SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
(Mark One) ---------------------
( X ) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED)
For the Fiscal Year Ended July 31, 2003
Commission File No. 0-8190
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Williams Industries, Incorporated
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 54-0899518
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
8624 J.D. Reading Drive Manassas, Virginia 20109
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
P.O. Box 1770 Manassas, Virginia 20108
(Mailing address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(703) 335-7800
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $0.10 Par Value
(Title of Class)
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. YES ( X ) NO ( )
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Rule 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be
contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-
K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ( X )
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer
(as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). ( ) Yes ( X ) No
Aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
Registrant, based on last sale price as reported on September 11, 2003.
$6,482,486
Shares outstanding at September 12, 2003 3,586,880
The following document is incorporated herein by reference thereto in
response to the information required by Part III of this report (information
about officers and directors):
Proxy Statement Relating to Annual Meeting to be held November 8, 2003.
Table of Contents
Part I:
Item 1. Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 2. Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 3. Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of
Security Holders . . . . . . . . . . .
Part II:
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Stock and
Related Security Holder Matters. . . .
Item 6. Selected Financial Data . . . . . . . . . .
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis
Of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations . . . . . . . .
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
About Market Risk . . . . . . . . . .
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9. Disagreements on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure . . . . . . . . .
Part III:
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of
The Registrant . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 11. Executive Compensation. . . . . . . . . . .
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management . . .
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related
Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 14. Controls and Procedures
Part IV:
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
And Reports on Form 8-K . . . . . . . .
PART I
Item 1. Business
A. General Development of Business
Williams Industries, Incorporated (the Company) is a leader in the
construction services market, providing specialized services to customers in
the commercial, industrial, institutional, and governmental markets. These
services are provided, by operating subsidiaries, in two segments,
manufacturing and construction.
The Company's manufacturing segment has three operating subsidiaries.
Williams Bridge Company provides fabricated steel plate girders and rolled
steel beams for bridges. S.I.P., Inc. of Delaware manufactures "stay-in-
place" metal bridge decking. Piedmont Metal Products, Inc. fabricates light
structural steel and other metal products. During the year ended July 31,
2003, the Company continued expansion of its operations in the manufacturing
segment by opening a 21,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Gadsden,
Alabama. The expansion is expected to better serve the metal decking needs
of the Company in the Southeast region of the country. Demand for the
majority of the Company's products and services continues to be strong, due
in part to continued governmental spending on infrastructure.
The Company's construction segment has two operating subsidiaries.
Williams Steel Erection Company, Inc. provides erection and installation
services for structural steel, precast and pre-stressed concrete, and
miscellaneous metals, as well as the rigging and installation of equipment or
components for diverse customers. Williams Equipment Corporation rents cranes
and trucks to the Company's other subsidiaries and to outside customers.
During the year ended July 31, 2003, the Company took action to curtail
continuing losses associated with the activities of the Company's former
sales and services segment. For many years, the Company has rented cranes and
related heavy construction equipment to non-related entities in the
construction industry. During the past 24 months, revenues from such rentals
declined. After thorough analysis, the Company closed the former segment's
Jessup, Maryland office, and essential activities, previously performed by
the sales and services segment, were consolidated into the Company's
construction segment. The Company is in the process of selling equipment that
is not necessary for its own operations, and attempting to renegotiate or
cancel leases on leased equipment. Revenues and direct costs of the former
sales and services segment, which previously were shown separately, are now
included in the Company's construction segment.
The subsidiaries discussed above are responsible for the majority of
the Company's revenues. However, their efforts are augmented by other
Company operations, including Insurance Risk Management Group, Inc. and WII
Realty Management. These companies provide support services not only for
Company operations but also for outside customers or tenants. The parent
company, Williams Industries, Inc. provides a number of services for all of
the subsidiaries as well as dealing with outside audiences such as financial
institutions, shareholders, and governmental regulatory agencies.
In keeping with the Company's comprehensive long-range plan, the Company
may expand geographically within its core lines of business, either by means
of acquisitions or expansion of its existing businesses.
B. Financial Information About Industry Segments
The Company's activities are divided into three broad categories: (1)
Construction, which includes industrial, commercial and governmental
construction, construction services such as rigging, the construction, repair
and rehabilitation of bridges and the rental of heavy construction equipment
(2) Manufacturing, which includes the fabrication of metal products; and (3)
Other, which includes risk management operations and parent company
transactions with unaffiliated parties. Financial information about these
segments is contained in Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements. The following table sets forth the percentage of total revenue
attributable to these categories for the years ended July 31, 2003, 2002, and
2001:
Fiscal Year Ended July 31,
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2003 2002 2001
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Construction 34% 39% 44%
Manufacturing 65% 60% 54%
Other 1% 1% 2%
The percentages of total revenue will continue to change as market
conditions or new business opportunities warrant.
For each of the years ended July 31, 2003, 2003 and 2001, no single
customer accounted for more than 10% of consolidated revenue.
C. Narrative Description of Business
1. Manufacturing
The Company's fabricated products include steel girders used in the
construction of bridges and other projects, "Stay-In-Place" metal bridge deck
forms used in bridge construction, and light structural metal products. In
its manufacturing segment, the Company obtains raw materials from a variety
of sources on a competitive basis and is not dependent on any one source of
supply.
Facilities in this segment are predominately open shop. However,
following months of negotiations, during the year ended July 31, 2003,
Williams Bridge Company agreed to a contract with the United Steelworkers of
America for representation of the workforce at the subsidiary's Bessemer,
Alabama manufacturing facility. The covered employees ratified the agreement
on January 28, 2003. The agreement offered wages and benefits similar to
those offered at the Company's other facilities.
Competition in this segment, based on price, quality and service, is
intense. Revenue derived from any particular customer fluctuates
significantly from year to year. For the year ended July 31, 2003, three
customers each accounted for more than 10% of manufacturing revenues.
a. Steel Manufacturing
The Company, through its subsidiary, Williams Bridge Company, operates
three plants for the fabrication of steel girders and other components used
in the construction, repair and rehabilitation of highway bridges and grade
separations.
One of these plants, located near Manassas, Virginia, is a large heavy
plate girder fabrication facility and contains a main fabrication shop,
ancillary shops and offices totaling approximately 46,000 square feet,
together with rail siding.
The second plant, located on 27 acres in Richmond, Virginia, is a full
service fabrication facility and contains a main fabrication shop, ancillary
shops and offices totaling approximately 128,000 square feet.
The third facility, located in Bessemer, Alabama, is a leased facility
with 300,000 square feet of manufacturing space, ancillary shops and offices.
All three shops have immediate rail access and are located near an
interstate highway. All of the facilities have internal and external handling
equipment, modern fabrication equipment and large storage and assembly areas.
Williams Bridge Company maintains American Institute of Steel Construction
certifications for various steel building structures and all bridge structure
classifications.
All facilities are in good repair and designed for the uses to which
they are applied. Since virtually all production at these facilities is for
specific contracts rather than for inventory or general sales, utilization
can vary from time to time.
b. Stay-In-Place Decking
S.I.P. Inc. of Delaware operates two manufacturing facilities, one
located in Wilmington, Delaware and the second, a leased facility in Gadsden,
Alabama, which became fully operational during the fourth quarter of the year
ended July 31, 2003. S.I.P. is a steel specialty manufacturer, well known in
the construction industry for fabrication of its sole product, "stay-in-
place" steel decking used in the construction of highway bridges.
S.I.P., the leading manufacturer of this type of product in the Mid-
Atlantic and Northeastern United States, has an extensive market area,
including the entire East Coast of the United States from New England through
Florida. The new Gadsden facility has allowed S.I.P. to increase its market
area through the southeastern United States.
c. Light Structural Metal Products
The Company's subsidiary, Piedmont Metal Products, fabricates light
structural metal products at its facility in Bedford, Virginia. For the past
several years, Piedmont has made improvements to and expanded its facilities
to enhance its manufacturing capabilities, as well as its ability to finish
product in inclement weather. The subsidiary maintains its American
Institute of Steel Construction certification for Complex Steel Building
Structures, which enables the subsidiary to bid to a wide range of customers.
2. Construction
The Company specializes in structural steel erection, the installation
of architectural, ornamental and miscellaneous metal products, the
installation of precast and prestressed concrete products, and the rigging
and installation of equipment for utility and industrial facilities. The
Company operates its construction segment primarily in the Mid-Atlantic
region, with emphasis on the corridor between Baltimore, Maryland and
Norfolk, Virginia.
The Company owns a wide variety of cranes and trucks, which are used to
perform its contracts, which when not being used by the Company for steel and
precast concrete erection or the transportation of manufactured materials,
are leased to outside customers.
Labor generally is obtained in the area where the particular project is
located; however, labor in the construction segment has been in tremendous
demand in recent years and shortages have occurred. The Company has
developed a number of outreach programs, including an apprenticeship program
as well as language training opportunities, to make employment with the
Company more attractive.
The primary basis on which the Company is awarded construction contracts
is price, since most projects are awarded on the basis of competitive
bidding. While there are numerous competitors for commercial and industrial
construction in the Company's geographic areas, the Company remains one of
the larger and more diversified companies in its areas of operations.
A portion of the Company's work is subject to termination for
convenience clauses in favor of the local, state, or federal government
entities who contracted for the work in which the Company is involved. The
law generally gives government entities the right to terminate contracts, for
a variety of reasons, and such rights are made applicable to government
purchasing by operation of law. While the Company rarely contracts directly
with such government entities, such termination for convenience clauses are
incorporated in the Company's contracts by "flow down" clauses whereby the
Company stands in the shoes of its customers. The Company has not
experienced any such terminations in recent years, and because the Company is
not dependent upon any one customer or project, management feels that any
risk associated with performing work for governmental entities is minimal.
a. Steel Construction
The Company engages in the installation of structural and other steel
products for a variety of buildings, bridges, highways, industrial
facilities, power generating plants and other structures.
Steel construction revenue generally is received on projects where the
Company is a subcontractor to a material supplier (generally a steel
fabricator) or another contractor. When the Company acts as the steel
erection subcontractor, it is invited to bid by the firm that needs the steel
construction services. Consequently, customer relations are important.
b. Concrete Construction
The Company erects structural precast and prestressed concrete for
various structures, such as multi-storied parking facilities and processing
facilities, and erects the concrete architectural facades for buildings. The
business is not dependent upon any particular customer.
c. Rigging and Installation of Equipment
Much of the equipment and machinery used by utilities and other
industrial concerns is so cumbersome that its installation and preparation
for use, and, to some extent, its maintenance, requires installation
equipment and skills not economically feasible for those users to acquire and
maintain. The Company's construction equipment, personnel and experience are
well suited for such tasks, and the Company contracts for and performs those
services. The demand for these services, particularly by utilities, is
relatively stable throughout business cycles.
d. Equipment Rental and Sales
The Company requires a wide range of cranes and trucks in its
construction business, but not all of the equipment is in use at all times.
To maximize its return on investment in equipment, the Company rents cranes
to unaffiliated parties to the extent possible.
3. Other
a. General
Each segment of the Company is influenced by adverse weather conditions,
although the manufacturing segment is less subject to delays for inclement
weather than is the construction segment. The ability to acquire raw
materials and to ship finished product is, nevertheless, impacted by extreme
weather. It is also possible that the manufacturing segment may have product
ready to ship, but inclement weather could cause delays in construction
timetables that require adjustments by the manufacturing companies. Because
of the cyclicality and seasonality prevalent in the Company's business,
higher revenue typically is recorded in the first (August through October)
and fourth (May through July) fiscal quarters when the weather conditions are
generally more favorable.
Management is not aware of any environmental regulations that materially
impact the Company's capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position.
The Company employs between 250 and 500 employees. Many are employed on
an hourly basis for specific projects, with the actual number varying
according to the seasons and timing of contracts. At July 31, 2003 the
Company had 365 employees, as compared to July 31, 2002 when there were 434.
Included in these totals were 47 and 16 employees, respectively, subject to
collective bargaining agreements. Generally, the Company has a good
relationship with its employees.
b. Insurance
Liability Coverage
Primary liability coverage for the Company and its subsidiaries is
provided by a policy of insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence
and a $2,000,000 aggregate. The Company also carries an "umbrella" policy
that provides limits of $5,000,000 in excess of the primary. The primary
policy has a $15,000 deductible per occurrence. If additional coverage is
required on a specific project, the Company makes those purchases.
Management routinely evaluates these coverages and expenditures and
makes modifications as necessary.
Workers' Compensation Coverage
The Company has a "loss sensitive" workers' compensation insurance
program, the terms of which are negotiated by the Company on a year-to-year
basis. The Company accrues workers' compensation insurance expense based on
estimates of its costs under the program.
The Company maintains an aggressive safety inspection and training
program, designed not only to provide a safe work place for employees but
also to minimize difficulties for employees, their families and the Company
should an accident occur.
4. Backlog Disclosure
As of July 31, 2003, the Company's backlog was approximately $58
million, compared to $48 million at July 31, 2002 and $46 million at July 31,
2001. The increase in the backlog is primarily due to the Company's
contracts, totaling approximately $30 million, on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
across the Potomac River outside of Washington DC. Approximately $16.5
million of the $58 million backlog is long term in nature and not expected to
be realized as revenue during the fiscal year ending July 31, 2004.
5. Working Capital Requirements
From time to time, the Company will be required to maintain inventory at
increased levels to assure timely delivery of its product and to maintain
manufacturing efficiencies in its plants. To minimize the use of the
Company's lines of credit, the Company has established special payment terms,
pay when paid agreements, with many of its principal suppliers. In many
jurisdictions, the Company is also able to bill for raw materials and for
stored completed products.
Item 2. Properties
At July 31, 2003, the Company owned approximately 90 acres of industrial
property, some of which is not developed but may be used for future
expansion. Approximately 39 acres are near Manassas, in Prince William
County, Virginia; 27 acres are in Richmond, Virginia; and 24 acres in
Bedford, in Virginia's Piedmont section between Lynchburg and Roanoke.
The Company owns numerous large cranes, tractors and trailers and other
equipment. During the year ended July 31 2003, the Company acquired
manufacturing equipment valued at $2,157,000. The Company also expanded its
facilities at a cost of $396,000.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
General
The Company is party to various claims arising in the ordinary course
of its business. Generally, claims exposure in the construction industry
consists of employment claims of various types of workers compensation,
personal injury, products' liability and property damage. The Company
believes that its insurance accruals, coupled with its liability coverage,
are adequate coverage for such claims.
During the year ended July 31, 2003, Williams Steel Erection Company,
the Company's primary construction division operation, became the target of
the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing
Iron Worker's union attempts at organizing the subsidiary's workforce. The
union lost the election held on October 24, 2002. After an appeal by the
union, the National Labor Relations Board certified the results of the
election on December 20, 2002 in favor of Williams Steel. The union continued
a negative media campaign against both the subsidiary and the parent company.
As a consequence of the union's activity, the subsidiary's apprenticeship
program faced a legal challenge in Virginia. The initial ruling did not favor
the subsidiary, but an appeal has been noted. Contrary to published
statements issued by the union, management believes this issue will have no
bearing on the subsidiary's ability to obtain governmental contracts. The
appeal is still pending. This matter has not had and is not expected to have
in the future, a significant impact on the Company's financial position,
results of operations or cash flows.
Following months of negotiations, Williams Bridge Company reached a
contract with the United Steelworkers of America for representation of the
workforce at the subsidiary's Bessemer, Alabama manufacturing facility. The
covered employees ratified the agreement on January 28, 2003. The agreement
offered wages and benefits similar to those offered at the Company's other
facilities.
The Company obtained worker's compensation insurance from an insurance
carrier for a number of years under a "loss sensitive" agreement whereby the
Company paid a flat charge for the cost of doing business plus an additional
amount based on claims experience. During the year ended July 31, 2003, the
Company changed carriers because the previous carrier's proposed renewal
terms were unacceptable to Company management. Subsequent to the change of
carriers, the Company's previous carrier has asserted various charges and has
attempted to change terms of the calculation of amounts due, which the
Company has disputed. The Company received a demand letter from counsel for
the carrier dated August 13, 2003. The Company disputes the demand letter and
intends to defend itself against what it views as unjustified claims by the
carrier, which approximate $1.6 million. The Company does not believe the
outcome of this matter will have a significant impact on its financial
position, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matter was submitted during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year
covered by this report to a vote of security holders.
PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and
Related Stockholder Matters
The Company's Common Stock trades on the NASDAQ National Market System
under the symbol (WMSI). The following table sets forth the high and low
sales prices for the periods indicated, as obtained from market makers in the
Company's stock.
8/2/01 11/2/01 2/2/02 5/2/02 8/2/02 11/2/02 2/2/03 5/2/03
11/1/01 2/1/02 5/1/02 8/1/02 11/1/02 2/1/03 5/1/03 8/1/03
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$5.75 $5.66 $9.00 $8.91 $4.40 $4.42 $4.25 $4.24
$3.55 $4.01 $4.25 $4.10 $3.11 $3.33 $3.06 $3.49
The prices shown reflect published prices, without retail mark-up,
markdown, or commissions and may not necessarily reflect actual transactions.
The Company paid no cash dividends during the years ended July 31, 2003
or 2002. The Company's board believes that the current best utilization for
cash is in the further development of its business units and strategic
expansion. Further, there are certain covenants in the Company's current
credit agreements that prohibit cash dividends without the lenders'
permission.
At July 31, 2003, there were 484 holders of record of the Common Stock.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
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Number of Weighted Number of
securities average securities
to be issued exercise price remaining
upon exercise of outstanding available
of outstanding options, for future
options, warrants issuance
warrants and rights
and rights.
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(a) (b) (c)
Equity compensation plans
approved by security holders 200,000 $3.81 93,000 (1)
Equity compensation plans
not approved by security 70,000 $3.34 0 (2) (3)
holders
Total 270,000 $3.67 93,000
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(1) Plan approved by shareholders in November 1996
(2) The options granted to non-employee directors and the shares
issued upon exercise of these options are issued pursuant to
Rule 144 of the 1933 Securities Act.
(3) The Company's non-employee directors receive a stock grant of
restricted stock equal to $600 per month to be calculated
monthly, using the current share price at the end of the month,
with the shares to be accumulated and transferred once a year in
January.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following table sets forth selected financial data for the Company
and is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed financial statements,
related notes thereto, and other statistical information appearing elsewhere
in this report.
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(In millions, except per share data)
YEAR ENDED JULY 31,
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2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Statements of Operations Data: ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Revenue:
Construction $18.0 $22.2 $22.3 $20.8 $16.6
Manufacturing 34.4 34.0 27.2 21.3 16.3
Other 0.3 0.3 1.0 0.8 0.5
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Total Revenue $52.7 $56.5 $50.5 $42.9 $33.4
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Gross Profit:
Construction $5.1 $7.2 $8.0 $7.4 $6.6
Manufacturing 11.5 14.3 9.9 7.1 5.9
Other 0.3 0.3 1.1 0.8 0.5
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Total Gross Profit $16.9 $21.8 $19.0 $15.3 $13.0
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Other Income: $- $0.1 $0.1 $0.1 $0.1
Expense:
Overhead $8.0 $8.0 $5.2 $4.4 $3.7
General and Administrative 7.7 9.0 8.5 6.5 5.7
Depreciation 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.2 1.3
Interest 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.9
Income Tax (Benefit) (0.3) 1.0 0.4 0.9 (2.0)
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Total Expense $17.8 $20.3 $16.5 $13.9 $9.6
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(Loss) Earnings Before
Extraordinary Item $(0.9) $1.6 $2.6 $1.5 $3.5
Minority Interest and
Equity Earnings - - (0.1) - 0.1
Extraordinary Item - Loss on
Extinguishment of Debt - - - - (0.2)
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Net (Loss) Earnings $(0.9) $1.6 $2.5 $1.5 $3.4
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(Loss) Earnings Per Share:
Before Extraordinary Item $(0.26) $0.45 $0.70 $0.41 $1.00
Extraordinary Item - - - - (0.05)
(Loss) Earnings Per Share:
Basic * $(0.26) $0.45 $0.70 $0.41 $0.95
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Diluted $(0.26) $0.45 $0.70 $0.41 $0.95
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Balance Sheet Data (at end of year):
Total Assets $40.5 $42.2 $37.7 $35.0 $32.6
Long Term Obligations 7.6 7.6 7.0 7.7 7.4
Total Liabilities 23.5 24.3 21.5 21.3 20.4
Stockholders' Equity 16.8 17.7 16.2 13.7 12.2
* No dividends were paid on Common Stock during the above five year period.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
General
The subsidiaries of Williams Industries, Inc. provide specialized
services and products for the construction industry. They operate in the
commercial, industrial, governmental and infrastructure construction markets,
with the operating components divided into construction and manufacturing
segments. The services provided include: steel, precast concrete and
miscellaneous metals erection and installation; crane rental and rigging;
fabrication of welded steel plate girders, rolled beams; "stay-in-place"
bridge decking, and light structural and other metal products.
Management continually reviews the Company's allocation of assets to
each subsidiary and makes adjustments as necessary to enhance the Company's
ability to take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace. Since Fiscal
1996, the Company has increased its emphasis on its Manufacturing Segment.
Manufacturing, which was 37% of the Company's business in Fiscal 1996,
comprised 65% of revenues in Fiscal 2003. While this increase is due in part
to the expansion of the Company into leased facilities in Alabama, the decline
in revenues in the Construction Segment also contributed to this shift.
While management anticipates growth in the next four to five years in
the Company's manufacturing segment due to increased governmental demand for
highway projects, significant opportunities are also occurring in the
industrial and institutional construction markets.
The amount of commercial, institutional, and governmental construction
activity in the Mid-Atlantic region, where the Company traditionally has
focused its efforts, continues to be higher than in many other regions in
recent years, but budgetary problems continue to plague the states, including
Maryland and Virginia. Geographic expansion has allowed the Company to
achieve growth and to remove some of the vagaries of working only in
concentrated areas.
Although, demand for the Company's products and services related to
government spending on infrastructure remained strong during the year ended
July 31, 2003, inclement weather, schedule delays by customers, raw material
delivery delays and a decline in new contracts by government agencies
affected the Company's ability to perform work. Near record snow falls,
followed by heavy rains, shut down or delayed many jobs.
There continues to be a strong demand for the Company's bridge girders
and "stay-in-place" decking, due in part to continued governmental spending
on infrastructure. The Company's bridge girder company was successful in its
bid on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge contract to supply girders for the Virginia
approach. At the same time, the Company's "stay-in-place" decking company
obtained contracts for several sections of the same bridge. These contracts
total approximately $30 million and will extend over the next four years.
During the fiscal year ended July 31, 2003, the Company took action to
curtail continuing losses associated with the activities of the Company's
former Sales and Services' segment. For many years, the Company has rented
cranes and related heavy construction equipment to non-related entities in
the construction industry. During the past 24 months, revenues from such
rentals declined. After a thorough analysis, the Company closed its Jessup,
Maryland office, and essential activities previously performed by the sales
and services segment were consolidated into the Company's construction
segment. The Company intends to sell equipment that is not necessary for its
own operations, and is attempting to renegotiate or cancel leases on leased
equipment. Revenues and direct costs of the former sales and services segment,
which prior to fiscal 2003 were shown separately, are now included in the
Company's construction segment.
While most of the Company's construction activities are focused in
Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, the Company now has
manufacturing facilities in the Southeast. Products are shipped well
beyond both regions.
The Company's long-range plan calls for the continued leverage of
existing subsidiaries to produce the most cost-effective and customer-
responsive combination of manufacturing and construction capabilities. The
Company's ability to offer a turnkey approach for its customers, thereby
increasing its competitiveness on some contracts, will continue to be a
strength.
Effective January 1, 2003, the Company changed its worker's
compensation insurance carrier. The new program offers significantly better
cash flow and slightly lower fixed costs. In the past, the Company paid in
advance for its entire worker's compensation costs for the year. Under the
new program, there are no upfront payments required. The carrier's base fee,
which is a portion of the total program cost, is paid out over the policy
year. All other costs are paid by the carrier and reimbursed by the Company
on a monthly basis, resulting in improved cash flow during the year.
Financial Condition
Between July 31,2002 and July 31, 2003, the following changes occurred:
The Company's Cash and cash equivalents, Restricted cash and
Certificates of deposit decreased $1.6 million as the Company used cash on
hand at July 31, 2002 and cash provided by operations during the year ended
July 31, 2003 to purchase equipment, fund plant expansion, and pay down debt.
Accounts receivable declined approximately $1.3 million. Trade
receivables increased $700,000 as rigging work related to maintenance and
rehabilitation work remained strong. Contract receivables declined $1.6
million while work on current backlog has been delayed. Other receivables
declined $400,000 as the Company received cash on receivables. The Company
collected approximately $300,000 for retentions on the job on which the
Company has a contract claim receivable. In addition, the Company recorded a
claim in the amount of $365,000. This claim has proceeded through the
mediation stage and an examination of the records that support this claim is
scheduled for September 30, 2003. The Company believes this claim will be
collected during the year ended July 31, 2004.
Inventory declined approximately $1.4 million. The Company used existing
inventories to produce its products. Additionally, raw material prices have
declined, reducing the need to hedge against price increases.
Costs and estimated earning in excess of billings increased $1.6 million
because the Company fabricated girders on jobs where the customer could not
be billed until the product was fully fabricated or delivered to the job.
Prepaid expenses decreased $500,000 due to a change in the Company's
workers' compensation insurance carrier during the fiscal year 2003. In the
past, the Company paid its entire workers' compensation costs in advance,
while under the new program, the carrier's base fee is paid out over the
policy year.
Property and Equipment, At Cost increased $2 million as the Company
purchased one new crane, refinanced three cranes which it had previously
leased, capitalized construction costs and plant equipment costs at its
manufacturing segment facilities and purchased other miscellaneous equipment.
The Company retired fully depreciated equipment with an original cost of
$1.8 million.
Deferred income taxes increased $378,000 due primarily to the reduction
of the valuation allowance that was placed against the capital loss
carryforward that the Company was not able to utilize and expired on July 31,
2003.
Other assets decreased $935,000 as the Company reclassified costs, which
had previously been deferred, to Property and Equipment, At Cost. These costs
were mainly associated with the plant expansions at its Bedford, Virginia and
Gadsden, Alabama plants.
Notes payable decreased $700,000. The Company borrowed approximately
$4.9 million, $1.4 million of which was used to fund long-term plant and
equipment purchases and $3.5 million was used to fund short-term operations.
The Company paid back $5.6 million related to short term borrowing, mainly
from operations.
Accounts payable increased $500,000 as the Company delayed payments to
vendors related to contracts on which it had not received payment.
Accrued compensation and related liabilities decreased $1 million due to
a decrease in incentive compensation.
Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings on uncompleted
contracts increased $500,000. This increase relates to certain contracts
where the Company was able to bill for materials purchased but not yet
fabricated.
Income taxes payable decreased $137,000 due to state tax payments and
recording of refunds.
Stockholders' equity decreased $893,000 primarily due to operating
losses. The Company also repurchased Company stock for $32,000 and issued
stock for $76,000.
Bonding
The Company has a comprehensive bonding program with a primary
underwriter that is believed to be more than sufficient for the Company's
needs. Although the Company's ability to bond work is more than adequate, the
Company has traditionally relied on its superior reputation to acquire work
and will continue to do so. However, the Company recognizes that, as it
expands its geographic range for providing goods and services, it may be
necessary to provide bonds to customers unfamiliar with the Company.
Liquidity
The Company's operations require significant working capital to procure
materials for contracts to be performed over relatively long periods, and for
purchases and modifications of specialized equipment. Furthermore, in
accordance with normal payment terms, the Company's customers often retain a
portion of amounts otherwise payable to the Company as a guarantee of project
completion. To the extent the Company is unable to receive progress payments
in the early stages of a project, the Company's cash flow could be adversely
affected. The issue of progress payments is a common one in the construction
industry as are short-term cash considerations.
The Company generated $2.9 million in cash from operations during the
year ended July 31, 2003. The Company used $3.6 million to fund investing
activities and used cash in financing activities of $705,000. Cash and cash
equivalent decreased $1.4 million from $3.4 million at July 31, 2002 to $2
million at July 31, 2003.
The Company paid approximately $70,000 to former shareholders of S.I.P.
Inc. of Delaware under the terms of its purchase agreement for a 100%
interest in that company.
Management believes that operations will generate sufficient cash to
fund activities. However, as revenues increase, it may become necessary to
increase the Company's credit facilities to handle short-term cash
requirements. Management, therefore, is focusing on the proper allocation of
resources to ensure stable growth.
The Company is not in compliance with one of the covenants contained in
its agreements with United Bank and with Wachovia Bank. The agreements state
that the Company must maintain a "debt service coverage ratio" of 1.3 or
greater. Due to the Company's loss for the year ended July 31, 2003, that
ratio was .59. The Company has obtained a waiver, with no conditions from
United Bank, and a waiver from Wachovia Bank that requires the Company to
achieve earnings performance as follows: produce a net profit of $207,000 for
the quarter ending October 31, 2003, a net profit of $304,000 through the six
months ending January 31, 2004, a net profit of $469,000 through the nine
months ending April 30, 2004 and a net profit of $900,000 for the year ending
July 31, 2004.
Operations
The Company's manufacturing subsidiaries continue to benefit from strong
demand for their products and services, while the construction segment has
seen a decline in commercial demand but a steady increase in governmental
projects.
Additional consolidation of resources, including both personnel and
equipment, will occur until the Company has the most efficient configuration
for market conditions.
1. Fiscal Year 2003 Compared to Fiscal Year 2002
The year ended July 31, 2003 was a difficult year. Record snows and
above average rain, delayed material shipments as well as starting dates on
jobs. The former sales and services segment, due to declining revenues and
increasing losses, was downsized and consolidated with the construction
segment. The Company continued expansion of the manufacturing segment with
the opening of the Gadsden, Alabama facility and the completion of an
addition to the Bedford, Virginia plant. Finally, during the year, the
Company was awarded contracts aggregating approximately $30 million for the
Woodrow Wilson Bridge project. The work for this project will involve most
of the Company's subsidiaries.
The Company recorded a loss of $936,000, or $0.26 per share, on revenues
of $52.7 million for the year ended July 31, 2003 compared to a profit of
$1.6 million, or $0.45 per share, on revenues of $56.5 million for the year
ended July 31, 2002.
Revenues decreased by $3.8 million. Manufacturing revenues increased by
$.4 million while construction revenues decreased $4.2 million. Construction
segment revenue was adversely impacted by project delays due to inclement
weather and by the downsizing of crane rental operations.
Gross Profit declined $4.9 million as gross profit percentages
decreased. The construction segment's gross margin decreased four percent
mainly due to increased competition. The manufacturing segment's gross profit
decreased approximately nine percent due also to increased competition, and
the fact that during the last ten months of Fiscal 2002, the Bessemer,
Alabama plant was working on time and material contracts that were residual
to the plant's former owner. These contracts were produced at higher margins
than those currently in the plant because the customer supplied the material.
While overhead increased slightly, overhead in the construction segment
decreased by more than $400,000 due to the downsizing of the crane rental
operation. This decrease was offset by increases in the manufacturing segment
related to increased revenues.
General and administrative expenses decreased by $1.3 million due mainly
to a decrease in incentive compensation of $1 million.
Depreciation increased $200,000 due to property and plant additions,
mainly in the manufacturing segment.
Interest expense decreased due to lower interest rates on short-term
borrowing and reduced debt.
The income tax (benefit) provision decreased $1.3 million for the year
ended July 31, 2003 due primarily to the Company's losses.
2. Fiscal Year 2002 Compared to Fiscal Year 2001
Expansion in the Company's manufacturing segment dominated Fiscal 2002,
with the segment showing a 25% increase in revenues when compared to Fiscal
2001. While a portion of this improvement was due to the addition of the
leased facility in Bessemer, Alabama, the bulk of the increase was due to
higher sales in existing markets. This was particularly significant because
Williams Bridge Company's strongest traditional customers, the states of
Virginia and Maryland, did not bid much work due to severe budgetary
concerns. Williams Bridge Company not only produced more work but also
produced higher profit margins when the years are compared. It is also
significant to note that the addition of the Bessemer plant was responsible
for approximately $600,000 in increased G&A costs for the subsidiary;
overhead increasing accordingly.
The construction segment revenues remained constant when the years ended
July 31, 2002 an 2001 are compared. While the segment's erection operations
revenue increased, the increases were offset by decreases in revenues in
crane rental operations. Direct costs increased $839,000 due to workers'
compensation expenses due to a series of accidents, and because the segment
had substantial fixed-cost expenses, such as crane leases. Profit margins
declined sharply on reduced revenues.
Part of the equipment rental operation's difficulties stemmed from new
competition in the marketplace, but concerns involved accidents, the
segment's inability to sell underperforming assets and changes in the
segment's sales staff.
3. Fiscal Year 2001 Compared to Fiscal Year 2000
The single most significant difference between Fiscal 2001 and Fiscal
2000 was the addition of S.I.P. Inc. of Delaware to the Company's
consolidated results. The addition of S.I.P. was a major contributor to the
manufacturing segment's increase in both revenues and profitability, although
the entire segment continued to benefit from consistent order flow for bridge
girders and decking, both components of the federal government's extensive
infrastructure funding program. The increasing proportion of revenues
generated by manufacturing is expected to continue as funding for
infrastructure programs is scheduled to continue for at least five years.
In the construction segment, in the absence of many "mega" or extremely
large construction projects, the construction operations performed a
multitude of smaller jobs in Fiscal 2001 to keep its revenues close to those
of Fiscal 2000. Institutional projects, such as schools and post offices,
comprised a significant component of the segment's work in contrast to the
commercial construction of the prior year.
Equipment rental operation also had an increase in revenues when the
years are compared. Some of the increase was attributed to the Company's
consolidation of crane management, which allowed higher utilization for both
long and short-term projects. More coordinated scheduling also permitted the
Company to seize emergency, time-sensitive opportunities, which generally
produced higher profit margins.
The Company took advantage of conditions in the overall economy to
restructure several long-term debt obligations, reducing the average interest
rate of its variable rate obligations by nearly two percent and the rate on
its total fixed interest notes by approximately 0.2%. These savings are
reflected on the Company's Income Statement.
The Company's provision for income taxes must also be evaluated when
reviewing bottom-line results. As a result of the Company's ability to use
some of its tax-loss carryforwards, the Fiscal 2001 provision of $495,000
was substantially less than the Fiscal 2000 provision of $892,000. The
Company's future utilization of its remaining tax loss carryforwards will
continue to be evaluated on a yearly basis.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Except as shown below in Aggregate Contractual Obligations and in Note
13, Leases, the Company has no off balance sheet arrangements.
Aggregate Contractual Obligations
The table below summarizes the payment timetable for all contractual
obligations of the Company.
(Amounts in thousand $) Payments Due By Period
-----------------------------------------
Less Than 1-3 3-5 More Than
Contractual Obligations Total 1 Year Years Years 5 Years
- ------------------------ -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Long Term Debt $8,835 $1,381 $4,144 $1,292 $2,018
Capital Lease Obligation 225 109 116 - -
Operating Leases 7,434 2,068 2,778 2,005 583
Purchase Obligations 326 326 - - -
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total $16,820 $3,884 $7,038 $3,297 $2,601
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Safe Harbor for Forward Looking Statements
The Company is including the following cautionary statements to make
applicable and take advantage of the safe harbor provisions within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for any forward-looking statements made by,
or on behalf of, the Company in this document and any materials incorporated
herein by reference. Forward-looking statements include statements
concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance
and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than
statements of historical facts. Such forward-looking statements may be
identified, without limitation, by the use of the words "anticipates,"
"estimates," "expects," "intends," and similar expressions. From time to
time, the Company or one of its subsidiaries individually may publish or
otherwise make available forward-looking statements of this nature. All such
forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or
on behalf of the Company or its subsidiaries, are expressly qualified by
these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may
accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the Company disclaims
any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances after the date hereof.
Forward-looking statements made by the Company are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially
from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements may include, among others, statements
concerning the Company's revenue and cost trends, cost-reduction strategies
and anticipated outcomes, planned capital expenditures, financing needs and
availability of such financing, and the outlook for future construction
activity in the Company's market areas. Investors or other users of the
forward-looking statements are cautioned that such statements are not a
guarantee of future performance by the Company and that such forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, such
statements. Some, but not all of the risk and uncertainties, in addition to
those specifically set forth above, include general economic and weather
conditions, market prices, environmental and safety laws and policies,
federal and state regulatory and legislative actions, tax rates and policies,
rates of interest and changes in accounting principles or the application of
such principles to the Company.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk
Williams Industries, Inc. uses fixed and variable rate notes payable and
a tax-exempt bond issue to finance its operations. These on-balance sheet
financial instruments, to the extent they provide for variable rates of
interest, expose the Company to interest rate risk, with the primary interest
rate exposure resulting from changes in the prime rates or Industrial Revenue
Bond (IRB) rate used to determine the interest rates that are applicable to
borrowings under the Company's vendor credit facility and tax exempt bond.
The information below summarizes Williams Industries, Inc.'s sensitivity
to market risks associated with fluctuations in interest rates as of July 31,
2003. To the extent that the Company's financial instruments expose the
Company to interest rate risk, they are presented in the table below. The
table presents principal cash flows and related interest rates by year of
maturity of the Company's credit facility and tax-exempt bond in effect at
July 31, 2003. Notes 6 and 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
contain descriptions of the Company's credit facilities and tax-exempt bond
and should be read in conjunction with the table below.
Interest Rate Sensitivity on Notes Payable
Financial Instruments by Expected Maturity Date
(In thousands except interest rate)
2008 and Fair
Year Ending July 31, 2004 2005 2006 2007 After Total Value
----- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Variable Rate Notes $583 $2,555 $497 $318 $601 $4,554 $4,600
Average Interest Rate 8.05% 5.08% 4.40% 4.00% 1.32% 4.36%
Fixed Rate Notes $908 $714 $494 $417 $1,974 $4,507 $4,500
Average Interest Rate 8.05% 7.68% 7.83% 8.02% 8.45% 8.14%
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
(See pages which follow.)
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements on Accounting and
Financial Disclosures.
None.
Part III
Pursuant to General Instruction G(3)of Form 10-K,information required by
Part III (Items 10, 11, 12 and 13) is hereby incorporated by reference to the
Company's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A promulgated under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in connection with the Company's Annual
Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held November 8, 2003.
Item 14. Controls and Procedures
As of July 31, 2003, an evaluation was performed under the supervision
and with the participation of the Company's management, including Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) and Controller, of the effectiveness of the design
and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on
that evaluation, the Company's management, including the CEO and Controller,
concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of
July 31, 2003. There have been no significant changes in the Company's
internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect
internal controls subsequent to July 31, 2003.
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that
information, required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that are
filed or submitted under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange
Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include,
without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that
information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it
files under the Exchange Act are accumulated and communicated to management,
including the principal executive officers and principal financial officer,
as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Part IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports
on Form 8-K.
The following documents are filed as a part of this report:
1. Consolidated Financial Statements of Williams Industries,
Incorporated and Independent Auditors' Reports.
Report of Aronson and Company
Report of the Audit Committee
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 31, 2003 and 2002.
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended July 31,
2003, 2002, and 2001.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended
July 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years
Ended July 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended July 31,
2003, 2002, and 2001.
Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for
the Years Ended July 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001
of Williams Industries, Incorporated.
(All included in this report in response to Item 8.)
2. (a) Schedules to be Filed by Amendment to this Report
NONE
(b) Exhibits:
Exhibit 3 Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws
Articles of Incorporation: incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 3(a) of the Company's 10-K for the fiscal
year ended July 31, 1989.
By-Laws:incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 of the
Company's 8-K filed September 4, 1998.
Exhibit 14 Code of Ethics
Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Company
Exhibit 31.1 Section 302 Certification for Christ H. Manos
Exhibit 31.2 Section 302 Certification for Frank E. Williams, III
Exhibit 32.1 Section 906 Certification for Christ H. Manos
Exhibit 32.2 Section 906 Certification for Frank E. Williams, III
Independent Auditor's Report
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Williams Industries, Incorporated
Manassas, Virginia
We have audited the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets of Williams
Industries, Incorporated as of July 31, 2003 and 2002, and the related
Consolidated Statements of Operations, Stockholders' Equity and Cash Flows
for each of the three years in the period ended July 31, 2003. Our audits
also included the financial statement schedule listed in Item 15. These
financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility
of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Williams
Industries, Incorporated as of July 31, 2003 and 2002, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
July 31, 2003 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the financial statement
schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken
as a whole, present fairly in all material respects the information set forth
therein.
Aronson & Company
Rockville, Maryland
September 5, 2003
REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is composed of three
independent directors. Its primary function is to oversee the Company's
system of internal controls, financial reporting practices and audits to
determine that their quality, integrity and objectivity are sufficient to
protect stockholder interests.
The Audit Committee, either in person or by conference call, met four times
during Fiscal 2003 to review the overall audit scope, plans and results of
the independent auditors, the Company's internal controls, emerging
accounting issues, expenses, and audit fees. The Committee met separately
without management present and with the independent auditors to discuss the
audit. The Committee reviewed the Company's annual financial statements
prior to issuance. Audit Committee findings are reported to the full Board
of Directors.
The Audit Committee is satisfied that the internal control system is adequate
and that the Company employs appropriate accounting and auditing procedures.
Stephen N. Ashman
Chairman, Audit Committee
WILLIAMS INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JULY 31, 2003 AND 2002
($000 Omitted)
ASSETS
----------
2003 2002
CURRENT ASSETS -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,023 $ 3,380
Restricted cash 51 50
Certificates of deposit 417 705
Accounts receivable, (net of allowances
for doubtful accounts of $1,528 in
2003 and $1,406 in 2002):
Contracts
Open accounts 13,025 14,535
Retainage 510 656
Trade 2,249 1,523
Other 602 1,017
-------- --------
Total accounts receivable - net 16,386 17,731
-------- --------
Inventory 3,421 4,866
Costs and estimated earnings in excess
of billings on uncompleted contracts 3,139 1,509
Prepaid expenses 1,767 2,263
-------- --------
Total current assets 27,204 30,504
-------- --------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST 22,242 20,209
Accumulated depreciation (12,160) (12,238)
-------- --------
Property and equipment, net 10,082 7,971
-------- --------
OTHER ASSETS
Deferred income taxes 2,624 2,246
Other 600 1,535
-------- --------
Total other assets 3,224 3,781
-------- --------
TOTAL ASSETS $40,510 $42,256
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
------------------------------------
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current portion of notes payable $ 1,490 $ 2,120
Accounts payable 5,410 4,900
Accrued compensation and related liabilities 881 1,858
Billings in excess of costs and estimated
earnings on uncompleted contracts 4,587 4,104
Deferred income 28 99
Other accrued expenses 3,535 3,462
Income taxes payable - 137
-------- --------
Total current liabilities 15,931 16,680
LONG-TERM DEBT
Notes payable, less current portion 7,570 7,649
-------- --------
Total liabilities 23,501 24,329
-------- --------
MINORITY INTERESTS 187 212
-------- --------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - -
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock - $0.10 par value, 10,000,000
shares authorized; 3,586,880 and
3,573,683 shares issued and outstanding 359 358
Additional paid-in capital 16,390 16,348
Accumulated earnings 73 1,009
-------- --------
Total stockholders' equity 16,822 17,715
-------- --------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $40,510 $42,256
======== ========
See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements.
WILLIAMS INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001
($000 omitted except earnings per share)
2003 2002 2001
REVENUE: --------- --------- ---------
Construction $ 17,968 $ 22,245 $ 22,275
Manufacturing 34,439 33,978 27,210
Other revenue 264 281 1,023
--------- --------- ---------
Total revenue 52,671 56,504 50,508
--------- --------- ---------
DIRECT COSTS:
Construction 12,868 15,040 14,201
Manufacturing 22,957 19,672 17,277
--------- --------- ---------
Total direct costs 35,825 34,712 31,478
--------- --------- ---------
GROSS PROFIT 16,846 21,792 19,030
--------- --------- ---------
OTHER INCOME 0 96 107
--------- --------- ---------
EXPENSES:
Overhead 8,043 8,026 5,228
General and administrative 7,698 8,991 8,480
Depreciation and amortization 1,771 1,553 1,589
Interest 614 715 840
--------- --------- ---------
Total expenses 18,126 19,285 16,137
--------- --------- ---------
(LOSS) EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME
TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS (1,280) 2,603 3,000
INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) PROVISION (359) 962 405
--------- --------- ---------
(LOSS) EARNINGS BEFORE
MINORITY INTERESTS (921) 1,641 2,595
Minority Interests in
consolidated subsidiaries (15) (28) (77)
--------- --------- ---------
NET (LOSS) EARNINGS $ (936) $ 1,613 $ 2,518
========= ========= =========
(LOSS) EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
(LOSS) EARNINGS PER COMMON
SHARE-BASIC $(0.26) $ 0.45 $ 0.70
========= ========= =========
(LOSS) EARNINGS PER COMMON
SHARE-DILUTED $(0.26) $ 0.45 $ 0.70
========= ========= =========
See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements.
WILLIAMS INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001
(000 0mitted)
Additional Accumulated
Number Common Paid-In Earnings
of Shares Stock Capital (Deficit) Total
------------------------------------------------
BALANCE, AUGUST 1, 2000 3,591 $ 359 $16,436 $(3,122) $13,673
Issuance of stock 10 1 22 - 23
Net earnings
for the year * - - - 2,518 2,518
------------------------------------------------
BALANCE, JULY 31, 2001 3,601 360 16,458 (604) 16,214
Issuance of stock 18 2 75 - 77
Repurchase of stock (45) (4) (185) - (189)
Net earnings
for the year * - - - 1,613 1,613
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BALANCE, JULY 31, 2002 3,574 358 16,348 1,009 17,715
Issuance of stock 19 2 73 - 75
Repurchase of stock (6) (1) (31) - (32)
Net (loss)
for the year * - - - (936) (936)
------------------------------------------------
BALANCE, JULY 31, 2003 3,587 $ 359 $16,390 $ 73 $16,822
================================================
* There were no items of other comprehensive income during the year.
See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements.
WILLIAMS INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
($000 Omitted)
2003 2002 2001
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: -------- -------- --------
Net (loss) earnings $ (936) $ 1,613 $ 2,518
Adjustments to reconcile
net (loss) earnings to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,771 1,553 1,589
Increase (decrease) in allowance
for doubtful accounts 842 331 (1,787)
Loss (gain) on disposal of
property, plant and equipment - 5 (84)
(Increase) decrease in
deferred income tax assets (378) 821 346
Minority interest in earnings 15 28 77
Gain on disposal of
consolidated subsidiary - (83) -
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in
open contracts receivable 656 (5,007) 4,002
Decrease (increase) in
contract retainage 146 256 (529)
(Increase) decrease in
trade receivables (714) 270 (546)
Decrease (increase) in
other receivables 415 95 (1,016)
Decrease (increase) in inventory 1,445 (1,247) (608)
(Increase) decrease in costs and
estimated earnings in excess of
billings on uncompleted contracts (1,630) 984 (948)
Increase in billings in excess of
costs and estimated earnings on
uncompleted contracts 483 1,202 493
Decrease (increase) in
prepaid expenses 496 (1,112) (7)
Decrease (increase) in other assets 936 (808) 241
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 510 733 (373)
(Decrease) increase in
accrued compensation
and related liabilities (977) 229 354
Decrease in deferred income (72) (25) (97)
Increase in other accrued expenses 73 345 121
(Decrease) increase in
income taxes payable (137) 160 (105)
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NET CASH PROVIDED
BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2,944 343 3,641
-------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Expenditures for
property, plant and equipment (3,829) (1,392) (996)
(Increase) decrease in
restricted cash (1) (1) 19
Proceeds from sale of
property, plant and equipment - 1 864
Sale of subsidiary - 100 -
Cash of subsidiary sold - (262) -
Purchase of subsidiary (53) (86) (1,302)
Purchase of certificates of deposit (306) (17) (118)
Maturities of certificates of deposit 594 5 106
-------- -------- --------
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (3,595) (1,652) (1,427)
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CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from borrowings 4,907 8,246 5,932
Repayments of notes payable (5,616) (7,145) (6,934)
Issuance of common stock 75 77 23
Repurchase of common stock (32) (189) -
Minority interest dividends (40) (48) (55)
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NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY
FINANCING ACTIVITIES (706) 941 (1,034)
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NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (1,357) (368) 1,180
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
BEGINNING OF YEAR 3,380 3,748 2,568
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 2,023 $ 3,380 $ 3,748
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW
INFORMATION (SEE NOTE 14)
See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements.
WILLIAMS INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED
JULY 31, 2003, 2003 AND 2001
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Business - Williams Industries, Incorporated operates in the commercial,
industrial, institutional, governmental and infrastructure construction
markets, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
The Company's has two main lines of business, manufacturing and
construction. Construction includes the erection and installation of steel,
precast concrete and miscellaneous metals as well as rigging and crane
rental. In manufacturing, the Company fabricates welded steel plate girders,
rolled steel beams, steel decking, and light structural and other metal
products. Prior to October 1, 2001, the Company was also in the business of
selling insurance, safety and related services.
Basis of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of Williams Industries, Inc. and all of its majority-owned
subsidiaries (the "Company").
All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated
in consolidation.
Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date
of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Depreciation and Amortization - Property and equipment are recorded at
cost and are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets using
the straight-line method of depreciation for financial statement purposes,
with estimated lives of 25 years for buildings and 3 to 15 years for
equipment, vehicles, tools, furniture and fixtures. Leasehold improvements
are amortized over the lesser of 10 years or the remaining term of the lease.
Straight-line and accelerated methods of depreciation are used for income tax
purposes.
Ordinary maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred
while major renewals and improvements are capitalized. Upon the sale or
retirement of property and equipment, the cost and accumulated depreciation
are removed from the respective accounts and any gain or loss is recognized.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - In accordance with SFAS No. 144,
"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," the Company
evaluates the potential impairment of long-lived assets based on projections
of undiscounted cash flows whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying value amount of an asset may not be fully
recoverable. Management believes no material impairment of its assets exists
at July 31, 2003.
(Loss) Earnings Per Common Share - "(Loss) Earnings Per Common Share-
Basic" is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during
the year. "Earnings Per Common Share-Diluted" is based on the shares
outstanding and the weighted average of common stock equivalents outstanding,
which consisted of stock options during the years ended July 31, 2002 and
2001. For the year ended July 31, 2003, "(Loss) per common share - diluted"
does not include common stock equivalents since the effect would be anti-
dilutive.
Revenue Recognition - Revenues and earnings from long-term contracts are
recognized for financial statement purposes using the percentage-of-
completion method; therefore, revenue includes that percentage of the total
contract price that the cost of the work completed to date bears to the
estimated final cost of the contract. Estimated contract earnings are
reviewed and revised periodically as the work progresses, and the cumulative
effect of any change in estimate is recognized in the period in which the
estimate changes. Retentions on contract billings are minimal and are
generally collected within one year. When a loss is anticipated on a
contract, the entire amount of the loss is provided for in the current
period. Contract claims are recorded as revenue at the lower of excess costs
incurred or the net realizable amount after deduction of estimated costs of
collection.
Revenues and earnings on non-contract activities are recognized when
services are provided or goods delivered.
Overhead - Overhead includes the variable, non-direct costs such as shop
salaries, consumable supplies, and vehicle and equipment costs incurred to
support the revenue generating activities of the Company.
Advertising - The Company's policy is to expense advertising costs as
they are incurred. Generally, advertising costs are insignificant to the
Company's operations.
Inventories - Materials inventory consists of structural steel, steel
plates, and galvanized steel coils. Costs of materials inventory is accounted
for using either the specific identification method or average cost. The cost
of supplies inventory is accounted for using the first-in, first-out, (FIFO)
method. No material amount of inventory is tied up in long term contracts.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Allowances for uncollectible accounts
and notes receivable are provided on the basis of specific identification.
Income Taxes - Williams Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries file
consolidated federal income tax returns. The provision for income taxes has
been computed under the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". Under SFAS No.
109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the
difference between the financial statement and the tax basis of assets and
liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the
differences are expected to reverse.
Cash and Cash Equivalents - For purposes of the Balance Sheet and the
Statements of Cash Flows, the Company considers all highly liquid instruments
and certificates of deposit with original maturities of less than three
months to be cash equivalents. From time to time, the Company maintains cash
deposits in excess of federally insured limits. Management does not consider
this to represent a significant risk.
Restricted Cash - The Company's restricted cash is invested in short-
term, highly liquid investments. Under the term of the Company's Industrial
Revenue Bond (IRB), the Company is required to make monthly payments into an
escrow account, from which the annual payment on the IRB is automatically
made. The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short-term
maturity of these investments.
Certificates of Deposit - The Company's certificates of deposit have
original maturities greater than 90 days, but not exceeding one year.
Stock-Based Compensation - At July 31, 2003, the Company had two
stock-based compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 10.
The Company accounts for those plans under the recognition and measurement
principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,
and related interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is
reflected in net (loss) earnings, as all options granted under those plans
had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common
stock on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect on net
(loss) earnings and (loss) earnings per share if the Company had applied the
fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based employee compensation.
(in thousands except (loss) earnings per share) 2003 2002 2001
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Net (Loss) Earnings, as reported $ (936) $1,613 $2,518
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation
under fair value based method for all awards,
net of related tax effects (34) (88) (28)
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Pro forma Net (Loss) Earnings $(970) $1,525 $2,490
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(Loss) Earnings per share:
Basic - as reported $(0.26) $0.45 $0.70
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Basic - pro forma $(0.27) $0.43 $0.69
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Diluted - as reported $(0.26) $0.45 $0.70
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Diluted - pro forma $(0.26) $0.43 $0.69
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Reclassifications - Certain reclassifications of prior years' amounts
have been made to conform with the current years' presentation.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT:
During the year ended July 31, 2002, the Accounting Standards Board
issued SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal
Activities. During the year ended July 31, 2003, the Accounting Standards
Board issued SFAS's No. 147, Acquisitions of Certain Financial Institutions;
No. 148, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure;
No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities; and No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with
Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.
SFAS No. 146 addresses financial accounting and reporting for costs
associated with exit or disposal activities and nullifies Emerging Issues
Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee
Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain
Costs Incurred in a restructuring)." Under Issue No. 94-3, a liability for an
exit cost as defined in Issue 94-3 was recognized at the date of an entity's
commitment to an exit plan. SFAS No. 146 requires that a liability for a cost
associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized and measured
initially at fair market value only when the liability is incurred and not
when management adopted the plan. The provisions of this Statement are
effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December
31, 2002. The Company adopted this new Standard during the year ended July
31, 2003. The Board of Directors has not adopted any formal plans associated
with the exit or disposal of an activity, although certain operations of the
former sales and services segment were transferred to one of the subsidiaries
in the construction segment where most operations are at a reduced level.
Management believes the adoption of this standard will not have an impact on
the Company's financial statements based on its current operations.
SFAS No.147 Addresses the acquisitions of certain financial institutions.
Management believes this standard will have no impact on the Company.
SFAS No.148 amends SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock - Based
Compensation and provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary
change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee
compensation from the intrinsic method. In addition, this statement amends
the disclosure requirements of Statement No. 124 to require prominent
disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method
of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the
method used on the reported results. The Company utilizes the intrinsic
method and has adopted the disclosure requirements of this standard. The
Company has not adopted the fair value method for the year ended July 31,
2003.
SFAS No.149 amends SFAS No. 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities. The changes in this statement improve financial reporting by
requiring that contracts with comparable characteristics be accounted for
similarly. In particular, this statement (1) clarifies under what
circumstances a contract with an initial net investment meets the
characteristic of a derivative discussed in SFAS 133, (2) clarifies when a
derivative contains a financing component, (3) amends the definition of an
underlying to conform it to language used in FASB interpretation No. 45, and
(4) amends certain other existing pronouncements. The Company does not
participate in hedging activities or invest in derivative instruments, and
does not believe the adoption of this standard will have any impact on its
financial statements.
SFAS No. 150: This Statement establishes standards for how an issuer
classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of
both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial
instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some
circumstances). The Standard defines an obligation as a conditional or
unconditional duty or responsibility to transfer assets or issue equity
shares. Under this Standard, an obligation that is unconditional must be
reported as a liability and may not be treated as equity or reported as an
item between liabilities and equity. An obligation that was conditional but
becomes unconditional must be recognized as a liability at the time it
becomes unconditional. The Standard also states that the objective of
classifying such instruments as liabilities shall not be circumvented by non-
substantive or minimal feature of such instruments. The three classes of
freestanding instruments that are covered by the Standard are: Mandatorily
Redeemable Financial Instruments, Obligations to Repurchase the Issuer's
Equity Shares by Transferring Assets, and Obligations to Issue a Variable
Number of Shares. The Company does not have obligations that meet these
criteria, and the adoption of the Standard will not have an impact on the
Company's financial statements.
1. (LOSS) EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
The Company calculates (loss) earnings per share in accordance with
SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" (EPS). (Loss) earnings per share were
as follows:
Year-ended July 31, 2003 2002 2001
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(Loss) Earnings Per Share - Basic ($0.26) $0.45 $0.70
(Loss) Earnings Per Share - Diluted ($0.26) $0.45 $0.70
The following is a reconciliation of the amounts used in calculating
the basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands):
Year-ended July 31, 2003 2002 2001
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(Loss) earnings - (numerator)
Net (loss) earnings - basic $(936) $1,613 $2,518
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Shares - (denominator)
Weighted average shares
outstanding - basic 3,577 3,578 3,596
Effect of dilutive securities:
Options - 10 11
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$3,577 $3,588 $3,607
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2. CONTRACT CLAIMS
The Company maintains procedures for review and evaluation of
performance on its contracts. Occasionally, the Company will incur certain
excess costs due to circumstances not anticipated at the time the project was
bid. These costs may be attributed to delays, changed conditions, defective
engineering or specifications, interference by other parties in the
performance of the contracts, and other similar conditions for which the
Company believes it is entitled to reimbursement by the owner, general
contractor, or other participants. These claims are recorded as revenue at
the lower of excess costs incurred or the estimated net realizable amount
after deduction of estimated costs of collection. There was one contract
claim receivable of approximately $490,000 at July 31, 2002. During the year
ended July 31, 2003, the Company collected approximately $300,000 for
retentions on this contract, not related to the contract claim. In addition,
during the year ended July 31, 2003, the Company recorded a claim in the
amount of $365,000. This claim has proceeded through the mediation stage and
an examination of the records associated with the support of this claim is
scheduled for September 30, 2003. The Company believes these claims will be
collected during the fiscal year ending July 31, 2004.
3. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Mr. Frank E. Williams, Jr., who owns or controls approximately 40% of
the Company's stock at July 31, 2003, and is a director of the Company, also
owns controlling interests in the outstanding stock of Williams Enterprises
of Georgia, Inc., and Structural Concrete Products, LLC. Additionally, Mr.
Williams, Jr. owns a substantial interest in Bosworth Steel Erectors, Inc.
(formerly Williams and Beasley Company). Revenue earned and costs incurred
with these entities during the three years ended July 31, 2003, 2002 and
2001 are reflected below. In addition, amounts receivable and payable to
these entities at July 31, 2003 and 2002 are reflected below.
(in thousands) 2003 2002 2001
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Revenues $2,442 $2,681 $1,630
Billings to entities $1,293 $2,931 $1,681
Costs incurred from $1,478 $2,007 $498
Balance July 31,
2003 2002
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Accounts receivable $1,680 $1,410
Accounts Payable $303 $247
In July 2003, the Company purchased a 30 ton overhead crane from Mr.
Williams, Jr. for approximately $28,000. The purchase was reviewed and
approved by the independent directors of the Company's Board of Directors,
prior to finalizing the payment.
Mr. Williams, Jr. is a former director of Concrete Structures, Inc.
(CSI), a former subsidiary of the Company, which was operating under the
supervision of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Richmond Division. During the year ended July 31, 2001, the Company
agreed to accept approximately $130,000 as full and final payment on a note
receivable from CSI. Since the note was fully reserved, this amount was
recognized as Other Income during the year ended July 31, 2001.
The Company is obligated to the estate of F. Everett Williams, a former
director of the Company, for a Demand Note Payable of approximately $88,000.
The note, at 10% simple interest, is not secured. The Company recognized
interest expense for the three years ended July 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 as
follows:
(in thousands) 2003 2002 2001
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Interest Expense $9 $9 $9
Balance July 31,
2003 2002
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Note Payable $88 $88
Accrued interest payable $64 $55
The Company is obligated to the Williams Family Limited Partnership
under a lease agreement for real property with an option to purchase. The
partnership is controlled by individuals who own, directly or indirectly,
approximately 44% of the Company. The lease, which has an original term of
five years and an extension option for five years, commenced February 15,
2000. The Company pays annual lease payments of approximately $56,000. The
Company recognized lease expense for the three years ended July 31, 2003,
2002 and 2001 as follows:
(in thousands) 2003 2002 2001
-------- -------- --------
Lease Expense $56 $56 $56
On October 1, 2001, the Company sold its entire 64% interest in
Construction Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA) to George R. Pocock, an officer of
the Company, for $300,000 and realized a gain of $82,646, which is included
in Other Income in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the year ended
July 31, 2002. The Company received $100,000 in cash and a $200,000 note
bearing interest at 7.5%, which is due October 1, 2005 and is secured by the
CIA stock. The note is to be paid in 47 equal installments of $2,374
including interest and principal, and a single payment of $138,812. At July
31, 2003 and 2002, the balance due on the note was $174,860 and 189,627,
respectively. In addition, the sale agreement included a provision for the
purchaser to continue providing risk management services to the Company for a
period of four years. Mr. Pocock maintains the right to terminate this
provision at any time with 90 days notice. For the years ended July 31, 2003
and 2002, respectively, the Company paid $64,000 and $65,000. In the years
ending July 31, 2004 and 2005, the Company has agreed to pay $63,000 and
$61,000, respectively, for such risk management services.
Costs incurred with CIA, for insurance premiums and brokerage fees, for
the years ended July 31, 2003 and 2002 are reflected below. In addition,
amounts payable at July 31, 2003 and 2002 are also reflected below.
(in thousands) 2003 2002
-------- --------
Costs incurred from $231 $273
Balance July 31,
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2003 2002
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Accounts Payable $44 $8
Directors Frank E. Williams, Jr. and Stephen N. Ashman are shareholders
and directors of a commercial bank from which the Company obtained a $240,000
note payable on December 23, 2002. The note is payable in sixty equal monthly
payments of principal of $4,000 plus interest at 5.75% or the current Prime
rate, whichever is greater. The note, which replaced an existing note payable
that had a higher interest rate and payment, was negotiated at arms length
under normal commercial terms. Interest expensed for the year ended July 31,
2003 is reflected below. The balance outstanding at July 31, 2003, which is
reflected below, is included in Note 6, Unsecured: Installment obligations.
(in thousands) 2003 2002 2001
-------- -------- --------
Interest Expense $9 $- $-
Balance July 31,
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2003 2002
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Note Payable $212 $-
During the year ended July 31, 2001, the Company borrowed $850,000 from
Mr. Williams, Jr., which was repaid during the same fiscal year. The money
was used to fund short-term cash flow requirements of the Company.
During the year ended July 31, 2002, the Company entered into an
agreement with Alabama Structural Products (ASP), Inc., a subsidiary of a
company owned by Frank E. Williams, Jr., a Director of the Company, to lease
a 21,000 square foot building in Gadsden, Alabama for the expansion of S.I.P.
of Delaware, Inc. The lease payment is $2,500 per month. Additionally, the
Company has a labor reimbursement agreement with ASP to provide labor to
operate the Gadsden plant.
The Company believes these related party transactions are consistent
with the terms and conditions that would exist with unrelated parties.
4. CONTRACTS IN PROCESS
Comparative information with respect to contracts in process consisted
of the following at July 31 (in thousands):
2003 2002
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Expenditures on uncompleted contracts $26,877 $23,954
Estimated earnings 10,583 10,911
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37,460 34,865
Less: Billings (38,908) (37,460)
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$(1,448) $(2,595)
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Included in the accompanying balance sheet under the following captions:
Costs and estimated earnings in excess
of billings on uncompleted contracts $3,139 $1,509
Billings in excess of costs and estimated
earnings on uncompleted contracts (4,587) (4,104)
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$(1,448) $(2,595)
---------- ----------
Billings are based on specific contract terms that are negotiated on an
individual contract basis and may provide for billings on a unit price,
percentage of completion or milestone basis.
5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consisted of the following at July 31 (in
thousands):
2003 2002
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Accumulated Accumulated
Cost Depreciation Cost Depreciation
-------- ------------ -------- ------------
Land and buildings $ 6,102 $ 2,694 $ 5,886 $ 2,530
Automotive equipment 1,793 1,480 1,943 1,523
Cranes and heavy equipment 10,810 5,573 8,864 6,041
Tools and equipment 1,332 979 1,309 784
Office furniture and fixtures 238 127 308 193
Leased property
under capital leases 600 520 600 460
Leasehold improvements 1,367 787 1,299 707
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$22,242 $12,160 $20,209 $12,238
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6. NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE
Notes and loans payable consisted of the following at July 31 (in
thousands):
2003 2002
Collateralized: -------- --------
Loan payable to United Bank; collateralized by real estate,
inventory and equipment; monthly payments of principal
plus interest at 8.7% fixed; due April 1, 2014 $2,033 $2,148
Loan payable to United Bank; collateralized by real estate,
inventory and equipment; monthly payments of principal
plus interest at 8.7% fixed; due April 1,2009 413 470
Total Lines of Credit; collateralized by real estate,
inventory and equipment; $2,500 available at July 31, 2003
and 2002 with monthly payments of interest only at prime
plus 0.50%, due in 2005; 1,982 2,110
Obligations under capital leases; collateralized by leased
property; interest from 8.34% to 18.81% for 2003 (one
$8,000 capital lease at 18.81%); and 8.34% to 18.81% for
2002, payable in varying monthly installments through 2005 224 380
Installment obligations collateralized by machinery and
equipment or real estate; interest ranging to 11.3% for
2003 and for 2002; payable in varying monthly installments
of principal and interest through 2009 3,160 2,698
Industrial Revenue Bond; collateralized by a letter of
credit which in turn is collateralized by real estate;
principal payable in varying monthly installments through
2012; variable interest based on third party calculations,
1.31% at July 31, 2003 and 1.83% at July 31, 2002 885 960
Unsecured:
Related party note; interest at 10.0% for 2003 and 2002 88 88
Installment obligations with varying interest rates to
10.5% for 2003 and 2002; due in varying monthly
installments of principal and interest through 2008 275 915
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Total Note Payable 9,060 9,769
Notes Payable - Long Term (7,570) (7,649)
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Current Portion $1,490 $2,120
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Contractual maturities of the above obligations at July 31, 2003 are as
follows:
Year Ending July 31: Amount
-------------------- ---------
2004 $ 1,490
2005 3,269
2006 991
2007 735
2008 557
2009 and after 2,018
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TOTAL $9,060
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As of July 31, 2003 and 2002, the carrying amounts reported above for
long-term notes and loans payable approximate fair value based upon interest
rates for debt currently available with similar terms and remaining
maturities.
7. INCOME TAXES
As a result of tax losses incurred in prior years, the Company at
July 31, 2003 has tax loss carryforwards amounting to approximately $4.3
million. These loss carryforwards will expire from 2009 through 2011. Under
SFAS No. 109, the Company is required to recognize the value of these tax
loss carryforwards if it is more likely than not that they will be realized.
Due to current year losses, for federal income tax purposes, the Company did
not utilize any of these tax losses for the year ended July 31, 2003. The
Company utilized approximately $2.8 million and $1.2 million of the benefit
available from its tax loss carryforwards during the years ended July 31,
2002 and 2001, respectively. The remaining tax loss carryforwards will expire
as follows:
July 31, 2009 $2.1 million
July 31, 2010 2.0 million
July 31, 2011 0.2 million
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Total $4.3 million
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The Company has, at July 31, 2003 and 2002, certain other deferred tax
assets and liabilities and, because it is not more likely than not that
certain of these deferred assets will be realized, the Company has provided
a valuation allowance for such assets.
The components of the income tax provision (benefit) are as follows for
the years ended July 31:
2003 2002 2001
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(In thousands)
Current provision
Federal $ - $ - $(48)
State 20 141 63
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Total current provision 20 141 15
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Deferred (benefit) provision
Federal (302) 654 473
State (77) 167 (83)
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Total deferred provision (379) 821 390
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Total income tax provision $(359) $962 $405
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The differences between the tax (benefit) provision calculated at the
statutory federal income tax rate, and the actual tax (benefit) provision for
each year ended July 31 are as follows (in thousands):
2003 2002 2001
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Net (Loss) Income Before
Income Taxes and Minority Interests $(1,280) $2,603 $3,000
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(Benefit) Provision at statutory rate $(498) $885 $1,020
State income taxes, net of federal
(benefit) provision (102) 137 179
Permanent differences 55 47 42
Change in valuation allowance, rate
variances and under/(over) accrual of
prior years taxes 186 (107) (836)
-------- -------- --------
$(359) $962 $405
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The primary components of temporary differences which give rise to the
Company's net deferred tax asset are shown in the following table.
As of July 31, 2003 2002
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(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Investment in subsidiary $1,296 $1,296
Accounts receivable allowance 603 552
Accrued Insurance 582 353
Net operating loss carry forwards 1,682 1,681
Capital loss carryforward - 217
Valuation allowance (569) (786)
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Total deferred tax asset 3,594 3,313
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Deferred tax liability
Depreciation (772) (771)
Inventory (198) (296)
-------- --------
Total deferred tax liability (970) (1,067)
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Net Deferred Tax Asset $2,624 $2,246
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8. INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
During the year ended July 31, 2001, the Company purchased 584 shares or
approximately 56% of the outstanding stock of S.I.P. for $1,302,000, bringing
the total investment to approximately $2,345,000 through July 31, 2001, which
gave the Company 98% ownership and full control of its operations. During the
year ended July 31, 2002, the Company purchased the remaining 2%.
In addition, the stock purchase agreements provide for additional
payments to be made annually based upon the net earnings of S.I.P through
July 31, 2006. During the years ended July 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company
made payments to the previous owners, including the current president of
S.I.P., of approximately $71,000 and $42,000, respectively.
The purchase has been accounted for and any additional payments will be
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. S.I.P's financial
information has been consolidated in the accompanying Consolidated Balance
Sheet as of July 31, 2003 and 2002, and the related Consolidated Statements
of Operations, Stockholders' Equity and Cash Flows for all periods subsequent
to August 1, 2001, the date the Company acquired its controlling interest.
9. DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
During the year ended July 31, 2002, the Company sold its entire 64%
interest in Construction Insurance Agency, Inc. to George R. Pocock, an
officer of the Company. The sales price was $300,000 and the Company recorded
a gain of $83,000, which is included in "Other Income" on the Consolidated
Statement of Earnings.
During the year ended July 31, 2001, the Company entered into an
agreement to sell and lease back one of its heavy lift cranes. The primary
purpose of this transaction was to improve cash flow. This sale/leaseback
transaction resulted in a loss of approximately $28,000, which was recognized
during the year ended July 31, 2001. Two older heavy lift cranes were sold
for a net gain of approximately $50,000.
Also during 2001, the Company sold 2.5 acres of land in Bedford, VA for
$37,000. The sale resulted in a gain of approximately $36,000, which is
included in "Other Income" for the year ended July 31, 2001.
In January 1998, the Company sold its 2.25 acre headquarters property in
Fairfax County, Virginia for $1,430,000. The Company also entered into a
lease for several buildings on the property. The transaction resulted in a
gain of approximately $560,000 of which $71,000 was included in "Other
Income" in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the year ended July
31, 2001.
10. COMMON STOCK OPTIONS
At the November 1996 annual meeting, the shareholders approved the
establishment of a new Incentive Compensation Plan (1996 Plan) to provide an
incentive for maximum effort in the successful operation of the Company and
its subsidiaries by their officers and key employees and to encourage
ownership of the common shares of the Company by those persons. Under the
1996 Plan, 200,000 shares were reserved for issue.
The Company also issues options to non-employee directors on an annual
basis. The options and the shares, issued upon exercise of these director
options, are issued pursuant to Rule 144 of the 1933 Securities Act.
The options that have been approved and issued by the Company's Board of
Directors for the last five years are as follows:
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Total
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Board of Directors/
Section 144 Issue 17,500 12,500 12,500 12,500 15,000 70,000
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Officers/Key Employees
1996 Plan 30,000 18,500 19,000 22,500 20,000 110,000
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47,500 31,000 31,500 35,000 35,000 180,000
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Stock options expire five years from the date of the grant and have
exercise prices ranging from the quoted market value to 110% of the quoted
market value on the date of the grant. The Company accounts for its options
under the intrinsic value method of APB No. 25.
The fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using
the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
Year ended July 31, 2003 2002 2001
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Dividend yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Volatility rate 60.31% 57.56% 55.80%
Discount rate 2.74% 2.89% 5.40%
Expected term (years) 5 5 5
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating
the fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are
fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input
of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price
volatility. Because the Company's stock options have characteristics
significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in
the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value
estimate, the existing models may not be a reliable single measure of the
fair value of its stock options.
Stock option activity and price information follows:
Weighted Average
Number Exercise
of Shares Price
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Balance at:
August 1, 2000 102,500 $3.66
Granted 31,500 $2.82
Exercised -
Forfeited -
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Balance at:
July 31, 2001 134,000 $3.46
Granted 35,000 $4.97
Exercised -
Forfeited -
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Balance at:
July 31, 2002 169,000 $3.77
Granted 35,000 $3.61
Exercised (7,000) $2.79
Forfeited (27,000) $4.25
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Balance at:
July 31, 2003 170,000 $3.58
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Options exercisable
July 31, 2003 170,000
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11. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company and its subsidiaries operate principally in two segments
within the construction industry: construction and manufacturing. Operations
in the construction segment include steel, precast concrete and miscellaneous
metals erection and installation, rigging and crane rental. Operations in the
manufacturing segment include fabrication of welded steel plate girders,
rolled steel beams, metal bridge decking and light structural and other metal
products.
Information about the Company's operations in its different segments for
the years ended July 31, is as follows (in thousands):
2003 2002 2001
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Revenue:
Construction $20,049 $23,932 $25,437
Manufacturing 34,751 34,410 27,272
Other revenue 264 281 1,023
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55,064 58,623 53,732
Inter-company revenue:
Construction (2,081) (1,687) (3,162)
Manufacturing (312) (432) (62)
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Total revenue $52,671 $56,504 $50,508
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Operating (loss) earnings:
Construction $(1,132) $44 $941
Manufacturing 309 3,147 2,695
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Consolidated operating (loss) earnings (823) 3,191 3,636
General corporate income, net 157 127 204
Interest Expense (614) (715) (840)
Income tax benefit (provision) 359 (962) (405)
Minority interests (15) (28) (77)
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Corporate (loss) earnings $(936) $1,613 $2,518
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Assets:
Construction $11,861 $11,748 $13,091
Manufacturing 21,548 22,572 16,870
General corporate 7,101 7,936 7,781
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Total assets $40,510 $42,256 $37,742
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Accounts receivable
Construction $8,714 $8,175 $7,657
Manufacturing 7,578 9,402 5,998
General corporate 94 154 597
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Total accounts receivable $16,386 $17,731 $14,252
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Capital expenditures:
Construction $1,190 $307 $302
Manufacturing 2,599 689 543
General corporate 40 396 151
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Total capital expenditures $3,829 $1,392 $996
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Depreciation and Amortization:
Construction $731 $734 $881
Manufacturing 775 620 556
General corporate 265 199 152
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Total depreciation and amortization $1,771 $1,553 $1,589
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During the year ended July 31, 2003, the Company took action to curtail
continuing losses associated with the Company's former sales and services
segment. The Company closed the Jessup, Maryland office and the remaining
essential activities previously performed by the sales and services segment
were transferred to and consolidated in the Company's construction segment.
Revenues and direct costs from these activities, which were previously
presented as a separate segment in the Company's financial statements, are
now included in the Company's construction segment. The segment information
presented above for the years ended July 31, 2002 and 2001 has been restated
to include the sales and services information in the construction segment.
The Company utilizes revenues, operating earnings and assets employed as
measures in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate
resources.
Operating (loss) earnings is total revenue less operating expenses. In
computing operating (loss) earnings, the following items have not been added
or deducted: general corporate expenses, interest expense, income taxes and
minority interests.
Identifiable assets by segment are those assets that are used in the
Company's operations in each segment. General corporate assets include
investments, some real estate, and certain other assets not allocated to
segments.
The majority of revenues have historically been derived from projects on
which the Company is a subcontractor of a material supplier, other contractor
or subcontractor. Where the Company acts as a subcontractor, it is invited
to bid by the firm seeking construction services or materials; therefore,
continuing favorable business relations with those firms that frequently bid
on and obtain contracts requiring such services or materials are important to
the Company. Over a period of years, the Company has established such
relationships with a number of companies. During each of the years ended July
31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, there was no single customer that accounted for more
than 10% of consolidated revenues.
The accounts receivable from the construction segment at July 31, 2003,
2002, and 2001 were due from 227, 215, and 223 unrelated customers, of which
9, 6, and 6 customers accounted for $5,564,000, $4,434,000 and $3,776,000,
respectively. The amounts due from these customers are expected to be
collected in the normal course of business.
The accounts receivable from the manufacturing segment at July 31,
2003, 2002, and 2001 were due from 133, 105 and 110 unrelated customers, of
which 9, 8 and 7 customers accounted for $4,846,000, $5,162,000 and
$2,404,000, respectively. The amounts due from these customers are expected
to be collected in the normal course of business.
The Company does not normally require its customers to provide
collateral for outstanding receivable balances.
12. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has a defined contribution retirement savings plan covering
substantially all employees. The Plan provides for optional Company
contributions as a fixed percentage of salaries. The Company contributes 3%
of each eligible employee's salary to the plan. During the years ended July
31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, expenses under the plan amounted to approximately
$414,000, $381,000 and $312,000, respectively.
The Company, through its subsidiary Williams Steel Erection Company,
Inc., has a retirement plan where contributions are made for prevailing wage
work performed under a public contract subject to the Davis-Bacon Act or to
any other federal, state or municipal prevailing wage law. During the years
ended July 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, expenses under the plan amounted to
approximately $291,000, $315,000 and $270,000, respectively.
13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Industrial Revenue Bond
In the year ended July 31, 2000, the Company renegotiated its
Industrial Revenue Bond with the City of Richmond backed by a Letter of
Credit issued by Wachovia Bank, secured by the Company's Richmond
manufacturing facility. The Company is current in all of its obligations
under the IRB. The Company was not in compliance with one covenant contained
in the agreement but Wachovia has issued a waiver for the period ended July
31, 2003. The waiver added an additional covenant that the Company make a
net profit of $207,000 for the quarter ending October 31, 2003, a net profit
of $304,000 through the six months ending January 31, 2004, a net profit of
$469,000 through the nine months ending April 30, 2004 and a net profit of
$900,000 for the year ending July 31, 2004. As of July 31, 2003, the
outstanding balance was $885,000. Principal payments are due in increasing
amounts through maturity in 2012.
Leases
The Company leases certain property, plant and equipment under operating
lease arrangements, including leases with a related party discussed in Note
3, that expire at various dates though 2011. Lease expenses approximated
$2,287,000, $2,048,000 and $1,450,000 for the years ended July 31, 2003,
2002, and 2001, respectively. Future minimum lease commitments required under
non-cancelable leases are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ending July 31: Amount
-------------------- ---------
2004 $2,068
2005 1,453
2006 1,325
2007 1,067
2008 938
Thereafter 583
Letters of Credit
The Company's banks have issued $900,000 of letters of credit as
collateral for the Company's workers' compensation program.
Insurance
The Company obtained worker's compensation insurance from an insurance
carrier for a number of years under a "loss sensitive" agreement whereby the
Company paid a flat charge for the cost of doing business plus an additional
amount based on claims experience. During the year ended July 31, 2003, the
Company changed carriers because the previous carrier's proposed renewal
terms were unacceptable to Company management. Subsequent to the change of
carriers, the Company's previous carrier has asserted various charges and has
attempted to change terms of the calculation of amounts due, which the
Company has disputed. The Company received a demand letter from counsel for
the carrier dated August 13, 2003. The Company disputes the demand letter
and intends to defend itself against what it views as unjustified claims by
the carrier, which approximate $1.6 million. The Company does not believe
the outcome of this matter will have a significant impact on its financial
position, results of operations or cash flows.
Other
The Company is party to various claims arising in the ordinary course of
its business. Generally, claims exposure in the construction industry
consists of workers' compensation, personal injury, products' liability and
property damage. The Company believes that its insurance accruals, coupled
with its liability coverage, are adequate coverage for such claims.
14. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the year ended July 31,
2003 2002 2001
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Income Taxes $ 178 $ 59 $ 143
Interest $ 610 $ 710 $ 871
During the year ended July 31, 2001, the Company purchased approximately
56% of the outstanding stock of S.I.P., Inc. of Delaware. A summary of the
transaction of the acquisition is as follows:
Assets received:
Current Assets $ 1,471
Net Property & Equipment 340
Other Assets 6
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Total Assets $ 1,817
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Liabilities Assumed:
Current Liabilities $ (513)
Long-term Liabilities ( 2)
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Total Liabilities $ (515)
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Purchase Amount $(1,302)
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During the year ended July 31, 2002, the Company sold its 64% interest in
Construction Insurance Agency, Inc. A summary of the sale is as follows:
Assets sold:
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Current assets $827
Net property and equipment 43
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Total assets $870
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Liabilities assumed by purchaser:
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Current liabilities $523
Long-term liabilities 16
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Total liabilities $539
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Net equity (329)
Less: Minority share (112)
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Net investment (217)
Sales price 300
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Gain on sale $83
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15. REDEMPTION OF STOCK
In January 2001, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company
to repurchase 175,000 shares of it's own stock. As of July 31, 2003, the
Company had repurchased 49,522 shares for $210,000. The company has reissued
10,669 shares of this stock.
16. Quarterly Financial Data - unaudited
Selected quarterly financial information for the years ended July 31,
2003 and 2002 is presented below (in thousands except for per share data).
Quarter ended Year ended
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Oct. 31, Jan. 31, April 30, July 31, July 31,
2002 2003 2003 2003 2003
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Revenues $14,891 $11,797 $12,249 $13,734 $52,671
Gross Profit 4,604 3,783 4,170 $4,289 16,846
Net Earnings (Loss) $62 $(618) $(356) $(24) $(936)
Earnings (Loss) Per
Common Share $0.02 $(0.17) $(0.10) $(0.01) $(0.26)
Quarter ended Year ended
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Oct. 31, Jan. 31, April 30, July 31, July 31,
2001 2002 2002 2002 2002
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Revenues $13,187 $15,121 $14,104 $14,092 $56,504
Gross Profit 5,143 5,895 5,325 $5,429 21,792
Net Earnings $528 $384 $344 $357 $1,613
Earnings Per Common Share $0.15 $0.10 $0.10 $0.10 $0.45
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Years Ended July 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001
(in thousands)
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E
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Additions
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Charged
Balance at Charged to to Other Balance At
Beginning Costs and Accounts- Deductions- End of
Description of Period Expenses Describe Describe Period
- ----------------- ----------- --------------------- ---------- ----------
July 31, 2003:
Allowance for
doubtful accounts 1,406 - 575 (3) (159) (1) 1,528
(294) (2)
July 31, 2002:
Allowance for
doubtful accounts 1,075 - 1,063 (3) (550) (1) 1,406
(182) (2)
July 31, 2001:
Allowance for
doubtful accounts 2,862 100 1,264 (3) (371) (1) 1,075
(2,780) (2)
(1) Collections of accounts previously reserved.
(2) Write-off from reserve accounts deemed to be uncollectible.
(3) Reserve of billed extras charged against corresponding revenue account.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
WILLIAMS INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
September 24, 2003 By: /S/ Frank E. Williams, III
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Frank E. Williams, III
President and Chairman of the Board
Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
WILLIAMS INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
September 24, 2003 By: /S/ Frank E. Williams, III
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Frank E. Williams, III
President and Chairman of the Board
Chief Financial Officer
September 24, 2003 By: /S/ Christ H. Manos
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Christ H. Manos
Treasurer and Controller