Mark H. Duesenberg | Christopher M. Kelly | |
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | Michael J. Solecki | |
Ferro Corporation | Jones Day | |
1000 Lakeside Avenue | 901 Lakeside Avenue | |
Cleveland, Ohio 44114 | Cleveland, Ohio 44114 | |
Phone: (216) 641-8580 | Phone: (216) 586-3939 | |
Fax: (216) 579-0212 |
Transaction Valuation | Amount of Filing Fee | ||||||
$177,675,000(1) |
$12,668.23(2) | ||||||
(1) | Calculated solely for purposes of determining the amount of the filing fee. Pursuant to Rule 0-11(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the transaction valuation was calculated based on the purchase of $172,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the issuers 6.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013 at the tender offer price of $1,030 per $1,000 principal amount of such Convertible Notes. | |
(2) | The amount of the filing fee was calculated at a rate of $71.30 per $1,000,000 of transaction value. |
þ | Check the box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. |
Amount Previously Paid: $12,422.25
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Filing Party: Ferro Corporation | |
Form or Registration No.: Schedule TO
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Date Filed: July 27, 2010 |
o | Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary communications made before the commencement of a tender offer. |
Name | Position | |
James F. Kirsch |
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | |
Thomas R. Miklich |
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
Mark H. Duesenberg |
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | |
Ann E. Killian |
Vice President, Human Resources | |
Michael J. Murry |
Vice President, Electronics, Color and Glass Materials | |
Peter T. Thomas |
Vice President, Polymer and Ceramic Engineered Materials | |
Richard C. Brown |
Director | |
Sandra Austin Crayton |
Director | |
Richard J. Hipple |
Director | |
Jennie S. Hwang, Ph.D. |
Director | |
Gregory E. Hyland |
Director | |
William B. Lawrence |
Director | |
William J. Sharp |
Director | |
Ronald P. Vargo |
Director |
Six Months Ended |
Year Ended |
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June 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
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Statement of Operations Data:
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Net sales
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$ | 1,036,350 | $ | 757,086 | $ | 1,657,569 | $ | 2,245,152 | ||||||||
Cost of sales
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807,086 | 636,611 | 1,343,297 | 1,841,485 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit
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229,264 | 120,475 | 314,272 | 403,667 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses
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140,800 | 130,608 | 272,259 | 297,119 | ||||||||||||
Impairment charges(1)
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2,202 | | 8,225 | 80,205 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring charges(2)
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32,335 | 1,089 | 11,112 | 25,937 | ||||||||||||
Other expense (income):
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Interest expense
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26,677 | 28,364 | 63,918 | 51,290 | ||||||||||||
Interest earned
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(464 | ) | (473 | ) | (896 | ) | (714 | ) | ||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt
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| | | 5,531 | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency losses, net
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3,246 | 2,929 | 3,827 | 742 | ||||||||||||
Loss on sale of business
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Miscellaneous (income) expense, net(3)
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(4,822 | ) | 854 | (618 | ) | (357 | ) | |||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes
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29,290 | (42,896 | ) | (43,555 | ) | (56,086 | ) | |||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit)
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22,508 | (12,095 | ) | (3,515 | ) | (3,204 | ) | |||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations
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6,782 | (30,801 | ) | (40,040 | ) | (52,882 | ) | |||||||||
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
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| | | 5,014 | ||||||||||||
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of
income taxes
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| (358 | ) | (325 | ) | 9,034 | ||||||||||
Net income (loss)
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6,782 | (31,159 | ) | (40,365 | ) | (38,834 | ) | |||||||||
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests
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(250 | ) | 984 | 2,551 | 1,596 | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Ferro Corporation
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7,032 | (32,143 | ) | (42,916 | ) | (40,430 | ) | |||||||||
Dividends on preferred stock
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(330 | ) | (370 | ) | (705 | ) | (877 | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Ferro Corporation common
shareholders
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$ | 6,702 | $ | (32,513 | ) | $ | (43,621 | ) | $ | (41,307 | ) | |||||
Basic and diluted income (loss) attributable to Ferro Corporation common shareholders:
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From continuing operations |
$ | 0.08 | $ | (0.72 | ) | $ | (0.85 | ) | $ | (1.28 | ) | |||||
From discontinued operations |
| (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | 0.33 | ||||||||||
$ | 0.08 | $ | (0.73 | ) | $ | (0.86 | ) | $ | (0.95 | ) | ||||||
Statement of Cash Flows Data:
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Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
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$ | 91,772 | $ | (40,486 | ) | $ | 2,151 | $ | (9,096 | ) | ||||||
Net cash used for investing activities
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(10,094 | ) | (22,897 | ) | (42,654 | ) | (17,050 | ) | ||||||||
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
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(69,843 | ) | 69,449 | 46,625 | 23,854 |
Six Months Ended |
Year Ended |
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June 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
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Other Financial Data:
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Capital expenditures
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16,298 | 22,969 | 43,260 | 73,068 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization
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41,251 | 41,353 | 88,138 | 74,595 |
As of June 30, | As of December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
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Balance Sheet Data:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ | 29,732 | $ | 17,492 | $ | 18,507 | $ | 10,191 | ||||||||
Working capital
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312,496 | 327,135 | 330,923 | 291,825 | ||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net
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384,940 | 444,084 | 432,405 | 456,549 | ||||||||||||
Total assets
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1,481,427 | 1,531,517 | 1,526,355 | 1,544,117 | ||||||||||||
Total debt, including current portion
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352,773 | 650,747 | 423,457 | 570,496 | ||||||||||||
Total Ferro Corporation shareholders equity
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531,840 | 314,804 | 550,226 | 335,969 |
(1) | The Company recorded impairment charges of $2.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2010, as a result of the discontinuance of manufacturing activities at its Limoges, France, plant, which indicated a possible impairment of the plants real estate assets. The Company recorded an $8.2 million impairment of goodwill related to its Pharmaceuticals business during 2009. The impairment was triggered by changes made to the assumptions used to determine valuation under the market approach. The Company recorded impairment charges of $80.2 million related to goodwill and other long-lived assets in its Performance Coatings, Specialty Plastics and Electronic Materials businesses during 2008. Goodwill was impaired related to tile coatings products in the Performance Coatings segment, and goodwill and property, plant and equipment were impaired related to products in the Companys Specialty Plastics segment. The impairments were due to lower forecasted cash flows in the businesses resulting from significant reductions in demand from customers due to the worldwide economic downturn. In addition, the Company recorded an impairment of property, plant and equipment in its Electronic Materials facility in the Netherlands. This asset impairment was the result of a decline in the operating results and reduced future sales projections for the Companys dielectric material products that are produced at the Netherlands facility. | |
(2) | Restructuring charges of $32.3 million and $1.1 million were recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, primarily related to the rationalization activities in the Companys European manufacturing operations. During 2009 and 2008, the Company continued several restructuring programs across a number of its business segments with the objectives of leveraging its global scale, realigning and lowering its cost structure and optimizing capacity utilization. The programs are primarily associated with North America and Europe. In March 2008, the Company initiated additional restructuring plans for its Performance Coatings and Color and Glass Performance Materials segments. In February 2008, the Company announced the closing of a Plastics facility in Aldridge, United Kingdom. Restructuring charges of $11.1 million were recorded in 2009, primarily related to manufacturing rationalization activities in the Companys European manufacturing operations and other cost-reduction actions. Restructuring charges of $25.9 million were recorded in 2008, primarily associated with the rationalization of the Companys manufacturing operations in the Performance Coatings and Color and Glass Performance Materials segments, and other restructuring activities to reduce costs and expenses throughout all of its businesses. |
(3) | For the six months ended June 30, 2010, miscellaneous income and expense includes a gain of $7.8 million as a result of a business combination in which the Company and Heraeus of Hanau, Germany acquired from each other certain business lines related to decoration materials for ceramic and glass products, and a charge of $3.5 million for an increased reserve for environmental remediation costs related to a non-operating facility in Brazil. |
(a)(1)(i)* |
Offer to Purchase, dated July 27, 2010. | |
(a)(1)(ii)* |
Form of Letter of Transmittal (including Form W-9). | |
(a)(1)(iii) |
Supplement No. 1, dated August 5, 2010. | |
(a)(5)(i)* |
Press Release, dated July 27, 2010. | |
(a)(5)(ii) |
Press Release, dated August 5, 2010. | |
(d)(1) |
Senior Indenture, dated as of March 5, 2008, by and between Ferro Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association. (Reference is made to Exhibit 4.5 to Ferro Corporations Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed March 5, 2008 (Registration Statement No. 333-149559), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(2) |
First Supplemental Indenture, dated August 19, 2008, by and between Ferro Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association (with Form of 6.50% Convertible Senior Note due 2013). (Reference is made to Exhibit 4.2 to Ferro Corporations Current Report on Form 8-K, filed August 19, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(3) |
Ferro Corporation Employee Stock Option Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.1 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(4) |
Ferro Corporation 2003 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.16 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(5) |
Form of Terms of Incentive Stock Option Award Grants under the Ferro Corporation 2003 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.17 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(6) |
Form of Terms of Performance Share Awards under the Ferro Corporation 2003 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.18 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(7) |
Ferro Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.01 to Ferro Corporations Current Report on Form 8-K, filed November 8, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(8) |
Form of Terms of Incentive Stock Option Award Grants under the Ferro Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.20 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(9) |
Form of Terms of Nonstatutory Stock Option Grants under the Ferro Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.21 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(10) |
Form of Terms of Performance Share Awards under the Ferro Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.22 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(11) |
Form of Terms of Restricted Share Awards under the Ferro Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive |
Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.23 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | ||
(d)(12)
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Form of Terms of Deferred Stock Unit Awards under the Ferro Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.24 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(13)
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Ferro Corporation 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.1 to Ferro Corporations Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 6, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) |
FERRO CORPORATION |
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By: | /s/ Thomas R. Miklich | |||
Name: | Thomas R. Miklich | |||
Title: | Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||
(a)(1)(i)* |
Offer to Purchase, dated July 27, 2010. | |
(a)(1)(ii)* |
Form of Letter of Transmittal (including Form W-9). | |
(a)(1)(iii) |
Supplement No. 1, dated August 5, 2010. | |
(a)(5)(i)* |
Press Release, dated July 27, 2010. | |
(a)(5)(ii) |
Press Release, dated August 5, 2010. | |
(d)(1) |
Senior Indenture, dated as of March 5, 2008, by and between Ferro Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association. (Reference is made to Exhibit 4.5 to Ferro Corporations Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed March 5, 2008 (Registration Statement No. 333-149559), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(2) |
First Supplemental Indenture, dated August 19, 2008, by and between Ferro Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association (with Form of 6.50% Convertible Senior Note due 2013). (Reference is made to Exhibit 4.2 to Ferro Corporations Current Report on Form 8-K, filed August 19, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(3) |
Ferro Corporation Employee Stock Option Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.1 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(4) |
Ferro Corporation 2003 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.16 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(5) |
Form of Terms of Incentive Stock Option Award Grants under the Ferro Corporation 2003 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.17 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(6) |
Form of Terms of Performance Share Awards under the Ferro Corporation 2003 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.18 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(7) |
Ferro Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.01 to Ferro Corporations Current Report on Form 8-K, filed November 8, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(8) |
Form of Terms of Incentive Stock Option Award Grants under the Ferro Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.20 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(9) |
Form of Terms of Nonstatutory Stock Option Grants under the Ferro Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.21 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(10) |
Form of Terms of Performance Share Awards under the Ferro Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.22 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(11) |
Form of Terms of Restricted Share Awards under the Ferro Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive |
Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.23 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | ||
(d)(12)
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Form of Terms of Deferred Stock Unit Awards under the Ferro Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.24 to Ferro Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) | |
(d)(13)
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Ferro Corporation 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.1 to Ferro Corporations Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 6, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-00584), which Exhibit is incorporated here by reference.) |