for the years ended
June 30:
|
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
$
|
1,232
|
|
2011
|
|
|
1,249
|
|
2012
|
|
|
1,271
|
|
2013
|
|
|
1,296
|
|
2014
|
|
|
1,279
|
|
Years 2015 - 2019
|
|
|
6,871
|
|
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GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
The Companys overall strategy is to invest in high-grade
securities and other assets with a limited risk of market value
fluctuation. In general, the Companys goal is to maintain
the following allocation ranges:
|
|
|
|
|
Equity securities
|
|
|
55 - 70
|
%
|
Fixed income securities
|
|
|
30 - 40
|
|
Real estate
|
|
|
5 - 10
|
|
The weighted average asset allocation for the pension plans at
June 30, 2009 and 2008 by asset category is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Equity securities
|
|
|
62.5
|
%
|
|
|
60.9
|
%
|
Fixed income securities
|
|
|
32.0
|
|
|
|
33.8
|
|
Real estate
|
|
|
5.0
|
|
|
|
4.7
|
|
Other
|
|
|
0.5
|
|
|
|
0.6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
b. Other
Benefit Plans
The Company administers healthcare benefits for certain retired
employees through a separate welfare plan requiring
reimbursement from the retirees.
The Company provides two defined contribution plans (401(k)
plans) that allow for employee contributions on a pretax basis.
Employer contributions were suspended through June 30,
2007. During fiscal 2008, the Company agreed to match 25% of
participants contributions up to a maximum of 6% of
compensation. Company matching contributions for the years ended
June 30, 2009 and 2008 were $231 and $114, respectively.
Other benefit plans offered by the Company include a
Section 125 cafeteria plan for the pretax payment of
healthcare costs and flexible spending arrangements.
(17) Income
Taxes
The sources of (loss) income before provision for income taxes,
deferred interest attributable to common stock subject to
redemption, and losses attributable to minority interest for the
years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
U.S. operations
|
|
$
|
(55,448
|
)
|
|
|
28,061
|
|
|
|
19,288
|
|
Non-U.S.
operations
|
|
|
21,673
|
|
|
|
23,617
|
|
|
|
361
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
(33,775
|
)
|
|
|
51,678
|
|
|
|
19,649
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-30
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
The components of current and deferred income tax expense are as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Current:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal
|
|
$
|
(43
|
)
|
|
|
9,038
|
|
|
|
4,419
|
|
State
|
|
|
1,407
|
|
|
|
1,677
|
|
|
|
1,118
|
|
Foreign
|
|
|
6,710
|
|
|
|
2,798
|
|
|
|
340
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current
|
|
|
8,074
|
|
|
|
13,513
|
|
|
|
5,877
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal
|
|
|
(311
|
)
|
|
|
(106
|
)
|
|
|
633
|
|
State
|
|
|
1,556
|
|
|
|
109
|
|
|
|
348
|
|
Foreign
|
|
|
2,290
|
|
|
|
2,420
|
|
|
|
189
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred
|
|
|
3,535
|
|
|
|
2,423
|
|
|
|
1,170
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total provision for income taxes
|
|
$
|
11,609
|
|
|
|
15,936
|
|
|
|
7,047
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following is a reconciliation, stated in percentage, of the
U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to our effective tax
rate for the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Federal statutory rate
|
|
|
35.0
|
%
|
|
|
35.0
|
%
|
|
|
35.0
|
%
|
State taxes, net of federal benefit
|
|
|
(5.7
|
)
|
|
|
2.3
|
|
|
|
4.9
|
|
Income from tax-exempt investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5.4
|
)
|
Goodwill impairment
|
|
|
(59.7
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign tax holiday and rate differential
|
|
|
3.5
|
|
|
|
(6.3
|
)
|
|
|
(0.4
|
)
|
Change in valuation allowance
|
|
|
(6.7
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other items
|
|
|
(0.8
|
)
|
|
|
(0.2
|
)
|
|
|
1.8
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective tax rate
|
|
|
(34.4
|
)%
|
|
|
30.8
|
%
|
|
|
35.9
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended June 30, 2009, the Company recorded a
tax provision in the amount of $11,609 for federal, state and
foreign income taxes. The annual effective tax rate was (34.4)%.
The effective tax rate for the year was primarily negative due
to a one-time write-off of the book loss generated by a goodwill
impairment for which no tax benefit was obtained, as the
goodwill arose from a non-taxable acquisition.
The Company currently operates under tax holidays in Brazil and
Argentina. In Brazil, the Company is operating under a tax
holiday, which taxes the Companys manufacturing income at
the preferential rate of 15.25% compared to a statutory rate of
34%. The tax holiday in Brazil expires in 2016.
In Argentina, the Companys manufacturing income is taxed
at a preferential rate, which varies based on production levels
from the Companys Argentine facilities, compared to a
statutory rate of 35%. The tax holiday in Argentina expires in
2012. For the year ended June 30, 2009, the foreign tax
holidays in Brazil and Argentina provided a benefit of $1,835 to
net loss attributable to common stock and $0.03 to loss per
common share. In comparison, consolidated net income
attributable to common stock would have decreased by $3,307 and
$118 for the years ended June 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per common share for
the year ended June 30, 2008 would have been reduced by
$0.06 and $0.05 per common share,
F-31
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
respectively, and basic and diluted earnings per common share
for the year ended June 30, 2007, would be unchanged.
Significant components of the Companys deferred tax assets
and deferred tax liabilities at June 30, 2009 and 2008
consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventory reserves
|
|
$
|
834
|
|
|
|
774
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
695
|
|
|
|
645
|
|
Accruals
|
|
|
6,184
|
|
|
|
2,460
|
|
Net operating losses and other carryforwards
|
|
|
50,711
|
|
|
|
51,620
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
795
|
|
|
|
1,329
|
|
Share-based compensation
|
|
|
5,378
|
|
|
|
3,065
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross deferred tax assets
|
|
|
64,597
|
|
|
|
59,893
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(41,302
|
)
|
|
|
(38,906
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets
|
|
|
23,295
|
|
|
|
20,987
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed assets
|
|
|
(35,734
|
)
|
|
|
(29,441
|
)
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
(683
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Intangibles
|
|
|
(301
|
)
|
|
|
(4,822
|
)
|
Investments
|
|
|
(641
|
)
|
|
|
(485
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
(37,359
|
)
|
|
|
(34,748
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax liabilities
|
|
$
|
(14,064
|
)
|
|
|
(13,761
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the year ended June 30, 2007, the Company adopted a
policy of permanent reinvestment of earnings from foreign
subsidiaries in accordance with Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 23, Accounting for Income Taxes
Special Areas (APB 23). As a result, U.S. taxes have
not been provided on unremitted earnings of our foreign
subsidiaries. Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries are
determined to be permanently reinvested in accordance with APB
23.
The Company has tax benefits for net operating loss carry
forwards (NOLs), a portion of which are subject to the U.S.
Internal Revenue Code Section 382 limitation, which expire
at various dates in the future. The Companys NOLs and
expiration dates at June 30, 2009 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
Expires
|
|
Federal
|
|
$
|
38,227
|
|
|
2024 through 2026
|
State
|
|
|
215,132
|
|
|
2010 through 2026
|
Foreign
|
|
|
157,111
|
|
|
No expiration
|
The Company maintains valuation allowances where it is more
likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset
will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowances are
included in our tax provision in the period of change, unless
such valuation allowances were established in purchase
accounting for a business combination. In determining whether a
valuation allowance is warranted, the Company evaluates factors
such as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry
back and carry forward periods and tax strategies that could
potentially enhance the likelihood of the realization of a
deferred tax asset. During the year ended
F-32
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2009, the Companys net valuation allowances
increased by $5,149 primarily due to the finalization of the
purchase price allocation for our Yonvey business combination,
establishing additional valuation allowances against state NOLs
that are estimated to expire before utilization, partially
offset by foreign exchange fluctuations associated with our
foreign NOLs. The Company decreased its valuation allowance
during the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007 by
$2,753, $1,445 and $282, respectively, based on actual usage of
NOLs as well as projections of future profitability. The
decrease was reflected as a reduction in the goodwill of GMI and
the intangible assets related to Globe Metais in accordance with
SFAS 109, Accounting for Income Taxes
(SFAS 109), as the valuation allowances were
established at the time of the respective acquisitions.
Accordingly, the Company did not receive a tax benefit from
these reductions. At June 30, 2009, $9,649 of valuation
allowance would be allocated to goodwill or other non-current
intangible assets if the benefits were subsequently recognized.
The total valuation allowance at June 30, 2009 and 2008 is
$41,302 and $38,906, respectively, and consists of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
Federal NOLs
|
|
$
|
3,848
|
|
|
$
|
3,848
|
|
State NOLs
|
|
|
2,819
|
|
|
|
295
|
|
Foreign NOLs
|
|
|
34,083
|
|
|
|
33,336
|
|
Federal credits
|
|
|
461
|
|
|
|
1,336
|
|
Capital loss carryover
|
|
|
91
|
|
|
|
91
|
|
The Company files a consolidated U.S. income tax return and
tax returns in various state and local jurisdictions. Our
subsidiaries also file tax returns in various foreign
jurisdictions. The Companys principal jurisdictions
include the U.S., Brazil, Argentina, and China. A number of
years may elapse before a tax return is audited and finally
resolved. The number of open tax years subject to examination
varies depending on the tax jurisdiction. The Companys
major taxing jurisdictions and the related open tax years
subject to examination are as follows: the U.S. from 2006
to present, Argentina from 2004 to present, Brazil from 2004 to
present, and China from 2006 to present.
In July 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48. FIN 48 clarifies
the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an
enterprises financial statements in accordance with
SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. This
interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and
measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition
and measurement of a tax position taken, or expected to be
taken, in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on
derecognition of tax benefits, classification on the
consolidated balance sheet, interest and penalties, accounting
for interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The Company
adopted FIN 48 effective July 1, 2007. As a result of
the implementation of FIN 48, the Company believes it has
adequate support for the positions taken on its tax returns and
no liability was recorded.
The Company regularly evaluates its tax positions for additional
unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest and penalties,
if applicable. The Company believes that its accrual for tax
liabilities is adequate for all open years. There are many
factors that are considered when evaluating these tax positions
including; interpretation of tax laws, recent tax litigation on
a position, past audit or examination history, and subjective
estimates and assumptions, that have been deemed reasonable by
management. However, if managements estimates are not
representative of actual outcomes, the Companys results
could be materially impacted.
F-33
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(18) Commitments
and Contingencies
a. Legal
Contingencies
The Companys subsidiary, GMI, was sued by Westbrook
Resources Limited (Westbrook), an English company, in respect of
an alleged failure by GMI to perform under a contract entered
into in January 2005 to acquire 30,000 tons of manganese ore.
The Company disputed this claim and contended that the quality,
quantity, and delivery schedules maintained by Westbrook were in
breach of the contract. Through April 30, 2008, the Company
paid an aggregate amount of $2,680 pursuant to a judgment,
including damages, Westbrooks legal fees, and related
interest. In April 2008, the Company appealed this judgment and
a hearing for the appeal was held in April 2009. The appeal was
dismissed and the Company was ordered to pay an additional $117
to Westbrook for their legal fees associated with the appeal.
The Company is subject to various lawsuits, claims, and
proceedings that arise in the normal course of business,
including employment, commercial, environmental, safety, and
health matters, as well as claims associated with our historical
acquisitions. Although it is not presently possible to determine
the outcome of these matters, in the opinion of management, the
ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material
adverse effect on the Companys consolidated financial
position, results of operations, or liquidity.
b. Environmental
Contingencies
It is the Companys policy to accrue for costs associated
with environmental assessments, remedial efforts, or other
environmental liabilities when it becomes probable that a
liability has been incurred and the costs can be reasonably
estimated. When a liability for environmental remediation is
recorded, such amounts will be recorded without giving effect to
any possible future recoveries. At June 30, 2009, there are
no liabilities recorded for environmental contingencies. With
respect to the cost for ongoing environmental compliance,
including maintenance and monitoring, such costs are expensed as
incurred unless there is a long-term monitoring agreement with a
governmental agency, in which case a liability is established at
the inception of the agreement.
c. Employee
Contracts
As of June 30, 2009, we have 828 employees. The
Companys total employees consist of 470 salaried employees
and 358 hourly employees, and include 411 unionized
employees. 49.6% of the workforce is covered by collective
bargaining agreements and 30.6% of the workforce is covered by
collective bargaining agreements expiring within one year.
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SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
d. Power
Commitments
Electric power is a major cost of the Companys production
process as large amounts of electricity are required to operate
arc furnaces. A summary of electric power commitments follows:
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Facility
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Supplier
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Terms
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Price Structure
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Capacity
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Alloy, West Virginia
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Appalachian Power
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Through October 30, 2012, 1-year termination notice
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Published tariff rate
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110 MW interruptible
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Alloy, West Virginia
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Brookfield Power
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Through December 31, 2021
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Fixed rate
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100 MW (hydro power)
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Beverly, Ohio
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American Electric Power
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Evergreen, 1-year termination notice
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Published tariff rate
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2.5 MW firm
85 MW interruptible
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Niagara Falls, New York
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Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
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Five years from date of initial delivery
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Based on the EP and RP commodity agreement
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32.6 MW replacement
7.3 MW expansion
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Selma, Alabama
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Alabama Power
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Evergreen, 1-year termination notice
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Published tariff rate
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2.15 MW firm
40.85 MW interruptible
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Breu Branco, Brazil
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Electronorte
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Through June 30, 2018
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Regulated price with specified discount
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73 MW firm
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Mendoza, Argentina
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EDEMSA
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Through October 31, 2009
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Specified discount from established price
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24 MW firm
2.5 MW interruptible
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On May 20, 2008, Empire State Development and New York
Power Authority announced that hydropower from the Niagara Power
Project would be supplied to the Company to enable it to reopen
and expand its currently idle manufacturing facility in Niagara
Falls, New York. On January 30, 2009, the Company entered
into a commodity purchase agreement with New York Power
Authority and Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation where the Company
will be supplied up to a maximum of 40,000 kW of hydropower from
the Niagara Power Project to operate its Niagara Falls facility.
The hydropower will be supplied at preferential power rates plus
market-based delivery charges for a period of up to
5 years. Under the terms of the contract, the Company has
committed to a $60,000 capital expansion program and specified
employment levels, which, if not met, could reduce the
Companys power allocation from the Niagara Power Project.
As of June 30, 2009, the Company has spent approximately
$23,256 related to the capital expansion of our Niagara Falls
facility.
e. Joint
Development Supply Agreement
On April 24, 2008, Solsil and GMI entered into a joint
development supply agreement with BP Solar International Inc.
(BP Solar) for the sale of solar grade silicon. BP Solar and
Solsil will also deploy certain existing BP Solar technology at
Solsils facility and the two entities will jointly develop
new technology to enhance Solsils proprietary upgraded
solar silicon metallurgical process. Solsil and BP Solar will
both contribute towards the cost of the technology development.
As part of this agreement, BP Solar paid Solsil $10,000 as an
advance for research and development services and facilities
construction. This amount would be refundable to BP Solar if the
Company cancels, terminates, or fails to perform under certain
terms of the agreement, including lack of performance of
research and development services or facilities construction.
Revenue associated with facilities construction will be deferred
until specified contract milestones have been achieved, less any
penalties resulting from construction delays. Revenue associated
with research and development services will be deferred until
these services are successful in reducing manufacturing costs
and then recognized ratably as product is delivered to BP Solar.
If research and development services are performed, but are
unsuccessful, revenue will be deferred until contract expiration
and then recognized. No
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GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
revenue associated with this agreement has been recognized in
earnings as of June 30, 2009 in accordance with
EITF 00-21.
f. Operating
Lease Commitments
The Company leases certain machinery and equipment, automobiles,
and railcars. For the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and
2007, lease expense was $2,489, $2,107, and $281, respectively.
Minimum rental commitments under noncancelable operating leases
outstanding at June 30, 2009 for the fiscal years of 2010
onward are as follows:
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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Thereafter
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$
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1,523
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1,064
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850
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799
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125
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|
g. Purchase
Commitments
The Companys subsidiary, GMI, entered into agreements to
purchase a minimum of approximately $553 and $1,056 of magnesium
per month during calendar years 2008 and 2009, respectively. In
December 2008, the agreements were modified to remove the
minimum purchase requirement for calendar year 2009. For the
years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, purchases under these
contracts totaled $7,202 and $3,947, respectively. In addition,
GMI entered into an agreement to purchase a minimum of
approximately $650, $700, $750, and $750 of coal per month
during calendar years 2008 through 2011, respectively. For the
years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, purchases under this
contract totaled $8,475 and $5,281, respectively. Both products
will be utilized as raw materials in GMIs manufacturing
process.
h. Deferred
Revenue
In January 2009, the Company entered into a warehousing
arrangement with a customer whereby we agreed to deliver and
store uncrushed silicon metal based on the customers
purchase instructions. The customer is required to pay for
delivered material within 30 days from the date the
material is placed in our warehouse. Further, the customer is
required to pay a monthly storage fee based on the quantity
stored. As the transactions do not meet the revenue recognition
criteria contained in SAB 104 given the Company has
remaining, specific performance obligations such that the
earnings process is not complete, no revenue has been recognized
for silicon metal remaining stored under this warehousing
arrangement as of June 30, 2009. A liability of $9,580 for
deferred revenue is recorded in accrued expenses and other
current liabilities at June 30, 2009. Revenue will be
recognized when the remaining, specific performance obligations
have been performed and delivery has occurred. As there is no
fixed delivery schedule or expiration date associated with the
warehousing arrangement, the timing of revenue recognition under
this arrangement is uncertain.
(19) Stockholders
Equity
a. Preferred
Stock
The Company is authorized to issue one million shares of
preferred stock with such designations, voting and other rights
and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the
board of directors. To date, no preferred stock has been issued
by the Company.
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GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
b. Conversion
and Redemption of Common Stock
In connection with the Companys initial public offering in
October 2005, $184,100 of the net proceeds of the offering were
placed in a trust account (the Trust Fund) to be held there
until the earlier of the (i) consummation of the
Companys first business combination or
(ii) liquidation of the Company. Trust funds were invested
in U.S. municipal, tax-exempt securities with a maturity of
180 days or less. The Company, after signing a definitive
agreement for the acquisition of a target business, was required
to submit such transaction for stockholder approval. In the
event that stockholders owning 20% or more of the outstanding
stock, excluding, for this purpose, those persons who were
stockholders prior to the initial public offering, voted against
the proposed business combination and exercised their conversion
rights, the business combination would not have been
consummated, and the Company would have been liquidated at dates
specified in the Companys amended and restated certificate
of incorporation.
Under the provisions of the Companys amended and restated
certificate of incorporation, any stockholder who voted against
the Companys acquisition of GMI, the Companys first
business combination, had the option to demand that the Company
convert common stock held by the dissenting stockholder to cash.
In addition, the Companys board of directors opted to
permit each stockholder holding offering shares to vote
for the business combination while at the same time
electing to redeem his shares for cash. Approximately 8.4% of
stockholders voted against the GMI acquisition and approximately
9.8% voted for the acquisition but elected to redeem their
shares. A total of 7,528,857 of common shares were redeemed for
cash payments totaling $42,802. As of June 30, 2006,
6,699,999 of the redeemed shares, representing one share less
than 20% of the Companys then outstanding common stock,
were recorded outside of permanent equity. The Trust Fund
income associated with these shares was recorded as a reduction
of income attributable to common stock in the consolidated
statement of operations under the title deferred interest
attributable to common stock subject to redemption. The
redemption of the additional 828,858 shares was treated as
a reduction of stockholders equity in fiscal 2007, with a
final adjustment made to deferred interest attributable to
common stock subject to redemption to reflect the
Trust Fund income associated with the actual shares
redeemed.
c. Warrants
In connection with the Companys initial public offering on
the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange on October 3,
2005, the Company sold 33,500,000 units, consisting of one
share of the Companys common stock and two redeemable
common stock purchase warrants. Also in connection with this
initial public offering, the Company issued an option to
purchase 1,675,000 units (individually, UPO) at an exercise
price of $7.50 per UPO. Each UPO consists of one share of the
Companys common stock and two redeemable common stock
purchase warrants. All of the Companys warrants have an
exercise price of $5.00 per common share and expire on
October 3, 2009.
During the year ended June 30, 2007, the Company executed
public and private tender offers to repurchase, redeem, or
convert outstanding warrants. As a result of these tender
offers, 47,353,912 of the 67,000,000 warrants issued in
connection with the Companys initial public offering were
repurchased, redeemed, or converted. The tender offers resulted
in the issuance of an additional 14,201,302 shares of
common stock and proceeds of $19,458.
During the year ended June 30, 2008, 699,440 of the
warrants issued in connection with the Companys initial
public offering were exercised and an additional 100,262
warrants and 50,131 common shares were issued in connection with
a cashless exercise of 67,458 UPOs.
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GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
During the year ended June 30, 2009, 166,668 of the
warrants issued in connection with the Companys initial
public offering were exercised and an additional 485,505
warrants and 242,753 common shares were issued in connection
with a cashless exercise of 282,128 UPOs. Also during the year
ended June 30, 2009, the Company executed a warrant
exchange program under which it agreed to exchange 5.5 warrants
for one share of the Companys common stock. A total of
19,164,294 warrants were converted to 3,484,417 common shares
under this exchange program.
At June 30, 2009, 201,453 warrants and 1,325,414 UPOs
remain outstanding.
The Company has accounted for all warrant transactions as a
component of stockholders equity.
d. Share
Repurchase Program
In December 2008, the Companys board of directors approved
a share repurchase program that authorized the Company to
repurchase up to $25,000 of the Companys common stock
during the ensuing six months. The program did not obligate the
Company to acquire any particular amount of shares. As of
June 30, 2009, 1,000 shares were repurchased at $4.00
per share under this program.
e. Cash
Dividend
A cash dividend of $0.07 per share was declared for stockholders
of record as of November 17, 2006. The $3,257 dividend was
distributed on December 8, 2006.
(20) Earnings
Per Share
Basic earnings per common share are calculated based on the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the
years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007, respectively.
Diluted earnings per common share assumes the exercise of stock
options, the conversion of warrants, and the exercise of UPOs,
provided in each case the effect is dilutive.
F-38
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
The reconciliation of the amounts used to compute basic and
diluted (loss) earnings per common share for the years ended
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007 is as follows:
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2009
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2008
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2007
|
|
|
Basic (loss) earnings per share computation
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Numerator:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income attributable to common stock
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|
$
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(41,981
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)
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|
|
36,463
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|
|
|
11,834
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Denominator:
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
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64,361,828
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|
|
|
58,982,325
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|
|
|
46,922,343
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic (loss) earnings per common share
|
|
$
|
(0.65
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)
|
|
|
0.62
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|
|
|
0.25
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted (loss) earnings per share computation
|
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Numerator:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income attributable to common stock
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|
$
|
(41,981
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)
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|
36,463
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|
11,834
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
Denominator:
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
|
|
|
64,361,828
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|
|
|
58,982,325
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|
|
|
46,922,343
|
|
Effect of dilutive securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,971,532
|
|
|
|
3,308,970
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
|
|
|
64,361,828
|
|
|
|
72,953,857
|
|
|
|
50,231,313
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share
|
|
$
|
(0.65
|
)
|
|
|
0.50
|
|
|
|
0.24
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
The following potential common shares were excluded from the
calculation of diluted earnings per common share because their
effect would be anti-dilutive:
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|
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|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Stock options
|
|
|
4,315,000
|
|
|
|
295,000
|
|
|
|
1,220,000
|
|
Warrants
|
|
|
201,453
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
UPOs
|
|
|
3,976,242
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,025,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
8,492,695
|
|
|
|
295,000
|
|
|
|
6,245,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(21) Share-Based
Compensation
The Companys share-based compensation program consists of
the Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. 2006 Employee, Director and
Consultant Stock Plan (the Stock Plan), which was approved by
the Companys stockholders on November 10, 2006. The
Stock Plan provides for the issuance of a maximum of
5,000,000 shares of common stock for the granting of
incentive stock options, nonqualified options, stock grants, and
share-based awards. Any remaining shares available for grant,
but not yet granted, will be carried over and used in the
following fiscal years. During the years ended June 30,
2009, 2008, and 2007 share-based compensation awards were
limited to the issuance of nonqualified stock options. No other
share-based compensation awards were issued.
On April 30, 2009, the Companys board of directors
approved modifications to the terms of 1,037,000 outstanding
stock options. The modifications reduced the exercise price of
these options to $4.00 per common share, and amended the vesting
period of the awards. The modified awards vest and become
exercisable in equal one-quarter increments every six months
from the date of modification.
F-39
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
At June 30, 2009, there were 685,000 shares available
for grant. 3,515,000 outstanding incentive stock options vest
and become exercisable in equal one-quarter increments every six
months from the date of grant or date of modification discussed
above. 800,000 option grants vest and become exercisable in
equal one-third increments on the first, second, and third
anniversaries of the date of grant. All option grants have
maximum contractual terms ranging from 5 to 10 years.
A summary of the changes in options outstanding under the Stock
Plan for the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007 is
presented below:
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|
Weighted-
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|
|
Average
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|
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|
|
Weighted-
|
|
|
Remaining
|
|
|
Aggregate
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Contractual
|
|
|
Intrinsic
|
|
|
|
Options
|
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
|
Term in Years
|
|
|
Value
|
|
|
Outstanding as of June 30, 2006
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|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
1,220,000
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|
|
|
7.88
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
Forfeited and expired
|
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|
Outstanding as of June 30, 2007
|
|
|
1,220,000
|
|
|
$
|
7.88
|
|
|
|
5.28
|
|
|
$
|
536
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding as of June 30, 2007
|
|
|
1,220,000
|
|
|
$
|
7.88
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
415,000
|
|
|
|
29.86
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited and expired
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding as of June 30, 2008
|
|
|
1,635,000
|
|
|
$
|
13.46
|
|
|
|
5.52
|
|
|
$
|
30,305
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding as of June 30, 2008
|
|
|
1,635,000
|
|
|
$
|
13.46
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
2,746,000
|
|
|
|
5.10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited and expired
|
|
|
(66,000
|
)
|
|
|
20.84
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding as of June 30, 2009
|
|
|
4,315,000
|
|
|
$
|
5.12
|
|
|
|
4.83
|
|
|
$
|
5,095
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable as of June 30, 2009
|
|
|
529,999
|
|
|
$
|
6.88
|
|
|
|
4.73
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options
granted during the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and
2007 was $2.05, $8.32, and $1.71, respectively. Including the
awards modified on April 30, 2009, the weighted average
grant date fair value of stock options granted during the year
ended June 30, 2009 was $1.76. As of June 30, 2009,
there were 3,785,001 nonvested options outstanding with a grant
date fair value, as modified, of $1.63.
F-40
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
The Company estimates the fair value of grants using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following assumptions
were used to estimate the fair value of stock option awards
granted during the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and
2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
2007
|
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
|
1.37% to 3.47%
|
|
|
|
2.87% to 3.87%
|
|
|
|
4.84% to 4.97%
|
|
Expected dividend yield
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
50.00 to 67.70
|
|
|
|
43.00
|
|
|
|
43.00
|
|
Expected forfeiture rate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected term (years)
|
|
|
3.13 to 6.25
|
|
|
|
4.00 to 6.50
|
|
|
|
4.00 to 6.50
|
|
The following assumptions were used to estimate the fair value
of stock option awards modified on April 30, 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
|
1.45
|
%
|
Expected dividend yield
|
|
|
|
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
67.40
|
%
|
Expected forfeiture rate
|
|
|
|
|
Expected term (years)
|
|
|
3.13
|
|
The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield of zero coupon
U.S. Treasury bonds with terms similar to the expected term
of the options. The expected dividend yield is zero based on our
current expectation to not pay dividends to the Companys
common stockholders for the foreseeable future. Since there is
limited historical trading data related to the Companys
common stock, the expected volatility over the term of the
options is estimated using the historical volatilities of
similar companies. Given that the options granted are under a
new plan and there is relatively no historical data, the
expected forfeiture rate is zero, and the expected term is the
average of the vesting period and contractual term.
The weighted average per share fair value of stock option grants
at June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007 was $4.13, $12.59, and
$2.57, respectively.
For the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007,
share-based compensation expense was $6,395 ($3,449 after tax),
$8,176 ($4,413 after tax), and $512 ($312 after tax),
respectively. The expense is reported within selling, general,
and administrative expenses.
As of June 30, 2009, the Company has unearned compensation
expense of $9,725, before income taxes, related to nonvested
stock option awards. The unrecognized compensation expense is
expected to be recognized over the following periods:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
2011
|
|
2012
|
|
2013
|
|
2014
|
|
Share-based compensation (pretax)
|
|
$
|
5,626
|
|
|
|
4,036
|
|
|
|
63
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The total fair value of shares vested during the years ended
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007 was $2,488, $6,206, and $0,
respectively. As previously mentioned, certain outstanding stock
option grants were modified on April 30, 2009. As a result,
the vesting period on the modified awards was reset, and certain
formerly vested options are no longer vested.
It is the Companys policy to issue new shares to satisfy
the requirements of its share-based compensation plan. The
Company does not expect to repurchase shares in the future to
support its share-based compensation plan.
F-41
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(22) Fair
Value Measures
Effective July 1, 2008, the Company partially adopted
SFAS 157, which establishes a fair value hierarchy for
disclosure of fair value measurements. The fair value framework
requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three
levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to value the
assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable
measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires
significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as
follows:
Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 Observable inputs other than those
included in Level 1. For example, quoted prices for similar
assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for
identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets.
Level 3 Unobservable inputs reflecting
managements own assumptions about the inputs used in
pricing the asset or liability. For example, cash flow modeling
using inputs based on managements assumptions.
The following table summarizes assets and liabilities measured
at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange forward contracts
|
|
$
|
3,243
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,243
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available-for-sale
securities
|
|
|
273
|
|
|
|
273
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
3,516
|
|
|
|
273
|
|
|
|
3,243
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate derivatives
|
|
$
|
227
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
227
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yonvey call option
|
|
|
1,072
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,072
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
1,299
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
227
|
|
|
|
1,072
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative assets and liabilities relate to the interest rate
cap and interest rate swap agreements and the foreign exchange
forward contracts summarized in note 15 (Derivative
Instruments). Fair values are determined by independent brokers
using quantitative models based on readily observable market
data.
Available-for-sale
securities relate to investments in equity securities. Their
fair values are determined based on quoted market prices.
The Yonvey call option is summarized in note 3 (Business
Combinations). Fair value is determined using a binomial model
based on the purchase price for our Yonvey ownership interest,
as well as management assumptions. The risk-free interest rate
is based on the yield of zero coupon U.S. Treasury bonds
with a term similar to the term of the option. Since there is no
historical trading data related to Yonveys common stock,
and there is limited trading data related to the Companys
common stock, the expected volatility over the term of the
option is estimated using the historical volatilities of similar
companies.
(23) Related
Party Transactions
From time to time, the Company enters into transactions in the
normal course of business with related parties. Management
believes that such transactions are at arms length and for
terms that would have been obtained from unaffiliated third
parties.
F-42
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
A current and a former member of the board of directors are
affiliated with Marco International and Marco Realty. During the
years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007, the Company:
|
|
|
|
|
Paid Marco Realty $207, $160, and $105, respectively, to rent
office space for its corporate headquarters in New York City,
New York.
|
|
|
|
Entered into agreements with Marco International to purchase
graphitized carbon electrodes. Marco International billed $0,
$9,133, and $4,847, respectively, under these agreements.
|
|
|
|
Entered into an agreement to sell ferrosilicon to Marco
International. Net sales were $1,286, $0, and $0, respectively,
under this agreement.
|
|
|
|
Entered into agreements to purchase sodium carbonate from Marco
International. Purchases under this agreement totaled $126, $0,
and $0, respectively.
|
|
|
|
Entered into agreements to sell calcium silicon powder to Marco
International. Under certain agreements, Marco International
agreed to pay 80% of the price in advance in return for interest
at LIBOR plus 5.0%. Interest was payable until Marco
International was paid by its customer. Sales under these
agreements totaled $0, $1,152, and $1,438, respectively.
|
The Company is affiliated with Norchem through its 50.0% equity
interest. During the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and
2007, the Company sold Norchem product valued at $3,531, $4,041,
and $2,403, respectively. At June 30, 2009 and 2008,
receivables from Norchem totaled $191 and $117, respectively.
Certain entities of the D.E. Shaw group are stockholders of the
Company. The Company had outstanding financing arrangements
totaling $17,000 with certain entities of the D.E. Shaw group at
June 30, 2008. The notes were paid in full in September
2008. Interest expense on these financing arrangements totaled
$389, $1,975, and $928 during the years ended June 30,
2009, 2008, and 2007, respectively.
Solsil had outstanding loans with D.E. Shaw and Plainfield
Direct, Inc., stockholders of the Company, totaling $1,500, with
interest payable at LIBOR plus 3% and due on October 24,
2008. In October 2008, the loans were converted to equity. See
note 3 (Business Combinations).
Prior to the Yonvey business combination, Yonveys
predecessor had entered into borrowing and lending agreements
with affiliates of former and remaining minority stockholders.
At June 30, 2009 and 2008, $0 and $549, respectively, in
loans and related interest was payable to these parties. At
June 30, 2009 and 2008, $829 and $875, respectively,
remained payable to Yonvey from a related party.
(24) Operating
Segments
Operating segments are based upon the Companys management
reporting structure and include the following six reportable
segments:
|
|
|
|
|
GMI a manufacturer of silicon metal and
silicon-based alloys located in the United States.
|
|
|
|
Globe Metais a manufacturer of silicon metal located
in Brazil.
|
|
|
|
Globe Metales a manufacturer of silicon-based alloys
located in Argentina.
|
|
|
|
Solsil a manufacturer of upgraded metallurgical
grade silicon metal located in the United States.
|
|
|
|
Corporate general corporate expenses, investments,
and related investment income.
|
F-43
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
Other segments that do not fit into the above
reportable segments and are immaterial for purposes of separate
disclosure. The operating segments include Yonveys
electrode production operations and certain other distribution
operations for the sale of silicon metal and silicon-based
alloys.
|
Each of our reportable segments distributes its products in both
its country of domicile as well as to other international
customers. The following presents the Companys
consolidated net sales by product line:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Silicon metal
|
|
$
|
257,571
|
|
|
|
329,279
|
|
|
|
155,587
|
|
Silicon-based alloys
|
|
|
141,356
|
|
|
|
105,326
|
|
|
|
58,189
|
|
Other, primarily by-products
|
|
|
27,364
|
|
|
|
18,034
|
|
|
|
8,152
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
426,291
|
|
|
|
452,639
|
|
|
|
221,928
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. Segment
Data
The Company began to allocate certain general corporate expenses
in fiscal 2009. Segment results for the years ended
June 30, 2008 and 2007 have been updated to conform to this
reporting convention. Summarized financial information for our
reportable segments as of and for the years ended June 30,
2009, 2008, and 2007 is shown in the following tables:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Before Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
Operating
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxes, Deferred
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and
|
|
|
Income
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
Interest and
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
(Loss)
|
|
|
Income
|
|
|
Expense(1)
|
|
|
Minority Interest
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
Expenditures
|
|
|
GMI
|
|
$
|
277,466
|
|
|
|
12,300
|
|
|
|
47,347
|
|
|
|
60
|
|
|
|
2,688
|
|
|
|
46,627
|
|
|
|
230,463
|
|
|
|
29,424
|
|
Globe Metais
|
|
|
95,096
|
|
|
|
2,588
|
|
|
|
14,602
|
|
|
|
470
|
|
|
|
2,061
|
|
|
|
15,065
|
|
|
|
74,975
|
|
|
|
3,466
|
|
Globe Metales
|
|
|
50,731
|
|
|
|
2,401
|
|
|
|
14,949
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,456
|
|
|
|
13,998
|
|
|
|
64,064
|
|
|
|
481
|
|
Solsil
|
|
|
2,202
|
|
|
|
1,171
|
|
|
|
(79,797
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(154
|
)
|
|
|
(79,643
|
)
|
|
|
31,834
|
|
|
|
11,244
|
|
Corporate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38
|
|
|
|
(21,397
|
)
|
|
|
477
|
|
|
|
334
|
|
|
|
(20,771
|
)
|
|
|
287,995
|
|
|
|
138
|
|
Other
|
|
|
18,140
|
|
|
|
1,309
|
|
|
|
(6,386
|
)
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
843
|
|
|
|
(6,857
|
)
|
|
|
39,844
|
|
|
|
6,684
|
|
Eliminations
|
|
|
(17,344
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,194
|
)
|
|
|
(281
|
)
|
|
|
(281
|
)
|
|
|
(2,194
|
)
|
|
|
(255,895
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
426,291
|
|
|
|
19,807
|
|
|
|
(32,876
|
)
|
|
|
729
|
|
|
|
6,947
|
|
|
|
(33,775
|
)
|
|
|
473,280
|
|
|
|
51,437
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-44
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Before Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
Operating
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxes, Deferred
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and
|
|
|
Income
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
Interest and
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
(Loss)
|
|
|
Income
|
|
|
Expense(1)
|
|
|
Minority Interest
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
Expenditures
|
|
|
GMI
|
|
$
|
308,074
|
|
|
|
11,881
|
|
|
|
45,344
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
5,428
|
|
|
|
41,277
|
|
|
|
208,616
|
|
|
|
11,152
|
|
Globe Metais
|
|
|
108,218
|
|
|
|
4,530
|
|
|
|
23,386
|
|
|
|
600
|
|
|
|
3,825
|
|
|
|
21,664
|
|
|
|
85,558
|
|
|
|
3,737
|
|
Globe Metales
|
|
|
42,090
|
|
|
|
2,110
|
|
|
|
4,970
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
1,634
|
|
|
|
2,974
|
|
|
|
61,066
|
|
|
|
3,177
|
|
Solsil
|
|
|
1,532
|
|
|
|
599
|
|
|
|
(2,853
|
)
|
|
|
22
|
|
|
|
64
|
|
|
|
(2,895
|
)
|
|
|
99,122
|
|
|
|
3,491
|
|
Corporate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,760
|
)
|
|
|
3,975
|
|
|
|
481
|
|
|
|
(10,014
|
)
|
|
|
295,498
|
|
|
|
72
|
|
Other
|
|
|
7,071
|
|
|
|
219
|
|
|
|
(697
|
)
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
214
|
|
|
|
(901
|
)
|
|
|
29,472
|
|
|
|
728
|
|
Eliminations
|
|
|
(14,346
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(427
|
)
|
|
|
(1,994
|
)
|
|
|
(1,994
|
)
|
|
|
(427
|
)
|
|
|
(231,158
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
452,639
|
|
|
|
19,339
|
|
|
|
56,963
|
|
|
|
2,626
|
|
|
|
9,652
|
|
|
|
51,678
|
|
|
|
548,174
|
|
|
|
22,357
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Before Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
Operating
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxes, Deferred
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and
|
|
|
Income
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
Interest and
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
(Loss)
|
|
|
Income
|
|
|
Expense(1)
|
|
|
Minority Interest
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
Expenditures
|
|
|
GMI
|
|
$
|
172,158
|
|
|
|
7,490
|
|
|
|
18,919
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,391
|
|
|
|
14,961
|
|
|
|
194,931
|
|
|
|
7,651
|
|
Globe Metais
|
|
|
27,606
|
|
|
|
1,940
|
|
|
|
2,173
|
|
|
|
592
|
|
|
|
2,236
|
|
|
|
1,302
|
|
|
|
82,392
|
|
|
|
707
|
|
Globe Metales
|
|
|
21,384
|
|
|
|
1,180
|
|
|
|
781
|
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
738
|
|
|
|
(181
|
)
|
|
|
59,272
|
|
|
|
252
|
|
Corporate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,870
|
)
|
|
|
6,434
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,564
|
|
|
|
216,512
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
4,585
|
|
|
|
31
|
|
|
|
(665
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
(804
|
)
|
|
|
4,112
|
|
|
|
19
|
|
Eliminations
|
|
|
(3,805
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(193
|
)
|
|
|
(1,191
|
)
|
|
|
(1,191
|
)
|
|
|
(193
|
)
|
|
|
(167,876
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
221,928
|
|
|
|
10,641
|
|
|
|
19,145
|
|
|
|
5,851
|
|
|
|
5,228
|
|
|
|
19,649
|
|
|
|
389,343
|
|
|
|
8,629
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 Net of capitalized interest.
The accounting policies of our operating segments are the same
as those disclosed in note 2 (Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). We evaluate segment performance
principally based on operating income (loss). Intersegment net
sales are not material.
b. Geographic
Data
Net sales are attributed to geographic regions based upon the
location of the selling unit. Net sales by geographic region for
the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007 consist of
the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
United States
|
|
$
|
331,095
|
|
|
|
361,127
|
|
|
|
172,158
|
|
Argentina
|
|
|
41,045
|
|
|
|
35,281
|
|
|
|
18,633
|
|
Brazil
|
|
|
42,923
|
|
|
|
49,497
|
|
|
|
27,606
|
|
China
|
|
|
3,602
|
|
|
|
569
|
|
|
|
|
|
Poland
|
|
|
7,626
|
|
|
|
6,165
|
|
|
|
3,531
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
426,291
|
|
|
|
452,639
|
|
|
|
221,928
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-45
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Long-lived assets by geographical region at June 30, 2009
and 2008 consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
United States
|
|
$
|
180,392
|
|
|
|
221,854
|
|
Argentina
|
|
|
32,515
|
|
|
|
34,435
|
|
Brazil
|
|
|
29,760
|
|
|
|
29,679
|
|
China
|
|
|
27,060
|
|
|
|
17,996
|
|
Poland
|
|
|
839
|
|
|
|
836
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
270,566
|
|
|
|
304,800
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-lived assets consist of property, plant, and equipment, net
of accumulated depreciation and amortization, and goodwill and
other intangible assets.
c. Major
Customer Data
The following is a summary of the Companys major customers
and their respective percentages of consolidated net sales for
the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Dow Corning Corporation
|
|
|
18
|
%
|
|
|
15
|
%
|
|
|
15
|
%
|
Wacker Chemie AG
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
All other customers
|
|
|
71
|
|
|
|
76
|
|
|
|
80
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company currently has one contract with Dow Corning
Corporation (Dow Corning). The agreement is a four year
arrangement in which Dow Corning purchases 30,000 metric tons of
silicon metal per calendar year through December 31, 2010.
This contract was amended in November 2008 to provide for the
sale of an additional 17,000 metric tons of silicon metal to be
purchased in calendar year 2009. Under a prior arrangement,
effective December 1, 2007 through January 31, 2009,
the Company supplied Dow Corning 13,000 metrics tons of silicon
metal.
(25) Parent
Company Condensed Financial Information
As discussed in note 12 (Debt), certain of the
Companys subsidiaries have long-term debt outstanding as
of June 30, 2009 and 2008, which places restrictions on
dividend and other equity distributions. As their restricted net
assets represent a significant portion of the Companys
consolidated net assets, the Company is presenting the following
parent company only condensed financial information:
F-46
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
(Parent Company Only)
Condensed Balance Sheets
June 30, 2009 and 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Assets
|
Current assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
29,588
|
|
|
|
58,605
|
|
Due from affiliates
|
|
|
2,444
|
|
|
|
1,656
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
9,823
|
|
|
|
7,644
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
41,855
|
|
|
|
67,905
|
|
Property, plant, and equipment, net
|
|
|
172
|
|
|
|
72
|
|
Investments in affiliates
|
|
|
277,033
|
|
|
|
284,601
|
|
Deferred tax assets
|
|
|
5,404
|
|
|
|
3,336
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
1,008
|
|
|
|
994
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$
|
325,472
|
|
|
|
356,908
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
|
Current liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
$
|
64
|
|
|
|
1,001
|
|
Due to affiliates
|
|
|
8,378
|
|
|
|
3,935
|
|
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
|
|
|
3,391
|
|
|
|
2,074
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
11,833
|
|
|
|
7,010
|
|
Long-term liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other long-term liabilities
|
|
|
3,359
|
|
|
|
3,661
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
15,192
|
|
|
|
10,671
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interest
|
|
|
5,897
|
|
|
|
3,956
|
|
Stockholders equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, $0.0001 par value. Authorized,
150,000,000 shares; issued, 66,944,254 and
63,050,416 shares at June 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
303,364
|
|
|
|
296,137
|
|
Retained earnings
|
|
|
4,660
|
|
|
|
46,641
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
|
|
|
(3,644
|
)
|
|
|
(503
|
)
|
Treasury stock at cost, 1,000 shares and 0 shares at
June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity
|
|
|
304,383
|
|
|
|
342,281
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
|
|
$
|
325,472
|
|
|
|
356,908
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-47
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
(Parent Company Only)
Condensed Statements of Operations
Years Ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Equity in (loss) income from operating subsidiaries, net of tax
|
|
$
|
(43,842
|
)
|
|
|
46,961
|
|
|
|
10,344
|
|
Dividend income from operating subsidiaries
|
|
|
12,769
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
|
|
|
(22,786
|
)
|
|
|
(17,588
|
)
|
|
|
(3,040
|
)
|
Restructuring charges
|
|
|
(95
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
224
|
|
|
|
2,012
|
|
|
|
5,243
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(334
|
)
|
|
|
(481
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
|
|
|
644
|
|
|
|
(767
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Other income
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes, deferred
interest attributable to common stock subject to redemption, and
losses attributable to minority interest
|
|
|
(53,402
|
)
|
|
|
30,137
|
|
|
|
12,547
|
|
Benefit for income taxes
|
|
|
8,018
|
|
|
|
5,605
|
|
|
|
55
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income before deferred interest attributable to
common stock subject to redemption, and losses attributable to
minority interest
|
|
|
(45,384
|
)
|
|
|
35,742
|
|
|
|
12,602
|
|
Deferred interest attributable to common stock subject to
redemption
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(768
|
)
|
Losses attributable to minority interest, net of tax
|
|
|
3,403
|
|
|
|
721
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income attributable to common stock
|
|
$
|
(41,981
|
)
|
|
|
36,463
|
|
|
|
11,834
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-48
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
(Parent Company Only)
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income attributable to common stock
|
|
$
|
(41,981
|
)
|
|
|
36,463
|
|
|
|
11,834
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income attributable to
common stock to net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity in loss (income) from operating subsidiaries
|
|
|
43,842
|
|
|
|
(46,961
|
)
|
|
|
(10,344
|
)
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
38
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share-based compensation
|
|
|
6,395
|
|
|
|
8,176
|
|
|
|
512
|
|
Losses attributable to minority interest, net of tax
|
|
|
(3,403
|
)
|
|
|
(721
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred taxes
|
|
|
(3,174
|
)
|
|
|
(3,099
|
)
|
|
|
(237
|
)
|
Deferred interest attributable to common stock subject to
redemption
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
768
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Due from affiliates
|
|
|
(2,392
|
)
|
|
|
19,610
|
|
|
|
(19,724
|
)
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
(5,336
|
)
|
|
|
(3,040
|
)
|
|
|
(266
|
)
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
(937
|
)
|
|
|
990
|
|
|
|
(79
|
)
|
Due to affiliates
|
|
|
4,443
|
|
|
|
3,745
|
|
|
|
190
|
|
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
|
|
|
1,315
|
|
|
|
861
|
|
|
|
1,202
|
|
Other operating cash flows
|
|
|
2,142
|
|
|
|
1,087
|
|
|
|
(827
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
|
|
|
952
|
|
|
|
17,111
|
|
|
|
(16,971
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
(138
|
)
|
|
|
(72
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Held-to-maturity
treasury securities
|
|
|
2,987
|
|
|
|
(2,987
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of businesses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,742
|
)
|
|
|
(92,581
|
)
|
Investments in operating subsidiaries
|
|
|
(32,466
|
)
|
|
|
(4,302
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Notes receivable from Solsil, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,500
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of investments held in trust
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,038
|
)
|
Funds released from trust
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
190,192
|
|
Other investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(34
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
|
|
|
(29,617
|
)
|
|
|
(12,637
|
)
|
|
|
94,573
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from warrants exercised
|
|
|
833
|
|
|
|
3,497
|
|
|
|
19,458
|
|
Dividends paid
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,257
|
)
|
Purchase of redeemed shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(42,802
|
)
|
Other financing activities
|
|
|
(1,185
|
)
|
|
|
(1,393
|
)
|
|
|
(970
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
|
|
|
(352
|
)
|
|
|
2,104
|
|
|
|
(27,571
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(29,017
|
)
|
|
|
6,578
|
|
|
|
50,031
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
|
|
|
58,605
|
|
|
|
52,027
|
|
|
|
1,996
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
|
|
$
|
29,588
|
|
|
|
58,605
|
|
|
|
52,027
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-49
GLOBE
SPECIALTY METALS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
On August 4, 2009, the Company closed on an initial public
offering on the NASDAQ Global Select Market of
14,000,000 shares of its common stock at $7.00 per share.
Of the shares offered, 5,600,000 new shares were offered by the
Company and 8,400,000 existing shares were offered by selling
stockholders. Total proceeds of the offering were $98,000, of
which the selling stockholders received $54,684 and the Company
received $36,456 after underwriting discounts and commissions of
$6,860.
As discussed in note 19 (Stockholders Equity), the
Company had 201,453 warrants and 1,325,414 UPOs outstanding
at June 30, 2009. Each UPO consists of one share of the
Companys common stock and two redeemable common stock
purchase warrants. All of the Companys warrants expired on
October 3, 2009. As of October 2, 2009, the Company had
received notifications from substantially all warrant and UPO
holders of their intent to exercise their warrants and UPOs,
which will result in the issuance of approximately 1,800,000
common shares.
The Company has evaluated subsequent events up to
October 5, 2009, the date these financial statements are
issued.
|
|
(27)
|
Unaudited
Quarterly Results
|
Unaudited quarterly results for the years ended June 30,
2009 and 2008 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First
|
|
Second
|
|
Third
|
|
Fourth
|
|
|
Quarter
|
|
Quarter
|
|
Quarter
|
|
Quarter
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
149,157
|
|
|
|
119,307
|
|
|
|
76,146
|
|
|
|
81,681
|
|
Operating income (loss)
|
|
|
27,394
|
|
|
|
(62,161
|
)
|
|
|
975
|
|
|
|
916
|
|
Net income (loss) attributable to common stock
|
|
|
16,965
|
|
|
|
(61,521
|
)
|
|
|
937
|
|
|
|
1,638
|
|
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
|
|
|
0.27
|
|
|
|
(0.97
|
)
|
|
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
|
|
|
0.20
|
|
|
|
(0.97
|
)
|
|
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
89,286
|
|
|
|
101,550
|
|
|
|
125,915
|
|
|
|
135,888
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
5,384
|
|
|
|
6,717
|
|
|
|
18,562
|
|
|
|
26,300
|
|
Net income attributable to common stock
|
|
|
3,189
|
|
|
|
4,484
|
|
|
|
10,570
|
|
|
|
18,220
|
|
Basic earnings per common share
|
|
|
0.06
|
|
|
|
0.08
|
|
|
|
0.18
|
|
|
|
0.29
|
|
Diluted earnings per common share
|
|
|
0.05
|
|
|
|
0.06
|
|
|
|
0.14
|
|
|
|
0.22
|
|
F-50
Consolidated Financial Statements
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(With Independent Auditors Reports Thereon)
F-51
Report of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Globe Metallurgical, Inc. and Subsidiaries:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of
Globe Metallurgical, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Company) as of
November 12, 2006 and the related consolidated statements
of operations, changes in stockholders equity and
comprehensive income, and cash flows for the period from
July 1, 2006 to November 12, 2006. These consolidated
financial statements are the responsibility of the
Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our
audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the auditing standards
of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a
basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control.
Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes
examining, on a test basis evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Globe Metallurgical, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of
November 12, 2006, and the results of their operations and
their cash flow for the period from July 1, 2006 to
November 12, 2006, in conformity with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles.
Columbus, Ohio
July 18, 2008
F-52
Report of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Globe Metallurgical, Inc. and Subsidiaries
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of
Globe Metallurgical, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of June 30,
2006 and 2005 and the related consolidated statements of
operations, changes in stockholders equity and
comprehensive income and cash flows for the years then ended.
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility
of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements
based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards of
the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a
basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over
financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An
audit also includes examining, on a test basis evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that
our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Globe Metallurgical, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of
June 30, 2006 and 2005, and the results of their operation
and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Certified
Public Accountants, Inc.
Hobe & Lucas
Certified Public Accountants, Inc.
Independence, Ohio
October 11, 2006
F-53
Globe
Metallurgical, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
(In
thousands, except share and per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
Current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts receivable, net
|
|
|
18,292
|
|
|
|
17,095
|
|
|
|
10,443
|
|
Accounts receivable, other
|
|
|
887
|
|
|
|
2,222
|
|
|
|
87
|
|
Inventory
|
|
|
20,695
|
|
|
|
17,200
|
|
|
|
13,842
|
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
907
|
|
|
|
1,537
|
|
|
|
2,982
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
40,781
|
|
|
|
38,054
|
|
|
|
27,354
|
|
Property, machinery, and equipment, net
|
|
|
54,382
|
|
|
|
54,860
|
|
|
|
30,008
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred expenses
|
|
|
2,111
|
|
|
|
2,179
|
|
|
|
350
|
|
Customer contract, net
|
|
|
1,951
|
|
|
|
2,180
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax asset
|
|
|
4,409
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in subsidiary
|
|
|
1,740
|
|
|
|
1,618
|
|
|
|
1,598
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
151
|
|
|
|
278
|
|
|
|
141
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
1,194
|
|
|
|
1,194
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to
identifiable assets
|
|
|
26,995
|
|
|
|
40,209
|
|
|
|
40,209
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other assets
|
|
|
38,551
|
|
|
|
47,658
|
|
|
|
42,298
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$
|
133,714
|
|
|
|
140,572
|
|
|
|
99,660
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable trade
|
|
$
|
19,695
|
|
|
|
12,078
|
|
|
|
7,232
|
|
Revolving credit facility
|
|
|
5,375
|
|
|
|
5,500
|
|
|
|
5,525
|
|
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
|
|
|
3,759
|
|
|
|
2,007
|
|
|
|
1,432
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt
|
|
|
3,066
|
|
|
|
3,066
|
|
|
|
1,982
|
|
Accrued taxes payable
|
|
|
1,533
|
|
|
|
8,107
|
|
|
|
6,112
|
|
Accrued pension payable, current portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,433
|
|
|
|
1,150
|
|
Interest payable
|
|
|
383
|
|
|
|
306
|
|
|
|
357
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
33,811
|
|
|
|
32,497
|
|
|
|
23,790
|
|
Long-term liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pension, net of current portion
|
|
|
2,563
|
|
|
|
1,014
|
|
|
|
2,478
|
|
Preferred stock, $.01 par value. Authorized
10,000 shares; 2,500 shares issued and outstanding, at
June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005 subject to mandatory
redemption
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,696
|
|
|
|
1,637
|
|
Deferred tax liability
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,900
|
|
|
|
4,898
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
4,033
|
|
|
|
175
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, net of current portion
|
|
|
41,094
|
|
|
|
41,865
|
|
|
|
46,548
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term liabilities
|
|
|
47,690
|
|
|
|
49,650
|
|
|
|
55,561
|
|
Stockholders equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, $.0001 par value. Authorized
2,500 shares, 1,993 shares issued and outstanding at
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006; 1,000 shares
issued and outstanding at June 30, 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
47,508
|
|
|
|
47,508
|
|
|
|
12,508
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
|
|
|
(1,098
|
)
|
|
|
(584
|
)
|
|
|
(559
|
)
|
Retained earnings
|
|
|
5,803
|
|
|
|
11,501
|
|
|
|
8,360
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity
|
|
|
52,213
|
|
|
|
58,425
|
|
|
|
20,309
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
|
|
$
|
133,714
|
|
|
|
140,572
|
|
|
|
99,660
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-54
Globe
Metallurgical, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Period from July 1, 2006 to November 12, 2006, and
Years Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
73,173
|
|
|
|
173,008
|
|
|
|
132,223
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
66,683
|
|
|
|
147,682
|
|
|
|
103,566
|
|
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
|
|
|
7,409
|
|
|
|
14,261
|
|
|
|
9,180
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss)
|
|
|
(919
|
)
|
|
|
11,065
|
|
|
|
19,477
|
|
Other income (expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity in income of affiliate
|
|
|
122
|
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
147
|
|
Bankruptcy and restructuring professional costs
|
|
|
(163
|
)
|
|
|
(237
|
)
|
|
|
(611
|
)
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(3,066
|
)
|
|
|
(5,677
|
)
|
|
|
(5,099
|
)
|
Westbrook legal expense
|
|
|
(3,800
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous income (expense)
|
|
|
(672
|
)
|
|
|
(116
|
)
|
|
|
272
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes
|
|
|
(8,498
|
)
|
|
|
5,055
|
|
|
|
14,186
|
|
(Provisions for) benefit from income taxes
|
|
|
2,800
|
|
|
|
(1,914
|
)
|
|
|
(4,968
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$
|
(5,698
|
)
|
|
|
3,141
|
|
|
|
9,218
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings (loss) per common share basic and diluted
|
|
$
|
(2,947.26
|
)
|
|
|
2,067.04
|
|
|
|
9,218.06
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-55
Globe
Metallurgical, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders Equity
and Comprehensive Income
For the Period July 1, 2006 to November 12, 2006, and
Years Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands, except share amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
Comprehensive
|
|
|
Retained
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Paid-In Capital
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
Earnings
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Beginning balance, July 1, 2004
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
12,508
|
|
|
|
135
|
|
|
|
(858
|
)
|
|
|
11,785
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,218
|
|
|
|
9,218
|
|
Accrued pension, net of taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(694
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(694
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,524
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, June 30, 2005
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,508
|
|
|
|
(559
|
)
|
|
|
8,360
|
|
|
|
20,309
|
|
Issuance of common stock
December 21, 2005
|
|
|
993
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,000
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,141
|
|
|
|
3,141
|
|
Accrued pension, net of taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,116
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, June 30, 2006
|
|
|
1,993
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47,508
|
|
|
|
(584
|
)
|
|
|
11,501
|
|
|
|
58,425
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,698
|
)
|
|
|
(5,698
|
)
|
Accrued pension, net of taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(514
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(514
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,212
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, November 12, 2006
|
|
|
1,993
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
47,508
|
|
|
|
(1,098
|
)
|
|
|
5,803
|
|
|
|
52,213
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-56
Globe
Metallurgical, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated
Statement of Cash Flows
For the Period July 1, 2006 to November 12, 2006, and
Years Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$
|
(5,698
|
)
|
|
|
3,141
|
|
|
|
9,218
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)to net cash provided
by operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
2,533
|
|
|
|
5,156
|
|
|
|
3,332
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
229
|
|
|
|
875
|
|
|
|
190
|
|
(Gain) loss on sale of assets
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
(2,828
|
)
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
(532
|
)
|
Equity in income of affiliate
|
|
|
(122
|
)
|
|
|
(20
|
)
|
|
|
(147
|
)
|
Pension (benefit) cost
|
|
|
(45
|
)
|
|
|
(104
|
)
|
|
|
(62
|
)
|
Pension contributions
|
|
|
(669
|
)
|
|
|
(1,121
|
)
|
|
|
(679
|
)
|
Non-cash interest
|
|
|
804
|
|
|
|
596
|
|
|
|
1,478
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
362
|
|
|
|
(8,546
|
)
|
|
|
179
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
(3,495
|
)
|
|
|
6,710
|
|
|
|
(3,638
|
)
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
630
|
|
|
|
1,462
|
|
|
|
(2,455
|
)
|
Deferred expenses
|
|
|
68
|
|
|
|
(2,518
|
)
|
|
|
59
|
|
Cash surrender value officers life insurance
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
55
|
|
|
|
89
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
780
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
127
|
|
|
|
(112
|
)
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
7,617
|
|
|
|
4,846
|
|
|
|
1,940
|
|
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
|
|
|
6,162
|
|
|
|
2,401
|
|
|
|
5,447
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
5,669
|
|
|
|
12,823
|
|
|
|
15,233
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of businesses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(38,764
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases of property, machinery, and equipment
|
|
|
(2,273
|
)
|
|
|
(4,884
|
)
|
|
|
(3,841
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(2,273
|
)
|
|
|
(43,648
|
)
|
|
|
(3,841
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock redemption
|
|
|
(2,500
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayments of long-term debt
|
|
|
(771
|
)
|
|
|
(51,348
|
)
|
|
|
(10,737
|
)
|
Proceeds from long-term debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47,198
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of common stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net borrowings of short-term debt
|
|
|
(125
|
)
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
(3,256
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
|
|
|
(3,396
|
)
|
|
|
30,825
|
|
|
|
(13,993
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,601
|
)
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,601
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
$
|
1,936
|
|
|
|
4,358
|
|
|
|
2,541
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes paid
|
|
$
|
56
|
|
|
|
505
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-57
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
|
|
(1)
|
Nature of
Business and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies
|
(a) Background
Globe Metallurgical, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Company) own and
operate plants in Ohio, West Virginia and Alabama, which produce
silicon metal and ferroalloy products. The Companys
products are sold primarily to the chemical, aluminum, metal
castings and solar cell industries, nationally and
internationally. Additionally, the Company owns an idle plant
located in Niagara Falls, New York.
(b) Consolidation
and Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
the Company, from December 21, 2005 forward, its wholly
owned subsidiary, West Virginia Alloys, Inc., and from
January 20, 2006 forward, its wholly owned subsidiary,
Alabama Sand and Gravel, Inc. (ASG). The June 30, 2006
accounts also include the accounts of West Virginia
Environmental Services, Inc. which the Company sold prior to
June 30, 2006 at a net loss of $249 (note 6).
Intercompany transactions are eliminated.
The Companys 50% ownership of Norchem, Inc. (Norchem) is
accounted for under the equity method.
(c) Cash
and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers cash equivalents to be highly liquid
investments that are readily convertible into cash. Securities
with contractual maturities of three months or less, when
purchased, are considered cash equivalents. The Company records
changes in a book overdraft position, in which the
Companys bank account is not overdrawn but recently issued
and outstanding checks result in a negative general ledger
balance as cash flows from operating activities.
(d) Accounts
Receivable
Credit is granted to both domestic and international customers.
An allowance for doubtful accounts in the amount of $114 at
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005 is
recorded using the Companys prior bad debt experience and
current estimates of uncollectible accounts. The Companys
policy is to maintain credit insurance coverage on substantially
all trade receivables over $25 which are not covered by letters
of credit or bank documentary collections.
(e) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is
determined by the
first-in,
first-out method.
(f) Property,
Machinery, and Equipment
Property, machinery, and equipment are carried at cost, except
as required by fresh-start reporting (see note 17). Depreciation
is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the related assets; 20 years for land
improvements, 30 years for buildings and improvements and 5
to 15 years for machinery and equipment. When assets are
retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related
accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any
resulting gain or loss is recognized as income for the period.
The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to income as
incurred, whereas significant renewals and betterments are
capitalized.
F-58
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
(g) Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews the recoverability of our long-lived assets,
such as machinery and equipment and definite-lived intangible
assets, when events or changes in circumstances occur that
indicate that the carrying value of the asset or asset group may
not be recoverable. The assessment of possible impairment is
based on our ability to recover the carrying value of the asset
or asset group from the expected future pretax cash flows
(undiscounted and without interest charges) of the related
operations. We assess the recoverability of the carrying value
of long-lived assets at the lowest level for which identifiable
cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other
assets and liabilities. If these cash flows are less than the
carrying value of such asset or asset group, an impairment loss
is measured based on the difference between estimated fair value
and carrying value. Fair values are based on assumptions
concerning the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows
and assumed discount rates, reflecting varying degrees of
perceived risk.
(h) Revenue
Recognition
Revenue is recognized when a firm sales agreement is in place,
delivery has occurred and title and risks of ownership have
passed to the customer, the sales price is fixed or
determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Sales of
goods do not include multiple product
and/or
service elements. Shipping and other transportation costs
charged to buyers are recorded in both sales and cost of goods
sold. Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to
governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and,
therefore, are excluded from sales in the consolidated income
statements.
(i) Use
of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
(j) Income
Tax
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability
method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for
the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss
and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect
on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates
is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce
deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax
benefit will not be realized.
(k) Asset
Retirement Obligations
Asset retirement obligations are initially recorded at fair
value and are capitalized as part of the cost of the related
long-lived asset and depreciated in accordance with the
Companys depreciation policies for property, machinery and
equipment. The fair value of the obligation is determined as the
discounted value of expected future cash flows. Accretion
expense is recorded each month to increase this discounted
obligation over time. The Companys asset retirement
obligations primarily relate to mine post closure restoration
costs. Asset retirement obligations of $65, $175 and $0 have
been recorded within other liabilities at November 12, 2006
and June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
F-59
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
(l) Financial
Instruments
The Company accounts for derivatives and hedging activities in
accordance with Statement of Financial Standards (SFAS)
No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Certain hedging Activities (SFAS 133), as amended by
SFAS No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS 133 requires that
all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at
their respective fair values. The Companys sole derivative
instrument consists of an interest rate swap employed to manage
interest rate exposures on half of the Companys initial
balance of the senior term loan discussed in note 9. The
agreement, which expires in March 2011, involves the exchange of
the interest obligations relating to an initial $15,000 notional
amount of debt, with the notional amount decreasing by $375 per
quarter consistent with half of the debt amortization on the
senior term loan. The remaining notional amount is $13,125 at
November 12, 2006. Under the interest rate swap, the
Company receives the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) in
exchange for a fixed interest rate of 5.23% over the life of the
agreement. The agreement provides for a net cash settlement. The
Company believes it is not practical to designate the
cash-settled interest rate swap agreement as a fair value hedge
as defined under SFAS 133. Therefore, in accordance with
SFAS 133, the Company adjusts the interest rate swap
agreement to current market value through the consolidated
income statement based on the fair value of the swap agreement
as of each period-end. The approximate fair value of this
derivative is recorded in other assets with a value of $75 at
November 12, 2006.
(m) Reorganization
Value in Excess of Amounts Allocable to Identifiable Assets and
Goodwill
The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No. 142,
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The standard
provides that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite
lives are no longer amortized. The standard provides that
goodwill be tested for impairment annually and will be tested
for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or
circumstances change that more likely than not would indicate
the carrying amount may be impaired. The Company selected June
30 for its annual impairment testing. The Company recognized no
impairment during the period from July 1, 2006 to
November 12, 2006 or the years ended June 30, 2006 and
2005.
(n) Intangibles
Subject to Amortization
An acquired customer contract (note 6) with a life of
four years is amortized using the straight-line method.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Customer contract
|
|
$
|
2,491
|
|
|
|
2,491
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated amortization
|
|
|
540
|
|
|
|
311
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
1,951
|
|
|
|
2,180
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization expense for the period from July 1, 2006 to
November 12, 2006 and the year ended June 30, 2006 was
$229 and $311, respectively. Total estimated future amortization
expense for the period from November 13, 2006 to
June 30, 2007 and for the subsequent years ended
June 30, 2008, 2009 and 2010 is $396, $622, $622 and $311,
respectively.
F-60
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
(o) Deferred
Issuance Costs
Deferred financing costs are amortized as interest expense over
the lives of the respective debt using the straight-line method.
(p) Legal
Costs
Loss contingencies associated with outstanding litigation for
which it is determined it is probable that a loss has occurred
and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated are accrued
when those costs can be reasonably estimated. Legal fees are
expensed as incurred.
(q) Operating
Leases
The Company enters into operating leases as described in
note 11. Rent expense on operating leases is charged to the
profit and loss account on a straight-line basis over the lease
term, even if the payments are not made on such a basis.
(r) New
Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty
in Income Taxes an interpretation of FASB Statement
No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the
application of SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income
Taxes, by establishing a threshold condition that a tax
position must meet for any part of the benefit of that position
to be recognized in an enterprises financial statements.
In addition to recognition, FIN 48 provides guidance
concerning measurement, derecognition, classification, and
disclosure of tax positions. The requirements of FIN 48
were originally effective for the years beginning after
December 15, 2006, however, the FASB decided to defer the
effective date of FIN 48 for nonpublic entities for a period of
one year if certain conditions are met. As such, the Company has
elected to defer the adoption of FIN 48 for the period
ended November 12, 2006.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,
Fair Value Measurement (SFAS 157). SFAS 157
defines fair value, establishes a framework for the measurement
of fair value, and enhances disclosures about fair value
measurements. The statement does not require any new fair value
measures. The Company is required to adopt SFAS 157
beginning on July 1, 2008. SFAS 157 is required to be
applied prospectively, except for certain financial instruments.
Any transition adjustment will be recognized as an adjustment to
opening retained earnings in the year of adoption. The Company
is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 157 on
its results of operations and financial position.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158,
Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and
Other Postretirement Plans An amendment of FASB
Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R) (SFAS 158).
SFAS 158 requires employers to recognize the overfunded or
underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as
an asset or liability in its statement of financial position, to
recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which the
changes occur through accumulated other comprehensive income,
and to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its
yearend statement of financial position. The Company will adopt
SFAS 158 as required on June 30, 2007. The impact of
adopting SFAS 158 will not be material to the
Companys consolidated results of operations and financial
condition.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FSP AUG AIR-1, Accounting
for Planned Major Maintenance Activities (AUG AIR-1). The
FSP prohibits companies from accruing the cost of planned major
maintenance in advance of the activities actually occurring. The
Company adopted the provisions of AUG AIR-1 beginning
July 1, 2006. The impact of adopting FSP AUG AIR-1 was not
material to the Companys consolidated results of
operations and financial condition.
F-61
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The
Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities Including an amendment of FASB Statement
No. 115 (SFAS 159). This statement permits
companies, at their option, to choose to measure many financial
instruments and certain other items at fair value. If the option
to use fair value is chosen, the statement requires additional
disclosures related to the fair value measurements included in
the financial statements. This statement is effective on
July 1, 2008 for the Company. The Company is currently
evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 159 on its results
of operations and financial position.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R),
Business Combinations. The objective of this statement is
to improve the relevance, representational faithfulness, and
comparability of the information that a reporting entity
provides in its financial reports about a business combination
and its effects. This statement establishes principles and
requirements for how the acquirer (i) recognizes and
measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets
acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling
interest in the acquired, (ii) recognizes and measures the
goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a
bargain purchase, and (iii) determines what information to
disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate
the nature and financial effects of the business combination.
This statement applies prospectively to business combinations
for which the acquisition date is on or after July 1, 2009.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial
Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS 160). The
objective of this statement is to improve the relevance,
comparability, and transparency of the financial information
that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial
statements by establishing accounting and reporting standards
for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the
deconsolidation of a subsidiary. This statement is effective for
the Company on July 1, 2009. The Company is currently
assessing the potential effect of SFAS 160 on its financial
statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161,
Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133
(SFAS 161). This statement changes the disclosure
requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities.
Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about
(a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments,
(b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are
accounted for under SFAS 133 and its related
interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and
related hedged items affect an entitys financial position,
financial performance, and cash flows. This statement is
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and
interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The
Company is currently assessing the potential effect of
SFAS 161 on its results of operations and financial
position.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The
Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This
statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and
the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the
preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities
that are presented in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America
(U.S. GAAP) This statement is effective 60 days
following the SECs approval of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411,
The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles. The Company does not expect
the implementation of this statement to have an impact on its
results of operations and financial position.
F-62
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
Inventory, net at November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006
and 2005 consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Finished goods
|
|
$
|
9,205
|
|
|
|
4,669
|
|
|
|
2,601
|
|
Raw materials
|
|
|
5,519
|
|
|
|
6,387
|
|
|
|
6,635
|
|
Supplies
|
|
|
5,971
|
|
|
|
6,144
|
|
|
|
4,606
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
20,695
|
|
|
|
17,200
|
|
|
|
13,842
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3)
|
Property,
Machinery, and Equipment
|
Property, machinery, and equipment at November 12, 2006 and
June 30, 2006 and 2005 consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Land and improvements
|
|
$
|
3,277
|
|
|
|
3,332
|
|
|
|
965
|
|
Buildings and improvements
|
|
|
3,650
|
|
|
|
3,650
|
|
|
|
2,481
|
|
Equipment
|
|
|
57,112
|
|
|
|
56,476
|
|
|
|
29,403
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
1,814
|
|
|
|
411
|
|
|
|
1,014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,853
|
|
|
|
63,869
|
|
|
|
33,863
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
11,471
|
|
|
|
9,009
|
|
|
|
3,855
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
54,382
|
|
|
|
54,860
|
|
|
|
30,008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense for the periods from July 1, 2006 to
November 12, 2006, and for the years ended June 30,
2006 and 2005 was $2,533, $5,156 and $3,332 of which $1,863,
$4,040 and $2,826 was included in Cost of Sales and $670, $1,116
and $506 was included in Selling, General and Administrative
Expenses, respectively.
|
|
(4)
|
Financial
Information of Equity Affiliates
|
The Company has a 50% ownership of Norchem. Norchem sells
additives that enhance the durability of concrete. Certain of
these additives are derived from by-products generated in the
Companys production process. The equity method of
accounting has been used for this investment because the Company
has the ability to exercise significant influence over, but does
not control this entity. The Company received back office fees
from Norchem of $0, $225 and $255 from July 1, 2006 to
November 12, 2006, and the years ended June 30, 2006
and 2005, respectively. The Company had $1,111, $2,798, and
$2,404 in sales to Norchem during the period from July 1,
2006 to November 12, 2006 and years ended June 30,
2006 and 2005, respectively.
F-63
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
|
|
(5)
|
Earnings
(Loss) per Common Share
|
Basic earnings (loss) per common share is based on net income
(loss) divided by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding for the period from July 1, 2006 to
November 12, 2006, and years ended June 30, 2006 and
2005. The Company had no instruments outstanding which would
result in dilutive potential common share during the period from
November 12, 2006 or during the years ended June 30,
2006 and 2005.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
November 12, 2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Net (loss) income
|
|
$
|
(5,698
|
)
|
|
|
3,141
|
|
|
|
9,218
|
|
Weighted average common shares
|
|
|
1,933
|
|
|
|
1,520
|
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings (loss) per share basic and diluted
|
|
$
|
(2,947.26
|
)
|
|
|
2,067.04
|
|
|
|
9,218.06
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On December 21, 2005, the Company, through its wholly owned
subsidiaries established on that date, West Virginia Alloys,
Inc. (WVA) and West Virginia Environmental Services, Inc.
(WVES), purchased the West Virginia smelting assets of Elkem
Metals Company-Alloy, L.P. (Elkem) for $36,000 plus $1,014 of
acquisition costs. Accordingly, the results of the West Virginia
smelting operations have been included in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements from that date forward. The
acquisition was made for the purpose of expanding the
Companys manufacturing capacity in silicon metal. The
Company disposed of the stock of WVES on June 16, 2006 at a
loss of $249. Subsequent to the sale of the stock, the Company
entered into a
30-year cost
sharing agreement with WVES under which it agreed to monthly
disposal services of $46 subject to volume and cost adjustments.
In addition, the Company agreed to reimburse, if required, up to
$600 of closure costs related to a nonhazardous industrial waste
disposal facility owned by WVES. Following is a condensed
balance sheet showing the fair value of the assets acquired and
the liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WVA
|
|
|
Current assets
|
|
$
|
10,061
|
|
Property, machinery, and equipment
|
|
|
24,412
|
|
Customer contract
|
|
|
2,491
|
|
Intangible assets
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired
|
|
$
|
37,014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The remaining assets of Elkem, a hydroelectric facility, were
purchased by a related party, Alloy Power (note 15).
F-64
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
On January 20, 2006 the Company acquired the stock of ASG
from Elkem for $1,750. Accordingly, the results of ASG
operations are included in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements from that date forward. The acquisition was
made to vertically integrate a producer of the principal raw
material used in the Companys manufacturing processes.
Following is a condensed balance sheet showing the fair values
of assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of the date of
acquisition:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASG
|
|
|
Current assets
|
|
$
|
274
|
|
Property, machinery and equipment
|
|
|
713
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
25
|
|
Goodwill arising in the acquisition
|
|
|
1,194
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,206
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
281
|
|
Long-term liabilities
|
|
|
175
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired
|
|
$
|
1,750
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For both acquisitions noted above, the allocation of the
acquisition cost is based on an appraisal of fair values.
The Companys preferred stock pays no dividends and
provides for its redemption at $1 per share ($2,500) from 20% of
the Companys Free Cash Flow, as defined, beginning
September 30, 2005, but no later than May 2010. The Company
is restricted from amending its Articles of Incorporation and
Bylaws, issuing additional preferred shares or declaring any
dividends as long as any of the preferred shares remain
outstanding. The Company did not anticipate the redemption of
these shares until May 2010. As a result, the preferred stock is
presented as a discounted long-term liability at June 30,
2006 and 2005.
On November 12, 2006, the Company redeemed the preferred
stock for $2,500, including accreted interest of $804, which was
recorded in interest expense.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Revolving credit facility due to a bank:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$27,500 limit expiring November 10, 2009; interest accrued
at LIBOR or prime, at the Companys option, plus an
applicable margin percentage; (7.82% at November 12, 2006
and 7.92% at June 30, 2006), secured by substantially all
assets of the Company and subject to certain covenant
restrictions
|
|
$
|
5,375
|
|
|
|
5,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving credit facility D.E. Shaw*:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$17,000 limit expiring June 22, 2007; interest accrued at
LIBOR plus 5.00%; (8.13%) secured by substantially all assets of
the Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,525
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,375
|
|
|
|
5,500
|
|
|
|
5,525
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-65
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Senior term loan due to a bank:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal due in quarterly payments of $750 plus interest at
LIBOR or prime, at the Companys option, plus an applicable
margin percentage (9.07% at November 12, 2006 and 9.35% at
June 30, 2006) unpaid principal due November 2010;
secured by substantially all assets of the Company and subject
to certain covenant restrictions
|
|
$
|
27,000
|
|
|
|
27,750
|
|
|
|
|
|
Junior subordinated term debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MI Capital*:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal due November 2011; interest accrues quarterly at prime
plus 3.25%, minimum 10% (11.50% at November 12, 2006 and at
June 30, 2006); secured by substantially all assets of the
Company and subject to certain loan covenant restrictions
|
|
|
8,500
|
|
|
|
8,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
Junior subordinated term debt D.E. Shaw*:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal due November 2011; interest accrues monthly at LIBOR
plus 8%, minimum 10% (13.32% at November 12, 2006 and 13.2%
at June 30, 2006); secured by substantially all assets of
the Company on a subordinated basis and subject to certain loan
covenant restrictions
|
|
|
8,500
|
|
|
|
8,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
Various capital leases with monthly payments aggregating $6
|
|
|
160
|
|
|
|
181
|
|
|
|
|
|
Term loan agreement D.E. Shaw*:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal due in 2005; interest accrued at LIBOR plus 5.70%
(8.83%); secured by substantially all assets of the Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,982
|
|
Term loan A MI Capital*:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal due in 2010; interest accrued quarterly at 7.00%;
secured by substantially all assets of the Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
Term loan B MI Capital*:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal due in 2010; interest accrued at the prime rate plus
3.00%, minimum 10% beginning November 11, 2005 and payable
in kind; secured by substantially all assets of the Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,448
|
|
Term loan C MI Capital*:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal due in 2009; interest accrued at 12.00%; (5% payable
in cash and 7% payable in kind); secured by substantially all
assets of the Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,000
|
|
Term loan C finance fee MI Capital*:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal due in 2009; interest accrued quarterly at 12.00%;
secured by substantially all assets of the Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
44,160
|
|
|
|
44,931
|
|
|
|
48,530
|
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
3,066
|
|
|
|
3,066
|
|
|
|
1,982
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
41,094
|
|
|
|
41,865
|
|
|
|
46,548
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-66
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
Future principal payments on long-term debt are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
November 12:
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
$
|
3,066
|
|
2008
|
|
|
3,066
|
|
2009
|
|
|
3,028
|
|
2010
|
|
|
3,000
|
|
2011
|
|
|
32,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
44,160
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additionally, the Company has two letters of credit with a
lender totaling $425 and $425 at November 12, 2006 and
June 30, 2006, respectively.
F-67
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
|
|
(10)
|
Pension
and Other Benefits
|
The Company sponsors three noncontributory defined benefit
pension plans that were frozen in 2003.
The Company used a November 12, 2006 measurement date for
the period from July 1, 2006 to November 12, 2006 and
a June 30 measurement date for the years ended June 30,
2006 and 2005. The following provides a reconciliation of
benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of these
plans:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Change in benefit obligation:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit obligation, beginning of year
|
|
$
|
18,506
|
|
|
|
18,426
|
|
|
|
16,942
|
|
Interest cost
|
|
|
428
|
|
|
|
1,078
|
|
|
|
1,072
|
|
Actuarial loss (gain)
|
|
|
1,504
|
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
1,355
|
|
Benefit payments
|
|
|
(357
|
)
|
|
|
(988
|
)
|
|
|
(943
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit obligation, end of year
|
|
|
20,081
|
|
|
|
18,506
|
|
|
|
18,426
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in plan assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
|
|
|
16,057
|
|
|
|
14,794
|
|
|
|
13,791
|
|
Actual return on assets
|
|
|
1,149
|
|
|
|
1,131
|
|
|
|
1,267
|
|
Employer contributions
|
|
|
669
|
|
|
|
1,122
|
|
|
|
679
|
|
Benefit payments
|
|
|
(357
|
)
|
|
|
(988
|
)
|
|
|
(943
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets, end of year
|
|
|
17,518
|
|
|
|
16,059
|
|
|
|
14,794
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Funded status
|
|
|
(2,563
|
)
|
|
|
(2,447
|
)
|
|
|
(3,632
|
)
|
Calculation of net amount recognized:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fund status end of year
|
|
|
(2,563
|
)
|
|
|
(2,447
|
)
|
|
|
(3,632
|
)
|
Unrecognized net actuarial loss
|
|
|
1,854
|
|
|
|
1,025
|
|
|
|
984
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net amount recognized
|
|
|
(709
|
)
|
|
|
(1,422
|
)
|
|
|
(2,648
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Classification of net amount recognized:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued benefit cost
|
|
|
(2,563
|
)
|
|
|
(2,447
|
)
|
|
|
(3,632
|
)
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
|
|
|
1,854
|
|
|
|
1,025
|
|
|
|
984
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net amount recognized
|
|
$
|
(709
|
)
|
|
|
(1,422
|
)
|
|
|
(2,648
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan
assets as of November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and
2005, consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated Benefit Obligation Exceeds
|
|
|
|
Fair Value of Plan Assets
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Projected benefit obligation
|
|
$
|
20,081
|
|
|
|
18,506
|
|
|
|
18,426
|
|
Accumulated benefit obligation
|
|
|
20,081
|
|
|
|
18,506
|
|
|
|
18,426
|
|
Fair value of plan assets
|
|
|
17,518
|
|
|
|
16,059
|
|
|
|
14,794
|
|
F-68
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
Components of the net periodic pension benefit were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Interest cost
|
|
$
|
428
|
|
|
|
1,078
|
|
|
|
1,072
|
|
Expected return on plan assets
|
|
|
(514
|
)
|
|
|
(1,268
|
)
|
|
|
(1,134
|
)
|
Recognized actuarial loss
|
|
|
41
|
|
|
|
86
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net periodic pension benefit
|
|
$
|
(45
|
)
|
|
|
(104
|
)
|
|
|
(62
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assumptions
The Company determines its actuarial assumptions on an annual
basis. The assumptions for the defined benefit calculations for
the period from July 1, 2006 to November 12, 2006 and
years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period from
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
July 1,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
through
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Discount rate
|
|
|
5.75
|
%
|
|
|
6.25
|
%
|
|
|
6.00
|
%
|
Expected return on plan assets
|
|
|
8.50
|
%
|
|
|
8.50
|
%
|
|
|
8.50
|
%
|
Rate of compensation increase
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
Expected return on plan assets is determined based on historical
results adjusted for anticipated market movements.
The Company expects to contribute approximately $473 to the plan
from November 13, 2006 to June 30, 2007. Benefits
expected to be paid by the plan during the ensuing five years
and thereafter are approximately as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/13/06 - 6/30/07
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
635
|
|
7/1/07 - 6/30/08
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
986
|
|
7/1/08 - 6/30/09
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,041
|
|
7/1/09 - 6/30/10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,122
|
|
7/1/10 - 6/30/11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,178
|
|
7/1/12 - 6/30/16
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,211
|
|
Following is an analysis of plan assets by category:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed income
|
|
|
32
|
%
|
|
|
32
|
%
|
|
|
37
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
53
|
|
|
|
52
|
|
|
|
46
|
|
|
|
|
|
International equity
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
17
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-69
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
The Companys overall strategy is to invest in high-grade
securities and other assets with a limited risk of market value
fluctuation. In general, the Companys goal is to maintain
the following allocation ranges:
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed income
|
|
|
30%-40
|
%
|
Equity
|
|
|
40-50
|
|
International equity
|
|
|
15-20
|
|
The Company administers healthcare benefits for certain retired
employees through a separate welfare plan requiring
reimbursement from the retirees.
The Company provides two defined contribution plans (401(k)
Plans) that allow for employee contributions on a pretax basis.
Employer contributions have been suspended.
Other benefit plans offered by the Company include a
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan for the pretax payment of
healthcare costs and a flexible spending arrangement.
The Company leases certain machinery and equipment, automobiles,
and railcars under both operating leases and on a month-to-month
basis. Rent expense was $660, $745, and $814 for the period from
July 1, 2006 to November 12, 2006 and the years ended
June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating
leases with initial lease terms longer than one year at
November 12, 2006 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
$
|
1,372
|
|
2008
|
|
|
1,018
|
|
2009
|
|
|
517
|
|
2010
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
2,925
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12)
|
Commitments
and Contingencies
|
Legal
Contingencies
The Company was sued by Westbrook Resources Limited, an English
company, for an alleged failure to perform under a contract
entered into in January 2005, to acquire 30,000 tons of
manganese ore. There is a counterclaim by the Company against
Westbrook in respect to the same subject matter whereby we
maintain that the quality, quantity and delivery schedules
maintained by Westbrook were in breach of the contract. The case
went to trial in June 2007, and a judgment was rendered in
November 2007 in favor of Westbrook for a sum to be assessed.
The assessment hearing took place early in 2008. Westbrook is
seeking damages of approximately $2,750 and reimbursement of
legal costs of approximately GBP 500. Management intends to
appeal any such judgment but there is no assurance that the
Company will be successful in its appeal. The Company has
reserved a total of $3,800 related to this contingency at
November 12, 2006.
We are subject to various lawsuits, claims, and proceedings that
arise in the normal course of business, including employment,
commercial, environmental, safety and health matters. Although
it is not presently possible to determine the outcome of these
matters, in the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition
of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our
consolidated financial position, results of operations, or
liquidity.
F-70
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
Environmental
Contingencies
The Company accrues for costs associated with environmental
assessments, remedial efforts and other environmental
liabilities when it becomes probable that a liability has been
incurred and the costs can be reasonably estimated. When a
liability for environmental remediation is recorded, such
amounts will be recorded without giving effect to any possible
future recoveries. At November 12, 2006, June 30, 2006
and June 30, 2005 there are no liabilities recorded for
environmental contingencies. With respect to the cost of ongoing
environmental compliance, including maintenance and monitoring,
such costs are expensed as incurred.
Tax
Contingencies
The Company is subject to income taxes in the United States. In
the ordinary course of business, there are transactions and
calculations that involve uncertain tax implications. Accruals
for tax contingencies are provided for in accordance with the
requirements of SFAS No. 5, Accounting for
Contingencies. The Company believes we have adequate support
for the positions taken on our tax returns and that adequate
provisions have been made for all outstanding issues for all
jurisdictions and all open years.
Concentration
of Credit Risk
The Companys products are sold primarily to the chemical,
aluminum, metal castings and solar cell industries.
For the period from July 1, 2006 to November 12, 2006,
two customers accounted for 16.3% and 10.7% of sales,
respectively. Accounts receivable from these customers were
$1,329 and $1,019, respectively, at November 12, 2006.
For the year ended June 30, 2006, three customers accounted
for 13%, 12%, and 10% of sales, respectively. Accounts
receivable from these customers were $2,460, $2,808, and $841,
respectively, at June 30, 2006.
For the year ended June 30, 2005, one customer accounted
for 13% of sales. Accounts receivable from this customer were
$477 at June 30, 2005.
The Companys policy is to maintain credit insurance
coverage on substantially all trade receivables over $25 which
are not covered by letters of credit or bank documentary
collections. Trade receivables of $18,292, $17,095 and $10,443
were outstanding at November 12, 2006 and June 30,
2006 and 2005, respectively.
At November 12, 2006, 44% of the Companys labor force
was subject to collective bargaining agreements. No contracts
are scheduled to expire in the next year.
F-71
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
Power
Commitments
Electric power is a major cost of the Companys production
process, as large amounts of electricity are required to operate
arc furnaces. A summary of electric power purchase commitments
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price
|
|
|
Facility
|
|
Supplier
|
|
Terms
|
|
Structure
|
|
Capacity
|
|
Beverly, Ohio
|
|
American Electric
Power
|
|
Evergreen, 1 year
|
|
Published tariff rate
|
|
2.5 MW firm,
85 MW interruptible
|
Selma, Alabama
|
|
Alabama Power
|
|
Evergreen, 1 year
|
|
Published tariff rate
|
|
43 MW
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alloy, West
Virginia
|
|
Appalachian Power
|
|
Through October 30,
2012
|
|
Published tariff rate
|
|
110 MW
|
Alloy, West
Virginia
|
|
Brookfield Power
|
|
Through December 31,
2021
|
|
Fixed rate
|
|
100 MW
|
Income taxes for the period from July 1, 2006 to
November 12, 2006 and the years ended June 30, 2006
and 2005 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Current
|
|
$
|
28
|
|
|
|
1,912
|
|
|
|
5,500
|
|
Deferred
|
|
|
(2,828
|
)
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
(532
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2,800
|
)
|
|
|
1,914
|
|
|
|
4,968
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following is a reconciliation of the U.S. statutory
federal income tax rate to our effective tax rate stated in
percentages:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Federal statutory rate
|
|
|
34.0
|
%
|
|
|
34.0
|
|
|
|
34.0
|
|
State taxes, net of federal benefit
|
|
|
2.4
|
|
|
|
3.9
|
|
|
|
1.0
|
|
Nondeductible interest expense
|
|
|
(3.0
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
(0.4
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective tax rate
|
|
|
33.0
|
%
|
|
|
37.9
|
|
|
|
35.0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-72
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
The Companys deferred tax assets and liabilities at
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005 consist
of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating losses and carryforwards
|
|
$
|
13,349
|
|
|
|
19,192
|
|
|
|
18,960
|
|
Inventory reserves
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
71
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accruals
|
|
|
3,184
|
|
|
|
1,262
|
|
|
|
1,589
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
81
|
|
|
|
135
|
|
|
|
61
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,614
|
|
|
|
20,660
|
|
|
|
20,610
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed assets
|
|
|
(6,107
|
)
|
|
|
(6,030
|
)
|
|
|
(5,845
|
)
|
Investments
|
|
|
(558
|
)
|
|
|
(513
|
)
|
|
|
(505
|
)
|
Intangibles
|
|
|
(16
|
)
|
|
|
(57
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
(36
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(198
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,717
|
)
|
|
|
(6,600
|
)
|
|
|
(6,548
|
)
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(5,488
|
)
|
|
|
(18,960
|
)
|
|
|
(18,960
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
|
|
$
|
4,409
|
|
|
|
(4,900
|
)
|
|
|
(4,898
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred taxes are provided for the difference between the book
and tax basis of assets and liabilities recorded for financial
statement and income tax reporting purposes. Principal
differences relate to net operating loss carryforwards,
depreciable assets (use of different depreciation lives and
methods), accounts receivable (use of different valuation
reserve methods), inventory (use of different cost
capitalization and valuation reserve methods), investments
(different valuation methods) and certain accrued expenses (use
of different expensing methods).
At November 12, 2006, the Company has, for book purposes,
approximately $11,816 of net operating loss carryforwards
(NOLs), expiring through 2026. The Company has approximately
$1,540 of alternative minimum tax and tax credit carryforwards
at November 12, 2006. At November 12, 2006, the
valuation allowance was reduced $13,472 of which $13,213 reduced
the reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to
identifiable assets for changes to the methodology used to
determine the availability of the Companys historical net
operating losses available to offset future earnings.
The composition of the valuation allowance at November 12,
2006 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
Federal NOLs
|
|
$
|
(3,738
|
)
|
State NOLs
|
|
|
(330
|
)
|
Federal credits
|
|
|
(1,336
|
)
|
Capital loss carryover
|
|
|
(84
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(5,488
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-73
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
|
|
(14)
|
Financial
Instruments
|
The Company used the following methods and assumptions to
estimate the fair value of financial instruments:
Cash and Cash Equivalents The carrying
amounts approximate fair value.
Long and Short-Term Debt The carrying amounts
of short-term borrowings approximate fair value. The fair value
of long-term debt with fixed interest rates is based on current
rates at which the Company could borrow funds with similar
remaining maturities. The carrying amount of borrowings under
variable interest rate agreements approximates fair value.
The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments at
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005 are as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 12, 2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
Carrying
|
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
Carrying
|
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
Carrying
|
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Value
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Value
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Value
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving credit
|
|
|
5,375
|
|
|
|
5,375
|
|
|
|
5,500
|
|
|
|
5,500
|
|
|
|
5,525
|
|
|
|
5,525
|
|
Variable rate debt
|
|
|
44,000
|
|
|
|
44,000
|
|
|
|
44,750
|
|
|
|
44,750
|
|
|
|
25,430
|
|
|
|
25,430
|
|
Fixed rate debt
|
|
|
160
|
|
|
|
160
|
|
|
|
181
|
|
|
|
181
|
|
|
|
23,100
|
|
|
|
22,665
|
|
|
|
(15)
|
Related-Party
Transactions
|
In December 2005, the Company entered into a
15-year
supply agreement with Alloy Power to purchase hydroelectric
power, which amounted to $7,653 during the period from
December 21, 2005 to June 30, 2006 and no payable
balance from July 1, 2006 to November 12, 2006. This
supply of hydroelectric power to the Company was subsequently
contracted to be purchased from an unrelated third party in
October 2006.
Shareholders and affiliates have entered into financing
arrangements with the Company (notes 8 and 9).
The Company sold assets for making refined silicon to Solsil,
Inc. (Solsil) during the year ended June 30, 2006. Solsil
paid approximately $2,510 for the reimbursement of
administrative expenses and other costs and the Company recorded
the proceeds against selling, general, and administrative
expenses. The total amount sold to Solsil under a supply
agreement for the period from July 1, 2006 and
November 12, 2006 was $687. The receivable associated with
this supply agreement was $161 at November 12, 2006.
Additionally, the Company entered into a facility site lease
with Solsil. The site lease begins July 1, 2006 at a
monthly rate of approximately $6 per month. Amounts purchased
from Solsil were $198 during the period from July 1, 2006
to November 12, 2006, of which $37 was payable to Solsil at
November 12, 2006. There were no amounts purchased from
Solsil prior to June 30, 2006. Additionally, there were
receivables from Solsil in the amount of $1,543 as of
June 30, 2006 related to the sale of assets to Solsil.
Additional sales of assets were sold to this related party from
July 1, 2006 to November 12, 2006 in the amount of
$225.
The Company has a 50% ownership interest in Norchem. The Company
received a back office fee from Norchem of $0, $225 and $225 and
sales to Norchem of $1,111, $2,798 and $2,404 during the period
from July 1, 2006 to November 12, 2006 and years ended
June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Amounts due from
Norchem and included in accounts receivable were $299, $242, and
$137 at November 12, 2006, June 30, 2006 and 2005,
respectively.
F-74
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
The Company paid a management fee to MI Capital for various
services of $125, $300 and $300 during the period from
July 1, 2006 and November 12, 2006, and the years
ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
We operate in one reportable segment, silicon metal and
silicon-based specialty alloys.
|
|
(17)
|
Petition
for Relief Under Chapter 11
|
On April 2, 2003, the Company filed a petition for relief
under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy laws in the
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New
York. Under Chapter 11, certain claims against the Company
in existence prior to the filing of the petitions for relief
under federal bankruptcy laws were stayed while the Company
continued business operations as
debtor-in-possession
On December 31, 2003, a Plan of Reorganization and
Disclosure Statement for Globe Metallurgical Inc. was filed with
the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of
New York.
On May 11, 2004, the Company emerged from bankruptcy under
a plan of reorganization which provided the following:
(a) Secured
Lender Claims
The holders of approximately $54,065 of secured debt received
the following for their secured debt: (a) a new term note
for $20,000 due May 2010 with interest at 7% payable quarterly;
(b) a new term note for $24,000 due May 2010 with interest
at prime plus 3%, and not less than 10%, payable annually
beginning November 2005; and (c) 77% of the newly issued
voting common stock of the Company.
(b) Trade
and Other Miscellaneous Claims
The holders of approximately $17,600 of trade and other
miscellaneous claims received the following for their claims:
(a) 2% of the newly issued voting common stock of the
Company, (b) $100 in cash and (c) 100%
(2,500 shares), of the newly issued preferred stock of the
Company.
(c) Fresh-Start
Reporting
The Company accounted for the reorganization using fresh-start
reporting. Accordingly, all assets and liabilities are restated
to reflect their reorganization value, which approximates fair
value at the date of reorganization. The fair value of property,
machinery and equipment was based on independent third-party
appraisals obtained by the Company.
Under fresh-start accounting, the compromise total enterprise
value (see below) was allocated to the Companys assets
based on their respective fair values in conformity with the
purchase method of accounting for business combinations in
accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations.
Any portion not attributed to specific tangible or identified
intangible assets has been recorded as an indefinite-lived
intangible asset referred to as reorganization value in
excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets and
reported as goodwill.
F-75
GLOBE
METALLURGICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Continued)
November 12, 2006 and June 30, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
|
|
|
|
(d)
|
Compromise Total Enterprise Value; Reorganization Value in
Excess of Amounts Allocable to Identifiable Assets
(Goodwill)
|
Compromise total enterprise value (reorganization value)
represents the amount of resources available, or that become
available, for the satisfaction of post-petition liabilities and
allowed claims, as negotiated between the Company and its
pre-petition creditors (the interested parties). This value
along with other terms of the Plan of Reorganization was
determined only after extensive arms-length negotiations amongst
the interested parties. Each interested party developed its view
of what the value should be based primarily upon expected future
cash flows of the business after emergence from Chapter 11,
discounted at rates reflecting perceived business and financial
risks. This value is viewed as the fair value of the entity
before considering liabilities and approximates the amount a
willing buyer would pay for the assets of the Company
immediately after restructuring.
The amount of reorganization value in excess of amounts
allocated to identifiable assets (goodwill) is a function of
compromise total enterprise value. While the Company believes
that the compromise enterprise value approximated fair value,
differences between the methodology used in testing for goodwill
impairment and the negotiated value could result in this asset
being written down in value in the future.
In August 2006, the Company entered into a merger agreement with
International Metal Enterprises, Inc. whose name was
subsequently changed to Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (GSM). On
November 13, 2006, GSM finalized the merger agreement by
acquiring 100% of the outstanding stock of the Company. The
aggregate purchase price was $134,064, which comprised
8.6 million shares of GSM common stock valued at $47,961,
cash of $33,220, GSMs direct costs associated with the
acquisition of $3,348 and assumed debt of $49,535.
F-76
INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS REPORT
To the Shareholders and Management of
Camargo Corrêa Metais S.A.
Breu Branco PA
|
|
1.
|
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Camargo
Corrêa Metais S.A. as of December 31, 2006 and 2005,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes
in shareholders equity, and changes in financial position
for the three years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004,
all expressed in Brazilian reais and prepared under the
responsibility of the Companys management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements.
|
|
2.
|
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in Brazil and with generally accepted
auditing standards in the United States of America. Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
|
|
3.
|
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
consolidated financial position of Camargo Corrêa Metais
S.A. as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, changes in
shareholders equity, and changes in financial position for
the three years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 in
conformity with Brazilian accounting standards.
|
|
4.
|
As mentioned in Note 7, the Company has total recoverable
taxes of R$15.984 thousand and R$9.834 thousand as of
December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, that may be
compensated with other Federal tax debits arising from the
Companys normal business future operations, and for which
the Company depends on Tax Authorities approval for both
compensation
and/or
refund. The Company estimates to use the total amount of its
recoverable taxes in 5 years starting in year 2008. The
Brazilian Federal Revenue Service has a
5-year
period to approve the Companys requests.
|
F-78
INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS REPORT
To the Shareholders and Management of
Camargo Corrêa Metais S.A.
Breu Branco PA
|
|
1.
|
Brazilian accounting standards vary in certain respects from the
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America, including the presentation of a statement of cash flow.
Information relating to the nature and effect of such
differences is presented in Notes 18 and 19 in the
consolidated financial statements.
|
|
2.
|
This report is being reissued in connection with the
consolidated financial statements of the Companys new
parent company Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. as commented in
Note 20.
|
São Paulo, March 30, 2007,
except for Notes 7, 18 and 19 for which the date is
June 11, 2008.
Esmir de Oliveira
Audit Partner
BDO Trevisan Auditores Independentes
F-79
SCHEDULE 1
(Page 1)
CAMARGO CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
|
|
Section .1.
|
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS IN DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
(Amounts stated in thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$)
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and banks
|
|
|
12,522
|
|
|
|
299
|
|
Accounts receivable from customers
|
|
|
19,414
|
|
|
|
19,393
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
19,793
|
|
|
|
21,285
|
|
Recoverable taxes
|
|
|
2,290
|
|
|
|
2,032
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
|
459
|
|
|
|
396
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,478
|
|
|
|
43,405
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recoverable taxes
|
|
|
13,694
|
|
|
|
7,802
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
|
275
|
|
|
|
193
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,969
|
|
|
|
7,995
|
|
Investments
|
|
|
650
|
|
|
|
650
|
|
Deferred charges
|
|
|
4,314
|
|
|
|
4,655
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net
|
|
|
97,043
|
|
|
|
103,490
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total noncurrent assets
|
|
|
115,976
|
|
|
|
116,790
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
|
170,454
|
|
|
|
160,195
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-80
SCHEDULE 1
(Page 2)
CAMARGO CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
|
|
Section .2.
|
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS IN DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
(Amounts stated in thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$)
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Suppliers trade payables
|
|
|
25,949
|
|
|
|
12,387
|
|
Financial institutions
|
|
|
12,469
|
|
|
|
15,081
|
|
Salary and vacations payable
|
|
|
2,111
|
|
|
|
2,492
|
|
Dividends and interest on equity capital
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
319
|
|
Taxes payable
|
|
|
3,271
|
|
|
|
158
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
261
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
44,061
|
|
|
|
30,437
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial institutions
|
|
|
7,114
|
|
|
|
10,556
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
1,953
|
|
|
|
1,528
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current liabilities
|
|
|
9,067
|
|
|
|
12,084
|
|
Stockholders equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital stock
|
|
|
289,010
|
|
|
|
289,010
|
|
Capital reserve
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
Accumulated losses
|
|
|
(171,699
|
)
|
|
|
(171,351
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
117,326
|
|
|
|
117,674
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
|
|
|
170,454
|
|
|
|
160,195
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
F-81
SCHEDULE 2
CAMARGO CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
(Amounts stated in thousands of
|
|
|
|
Brazilian Reais - R$)
|
|
|
Gross sales
|
|
|
137,354
|
|
|
|
114,675
|
|
|
|
125,301
|
|
Deductions from sales
|
|
|
(5,665
|
)
|
|
|
(3,372
|
)
|
|
|
(2,927
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
131,689
|
|
|
|
111,303
|
|
|
|
122,374
|
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
(103,402
|
)
|
|
|
(90,508
|
)
|
|
|
(96,896
|
)
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
(8,847
|
)
|
|
|
(8,208
|
)
|
|
|
(8,374
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
19,440
|
|
|
|
12,587
|
|
|
|
17,104
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling expenses
|
|
|
(12,434
|
)
|
|
|
(6,030
|
)
|
|
|
(5,430
|
)
|
Administrative expenses
|
|
|
(5,382
|
)
|
|
|
(5,578
|
)
|
|
|
(4,472
|
)
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
(687
|
)
|
|
|
(653
|
)
|
|
|
(473
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
937
|
|
|
|
326
|
|
|
|
6,729
|
|
Interest income (expense)
|
|
|
(153
|
)
|
|
|
(204
|
)
|
|
|
617
|
|
Other income (expense), net
|
|
|
(908
|
)
|
|
|
(8,636
|
)
|
|
|
613
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating (loss) income
|
|
|
(124
|
)
|
|
|
(8,514
|
)
|
|
|
7,959
|
|
Non-operating results
|
|
|
(30
|
)
|
|
|
93
|
|
|
|
(748
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results before income taxes and participation of employees and
administrators
|
|
|
(154
|
)
|
|
|
(8,421
|
)
|
|
|
7,211
|
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,443
|
)
|
Participation of the employees and administrators in the results
|
|
|
(194
|
)
|
|
|
(826
|
)
|
|
|
(339
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income
|
|
|
(348
|
)
|
|
|
(9,247
|
)
|
|
|
5,429
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
F-82
SCHEDULE 3
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
AS OF
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retained
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
(Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Reserve
|
|
|
Losses)
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
(Amounts stated in thousands of Brazilian Reais
R$)
|
|
|
Balances as of December 31, 2003
|
|
|
289,010
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
(165,775
|
)
|
|
|
123,250
|
|
Profit for the year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,429
|
|
|
|
5,429
|
|
Proportional distribution of profit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,758
|
)
|
|
|
(1,758
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances as of December 31, 2004
|
|
|
289,010
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
(162,104
|
)
|
|
|
126,921
|
|
Loss for the year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,247
|
)
|
|
|
(9,247
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances as of December 31, 2005
|
|
|
289,010
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
(171,351
|
)
|
|
|
117,674
|
|
Loss for the year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(348
|
)
|
|
|
(348
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances as of December 31, 2006
|
|
|
289,010
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
(171,699
|
)
|
|
|
117,326
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
F-83
SCHEDULE 4
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF
DECEMBER, 31 2006, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
(Amounts stated in thousands of Brazilian Reais
R$)
|
|
|
SOURCES OF FUNDS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncash items
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
9,534
|
|
|
|
8,861
|
|
|
|
8,847
|
|
Write-off of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
1,126
|
|
|
|
148
|
|
|
|
748
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,660
|
|
|
|
9,009
|
|
|
|
9,595
|
|
From third parties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in other long-term liabilities
|
|
|
425
|
|
|
|
10,204
|
|
|
|
2,118
|
|
Transfers from long-term assets to current assets
|
|
|
79
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
504
|
|
|
|
10,204
|
|
|
|
2,118
|
|
Total sources of funds
|
|
|
11,164
|
|
|
|
19,213
|
|
|
|
11,713
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
USES OF FUNDS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) Income for the year
|
|
|
348
|
|
|
|
9,247
|
|
|
|
(5,429
|
)
|
Addition to property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
2,869
|
|
|
|
4,861
|
|
|
|
11,247
|
|
Additions to deferred charges
|
|
|
1,004
|
|
|
|
1,406
|
|
|
|
1,785
|
|
Increase in other long-term assets
|
|
|
6,052
|
|
|
|
7,803
|
|
|
|
23
|
|
Dividends and interest on equity capital
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,758
|
|
Decrease in long-term liabilities
|
|
|
812
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transfer from long-term liabilities to current liabilities
|
|
|
2,630
|
|
|
|
702
|
|
|
|
178
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,715
|
|
|
|
24,019
|
|
|
|
9,562
|
|
(Decrease) increase in working capital
|
|
|
(2,551
|
)
|
|
|
(4,806
|
)
|
|
|
2,151
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Represented by:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At end of year
|
|
|
54,478
|
|
|
|
43,405
|
|
|
|
44,565
|
|
At beginning of year
|
|
|
43,405
|
|
|
|
44,565
|
|
|
|
42,245
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease)
|
|
|
11,073
|
|
|
|
(1,160
|
)
|
|
|
2,320
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At end of year
|
|
|
44,061
|
|
|
|
30,437
|
|
|
|
26,791
|
|
At beginning of year
|
|
|
30,437
|
|
|
|
26,791
|
|
|
|
26,622
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,624
|
|
|
|
3,646
|
|
|
|
169
|
|
(Decrease) increase in working capital
|
|
|
(2,551
|
)
|
|
|
(4,806
|
)
|
|
|
2,151
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
F-84
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND
2004
1. OPERATIONS
Camargo Corrêa Metais S.A. (the Company) main
purpose is the production, sale, and export of silicon metal and
silica fume. Their exports represent a substantial part of the
Companys sales. Its plant, installed in the town of Breu
Branco, State of Para, serves metallurgical and chemical
industries. To that end it may explore mineral deposits in
Brazil, sell minerals for producing and selling silicon, silica
fume and other alloys, produce and sell charcoal and timber and
forested and reforested land.
2. PRESENTATION
OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Companys financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with Laws 6.404/76 and 9.249/95 that, in 1996,
extinguished adjustment for inflation of permanent assets,
shareholders equity, and other non-cash items of the
Balance Sheets.
3. SUMMARY
OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRACTICES
3.1. Statement
of income, and current and noncurrent assets and
liabilities
|
|
|
|
a.
|
they are based on the accrual basis of accounting;
|
|
|
b.
|
the classification of current and noncurrent assets and
liabilities is made in compliance with articles 179 and 180
of Law No. 6.404/76;
|
|
|
c.
|
assets are stated at their net realizable values, including
earnings and accruals incurred, when applicable;
|
|
|
|
|
d.
|
liabilities are stated at their known or estimated values, plus
any corresponding charges incurred, when applicable;
|
|
|
|
|
e.
|
income and social contribution taxes were determined based on
the respective rates in effect on the tax basis and in
conformity with legal provisions; and
|
|
|
|
|
f.
|
for better presentation and accounting disclosure, the Company
reclassified expenditures from CPMF or Provisional Contribution
on Financial Movements to Interest Income (Expense), net that
were previously classified in Administrative Expenses as the
nature of these expenses related more to interest payments than
administrative expenses.
|
3.2. Inventories
Stated at the lower of cost or market. (note 6)
3.3. Investments
Valued at cost, adjusted for inflation through December 1995. A
provision for possible losses during realization are recognized
at the amount deemed necessary.
3.4. Property,
plant and equipment
Recorded at acquisition and installation cost, less accumulated
depreciation. Depreciation was calculated on the straight-line
method at rates that take into consideration the useful lives of
assets and were established in conformity with a technical
report, except for forest, for which depletion is based on the
area harvested during the year.
F-85
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
3.5. Revenue
recognition
Revenue is recorded when title passes to the customer,
represented by the date in which the products are shipped
normally at FOB sales method to the client. Selling prices are
fixed based on purchase orders or contractual arrangements.
Provision, when applicable, is made for estimated returns and
estimated credit losses.
Shipping and handling costs are classified as selling expenses
in the consolidated statement of income.
3.6. Income
tax and social contribution
Income tax and social contribution are calculated according to
prevailing tax legislation over taxable income, adjusted from
income before tax. The provision for income tax is recognized at
the rate of 15%, plus 10% surtax on taxable income. The
provision for social contribution tax is recognized at the rate
of 9%.
3.7. Use
of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with
Brazilian accounting practices requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
4. CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements as of December 31,
2006, 2005 and 2004 were prepared in accordance with the
consolidation practices provided in the Corporate Law and
comprise the individual financial statements of Camargo
Corrêa Metais S.A. and of its subsidiary Reflorestadora
Água Azul Ltda.
The consolidation process of balance sheet accounts and
statement of operations accounts corresponds to the sum of the
balances of assets, liabilities, income and expenses of the
companies included in the consolidation, according to their
nature, complemented by the elimination of interests held in the
shareholders equity of Camargo Corrêa Metais S.A., as
well as assets, liabilities, income, costs and expenses arising
from transactions between them.
5. CUSTOMERS TRADE
RECEIVABLES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12/31/2006
|
|
|
12/31/2005
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
Trade notes receivable Domestic customers
|
|
|
3,348
|
|
|
|
1,862
|
|
Customers overseas Third parties
|
|
|
6,828
|
|
|
|
128
|
|
Customers overseas Companies of the Group
|
|
|
19,836
|
|
|
|
25,157
|
|
(-) Advances on export contracts
|
|
|
(10,598
|
)
|
|
|
(7,754
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
19,414
|
|
|
|
19,393
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-86
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
6. INVENTORIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12/31/2006
|
|
|
12/31/2005
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
Finished products
|
|
|
7,881
|
|
|
|
8,229
|
|
Work in process
|
|
|
3,074
|
|
|
|
5,005
|
|
Raw materials
|
|
|
6,577
|
|
|
|
5,536
|
|
Production and packing materials
|
|
|
448
|
|
|
|
577
|
|
Advances to suppliers
|
|
|
252
|
|
|
|
304
|
|
Others
|
|
|
1,561
|
|
|
|
1,634
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
19,793
|
|
|
|
21,285
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. RECOVERABLE
TAXES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12/31/2006
|
|
|
12/31/2005
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
Short-term
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IRPJ and CSL Prepayments in the current year
|
|
|
1,097
|
|
|
|
2,032
|
|
COFINS to offset
|
|
|
174
|
|
|
|
|
|
IPI to offset
|
|
|
804
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other taxes recoverable
|
|
|
215
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
2,290
|
|
|
|
2,032
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IRPJ and CSL Prepayments from prior years
|
|
|
2,627
|
|
|
|
259
|
|
PIS recoverable
|
|
|
1,924
|
|
|
|
1,480
|
|
COFINS recoverable
|
|
|
8,140
|
|
|
|
5,324
|
|
IPI credits Refund requests
|
|
|
990
|
|
|
|
726
|
|
Other taxes recoverable
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,694
|
|
|
|
7,802
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
15,984
|
|
|
|
9,834
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Captions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IRPJ Corporate Income Tax
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CSL Social Contribution Tax on Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PIS Contribution the Social Integration Program
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COFINS Contribution for Social Security Funding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IPI Federal VAT
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-87
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
Refund requests regarding PIS and COFINS are associated with
credits taken on the acquisition of electric power, services,
and inputs used in the production process. Refund requests for
all the above-mentioned tax credits have been filed with the
Federal Revenue Service, as legally required. The Company may
also compensate all Federal tax credits, including PIS and
COFINS, with other Federal tax debits arising from the
Companys normal business future operations, for which the
Company depends on Tax Authorities approval. The Company
estimates to use the total amount of its recoverable taxes in
5 years starting in year 2008. The Brazilian Federal
Revenue Service has a
5-year
period to approve the Companys requests.
|
|
8.
|
PROPERTY,
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12/31/2006
|
|
|
12/31/2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation Rates
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
Net (R$000)
|
|
|
Net (R$000)
|
|
|
Plots of land
|
|
|
|
|
1,061
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,061
|
|
|
|
1,061
|
|
Buildings and facilities
|
|
2,33 to 4,00
|
|
|
60,912
|
|
|
|
25,067
|
|
|
|
35,845
|
|
|
|
37,114
|
|
Machinery and equipment
|
|
3,33 to 33,33
|
|
|
103,074
|
|
|
|
70,376
|
|
|
|
32,698
|
|
|
|
38,968
|
|
Furniture and fixtures
|
|
10
|
|
|
514
|
|
|
|
394
|
|
|
|
120
|
|
|
|
154
|
|
Vehicles
|
|
5,00 to 20,00
|
|
|
447
|
|
|
|
407
|
|
|
|
40
|
|
|
|
160
|
|
Forests(1)
|
|
Variable
|
|
|
31,464
|
|
|
|
5,362
|
|
|
|
26,102
|
|
|
|
24,893
|
|
Trademarks
|
|
Variable
|
|
|
929
|
|
|
|
268
|
|
|
|
661
|
|
|
|
701
|
|
Others
|
|
Variable
|
|
|
959
|
|
|
|
443
|
|
|
|
516
|
|
|
|
439
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
199,360
|
|
|
|
102,317
|
|
|
|
97,043
|
|
|
|
103,490
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Forests refers to accumulated costs of the Companys
reforestation project including labor preparation of seedlings,
mechanical clearing and chemical weeding. Depletion is
calculated as a percentage of the total area of the forest that
is being cut. |
|
|
9.
|
SUPPLIERS
TRADE PAYABLES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12/31/2006
|
|
|
12/31/2005
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
Centrais Betricas Norte do Brasil
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eletronorte
|
|
|
16,978
|
|
|
|
4,647
|
|
SGL Carbon
|
|
|
2,460
|
|
|
|
2,493
|
|
Other suppliers and accounts payable
|
|
|
6,511
|
|
|
|
5,247
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
25,949
|
|
|
|
12,387
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company has an electric power supply contract until 2018
with Eletronorte. In 2008, in compliance with the contract, the
tariff will be adjusted. Since August 2005, Eletronorte has not
included in its invoices amounts representing the collection of
the power transmission. The Company, following the opinion of
its legal counselors, has been formally protesting on a monthly
basis that non-billing, and the amount is duly recorded in Trade
Payable. ANEEL Brazilian Electric Power Agency,
started the mediation between the parties.
F-88
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
10.
|
FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS
|
Loans and financing were made chiefly for export operations and
acquisition of property, plant, and equipment for the Company.
Their composition is shown below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank
|
|
Type
|
|
Interest Rates
|
|
12/31/2006
|
|
12/31/2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
Short-term:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bradesco
|
|
Export financing
|
|
5,49% to 5,80%
|
|
|
94
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
Unibanco
|
|
Export financing
|
|
4,40% to 6,00%
|
|
|
1,664
|
|
|
|
3,582
|
|
Unibanco
|
|
Export prepayment
|
|
Libor + 1,25%
|
|
|
2,256
|
|
|
|
|
|
Banco Votorantim
|
|
Export financing
|
|
5.80%
|
|
|
1,596
|
|
|
|
|
|
Citibank
|
|
Export financing
|
|
5,13% to 5,29%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
706
|
|
HSBC
|
|
Export financing
|
|
4,10% to 5,71%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,755
|
|
Banco do Brasil
|
|
Export financing
|
|
4,15% to 6,02%
|
|
|
6,359
|
|
|
|
5,557
|
|
Banco do Brasil
|
|
FINAME
|
|
TJLP
|
|
|
500
|
|
|
|
474
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,469
|
|
|
|
15,081
|
|
Long-term:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unibanco
|
|
Export prepayment
|
|
Libor + 1,25%
|
|
|
6,412
|
|
|
|
9,360
|
|
Banco do Brasil
|
|
FINAME
|
|
TJLP
|
|
|
702
|
|
|
|
1,196
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,114
|
|
|
|
10,556
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,583
|
|
|
|
25,637
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Captions:
TJLP Long-term Interest Rate
FINAME Government Agency for Machinery &
Equipment Financing
Long-term amounts have the following composition per year of
maturity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maturity
|
|
12/31/2006
|
|
|
12/31/2005
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,834
|
|
2008
|
|
|
6,908
|
|
|
|
7,515
|
|
2009
|
|
|
206
|
|
|
|
207
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,114
|
|
|
|
10,556
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12/31/2006
|
|
|
12/31/2005
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
State VAT (ICMS)
|
|
|
2,644
|
|
|
|
48
|
|
Other taxes and contributions
|
|
|
627
|
|
|
|
110
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,271
|
|
|
|
158
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Until April 2006, in compliance with Law 6,489/02, the Company,
as well as other 186 companies, had a tax incentive from
the government of the State of Pará regarding ICMS.
Starting in April 2006, item I of article 5 of Law
6,489/02 was declared unconstitutional by the Brazilian Supreme
Federal Court. The amounts
F-89
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
of ICMS payable since then are recorded in Taxes Payable, whose
period was extended by the Government of Pará, as a way of
softening the effect of the incentive loss.
On December 15, 2006, the Government of Pará enacted
Decree 2680, reestablishing the Tax Incentive with the same
previous benefits.
|
|
12.
|
RELATED
PARTY TRANSACTIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Camargo Correa
|
|
|
Camargo Correa
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Overseas LTD
|
|
|
Cimentos S/A
|
|
|
Camargo Correa S/A
|
|
|
Other Related Parties
|
|
|
|
12/31/2006
|
|
|
12/31/2005
|
|
|
12/31/2006
|
|
|
12/31/2005
|
|
|
12/31/2006
|
|
|
12/31/2005
|
|
|
12/31/2006
|
|
|
12/31/2005
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
Balance sheet positions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
19,836
|
|
|
|
25,157
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
370
|
|
|
|
546
|
|
Interest on equity (capital payable)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
319
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income statement:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales
|
|
|
82,931
|
|
|
|
77,096
|
|
|
|
3,047
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange variation
|
|
|
(894
|
)
|
|
|
1,570
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost and/ or expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,028
|
|
|
|
1,587
|
|
|
|
13.
|
CONTINGENT
LIABILITIES
|
Based on the evaluation of legal advisors, the financial
statements do not include provisions for contingent liabilities
of civil, tax / fiscal or labor natures. According to
that evaluation, the most relevant proceedings against the
Company classified as possible loss are commented below:
13.1. Tax
contingencies
The Company is a defendant in the following Tax Proceedings:
|
|
|
|
|
Tax deficiency notice issued by the Federal Revenue Service and
taxes claimed in court by the National Treasury, concerning
Import Tax and Federal VAT (IPI), supposedly due to the
non-compliance with the Drawback regime, at an amount of R$2,871
thousand (R$2,155 thousand in 2005);
|
|
|
|
Tax deficiency notice issued by the Treasury Department of the
State of Pará due to the assumed lack of payment of the
ICMS rate difference in the acquisition of materials used in the
Production process, at an amount of R$334 thousand;
|
|
|
|
Tax deficiency notice of IBAMA for the assumed suppression of
native vegetation without authorization of the competent agency,
at an amount of R$214 thousand;
|
|
|
|
Fiscal execution by the National Treasury in relation to taxes
offset in the Statement of Federal Taxes and Contributions
(DCTF), rejected due to the supposed expiration of the right to
the Credits used in the offsetting, at an amount of R$47
thousand;
|
|
|
|
Fiscal execution by the National Treasury in relation to taxes
offset in the Statement of Federal Taxes and Contributions
(DCTF) and rejected due to the supposed expiration of the right
to the Credits used in the offsetting, at an amount of R$221
thousand; and
|
|
|
|
Taxes offset in the Statement of Federal Taxes and Contributions
(DCTF), whose credits used in the process were partially
rejected by the Federal Revenue Service, at an amount of R$448
thousand.
|
F-90
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
13.2. Labor
Contingencies
The Company is a defendant in individual and collective Labor
Proceedings, and is codefendant in labor complaints filed by
employees of outsourced companies, at an amount of R$616
thousand.
13.3. Civil
Contingencies
The Company is a defendant in the following Civil Proceedings:
|
|
|
|
|
An action filed by OSCAR LUIS DE MORAES for compensation of
assumed losses to a Rural Property, at an amount of R$850
thousand;
|
|
|
|
An action filed by TRANSMIX Comercio, Representacoes
e Trasportes Ltda, for compensation of supposed material and
moral damages, and loss of profits, amounting to R$17,931
thousand, whose sentence was favorable to CCM, determining the
termination of the action without judgment of merit.
|
14.1. Capital
Stock
The companys capital stock is represented by
33,115,708,363 common shares, all nominative and without par
value.
14.2. Capital
Reserve
Relates to investments made in fiscal incentives.
|
|
15.
|
TAX
LOSSES AND CREDITS TO OFFSET
|
The Company has tax losses at the amount of R$181,489 thousand
(R$181,217 thousand in 2005) and social contribution tax
negative basis of R$119,368 thousand (R$119,097 thousand in
2005) to be offset with future income. The company did not
recognize a deferred tax asset from these bases because of the
lack of historical losses in current earnings. The
Companys management intends to accrue a deferred tax asset
as soon as conditions for recovery together with expectation of
future positive basis begin to be of reasonable occurrence.
The Company has insurance policies to cover its assets of the
kinds named and operational risks (fire, break of machines,
electric damages, tumults and strikes, flooding, equipment in
general and others), loss of profits, civil liability, group
life insurance, and transportation. For renewal of the policy to
the period 2006/2007, the services of a specialized company was
contracted to evaluate the assets and real estate properties of
the Company, based on market values.
|
|
17.
|
FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
|
The Company operates and manages those investments through
control policies and establishment of operating strategy
approved by the management.
As established by CVM (Brazilian SEC)
Instruction No. 235/95, we present the following
information about financial instruments:
Cash on hand, in banks and financial investments:
The amounts accounted for are close to their realization values.
F-91
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
Derivatives:
The Company does not operate with derivatives.
Risk management:
(i) Exchange
and interest rate risks
This risk is due to the possibility of the Company incurring
losses in view of fluctuations in exchange and interest rates.
Therefore, the Company continually monitors those oscillations,
with the purpose of evaluating the need of contracting
operations to protect the Company against the risk of
instability in exchange and interest rates, and the Company
adopts a conservative policy in the investment of its resources.
The Company does not have financial instruments deemed to
protect exposure to exchange rates and interest rates as of
December 31, 2006 and 2005.
(ii) Credit
Risks
The Companys sales policy is associated to the level of
credit risk it is willing to run in the course of business.
The diversification of its receivables, the selection of
customers, as well as the
follow-up of
financing periods of sales and individual limits are procedures
adopted to minimize possible problems of default related to
accounts receivable.
|
|
18.
|
RECONCILIATION
OF STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY AND NET INCOME FOR
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BRAZILIAN GAAP AND US GAAP AS OF
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
Shareholders equity BR GAAP
|
|
|
117,326
|
|
|
|
117,674
|
|
|
|
126,921
|
|
US GAAP adjustments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred charges written-off under US GAAP (Note A)
|
|
|
(4,314
|
)
|
|
|
(4,655
|
)
|
|
|
(4,447
|
)
|
Asset retirement obligation SFAS 143
(Note B)
|
|
|
(126
|
)
|
|
|
(84
|
)
|
|
|
(42
|
)
|
Deferred income tax on US GAAP differences (Note C)
|
|
|
1,492
|
|
|
|
1,583
|
|
|
|
1,512
|
|
Inflationary restatement period when Brazilian Reais not
considered to be a functional currency (Note D)
|
|
|
8,739
|
|
|
|
9,712
|
|
|
|
10,585
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value adjustment of available for sale Security
OCI (Note E)
|
|
|
(98
|
)
|
|
|
(156
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders equity US GAAP
|
|
|
123,019
|
|
|
|
124,074
|
|
|
|
134,529
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income BR GAAP
|
|
|
(348
|
)
|
|
|
(9,247
|
)
|
|
|
5,429
|
|
US GAAP adjustments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred charges treatment (Note A)
|
|
|
266
|
|
|
|
(208
|
)
|
|
|
(1,254
|
)
|
Asset retirement obligation SFAS 143
(Note B)
|
|
|
(63
|
)
|
|
|
(63
|
)
|
|
|
(63
|
)
|
Deferred tax on US GAAP differences (Note C)
|
|
|
(69
|
)
|
|
|
92
|
|
|
|
447
|
|
Inflationary restatement (Note D)
|
|
|
(851
|
)
|
|
|
(871
|
)
|
|
|
166
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income US GAAP
|
|
|
(1,065
|
)
|
|
|
(10,297
|
)
|
|
|
4,725
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-92
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
A.
|
ACCUMULATED
EFFECTS OF DEFERRED CHARGES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
Write-off of deferred charges from balance position:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Research and development
|
|
|
(1,652
|
)
|
|
|
(1,957
|
)
|
|
|
(1,738
|
)
|
SAP implementation
|
|
|
(1,548
|
)
|
|
|
(1,333
|
)
|
|
|
(981
|
)
|
Other maintenance
|
|
|
(1,114
|
)
|
|
|
(1,365
|
)
|
|
|
(1,728
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total write-off
|
|
|
(4,314
|
)
|
|
|
(4,655
|
)
|
|
|
(4,447
|
)
|
Effect in shareholders equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning balance of 2004
|
|
|
(3,193
|
)
|
|
|
(3,193
|
)
|
|
|
(3,193
|
)
|
Current earnings 2004
|
|
|
(827
|
)
|
|
|
(827
|
)
|
|
|
(827
|
)
|
Current earnings 2005
|
|
|
(137
|
)
|
|
|
(137
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Current earnings 2006
|
|
|
176
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax effect 2004
|
|
|
(427
|
)
|
|
|
(427
|
)
|
|
|
(427
|
)
|
Deferred tax effect 2005
|
|
|
(71
|
)
|
|
|
(71
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax effect 2006
|
|
|
90
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Write off
|
|
|
75
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total effect in equity
|
|
|
(4,314
|
)
|
|
|
(4,655
|
)
|
|
|
(4,447
|
)
|
Effect in net income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of goods sold: depreciation
|
|
|
936
|
|
|
|
933
|
|
|
|
497
|
|
Selling, general and administrative: depreciation
|
|
|
333
|
|
|
|
265
|
|
|
|
34
|
|
Administrative expenses
|
|
|
(1,003
|
)
|
|
|
(1,406
|
)
|
|
|
(1,785
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross effect in net income
|
|
|
266
|
|
|
|
(208
|
)
|
|
|
(1,254
|
)
|
Deferred tax effect (34%)
|
|
|
(90
|
)
|
|
|
71
|
|
|
|
427
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net effect in net income
|
|
|
176
|
|
|
|
(137
|
)
|
|
|
(827
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Under Brazilian GAAP pre-operational expenses relating to
start-up
operations, research and development, implementation of software
and other maintenance costs are registered as deferred charges
in long-term assets and amortized over a five year period using
the straight-line method. According to US GAAP those expenses
are expensed immediately in current earnings when incurred.
Accordingly, the net amounts of R$4,314 thousand, R$4,655
thousand and R$4,447 thousand were written off against
accumulated losses, including reversion of the amount amortized
in current earnings of 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
|
|
B.
|
ASSET
RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (ARO)
|
Under Brazilian GAAP no accounting provision exists for costs to
be incurred by the company for closing and restoration of the
pit mines. For US GAAP, according to SFAS 143 all future
costs incurred by the company related to closing, reforestation,
and restoration should be measured as per its discounted present
value. This value is calculated as the present value to restore
four pit mines in time ranges from five to thirty years. The
average value used to restore each mine is $0.50 of Reais (fifty
cents of Reais) per depleted ton. The estimate of $0.50 per ton
is based on past costs incurred by the Company with other mines
already depleted. The total future value restoration cost for
the four mines with different depletion time horizons is R$1,198
thousand. This value is equivalent to R$186 thousand in 2003
present value terms. The discount rate
F-93
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
used to calculate the present value obligations is the
TJLP Long Term Interest Rate issued by the Brazilian
National Monetary Council of 9% representing the discount rate
on long-term liabilities.
The reconciliation statement to US GAAP recognizes an ARO in
2003 and increased its carrying amount by R$186 thousand, which
is accrued against the liability.
The reconciliation statement to US GAAP also recognizes yearly
amortization of R$14 thousand on the asset portion of ARO.
Concurrently, the annual amount of R$49 thousand is accrued to
liabilities as accretion (interest) expense to justify the
AROs additional future cost.
The adjustments relating to recognition of the Asset Retirement
Obligation are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
Adjustments in assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax over ARO (accumulated net income effect x 34%)
|
|
|
63
|
|
|
|
42
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
144
|
|
|
|
158
|
|
|
|
172
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ARO related assets
|
|
|
207
|
|
|
|
200
|
|
|
|
193
|
|
Adjustments in liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ARO liability
|
|
|
333
|
|
|
|
284
|
|
|
|
235
|
|
Adjustments in shareholders equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current earnings 2004
|
|
|
(42
|
)
|
|
|
(42
|
)
|
|
|
(42
|
)
|
Current earnings 2005
|
|
|
(42
|
)
|
|
|
(42
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Current earnings 2006
|
|
|
(42
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total shareholders equity
|
|
|
(126
|
)
|
|
|
(84
|
)
|
|
|
(42
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities & equity US GAAP
|
|
|
207
|
|
|
|
200
|
|
|
|
193
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments in current earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income US GAAP adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accretion (interest) expense
|
|
|
(49
|
)
|
|
|
(49
|
)
|
|
|
(49
|
)
|
ARO depreciation expense
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred charges (deferred tax effect not included)
|
|
|
(63
|
)
|
|
|
(63
|
)
|
|
|
(63
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
C. DEFERRED
INCOME TAXES
The reconciliation statement to US GAAP recognizes the deferred
income tax effect over all temporary differences from the
restatement from Brazilian GAAP. Only the adjustments of ARO and
write-off of Deferred Charges are considered temporary
differences. The inflationary restatement of fixed assets and
share capital based on
EITF 94-2
is considered a permanent difference since it will not reoccur
in the future.
F-94
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
The adjustments of deferred tax assets can be summarized as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
Adjustments affecting equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred charges written off from long-term assets
|
|
|
(4,314
|
)
|
|
|
(4,655
|
)
|
|
|
(4,447
|
)
|
Creation of ARO
|
|
|
(126
|
)
|
|
|
(84
|
)
|
|
|
(42
|
)
|
Other
|
|
|
52
|
|
|
|
84
|
|
|
|
42
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,388
|
)
|
|
|
(4,655
|
)
|
|
|
(4,447
|
)
|
|
|
|
x 34
|
%
|
|
|
x 34
|
%
|
|
|
x 34
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax credit created against accumulated earnings
|
|
|
1,492
|
|
|
|
1,583
|
|
|
|
1,512
|
|
Adjustments affecting current earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred charges adjustments to income statement to agree with
US GAAP
|
|
|
266
|
|
|
|
(208
|
)
|
|
|
(1,252
|
)
|
Amortization of ARO in current earnings
|
|
|
(63
|
)
|
|
|
(63
|
)
|
|
|
(63
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
203
|
|
|
|
(271
|
)
|
|
|
(1,315
|
)
|
Deferred tax effect over:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred charges (34%)
|
|
|
(90
|
)
|
|
|
71
|
|
|
|
426
|
|
ARO (34%)
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax (expense) created in current earnings
|
|
|
(69
|
)
|
|
|
92
|
|
|
|
447
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
D. INFLATIONARY
RESTATEMENT
Brazil changed its currency during 1995 from Cruzeiro to Real.
Prior to 1995 Brazil was considered a hyperinflationary economy.
This practice usually converged to the U.S. Dollar to serve
as proxy functional currency. Starting in 1995 Brazil entered a
period of currency stability. Starting from end of 1997 the
Brazilian economy was no longer considered hyperinflationary
after the three consecutive years, and the new currency, the
Real, could be used as a functional currency for US GAAP
purposes. This adjustment to the Real as a new functional
currency creates an inflationary restatement.
The effects of the inflationary restatement to US GAAP are
demonstrated as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
Effect in equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share capital restatement
|
|
|
31,949
|
|
|
|
31,949
|
|
|
|
31,949
|
|
Fixed asset restatement (net effect)
|
|
|
(23,210
|
)
|
|
|
(22,237
|
)
|
|
|
(21,364
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net effect in equity
|
|
|
8,739
|
|
|
|
9,712
|
|
|
|
10,585
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect in current earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Reversal) Addition of depreciation expense from restatement
|
|
|
(851
|
)
|
|
|
(871
|
)
|
|
|
166
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
E.
|
FAIR
VALUE ADJUSTMENT OF AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITY
ELETROBRÁS
|
The Company has interest shares on Eletrobrás (public
trading company in Brazil), which is kept at cost method with no
adjustment at fair value in accordance with Brazilian GAAP. For
US GAAP purposes, this
F-95
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
investment is classified as an available for sale security and
in this regard has to be adjusted at fair value against Other
Comprehensive Income, within the equity account, with no effect
in the income statement, as in accordance with
FAS 115 Accounting for Certain Instruments
in Debit and Equity Securities. The adjustments presented in
the reconciliation are net of 34% income tax. The Company
obtained the shares on Eletrobrás on April 28, 2005.
The shares of Eletrobrás are quoted at Bovespa (São
Paulo Stock Exchange).
|
|
19.
|
STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOW AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
|
19.1. Statements
of Cash Flow per Brazilian GAAP
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) for the year
|
|
|
(348
|
)
|
|
|
(9,247
|
)
|
|
|
5,429
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
9,534
|
|
|
|
8,861
|
|
|
|
8,847
|
|
Loss on disposal of permanent assets
|
|
|
1,126
|
|
|
|
148
|
|
|
|
748
|
|
Interest, monetary and exchange variation
|
|
|
95
|
|
|
|
1,079
|
|
|
|
750
|
|
Increases and decreases in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade receivable
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
|
|
(9,040
|
)
|
|
|
13,192
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
1,492
|
|
|
|
1,822
|
|
|
|
(9,178
|
)
|
Suppliers
|
|
|
13,562
|
|
|
|
1,639
|
|
|
|
(2,557
|
)
|
Tax and contribution payable
|
|
|
3,113
|
|
|
|
(274
|
)
|
|
|
(139
|
)
|
Payment of software implementation costs
|
|
|
(697
|
)
|
|
|
(575
|
)
|
|
|
(1,148
|
)
|
Payment of research and development costs
|
|
|
(307
|
)
|
|
|
(831
|
)
|
|
|
(637
|
)
|
Other assets and liabilities, net
|
|
|
(5,990
|
)
|
|
|
(2,765
|
)
|
|
|
(2,739
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,907
|
|
|
|
64
|
|
|
|
7,139
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
21,559
|
|
|
|
(9,183
|
)
|
|
|
12,568
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flow from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of property plant and equipment
|
|
|
(2,869
|
)
|
|
|
(4,861
|
)
|
|
|
(11,247
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(2,869
|
)
|
|
|
(4,861
|
)
|
|
|
(11,247
|
)
|
Cash flow from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings from short and long term debts
|
|
|
19,719
|
|
|
|
29,308
|
|
|
|
28,768
|
|
Payments of short and long term debts
|
|
|
(25,867
|
)
|
|
|
(18,121
|
)
|
|
|
(25,710
|
)
|
Payment of interest on equity capital
|
|
|
(319
|
)
|
|
|
(1,176
|
)
|
|
|
(1,952
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities
|
|
|
(6,467
|
)
|
|
|
10,011
|
|
|
|
1,106
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash
|
|
|
12,223
|
|
|
|
(4,033
|
)
|
|
|
2,427
|
|
Cash at the beginning of the year
|
|
|
299
|
|
|
|
4,332
|
|
|
|
1,905
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash at the end of the year
|
|
|
12,522
|
|
|
|
299
|
|
|
|
4,332
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
|
1,477
|
|
|
|
686
|
|
|
|
398
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax paid or compensated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,443
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-96
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
19.2. Reconciliation
of Statements of Cash Flow for differences between Brazilian
GAAP and US GAAP
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
Brazilian
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
Brazilian
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
Brazilian
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
|
GAAP
|
|
|
Adjust.
|
|
|
GAAP
|
|
|
GAAP
|
|
|
Adjust.
|
|
|
GAAP
|
|
|
GAAP
|
|
|
Adjust.
|
|
|
GAAP
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
Net Income
|
|
|
(348
|
)
|
|
|
(717
|
)
|
|
|
(1,065
|
)
|
|
|
(9,247
|
)
|
|
|
(1,050
|
)
|
|
|
(10,297
|
)
|
|
|
5,429
|
|
|
|
(704
|
)
|
|
|
4,725
|
|
Operating activities per Brazilian GAAP
|
|
|
21,907
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,907
|
|
|
|
64
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64
|
|
|
|
7,139
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,139
|
|
US GAAP adjustments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred charges treatment
(Note 19-A)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(266
|
)
|
|
|
(266
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
208
|
|
|
|
208
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,254
|
|
|
|
1,254
|
|
Asset retirement obligations
(Note 19-B)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
63
|
|
|
|
63
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
63
|
|
|
|
63
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
63
|
|
|
|
63
|
|
Deferred tax on US GAAP differences -
(Note 19-C)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
69
|
|
|
|
69
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(92
|
)
|
|
|
(92
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(447
|
)
|
|
|
(447
|
)
|
Inflationary restatement
(Note 19-D)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
851
|
|
|
|
851
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
871
|
|
|
|
871
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(166
|
)
|
|
|
(166
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
21,559
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,559
|
|
|
|
(9,183
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,183
|
)
|
|
|
12,568
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,568
|
|
Total cash provided by (used in) investing activities
|
|
|
(2,869
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,869
|
)
|
|
|
(4,861
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,861
|
)
|
|
|
(11,247
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,247
|
)
|
Total cash provided by (used in) financing activities
|
|
|
(6,467
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,467
|
)
|
|
|
10,011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,011
|
|
|
|
1,106
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,106
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash
|
|
|
12,223
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,223
|
|
|
|
(4,033
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,033
|
)
|
|
|
2,427
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,427
|
|
Cash at the beginning of the year
|
|
|
299
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
299
|
|
|
|
4,332
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,332
|
|
|
|
1,905
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,905
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash at the end of the year
|
|
|
12,522
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,522
|
|
|
|
299
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
299
|
|
|
|
4,332
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,332
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
|
1,477
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,477
|
|
|
|
686
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
686
|
|
|
|
398
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
398
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax paid / compensated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,443
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,443
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20.
|
SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCLOSURE OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(R$000)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Settlement loss from local taxing authority
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8,854
|
)(a)
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) gain from forest sale
|
|
|
(881
|
)
|
|
|
169
|
|
|
|
365
|
|
Other
|
|
|
(27
|
)
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
248
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(908
|
)
|
|
|
(8,635
|
)
|
|
|
613
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
The settlement loss from local taxing authority represents the
one-time payment of a disputed item with a local taxing
authority. |
|
|
21.
|
DEFERRED
TAX ASSET AND VALUATION ALLOWANCE
|
FAS 109 requires establishment of a deferred tax asset with
the related valuation allowance arisen from accumulated tax
losses presumed to be offset in the future. According to
Brazilian income tax, accumulated losses are indefinite and can
be compensated up to 30% with future income. Income tax rate is
34% (25% income tax and 9% social contribution). The
Companys deferred tax asset would be around
R$61.706 thousand in 2006 and R$61.614 thousand in
2005, which are reduced by a 100% valuation allowance.
F-97
CAMARGO
CORRÊA METAIS S.A.
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
In January 2007 there was a change in the Companys
shareholding. The 33.115.698.412 registered common shares
belonging to Camargo Corrêa S.A. were sold to Globe Metais
Participações Ltda.
During an Extraordinary Meeting held on February 26, 2007
the new shareholders decided to change the Companys name
to Globe Metais Ind. e Com. S.A. During the same meeting, it
approved the merger between Globe Metais Participações
Ltda and Globe Metais Ind. e Com. S.A., with all shares of the
new company being held by Globe Specialty Metals, Inc.
F-98
GLOBE
METALES S.A.
(FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
Carlos Pellegrini 1141 Piso 11
CIUDAD AUTÓNOMA DE BUENOS AIRES
ARGENTINA
|
|
|
Main activity: |
|
Manufacture and sale of special ferrous alloys |
|
Date of Registration with the Argentina Public Registry of
Commerce: |
|
February 28, 1975 |
|
Last amendment to the Bylaws: |
|
May 24, 2007 |
|
Registration with the Companys Inspection Bureau (IGJ): |
|
252,694 |
|
Expiration date of its Bylaws: |
|
February 28, 2074 |
|
Name of Parent Company (Note 1): |
|
Global Specialty Metals, Inc. |
|
Legal Address: |
|
615 DuPont Highway, Kent County, Dove, Delaware,
United States of America |
|
Main activity of Parent Company: |
|
Manufacture and sale of special ferrous alloys |
|
Ownership interest held by the Parent Company (direct and
indirect interest): |
|
100% |
FISCAL
YEAR No
32
BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2005
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2006
(presented comparatively with fiscal years ended
June 30, 2005 and 2004)
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AS OF JUNE 30, 2006 and 2005
(in Argentine pesos Note 4)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subscribed and Paid in
|
|
|
25,000,000 common non-endorsable shares with a face value of $1
and one vote per share
|
|
|
25,000,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-99
INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
of Globe Metales S.A. (formerly Stein Ferroaleaciones
S.A.C.I.F.yA.):
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Globe Metales
S.A. (the Company) as of June 30, 2006 and
2005, and the related statements of income, shareholders
equity, and cash flows for the each of the three years in the
period ended June 30, 2006 with related notes 1 to 17
and supplemental appendices I to VI, thereto. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Companys
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America. Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes consideration
of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for
designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over
financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An
audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that
our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Company at
June 30, 2006 and 2005, and the results of their operations
and their cash flows for the each of the three years in the
period ended June 30, 2006 in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in Buenos Aires City, Argentina.
Accounting principles generally accepted in Buenos Aires City,
Argentina vary in certain significant respects from accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America
(US GAAP). A description of the significant differences between
such principles and those accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America and the effect of those
differences on the determination of the results of operations
and the statements of cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended June 30, 2006 and on the determination of
shareholders equity as of June, 2006 and 2005, are set
forth in Notes 16 and 17 to the accompanying financial
statements.
Deloitte & Co. S.R.L.
Buenos Aires City, Argentina
Guillermo Cohen
(Partner)
July 11, 2008
F-100
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
BALANCE
SHEET AS OF JUNE 30, 2006
(presented
comparatively with fiscal year ended June 30, 2005)
(Note 2.1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
(In Argentine pesos)
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
CURRENT ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash on hand and banks (Note 3.a)
|
|
|
4,720,941
|
|
|
|
4,873,739
|
|
Investments (Appendix I)
|
|
|
343,676
|
|
|
|
190,844
|
|
Trade receivables (Note 3.b)
|
|
|
10,619,625
|
|
|
|
5,188,505
|
|
Other receivables (Note 3.c)
|
|
|
6,745,126
|
|
|
|
5,566,873
|
|
Inventories (Note 3.d)
|
|
|
12,024,420
|
|
|
|
9,864,422
|
|
Other assets (Note 3.e)
|
|
|
1,573,706
|
|
|
|
1,032,260
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
36,027,494
|
|
|
|
26,716,643
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other receivables (Note 3.c)
|
|
|
4,435,896
|
|
|
|
9,544,914
|
|
Fixed assets (Appendix II)
|
|
|
35,366,938
|
|
|
|
36,465,785
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current assets
|
|
|
39,802,834
|
|
|
|
46,010,699
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL ASSETS
|
|
|
75,830,328
|
|
|
|
72,727,342
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
|
CURRENT LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts payable (Note 3.f)
|
|
|
12,668,760
|
|
|
|
10,022,636
|
|
Bank and financial loans (Note 3.g)
|
|
|
3,854,865
|
|
|
|
3,311,364
|
|
Salaries and social security contributions (Note 3.h)
|
|
|
932,865
|
|
|
|
739,495
|
|
Taxes payable (Note 3.i)
|
|
|
489,314
|
|
|
|
233,698
|
|
Other liabilities (Note 3.j)
|
|
|
214,020
|
|
|
|
238,854
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
18,159,824
|
|
|
|
14,546,047
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts payable (Note 3.f)
|
|
|
1,119,041
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank and financial loans (Note 3.g)
|
|
|
1,542,000
|
|
|
|
2,089,132
|
|
Deferred income taxes (Note 3.k)
|
|
|
2,525,284
|
|
|
|
1,844,775
|
|
Other liabilities (Note 3.j)
|
|
|
3,758,382
|
|
|
|
3,891,265
|
|
Reserves (Appendix III)
|
|
|
3,961,715
|
|
|
|
3,126,060
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current liabilities
|
|
|
12,906,422
|
|
|
|
10,951,232
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES
|
|
|
31,066,246
|
|
|
|
25,497,279
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (according to the corresponding
statement)
|
|
|
44,764,082
|
|
|
|
47,230,063
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
|
|
|
75,830,328
|
|
|
|
72,727,342
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes 1 to 17 and appendixes I to VI
are an integral part of these financial statements
F-101
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
STATEMENT
OF INCOME FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
(presented
comparatively with the fiscal years ended June 30, 2005 and
2004) (Note 2.1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
(In Argentine pesos)
|
|
|
Net sales (Note 3.l)
|
|
|
101,462,933
|
|
|
|
99,316,171
|
|
|
|
78,058,542
|
|
Cost of sales (Appendix IV)
|
|
|
(76,060,325
|
)
|
|
|
(71,446,936
|
)
|
|
|
(60,947,297
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
25,402,608
|
|
|
|
27,869,235
|
|
|
|
17,111,245
|
|
Selling expenses (Appendix VI)
|
|
|
(14,545,136
|
)
|
|
|
(14,467,711
|
)
|
|
|
(10,418,592
|
)
|
Administrative expenses (Appendix VI)
|
|
|
(1,440,423
|
)
|
|
|
(1,204,386
|
)
|
|
|
(1,138,530
|
)
|
Financial results net (Note 3.m)
|
|
|
(3,039,276
|
)
|
|
|
(3,614,996
|
)
|
|
|
(1,391,771
|
)
|
Other income and expenses (Note 3.n)
|
|
|
1,578,672
|
|
|
|
722,689
|
|
|
|
(951,068
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from ordinary operations before income tax
|
|
|
7,956,445
|
|
|
|
9,304,831
|
|
|
|
3,211,284
|
|
Income tax (Note 3.o)
|
|
|
(1,879,203
|
)
|
|
|
(3,125,810
|
)
|
|
|
(1,030,211
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from ordinary operations
|
|
|
6,077,242
|
|
|
|
6,179,021
|
|
|
|
2,181,073
|
|
Extraordinary loss (Note 3.p)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,910
|
)
|
|
|
(6,597
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income for the year
|
|
|
6,077,242
|
|
|
|
6,150,111
|
|
|
|
2,174,476
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes 1 to 17 and appendixes I to VI
are an integral part of these financial statements
F-102
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
STATEMENT
OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
(presented comparatively with the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2005) (Note 2.1)
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|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
Shareholders Contributions
|
|
|
Retained Earnings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Technical
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
to Capital
|
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|
|
|
|
Legal
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unappropriated
|
|
|
Appraisal
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reserves
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Retained
|
|
|
Reserve
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
(Note 2.3.h)
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|
Total
|
|
|
(Note 2.3.h)
|
|
|
Reserves
|
|
|
Reserves
|
|
|
Earnings
|
|
|
(Note 2.3.g)
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|
|
Total
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
(In Argentine pesos)
|
|
|
Balance at the beginning of the year
|
|
|
25,000,000
|
|
|
|
6,969,027
|
|
|
|
31,969,027
|
|
|
|
2,847,015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,847,015
|
|
|
|
9,816,061
|
|
|
|
6,207,930
|
|
|
|
50,840,033
|
|
|
|
43,418,637
|
|
Adjustment to prior years (Notes 2.1 and 15)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,609,970
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,609,970
|
)
|
|
|
(1,359,944
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total balances modified at the beginning of the year
|
|
|
25,000,000
|
|
|
|
6,969,027
|
|
|
|
31,969,027
|
|
|
|
2,847,015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,847,015
|
|
|
|
6,206,091
|
|
|
|
6,207,930
|
|
|
|
47,230,063
|
|
|
|
42,058,693
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|
Resolution of the Ordinary Shareholders
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meeting held on September 14, 2005:
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Legal reserves and other reserves
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
420,007
|
|
|
|
1,500,000
|
|
|
|
1,920,007
|
|
|
|
(1,920,007
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends declared
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,880,055
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,880,055
|
)
|
|
|
(337,102
|
)
|
Technical appraisal reserve decrease due to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed assets depreciation (Appendix II)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(663,168
|
)
|
|
|
(663,168
|
)
|
|
|
(641,639
|
)
|
Net income for the year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,077,242
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,077,242
|
|
|
|
6,150,111
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at the end of year
|
|
|
25,000,000
|
|
|
|
6,969,027
|
|
|
|
31,969,027
|
|
|
|
3,267,022
|
|
|
|
1,500,000
|
|
|
|
4,767,022
|
|
|
|
2,483,271
|
|
|
|
5,544,762
|
|
|
|
44,764,082
|
|
|
|
47,230,063
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes 1 to 17 and appendixes I to VI
are an integral part of these financial statements
F-103
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
STATEMENT
OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
(presented
comparatively with the fiscal years ended June 30, 2005 and
2004) (Note 2.1)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
(In Argentine pesos)
|
|
|
CASH VARIATION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalent at the beginning of the year(1)
|
|
|
4,873,739
|
|
|
|
1,911,909
|
|
|
|
4,850,086
|
|
Cash and cash equivalent at the end of year(1)
|
|
|
4,720,941
|
|
|
|
4,873,739
|
|
|
|
1,911,909
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalent
|
|
|
(152,798
|
)
|
|
|
2,961,830
|
|
|
|
(2,938,177
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CAUSES OF VARIATION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ordinary income for the year
|
|
|
6,077,242
|
|
|
|
6,179,021
|
|
|
|
2,181,073
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
(163,569
|
)
|
|
|
(379,930
|
)
|
|
|
(362,254
|
)
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
1,460,415
|
|
|
|
1,089,710
|
|
|
|
661,200
|
|
Income tax
|
|
|
1,879,203
|
|
|
|
3,125,810
|
|
|
|
1,030,211
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile the net cash flow from operating
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses not representing use of cash (Note 11.a)
|
|
|
3,816,745
|
|
|
|
3,330,278
|
|
|
|
2,572,622
|
|
Income not representing sources of cash (Note 11.b)
|
|
|
(122,778
|
)
|
|
|
(299,614
|
)
|
|
|
(878,677
|
)
|
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) decrease in trade receivables
|
|
|
(5,267,551
|
)
|
|
|
267,892
|
|
|
|
251,197
|
|
(Increase) decrease in current investments
|
|
|
(97,640
|
)
|
|
|
(122,021
|
)
|
|
|
19,316
|
|
Increase in other receivables
|
|
|
(1,960,674
|
)
|
|
|
(278,247
|
)
|
|
|
(3,211,253
|
)
|
Increase in inventories
|
|
|
(2,159,998
|
)
|
|
|
(2,953,475
|
)
|
|
|
(1,358,510
|
)
|
Increase in other assets
|
|
|
(298,885
|
)
|
|
|
(45,759
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in current and non-current liabilities
except insolvency proceedings and financial loans
|
|
|
3,111,859
|
|
|
|
(127,189
|
)
|
|
|
4,083,374
|
|
Net decrease of insolvency proceedings
|
|
|
(10,105
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,951
|
)
|
Decrease in reserves
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(60,037
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend payments
|
|
|
(1,447,357
|
)
|
|
|
(337,102
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by ordinary operations
|
|
|
4,816,907
|
|
|
|
9,389,337
|
|
|
|
4,972,348
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Extraordinary loss for the year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,910
|
)
|
|
|
(6,597
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
4,816,907
|
|
|
|
9,360,427
|
|
|
|
4,965,751
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of fixed assets
|
|
|
(2,384,735
|
)
|
|
|
(3,530,777
|
)
|
|
|
(14,124,609
|
)
|
Loans to related companies
|
|
|
(2,223,216
|
)
|
|
|
(485,778
|
)
|
|
|
(148,350
|
)
|
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
70,441
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(4,607,951
|
)
|
|
|
(4,016,555
|
)
|
|
|
(14,202,518
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (decrease) increase in loans
|
|
|
(361,754
|
)
|
|
|
(2,382,042
|
)
|
|
|
6,298,590
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
|
|
|
(361,754
|
)
|
|
|
(2,382,042
|
)
|
|
|
6,298,590
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalent
|
|
|
(152,798
|
)
|
|
|
2,961,830
|
|
|
|
(2,938,177
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The Company considers as cash and cash equivalent the balances
of cash on hand and banks and highly liquid short term
investments with originally maturities of three month or less. |
Notes 1 to 17 and appendixes I to VI
are an integral part of these financial statements
F-104
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
|
|
1.
|
BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION AND CHANGES IN THE COMPANYS
OWNERSHIP
|
Globe Metales S.A. (former Stein Ferroaleaciones S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
(the Company), manufactures silicon metal alloys,
primarily calcium silicide and magnesium ferrosilicon, in
industrial plants located in the provinces of Mendoza and
San Luis in Argentina. Approximately 80% of its production
is exported, and the remaining 20% goes to the domestic market.
Its primary clients are several national and worldwide steel
mills and casting companies.
On November 20, 2006, 100% of Stein Ferroaleaciones
S.A.C.I.F.y A.s capital stock was acquired by Globe
Specialty Metals, Inc., located in the United States. As a
consequence of such acquisition, the Company is now a subsidiary
of Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. which has operations and
industrial plants for silicon metal alloy production in the
United States, Brazil, Argentina and Poland.
Due to the abovementioned shares transfer, on May 21, 2007,
the Companys Special Shareholders Meeting was called
and decided to change Stein Ferroaleaciones S.A.C.I.F.y
A.s corporation name to Globe Metales S.A.
On February 10, 2000, the First National Commercial Circuit
Court No. 9 approved the agreement entered into by the
Company with its common creditors who were verified by the
Companys Insolvency Proceedings. At the issuing of these
financial statements, the Company has been paying these
liabilities in accordance with agreed payment proposal agreement
(Note 3.j).
The present value of these liabilities presented as current
amount to 214,020 and 212,961 as of June 30, 2006 and 2005,
respectively, and non-current amount to 3,713,678 and 3,841,265
as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively (Note 3.j).
|
|
2.
|
BASIS FOR
THE PREPARATION OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
|
2.1
Accounting policies applied and purpose of the financial
statements
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
the provisions of Technical Resolutions of the Federación
Argentina de Consejos Profesionales de Ciencias Economicas
(F.A.C.P.C.E.) (Argentine Federation of Professional Economic
Council), with the modifications adopted by the Consejo
Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de la Ciudad
Autónoma de Buenos Aires (C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A.) (Institute of
Professional Economic Council of the City of Buenos Aires),
herein (Argentine GAAP).
These financial statements have been prepared for inclusion in
its parent companys registration statement on
Form S-1
to be filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC).
The Companys financial statements for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004 have been prepared in
accordance with Argentine GAAP. The Argentine GAAP financial
statements were previously issued by the Company for statutory
purposes in Argentina and approved by the Companys Board
of Directors on September 11, 2006, September 8, 2005
and October 14, 2004, respectively.
These Argentine GAAP financial statements included herein
contain certain adjustments and reclassifications as approved by
the Companys Shareholders meeting held on May 5, 2008
and the Companys Board of Directors meeting held on
July 11, 2008, as detailed in Note 15.
2.2
Consideration for the effects of inflation
These financial statements have been price level adjusted to
December 31, 2002, to reflect the effects of the price
level variations, applying the method established by Argentine
Technical Resolution
No 6 of
the F.A.C.P.C.E.
F-105
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
Decree
No 664/03
and Resolution
No 4/03
issued by the Inspección General de Justicia (Company
Inspection Bureau) suspended the adjustment for inflation of
financial statements effective March 1, 2003, whereas the
C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. did the same effective October 1, 2003,
(according to Resolution CD 190 of 2003 issued by the
C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A.).
Given the low inflation rates measured by the variation of the
wholesale internal price index general level, which is the index
established to homogeneously adjust financial statements between
December, 2002 and September, 2003, the Company decided not to
apply any adjustment for such period.
2.3
Principal valuation criteria
The main valuation criteria used in the preparation of the
financial statements are as follow:
a) Current monetary items:
Cash on hand and banks, receivables and liabilities in Argentine
pesos have been stated at their nominal values, including, when
applicable, the interest accrued at each year-end. Due to the
low variation level of the overall wholesale internal price
index, both year-ends as of June 30, 2006 and 2005 are
regarded as periods of monetary stability, therefore implicit
financial components of current items have not been segregated.
b) Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currency
Assets and liabilities stated in foreign currency have been
valued at the prevailing exchange rate at each year-end. Due to
the low variation level of the wholesale internal price index,
both year-ends have been regarded as periods of monetary
stability, therefore implicit financial components of current
items have not been segregated.
c) Investments:
Investments in government securities have been valued at their
market value at the end of each year.
Investments in deposits in guarantees for future foreign
exchange contracts have been valued at face value, adjusted, as
applicable, for the market value change of such contract at the
end of the year (Notes 7 and 12).
d) Non-current receivables and payables:
Long-term receivables and payables with no associated interest
rate or other type of financial compensation have been valued at
their discounted value or net realizable value, as applicable,
at the end of the year.
e) Inventories:
Inventories have been valued at cost and approximately at their
replacement cost at the end of each year. The value of
inventories does not exceed their recoverable value at the end
of each year.
f) Other assets:
Assets held for sale: have been valued at their net realizable
value at the end of the year.
Spare parts: have been valued at the cost of last purchase,
which is representative of replacement costs value at the end of
each year.
The values determined do not exceed their recoverable values.
F-106
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
g) Fixed assets:
Original values: were inflation adjusted as detailed in
Note 2.2, net of accumulated depreciation corresponding to
their assigned useful life.
Depreciation: is calculated by the straight-line method on their
inflation adjusted values as detailed in Note 2.2 according
to their estimated useful life of each group of assets.
In October 1996, the Companys fixed assets located in
Mendoza and San Luis were technically revaluated. The
Companys management, in consultation with the third
parties, concluded to recognize the valuation excess over the
book value with an offsetting entry in the technical appraisal
reserve account in the statement of changes in
shareholders equity. The adjusted book value, which
includes revaluation and adjustment for inflation as detailed in
Note 2.2, was the basis to assess such fixed assets
depreciation.
The technical appraisal reserve is depreciated over the
remaining useful life of fixed assets with an off-set by
reducing in the same amount the reserve initially recorded in
the statement of changes in shareholders equity.
The carrying value of fixed assets does not exceed their
recoverable value.
h) Shareholders equity:
Capital Stock, Reserves and Retained Earnings: these accounts
have been adjusted by inflation as detailed in Note 2.2.
Excess value of adjusted Capital Stock over its face value is
allocated to Adjustment to Capital Stock account in
Shareholders Equity.
Legal reserve: in accordance with the provisions of Argentine
Law N° 19,550; 5% of net income for the year is to be
appropriated to the legal reserve until such reserve reaches 20%
of the Companys capital stock plus adjustment to capital
stock.
i) Income accounts:
These accounts were stated at their nominal values, except
charges for assets consumed (depreciation and decreases of fixed
assets) recognized according to the adjusted values of such
assets as detailed in Note 2.2.
j) Income taxes:
Argentine GAAP require that income taxes be recorded by applying
the deferred income tax method. This criterion implies
recognizing tax assets and liabilities from temporary
differences between accounting and tax valuations.
According to the new generally accepted accounting principles
set forth in resolution CD No. 93/2005 of the
C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A., effective as of January 1, 2008, the
difference between the book value of fixed assets adjusted into
constant Argentine pesos and their corresponding basis used for
tax purposes corresponds to a temporary difference considered in
deferred income tax computations. However, Argentine GAAP allows
the option to disclose the mentioned effect in a note to the
financial statements. The Company has opted, as allowed by
accounting standards, not to recognize the deferred tax
liability due to the difference between the adjusted value of
fixed assets and their tax value. The value of this liability
not recognized in the financial statements is approximately
3,600,000 and 3,900,000 as of June 30, 2006 and 2005,
respectively, with an estimated reversal period of 17 years.
F-107
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
k) Allowances and reserves:
Allowances: amounts have been provided in order to reduce the
valuation of trade receivables based on analysis of doubtful
accounts.
Reserves: amounts have been provided for various contingencies
which are probable and can be reasonably estimated, based on
managements expectations in consultation with the legal
counsels.
l) Use of estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
Argentine GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities
disclosed and the disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities in the financial statements and the amounts of
reported revenue and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from these estimates.
|
|
3.
|
DETAIL OF
MAIN ACCOUNTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
a) Cash
on hand and banks
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
In Argentine Pesos
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash on hand
|
|
|
24,058
|
|
|
|
26,374
|
|
Banks
|
|
|
1,791,748
|
|
|
|
220,656
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
1,815,806
|
|
|
|
247,030
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In foreign currency (Appendix V)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash on hand
|
|
|
24,674
|
|
|
|
10,766
|
|
Banks
|
|
|
2,880,461
|
|
|
|
4,615,943
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
2,905,135
|
|
|
|
4,626,709
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
4,720,941
|
|
|
|
4,873,739
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
b) Trade
receivables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
In Argentine Pesos
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
3,510,672
|
|
|
|
641,434
|
|
Checks to be deposited
|
|
|
427,440
|
|
|
|
213,110
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
3,938,112
|
|
|
|
854,544
|
|
In foreign currency (Appendix V)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
1,552,128
|
|
|
|
1,897,908
|
|
Related companies (Note 13)
|
|
|
5,211,857
|
|
|
|
2,518,525
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
6,763,985
|
|
|
|
4,416,433
|
|
Deduct:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts (Appendix III)
|
|
|
(82,472
|
)
|
|
|
(82,472
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
10,619,625
|
|
|
|
5,188,505
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-108
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
c) Other
receivables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In Argentine Pesos
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Export VAT reimbursement
|
|
|
1,327,942
|
|
|
|
1,976,466
|
|
Tax credit balances
|
|
|
2,828,382
|
|
|
|
2,111,023
|
|
Income tax advances and withholdings (net of income tax
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
provision of 1,198,695 in 2006 and 1,638,429 in 2005)
|
|
|
538,085
|
|
|
|
15,617
|
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
702,590
|
|
|
|
411,620
|
|
Deposits in guarantee
|
|
|
47,775
|
|
|
|
32,602
|
|
Loans to personnel
|
|
|
35,493
|
|
|
|
18,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
5,480,267
|
|
|
|
4,565,828
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In foreign currency (Appendix V)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Export VAT reimbursements
|
|
|
1,264,859
|
|
|
|
875,766
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,279
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
1,264,859
|
|
|
|
1,001,045
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
6,745,126
|
|
|
|
5,566,873
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In Argentine Pesos
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loans
|
|
|
485,778
|
|
|
|
485,778
|
|
Tax credit balances
|
|
|
1,443,458
|
|
|
|
2,262,976
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
1,929,236
|
|
|
|
2,748,754
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In foreign currency (Appendix V)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loan to related companies (Note 13)
|
|
|
2,506,660
|
|
|
|
283,444
|
|
Parent company (Note 13)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,432,697
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,019
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
2,506,660
|
|
|
|
6,796,160
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
4,435,896
|
|
|
|
9,544,914
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
d) Inventories
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Finished products
|
|
|
4,456,910
|
|
|
|
3,370,031
|
|
Raw materials
|
|
|
6,793,566
|
|
|
|
5,743,768
|
|
Packaging materials
|
|
|
531,705
|
|
|
|
354,964
|
|
Goods in transit
|
|
|
242,239
|
|
|
|
207,569
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
12,024,420
|
|
|
|
9,676,332
|
|
Advances to suppliers
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
188,090
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
12,024,420
|
|
|
|
9,864,422
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-109
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
e) Other
assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Assets held for sale
|
|
|
487,360
|
|
|
|
244,799
|
|
Spare parts
|
|
|
1,086,346
|
|
|
|
787,461
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
1,573,706
|
|
|
|
1,032,260
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
f) Trade
accounts payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In Argentine Pesos
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts payable
|
|
|
7,191,808
|
|
|
|
6,186,466
|
|
Accrual for invoices to be received
|
|
|
2,865,426
|
|
|
|
2,351,931
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
10,057,234
|
|
|
|
8,538,397
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In foreign currency (Appendix V)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts payable
|
|
|
1,687,282
|
|
|
|
1,346,824
|
|
Related companies (Note 13)
|
|
|
924,244
|
|
|
|
137,415
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
2,611,526
|
|
|
|
1,484,239
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
12,668,760
|
|
|
|
10,022,636
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In Argentine Pesos Trade accounts payable
|
|
|
1,119,041
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
1,119,041
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
g) Bank
and financial loans
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In Argentine Pesos
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank loans(1)
|
|
|
2,012,516
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
2,012,516
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In foreign currency (Appendix V)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial loans(2) and (3)
|
|
|
1,842,349
|
|
|
|
3,311,364
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,854,865
|
|
|
|
3,311,364
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In foreign currency (Appendix V)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial loans(2)
|
|
|
1,542,000
|
|
|
|
2,089,132
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
1,542,000
|
|
|
|
2,089,132
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
In June 2006, the Company obtained a 2,000,000 loan maturing in
November 2006 that accrues interest of BIBOR (Buenos Aires
Interbank Offered Rate) plus 2.5%. |
F-110
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
|
|
|
(2) |
|
In the year 2004, the Company entered into an exclusive
distribution agreement by which the Company received
US$1,250,000 as advanced payment for exports. Such amount
accrues an annual interest rate of 8% and has a final maturity
in 2009. The outstanding balances as of June 30, 2006 and
2005 are current of 981,842 and 762,605 and non-current of
1,542,000 and 2,089,132, respectively. |
|
(3) |
|
In June 2005, the Company obtained on different dates US$500,000
maturing between July and August 2006 and accruing 8.25% annual
interest. |
h) Salaries
and social security contributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Salaries payable
|
|
|
659,326
|
|
|
|
517,101
|
|
Social security payable
|
|
|
273,539
|
|
|
|
222,394
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
932,865
|
|
|
|
739,495
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
i) Taxes
payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Withholdings
|
|
|
475,764
|
|
|
|
215,764
|
|
Other tax liabilities
|
|
|
13,550
|
|
|
|
17,934
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
489,314
|
|
|
|
233,698
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
j) Other
liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Insolvency proceedings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred creditors
|
|
|
5,145
|
|
|
|
10,095
|
|
Common creditors
|
|
|
208,875
|
|
|
|
202,866
|
|
Others
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,893
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
214,020
|
|
|
|
238,854
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Insolvency proceedings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common creditors
|
|
|
3,576,091
|
|
|
|
3,314,629
|
|
Late reviewed creditors
|
|
|
330,072
|
|
|
|
330,072
|
|
Preferred creditors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,809
|
|
Discount present value adjustment
|
|
|
(806,435
|
)
|
|
|
(422,195
|
)
|
Creditors with preference under review
|
|
|
613,950
|
|
|
|
613,950
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
3,713,678
|
|
|
|
3,841,265
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Others accruals
|
|
|
44,704
|
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
44,704
|
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,758,382
|
|
|
|
3,891,265
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-111
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
k) Deferred
income taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Deferred income tax details are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current liabilities for deferred taxes, net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts receivable
|
|
|
(1,313,283
|
)
|
|
|
(964,369
|
)
|
Other receivables
|
|
|
(351,580
|
)
|
|
|
(182,439
|
)
|
Inventories
|
|
|
843,372
|
|
|
|
591,570
|
|
Fixed assets
|
|
|
4,190,739
|
|
|
|
3,138,882
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
122,034
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
255,216
|
|
|
|
189,866
|
|
Reserves
|
|
|
(1,221,214
|
)
|
|
|
(928,735
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
2,525,284
|
|
|
|
1,844,775
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
l) Net
sales
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
Domestic market sales
|
|
|
22,450,612
|
|
|
|
20,090,253
|
|
|
|
16,840,638
|
|
Export market sales
|
|
|
80,351,406
|
|
|
|
80,162,511
|
|
|
|
61,986,701
|
|
Tax refund on exports
|
|
|
1,898,305
|
|
|
|
1,934,967
|
|
|
|
1,469,525
|
|
Withholdings taxes on exports
|
|
|
(3,237,390
|
)
|
|
|
(2,871,560
|
)
|
|
|
(2,238,322
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
101,462,933
|
|
|
|
99,316,171
|
|
|
|
78,058,542
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
m) Financial
results net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
Generated by assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
163,569
|
|
|
|
379,930
|
|
|
|
362,264
|
|
Adjustment of discounted value of tax credits
|
|
|
(483,266
|
)
|
|
|
73,904
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange differences
|
|
|
232,658
|
|
|
|
(1,222,136
|
)
|
|
|
148,020
|
|
Holding results of other assets(1)
|
|
|
242,561
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal profit (loss)
|
|
|
155,522
|
|
|
|
(768,302
|
)
|
|
|
510,284
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Generated by liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial expenses (Appendix VI)
|
|
|
(3,317,576
|
)
|
|
|
(2,823,952
|
)
|
|
|
(1,776,312
|
)
|
Adjustment of insolvency proceeding liabilities
|
|
|
122,778
|
|
|
|
(100,316
|
)
|
|
|
(62,370
|
)
|
Exchange differences
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
77,574
|
|
|
|
(63,373
|
)
|
Subtotal loss
|
|
|
(3,194,798
|
)
|
|
|
(2,846,694
|
)
|
|
|
(1,902,055
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total loss
|
|
|
(3,039,276
|
)
|
|
|
(3,614,996
|
)
|
|
|
(1,391,771
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Corresponds to holding results from the valuation of assets held
for sale at their realizable value at the end of the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2006. |
F-112
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
n) Other
income and expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
Decrease in insolvency proceedings liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
428,840
|
|
|
|
|
|
Insurance refunds(1)
|
|
|
4,616,328
|
|
|
|
409,630
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from sale of fixed assets
|
|
|
234,720
|
|
|
|
6,300
|
|
|
|
|
|
Insolvency proceedings expenses
|
|
|
(606
|
)
|
|
|
(11,973
|
)
|
|
|
(159,495
|
)
|
Decrease in tax credits
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(110,108
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Reserve for labor lawsuits
|
|
|
(52,557
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(210,117
|
)
|
Legal expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(146,848
|
)
|
Reserve for contingencies
|
|
|
(300,693
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results for sale of other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
148,824
|
|
Renegotiations of electric supply contract(2)
|
|
|
(2,918,520
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Others
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(583,432
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income (loss)
|
|
|
1,578,672
|
|
|
|
722,689
|
|
|
|
(951,068
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
On January 23, 2005, an accident occurred which resulted in
shutting down alloy number 3 (furnace). The Company negotiated
and received from the insurance company compensation for its
losses. |
|
(2) |
|
In August 2005, the Company signed an agreement with Empresa
Distribuidora de Energía de Mendoza S.A. (EDEMSA) by which
the amount paid for energy in previous periods was revised with
an impact of 2,918,520 recorded as other expense. Such amount
will be paid in 31 monthly installments. The balance of
this amount as of June 30, 2006 is included in trade
accounts payable current for 1,220,771 and trade accounts
payable non-current for 1,119,041 and accrues interest at an
annual rate of 16%. |
o) Income
tax
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
Current tax (Note 10)
|
|
|
(1,198,695
|
)
|
|
|
(1,638,429
|
)
|
|
|
(184,746
|
)
|
Deferred tax
|
|
|
(680,508
|
)
|
|
|
(1,487,381
|
)
|
|
|
(845,465
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
(1,879,203
|
)
|
|
|
(3,125,810
|
)
|
|
|
(1,030,211
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The reconciliation between the income tax recognized in the
statement of income and the income tax resulting from applying
the tax rate effective to income before income taxes for the
years ended on June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
Net income for the year before income tax
|
|
|
7,956,445
|
|
|
|
9,275,921
|
|
|
|
3,204,687
|
|
Income tax rate in effect
|
|
|
35
|
%
|
|
|
35
|
%
|
|
|
35
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax rate in effect applied to net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
income for the year before income tax
|
|
|
(2,784,756
|
)
|
|
|
(3,246,572
|
)
|
|
|
(1,121,640
|
)
|
Permanent differences
|
|
|
905,553
|
|
|
|
120,762
|
|
|
|
91,429
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income tax
|
|
|
(1,879,203
|
)
|
|
|
(3,125,810
|
)
|
|
|
(1,030,211
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-113
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
p) Extraordinary
loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
Results for adjustments in relation to insolvency proceedings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,910
|
)
|
|
|
(6,597
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,910
|
)
|
|
|
(6,597
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of June 30, 2006 and 2005 and according to the minutes
of the Extraordinary General Shareholders meeting held on
August 2, 1996, the Companys capital stock amounted
to 25,000,000 shares, subscribed and paid in, and
registered with the Company Inspection Bureau of the Buenos
Aires City on December 3, 1996.
|
|
5.
|
TERMS AND
INTEREST RATES OF INVESTMENTS, RECEIVABLES AND
LIABILITIES
|
a) Classification
of investments and receivables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Past due
|
|
|
1,554,124
|
|
|
|
1,485,025
|
|
Without fixed maturity
|
|
|
391,450
|
|
|
|
6,939,588
|
|
Due:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Up to 3 months
|
|
|
12,122,685
|
|
|
|
8,592,587
|
|
Between 3 to 6 months
|
|
|
1,967,447
|
|
|
|
277,224
|
|
Between 6 to 9 months
|
|
|
1,257,223
|
|
|
|
223,654
|
|
Between 9 to 12 months
|
|
|
497,970
|
|
|
|
157,513
|
|
Between 1 to 2 years
|
|
|
3,425,276
|
|
|
|
1,177,372
|
|
Between 2 to 3 years
|
|
|
1,010,620
|
|
|
|
1,720,645
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
22,226,795
|
|
|
|
20,573,608
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
(82,472
|
)
|
|
|
(82,472
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
22,144,323
|
|
|
|
20,491,136
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrual of interest:
As of June 30, 2006, accounts receivables with related
companies accrue interest at LIBOR (London Interbank Offered
Rate) plus 4% annually.
F-114
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
b) Classification
of liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Without fixed maturity
|
|
|
1,992,060
|
|
|
|
476,575
|
|
Due:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Up to 3 months
|
|
|
12,862,554
|
|
|
|
11,918,574
|
|
Between 3 to 6 months
|
|
|
2,171,347
|
|
|
|
1,275,452
|
|
Between 6 to 9 months
|
|
|
875,823
|
|
|
|
231,853
|
|
Between 9 to 12 months
|
|
|
442,260
|
|
|
|
763,872
|
|
Between 1 to 2 years
|
|
|
5,917,714
|
|
|
|
2,902,700
|
|
Between 2 and 3 years
|
|
|
865,141
|
|
|
|
814,141
|
|
Over 3 years
|
|
|
1,977,632
|
|
|
|
3,988,052
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,104,531
|
|
|
|
22,371,219
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate in relation to bank and financial loans and the
trade account payable in relation to the contract with EDEMSA
are detailed in Notes 3.g and 3.n, respectively.
|
|
6.
|
ASSETS
SUBJECT TO AUTHORIZATION FOR DISPOSAL
|
The insolvency agreement noted in Note 1 restricts the
Company from selling certain assets and requires an approval to
be obtained for disposal. As of June 30, 2006 and 2005, the
Company was in compliance with these restrictions.
As of June 30, 2006, the Company guaranteed a US$1,000,000
bank loan by transferring trade accounts receivable balances
until the loan is paid.
As of June 30, 2006, the Company had deposits in the amount
of 97,640 for open foreign currency positions (Note 12).
As of June 30, 2006, the Company granted the rights of
collection of certain purchase orders to a local client for the
payment of a 2,000,000 loan until the loan is paid in full.
As of June 30, 2006, the Company had an outstanding
revolving pledge on a distribution contract for 179 tons of
steel strips that guaranteed a US$99,196 bank debt. The debt was
paid in full in July 2006.
During 2004, the Company received, as an export advance payment,
US$1,250,000 for a distribution agreement signed with an
overseas client, which was approved by the Companys Board
of Directors. As guarantee for such advance payment, the
electrical furnace No. 4 from the plant in Mendoza was
pledged for an amount of US$1,400,000. The amount of the
liability in relation to such advance is 2,523,842 and 2,851,737
as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
In accordance with law
No 22.095
and as a consequence of the merger that took place in 1996 with
Silarsa S.A., the Company has the following benefits: Mining
promotion Regime established by Resolution
No 20/88
of the Mining Secretariat and its modification 4/2005, whereby
it exempts the production of Furnace
No 4
from income tax payments until 2008 and the production of
Furnace
No 5
until 2012, in agreement with
F-115
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
a decreasing exemption scale. These benefits are conditioned to
the export of a minimum of 80% of annual sales.
The plant located in the Lujan de Cuyo Petrochemical Industrial
Park, in the Province of Mendoza, has the benefits of Law
No 24.196
of mining promotion. The assets included in the calculation of
the presumptive minimum income tax are exempt by this law.
|
|
10.
|
INCOME
TAX AND PRESUMPTIVE MINIMUM INCOME TAX
|
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004,
the Company determined income tax due by applying the
corresponding tax rate to net taxable income, which resulted in
charges to income of such fiscal years for 1,198,695, 1,638,429
and 184,746, respectively.
Additionally, the Company calculates tax on minimum presumed
income applying the current 1% tax rate to taxable assets
estimated at year-end. This tax is complementary to income tax.
The Companys tax liability will coincide with the higher
of such taxes. However, if the tax on minimum presumed income
exceeds income tax during one tax year, such excess may be
computed as prepayment of any income tax excess over the tax on
minimum presumed income that may be generated in the next ten
years. For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and
2004, no accrual has been made for the presumptive minimum
income tax, since the income tax charge was greater.
|
|
11.
|
STATEMENT
OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
a)
|
Expenses
not representing use of cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
Depreciation of fixed assets
|
|
|
2,820,065
|
|
|
|
2,668,097
|
|
|
|
2,285,686
|
|
Write-offs of fixed assets residual value
|
|
|
349
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net financial results
|
|
|
160,676
|
|
|
|
28,076
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in reserves
|
|
|
835,655
|
|
|
|
584,105
|
|
|
|
286,936
|
|
Increase in accruals
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,816,745
|
|
|
|
3,330,278
|
|
|
|
2,572,622
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
b)
|
Income
not representing sources of cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
Reserves
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(111,512
|
)
|
Net financial results
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(687,308
|
)
|
Income from sales of other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(148,824
|
)
|
Financial result net related to insolvency proceeding
|
|
|
(122,778
|
)
|
|
|
(299,614
|
)
|
|
|
68,967
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
(122,778
|
)
|
|
|
(299,614
|
)
|
|
|
(878,677
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12.
|
DERIVATIVE
INSTRUMENTS
|
The Company has entered into future foreign exchange contracts
for US$35,000 that mature in July and August 2006. As of
June 30, 2006, the future contracts were valued at their
respective market values, resulting in a loss of 105 for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2006 which was recognized in
statement of income in the financial result net
account.
F-116
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
|
|
13.
|
BALANCES
AND TRANSACTIONS WITH THE PARENT COMPANY AND RELATED
COMPANIES
|
Balances at June 30, 2006 are as follows:
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Other
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Trade
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Non-current
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Trade Accounts
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Companies
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Receivables
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Receivables
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Payable
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Sales
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Purchases
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Related Companies:
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Ultracore Polska
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4,445,041
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2,506,660
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157,605
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3,386,733
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254,683
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Ultracore USA
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766,816
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693,918
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1,003,468
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438,509
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Product
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72,721
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72,579
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Total
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5,211,857
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2,506,660
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924,244
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4,390,201
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765,771
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Balances at June 30, 2005 are as follows:
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Other
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Non-current
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Trade Accounts
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Companies
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Trade Receivables
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Receivables
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Payable
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Sales
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Purchases
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|
Parent Company:
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Hurlington S.A.(1)
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6,432,697
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Related companies:
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Ultracore Polska
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1,372,635
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283,444
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484,795
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Ultracore USA
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1,056,552
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137,415
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19,363,648
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137,415
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Product
|
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89,338
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89,338
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Total
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2,518,525
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6,716,141
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137,415
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19,937,781
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137,415
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(1) |
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Parent company of Stein Ferroaleaciones S.A.C.I.F.y A. until
acquired by Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. on November 20,
2006. |
On July 19, 2006, the Company signed a mutual contract for
US$4,000,000 to finance its expansion operations. This contract
has a 3-year
maturity, and the contract contains a guarantee which includes a
floating pledge on the Mendoza plants inventory for
US$1,500,000 and the partial assignment of the collection from
the distribution contract mentioned in Note 8.
On November 20, 2006, 100% of Stein Ferroaleaciones
S.A.C.I.F.y A.s capital stock was bought by Globe
Specialty Metals, Inc., located in the United States. As a
consequence of such acquisition, the Company is now a subsidiary
of Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. which has operations and
industrial plants for silicon metal alloys production in the
United States, Brazil, Argentina and Poland.
Due to the abovementioned shares transfer, on May 21, 2007,
the Companys Special Shareholders Meeting was called
and decided to change Stein Ferroaleaciones S.A.C.I.F.y
A.s corporation name to Globe Metales S.A.
In April 2007, the Company acquired a 100% capital interest in
Ultra Core Energy S.A. Through such acquisition, the Company
holds 9.73% of Inversora Nihuiles S.A., parent company of
Hidroeléctrica Nihuiles S.A., and 8.40% of Inversora
Diamante S.A., a parent company of Hidroeléctrica Diamante
S.A., both in the province of Mendoza, Argentina.
F-117
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
The Company has signed a sale agreement for the property
classified as assets held for sale amounting to 487,360
(Note 3.e). This property was sold for 486,541 on
April 19, 2007 and the amount collected was recognized as
advance payments in the fiscal year 2007. Such property transfer
is to be approved by the court involved in the composition with
creditors procedure (Note 1). The approval is pending
with the court.
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15.
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ADJUSTMENTS
AND RECLASSIFICATIONS
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Effective for the Company on July 1, 2006, except for
certain matters which application will be effective as from
July 1, 2008, new generally accepted accounting principles
were introduced by Resolution CD
No. 93/2005
of the Professional Council in Economic Sciences of the
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires to converge the accounting
principles in Argentina and involved the issuance of Resolution
No. 312/2005 by the Argentine Federation of Professional
Councils in Economic Sciences.
Since the acquisition of the Company by Globe Specialty Metals,
Inc., the Companys new management has made certain
adjustments and reclassification to conform these financial
statements to consolidated parent company financial statements
and accounting policies.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, as a
consequence of the changes introduced in Argentine GAAP as
mentioned above, the Companys new management changed the
accounting criterion to measure the deferred tax applied
historically, where discounted values were used to measure
deferred income tax assets and liabilities. The Companys
new management has adopted measuring deferred income tax assets
and liabilities on an undiscounted basis. This change has been
retroactively applied by the Company in these financial
statements. Additionally, the Company recognized the deferred
income tax effect related to the corresponding adjustment
detailed below. This change and the deferred income tax effect
related to the corresponding adjustments detailed below have
resulted in an increase in the deferred income tax liability as
of June 30, 2006 and 2005 of 1,544,284 and 1,844,775,
respectively, and a (decrease) increase in deferred
income tax expense of (300,491), 1,487,381 and 845,465 for the
fiscal years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004
respectively.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, the
Companys new management modified the accounting criterion
applied historically for the recognition of major furnace
maintenance provisions which was based on the recognition of a
provision before such maintenance was carried out. The
Companys new management has adopted a policy which
requires the capitalization of the major maintenance expenses of
furnaces when done and depreciation of the major maintenance
expenses until the next maintenance period. This change has been
retroactively applied by the Company in these financial
statements. Such change resulted in a decrease in the other
non-current liabilities as of June 30, 2006 and 2005 in the
amount of 3,027,504 and 2,434,057, respectively, and, as of
June 30, 2006, an increase in fixed assets in the amount of
380,808 and a decrease in production costs for 974,255, 684,177
and 599,544 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2006, 2005
and 2004, respectively.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, in accordance
with new Argentine accounting principles in effect as mentioned
above, the Companys new management recognized an
impairment charge for fixed assets in the amount of 2,621,602.
This impairment charge offset the impaired assets revaluation
adjustment made during 1996 (Note 2.3.g) with an offsetting
entry reducing the technical appraisal reserve account in the
statement of changes in shareholders equity.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, the
Companys new management has determined based on new
estimates and projections of the Companys future
activities and operations, that a portion of the VAT receivable
balance will not be recoverable, therefore reducing it during
such fiscal year.
For the purpose of these financial statements and considering
the requirement to submit the information detailed in
Notes 16 and 17 and in accordance with the new parent
companys accounting policies, the
F-118
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
Company has adopted the revenue recognition criteria followed by
the parent company which establishes that revenue is recognized
when a firm sales agreement is in place, delivery has occurred
and title and risk of ownership have passed to the customer, the
sale price is fixed and determinable, and collectability is
reasonably assured. The Companys new management has
decided to retroactively modify the revenue recognition criteria
previously followed under Argentine GAAP in previous years. Such
change has caused a decrease in net sales of 996,895 and
2,672,869 for the fiscal years ended June 2006 and 2005,
respectively, and a decrease in net income for 213,520 and
862,392 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005,
respectively.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, and based on
the information and consultation with legal advisors, the
Companys new management accrued additional amounts
compared to those estimated by the previous management as of
June 30, 2006 and 2005. This change represents a correction
of prior year balances as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, and
for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004.
These additional accruals primarily relate to contingencies for
Customs General Administration claims associated with temporary
imports of assets with an import date prior to 1999. These
additional amounts have resulted in an increase in the
non-current reserve balances as of June 30, 2006 and 2005
in the amount of 3,164,675 and 2,682,270, respectively, and an
increase in financial
result-net
loss in the statement of income in the amount of 482,405,
584,105 and 76,819 for the fiscal years ended June 30,
2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, the
Companys new management accrued an additional amount for
insolvency proceedings compared to the one estimated by the
previous management as of June 30, 2006 and 2005. That
change represents a correction of prior year balances as of
June 30, 2006 and 2005, and for the fiscal years ended
June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004. These additional accruals
primarily relate to adjustments of the amounts due to creditors
who were verified by the Companys insolvency Proceedings.
These additional amounts have resulted in an increase in the
non-current reserve balances as of June 30, 2006 and 2005
in the amount of 1,405,975 and 654,590, respectively, and a loss
(gain) in the financial
result-net
in the statement of income in the amount of 751,325, 325 and
(16,712) for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and
2004, respectively.
The combined effect of these adjustments described in this note
at the beginning of the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
amounts to 3,609,970 and 1,359,944, respectively, that have been
included in the statement of changes in Shareholders
Equity as adjustments to prior years.
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16.
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SUMMARY
OF SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ARGENTINE GAAP AND
UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (US
GAAP)
|
The Companys financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with Argentine GAAP, which differs in certain
respects from US GAAP. Such differences involve certain methods
for measuring the amounts shown in the financial statements, as
well as additional disclosures required by US GAAP.
Inflation
accounting
As discussed in Note 2.2, under Argentine GAAP, the
financial statements are presented in constant Argentine pesos
based on the application of therein mentioned resolutions.
Under US GAAP, financial statements are prepared on a historical
cost basis. However, the reconciliation detailed in Note 17
do not include the reversal of the adjustment to net income and
shareholders equity for the effects of inflation, as
permitted by the SEC, as this adjustment represents a
comprehensive measure of the effects of price-level changes in
the Argentine economy, and as such, is considered a more
meaningful presentation than historical cost-based financial
reporting for both Argentine and US GAAP. Consequently, the
F-119
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
reconciliation, as permitted by SEC regulations, does not
include the effects of inflation on US GAAP net income and
shareholders equity.
Valuation
differences
The principal valuation differences, other than inflation
accounting, between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP as they
relate to the Companys shareholders equity as of
June 30, 2006 and 2005 and net income for the years ended
June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004, are reflected in the amounts
provided in Note 17 and principally relate to the items
discussed in the following paragraphs. The additional
disclosures required under US GAAP have not been included.
Under Argentine GAAP, the Company accounts for income taxes
using the liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences
attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their
respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets are also recognized
for tax loss carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to
taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences
are expected to be recovered or settled.
The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in
tax rates is recognized in income for the period that includes
the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized for that
component of deferred tax assets which is not recoverable. The
Argentine GAAP is similar to US GAAP set forth in Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards issued by the Financial
Accounting Standards Board in the United States of America
(SFAS) No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes.
However, under Argentine GAAP and in accordance with
C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Resolution MD No. 11/2003, the differences
between the price-level adjusted amounts of assets and
liabilities and their tax basis are treated as permanent
differences for deferred income tax calculation purposes. Under
US GAAP, the Company applies Emerging Issues Task Force in the
United States of America (EITF)
93-9,
Application of FASB Statement No. 109 in Foreign
Financial Statements Restated for General
Price-Level Changes, which requires such differences
to be treated as temporary differences in calculating deferred
income taxes.
In addition, the US GAAP deferred income tax adjustment includes
the effect on deferred income taxes of the other reconciling
items described herein, as appropriate.
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b)
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Capitalization
of interest cost
|
Through December 31, 2005, the capitalization of interest
cost for those assets which require a period of time to get them
ready for their intended use was discretionary under Argentine
GAAP. The Company did not capitalize interest over the value of
its fixed assets in accordance with Argentine GAAP.
Under US GAAP, the Company applied SFAS No. 34,
Capitalization of Interest Cost, whereby interest
capitalization on assets is mandatory for those assets which
require a period of time to get them ready for their intended
use.
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c)
|
Discounted
value of certain receivables and liabilities
|
Under Argentine GAAP, certain long-term receivables and
liabilities (except for deferred income tax liabilities) were
valued based on the best estimate of discounted value of amounts
expected to be received or paid. Such discount was reversed for
US GAAP purposes.
F-120
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
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d)
|
Holding
gains on assets held for sale
|
Under Argentine GAAP, assets held for sale are valued at their
net realizable value at the end of the year. Under US GAAP,
assets held for sale are valued at the lower of the assets
carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.
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e)
|
Valuation
of fixed assets technical appraisal
reserve
|
Under Argentine GAAP, in the year 1996, the accounting values of
certain fixed assets were technically appraised based on a
report issued by an independent valuation specialist. Under
Argentine GAAP, technical appraisal and revaluation adjustments
of certain fixed assets was permitted until the year 2003 under
certain circumstances. Technical appraisal resulting in upward
adjustment of fixed assets is not permitted under US GAAP.
New US
GAAP accounting pronouncement
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes an
interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109
(FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in
income tax positions. FIN 48 requires that management
determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be
sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related
appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits
of the position. Once it is determined that a position meets
this recognition threshold, the position is measured to
determine the amount of benefit to be recognized in the
financial statements. The Company has decided to apply the
provisions of FIN 48 on a prospective basis effective on
July 1, 2007.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,
Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157), which
clarifies the definition of fair value, establishes guidelines
for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures regarding fair
value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require any
new fair value measurements and eliminates inconsistencies in
guidance found in various prior accounting pronouncements.
SFAS No. 157 will be effective for the Company on
July 1, 2008. However, the FASB deferred the effective date
of SFAS 157 until the beginning of the Companys 2009
fiscal year, as it relates to fair value measurement
requirements for non-financial assets and liabilities that are
not remeasured at fair value on a recurring basis. SFAS 157 is
required to be applied prospectively, except for certain
financial instruments. The Company is currently evaluating the
impact that the adoption of SFAS No. 157 could have on
its financial statements.
F-121
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
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17.
|
RECONCILIATION
OF NET INCOME, AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY TO US
GAAP
|
The following is a summary of the significant adjustments to net
income for the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004,
and to shareholders equity as of June 30, 2006 and
2005, which would have been required if US GAAP had been applied
instead of Argentine GAAP in the financial statements. The
additional US GAAP disclosures have not been included.
(Amounts are expressed in Argentine pesos)
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|
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME
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|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
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2004
|
|
|
Net Income in accordance with Argentine GAAP
|
|
|
6,077,242
|
|
|
|
6,150,111
|
|
|
|
2,174,476
|
|
US GAAP adjustments:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discounted value of certain receivables and liabilities
(Note 16.c)
|
|
|
151,834
|
|
|
|
129,486
|
|
|
|
212,826
|
|
Capitalization of interest cost and related depreciation of
capitalized interest (Note 16.b)
|
|
|
(13,678
|
)
|
|
|
(13,678
|
)
|
|
|
259,880
|
|
Difference in deferred income taxes (Note 16.a)
|
|
|
(157,734
|
)
|
|
|
427,990
|
|
|
|
(74,362
|
)
|
Holding gains on assets held for sale (Note 16.d)
|
|
|
(242,561
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income in accordance with US GAAP
|
|
|
5,815,103
|
|
|
|
6,693,909
|
|
|
|
2,572,820
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RECONCILIATION OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Shareholders Equity in accordance with Argentine
GAAP
|
|
|
44,764,082
|
|
|
|
47,230,063
|
|
US GAAP adjustments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Valuation of fixed assets technical appraisal
reserve (Note 16.e)
|
|
|
(5,544,762
|
)
|
|
|
(6,207,930
|
)
|
Discounted value of certain receivables and liabilities
(Note 16.c)
|
|
|
250,889
|
|
|
|
99,055
|
|
Capitalization of Interest cost (Note 16.b)
|
|
|
232,525
|
|
|
|
246,203
|
|
Difference in deferred income taxes (Note 16.a)
|
|
|
(2,383,697
|
)
|
|
|
(2,225,963
|
)
|
Holding gains on assets held for sale (Note 16.d)
|
|
|
(242,561
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders Equity in accordance with US GAAP
|
|
|
37,076,476
|
|
|
|
39,141,428
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional
information on the Statements of Cash flows
The statements of cash flows presented in the financial
statements are prepared based on Argentine GAAP. Under both
Argentine GAAP and US GAAP, the Company considers all highly
liquid investments with original maturity of three months or
less to be cash equivalents. As a result, no differences exist
between the total amounts of cash and cash equivalents reported
in the statements of cash flows prepared under Argentine GAAP
and US GAAP.
F-122
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y A.)
NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(in Argentine Pesos, except where otherwise indicated)
Main differences in the Companys cash flow statements
between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP relates to the disclosure of
certain items that should be classified differently between
operating and financing activities under Argentine GAAP and US
GAAP. Such differences mainly relate to dividends paid and
interest paid, and the presentation of the effect of exchange
rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies as a
separate part of the reconciliation of the change in cash and
cash equivalents during the years.
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|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOW
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
Total cash provided by operating activities in accordance with
Argentine GAAP
|
|
|
4,816,907
|
|
|
|
9,360,427
|
|
|
|
4,965,751
|
|
US GAAP adjustments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends paid
|
|
|
1,447,357
|
|
|
|
377,102
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial interests
|
|
|
(358,121
|
)
|
|
|
(398,682
|
)
|
|
|
(72,332
|
)
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(321,900
|
)
|
|
|
72,447
|
|
|
|
(215,674
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total cash provided by operating activities in accordance with
US GAAP
|
|
|
5,584,243
|
|
|
|
9,411,294
|
|
|
|
4,677,745
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total cash used by investing activities in accordance with
Argentine GAAP and US GAAP
|
|
|
(4,607,951
|
)
|
|
|
(4,016,555
|
)
|
|
|
(14,202,518
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total cash provided by (used in) financing activities in
accordance with Argentine GAAP
|
|
|
(361,754
|
)
|
|
|
(2,382,042
|
)
|
|
|
6,298,590
|
|
US GAAP adjustments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends paid
|
|
|
(1,447,357
|
)
|
|
|
(377,102
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Financial interests
|
|
|
358,121
|
|
|
|
398,682
|
|
|
|
72,332
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total cash provided by (used in) financing activities in
accordance with US GAAP
|
|
|
(1,450,990
|
)
|
|
|
(2,360,462
|
)
|
|
|
6,370,922
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (decrease) increase in cash
|
|
|
(474,698
|
)
|
|
|
3,034,277
|
|
|
|
(3,153,851
|
)
|
CASH AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR
|
|
|
4,873,739
|
|
|
|
1,911,909
|
|
|
|
4,850,086
|
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
321,900
|
|
|
|
(72,447
|
)
|
|
|
215,674
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AT THE END OF THE YEAR
|
|
|
4,720,941
|
|
|
|
4,873,739
|
|
|
|
1,911,909
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-123
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METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y
A.)
Appendix I
INVESTMENTS
Corresponding to the year ended on June 30, 2006
(presented comparatively with the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2005)
(in Argentine pesos)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Book Value
|
|
Denomination
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
CURRENT
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In foreign currency (Appendix V)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits in guarantee for future contracts (Notes 7 and 12)
|
|
|
97,640
|
|
|
|
|
|
Government securities
|
|
|
246,036
|
|
|
|
190,844
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
343,676
|
|
|
|
190,844
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-124
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METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y
A.)
Appendix II
FIXED
ASSETS
Corresponding to the year ended on June 30, 2006
(presented comparatively with the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2005)
(in Argentine pesos)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ORIGINAL VALUES
|
|
|
DEPRECIATION
|
|
|
NET
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Values at the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
at the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Values at the
|
|
|
Beginning of
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rate
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
at the End of
|
|
|
Book Value
|
|
|
Book Value
|
|
ITEMS
|
|
Year
|
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
Write-offs
|
|
|
End of Year
|
|
|
Year
|
|
|
Write-offs
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
|
Year
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Land
|
|
|
490,047
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
490,047
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
490,047
|
|
|
|
490,047
|
|
Buildings
|
|
|
8,884,410
|
|
|
|
78,062
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,962,472
|
|
|
|
3,723,256
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
%
|
|
|
199,842
|
|
|
|
3,923,098
|
|
|
|
5,039,374
|
|
|
|
5,161,154
|
|
Machinery
|
|
|
4,590,033
|
|
|
|
69,860
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,659,893
|
|
|
|
3,807,631
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7
|
%
|
|
|
245,793
|
|
|
|
4,053,424
|
|
|
|
606,469
|
|
|
|
782,402
|
|
Vehicles
|
|
|
391,120
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
391,120
|
|
|
|
348,263
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20
|
%
|
|
|
12,394
|
|
|
|
360,657
|
|
|
|
30,463
|
|
|
|
42,857
|
|
Tools
|
|
|
176,996
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
176,996
|
|
|
|
156,348
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20
|
%
|
|
|
5,162
|
|
|
|
161,510
|
|
|
|
15,486
|
|
|
|
20,648
|
|
Furniture
|
|
|
1,263,331
|
|
|
|
380,808
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,644,139
|
|
|
|
1,230,312
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10
|
%
|
|
|
12,338
|
|
|
|
1,242,650
|
|
|
|
401,489
|
|
|
|
33,019
|
|
Installations
|
|
|
1,916,078
|
|
|
|
692,023
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,608,101
|
|
|
|
1,278,262
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20
|
%
|
|
|
92,765
|
|
|
|
1,371,027
|
|
|
|
1,237,074
|
|
|
|
637,816
|
|
Furnaces
|
|
|
58,135,571
|
|
|
|
544,890
|
|
|
|
(529,996
|
)
|
|
|
58,150,465
|
|
|
|
29,305,113
|
|
|
|
(529,647
|
)
|
|
|
5
|
%
|
|
|
2,278,511
|
|
|
|
31,053,977
|
|
|
|
27,096,488
|
|
|
|
28,830,458
|
|
Equipment
|
|
|
12,554,257
|
|
|
|
519,187
|
|
|
|
(254,668
|
)
|
|
|
12,818,776
|
|
|
|
12,132,833
|
|
|
|
(254,668
|
)
|
|
|
10
|
%
|
|
|
627,869
|
|
|
|
12,506,034
|
|
|
|
312,742
|
|
|
|
421,424
|
|
Computer systems
|
|
|
74,920
|
|
|
|
10,691
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
85,611
|
|
|
|
28,960
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,559
|
|
|
|
37,519
|
|
|
|
48,092
|
|
|
|
45,960
|
|
Advances to suppliers
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
89,214
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
89,214
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
89,214
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total 2006
|
|
|
88,476,763
|
|
|
|
2,384,735
|
|
|
|
(784,664
|
)
|
|
|
90,076,834
|
|
|
|
52,010,978
|
|
|
|
(784,315
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,483,233
|
|
|
|
54,709,896
|
|
|
|
35,366,938
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total 2005
|
|
|
84,977,135
|
|
|
|
3,530,777
|
|
|
|
(31,149
|
)
|
|
|
88,476,763
|
|
|
|
48,732,391
|
|
|
|
(31,149
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,309,736
|
|
|
|
52,010,978
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36,465,785
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Includes 2,820,065 and 2,668,097 charged to production cost
(Appendix VI) for the fiscal years ended June 30,
2006 and 2005, respectively, and 663,168 and 641,639 charged to
the technical appraisal reserve for the fiscal years ended
June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. |
F-125
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METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y
A.)
Appendix III
ALLOWANCES
AND RESERVES
Corresponding to the year ended on June 30, 2006
(presented comparatively with the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2005)
(in Argentine pesos)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at End of Year
|
|
|
|
Beginning of Year
|
|
|
Increases
|
|
|
Decreases
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
Deducted from current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
82,472
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
82,472
|
|
|
|
82,472
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
82,472
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
82,472
|
|
|
|
82,472
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in non-current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reserve for labor lawsuits
|
|
|
242,670
|
(1)
|
|
|
52,557
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
295,227
|
|
|
|
242,670
|
|
Reserve for contingencies
|
|
|
2,883,390
|
(2)
|
|
|
783,098
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,666,488
|
|
|
|
2,883,390
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
3,126,060
|
|
|
|
835,655
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,961,715
|
|
|
|
3,126,060
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total 2006
|
|
|
3,208,532
|
|
|
|
835,655
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,044,187
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total 2005
|
|
|
2,684,464
|
(3)
|
|
|
584,105
|
|
|
|
(60,037
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,208,532
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Included in other income and expenses. |
|
(2) |
|
Included 300,693 in other income and expenses and 482,405 in
financial result net |
|
(3) |
|
Included in financial result net. |
F-126
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y
A.)
Appendix IV
COST OF
SALES
Corresponding to the year ended on June 30, 2006
(presented comparatively with the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2005 and 2004)
(in Argentine pesos)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Items
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
Inventory at the beginning of year (except advances to suppliers)
|
|
|
9,676,332
|
|
|
|
6,910,947
|
|
|
|
5,552,437
|
|
Purchases for the year
|
|
|
48,163,371
|
|
|
|
47,659,462
|
|
|
|
40,417,294
|
|
Production costs (Appendix VI)
|
|
|
30,245,042
|
|
|
|
26,552,859
|
|
|
|
21,888,513
|
|
Inventory at the end of year (except advances to suppliers)
|
|
|
(12,024,420
|
)
|
|
|
(9,676,332
|
)
|
|
|
(6,910,947
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
76,060,325
|
|
|
|
71,446,936
|
|
|
|
60,947,297
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-127
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y
A.)
Appendix V
ASSETS
AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCY
Corresponding to the year ended on June 30, 2006
(presented comparatively with the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2005)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Applicable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange
|
|
|
Amount in Argentine pesos
|
|
Account
|
|
Currency
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Rate
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash on hand and banks
|
|
US
|
|
$
|
336,450
|
|
|
|
3.046
|
|
|
|
1,024,827
|
|
|
|
3,941,875
|
|
|
|
Euros
|
|
|
403,586
|
|
|
|
3.892
|
|
|
|
1,570,755
|
|
|
|
676,711
|
|
|
|
Chilean Pesos
|
|
|
6,333
|
|
|
|
0.006
|
|
|
|
38
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reales
|
|
|
123
|
|
|
|
1.399
|
|
|
|
172
|
|
|
|
1,342
|
|
|
|
Pounds
|
|
|
55,004
|
|
|
|
5.624
|
|
|
|
309,343
|
|
|
|
6,781
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,905,135
|
|
|
|
4,626,709
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments
|
|
US
|
|
$
|
75,427
|
|
|
|
3.046
|
|
|
|
229,750
|
|
|
|
110,924
|
|
|
|
Euros
|
|
|
29,272
|
|
|
|
3.892
|
|
|
|
113,926
|
|
|
|
79,920
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
343,676
|
|
|
|
190,844
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade receivables
|
|
US
|
|
$
|
1,869,683
|
|
|
|
3.046
|
|
|
|
5,695,053
|
|
|
|
3,161,004
|
|
|
|
Euros
|
|
|
274,296
|
|
|
|
3.897
|
|
|
|
1,068,932
|
|
|
|
1,255,429
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,763,985
|
|
|
|
4,416,433
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
US
|
|
$
|
403,280
|
|
|
|
3.046
|
|
|
|
1,228,391
|
|
|
|
956,845
|
|
|
|
Euros
|
|
|
9,370
|
|
|
|
3.892
|
|
|
|
36,468
|
|
|
|
41,472
|
|
|
|
Pounds
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,728
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,264,859
|
|
|
|
1,001,045
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,277,655
|
|
|
|
10,235,031
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
US
|
|
$
|
757,023
|
|
|
|
3.046
|
|
|
|
2,305,892
|
|
|
|
6,796,160
|
|
|
|
Euros
|
|
|
51,585
|
|
|
|
3.892
|
|
|
|
200,768
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,506,660
|
|
|
|
6,796,160
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,506,660
|
|
|
|
6,796,160
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,784,315
|
|
|
|
17,031,191
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts payable
|
|
US
|
|
$
|
819,703
|
|
|
|
3.086
|
|
|
|
2,529,603
|
|
|
|
1,484,239
|
|
|
|
Euros
|
|
|
21,049
|
|
|
|
3.892
|
|
|
|
81,923
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,611,526
|
|
|
|
1,484,239
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank and financial loans
|
|
US
|
|
$
|
597,002
|
|
|
|
3.086
|
|
|
|
1,842,349
|
|
|
|
3,311,364
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,453,875
|
|
|
|
4,795,603
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank and financial loans
|
|
US
|
|
$
|
499,676
|
|
|
|
3.086
|
|
|
|
1,542,000
|
|
|
|
2,089,132
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,542,000
|
|
|
|
2,089,132
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,995,875
|
|
|
|
6,884,735
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-128
GLOBE
METALES S.A. (FORMERLY STEIN FERROALEACIONES S.A.C.I.F.y
A)
Appendix VI
INFORMATION
REQUIRED UNDER LAW ARTICLE 64, Inc. b) OF LAW
No. 19.550
Corresponding to the year ended on June 30, 2006
(presented comparatively with the fiscal years ended
June 30, 2005 and 2004)
(in Argentine pesos)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production
|
|
|
Selling
|
|
|
Administrative
|
|
|
Financial
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Items
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Costs
|
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
Fees
|
|
|
626,595
|
|
|
|
242,858
|
|
|
|
164,842
|
|
|
|
218,895
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
363,703
|
|
|
|
399,122
|
|
Salaries and wages
|
|
|
8,044,394
|
|
|
|
6,940,362
|
|
|
|
580,761
|
|
|
|
523,271
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,089,351
|
|
|
|
4,258,339
|
|
Social security payments
|
|
|
1,320,817
|
|
|
|
1,119,639
|
|
|
|
95,922
|
|
|
|
105,256
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,027,964
|
|
|
|
809,127
|
|
Other personnel benefits
|
|
|
1,088,905
|
|
|
|
1,014,308
|
|
|
|
20,572
|
|
|
|
54,025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,074,915
|
|
|
|
688,780
|
|
Bank and financial interest
|
|
|
358,120
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
358,120
|
|
|
|
398,682
|
|
|
|
72,332
|
|
Fees and bank commissions
|
|
|
415,547
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
415,547
|
|
|
|
384,453
|
|
|
|
378,114
|
|
Supplier and other interest
|
|
|
1,303,022
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,303,022
|
|
|
|
1,172,845
|
|
|
|
415,632
|
|
Tax interest
|
|
|
282,882
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
282,882
|
|
|
|
2,297
|
|
|
|
170,973
|
|
Taxes, impositions, and contributions
|
|
|
1,134,821
|
|
|
|
55,550
|
|
|
|
338,485
|
|
|
|
8,284
|
|
|
|
732,502
|
|
|
|
1,074,530
|
|
|
|
953,363
|
|
Insurance
|
|
|
645,571
|
|
|
|
375,921
|
|
|
|
8,694
|
|
|
|
35,453
|
|
|
|
225,503
|
|
|
|
543,385
|
|
|
|
258,677
|
|
Electricity
|
|
|
10,724,660
|
|
|
|
10,718,740
|
|
|
|
3,263
|
|
|
|
2,657
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,182,459
|
|
|
|
5,975,432
|
|
Utilities
|
|
|
367,888
|
|
|
|
247,895
|
|
|
|
52,063
|
|
|
|
67,930
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
347,086
|
|
|
|
303,593
|
|
Maintenance, spares, and materials
|
|
|
3,061,501
|
|
|
|
3,040,510
|
|
|
|
3,416
|
|
|
|
17,575
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,792,471
|
|
|
|
4,451,206
|
|
Commissions
|
|
|
2,056,969
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,056,969
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,971,453
|
|
|
|
1,183,085
|
|
Mobility, travel allowances, and representation expenses
|
|
|
1,670,208
|
|
|
|
336,872
|
|
|
|
1,208,917
|
|
|
|
124,419
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,222,071
|
|
|
|
1,128,136
|
|
Third party services
|
|
|
2,440,671
|
|
|
|
2,235,583
|
|
|
|
175,386
|
|
|
|
29,702
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,861,739
|
|
|
|
1,629,736
|
|
Leases
|
|
|
393,073
|
|
|
|
307,099
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
85,974
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
324,476
|
|
|
|
130,148
|
|
Transport costs
|
|
|
6,597,963
|
|
|
|
375,312
|
|
|
|
6,222,651
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,160,113
|
|
|
|
6,209,868
|
|
Export expenses
|
|
|
2,980,761
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,980,761
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,885,154
|
|
|
|
3,056,225
|
|
Depreciation of fixed assets
|
|
|
2,820,065
|
|
|
|
2,808,838
|
|
|
|
6,946
|
|
|
|
4,281
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,668,097
|
|
|
|
2,285,686
|
|
Computer expenses
|
|
|
102,898
|
|
|
|
74,821
|
|
|
|
5,750
|
|
|
|
22,327
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
98,809
|
|
|
|
112,157
|
|
Postage and office supplies
|
|
|
142,860
|
|
|
|
63,602
|
|
|
|
40,946
|
|
|
|
38,312
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
133,094
|
|
|
|
113,275
|
|
Cleaning and gardening services
|
|
|
291,100
|
|
|
|
271,706
|
|
|
|
4,084
|
|
|
|
15,310
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
169,151
|
|
|
|
105,103
|
|
Others
|
|
|
676,886
|
|
|
|
15,426
|
|
|
|
574,708
|
|
|
|
86,752
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100,610
|
|
|
|
133,838
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total 2006
|
|
|
49,548,177
|
|
|
|
30,245,042
|
|
|
|
14,545,136
|
|
|
|
1,440,423
|
|
|
|
3,317,576
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,552,859
|
|
|
|
14,467,711
|
|
|
|
1,204,386
|
|
|
|
2,823,952
|
|
|
|
45,048,908
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,888,513
|
|
|
|
10,418,592
|
|
|
|
1,138,530
|
|
|
|
1,776,312
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,221,947
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-129
REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Solsil, Inc.
Beverly, Ohio
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Solsil, Inc.
(a development stage company) as of June 30, 2007, and the
related statements of operation, stockholders equity, and
cash flows for the year then ended, and the period beginning
March 29, 2006 (inception) and ended June 30, 2007.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards of
the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a
basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over
financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An
audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that
our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of Solsil, Inc. as of June 30, 2007 and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, and the
period beginning March 29, 2006 (inception) and ended
June 30, 2007 in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
Certified
Public Accountants, Inc.
Hobe & Lucas
Certified Public Accountants, Inc.
Independence, Ohio
September 17, 2007, except for Note 9, as to which the
date is June 25, 2008
F-131
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 2007
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Current assets
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$
|
254,014
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
136,091
|
|
Inventory
|
|
|
942,842
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
1,332,947
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment at cost
|
|
|
|
|
Buildings
|
|
|
98,189
|
|
Equipment
|
|
|
6,383,158
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,481,347
|
|
Less: accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
337,051
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
6,144,296
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$
|
7,477,243
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
$
|
3,502,518
|
|
Deferred revenue
|
|
|
1,120,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
4,622,518
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders Equity
|
|
|
|
|
8% cumulative voting series A preferred stock,
$0.01 par value 275 shares authorized, -0- issued and
outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 3,000 shares
authorized, 1,457 shares issued and 1,447 shares
outstanding
|
|
|
15
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
12,798,078
|
|
(Deficit) accumulated during development stage
|
|
|
(9,923,368
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,874,725
|
|
Less: Treasury stock 10 common shares at cost
|
|
|
(20,000
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity
|
|
|
2,854,725
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
|
|
$
|
7,477,243
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
F-132
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2007, AND FOR THE PERIOD
BEGINNING
MARCH 29, 2006 (INCEPTION) AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inception
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
through
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
June 30, 2007
|
|
|
Sales net
|
|
$
|
2,647,884
|
|
|
|
2,647,884
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
8,998,478
|
|
|
|
11,332,980
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross deficit (net research and development)
|
|
|
(6,350,594
|
)
|
|
|
(8,685,096
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
1,399,051
|
|
|
|
2,186,256
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations
|
|
|
(7,749,645
|
)
|
|
|
(10,871,352
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
154,479
|
|
|
|
167,984
|
|
Other income
|
|
|
780,000
|
|
|
|
780,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
934,479
|
|
|
|
947,984
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss before provision for income taxes
|
|
|
(6,815,166
|
)
|
|
|
(9,923,368
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(6,815,166
|
)
|
|
|
(9,923,368
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss per share
|
|
$
|
(4,696.39
|
)
|
|
|
Not applicable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
F-133
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2007 AND THE PERIOD BEGINNING MARCH
29, 2006
(INCEPTION) AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Paid-In
|
|
|
Accumulated Treasury
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
(Deficit)
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Issuance of common stock
|
|
|
1,348.3900
|
|
|
$
|
14
|
|
|
|
5,024,078
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,024,092
|
|
Purchase of treasury shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,000
|
)
|
|
|
(20,000
|
)
|
Stock-based compensation expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
759,926
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
759,926
|
|
Net loss June 30, 2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,108,202
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,108,202
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance June 30, 2006
|
|
|
1,348.3900
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
5,784,004
|
|
|
|
(3,108,202
|
)
|
|
|
(20,000
|
)
|
|
|
2,655,816
|
|
Issuance of common stock, Net of issuance costs of $43,379
|
|
|
108.2668
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
6,056,619
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,056,620
|
|
Stock-based compensation expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
957,455
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
957,455
|
|
Net loss June 30, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,815,166
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,815,166
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance June 30, 2007
|
|
|
1,456.6568
|
|
|
$
|
15
|
|
|
|
12,798,078
|
|
|
|
(9,923,368
|
)
|
|
|
(20,000
|
)
|
|
|
2,854,725
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
F-134
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2007 AND THE PERIOD BEGINNING MARCH
29, 2006
(INCEPTION) AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inception
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
through
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
June 30, 2007
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(6,815,166
|
)
|
|
|
(9,923,368
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to cash provided (used) by
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock based compensation
|
|
|
957,455
|
|
|
|
1,717,381
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
337,051
|
|
|
|
337,051
|
|
Increase in accounts receivable
|
|
|
(136,091
|
)
|
|
|
(136,091
|
)
|
Increase in inventory
|
|
|
(942,842
|
)
|
|
|
(942,842
|
)
|
Increase in accounts payable
|
|
|
850,519
|
|
|
|
3,502,518
|
|
Decrease in accrued expenses
|
|
|
(4,167
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in deferred revenue
|
|
|
1,120,000
|
|
|
|
1,120,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in operating activities
|
|
|
(4,633,241
|
)
|
|
|
(4,325,351
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
(5,183,852
|
)
|
|
|
(6,481,347
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(5,183,852
|
)
|
|
|
(6,481,347
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
|
|
|
6,056,621
|
|
|
|
11,080,712
|
|
Purchase of treasury stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,000
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
6,056,621
|
|
|
|
11,060,712
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (decrease) increase in cash
|
|
|
(3,760,472
|
)
|
|
|
254,014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and equivalents beginning
|
|
|
4,014,486
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and equivalents ending
|
|
$
|
254,014
|
|
|
|
254,014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental schedule of cash flow information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
F-135
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2007
|
|
NOTE 1
|
ORGANIZATION
AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
|
This summary of significant policies of Solsil, Inc.,
(hereinafter the Company), is presented to assist in
understanding the financial statements. The financial statements
and notes are representations of the Companys management,
which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These
accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America and have been
consistently applied in the preparation of the financial
statements.
Nature
of Operations
The Company is primarily engaged in the development of refined
silicon to be used in the solar panel industry. The Company
recognizes its revenues as required by Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 101 Revenue Recognition in
Financial Statements. Revenue is only recognized on
product sales once the product has been shipped to the customers
(FOB Origin), and all other obligations have been met.
Accounts
Receivable
The Company grants credit to its customers in the ordinary
course of business. The Company provides for an allowance for
uncollectible receivables based on prior experience. The
allowance at June 30, 2007 was zero.
Inventories
Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost
(first-in,
first out) or market.
Research
and Development
Research and development costs are charged to operations when
incurred and are included in operating expenses. The amount
charged in 2007 was $6,350,594.
Use of
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
Income
Tax
In 2006, the Company was part of a controlled group with Globe
Metallurgical, Inc. (GMI). As a result, surtax and minimum
exemptions and expensing of depreciable assets were allocated
among related parties. At June 30, 2006, 100% of the
allocable items were allocated to GMI. As of July 1, 2006
the Company is no longer part of a controlled group. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the
difference between financial reporting and the tax basis of
assets and liabilities, and are measured using the enacted tax
rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the
differences are expected to reverse.
Development
Stage Entity
The Company was incorporated in the state of Delaware on
March 29, 2006. It is primarily engaged in the development
and marketing of refined silicon to be used in the solar panel
industry. Realization of a major
F-136
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
JUNE 30, 2007
portion of its assets is dependent upon the Companys
ability to successfully develop and market its products, meet
its future financing requirements, and the success of future
operations (see Note 9).
Concentrations
of Risk
The Companys cash is deposited in FDIC-insured banks. The
funds are insured up to $100,000. Periodically the cash in the
bank exceeds federally insured limits.
During 2007, 84% of sales were derived from two customers who
are also related parties of the Company. Accounts receivable at
June 30, 2007 were $136,091 from these customers.
Depreciation
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. The Company
depreciates property, plant and equipment over its estimated
useful lives on a straight-line basis. Useful lives of property,
plant and equipment range between 7 to 10 years for
equipment and 40 years for buildings.
Stock
Options
The Company maintains the 2006 Non-Qualified Stock Plan (the
plan). The plan provides for the granting of non-qualified stock
options to select employees, officers, directors and consultants
as an incentive to such eligible persons. There are
100 shares available for grant under the plan. Each option
is exercisable as stated in the recipients employment
agreement and expires ten years after the date of grant. Each
option shall be at fair market value on the date of the grant.
At June 30, 2006, 100 shares with exercise prices of
$50,000 were outstanding of which 33 shares were
exercisable. At June 30, 2007, 100 shares with
exercise prices of $50,000 were outstanding of which
66 shares were exercisable.
A summary of option activity under the plans follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
|
Shares Under
|
|
|
Exercise
|
|
|
|
Option
|
|
|
Price
|
|
|
Outstanding at March 29, 2006 (Inception)
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cancelled
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at June 30, 2006
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cancelled
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at June 30, 2007
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
$
|
50,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable shares at June 30, 2007
|
|
|
66
|
|
|
$
|
50,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In December 2004 the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) issued FASB No. 123 (revised),
Share-Based Payment, (FASB 123(R)). FASB 123(R)
eliminates the alternative of using Accounting Principles
Boards Opinion No. 25, Accounting for stock issued
to employees (APB No. 25) intrinsic
F-137
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
JUNE 30, 2007
value method of accounting that was provided in FASB 123 as
originally issued. Under APB No. 25, issuing stock options
to employees generally resulted in recognition of no
compensation cost. FASB No. 123(R) requires entities to
recognize the cost of services received in exchange for awards
of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of
these awards (with limited exceptions.). The Company has
incurred an additional $957,455 of compensation cost in 2007.
The fair value for the stock was estimated at the date of grant
using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following
assumptions for all options granted: a risk free interest rate
of 5.07%, expected life of the options of six years, no expected
dividend yield and a volatility factor of 63%.
Shipping
and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs are included in the cost of sales.
Inventories at June 30, 2007 consists of:
|
|
|
|
|
Finished goods
|
|
$
|
141,484
|
|
Work in process
|
|
|
15,635
|
|
Raw materials
|
|
|
785,723
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
942,842
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 3
|
FAIR
VALUE OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
The carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable and liabilities
approximates the fair value reported on the balance sheet.
The sources of loss from continuing operations before income
taxes for the year ended June 30, 2007 were generated
completely from its U.S. operations in the amount of
$(6,815,166).
Income taxes for the period ended June 30 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Current
|
|
$
|
|
|
Deferred
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The significant reconciling items between the income tax charge
stated and the amount of income tax charge that would result
from applying the U.S. domestic federal statutory tax rate
of 34% is a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Federal tax rate
|
|
|
(34.0
|
)%
|
Increase in valuation allowance
|
|
|
34.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective tax rate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-138
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
JUNE 30, 2007
The Companys deferred tax assets and liabilities at June
30 consist of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating losses and carryforwards
|
|
$
|
2,900,000
|
|
Stock based compensation
|
|
|
584,000
|
|
Research and development credits
|
|
|
236,800
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,720,800
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
(196,300
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(3,524,500
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred taxes
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred taxes are provided for the difference between the book
and tax basis of assets and liabilities recorded for financial
statement and income tax reporting purposes. Principal
differences relate to depreciation methods of property, plant
and equipment, net operating loss carryforwards and research and
development credits.
During 2007, the valuation allowance increased by $2,311,500.
At June 30, 2007 the Company has approximately $8,535,000
of net operating loss carryforwards expiring in 2026 and 2027.
The Company has approximately $236,000 of research and
development tax credit carryforwards expiring in 2026.
|
|
NOTE 5
|
STOCKHOLDERS
EQUITY
|
Preferred
Stock
Each share of the series A convertible preferred stock is
convertible into common shares based on the original issue price
plus accrued dividends divided by $48,804.89. Preferred shares
are entitled to cumulative dividends at a rate of 9.5% if paid
by additional preferred shares or 8% if paid by cash. In the
event no cash dividends are paid prior to June 30, 2009 the
cumulative dividends rate becomes 12%. The preferred shares are
to be redeemed anytime on or after July 3, 2012 with the
vote of 75% of the preferred shares for the original issue price
plus accrued dividends. Please see the cancellation of preferred
shares in subsequent event footnote 9.
Board
of Directors
The Companys Board of Directors consists of six
individuals, four elected by common shareholders including one
designated by a specific shareholder and two elected by
preferred shareholders, both of which are designated by two
specific preferred shareholders.
F-139
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
JUNE 30, 2007
Basic loss per common share is based on net loss divided by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the
year ended June 30, 2007. There is no dilutive effect of
basic earnings per share.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(6,815,166
|
)
|
Weighted average common shares
|
|
|
1,451.15
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss per share basic and diluted
|
|
$
|
(4,696.39
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE
7 OPERATING SEGMENT
The Company operates in one reportable segment, silicon metal.
|
|
NOTE 8
|
RELATED
PARTY TRANSACTIONS
|
Related
Party Sales
During 2007, 84% of sales were derived from two customers who
are also related parties of the Company. Accounts receivable at
June 30, 2007 were $136,091 from these customers.
Sales
Agreement
In July 2006 the Company entered into an agreement with a
shareholder to supply solar grade silicon through September
2011. The agreement calls for a fee of $3,900,000 of which
$1,900,000 was received as of June 30, 2007, with
$2,000,000 due upon completion of specific terms. Revenue
recognized from this agreement was $780,000 in 2007, with
$1,120,000 of deferred revenue at June 30, 2007. The
agreement has a three-year renewal option. The agreement
provides that the Company supply at a fixed price, at least 300
and up to 700 metric tons annually to be used solely in the
shareholders production process. The sales price per
kilogram under this agreement is independent of the
Companys actual cost of production. Sales to this customer
were $1,066,028 in 2007. See note 9 regarding subsequent
replacement of this agreement.
GMI
Agreements
The Company purchased assets for manufacturing refined silicon
from GMI, a related party, during the period beginning
March 29, 2006 and ending June 30, 2006. The price
paid included reimbursement of administrative expenses and other
costs amounting to $2,509,910, plus 8% interest, calculated on
an annual basis, beginning March 31, 2006. The interest was
$32,872 during the June 30, 2006 fiscal year. Additionally,
the Company entered into a supply agreement, operating and
facility site lease with GMI. There was no activity under the
supply agreement during the year. The site lease began
July 1, 2006. Accounts payable to this related party were
$1,757,481 at June 30, 2007 and are included in accounts
payable. Additionally, in 2007, the Company purchased additional
assets from this related party in the amount of $224,978.
Supply
Agreement
The supply agreement with GMI expires in December 2026 with a
ten-year renewal option. The agreement calls for GMI to provide
S-1
metallurgical grade silicon at the greater of GMIs direct
cost plus 15% or the mean price of the bid and ask prices in
Ryans Notes the week prior to delivery. Purchases from GMI
were $2,198,655 in 2007.
F-140
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
JUNE 30, 2007
Operating
Agreement
Under the agreement, GMI is to provide administrative and
operating services. The Company shall reimburse GMI for its
direct cost plus 5%. Expenses related to this agreement were
$3,006,564 in 2007.
Facility
Site Lease
The facility site lease expires June 2026 with two ten-year
renewal options. Rent is payable in monthly installments of
$6,250. Rent expense was $75,000 for 2007.
|
|
NOTE 9
|
SUBSEQUENT
EVENTS
|
On July 1, 2007, the Company determined that they were no
longer a development stage company since they have effectively
brought their upgraded metallurgical grade silicon product to
market.
In July 2007, the Company entered an agreement to issue up to
225.3863 of its Series A 8% cumulative convertible
Preferred Stock (Preferred Shares) at $48,805 per share. On
February 29, 2008, pursuant to the merger agreement with
Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (GSM), each of the Companys
Preferred Shares issued and outstanding on February 28,
2008 were converted into 6,058.543 shares of GSMs
stock in exchange for all obligations due to the preferred
stockholders of record on February 28, 2008.
In July 2007 the Company issued 81.9588 preferred shares in
exchange for $4,000,000.
In October 2007 the Company obtained $3,000,000 short term
financing from related parties and existing investors. The paid
in kind interest is to be capitalized as principal outstanding
on these notes. The interest rate is the sum of the LIBOR rate
plus 3%. The financing maturity date is October 24, 2008.
On February 29, 2008, 81% of Solsil stock was acquired by
Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (GSM). Based on the terms of the
acquisition agreement, GSM will issue 5,628,657 new shares of
common stock to shareholders and option holders of Solsil in
exchange for the approximate 81% interest in Solsil. The
estimated purchase price for Solsil was $75.7 million.
On April 24, 2008, the Company and Globe Metallurgical,
Inc. signed an agreement with BP Solar International, Inc. for
the sale of solar grade silicon from Solsil to BP Solar on a
take or pay basis. BP Solar will also deploy certain existing BP
Solar silicon technology at Solsils facility and will
jointly develop new technology to enhance Solsils
proprietary upgraded solar silicon metallurgical process.
As discussed in Note 8 (Related Party Transactions), the
Company entered into an agreement with a shareholder to supply
solar grade silicon through September 2011. Effective
January 1, 2008, this agreement was replaced with a new
agreement extending through December 31, 2012. The selling
price per kilogram under the new agreement is the lower of the
Companys fully loaded costs, as defined in the agreement,
plus an applicable profit margin or a fixed price specified in
the agreement. The fixed price decreases on an annual basis
through calendar year 2012.
F-141
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007)
BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND JUNE 30, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
Current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$
|
727,126
|
|
|
|
254,014
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
989,913
|
|
|
|
136,091
|
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
40,431
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventory
|
|
|
909,584
|
|
|
|
942,842
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
2,667,054
|
|
|
|
1,332,947
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment at cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Buildings
|
|
|
98,189
|
|
|
|
98,189
|
|
Equipment
|
|
|
6,493,001
|
|
|
|
6,383,158
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
616,570
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,207,760
|
|
|
|
6,481,347
|
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
676,036
|
|
|
|
337,051
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
6,531,724
|
|
|
|
6,144,296
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$
|
9,198,778
|
|
|
|
7,477,243
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
$
|
2,559,290
|
|
|
|
3,502,518
|
|
Notes payable
|
|
|
3,000,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
40,194
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred revenue
|
|
|
730,000
|
|
|
|
1,120,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
6,329,484
|
|
|
|
4,622,518
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8% cumulative voting series A preferred stock,
$0.01 par value, 275 shares authorized, 82 shares
issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007; -0- shares
issued and outstanding at June 30, 2007
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 3,000 shares
authorized,
1,457 shares issued and 1,447 shares outstanding
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
16,910,898
|
|
|
|
12,798,078
|
|
Accumulated deficit
|
|
|
(4,098,252
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Deficit accumulated during development stage
|
|
|
(9,923,368
|
)
|
|
|
(9,923,368
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,889,294
|
|
|
|
2,874,725
|
|
Less: Treasury stock, 10 common shares at cost
|
|
|
(20,000
|
)
|
|
|
(20,000
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity
|
|
|
2,869,294
|
|
|
|
2,854,725
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
|
|
$
|
9,198,778
|
|
|
|
7,477,243
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
F-143
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATION
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007
AND 2006
AND FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING MARCH 29, 2006 (INCEPTION) AND
ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inception to
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
4,241,050
|
|
|
|
905,160
|
|
|
|
2,647,884
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
8,139,315
|
|
|
|
3,813,968
|
|
|
|
11,332,980
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross deficit
|
|
|
(3,898,265
|
)
|
|
|
(2,908,808
|
)
|
|
|
(8,685,096
|
)
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
624,109
|
|
|
|
669,306
|
|
|
|
2,186,256
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations
|
|
|
(4,522,374
|
)
|
|
|
(3,578,114
|
)
|
|
|
(10,871,352
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
34,122
|
|
|
|
95,656
|
|
|
|
167,984
|
|
Other income
|
|
|
390,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
780,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
424,122
|
|
|
|
95,656
|
|
|
|
947,984
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss before provision for income taxes
|
|
|
(4,098,252
|
)
|
|
|
(3,482,458
|
)
|
|
|
(9,923,368
|
)
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(4,098,252
|
)
|
|
|
(3,482,458
|
)
|
|
|
(9,923,368
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share: basic and diluted
|
|
$
|
(2,813.46
|
)
|
|
|
(2,408.79
|
)
|
|
|
Not applicable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
F-144
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Issued
|
|
|
Issued
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
Preferred
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred Stock
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Paid-In
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
Treasury
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Deficit
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Balance June 30, 2007
|
|
|
1,456.6568
|
|
|
$
|
15
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,798,078
|
|
|
|
(9,923,368
|
)
|
|
|
(20,000
|
)
|
|
|
2,854,725
|
|
Issuance of preferred stock
|
|
|
81.9588
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
3,999,990
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,999,991
|
|
Syndication costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(42,053
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(42,053
|
)
|
Stock based compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
154,883
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
154,883
|
|
Net loss December 31, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,098,252
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,098,252
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2007
|
|
|
1,538.6156
|
|
|
$
|
15
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
16,910,898
|
|
|
|
(14,021,620
|
)
|
|
|
(20,000
|
)
|
|
|
2,869,294
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
F-145
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
AND FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING MARCH 29, 2006 (INCEPTION) AND
ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inception to
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(4,098,252
|
)
|
|
|
(3,482,458
|
)
|
|
|
(9,923,368
|
)
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock based compensation
|
|
|
154,883
|
|
|
|
478,728
|
|
|
|
1,717,381
|
|
Depreciation expense
|
|
|
338,985
|
|
|
|
168,526
|
|
|
|
337,051
|
|
Increase in accounts receivable
|
|
|
(853,822
|
)
|
|
|
(470,046
|
)
|
|
|
(136,091
|
)
|
(Increase) decrease in inventory
|
|
|
33,258
|
|
|
|
(447,218
|
)
|
|
|
(942,842
|
)
|
Increase in prepaid expense
|
|
|
(40,431
|
)
|
|
|
(82,231
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
|
|
|
(943,228
|
)
|
|
|
20,656
|
|
|
|
3,502,518
|
|
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses
|
|
|
40,194
|
|
|
|
(4,167
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue
|
|
|
(390,000
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,120,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in operating activities
|
|
|
(5,758,413
|
)
|
|
|
(3,818,210
|
)
|
|
|
(4,325,351
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
(726,413
|
)
|
|
|
(3,618,073
|
)
|
|
|
(6,481,347
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(726,413
|
)
|
|
|
(3,618,073
|
)
|
|
|
(6,481,347
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,100,002
|
|
|
|
11,080,712
|
|
Payments of syndication costs
|
|
|
(42,052
|
)
|
|
|
(43,379
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of treasury stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,000
|
)
|
Proceeds from preferred stock issue
|
|
|
3,999,990
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from notes payable
|
|
|
3,000,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
6,957,938
|
|
|
|
6,056,623
|
|
|
|
11,060,712
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (decrease) increase in cash
|
|
|
473,112
|
|
|
|
(1,379,660
|
)
|
|
|
254,014
|
|
Cash and equivalents beginning
|
|
|
254,014
|
|
|
|
4,014,485
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and equivalents ending
|
|
$
|
727,126
|
|
|
|
2,634,825
|
|
|
|
254,014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental schedule of cash flow information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
F-146
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
NOTE 1
|
ORGANIZATION
AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
|
This summary of significant policies of Solsil, Inc.,
(hereinafter the Company or Solsil), is
presented to assist in understanding the financial statements.
The financial statements and notes are representations of the
Companys management, which is responsible for their
integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America and have been consistently applied in the preparation of
the financial statements.
Nature
of Operations
The Company is primarily engaged in the development of refined
silicon to be used in the solar panel industry. The Company
recognizes its revenues as required by Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 101 Revenue Recognition in
Financial Statements. Revenue is only recognized on
product sales once the product has been shipped to the customers
(FOB origin), and all other obligations have been met.
Accounts
Receivable
The Company grants credit to its customers in the ordinary
course of business. The Company provides for an allowance for
uncollectible receivables based on prior experience. There was
no allowance for uncollectible receivables at December 31,
2007 and June 30, 2007.
Inventories
Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost
(first-in,
first-out) or market.
Research
and Development
Research and development costs are charged to operations when
incurred and are included in operating expenses. The amounts
charged in during the six months ended December 31, 2007
and 2006 were $3,898,265 and $2,908,808, respectively.
Use of
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
Income
Tax
In 2006, the Company was part of a controlled group with Globe
Metallurgical, Inc. (GMI). As a result, surtax and minimum
exemptions and expensing of depreciable assets were allocated
among related parties. At June 30, 2006, 100% of the
allocable items were allocated to GMI. As of July 1, 2006
the Company was no longer part of a controlled group. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the
difference between financial reporting and the tax basis of
assets and liabilities, and are measured using the enacted tax
rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the
differences are expected to reverse.
Development
Stage Entity
The Company was incorporated in the state of Delaware on
March 29, 2006. It is primarily engaged in the development
and marketing of refined silicon to be used in the solar panel
industry. The Companys ability
F-147
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(UNAUDITED)
to successfully develop and market its products, meet its future
financing requirements, are conditions for the success of future
operations. On July 1, 2007, the Company determined that
they were no longer a developmental stage company since it
effectively brought its upgraded metallurgical grade silicon
product to market.
Concentrations
of Risk
The Companys cash is deposited in FDIC-insured banks. The
funds are insured up to $100,000. Periodically, the cash
balances in the bank exceed federally insured limits.
During the six months ended December 31, 2007, 88% of sales
were derived from two customers who are also related parties of
the Company. Accounts receivable at December 31, 2007 were
$966,247 from these customers. During the six months ended
December 31, 2006, 91% of sales were derived from two
customers who are also related parties of the Company. Accounts
receivable at June 30, 2007 were $136,091 from these
customers.
Depreciation
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. The Company
depreciates property, plant and equipment over its estimated
useful lives on a straight-line basis. Useful lives of property,
plant and equipment range between 7 to 10 years for
equipment and 40 years for buildings.
Stock
Options
The Company maintains the 2006 Non-Qualified Stock Plan (the
Plan). The Plan provides for the granting of non-qualified stock
options to select employees, officers, directors and consultants
as an incentive to such eligible persons. There are
100 shares available for grant under the Plan. Each option
is exercisable as stated in the recipients employment
agreement and expires ten years after the date of grant. Each
option shall be at fair market value on the date of the grant.
At December 31, 2006, 100 shares with exercise prices
of $50,000 were outstanding of which 50 shares were
exercisable. At December 31, 2007, 100 shares with
exercise prices of $50,000 were outstanding of which
83 shares were exercisable.
A summary of option activity under the plans follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
|
Shares Under
|
|
|
Exercise
|
|
|
|
Option
|
|
|
Price
|
|
|
Outstanding at June 30, 2007
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
$
|
50,000
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cancelled
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2007
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
$
|
50,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable shares at June 30, 2007
|
|
|
66
|
|
|
$
|
50,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable shares at December 31, 2007
|
|
|
83
|
|
|
$
|
50,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) issued FASB No. 123 (revised),
Share-Based Payment, (FASB 123(R)). FASB 123(R)
eliminates the alternative of using Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees (APB No. 25) intrinsic value
method of accounting that was provided in FASB 123 as originally
issued. Under APB No. 25, issuing stock
F-148
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(UNAUDITED)
options to employees generally resulted in recognition of no
compensation cost. FASB No. 123(R) requires entities to
recognize the cost of services received in exchange for awards
of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of
these awards (with limited exceptions.). The Company has
incurred $154,833 and $478,728 of stock-based compensation
expense for the six months ended December 31, 2007 and
2006, respectively.
The fair value for the stock options was estimated at the date
of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the
following assumptions for all options granted: a risk free
interest rate of 5.07%, expected life of the options of six
years, no expected dividend yield and a volatility factor of 63%.
Shipping
and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs are included in the cost of sales.
Inventories at December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007
consists of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Finished goods
|
|
$
|
104,332
|
|
|
$
|
141,484
|
|
Work in process
|
|
|
89,507
|
|
|
|
15,635
|
|
Raw materials and supplies
|
|
|
715,745
|
|
|
|
785,723
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
909,584
|
|
|
$
|
942,842
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 3
|
FAIR
VALUE OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
The carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable and liabilities
approximates the fair value reported on the balance sheet.
The sources of loss from continuing operations before income
taxes for the six months ended December 31, 2007 and
December 31, 2006 were generated completely from the
Companys U.S. operations in the amount of
$(4,098,252) and $(3,482,458), respectively.
Income taxes for the six month periods ended December 31,
are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
Current
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
Deferred
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-149
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(UNAUDITED)
The Companys deferred tax assets and liabilities at
December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007 consist of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating losses and carryforwards
|
|
$
|
4,398,000
|
|
|
|
2,900,000
|
|
Stock based compensation
|
|
|
636,600
|
|
|
|
584,000
|
|
Research and development credits
|
|
|
236,800
|
|
|
|
236,800
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,271,400
|
|
|
|
3,720,800
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
(348,400
|
)
|
|
|
(196,300
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(4,923,000
|
)
|
|
|
(3,524,500
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred taxes
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred taxes are provided for the difference between the book
and tax basis of assets and liabilities recorded for financial
statement and income tax reporting purposes. Principal
differences relate to depreciation methods of property, plant
and equipment, net operating loss carryforwards and research and
development credits.
The significant reconciling items between the income tax charge
stated and the amount of income tax charge that would result
from applying the US domestic federal statutory rate of 34% is a
valuation allowance against deferred tax assets.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
Federal tax rate
|
|
|
(34.0
|
)%
|
|
|
(34.0
|
)
|
Increase in valuation allowance
|
|
|
34.0
|
|
|
|
34.0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective tax rate
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2007 the Company has approximately
$12,935,000 of net operating loss carry forwards expiring in
2026 and 2027. At December 31, 2007, the Company had
$236,000 of research and development tax credit carryforwards
expiring in 2026.
NOTE 5
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Preferred
Stock
Each share of the series A convertible preferred stock is
convertible into common shares based on the original issue price
plus accrued dividends divided by $48,804.89. Preferred shares
are entitled to cumulative dividends at a rate of 9.5% if paid
by additional preferred shares or 8% if paid by cash. In the
event no cash dividends are paid prior to June 30, 2009,
the cumulative dividends rate becomes 12%. On February 29,
2008, pursuant to the merger agreement with Globe Specialty
Metals, Inc. (GSM), each of the Companys preferred shares
issued and outstanding on February 28, 2008 were converted
into 6,058.543 shares of GSMs stock in exchange of
all the obligations due to the preferred stockholder.
F-150
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(UNAUDITED)
Board
of Directors
The Companys Board of Directors consists of six
individuals, four elected by common shareholders including one
designated by a specific shareholder and two elected by
preferred shareholders, both of which are designated by two
specific preferred shareholders.
NOTE 6
LOSS PER SHARE
Basic loss per common share is based on net loss divided by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the six
months ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
There is no dilutive effect on basic earnings per share.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(4,098,252
|
)
|
|
|
(3,482,458
|
)
|
Weighted average common shares
|
|
|
1,456.66
|
|
|
|
1,445.73
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share basic and diluted
|
|
$
|
(2,813.46
|
)
|
|
|
(2,408.79
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 7
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related
Party Sales
During the six months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, 88%
and 91% of sales, respectively were derived from two customers
who are also related parties of the Company. Accounts receivable
from these customers at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were
$966,247 and $823,526, respectively.
Sales
Agreement
In July 2006 the Company entered into an agreement with a
shareholder to supply solar grade silicon through September
2011. The agreement calls for a fee of $3,900,000 of which
$1,900,000 was received during 2007, with $2,000,000 due upon
completion of specific terms. Revenue recognized from this
agreement was $390,000 in 2007, with $730,000 of deferred
revenue at December 31, 2007. The agreement has a
three-year renewal option. The agreement provides that the
Company supply at least 300 and up to 700 metric tons annually
to be used solely in the shareholders production process.
The sales price per kilogram under this agreement is independent
of the Companys actual cost of production. Sales to this
customer were $2,413,830 and $177,208 for the six months ended
December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. See note 10
regarding subsequent replacement of this agreement.
GMI
Agreements
The Company purchased assets for manufacturing refined silicon
from GMI, a related party, during the period beginning
March 29, 2006 and ending June 30, 2006. The price
paid included reimbursement of administrative expenses and other
costs, amounting to $2,509,910, plus 8% interest, calculated on
an annual basis, beginning March 31, 2006. The interest was
$0 and $49,958 during the six months ended December 31,
2007 and 2006, respectively. Additionally, the Company entered
into a supply agreement (see below), operating and facility site
lease with GMI. The site lease began July 1, 2006. Accounts
payable to this related party were $962,227 and $804,080 at
December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively and are included
in accounts payable.
F-151
SOLSIL,
INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(UNAUDITED)
Supply
Agreement
The supply agreement with GMI expires in December 2026 with a
ten-year renewal option. The agreement calls for GMI to provide
S-1
metallurgical grade silicon at the greater of GMIs direct
cost plus 15% or the mean price of the bid and ask prices in
Ryans Notes the week prior to delivery. Purchases from GMI
were $1,928,018 and $976,364 for the six months ended
December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Operating
Agreement
Under the agreement, GMI is to provide administrative and
operating services. The Company shall reimburse GMI for its
direct costs plus 5%. Expenses related to this agreement were
$3,006,564 and $1,754,106 for the six months ended
December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Facility
Site Lease
The facility site lease expires June 2026 with two ten-year
renewal options. Rent is payable in monthly installments of
$6,250. Rent expense was $38,403 for the six months ended
December 31, 2007 and $37,500 for the six months ended
December 31, 2006.
|
|
NOTE 8
|
BUSINESS
SEGMENTS
|
The Company operates in one reportable segment, silicon metal.
On October 24, 2007, the Company obtained a $3,000,000
short-term financing from related parties at a variable interest
rate per annum equal to the sum of the LIBOR rate plus 3%. The
paid in kind interest is to be capitalized quarterly as
principal outstanding on these notes. These notes mature on
October 24, 2008 and are secured by all assets and
properties of the Company.
|
|
NOTE 10
|
SUBSEQUENT
EVENTS
|
On February 29, 2008, approximately 81% of Solsil stock was
acquired by Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (GSM). Based on the
terms of the acquisition agreement, GSM issued 5,628,657 new
shares of GSMs common stock to shareholders and option
holders of Solsil in exchange for the approximate 81% interest
in Solsil. The estimated purchase price for the 81% interest in
Solsil is $75.7 million.
On April 24, 2008, Solsil, Inc. and Globe Metallurgical,
Inc. signed an agreement with BP Solar International Inc. for
the sale of solar grade silicon. The Company said BP Solar and
Solsil will also deploy certain existing BP Solar silicon
technology at Solsils facility and will jointly develop
new technology to enhance Solsils proprietary upgraded
solar silicon metallurgical process.
As discussed in Note 7 (Related Party Transactions), the
Company entered into an agreement with a shareholder to supply
solar grade silicon through September 2011. Effective
January 1, 2008, this agreement was replaced with a new
agreement extending through December 31, 2012. The selling
price per kilogram under the new agreement is the lower of the
Companys fully loaded costs, as defined in the agreement,
plus an applicable profit margin or a fixed price specified in
the agreement. The fixed price decreases on an annual basis
through calendar year 2012.
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