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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012

OR

 

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

Commission file number 1-14368

 

 

Titanium Metals Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   13-5630895

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2697

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:    (972) 233-1700

 

 

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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  þ    No  ¨

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

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

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

Number of shares of common stock outstanding on April 27, 2012: 175,179,774

 

 

 


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INDEX

 

          Page
Number
 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

   Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – December 31, 2011; March 31, 2012 (unaudited)      2   
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income – Three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2012 (unaudited)      4   
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – Three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2012 (unaudited)      5   
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2012 (unaudited)      6   
   Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity – Three months ended March 31, 2012 (unaudited)      7   
   Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements      8   

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      16   

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk      21   

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures      22   

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings      22   

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors      22   

Item 6.

   Exhibits      23   

Items 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Part II are omitted because there is no information to report.

  

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)

 

     December 31,
2011
     March 31,
2012
 
            (Unaudited)  

ASSETS

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 47.3       $ 39.4   

Accounts and other receivables

     156.1         180.4   

Notes receivable from affiliates

     27.0         13.8   

Inventories

     677.5         739.1   

Refundable income taxes

     0.8         0.3   

Deferred income taxes

     40.8         41.1   

Other

     10.0         7.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     959.5         1,021.1   

Marketable securities

     138.0         125.2   

Notes receivable from affiliates

     21.2         20.2   

Property and equipment, net

     385.8         385.2   

Deferred income taxes

     22.8         21.5   

Other

     94.7         98.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 1,622.0       $ 1,672.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

(In millions)

 

     December 31,
2011
    March 31,
2012
 
           (Unaudited)  

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 84.9      $ 88.0   

Accrued and other current liabilities

     88.4        83.2   

Income taxes payable

     9.3        19.8   

Current maturities of long-term debt

     —          0.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     182.6        191.5   

Long-term debt

     2.5        31.0   

Accrued OPEB cost

     10.8        10.7   

Accrued pension cost

     110.0        110.5   

Deferred income taxes

     75.2        70.8   

Other

     9.5        9.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     390.6        424.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity:

    

TIMET stockholders’ equity:

    

Common stock

     1.8        1.8   

Additional paid-in capital

     428.0        428.0   

Retained earnings

     885.7        898.2   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (97.2     (95.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total TIMET stockholders’ equity

     1,218.3        1,232.9   

Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary

     13.1        15.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     1,231.4        1,248.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 1,622.0      $ 1,672.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In millions, except per share data)

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2011     2012  
     (Unaudited)  

Net sales

   $ 252.0      $ 276.7   

Cost of sales

     203.8        218.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross margin

     48.2        58.4   

Selling, general, administrative and development expense

     14.8        17.2   

Other income, net

     11.6        0.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     45.0        42.1   

Other non-operating expense, net

     (0.4     (1.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     44.6        40.5   

Provision for income taxes

     14.9        13.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     29.7        27.1   

Noncontrolling interest in net income of subsidiary

     0.8        1.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to TIMET stockholders

   $ 28.9      $ 25.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to TIMET stockholders

   $ 0.16      $ 0.15   

Weighted average shares outstanding:

    

Basic

     180.2        175.2   

Diluted

     180.4        175.2   

Cash dividends per common share

   $ —        $
0.075
  

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In millions)

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2011     2012  
     (Unaudited)  

Net income

   $ 29.7      $ 27.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

    

Currency translation adjustment

     9.6        9.8   

Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities

     6.5        (8.3

Pension plans

     1.7        1.4   

OPEB plan

     (0.2     (0.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income

     17.6        2.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

     47.3        29.7   

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     1.7        2.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to TIMET stockholders

   $ 45.6      $ 27.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2011     2012  
     (Unaudited)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 29.7      $ 27.1   

Depreciation and amortization

     12.3        13.2   

Gain on settlement

     (10.6     —     

Deferred income taxes

     1.9        1.3   

Other, net

     0.1        1.2   

Change in assets and liabilities:

    

Receivables

     (25.1     (21.1

Inventories

     (36.5     (55.0

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     14.7        (4.1

Income taxes

     11.9        10.6   

Other, net

     (4.6     (6.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (6.2     (33.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (7.6     (9.7

Marketable securities:

    

Purchases of mutual funds and other

     (205.9     —     

Proceeds from the sale of mutual funds and other

     13.2        0.1   

Notes receivable from affiliates:

    

Loans

     (24.8     (16.4

Collections of principal payments

     30.5        30.7   

Other, net

     (2.0     3.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (196.6     8.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Indebtedness:

    

Borrowings

     —          63.1   

Repayments

     —          (34.1

Common stock dividends

     —          (13.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     —          15.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     2.5        1.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used during period

     (200.3     (7.9

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     283.4        47.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 83.1      $ 39.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash paid for income taxes

   $ 1.1      $ 1.5   

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2012

(UNAUDITED)

(In millions)

 

     TIMET stockholder’s equity               
     Common
stock
     Additional
paid-in
capital
     Retained
earnings
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
    Non-controlling
interest
     Total  

Balance at December 31, 2011

   $ 1.8       $ 428.0       $ 885.7      $ (97.2   $ 13.1       $ 1,231.4   

Net income

     —           —           25.6        —          1.5         27.1   

Other comprehensive income

     —           —           —          2.1        0.5         2.6   

Common stock dividends

     —           —           (13.1     —          —           (13.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2012

   $ 1.8       $ 428.0       $ 898.2      $ (95.1   $ 15.1       $ 1,248.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2012

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Basis of presentation and organization

Basis of presentation. The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Quarterly Report have been prepared on the same basis as the audited Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 29, 2012 (“2011 Annual Report”). They include the accounts of Titanium Metals Corporation and its majority owned subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “TIMET”). Unless otherwise indicated, references in this report to “we”, “us” or “our” refer to TIMET and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole. All material intercompany transactions and balances with consolidated subsidiaries have been eliminated. In our opinion, we have made all necessary adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) in order to state fairly, in all material respects, our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of the dates and for the periods presented. We have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures (including those related to the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2011) normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Our results of operations for the interim period ended March 31, 2012 may not be indicative of our operating results for the full year. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Quarterly Report should be read in conjunction with the 2011 Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our 2011 Annual Report. Our first three fiscal quarters reported are the approximate 13-week periods ending on the Saturday generally nearest to March 31, June 30 and September 30. Our fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year always end on December 31. For presentation purposes, our financial statements and the accompanying notes have been presented as ended on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, as applicable.

Organization. At March 31, 2012, Contran Corporation and its subsidiaries held 29.6% of our outstanding common stock. Substantially all of Contran’s outstanding voting stock is held by trusts established for the benefit of certain children and grandchildren of Harold C. Simmons, of which Mr. Simmons is sole trustee, or is held by Mr. Simmons or persons or other entities related to Mr. Simmons. At March 31, 2012, Mr. Simmons and his spouse owned an aggregate of 15.7% of our common stock, and the Combined Master Retirement Trust (“CMRT”), a trust sponsored by Contran to permit the collective investment by trusts that maintain the assets of certain employee benefit plans adopted by Contran and certain related companies, held an additional 8.8% of our common stock. Mr. Simmons is the sole trustee of the CMRT and a member of the trust investment committee for the CMRT. Consequently, Mr. Simmons may be deemed to control each of Contran and us.

Note 2 – Fair value of financial instruments

Carrying amounts of certain of our financial instruments including, among others, cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable, approximate fair value because of their short maturities. We carry our investments in marketable equity securities at fair value based upon quoted market prices, and the carrying values of our notes receivable from affiliates approximate fair value because the applicable interest rates are variable based upon stated market indices. The carrying value of our indebtedness approximates fair value because the applicable interest rates are variable based upon stated market indices.

Note 3 – Notes receivable from affiliates

From time to time, companies related to Contran will have loans and advances outstanding between them and various related parties pursuant to term and demand notes. These loans and advances are generally entered into for specific transactions or cash management purposes.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

March 31, 2012

(Unaudited)

 

The following table summarizes the aggregate outstanding principal balances on our notes receivable from affiliates as of December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2012:

 

     December 31,      March 31,  
     2011      2012  
     (In millions)  

Notes receivable from affiliates:

     

CompX

   $ 22.2       $ 21.3   

Contran unsecured revolving demand promissory note

     24.6         11.3   

Other

     1.4         1.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total notes receivable from affiliates

   $ 48.2       $ 34.0   

Less current portion of notes receivable from affiliates

     27.0         13.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Noncurrent notes receivable from affiliates

   $ 21.2       $ 20.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Following the establishment of our U.S. credit facility in February 2012, the terms of the Contran unsecured revolving demand promissory note were amended to increase the interest rate on outstanding borrowings on or after March 1, 2012 to prime plus 2.75%, which exceeds the prevailing interest rate under the U.S. credit facility.

Note 4 – Inventories

 

     December 31,
2011
     March 31,
2012
 
     (In millions)  

Raw materials

   $ 187.9       $ 212.0   

Work-in-process

     315.4         331.0   

Finished products

     116.1         130.1   

Inventory consigned to customers

     31.2         37.6   

Supplies

     26.9         28.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total inventories Total inventories

   $ 677.5       $ 739.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note 5 – Marketable securities

Our marketable securities include investments in the publicly traded shares of related parties, including NL Industries, Inc., Kronos Worldwide, Inc. and Valhi, Inc., each a majority owned subsidiary of Contran. All of our marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale, which are carried at fair value using quoted market prices in active markets for each marketable security, representing inputs from the highest level (level 1) within the fair value hierarchy. Because we have classified all of our marketable securities as available-for-sale, any unrealized gains or losses on the securities are recognized through other comprehensive income.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

March 31, 2012

(Unaudited)

 

The following table summarizes the market value of our marketable securities as of December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2012:

 

Marketable security

   Fair value
measurement
level
     Market
value
     Cost
basis
     Unrealized
gains
 
            (In millions)  

As of December 31, 2011:

           

Valhi

     1       $ 128.4       $ 64.3       $ 64.1   

NL

     1         2.9         2.5         0.4   

Kronos

     1         6.7         6.4         0.3   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total marketable securities

      $ 138.0       $ 73.2       $ 64.8   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2012:

           

Valhi

     1       $ 112.6       $ 64.3       $ 48.3   

NL

     1         3.3         2.5         0.8   

Kronos

     1         9.3         6.4         2.9   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total marketable securities

      $ 125.2       $ 73.2       $ 52.0   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At March 31, 2012, we owned 2.1 million shares of Valhi common stock, which represents approximately 1.9% of Valhi’s outstanding shares. In March 2012, Valhi announced a 3-for-1 split of its common stock. The distribution of the additional Valhi shares is subject to certain customary regulatory approvals and is expected to occur on the close of business on May 10, 2012. Valhi’s stock split will have no impact on our financial statements or our ownership interest. Additionally, we held approximately 0.5% of NL’s outstanding common stock and 0.3% of Kronos’ outstanding common stock at March 31, 2012.

Note 6 – Property and equipment

 

     December 31,
2011
     March 31,
2012
 
     (In millions)  

Land and improvements

   $ 15.2       $ 15.2   

Buildings and improvements

     70.5         70.6   

Computer equipment and software

     70.8         71.8   

Manufacturing equipment and other

     594.9         604.1   

Construction in progress

     48.4         52.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total property and equipment

     799.8         814.2   

Less accumulated depreciation

     414.0         429.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total property and equipment, net

   $ 385.8       $ 385.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

March 31, 2012

(Unaudited)

 

Note 7 – Other noncurrent assets

 

     December 31,
2011
     March 31,
2012
 
     (In millions)  

Prepaid conversion services

   $ 37.2       $ 36.6   

Other

     57.5         62.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other noncurrent assets Total prepaid expenses and other noncurrent assets

   $ 94.7       $ 98.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note 8 – Accrued and other current liabilities

 

     December 31,
2011
     March 31,
2012
 
     (In millions)  

Employee related

   $ 42.2       $ 35.7   

Customer advances

     16.4         18.6   

Deferred revenue

     15.0         14.8   

Other

     14.8         14.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total accrued and other current liabilities

   $ 88.4       $ 83.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note 9 – Long-term debt

 

     December 31,
2011
     March 31,
2012
 
     (In millions)  

U.S. credit facility

   $ —         $ 29.0   

Other

     2.5         2.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total debt

   $ 2.5       $ 31.5   

Less current maturities

     —           0.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

   $ 2.5       $ 31.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Credit facilities – As of March 31, 2012, we had outstanding borrowings of $29.0 million under our U.S. credit facility bearing interest at an average annual interest rate of 3.4% and aggregate borrowing availability of $218.9 million under all of our existing credit facilities.

Restrictions and other – Our credit facilities contain certain restrictive covenants customary in lending transactions of this type. In some cases, we are required to maintain certain financial ratios, such as a fixed charge coverage ratio. We are in compliance with all of our debt covenants at March 31, 2012. We believe we will be able to comply with the financial covenants contained in each of our credit facilities until maturity of such facilities; however, if future operating results differ materially from our expectations, we may be unable to maintain compliance.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

March 31, 2012

(Unaudited)

 

Note 10 – Employee benefits

Defined benefit pension plans. The components of the net periodic pension expense are set forth below:

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2011     2012  
     (In millions)  

Service cost

   $ 0.7      $ 0.1   

Interest cost

     4.2        3.9   

Expected return on plan assets

     (4.5     (4.5

Amortization of net losses

     2.4        2.0   

Amortization of prior service costs

     0.1        0.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total pension expense

   $ 2.9      $ 1.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Postretirement benefits other than pensions (“ OPEB”). The components of net periodic OPEB expense are set forth below:

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2011     2012  
     (In millions)  

Service cost

   $ 0.2      $ —     

Interest cost

     0.3        0.1   

Amortization of net gains

     (0.1     (0.1

Amortization of prior service credit

     (0.2     (0.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total OPEB expense (income)

   $ 0.2      $ (0.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 11 – Other operating and non-operating income

In August 2009, we filed a claim in the bankruptcy proceedings of Tronox Incorporated, which operates a manufacturing site adjacent to our Henderson, Nevada plant site. In our claim, we asserted that Tronox’s operations at its manufacturing site contribute to the groundwater contamination at our site discussed in Note 13, and that Tronox should therefore be responsible for reimbursing us for a portion of the cost of our remediation activities. In February 2011, Tronox emerged from bankruptcy upon the effectiveness of their plan of reorganization. As part of the Tronox plan of reorganization, in February 2011 we received (i) 49,963 shares of common stock of the reorganized Tronox and (ii) an additional 46,617 shares of such common stock that we purchased for an aggregate of $1.3 million in cash pursuant to the exercise of our right to participate in a Tronox common stock rights offering, in both cases in satisfaction of our claim. The aggregate fair value of the consideration we received in February 2011 upon Tronox’s emergence from bankruptcy, using the over-the-counter quoted market price of such common stock on the date Tronox’s plan of reorganization became effective (a level 2 input in the fair value hierarchy), was $10.6 million ($0.04 per diluted share, net of income taxes) and is included in other operating income. Subsequently, in March 2011 we sold all of our shares of Tronox common stock in an over-the-counter market transaction and realized a gain of $1.3 million which is included in other non-operating expense.

 

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TITANIUM METALS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

March 31, 2012

(Unaudited)

 

Note 12 – Income taxes

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2011     2012  
     (In millions)  

Expected income tax expense, at 35%

   $ 15.6      $ 14.2   

Non-U.S. tax rates

     (0.4     (0.9

U.S. state income taxes, net

     0.6        0.7   

Domestic manufacturing credit

     (1.0     (0.9

Other, net

     0.1        0.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income tax expense

   $ 14.9      $ 13.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 13 – Commitments and contingencies

Environmental matters. As a result of Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) inspections, in April 2009 the EPA issued a Notice of Violation (“Notice”) to us alleging that we violated certain provisions of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”) at our Henderson plant. We responded to the EPA and are currently in discussions with them concerning the nature and extent of required follow-up testing and potential remediation that may be required. In addition, we are currently performing work in accordance with an approved plan to address certain matters raised in the Notice.

In May 2010, the EPA notified us alleging two unrelated violations of the recordkeeping and reporting requirements of TSCA at our Henderson plant and initiated an investigation of our Morgantown plant under these provisions of TSCA. In June 2010, with EPA approval, we conducted a voluntary self-audit of TSCA compliance at all of our U.S. facilities and disclosed the results of the self-audit to the EPA, including our findings with respect to areas of non-compliance. We do not expect the consequences of such non-compliance to have a material effect on our results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.

As part of our continuing environmental assessment with respect to our plant site in Henderson, in 2008 we completed and submitted to the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (“NDEP”) a Remedial Alternative Study (“RAS”) with respect to the groundwater located beneath the plant site. The RAS, which was submitted pursuant to an existing agreement between the NDEP and us, addressed the presence of certain contaminants in the plant site groundwater that require remediation. The NDEP completed its review of the RAS and our proposed remedial alternatives, and the NDEP issued its record of decision in February 2009, which selected our preferred groundwater remedial alternative action plan. We commenced implementation of the plan in 2009. In connection with our implementation of the plan, which may be subject to change as remediation proceeds, we are undertaking soil remediation to address source areas associated with conveyance ditches previously used by several companies in the BMI complex, the cost of which is covered by insurance.

We had $2.3 million accrued at March 31, 2012 for remediation activities anticipated at our Henderson plant site, including amounts accrued at the lower end of the range of estimated costs for the groundwater remedial action plan selected by the NDEP in its record of decision and for additional soil remediation. We will continue evaluating alternative methods and timing for all of our remediation activities, and if necessary, we may revise our estimated costs in the future. We estimate the upper end of the range of reasonably possible costs related to all of our environmental matters, in excess of our existing accrual, to be approximately $2.4 million. We expect these estimated costs to be incurred over a remediation period of at least five years.

 

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TITANIUM METALS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

March 31, 2012

(Unaudited)

 

Legal proceedings. We record liabilities related to legal proceedings when estimated costs are probable and reasonably estimable. Such accruals are adjusted as further information becomes available or circumstances change. Estimated future costs are not discounted to their present value. It is not possible to estimate the range of costs for certain matters. No assurance can be given that actual costs will not exceed accrued amounts or that costs will not be incurred with respect to matters as to which no problem is currently known or where no estimate can presently be made. Further, additional legal proceedings may arise in the future.

In November 2011, a purported shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed in Delaware Chancery court by one of our stockholders (Louisiana Municipal Police Retirement System v. Harold C. Simmons, et al. (Delaware Chancery Court C.A. No. 7059-CS) (“LAMPERS”)) and names each of the current members of our Board of Directors as defendants and us as a nominal defendant. The lawsuit alleges Mr. Simmons, who is deemed to be a controlling shareholder, caused us to enter into related party transactions with affiliated companies for which Mr. Simmons is also deemed to control that are unfair to us. The lawsuit alleges each of the directors breached their fiduciary duties to us and the minority stockholders. The plaintiff seeks unspecified damages, costs and attorneys fees. The defendants have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit for plaintiff’s failure to make demand upon our directors to consider the merits of plaintiff’s claim. The plaintiff filed an amended complaint in the lawsuit, and the defendants intend to refile their motion to dismiss.

In December 2011, a similar purported shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed in federal court in the Northern District of Texas by another TIMET stockholder (Bert Bauman v. Harold C. Simmons, et al. (United States District Court, Northern District of Texas Case No. 3:11-CV-3607)) and names as defendants each of the current members of our Board of Directors, our current Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers and Contran Corporation, and us as a nominal defendant. As with the LAMPERS action, the Bauman lawsuit alleges Mr. Simmons caused us to enter into related party transactions with affiliates that are unfair to us. The action brings claims for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment and waste of corporate assets. The action also claims the director defendants violated U.S. securities laws by failing to properly disclose the related party transactions in our proxy statement. Plaintiff seeks unspecified damages, costs and attorneys fees, disgorgement of profits or benefits, if any, obtained by defendants and various equitable measures, including additional corporate governance and oversight procedures. The defendants also have filed a motion to dismiss this lawsuit for plaintiff’s failure to make demand upon our directors to consider the merits of plaintiff’s claim.

 

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TITANIUM METALS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

March 31, 2012

(Unaudited)

 

Note 14 – Business segment information

Our production facilities are located in the United States, United Kingdom, France and Italy, and our products are sold throughout the world. Our President and Chief Executive Officer functions as our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), and the CODM receives consolidated financial information about us. He makes decisions concerning resource utilization and performance analysis on a consolidated and global basis. We have one reportable segment, our worldwide “Titanium melted and mill products” segment. The following table provides supplemental information to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2011      2012  
     (In millions, except product shipment data)  

Titanium melted and mill products:

     

Melted product net sales

   $ 34.1       $ 33.8   

Mill product net sales

     203.4         219.1   

Other titanium product sales

     14.5         23.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 252.0       $ 276.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Melted product shipments:

     

Volume (metric tons)

     1,495         1,475   

Average selling price (per kilogram)

   $ 22.80       $ 22.95   

Mill product shipments:

     

Volume (metric tons)

     3,910         3,995   

Average selling price (per kilogram)

   $ 52.05       $ 54.85   

 

 

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Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements found in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”), are forward-looking statements that represent management’s beliefs and assumptions based on currently available information. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “looks,” “should,” “could,” “anticipates,” “expects” or comparable terminology or by discussions of strategies or trends. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we do not know if these expectations will prove to be correct. Such statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results. Actual future results could differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the risks and uncertainties discussed in this Quarterly Report, including risks and uncertainties in those portions referenced above and those described from time to time in our other filings with the SEC which include, but are not limited to:

 

   

the cyclicality of the commercial aerospace industry;

 

   

the performance of our customers, our vendors and us under our long-term agreements;

 

   

the existence, amendment or renewal of certain long-term agreements;

 

   

the difficulty in forecasting demand for titanium products;

 

   

global economic, financial and political conditions;

 

   

global production capacity for titanium;

 

   

changes in product pricing and costs;

 

   

the impact of long-term contracts with vendors on our ability to reduce or increase supply;

 

   

the possibility of labor disruptions;

 

   

fluctuations in currency exchange rates;

 

   

fluctuations in the market price of marketable securities;

 

   

uncertainties associated with new product or new market development;

 

   

the availability of raw materials and services;

 

   

changes in raw material prices and other operating costs (including energy costs);

 

   

possible disruption of business or increases in the cost of doing business resulting from terrorist activities or global conflicts;

 

   

possible disruption of business or increases in the cost of doing business resulting from natural disasters or other accidents impacting us, our customers or our vendors;

 

   

competitive products and strategies; and

 

   

other risks and uncertainties.

Should one or more of these risks materialize (or the consequences of such a development worsen), or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from those forecasted or expected.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the information under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which are included in our 2011 Annual Report.

SUMMARY

General overview. We are a vertically integrated producer of titanium sponge, melted products and a variety of mill products for commercial aerospace, military, industrial and other applications. We are one of the world’s leading producers of titanium melted products (ingot, electrode and slab) and mill products (billet, bar, plate, sheet and strip). We are the only producer with major titanium production facilities in both the United States and Europe, the world’s principal markets for titanium.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Quarter ended March 31, 2012 compared to quarter ended March 31, 2011

Summarized financial information. The following table summarizes certain information regarding our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2012. Our reported average selling prices reflect actual selling prices after the effects of currency exchange rates, customer and product mix and other related factors throughout the periods presented.

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2011      % of total
net sales
    2012      % of total
net sales
 
     (In millions, except product shipment data)  

Net sales:

          

Melted products

   $ 34.1         14   $ 33.8         12

Mill products

     203.4         81     219.1         79

Other titanium products

     14.5         5     23.8         9
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

     252.0         100     276.7         100

Cost of sales

     203.8         81     218.3         79
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross margin

     48.2         19     58.4         21

Selling, general, administrative and development expense

     14.8         6     17.2         6

Other income, net

     11.6         5     0.9         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

   $ 45.0         18   $ 42.1         15
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Melted product shipments:

          

Volume (metric tons)

     1,495           1,475      

Average selling price (per kilogram)

   $ 22.80         $ 22.95      

Mill product shipments:

          

Volume (metric tons)

     3,910           3,995      

Average selling price (per kilogram)

   $ 52.05         $ 54.85      

Net sales. Our net sales were $276.7 million for the first quarter of 2012 compared to net sales of $252.0 million for the first quarter of 2011. The 10% increase in net sales was principally the result of increased average selling prices and product shipment volume for our mill products during the first quarter of 2012, reflecting a continuation of strong demand for titanium products within the commercial aerospace sector. The increases in the average selling prices for our mill products in the first quarter of 2012 were principally driven by annual adjustments under certain of our long-term agreements.

Gross margin. For the first quarter of 2012, our gross margin was $58.4 million, a 21% increase as compared to $48.2 million for the first quarter of 2011, reflecting higher selling prices, primarily on our mill products.

Operating income. Our operating income for the first quarter of 2012 was $42.1 million compared to $45.0 million during the first quarter of 2011, reflecting an increase in gross margin during the 2012 period offset by lower other operating income due to a first quarter 2011 $10.6 million gain on settlement of a claim to recover certain groundwater remediation costs attributable to a third-party facility adjoining one of our plant sites.

 

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Income taxes. Our effective income tax rate was 33% for the first quarter of 2012 compared to 34% for the same period in 2011. We operate in multiple tax jurisdictions, and as a result, the geographic mix of our pre-tax income or loss can impact our overall effective tax rate. Our effective rates in the first quarters of 2012 and 2011 were lower than the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to the effects of (i) the positive impact of a portion of our earnings being generated in lower tax rate jurisdictions and (ii) the positive impact of the domestic production activities deduction.

European operations

We have substantial operations located in the United Kingdom, France and Italy. Our sales originating in Europe were approximately 42% for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 39% for the same period of 2011, a portion of which were denominated in foreign currency, principally the British pound sterling or the euro. Certain raw material costs, principally purchases of titanium sponge and alloys for our European operations, are denominated in U.S. dollars, while labor and other production costs are primarily denominated in local currencies. The functional currencies of our European subsidiaries are those of their respective countries. Our European operations may incur borrowings denominated in U.S. dollars or in their respective functional currencies. Our export sales from the U.S. are denominated in U.S. dollars and are not subject to currency exchange rate fluctuations. We do not use currency contracts to hedge our currency exposures.

The translated U.S. dollar value of our foreign sales and operating results are subject to currency exchange rate fluctuations which may favorably or adversely impact reported earnings and may affect the comparability of period-to-period operating results. By applying the exchange rates prevailing during the prior year period to our local currency results of operations for the current year period, the translation impact of currency rate fluctuations can be estimated. The U.S. dollar strengthened against the British pound and euro in the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to the corresponding period in 2011. These fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates had the following effects on our sales and operating income:

 

     Three months ended
March  31,
2012 vs. 2011
 
     (In millions)  

Decrease in:

  

Net sales

   $ (2.8

Operating income

     (0.5

Outlook

Our operating results and product deliveries during the first quarter of the year reflect continued strong sales order activity in the commercial aerospace supply chain in support of the industry’s estimated timelines for fleet replacement and commercial aircraft production. Increased prices under certain customer long-term agreements and the continued benefit of ongoing initiatives to improve operating efficiencies in our manufacturing processes contributed to improved gross margins over the first quarter of 2011.

The continued development and production of next generation aircraft, combined with the resurgence in orders for recently reintroduced legacy models with new, fuel-efficient engines and a strong original equipment manufacturer order backlog, are indicators that our industry has entered the sustained growth period forecasted by various industry experts. If the industry’s estimated timelines for fleet replacement and commercial aircraft production are met, we anticipate production rates throughout the commercial aerospace supply chain will continue to be strong during the next year and accelerate over the next several years. Projected aircraft deliveries over a longer time horizon are also expected to remain strong as fuel efficiency and expansion of the global fleet in developing areas, such as Asia, the Middle East and South America, are expected to support future demand. Based on current industry dynamics, we expect continued strong commercial aerospace mill product deliveries for the remainder of the year and foreseeable future and believe that our manufacturing flexibility and efficiencies will allow us to largely mitigate the impact of increasing raw material costs for the rest of 2012.

 

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We continue to enhance our ability to meet our current and prospective customers’ needs and strengthen our position as a trusted supplier in markets where technical ability and precision are critical. We have been successful over the past several years in establishing significant manufacturing and raw material flexibility and cost efficiencies throughout our manufacturing processes and together with the benefit of our long-term customer agreements, believe these core strengths will serve us well in the current environment of strong demand. Our fiscal discipline and industry expertise have allowed us to manage our production rates and costs effectively while investing capital conservatively and maintaining a strong balance sheet. We believe our financial strength and operating flexibility position us to take advantage of opportunities to strengthen and expand our presence in key markets.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our consolidated cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2012 are presented below. The following should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto.

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
         2011             2012      
     (In millions)  

Cash provided by (used in):

    

Operating activities

   $ (6.2   $ (33.5

Investing activities

     (196.6     8.5   

Financing activities

     —          15.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating, investing and financing activities

   $ (202.8   $ (9.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating activities. Cash flow from operations is a primary source of our liquidity. Changes in pricing, production volume and customer demand, among other things, could significantly affect our liquidity. Trends in cash flows from operating activities, excluding changes in assets and liabilities, have generally been similar to the trends in operating income. Changes in assets and liabilities result primarily from the timing of production, sales and purchases. Changes in assets and liabilities tend to even out over time. However, period to period relative changes in assets and liabilities can significantly affect the comparability of cash flows from operating activities. Our cash from operating activities decreased $27.3 million, from $6.2 million used during the first three months of 2011 to $33.5 million used in the first three months of 2012 primarily due to the net effects of the following factors:

 

   

increased operating income in 2012 of $7.7 million (excluding the impact of the $10.6 million in noncash settlement received from Tronox during 2011 discussed in Note 11 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) and

 

   

a higher net use of cash from the relative changes in our receivables, inventories, payables and accruals in 2012 of $33.3 million primarily resulting from increased inventory levels resulting from our higher production levels, higher cost of raw materials (primarily feedstock ore and purchased titanium sponge) and decreases in payables and accrued liabilities associated with the timing of payments.

Relative changes in working capital can have significant effects on cash flows from operating activities. As shown below, our average days sales outstanding (“DSO”) increased from December 31, 2011 to March 31, 2012. The increase in our DSO was principally the result of an increase in receivables relating to strong sales in the first three months of 2012 and the timing of collection of those receivables.

As shown below, our average number of days sales in inventory (“DSI”) increased from December 31, 2011 to March 31, 2012. The overall increase in average DSI was primarily the result of the higher production volumes and higher cost of raw materials. Based on our sales order backlog and outlook for inventory requirements, we expect to deploy additional working capital to maintain appropriate inventory levels in response to improving customer demand trends.

 

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For comparative purposes, we have also provided average DSO and DSI for the comparative prior year periods in the table below:

 

     December 31,
2010
     March 31,
2011
     December 31,
2011
     March 31,
2012
 

DSO

     52 days         55 days         55 days         60 days   

DSI

     243 days         216 days         294 days         296 days   

Investing activities. Cash flows from our investing activities increased from $196.6 million used in the first three months of 2011 to $8.5 million provided by in the first three months of 2012 primarily due to the net effects of the following factors:

 

   

Capital expenditures of $7.6 million during the first three months of 2011 and $9.7 million in the same period of 2012;

 

   

Net purchases of mutual funds and other securities of $192.7 million in the first quarter of 2011 and a nominal amount of sales in the first quarter of 2012;

 

   

Net repayments of $1.4 million from Contran during the first quarter of 2011 and $13.3 million during the first quarter of 2012 pursuant to an unsecured revolving credit facility; and

 

   

Repayments of $4.3 million from Compx during the first quarter of 2011 and $1.0 million during the first quarter of 2012 pursuant to a promissory note receivable.

Financing activities. We had the following significant items included in our cash flows from financing activities:

 

   

Net proceeds from borrowings of $29.0 million under our new U.S. credit facility entered into in the first quarter of 2012 and

 

   

Payments of dividends on our common stock of $13.1 million in the first quarter of 2012 as compared to no dividends paid in the first quarter of 2011.

Future cash requirements

Liquidity. Our primary sources of liquidity on an ongoing basis are our cash flow from operating activities and borrowings under various credit facilities. We generally use these amounts to (i) fund capital expenditures, (ii) repay indebtedness incurred primarily for working capital purposes and (iii) provide for the payment of dividends. From time-to-time we will incur indebtedness, generally to (i) fund short-term working capital needs, (ii) refinance existing indebtedness, (iii) make investments in marketable and other securities (including the acquisition of securities issued by our subsidiaries and affiliates) or (iv) fund major capital expenditures or the acquisition of other assets outside the ordinary course of business.

We routinely evaluate our liquidity requirements, capital needs and availability of resources in view of, among other things, our alternative uses of capital, debt service requirements, the cost of debt and equity capital and estimated future operating cash flows. As a result of this process, we have in the past, or in light of our current outlook, may in the future, seek to raise additional capital, modify our common and preferred dividend policies, restructure ownership interests, incur, refinance or restructure indebtedness, repurchase shares of common stock, sell assets, or take a combination of such steps or other steps to increase or manage our liquidity and capital resources. In the normal course of business, we investigate, evaluate, discuss and engage in acquisition, joint venture, strategic relationship and other business combination opportunities in the titanium, specialty metal and other industries. In the event of any future acquisition or joint venture opportunities, we may consider using then-available liquidity, issuing equity securities or incurring indebtedness.

 

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At March 31, 2012, we had aggregate cash and cash equivalents of $39.4 million, and we had borrowing availability under our existing credit facilities of $218.9 million. We could borrow all such available amounts without violating our existing debt covenants. Our non-U.S. subsidiaries held $38.0 million of our aggregate cash and cash equivalents. We entered into a $200 million U.S. revolving credit facility in February 2012 maturing in February 2017. Our U.K. credit facilities mature in August 2012. We are in compliance with all of our debt covenants at March 31, 2012. Based upon our expectations of our operating performance, the anticipated demands on our cash resources, borrowing availability under our U.S. and European credit facilities and anticipated borrowing capacity after the maturity of these credit facilities, we expect to have sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations for the short-term (defined as the next twelve-month period) and our long-term obligations.

Capital expenditures. We currently estimate we will invest a total of approximately $115 million to $125 million for capital expenditures during 2012. Our planned capital expenditures include projects to drive increased operating efficiency, properly maintain equipment and expand the productive capacity at our melting facilities, including a project we have commissioned at our facility in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, currently expected to be completed in 2013. As part of our expansion plans, we are implementing plasma melting technology to enhance our capabilities to meet the growing demand for complex, high-temperature alloys utilized more extensively in new generation aircraft engines. Capital spending for 2012 is expected to be funded by cash flows from operating activities or existing cash resources and available credit facilities.

We continue to evaluate additional opportunities to improve or augment productive assets including capital projects, acquisitions or other investments which, if consummated, any required funding would be provided by existing cash resources or borrowings under our U.S. and European credit facilities.

Contractual commitments. There have been no material changes to our contractual commitments discussed in our 2011 Annual Report.

Off-balance sheet arrangements. There have been no material changes to our off-balance sheet arrangements discussed in our 2011 Annual Report.

Recent accounting pronouncements. There have been no recent accounting pronouncements requiring disclosure.

Critical accounting policies. For a discussion of our critical accounting policies, refer to Part I, Item 7 - “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in our 2011 Annual Report. There have been no changes in our critical accounting policies during the first three months of 2012.

Affiliate transactions. Corporations that may be deemed to be controlled by or affiliated with Mr. Simmons sometimes engage in (i) intercorporate transactions such as guarantees, management and expense sharing arrangements, shared fee arrangements, joint ventures, partnerships, loans, options, advances of funds on open account, and sales, leases and exchanges of assets, including securities issued by both related and unrelated parties, and (ii) common investment and acquisition strategies, business combinations, reorganizations, recapitalizations, securities repurchases, and purchases and sales (and other acquisitions and dispositions) of subsidiaries, divisions or other business units, which transactions have involved both related and unrelated parties and have included transactions which resulted in the acquisition by one related party of a publicly-held minority equity interest in another related party. We continuously consider, review and evaluate such transactions, and understand that Contran and related entities consider, review and evaluate such transactions. Depending upon the business, tax and other objectives then relevant, it is possible that we might be a party to one or more such transactions in the future. See Notes 4 and 11 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Item 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to market risk, including foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and security prices. There have been no material changes in these market risks since we filed our 2011 Annual Report, and we refer you to the report for a complete description of these risks.

 

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Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined by regulations of the SEC, means controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit to the SEC under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit to the SEC under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions to be made regarding required disclosure. Each of Bobby D. O’Brien, our Chief Executive Officer, and James W. Brown, our Chief Financial Officer, have evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2012. Based upon their evaluation, these executive officers have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2012.

Scope of management’s report on internal control over financial reporting. We also maintain internal control over financial reporting. The term “internal control over financial reporting,” as defined by regulations of the SEC, means a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP, and includes those policies and procedures that:

 

   

Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;

 

   

Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and

 

   

Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There have been no changes to our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Refer to our 2011 Annual Report and Note 13 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for descriptions of certain previously reported legal proceedings.

 

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in the first three months of 2012 with respect to our risk factors presented in Item 1A in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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Item 6. EXHIBITS

 

31.1   

Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2   

Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1   

Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

99.1   

Fifth Amended and Restated Unsecured Revolving Demand Promissory Note as of March 1, 2012 made by Contran Corporation payable to TIMET Finance Management Company, filed herewith.

101.INS   

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH   

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

101.CAL   

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase

101.DEF   

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

101.LAB   

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

101.PRE   

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

 

Note:

We have retained a signed original of any exhibit listed above that contains signatures, and we will provide any such exhibit to the SEC or its staff upon request. Such request should be directed to the attention of our Corporate Secretary at our corporate offices located at 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240.

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

       

TITANIUM METALS CORPORATION

Date: May 8, 2012   By  

/s/    JAMES W. BROWN

    James W. Brown
    Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    Principal Financial Officer
Date: May 8, 2012   By  

/s/    SCOTT E. SULLIVAN

    Scott E. Sullivan
   

Vice President and Controller

Principal Accounting Officer

 

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