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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 December 31, 2000 or
[ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 [no fee required] for the transition period from
_____________________ to _____________________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-14437
RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
OHIO 52-2115953
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1000 WARREN AVENUE, NILES, OHIO 44446
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: 330-544-7700
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED
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Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share New York Stock Exchange
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ___
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
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.
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Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant as of March 1, 2001: $195,580,933. The amount shown is based on the
closing price of the registrant's common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on
that date. Shares of common stock known by the registrant to be beneficially
owned by officers or directors of the registrant or persons who have filed a
report on Schedule 13D or 13G are not included in the computation. The
registrant, however, has made no determination that such persons are
"affiliates" within the meaning of Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934.
Number of shares of common stock outstanding at March 1, 2001: 20,870,668
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Selected Portions of the 2001 Proxy Statement-Part III of this Report.
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RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC.
AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
As used in this report, the terms "RTI", "Company", and "Registrant" mean
RTI International Metals, Inc., its predecessors and consolidated subsidiaries,
taken as a whole, unless the context indicates otherwise.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
Item 1. Business.................................................... 2
Item 2. Properties.................................................. 10
Item 3. Legal Proceedings........................................... 10
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders......... 12
PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Stock and Related
Stockholder Matters......................................... 13
Item 6. Selected Financial Data..................................... 14
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations................................... 14
Item 7(a). Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
Risk........................................................ 21
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data................. 21
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure.................................... 42
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.......... 43
Item 11. Executive Compensation...................................... 43
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management.................................................. 43
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.............. 43
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form
8-K......................................................... 43
Signatures.............................................................. 44
Index to Exhibits....................................................... 45
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
THE COMPANY
RTI International Metals, Inc., is a leading U.S. producer of titanium mill
and fabricated-metal products for the global market. The Company conducts
business in two segments: the Titanium Group and the Fabrication and
Distribution Group. The Titanium Group's mill products are processed by RTI's
customers to provide products for use in the aerospace industry and industrial
markets. The Fabrication and Distribution Group's products are used primarily in
the aerospace, oil and gas, geothermal energy production and chemical process
industries, and a number of other industrial applications. The Fabrication and
Distribution Group also provides fabrication, extrusion and conversion services
to titanium and other specialty metals producers, and operates a number of
distribution centers specializing in high temperature and corrosion resistant
alloys including titanium, stainless steel and nickel-based products.
On September 30, 1998, the shareholders of the Company's now wholly-owned
subsidiary RMI Titanium Company ("RMI") approved a proposal to reorganize into a
holding company structure (the "1998 Reorganization"). Pursuant to this
reorganization, the Company became the parent company of RMI, and shares of RMI
Common Stock were automatically exchanged on a one-for-one (1:1) basis for
shares of RTI. Shares of RTI began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on
October 1, 1998.
The Company is a successor to entities that have been operating in the
titanium industry since 1951. In 1990, USX Corporation and Millennium
Petrochemicals Inc. ("Millennium", formerly Quantum Chemical Corporation)
transferred their entire ownership interest in RMI's immediate predecessor, RMI
Company, an Ohio general partnership, to RMI in exchange for shares of common
stock (the "1990 Reorganization"). Millennium sold its shares of common stock to
the public while USX retained ownership of its shares.
In November, 1996, USX completed a public offering of its 6 3/4% notes (the
"Notes") which were exchangeable in February, 2000, for 5,483,600 shares of RTI
Common Stock owned by USX. On March 31, 1999, USX announced that it had
terminated its ownership interest in the Company. USX irrevocably deposited with
Chase Manhattan Trust Company ("Chase") all of the 5,483,600 shares of RTI's
common stock it previously owned. The deposit of the shares was in full
satisfaction of the Notes. Chase was the trustee under the note indenture and
held the shares in trust for the benefit of the holders of the Notes until the
shares were exchanged for the Notes on the maturity date.
On February 1, 2000, Chase delivered 5,483,000 of RTI common shares to the
note holders in exchange for the Notes.
On July 3, 1997, the Company acquired 90% of the common stock of Galt
Alloys, Inc., ("Galt") a manufacturer of ferro titanium and a producer and
worldwide distributor of specialty alloys to ferrous and nonferrous customers.
Subsequent to the 90% acquisition of Galt, new facilities were constructed at
Galt that provide low cost feedstock to the Company's Niles, Ohio facility. Galt
conducts business as part of the Titanium Group.
On October 1, 1998, RTI acquired all of the capital stock of New Century
Metals, Inc. ("NCM") of Solon, Ohio. NCM was a manufacturer and distributor of
high temperature and corrosion resistant alloys including titanium, stainless
steel and nickel, in long bar form, for use in the aerospace, chemical
processing, oil exploration and production, and power generation industries. In
addition to manufacturing facilities, which now operate as part of the
Fabrication unit of the Fabrication and Distribution Group, NCM operated four
distribution centers which now operate as part of the Distribution unit of the
Fabrication and Distribution Group. Also on October 1, 1998, RTI acquired the
assets of Weld-Tech Engineering, L.P. ("Weld-Tech"). Weld-Tech, based in
Houston, Texas operates as part of the Energy unit of the Fabrication and
Distribution Group. Weld-Tech provides engineered and fabricated products,
systems and services for the oil and gas industry, including weld design,
fabrication and repair, as well as materials engineering and testing services.
On December 14, 2000, the Company purchased the remaining 60% of the
outstanding shares of Reamet, S.A. ("Reamet"). Since 1992, the Company had owned
40% of the outstanding shares of Reamet. Reamet, located in Villette, France, is
a premier distributor of titanium products to the French market, serving
aerospace,
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military and industrial customers. Its largest customer is Aerospatiale, French
partner to the Airbus consortium, with which it has a contract to supply
titanium, principally in the form of cut plate. Reamet now operates as part of
the Fabrication and Distribution Group.
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Titanium is one of the newest specialty metals. Its physical
characteristics include high strength-to-weight ratio, high temperature
performance and superior corrosion and erosion resistance. The first major
commercial application of titanium occurred in the early 1950's when it was used
in components in aircraft gas turbine engines. Subsequent applications were
developed to use the material in other aerospace component parts and in airframe
construction. Historically, a majority of the U.S. titanium industry's output
has been used in aerospace applications. However, significant quantities of the
industry's output are currently used in nonaerospace applications, such as oil
and gas exploration and production, geothermal energy production, chemical
processing and armor plate for military applications.
Aerospace demand originates from two aerospace sectors: commercial and
military. Since the late 1980's, commercial aerospace has been the dominant
source of titanium demand. The commercial aerospace sector is expected to
continue to dominate the long-term demand for titanium as a result of the
expected growth of worldwide airline traffic and the need to repair and replace
aging commercial airline fleets over the next 20 years coupled with reduced
military aerospace spending in the post-cold war era.
Historically, the cyclical nature of the aerospace industry has been the
principal cause of the fluctuations in performance of companies engaged in the
titanium industry. Over the past 20 years, U.S. titanium mill product shipments
registered cyclical peaks of 62 million pounds in 1997 to a low of 32 million
pounds in 1983. The U.S. titanium industry's reported shipments decreased to 48
million pounds in 1999 from 1998 levels of 60 million pounds. The estimate for
2000 is approximately 50-52 million pounds, although this estimate is subject to
uncertainties. If worldwide economic conditions cause commercial airlines to
cancel or delay aircraft orders, titanium demand and pricing could come under
further pressure.
Commercial aerospace markets experienced significant increases in demand
beginning in 1995 and extending through 1999 in new aircraft deliveries, while
military aerospace markets stabilized at historically reduced build rate levels.
During this period, most major U.S. commercial airline carriers reported strong
operating profits, prompting them to place orders for new aircraft.
Starting with the Asian financial crisis in late 1998, coupled with
production difficulties at its manufacturing facilities, and uncertain global
economic conditions which affected the demand for commercial aircraft, Boeing
Commercial Airplane Group made a number of announcements concerning its reduced
2000 production rates and expected reduced order bookings for new aircraft in
the 2000-2001 time frame.
Recently, however, Boeing and Airbus announced increased orders, and that
they expect production levels to improve by 5% to 10% for 2001 and 2002.
Despite increased oil and gas prices in 2000, reduced exploration resulted
in lower demand for the Company's products used in oil and gas exploration;
however, deep water, offshore exploration projects and more demanding
environments, where most of the Company's products are targeted, are expected to
remain active and should improve as oil and gas prices stabilize at higher price
levels. At the end of 2000, the Company's energy related businesses had received
a significant increase in orders as the markets in oil and gas exploration began
to expand.
PRODUCTS AND MARKETS
The Company's products are produced and marketed by two operating segments.
The Titanium Group's products consist primarily of titanium mill products
and specialty alloys for use in the ferrous and nonferrous metals industries.
Titanium mill products consist of basic mill shapes such as ingot, slab, bloom,
billet, bar, sheet, plate, strip and welded tube. These products are sold to a
customer base consisting primarily of manufacturing and fabrication companies in
the aerospace and nonaerospace markets such as prime aircraft manufacturers and
subcontractors including metal fabricators, forge shops, machine shops and metal
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distribution companies. Titanium mill products are semi-finished goods and most
often represent the raw or starting material for these customers, who then form,
fabricate, machine or further process them into finished or semi-finished parts.
This Group also manufactures titanium powders and, through Galt, specialty
alloys used by the ferrous and nonferrous metal industries. Galt also processes,
consolidates and melts titanium scrap which is used in the Company's titanium
mill product melting facilities.
The Fabrication and Distribution Group consists primarily of businesses
engaged in the fabrication and distribution of titanium and other ferrous and
nonferrous metals such as stainless steel and nickel-based alloys. Fabricated
products include pipe, engineered tubular products, hot-formed and
superplastically formed parts, cut shapes, and various specialized cut-to-size
programs. The Fabrication unit extrudes numerous shapes and sizes of specialty
metals for use in aerospace and nonaerospace applications. The Energy unit
fabricates components such as connectors, subsea manifolds and riser systems
which are used in offshore oil and gas production. The Energy unit also designs
and markets offshore riser systems, stress joints and drill pipe. The
Distribution unit also operates a number of metal distribution facilities, both
foreign and domestic, which stock and deliver cut-to-size titanium products, as
well as other nonferrous and ferrous metals.
The amount of sales and the percentage of the Company's consolidated sales
represented by each Group during each of the years beginning in 1998 were as
follows (dollars in millions):
2000 1999 1998
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$ % $ % $ %
Titanium Group.................................... $124.2 50% $125.1 51% $229.2 68%
Fabrication and Distribution Group................ 108.4 43 100.2 41 91.6 27
Other (1)......................................... 16.8 7 18.0 8 16.7 5
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Total........................................ $249.4 100% $243.3 100% $337.5 100%
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(1) Includes United States Department of Energy ("DOE") remediation and
restoration contract.
Operating profit (loss) and the percentage of consolidated operating profit
contributed by each Group during each of the years beginning in 1998 was as
follows (dollars in millions):
2000 1999 1998
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$ % $ % $ %
Titanium Group.................................. $5.6 84 $ 9.2 192% $59.8 88%
Fabrication and Distribution Group.............. -- -- (6.4) (134) 7.4 11
Other (1)....................................... 1.1 16 2.0 42 0.8 1
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Total...................................... $6.7 100% $ 4.8 100% $68.0 100%
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(1) Includes DOE remediation and restoration contract.
The amount of the Company's consolidated assets identified with each Group
for each of the years ended December 31 were as follows (dollars in millions):
2000 1999 1998
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Titanium Group........................................... $225.4 $255.8 $253.4
Fabrication and Distribution Group....................... 149.5 134.7 116.8
Other (1)................................................ 0.5 0.5 0.2
General Corporate (2).................................... 8.4 9.2 25.6
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Total............................................... $383.8 $400.2 $396.0
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(1) Includes DOE remediation and restoration contract.
(2) Consists primarily of unallocated cash, short-term investments and deferred
tax assets.
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TITANIUM GROUP
The Titanium Group produces a full range of titanium mill products which
are used in both the aerospace and nonaerospace markets.
Aerospace Business. Approximately 84% of the Company's 2000 mill product
sales were aerospace-related compared with approximately 83% in 1999 and 86% in
1998. The Company's products are certified and approved for use by all major
domestic and most international manufacturers of commercial and military
aircraft and jet engines. Products such as sheet, plate, strip, bar, billet and
ingot, are utilized in aircraft bulkheads, tail sections, wing support and
carry-through structures and various engine components including rotor blades,
vanes, discs, rings and engine cases.
According to The Airline Monitor, at December 31, 2000, the leading
manufacturers of commercial aircraft, Boeing Company and Airbus Industrie,
reported an aggregate of 3,224 aircraft under firm order and deliverable over
the next five years. The comparable backlog as of December 31, 1999 was 2,943
aircraft. Notably, the backlog for wide body aircraft, such as the Airbus A330,
and A340 and the Boeing 767 and 777, which typically consume more titanium per
aircraft than their narrow body counterparts, at December 31, 2000, was 672
aircraft as compared to 596 aircraft at December 31, 1999. Included in the wide
body backlog at December 31, 2000 were 247 Boeing 777 aircraft, which consume
significantly more titanium than any other commercial aircraft, representing a
30% increase over the December 31, 1999 backlog of 189 aircraft.
Both Boeing and Airbus have indicated plans for increased production in
2001 to meet expected shipment rates of 537 aircraft and 368 aircraft,
respectively.
Nonaerospace. Principal nonaerospace mill products include commercially
pure (unalloyed) strip, welded tube and plate used for chemical processing and
pulp and paper equipment. Bar is sold for the production of medical implants and
high-performance automotive engine parts. The Company is also a supplier of
commercially pure titanium plate and strip, which offers superior corrosion
resistance and ductility for critical forming and metal expansion required in
applications such as heat exchangers and anodes for the chlorine industry.
Nonaerospace sales accounted for 16% of the Company's mill product sales in
2000, 17% in 1999 and 14% in 1998. Since the Company's entry into strip
production in 1984 and tube production in 1986, sales of these two products have
grown to represent a majority of the Company's total nonaerospace mill product
sales.
In July 1997, the Company acquired 90% of the common stock of Galt Alloys,
Inc., a manufacturer of ferro titanium and a producer and worldwide distributor
of specialty alloys to ferrous and nonferrous customers. In connection with this
transaction, Galt undertook a major expansion program designed to enable Galt to
better serve the titanium industry and its customers.
Currently, Galt produces plasma consolidated and plasma hearth melted
electrodes and casts for aerospace and military titanium applications
domestically and internationally. The Company continues to hold ISO 9002 and AS
9000 certification status.
Other. The Company has a long-term agreement with the DOE covering the
remediation and restoration of the Company's closed facilities in Ashtabula,
Ohio, for which the DOE is responsible as a result of work performed there by
the Company for the U.S. government. The Company is serving as the prime
contractor during the remediation and restoration period. Year-to-year revenues
and the time of completion of the project will depend on DOE funding. In 2000,
the Company recognized $16.8 million in revenues under this program compared to
$18.0 million in 1999 and $16.7 million in 1998. As the prime contractor, the
Company provides management services necessary to complete assessment, clean-up
and remediation activities.
FABRICATION AND DISTRIBUTION GROUP
Fabricated products include pipe, engineered tubular products and
extrusions for the oil and gas exploration and production and geothermal energy
production industries, hot-formed and superplastically formed parts and cut
shapes and extrusions for aerospace applications.
The Company owns and operates a number of distribution facilities, both
foreign and domestic. These centers stock titanium as well as other nonferrous
and ferrous metals to fill customer needs for smaller quantity, quick delivery
orders. These centers also provide cutting and light fabrication services. Three
locations, one near
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St. Louis, Missouri, one near Birmingham, England, and one near Paris, France
operate stocking and cut-to-size programs designed to meet the needs of
aerospace and nonaerospace customers.
In an effort to expand the fabrication and distribution business, the
Company made two strategic acquisitions during the fourth quarter of 1998. On
October 1, RTI acquired NCM of Solon, Ohio. NCM manufactured and distributed
high temperature and corrosion resistant alloys such as titanium, stainless
steel and nickel to the aerospace, chemical processing, oil exploration and
production, and power generation industries. The manufacturing facilities now
operate as part of the Fabrication unit of the Fabrication and Distribution
Group. NCM also operated four distribution facilities which now operate as part
of the Distribution unit of the Fabrication and Distribution Group.
Additionally, in order to enhance and further expand its already significant
efforts to develop new markets for titanium in the oil and gas exploration and
production and geothermal energy production industries, RTI acquired the assets
of Weld-Tech of Houston, Texas on October 1, 1998. Weld-Tech, which now operates
as part of the Energy unit of the Fabrication and Distribution Group, provides
engineering and fabrication services to the oil and gas industry, including weld
design, fabrication and repair, as well as materials engineering and testing
services. RTI increased its investment in Weld-Tech with the addition of a
machining center. This addition improved capabilities and provided additional
fabrication services to Weld-Tech's expanding customer base in titanium and
other specialty metals, as well as various steels.
Another subsidiary, RTI Energy Systems, Inc., also serves the oil and gas
markets. RTI Energy Systems specializes in the design, engineering and marketing
of offshore riser systems, connectors, stress joints and drill pipe from
titanium and other metals. Weld-Tech, together with RTI Energy Systems, operates
under the name of RTI Energy Systems, as the Energy unit of the Fabrication and
Distribution Group.
The Company continues to work closely with a number of oil companies and
engineering concerns to develop other titanium projects or applications in the
oil and gas and geothermal energy production industries. RTI has entered into
several cooperative ventures to market, engineer, fabricate and install
production risers, flow lines and other subsea systems.
EXPORTS
The majority of the Company's exports consist of titanium mill products and
extrusions used in aerospace markets. Other exports include slab, commercially
pure strip, plate and welded tubing used in nonaerospace markets. The Company's
export sales were 23% of sales in 2000, 21% in 1999 and 21% of sales in 1998.
Such sales were made primarily to the European market, where the Company is a
leader in supplying flat-rolled titanium alloy mill products. Most of the
Company's export sales are denominated in U.S. dollars, which minimizes exposure
to foreign currency fluctuations.
As a leading supplier of flat-rolled titanium alloy mill products to the
European market, the Company has worked through its distributors to secure
contracts to furnish mill products to the major European aerospace
manufacturers. As a result, the Company has significant export sales to
customers in France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and Germany. In order to
enhance its presence in the European market, in 1992 the Company acquired a 40%
ownership interest in its French distributor, Reamet. In 2000, RTI purchased the
remaining 60% of Reamet. In addition, the Company expanded its operations in the
United Kingdom to include a distribution and service center facility in
Birmingham, England. Operations at the facility commenced during the second
quarter of 1995, and have exhibited steady growth since that time. In 1996, the
Company became a qualified supplier to Rolls Royce Plc and has received orders
to supply material from the Birmingham facility for use in fan blades and other
critical rotating parts in Rolls Royce's family of jet engines. In January, 1998
RTI, through its French subsidiary, Reamet, was chosen by Aerospatiale as a
major supplier of the titanium flat rolled products required for its Airbus
programs beginning in 1999 and extending through 2001.
BACKLOG
For a discussion of order backlog, see "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
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RAW MATERIALS
The principal raw materials used in the production of titanium mill
products are titanium sponge, a porous metallic material; titanium scrap; and
alloying agents. RTI acquires its raw materials from a number of domestic and
foreign suppliers, under long-term contracts and other negotiated transactions.
Requirements for sponge and scrap vary depending upon the volume and mix of
final products. The addition of the Galt cold hearth melting facility permits
the Company to consume significantly more scrap in its primary melting facility,
thus reducing the need for purchased titanium sponge. Based on the current
levels of customer demand, current production schedules, and the level of
inventory on hand, the Company estimates its purchases of sponge and scrap will
increase significantly during 2001.
The Company has previously entered into two long-term sponge supply
agreements. One of the agreements is with a Japanese supplier and permits the
Company to purchase up to four million pounds of sponge per year through 2005,
either at market price or the price in effect under the contract plus changes in
certain of the supplier's costs. In addition, this contract permits the Company
to purchase up to an additional four million pounds of sponge at negotiated
prices. This contract is subject to renegotiation or termination under certain
conditions. Allvac-Oremet, a division of Allegheny Technologies, Inc., has been
the supplier of sponge under the other long-term agreement. Late in 2000,
Allegheny Technologies announced the idling of sponge production at the
Allvac-Oremet facility in 2001. RTI is in the process of developing sourcing
alternatives for the long-term supply of sponge.
Companies in the Fabrication and Distribution group obtain the majority of
their titanium mill product requirements from the Titanium Group. These
transactions are priced at amounts approximating arm's length prices. Titanium
products that are not available or are not produced by the Titanium Group are
purchased at market prices from independent third-party suppliers. Non-titanium
metallic requirements are generally sourced from the best available producer at
competitive market prices.
The Company believes it has adequate sources of supply for titanium sponge,
scrap, alloying agents and other raw materials.
COMPETITION AND OTHER MARKET FACTORS
The titanium metals industry is highly competitive on a worldwide basis.
Titanium competes with other metals such as stainless steel and nickel-based
corrosion resistant alloys. A metal manufacturing company with rolling and
finishing facilities could participate in the mill product segment of the
titanium industry. However, entry into the titanium industry as an integrated
producer would require a significant investment of capital and extensive
technical expertise.
The aerospace consumers of titanium mill products tend to be highly
concentrated. The Boeing Company and Airbus Industrie, through direct purchase
and their families of subcontractors, consume most of the aerospace mill
products. Shipments of aerospace products represented approximately 84% of RMI's
mill product shipments in 2000, 35% of which were used in defense applications.
Producers of titanium mill products are located primarily in the U.S., Japan,
Russia, Europe and China.
Imports of titanium mill products from countries that receive the normal
trade relations ("NTR") tariff rate are subject to a 15% tariff. The tariff rate
applicable to imports from countries that do not receive NTR treatment is 45%.
Japanese producers, which benefit from NTR treatment, participate significantly
in the European market, but historically have not been a major factor in the
U.S. mill products market. The United States currently grants NTR treatment to
imports, including titanium mill product imports, from the former Soviet Union
countries, including Russia. Effective October 18, 1993, the U.S. Government
extended the benefits of the Generalized System of Preferences ("GSP") to
Russia. Under GSP, the U.S. grants duty-free access to products from developing
countries and territories. Certain wrought titanium products are covered by GSP
up to certain competitive needs-based limits, which effectively restrict the
volume of imports for these products. However, unwrought products such as
titanium sponge, ingot and billet have not been afforded GSP treatment. In 1995,
an integrated Russian producer began to participate in the U.S. market for
wrought titanium mill products. This titanium producer has the largest rated
capacity in the world although management believes practical capacity is
substantially less.
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In the second half of 1997, this Russian producer filed two separate
petitions under the trade laws. The first sought GSP treatment for unwrought
products from Russia (sponge, powders, ingot and billet). The second petition
sought removal of the competitive needs limit for wrought products (plate,
sheet, pipe, etc.). The competitive needs limit was actually exceeded by this
producer in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000. In July of 1998 the second petition was
granted thereby extending the GSP eligibility for wrought products from Russia.
A decision on whether or not to grant similar GSP treatment to unwrought
products is pending.
The Company believes that any significant increase in the imports of
titanium mill products from Russia, without similar treatment for unwrought
products, in particular for sponge, could materially affect competition in the
domestic titanium industry. The Company supports the granting of the petition to
provide GSP treatment for all unwrought products.
Competition in the Fabrication and Distribution Group is primarily on the
basis of price, quality, timely delivery and customer service. RTI Energy
Systems competes with a number of other fabricators, some of which are
significantly larger, in the offshore oil and gas exploration and production
industry.
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION
RTI markets its titanium mill products and related products and services
worldwide. The majority of the company's sales are made through its own sales
force and lesser amounts through independent distributors. RTI's domestic sales
force has offices in Niles, Ohio; Houston, Texas; Brea, California; Washington,
Missouri; and Salt Lake City, Utah. Technical marketing personnel are available
to service these offices and to assist in new product applications and
development. In addition, the Company's Customer Technical Service and Research
and Development departments, both located in Niles, Ohio, provide extensive
customer support. Sales of products and services provided by companies in the
Fabrication and Distribution Group are made by personnel at each plant location.
Fabrication and Distribution Group locations include: Solon, Ohio; Los Angeles,
California; Houston, Texas; Sullivan and Washington, Missouri; Birmingham,
England; Villette, France; Dusseldorf, Germany; and Milan, Italy. Major U.S.
distribution centers are located in California, Texas, Missouri, and
Connecticut.
RESEARCH, TECHNICAL AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
The Company conducts research, technical and product development activities
at its facilities in Niles, Ohio. The principal goals of the Company's research
program are maintaining technical expertise in the production of titanium mill
and fabricated products and providing technical support in the development of
new markets and products. In addition to the Company's own funding, certain
major customers have assisted in funding the Company's development of specific
titanium applications. Research, technical and product development costs totaled
$1.3 million in 2000, $4.5 million in 1999 and $4.4 million in 1998. Customer
assisted funding, which is treated as a reduction of research and development
spending, reduced the Company's portion of research and development expense to
$4.0 million in 1999, and $3.9 million in 1998. Customer funding for research
and development in 2000 was nominal.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
The Company possesses a substantial body of technical know-how and trade
secrets and owns a number of U.S. patents applicable primarily to product
formulations and uses. The Company considers its know-how, trade secrets and
patents important to conduct its business, although no individual item is
considered to be material to the Company's current business.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 2000, the Company and its subsidiaries employed 1,291
persons, 474 of whom were classified as administrative and sales personnel.
1,015 of the total number of employees were in the Titanium Group, while 276
were employed in the Fabrication and Distribution Group.
The United Steelworkers of America represents 421 of the hourly and
clerical and technical employees at RMI's plant in Niles, Ohio and 19 hourly
employees at Earthline Technologies, Inc., in Ashtabula, Ohio. No other Company
employees are represented by a union.
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After the United Steelworkers of America and RMI failed to reach agreement
on a new contract covering the hourly workforce at its Niles, Ohio plant, a work
stoppage commenced October 1, 1998, and ended on April 12, 1999. The Niles plant
is the Company's largest production facility. Operations at the plant were
conducted by nonstriking personnel while negotiations continued. The hourly and
clerical employees agreed to a forty-two month contract which provided them with
increases in wages and pensions while in turn agreeing to significant changes in
work rules. This contract expires in October 2003. The contract for the hourly
employees at the facilities in Ashtabula expires in January, 2006.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Listed below are the executive officers of the Company, together with their
ages as of December 31, 2000, and titles.
NAME AGE TITLE
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Timothy G. Rupert......................... 54 President and Chief Executive Officer
John H. Odle.............................. 58 Executive Vice President
Lawrence W. Jacobs........................ 45 Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and
Treasurer
Dawne S. Hickton.......................... 43 Vice President and General Counsel
Gordon L. Berkstresser.................... 53 Vice President and Controller
Mr. Rupert was elected President and Chief Executive Officer in July 1999
and had served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since
June of 1996 and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since September
1991. He is also a Director of the Company.
Mr. Odle was elected Executive Vice President in June 1996. He previously
was Senior Vice President-Commercial of RMI and its predecessor since 1989 and
served as Vice President-Commercial from 1978 until 1989. Prior to that, Mr.
Odle served as General Manager-Sales. He is also a Director of the Company.
Mr. Jacobs was elected Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and
Treasurer in July 1999, having served as Vice President and Treasurer since
March 1998. Mr. Jacobs had been Senior Vice President of PNC Bank, N.A. in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was the segment executive for the bank's
metal industry clients.
Ms. Hickton was elected Vice President and General Counsel in June 1997.
Ms. Hickton had been an Associate Professor of Law at The University of
Pittsburgh School of Law and was associated with the Pittsburgh law firm of
Burns, White and Hickton.
Mr. Berkstresser was elected Vice President and Controller in October 1999.
Mr. Berkstresser joined RTI in February 1999 as Group Controller of the
Fabrication and Distribution Group. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President
Finance and Administration of ERI Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
Equitable Resources Inc. Formerly, he worked for Aristech Chemical Corporation,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Berkstresser is a Certified Public Accountant.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
The Company has approximately 1.2 million square feet of manufacturing
facilities, exclusive of office space. The Company's principal manufacturing
plants, the principal products produced at such plants and their aggregate
capacities are set forth below.
MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
ANNUAL RATED
LOCATION PRODUCTS CAPACITY
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TITANIUM
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Niles, OH Ingot (million pounds)............................. 36.0
Niles, OH Mill Products (million pounds)..................... 22.0
Hermitage, PA Tube (million pounds).............................. 0.8
Salt Lake City, UT Powders (million pounds)........................... 1.5
Canton, OH Ferro titanium and specialty alloys (million
pounds)............................................ 16.0
FABRICATION AND DISTRIBUTION
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Washington, MO Hot-Formed and superplastically formed
components (thousand press hours).................. 50.0
Sullivan, MO Cut Parts (thousand man hours)..................... 23.0
Solon, OH Extruded products (million pounds)................. 1.8
Houston, TX Machining & Fabrication oil and gas products
(thousand man hours)............................... 246.0
Birmingham, England Cut parts and components (thousand man hours)...... 21.0
Villette, France Cut parts and components (thousand man hours)...... 9.0
A second extrusion press is under construction at a recently acquired site
in Houston, Texas. This new 5,000 ton press will have an annual capacity of 1.8
million pounds.
The Company leases the facilities in Solon, Ohio; Sullivan, Missouri; the
newly acquired site in Houston, Texas; Birmingham, England and certain buildings
and property at Washington, Missouri and Canton, Ohio. All other facilities are
owned. The plants have been constructed at various times over a long period,
many of the buildings have been remodeled or expanded and additional buildings
have been constructed from time to time.
CONVERSION SERVICES
The Company utilizes third-party converters to melt and/or finish
approximately 35% of its mill products. The use of these converters raises the
Company's effective processing capacity. Certain mill products, such as hot band
and cold rolled strip and oversized plate, are produced entirely by such
converters using semi-finished titanium mill products supplied by the Company.
However, the Company is responsible for inspecting and delivering these products
to customers. The Company maintains long-term relationships with many of these
conversion companies. The Company believes that, if necessary, it could provide
these products by utilization of other methods and sources of conversion.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation relating to claims
arising out of its operations in the normal course of business. Given the
critical nature of many of the aerospace end uses for the Company's products,
including specifically their use in critical rotating parts of gas turbine
engines, the Company maintains aircraft products liability insurance of $250
million, which includes grounding liability. There are currently no material
pending or threatened claims against the Company, other than the environmental
matters discussed below.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
The Company is subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations
concerning environmental matters. During 2000, 1999, and 1998, the Company spent
approximately $1.2 million, $1.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively, for
environmental remediation, compliance, and related services. The Company
estimates environmental-related expenditures, including capital items and
compliance costs, will total approximately $1.5 million annually for 2001 and
2002.
In connection with the 1990 Reorganization, the Company assumed all
responsibility for environmental matters relating to RMI Company and its
immediate predecessor, Reactive Metals, Inc., which commenced business on April
1, 1964, and agreed to indemnify Millennium and USX against any liability
relating to such environmental matters. Millennium and USX have been named as
potentially responsible parties in connection with the Fields Brook Superfund
site discussed below. Millennium initially acquired the Company's now closed
Ashtabula facilities in 1950, which it owned until 1964, when they were acquired
by Reactive Metals, Inc. Although the Company believes it may have claims with
respect to possible remediation and other costs against Millennium for the
pre-1964 period, ultimate apportionment of any liability between the Company and
Millennium has not been finally agreed upon.
Active Investigative or Cleanup Sites. The Company is involved in
investigative or cleanup projects at certain waste disposal sites, including
those discussed below.
Fields Brook Superfund Site. The Company has been identified by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency the ("EPA") as a potentially responsible party
("PRP") under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act ("CERCLA") with respect to a superfund site defined as the Fields Brook
Watershed in Ashtabula, Ohio, which includes the Company's now closed Ashtabula
facilities. Cleanup began in 2000, and is expected to be completed in 2001.
Based on the original bid, the estimated cost of dealing with additional
material found during the cleanup, the estimated cost of overseeing the project
and the long-term maintenance of the landfill, the cost of remediation is
currently estimated to be $20.0 million. The actual cost of remediation may vary
from the estimate depending upon any number of factors.
The Company and twelve others have entered into a cleanup allocation
agreement which assigns 9.44% of the cost to RMI. However, actual percentages
may be more or less based on contributions from other parties which are not
currently participating in the allocation agreement. The Company has accrued an
amount for this matter. See Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 ("RCRA")
Proceedings-Ashtabula Sodium Plant. The Company, through its independent
environmental consultant, has identified and reported to the EPA the presence of
metals and hazardous organic materials on portions of its closed facilities in
Ashtabula, Ohio. As to the organic material, the consultant has determined it
originates from an off-site source, and the Company does not anticipate it will
be required to clean up this material.
A Corrective Measures Study report prepared for the Company by the
consultant states that the presence of metals would not be expected to have an
adverse impact on humans or the environment, and, after conducting a detailed
analysis of cleanup alternatives, the study recommended that metals contaminated
material be consolidated at the Fields Brook Superfund site landfill. That work
was completed in 2000. It is possible that the EPA will require additional work.
See Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements.
Ashtabula River. The Ashtabula River and Harbor has been designated one of
43 Areas of Concern on the Great Lakes by the International Joint Commission.
Fields Brook empties into the Ashtabula River, which in turn flows into Lake
Erie. The State of Ohio has appropriated $7 million in state funds to the
Ashtabula River dredging project to assist in securing federal funds needed to
conduct the dredging.
The Company believes it is most appropriate to use public funds to cleanup
a site with regional environmental and economic development implications such as
the Ashtabula River and Harbor. The Ashtabula River Partnership ("ARP"), a
voluntary group of public and private entities including, among others, the
Company, the EPA, and the Ohio EPA, was formed in July 1994 to bring about the
remediation of the river. The ARP is working both to design a cost-effective
remedy and to secure public funding. Phase 1, the Comprehensive Management Plan,
is well underway and is completely funded with public money. To fund the
Detailed Design and Remedial Action, the Company has estimated the private
contribution to the project could approximate $10 million, of which roughly 10%
is allocated to the Company (before contributions from third parties). It is
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possible that the EPA could determine that the Ashtabula River and Harbor should
be designated as an extension of the Fields Brook Superfund site, or,
alternatively, as a separate Superfund site. It is not possible at this time to
predict the methods or responsibility for any remediation and whether the
Company will have any liability for any costs incurred in cleaning up the
Ashtabula River and Harbor. However, the Company has accrued an amount for this
matter based on its best estimate of its share of the currently proposed
remediation plan. The Fields Brook PRP group has indicated to the Ashtabula
River Partnership the group's willingness to participate in funding in exchange
for a release from CERCLA liability. See Note 14 to the consolidated financial
statements.
With respect to each of the above sites, all of which are located in Ohio,
the State of Ohio may assert its interests and rights independent of those of
the EPA. The Company has notified all its insurers relative to the environmental
claims reported above and has demanded that the insurers assume the Company's
defense of such claims and indemnify the Company against such claims. The
Company has settled claims with several insurers.
Given the status of the proceedings at certain of these sites, and the
evolving nature of environmental laws, regulations, and remediation techniques,
the Company's ultimate obligation for investigative and remediation costs cannot
be predicted. It is the Company's policy to recognize environmental costs in its
financial statements when an obligation becomes probable and a reasonable
estimate of exposure can be determined. At December 31, 2000, the amount accrued
for future environmental-related costs was $1.8 million. Based on available
information, RMI believes that its share of potential environmental-related
costs, before expected contributions from third parties, is in a range from $3.8
to $9.0 million in the aggregate. The amount accrued is net of expected
contributions from third parties (which does not include any amounts from
insurers) of approximately $2.6 million which the Company believes are probable.
The Company has been receiving contributions from such third parties for a
number of years as partial reimbursement for costs incurred by the Company. As
these proceedings continue toward final resolution, amounts in excess of those
already provided may be necessary to discharge the Company from its obligations
for these sites.
The ultimate resolution of the foregoing contingencies could, individually
or in the aggregate, be material to the consolidated financial statements.
However, management believes that RMI will remain a viable and competitive
enterprise even though it is possible these matters could be resolved
unfavorably.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
COMMON STOCK DATA:
Principal market for common stock: New York Stock Exchange
Holders of record of common stock at January 31, 2001: 902
RANGE OF COMMON STOCK PRICES AND DIVIDENDS FOR 2000
QUARTER HIGH LOW
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First................................................ $ 9.4375 $ 6.1875
Second............................................... 13.9375 8.3750
Third................................................ 14.8750 11.5625
Fourth............................................... 14.93750 12.31225
Year................................................. $14.93750 $ 6.1875
RANGE OF COMMON STOCK PRICES AND DIVIDENDS FOR 1999
QUARTER HIGH LOW
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First................................................ $ 16.0000 $ 9.1250
Second............................................... 15.0000 9.1250
Third................................................ 14.5625 9.1250
Fourth............................................... 10.0625 5.4375
Year................................................. $ 16.0000 $ 5.4375
The Company has not paid dividends on its Common Stock since the second
quarter of 1991. The declaration of dividends is at the discretion of the Board
of Directors of the Company. The declaration and payment of future dividends and
the amount thereof will be dependent upon the Company's results of operations,
financial condition, cash requirements for its business, future prospects and
other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
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2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
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(Dollars in thousands except for per share data)
INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Sales............................... $249,382 $243,309 $337,476 $318,530 $251,357
Operating income.................... 6,741 4,769 67,996 56,315 33,730
Income before income taxes.......... 11,409(1) 3,527 70,101 57,317 31,659
Net income.......................... 6,731 2,223 68,143(2) 60,085(2) 31,759
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic............................. $ 0.32 $ 0.11 $ 3.31 $ 2.94 $ 1.71
Diluted........................... $ 0.32 $ 0.11 $ 3.29 $ 2.92 $ 1.70
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
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2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
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(Dollars in thousands)
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working Capital..................... $208,388 $209,174 $196,225 $184,824 $132,136
Total assets........................ 386,279 400,243 396,020 291,309 215,880
Long-term debt...................... 19,800 36,200 20,080 -- 3,600
Total shareholders' equity.......... 301,859 295,604 292,765 221,173 158,736
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(1) Includes the effect of a $6.0 million gain from the settlement of a
contractual dispute.
(2) Includes a $22.8 million and a $21.2 million income tax benefit relating to
NOL utilization and the reduction in the deferred tax valuation allowance in
1998 and 1997, respectively.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in connection with the information
contained in the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements. The following information contains "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995, and are subject to the safe harbor created by that Act. Such
forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the
future availability and prices of raw materials, competition in the titanium
industry, demand for the Company's products, the historic cyclicality of the
titanium and aerospace industries, uncertain defense spending, long-term supply
agreements, the ultimate determination of pending trade petitions, global
economic conditions, the Company's order backlog and the conversion of that
backlog into revenue, labor relations, the long-term impact of the current
energy situation, and other statements contained herein that are not historical
facts. Because such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These and
other risk factors are set forth below in the "Outlook" section, as well as in
the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")
over the last 12 months, copies of which are available from the SEC or may be
obtained upon request from the Company.
OVERVIEW
Historically, a majority of the U.S. titanium industry's output has been
used in aerospace applications. The cyclical nature of the aerospace industry
has been the principal cause of the fluctuations in performance of companies
engaged in the titanium industry. Over the past 20 years, titanium mill products
shipments registered a cyclical peak of 62 million pounds in 1997 and a low of
32 million pounds in 1983.
In the last several years, commercial aerospace markets have shown a
significant increase in demand with the aforementioned cyclical peak occurring
in 1997. Demand was reduced in 1998 and again in 1999. In 2000, demand was
modestly improved compared to 1999. Demand from military aerospace markets in
recent years has
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stabilized at reduced build rate levels. In the 1995-1997 period, most major
commercial airlines reported stronger operating profits and, during this same
period, aircraft manufacturers increased build rates. According to The Airline
Monitor, at December 31, 2000, the leading manufacturers of commercial aircraft,
Boeing Company and Airbus Industrie, reported an aggregate of 3,224 aircraft
under firm order and deliverable over the next five years. The comparable
backlog as of December 31, 1999 was 2,943 aircraft. Notably, the backlog for
wide body aircraft, such as the Airbus A330, and A340 and the Boeing 767 and
777, which typically consume more titanium per aircraft than their narrow body
counterparts, at December 31, 2000, was 672 aircraft as compared to 596 aircraft
at December 31, 1999. Included in the wide body backlog at December 31, 2000
were 247 Boeing 777 aircraft, which consume significantly more titanium than any
other commercial aircraft, representing a 30% increase over the December 31,
1999 backlog of 189 aircraft. Both Boeing and Airbus have indicated plans for
increased production in 2001 to meet expected shipment rates of 537 aircraft and
368 aircraft, respectively. The Company estimates that total industry shipments
of titanium mill products in 2000 increased to approximately 50-52 million
pounds, from 48 million pounds in 1999.
Starting with the Asian financial crisis, production difficulties at its
manufacturing facilities and uncertain global economic conditions which affected
the demand for commercial aircraft, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group made a
number of announcements reducing its forecasted production rates on a number of
aircraft models through 2001. Boeing and Airbus Industrie, through direct
purchases and their families of subcontractors, consume the majority of titanium
mill products produced for aerospace needs. These companies and their
subcontractors exercise considerable purchasing power in the industry. Aerospace
contractors have announced delivery delays and rescheduling resulting from the
Boeing announcements and, therefore, a need to adjust inventory requirements
downward from peak levels. Based on currently available information, the Company
anticipates that the U.S. titanium industry's total shipments will increase in
2001 from 2000 levels; although, the amount of increase cannot be accurately
predicted. If worldwide economic conditions cause commercial airlines to cancel
or delay aircraft, titanium demand and pricing could come under further
pressure.
In recent years, the Company has devoted significant resources to
developing new markets for titanium in the oil and gas and geothermal energy
production industries. In addition to designing and fabricating the world's
first all titanium high pressure drilling riser in 1995, the Company has also
produced significant quantities of seamless titanium pipe for use in geothermal
energy applications. The Company also supplied titanium stress joints for use in
a production riser system located in the Gulf of Mexico. The Company conducts
its operations for oil and gas and geothermal energy from its Houston, Texas
facility under the name RTI Energy Systems, Inc. RTI Energy Systems also
engineers, designs and markets offshore riser systems, stress joints, drill pipe
and components.
On December 14, 2000, the Company purchased the remaining 60% of the
outstanding shares of Reamet. Since 1992, the Company had owned 40% of the
outstanding shares of Reamet. Reamet, located in Villette, France, is a premier
distributor of titanium products to the French market, serving aerospace,
military and industrial customers. Its largest customer is Aerospatiale, French
partner to the Airbus consortium, with which it has a contract to supply
titanium, principally in the form of cut plate. Reamet now operates as part of
the Fabrication and Distribution Group.
RTI's strategy is to build on its leading position in the worldwide
titanium industry while maintaining a strong financial condition and stringent
quality, safety and environmental standards. RTI is emphasizing higher margin
products in its traditional markets, while continuing to develop new markets and
products such as seamless tubulars for oil and gas and geothermal energy
production.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
Net Sales. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2000 increased to
$249.4 from $243.3 million in 1999, an increase of $6.1 million, or 3%. Titanium
Group sales to third parties decreased to $124.2 million in 2000 from $125.1
million in 1999. Mill product shipments for 2000 amounted to 9.4 million pounds
compared to 8.9 million pounds in 1999. The increase in 2000 mill product
shipments compared to 1999 is primarily due to increased shipments to companies
in the Fabrication and Distribution Group (intercompany). Average realized
selling prices for mill products decreased to $15.73 per pound in 2000 compared
to $16.06 per pound in 1999 primarily as a result of an increase in product mix
of lower value-added forged products. Fabrication and
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Distribution Group sales increased to $108.4 million in 2000 from $100.2 in 1999
due to greater demand for fabricated products by the energy sector and increased
shipments of the Company's distribution products in the United States and
Europe. The Segment also benefited from the acquisition of Reamet on December
14, 2000.
Gross Profit. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2000 amounted to
$36.0 million, or 14.4% of sales compared to $33.6 million, or 13.8% of sales in
1999. The increase in gross profit was primarily a result of increased sales in
the Fabrication and Distribution Group enhanced by improved gross profit
percentages at the Company's Distribution locations. The improvement also
reflects a $1.9 million charge related to new market development in 1999.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses amounted to $27.9 million in 2000 compared to $24.8
million in 1999. The increase reflects a change in classification of expenses
reported as research, technical, and product development in 1999 to selling,
general and administrative in 2000, as the energy business evolved into a
stand-alone commercial enterprise.
Research, Technical and Product Development Expenses. Research, technical
and product development costs amounted to $1.3 million in 2000 and $4.0 million
in 1999. The decrease reflects a change in classification of expenses reported
as research, technical, and product development in 1999 to selling, general and
administrative in 2000, as the energy business evolved into a stand-alone
commercial enterprise.
Operating Income. Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2000
amounted to $6.7 million, or 2.7% of sales compared to $4.8 million, or 2.0% of
sales in 1999. The improvement in operating income reflects the $6.4 million
improvement to the Fabrication and Distribution Group's results primarily due to
greater demand for fabricated products by the energy sector and increased
shipments of distribution products in the United States and Europe. The
improvement also reflects a $1.9 million charge related to new market
development in 1999. This is partially offset by a reduction in operating income
in the Titanium Group due to an adverse change in product mix.
Other Income. Other income in 2000 amounted to $6.5 million compared to
$1.3 million in 1999. This increase results primarily from the settlement of a
contractual dispute with the Boeing Company, whereby the Boeing Company paid the
Company contractually specified liquidated damages for failing to meet minimum
order volumes.
Interest Expense. Interest expense in 2000 amounted to $1.9 million
compared to $2.6 million in 1999. This decrease results primarily from increased
capitalization of interest during 2000 compared to 1999.
Income Taxes. For the year ended December 31, 2000, the Company recorded a
provision for income taxes of $4.7 million compared to $1.3 million in 1999. The
effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2000 was approximately 41%
compared to 37% in 1999. The difference between the statutory tax rate of 35%
and the effective rate for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 is
primarily due to state income taxes, non-deductible goodwill amortization and
prior year tax adjustments.
Net Income. Net income for year ended December 31, 2000 amounted to $6.7
million, or 2.7% of sales compared to $2.2 million, or 0.9% of sales in 1999.
This increase is due primarily to improved results in the Company's Fabrication
and Distribution Segment, and the settlement with Boeing Company.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
Net Sales. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 1999 decreased to
$243.3 from $337.5 million in 1998, a decrease of $94.2 million, or 28%. Sales
in the Titanium Group decreased to $125.1 million in 1999 from $229.2 million in
1998. This decrease was due primarily to reduced titanium mill product shipments
in the first half of 1999 during the continuation of the work stoppage for three
and a half months at RMI's Niles, Ohio plant and the remobilization period in
May and June following the work stoppage. Mill product shipments for 1999
amounted to 8.9 million pounds compared to 17.0 million pounds in 1998. Average
realized selling prices for mill products increased to $16.06 per pound in 1999
compared to $15.15 per pound in 1998 as a result of improved product mix.
Fabrication and Distribution Group sales increased to $100.2 million in 1999
from $91.6 in 1998. Fabrication and Distribution sales were favorably impacted
by the full year effect in 1999 of the additions of
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NCM and Weld-Tech during the fourth quarter of 1998. This increase was partially
offset by reduced sales in the Company's energy businesses.
Gross Profit. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 1999 amounted to
$33.6 million, or 13.8% of sales compared to $91.8 million, or 27.2% of sales in
1998. This decrease results primarily from work stoppage related effects,
reduced margins and shipment levels in Fabrication and Distribution energy
markets and startup costs at the Company's newly expanded Galt Alloys facility.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses amounted to $24.8 million in 1999 compared to $19.9
million in 1998. This increase results primarily from the full year effect of
the acquisitions of NCM and Weld-Tech.
Research, Technical and Product Development Expenses. Gross research,
technical and product development costs amounted to $4.5 million in 1999 and
$4.4 million in 1998. Certain customers assist in funding the Company's overall
research and product development costs. Such funding, which is treated as a
reduction of expense, reduced the Company's portion of research and development
expense to $4.0 million in 1999 and $3.9 million in 1998.
Operating Income. Operating income for the year ended December 31, 1999
amounted to $4.8 million, or 2.0% of sales compared to $68.0 million, or 20.2%
of sales in 1998. This reduction results primarily from work stoppage related
effects, reduced margins and shipment levels in Fabrication and Distribution's
energy markets and startup costs at the Company's newly expanded Galt Alloys
facility. Full year effects of the Company's newly acquired New Century Metals
and Weld-Tech acquisitions also increased period costs in selling, general and
administrative expenses.
Other Income. Other income in 1999 amounted to $1.3 million compared to
$2.8 million in 1998. This decrease results primarily from a decrease in
investment income on short-term securities.
Interest Expense. Interest expense in 1999 amounted to $2.6 million
compared to $0.7 million in 1998. This increase results primarily from increased
levels of borrowing.
Income Taxes. For the year ended December 31, 1999, the Company recorded a
provision for income taxes of $1.3 million compared to a $2.0 million provision
in 1998. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2000 was
approximately 37% compared to 2.8% in 1998. The difference between the statutory
tax rate of 35% and the effective rate for the year ended December 31, 1999 is
primarily due to state income taxes and non-deductible goodwill amortization.
The difference between the statutory tax rate of 35% and the effective tax rate
for the year ended December 31, 1998 was primarily due to adjustments to the
deferred tax valuation allowance.
Net Income. Net income for year ended December 31, 1999 amounted to $2.2
million, or 0.9% of sales compared to $68.1 million, or 20.2% of sales in 1998.
This decrease is due primarily to reduced titanium mill product shipments,
startup costs at the Company's Galt facility, the work stoppage and restart of
operations in the first half and higher losses in the Fabrication and
Distribution businesses.
OUTLOOK
Following announcements in 1999 by Boeing of lower commercial aircraft
production rates for 2000 and 2001 due to lower demand, aerospace contractors
adjusted production to accommodate the lower rates from Boeing and adjusted
their inventories downward from peak levels in 1999. Since then, the titanium
industry has been in a cyclical downturn, characterized by reduced demand and
lower product pricing. Those conditions prevailed through most of 2000.
More recently, however, Boeing and Airbus have announced increased orders
and expectations of improved production levels of 5% to 10% for 2001 and 2002.
The inventory of titanium products that existed in the commercial aerospace
supply lines as of the end of 1999 and throughout 2000, which had exceeded
near-term demand now appears to be more in line with forecasted production
levels. As a result, it is expected that market conditions for titanium mill
products will improve in 2001. In addition, the Company believes that increased
military spending and increased spending on oil and gas exploration and
production projects will further strengthen demand in key markets. Based on
currently available information, the Company anticipates that the
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U.S. titanium industry's total shipments in 2001 will improve from 2000 levels,
although the amount of increase, if any, cannot be accurately predicted. If
worldwide economic conditions cause commercial airlines to cancel or delay
aircraft orders, titanium demand and pricing could remain under pressure. Longer
term, aerospace forecasters continue to project growth in revenue passenger
miles and aircraft demand, particularly in wider body aircraft which generally
require more titanium.
On January 28, 1998, RMI entered into an agreement with Boeing Commercial
Airplane Group whereby RMI would supply Boeing and its family of commercial
suppliers with up to 4.5 million pounds of titanium products annually. The
agreement, which began in 1999, has an initial term of five years and, subject
to review by the parties in the fourth year, could be extended for an additional
five years. Under the accord, Boeing receives firm prices in exchange for RMI
receiving a minimum volume commitment of 3.25 million pounds per year. If
volumes drop below the minimum commitment, the contract contains provisions for
financial compensation. In accordance with the agreement, a demand notice of
approximately $6 million was presented to Boeing Commercial Airplane Group for
such compensation since 2000 shipments amounted to only 1.1 million pounds. The
Company has not received any of the proceeds related to this claim, nor has it
accrued the effect of the expected revenues. A similar claim was made in
connection with 1999 shipments, and, on April 26, 2000, Boeing settled the
contractual claim for approximately $6 million. The financial impact of this
settlement was recorded in other income during the quarter ended June 30, 2000.
RMI, through its French distributor and now wholly-owned subsidiary,
Reamet, was chosen by Aerospatiale as the major supplier of the titanium flat
rolled products required for Aerospatiale's Airbus programs which began in 1999
and extend through 2001. Requirements are principally for flat rolled products,
including value added cut-to-size shapes.
RMI is the designated sole supplier of titanium mill products for the Air
Force F-22 fighter being built by Lockheed Martin and Boeing. The contract began
in 1998 and will continue through the life of the program with approximately 339
aircraft forecast to be produced by the year 2012. Sales under this contract
could potentially total $340 million.
RMI was also selected by military aircraft producers Boeing and Northrop as
the principal supplier of titanium alloy plate and alloy sheet including
just-in-time, cut-to-size products, for the C-17 Transport and the F/A-18 Hornet
program. The Hornet program includes the new E/F version which utilizes
considerably more titanium than earlier C/D models. The agreement began in May
1999 and runs through December 2003.
RMI is also the principal supplier of alloy sheet to Goodrich Aerospace
Aerostructures Group, which designs and manufactures engine nacelle systems for
large commercial and military aerospace applications. RMI has contracts with
Construcciones Aeronauticas S.A. (CASA) of Spain and Daimler-Benz Aerospace AG
of Germany for their alloy plate and sheet requirements in connection with the
Airbus and Eurofighter programs. All three contracts, with potential revenues
totaling $60 million, began in 1999 and extend through 2001.
The Company was chosen by BAE Systems RO Defence UK to supply the titanium
components for the new XM-777 lightweight 155 mm Howitzer. Delivery is expected
to begin in 2003 and continue through 2010, with titanium shipments beginning in
2001. Initial deliveries will be to the U.S. Marine Corps, followed by
deliveries to the U.S. Army and the Italian and British armed forces. It is
anticipated that over 800 guns will be produced. Sales under this contract could
potentially exceed $100 million.
The Company's order backlog increased to $125 million in the fourth quarter
of 2000, from $104 million at September 30, 2000, principally due to new
business in the Energy unit of the Fabrication and Distribution Group. However,
due to continuing soft aerospace demand, and the aerospace inventory adjustments
referred to above, the Company's total order backlog as of December 31, 2000 was
less than the $150 million backlog at December 31, 1999.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash flows from operating activities totaled $32.3 million in 2000
compared to $20.0 million in 1999. The change in net cash flows from operating
activities for the year ended December 31, 2000, compared to the comparable 1999
period was due primarily to increased income and cash generated through working
capital reductions. In 2000, $10.1 million was generated through a reduction in
working capital, and in 1999 $1.0 million
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was spent on an increase in working capital. Working capital amounted to $208.4
million at December 31, 2000, compared to $209.2 million at December 31, 1999.
The decrease in working capital results primarily from an inventory reduction at
the Company's Niles, Ohio facility. The Company's working capital ratio was 8.2
to 1 at December 31, 2000 compared to 5.8 to 1 at December 31, 1999.
During 2000 and 1999, the Company's cash flow requirements for capital
expenditures were funded by cash flow from operations and borrowing under the
Company's $100 million unsecured credit facility. The Company used cash flow
from operations to acquire the remaining 60% of the outstanding shares of Reamet
in the fourth quarter of 2000. No acquisitions were made in 1999.
The Company anticipates that it will be able to fund its 2001 working
capital requirements and its capital expenditures from funds generated primarily
by operations.
RTI filed a universal shelf registration with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in 1999 for the sale of up to $100 million of debt and/or equity
securities at an unspecified future date. The proceeds of any such sale could be
utilized to finance acquisitions, capital expenditures or other general
purposes. The Company has not issued any debt or equity under the registration
since it was filed nor has it any immediate plans to do so.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Gross capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999
amounted to $11.6 and $27.2 million, respectively. Included in 2000 spending was
$5.5 million related to a new 5,000 ton press and site preparation at an NCM
location in Houston, Texas, and $2.7 million for capital improvements to the
production processes in Niles, Ohio. The Company continues to invest in its
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system and in 2000 spent $2.5
million compared to $9.8 million spent on the system in 1999. RTI anticipates
that current capital spending plans can be funded using cash provided from
internally generated sources. Capital spending for 2001 is budgeted at
approximately $16.0 million.
CREDIT AGREEMENT
RTI entered into a credit agreement dated September 30, 1998 (the "Credit
Facility") to replace RMI's existing credit facilities. This agreement provided
for $125 million five-year and $25 million one-year borrowings, on an unsecured
revolving basis, of up to the lesser of $150 million or a borrowing base equal
to the sum of 85% of qualifying accounts receivable and 60% of qualifying
inventory. Total borrowings were subject to a maximum leverage test in
accordance with the agreement.
On May 11, 2000, the Company amended the agreement reducing the $125
million facility to $100 million, terminating the $25 million facility,
increasing the maximum permitted leverage and increasing certain LIBOR borrowing
spreads by .25%. The Company can now borrow up to the lesser of $100 million or
a borrowing base equal to the sum of 85% of qualifying accounts receivable and
60% of qualifying inventory.
Under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Company, at its option, will be
able to borrow at (a) a base rate (which is the higher of PNC Bank's prime rate
or the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5% per annum), or (b) LIBOR plus a
spread (ranging from .75% to 1.75%) determined by the ratio of the Company's
consolidated total indebtedness to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization. At December 31, 2000, the Company was in
compliance with all covenants under this agreement, and, under the leverage
covenant, had additional borrowing capacity of approximately $54.0 million. At
December 31, 2000, $19.8 million was outstanding under the facility.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
The Company is subject to environmental laws and regulations as well as
various health and safety laws and regulations that are subject to frequent
modifications and revisions. While the costs of compliance for these matters
have not had a material adverse impact on the Company in the past, it is
impossible to predict accurately the ultimate effect these changing laws and
regulations may have on the Company in the future.
At December 31, 2000, the amount accrued for future environment-related
costs was $1.8 million. Based on available information, the Company believes its
share of potential environmental-related costs, before expected
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contributions from third parties, is in a range from $3.8 million to $9.0
million, in the aggregate. The amount accrued is net of expected contributions
from third parties (which does not include any amounts from insurers) of
approximately $2.6 million, which the Company believes are probable. The Company
has received contributions from such third parties for a number of years as
partial reimbursement for costs incurred by the Company. As these proceedings
continue toward final resolution, amounts in excess of those already provided
may be necessary to discharge the Company from its obligations for these
projects.
The ultimate resolution of these environmental matters could individually,
or in the aggregate, be material to the consolidated financial statements.
However, management believes that the Company will remain a viable and
competitive enterprise even though it is possible that these matters could be
resolved unfavorably.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities" in June 1998. SFAS No. 133 requires all derivatives to be
recognized as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and be measured
at fair value. Changes in such fair value will be recognized in income
immediately if the derivatives are designated for purposes other than hedging or
are deemed not to be effective hedges. The Company adopted SFAS No. 133 on
January 1, 2001. A net charge of approximately $0.3 million will be reflected as
a cumulative effect of adoption of SFAS No. 133 in the Company's results of
operations for the first quarter of 2001.
In December 1999, the staff of the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin
("SAB") 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements." SAB 101 outlines the
basic criteria that must be met to recognize revenue, and provides guidelines
for disclosure related to revenue recognized policies. This guidance was
required to be implemented in 2000. The Company implemented SAB 101 as of
October 1, 2000 without a material impact on the quarterly or annual results of
operations.
WORK STOPPAGE
RMI and the United Steelworkers of America reached an agreement on a four
and a half year agreement after a six month strike which ended April 12, 1999.
The new agreement provided the union with increases in wages and pensions while
in turn it agreed to significant changes in work rules. Operations during the
strike were conducted by management and salaried personnel at a rate of
approximately 40-50% of normal production levels. The cost of the strike
including the effect of lost shipments was estimated at $1.0 to $2.5 million per
month from January through June of 1999. Startup and retraining costs were
incurred from mid-April through June. The effect of the work stoppage for the
entire fourth quarter 1998 was also estimated at $1.0 to $2.5 million per month.
The Niles plant is the Company's largest production facility.
ACQUISITIONS
On October 1, 1998, RTI acquired all of the capital stock of NCM for $35
million and the payment by RTI of certain bank debt amounting to $8.9 million.
The $35 million purchase price consisted of $16 million in cash, a $16 million
note, payable January 4, 1999, bearing interest at 5.81% per annum, and $3
million of the Company's common stock valued at $19.2875 per share. NCM is a
manufacturer and distributor of high temperature and corrosion resistant alloys
such as titanium, stainless steel and nickel, in long bar form, to the
aerospace, chemical processing, oil and gas exploration and production, and
power generation industries. In addition to the manufacturing facilities, NCM
operates four distribution centers in the United States and one in England.
Also on October 1, 1998, RTI acquired all of the assets of Weld-Tech, for
$11.3 million in cash and the payment of a $1.4 million note owed by Weld-Tech
to a corporation, the shareholders of which were also partners of Weld-Tech.
Weld-Tech, based in Houston, Texas, now operates under the name RTI Energy
Systems. Weld-Tech provides engineering and fabrication services for the oil and
gas industry, including weld design, fabrication and repair, as well as
materials engineering and testing services.
On December 14, 2000, RTI acquired the remaining outstanding shares of
Reamet of Villette, France for $4.3 million. Net of cash acquired, the Company's
additional investment equaled $1.3 million. Reamet is a
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premier distributor of titanium products to the French market, serving
aerospace, military and industrial customers. Its largest customer is
Aerospatiale, French partner to the Airbus consortium, with which it has a
contract to supply titanium, principally in the form of cut plate.
RTI is in the process of evaluating other potential acquisition candidates
to determine if they are likely to increase the Company's earnings and value.
RTI evaluates such potential acquisitions on the basis of their ability to
enhance or improve the Company's existing operations or capabilities, as well as
the ability to provide access to new markets and/or customers for its products.
RTI may make acquisitions using its available cash resources, borrowings under
its existing credit facility, new debt financing, the Company's common stock,
joint venture/partnership arrangements or any combination of the above.
ITEM 7(a). QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to market risk and
price fluctuations related to the purchases of certain materials and supplies
used in its manufacturing operations. The Company obtains competitive prices for
materials and supplies when available. The majority of the Company's raw
material purchases for titanium sponge and titanium tetrachloride are made under
long-term contracts with negotiated prices.
The Company's long-term debt is based on rates that float with LIBOR based
rates or bank prime rates and the carrying value approximates fair value.
Because of the relatively low levels of debt outstanding, the Company believes
movements in market interest rates would not have a significant impact on the
Company's financial position.
The Company is subject to foreign currency exchange exposure for purchases
of materials, equipment and services, including wages, which are denominated in
currencies other than the U.S. dollar, as well as non-dollar denominated sales.
From time to time the Company may use forward exchange contracts to manage these
risks, although they are generally considered to be minimal. The majority of the
Company's sales are made in U.S. dollars, which minimizes exposure to foreign
currency fluctuation.
As of December 31, 2000, the Company had an outstanding purchase commitment
of 3.45 million Deutsch Marks due at various times through 2001. At year-end,
this purchase commitment was equivalent to $1.67 million. The Company also had
forward contracts for the purchase of 3.45 million Deutsch Marks at a
contractual rate of 1.762 Deutsch Marks per U.S. dollar.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAGE
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Report of Management........................................ 22
Report of Independent Accountants........................... 22
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Consolidated Statement of Income for the years ended
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 ...................... 23
Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2000 and
1999................................................... 24
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998....................... 25
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998... 26
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................ 27
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES:
Report of Independent Accountants on Financial Statement
Schedule............................................... S-1
Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.......... S-2
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the
required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.
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REPORT OF MANAGEMENT
RTI International Metals, Inc., has prepared and is responsible for the
consolidated financial statements and other financial information included in
this Annual Report. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and necessarily include
some amounts based on the best judgments and estimates of management. Financial
information displayed in other sections of this Annual Report is consistent with
that in the consolidated financial statements.
The Company maintains a comprehensive formalized system of internal
accounting controls. Management believes that the internal accounting controls
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are executed and recorded in
accordance with Company policy and procedures and that the accounting records
may be relied on as a basis for preparation of the consolidated financial
statements and other financial information. In addition, as part of their audit
of the consolidated financial statements, the Company's independent accountants,
who are elected by the shareholders, review and test the internal accounting
controls selectively to establish a basis of reliance thereon in determining the
nature, extent and timing of audit tests to be applied.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, composed entirely of
directors who are not employees of the Company, meets regularly with the
independent accountants, management and internal auditors to discuss the
adequacy of internal accounting controls and the quality of financial reporting.
Both the independent accountants and internal auditors have full and free access
to the Audit Committee.
/s/ T. G. Rupert
T. G. Rupert
President and
Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Lawrence W. Jacobs
Lawrence W. Jacobs
Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the
accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of RTI International Metals, Inc. and its subsidiaries at December 31,
2000 and 1999, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2000, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which
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, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
January 26, 2001
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RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------
2000 1999 1998
-------- -------- --------
Sales...................................................... $249,382 $243,309 $337,476
Operating costs:
Cost of sales.............................................. 213,432 209,703 245,710
Selling, general and administrative expenses............... 27,935 24,794 19,884
Research, technical and product development expenses....... 1,274 4,043 3,886
-------- -------- --------
Total operating costs................................. 242,641 238,540 269,480
-------- -------- --------
Operating income........................................... 6,741 4,769 67,996
Other income--net.......................................... 6,540 1,319 2,773
Interest expense........................................... (1,872) (2,561) (668)
-------- -------- --------
Income before income taxes................................. 11,409 3,527 70,101
Provision for income taxes (Note 8)........................ 4,678 1,304 1,958
-------- -------- --------
Net income................................................. $ 6,731 $ 2,223 $ 68,143
======== ======== ========
Net income per common share (Note 4)
Basic.................................................... $ 0.32 $ 0.11 $ 3.31
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Diluted.................................................. $ 0.32 $ 0.11 $ 3.29
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
2000 1999
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ASSETS
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents................................... $ 6,374 $ 3,664
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $926
and $1,454 (Note 5)....................................... 46,417 56,050
Inventories, net (Note 6)................................... 165,210 175,783
Deferred income taxes (Note 8).............................. 9,146 6,764
Other current assets........................................ 10,235 10,508
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Total current assets................................... 237,382 252,769
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 7)................. 97,989 96,524
Deferred income taxes (Note 8).............................. -- 2,274
Goodwill.................................................... 35,736 37,366
Other noncurrent assets..................................... 15,172 11,310
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Total assets........................................... $386,279 $400,243
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable............................................ $ 18,199 $ 20,271
Accrued wages and other employee costs...................... 5,646 16,560
Other accrued liabilities................................... 5,149 6,764
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Total current liabilities.............................. 28,994 43,595
Long-term debt (Note 9)..................................... 19,800 36,200
Accrued postretirement benefit cost (Note 10)............... 19,986 19,383
Deferred income taxes (Note 8).............................. 2,555 --
Noncurrent pension liability................................ 7,106 --
Other noncurrent liabilities................................ 5,979 5,461
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Total liabilities...................................... 84,420 104,639
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Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 and 30,000,000
shares authorized; 20,946,712 and 20,860,599 shares
issued; and 20,851,962 and 20,798,299 shares
outstanding............................................... 208 208
Additional paid-in capital.................................. 240,527 239,812
Deferred compensation....................................... (2,187) (2,660)
Treasury Stock, at cost; 94,750 and 62,300 shares........... (846) (440)
Accumulated other comprehensive income...................... (1,258) --
Retained earnings........................................... 65,415 58,684
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Total shareholders' equity............................. 301,859 295,604
-------- --------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity............. $386,279 $400,243
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
2000 1999 1998
-------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income.................................................. $ 6,731 $ 2,223 $ 68,143
Adjustment for non-cash items not included in net income:
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 11,941 9,338 5,426
Deferred income taxes.................................. 2,447 6,894 (6,266)
Stock-based compensation............................... 1,030 1,016 435
Changes in assets and liabilities (net of effects of
businesses acquired):
Receivables............................................ 12,375 7,027 16,354
Inventories............................................ 14,418 (8,948) (32,777)
Accounts payable....................................... (6,369) 3,992 (14,322)
Other current liabilities.............................. (12,567) (3,103) 514
Other assets and liabilities........................... 2,271 1,609 (4,452)
-------- -------- --------
Cash provided by operating activities................ 32,277 20,048 33,055
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investments in subsidiaries, net of cash acquired......... (1,325) (16,000) (39,287)
Capital expenditures...................................... (11,594) (27,179) (33,131)
-------- -------- --------
Cash used in investing activities.................... (12,919) (43,179) (72,418)
-------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options.......... 158 40 184
Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving credit
agreements............................................. (16,400) 16,120 20,080
Purchase of common stock held in treasury................. (406) (440) (37)
-------- -------- --------
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities...... (16,648) 15,720 20,227
-------- -------- --------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents............ 2,710 (7,411) (19,136)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............ 3,664 11,075 30,211
-------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.................. $ 6,374 $ 3,664 $ 11,075
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest (net of amounts capitalized)......... $ 2,108 $ 2,218 $ 412
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Cash paid for income taxes.................................. $ 2,143 $ 712 $ 7,982
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NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common stock for restricted stock awards........ $ 391 $ 1,502 $ 1,347
======== ======== ========
Issuance of note payable for purchase of business........... $ -- $ -- $ 16,000
======== ======== ========
Issuance of common stock for purchase of business........... $ -- $ -- $ 2,774
======== ======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
ACCUMULATED
ADDT'L. TREASURY OTHER
SHARES COMMON PAID-IN DEFERRED COMMON RETAINED COMPREHENSIVE
OUTSTANDING STOCK CAPITAL COMPENSATION STOCK EARNINGS INCOME TOTAL
----------- ------ -------- ------------ -------- -------- ------------- --------
Balance at December 31,
1997....................... 20,446,768 $210 $236,970 $(1,100) $(3,225) $(11,682) -- $221,173
Shares issued for directors'
compensation............... 4,416 -- 92 -- -- -- -- 92
Shares issued for restricted
stock award plans.......... 69,125 -- 1,347 (1,347) -- -- -- --
Compensation expense
recognized................. -- -- -- 435 -- -- -- 435
Treasury common stock
purchased at cost.......... (1,816) -- -- -- (37) -- -- (37)
Exercise of employee stock
options including tax
benefit.................... 45,725 1 183 -- -- -- -- 184
Reorganization of RMI
Titanium Company and RTI
International Metals....... -- (6) (3,256) -- 3,262 -- -- --
Shares issued in New Century
Metals acquisition......... 155,540 2 2,773 -- -- -- -- 2,775
Net income................... -- -- -- -- -- 68,143 -- 68,143
Comprehensive income.........
---------- ---- -------- ------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Balance at December 31,
1998....................... 20,719,758 $207 $238,109 $(2,012) $ -- $ 56,461 -- $292,765
Shares issued for directors'
compensation............... 12,841 -- 162 -- -- -- -- 162
Shares issued for restricted
stock award plans.......... 118,250 1 1,501 (1,502) -- -- -- --
Compensation expense
recognized................. -- -- -- 854 -- -- -- 854
Treasury common stock
purchased at cost.......... (62,300) -- -- -- (440) -- -- (440)
Exercise of employee stock
options including tax
benefit.................... 9,750 -- 40 -- -- -- -- 40
Net income................... -- -- -- -- -- 2,223 -- 2,223
Comprehensive income.........
---------- ---- -------- ------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Balance at December 31,
1999....................... 20,798,299 $208 $239,812 $(2,660) $ (440) $ 58,684 -- $295,604
Shares issued for directors'
compensation............... 12,110 -- 166 -- -- -- -- 166
Shares issued for restricted
stock award plans.......... 53,500 -- 391 (391) -- -- -- --
Compensation expense
recognized................. -- -- -- 864 -- -- -- 864
Treasury common stock
purchased at cost.......... (32,450) -- -- -- (406) -- -- (406)
Exercise of employee stock
options including tax
benefit.................... 20,503 -- 158 -- -- -- -- 158
Net income................... -- -- -- -- -- 6,731 -- 6,731
Adjustment to excess minimum
pension liability.......... -- -- -- -- -- -- (1,258) (1,258)
Comprehensive income.........
---------- ---- -------- ------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Balance at December 31,
2000....................... 20,851,962 $208 $240,527 $(2,187) $ (846) $ 65,415 $(1,258) $301,859
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COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
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Balance at December 31,
1997.......................
Shares issued for directors'
compensation...............
Shares issued for restricted
stock award plans..........
Compensation expense
recognized.................
Treasury common stock
purchased at cost..........
Exercise of employee stock
options including tax
benefit....................
Reorganization of RMI
Titanium Company and RTI
International Metals.......
Shares issued in New Century
Metals acquisition.........
Net income................... $68,143
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Comprehensive income......... $68,143
=======
Balance at December 31,
1998.......................
Shares issued for directors'
compensation...............
Shares issued for restricted
stock award plans..........
Compensation expense
recognized.................
Treasury common stock
purchased at cost..........
Exercise of employee stock
options including tax
benefit....................
Net income................... $ 2,223
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Comprehensive income......... $ 2,223
=======
Balance at December 31,
1999.......................
Shares issued for directors'
compensation...............
Shares issued for restricted
stock award plans..........
Compensation expense
recognized.................
Treasury common stock
purchased at cost..........
Exercise of employee stock
options including tax
benefit....................
Net income................... 6,731
Adjustment to excess minimum
pension liability.......... $(1,258)
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Comprehensive income......... $ 5,473
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Balance at December 31,
2000.......................
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
NOTE 1--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS:
The Company is a successor to entities that have been operating in the
titanium industry since 1951. The Company is engaged in the manufacture of
titanium mill products and the fabrication and distribution of titanium and
other specialty metal products for use in the aerospace, oil and gas exploration
and production, geo-thermal energy production, chemical processing, and other
industries.
The consolidated financial statements of RTI International Metals, Inc.
(the "Company") include the financial position and results of operations for the
Company and its subsidiaries.
NOTE 2--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Principles of consolidation:
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of RTI
International Metals, Inc. and its majority owned and wholly-owned subsidiaries.
All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated.
Use of estimates:
Generally accepted accounting principles require management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at year-end
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Actual
results could differ from these estimates.
Inventories:
Inventories are valued at cost as determined by the last-in, first-out
(LIFO) method for approximately 60% of the Company's inventories. The remaining
inventories are valued at cost determined by a combination of the first-in,
first-out (FIFO) and weighted average cost methods. Inventory costs generally
include materials, labor costs and manufacturing overhead (including
depreciation). When market conditions indicate an excess of carrying cost over
market value, a lower-of-cost-or-market provision is recorded.
Property, plant and equipment:
In general, depreciation and amortization of properties is determined using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various classes
of assets. For financial accounting purposes, depreciation and amortization are
provided over the following useful lives:
Building and improvements................................... 20-25 years
Machinery and equipment..................................... 10-14 years
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 3-10 years
Computer hardware and software.............................. 3-10 years
The cost of properties retired or otherwise disposed of, together with the
accumulated depreciation provided thereon, is eliminated from the accounts. The
net gain or loss is recognized in other income and expense.
Routine maintenance, repairs and replacements are charged to operations.
Expenditures that materially increase values, change capacities or extend useful
lives are capitalized.
The cost of property, plant and equipment includes all direct costs of
acquisition and capital improvements. Applicable amounts of interest on
borrowings outstanding during the construction or acquisition period for major
capital projects are capitalized.
Under the provisions of SOP 98-1, the Company capitalizes costs associated
with software developed or obtained for internal use when both the preliminary
project stage is completed and management has authorized further funding for the
project which it deems probable will be completed and used to perform the
function
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intended. Capitalized costs include only (1) external direct costs of materials
and services consumed in developing or obtaining internet-use software, (2)
payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with
and who devote time to the internal-use software project, and (3) internet costs
incurred, when material, while developing internal-use software. Capitalization
of such costs ceases no later than the point at which the project is
substantially complete and ready for its intended purpose.
Goodwill:
Goodwill arising from business acquisitions, which represents the excess of
the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired is generally
amortized over the life of assets acquired, not to exceed 25 years.
The carrying amount of goodwill is reviewed if facts and circumstances
suggest that it may be impaired. If this review indicates that the carrying
amount of goodwill will not be recoverable, as determined based on the estimated
undiscounted cash flows of the acquired entity to which the goodwill relates
over the remaining amortization period, the carrying amount of the goodwill is
reduced by the estimated shortfall of cash flows. In addition, goodwill
associated with assets acquired in a purchase business combination are included
in impairment evaluations when events or circumstances exist that indicate the
carrying amount of those assets may not be recoverable.
Environmental:
The Company expenses environmental expenditures related to existing
conditions from which no future benefit is determinable. Expenditures that
enhance or extend the life of the assets are capitalized. The Company determines
its liability for remediation on a site by site basis and records a liability at
the time when it is probable and can be reasonably estimated. The Company's
estimated liability is reduced to reflect the anticipated participation of other
potentially responsible parties in those instances where it is probable that
such parties are legally responsible and financially capable of paying their
respective shares of the relevant costs. The estimated liability of the Company
is not discounted or reduced for possible recoveries from insurance carriers.
Revenue and cost recognition:
Revenues from the sale of commercial products are recognized upon passage
of title to the customer, which in most cases coincides with shipment. Revenues
from long-term, fixed-price contracts are recognized on the
percentage-of-completion method, measured based on the achievement of certain
milestones in the production and fabrication process. Such milestones have been
weighted based on the critical nature of the operation performed, which
management believes is the best available measure of progress on these
contracts. Revenues related to cost-plus-fee contracts are recognized on the
basis of costs incurred during the period plus the fee earned.
Contract costs comprise all direct material and labor costs, including
outside processing fees, and those indirect costs related to contract
performance. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made
in the period in which such losses are determined.
Contract costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, net of
progress billings, are included in the consolidated balance sheet under
"Inventories."
Pensions:
The Company and its subsidiaries have a number of pension plans which cover
substantially all employees. Most employees in the Titanium Group are covered by
defined benefit plans in which benefits are based on years of service and annual
compensation. Contributions to the defined benefit plans, as determined by an
independent actuary in accordance with applicable regulations, provide not only
for benefits attributed to date but also for those expected to be earned in the
future. The Company's policy is to fund pension costs at amounts equal to the
minimum funding requirements of ERISA plus additional amounts as may be approved
from time to time.
The majority of employees in the Fabrication and Distribution Group
participate in defined contribution or money purchase plans. Employees of
Tradco, Inc., participate in a defined benefit plan.
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Postretirement benefits:
The Company provides health care benefits and life insurance coverage for
certain of its employees and their dependents. Under the Company's current
plans, certain of the Company's employees will become eligible for those
benefits if they reach retirement age while working with the Company. In
general, employees of the Titanium Group are covered by postretirement health
care and life insurance benefits.
The Company does not prefund postretirement benefit costs, but rather pays
claims as presented.
Income taxes:
In connection with the 1990 Reorganization and Initial Public Offering, the
tax basis of RMI Titanium Company's assets at that time reflected the fair
market value of the common stock then issued by RMI. The new tax basis was
allocated to all assets of RMI based on federal income tax rules and
regulations, and the results of an independent appraisal. For financial
statement purposes, these assets are carried at historical cost. As a result,
the tax basis of a significant portion of RMI's assets exceeds the related book
values and depreciation and amortization for tax purposes exceeds the
corresponding financial statement amounts.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference
between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities
multiplied by the enacted tax rates which will be in effect when these
differences are expected to reverse. In addition, deferred tax assets may arise
from net operating losses ("NOL") which can be carried forward to offset future
taxable income, as well as tax credits which can be carried forward to offset
future cash tax liabilities.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 (SFAS No. 109),
"Accounting for Income Taxes," requires a valuation allowance when it is "more
likely than not" that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be
realized. The Company continually evaluates the available evidence supporting
the realization of deferred tax assets and adjusts the valuation allowance
accordingly.
Foreign Currencies:
Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries whose functional currency is deemed
to be other than the U.S. dollar are translated at year end rates of exchange
and revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates prevailing
during the year. Resulting translation adjustments are accumulated in the
currency translation adjustments component of other comprehensive income.
For foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency is the U.S. dollar,
monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured at current rates, non-monetary
assets and liabilities are remeasured at historical rates, and revenues and
expenses are translated at average rates on a monthly basis throughout the
period. Resulting differences from the remeasurement process are recognized in
income in the respective category of revenue or cost.
Transactions and balances denominated in currencies other than the
functional currency of the transacting entity are remeasured at current rates
when the transaction occurs and at each balance sheet date.
Derivative Financial Instruments:
The Company may enter into derivative financial instruments only for
hedging purposes. Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 133 in January of 2001,
gains or losses arising on the derivative instrument were deferred when changes
in the value of the derivative effectively reduced the underlying exposure. If a
derivative instrument failed to meet the criteria as an effective hedge, gains
and losses were recognized currently in income.
SFAS No. 133 requires all derivatives to be recognized as either assets or
liabilities on the balance sheet and be measured at fair value. Changes in such
fair value will be recognized in income immediately if the derivatives are
designated for purposes other than hedging or are deemed not to be effective
hedges. The Company adopted SFAS No. 133 on January 1, 2001. A net charge of
approximately $0.3 million will be reflected as a cumulative effect of adoption
of SFAS No. 133 in the Company's results of operations for the first quarter of
2001.
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Stock-based compensation:
As permitted by the provisions of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation" (SFAS No. 123), the Company has elected to measure stock-based
compensation under the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB No. 25), and to adopt the
disclosure-only alternative described in SFAS No. 123. For restricted stock
awards, the Company records deferred stock-based compensation based on the fair
market value of common stock on the date of the award. Such deferred stock-based
compensation is amortized over the vesting period of each individual award.
Cash equivalents:
The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a
maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
New Accounting Standards:
In December 1999, the staff of the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin
("SAB") 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements." SAB 101 outlines the
basic criteria that must be met to recognize revenue, and provides guidelines
for disclosure related to revenue recognized policies. This guidance was
required to be implemented in 2000. The Company implemented SAB 101 as of
October 1, 2000 without a material impact on the quarterly or annual results of
operations.
NOTE 3--ACQUISITIONS:
NCM
Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 1, 1998,
between the Company, Richard R. Burkhart, Joseph H. Rice and NCM, the Company
purchased all of the capital stock of NCM for $35.0 million. The consideration
consisted of $16.0 million in cash, a $16.0 million note payable January 4,
1999, together with interest at the rate of 5.81% per annum and $3.0 million of
the Company's Common Stock (155,541 shares valued at $19.2875 per share). This
acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.
NCM manufactures and distributes titanium and other high temperature and
corrosion-resistant alloys in long bar form to the aerospace, chemical
processing, oil exploration and production and power generation industries. NCM
also operates five distribution centers.
Weld-Tech
Pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 1, 1998, the
Company acquired substantially all of the assets, and assumed certain
liabilities, of Weld-Tech for $11.3 million in cash. Additionally, the Company
paid a total of $1.4 million owed by Weld-Tech to a corporation, the
shareholders of which were also partners of Weld-Tech. This acquisition was
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.
Weld-Tech provides engineering and fabrication services for the oil and gas
industry, including weld design, fabrication and repair as well as materials
engineering and testing services.
Reamet
Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 14, 2000, RTI
acquired the remaining 70,000 shares of Reamet of Villette, France for cash of
$4.0 million. This acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting.
Reamet is a premier distributor of titanium products to the French market.
Reamet was previously accounted for under the cost basis of accounting, despite
the Company's 40% interest due to the practical inability of RTI to exercise
significant influence.
The accompanying financial statements include the results of operations of
Reamet from the date of acquisition on December 14, 2000 through December 31,
2000. The following unaudited pro forma income statement data presents a summary
of the results of operations of RTI and Reamet on a combined basis as if the
acquisition had occurred on January 1, 1999 and January 1, 2000. This pro forma
combined data is presented for
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informational purposes only and may not necessarily reflect the results of
operations of the Company had the acquisition occurred on January 1, 1999 or
January 1, 2000.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
2000 1999
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(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
Net sales................................................... 253,304 249,023
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Net income.................................................. 8,596 3,343
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Net income per common share
Basic..................................................... $ 0.41 $ 0.16
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Diluted................................................... $ 0.41 $ 0.16
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The purchase price of $4.9 million, consisting of cash paid of $4.0
million, acquisition costs of $0.3 million, and the Company's original cost of
the minority interest it held in Reamet prior to the acquisition of $0.6
million, has been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on a
preliminary basis pending completion of an evaluation of the fair values of the
assets and liabilities. Management expects to complete this evaluation in the
first quarter of 2001.
NOTE 4--EARNINGS PER SHARE:
A reconciliation of the income and weighted average number of outstanding
common shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share
for each of the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998, follows (in
thousands except number of shares and per share amounts):
NET EARNINGS
INCOME SHARES PER SHARE
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For the year ended December 31, 2000
Basic EPS.......................................... $ 6,731 20,848,783 $0.32
Effect of potential common stock:
Stock options.................................... -- 176,208 --
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Diluted EPS........................................ $ 6,731 21,024,991 $0.32
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For the year ended December 31, 1999
Basic EPS.......................................... $ 2,223 20,776,200 $0.11
Effect of potential common stock:
Stock options.................................... -- 94,683 --
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Diluted EPS........................................ $ 2,223 20,870,883 $0.11
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For the year ended December 31, 1998
Basic EPS.......................................... $68,143 20,560,824 $3.31
Effect of potential common stock:
Stock options.................................... -- 123,803 0.02
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Diluted EPS........................................ $68,143 20,684,627 $3.29
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780,600, 772,177, and 459,834 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of
employee stock options have been excluded from the calculation of diluted
earnings per share in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively, because the exercise
price of the options exceeded the weighted average market price of the Company's
common stock during those periods.
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NOTE 5--ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:
DECEMBER 31,
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2000 1999
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Trade and commercial customers.......................... $44,425 $56,824
U.S. Government--Department of Energy................... 2,918 680
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47,343 57,504
Less--Allowance for doubtful accounts................... (926) (1,454)
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$46,417 $56,050
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NOTE 6--INVENTORIES:
DECEMBER 31,
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2000 1999
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Raw materials and supplies............................ $ 35,323 $ 65,468
Work-in-process and finished goods.................... 141,084 128,140
Adjustment to LIFO values............................. (11,197) (17,825)
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$165,210 $175,783
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NOTE 7--PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost and consists of the
following:
DECEMBER 31,
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2000 1999
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Land................................................. $ 1,162 $ 1,174
Buildings and improvements........................... 42,767 41,752
Machinery and equipment.............................. 132,304 125,894
Computer hardware and software, furniture and
fixtures, and other................................ 39,858 37,626
Construction in progress............................. 11,310 9,427
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227,401 215,873
Less--Accumulated depreciation....................... (129,412) (119,349)
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$ 97,989 $ 96,524
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NOTE 8--INCOME TAXES:
The "Provision for income taxes" caption in the Consolidated Statement of
Income includes the following income tax expense (benefit):
DECEMBER 31, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998
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CURRENT DEFERRED TOTAL CURRENT DEFERRED TOTAL CURRENT DEFERRED TOTAL
------- -------- ------ ------- -------- ------ ------- -------- ------
Federal.............. $1,390 $2,806 $4,196 $(4,227) $5,287 $1,060 $6,467 $(4,155) $2,312
State................ 184 503 687 36 318 354 1,250 (2,111) (861)
Foreign.............. (19) (186) (205) (42) (68) (110) 507 -- 507
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Total............ $1,555 $3,123 $4,678 $(4,233) $5,537 $1,304 $8,224 $(6,266) $1,958
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A reconciliation of the expected tax at the federal statutory tax rate to the
actual provision follows:
DECEMBER 31,
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2000 1999 1998
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Statutory rate of 35% applied to income before
income taxes.................................... $3,993 $1,234 $ 24,535
Effects of net operating loss carryforwards and
valuation allowance adjustments................. -- 312 (22,752)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit........ 450 559 (560)
Adjustments of prior year's tax................... (82) (844) 777
Effects of foreign operations..................... (148) (530) (109)
Nondeductible expenses............................ 465 573 201
Other............................................. -- -- (134)
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Total provision.............................. $4,678 $1,304 $ 1,958
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities resulted from the following:
DECEMBER 31,
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2000 1999
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Deferred Tax Assets
Inventories............................................... $ 5,003 $ 5,122
Intangible assets......................................... 1,460 1,585
Postretirement benefit costs.............................. 7,632 7,888
Employment costs.......................................... 2,325 2,809
Tax credits............................................... 2,012 44
Environmental related costs............................... 697 1,074
Other..................................................... 1,213 1,472
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Total deferred tax assets.............................. 20,342 19,994
Deferred tax liabilities
Pension costs............................................. (4,638) (6,036)
Property, plant and equipment............................. (9,113) (4,195)
Federal effect of state deferred tax assets............... -- (413)
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Total deferred tax liabilities......................... $(13,751) $(10,644)
Valuation Allowance....................................... -- (312)
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Net deferred tax asset...................................... $ 6,591 $ 9,038
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Alternative minimum tax credits as of December 31, 2000 amounted to $2.0
million and have no expiration date. The valuation allowance of $0.3 million as
of December 31, 1999 was absorbed during the year due to the expiration of a
deferred tax asset related to a capital loss carry forward.
NOTE 9--LONG-TERM DEBT:
The Company entered into a credit agreement dated September 30, 1998 ("the
Credit Facility") to replace RMI's existing credit facilities. This agreement
provided for $125 million five-year and $25 million one-year borrowings, on an
unsecured revolving basis, of up to the lesser of $150 million or a borrowing
base equal to the sum of 85% of qualifying accounts receivable and 60% of
qualifying inventory. Total borrowings were subject to a maximum leverage test
in accordance with the agreement.
On May 11, 2000, the Company amended the agreement reducing the $125
million facility to $100 million, terminating the $25 million facility,
increasing the leverage covenant, and increasing certain LIBOR borrowing spreads
by .25%. The Company can now borrow up to the lesser of $100 million or a
borrowing base equal to the sum of 85% of qualifying accounts receivable and 60%
of qualifying inventory.
Under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Company, at its option, will be
able to borrow at (a) a base rate (which is the higher of PNC Bank's prime rate
or the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5% per annum), or
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(b) LIBOR plus a spread (ranging from .75% to 1.75%) determined by the ratio of
the Company's consolidated total indebtedness to consolidated earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. At December 31, 2000, the
Company was in compliance with all covenants under this agreement, and, under
the leverage covenant, had additional borrowing capacity of approximately $54.0
million. At December 31, 2000, $19.8 million was outstanding under the facility.
DECEMBER 31,
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2000 1999
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Revolving Credit Facility maturing September 29, 2003
bearing interest at 7.67% at December 31, 2000 and 6.02%
at December 31, 1999...................................... $19,800 $36,200
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NOTE 10--EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:
The following table provides reconciliations of the changes in the
Company's pension and other postemployment benefit plan obligations and the
values of plan assets for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, and a
statement of the funded status as of December 31, 2000 and 1999.
PENSION OTHER POSTRETIREMENT
BENEFIT PLANS BENEFIT PLANS
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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CHANGE IN BENEFIT OBLIGATION:
Benefit obligation January 1........................ $84,839 $79,094 $16,629 $19,748
Service cost........................................ 1,757 1,801 223 197
Interest cost....................................... 6,329 5,461 1,396 1,211
Plan amendments..................................... -- 4,904 2,118 --
Actuarial (gain) loss............................... 4,993 24 6 (3,483)
Benefits paid....................................... (6,640) (6,445) (1,144) (1,044)
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Benefit obligation December 31...................... $91,278 $84,839 $19,228 $16,629
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CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS:
Fair value of plan assets January 1................. $94,115 $94,501
Actual return on plan assets........................ 2,995 5,845
Employer contributions.............................. 63 214
Benefits paid....................................... (6,640) (6,445)
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Fair value of plan assets December 31............... $90,533 $94,115
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As of December 31, 2000, approximately 53.7% of the plans' assets are
invested in equity securities, 21.0% in government debt instruments, and the
balance in cash equivalents or debt securities. Included in the aggregate
disclosures above are three plans for which the projected benefit obligation
exceeds the fair value of plan assets at December 31, 2000 by $1.4 million. As
of December 31, 1999 the fair value of plan assets exceeded the benefit
obligation for all plans.
PENSION OTHER POSTRETIREMENT
BENEFIT PLANS BENEFIT PLANS
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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FUNDED STATUS:
Funded status December 31......................... $ (745) $ 9,276 $(19,228) $(16,629)
Unrecognized net transition obligation............ -- 256 --
Unrecognized (gain) loss.......................... 9,273 (364) (2,683) (2,754)
Unrecognized prior service cost................... 5,179 5,970 1,925 --
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Net amount recognized............................. $13,707 $15,138 $(19,986) $(19,383)
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Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31 consist
of the following:
PENSION OTHER POSTRETIREMENT
BENEFIT PLANS BENEFIT PLANS
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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Prepaid benefit cost.............................. $13,707 $15,138 $ -- $ --
Intangible asset.................................. 5,171 -- -- --
Accrued benefit liability......................... -- -- (19,986) (19,383)
Additional minimum liability...................... (7,106) -- -- --
Accumulated other comprehensive income............ 1,935 -- -- --
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$13,707 $15,138 $ 19,986 $ 19,383
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Net periodic benefit costs as determined by independent actuaries, include
the following components:
OTHER POSTRETIREMENT
PENSION BENEFIT PLANS BENEFIT PLANS
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2000 1999 1998 2000 1999 1998
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Service cost....................... $ 1,757 $ 1,801 $ 1,465 $ 223 $ 197 $ 291
Interest cost...................... 6,329 5,461 5,154 1,396 1,211 1,312
Expected return on assets.......... (7,640) (7,183) (6,515) -- -- --
Prior service cost amortization.... 791 791 445 193 -- --
Amortization of actuarial loss..... 2 175 223 -- -- --
Amortization of transition
obligation....................... 256 307 307 -- -- --
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Net periodic benefit cost.......... $ 1,495 $ 1,352 $ 1,079 $1,812 $1,408 $1,603
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Assumptions used in the determination of the benefit obligations include
the following:
2000 1999
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Discount rate............................................... 7.25% 7.75%
Rate of increase in compensation............................ 4.8% 4.8%
Expected return on plan assets.............................. 9.0% 9.0%
The ultimate costs of certain of the Company's retiree health care plans
are capped at predetermined out-of-pocket spending limits. The annual rate of
increase in the per capita costs for these plans is limited to the predetermined
spending cap. As of December 31, 2000, the predetermined limits had been reached
and, as a result, increases in claim cost rates will have no impact on the
reported accumulated postretirement benefit obligation or net periodic expense.
NOTE 11--LEASES:
The Company and its subsidiaries have entered into various operating and
capital leases for the use of certain equipment, principally office equipment
and vehicles. The operating leases generally contain renewal options and provide
that the lessee pay insurance and maintenance costs. The total rental expense
under operating leases amounted to $3.7 million in 2000, $3.6 million in 1999
and $2.9 million in 1998.
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The Company's future minimum commitments under operating and capital leases
for years after 2000 are as follows (in thousands):
OPERATING CAPITAL
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2001..................................................... $2,386 $140
2002..................................................... 1,975 117
2003..................................................... 1,181 99
2004..................................................... 760 57
2005..................................................... 432 45
Thereafter............................................... 558 16
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Total lease payments................................ $7,292 474
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Less interest portion............................................... (61)
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Amount recognized as capital lease obligations...................... $413
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NOTE 12--TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
The Company, in the ordinary course of business, purchases goods and
services from USX, which was deemed a related party until March 31, 1999. On
that date, USX's right to approximately 27% ownership of the Company was
irrevocably transferred. In 1999, the Company purchased goods and services equal
to $0.8 million and in 1998, $0.6 million.
The United States Steel and Carnegie Pension Fund (the "Pension Fund") is
the trustee of the Company's pension plans. The Pension Fund is a registered
investment advisor under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, and receives a
negotiated fee for such services. The Company paid the Pension Fund $131,000 in
1999 and $136,000 in 1998. For the year 2000 the Pension Fund was not considered
a related party.
Mr. Richard Burkhart, an officer of the Company prior to his resignation in
February, 2000, received, as a 50% owner of XXI, LLC, the benefit of rent paid
for a building in Solon, Ohio amounting to $199,445 in 2000, $159,566 in 1999
and $39,891 in 1998. On January 6, 1999, RTI paid $16,247,443 to Mr. Burkhart as
part of the purchase of NCM. Mr. Burkhart was 50% owner of NCM.
NOTE 13--SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company's reportable operating segments are the Titanium Group and the
Fabrication and Distribution Group.
The Titanium Group manufactures and sells a wide range of titanium mill
products to a customer base consisting primarily of manufacturing and
fabrication companies in the aerospace and nonaerospace markets. Titanium mill
products consist of basic mill shapes such as ingot, slab, bloom, billet, bar,
plate, sheet, strip and welded tube. Titanium mill products are sold primarily
to customers such as metal fabricators, forge shops and, to a lesser extent,
metal distribution companies. Titanium mill products are usually raw or starting
material for these customers, who then form, fabricate or further process mill
products into finished or semi-finished components or parts.
The Fabrication and Distribution Group is engaged primarily in the
fabrication of titanium, specialty metals and steel products, including pipe and
engineered tubular products, for use in the oil and gas and geo-thermal energy
industries; hot and superplastically formed parts; and cut, forged, extruded and
rolled shapes for aerospace and nonaerospace applications. This segment also
provides warehousing, distribution, finishing, cut-to-size and just-in-time
delivery services of titanium, steel and other metal products.
Other Operations is comprised of certain small businesses and operations
dissimilar to either the Titanium Group or the Fabrication and Distribution
Group, and primarily consists of the Company's Environmental Services Division
located in Ashtabula, Ohio. While the Environmental Services Division is
structurally a part of the Titanium Group, the aggregation rules of generally
accepted accounting principles do not permit combination with that group for
this footnote disclosure.
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Intersegment sales are accounted for at prices which are generally
established by reference to similar transactions with unaffiliated customers.
Reportable segments are measured based on segment operating income after an
allocation of certain corporate items such as general corporate overhead and
expenses. Assets of general corporate activities include unallocated cash and
short-term investments, and deferred taxes.
Segment information for the three years ended December 31, 2000 is as
follows:
2000 1999 1998
-------- -------- --------
NET SALES:
Titanium
Trade.................................................... $124,149 $125,079 $229,170
Intersegment............................................. 45,806 40,680 49,716
-------- -------- --------
169,955 165,759 278,886
Fabrication and Distribution
Trade.................................................... $108,423 $100,195 91,608
Intersegment............................................. 318 2,238 105
-------- -------- --------
108,741 102,433 91,713
Other Operations........................................... 16,810 18,035 16,698
Eliminations............................................... (46,124) (42,918) (49,821)
-------- -------- --------
Total Net Sales..................................... $249,382 $243,309 $337,476
======== ======== ========
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS):
Titanium................................................... $ 5,608 $ 9,153 $ 59,791
Fabrication and Distribution............................... (17) (6,356) 7,399
Other Operations........................................... 1,150 1,972 806
-------- -------- --------
Total............................................... $ 6,741 $ 4,769 $ 67,996
======== ======== ========
Allocated Corporate Items included in Segment Operating
Income(1):
Titanium................................................... $ (4,051) $ (6,500) $ (5,015)
Fabrication and Distribution............................... (2,238) (3,633) (1,574)
-------- -------- --------
$ (6,289) $(10,133) $ (6,589)
======== ======== ========
(1) Allocated on a three factor formula based on sales, assets and payrolls.
ASSETS:
Titanium................................................... $225,379 $255,825 $253,357
Fabrication and Distribution............................... 149,536 134,695 116,837
Other Operations........................................... 462 505 198
General Corporate Assets................................... 8,398 9,218 25,628
-------- -------- --------
Total Consolidated Assets........................... $383,775 $400,243 $396,020
======== ======== ========
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
Titanium................................................... $ 5,564 $ 20,071 $ 32,031
Fabrication and Distribution............................... 5,958 6,995 1,100
Other Operations........................................... 72 113 --
-------- -------- --------
Total Capital Spending.............................. $ 11,594 $ 27,179 $ 33,131
======== ======== ========
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION:
Titanium................................................... $ 8,962 $ 6,425 $ 4,450
Fabrication and Distribution............................... 2,957 2,898 958
Other Operations........................................... 22 15 18
-------- -------- --------
Total depreciation and amortization................. $ 11,941 $ 9,338 $ 5,426
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2000 1999 1998
-------- -------- --------
REVENUE BY MARKET INFORMATION:
Titanium
Aerospace................................................ $123,594 $112,380 $218,719
Nonaerospace............................................. 46,361 53,379 60,167
-------- -------- --------
Total............................................... $169,955 $165,759 $278,886
Fabrication and Distribution
Aerospace................................................ $ 76,386 $ 75,163 $ 70,773
Nonaerospace............................................. 32,355 27,270 20,940
-------- -------- --------
Total............................................... $108,741 $102,433 $ 91,713
Other Operations
Nonaerospace............................................. $ 16,810 $ 18,035 $ 16,698
Eliminations............................................. (46,124) (42,918) (49,821)
-------- -------- --------
Total Net Sales..................................... $249,382 $243,309 $337,476
======== ======== ========
The following geographic area information includes trade sales based on
product shipment destination, and property, plant and equipment based on
physical location.
2000 1999 1998
-------- -------- --------
Geographic location of trade sales:
United States............................................ $192,058 $192,434 $266,596
England.................................................. 14,624 18,775 23,770
France................................................... 17,833 13,269 16,376
Rest of World............................................ 24,867 18,831 30,734
-------- -------- --------
Total............................................... $249,382 $243,309 $337,476
======== ======== ========
Gross Property, Plant and Equipment:
United States............................................ $224,886 $213,929 $185,695
England.................................................. 1,976 1,944 1,533
France................................................... 182 -- --
-------- -------- --------
Total............................................... $227,044 $215,873 $187,228
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In 2000, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of consolidated
revenues. In the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, export sales were
$57.3 million, $50.9 million, and $70.9 million, respectively, principally to
customers in Western Europe.
Substantially all of the Company's sales and operating revenues are
generated from its U.S. and European operations. A significant portion of the
Company's sales are made to customers in the aerospace industry. The
concentration of aerospace customers may expose the Company to cyclical, credit
and other risks generally associated with the aerospace industry. In the three
years ended December 31, 2000, no single customer accounted for as much as 10%
of consolidated sales, although Boeing Company, Airbus Industrie and their
subcontractors together consume in excess of 10% of the Company's sales. Trade
accounts receivable are generally not secured or collateralized.
NOTE 14--CONTINGENCIES:
In connection with the 1990 Reorganization, the Company agreed to indemnify
USX and Millennium against liabilities related to their ownership of RMI and its
immediate predecessor, Reactive Metals, Inc., which was formed by USX and
Millennium in 1964.
From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation relating to claims
arising out of its operations in the normal course of business. Given the
critical nature of many of the aerospace end uses for the Company's products,
including specifically their use in critical rotating parts of gas turbine
engines, the Company maintains aircraft products liability insurance of $250
million, which includes grounding liability.
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Environmental Matters
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to environmental
laws and regulations concerning the production, handling, storage,
transportation, emission, and disposal of waste materials and is also subject to
other federal and state laws and regulations regarding health and safety
matters. These laws and regulations are constantly evolving, and it is not
currently possible to predict accurately the ultimate effect these laws and
regulations will have on the Company in the future.
The Company is involved in investigative or cleanup projects under federal
or state environmental laws at a number of waste disposal sites, including the
Fields Brook Superfund Site. Given the status of the proceedings with respect to
these sites, ultimate investigative and remediation costs cannot presently be
accurately predicted, but could, in the aggregate be material. Based on the
information available regarding the current ranges of estimated remediation
costs at currently active sites, and what the Company believes will be its
ultimate share of such costs, provisions for environmental-related costs have
been recorded. These provisions are in addition to amounts which have previously
been accrued for the Company's share of environmental study costs.
With regard to the Fields Brook Superfund Site, the Company has been
identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") as a potentially
responsible party ("PRP") with respect to a superfund site defined as the Fields
Brook Watershed in Ashtabula, Ohio, which includes the Company's now closed
Ashtabula facilities. The EPA's 1986 estimate of the cost of remediation of the
Fields Brook operable sediment unit was $48 million. However, recent studies
show the volume of sediment to be substantially lower than projected in 1986.
These studies, together with improved remediation technology and redefined
cleanup standards have resulted in a more recent estimate of the remediation
cost of approximately $20 million. The actual cost of remediation may vary from
the estimate depending upon any number of factors.
The Company and twelve others entered into a Phase 2 (actual cleanup)
allocation agreement which assigns 9.44% of the cost to RMI. However, the actual
percentage may be more or less based on contributions from other parties which
are not currently participating in the Phase 2 allocation agreement.
At December 31, 2000, the amount accrued for future environmental-related
costs was $1.8 million. Based on available information, RMI believes its share
of potential environmental-related costs, before expected contributions from
third parties, is in a range from $3.8 million to $9.0 million, in the
aggregate. The amount accrued is net of expected contributions from third
parties (other than insurers) of approximately $2.6 million, which the Company
believes are probable. The Company has been receiving contributions from such
third parties for a number of years as partial reimbursement for costs incurred
by the Company. As these proceedings continue toward final resolution, amounts
in excess of those already provided may be necessary to discharge the Company
from its obligations for these projects.
Gain Contingency
In 1999, RTI made a claim against Boeing Commercial Airplane Group for
approximately $7 million for contractual amounts due in connection with the
terms of their long-term supply agreement. Under the terms of the contract,
Boeing was required to order a minimum of 3.25 million pounds of titanium during
1999. Actual shipments were less than one million pounds. This claim was treated
as a gain contingency under SFAS No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies",
deferring the realization of income until Boeing satisfied the claim.
On April 26, 2000, Boeing satisfied the above-mentioned contractual claim
for approximately $6 million. The financial impact of this settlement was
recorded in other income during the quarter ended June 30, 2000.
In 2000, RTI made a similar claim against Boeing Commercial Airplane Group
for approximately $6 million for contractual amounts due in connection with the
terms of their long-term supply agreement. Under the terms of the contract,
Boeing was required to order a minimum of 3.25 million pounds of titanium during
2000. Actual shipments were approximately 1.1 million pounds. This claim has
also been treated as a gain contingency under SFAS No. 5, "Accounting for
Contingencies." Therefore, recognition of any amounts under this claim has been
deferred pending resolution of the contingency.
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Other
The Company is also the subject of, or a party to, a number of other
pending or threatened legal actions involving a variety of matters incidental to
its business.
The ultimate resolution of these foregoing contingencies could,
individually or in the aggregate, be material to the consolidated financial
statements. However, management believes that the Company will remain a viable
and competitive enterprise even though it is possible that these matters could
be resolved unfavorably.
NOTE 15--STOCK OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD PLANS:
1989 STOCK OPTION INCENTIVE PLAN:
The 1989 Stock Option Incentive Plan authorized the granting of options to
purchase up to 775,500 shares of Common Stock to eligible officers and key
management employees at not less than the market value on the date the options
are granted. Awards under the plan could include stock appreciation rights. The
exercise period of the options may be up to ten years from the date of the
grant. During 1995 substantially all option holders voluntarily relinquished
their stock appreciation rights. No further grants can be made under the plan.
There are still stock options outstanding under the 1989 Plan at December 31,
2000.
1995 STOCK PLAN
The 1995 Stock Plan, which was approved by a vote of the Company's
shareholders at the 1995 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, replaced both the 1989
Stock Option Incentive Plan and the 1989 Employee Restricted Stock Award Plan.
The Plan permits the grant of any or all of the following types of awards in any
combination: a) stock options; b) stock appreciation rights; and c) restricted
stock. The plan does not permit the granting of options with exercise prices
that are less than the market value on the date the options are granted. A
committee appointed by the Board of Directors administers the Plan, and
determines the type or types of grants to be made under the Plan and sets forth
in each such Grant the terms, conditions and limitations applicable to it,
including, in certain cases, provisions relating to a possible change in control
of the Company.
During 2000, 179,000 option shares were granted at an exercise price of
$7.313. In 1999, 184,500 option shares were granted at an exercise price of
$12.438 and 198,000 option shares were granted at an exercise price of $9.59375.
In 1998 132,000 option shares were granted at a price of $20.1875 and 176,000
option shares were granted at a price of $13.7813. All option exercise prices
were equal to the common stock's fair market value on the date of the grant.
Options are for a term of ten years from the date of the grant, and vest ratably
over the three-year period beginning with the date of the grant. All 2000 grants
were outstanding at December 31, 2000.
During 2000 and 1999, 65,610 shares and 53,500 shares, respectively, of
restricted stock were granted under the 1995 Stock Plan. Compensation expense
equal to the fair market value on the date of the grant is recognized ratably
over the vesting period of each grant which is typically five years.
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The following table presents a summary of stock option activity under the
plans described above for the years ended December 31, 1998 through 2000:
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
SHARES EXERCISE PRICE
--------- ----------------
Balance January 1, 1998..................................... 514,991 $16.21
Granted..................................................... 308,000 $16.53
Exercised................................................... (45,725) $ 3.98
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Balance December 31, 1998................................... 777,266 $17.21
Granted..................................................... 382,500 $10.97
Exercised................................................... (9,750) $ 4.06
--------- ------
Balance December 31, 1999................................... 1,150,016 $15.25
Granted..................................................... 179,000 $ 7.31
Exercised................................................... (20,503) $ 7.81
Expired..................................................... (19,891) $13.32
--------- ------
Balance December 31, 2000................................... 1,288,622 $14.28
========= ======
At December 31, 2000 the weighted average exercise price and weighted
average remaining contractual life for all outstanding options was $14.28 and
7.17 years, respectively. 749,220 of the outstanding options at December 31,
2000 were exercisable at a weighted average exercise price of $16.74.
Fair values of options at grant date were estimated using a Black-Scholes
model and the assumptions listed below.
2000 1999 1998
----- ----- -----
Expected life (years)....................................... 5 5 5
Risk-free interest rate..................................... 5.0% 5.5% 5.5%
Volatility.................................................. 57.5% 58.8% 53.5%
Dividend yield.............................................. 0% 0% 0%
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the
year...................................................... $3.98 $6.13 $8.67
If compensation expense for the Company's stock options granted had been
determined based on the fair value at the grant date for the awards in
accordance with SFAS No. 123, the effect on the Company's net income and
earnings per share for the three years ended December 31, 2000 would have been
as follows:
2000 1999 1998
-------- ------ -------
Net income
As reported............................................ $ 6,731 $2,223 $68,143
Pro forma.............................................. 5,268 (101) 65,885
Basic earnings per share
As reported............................................ $ 0.32 $ 0.11 $ 3.31
Pro forma.............................................. 0.25 -- 3.20
Diluted earnings per share
As reported............................................ $ 0.32 $ 0.11 $ 3.29
Pro forma.............................................. 0.25 -- 3.18
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NOTE 16--SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED):
The following table sets forth selected quarterly financial data for 2000
and 1999.
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
2000 QUARTER QUARTER(1) QUARTER QUARTER
---- ------- ---------- ------- -------
Sales.............................................. $70,508 $63,345 $61,723 $53,806
Gross profit....................................... 10,760 8,926 8,634 7,630
Operating income................................... 3,223 1,779 1,697 42
Net income......................................... 1,585 4,835 398 (87)
Net income per share:
Basic............................................ 0.08 0.23 0.02 --
Diluted.......................................... 0.08 0.23 0.02 --
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
1999 QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
---- ------- ---------- ------- -------
Sales.............................................. $67,450 $59,186 $51,383 $65,290
Gross profit....................................... 13,338 7,773 3,499 8,996
Operating income................................... 6,291 447 (3,353) 1,384
Net income......................................... 3,742 204 (2,483) 760
Net income per share:
Basic............................................ 0.18 0.01 (0.12) 0.04
Diluted.......................................... 0.18 0.01 (0.12) 0.04
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(1) Net income was favorably affected by the April 26, 2000 financial settlement
from Boeing related to its failure to meet 1999 minimum order requirements
under terms of a long-term agreement between RTI and Boeing.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
In addition to the information set forth under the caption "Executive
Officers of the Registrant" in Part I, Item 1 of this report, information
concerning the directors of the Company is incorporated by reference to
"Election of Directors" in the 2001 Proxy Statement, to be filed at a later
date.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to "The
Board of Directors-Compensation of Directors" and "Executive Compensation" in
the 2001 Proxy Statement, to be filed at a later date.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to "Other
Information-Security Ownership" in the 2001 Proxy Statement, to be filed at a
later date.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to "Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions" in the 2001 Proxy Statement, to be filed
at a later date.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) (1) AND (2) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
See "Financial Statements."
(3) See Index to Exhibits.
(b) REPORT ON FORM 8-K FILED IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2000
None.
(c) EXHIBITS
The exhibits listed on the Index to Exhibits are filed herewith or are
incorporated by reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC.
By /s/ LAWRENCE W. JACOBS
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Lawrence W. Jacobs
Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Dated: March 19, 2001
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.
SIGNATURE AND TITLE DATE
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CRAIG R. ANDERSSON, Director;
NEIL A. ARMSTRONG, Director;
DANIEL I. BOOKER, Director;
RONALD L. GALLATIN, Director;
CHARLES C. GEDEON, Director;
ROBERT M. HERNANDEZ, Director;
EDITH E. HOLIDAY, Director;
JOHN H. ODLE, Director;
WESLEY W. VON SCHACK, Director
/s/ TIMOTHY G. RUPERT March 19, 2001
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T. G. Rupert
Attorney-in-Fact
/s/ TIMOTHY G. RUPERT March 19, 2001
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T. G. Rupert
Director and President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
SEQUENTIAL
EXHIBIT PAGE
NO. DESCRIPTION NUMBER
--- ----------- ------
2.0 Amended and Restated Reorganization Agreement, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1 No. 33-30667 Amendment No. 1.
2.1 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 1, 1998, by
and among RTI International Metals, Inc., New Century
Metals, Inc., Richard R. Burkhart and Joseph H. Rice,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 and 2.2 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 15, 1998.
2.2 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated October 1, 1998, by and
among Weld-Tech Engineering Services, L.P. and Weld-Tech
Engineering, L.P., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1
and 2.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
October 15, 1998.
3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the
Company, effective April 29, 1999, incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999.
3.2 Amended Code of Regulations of the Company, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 No. 333-61935.
4.1 Credit Agreement between RTI International Metals, Inc. and
PNC Bank, National Association, as agent; Mellon Bank,
National Association of Pennsylvania and Bank One, National
Association as co-agents, dated as of September 30, 1998,
incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30,
1998.
4.2 Amendment to Credit Agreement between RTI International
Metals, Inc. and PNC Bank, National Association, as agent:
Mellon Bank, National Association of Pennsylvania and Bank
One, National Association, as co-agents, dated May 11, 2000
filed herewith.
10.1 Agreement for the sale and purchase of titanium
tetrachloride between SCM Chemicals, Inc., and RMI Titanium
Company dated March 9, 1993, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1992.+
10.2 Agreement for the supply, purchase and sale of chlorine
between SCM Chemicals, Inc., and RMI Titanium Company dated
as of November 13, 1990, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1990.
10.3 RMI Company Annual Incentive Compensation Plan, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1 No. 33-30667 Amendment No. 2.
10.4 RMI Titanium Company 1989 Stock Option Incentive Plan,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 No. 33-30667 Amendment
No. 2.
10.5 RTI International Metals, Inc. Supplemental Pension Plan
effective August 1, 1987, and amended as of January 28,
2000, filed herewith.
10.6 RTI International Metals, Inc. Excess Benefits Plan
effective July 18, 1991, as amended January 28, 2000, filed
herewith.
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SEQUENTIAL
EXHIBIT PAGE
NO. DESCRIPTION NUMBER
--- ----------- ------
10.7 Sales Agreement for the supply of titanium sponge and plasma
electrodes between Oregon Metallurgical Corporation and RMI
Titanium Company dated as of August 8, 1994 incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995.+
10.8 Sales Agreement for the supply of titanium sponge between
Osaka Titanium Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Corporation, Sumitomo
Corporation of America, and RMI Titanium Company dated as of
September 4, 1992 incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10
to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1995.+
10.9 RTI International Metals, Inc., 1995 Stock Plan incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995.
10.10 Employment agreement, dated August 1, 1999, between the
Company and John H. Odle, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1999.
10.11 Employment agreement, dated August 1, 1999, between the
Company and T. G. Rupert, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1999.
10.12 Employment agreement, dated August 1, 1999 between the
Company and Dawne S. Hickton, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1999.
10.13 Employment agreement, dated August 1, 1999 between the
Company and Lawrence W. Jacobs, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1999.
10.14 Employment agreement, dated November 1, 1999, between the
Company and Gordon L. Berkstresser, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.
21 Subsidiaries of the Company.
23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
24 Powers of Attorney.
99.1 Financial Statements of The RMI Employee Savings and
Investment Plan for the year ended December 31, 2000 (to be
filed by amendment).
99.2 Financial Statements of The RMI Bargaining Unit Employee
Savings and Investment Plan for the year ended December 31,
2000 (to be filed by amendment).
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+ Confidential treatment has been requested.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
RTI International Metals, Inc.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements referred to in our report
dated January 26, 2001, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of RTI
International Metals, Inc. also included an audit of the financial statement
schedule listed in Item 14(a)(2) of this Form 10-K. In our opinion, this
financial statement schedule presents fairly, in all material respects, the
information set forth therein when read in connection with the related
consolidated financial statements.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
January 26, 2001
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RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC.
SCHEDULE II -- VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(CHARGED)
BALANCE AT CREDITED TO WRITEOFFS BALANCE
BEGINNING COSTS AND AGAINST AT END
DESCRIPTION OF YEAR EXPENSES ALLOWANCE OTHER OF YEAR
----------- ---------- ------------- --------- ------ -------
Year ended December 31, 2000:
Allowance for doubtful accounts...... $ (1,454) $ 197 $ 331 $ -- $ (926)
======== ======= ======= ====== =======
Valuation allowance for deferred
income taxes...................... $ (312) $ -- $ 312 $ -- $ --
======== ======= ======= ====== =======
Year ended December 31, 1999:
Allowance for doubtful accounts...... $ (1,067) $ (256) $ -- $ (131)(b) $(1,454)
======== ======= ======= ====== =======
Valuation allowance for deferred
income taxes...................... $ -- $ (312) $ -- $ -- $ (312)
======== ======= ======= ====== =======
Year ended December 31, 1998:
Allowance for doubtful accounts...... $ (1,064) $ (3) $ -- $ -- $(1,067)
======== ======= ======= ====== =======
Valuation allowance for deferred
income taxes...................... $(22,752) $22,752(a) $ -- $ -- $ --
======== ======= ======= ====== =======
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(a) Release of valuation allowance due to changes in expectations of current and
future years taxable income.
(b) Allowance for doubtful accounts recorded in final opening balance sheet of
subsidiaries acquired in fourth quarter of 1998.
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