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NEWMARKET CORP - Quarter Report: 2009 March (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 March 31, 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 March 31, 2009: 15,204,207.

 

 

 


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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 – Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008

  3

Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008

  4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008

  5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

  6 - 28

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

  29 - 37

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

  37

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

  37 - 38

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

  39

ITEM 6. Exhibits

  39 - 40

SIGNATURES

  41

 

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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)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31
     2009     2008

Net sales

   $ 337,128     $ 382,350

Cost of goods sold

     246,054       300,747
              

Gross profit

     91,074       81,603

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     26,267       28,773

Research, development, and testing expenses

     18,754       20,229
              

Operating profit

     46,053       32,601

Interest and financing expenses

     2,936       3,015

Other (expense) income, net

     (80 )     379
              

Income before income tax expense

     43,037       29,965

Income tax expense

     14,349       10,193
              

Net income

   $ 28,688     $ 19,772
              

Basic earnings per share

   $ 1.89     $ 1.28
              

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 1.88     $ 1.27
              

Shares used to compute basic earnings per share

     15,203       15,459
              

Shares used to compute diluted earnings per share

     15,241       15,558
              

Cash dividends declared per common share

   $ 0.20     $ 0.20
              

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     March 31
2009
    December 31
2008
 

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 59,510     $ 21,761  

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

     193,830       203,551  

Inventories:

    

Finished goods

     126,751       158,325  

Raw materials

     25,103       34,657  

Stores, supplies and other

     7,903       8,090  
                
     159,757       201,072  
                

Deferred income taxes

     13,561       14,090  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     8,797       5,704  
                

Total current assets

     435,455       446,178  
                

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

     859,249       848,011  

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     605,924       606,275  
                

Net property, plant and equipment

     253,325       241,736  
                

Prepaid pension cost

     21       159  

Deferred income taxes

     39,704       37,744  

Other assets and deferred charges

     35,948       31,566  

Intangibles, net of amortization and goodwill

     51,688       54,069  
                

Total assets

   $ 816,141     $ 811,452  
                

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 80,636     $ 60,505  

Accrued expenses

     55,733       63,715  

Dividends payable

     2,740       2,646  

Book overdraft

     2,526       999  

Long-term debt, current portion

     796       784  

Income taxes payable

     12,280       7,264  
                

Total current liabilities

     154,711       135,913  
                

Long-term debt

     200,820       236,378  

Other noncurrent liabilities

     146,942       148,038  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)

    

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock and paid-in capital (without par value) Issued—15,204,207 in 2009 and 15,199,207 in 2008

     137       115  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (98,874 )     (95,750 )

Retained earnings

     412,405       386,758  
                
     313,668       291,123  
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 816,141     $ 811,452  
                

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31
 
     2009     2008  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

   $ 21,761     $ 71,872  
                

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

     28,688       19,772  

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

    

Depreciation and other amortization

     7,763       6,749  

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     280       250  

Noncash environmental remediation and dismantling

     1,953       1,015  

Noncash pension benefits expense

     3,462       2,801  

Noncash postretirement benefits expense

     705       879  

Noncash foreign exchange impact on the Consolidated Statements of Income

     (488 )     1,559  

Deferred income tax benefit

     (35 )     (31 )

Gain on legal settlement

     —         (3,179 )

Working capital changes

     50,935       (38,522 )

Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements

     —         (686 )

Cash pension benefits contributions

     (4,261 )     (2,597 )

Cash postretirement benefits contributions

     (384 )     (513 )

Proceeds from legal settlement

     —         3,179  

Foreign exchange impact on intercompany transactions

     8,031       99  

Other, net

     20       (19 )
                

Cash provided from (used in) operating activities

     96,669       (9,244 )
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (8,194 )     (5,496 )

Foundry Park I capital expenditures

     (7,111 )     (4,666 )

Deposit for interest rate lock agreement

     (4,000 )     —    

Proceeds from interest rate lock agreement

     —         1,050  
                

Cash used in investing activities

     (19,305 )     (9,112 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Draws on Foundry Park I construction loan

     6,545       5,347  

Net repayments under revolving credit agreement

     (41,900 )     —    

Repurchases of common stock

     —         (6,811 )

Dividends

     (3,041 )     (3,154 )

Change in book overdraft, net

     1,527       (1,913 )

Payment for financed intangible asset

     (250 )     (250 )

Debt issuance costs

     (303 )     —    

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     22       178  

Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements

     —         686  

Payments on the capital lease

     (191 )     (181 )
                

Cash used in financing activities

     (37,591 )     (6,098 )
                

Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents

     (2,024 )     612  
                

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     37,749       (23,842 )
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 59,510     $ 48,030  
                

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

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 March 31, 2009, as well as our consolidated results of operations and our consolidated cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 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 three month period ended March 31, 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.

At both March 31, 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 20 cents per share for both the three months ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 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

2008

   February 28, 2008    April 1, 2008    20 cents

During the three months ended March 31, 2009, we had noncash investing activity of $9.1 million related to capital expenditures incurred, but not paid, for the construction of the office building by Foundry Park I, LLC (Foundry Park I), as well as other capital projects of Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton).

 

2. Asset Retirement Obligations

The following table illustrates the activity associated with our asset retirement obligations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008.

 

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     2009     2008  
     (in thousands)  

Asset retirement obligations, January 1

   $ 3,009     $ 5,048  

Accretion expense

     58       85  

Liabilities settled

     (851 )     (461 )

Changes in expected cash flows and timing

     272       (352 )

Foreign currency impact

     —         (16 )
                

Asset retirement obligations, March 31

   $ 2,488     $ 4,304  
                

 

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 TEL business (primarily sales of TEL in North America), certain contract manufacturing Ethyl provides to Afton and to third parties, as well as the real estate development activities.

Segment Net Sales

(in millions)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31
     2009    2008

Petroleum additives

   $ 334.8    $ 380.6

All other

     2.3      1.7
             

Consolidated net sales

   $ 337.1    $ 382.3
             

 

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Segment Operating Profit

(in millions)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31
 
     2009     2008  

Petroleum additives (a)

   $ 50.1     $ 37.7  

All other

     (0.7 )     (1.4 )
                

Segment operating profit

     49.4       36.3  

Corporate, general, and administrative expenses

     (3.5 )     (3.9 )

Interest and financing expenses

     (2.9 )     (3.0 )

Other income, net

     —         0.6  
                

Income before income taxes

   $ 43.0     $ 30.0  
                
 
  (a) Petroleum additives segment operating profit for 2008 includes a gain of $3.2 million from a class action lawsuit related to raw materials.

Segment Depreciation and Amortization

(in millions)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31
     2009    2008

Petroleum additives

   $ 7.4    $ 6.4

Corporate

     0.6      0.6
             

Total depreciation and amortization

   $ 8.0    $ 7.0
             

 

4. Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans

During the three months ended March 31, 2009, we made contributions of approximately $2.6 million for domestic pension plans and approximately $400 thousand for domestic postretirement benefit plans. We expect to make total contributions in 2009 of approximately $14 million for our domestic pension plans and approximately $1 million for our domestic postretirement benefit plans.

We made contributions of approximately $1.7 million for our foreign pension plans and approximately $30 thousand for a foreign postretirement benefit plan during the three months ended March 31, 2009. During 2009, we expect to make total contributions of approximately $6 million for our foreign pension plans and approximately $100 thousand for our foreign postretirement benefit plan.

 

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

 

     Domestic  
     Pension Benefits     Postretirement Benefits  
     Three Months Ended March 31  
     2009     2008     2009     2008  
     (in thousands)  

Service cost

   $ 1,398     $ 1,283     $ 277     $ 284  

Interest cost

     1,955       1,842       875       951  

Expected return on plan assets

     (2,072 )     (1,954 )     (419 )     (416 )

Amortization of prior service cost

     73       73       3       3  

Amortization of net loss (gain)

     627       428       (86 )     (6 )
                                
   $ 1,981     $ 1,672     $ 650     $ 816  
                                

 

     Foreign
     Pension Benefits     Postretirement Benefits
     Three Months Ended March 31
     2009     2008     2009    2008
     (in thousands)

Service cost

   $ 608     $ 753     $ 3    $ 5

Interest cost

     1,188       1,497       33      34

Expected return on plan assets

     (914 )     (1,489 )     —        —  

Amortization of prior service cost

     17       21       —        —  

Amortization of transition (asset) obligation

     (8 )     (10 )     11      13

Amortization of net loss

     392       357       8      11

Settlement loss

     198       —         —        —  
                             
   $ 1,481     $ 1,129     $ 55    $ 63
                             

The settlement loss for the three months ended March 31, 2009 represents the termination of a pension plan of our Ethyl subsidiary in Belgium.

 

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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.

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31
     2009    2008
     (in thousands, except
per-share amounts)

Basic earnings per share

     

Numerator:

     

Net income

   $ 28,688    $ 19,772
             

Denominator:

     

Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding

     15,203      15,459
             

Basic earnings per share

   $ 1.89    $ 1.28
             

Diluted earnings per share

     

Numerator:

     

Net income

   $ 28,688    $ 19,772
             

Denominator:

     

Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding

     15,203      15,459

Shares issuable upon exercise of stock options

     38      99
             

Total shares

     15,241      15,558
             

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 1.88    $ 1.27
             

 

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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
     March 31
2009
   December 31
2008
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
     (in thousands)

Amortizing intangible assets

           

Formulas

   $ 88,687    $ 54,890    $ 88,687    $ 53,476

Contracts

     16,380      4,572      16,380      3,687

Customer base

     5,440      218      5,440      136

Goodwill

     861      —        861      —  
                           
   $ 111,368    $ 59,680    $ 111,368    $ 57,299
                           

Amortization expense amounted to $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and $1.5 million for three months ended March 31, 2008.

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    $ 6.5

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 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:

 

     March 31
2009
    December 31
2008
 
     (in thousands)  

Senior notes—7.125% due 2016

   $ 150,000     $ 150,000  

Foundry Park I construction loan—due 2010

     50,044       43,499  

Revolving credit facility—due 2011

     —         41,900  

Capital lease obligations

     1,572       1,763  
                
     201,616       237,162  

Current maturities of long-term debt

     (796 )     (784 )
                
   $ 200,820     $ 236,378  
                

On January 5, 2009, we entered into a Supplement 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. Additionally, 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. All of these transactions resulted in a commitment level of $119.25 million at March 31, 2009. We paid financing costs of $300 thousand related to the Second Amendment and the two Supplement Agreements, which will be amortized over the remaining term of the revolving credit facility. We had outstanding letters of credit of $12.4 million at March 31, 2009, resulting in the unused portion of the revolving credit facility amounting to $106.8 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. This results in the total commitment level of $129.25 million at April 20, 2009.

 

8. Contractual Commitments and Contingencies

There have been no significant changes in our contractual commitments 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 the state of 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 $8.5 million at March 31, 2009 and $8.8 million at December 31, 2008. We based these amounts on the best estimate of future costs discounted at approximately 2% in both 2009 and 2008. We incorporated an inflation factor in determining the discount rate. The undiscounted liability was $9.4 million at March 31, 2009 and $9.6 million at December 31, 2008. The expected payments for each of the next five years amount to approximately $600 thousand. Expected payments thereafter amount to approximately $6 million.

At a plant site in Houston, Texas, we have an accrual of $6.1 million at March 31, 2009 and $6.7 million at December 31, 2008 for environmental remediation, dismantling, and decontamination. Included in these amounts are $5.4 million at March 31, 2009 and $5.8 million at December 31, 2008 for remediation. A portion of the accrual for this site is discounted at approximately 4% at both March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 and includes an inflation factor. The undiscounted accrual for this site was $7.0 million at March 31, 2009 and $7.8 million at December 31, 2008. The expected payments for each of the next five years amount to approximately $400 thousand for the portion of the accrual for this site which is discounted. Expected payments thereafter for the portion of the accrual for this site which is discounted amount to approximately $2.6 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.

Our total accruals for environmental remediation were approximately $21.1 million at March 31, 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 $1.1 million at March 31, 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 $30.4 million at March 31, 2009. The guarantees are secured by letters of credit, as well as cash collateral. The outstanding letters of credit amounted to $12.4 million at March 31, 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 and the interest rate

 

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lock agreement discussed below. We renew letters of credit as necessary. The remaining amounts represent performance, lease, custom and excise tax guarantees. 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 letters of credit and 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. At the time, ten-year Treasuries were trading at approximately 4.63%. We are not 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 the hedge increased. As of March 31, 2009, the forward swap yield on ten-year Treasuries has dropped, and we have fully complied with all deposit requirements. As of March 31, 2009, we have deposited approximately $22.7 million with Principal, including $14.5 million in cash and $8.2 million in irrevocable letters of credit. As of March 31, 2009, ten-year Treasuries were trading at 2.71%. As of April 27, 2009, our deposit requirement had decreased to approximately $19.4 million. The Rate Lock Agreement provides that any outstanding deposits will be returned to us at the loan closing. Since we are entitled to a return of our deposits at the loan closing, the cash deposits for the Rate Lock Agreement are recorded in other assets and deferred charges on our Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2009. In the event that the loan does not close as scheduled, we would be required to pay Principal’s breakage costs, including costs associated with the hedge. We do not believe it is probable that a loss has been incurred; however, in the event that financing is not obtained through Principal or on terms substantially similar to those in the Application, the loss for the breakage fees incurred could have a material adverse impact on our financial statements and compliance with debt covenants.

Principal has informed us that it intended to syndicate the permanent loan to third parties. We understand that the syndication market is currently impaired, and we have no way to determine at this time when, or if, this market will recover. Principal informed us in a letter dated October 28, 2008 that it has taken the position that it is not obligated to make the permanent loan commitment unless the syndication market recovers and the loan can be syndicated on terms acceptable to Principal. As a result of current market conditions, Principal has asserted that a material adverse change has occurred that could impair the syndication of the proposed loan. We have disputed the occurrence of a material adverse change. Principal has further informed us that the Application remains open, but they have reserved all of their rights. We are currently investigating possible alternative financing in the event that Principal does not make the loan on substantially all of the terms and conditions outlined in the Application. We have until August 2010 before financing needs to be in place. We cannot predict the financing terms which will be available at that time.

 

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9. Derivatives and Hedging Activities

Accounting Policy for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

As required by SFAS 133, 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 under SFAS 133. 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 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.

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 functional 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

The interest rate swap related to the Foundry Park I construction loan is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge under SFAS 133. 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 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 on the hedged transaction.

 

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The 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 swap was approximately $62.7 million at March 31, 2009 and $52.9 million at December 31, 2008 and accretes to approximately $94 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 swap is January 1, 2010.

Information on the amounts and location in our financial statements of the fair value, loss in other comprehensive income, and ineffectiveness of the interest rate swap is shown in the tables below. The unrealized loss, net of tax, related to the fair value of the interest rate swap and recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in shareholders’ equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, amounted to approximately $1.5 million at March 31, 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 swap. This amounted to approximately $900 thousand, net of tax, at March 31, 2009 and $400 thousand, net of tax, at December 31, 2008. Any amounts remaining in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the 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 $15 thousand currently recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss is expected to be reclassified into earnings over the next twelve months.

Non-designated Hedges

In December 2008, we entered into $17 million of Euro-denominated forward contracts to minimize 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 from January 2009 to December 2009. The outstanding Euro-denominated foreign currency forward contracts amounted to $13 million at March 31, 2009 and $17 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. We elected not to use hedge accounting under SFAS 133 for these forward contracts, and therefore immediately recognized any change in the fair value of the forward contracts 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 March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

 

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Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

(in thousands)

 

     Asset Derivatives    Liability Derivatives
     March 31, 2009    December 31, 2008    March 31, 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
Under SFAS 133

                                       
                       
                       

Interest rate swap

      $ —         $ —      Accrued
expenses
   $ 2,849    Accrued
expenses
   $ 3,231
                                       

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging
Instruments Under SFAS 133

                                       
                       

Foreign currency forward contracts

   Trade and
other
accounts
receivable
   $ 661    Trade and
other
accounts
receivable
   $ 164       $ —         $ —  
                                       

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

Effect of Derivative Instrument on the Consolidated Statements of Income

SFAS 133 Designated Cash Flow Hedges

(in thousands)

 

Derivatives in SFAS 133 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)
 
     March 31
2009
    March 31
2008
         March 31
2009
   March 31
2008
       March 31
2009
    March 31
2008
 

Interest rate swap

   $ (138 )   $ (955 )      $ —      $ —      Other (expense)
income, net
  $ (77 )   $ (241 )
                                                   

 

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Effect of Derivative Instrument on the Consolidated Statements of Income

Not Designated Derivatives

(in thousands)

 

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Under SFAS 133

   Location of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income on
Derivative
   Amount of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income on
Derivative
          March 31
2009
   March 31
2008

Foreign currency forward contracts

   Cost of goods sold    $ 497    $ —  
                

Credit-risk-related Contingent Features

Under our interest rate swap, we have an agreement with our derivative counterparty 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 also be declared in default on our derivative obligations.

As of March 31, 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 $2.9 million. We have not posted any collateral related to these agreements as of March 31, 2009. If we had breached any of these provisions, we could have been required to settle our obligations under the agreements at their termination value of $2.9 million.

 

10. Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of comprehensive income consist of the following:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31
 
     2009     2008  
     (in thousands)  

Net income

   $ 28,688     $ 19,772  

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

    

Pension plans and other postretirement benefits adjustments

     837       591  

Unrealized loss on derivative instruments

     (86 )     (596 )

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (3,875 )     3,264  
                

Other comprehensive (loss) income

     (3,124 )     3,259  
                

Comprehensive income

   $ 25,564     $ 23,031  
                

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

 

     March 31
2009
    December 31
2008
 
     (in thousands)  

Pension plans and other postretirement benefit adjustments

   $ (62,731 )   $ (63,568 )

Accumulated loss on derivative instruments

     (2,387 )     (2,301 )

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (33,756 )     (29,881 )
                

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   $ (98,874 )   $ (95,750 )
                

 

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11. Fair Value Measurements

The following table provides information on those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. No events occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2009, requiring adjustment to the recognized balances of assets or liabilities which are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

 

     Carrying
Amount in
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
   Fair Value    Fair Value Measurements Using
         Level 1    Level 2    Level 3
               March 31, 2009

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 59,510    $ 59,510    $ 59,510    $ —      $ —  

Foreign currency forward contracts asset

   $ 661    $ 661    $ —      $ 661    $ —  

Interest rate swap liability

   $ 2,849    $ 2,849    $ —      $ 2,849    $ —  
               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 swap 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.

 

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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 March 31, 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.

 

12. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 132(R)-1, “Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets” (FSP 132(R)-1). FSP 132(R)-1 provides guidance on a plan sponsor’s disclosures about plan assets of defined benefit pension and postretirement plans. Required disclosures include information about categories of plan assets, fair value measurements of plan assets, and significant concentrations of risk, as well as investment policies and strategies. FSP 132(R)-1 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. Except for additional disclosures, we do not expect the adoption of FSP132(R)-1 to have an impact on our financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments” (FSP 115-2 and 124-2). FSP 115-2 and 124-2 amends the guidance on other-than-temporary impairment for debt securities and modifies the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. This FSP is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. We are evaluating the impact of FSP 115-2 and 124-2 on our financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (FSP 157-4). FSP 157-4 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” when there is an inactive market or the market is not orderly. This FSP is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. We are evaluating the impact of FSP 157-4 on our financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (FSP 107-1 and 28-1). This FSP requires disclosure about fair value of financial instruments in interim periods, as well as annual financial statements. FSP 107-1 and 28-1 is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. We are evaluating the impact of this FSP 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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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 three months ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008, Consolidating Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 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 results of operations or financial position 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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NewMarket Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidating Statements of Income

Three Months Ended March 31, 2009

(in thousands)

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Total
Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —       $ 191,881     $ 145,247    $ —       $ 337,128  

Cost of goods sold

     —         132,685       113,369      —         246,054  
                                       

Gross profit

     —         59,196       31,878      —         91,074  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     1,046       20,506       4,715      —         26,267  

Research, development, and testing expenses

     —         14,824       3,930      —         18,754  
                                       

Operating (loss) profit

     (1,046 )     23,866       23,233      —         46,053  

Interest and financing expenses (income)

     3,007       (174 )     103      —         2,936  

Other (expense) income, net

     —         (233 )     153      —         (80 )
                                       

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

     (4,053 )     23,807       23,283      —         43,037  

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (2,323 )     9,091       7,581      —         14,349  

Equity income of subsidiaries

     30,418       —         —        (30,418 )     —    
                                       

Net income

   $ 28,688     $ 14,716     $ 15,702    $ (30,418 )   $ 28,688  
                                       

 

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NewMarket Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidating Statements of Income

Three Months Ended March 31, 2008

(in thousands)

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Total
Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated

Net sales

   $ —       $ 201,072     $ 181,278    $ —       $ 382,350

Cost of goods sold

     —         135,144       165,603      —         300,747
                                     

Gross profit

     —         65,928       15,675      —         81,603

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     1,279       23,156       4,338      —         28,773

Research, development, and testing expenses

     —         15,274       4,955      —         20,229
                                     

Operating (loss) profit

     (1,279 )     27,498       6,382      —         32,601

Interest and financing expenses (income)

     3,067       (250 )     198      —         3,015

Other income (expense), net

     312       (183 )     250      —         379
                                     

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

     (4,034 )     27,565       6,434      —         29,965

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (3,339 )     10,747       2,785      —         10,193

Equity income of subsidiaries

     20,467       —         —        (20,467 )     —  
                                     

Net income

   $ 19,772     $ 16,818     $ 3,649    $ (20,467 )   $ 19,772
                                     

 

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NewMarket Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidating Balance Sheets

March 31, 2009

(in thousands)

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  

ASSETS

          

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ —       $ 34,231     $ 25,279     $ —       $ 59,510  

Trade and other accounts receivable, net

     —         103,507       90,323       —         193,830  

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     34,189       73,530       34,957       (142,676 )     —    

Inventories

     —         80,052       79,705       —         159,757  

Deferred income taxes

     2,008       6,729       4,824       —         13,561  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     3,248       4,327       1,222       —         8,797  
                                        

Total current assets

     39,445       302,376       236,310       (142,676 )     435,455  
                                        

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     —         6,019       7,500       (13,519 )     —    

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

     —         730,413       128,836       —         859,249  

Less accumulated depreciation & amortization

     —         504,872       101,052       —         605,924  
                                        

Net property, plant and equipment

     —         225,541       27,784       —         253,325  
                                        

Investment in consolidated subsidiaries

     561,006       —         —         (561,006 )     —    

Prepaid pension cost

     —         —         21       —         21  

Deferred income taxes

     31,734       746       7,224       —         39,704  

Other assets and deferred charges

     4,927       29,914       1,107       —         35,948  

Intangibles, net of amortization and goodwill

     —         51,688       —         —         51,688  
                                        

Total assets

   $ 637,112     $ 616,284     $ 279,946     $ (717,201 )   $ 816,141  
                                        

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

          

Accounts payable

   $ 52     $ 54,007     $ 26,577     $ —       $ 80,636  

Accrued expenses

     12,821       33,508       9,404       —         55,733  

Dividends payable

     2,740       —         —         —         2,740  

Book overdraft

     —         2,526       —         —         2,526  

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     72,448       44,702       25,526       (142,676 )     —    

Long-term debt, current portion

     —         796       —         —         796  

Income taxes payable

     1,247       3,671       7,362       —         12,280  
                                        

Total current liabilities

     89,308       139,210       68,869       (142,676 )     154,711  
                                        

Long-term debt

     150,000       50,820       —         —         200,820  

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     —         7,500       6,019       (13,519 )     —    

Other noncurrent liabilities

     84,136       43,653       19,153       —         146,942  
                                        

Total liabilities

     323,444       241,183       94,041       (156,195 )     502,473  
                                        

Shareholders’ equity:

          

Common stock and paid-in capital

     137       318,215       74,909       (393,124 )     137  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (98,874 )     (18,322 )     (54,865 )     73,187       (98,874 )

Retained earnings

     412,405       75,208       165,861       (241,069 )     412,405  
                                        

Total shareholders’ equity

     313,668       375,101       185,905       (561,006 )     313,668  
                                        

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 637,112     $ 616,284     $ 279,946     $ (717,201 )   $ 816,141  
                                        

 

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NewMarket Corporation and Subsidiaries

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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NewMarket Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31, 2009

(in thousands)

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  

Cash provided from operating activities

   $ 14,925     $ 59,211     $ 22,533     $ —       $ 96,669  
                                        

Cash flows from investing activities:

          

Capital expenditures

     —         (6,873 )     (1,321 )     —         (8,194 )

Foundry Park I capital expenditures

     —         (7,111 )     —         —         (7,111 )

Deposit for interest rate lock agreement

     —         (4,000 )     —         —         (4,000 )

Increase in intercompany loans

     —         —         (12,899 )     12,899       —    

Cash dividends from subsidiaries

     30,297       —         —         (30,297 )     —    
                                        

Cash provided from (used in) investing activities

     30,297       (17,984 )     (14,220 )     (17,398 )     (19,305 )
                                        

Cash flows from financing activities:

          

Draws on Foundry Park I construction loan

     —         6,545       —         —         6,545  

Net repayments under revolving credit agreement

     (41,900 )     —         —         —         (41,900 )

Dividends

     (3,041 )     (30,297 )     —         30,297       (3,041 )

Change in book overdraft, net

     —         1,527       —         —         1,527  

Payment for financed intangible asset

     —         (250 )     —         —         (250 )

Debt issuance costs

     (303 )     —         —         —         (303 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     22       —         —         —         22  

Repayment of intercompany note payable

     —         12,899       —         (12,899 )     —    

Payments on the capital lease

     —         (191 )     —         —         (191 )
                                        

Cash used in financing activities

     (45,222 )     (9,767 )     —         17,398       (37,591 )
                                        

Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents

     —         (1,637 )     (387 )     —         (2,024 )
                                        

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

     —         29,823       7,926       —         37,749  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     —         4,408       17,353       —         21,761  
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ —       $ 34,231     $ 25,279     $ —       $ 59,510  
                                        

 

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NewMarket Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31, 2008

(in thousands)

 

     Parent     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Total
Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated  

Cash provided from (used in) operating activities

   $ 269     $ (8,220 )   $ (1,293 )   $ —       $ (9,244 )
                                        

Cash flows from investing activities:

          

Capital expenditures

     —         (3,885 )     (1,611 )     —         (5,496 )

Foundry Park I capital expenditures

     —         (4,666 )     —         —         (4,666 )

Proceeds from interest rate lock agreement

     —         1,050       —         —         1,050  

Decrease in intercompany loans

     (9,300 )     —         (5,713 )     15,013       —    

Cash dividends from subsidiaries

     4,450       —         —         (4,450 )     —    
                                        

Cash used in investing activities

     (4,850 )     (7,501 )     (7,324 )     10,563       (9,112 )
                                        

Cash flows from financing activities:

          

Draws on Foundry Park I construction loan

     —         5,347       —         —         5,347  

Repurchases of common stock

     (6,811 )     —         —         —         (6,811 )

Dividends

     (3,154 )     (4,450 )     —         4,450       (3,154 )

Change in book overdraft, net

     14       (1,927 )     —         —         (1,913 )

Payment for financed intangible asset

     —         (250 )     —         —         (250 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     178       —         —         —         178  

Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements

     686       —         —         —         686  

Financing from affiliated companies

     —         15,013       —         (15,013 )     —    

Payments on the capital lease

     —         (181 )     —         —         (181 )
                                        

Cash (used in) provided from financing activities

     (9,087 )     13,552       —         (10,563 )     (6,098 )
                                        

Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents

     —         599       13       —         612  
                                        

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (13,668 )     (1,570 )     (8,604 )     —         (23,842 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     18,899       13,673       39,300       —         71,872  
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 5,231     $ 12,103     $ 30,696     $ —       $ 48,030  
                                        

 

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14. Subsequent Event

On April 23, 2009, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend in the amount of 25 cents per share on our common stock. The dividend is payable July 1, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 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 and obtain long-term permanent financing for the office building for MeadWestvaco within budget and in a timely manner, 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 three months of 2009 generated strong results. Operating profit in our petroleum additives segment increased significantly over the first three months of 2008, but net sales were lower, reflecting the challenging economic environment in which we operate. Our financial position remains strong, with an increase of $37.7 million in cash since December 31, 2008. During the first three months of 2009, we paid down $41.9 million of outstanding debt on our revolving credit facility.

 

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Results of Operations

Net Sales

Our consolidated net sales for the first quarter 2009 amounted to $337.1 million, representing a decrease of approximately 12% from the 2008 level of $382.3 million. The table below shows our consolidated segment net sales.

Segment Net Sales

(in millions)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31
     2009    2008

Petroleum additives

   $ 334.8    $ 380.6

All other

     2.3      1.7
             

Consolidated net sales

   $ 337.1    $ 382.3
             

Petroleum Additives Segment

Petroleum additives net sales for the first three months 2009 of $334.8 million decreased $45.8 million, or approximately 12%, from $380.6 million for the first three months 2008. The decrease in net sales reflects the impact of the worldwide economic slowdown, as well as the destocking of inventories by many of our customers. A reduction in product shipments of 26% is reflected predominantly in the lubricant additives product lines. Also, included in the reduction in net sales between the 2009 and 2008 three month periods is an unfavorable foreign currency impact of approximately $11 million. This unfavorable impact from foreign exchange reflects the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar versus the other currencies in which we conduct business. Partially offsetting the unfavorable impacts from lower product shipments and foreign currency were higher selling prices.

The table below details the approximate components of the decrease between the three months ended March 31, 2008 and the three months ended March 31, 2009.

 

     Three Months  
     (in millions)  

Period ended March 31, 2008

   $ 380.6  

Decrease in shipments and changes in product mix

     (87.5 )

Change in selling prices, customer mix, and foreign currency

     41.7  
        

Period ended March 31, 2009

   $ 334.8  
        

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.

 

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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.

The table below reports segment operating profit for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008.

Segment Operating Profit

(in millions)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31
 
     2009     2008  

Petroleum additives

   $ 50.1     $ 37.7  
                

All other

   $ (0.7 )   $ (1.4 )
                

Petroleum Additives Segment

The petroleum additives operating profit for three months 2009 increased $12.4 million when compared to three months 2008. This increase in operating profit between the 2009 and 2008 three months periods is primarily the result of improvements in the fuel additives product lines. Fuel additives operating profit increased due to improvements in our product portfolio, increased market coverage, and stability in market demand in an environment of rapidly declining raw material costs. The petroleum additives operating profit margin was 15.0% for three months 2009 and 9.9% for three months 2008. The 2009 three months include a benefit of approximately $1.1 million from a LIFO liquidation, while the 2008 three months period includes a gain of $3.2 million resulting from a legal settlement related to raw materials.

In addition to the significant decrease in raw material costs, another major factor in the improvement in both operating profit and the operating profit margin is the impact of our pricing initiatives during 2008 resulting in higher selling prices. Despite increasing selling prices in 2008, during most of last year, the continuing increase in the cost of our raw materials outpaced the selling price increases. During the first three months of 2009, as the cost of many of those raw materials decreased, our operating profit margins improved. The significant favorable impact from lower raw material costs on our operating margins is not sustainable at this level. If raw material costs stabilize at the current levels, we expect product selling prices will be adjusted to reflect these market conditions.

The unfavorable impact of product shipments on operating profit is discussed above in the Net Sales section. Foreign currency resulted in a small unfavorable impact of approximately $1 million when comparing operating profit from three months 2009 with three months 2008.

Operating profit for three months 2009 has also benefitted from cost control initiatives that we took during the fourth quarter of last year. Selling, general, and administrative expenses (SG&A), as well as research, development, and testing expenses (R&D), decreased when compared to three months 2008. SG&A decreased approximately $2.5 million or 11% for three months 2009, while R&D decreased approximately $1.5 million or 7% when compared to the same 2008 period. The decreases were across both the lubricant additives and fuel additives product lines in a number of cost categories and were substantially the result of a 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.

 

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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 three months 2009 and $3.0 million for three months 2008. Average interest rates for the three months 2009 were slightly lower than the same 2008 period. The impact of the lower interest rates was offset by higher average debt during three months 2009.

Other (Expense) Income, Net

Other expense, net for three months 2009 was $80 thousand and represented several immaterial items. Other income, net for three months 2008 was $400 thousand and primarily represented investment income earned on excess cash.

Income Taxes

Income taxes were $14.3 million for three months 2009 and $10.2 million for three months 2008. The effective tax rate was 33.3% for three months 2009 and 34.0% for three months 2008. The increase in income before income taxes resulted in an increase of $4.4 million in income taxes, while the decrease in the effective tax rate from 2008 to 2009 resulted in a decrease of approximately $300 thousand in income taxes when comparing the three months 2009 and 2008 periods. The three months 2009 effective tax rate includes the benefit of lower tax rates for certain foreign operations.

Our deferred taxes are in a net asset position. Based on our current projections, we believe that we will recover the full benefit of our deferred tax assets and have therefore not recorded a valuation allowance.

Cash Flows, Financial Condition, and Liquidity

Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2009 were $59.5 million, which was an increase of $37.7 million since December 31, 2008 and included a $2.0 million unfavorable 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. At March 31, 2009, we had borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility of $106.8 million.

Cash Flows – Operating Activities

Cash flows provided from operating activities for the three months 2009 were $96.7 million and included a decrease of $50.9 million in working capital, including lower inventories and higher accounts payable. 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.

 

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Including the change in cash, we had working capital of $280.7 million at March 31, 2009 and $310.3 million at December 31, 2008. The current ratio was 2.81 to 1 at March 31, 2009 and 3.28 to 1 at December 31, 2008.

Cash Flows – Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was $19.3 million during three months 2009 and included funding of $4.0 million for a deposit related to the interest rate lock agreement, which is discussed below. Excluding the construction of the office building by Foundry Park I, we funded capital expenditures of $8.2 million through March 31, 2009. We estimate our total capital spending during 2009, excluding the capital expenditures by Foundry Park I, will be approximately $30 million to $35 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 three months 2009 related to the Foundry Park I project amounted to $7.1 million. We expect capital expenditures in 2009 related to the construction of the office building will be approximately $63 million which will be substantially borrowed under our construction loan.

Cash Flows – Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities during three months 2009 amounted to $37.6 million. The use of cash included the funding of dividends of $3.0 million, as well as debt issuance costs of $300 thousand and a payment of $250 thousand on the fourth quarter 2006 acquisition of an intangible asset. Our book overdraft increased $1.5 million.

We had total long-term debt, including the current portion, of $201.6 million at March 31, 2009, representing a decrease of approximately $35.5 million in our total debt since December 31, 2008. The decrease resulted from the payment of $41.9 million under the revolving credit facility and $200 thousand on capital leases, which was partially offset by borrowings on the construction loan of $6.6 million.

In addition to the Foundry Park I construction loan which is discussed below, at March 31, 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 March 31, 2009, we also have a $119.25 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 March 31, 2009, we had no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. We had outstanding letters of credit of $12.4 million at March 31, 2009, resulting in the unused portion of the revolver amounting to $106.8 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. This results in the total commitment level of $129.25 million at April 20, 2009.

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 March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

As a percentage of total capitalization (total debt and shareholders’ equity), our total debt decreased from 44.9% at the end of 2008 to 39.1% at March 31, 2009. The change in the percentage was primarily the result of the decrease in debt, as well as an

 

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increase in shareholders’ equity. 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

Foundry Park I and NewMarket Corporation entered into a construction loan agreement with a group of banks on August 7, 2007 to borrow up to $116 million to fund the development and construction of an office building. The construction loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 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 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. At the time, ten-year Treasuries were trading at approximately 4.63%. We are not 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 the hedge increased. As of March 31, 2009, the forward swap yield on ten-year Treasuries has dropped, and we have fully complied with all deposit requirements. As of March 31, 2009, we have deposited approximately $22.7 million with Principal, including $14.5 million in cash and $8.2 million in irrevocable letters of credit. As of March 31, 2009, ten-year Treasuries were trading at 2.71%. As of April 27, 2009, our deposit requirement had decreased to approximately $19.4 million. The Rate Lock Agreement provides that any outstanding deposits will be returned to us at the loan closing. Since we are entitled to a return of our deposits at the loan closing, the cash deposits for the Rate Lock Agreement are recorded in other assets and deferred charges on our Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2009. In the event that the loan does not close as scheduled, we would be required to pay Principal’s breakage costs, including costs associated with the hedge. We do not believe it is probable that a loss has been incurred; however, in the event that financing is not obtained through Principal or on terms substantially similar to those in the Application, the loss for the breakage fees incurred could have a material adverse impact on our financial statements and compliance with debt covenants.

Principal has informed us that it intended to syndicate the permanent loan to third parties. We understand that the syndication market is currently impaired, and we have no way to determine at this time when, or if, this market will recover. Principal informed us in a letter dated October 28, 2008 that it has taken the position that it is not obligated to make the permanent loan

 

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commitment unless the syndication market recovers and the loan can be syndicated on terms acceptable to Principal. As a result of current market conditions, Principal has asserted that a material adverse change has occurred that could impair the syndication of the proposed loan. We have disputed the occurrence of a material adverse change. Principal has further informed us that the Application remains open, but they have reserved all of their rights. We are currently investigating possible alternative financing in the event that Principal does not make the loan on substantially all of the terms and conditions outlined in the Application. We have until August 2010 before financing needs to be in place. We cannot predict the financing terms which will be available at that time.

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 $51.7 million at March 31, 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 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 have made disclosure of our environmental issues in Part I, Item 1 of the 2008 Annual Report, as well as in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 2008 Annual Report. We have made additional disclosures in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. 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.

Also, as noted in the discussion of “Legal Proceedings” in Part II, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Part I, Item 3 of the 2008 Annual Report, 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.

 

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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.

Interest Rate Lock Agreement

Evaluation of the interest rate lock agreement related to the application for permanent financing on the Foundry Park I project requires significant management judgment. See Note 8 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

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

Outlook

We have begun the year with excellent results for our business. The results of the past two quarters highlight our ability to manage our business during challenging periods and demonstrate the value of diversity in our product lines, customer base, and the geographic areas in which we operate. Despite the success of the first three months of the year, there continues to be uncertainty related to the ultimate demand for our products. While our products are necessary for modern machinery to operate, the worldwide economic slowdown has lowered overall demand, especially in the lubricant additives product lines of the petroleum additives segment. We expect that overall market demand, as measured by volume, may decrease 10% to 12% for the year 2009 as compared to 2008. We believe that excluding the effects of destocking, the underlying market demand may be 5% to 8% lower for the year.

For the remainder of the year, we will continue to manage our business by remaining focused on long-term goals, but also recognizing and addressing the challenges of the market in which we currently operate. Our margins are recovering, which allow us to continue our investment in R&D programs and deliver measurable value to our customers, as well as reward our shareholders. After several years of low operating margins caused by rapid cost increases, our margins returned to an acceptable level during the first three months of 2009. While our margins for the first three months were very good, for the four quarters ended March 31, 2009, our margin was 9.1%, which is below the margins we believe are necessary to continue to deliver quality goods and services to the petroleum additives industry.

 

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The project to develop some of the downtown Richmond property that we own by constructing a multi-story office building for MeadWestvaco continues to progress as expected. Total expenditures on this project for 2009 are projected to be approximately $63 million, which would bring the total project to approximately $130 million. We anticipate the project will be completed by the end of 2009 and that the tenant will begin taking occupancy at that time.

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 when the opportunity arises. Meanwhile, we believe we have many internal opportunities for growth in the near term, from both geographical and product line extensions. Until an acquisition materializes, we will build cash on our balance sheet and will continue to evaluate all alternative uses for that cash to enhance shareholder value, including stock repurchases and dividends.

 

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Other than our foreign currency risk, there have been no significant changes in our market risk from the information provided in the 2008 Annual Report.

At March 31, 2009, we had $12.6 million in Euro-denominated foreign currency forward contracts outstanding. With other variables held constant, a hypothetical 10% adverse change in the March 31, 2009 forward Euro rates would have resulted in a decrease of approximately $1.2 million in the value of the contracts.

 

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.

 

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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 March 31, 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 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 10.1    Amendment to Construction Loan Agreement and Unconditional Guaranty (NewMarket), dated as of March 11, 2009 by Foundry Park I, LLC, NewMarket Corporation, SunTrust Bank, Bank of America, N.A., and PNC Bank, N.A.
  Exhibit 10.2    Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of March 24, 2009, between NewMarket Corporation, SunTrust Bank, as Administrative Agent, and the several banks and other financial institutions party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 1-32190) filed March 30, 2009)
  Exhibit 10.3    Supplement Agreement, dated as of March 24, 2009, between NewMarket Corporation and PNC Bank, as Increasing Lender, and accepted by SunTrust Bank, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K (File No. 1-32190) filed March 30, 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
  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

 

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  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: April 29, 2009   By:  

/s/ D. A. Fiorenza

    David A. Fiorenza
    Vice President and Treasurer
    (Principal Financial Officer)
Date: April 29, 2009   By:  

/s/ Wayne C. Drinkwater

    Wayne C. Drinkwater
    Controller
    (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit 10.1    Amendment to Construction Loan Agreement and Unconditional Guaranty (NewMarket), dated as of March 11, 2009 by Foundry Park I, LLC, NewMarket Corporation, SunTrust Bank, Bank of America, N.A., and PNC Bank, N.A.
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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