UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported)
May 4, 2011
Kronos Worldwide, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-31763
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76-0294959
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas
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75240-2697
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(972) 233-1700
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 2.02
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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Item 7.01
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Regulation FD Disclosure.
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The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release issued on May 4, 2011, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information, including the exhibit, the registrant furnishes in this report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)
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Exhibits
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Item No.
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Exhibit Index
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99.1
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Press release dated May 4, 2011 issued by the registrant.
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SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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Kronos Worldwide, Inc.
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(Registrant)
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By: /s/ Gregory M. Swalwell
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Date: May 4, 2011
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Gregory M. Swalwell, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Item No.
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Exhibit Index
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99.1
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Press release dated May 4, 2011 issued by the registrant.
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KRONOS WORLDWIDE REPORTS FIRST QUARTER OF 2011 RESULTS
DALLAS, TEXAS…May 4, 2011…Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) today reported net income for the first quarter of 2011 of $60.3 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, compared with net income of $42.8 million, or $.87 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2010. Comparability of the Company’s results was impacted by higher income from operations in the first quarter of 2011 principally due to higher average TiO2 selling prices and higher sales and production volumes in 2011, as well as a $35.2 million non-cash deferred income tax benefit recognized in the first quarter of 2010, in each case as discussed further below.
Net sales of $420.4 million in the first quarter of 2011 were $100.7 million, or 31% higher than the first quarter of 2010 due primarily to higher average TiO2 selling prices and higher sales volumes, partially offset by the negative impact of fluctuations in currency exchange rates which decreased net sales by approximately $5 million. The Company’s average TiO2 selling prices were 32% higher in the first quarter of 2011 as compared to the first quarter of 2010, and were 9% higher at the end of the first quarter of 2011 as compared to the end of 2010, continuing the improvement in selling prices that began in the second half of 2009 and continued throughout 2010. TiO2 sales volumes for the first quarter of 2011 increased 2% as compared to the first quarter of 2010, due to increased availability of product from higher production volumes. The table at the end of this press release shows how each of these items impacted the overall increase in sales.
The Company’s TiO2 segment profit (see description of non-GAAP information below) for the first quarter of 2011 was $104.2 million as compared with segment profit of $23.3 million in the first quarter of 2010. Segment profit in the first quarter of 2011, which represents a new record for the Company, increased due to higher TiO2 selling prices, higher sales volumes, and higher production volumes. The Company’s production volumes in the first quarter of 2011 tied the Company’s previous record for a first quarter. These increases were partially offset by higher raw material and maintenance costs, and the unfavorable effects of fluctuations in currency exchange rates which decreased segment profit by approximately $9 million. The Company’s TiO2 production volumes were 7% higher in the first quarter of 2011 as compared to the first quarter of 2010, with operating rates at near full practical capacity throughout the first quarter of 2011.
As previously reported, in March 2011 we completed the redemption of €80 million principal amount of the Company’s 6½% Senior Secured Notes due 2013 at the redemption price of 102.167% of the principal amount. Following such partial redemption, €320 million principal amount of the Senior Notes remain outstanding. The Company’s results in the first quarter of 2011 include an aggregate $3.3 million charge ($2.2 million, or $.04 per diluted share, net of income tax benefit) consisting of the call premium and the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue discount associated with the redeemed Senior Notes.
The Company’s income tax benefit in the first quarter of 2010 includes a $35.2 million ($.72 per diluted share) non-cash deferred income tax benefit related to a European Court ruling that resulted in the favorable resolution of certain income tax issues in Germany and an increase in the amount of our German corporate and trade tax net operating loss carryforwards.
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Steven L. Watson, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our segment profit in the first quarter of 2011 more than quadrupled from the first quarter of last year. Strong global demand for TiO2 products allowed us to successfully implement further increases in our TiO2 selling prices during the quarter. We have continued to operate our manufacturing facilities at near full practical capacity utilization levels, and set several new internal production records during the first quarter. We believe the significant global shortage of TiO2 products will continue for several years, due to the constraints to adding significant new production capacity, especially for the premium grades of TiO2 products through the chloride process, and the growing worldwide demand for TiO2 products. As a result, we expect our cash flows and profitability to continue to increase beyond 2011.”
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2011 financial results on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. CDT.
Call in number for U.S. participants (800) 920-8624
Call in number for international participants (617) 597-5430
Participant passcode 17576839
The conference call will be available via webcast and can be accessed from the investor relations section of the company’s website at http://www.kronosww.com.
The conference call will be available for replay beginning May 4, 2011 and ending May 11, 2011.
Call in number for the replay:
U.S. participants (888) 286-8010
International participants (617) 801-6888
Passcode 57636711
The statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that represent management's beliefs and assumptions based on currently available information. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot give any assurances that these expectations will prove to be correct. Such statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could significantly impact expected results, and actual future results could differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements. While it is not possible to identify all factors, the Company continues to face many risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the following:
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The cyclicality of our businesses;
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Changes in the availability of raw materials (such as ore);
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General global economic and political conditions (such as changes in the level of gross domestic product in various regions of the world and the impact of such changes on demand for TiO2);
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Competitive products and substitute products;
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Customer and competitor strategies;
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Potential consolidation of our competitors;
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The impact of pricing and production decisions;
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Competitive technology positions;
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The introduction of trade barriers;
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Possible disruption of our business or increases in the cost of doing business resulting from terrorist activities or global conflicts;
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Fluctuations in currency exchange rates (such as changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and each of the euro, the Norwegian krone and the Canadian dollar);
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Operating interruptions (including, but not limited to, labor disputes, leaks, natural disasters, fires, explosions, unscheduled or unplanned downtime and transportation interruptions);
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Our ability to renew or refinance credit facilities;
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Our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity;
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The ultimate outcome of income tax audits, tax settlement initiatives or other tax matters;
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Our ability to utilize income tax attributes, the benefits of which have been recognized under the more-likely-than-not recognition criteria;
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Environmental matters (such as those requiring compliance with emission and discharge standards for existing and new facilities);
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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 Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement whether as a result of changes in information, future events or otherwise.
In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding the Company's results of operations as determined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), the Company has disclosed certain non-GAAP information, which the Company believes provides useful information to investors:
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The Company discloses segment profit (loss), which is used by the Company’s management to assess the performance of the Company’s TiO2 operations. The Company believes disclosure of segment profit (loss) provides useful information to investors because it allows investors to analyze the performance of the Company’s TiO2 operations in the same way that the Company’s management assesses performance. The Company defines segment profit (loss) as income (loss) before income taxes, interest expense and certain general corporate items. Corporate items excluded from the determination of segment profit (loss) include corporate expense and interest income not attributable to the Company’s TiO2 operations.
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Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a major international producer of titanium dioxide products.
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KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In millions, except per share and metric ton data)
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March 31,
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Net sales
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$ | 319.7 | $ | 420.4 | ||||
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Cost of sales
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Gross margin
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Selling, general and administrative expense
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Income from operations
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Interest expense
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Income before income taxes
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11.3 | 91.2 | ||||||
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Income tax expense (benefit)
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Net income
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$ | 42.8 | $ | 60.3 | ||||
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Net income per basic and diluted share
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Basic and diluted weighted-average shares used in the calculation of net income per share
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49.0 | 57.9 | ||||||
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TiO2 data – metric tons in thousands:
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KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF SEGMENT PROFIT TO
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
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$ | 21.7 | $ | 102.4 | ||||
IMPACT OF PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN SALES
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2011 vs. 2010
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