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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[x] Quarterly report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002
[ ] Transition report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act
For the transition period from ____ to ____
Commission file number 001-12127
EMPIRE RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 22-3136782
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
One Parker Plaza
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
201 944-2200
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Check whether the Registrant: (1) filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 [ ]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: 9,442,251 shares of common
stock outstanding as of November 1, 2002.
EMPIRE RESOURCES, INC.
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002
INDEX
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 Financial Statements Page
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2002
(unaudited) and December 31, 2001.............................................................4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months and Nine
Months Ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 (unaudited)..........................................5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2002 and 2001 (unaudited) ......................................................6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)..............................7
Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations.....................................................................8
Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure of Market Risk.......................................11
Item 4 Controls and Procedures......................................................................11
PART II OTHER INFORMATION............................................................................12
Signatures...................................................................................13
Certifications ..............................................................................14
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Introduction
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements included herein
have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to Form 10-Q.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to such rules and
regulations. In the opinion of management, such financial statements reflect all
adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim
periods presented and to make such financial statements not misleading. The
results of operations of the Company for the three months and nine months ended
September 30, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected
for the full year. It is suggested that these interim financial statements be
read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes
thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2001.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
In Thousands, except shares and per share amounts
September 30, December 31,
2002 2001
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 969 $ 1,147
Trade accounts receivable (net) 29,061 22,789
Inventories 23,185 27,782
Other current assets 689 923
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Total current assets 53,904 52,641
Furniture and equipment (less accumulated depreciation of $334 and $313) 34 39
Deferred financing costs, net 40 82
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$53,978 $52,762
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable - banks $29,000 $26,700
Trade accounts payable 11,224 13,000
Accrued expenses 1,164 1,118
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Total current liabilities 41,388 40,818
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized;
none issued
Common stock $.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; 117 117
11,749,651 shares issued
Additional paid-in capital 10,725 10,681
Retained earnings 4,484 2,454
Accumulated other comprehensive income-- 31 30
cumulative translation adjustment
Treasury stock (2,307,400 shares and 1,180,600 shares) (2,767) (1,338)
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Total stockholders' equity 12,590 11,944
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$53,978 $52,762
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See notes to financial statements 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
In thousands, except per share data
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2002 2001 2002 2001
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Net sales $40,567 $31,041 $118,821 $116,515
Cost of goods sold 37,763 28,812 110,501 109,004
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Gross profit 2,804 2,229 8,320 7,511
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,461 1,279 4,228 3,900
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Operating income 1,343 950 4,092 3,611
Interest expense 274 419 801 1,744
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Income before income taxes 1,069 531 3,291 1,867
Income taxes 411 179 1,261 686
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Net income $ 658 $ 352 $ 2,030 $ 1,181
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 9,676 11,024 10,261 11,029
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Diluted 9,819 11,160 10,399 11,164
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Earnings per share:
Basic $0.07 $0.03 $0.20 $0.11
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Diluted $0.07 $0.03 $0.20 $0.11
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
In thousands
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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2002 2001
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 2,030 $ 1,181
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
(used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 63 59
Deferred income taxes 0 100
Translation adjustment 1 (11)
Transfer of restricted shares to key employee 43 117
Changes in:
Trade accounts receivable (6,271) 11,754
Inventories 4,597 11,340
Due from stockholders 0 286
Other current assets 237 (26)
Trade accounts payable (1,776) (8,564)
Accrued expenses 45 (186)
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (1,031) 16,050
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Cash flows used in investing activities:
Additions to fixed assets (16) (2)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from (repayments of) notes payable - banks 2,300 (14,900)
Purchase of treasury stock (1,428) (84)
Costs relating to financing (3) (10)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 869 (14,994)
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Net (decrease) increase in cash (178) 1,054
Cash at beginning of period 1,147 1,208
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Cash at end of period $ 969 $ 2,262
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 746 $ 1,785
Income taxes $ 933 $ 788
See notes to financial statements 6
EMPIRE RESOURCES, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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1. The Company
Empire Resources, Inc. (the "Company" or "Empire") is engaged principally in the
purchase, sale and distribution of value added semi finished aluminum products
to a diverse customer base located throughout North America, Australia and New
Zealand. The Company sells its products through its own marketing and sales
personnel and through independent sales agents located in the U.S. who receive
commissions on sales. The Company purchases from suppliers located throughout
the world.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Empire
Resources, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Empire Resources Pacific Ltd.,
which acts as a sales agent of the Company in Australia. All significant
intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
2. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of
income and expenses during the reported period. The principal assumptions made
involve the allowance for doubtful accounts and claims relating to defective
materials. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
3. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the
specific identification method. Inventory consists primarily of semi-finished
aluminum products.
4. Notes Payable--Banks
The Company operates under a $60 million revolving line of credit, including a
commitment to issue letters of credit with three commercial banks. Borrowings by
the Company under this line of credit are collateralized by security interests
in substantially all assets of Empire. Under the agreement, Empire is required
to maintain working capital and net worth ratios, as defined by the loan
agreement.
5. Earnings Per Share
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
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2002 2001 2002 2001
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Weighted average shares outstanding-basic 9,676,396 11,023,951 10,261,159 11,028,530
Dilutive effect of stock options and warrants 142,550 135,709 137,557 135,873
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted 9,818,946 11,159,660 10,398,716 11,164,403
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Basic earnings per share are based upon the Company's weighted average number of
common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share are
based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each
period, assuming the issuance of common shares for all dilutive potential common
shares outstanding during the period.
6. Commitments and Contingencies
Empire has contingent liabilities in the form of letters of credit to
certain of its suppliers, which at September 30, 2002 amounted to approximately
$4.2 million. In addition, under the terms of some of its supply contracts, the
Company is required to take minimum tonnages as specified in those contracts. As
a result, the Company could, under certain circumstances, be forced to sell the
required tonnage at a loss.
One of the Company's suppliers filed suit against the Company alleging
non-payment of various invoices. The total damages claimed by the supplier are
approximately $500,000. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against
this claim, and the Company will counter sue for an amount in excess of the
claim, alleging shipment of defective merchandise. The ultimate cost, if any, to
the Company of resolving this claim will be charged to operations. In the event
the Company does not prevail, the resolution may have a material effect on the
Company's results of operation.
Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward Looking Statements
The discussions set forth above and elsewhere herein contain certain
statements that may be considered forward-looking statements under the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company may make written or oral
forward-looking statements in other documents we file with the SEC, in our
annual reports to stockholders, in press releases and other written materials,
and in oral statements made by our officers, directors or employees.
You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of the words
"believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," estimate," "assume," "will,"
"should," and other expressions which predict or indicate future events or
trends and which do not relate to historical matters. You should not rely on
forward-looking statements, because they involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the control of the
Company. These risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual
results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different
from the anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by the forward-looking statements.
Some of the factors that might cause these differences include the
following: changes in general, national or regional economic conditions; changes
in laws, regulations and tariffs; changes in the size and nature of the
Company's competition; changes in interest rates,
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foreign currencies or spot prices of aluminum; loss of one or more foreign
suppliers or key executives; increased credit risk from customers; failure of
the Company to grow internally or by acquisition and to integrate acquired
businesses; failure to improve operating margins and efficiencies; and changes
in the assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements. You should
carefully review all of these factors, and you should be aware that there may be
other factors that could cause these differences, including, among others, the
factors listed under "Risk Factors," beginning on page 15 of our Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001. Readers should carefully
review the factors described under "Risk Factors" and should not place undue
reliance on our forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements were based on information, plans and
estimates at the date of this report, and we do not promise to update any
forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or
factors, new information, future events or other changes.
General
Empire is a distributor of value added, semi-finished aluminum
products. Consequently, Empire's sales volume has been, and will continue to be,
a function of its ongoing ability to secure quality aluminum products from its
suppliers. While the Company maintains long-term supply relationships with
several foreign mills, one such supplier presently accounts for more than 65% of
the Company's purchases. The loss of this supply could have a material adverse
effect on the Company.
Results of Operations (in thousands)
Net sales increased $9,526 or 30.7%, from $31,041 in the third quarter
of 2001 to $40,567 in the third quarter of 2002, and increased $2,306, or 2.0%,
in the nine month period. The third quarter of 2001 represented a recent low
point in the Company's sales due to a downturn in the economy and the
implementation of a program to rationalize the Company's customer base. The more
streamlined customer base combined with a steady supply of products allowed the
Company to achieve a more consistent sales pattern during the current nine month
period.
Gross profit increased $575, or 25.8%, from $2,229 in the third quarter
of 2001 to $2,804 in the third quarter of 2002, and increased $809, or 10.8% in
the nine month period. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased slightly
from 7.2% to 6.9% in the quarterly period. Overall gross profit as a percentage
of sales for the nine months increased from 6.4% to 7.0%. The Company has
expanded its value added sales program, which has contributed to the overall
increase in gross margin.
Selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to $1,461 in the
third quarter of 2002 and $1,279 in 2001. For the nine month period SG&A
increased $328 from $3,900 to $4,228. The increase is due to increases in
payroll, employee health benefits, credit and other insurance costs, and
professional fees.
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Interest expense decreased $145, or 34.6%, from $419 in the third
quarter of 2001 to $274 in the third quarter of 2002, and decreased $943, or
54.1% in the nine month period. The decrease in interest expense is due to
decreases in the variable rate of interest on the Company's revolving line of
credit.
The effective income tax rate increased from 33.7% in the third quarter
of 2001 to 38.5% in the third quarter of 2002 and from 36.7% to 38.3% in the
nine month period as a result of changes in state income tax allocation factors.
The Company reported net income of $658 for the third quarter of 2002
compared to net income of $352 for the third quarter of 2001, and net income of
$2,030 in the nine month period ended September 30, 2002 compared to net income
of $1,181 in the corresponding 2001 period.
Liquidity and Capital Resources (in thousands)
The Company's cash balance decreased $178 to $969, in the nine month
period ended September 30, 2002. Net cash of $1,031 was used in operating
activities, and $1,428 was used in the purchase of treasury stock under the
Company's stock buy-back program. This was offset by $2,300 of cash provided by
bank debt.
Empire currently operates under a $60 million revolving line of credit,
including a commitment to issue letters of credit, with three commercial banks.
Borrowings under these lines of credit are collateralized by security interests
in substantially all of Empire's assets. Empire is required to maintain working
capital and net worth ratios under these credit agreements. These facilities
expire on June 30, 2003.
Management believes that cash from operations, together with funds
available under its credit facility, will be sufficient to fund the cash
requirements relating to the Company's existing operations for the next twelve
months. Empire may require additional debt or equity financing in connection
with the future expansion of its operations.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. Certain accounting policies have a significant impact
on amounts reported in the financial statements. A summary of those significant
accounting policies can be found in Note B to the Company's financial statements
included in the Company's 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company has not
adopted any significant new accounting policies during the nine months ended
September 30, 2002.
Among the significant judgments made by management in the preparation
of the Company's financial statements are the determination of the allowance for
doubtful accounts and accruals for inventory claims. These adjustments are made
each quarter in the ordinary course of accounting.
As discussed in Legal Proceedings in Part II, a supplier has asserted
a claim against the Company for approximately $500,000. Management's
determination that a new provision
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for loss is not required for this claim is based upon current facts and
circumstances, and is subject to change.
Commitments and Contingencies
Empire has contingent liabilities in the form of letters of credit to
certain of its suppliers, which at September 30, 2002 amounted to approximately
$4.2 million. In addition, under the terms of some of its supply contracts, the
Company is required to take minimum tonnages as specified in those contracts. As
a result, the Company could, under certain circumstances, be forced to sell the
required tonnage at a loss.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE OF MARKET RISK
The Company uses financial instruments designated as fair value hedges
to manage its exposure to commodity price risk and foreign currency exchange
risk inherent in its operations. It is the Company's policy to hedge such risks,
to the extent practicable. The Company enters into high-grade aluminum futures
contracts to limit its gross margin exposure by hedging the metals content
element of firmly committed purchase and sales commitments. The Company also
enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its exposure related to
commitments to purchase or sell non-ferrous metals denominated in international
currencies. The Company records "mark-to-market" adjustments on these futures
and forward positions, and on the underlying firm purchase and sales commitments
which they hedge, and reflects the net gains and losses currently in earnings.
There have been no material changes to the Company's market risk from that
disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2001.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
As required by new Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, within
the 90 days prior to the date of this report, the Company carried out an
evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's
management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's
disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's
disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits 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. In connection with the new rules, we currently are in the process of
further reviewing and documenting our disclosure controls and procedures,
including our internal controls and procedures for financial reporting, and may
from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and to
ensure that our systems evolve with our business.
(b) Changes in internal controls.
None.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
One of the Company's suppliers has asserted a claim against the Company alleging
non-payment of various invoices. Kangartec Aluminium Products Sdn Bhd filed suit
on August 20, 2002 in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County: Law
Division alleging total damages of approximately $500,000. The Company intends
to vigorously defend itself against this claim, and to counter sue for an amount
in excess of the claim, alleging shipment of defective merchandise. The ultimate
cost, if any, to the Company of resolving this claim will be charged to
operations. In the event the Company does not prevail, the resolution may have a
material effect on the Company's results of operation.
Item 2. Changes in Securities.
None.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
None.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits
The following are included as exhibits to this report:
Exhibit No. Description
10.1 Amendment to Nathan Kahn's employment contract dated July 19, 2002
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company filed a current report on Form 8-K on August 14, 2002 containing CEO
and CFO certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
EMPIRE RESOURCES, INC.
By: /s/ Sandra Kahn
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Sandra Kahn
Chief Financial Officer
(signing both on behalf of the registrant and in her capacity as Principal
Financial and Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: November 13, 2002
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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302(a)
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Nathan Kahn, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Empire
Resources, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material
fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other
financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly
present in all material respects the financial condition, results
of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the
periods presented in this quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible
for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14)
for the registrant and we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly
report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls
and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of
this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed,
based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors
and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or
persons performing the equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial data and have
identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in
internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective
actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: November 13, 2002
By: /s/ Nathan Kahn
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Nathan Kahn
Chief Executive Officer
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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302(a)
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Sandra Kahn, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Empire Resources,
Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
this quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly
report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls
and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of
this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the
equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial data and have
identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in
internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal
controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including
any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.
Date: November 13, 2002
By: /s/ Sandra Kahn
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Sandra Kahn
Chief Financial Officer
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