HAYNES INTERNATIONAL INC - Quarter Report: 2012 December (Form 10-Q)

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

x      QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2012

 

or

 

o         TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from                     to                    

 

Commission File Number:  001-33288

 

HAYNES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (765) 456-6000

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x  No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x  No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filler” and “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.)  Yes o  No x

 

As of January 31, 2013, the registrant had 12,332,992 shares of Common Stock, $.001 par value, outstanding.

 

 

 

HAYNES INTERNATIONAL, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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PART I		FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.		Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
		Haynes International, Inc. and Subsidiaries:
		Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012		1
		Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2012		2
		Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2012		3
		Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2012		4
		Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		5
Item 2.		Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		13
Item 3.		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		21
Item 4.		Controls and Procedures		22
PART II		OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6.		Exhibits		23
		Signatures		24
		Index to Exhibits		25

 

 

PART 1                 FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.     Financial Statements

 

HAYNES INTERNATIONAL, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

		September 30, 2012			December 31, 2012
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	46,740		$	65,463
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,249 and $1,269, respectively		100,631			72,581
Inventories		263,236			275,705
Income taxes receivable		4,153			2,349
Deferred income taxes		9,933			9,989
Other current assets		1,532			2,349
Total current assets		426,225			428,436
Property, plant and equipment, net		124,652			133,295
Deferred income taxes—long term portion		68,255			68,216
Prepayments and deferred charges		1,777			2,055
Intangible assets, net		6,017			5,912
Total assets		$	626,926		$	637,914
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	37,471		$	46,248
Accrued expenses		15,157			14,315
Revolving credit facility		—			—
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits		21,065			21,065
Deferred revenue—current portion		2,500			2,500
Total current liabilities		76,193			84,128
Long-term obligations (less current portion)		980			980
Deferred revenue (less current portion)		32,829			32,204
Non-current income taxes payable		339			339
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits		215,487			214,365
Total liabilities		325,828			332,016
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)		—			—
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value (40,000,000 shares authorized, 12,287,790 and 12,342,985 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, respectively)		12			12
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value (20,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding)		—			—
Additional paid-in capital		236,751			237,762
Accumulated earnings		163,426			166,551
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(99,091		)	(98,427		)
Total stockholders’ equity		301,098			305,898
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	626,926		$	637,914

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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HAYNES INTERNATIONAL, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2011			2012
Net revenues		$	128,851		$	114,300
Cost of sales		105,360			95,526
Gross profit		23,491			18,774
Selling, general and administrative expense		9,816			9,811
Research and technical expense		765			858
Operating income		12,910			8,105
Interest income		(62		)	(29		)
Interest expense		26			17
Income before income taxes		12,946			8,117
Provision for income taxes		4,503			2,282
Net income		$	8,443		$	5,835
Net income per share:
Basic		$	0.69		$	0.47
Diluted		$	0.68		$	0.47
Dividend declared per common share		$	0.22		$	0.22

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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HAYNES INTERNATIONAL, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

		Three Months Ended December 31
		2011			2012
Net income		$	8,443		$	5,835
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(686		)	664
Comprehensive income		$	7,757		$	6,499

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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HAYNES INTERNATIONAL, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2011			2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income		$	8,443		$	5,835
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation		2,982			3,131
Amortization		112			105
Stock compensation expense		460			218
Excess tax benefit from option exercises		(616		)	(195		)
Deferred revenue		(625		)	(625		)
Deferred income taxes		638			(147		)
Loss on disposal of property		10			3
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		8,653			28,342
Inventories		(19,612		)	(12,095		)
Other assets		(713		)	(1,087		)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		1,497			5,038
Income taxes		3,183			2,127
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits		(1,315		)	(1,122		)
Net cash provided by operating activities		3,097			29,528
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment		(7,350		)	(8,982		)
Net cash used in investing activities		(7,350		)	(8,982		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid		(2,691		)	(2,710		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		821			598
Excess tax benefit from option exercises		616			195
Net cash used in financing activities		(1,254		)	(1,917		)
Effect of exchange rates on cash		(192		)	94
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(5,699		)	18,723
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		60,062			46,740
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	54,363		$	65,463
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during period for:
Interest (net of capitalized interest)		$	9		$	1
Income taxes paid (net of refunds)		$	693		$	385
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid		$	1,027		$	5,071

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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HAYNES INTERNATIONAL, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

Note 1.   Basis of Presentation

 

Interim Financial Statements

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and such principles are applied on a basis consistent with information reflected in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC related to interim financial statements. In the opinion of management, the interim financial information includes all adjustments and accruals, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary for a fair presentation of results for the respective interim periods. The results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending September 30, 2013 or any interim period.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Haynes International, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated.

 

Note 2.   New Accounting Pronouncements

 

No new accounting pronouncements applicable to the Company were issued in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

 

Note 3.   Inventories

 

The following is a summary of the major classes of inventories:

 

		September 30, 2012			December 31, 2012
Raw Materials		$	27,654		$	33,379
Work-in-process		129,642			133,989
Finished Goods		104,875			107,216
Other		1,065			1,121
		$	263,236		$	275,705

 

Note 4.   Income Taxes

 

Income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2012, differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to state income taxes and differing tax rates on foreign earnings. The effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2012 was 28.1% compared to 34.8% in the same period of fiscal 2012.  This decrease is attributable to a change in law in the state of California related to apportionment.  This change resulted in an increase to the deferred tax asset which caused a favorable impact on the effective tax rate.

 

Note 5.   Pension and Post-retirement Benefits

 

Components of net periodic pension and post-retirement benefit cost for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 are as follows:

 

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		Three Months Ended December 31,
		Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
		2011			2012			2011			2012
Service cost		$	1,000		$	1,220		$	73		$	97
Interest cost		2,676			2,538			1,145			1,082
Expected return		(2,666		)	(3,119		)	—			—
Amortizations		2,449			2,723			(748		)	(518		)
Net periodic benefit cost		$	3,459		$	3,362		$	470		$	661

 

The Company contributed $3,750 to Company sponsored domestic pension plans, $1,129 to its other post-retirement benefit plans and $242 to the U.K. pension plan for the three months ended December 31, 2012.  The Company presently expects future contributions of $11,250 to its domestic pension plans, $3,871 to its other post-retirement benefit plans and $728 to the U.K. pension plan for the remainder of fiscal 2013.

 

Note 6.   Legal, Environmental and Other Contingencies

 

The Company is regularly involved in litigation, both as a plaintiff and as a defendant, relating to its business and operations, including environmental, employment and intellectual property matters. Future expenditures for environmental, employment, intellectual property and other legal matters cannot be determined with any degree of certainty; however, based on the facts presently known, management does not believe that such costs will have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

The Company is currently, and has in the past been, subject to claims involving personal injuries allegedly relating to its products. For example, the Company is presently involved in two actions involving welding rod-related injuries, which were filed in California state court against numerous manufacturers, including the Company, in May 2006 and February 2007, respectively, alleging that the welding-related products of the defendant manufacturers harmed the users of such products through the inhalation of welding fumes containing manganese. The Company believes that it has defenses to these allegations and that, if the Company were to be found liable, the cases would not have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

 

The Company has received permits from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, or IDEM, to close and to provide post-closure monitoring and care for certain areas at the Kokomo facility previously used for the storage and disposal of wastes, some of which are classified as hazardous under applicable regulations. Closure certification was received in fiscal 1988 for the South Landfill at the Kokomo facility, and post-closure monitoring and care is ongoing there. Closure certification was received in fiscal 1999 for the North Landfill at the Kokomo facility, and post-closure monitoring and care are permitted and ongoing there. In fiscal 2007, IDEM issued a single post-closure permit applicable to both the North and South Landfills, which contains monitoring and post-closure care requirements. In addition, IDEM required that a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or RCRA, Facility Investigation, or RFI, be conducted in order to further evaluate one area of concern and one solid waste management unit. The RFI commenced in fiscal 2008 and is ongoing.

 

The Company has also received permits from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, or NCDENR, to close and provide post-closure monitoring and care for the hazardous waste lagoon at its Mountain Home, North Carolina facility. The lagoon area has been closed and is currently undergoing post-closure monitoring and care. The Company is required to monitor groundwater and to continue post-closure maintenance of the former disposal areas at each site. As a result, the Company is aware of elevated levels of certain contaminants in the groundwater and additional corrective action by the Company could be required.

 

On August 3, 2012, the Company received an information request from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The information requested relates to the Company’s compliance with laws relating to air quality, and the Company has responded to the request and is awaiting further communication from the agency.

 

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, the Company has accrued $1,071 for post-closure monitoring and maintenance activities. Accruals for these costs are calculated by estimating the cost to monitor and maintain each post-closure site and multiplying that amount by the number of years remaining in the 30 year post-closure monitoring

 

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period referred to above. At each fiscal year end, or earlier if necessary, the Company evaluates the accuracy of the estimates for these monitoring and maintenance costs for the upcoming fiscal year. The accrual was based upon the undiscounted amount of the obligation of $1,254 which was then discounted using an appropriate discount rate.

 

Note 7.   Deferred Revenue

 

On November 17, 2006, the Company entered into a twenty-year agreement to provide conversion services to Titanium Metals Corporation (“TIMET”) for up to ten million pounds of titanium metal annually. TIMET paid the Company a $50,000 up-front fee and will also pay the Company for its processing services during the term of the agreement at prices established by the terms of the agreement.  TIMET may exercise an option to have ten million additional pounds  of titanium converted annually, provided that it offers to loan up to $12,000 to the Company for certain capital expenditures which may be required to expand capacity.  In addition to the volume commitment, the Company has granted TIMET a security interest in its four-high steckel rolling mill, along with rights of access if the Company enters into bankruptcy or defaults on any financing arrangements.  The Company has agreed not to manufacture titanium products (other than cold reduced titanium tubing).  The Company has also agreed not to provide titanium conversion services to any entity other than TIMET for the term of the Conversion Services Agreement.  The agreement contains certain default provisions which could result in contract termination and damages, including the Company being required to return the unearned portion of the upfront fee.  The cash received of $50,000 is recognized in income on a straight-line basis over the 20-year term of the agreement. The portion of the upfront fee not recognized in income is shown as deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

Note 8.         Intangible Assets

 

The Company has patents, trademarks and other intangibles. As the patents have a definite life, they are amortized over lives ranging from two to fourteen years. The Company reviews patents for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a patent may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the patent asset is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset to the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset.

 

As the trademarks have an indefinite life, the Company tests them for impairment at least annually as of August 31 (the annual impairment testing date). If the carrying value exceeds the fair value (determined by calculating a fair value based upon a discounted cash flow of an assumed royalty rate), impairment of the trademark may exist, resulting in a charge to earnings to the extent of the impairment. No impairment was recognized in the years ended September 30, 2011 or 2012 because the fair value exceeded the carrying values. The Company also has non-compete agreements with remaining lives of 2 to 3 years.

 

Amortization of the patents, non-competes and other intangibles was $112 and $105 for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2012, respectively.

 

The following represents a summary of intangible assets at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012:

 

September 30, 2012		Gross Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Carrying Amount
Patents		$	8,667		$	(6,891	)	$	1,776
Trademarks		3,800			—			3,800
Non-compete		1,090			(900		)	190
Other		330			(79		)	251
		$	13,887		$	(7,870	)	$	6,017

 

December 31, 2012		Gross Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Carrying Amount
Patents		$	8,667		$	(6,961	)	$	1,706
Trademarks		3,800			—			3,800
Non-compete		1,090			(918		)	172
Other		330			(96		)	234
		$	13,887		$	(7,975	)	$	5,912

 

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Estimate of Aggregate Amortization Expense: Year Ended September 30,
2013 (remainder of fiscal year)		312
2014		416
2015		393
2016		332
2017		279

 

Note 9.   Net Income Per Share

 

The Company accounts for earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation that determines net income per share for each class of common stock and participating securities according to participation rights in undistributed earnings. Non-vested restricted stock awards that include non-forfeitable rights to dividends are considered participating securities. Per share amounts are computed by dividing net income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during each period. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The computation of diluted earnings per share is similar to basic earnings per share, except the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive common shares had been issued.

 

Basic and diluted net income per share were computed as follows:

 

		Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except share and per share data)		2011			2012
Numerator:
Net income		$	8,443		$	5,835
Less amount allocable to participating securities		(108		)	(64		)
Net income available for basic shareholders		8,335			5,771
Adjustment for dilutive potential common shares		1			—
Net income available for diluted common shares		$	8,336		$	5,771
Denominator:
Weighted average shares - Basic		12,095,599			12,190,697
Adjustment for dilutive potential common shares		84,402			46,493
Weighted average shares - Diluted		12,180,001			12,237,190
Basic net income per share		$	0.69		$	0.47
Diluted net income per share		$	0.68		$	0.47
Number of stock option shares excluded as their effect would be anti-dilutive		80,380			184,706

 

Anti-dilutive shares with respect to outstanding stock options have been properly excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share.

 

Note 10. Stock-Based Compensation

 

Restricted Stock Plan

 

On February 23, 2009, the Company adopted a restricted stock plan that reserved 400,000 shares of common stock for issuance.  Grants of restricted stock are rights to acquire shares of the Company’s common stock, which vest in accordance with the terms and conditions established by the Compensation Committee.  The Compensation Committee may set restrictions on certain grants based on the achievement of specific performance goals, and vesting of grants to participants may also be time-based.

 

Restricted stock grants are subject to forfeiture if employment or service terminates prior to the end of the vesting

 

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period or if the performance goal is not met, if applicable.  The Company will assess, on an ongoing basis, the probability of whether the performance criteria will be achieved. The Company will recognize compensation expense over the performance period if it is deemed probable that the goal will be achieved. The fair value of the Company’s restricted stock is determined based upon the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the grant date. The plan provides for the adjustment of the number of shares covered by an outstanding grant and the maximum number of shares of restricted stock that may be granted under the plan in the event of a stock split, extraordinary dividend or distribution or similar recapitalization event.  Holders of outstanding shares of restricted stock are entitled to receive dividends on shares of common stock.

 

On November 20, 2012,  November 26, 2012, and December 10, 2012, the Company granted 31,950, 3,000 and 1,100 shares, respectively, of restricted stock to certain key employees and non-employee directors. The shares of restricted stock granted to employees will vest on the third anniversary of their grant date, provided that (a) the recipient is still an employee with the Company and (b) the Company has met a three year net income performance goal, if applicable. The shares of restricted stock granted to non-employee directors will vest on the earlier of (a) the third anniversary of the date of grant or (b) the failure of such non-employee director to be re-elected at an annual meeting of the stockholders of the Company as a result of such non-employee director being excluded from the nominations for any reason other than cause. The fair value of the grants were $47.96, $47.62 and $48.39, respectively, the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the day of the grant.

 

The following table summarizes the activity under the restricted stock plan for the three months ended December 31, 2012:

 

		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Fair Value At Grant Date
Unvested at September 30, 2012		111,000		$	42.32
Granted		36,050		$	47.94
Forfeited / Canceled		(11,400	)	$	41.84
Vested		—
Unvested at December 31, 2012		135,650		$	43.86
Expected to vest		135,650		$	43.86

 

Compensation expense related to restricted stock for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 was $323 and $116, respectively. The remaining unrecognized compensation expense at December 31, 2012 was $3,118, to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.02 years.

 

Stock Option Plans

 

The Company has two stock option plans that authorize the granting of non-qualified stock options to certain key employees and non-employee directors for the purchase of a maximum of 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The original option plan was adopted in August 2004 pursuant to the plan of reorganization and provides for the grant of options to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. In January 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a second option plan that provides for options to purchase up to 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Each plan provides for the adjustment of the maximum number of shares for which options may be granted in the event of a stock split, extraordinary dividend or distribution or similar recapitalization event. Unless the Compensation Committee determines otherwise, options granted under the option plans are exercisable for a period of ten years from the date of grant and vest 33 1/3% per year over three years from the grant date.

 

The fair value of option grants was estimated as of the date of the grant. The Company has elected to use the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which incorporates various assumptions including volatility, expected life, risk-free interest rates, expected forfeitures and dividend yields. The volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock over the most recent period commensurate with the estimated expected term of the stock option granted. The Company uses historical volatility because management believes such volatility is representative of prospective trends. The expected term of an award is based on historical exercise data. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon observed interest rates appropriate for the expected term of the awards. The expected forfeiture rate is based upon historical experience. The

 

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dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation regarding dividend payouts at the time of the grant.  Valuation of future grants under the Black-Scholes model will include a dividend yield. The following assumptions were used for grants in the first quarter of fiscal 2012:

 

Grant Date		Fair Value			Dividend Yield		Risk-free Interest Rate		Expected Volatility		Expected Life
November 20, 2012		$	13.92		1.83	%	0.32	%	47	%	3 years
December 10, 2012		$	14.12		1.82	%	0.33	%	47	%	3 years

 

On November 20, 2012 and December 10, 2012, the Company granted 35,600 and 1,800 options, respectively, at an exercise price of $47.96 and $48.39, the fair market value of the Company’s common stock the day of the grant. During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, options exercised were 30,545 options, and 5,801 options were forfeited/canceled.

 

The stock-based employee compensation expense for stock options for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 was $137 and $102, respectively.  The remaining unrecognized compensation expense at December 31, 2012 was $844, to be recognized over a weighted average vesting period of 1.98 years.

 

The following table summarizes the activity under the stock option plans for the three months ended December 31, 2012:

 

		Number of Shares		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (000s)			Weighted Average Exercise Prices			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Outstanding at September 30, 2012		318,776					$	44.05
Granted		37,400					$	47.98
Exercised		(30,545	)				$	19.57
Canceled		(5,801	)				$	44.39
Outstanding at December 31, 2012		319,830		$	3,102		$	46.84		5.84
Vested or expected to vest		301,278		$	3,102		$	46.84		5.84
Exercisable at December 31, 2012		252,458		$	2,700		$	46.88		4.97

 

Grant Date		Exercise Price Per Share			Remaining Contractual Life in Years		Outstanding Number of Shares		Exercisable Number of Shares
August 31, 2004		$	12.80		1.67		32,207		32,207
March 31, 2006		31.00			3.25		10,000		10,000
March 30, 2007		72.93			4.25		59,500		59,500
March 31, 2008		54.00			5.25		73,000		73,000
October 1, 2008		46.83			5.75		20,000		20,000
March 31, 2009		17.82			6.25		20,089		20,089
January 8, 2010		34.00			7.00		25,801		16,131
November 24, 2010		40.26			7.92		20,967		13,801
November 25, 2011		55.88			8.92		20,866		7,730
November 20, 2012		47.96			9.92		35,600		—
December 10, 2012		48.39			9.92		1,800		—
							319,830		252,458

 

Note 11.  Dividend

 

In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company declared and paid a quarterly cash dividend. The dividend of $0.22 per outstanding share of the Company’s common stock was paid December 17, 2012 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 3, 2012.  The dividend cash pay-out was $2,710 for the quarter based on the number of shares outstanding.

 

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On January 31, 2013, the Company announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per outstanding share of the Company’s common stock.  The dividend is payable March 15, 2013 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2013.

 

Note 12.  Fair Value Measurements

 

The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the inputs used to determine fair value.

 

·                                Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

·                                Level 2 — Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or financial instruments for which significant inputs  are observable, either directly or indirectly; and

·                                Level 3 — Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

 

When available, the Company uses unadjusted quoted market prices to measure fair value and classifies such items within Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally-developed models that use, where possible, current market-based or independently-sourced market parameters such as interest rates and currency rates. Items valued using internally-generated models are classified according to the lowest level input or value driver that is significant to the valuation. If quoted market prices are not available, the valuation model used depends on the specific asset or liability being valued. A portion of the Company’s pension plan assets are in a common collective trust that is considered within Level 2.  To determine the fair value of these assets, the Company uses the quoted market prices of the underlying assets of the common collective trust.

 

The following table represents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012:

 

		September 30, 2012
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
Assets:
Cash and money market funds		$	46,740		$	—		$	—		$	46,740
U.S. Pension plan assets
U.S. common stock mutual fund		30,239			—			—			30,239
Common /collective funds
Bonds		—			62,554			—			62,554
Short-term money market		—			6,762			—			6,762
U.S. common stock		—			59,677			—			59,677
International equity		—			7,053			—			7,053
		30,239			136,046			—			166,285
U.K. Plan Assets
Equity funds		6,322			—			—			6,322
Bond funds		7,297			—			—			7,297
Other funds		2,107			—			—			2,107
		15,726			—			—			15,726
Total pension plan assets		45,965			136,046			—			182,011
Total fair value		$	92,705		$	136,046		$	—		$	228,751

 

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		December 31, 2012 Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
Assets:
Cash and money market funds		$	65,463		$	—		$	—		$	65,463
U.S. Pension plan assets
U.S. common stock mutual fund		33,115			—						33,115
Common /collective funds
Bonds		—			66,357			—			66,357
Short-term money market		—			1,496			—			1,496
U.S. common stock		—			59,402			—			59,402
International equity		—			7,496			—			7,496
		33,115			134,751			—			167,866
U.K. Plan Assets
Equity funds		6,498			—			—			6,498
Bond funds		2,498			—			—			2,498
Other funds		7,330			—			—			7,330
		16,326			—			—			16,326
Total pension plan assets		49,441			134,751			—			184,192
Total fair value		$	114,904		$	134,751		$	—		$	249,655

 

The Company had no Level 3 assets as of September 30, 2012 or December 31, 2012. Items such as accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value and would be considered Level 1 if included in the table.

 

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Item 2.                                 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

References to years or portions of years in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations refer to the Company’s fiscal years ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding market and industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position, made in this Form 10-Q are forward-looking.    In many cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology, such as “may”, “should”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “potential” or “continue” or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology. The forward-looking information may include, among other information, statements concerning the Company’s outlook for fiscal year 2013 and beyond, overall volume and pricing trends, cost reduction strategies and their anticipated results, capital expenditures and dividends.  There may also be other statements of expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts.  Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control.

 

The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and projections about future events.  Although the Company believes that the assumptions on which the forward-looking statements contained herein are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate. As a result, the forward-looking statements based upon those assumptions also could be incorrect.  Risks and uncertainties may affect the accuracy of forward-looking statements.

 

The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Business Overview

 

Haynes International, Inc. (“Haynes” or “the Company”) is one of the world’s largest producers of high-performance nickel- and cobalt-based alloys in sheet, coil and plate forms. The Company is focused on developing, manufacturing, marketing and distributing technologically advanced, high-performance alloys, which are sold primarily in the aerospace, chemical processing and land-based gas turbine industries. The Company’s products consist of high-temperature resistant alloys, or HTA products, and corrosion-resistant alloys, or CRA products. HTA products are used by manufacturers of equipment that is subjected to extremely high temperatures, such as jet engines for the aerospace market, gas turbine engines used for power generation and waste incineration and industrial heating equipment. CRA products are used in applications that require resistance to very corrosive media found in chemical processing, power plant emissions control and hazardous waste treatment. Management believes Haynes is one of four principal producers of high-performance alloy products in sheet, coil and plate forms. The Company also produces its products as seamless and welded tubulars, and in slab, bar, billet and wire forms.

 

The Company has manufacturing facilities in Kokomo, Indiana; Arcadia, Louisiana; and Mountain Home, North Carolina. The Kokomo facility specializes in flat products, the Arcadia facility specializes in tubular products, and the Mountain Home facility specializes in wire products. The Company’s products are sold primarily through its direct sales organization, which includes 13 service and/or sales centers in the United States, Europe and Asia. All of these centers are Company-operated.

 

Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement in the Arcadia, Louisiana Operation

 

As of December 19, 2012 the eligible employees of the Arcadia, Louisiana manufacturing facility ratified and are now covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the United Steelworkers of America which will expire December 19, 2015.  The agreement includes an upfront payment of approximately three hundred thousand dollars, which was charged to expense in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

 

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Capital Spending

 

Management continues to believe in the long-term growth potential of the aerospace, land-based gas turbine and chemical processing markets. Therefore, the Company is continuing to implement the previously announced capital spending projects in line with plans to meet the expected long-term growth requirements of those target markets.  Capital spending in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 was approximately $9.0 million and the forecasts for capital spending in fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014 are approximately $70.0 million and $39.0 million, respectively. The capital spending planned for fiscal 2013 of approximately $70.0 million includes $19.0 million for the Arcadia tubular project, $19.0 million for the Kokomo flat product project, $10.0 million for the processing and service center upgrades, $4.0 million for the information systems upgrade project and the remaining $18.0 million for additional enhancements and upgrades of current facilities and equipment.  The capital spending anticipated for fiscal 2014 of $39.0 million is expected to include $14.0 million to complete the Arcadia tubular project, $2.0 million to complete the Kokomo flat product project, $7.0 million to complete the processing center and service center upgrade, $2.0 million to complete the information system upgrade and the remaining $14.0 million for the continuing upgrade of existing equipment and facilities.

 

Capital spending in fiscal 2012 was $25.9 million, which included $15.2 million for ongoing projects such as upgrades to the Company’s four-high Steckel rolling mill, electro slag remelt operations, sheet finishing operations and research and development equipment. In addition, project spending for the information technology system upgrade, Arcadia tubular and Kokomo flat product projects in fiscal 2012 were $3.6 million, $3.6 million and $3.5 million, respectively.

 

The actual and planned capital investments of approximately $135 million over the three year-period of fiscal 2012 through 2014 are expected to allow the Company to increase capacity, enhance product quality, reduce costs and improve working capital management. The Company anticipates that these significant investments will help the Company improve efficiency and meet expected long-term increasing customer demand for volume and quality improvements.

 

Dividends Paid and Declared

 

In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company declared and paid a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per outstanding share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend was paid December 17, 2012 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 3, 2012.  The dividend cash pay-out was approximately $2.7 million for the quarter based on the number of shares outstanding and equal to approximately $10.8 million on an annualized basis.

 

On January 31, 2013, the Company announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per outstanding share of the Company’s common stock.  The dividend is payable March 15, 2013 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2013.

 

Gross Profit Margin Performance

 

		Comparison by Quarter of Gross Profit Margin and Gross Profit Margin Percentage for Fiscal 2012 and 2013
		Quarter Ended
(dollars in thousands)		December 31, 2011			March 31, 2012			June 30, 2012			September 30, 2012			December 31, 2012
Net Revenues		$	128,851		$	158,882		$	141,574		$	150,254		$	114,300
Gross Profit Margin		$	23,491		$	34,535		$	32,389		$	30,425		$	18,774
Gross Profit Margin %		18.2		%	21.7		%	22.9		%	20.2		%	16.4		%

 

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In the first quarter of each fiscal year, the Company’s gross profit margin percentage is typically lower than the preceding quarter due to lower absorption of fixed manufacturing costs that do not decrease in proportion with decreased production levels. Production levels decrease in the first quarter due to the Company’s observance of seasonal holidays and planned equipment downtime for capital upgrades and maintenance projects.

 

For the first quarter of fiscal 2013, gross profit and net income were lower than anticipated primarily due to lower than anticipated net sales.  The lower net sales were a result of customers exercising increased caution in making purchases, which the Company attributes to ongoing uncertain economic conditions.  Gross profit margins and gross profit margin percentages declined in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 due to a combination of lower volumes across all markets and weaker pricing primarily in the commodity alloys.  In addition, from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 through the first quarter of fiscal 2013, service center transactional business volumes and prices declined due to increased competition and customers reducing inventory levels throughout the supply chain.

 

Backlog

 

Set forth below are selected data relating to the Company’s backlog, the 30-day average nickel price per pound as reported by the London Metals Exchange, and a breakdown of net revenues, shipments and average selling prices to the markets served by the Company for the periods shown. This data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto and the remainder of the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in this Form 10-Q.

 

		Quarter Ended
		December 31, 2011			March 31, 2012			June 30, 2012			September 30, 2012			December 31, 2012
Backlog (1)
Dollars (in thousands)		$	261,811		$	264,245		$	241,151		$	222,870		$	211,726
Pounds (in thousands)		8,547			8,853			7,951			6,866			6,905
Average selling price per pound		$	30.63		$	29.85		$	30.33		$	32.46		$	30.66
Average nickel price per pound
London Metals Exchange(2)		$	8.23		$	8.49		$	7.50		$	7.81		$	7.90

 

(1)             The Company defines backlog to include firm commitments from customers for delivery of product at established prices. Approximately 30% of the orders in the backlog at any given time include prices that are subject to adjustment based on changes in raw material costs. Historically, approximately 75% of the backlog orders have shipped within six months and approximately 90% have shipped within 12 months. The backlog figures do not reflect that portion of the business conducted at service and sales centers on a spot or “just-in-time” basis.

 

(2)             Represents the average price for a cash buyer as reported by the London Metals Exchange for the 30 days ending on the last day of the period presented.

 

Backlog was $211.7 million at December 31, 2012, a decrease of approximately $11.1 million, or 5.0%, from $222.9 million at September 30, 2012. The backlog dollars declined during the first quarter of fiscal 2013 due to a 5.5% decrease in backlog average selling price for the quarter, slightly offset by a small increase in backlog pounds.  The reduction in the backlog during the first quarter resulted from reduced order entry pricing and a slightly lower-valued mix of products in the backlog.  Order entry volumes were comparable to sales volumes in the first quarter, causing only a slight increase in backlog pounds.  The level of transactional business declined in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, after remaining relatively consistent through fiscal 2012.  Intermediate and large size, project-based orders continued at relatively low levels in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, as experienced in fiscal 2012.

 

Management believes that the reduced level of both transactional and project-based orders has resulted from customers exercising caution in making purchases due to the current uncertain economic conditions associated with slow economic growth.  The backlog for the aerospace and land-based gas turbine markets declined in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. Management believes the reduction is a result of customers adjusting their inventory levels within the supply chain.  In addition, backlog decreased in the “Other Markets” category as projects for flue-gas desulphurization were lower than anticipated due to economic and regulatory concerns, and in the oil and gas market, the company has not received additional orders for a specific project that is in production testing along with other materials.

 

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Quarterly Market Information

 

		Quarter Ended
		December 31,  2011			March 31,  2012			June 30,  2012			September 30, 2012			December 31,  2012
Net revenues (in thousands)
Aerospace		$	52,726		$	61,901		$	55,908		$	59,378		$	52,272
Chemical processing		29,688			37,833			32,565			34,553			26,287
Land-based gas turbines		30,104			32,167			27,971			28,940			22,628
Other markets		12,721			23,082			21,280			24,477			10,618
Total product revenue		125,239			154,983			137,724			147,348			111,805
Other revenue		3,612			3,899			3,850			2,906			2,495
Net revenues		$	128,851		$	158,882		$	141,574		$	150,254		114,300
Shipments by markets (in thousands of pounds)
Aerospace		1,970			2,421			2,175			2,368			2,116
Chemical processing		1,121			1,500			1,304			1,358			986
Land-based gas turbines		1,585			1,771			1,559			1,605			1,261
Other markets		456			782			673			739			322
Total shipments		5,132			6,474			5,711			6,070			4,685
Average selling price per pound
Aerospace		$	26.76		$	25.57		$	25.70		$	25.08		$	24.70
Chemical processing		26.48			25.22			24.97			25.44			26.66
Land-based gas turbines		18.99			18.16			17.94			18.03			17.94
Other markets		27.90			29.52			31.62			33.12			32.98
Total product (excluding other revenue)		24.40			23.94			24.12			24.27			23.86
Total average selling price (including other revenue)		25.11			24.54			24.79			24.75			24.40

 

Quarterly Performance

 

For the first quarter of fiscal 2013, net revenues decreased by $36.0 million from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, volume declined by 1.4 million pounds and net income decreased by $7.0 million during this period. Although a decline was anticipated in each of these categories from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 to the first quarter of fiscal 2013, each category declined more than anticipated. The decline in earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 was greater than previously expected due to lower than anticipated volume of pounds shipped combined with lower average selling prices per pound.

 

Outlook

 

Guidance

 

Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 is expected to exceed the net income of the first quarter of fiscal 2013, but is expected to continue to be unfavorably impacted by the lower volumes and weaker pricing similar to that experienced during the first quarter. Due to the continued uncertainty of the economic environment, lack of visibility and continued lower level of order entry, management does not anticipate a recovery in the second quarter. However, certain macroeconomic trends may suggest a potential improvement in the second half of 2013.

 

Management expects net income for fiscal 2013 to be below net income of fiscal 2012. Due to the continued uncertainty of the economic environment, the amount of the decrease continues to be uncertain.

 

Working Capital

 

Controllable working capital, which includes accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable and accrued expenses, was $287.7 million at December 31, 2012, a decrease of $23.5 million or 7.6% from $311.2 million at September 30, 2012. This decrease of $23.5 million resulted primarily from accounts receivable decreasing from the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. Inventory of finished goods increased during the quarter due to sales being lower than anticipated

 

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