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NEWMARKET CORP - Quarter Report: 2009 September (Form 10-Q)

Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009

OR

 

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

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File Number 1-32190

 

 

NEWMARKET CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

VIRGINIA   20-0812170

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

330 SOUTH FOURTH STREET

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

  23218-2189
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code - (804) 788-5000

 

 

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

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

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

 

Large accelerated filer   x   Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨   Smaller reporting company   ¨

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

Number of shares of common stock, without par value, outstanding as of September 30, 2009: 15,207,989.

 

 

 


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NEWMARKET CORPORATION

I N D E X

 

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Number

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

ITEM 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)

  

Consolidated Statements of Income—Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September  30, 2009 and September 30, 2008

   3

Consolidated Balance Sheets—September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

   4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and September  30, 2008

   5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   6 - 33

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

   34 - 42

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   42

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

   43

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

   44

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

   44

ITEM 6. Exhibits

   44 - 45

SIGNATURES

   46

 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per-share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Third Quarter Ended
September 30
   Nine Months Ended
September 30
     2009     2008    2009     2008

Net sales

   $ 417,832      $ 440,604    $ 1,125,881      $ 1,248,836

Cost of goods sold

     274,865        367,026      780,427        1,011,462
                             

Gross profit

     142,967        73,578      345,454        237,374

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     27,618        28,476      83,141        87,748

Research, development, and testing expenses

     21,602        19,471      61,448        61,579
                             

Operating profit

     93,747        25,631      200,865        88,047

Interest and financing expenses

     2,909        2,966      8,704        8,854

Other (expense) income, net

     (3,804     222      (15,734     901
                             

Income before income tax expense

     87,034        22,887      176,427        80,094

Income tax expense

     30,347        6,415      60,394        26,226
                             

Net income

   $ 56,687      $ 16,472    $ 116,033      $ 53,868
                             

Basic earnings per share

   $ 3.73      $ 1.08    $ 7.63      $ 3.49
                             

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 3.72      $ 1.07    $ 7.61      $ 3.48
                             

Shares used to compute basic earnings per share

     15,208        15,306      15,205        15,418
                             

Shares used to compute diluted earnings per share

     15,245        15,365      15,243        15,493
                             

Cash dividends declared per common share

   $ 0.25      $ 0.20    $ 0.70      $ 0.60
                             

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     September 30
2009
    December 31
2008
 
ASSETS     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 133,770      $ 21,761   

Short-term investments

     300        —     

Trade and other accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts ($1,141 in 2009 and 2008)

     229,603        203,551   

Inventories:

    

Finished goods

     144,371        158,325   

Raw materials

     30,582        34,657   

Stores, supplies and other

     7,504        8,090   
                
     182,457        201,072   
                

Deferred income taxes

     27,677        14,090   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     9,141        5,704   
                

Total current assets

     582,948        446,178   
                

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

     922,941        848,011   

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     629,492        606,275   
                

Net property, plant and equipment

     293,449        241,736   
                

Prepaid pension cost

     36        159   

Deferred income taxes

     40,154        37,744   

Other assets and deferred charges

     41,283        31,566   

Intangibles, net of amortization and goodwill

     47,271        54,069   
                

Total assets

   $ 1,005,141      $ 811,452   
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 100,447      $ 60,505   

Accrued expenses

     66,992        63,715   

Dividends payable

     3,319        2,646   

Book overdraft

     2,896        999   

Long-term debt, current portion

     86,055        784   

Income taxes payable

     22,341        7,264   
                

Total current liabilities

     282,050        135,913   
                

Long-term debt

     150,358        236,378   

Other noncurrent liabilities

     160,283        148,038   

Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)

    

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock and paid-in capital (without par value); authorized shares - 80,000,000; Outstanding shares - 15,207,989 in 2009 and 15,199,207 in 2008

     266        115   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (79,963     (95,750

Retained earnings

     492,147        386,758   
                
     412,450        291,123   
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 1,005,141      $ 811,452   
                

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
     2009     2008  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

   $ 21,761      $ 71,872   
                

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

     116,033        53,868   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities:

    

Depreciation and other amortization

     23,485        20,449   

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     887        749   

Noncash environmental remediation and dismantling

     4,025        811   

Noncash pension benefits expense

     10,147        8,797   

Noncash postretirement benefits expense

     1,982        2,014   

Noncash foreign exchange loss

     551        3,978   

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense

     (19,491     3,857   

Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instruments - net

     15,884        (356

Gain on legal settlement

     —          (3,227

Working capital changes

     67,283        (69,908

Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements

     —          (900

Cash pension benefits contributions

     (17,308     (10,996

Cash postretirement benefits contributions

     (1,005     (1,423

Proceeds from legal settlement

     —          3,227   

Other, net

     (7,856     623   
                

Cash provided from operating activities

     194,617        11,563   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (26,506     (21,831

Foundry Park I capital expenditures

     (40,403     (29,046

Purchase of short-term investment

     (300     —     

Acquisition of business

     —          (14,721

Deposits for interest rate lock agreement

     (5,000     —     

Return of deposits for interest rate lock agreement

     15,500        1,050   

Return of deposits for interest rate swap

     9,930        —     

Deposits for interest rate swap

     (29,900     —     
                

Cash used in investing activities

     (76,679     (64,548
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Draws on Foundry Park I construction loan

     41,735        25,083   

Net (repayments) borrowings under revolving credit agreement

     (41,900     31,800   

Repurchases of common stock

     —          (26,810

Dividends

     (10,644     (12,090

Change in book overdraft, net

     1,897        (1,637

Payment for financed intangible asset

     (750     (750

Debt issuance costs

     (412     —     

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     31        246   

Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements

     —          900   

Payments on the capital lease

     (584     (548
                

Cash (used in) provided from financing activities

     (10,627     16,194   
                

Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents

     4,698        (1,590
                

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     112,009        (38,381
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 133,770      $ 33,491   
                

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Financial Statement Presentation

In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of NewMarket Corporation and its subsidiaries contain all necessary adjustments for the fair presentation of, in all material respects, our consolidated financial position as of September 30, 2009, as well as our consolidated results of operations for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 and our consolidated cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008. All adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the NewMarket Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 (2008 Annual Report), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The results of operations for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2009. The December 31, 2008 consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” and “NewMarket” are to NewMarket Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Certain amounts in the accompanying financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. There was no effect on net income.

At both September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we had a book overdraft for some of our disbursement cash accounts. A book overdraft represents transactions that have not cleared the bank accounts at the end of the reporting period. There are no agreements with the same banks to offset the presented balance. We transfer cash on an as-needed basis to fund these items as they clear the bank in subsequent periods.

Cash dividends totaling 70 cents per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 60 cents per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were declared and paid as shown in the table below.

 

Year

  

Date Declared

  

Date Paid

   Per Share
Amount

2009

   February 19, 2009    April 1, 2009    20 cents
   April 23, 2009    July 1, 2009    25 cents
   July 30, 2009    October 1, 2009    25 cents

2008

   February 28, 2008    April 1, 2008    20 cents
   April 24, 2008    July 1, 2008    20 cents
   July 31, 2008    October 1, 2008    20 cents

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we had noncash investing activity of $5.8 million related to capital expenditures incurred, but not paid, for the construction of the office building by Foundry Park I, LLC (Foundry Park I).

2. Asset Retirement Obligations

The following table illustrates the activity associated with our asset retirement obligations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008.

 

     2009     2008  
     (in thousands)  

Asset retirement obligations, January 1

   $ 3,009      $ 5,048   

Liabilities incurred

     2,000        —     

Accretion expense

     135        220   

Liabilities settled

     (1,539     (1,070

Changes in expected cash flows and timing

     (526     (417

Foreign currency impact

     —          (8
                

Asset retirement obligations, September 30

   $ 3,079      $ 3,773   
                

3. Segment Information

The tables below show our consolidated segment net sales, operating profit (including a reconciliation of segment operating profit to income before income taxes), and depreciation and amortization.

The “All other” category includes the continuing operations of the tetraethyl lead (TEL) business (primarily sales of TEL in North America), certain contract manufacturing Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl) provides to Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton) and to third parties, as well as the real estate development activities.

The real estate development operating segment represents the construction of the office building by Foundry Park I. Total segment assets of the real estate development operating segment amounted to $104.0 million at September 30, 2009 and $62.9 million at December 31, 2008. Additions to long-lived assets for the real estate development operating segment were $41.1 million for nine months 2009. Since its inception, there has been no sales revenue and an insignificant operating loss of the real estate development operating segment, as the building has been under construction. We expect to begin recognizing rental revenue beginning in 2010.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

Segment Net Sales

(in millions)

 

     Third Quarter Ended
September 30
    Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Petroleum additives

   $ 413.7      $ 437.2      $ 1,116.7      $ 1,238.8   

All other

     4.1        3.4        9.2        10.0   
                                

Consolidated net sales

   $ 417.8      $ 440.6      $ 1,125.9      $ 1,248.8   
                                

Segment Operating Profit

(in millions)

  

  

     Third Quarter Ended
September 30
    Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Petroleum additives (a)

   $ 96.3      $ 28.1      $ 214.0      $ 97.5   

All other

     1.0        0.5        (1.3     1.0   
                                

Segment operating profit

     97.3        28.6        212.7        98.5   

Corporate, general, and administrative expenses

     (3.3     (3.3     (12.1     (10.9

Interest and financing expenses

     (2.9     (3.0     (8.7     (8.9

Unrealized loss on interest rate swap agreement (b)

     (3.8     —          (15.7     —     

Other (expense) income, net

     (0.3     0.6        0.2        1.4   
                                

Income before income taxes

   $ 87.0      $ 22.9      $ 176.4      $ 80.1   
                                

 

(a) Petroleum additives segment operating profit for nine months 2008 includes a gain of $3.2 million from a class action lawsuit related to raw materials.
(b) The unrealized loss on the interest rate swap agreement represents the change, since the beginning of the reporting period, in the fair value of an interest rate swap which we entered into on June 25, 2009. We are not using hedge accounting to record the interest rate swap, and accordingly, any change in the fair value is immediately recognized in earnings.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

Segment Depreciation and Amortization

(in millions)

 

     Third Quarter Ended
September 30
   Nine Months Ended
September 30
     2009    2008    2009    2008

Petroleum additives

   $ 7.6    $ 6.4    $ 22.4    $ 19.3

All other

     —        0.1      0.1      0.1

Corporate

     0.6      0.6      1.9      1.8
                           

Total depreciation and amortization

   $ 8.2    $ 7.1    $ 24.4    $ 21.2
                           

4. Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans

During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we made cash contributions of approximately $10.8 million for domestic pension plans and approximately $900 thousand for domestic postretirement benefit plans. We expect to make total cash contributions in 2009 of approximately $15 million for our domestic pension plans and approximately $1 million for our domestic postretirement benefit plans.

We made cash contributions of approximately $6.5 million for our foreign pension plans and approximately $100 thousand for a foreign postretirement benefit plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. During 2009, we expect to make total cash contributions of approximately $8 million for our foreign pension plans and approximately $150 thousand for our foreign postretirement benefit plan.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

The tables below present information on periodic benefit cost for our pension and postretirement benefit plans.

 

     Domestic  
     Pension Benefits     Postretirement Benefits  
     Third Quarter Ended September 30  
     2009     2008     2009     2008  
     (in thousands)  

Service cost

   $ 1,493      $ 1,420      $ 260      $ 191   

Interest cost

     2,041        1,938        806        716   

Expected return on plan assets

     (2,301     (1,931     (388     (413

Amortization of prior service cost

     72        73        1        2   

Amortization of net loss (gain)

     672        559        (169     (300
                                
   $ 1,977      $ 2,059      $ 510      $ 196   
                                
     Domestic  
     Pension Benefits     Postretirement Benefits  
     Nine Months Ended September 30  
     2009     2008     2009     2008  
     (in thousands)  

Service cost

   $ 4,290      $ 3,986      $ 814      $ 758   

Interest cost

     5,951        5,622        2,556        2,619   

Expected return on plan assets

     (6,444     (5,839     (1,226     (1,244

Amortization of prior service cost

     217        219        6        8   

Amortization of net loss (gain)

     1,927        1,415        (340     (313
                                
   $ 5,941      $ 5,403      $ 1,810      $ 1,828   
                                

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

     Foreign
     Pension Benefits     Postretirement Benefits
     Third Quarter Ended September 30
     2009     2008     2009    2008
     (in thousands)

Service cost

   $ 673      $ 741      $ 3    $ 5

Interest cost

     1,321        1,469        37      32

Expected return on plan assets

     (1,024     (1,450     —        —  

Amortization of prior service cost

     19        20        —        —  

Amortization of transition asset

     (9     (9     12      12

Amortization of net loss

     434        350        9      11
                             
   $ 1,414      $ 1,121      $ 61    $ 60
                             
     Foreign
     Pension Benefits     Postretirement Benefits
     Nine Months Ended September 30
     2009     2008     2009    2008
     (in thousands)

Service cost

   $ 1,904      $ 2,251      $ 9    $ 14

Interest cost

     3,732        4,469        104      100

Expected return on plan assets

     (2,880     (4,423     —        —  

Amortization of prior service cost

     53        62        —        —  

Amortization of transition asset

     (25     (29     34      39

Amortization of net loss

     1,224        1,064        25      33

Settlement loss

     198        —          —        —  
                             
   $ 4,206      $ 3,394      $ 172    $ 186
                             

The settlement loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 represents the termination of a pension plan of our Ethyl subsidiary in Belgium.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

5. Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated as shown in the table below. Options are not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share when the option exercise price exceeds the average market price of the underlying common share, as the impact on earnings per share would be anti-dilutive. We had no anti-dilutive options that were excluded from the calculation of earnings per share for any period presented.

 

     Third Quarter Ended
September 30
   Nine Months Ended
September 30
     2009    2008    2009    2008
     (in thousands, except per-share amounts)

Basic earnings per share

           

Numerator:

           

Net income

   $ 56,687    $ 16,472    $ 116,033    $ 53,868
                           

Denominator:

           

Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding

     15,208      15,306      15,205      15,418
                           

Basic earnings per share

   $ 3.73    $ 1.08    $ 7.63    $ 3.49
                           

Diluted earnings per share

           

Numerator:

           

Net income

   $ 56,687    $ 16,472    $ 116,033    $ 53,868
                           

Denominator:

           

Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding

     15,208      15,306      15,205      15,418

Shares issuable upon exercise of stock options

     37      59      38      75
                           

Total shares

     15,245      15,365      15,243      15,493
                           

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 3.72    $ 1.07    $ 7.61    $ 3.48
                           

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

6. Intangibles, net of amortization

The following table provides certain information related to our intangible assets. All of the intangibles relate to the petroleum additives segment.

 

     Identifiable Intangibles
     September 30
2009
   December 31
2008
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
     (in thousands)

Amortizing intangible assets

           

Formulas

   $ 88,687    $ 57,430    $ 88,687    $ 53,476

Contracts

     16,380      6,150      16,380      3,687

Customer base

     5,440      517      5,440      136

Goodwill

     861      —        861      —  
                           
   $ 111,368    $ 64,097    $ 111,368    $ 57,299
                           

Amortization expense for the third quarter and nine month periods was (in millions):

 

•        Third quarter ended September 30, 2009

   $ 2.2

•        Nine months ended September 30, 2009

   $ 6.8

•        Third quarter ended September 30, 2008

   $ 1.5

•        Nine months ended September 30, 2008

   $ 4.6

Estimated annual amortization expense related to our intangible assets for the next five years is expected to be (in millions):

 

•        2009

   $ 8.9

•        2010

   $ 8.3

•        2011

   $ 8.0

•        2012

   $ 6.9

•        2013

   $ 6.6

We amortize the cost of the customer base intangible by an accelerated method and the cost of the remaining intangible assets by the straight-line method over their estimated economic lives. We generally amortize contracts over 1.5 to 10 years and formulas, as well as the customer base, over 20 years.

 

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7. Long-term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

 

     September 30
2009
    December 31
2008
 
     (in thousands)  

Senior notes - 7.125% due 2016

   $ 150,000      $ 150,000   

Foundry Park I construction loan - due 2010

     85,234        43,499   

Revolving credit facility - due 2011

     —          41,900   

Capital lease obligations

     1,179        1,763   
                
     236,413        237,162   

Current maturities of long-term debt

     (86,055     (784
                
   $ 150,358      $ 236,378   
                

On January 5, 2009, we entered into a Supplement Agreement to the Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement to increase the commitment level of the revolving credit facility by $5 million. Subsequently, on March 24, 2009, we entered into a Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement (Second Amendment). The Second Amendment increased the commitment level by an additional $5 million, increased the letter of credit commitment level from $50 million to $75 million, increased the interest rate paid for borrowings, and amended certain defined terms and covenant calculations. On March 24, 2009, we entered into a Supplement Agreement to the Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement to increase the commitment level of the revolving credit facility by $2.25 million. On April 20, 2009, we entered into an agreement to add an additional lender under our revolving credit facility and increase the commitment level by $10 million. Subsequently, on June 30, 2009, that lender increased its commitment level by another $10 million.

All of these transactions resulted in a commitment level of $139.25 million at September 30, 2009. We paid financing costs of $400 thousand related to these transactions, which will be amortized over the remaining term of the revolving credit facility. We had outstanding letters of credit of $4.6 million at September 30, 2009, resulting in the unused portion of the revolving credit facility amounting to $134.7 million.

8. Contractual Commitments and Contingencies

Except as discussed below, there have been no significant changes in our contractual commitments and contingencies from those reported in our 2008 Annual Report in Note 17 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Litigation

We are involved in legal proceedings that are incidental to our business and include administrative or judicial actions seeking remediation under environmental laws, such as Superfund. Some of these legal proceedings relate to environmental matters and involve governmental authorities. For further information, see “Environmental” below.

While it is not possible to predict or determine with certainty the outcome of any legal proceeding, we believe the outcome of any of these proceedings, or all of them combined, will not result in a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

 

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Environmental

During 2000, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named us as a potentially responsible party (PRP) under Superfund law for the clean-up of soil and groundwater contamination at the Sauget Area 2 Site in Sauget, Illinois. Without admitting any fact, responsibility, fault, or liability in connection with this site, we are participating with other PRPs in site investigations and feasibility studies.

The Sauget Area 2 Site PRPs are currently working with the EPA to submit an acceptable Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS) to the EPA, which we expect to occur in late 2009. We have accrued our estimated proportional share of the expenses for the RI/FS, as well as our best estimate of our proportional share of the remediation liability proposed in our ongoing discussions and submissions with the agencies involved. The amount currently accrued for this site is not material.

At a former TEL plant site located in Louisiana, we have completed significant environmental remediation, although we will be monitoring and treating the site for an extended period. The accrual for this site was $7.6 million at September 30, 2009 and $8.8 million at December 31, 2008. We based these amounts on the best estimate of future costs discounted at approximately 3% in 2009 and 2% in 2008. An inflation factor is included in the estimate. The undiscounted liability was $10.1 million at September 30, 2009 and $9.6 million at December 31, 2008. The expected payments over the next five years amount to approximately $800 thousand in 2010 and $600 thousand for each of the years 2011 through 2014. Expected payments thereafter amount to approximately $7 million.

At a plant site in Houston, Texas, we have accruals of $8.0 million at September 30, 2009 and $6.7 million at December 31, 2008 for environmental remediation, dismantling, and decontamination. Included in these amounts are $7.7 million at September 30, 2009 and $5.8 million at December 31, 2008 for remediation. The increase in the accruals between 2008 and 2009 primarily relate to additional costs expected to be incurred for the closure of a landfill on the plant site. The accruals for this site are discounted at approximately 3% at September 30, 2009 and approximately 4% at December 31, 2008 for a portion of the site. The accruals include an inflation factor. The undiscounted accrual for this site was $11.3 million at September 30, 2009 and $7.8 million at December 31, 2008. The expected payments over the next five years are approximately $500 thousand in 2010, $800 thousand in 2011, $2.6 million in 2012, and $200 thousand for each of 2013 and 2014. Expected payments thereafter amount to approximately $6.8 million.

At a superfund site in Louisiana, we have an accrual of $2.8 million at September 30, 2009 and $3.3 million at December 31, 2008 for environmental remediation. The accrual for this site was discounted at approximately 3% and included an inflation factor. The undiscounted accrual for this site was $3.4 million at September 30, 2009 and $3.3 million at December 31, 2008. The expected payments over the next five years amount to approximately $600 thousand in 2010 and $200 thousand each for years 2011 through 2014. Expected payments thereafter amount to approximately $2.0 million.

The remaining environmental liabilities are not discounted.

We accrue for environmental remediation and monitoring activities for which costs can be reasonably estimated and are probable. These estimates are based on an assessment of the site, available clean-up methods, and prior experience in handling remediation. While we believe we are currently fully accrued for known environmental issues, it is possible that unexpected future costs could have a significant impact on our financial position and results of operations.

 

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Our total accruals for environmental remediation were approximately $22.3 million at September 30, 2009 and $20.6 million at December 31, 2008. In addition to the accruals for environmental remediation, we also have accruals for dismantling and decommissioning costs of $500 thousand at September 30, 2009 and $1.3 million at December 31, 2008.

Letters of Credit and Guarantees

We have outstanding guarantees with several financial institutions in the amount of $27.8 million at September 30, 2009. The guarantees are secured by letters of credit, as well as cash collateral. The outstanding letters of credit amounted to $4.6 million at September 30, 2009, all of which were issued under the letter of credit sub-facility of our revolving credit facility. See Note 7 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The letters of credit primarily relate to insurance guarantees. We renew letters of credit as necessary. The remaining amounts represent performance, lease, custom and excise tax guarantees, as well as a cash deposit of $20.0 million related to the Goldman Sachs Bank USA (Goldman Sachs) interest rate swap. The cash deposit is recorded in “Other assets and deferred charges” on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 9 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Expiration dates range from 2009 to 2012. Some of the guarantees have no expiration date.

We cannot estimate the maximum amount of potential liability under the guarantees. However, we accrue for potential liabilities when a future payment is probable and the range of loss can be reasonably estimated.

Interest Rate Lock Agreement

The construction loan for the Foundry Park I project to construct an office building for MeadWestvaco is being financed by a group of banks and matures in August 2010. Prior to commencing construction, we took actions to identify the possible permanent lending source after construction. To that end, Foundry Park I entered into an Application with Principal Commercial Funding II, LLC (Principal) dated February 26, 2007, which outlined the terms and conditions under which Principal would provide permanent, fixed-rate financing in the maximum amount of $116,000,000 amortized over 25 years with all amounts due 13.5 years after the date of the loan. The Application was not a loan commitment due to the lengthy time period of thirty-four months until the completion of the building. In order to obtain a fixed-rate loan, we entered into a rate lock agreement with Principal dated February 26, 2007. Principal simultaneously entered into a hedge with a third party based mainly on the forward rates of ten-year Treasuries. We were not a party to that hedging agreement. Under the rate lock agreement, we agreed to post a deposit with Principal and to increase the amount of that deposit if the exposure to Principal on their hedge increased.

In June 2009, Principal and Foundry Park I determined that the loan terms set forth in the Application could not be syndicated based on current market conditions. As a result, Principal and Foundry Park I terminated the loan application and related rate lock agreement and mutually released each other from their respective rights and obligations under those arrangements. While we are currently investigating alternative financing to replace the Foundry Park I project construction loan when it matures and believe that we can obtain financing on acceptable terms, we cannot predict the financing terms which will be available at that time. See Note 9 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the termination of the rate lock agreement and subsequent entry into an interest rate swap with Goldman Sachs related to the Foundry Park I project. All amounts which we had deposited with Principal under the rate lock agreement have effectively been returned to us at the termination of the rate lock agreement as Principal transferred the deposited funds to Goldman Sachs as collateral for the interest rate swap related to the Foundry Park I project.

 

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9. Derivatives and Hedging Activities

Accounting Policy for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We record all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether we have elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting, and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Derivatives may also be designated as hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. We may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of our risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply or we elect not to apply hedge accounting. We do not enter into derivative instruments for speculative purposes.

Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

We are exposed to certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions. We primarily manage our exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of our core business activities.

We manage certain economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of our debt funding, as well as through the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, we have entered into interest rate swaps to manage our exposure to interest rate movements.

Our foreign operations expose us to fluctuations of foreign exchange rates. These fluctuations may impact the value of our cash receipts and payments as compared to our reporting currency, the U.S. Dollar. To manage this exposure, we sometimes enter into foreign currency forward contracts to minimize currency exposure due to cash flows from foreign operations.

Cash Flow Hedge of Interest Rate Risk

We have entered into an interest rate swap to manage our exposure to interest rate movements on the Foundry Park I construction loan and add stability to capitalized interest expense. Further information on the construction loan is in our 2008 Annual Report in Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The interest rate swap related to the Foundry Park I construction loan is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge. As such, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the swap is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the swap is recognized immediately in earnings. We assess the effectiveness of the construction loan interest rate swap quarterly by comparing the changes in the fair value of the derivative hedging instrument with the change in present value of the expected future cash flows of the hedged transaction.

 

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The construction loan interest rate swap involves the receipt of variable-rate amounts based on LIBOR in exchange for fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreement without exchange of the underlying notional amount. The fixed-rate payments are at a rate of 4.975%. The notional amount of the construction loan interest rate swap was approximately $84.0 million at September 30, 2009 and $52.9 million at December 31, 2008 and accretes to approximately $94.0 million over the term of the swap. The accreting notional amount is necessary to maintain the swap notional at an amount that represents approximately 85% of the projected construction loan principal balance over the loan term. The maturity date of the construction loan interest rate swap is January 1, 2010.

The unrealized loss, net of tax, related to the fair value of the construction loan interest rate swap and recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in shareholders’ equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, amounted to approximately $700 thousand at September 30, 2009 and $1.9 million at December 31, 2008. Also recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in shareholders’ equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets was the net amount of swap receipts and payments made since the inception of the construction loan interest rate swap. This amounted to approximately $2.0 million, net of tax, at September 30, 2009 and $400 thousand, net of tax, at December 31, 2008. Any amounts remaining in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the construction loan interest rate swap will be recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income over the depreciable life of the office building beginning at the completion of the construction project, which is currently expected to be late 2009. Approximately $80 thousand currently recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss is expected to be reclassified into earnings over the next twelve months.

Non-designated Hedges

On June 25, 2009, we entered into an interest rate swap with Goldman Sachs in the notional amount of $97 million and with a maturity date of January 19, 2022 (Goldman Sachs interest rate swap). NewMarket entered into the Goldman Sachs interest rate swap in connection with the termination of a loan application and related rate lock agreement between Foundry Park I and Principal. See Note 8 above for further information on the transaction between Foundry Park I and Principal. When the rate lock agreement was originally executed in 2007, Principal simultaneously entered into an interest rate swap with a third party to hedge Principal’s exposure to fluctuation in the ten-year Treasuries rate. Upon the termination on June 25, 2009 of the rate lock agreement, Goldman Sachs both assumed Principal’s position with the third party and entered into an offsetting interest rate swap with NewMarket. Under the terms of this interest rate swap, NewMarket will make fixed rate payments at 5.3075% and Goldman Sachs will make variable rate payments based on three month LIBOR. We have collateralized this exposure through cash deposits posted with Goldman Sachs amounting to $20.0 million at September 30, 2009. This transaction effectively preserves the impact of the original rate lock agreement for the possible application to a future loan amount of $97 million of a similar structure.

In December 2008, we entered into $16.8 million of Euro-denominated forward contracts to minimize foreign currency exposure from expected cash flows from foreign operations. The forward contracts obligate us to sell Euros for U.S. Dollars at a fixed exchange rate of 1.403, which was agreed to at the inception of the contracts. These contracts have maturity dates through December 2009. The outstanding Euro-denominated foreign currency forward contracts amounted to $4.2 million at September 30, 2009 and $16.8 million at December 31, 2008. Any foreign currency rate change that affects the fair value of any of these forward contract transactions is offset by a corresponding change in the value of the Euro-denominated transactions.

 

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We elected not to use hedge accounting for both the Goldman Sachs interest rate swap and the forward contracts, and therefore, immediately recognize any change in the fair value of these derivative financial instruments directly in earnings.

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The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments, as well as their classification on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

(in thousands)

 

     Asset Derivatives    Liability Derivatives
     September 30, 2009    December 31, 2008    September 30, 2009    December 31, 2008
     Balance
Sheet
Location
   Fair Value    Balance
Sheet
Location
   Fair Value    Balance
Sheet
Location
   Fair Value    Balance
Sheet
Location
   Fair Value

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments

                       

Construction loan interest rate swap

      $ —         $ —      Accrued
expenses
   $ 1,459    Accrued
expenses
   $ 3,231
                                       

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

                       

Goldman Sachs interest rate swap

      $ —         $ —      Other
long-term
liabilities
   $ 15,748       $ —  
                                       

Foreign currency forward contracts

      $ —      Trade and
other
accounts
receivable
   $ 164    Accrued
expenses
   $ 181       $ —  
                                       

The tables below present the effect of our derivative financial instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

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Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income

Designated Cash Flow Hedges

(in thousands)

 

Derivatives in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationship

   Amount of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in OCI on
Derivative (Effective
Portion)
    Location of Gain
(Loss) Reclassified
from Accumulated
OCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
   Amount of Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from
Accumulated OCI into
Income

(Effective Portion)
  

Location of Gain

(Loss) Recognized
in Income on

Derivative
(Ineffective
Portion and
Amount Excluded
from Effectiveness
Testing)

   Amount of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income on
Derivative (Ineffective
Portion and Amount
Excluded from
Effectiveness Testing)
 
     Third Quarter Ended
September 30
         Third Quarter Ended
September 30
        Third Quarter Ended
September 30
 
     2009     2008          2009    2008         2009    2008  

Construction loan interest rate swap

   $ (164   $ (248      $ —      $ —      Other (expense) income, net    $ 72    $ 41   
                                                   
     Nine Months Ended
September 30
         Nine Months Ended
September 30
        Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
     2009     2008          2009    2008         2009    2008  

Construction loan interest rate swap

   $ (528   $ (389      $ —      $ —      Other (expense) income, net    $ 45    $ (62
                                                   

Not Designated Derivatives

(in thousands)

 

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

  

Location of Gain (Loss)

Recognized in Income on

Derivative

   Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in
Income on Derivative
          Third Quarter
Ended
September 30
   Nine Months
Ended
September 30
          2009     2008    2009     2008

Goldman Sachs interest rate swap

   Other (expense) income, net    $ (3,817   $ —      $ (15,748   $ —  
                                

Foreign currency forward contracts

   Cost of goods sold    $ (183   $ —      $ (346   $ —  
                                

Credit-risk-related Contingent Features

We have an agreement with one of our derivative counterparties that contains a provision which specifies that if we default on any of our indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then we could be declared in default on our derivative obligations. We also have a separate agreement with another one of our derivative counterparties that contains a provision where we could be declared in default on our derivative obligations if repayment of the underlying indebtedness is accelerated by the lender due to our default on the indebtedness.

 

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As of September 30, 2009, the fair value of derivatives in a net liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk, related to these agreements was $16.5 million. We have minimum collateral posting thresholds with one of our derivative counterparties and have posted cash collateral of $20.0 million as of September 30, 2009. If required, we could have settled our obligations under the agreements at their termination value of $16.5 million at September 30, 2009.

10. Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of comprehensive income consist of the following:

 

     Third Quarter Ended
September 30
    Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  
     (in thousands)  

Net income

   $ 56,687      $ 16,472      $ 116,033      $ 53,868   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        

Pension plans and other postretirement benefits adjustments

     278        2,352        1,826        3,533   

Unrealized loss on derivative instruments

     (102     (155     (329     (243

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (404     (11,632     14,290        (8,100
                                

Other comprehensive income

     (228     (9,435     15,787        (4,810
                                

Comprehensive income

   $ 56,459      $ 7,037      $ 131,820      $ 49,058   
                                

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of the following:

 

     September 30
2009
    December 31
2008
 
     (in thousands)  

Pension plans and other postretirement benefit adjustments

   $ (61,742   $ (63,568

Accumulated loss on derivative instruments

     (2,630     (2,301

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (15,591     (29,881
                

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   $ (79,963   $ (95,750
                

11. Fair Value Measurements

The following table provides information on assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. No events occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, requiring adjustment to the recognized balances of assets or liabilities which are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

 

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     Carrying
Amount in
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
    Fair Value      
       Fair Value Measurements Using
       Level 1    Level 2     Level 3
     September 30, 2009

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 133,770      $ 133,770      $ 133,770    $ —        $ —  

Short-term investments

   $ 300      $ 300      $ 300    $ —        $ —  

Foreign currency forward contracts liability

   $ (180,538   $ (180,538   $ —      $ (180,538   $ —  

Interest rate swaps liability

   $ 17,206      $ 17,206      $ —      $ 17,206      $ —  
     December 31, 2008

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 21,761      $ 21,761      $ 21,761    $ —        $ —  

Foreign currency forward contracts asset

   $ 164      $ 164      $ —      $ 164      $ —  

Interest rate swap liability

   $ 3,231      $ 3,231      $ —      $ 3,231      $ —  

We determine the fair value of the derivative instruments shown in the table above by using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each instrument. The analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs.

The fair value of the interest rate swaps is determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts and the discounted expected variable cash payments. The variable cash payments are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observable market interest rate curves. The fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts is based on interest differentials between the geographical areas and market forward points. In determining the fair value measurements, we incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our nonperformance risk and the counterparties’ nonperformance risk.

Although we have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustment associated with the derivatives utilizes Level 3 inputs. These Level 3 inputs include estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by both us and the counterparties to the derivatives. As of September 30, 2009, we have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustment on the overall valuation of our derivatives and have determined that the credit valuation adjustment is not significant to the overall valuation of the derivatives. Accordingly, we have determined that our derivative valuations should be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

We record the value of our long-term debt at historical cost. The estimated fair value of our long-term debt is shown in the table below and is based primarily on estimated current rates available to us for debt of the same remaining duration and adjusted for nonperformance risk and credit risk.

 

     September 30, 2009     December 31, 2008  
     Carrying
Amount
    Fair Value     Carrying
Amount
    Fair Value  

Long-term debt, including current maturities

   $ (236,413   $ (229,491   $ (237,162   $ (199,315

 

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12. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-13, “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605): Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements—a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force” (ASU 2009-13). ASU 2009-13 amends the criteria for revenue recognition of multi-deliverable arrangements and expands the required disclosures of those arrangements. ASU 2009-13 is effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. We are evaluating any potential impact on our financial statements.

In September 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update 2009-12, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent)” (ASU 2009-12). ASU 2009-12 clarifies the use of net asset value in determining fair value of an investment and requires certain disclosures pertaining to those investments. ASU 2009-12 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after December 31, 2009. We are evaluating any potential impact on our financial statements.

In August 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-05, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820)—Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value” (ASU 2009-05). ASU 2009-05 provides clarification in measuring the fair value of a liability. ASU 2009-05 is effective beginning October 1, 2009. We currently do not expect ASU 2009-05 to have a significant impact on our financial statements

In June 2009, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standard No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)” (FAS 167). FAS 167 clarifies and improves financial reporting by entities involved with variable interest entities. FAS 167 is effective as of the beginning of the annual period beginning after November 15, 2009. We currently do not expect FAS 167 to have a significant impact on our financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standard No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (FAS 166). FAS 166 clarifies the information that an entity must provide in its financial statements surrounding a transfer of financial assets and the effect of the transfer on its financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. FAS 166 is effective as of the beginning of the annual period beginning after November 15, 2009. We currently do not expect FAS 166 to have a significant impact on our financial statements.

13. Consolidating Financial Information

The 7.125% senior notes due 2016 are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries (Guarantor Subsidiaries) on a joint and several unsecured senior basis. The Guarantor Subsidiaries include all of our existing and future wholly-owned domestic restricted subsidiaries. The Guarantor Subsidiaries and the subsidiaries that do not guarantee the senior notes (the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries) are wholly-owned by NewMarket Corporation (the Parent Company). The Guarantor Subsidiaries consist of the following:

 

Ethyl Corporation   Afton Chemical Corporation
Ethyl Asia Pacific LLC   Afton Chemical Asia Pacific LLC
Ethyl Canada Holdings, Inc.   Afton Chemical Canada Holdings, Inc.
Ethyl Export Corporation   Afton Chemical Japan Holdings, Inc.
Ethyl Interamerica Corporation   Afton Chemical Additives Corporation
Ethyl Ventures, Inc.   Afton Chemical Intangibles LLC
Interamerica Terminals Corporation   The Edwin Cooper Corporation
NewMarket Development Corporation   NewMarket Investment Company
NewMarket Services Corporation   Old Town LLC
Foundry Park I, LLC   Foundry Park II, LLC
Gamble’s Hill, LLC   Gamble’s Hill Lab, LLC
Gamble’s Hill Landing, LLC   Gamble’s Hill Third Street, LLC
Gamble’s Hill Tredegar, LLC  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

We conduct all of our business and derive essentially all of our income from our subsidiaries. Therefore, our ability to make payments on the senior notes or other obligations is dependent on the earnings and the distribution of funds from our subsidiaries. There are no restrictions on the ability of any of our domestic subsidiaries to transfer funds to the Parent Company.

The following sets forth the Consolidating Statements of Income for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, Consolidating Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 for the Parent Company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries, and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries. The financial information is based on our understanding of the SEC’s interpretation and application of Rule 3-10 of the SEC Regulation S-X.

The financial information may not necessarily be indicative of their results of operations or financial positions had the Guarantor Subsidiaries or Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries operated as independent entities. The Parent Company accounts for investments in these subsidiaries using the equity method.

 

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Consolidating Statements of Income

Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2009

(in thousands)

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —        $ 231,097      $ 186,735      $ —        $ 417,832   

Cost of goods sold

     —          66,170        208,695        —          274,865   
                                        

Gross profit (loss)

     —          164,927        (21,960     —          142,967   

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     1,121        22,646        3,851        —          27,618   

Research, development, and testing expenses

     —          16,662        4,940        —          21,602   
                                        

Operating (loss) profit

     (1,121     125,619        (30,751     —          93,747   

Interest and financing expenses (income)

     3,005        (163     67        —          2,909   

Other (expense) income, net

     (3,842     68        (30     —          (3,804
                                        

(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense and equity income of subsidiaries

     (7,968     125,850        (30,848     —          87,034   

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (5,567     47,361        (11,447     —          30,347   

Equity income of subsidiaries

     59,088        —          —          (59,088     —     
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 56,687      $ 78,489      $ (19,401   $ (59,088   $ 56,687   
                                        

 

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Consolidating Statements of Income

Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2008

(in thousands)

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Total
Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated

Net sales

   $ —        $ 238,452      $ 202,152    $ —        $ 440,604

Cost of goods sold

     —          203,953        163,073      —          367,026
                                     

Gross profit

     —          34,499        39,079      —          73,578

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     1,099        23,003        4,374      —          28,476

Research, development, and testing expenses

     —          15,206        4,265      —          19,471
                                     

Operating (loss) profit

     (1,099     (3,710     30,440      —          25,631

Interest and financing expenses (income)

     3,102        (306     170      —          2,966

Other income, net

     11        59        152      —          222
                                     

(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense and equity income of subsidiaries

     (4,190     (3,345     30,422      —          22,887

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (2,550     (707     9,672      —          6,415

Equity income of subsidiaries

     18,112        —          —        (18,112     —  
                                     

Net income (loss)

   $ 16,472      $ (2,638   $ 20,750    $ (18,112   $ 16,472
                                     

 

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Consolidating Statements of Income

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009

(in thousands)

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —        $ 628,203      $ 497,678      $ —        $ 1,125,881   

Cost of goods sold

       305,482        474,945        —          780,427   
                                        

Gross profit

     —          322,721        22,733        —          345,454   

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     3,474        68,783        10,884        —          83,141   

Research, development, and testing expenses

     —          47,675        13,773        —          61,448   
                                        

Operating (loss) profit

     (3,474     206,263        (1,924     —          200,865   

Interest and financing expenses (income)

     8,991        (495     208        —          8,704   

Other (expense) income, net

     (15,759     42        (17     —          (15,734
                                        

(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense and equity income of subsidiaries

     (28,224     206,800        (2,149     —          176,427   

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (15,129     77,874        (2,351     —          60,394   

Equity income of subsidiaries

     129,128        —          —          (129,128  
                                        

Net income

   $ 116,033      $ 128,926      $ 202      $ (129,128   $ 116,033   
                                        

 

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Consolidating Statements of Income

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

(in thousands)

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Total
Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated

Net sales

   $ —        $ 666,330      $ 582,506    $ —        $ 1,248,836

Cost of goods sold

     —          502,765        508,697      —          1,011,462
                                     

Gross profit

     —          163,565        73,809      —          237,374

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     3,587        71,319        12,842      —          87,748

Research, development, and testing expenses

     —          46,538        15,041      —          61,579
                                     

Operating (loss) profit

     (3,587     45,708        45,926      —          88,047

Interest and financing expenses (income)

     9,159        (859     554      —          8,854

Other income, net

     347        12        542      —          901
                                     

(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense and equity income of subsidiaries

     (12,399     46,579        45,914      —          80,094

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (7,960     18,903        15,283      —          26,226

Equity income of subsidiaries

     58,307        —          —        (58,307     —  
                                     

Net income

   $ 53,868      $ 27,676      $ 30,631    $ (58,307   $ 53,868
                                     

 

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Consolidating Balance Sheets

September 30,2009

(in thousands)

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  
ASSETS           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 31,900      $ 45,456      $ 56,414      $ —        $ 133,770   

Short-term investments

     300        —          —          —          300   

Trade and other accounts receivable, net

       113,527        116,076        —          229,603   

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     (4,183     236,909        38,798        (271,524     —     

Inventories

       100,100        82,357        —          182,457   

Deferred income taxes

     2,519        6,713        18,445        —          27,677   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     3,617        4,035        1,489        —          9,141   
                                        

Total current assets

     34,153        506,740        313,579        (271,524     582,948   
                                        

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     —          19,879        7,500        (27,379  

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

     —          766,918        156,023        —          922,941   

Less accumulated depreciation & amortization

     —          513,644        115,848        —          629,492   
                                        

Net property, plant and equipment

     —          253,274        40,175        —          293,449   
                                        

Investment in consolidated subsidiaries

     678,555        —          —          (678,555     —     

Prepaid pension cost

     —          —          36        —          36   

Deferred income taxes

     35,939        959        3,256        —          40,154   

Other assets and deferred charges

     24,388        15,404        1,491        —          41,283   

Intangibles, net of amortization and goodwill

     —          47,271        —          —          47,271   
                                        
Total assets    $ 773,035      $ 843,527      $ 366,037      $ (977,458   $ 1,005,141   
                                        
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY           

Accounts payable

   $ 11      $ 63,825      $ 36,611      $ —        $ 100,447   

Accrued expenses

     11,400        40,492        15,100        —          66,992   

Dividends payable

     3,319        —          —          —          3,319   

Book overdraft

     —          2,896        —          —          2,896   

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     108,039        77,037        86,448        (271,524     —     

Long-term debt, current portion

     —          86,055        —          —          86,055   

Income taxes payable

     (9,901     28,432        3,810        —          22,341   
                                        

Total current liabilities

     112,868        298,737        141,969        (271,524     282,050   
                                        

Long-term debt

     150,000        358        —          —          150,358   

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     —          7,500        19,879        (27,379     —     

Other noncurrent liabilities

     97,717        44,272        18,294        —          160,283   
                                        

Total liabilities

     360,585        350,867        180,142        (298,903     592,691   
                                        

Shareholders’ equity:

          

Common stock and paid-in capital

     266        318,215        75,479        (393,694     266   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (79,963     (17,312     (37,607     54,919        (79,963

Retained earnings

     492,147        191,757        148,023        (339,780     492,147   
                                        

Total shareholders’ equity

     412,450        492,660        185,895        (678,555     412,450   
                                        
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity    $ 773,035      $ 843,527      $ 366,037      $ (977,458   $ 1,005,141   
                                        

 

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Consolidating Balance Sheets

December 31, 2008

(in thousands)

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  
ASSETS           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ —        $ 4,408      $ 17,353      $ —        $ 21,761   

Trade and other accounts receivable, net

     1,307        102,982        99,262        —          203,551   

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     233,526        261,153        33,748        (528,427     —     

Inventories

     —          97,742        103,330        —          201,072   

Deferred income taxes

     2,134        8,204        3,752        —          14,090   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     2,865        1,885        954        —          5,704   
                                        

Total current assets

     239,832        476,374        258,399        (528,427     446,178   
                                        

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     —          19,783        7,500        (27,283     —     

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

     —          713,384        134,627        —          848,011   

Less accumulated depreciation & amortization

     —          500,507        105,768        —          606,275   
                                        

Net property, plant and equipment

     —          212,877        28,859        —          241,736   
                                        

Investment in consolidated subsidiaries

     531,400        —          —          (531,400     —     

Prepaid pension cost

     —          —          159        —          159   

Deferred income taxes

     31,767        (926     6,903        —          37,744   

Other assets and deferred charges

     4,982        25,406        1,178        —          31,566   

Intangibles, net of amortization and goodwill

     —          54,069        —          —          54,069   
                                        
Total assets    $ 807,981      $ 787,583      $ 302,998      $ (1,087,110   $ 811,452   
                                        
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY           

Accounts payable

   $ 219      $ 41,996      $ 18,290      $ —        $ 60,505   

Accrued expenses

     10,131        43,819        9,765        —          63,715   

Dividends payable

     2,646        —          —          —          2,646   

Book overdraft

     —          999        —          —          999   

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     227,274        245,456        55,697        (528,427     —     

Long-term debt, current portion

     —          784        —          —          784   

Income taxes payable

     —          1,656        5,608        —          7,264   
                                        

Total current liabilities

     240,270        334,710        89,360        (528,427     135,913   
                                        

Long-term debt

     191,900        44,478        —          —          236,378   

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     —          7,500        19,783        (27,283     —     

Other noncurrent liabilities

     84,688        42,438        20,912        —          148,038   
                                        

Total liabilities

     516,858        429,126        130,055        (555,710     520,329   
                                        

Shareholders’ equity:

          

Common stock and paid-in capital

     115        317,234        74,909        (392,143     115   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (95,750     (17,723     (52,122     69,845        (95,750

Retained earnings

     386,758        58,946        150,156        (209,102     386,758   
                                        

Total shareholders’ equity

     291,123        358,457        172,943        (531,400     291,123   
                                        
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity    $ 807,981      $ 787,583      $ 302,998      $ (1,087,110   $ 811,452   
                                        

 

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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009

(in thousands)

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  
Cash provided from operating activities    $ (13,226   $ 161,666      $ 46,177      $ —        $ 194,617   
                                        
Cash flows from investing activities:           

Capital expenditures

     —          (14,101     (12,405     —          (26,506

Foundry Park I capital expenditures

     —          (40,403     —          —          (40,403

Purchase of short-term investment

     (300     —          —          —          (300

Deposits for interest rate lock agreement

     —          (5,000       —          (5,000

Return of deposits for interest rate lock agreement

     —          15,500        —          —          15,500   

Return of deposits for interest rate swap

     9,930        —          —          —          9,930   

Deposits for interest rate swap

     (29,900     —          —          —          (29,900

Decrease in intercompany loans

     —          (403     —          403        —     

Cash dividends from subsidiaries

     118,321        —          —          (118,321     —     
                                        

Cash provided from (used in) investing activities

     98,051        (44,407     (12,405     (117,918     (76,679
                                        
Cash flows from financing activities:           

Draws on Foundry Park I construction loan

     —          41,735        —          —          41,735   

Net repayments under revolving credit agreement

     (41,900     —          —          —          (41,900

Dividends

     (10,644     (118,321     —          118,321        (10,644

Change in book overdraft, net

     —          1,897        —          —          1,897   

Payment for financed intangible asset

     —          (750     —          —          (750

Debt issuance costs

     (412     —          —          —          (412

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     31        —          —          —          31   

Financing from affiliated companies

     —          —          13,402        (13,402     —     

Repayment of intercompany note payable

     —          —          (12,999     12,999        —     

Payments on the capital lease

     —          (584     —          —          (584
                                        

Cash used in (provided from) financing activities

     (52,925     (76,023     403        117,918        (10,627
                                        

Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents

     —          (188     4,886        —          4,698   
                                        
Increase in cash and cash equivalents      31,900        41,048        39,061        —          112,009   
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year      —          4,408        17,353        —          21,761   
                                        
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period    $ 31,900      $ 45,456      $ 56,414      $ —        $ 133,770   
                                        

 

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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

(in thousands)

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  
Cash (used in) provided from operating activities    $ (37,269   $ 49,621      $ (789   $ —        $ 11,563   
                                        
Cash flows from investing activities:           

Capital expenditures

     —          (15,086     (6,745     —          (21,831

Foundry Park I capital expenditures

     —          (29,046     —          —          (29,046

Acquisition of business

     —          (14,721     —          —          (14,721

Return of deposits for interest rate lock agreement

     —          1,050        —          —          1,050   

Decrease (increase) in intercompany loans

     —          313        (5,500     5,187        —     

Cash dividends from subsidiaries

     24,424        —          —          (24,424     —     
                                        

Cash provided from (used in) investing activities

     24,424        (57,490     (12,245     (19,237     (64,548
                                        
Cash flows from financing activities:           

Draws on Foundry Park I construction loan

     —          25,083        —          —          25,083   

Net borrowings under revolving credit agreement

     31,800        —          —          —          31,800   

Repurchases of common stock

     (26,810     —          —          —          (26,810

Dividends

     (12,090     (24,424     —          24,424        (12,090

Change in book overdraft, net

     (22     (1,615     —          —          (1,637

Payment for financed intangible asset

     —          (750     —          —          (750

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     246        —          —          —          246   

Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements

     900        —          —          —          900   

Repayment of intercompany note payable

     —          —          (313     313        —     

Financing from affiliated companies

     —          5,500        —          (5,500     —     

Payments on the capital lease

     —          (548     —          —          (548
                                        

Cash (used in) provided from financing activities

     (5,976     3,246        (313     19,237        16,194   
                                        

Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents

     —          (305     (1,285     —          (1,590
                                        
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents      (18,821     (4,928     (14,632     —          (38,381
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year      18,899        13,673        39,300        —          71,872   
                                        
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period    $ 78      $ 8,745      $ 24,668      $ —        $ 33,491   
                                        

 

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14. Subsequent Events

We have performed an evaluation of subsequent events through our filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on October 27, 2009.

On October 22, 2009, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend in the amount of 37.5 cents per share on our common stock. The dividend is payable January 1, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2009.

 

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

Forward-Looking Statements

The following discussion contains forward-looking statements about future events and expectations within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future results. When we use words in this document, such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “will,” and similar expressions, we do so to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding future prospects of growth in the petroleum additives market, other trends in the petroleum additives market, our ability to maintain or increase our market share, and our future capital expenditure levels.

We believe our forward-looking statements are based on reasonable expectations and assumptions, within the bounds of what we know about our business and operations. However, we offer no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from our expectations due to uncertainties and factors that are difficult to predict and beyond our control.

These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in the demand for our products, increases in product cost and our ability to increase prices, timing of sales orders, gain or loss of significant customers, competition from other manufacturers and resellers, resolution of environmental liabilities, significant changes in new product introduction, the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on reported results of operations, changes in various markets, geopolitical risks in certain of the countries in which we conduct business, our ability to complete the construction of the office building for MeadWestvaco within budget and in a timely manner and obtain replacement financing for the construction loan, changes in credit market conditions, and other factors detailed from time to time in the reports we file with the SEC, including the risk factors in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in the 2008 Annual Report. Readers are urged to review and consider carefully the disclosures we make in our filings with the SEC.

You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by us in this discussion or elsewhere speaks only as of the date on which we make it. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this discussion after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that the events described in any forward-looking statement, made in this discussion or elsewhere, might not occur.

Overview

Operations during the first nine months of 2009 continued to generate very strong results with operating profit in our petroleum additives segment increasing significantly over the first nine months of 2008. Our financial position remains strong. During the year, we have paid down $41.9 million of outstanding debt on our revolving credit facility and our cash increased to $133.8 million, which was $112.0 million higher than the December 31, 2008 balance.

 

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Results of Operations

Net Sales

Our consolidated net sales for the third quarter 2009 amounted to $417.8 million, representing a decrease of approximately 5% from the 2008 third quarter level of $440.6 million. Nine months 2009 consolidated net sales decreased 10% to $1,125.9 million as compared to $1,248.8 million for nine months 2008. The table below shows our consolidated segment net sales.

Segment Net Sales

(in millions)

 

     Third Quarter Ended
September 30
   Nine Months Ended
September 30
     2009    2008    2009    2008

Petroleum additives

   $ 413.7    $ 437.2    $ 1,116.7    $ 1,238.8

All other

     4.1      3.4      9.2      10.0
                           

Consolidated net sales

   $ 417.8    $ 440.6    $ 1,125.9    $ 1,248.8
                           

Petroleum Additives Segment

Petroleum additives net sales for the third quarter 2009 of $413.7 million decreased $23.5 million, or approximately 5%, from $437.2 million for the third quarter 2008. The decrease in sales reflects reductions in total product shipments of 3%. A decrease in shipments in lubricant additives product lines more than offset a moderate increase in fuel additives product line shipments. Also, included in the reduction in net sales between the 2009 and 2008 third quarter periods is an unfavorable foreign currency impact of approximately $8 million. This unfavorable impact from foreign exchange reflects the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar between the two third quarter periods versus the other currencies in which we conduct business. In addition to the unfavorable impacts from lower product shipments and foreign currency, selling prices were also lower when comparing the two third quarter periods.

Nine months 2009 petroleum additive net sales of $1,116.7 million were approximately 10% lower than nine months 2008 results of $1,238.8 million. Similar to the third quarter results, the decrease between the two nine months periods reflects lower product shipments and a significant unfavorable foreign currency impact of $33.3 million. Product shipments were approximately 16% lower for nine months 2009 than the same 2008 period. The decrease was primarily in the lubricant additives product lines. These factors were partially offset by higher selling prices which were implemented during 2008. The decrease in net sales for the nine months 2009 period reflects the impact of the worldwide economic slowdown and the destocking by our customers late in 2008 and early 2009. While product shipments were lower in 2009 than in 2008, product shipments have improved each quarter in 2009 increasing 16% between the first quarter 2009 and second quarter 2009 and increasing 14% between the second quarter 2009 and third quarter 2009. We believe product shipments are now near normal levels that were typical before the worldwide economic slowdown.

 

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The table below details the approximate components of the decrease between the two third quarter and nine months periods.

 

     Third
Quarter
    Nine
Months
 
     (in millions)     (in millions)  

Period ended September 30, 2008

   $ 437.2      $ 1,238.8   

Decrease in shipments and changes in product mix

     (4.1     (163.3

Change in selling prices, customer mix, and foreign currency

     (19.4     41.2   
                

Period ended September 30, 2009

   $ 413.7      $ 1,116.7   
                

Segment Operating Profit

NewMarket evaluates the performance of the petroleum additives business based on segment operating profit. NewMarket Services Corporation (NewMarket Services) departments and other expenses are charged to NewMarket and each subsidiary pursuant to service agreements between the companies. Depreciation on segment property, plant, and equipment, as well as amortization of segment intangible assets is included in segment operating profit.

The “All other” category includes the real estate development operating segment, as well as the operations of the TEL business (primarily sales of TEL in North America) and certain contract manufacturing that Ethyl provides to Afton and to third parties. Each of these is currently immaterial to operating profit.

The table below reports segment operating profit for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008.

Segment Operating Profit

(in millions)

 

     Third Quarter Ended
September 30
   Nine Months Ended
September 30
     2009    2008    2009     2008

Petroleum additives

   $ 96.3    $ 28.1    $ 214.0      $ 97.5
                            

All other

   $ 1.0    $ 0.5    $ (1.3   $ 1.0
                            

Petroleum Additives Segment

The petroleum additives operating profit increased $68.2 million when comparing third quarter 2009 to third quarter 2008 and $116.5 million when comparing nine months 2009 to nine months 2008. The operating profit margin was 23.3% for third quarter 2009 and 6.4% for third quarter 2008. Similarly, the petroleum additives operating profit margin was 19.2% for nine months 2009 and 7.9% for nine months 2008. The 2008 nine months period included a gain of $3.2 million resulting from a legal settlement related to raw materials. The third quarter 2009 and nine months 2009 results are significantly higher across all major product lines.

 

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While selling prices are lower when comparing third quarter 2009 and third quarter 2008, operating margins, as discussed above, for third quarter 2009 are significantly improved over third quarter 2008 due primarily to the lower raw material costs and a favorable foreign currency impact of approximately $4 million. Product shipments, which are discussed in the Net Sales section, were slightly lower during third quarter 2009 than third quarter 2008. During the third quarter 2009, we have experienced increasing raw material costs and tightening in the availability of certain raw materials, as well as compression of selling prices.

The most significant favorable factors when comparing operating profit for the two nine months periods were lower raw material costs and higher selling prices. While partially offset by selling price reductions made this year, the overall increase in selling prices for the 2009 nine months period is the result of actions taken throughout 2008 to raise selling prices in response to higher raw material costs. The key unfavorable factors were lower shipments and foreign currency impacts. Foreign currency resulted in an unfavorable impact of approximately $9 million when comparing operating profit from nine months 2009 with nine months 2008.

SG&A decreased approximately $500 thousand or 2% for third quarter 2009, while R&D increased approximately $2.1 million or 11% when compared to the same 2008 period. For nine months 2009, SG&A decreased $5.4 million or 7%, and R&D was essentially unchanged compared to nine months 2008. The changes for both the third quarter periods and nine months periods included a significant favorable foreign currency impact. We continue to invest in SG&A and R&D to support our customers’ programs and to develop the technology required to remain a leader in this industry.

The following discussion references the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page 3 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Interest and Financing Expenses

Interest and financing expenses were $2.9 million for third quarter 2009 and $3.0 million for third quarter 2008. Nine months 2009 amounted to $8.7 million, while nine months 2008 was $8.9 million.

Average interest rates for the third quarter 2009 were slightly higher than third quarter 2008, while average debt during third quarter 2009 was lower as we had no debt drawn on the revolving credit facility during third quarter 2009. Amortization of deferred financing costs was higher due to the cost related to increased commitment levels achieved on the revolving credit facility. See Note 7 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Nine months 2009 average interest rates were essentially unchanged from the same 2008 period. The benefit of lower average debt for nine months 2009 when compared to nine months 2008 was substantially offset by higher amortization of deferred financing costs in 2009.

Other (Expense) Income, Net

Other expense, net for third quarter 2009 was $3.8 million, while nine months 2009 was $15.7 million. The amount in both 2009 periods represents an unrealized loss on a derivative instrument representing an interest rate swap recorded at fair value, which we entered into on June 25, 2009. See Note 9 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the interest rate swap. Other income, net was $200 thousand for third quarter 2008 and $900 thousand for nine months 2008 and primarily represented investment income earned on excess cash.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $30.3 million for the third quarter 2009 and $6.4 million for third quarter 2008. The effective tax rate was 34.9% for third quarter 2009 and 28.0% for third quarter 2008.

 

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The increase in income before income tax expense resulted in an increase of $18.0 million in income taxes, while the higher effective tax rate in 2009 as compared to 2008 resulted in an increase of approximately $5.9 million in income taxes when comparing the third quarter 2009 and 2008 periods.

Nine months 2009 income tax expense was $60.4 million with an effective tax rate of 34.2%. Income tax expense for nine months 2008 was $26.2 million with an effective tax rate of 32.7%. The increase in income before income tax expense from 2008 to 2009 resulted in an increase of $31.6 million. The higher effective tax rate for nine months 2009 resulted in an increase in income tax expense of $2.6 million.

The lower effective tax rates for both third quarter 2008 and nine months 2008 includes the benefit of $1 million related to the completion of the review of certain years by the Internal Revenue Service. The increased effective tax rates in both third quarter 2009 and nine months 2009 reflect the higher proportion of domestic earnings in 2009, which are subject to both U.S. federal and state income taxes.

Cash Flows, Financial Condition, and Liquidity

Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2009 were $133.8 million, which was an increase of $112.0 million since December 31, 2008 and included a $4.7 million favorable impact from foreign currency translation.

We expect that cash from operations, together with borrowing available under our revolving credit facility, will continue to be sufficient to cover our operating expenses for the foreseeable future.

Cash Flows—Operating Activities

Cash flows provided from operating activities for the nine months 2009 were $194.6 million and included a decrease of $67.3 million in working capital, including lower inventories, as well as higher accounts payable and higher income taxes payable. The decrease in working capital was partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable. The decrease in inventories reflects the results of our efforts to lower inventories in response to the decreased demand for our products. The increase in accounts payable reflects a normal increase from an unusually low level of accounts payable at December 31, 2008. The increase in income taxes payable reflects the higher earnings levels in 2009. The increase in accounts receivable is due to the increased sales levels for third quarter 2009 compared to fourth quarter 2008.

Including cash and the current portion of long-term debt, we had working capital of $300.9 million at September 30, 2009 and $310.3 million at December 31, 2008. The current ratio was 2.07 to 1 at September 30, 2009 and 3.28 to 1 at December 31, 2008. In addition to the working capital factors discussed above, the change in the current portion of long-term debt had a significant effect on working capital levels resulting from the construction loan becoming payable within one year.

Cash Flows—Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was $76.7 million during nine months 2009 and included a net return of funds of $10.5 million for a deposit related to the interest rate lock agreement, which is discussed below, as well as net funding of $20.0 million for a deposit related to the Goldman Sachs interest rate swap. Further information on the interest rate swap is discussed below and in

 

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Note 9 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Excluding the construction of the office building by Foundry Park I, we funded capital expenditures of $26.5 million through September 30, 2009. We estimate our total capital spending during 2009, excluding the capital expenditures by Foundry Park I, will be approximately $40 million. We expect to continue to finance capital spending, excluding the expenditures for the construction of the office building by Foundry Park I, through cash on hand and cash provided from operations, together with borrowing available under our revolving credit facility.

Capital expenditures during nine months 2009 related to the Foundry Park I project amounted to $40.4 million. We expect capital expenditures in 2009 related to the construction of the office building will be approximately $59 million which will be substantially borrowed under our construction loan.

Cash Flows—Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities during nine months 2009 amounted to $10.6 million. The use of cash included the funding of dividends of $10.6 million, as well as debt issuance costs of $400 thousand and a payment of $750 thousand on the fourth quarter 2006 acquisition of an intangible asset. Our book overdraft increased $1.9 million.

We had total long-term debt, including the current portion, of $236.4 million at September 30, 2009, representing a decrease of approximately $800 thousand in our total debt since December 31, 2008. The decrease resulted from the payment of $41.9 million under the revolving credit facility and $600 thousand on capital leases, which was substantially offset by borrowings on the construction loan of $41.7 million.

In addition to the Foundry Park I construction loan which is discussed below, at September 30, 2009, we had outstanding senior notes in the aggregate principal amount of $150 million that bear interest at a fixed rate of 7.125% and are due in 2016.

At September 30, 2009, we also had a $139.25 million revolving credit facility for general corporate purposes that bears interest at variable rates. The revolving credit facility includes a $75 million sub-facility for letters of credit. The facility matures on December 21, 2011. At September 30, 2009, we had no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. We had outstanding letters of credit of $4.6 million at September 30, 2009, resulting in the unused portion of the revolver amounting to $134.7 million.

Both the senior notes and the revolving credit facility contain covenants, representations, and events of default that management considers typical of credit agreements of this nature. We were in compliance with these covenants as of both September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

As a percentage of total capitalization (total debt and shareholders’ equity), our total debt percentage decreased from 44.9% at the end of 2008 to 36.4% at September 30, 2009. The change in the percentage was primarily the result of an increase in shareholders’ equity, as well as the small decrease in debt. The increase in shareholders’ equity reflects our earnings, partially offset by the impact of dividend payments. Normally, we repay any outstanding long-term debt with cash from operations or refinancing activities.

Foundry Park I Construction Loan and Interest Rate Swap

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140 basis points. The term of the loan is for a period of 36 months and is unconditionally guaranteed by NewMarket Corporation. No principal reduction payment is due during the construction period. As a condition of the construction loan and concurrently with the closing of the loan, Foundry Park I also obtained interest rate risk protection in the form of an interest rate swap. The interest rate swap is discussed in Note 9 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Interest Rate Lock Agreement

The construction loan for the Foundry Park I project to construct an office building for MeadWestvaco is being financed by a group of banks and matures in August 2010. Prior to commencing construction, we took actions to identify the possible permanent lending source after construction. To that end, Foundry Park I entered into an Application with Principal dated February 26, 2007 which outlined the terms and conditions under which Principal would provide permanent, fixed-rate financing in the maximum amount of $116,000,000 amortized over 25 years with all amounts due 13.5 years after the date of the loan. The Application was not a loan commitment due to the lengthy time period of thirty-four months until the completion of the building. In order to obtain a fixed-rate loan, we entered into a rate lock agreement with Principal dated February 26, 2007. Principal simultaneously entered into a hedge with a third party based mainly on the forward rates of ten-year Treasuries. We were not a party to that hedging agreement. Under the rate lock agreement, we agreed to post a deposit with Principal and to increase the amount of that deposit if the exposure to Principal on their hedge increased.

In June 2009, Principal and Foundry Park I determined that the loan terms set forth in the Application could not be syndicated based on current market conditions. As a result, Principal and Foundry Park I terminated the loan application and related rate lock agreement and mutually released each other from their respective rights and obligations under those arrangements. While we are currently investigating alternative financing to replace the Foundry Park I project construction loan when it matures and believe that we can obtain financing on acceptable terms, we cannot predict the financing terms which will be available at that time. See Note 9 for additional information on the termination of the rate lock agreement and subsequent entry into an interest rate swap related to the Foundry Park I project. All amounts which we had deposited with Principal under the rate lock agreement have effectively been returned to us at the termination of the rate lock agreement as Principal transferred the deposited funds to Goldman Sachs as collateral for the interest rate swap related to the Foundry Park I project.

Critical Accounting Policies

This report, as well as the 2008 Annual Report, includes a discussion of our accounting principles, as well as methods and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements. We believe these discussions and financial statements fairly represent the financial position and operating results of our company in all material respects. The purpose of this portion of our discussion is to further emphasize some of the more critical areas where a significant change in facts and circumstances in our operating and financial environment might cause a change in reported financial results.

Intangibles, Net of Amortization and Goodwill

We have certain identifiable intangibles, as well as goodwill, amounting to $47.3 million at September 30, 2009. These intangibles relate to our petroleum additives business and, except for the goodwill, are being amortized over periods with up to approximately twenty years of remaining life. We continue to assess the market related to these intangibles, as well as their specific values, and have concluded the values and amortization periods are appropriate. We also

 

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evaluate these intangibles for any potential impairment when significant events or circumstances occur that might impair the value of these assets. These evaluations continue to support the value at which these identifiable intangibles are carried on our financial statements. However, if conditions were to substantially deteriorate in this market, it could possibly cause a reduction in the periods of the amortization charge or result in a noncash write-off of a portion of the intangibles’ carrying value. A reduction in the amortization period would have no effect on cash flows. We do not anticipate such a change in the market conditions.

Environmental and Legal Proceedings

We believe our environmental accruals are appropriate for the exposures and regulatory guidelines under which we currently operate. While we currently do not anticipate significant changes to the many factors that could impact our environmental requirements, we continue to keep our accruals consistent with these requirements as they change.

While it is not possible to predict or determine with certainty the outcome of any legal proceeding, it is our opinion, based on our current knowledge, that we will not experience materially adverse effects on our results of operations or financial condition as a result of any pending or threatened proceeding.

Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits

We use assumptions to record the impact of the pension and postretirement plans in the financial statements. These assumptions include the discount rate, expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, rate of compensation increase, and health care cost trend rate. A change in any one of these assumptions could result in different results for the plans. We develop these assumptions after considering available information that we deem relevant. Information is provided on the pension and postretirement plans in Note 18 of the 2008 Annual Report. In addition, further disclosure on the effect of changes in these assumptions is provided in the “Financial Position and Liquidity” section of Part II, Item 7 of the 2008 Annual Report.

Income Taxes

We file consolidated U.S. federal income and both consolidated and individual state income tax returns, as well as individual foreign income tax returns, under which assumptions may be made to determine the deductibility of certain costs. We make estimates related to the impact of tax positions taken on our financial statements when we believe the tax position is more likely than not to be upheld on audit. In addition, we make certain assumptions in the determination of the estimated future recovery of deferred tax assets.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

For a full discussion of the more significant pronouncements which may impact our financial statements, see Note 12 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Outlook

The performance of our business for the first nine months of this year has been outstanding. We have actively managed our business during very challenging economic times and are confident in our strategy to serve our customers by helping them succeed in their marketplace by providing innovative solutions. We feel our financial results are a measure of how we are performing against that strategy.

 

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We believe that our overall business has returned to more historical levels of demand. We further believe that the contraction associated with destocking and shrinking demand due to economic conditions has ended. For the first nine months of 2009, our product shipments were 16% lower than the first nine months of last year. When considering only the third quarter, our shipments were only 3% lower. While we are still somewhat cautious in our outlook for demand due to an uncertain economic outlook for the world, we are encouraged by the third quarter results. Our plants are running at very high rates, raw material costs are beginning to increase, which is a general trend we expect going forward, and we are experiencing some tightness in raw material availability. Additionally, we are spending at a higher rate in R&D and in Health and Environmental areas in support of our customers, as well as in response to various legislative changes around the world.

In late July, we announced that we are expanding our supply chain capabilities by investing in a manufacturing facility in Singapore. This new plant will enable us to better serve our customers in that region with shorter lead-times and improved security of supply. In addition, the facility will allow us to manufacture to the specifications of our customers in the region with our most current technology. While the initial capacity will represent a small increase to our overall global production capacity, the facility will be scalable, allowing us to add capacity as demand in that region grows. We expect that this facility will be in production during the first half of 2010, with the majority of the cash being spent in 2009.

Our project to construct a multi-story office building for MeadWestvaco continues to progress as expected. The project will be completed later this year. We are continuing our efforts to find financing to replace the construction loan, which is due in August 2010.

As we have communicated in the past, we intend to leverage our financial strength to increase shareholder value by growing the business, with acquisitions being an area of primary interest. Our primary focus in the acquisition area remains on the petroleum additives industry. It is our view that this industry will provide the greatest opportunity for a good return on our investment while minimizing risk. We remain focused on this strategy and will evaluate any future opportunities. Nonetheless, we are patient in this pursuit and intend to make the right acquisition for our company if and when the opportunity arises. Meanwhile, we believe we have many internal opportunities for growth from both geographical and product line extensions. As cash builds on our balance sheet, we will continue to evaluate all alternative uses for that cash to enhance shareholder value, including potential stock repurchases and dividends.

 

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Other than our foreign currency risk and the entry into an interest rate swap, there have been no significant changes in our market risk from the information provided in the 2008 Annual Report.

At September 30, 2009, we had $4.2 million in Euro-denominated foreign currency forward contracts outstanding. With other variables held constant, a hypothetical 10% adverse change in the September 30, 2009 forward Euro rates would have resulted in a decrease of approximately $400 thousand in the value of the contracts.

On June 25, 2009, we entered into an interest rate swap with Goldman Sachs. We recorded the derivative at fair value, which amounted to $15.7 million at September 30, 2009. Any change in fair value is recognized immediately in earnings. With other variables held constant, a hypothetical 50 basis point adverse parallel shift in the LIBOR yield curve would have resulted in an increase of approximately $5 million in the fair value liability of the interest rate swap.

 

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ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance of the reliability of the financial records and the protection of assets. Our controls and procedures include written policies and procedures, careful selection and training of qualified personnel, and an internal audit program. We use a third-party firm, separate from our independent registered public accounting firm, to assist with internal audit services.

We work closely with the business groups, operations personnel, and information technology to ensure transactions are recorded properly. Environmental and legal staff are consulted to determine the appropriateness of our environmental and legal liabilities for each reporting period. We regularly review the regulations and rule changes that affect our financial disclosures.

Our disclosure control procedures include signed representation letters from our regional officers, as well as senior management.

We have formed a Financial Disclosure Committee, which is made up of the president of Afton, the general counsel of NewMarket, and the controller of NewMarket. The committee, as well as regional management, makes representations with regard to the financial statements that, to the best of their knowledge, the report does not contain any misstatement of a material fact or omit a material fact that is necessary to make the statements not misleading with respect to the periods covered by the report.

The committee and the regional management also represent, to the best of their knowledge, that the financial statements and other financial information included in the report fairly present, in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the company as of and for the periods presented in the report.

Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), we carried out an evaluation, with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rule 13a-15(e)) under the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act, during the quarter ended September 30, 2009, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II—Other Information

 

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

We are involved in legal proceedings that are incidental to our business and include administrative or judicial actions seeking remediation under environmental laws, such as Superfund. Some of these legal proceedings relate to environmental matters and involve governmental authorities. For further information, see “Environmental” in Part I, Item 1 of our 2008 Annual Report.

While it is not possible to predict or determine with certainty the outcome of any legal proceeding, we believe the outcome of any of these proceedings, or all of them combined, will not result in a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

 

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

While we attempt to identify, manage, and mitigate risks and uncertainties associated with our business to the extent practical under the circumstances, some level of risk and uncertainty will always be present. Part I, Item 1A of our 2008 Annual Report describes some of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business. These risks and uncertainties have the potential to materially affect our results of operations and our financial condition. We do not believe that there have been any material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our 2008 Annual Report except as highlighted below.

 

   

Development, construction, and permanent financing risks associated with Foundry Park I could adversely affect our financial results—we may incur losses, which could be material, for breakage fees under an interest rate lock agreement in connection with our application for permanent financing.

As previously discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, during the second quarter 2009, Principal and Foundry Park I terminated the interest rate lock agreement. As a result, this risk factor no longer exists.

 

   

We may incur losses, which could be material, related to the Goldman Sachs interest rate swap if the forward rates for three month LIBOR decrease significantly.

 

ITEM 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit 3.1   Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-K (File No. 1-32190) filed March 14, 2005)
Exhibit 3.2   NewMarket Corporation Bylaws Amended and Restated effective April 23, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 1-32190) filed February 23, 2009)
Exhibit 31(a)   Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Thomas E. Gottwald

 

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Exhibit 31(b)   Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by David A. Fiorenza
Exhibit 32(a)   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Thomas E. Gottwald
Exhibit 32(b)   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by David A. Fiorenza

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  NEWMARKET CORPORATION
  (Registrant)
Date: October 27, 2009   By:  

/s/    D. A. FIORENZA        

    David A. Fiorenza
    Vice President and Treasurer
    (Principal Financial Officer)
Date: October 27, 2009   By:  

/s/    WAYNE C. DRINKWATER        

    Wayne C. Drinkwater
    Controller
    (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit 31(a)   Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Thomas E. Gottwald
Exhibit 31(b)   Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by David A. Fiorenza
Exhibit 32(a)   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Thomas E. Gottwald
Exhibit 32(b)   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by David A. Fiorenza

 

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