Form 10Q (6-30-2007)
 
LSB Industries, Inc.

Form 10-Q (6-30-2007)

 
UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q
 
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
For the quarterly period ended             June 30, 2007        
   
 
OR
   
[  ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
For the transition period from   _____________to______________
   
 
Commission file number                  1-7677      
   
                LSB Industries, Inc.            
Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter
 
           Delaware            
     73-1015226      
State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization
I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
 
        16 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma                     73107       
             Address of principal executive offices                            (Zip Code)
 
               (405) 235-4546                  
  Registrant's telephone number, including area code
 
          __             None            _        ___          
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if  changed since last report.
 
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 whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ] Non-accelerated filer [X]

The aggregate market value of the Registrant’s voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant, computed by reference to the price at which the voting common stock was last sold as of June 29, 2007, exceeded the $75 million threshold. As a result, the Registrant will become an accelerated filer on December 31, 2007.
 
 
1

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). [ ] Yes [X] No

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's voting common stock, as of August 3, 2007 was 19,849,595 shares, excluding 3,448,518 shares held as treasury stock.

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FORM 10-Q OF LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
   
     
 
PART I - Financial Information
Page
     
Item 1.
4
     
Item 2.
39
     
Item 3.
61
     
Item 4.
62
     
63
     
 
PART II - Other Information
 
     
Item 1.
65
     
Item 1A.
66
     
Item 2.
67
     
Item 3.
67
     
Item 4.
68
     
Item 5.
69
     
Item 6.
69



3

PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Information at June 30, 2007 is unaudited)
 
   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
 
(In Thousands)
Assets
             
Current assets:
             
Cash and cash equivalents
$
30,575
   
$
2,255
 
Restricted cash
 
309
     
2,479
 
Accounts receivable, net
 
78,608
     
67,571
 
Inventories:
             
Finished goods
 
22,608
     
20,252
 
Work in process
 
2,892
     
3,205
 
Raw materials
 
20,659
     
21,992
 
Total inventories
 
46,159
     
45,449
 
Supplies, prepaid items and other:
             
Prepaid insurance
 
1,612
     
3,443
 
Precious metals
 
10,389
     
6,406
 
Supplies
 
3,656
     
3,424
 
Other
 
1,666
     
1,468
 
Total supplies, prepaid items and other
 
17,323
     
14,741
 
Total current assets
 
172,974
     
132,495
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
 
78,453
     
76,404
 
               
Other assets:
             
Noncurrent restricted cash
 
565
     
1,202
 
Debt issuance and other debt-related costs, net
 
5,771
     
2,221
 
Investment in affiliate
 
3,365
     
3,314
 
Goodwill
 
1,724
     
1,724
 
Other, net
 
2,547
     
2,567
 
Total other assets
 
13,972
     
11,028
 
 
$
265,399
   
$
219,927
 

(Continued on following page)


4

LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
(Information at June 30, 2007 is unaudited)
 

   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
 
(In Thousands)
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
             
Current liabilities:
             
Accounts payable
$
37,364
   
$
42,870
 
Short-term financing and drafts payable
 
936
     
2,986
 
Accrued and other liabilities
 
23,742
     
26,816
 
Current portion of long-term debt
 
2,729
     
11,579
 
Total current liabilities
 
64,771
     
84,251
 
               
Long-term debt
 
121,738
     
86,113
 
               
Noncurrent accrued and other liabilities
 
6,554
     
5,929
 
               
Contingencies (Note 12)
             
               
Stockholders' equity:
             
Series B 12% cumulative, convertible preferred stock, $100 par value; 20,000 shares issued and outstanding; aggregate liquidation preference of $3,770,400 ($3,650,400 in 2006)
 
 
2,000
     
 
2,000
 
Series 2 $3.25 convertible, exchangeable Class C preferred stock, $50 stated value; 211,595 shares issued (517,402 in 2006); aggregate liquidation preference of $15,528,102 ($37,836,070 in 2006)
 
 
10,580
     
 
25,870
 
Series D 6% cumulative, convertible Class C preferred stock, no par value; 1,000,000 shares issued; aggregate liquidation
preference of $1,300,000
 
 
1,000
     
 
1,000
 
Common stock, $.10 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized, 23,291,033 shares issued (20,215,339 in 2006)
 
2,329
     
2,022
 
Capital in excess of par value
 
111,762
     
79,838
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(556
)
   
(701
)
Accumulated deficit
 
(36,346
)
   
(47,962
)
   
90,769
     
62,067
 
Less treasury stock at cost:
             
Series 2 Preferred, 18,300 shares
 
797
     
797
 
Common stock, 3,447,754 shares
 
17,636
     
17,636
 
Total stockholders' equity
 
72,336
     
43,634
 
 
$
265,399
   
$
219,927
 

(See accompanying notes)

5

LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
Six and Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(As adjusted for 2006, see Note 2)

 
 
Six Months
 
Three Months
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Net sales
$
304,141
   
$
244,248
   
$
156,756
   
$
132,391
 
Cost of sales
 
237,432
     
199,274
     
122,099
     
107,596
 
Gross profit
 
66,709
     
44,974
     
34,657
     
24,795
 
                               
Selling, general and administrative expense
 
36,994
     
29,722
     
18,693
     
15,570
 
Provisions for losses on accounts receivable
 
621
     
282
     
363
     
82
 
Other expense
 
518
     
691
     
494
     
585
 
Other income
 
(100
)
   
(148
)
   
(46
)
   
(101
)
Operating income
 
28,676
     
14,427
     
15,153
     
8,659
 
                               
Interest expense
 
4,580
     
5,761
     
1,992
     
2,886
 
Non-operating other income, net
 
(73
)
   
(497
)
   
(31
)
   
(467
)
Income from continuing operations before provisions for income taxes and
equity
in earnings of affiliate
 
 
24,169
     
 
9,163
     
 
13,192
     
 
6,240
 
Provisions for income taxes
 
532
     
200
     
188
     
150
 
Equity in earnings of affiliate
 
(431
)
   
(405
)
   
(216
)
   
(200
)
Income from continuing operations
 
24,068
     
9,368
     
13,220
     
6,290
 
                               
Net loss from discontinued operations
 
29
     
131
     
-
     
31
 
Net income
 
24,039
     
9,237
     
13,220
     
6,259
 
                               
Dividend requirements and stock dividend on preferred stock exchanged in
March 2007
 
 
4,971
     
 
497
     
 
-
     
 
249
 
Other preferred stock dividend requirements
 
434
     
607
     
217
     
303
 
Net income applicable to common stock
$
18,634
   
$
8,133
   
$
13,003
   
$
5,707
 
                               
Weighted average common shares:
                             
Basic
 
18,615
     
13,769
     
19,713
     
13,776
 
                               
Diluted
 
21,950
     
20,914
     
22,923
     
20,988
 
                               
Income (loss) per common share:
                             
Basic:
                             
Income from continuing operations
$
1.00
   
$
.60
   
$
.66
   
$
.41
 
Net loss from discontinued operations
 
-
     
(.01
)
   
-
     
-
 
Net income
$
1.00
   
$
.59
   
$
.66
   
$
.41
 
                               
Diluted:
                             
Income from continuing operations
$
.87
   
$
.47
   
$
.58
   
$
.32
 
Net loss from discontinued operations
 
-
     
(.01
)
   
-
     
-
 
Net income
$
.87
   
$
.46
   
$
.58
   
$
.32
 

(See accompanying notes)

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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
(In Thousands)


 

Common Stock
Shares
 
Non-
Redeemable Preferred
Stock
 

Common
Stock Par Value
 

Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
 
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Loss
 


Accumulated Deficit
 

Treasury Stock-Preferred
 

Treasury Stock-Common
 



Total
 
Balance at December 31, 2006
 
20,215
$
28,870
$
2,022
$
79,838
 
$
(701
)
$
(47,962
)
$
(797
)
$
(17,636
)
$
43,634
 
                                                 
Net income
                         
24,039
               
24,039
 
Amortization of cash flow hedge
                   
145
                     
145
 
Total comprehensive income
                                           
24,184
 
Cumulative effect adjustment in accordance with FIN 48
                         
 
(120
 
)
             
 
(120
 
)
Conversion of debentures to common stock
 
 
565
     
 
57
 
 
3,681
                           
 
3,738
 
Exercise of stock options
 
245
     
24
 
834
                           
858
 
Stock-based compensation
             
36
                           
36
 
Exchange of 305,807 shares of non-redeemable preferred stock for 2,262,965 shares of common stock
 
 
 
2,263
 
 
 
(15,290
 
 
)
 
 
226
 
 
 
27,367
         
 
 
(12,303
 
 
)
             
 
 
-
 
Conversion of 71 shares of redeemable preferred stock to common stock
 
 
3
         
 
6
                           
 
6
 
Balance at June 30, 2007
 
23,291
$
13,580
$
2,329
$
111,762
 
$
(556
)
$
(36,346
)
$
(797
)
$
(17,636
)
$
72,336
 

(See accompanying notes)

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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(As adjusted for 2006, see Note 2)

 
2007
 
2006
 
(In Thousands)
Cash flows from continuing operating activities:
             
Net income
$
24,039
   
$
9,237
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by continuing operating activities:
             
Net loss from discontinued operations
 
29
     
131
 
Loss (gain) on sales and disposals of property and equipment
 
431
     
(7
)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
 
6,089
     
5,420
 
Amortization
 
441
     
587
 
Stock-based compensation
 
36
     
-
 
Provisions for losses on accounts receivable
 
621
     
282
 
Realization of losses on inventory
 
(345
)
   
(539
)
Provision for impairment on long-lived assets
 
-
     
286
 
Provision for (realization and reversal of) losses on firm sales commitments
 
(328
)
   
296
 
Equity in earnings of affiliate
 
(431
)
   
(405
)
Distributions received from affiliate
 
380
     
500
 
Change in fair value of interest rate caps
 
(307
)
   
(337
)
Cash provided (used) by changes in assets and liabilities:
             
Accounts receivable
 
(11,842
)
   
(16,478
)
Inventories
 
(365
)
   
846
 
Other supplies and prepaid items
 
(2,582
)
   
1,615
 
Accounts payable
 
(5,611
)
   
4,752
 
Customer deposits
 
(567
)
   
3,027
 
Deferred rent expense
 
(4,004
)
   
(2,291
)
Other current and noncurrent liabilities
 
2,382
     
2,208
 
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities
 
8,066
     
9,130
 
               
Cash flows from continuing investing activities:
             
Capital expenditures
 
(8,131
)
   
(5,567
)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
 
191
     
117
 
Proceeds from (deposits of) restricted cash
 
2,807
     
(557
)
Purchase of interest rate cap contracts
 
(621
)
   
-
 
Other assets
 
17
     
(122
)
Net cash used by continuing investing activities
 
(5,737
)
   
(6,129
)
               
               
 
(Continued on following page)


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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(As adjusted for 2006, see Note 2)

 
2007
 
2006
 
(In Thousands)
Cash flows from continuing financing activities:
             
Proceeds from revolving debt facilities
$
248,972
   
$
226,139
 
Payments on revolving debt facilities
 
(275,356
)
   
(234,905
)
Proceeds from 5.5% convertible debentures, net of fees
 
56,985
     
-
 
Proceeds from 7% convertible debentures, net of fees
 
-
     
16,876
 
Acquisition of 10-3/4% Senior Unsecured Notes
 
-
     
(6,950
)
Proceeds from other long-term debt, net of fees
 
2,424
     
-
 
Payments on other long-term debt
 
(5,723
)
   
(1,494
)
Payments of debt issuance costs
 
(50
)
   
(367
)
Proceeds from short-term financing and drafts payable
 
56
     
123
 
Payments on short-term financing and drafts payable
 
(2,106
)
   
(2,124
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
858
     
61
 
Dividends paid on preferred stock
 
-
     
(136
)
Net cash provided (used) by continuing financing activities
 
26,060
     
(2,777
)
               
Cash flows of discontinued operations:
             
Operating cash flows
 
(69
)
   
(105
)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
28,320
     
119
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
2,255
     
4,653
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
30,575
   
$
4,772
 
               
Supplemental cash flow information:
             
               
Noncash investing and financing activities:
             
               
Debt issuance costs
$
3,131
   
$
1,124
 
Debt issuance costs associated with 7% convertible debentures converted to common stock
$
266
   
$
-
 
7% convertible debentures converted to common stock
$
4,000
   
$
-
 
Series 2 preferred stock converted to common stock of which $12,303,000 was charged to accumulated deficit
$
27,593
   
$
-
 
               

(See accompanying notes)


9

LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Note 1: Basis of Presentation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of LSB Industries, Inc. (the "Company", “LSB”, "We", "Us", or "Our") and its subsidiaries. We are a manufacturing, marketing and engineering company which is primarily engaged, through our wholly-owned subsidiary ThermaClime, Inc. (“ThermaClime”) and its subsidiaries, in the manufacture and sale of geothermal and water source heat pumps and air handling products (the "Climate Control Business") and the manufacture and sale of chemical products (the "Chemical Business"). The Company and ThermaClime are holding companies with no significant assets or operations other than our investments in our subsidiaries. Entities that are 20% to 50% owned and for which we have significant influence are accounted for on the equity method. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company as of June 30, 2007 and for the six and three month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 include all adjustments and accruals, consisting only of normal, recurring accrual adjustments which are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods except for the cumulative effect adjustment as discussed in Note 17-Income Taxes. These interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year due, in part, to the seasonality of our sales of agricultural products and the accounting for plant major maintenance costs as discussed in Note 2. Our selling seasons for agricultural products are primarily during the spring and fall planting seasons, which typically extend from March through June and from September through November.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted in this Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in connection with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K, as amended by our Form 10-K/A, Amendment No.1, for the year ended December 31, 2006 (“Form 10-K, as amended”).

Certain reclassifications have been made in our condensed consolidated financial statements for 2006 to conform to our condensed consolidated financial statement presentation for 2007.

Note 2: Change in Accounting for Plant Turnaround Costs and Classification Changes As previously disclosed in our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 and in our Form 10-K, as amended, in September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) completed a project to clarify guidance on the accounting for planned major maintenance activities (“Turnarounds”). The FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. AUG AIR-1 (“FSP”) which eliminated the accrue-in-advance method of accounting for Turnarounds which was the method we were using. In addition, the adoption of the provisions in the FSP is to be considered a change in accounting principle with retrospective application as described in SFAS 154-Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (“SFAS 154”), if practical. The FSP became effective for us on January 1, 2007. There were three acceptable accounting methods for Turnarounds that we could adopt of which we adopted the direct expensing method which requires us to expense Turnaround costs as they are incurred. Based on our current plan for Turnarounds to be performed during the remainder of 2007, we estimate that we will incur Turnaround costs of approximately $1 million during the third quarter of 2007 and $2.5 million

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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
Note 2: Change in Accounting for Plant Turnaround Costs and Classification Changes (continued) 

during the fourth quarter of 2007. However, it is possible that these Turnarounds could be performed during a different quarter and/or the actual costs could be significantly different than our estimates.

As previously disclosed in our Form 10-K, as amended, we made classification changes relating to extended warranty contracts and warranty expense.

The following condensed consolidated financial statement line items and income per common share were affected by the change in accounting for Turnarounds. The effect by the classification changes for extended warranty contracts and warranty expense are also included but they did not impact operating income, net income, or income per common share:

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
(in thousands):

   
As
Originally
Reported
 
 
As
Adjusted
 
Effect
of
Changes
Net sales
 
$
244,017
   
$
244,248
   
$
231
 
                         
Cost of sales
 
$
199,507
   
$
199,274
   
$
(233
)
                         
Gross profit
 
$
44,510
   
$
44,974
   
$
464
 
                         
Selling, general and administrative expense (1)
 
$
29,575
   
$
30,004
   
$
429
 
                         
Operating income
 
$
14,392
   
$
14,427
   
$
35
 
                         
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliate
 
 
$
 
9,128
   
 
$
 
9,163
   
 
$
 
35
 
                         
Income from continuing operations
 
$
9,333
   
$
9,368
   
$
35
 
                         
Net income
 
$
9,202
   
$
9,237
   
$
35
 
                         
Net income applicable to common stock
 
$
8,098
   
$
8,133
   
$
35
 
 
(1) Amount includes provision for losses on accounts receivable of $282,000.

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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 2: Change in Accounting for Plant Turnaround Costs and Classification Changes (continued) 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2006
(in thousands):

   
As
Originally
Reported
 
 
As
Adjusted
 
Effect
of
Changes
Net sales
 
$
132,273
   
$
132,391
   
$
118
 
                         
Cost of sales
 
$
107,310
   
$
107,596
   
$
286
 
                         
Gross profit
 
$
24,963
   
$
24,795
   
$
(168
)
                         
Selling, general and administrative expense (1)
 
$
15,433
   
$
15,652
   
$
219
 
                         
Operating income
 
$
9,046
   
$
8,659
   
$
(387
)
                         
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliate
 
 
$
 
6,627
   
 
$
 
6,240
   
 
$
 
(387
 
)
                         
Income from continuing operations
 
$
6,677
   
$
6,290
   
$
(387
)
                   
 
   
Net income
 
$
6,646
   
$
6,259
   
$
(387
)
                         
Net income applicable to common stock
 
$
6,094
   
$
5,707
   
$
(387
)
 
(1) Amount includes provision for losses on accounts receivable of $82,000.

Income Per Common Share for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2006:

   
As
Originally
Reported
 
 
As
Adjusted
 
Effect
of
Change
Income per common share:
                       
Basic
 
$
.44
   
$
.41
   
$
(.03
)
                         
Diluted
 
$
.34
   
$
.32
   
$
(.02
)

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
(in thousands):

   
As
Originally
Reported
 
 
As
Adjusted
 
Effect
of
Change
Net income
 
$
9,202
   
$
9,237
   
$
35
 
                         
Cash provided by change in other current and noncurrent liabilities
 
$
2,243
   
$
2,208
   
$
(35
)
                         
Net cash provided by continuing operations activities
 
$
9,130
   
$
9,130
   
$
-
 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 3: Cash and Cash Equivalents Short-term investments, which consist of highly liquid investments with average original maturities of three months or less, are considered cash equivalents. We primarily utilize a cash management system with a series of separate accounts consisting of several “zero-balance” disbursement accounts for funding of payroll and accounts payable. As a result of our cash management system, checks issued, but not presented to the banks for payment, may create negative book cash balances. These negative book cash balances are included in current portion of long-term debt since these accounts are funded primarily by our Working Capital Revolver Loan. Outstanding checks in excess of related book cash balances were $21,000 and $5,849,000 at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

Note 4: Accounts Receivable

   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
 
(In Thousands)
Trade receivables
$
79,668
   
$
68,165
 
Other
 
1,416
     
1,675
 
   
81,084
     
69,840
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
(2,476
)
   
(2,269
)
 
$
78,608
   
$
67,571
 

Note 5: Inventories Inventories are priced at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) basis. Finished goods and work-in-process inventories include material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs. At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, inventory reserves for certain slow-moving inventory items (primarily Climate Control products) were $775,000 and $829,000, respectively. In addition, inventory reserves for certain nitrogen-based inventories provided by our Chemical Business were $72,000 and $426,000, at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, because cost exceeded the net realizable value.

Changes in our inventory reserves are as follows:

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
(In Thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
$
1,255
   
$
2,423
   
$
938
   
$
1,263
 
Add: Provision for (realization of) losses
 
(345
)
   
(539
)
   
(28
)
   
297
 
Deduct: Write-offs/disposals
 
(63
)
   
(328
)
   
(63
)
   
(4
)
Balance at end of period
$
847
   
$
1,556
   
$
847
   
$
1,556
 

The provision for losses and realization of losses are included in cost of sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income (realization of losses are reductions to cost of sales).

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
Note 6: Precious Metals Precious metals are used as a catalyst in the Chemical Business manufacturing process. Precious metals are carried at cost, with cost being determined using the FIFO basis. Because some of the catalyst consumed in the production process cannot be readily recovered and the amount and timing of recoveries are not predictable, we follow the practice of expensing precious metals as they are consumed. For six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the amounts expensed for precious metals were approximately $4,031,000 and $2,669,000, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the amounts expensed were approximately $1,902,000 and $1,300,000, respectively. These precious metals expenses are included in cost of sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. Occasionally, during major maintenance and/or capital projects, we may be able to perform procedures to recover precious metals (previously expensed) which have accumulated over time within the manufacturing equipment. For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, we recognized recoveries and gains of precious metals at historical FIFO costs of approximately $2,639,000 and $1,125,000, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, we recognized recoveries of precious metals at historical FIFO costs of approximately $1,408,000 and $186,000, respectively. These recoveries are reductions to cost of sales.

Note 7: Debt Issuance and Other Debt-Related Costs, net During the six months ended June 30, 2007, we incurred debt issuance costs of $3,181,000 relating primarily to the 5.5% Convertible Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2012 (the “2007 Debentures”). In addition, the remaining portion of the 7% Convertible Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2011 (the “2006 Debentures”) was converted into our common stock. As a result of the conversions, approximately $266,000 of the remaining debt issuance costs, net of amortization, associated with the 2006 Debentures were charged against capital in excess of par value during the six months ended June 30, 2007. Also see discussion in Note 15 - Derivatives, Hedges and Financial Instruments concerning our interest rate cap contracts.

Note 8: Investment in Affiliate Cepolk Holding, Inc. (“CHI”), a subsidiary of the Company, is a limited partner and has a 50% equity interest in Cepolk Limited Partnership (“Partnership”) which is accounted for on the equity method. The Partnership owns an energy savings project located at the Ft. Polk Army base in Louisiana (“Project”). As of June 30, 2007, the Partnership and general partner to the Partnership is indebted to a term lender (“Term Lender”) of the Project. CHI has pledged its limited partnership interest in the Partnership to the Term Lender as part of the Term Lender’s collateral securing all obligations under the loan. This guarantee and pledge is limited to CHI’s limited partnership interest and does not expose CHI or the Company to liability in excess of CHI’s limited partnership interest. No liability has been established for this pledge since it was entered into prior to adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 45 (“FIN 45”). CHI has no recourse provisions or available collateral that would enable CHI to recover its partnership interest should the Term Lender be required to perform under this pledge.

Note 9: Product Warranty Our Climate Control Business sells equipment that has an expected life, under normal circumstances and use that extends over several years. As such, we provide warranties after equipment shipment/start-up covering defects in materials and workmanship.

Generally, the base warranty coverage for most of the manufactured equipment in the Climate Control Business is limited to eighteen months from the date of shipment or twelve months from the date of start-up, whichever is shorter, and to ninety days for spare parts. The warranty

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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
Note 9: Product Warranty (continued)

provides that most equipment is required to be returned to the factory or an authorized representative and the warranty is limited to the repair and replacement of the defective product, with a maximum warranty of the refund of the purchase price. Furthermore, companies within the Climate Control Business generally disclaim and exclude warranties related to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose and disclaim and exclude any liability for consequential or incidental damages. In some cases, the customer may purchase or a specific product may be sold with an extended warranty. The above discussion is generally applicable to such extended warranties, but variations do occur depending upon specific contractual obligations, certain system components, and local laws.

Our accounting policy and methodology for warranty arrangements is to periodically measure and recognize the expense and liability for such warranty obligations using a percentage of net sales, based upon our historical warranty costs. It is possible that future warranty costs could exceed our estimates.

Changes in our product warranty obligation are as follows:

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
(In Thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
$
1,251
   
$
861
   
$
1,227
   
$
921
 
Add: Charged to costs and expenses
 
1,335
     
706
     
827
     
321
 
Deduct: Costs and expenses incurred
 
(1,065
)
   
(587
)
   
(533
)
   
(262
)
Balance at end of period
$
1,521
   
$
980
   
$
1,521
   
$
980
 


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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 10: Accrued and Other Liabilities

   
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
 
(In Thousands)
Accrued payroll and benefits
$
4,545
 
$
4,170
 
Deferred revenue on extended warranty contracts
 
2,917
   
2,426
 
Accrued commissions
 
2,396
   
2,565
 
Customer deposits
 
2,371
   
2,938
 
Accrued property and income taxes
 
1,984
   
1,217
 
Accrued insurance
 
1,963
   
1,646
 
Accrued death benefits
 
1,745
   
1,446
 
Accrued warranty costs
 
1,521
   
1,251
 
Accrued contractual manufacturing obligations
 
1,403
   
1,801
 
Accrued environmental remediation costs
 
1,389
   
1,432
 
Deferred rent expense
 
1,227
   
5,231
 
Accrued precious metals costs
 
979
   
1,068
 
Other
 
5,856
   
5,554
 
   
30,296
   
32,745
 
Less noncurrent portion
 
6,554
   
5,929
 
Current portion of accrued and other liabilities
$
23,742
 
$
26,816
 

Note 11: Long-Term Debt 

 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2007
 
2006
 
(In Thousands)
Senior Secured Loan due 2009 (A)
$
50,000
   
$
50,000
 
Working Capital Revolver Loan due 2009 - ThermaClime (B)
 
21
     
26,048
 
7% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (C)
 
-
     
4,000
 
5.5% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (D)
 
60,000
     
-
 
Other, with interest at rates of 4.25% to 9.36% most of which is secured by machinery, equipment and real estate
 
14,446
     
17,644
 
   
124,467
     
97,692
 
Less current portion of long-term debt
 
2,729
     
11,579
 
Long-term debt due after one year
$
121,738
   
$
86,113
 

(A)
ThermaClime and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) are parties of a $50 million term loan (“Senior Secured Loan”) with a certain lender (the “Lender”). The Senior Secured Loan is to be repaid as follows:

 
·
quarterly interest payments which began September 30, 2004;
 
·
quarterly principal payments of $312,500 beginning September 30, 2007;
 
·
a final payment of the remaining outstanding principal of $47.5 million and accrued interest on September 16, 2009.
 

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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
Note 11: Long-Term Debt (continued) 

The Senior Secured Loan accrues interest at a defined LIBOR rate plus a defined LIBOR margin or, at the election of the Borrowers, an alternative defined base rate plus a defined base rate margin with the annual interest rate not to exceed 11% or 11.5% depending on the leverage ratio. At June 30, 2007, the effective interest rate was 11%.

The Borrowers are subject to numerous covenants under the Senior Secured Loan agreement including, but not limited to, limitation on the incurrence of certain additional indebtedness and liens, limitations on mergers, acquisitions, dissolution and sale of assets, and limitations on declaration of dividends and distributions to us, all with certain exceptions. The Borrowers are also subject to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, measured quarterly on a trailing twelve-month basis. The Borrowers’ fixed charge coverage ratio exceeded the required minimum ratio for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2007.

The maturity date of the Senior Secured Loan can be accelerated by the Lender upon the occurrence of a continuing event of default, as defined.

The Senior Secured Loan agreement includes a prepayment fee equal to 1% of the principal amount should the Borrowers elect to prepay any principal amount prior to September 15, 2007 but is eliminated thereafter.

The Senior Secured Loan is secured by a first lien on

 
·
certain real property and equipment located at the El Dorado, Arkansas facility (“El Dorado Facility”),
 
·
certain real property and equipment located at the Cherokee, Alabama facility (“Cherokee Facility”),
 
·
certain equipment of the Climate Control Business, and
 
·
the equity stock of certain of ThermaClime’s subsidiaries.
 
The Senior Secured Loan is also secured by a second lien on the assets upon which ThermaClime’s revolving credit facility lender has a first lien. The carrying value of the pledged assets is approximately $206 million at June 30, 2007. The Senior Secured Loan is guaranteed by the Company and is also secured with the stock of ThermaClime.

(B) ThermaClime and its subsidiaries ("the Borrowers") are parties of a $50 million revolving credit facility (the "Working Capital Revolver Loan") that provides for advances based on specified percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventories for ThermaClime, and its subsidiaries. The Working Capital Revolver Loan, as amended, matures in April 2009. The Working Capital Revolver Loan accrues interest at a base rate (generally equivalent to the prime rate) plus .75% or LIBOR plus 2%. The interest rate at June 30, 2007 was 6.59% considering the impact of the interest rate cap contracts which set a maximum three-month LIBOR base rate of 4.59% on $30 million and mature on June 30, 2009. Interest is paid monthly. The facility provides for up to $8.5 million of letters of credit. All letters of credit outstanding reduce availability under the facility. As a result of using a portion of the proceeds from the 2007 Debentures to pay down the Working Capital Revolver Loan,

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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
Note 11: Long-Term Debt (continued) 

amounts available for additional borrowing under the Working Capital Revolver Loan at June 30, 2007 were $48 million. Under the Working Capital Revolver Loan, as amended, the lender also requires the borrowers to pay a letter of credit fee equal to 1% per annum of the undrawn amount of all outstanding letters of credit, an unused line fee equal to .5% per annum for the excess amount available under the facility not drawn and various other audit, appraisal and valuation charges.

The lender may, upon an event of default, as defined, terminate the Working Capital Revolver Loan and make the balance outstanding due and payable in full. The Working Capital Revolver Loan is secured by receivables, inventories and intangibles of all the ThermaClime entities other than DSN Corporation and El Dorado Nitric Company and its subsidiaries ("EDNC") and a second lien on certain real property and equipment. EDNC is neither a borrower nor guarantor of the Working Capital Revolver Loan. The carrying value of the pledged assets is approximately $191 million at June 30, 2007.

A prepayment premium equal to 1% of the facility is due to the lender should the borrowers elect to prepay the facility prior to April 13, 2008 and is eliminated thereafter.

The Working Capital Revolver Loan, as amended, requires ThermaClime and its Climate Control Business to meet certain financial covenants measured quarterly. ThermaClime and its Climate Control Business were in compliance with those covenants for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The Working Capital Revolver Loan also contains covenants that, among other things, limit the Borrowers' (which does not include the Company) ability to:

 
·
incur additional indebtedness,
 
·
incur liens,
 
·
make restricted payments or loans to affiliates who are not Borrowers,
 
·
engage in mergers, consolidations or other forms of recapitalization,
 
·
dispose assets, or
 
·
repurchase ThermaClime's 10-3/4% Senior Unsecured Notes (the “Notes”).

The Working Capital Revolver Loan also requires all collections on accounts receivable be made through a bank account in the name of the lender or their agent.

In connection with the redemption of the Notes in July 2006, the lenders of the Working Capital Revolver Loan and the Senior Secured Loan provided consents to permit ThermaClime to borrow $6.4 million from the Company for the purpose of redeeming the Notes. 

(C)
On March 14, 2006, we completed a private placement to six qualified institutional buyers pursuant to which we sold $18 million aggregate principal amount of our 7% Convertible Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2011 (the “2006 Debentures”). We used a placement agent for this transaction which we paid a fee of 6% of the aggregate gross proceeds received in the financing. Other offering expenses in connection with the transaction were $.4 million. As a result, the total debt issuance costs related to this transaction were $1.5 million.
 

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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
Note 11: Long-Term Debt (continued) 

During September through December 2006, $14 million of the 2006 Debentures were converted into 1,977,499 shares of our common stock at the conversion price of $7.08 per share. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the remaining $4 million of the 2006 Debentures (which includes $1 million that was held by Jayhawk Capital Management and other Jayhawk entities, through their manager, Kent McCarthy (the “Jayhawk Group”), were converted into 564,790 shares of our common stock at the average conversion price of $7.082 per share.

(D) On June 28, 2007, we entered into a purchase agreement with each of twenty two qualified institutional buyers (“QIBs”), pursuant to which we sold $60 million aggregate principal amount of our 5.5% Convertible Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2012 (the “2007 Debentures”) in a private placement to the QIBs pursuant to the exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), afforded by Section 4(2) of the Act and Regulation D promulgated under the Act. The 2007 Debentures are eligible for resale by the investors under Rule144A under the Act. We received net proceeds of approximately $57 million, after discounts and commissions. In connection with the closing, we entered into an indenture (the “Indenture”) with UMB Bank, as trustee (the “Trustee”), governing the 2007 Debentures. The Trustee is also our transfer agent. The Trustee receives customary compensation from us for such services.

The 2007 Debentures bear interest at the rate of 5.5% per year and mature on July 1, 2012. Interest is payable in arrears on January 1 and July 1 of each year, beginning on January 1, 2008.

The 2007 Debentures are unsecured obligations and are subordinated in right of payment to all of our existing and future senior indebtedness, including indebtedness under our revolving debt facilities. The 2007 Debentures are effectively subordinated to all present and future liabilities, including trade payables, of our subsidiaries.

The 2007 Debentures are convertible by the holders in whole or in part into shares of our common stock prior to their maturity. The conversion rate of the 2007 Debentures for the holders electing to convert all or any portion of a debenture is 36.4 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of debentures (representing a conversion price of $27.47 per share of common stock), subject to adjustment under certain conditions as set forth in the Indenture.

We may redeem some or all of the 2007 Debentures at any time on or after July 2, 2010, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2007 Debentures, plus accrued and unpaid interest, all as set forth in the Indenture. The redemption price will be payable at our option in cash or, subject to certain conditions, shares of our common stock (valued at 95% of the weighted average of the closing sale prices of the common stock for the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the fifth trading day prior to the redemption date), subject to certain conditions being met on the date we mail the notice of redemption.


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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 11: Long-Term Debt (continued)

If a designated event (as defined in the Indenture) occurs prior to maturity, holders of the 2007 Debentures may require us to repurchase all or a portion of their 2007 Debentures for cash at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the 2007 Debentures plus any accrued and unpaid interest, as set forth in the Indenture. If a fundamental change (as defined in the Indenture) occurs on or prior to June 30, 2010, under certain circumstances, we will pay, in addition to the repurchase price, a make-whole premium on the 2007 Debentures converted in connection with, or tendered for repurchase upon, the fundamental change. The make-whole premium will be payable in our common stock or the same form of consideration into which our common stock has been exchanged or converted in the fundamental change. The amount of the make-whole premium, if any, will be based on our stock price on the effective date of the fundamental change. No make-whole premium will be paid if our stock price in connection with the fundamental change is less than or equal to $23.00.

At maturity, we may elect, subject to certain conditions as set forth in the Indenture, to pay up to 50% of the principal amount of the outstanding 2007 Debentures, plus all accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the maturity date, in shares of our common stock (valued at 95% of the weighted average of the closing sale prices of the common stock for the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the fifth trading day prior to the maturity date), if the common stock is then listed on an eligible market, the shares used to pay the 2007 Debentures and any interest thereon are freely tradable, and certain required opinions of counsel are received.
 
We have currently invested a portion of the net proceeds in money market investments and have or intend to use the net proceeds, to redeem our outstanding shares of $3.25 Convertible Exchangeable Class C Preferred Stock, Series 2 (“Series 2 Preferred”); to repay certain outstanding mortgages and equipment loans; to pay accrued and unpaid dividends on its outstanding shares of Series B 12% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock and Series D 6% Cumulative Convertible Class C Preferred Stock; and the balance to initially reduce outstanding borrowing under the Working Capital Revolver Loan, for certain discretionary capital expenditures and general working capital purposes.

In connection with using a portion of the net proceeds of the 2007 Debentures to initially reduce the outstanding borrowings under the Working Capital Revolver Loan, ThermaClime entered into a $25 million demand promissory note (“Demand Note”) with the Company. In addition, the Company, ThermaClime, and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a subordination agreement with the lender of the Senior Secured Loan which, among other things, states that the Demand Note is unsecured and subordinated to the Senior Secured Loan and allows for payments on the Demand Note by ThermaClime to the Company provided there is no potential default or event of default, as defined in the Senior Secured Loan.
 

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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 12: Contingencies We accrue for contingent losses when such losses are probable and reasonably estimable. In addition, we recognize contingent gains when such gains are realizable.

Following is a summary of certain legal matters involving the Company.

A.
Environmental Matters

Our operations are subject to numerous environmental laws (“Environmental Laws”) and to other federal, state and local laws regarding health and safety matters (“Health Laws”). In particular, the manufacture and distribution of chemical products are activities which entail environmental risks and impose obligations under the Environmental Laws and the Health Laws, many of which provide for certain performance obligations, substantial fines and criminal sanctions for violations. There can be no assurance that material costs or liabilities will not be incurred by us in complying with such laws or in paying fines or penalties for violation of such laws. The Environmental Laws and Health Laws and enforcement policies thereunder relating to our Chemical Business have in the past resulted, and could in the future result, in compliance expenses, cleanup costs, penalties or other liabilities relating to the handling, manufacture, use, emission, discharge or disposal of pollutants or other substances at or from our facilities or the use or disposal of certain of its chemical products. Historically, significant expenditures have been incurred by subsidiaries within our Chemical Business in order to comply with the Environmental Laws and Health Laws and are reasonably expected to be incurred in the future.

We are required to recognize a liability for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement obligation if the fair value of the liability can be reasonably estimated in accordance with FIN 47. We have a legal obligation to monitor certain discharge water outlets at our Chemical Business facilities should we discontinue the operations of a facility. We also have certain facilities in our Chemical Business that contain asbestos insulation around certain piping and heated surfaces which we plan to maintain in an adequate condition to prevent leakage through our standard repair and maintenance activities. Since we currently have no plans to discontinue the use of these facilities and the remaining life of the facilities is indeterminable, an asset retirement liability has not been recognized. Currently, there is insufficient information to estimate the fair value of the asset retirement obligations. However, we will continue to review these obligations and record a liability when a reasonable estimate of the fair value can be made.

1. Discharge Water Matters

The El Dorado Facility within our Chemical Business generates process wastewater. The process water discharge and storm-water run off are governed by a state National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) water discharge permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”), which permit is to be renewed every five years. The ADEQ issued to the El Dorado Facility a NPDES water discharge permit in 2004, and the El Dorado Facility had until June 1, 2007 to meet the compliance deadline for the more restrictive limits under the 2004 NPDES permit. In order to meet the El Dorado Facility’s June 2007 limits, the El Dorado Facility has significantly reduced the effluent levels of its wastewater.

In order to directly discharge its wastewater from the El Dorado Facility into the creek and to meet the June 2007 permit limits, the El Dorado Facility has conducted a study of the adjacent

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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 12: Contingencies (continued) 

stream to determine whether a permit modification is appropriate. On September 22, 2006, the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (“Commission”) approved the results of the study that showed that the proposed permit modification is appropriate. A public hearing was held on the matter on November 13, 2006 with minimal opposition.

The El Dorado Facility has demonstrated its ability to comply with the more restrictive permit limits, and the rules which support the more restrictive dissolved minerals rules have been revised to authorize a permit modification to adopt achievable dissolved minerals permit limits. The ADEQ has orally agreed to issue a consent administrative order to authorize the El Dorado Facility to continue operations without incurring permit violations pending the modification of the permit to implement the revised rule and to allow the El Dorado Facility to continue to discharge its wastewater into the creek from and after June 1, 2007.

In addition, the El Dorado Facility has entered into a consent administrative order (“CAO”) that recognizes the presence of nitrate contamination in the shallow groundwater at the El Dorado Facility. A new CAO to address the shallow groundwater contamination became effective on November 16, 2006 and requires the evaluation of the current conditions and remediation based upon a risk assessment. The final remedy for shallow groundwater contamination, should any remediation be required, will be selected pursuant to the new CAO and based upon the risk assessment. Based on area well surveys performed, there are no known users of this shallow groundwater in the area, and preliminary risk assessments have not identified any public health risk that would require remediation. As an interim measure, the El Dorado Facility has installed two recovery wells to recycle groundwater and to recover nitrates. The cost of any additional remediation that may be required will be determined based on the results of the investigation and risk assessment and cannot currently be reasonably estimated. Therefore, no liability has been established at June 30, 2007.

2. Air Matters

Under the terms of a consent administrative order relating to air matters (“AirCAO”), which became effective in February 2004, resolving certain air regulatory alleged violations associated with the El Dorado Facility’s sulfuric acid plant and certain other alleged air emission violations, the El Dorado Facility is required to implement additional air emission controls at the El Dorado Facility no later than February 2010. We have decided to accelerate this capital expenditure and currently estimate the environmental compliance related expenditures to be between $6.0 and $6.5 million, to be expended through the third quarter of 2008.

3. Other Environmental Matters

In April 2002, Slurry Explosive Corporation (“Slurry”), later renamed Chemex I Corp., a subsidiary within our Chemical Business, entered into a Consent Administrative Order (“Slurry Consent Order”) with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (“KDHE”), regarding Slurry’s Hallowell, Kansas manufacturing facility (“Hallowell Facility”). The Slurry Consent Order addressed the release of contaminants from the facility into the soils and groundwater and surface water at the Hallowell Facility. There are no known users of the groundwater in the

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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
Note 12: Contingencies (continued)

area. The adjacent strip pit is used for fishing. Under the terms of the Slurry Consent Order, Slurry is required to, among other things, submit an environmental assessment work plan to the KDHE for review and approval, and agree with the KDHE as to any required corrective actions to be performed at the Hallowell Facility.

In connection with the sale of substantially all of the operating assets of Slurry and Universal Tech Corporation (“UTeC”) in December 2002, which was accounted for as discontinued operations, both subsidiaries within our Chemical Business, UTeC leased the Hallowell Facility to the buyer under a triple net long-term lease agreement. However, Slurry retained the obligation to be responsible for, and perform the activities under, the Slurry Consent Order. In addition, certain of our subsidiaries agreed to indemnify the buyer of such assets for these environmental matters. The successor (“Chevron”) of the prior owner of the Hallowell Facility has agreed, within certain limitations, to pay and has been paying one-half of the costs of certain interim remediation measures at the site approved by the KDHE, subject to reallocation.

At June 30, 2007, the total estimated liability (which is included in current and noncurrent accrued and other liabilities) in connection with this remediation matter is approximately $1.4 million and Chevron’s share for one-half of these costs (which is included in accounts receivable and other assets) is approximately $.7 million. These amounts are not discounted to their present value. It is reasonably possible that a change in estimate of our liability and receivable will occur in the near term. Should soil remediation be required, it is expected to be completed during 2007 followed by up to five years of ground water monitoring.

Slurry and Chevron expect to pursue a course with the KDHE of long-term surface and ground water monitoring to track the natural decline in contamination, instead of the soil excavation. We estimate the costs relating to this course of action to be substantially less than the cost of soil excavation but we are unable to determine if the KDHE will ultimately accept the proposal.

B. Other Pending, Threatened or Settled Litigation

1. Chemical Business

In 2005, El Dorado Company (“EDC”) sued the general partners of Dresser Rand Company, Ingersoll-Rand Company and DR Holdings Corp., and an individual employee of Dresser Rand Company, in connection with its faulty repair of a hot gas expander of one of EDC’s nitric acid plants. As a result of defects in the repair, on October 8, 2004, the hot gas expander failed, leading to a fire at the nitric acid plant. The lawsuit is styled El Dorado Chemical Company, et al v. Ingersoll-Rand Company (NJ), et al. in the Union County Arkansas Circuit Court. A trial was held in October 2006 resulting in a jury verdict awarding EDC approximately $9.8 million in damages. The Defendants filed a Notice to Appeal and filed a $10.7 million bond. EDC will pay attorneys fees equal to approximately 32% of any recovery. We will recognize the jury award if and when realized.

Cherokee Nitrogen Company (“CNC”), a subsidiary within our Chemical Business, has been sued for an undisclosed amount of monies based on a claim that CNC breached an agreement by overcharging the plaintiff, Nelson Brothers, LLC, (“Nelson”), for ammonium nitrate as a result

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Note 12: Contingencies (continued) 

of inflated prices for natural gas used to manufacture the ammonium nitrate. CNC has filed a third-party complaint against Dynegy and a subsidiary (“Dynegy”) asserting that Dynegy was the party responsible for fraudulently causing artificial natural gas prices to exist and seeking an undisclosed amount from Dynegy, including any amounts which may be recovered by Nelson. The suit is Nelson Brothers, LLC v. Cherokee Nitrogen Company v. Dynegy Marketing, and is pending in Alabama state court in Colbert County. Dynegy has filed a counterclaim against CNC for $600,000 allegedly owed on account as an offset to CNC’s claim for damages, which amount has been recorded by CNC. Nelson and CNC have agreed to enter into a settlement agreement to settle their portion of the lawsuit and, in connection with such settlement, CNC will pay Nelson 25% of any net amount of certain proceeds that may be received (after costs incurred) by CNC from Dynegy as a result of settlement or judgment in connection with the lawsuit. The settlement between CNC and Nelson is subject to the parties entering into a definitive settlement agreement.

CNC has filed suit against Meecorp Capital Markets, LLC (“Meecorp”) and Lending Solutions, Inc. in Alabama State Court, in Etowah County, Alabama, for recovery of actual damages of $140,000 plus punitive damages, relating to a loan transaction. Meecorp counterclaimed for the balance of an alleged commitment fee of $100,000, an alleged equity kicker of $200,000 and $3,420,000 for loss of opportunity. CNC is vigorously pursuing this matter, and counsel for CNC has advised that they believe there is a good likelihood CNC will recover from the defendants and that the likelihood of Meecorp recovering from CNC is remote.

2. Other

Zeller Pension Plan

In February 2000, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized management to proceed with the sale of the automotive products business, since the automotive products business was no longer a “core business” of the Company. In May 2000, the Company sold substantially all of its assets in its automotive products business. After the authorization by the board, but prior to the sale, the automotive products business purchased the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Zeller Corporation (“Zeller”). The liabilities of Zeller assumed by the automotive products business included Zeller’s pension plan, which is not a multi-employer pension plan. In June 2003, the principal owner (“Owner”) of the buyer of the automotive products business was contacted by a representative of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“PBGC”) regarding the plan. The Owner was informed by the PBGC of a possible under-funding of the plan and a possible takeover of the plan by the PBGC. The PBGC previously advised the Company that the PBGC may consider the Company to be potentially liable for the under-funding of the Zeller Plan in the event that the plan is taken over by the PBGC and alleged that the under-funding is approximately $600,000. The Company’s ERISA counsel was verbally informed by a PBGC representative that he would probably recommend no further action by the PBGC with respect to the Company’s involvement with the Zeller plan. However, because we have received no written confirmation from the PBGC, there are no assurances that the PBGC will not assert a claim against the Company with respect to the Zeller plan.

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MEI Drafts

Masinexportimport Foreign Trade Company (“MEI”) has given notice to the Company and a subsidiary of the Company alleging that it was owed $1,533,000 in connection with MEI’s attempted collection of ten non-negotiable bank drafts payable to the order of MEI. The bank drafts were issued by Aerobit Ltd. (“Aerobit”), a non-U.S. company and at the time of issuance of the bank drafts was a subsidiary of the Company. Each of the bank drafts has a face value of $153,300, for an aggregate principal face value of $1,533,000. The bank drafts were issued in September 1992, and had a maturity date of December 31, 2001. Each bank draft was endorsed by LSB Corp., which, at the time of endorsement, was a subsidiary of the Company.

On October 22, 1990, a settlement agreement between the Company, its subsidiary Summit Machine Tool Manufacturing Corp. (“Summit”), and MEI (the “Settlement Agreement”), was entered into, and in connection with the Settlement Agreement, Summit issued to MEI obligations totaling $1,533,000. On May 16, 1992, the Settlement Agreement was rescinded by the Company, Summit, and MEI at the request of MEI, and replaced with an agreement purportedly substantially similar to the Settlement Agreement between MEI and Aerobit, pursuant to which MEI agreed to replace the original $1,533,000 of Summit’s obligations with Aerobit bank drafts totaling $1,533,000, endorsed by LSB Corp. Aerobit previously advised us that MEI has not fulfilled the requirements under the bank drafts for payment thereof. All of the Company’s ownership interest in LSB Corp. was sold to an unrelated third party in September 2002. Further, all of the Company’s interest in Aerobit was sold to a separate unrelated third party, in a transaction completed on or before November 2002. Accordingly, neither Aerobit, which was the issuer of the bank drafts, nor LSB Corp., which was the endorser of the bank drafts, are currently subsidiaries of the Company.

Neither the Company nor any of its currently owned subsidiaries are makers or endorsers of the bank drafts in question. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in connection with this matter. No liability has been established relating to these bank drafts as of June 30, 2007.

Dividends on Series 2 Preferred

As discussed in Note 21 - Subsequent Events, on July 12, 2007, we mailed, or had mailed, to all holders of record of our Series 2 Preferred a notice of redemption of all of the outstanding shares of Series 2 Preferred. The redemption date of the Series 2 Preferred is scheduled for August 27, 2007. The terms of the Series 2 Preferred require that for each share of Series 2 Preferred so redeemed, we will pay, in cash, a redemption price for each share so redeemed an amount equal to $50.00 per share, plus $26.25 representing accrued and unpaid dividends thereon pro-rata to the date of redemption. There were 193,295 shares of Series 2 Preferred outstanding, net of treasury stock, as of the date the notice of redemption was mailed. Pursuant to the terms of the Series 2 Preferred, the holders of the Series 2 Preferred may convert each share into 4.329 shares of our common stock, which right to convert terminates 10 days prior to the redemption date. If a holder of the Series 2 Preferred elects to convert his, her or its shares into our common stock pursuant to its terms, the Certificate of Designations for the Series 2 Preferred provides, and it is our position, that the holder that so converts will not be entitled to receive payment of any accrued and unpaid dividends on the shares so converted. The Jayhawk Group, our second

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(Unaudited)
 
Note 12: Contingencies (continued) 

largest stockholder and an affiliate of ours, has advised us that, if the Jayhawk Group converts its holdings of Series 2 Preferred, the Jayhawk Group may bring legal action against us for all accrued and unpaid dividends on the shares of Series 2 Preferred that it converts after receipt of the notice of redemption. As of the date of mailing of the notice of redemption, the Jayhawk Group was the beneficial owner of 155,012 shares of Series 2 Preferred.

C. Other Claims and Legal Actions

Short-Swing Profit Claim

We have received a letter dated May 23, 2007 from a law firm representing a stockholder of ours demanding that we investigate potential short-swing profit liability under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act of the Jayhawk Group. The stockholder alleges that the surrender by the Jayhawk Group of 180,450 shares of our Series 2 Preferred in our issuer exchange tender offer was a sale which is subject to Section 16 and matchable against prior purchases of Series 2 Preferred by the Jayhawk Group. The Jayhawk Group has advised us that they do not believe that they are liable for short-swing profits under Section 16(b). The provisions of Section 16(b) provide that if we do not file a lawsuit against the Jayhawk Group in connection with these Section 16(b) allegations within 60 days from the date of the stockholder’s notice to us, then the stockholder may pursue a Section 16(b) short-swing profit claim on our behalf. We have engaged our outside corporate/securities counsel to investigate this matter, but as of the date of this report, we have not filed a Section 16(b) lawsuit against the Jayhawk Group. As a result, the stockholder may now be entitled to initiate such lawsuit on our behalf.

Business Interruption and Property Insurance Claims

1. El Dorado Facility

Beginning in October 2004 and continuing into June 2005, the Chemical Business’ results were adversely affected as a result of the loss of production due to a mechanical failure of one of the four nitric acid plants at the El Dorado, Arkansas plant. The plant was restored to normal production in June 2005. We filed a property damage insurance claim for $3.8 million, net of a $1 million deductible. We also filed a business interruption claim for $5 million, net of the forty-five day waiting period. The insurers paid claims totaling $5.5 million; however, the insurers are contesting our remaining claims. For the six and three months ended June 30, 2006, we realized insurance recoveries of $595,000 and $41,000, respectively, relating to this business interruption claim which is recorded as a reduction to cost of sales.

2. Cherokee Facility

As a result of damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the natural gas pipeline servicing the Cherokee Facility suffered damage and the owner of the pipeline declared an event of Force Majeure. This event of Force Majeure caused curtailments and interruption in the delivery of natural gas to the Cherokee Facility. CNC’s insurer was promptly put on notice of a claim, but the quantification of the claim amount took time and involved the retention of a gas market expert and a business interruption consultant.

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(Unaudited)
 
Note 12: Contingencies (continued) 

On September 25, 2006, CNC filed a contingent business interruption claim. CNC is in discussions with, and providing additional documentation to, the forensic accountant hired by CNC’s insurers to examine the claim. The recovery of this claim, if any, will be recognized when realized. We have been advised that CNC’s insurers will make an advance payment of $1.5 million in connection with our business interruption claim (See Note 21 - Subsequent Events).

Securities and Exchange Commission Inquiry

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) made an informal inquiry to the Company by letter dated August 15, 2006. The inquiry relates to the restatement of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004 and accounting matters relating to the change in inventory accounting from LIFO to FIFO. The Company has responded to the inquiry. At the present time, the informal inquiry is not a pending proceeding nor does it rise to the level of a government investigation. Until further communication and clarification with the SEC, if any, the Company is unable to determine:

 
·
if the inquiry will ever rise to the level of an investigation or proceeding, or
 
·
the materiality to the Company’s financial position with respect to enforcement actions, if any, the SEC may have available to it.

Other

We are also involved in various other claims and legal actions which in the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, if determined adversely to us, would not have a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Note 13: Completion of Tender Offer  On November 10, 2006, the Company entered into an agreement (“Jayhawk Agreement”) with the Jayhawk Group. Under the Jayhawk Agreement, the Jayhawk Group agreed to tender (discussed below) 180,450 shares of the 346,662 shares of the Series 2 $3.25 convertible, exchangeable Class C preferred stock (“Series 2 Preferred”), if the Company made an exchange or tender offer for the Series 2 Preferred. In addition, as a condition to the Jayhawk Group’s obligation to tender such shares of Series 2 Preferred in an exchange/tender offer, the Jayhawk Agreement further provided that Jack E. Golsen (Chairman of the Board and CEO of the Company), his wife, children and certain entities controlled by them (the “Golsen Group”) would exchange only 26,467 of the 49,550 shares of Series 2 Preferred beneficially owned by them. As a result, only 309,807 of the 499,102 shares of Series 2 Preferred outstanding would be eligible to participate in an exchange/tender offer, with the remaining 189,295 being held by the Jayhawk Group and the Golsen Group.

On January 26, 2007, our Board of Directors approved and on February 9, 2007, we began a tender offer to exchange shares of our common stock for up to 309,807 of the 499,102 outstanding shares of the Series 2 Preferred. The tender offer expired on March 12, 2007 and our Board of Directors accepted the shares tendered on March 13, 2007. The terms of the tender offer provided for the issuance by the Company of 7.4 shares of common stock in exchange for each share of Series 2 Preferred tendered in the tender offer and the waiver of all rights to
 
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accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series 2 Preferred tendered. As a result of this tender offer, we issued 2,262,965 shares of our common stock for 305,807 shares of Series 2 Preferred that were tendered. In addition, the total amount of accrued and unpaid dividends waived on the Series 2 Preferred tendered was approximately $7.3 million ($23.975 per share).

Because the exchanges under the tender offer were pursuant to terms other than the original terms, the transactions were considered extinguishments of the preferred stock. Also the transactions qualified as induced conversions under SFAS 84. Accordingly, we recorded a charge (stock dividend) to accumulated deficit of approximately $12.3 million which equaled the excess of the fair value of the common stock issued over the fair value of the common stock issuable pursuant to the original conversion terms. To measure fair value, we used the closing price of our common stock on March 13, 2007. For purposes of computing income per common share for the six months ended June 30, 2007, net income was reduced by approximately $5 million relating to the tender offer which represents the total amount of stock dividends recorded less the total amount of unpaid dividends waived.

Included in the amounts discussed above and pursuant to the Jayhawk Agreement and the terms of the tender offer, the Jayhawk Group and the Golsen Group tendered 180,450 and 26,467 shares, respectively, of Series 2 Preferred for 1,335,330 and 195,855 shares, respectively, of our common stock. In addition, the total amount of accrued and unpaid dividends waived on these shares of Series 2 Preferred tendered was approximately $4.96 million with the Jayhawk Group waiving a total of $4.33 million and the Golsen Group waiving a total of $0.63 million.

No fractional shares were issued so cash was paid in lieu of any additional shares in an amount equal to the fraction of a share times the closing price per share of our common stock on the last business day immediately preceding the expiration date of the tender offer. See Note 21 - Subsequent Events for discussion relating to the notice of redemption for the Series 2 Preferred.

Note 14: Stock Options Subject to Stockholders' Approval We account for stock options in accordance with SFAS 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (“SFAS 123(R)”) using the modified prospective method. On June 19, 2006, the Compensation and Stock Option Committee of our Board of Directors granted 450,000 shares of non-qualified stock options (the “Options”) to certain Climate Control Business employees which were subject to shareholders’ approval. The option price of the Options is $8.01 per share which is based on the market value of our common stock at the date the Board of Directors granted the shares (June 19, 2006). The Options vest over a ten-year period at a rate of 10% per year and expire on September 16, 2016 with certain restrictions. Under SFAS 123(R), the fair value for the Options was estimated, using an option pricing model, as of the date we received shareholders’ approval which occurred during our 2007 annual shareholders’ meeting on June 14, 2007. Under SFAS 123(R) for accounting purposes, the grant date and service inception date is June 14, 2007.
 
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Note 14: Stock Options Subject to Stockholders' Approval (continued)

The total fair value for the Options was estimated to be $6,924,000, or $15.39 per share, using a Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model with the following assumptions:

·  
risk-free interest rate of 5.16% based on an U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issue with a term approximating the estimated expected life as of the grant date;
·  
a dividend yield of 0 based on historical data;
·  
volatility factors of the expected market price of our common stock of 24.7% based on historical volatility of our common stock since it has been traded on the American Stock Exchange, and;
·  
a weighted average expected life of the options of 5.76 years based on the historical exercise behavior of these employees.

As of June 14, 2007, we began amortizing the total estimated fair value of the Options to selling, general, and administrative expense (“SG&A”) which will continue through June 2016 (the remaining vesting period). As a result, we incurred stock-based compensation expense of $36,000 (net of related tax effects which were minimal) for the six and three months ended June 30, 2007. As of June 30, 2007, 45,000 shares of the Options were exercisable. For the six and three months ended June 30, 2007, the total fair value of the Options vested was $692,000.

Note 15: Derivatives, Hedges and Financial Instruments We account for derivatives in accordance with SFAS No. 133 which requires the recognition of derivatives in the balance sheet and the measurement of these instruments at fair value. Changes in fair value of derivatives are recorded in results of operations unless the normal purchase or sale exceptions apply or hedge accounting is elected.

In 1997, we entered into an interest rate forward agreement to effectively fix the interest rate of a long-term lease commitment (not for trading purposes). In 1999, we executed a long-term lease agreement (initial lease term of ten years) and terminated the forward agreement at a net cost of $2.8 million. We historically accounted for this cash flow hedge under the deferral method (as an adjustment of the initial term lease rentals). Upon adoption of SFAS No. 133 in 2001, the remaining deferred cost amount was reclassified from other assets to accumulated other comprehensive loss and is being amortized to operations over the term of the lease arrangement. At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, accumulated other comprehensive loss consisted of the remaining deferred cost of $556,000 and $701,000, respectively. The amount amortized to operations was $145,000 and $72,000 for the six and three-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. There were no income tax benefits related to these expenses.

In 2005, we purchased two interest rate cap contracts for a cost of $590,000 on $30 million of debt which mature in March 2009. In April 2007, we purchased two interest rate cap contracts for a cost of $621,000 on $50 million of debt which mature in April 2012. These contracts are free-standing derivatives and are accounted for on a mark-to-market basis in accordance with SFAS No.133. At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the market values of these contracts were $1,313,000 and $385,000, respectively, and are included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. For the six and three months ended June 30, 2007, the fair value of these contracts increased $307,000 and $403,000, respectively. For the

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(Unaudited)
 
Note 15: Derivatives, Hedges and Financial Instruments (continued)

six and three months ended June 30, 2006, the fair value increased $337,000 and $155,000, respectively. The changes in the value of these contracts are included in interest expense. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, cash used to purchase the 2007 contracts is included in cash used by continuing investing activities in the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows.

Raw materials for use in our manufacturing processes include copper used by our Climate Control Business and natural gas used by our Chemical Business. As part of our raw material price risk management, we periodically enter into exchange-traded futures contracts for these materials, which contracts are generally accounted for on a mark-to-market basis in accordance with SFAS No. 133. At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the unrealized losses were $278,000 and $408,000, respectively, and are included in accrued and other liabilities. The unrealized losses are classified as current liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as the terms of these contracts are for periods of twelve months or less. For the six and three months ended June 30, 2007, we recognized a gain of $24,000 and incurred a loss of $487,000, respectively, on such contracts. For the six and three months ended June 30, 2006, we incurred losses of $759,000 and $629,000, respectively. These gains and losses are included in cost of sales. In addition, the cash flows relating to these contracts are included in cash flows from continuing operating activities.

Note 16: Income Per Common Share Net income applicable to common stock is computed by adjusting net income by the amount of preferred stock dividend requirements and stock dividends. Basic income per common share is based upon net income applicable to common stock and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.

Diluted income per share is based on net income applicable to common stock plus preferred stock dividend requirements on preferred stock assumed to be converted, if dilutive, and interest expense including amortization of debt issuance costs, net of income taxes, on convertible debt assumed to be converted, if dilutive, and the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding, and the assumed conversion of dilutive convertible securities outstanding.

On June 28, 2007, we sold $60 million of convertible debt. In addition, we received shareholders’ approval in granting 450,000 shares of non-qualified stock options on June 14, 2007.

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the remaining $4,000,000 of the 2006 Debentures were converted into 564,790 shares of common stock. In addition, we issued 2,262,965 shares of common stock for 305,807 shares of our Series 2 Preferred that were tendered pursuant to a tender offer.

As of June 30, 2007, the aggregate amount of unpaid dividends in arrears on our Series 2 Preferred, Series B Preferred and Series D Preferred totaled approximately $4,948,000, $1,770,000 and $300,000, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
Note 16: Income Per Common Share (continued) 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share:

(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
Numerator:
                             
Net income
$
24,039
   
$
9,237
   
$
13,220
   
$
6,259
 
Dividend requirements and stock dividends on preferred stock exchanged in March 2007
 
 
(4,971
 
)
   
 
(497
 
)
   
 
-
     
 
(249
 
)
Other preferred stock dividend requirements
 
(434
)
   
(607
)
   
(217
)
   
(303
)
Numerator for basic net income per common share - net income applicable to common stock
 
 
18,634
     
 
8,133
     
 
13,003
     
 
5,707
 
Preferred stock dividend requirements on preferred stock assumed to be converted, if dilutive
 
 
434
     
 
1,104
     
 
217
     
 
552
 
Interest expense including amortization of debt issuance costs, net of income taxes, on convertible debt assumed to be converted
 
 
83
     
 
485
     
 
34
     
 
390
 
Numerator for diluted net income per common share
$
19,151
   
$
9,722
   
$
13,254
   
$
6,649
 
                               
Denominator:
                             
Denominator for basic net income per common share - weighted-average shares
 
 
18,614,835
     
 
13,768,813
     
 
19,713,471
     
 
13,775,988
 
Effect of dilutive securities:
                             
Convertible preferred stock
 
1,778,610
     
3,569,133
     
1,777,900
     
3,567,613
 
Stock options
 
1,255,959
     
1,263,521
     
1,228,399
     
1,326,346
 
Convertible notes payable
 
212,088
     
2,254,000
     
111,651
     
2,254,000
 
Warrants
 
88,257
     
58,517
     
92,068
     
64,369
 
Dilutive potential common shares
 
3,334,914
     
7,145,171
     
3,210,018
     
7,212,328
 
Denominator for diluted net income per common share - adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversions
 
 
21,949,749
     
 
20,913,984
     
 
22,923,489
     
 
20,988,316
 
                               
Basic net income per common share
$
1.00
   
$
.59
   
$
.66
   
$
.41
 
                               
Diluted net income per common share
$
.87
   
$
.46
   
$
.58
   
$
.32
 
 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
Note 16: Income Per Common Share (continued) 

The following weighted-average shares of securities were not included in the computation of diluted net income per common share as their effect would have been antidilutive:

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
Convertible preferred stock
 
522,181
 
-
 
-
 
-
Stock options
 
42,265
 
-
 
84,066
 
-
   
564,446
 
-
 
84,066
 
-

Note 17: Income Taxes We and/or certain of our subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. The federal tax returns for 1994 through 2002 remain subject to examination for the purpose of determining the amount of remaining NOL and other carryovers. With few exceptions, the 2003-2006 years remain open for all purposes of examination by the IRS and other major tax jurisdictions.

At December 31, 2006, we had regular-tax net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $51.2 million (approximately $33.1 million of alternative minimum tax NOLs) that begin expiring in 2019. A significant portion of these NOLs will be utilized to offset 2007 taxable income. Due to NOL carryforwards, the only provisions for income taxes for the six and three-month periods of 2007 and 2006 were for federal alternative minimum taxes and state income taxes. However, when and if the NOLs are fully utilized, the Company will be recognizing and paying regular federal income taxes.

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 - Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 requires that realization of an uncertain income tax position must be “more likely than not” (i.e. greater than 50% likelihood) the position will be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities before it can be recognized in the financial statements. Further, FIN 48 prescribes the amount to be recorded in the financial statements as the amount most likely to be realized assuming a review by tax authorities having all relevant information and applying current conventions. FIN 48 also clarifies the financial statement classification of tax-related penalties and interest and sets forth new disclosures regarding unrecognized tax benefits. On January 1, 2007, we adopted FIN 48. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, we recognized a liability of $120,000 for uncertain tax positions, which was accounted for as an increase to the January 1, 2007 accumulated deficit balance. We do not expect the adoption of FIN 48 to impact our effective tax rate in 2007. We recognize accrued interest related to tax matters in interest expense and recognize penalties as other expense.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
Note 18: Other Expense, Other Income and Non-Operating Other Income, net 

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
(In Thousands)
Other expense:
                             
Losses on sales and disposals of property and equipment
$
431
   
$
-
   
$
431
   
$
-
 
Litigation settlement
 
-
     
300
     
-
     
300
 
Impairments on long-lived assets (1)
 
-
     
286
     
-
     
286
 
Other miscellaneous expense (2)
 
87
     
105
     
63
     
(1
)
Total other expense
$
518
   
$
691
   
$
494
   
$
585
 
                               
Other income (2)
$
100
   
$
148
   
$
46
   
$
101
 
                               
Non-operating other income, net:
                             
Interest income
$
58
   
$
396
   
$
16
   
$
359
 
Miscellaneous income (2)
 
65
     
149
     
39
     
125
 
Miscellaneous expense (2)
 
(50
)
   
(48
)
   
(24
)
   
(17
)
Total non-operating other income, net
$
73
   
$
497
   
$
31
   
$
467
 

(1)
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. During the six and three months ended June 30, 2006, we recognized impairments of $286,000 which includes $230,000 relating to the wastewater projects. Due to the significant wastewater quality progress at the El Dorado Facility and meetings with the ADEQ, certain capitalized costs relating to the wastewater projects are no longer believed to be recoverable.
 
(2)
Amounts represent numerous unrelated transactions, none of which are individually significant requiring separate disclosure.
 

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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)

 
Note 19: Segment Information

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
(In Thousands)
Net sales:
                             
Climate Control
$
145,823
   
$
99,035
   
$
74,518
   
$
51,673
 
Chemical
 
153,142
     
140,697
     
79,422
     
78,167
 
Other
 
5,176
     
4,516
     
2,816
     
2,551
 
 
$
304,141
   
$
244,248
   
$
156,756
   
$
132,391
 
                               
Gross profit: (1)
                             
Climate Control
$
42,628
   
$
30,509
   
$
21,921
   
$
15,702
 
Chemical (2) (3)
 
22,242
     
12,899
     
11,710
     
8,198
 
Other
 
1,839
     
1,566
     
1,026
     
895
 
 
$
66,709
   
$
44,974
   
$
34,657
   
$
24,795
 
                               
Operating income (loss): (4)
                             
Climate Control
$
18,125
   
$
11,577
   
$
9,617
   
$
6,004
 
Chemical (2) (3) (5)
 
15,646
     
6,626
     
7,936
     
4,817
 
General corporate expenses and other business operations, net (6)
 
(5,095
)
   
(3,776
)
   
(2,400
)
   
(2,162
)
   
28,676
     
14,427
     
15,153
     
8,659
 
                               
Interest expense
 
(4,580
)
   
(5,761
)
   
(1,992
)
   
(2,886
)
Non-operating other income (expense), net:
                         
Climate Control
 
2
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Chemical
 
82
     
236
     
54
     
217
 
Corporate and other business operations
 
 
(11
 
)
   
 
261
     
 
(23
 
)
   
 
250
 
Provisions for income taxes
 
(532
)
   
(200
)
   
(188
)
   
(150
)
Equity in earnings of affiliate-Climate Control
 
431
     
405
     
216
     
200
 
Income from continuing operations
$
24,068
   
$
9,368
   
$
13,220
   
$
6,290
 
 

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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 19: Segment Information (continued)

(1)
Gross profit by industry segment represents net sales less cost of sales. Gross profit classified as “Other” relates to the sales of industrial machinery and related components.

(2)
For the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, Turnaround costs for the El Dorado Facility totaled $182,000 and $1,097,000, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, expenses for precious metals, net of recoveries, were $494,000 and $1,114,000, respectively.

(3)
During the six and three months ended June 30, 2007, we recorded the realization for losses on certain nitrate-based inventories of $354,000 and $26,000, respectively. For the same periods in 2006, we recorded the realization of losses (provision for losses) of $782,000 and $(147,000), respectively. During the six and three months ended June 30, 2006, we realized insurance recoveries of $595,000 and $41,000, respectively, relating to a business interruption claim. The above transactions (excluding the provision for losses) contributed to an increase in gross profit.

(4)
Our chief operating decision makers use operating income by industry segment for purposes of making decisions which include resource allocations and performance evaluations. Operating income by industry segment represents gross profit by industry segment less SG&A incurred by each industry segment plus other income and other expense earned/incurred by each industry segment before general corporate expenses and other business operations, net. General corporate expenses and other business operations, net, consist of unallocated portions of gross profit, SG&A, other income and other expense.

(5)
During the six and three months ended June 30, 2006, we recognized impairments on long-lived assets of $286,000.
 

(6)
The amounts included are not allocated to our Climate Control and Chemical Businesses since these items are not included in the operating results reviewed by our chief operating decision makers for purposes of making decisions as discussed above. A detail of these amounts are as follows:
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
(In Thousands)
Gross profit-Other
$
1,839
   
$
1,566
   
$
1,026
   
$
895
 
Selling, general and administrative:
                             
Personnel
 
(3,552
)
   
(2,825
)
   
(1,894
)
   
(1,623
)
Professional fees
 
(1,767
)
   
(1,253
)
   
(773
)
   
(413
)
Office overhead
 
(376
)
   
(311
)
   
(180
)
   
(113
)
Property, franchise and other taxes
 
(156
)
   
(141
)
   
(73
)
   
(70
)
Advertising
 
(140
)
   
(105
)
   
(60
)
   
(75
)
Shareholders relations
 
(130
)
   
(16
)
   
(32
)
   
(8
)
All other (A)
 
(828
)
   
(424
)
   
(425
)
   
(482
)
Total selling, general and administrative
 
(6,949
)
   
(5,075
)
   
(3,437
)
   
(2,784
)
                               
Other income
 
32
     
33
     
14
     
27
 
Other expense (B)
 
(17
)
   
(300
)
   
(3
)
   
(300
)
Total general corporate expenses and other business operations, net
$
(5,095
)
 
$
(3,776
)
 
$
(2,400
)
 
$
(2,162
)
 
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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
Note 19: Segment Information (continued)

(A)
For the six months ended June 30, 2006, a refund of $350,000 was recognized relating to insurance brokerage fees.

(B)  
During the six and three months ended June 30, 2006, we recognized a litigation settlement of $300,000.

Information about our total assets by industry segment is as follows:

   
June 30,
 
December 31,
   
2007
 
2006
 
(In Thousands)
Climate Control
 
$
109,932
   
$
97,166
 
Chemical
   
109,981
     
109,122
 
Corporate assets and other
   
45,486
     
13,639
 
Total assets
 
$
265,399
   
$
219,927
 

Note 20: Related Party Transactions A subsidiary within our Climate Control Business remodeled their offices, including the replacement of carpet and flooring throughout the office area. In connection with the remodeling, the subsidiary made payments for the purchase of carpeting totaling $69,000 and $12,500 during 2006 and the first six months of 2007, respectively, to Designer Rugs, a company owned by Linda Golsen Rappaport, the daughter of Jack E. Golsen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and sister of Barry H. Golsen, our President.

During 2006, the Jayhawk Group purchased $1 million principal amount of the 2006 Debentures. In April 2007, the Jayhawk Group converted the $1 million of the 2006 Debentures into 141,040 shares of our common stock at the conversion price of $7.09 per share. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, we paid the Jayhawk Group $70,000 of which $46,000 relates to interest earned on the 2006 Debentures and $24,000 relates to additional consideration paid to convert the 2006 Debentures.

Northwest Internal Medicine Associates (“Northwest”), a division of Plaza Medical Group, P.C., has an agreement with the Company to perform medical examinations of the management and supervisory personnel of the Company and its subsidiaries. Under such agreement, Northwest is paid $2,000 a month to perform all such examinations. Dr. Robert C. Brown (a director of the Company) is Vice President and Treasurer of Plaza Medical Group, P.C.

Bernard Ille, a member of our board of directors, is a director of Quail Creek Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”). The Bank was a lender to one of our subsidiaries. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the subsidiary made interest and principal payments on outstanding debt owed to the Bank in the amount of $.1 million and $3.3 million, respectively. At December 31, 2006, the subsidiary’s loan payable to the Bank was approximately $3.3 million, (none at June 30, 2007) with an annual interest rate of 8.25%. The loan was secured by certain of the subsidiary’s property, plant and equipment. This loan was paid in full in June 2007.
 
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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 20: Related Party Transactions (continued)

See discussion in Note 12 - Contingencies concerning the following:
·  
the Jayhawk Group may bring legal action against us for all accrued and unpaid dividends on the shares of Series 2 Preferred that it converts after receipt of the notice of redemption discussed in Note 21; and
·  
a letter received by us from a law firm on behalf of a stockholder demanding that we investigate potential short-swing profit liability of the Jayhawk Group under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.

See discussion in Note 13 - Completion of Tender Offer concerning the following:
 
·
the participation of the Jayhawk Group and Golsen Group in the tender offer;
·
the number of shares of our common stock issued to the Jayhawk Group and Golsen Group as a result of the tender offer; and
·
the amount of accrued and unpaid dividends waived by the Jayhawk Group and Golsen Group as the result of the tender offer.

See discussion in Note 21 as to the amounts that could be paid to each of the Jayhawk Group and the Golsen Group as a result of the redemption of the Series 2 Preferred or the number of shares of our common stock that could be issued to each of the Jayhawk Group and the Golsen Group if they convert all of their shares of Series 2 Preferred in lieu of redemption.

Note 21: Subsequent Events On July 11, 2007, our Board of Directors approved the redemption of all of our outstanding Series 2 Preferred. We mailed a notice of redemption to all holders of record of our Series 2 Preferred on July 12, 2007. The redemption date is scheduled for August 27, 2007, and each share of Series 2 Preferred that is redeemed shall receive a redemption price of $50.00 plus $26.25 per share in accrued and unpaid dividends pro-rata to the date of redemption. As of July 12, 2007, 193,295 shares of Series 2 Preferred were outstanding (net of treasury stock), of which the Jayhawk Group held 155,012 shares and the Golsen Group held 23,083 shares. If none of the outstanding shares of the Series 2 Preferred are converted (as discussed below), we would pay the holders of the Series 2 Preferred a total of approximately $14.7 million, of which approximately $11.8 million would be paid to the Jayhawk Group and approximately $1.8 million would be paid to the Golsen Group. The Series 2 Preferred will be redeemed using a portion of the proceeds of the 2007 Debentures.

The holders of shares of Series 2 Preferred have the right to convert each share into 4.329 shares of our common stock, which right to convert terminates 10 days prior to the redemption date. If a holder converts its shares of Series 2 Preferred, the holder would not be entitled to any accrued and unpaid dividends as to the shares of Series 2 Preferred converted. If all of the outstanding shares of Series 2 Preferred are converted, 836,774 shares of our common stock would be issuable, of which 671,046 would be issued to the Jayhawk Group and 99,926 shares would be issued to the Golsen Group.

As discussed in Note 12 relating to a business interruption insurance claim relating to the Cherokee Facility, as of the date of this report, we received approximately $1.3 million of advance payments from CNC’s insurers in connection with this business interruption insurance claim during July and August 2007. As a result, this insurance recovery will be recognized as a reduction to cost of sales in the third quarter of 2007.

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LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
Note 21: Subsequent Events (continued)
 
As discussed in Note 6, precious metals are used as a catalyst in the Chemical Business manufacturing process. Precious metals are carried at cost, with cost being determined using the FIFO basis.  Occasionally, during major maintenance and\or capital projects, we perform procedures to recover precious metals (previously expensed) which have accumulated over time within the manufacturing equipment.  As discussed, we had a large recovery of precious metals during the second quarter of 2007.  As a result of this and other recoveries, the Chemical Business had precious metals on hand at June 30, 2007 in excess of the quantities normally required as a catalyst in the manufacturing process.  In July 2007, these excess precious metals were sold at market value for approximately $3.1 million resulting in a gain of approximately $1.3 million. This gain will be recognized as a reduction to cost of sales in the third quarter of 2007.


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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with our June 30, 2007 condensed consolidated financial statements. Certain statements contained in this MD&A may be deemed forward-looking statements. See "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements".

Overview

General

We are a manufacturing, marketing and engineering company. Our wholly-owned subsidiary, ThermaClime, through its subsidiaries, owns substantially all of our core businesses consisting of the:

·
Climate Control Business engaged in the manufacturing and selling of a broad range of air conditioning and heating products in the niche markets we serve consisting of geothermal and water source heat pumps, hydronic fan coils, large custom air handlers and other products used in commercial and residential new building construction, renovation of existing buildings and replacement of existing systems.
·
Chemical Business engaged in the manufacturing and selling of chemical products produced from plants located in Arkansas, Alabama and Texas for the industrial, mining and agricultural markets.

Second Quarter of 2007

LSB’s second quarter of 2007 net sales were $156.8 million compared to $132.4 million in the same quarter of 2006, operating income was $15.2 million compared to $8.7 million in 2006 and net income was $13.2 million compared to $6.3 million for 2006.

Our Climate Control Business continued to report strong sales and operating results due to high beginning backlogs and record new order flow for the quarter. Our Climate Control Business had 2007 second quarter net sales of $74.5 million, compared to $51.7 million in 2006, a 44% increase. Operating income before allocation of corporate overhead was $9.6 million, a 60% increase over the $6.0 million in 2006.

Our Chemical Business reported improved results in the second quarter of 2007 with net sales of $79.4 million compared to $78.2 million in 2006. Operating income before allocation of corporate overhead was $7.9 million, a 65% increase over the $4.8 million in 2006.

Climate Control Business

The Climate Control Business has historically generated consistent annual profits and positive cash flows and continues to do so. As indicated above, Climate Control’s net sales and operating income for the second quarter 2007 were higher than in the same quarter 2006. All product lines within the Climate Control Business experienced increases. The second quarter increase in sales and operating income as compared to 2006 is attributable to strong demand for the geothermal and water source heat pumps which reported a sales increase of $10.3 million, the hydronic fan
 
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coils that reported a sales increase of $8.0 million and the other products that accounted for the balance of the increase in sales.

Most of the products of the Climate Control Business are produced to customer orders that are placed well in advance of required delivery dates. As a result, the Climate Control Business maintains a significant backlog that eliminates the necessity to carry substantial inventories other than for firm customer orders. As a result of strong order flow in the recent past, the Climate Control backlog of confirmed orders had increased to high levels and our lead times had pushed out beyond levels that we consider to be optimum for good customer service. In order to work the backlog down and to improve product lead times, we have increased production capacity. We invested $7.7 million in 2006, an additional $3.2 million through the first six months of 2007 and have committed approximately $1.3 million for additional plant and equipment capacity. As a result, sales for the six months ended June 30, 2007 were $46.8 million higher than for the six months ended June 30, 2006. In addition, at June 30, 2007, the backlog of confirmed orders was approximately $66 million compared to $71 million at March 31, 2007 and $80 million at December 31, 2006. We expect to ship substantially all the orders in the backlog within the next twelve months.

Our Climate Control Business will continue to launch new products and product upgrades in an effort to maintain our current market position and to establish presence in new markets. Climate Control Business's profitability over the last few years has been affected by operating losses of certain new product lines being developed during that time frame. Our emphasis has been to increase the sales levels of these operations above the breakeven point. During the first half of 2007, the results for these new products did not improve significantly, although we continue to believe that the prospects for these new products are improving.

Management continues to focus on the following objectives for Climate Control:

·  
increasing the sales and operating margins of all products,
·  
developing and introducing new and energy efficient products, and
·  
increasing production to meet customer demand.

Chemical Business

The Chemical Business has production facilities in Baytown, Texas (the “Baytown” facility), El Dorado, Arkansas (the “El Dorado” facility) and Cherokee, Alabama (the “Cherokee” facility). Baytown and El Dorado produce nitrogen products from anhydrous ammonia that is delivered by pipeline. Cherokee produces anhydrous ammonia and nitrogen products from natural gas that is delivered by pipeline.

As indicated above, for the 2007 second quarter, our Chemical Business reported net sales of $79.4 million or an increase of $1.3 million from 2006. Operating income of $7.9 million was 10.0% of net sales for the second quarter of 2007 compared to $4.8 million or 6.2% of net sales for the 2006 second quarter.
 
The primary reason for this increase in operating income relative to sales is improved El Dorado agricultural product margins resulting from higher nitrogen fertilizer demand. In addition, due to the timing of when plant Turnarounds were performed, total Turnaround costs for El Dorado was
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lower for the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the same quarter in 2006. El Dorado also realized a larger recovery of precious metals in the second quarter of 2007. In our market area, low grain, forage and other crop inventories resulting, in part, from the drought of 2006 fueled a profitable agricultural season and improved margins despite the heavy rains in our market areas. In addition to the already low grain inventories, the ethanol driven corn production is placing significant demand upon nitrogen producers.
 
Our primary raw material feedstocks, anhydrous ammonia and natural gas, are commodities subject to significant price fluctuations, and are generally purchased at prices in effect at the time of purchase. Due to the uncertainty of these commodity markets, we have developed customers that purchase our products pursuant to agreements and/or pricing formulas that provide for the pass through of raw material and other variable costs and certain fixed costs. Approximately 57% percent of the Chemical Business’ products sold in the second quarter of 2007 were to those customers.

Most of the production from Baytown is sold pursuant to a long-term supply agreement that provides for the pass through of certain production costs including anhydrous ammonia. The remaining product is sold on a spot market basis. Baytown reported lower operating profits in the second quarter of 2007 compared to the second quarter of 2006 due to fewer spot market sales opportunities.

El Dorado’s 2007 second quarter operating income was higher than the second quarter of 2006. As a result of the strong seasonal agricultural demand, selling prices were higher and margins improved. In addition, due to the timing of when Turnarounds were performed, total Turnaround costs were lower in the 2007 second quarter compared to the same period in 2006. El Dorado also realized a larger recovery of precious metals in the second quarter of 2007.

Cherokee’s results were lower in the second quarter of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. Cherokee recorded higher sales volumes and pricing in the second quarter 2007 due primarily to the improved agricultural markets, but this was more than offset by higher production costs and lower cost absorption due to unplanned maintenance downtime.

Our Chemical Business continues to focus on growing our non-seasonal industrial customer base with an emphasis on customers accepting the risk inherent with raw material costs, while maintaining a strong presence in the seasonal agricultural sector. The operations strategy is to maximize production efficiency of the facilities, thereby lowering the fixed cost of each ton produced.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our total interest bearing debt outstanding at June 30, 2007 was $124.5 million as follows:

 
(In Millions)
Senior Secured Loan due 2009
 
$
50.0
 
5.5% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012
   
60.0
 
Other
   
14.5
 
   
$
124.5
 
 
 
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ThermaClime’s $50 million Senior Secured Loan due 2009 bears interest at 11%, secured by a first lien on the majority of the chemical plant assets in El Dorado, Arkansas and Cherokee, Alabama, certain equipment of the Climate Control Business, the stock of certain of ThermaClime’s subsidiaries and a second lien on the assets securing the Working Capital Revolver Loan. We plan to refinance this Loan before year-end 2007, at a lower interest rate and with fewer pledged assets securing the new loan. There are no assurances that we will be successful in our efforts to refinance the Senior Secured Loan, or that if we are successful that the terms will be more favorable than the terms of the outstanding debt.

On June 28, 2007, we completed a private placement of our five-year 5.5% Convertible Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2012 (the “2007 Debentures”) pursuant to which we sold $60 million aggregate principal amount to twenty-two qualified institutional buyers. We received net proceeds of approximately $57 million, after discounts and commissions. In connection with the closing, we entered into an indenture governing the 2007 Debentures.

Our 2007 Debentures bear interest at the rate of 5.5% per year and mature on July 1, 2012. Interest is payable in arrears on January 1 and July 1 of each year, beginning on January 1, 2008. Our 2007 Debentures are unsecured obligations and are subordinated in right of payment to all of our existing and future senior indebtedness, including indebtedness under our revolving debt facilities. In addition, the 2007 Debentures are convertible by the holders in whole or in part into shares of our common stock prior to their maturity. The conversion rate of the 2007 Debentures for the holders electing to convert all or any portion of a debenture is 36.4 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of debentures (representing a conversion price of $27.47 per share of common stock), subject to adjustment under certain conditions as set forth in the indenture. The terms of the 2007 Debentures are discussed below under “Loan Agreements - Terms and Conditions”.

We have currently invested a portion of the net proceeds in money market investments and have or intend to use the net proceeds, to redeem our outstanding shares of $3.25 Convertible Exchangeable Class C Preferred Stock, Series 2 (“Series 2 Preferred”); to repay certain outstanding mortgages and equipment loans; to pay accrued and unpaid dividends on our outstanding shares of Series B 12% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred”) and Series D 6% Cumulative Convertible Class C Preferred Stock (“Series D Preferred”); and the balance to initially reduce outstanding borrowing under the Working Capital Revolver Loan, for certain discretionary capital expenditures and general working capital purposes. At June 30, 2007, $25 million of the net proceeds was loaned to ThermaClime to reduce the outstanding borrowing under the Working Capital Revolver Loan and $29 million was temporarily invested in money market investments at approximately 5.0% interest and $3 million was used to pay other interest bearing debt.

The Working Capital Revolver Loan is a $50 million credit facility that provides for advances to ThermaClime and its subsidiaries based upon specified percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventories. At June 30, 2007, there was only a minimal amount outstanding under this loan due to the use of approximately $25 million of the net proceeds from the 2007 Debentures (as defined below) to pay down the loan. Historically, ThermaClime’s primary cash needs have been for working capital and capital expenditures. ThermaClime and its subsidiaries depend upon their Working Capital Revolver Loan, internally generated cash flows, and secured property and equipment financing in order to fund operations and pay obligations. At June 30,
 
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