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 March 31, 2001
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[ ] 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 1-9148
THE PITTSTON COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 54-1317776
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1801 Bayberry Court, Richmond, Virginia 23226-8100
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (804) 289-9600
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ___
As of May 1, 2001, 51,767,497 shares of $1 par value Pittston Brink's Group
Common Stock were outstanding.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
THE PITTSTON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
March 31 December 31
2001 2000
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 97,936 97,751
Accounts receivable (net of estimated
uncollectible amounts:
2001 - $39,957; 2000 - $39,803) 519,816 560,118
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 60,301 57,876
Deferred income taxes 79,922 81,408
Current assets of discontinued operations 18,002 16,473
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Total current assets 775,977 813,626
Property, plant and equipment, (net of accumulated
depreciation and amortization:
2001 - $577,870; 2000 - $563,073) 819,000 831,557
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization 234,962 232,969
Deferred pension assets 117,345 118,381
Deferred income taxes 229,221 229,693
Other assets 145,775 141,936
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations 110,308 110,547
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Total assets $2,432,588 2,478,709
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings $ 87,992 51,003
Current maturities of long-term debt 20,800 34,378
Accounts payable 277,597 315,956
Accrued liabilities 452,531 493,236
Current liabilities of discontinued operations 4,595 3,734
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Total current liabilities 843,515 898,307
Long-term debt, less current maturities 315,361 311,418
Postretirement benefits other than pensions 399,395 401,093
Workers' compensation and other claims 84,485 85,116
Deferred revenue 125,411 123,831
Deferred income taxes 17,156 16,654
Other liabilities 140,931 142,225
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations 23,750 24,242
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value $10 per share:
Authorized: 2,000 shares $31.25
Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock;
Issued and outstanding: 2001 - 21 shares;
2000 - 21 shares 214 214
Pittston Brink's Group Common Stock, par
value $1 per share:
Authorized: 100,000 shares; Issued and
outstanding:2001 - 51,767 shares;
2000 - 51,778 shares 51,767 51,778
Capital in excess of par value 348,083 348,752
Retained earnings 189,746 182,525
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 5) (91,523) (82,020)
Employee benefits trust, at market value (15,703) (25,426)
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Total shareholders' equity 482,584 475,823
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,432,588 2,478,709
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SEE ACCOMPANYING UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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THE PITTSTON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(Unaudited)
Quarter Ended March 31
2001 2000
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Operating revenues $ 898,498 920,601
Net sales 9,829 9,183
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Operating revenues and net sales 908,327 929,784
Costs and expenses:
Operating expenses 771,312 778,533
Cost of sales 8,609 7,730
Selling, general and administrative expenses 107,195 114,192
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Total costs and expenses 887,116 900,455
Other operating income, net 4,216 2,970
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Operating profit (Note 7) 25,427 32,299
Interest income 1,092 643
Interest expense (8,875) (9,884)
Other income (expense), net (Note 8) (3,676) 307
Income from continuing operations before
income taxes and cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle 13,968 23,365
Provision for income taxes 5,238 8,926
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Income from continuing operations before
cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 8,730 14,439
Loss from discontinued operations,
net of tax (Note 10) - (4,483)
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Income before cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle 8,730 9,956
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle,
net of tax (Note 9) - (51,952)
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Net income (loss) 8,730 (41,996)
Preferred stock dividends (167) (231)
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Net income (loss) attributed to common shares $ 8,563 (42,227)
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Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic
Continuing operations $ 0.17 0.29
Discontinued operations N/A (0.09)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle N/A (1.05)
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Total basic $ 0.17 (0.85)
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Net income (loss) per common share:
Diluted
Continuing operations $ 0.17 0.29
Discontinued operations N/A (0.09)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle N/A (1.05)
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Total diluted $ 0.17 (0.85)
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Comprehensive loss $ (940) (50,454)
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SEE ACCOMPANYING UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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THE PITTSTON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(Unaudited)
Quarter Ended March 31
2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ 8,730 (41,996)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
cash provided by continuing operations:
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax - 4,483
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle, net of tax - 51,952
Depreciation and amortization 46,735 45,025
Provision for aircraft heavy maintenance 5,690 12,622
Credit for deferred income taxes (3,922) (59)
Provision for pensions, noncurrent 2,176 3,690
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable 3,179 3,643
Minority interest expense 1,569 368
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates,
net of dividends received (709) (1,043)
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (53) (332)
Other operating, net 4,956 5,723
Change in operating assets and liabilities,
net of effects of acquisitions:
Decrease in accounts receivable 39,057 20,697
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets (2,904) (8,601)
Increase in other assets (1,926) (5,462)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (59,506) (41,534)
Increase in other liabilities 451 2,274
Increase in workers' compensation and other
claims, noncurrent 257 980
Other, net 8,856 1,832
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Net cash provided by continuing operations 52,636 54,262
Net cash used by discontinued operations (15,794) (7,013)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 36,842 47,249
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment (55,302) (54,230)
Aircraft heavy maintenance expenditures (3,094) (17,987)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 1,806 4,217
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (5,000) -
Discontinued operations, net (2,013) (594)
Other, net (1,420) 459
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Net cash used by investing activities (65,023) (68,135)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase in short-term borrowings 36,989 1,925
Additions to long-term debt 88,985 28,269
Reductions of long-term debt (99,231) (46,528)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 2,921 10
Dividends paid (1,298) (1,406)
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Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 28,366 (17,730)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 185 (38,616)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 97,751 131,159
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 97,936 92,543
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SEE ACCOMPANYING UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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THE PITTSTON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(Unaudited)
(1) The Pittston Company (the "Company") currently includes four operating
segments and one discontinued segment. The operating segments are Brink's,
Incorporated ("Brink's"), Brink's Home Security, Inc. ("BHS"), BAX Global
Inc. ("BAX Global") and Other Operations which consists of Pittston
Mineral Ventures ("Mineral Ventures") and the Company's gas and timber
operations (collectively, "Allied Operations"). The discontinued segment
is Pittston Coal Operations ("Coal Operations").
On December 6, 1999, the Company announced its intention to exit the coal
business through the sale of the Company's coal mining operations and
reserves. Based on progress since that date, the Company formalized its
plan to dispose of those operations by the end of 2001. Accordingly, Coal
Operations were reported as discontinued operations of the Company as of
December 31, 2000. As a result, the accompanying unaudited consolidated
financial statements and related disclosures for all periods presented
reflect this presentation.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial reporting and applicable quarterly reporting regulations
of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not
include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted
accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals)
considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Certain
prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current
period's financial statement presentation. Operating results for the
interim periods of 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the results that
may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2001. For further
information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and related
notes included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2000.
(2) The following are reconciliations between the calculations of basic and
diluted net income (loss) per share for the first quarter of 2001 and
2000:
Quarter Ended March 31
(IN THOUSANDS) 2001 2000
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NUMERATOR:
Income from continuing operations before cumulative
effect of change in accounting principle $ 8,730 14,439
Convertible Preferred Stock dividends (167) (231)
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Basic and diluted income from continuing operations
per share numerator 8,563 14,208
Discontinued operations loss, net of tax - (4,483)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle,
net of tax - (51,952)
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Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share
numerator $ 8,563 (42,227)
DENOMINATOR:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 50,667 49,607
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options 204 49
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Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 50,871 49,656
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Options to purchase 1,936 shares of Pittston Brink's Group Common Stock
("Pittston Common Stock"), at prices between $20.41 and $315.06 per share
were outstanding during the three months ended March 31, 2001, but were
not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because
the options' exercise prices were greater than the average market price of
the common shares and therefore, the effect would have been antidilutive.
The conversion of the Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock (the
"Convertible Preferred Stock") to 27 shares of Pittston Common Stock has
been excluded in the computation of diluted net income per share for the
three months ended March 31, 2001 because the effect of the assumed
conversion would have been antidilutive.
Options to purchase 2,605 shares of Pittston Common Stock, at prices
between $18.83 and $315.06 per share were outstanding during the three
months ended March 31, 2000, but were not included in the computation of
diluted net income per share because the options' exercise prices were
greater than the average market price of the common shares and therefore,
the effect would have been antidilutive. The conversion of the Convertible
Preferred Stock to 38 shares of Pittston Common Stock has been excluded in
the computation of diluted net income per share for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 because the effect of the assumed conversion would have
been antidilutive.
The shares of Pittston Common Stock held in The Pittston Company Employee
Benefits Trust (the "Trust") are subject to the treasury stock method and
effectively are not included in the basic and diluted net income per share
calculations. As of March 31, 2001 and 2000, 724 and 1,928 shares,
respectively, of Pittston Common Stock remained in the Trust.
(3) Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment totaled
$42,523 in the first quarter of 2001 compared to $41,022 in the first
quarter of 2000.
(4) Cash payments made for interest and income taxes from continuing
operations, net of refunds received, were as follows:
Quarter Ended March 31
2001 2000
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Interest $ 9,361 11,945
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Income taxes $ 5,189 10,392
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(5) The cumulative impact of foreign currency translation deducted from
shareholders' equity was $86,246 and $73,698 at March 31, 2001 and
December 31, 2000, respectively. The cumulative impact of cash flow hedges
deducted from shareholders' equity was $5,403 and $8,556 at March 31, 2001
and December 31, 2000, respectively.
(6) At March 31, 2001, the Company had the remaining authority to purchase
over time 900 shares of Pittston Common Stock and an additional $5,394 of
its Convertible Preferred Stock. The remaining aggregate purchase cost
limitation for all common stock was $22,184, at March 31, 2001. On May 4,
2001, the Board of Directors approved a revised authority to purchase over
time up to 1,000 shares of Pittston Common Stock and any or all of the
issued and outstanding shares of the Convertible Preferred Stock with an
aggregate purchase price limitation of $30,000 for all such purchases.
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(7) Operating performance for BAX Global includes the benefit from the
reversal of incentive accruals of $2,100 and $500 for the first quarter of
2001 and 2000, respectively.
(8) During the fourth quarter of 2000, BAX Global entered into a five-year
agreement to sell a revolving interest in certain of its accounts
receivable through a commercial paper conduit program. Other income
(expense), net, for the first quarter of 2001 includes costs related to
the sale of accounts receivable of $1,995, comprising the discount,
incremental fees and provision for uncollectible accounts.
(9) The Company's results for the first quarter of 2000 include a non-cash
after-tax charge of $51,952 ($84,676 pre-tax), or $1.05 per diluted share,
to reflect the cumulative effect on years prior to 2000 of changing the
method of accounting for nonrefundable up-front revenues and the portion
of the new installation costs deemed to be direct costs of acquiring new
subscribers at BHS. Under the Company's current accounting policy, both
the nonrefundable up-front revenues and a portion of the related direct
costs of obtaining subscribers (primarily sales commissions and direct
marketing expenses) are deferred and recognized in results of operations
over the estimated term of the subscriber relationship, which is generally
15 years. BHS previously recognized nonrefundable up-front revenue as
received and the related direct costs as incurred.
(10) As noted above, Coal Operations were reported as discontinued operations
of the Company as of December 31, 2000 and the accompanying unaudited
consolidated financial statements and related disclosures for all periods
presented reflect this presentation. The Company's formal plan of disposal
includes the sale of all of its active and idle coal mining operations and
reserves (including 23 company or contractor operated mines and 6 active
plants), as well as other assets which support those operations. The
Company is also planning to sell its partnership interest in Dominion
Terminal Associates ("DTA"), a coal port facility in Newport News,
Virginia. The Company expects to sell these properties and support
operations by December 31, 2001. Net assets to be sold primarily include
inventory and property, plant and equipment, net of certain liabilities,
primarily reclamation costs related to active properties. Total proceeds
from the sale of Coal Operations, which include cash, the value of future
royalties and liabilities transferred, are expected to exceed $100,000. No
adjustments were made during the first quarter of 2001 to the estimated
loss on disposal of the discontinued operations.
The ultimate outcome of the sale of the coal business, including the
timing of sales, assets sold, liabilities retained and proceeds received
from the sales, is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, that
could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ
materially from those which are anticipated. Such risks, uncertainties and
contingencies include, but are not limited to, the completion of sales of
coal assets on mutually agreeable terms, the parties that purchase the
coal assets and variations in the price of coal.
Certain non-operating assets and liabilities will be retained by the
Company, including net working capital (excluding inventory), certain
parcels of land, income and non-income tax assets and liabilities, certain
inactive employee liabilities primarily for postretirement medical
benefits, workers' compensation and black lung obligations, and
reclamation related liabilities associated with certain closed coal mining
sites in Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky. In addition, the Company
expects to
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retain its unconditional guarantee of the payment of the principal and
premium, if any, on coal terminal revenue refunding bonds (principal
amount of $43,160) as well as certain other contingent liabilities which
are not considered material to the Company. The following is a summary of
the retained assets and liabilities, as of March 31, 2001:
(IN THOUSANDS) March 31, 2001
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Assets:
Net working capital and other assets $ 41,971
Property, plant and equipment, net 8,833
Net deferred tax assets 226,374
Liabilities:
Inactive workers' compensation and black lung obligations $ 79,934
Retiree medical obligations 423,528
Reclamation liabilities - inactive properties 25,923
Other liabilities (a) 53,867
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(a) Includes $43,160 representing accumulated losses on the Company's
equity investment in DTA which is equal to its unconditional guarantee
related to coal terminal revenue refunding bonds.
On February 10, 1999, the US District Court of the Eastern District of
Virginia entered a final judgment in favor of certain of the Company's
subsidiaries, ruling that the Federal Black Lung Excise Tax ("FBLET")
imposed under Section 4121 of the Internal Revenue Code is
unconstitutional as applied to export coal sales and ordering a refund to
the subsidiaries. A total of $800 (including interest) was refunded in
1999 for the FBLET that those companies paid for the quarter ended March
31, 1997. The Company has sought refunds of the FBLET it paid on export
coal sales for all open statutory periods and expects to receive refunds
for some or all of that tax paid (plus interest) pursuant to a review of
claim documentation by the Internal Revenue Service. Due to the
uncertainty of the ultimate amounts to be received, which are expected to
range from $12,000 to $20,000 (before interest and applicable income
taxes), and the timing of the FBLET refunds, the Company has not currently
recorded a receivable for such amounts in its estimate of operating losses
during the sale period. The Company is also pursuing additional claims
pending a decision by the US Supreme Court related to another company. The
ultimate amounts and timing of such additional refunds, if any, cannot be
determined at this time.
Although the Company would not be currently liable for a multi-employer
pension plan withdrawal liability associated with its planned exit from
the coal business, it could, under certain circumstances, become liable
for such obligations during the sale process. Such liability, if any, is
subject to several factors, the effects of which cannot be predicted at
this time. Those factors include funding and benefit levels of the plans
and the ultimate timing and form of the sale transactions. Accordingly,
the Company has not recorded a withdrawal liability in the determination
of the estimated loss on disposal.
(11) In January 2001, the Company completed a $75,000 private placement of
Senior Notes. The notes are comprised of $55,000 of 7.84% Senior Notes,
Series A ("Series A notes") due in 2007 and $20,000 of 8.02% Senior Notes,
Series B ("Series B notes") due in 2008. Interest on the Series A and
Series B notes is payable semiannually, and the Company is required to
prepay, without penalty, $18,333 principal of the Series A notes in each
of January 2005 and 2006. The Company also has the option to prepay all or
a portion of the Series A or Series B notes prior to maturity with a
prepayment penalty. The $75,000 proceeds from issuance of the Senior Notes
were used to repay borrowings under the Company's $370,000 credit
facility.
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(12) During the fourth quarter of 2000, BAX Global finalized a restructuring
plan aimed at reducing the capacity and cost of its airlift capabilities
in the US as well as reducing station operating expenses and sales,
general and administrative costs in the Americas and Atlantic regions.
This included the elimination of approximately 300 full time positions at
BAX Global and subsidiaries including aircraft crew and station operating,
sales and business unit overhead positions. The following table analyzes
the changes in liabilities during the first three months of 2001 for such
costs:
Fleet Station &
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Balance at December 31, 2000 $ 6,649 2,006 3,379 12,034
Adjustments - (86) (23) (109)
Payments (1,290) (906) (244) (2,440)
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Balance at March 31, 2001 $ 5,359 1,014 3,112 9,485
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Substantially all severance costs are expected to be paid out during 2001.
Other cash charges primarily include contractual commitments for aircraft
and facilities, approximately two-thirds of which are expected to be paid
out during 2001, with the remainder expected to be paid out by the end of
2002.
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THE PITTSTON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
The following discussion is a summary of the key factors management considers
necessary or useful in reviewing the Company's results of operations, liquidity
and capital resources.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Quarter Ended March 31
(IN THOUSANDS) 2001 2000
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Operating revenues and net sales:
Business and security services:
Brink's $ 373,315 353,696
BHS 61,786 57,865
BAX Global 463,397 509,040
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Total business and security services 898,498 920,601
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Other Operations (a) 9,829 9,183
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Operating revenues and net sales $ 908,327 929,784
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Operating profit (loss):
Business and security services:
Brink's $ 18,759 23,955
BHS 14,506 14,050
BAX Global (5,740) (2,868)
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Total business and security services 27,525 35,137
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Other Operations (a) 2,296 2,244
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Segment operating profit 29,821 37,381
General corporate expense (4,394) (5,082)
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Operating profit $ 25,427 32,299
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(a) Includes the gas, timber and gold operations of the Company.
The Pittston Company (the "Company") currently includes four operating segments
and one discontinued segment. The operating segments are Brink's, Incorporated
("Brink's"), Brink's Home Security, Inc. ("BHS"), BAX Global Inc. ("BAX Global")
and Other Operations which consists of Pittston Mineral Ventures ("Mineral
Ventures") and the Company's gas and timber operations (collectively, "Allied
Operations"). The discontinued segment is Pittston Coal Operations ("Coal
Operations").
On December 6, 1999, the Company announced its intention to exit the coal
business through the sale of the Company's coal mining operations and reserves.
Based on progress since that date, the Company formalized its plan to dispose of
those operations by the end of 2001. Accordingly, Coal Operations were reported
as discontinued operations of the Company as of December 31, 2000. As a result,
the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and related
disclosures for all periods presented reflect this presentation.
In the first quarter of 2001, the Company reported net income of $8.7 million
compared with a loss of $42.0 million in the first quarter of 2000. Operating
profit totaled $25.4 million in the 2001 first quarter compared with $32.3
million in the prior year's first quarter. Lower operating results at Brink's
and BAX Global were partially offset by an increase in operating results at BHS.
The operating results at Other Operations remained relatively unchanged.
Corporate expenses in the first quarter of 2001 were $4.4 million, a reduction
of $0.7 million from the $5.1 million recorded in the first quarter of 2000.
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BRINK'S
The following is a table of selected financial data for Brink's on a comparative
basis:
Quarter Ended March 31
(IN THOUSANDS) 2001 2000
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Operating revenues:
North America (a) $ 166,686 156,837
International 206,629 196,859
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Total operating revenues $ 373,315 353,696
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Operating profit:
North America (a) $ 8,600 10,814
International 10,159 13,141
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Total segment profit $ 18,759 23,955
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Depreciation and amortization $ 14,895 14,897
Cash capital expenditures 19,647 23,206
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(a) Includes US, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Brink's worldwide consolidated revenues totaled $373.3 million in the first
quarter of 2001, a 6% increase over first quarter 2000 revenues of $353.7
million. Brink's operating profit of $18.8 million in the first quarter of 2001
represented a 22% decrease from the $24.0 million reported in the prior year's
quarter.
The increase in Brink's revenues was attributable to both North American and
International operations. Increased revenues in North America primarily related
to growth in armored car operations which include ATM services. International
revenue increases were attributable to Latin American and European operations
while revenues for Asia/Pacific operations increased only slightly compared with
the prior year's quarter. Both Latin American and European revenues increased,
primarily due to growth in Venezuela and France, respectively. Revenue in both
regions was adversely impacted by the year-over-year strengthening of the US
dollar relative to the local currencies which reduced reported revenue by
approximately $15 million. Excluding such foreign exchange effects, worldwide
revenue would have been 10% higher than the same quarter last year.
The decrease in operating profit in the first quarter of 2001 versus the 2000
quarter was attributable to both North American and International operations.
Lower North American operating profits were largely the result of a decline in
Global Services (air courier and diamond/jewelry) results in the US, higher
workers' compensation and other insurance costs in the US, and the loss of
business and a continuing labor dispute in Canada, the effects of which are
expected to continue during the second quarter of 2001. Lower operating profits
in Europe resulted primarily from a brief strike in France and market
development costs in the United Kingdom associated with ongoing efforts to build
the ATM business. In addition, results in Belgium were impacted by start-up
costs for new business, while results in European Global Services improved over
the prior year quarter. In Latin America, a strong performance in Venezuela was
partially offset by lower operating profits in Colombia due to reduced volumes
associated with continuing weak economic conditions and in Brazil due to
competitive pressure. Asia/Pacific results were in line with last year.
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BRINK'S HOME SECURITY
The following is a table of selected financial data for BHS on a comparative
basis:
Quarter Ended March 31
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 2001 2000
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Operating revenue (a) $ 61,786 57,865
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Operating profit:
Operating profit from recurring services (b) $ 25,902 23,791
Investment in new subscribers (c) (11,396) (9,741)
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Total segment profit $ 14,506 14,050
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Monthly recurring revenues (d) $ 18,248 17,215
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Annualized disconnect rate 7.2% 7.6%
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EBITDA (e) $ 30,650 29,186
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Number of subscribers:
Beginning of period 675,278 643,277
Installations 20,627 21,542
Disconnects, net (12,248) (12,241)
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End of period 683,657 652,578
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Depreciation and amortization $ 16,144 15,136
Cash capital expenditures 19,258 17,179
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(a) Results for the first quarter of 2000 have been restated to reflect the
change in accounting principle implemented as a result of the issuance of Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101 "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements."
(b) Operating profit from recurring services reflects the normal monthly
earnings generated from the existing subscriber base plus the amortization of
deferred revenues and deferred direct costs from installations.
(c) Investment in new subscribers primarily includes the marketing and selling
expenses, net of the deferral of certain direct costs, incurred to attract new
subscribers.
(d) Monthly recurring revenues are calculated based on the number of subscribers
at period end multiplied by the average fee per subscriber received in the last
month of the period for monitoring, maintenance and related services.
(e) EBITDA represents earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and
amortization including the amortization of deferred direct sales costs.
Revenues for the first quarter of 2001 of $61.8 million were $3.9 million (7%)
higher than in the first quarter of 2000, primarily as the result of a 5% growth
in the subscriber base as well as higher average monitoring fees. As a result of
these changes, monthly recurring revenues increased 6% in the first quarter of
2001 as compared to the first quarter of 2000.
Operating profit in the first quarter of 2001 increased slightly to $14.5
million, an increase of $0.5 million as compared to the first quarter of 2000.
The increase in operating profit is primarily a result of the increased
subscriber base and a lower disconnect rate, partially offset by an increase in
the investment in new subscribers. The increase in the investment in new
subscribers is primarily attributable to increases in marketing related costs.
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BAX GLOBAL
The following is a table of selected financial data for BAX Global on a
comparative basis:
Quarter Ended March 31
(IN THOUSANDS) 2001 2000
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Operating revenues:
Americas (a) $ 266,003 310,459
International 213,078 212,405
Eliminations/other (15,684) (13,824)
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Total operating revenues $ 463,397 509,040
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Operating profit (loss):
Americas $ (9,598) (762)
International 7,665 7,376
Other (3,807) (9,482)
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Total segment loss $ (5,740) (2,868)
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Depreciation and amortization $ 14,611 13,573
Cash capital expenditures 15,114 11,975
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Worldwide expedited freight services:
Revenues $ 378,922 416,150
Weight (million pounds) 377.2 432.5
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(a) Includes Intra-US revenue of $120.7 million and $156.3 million for the
quarters ended March 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
During the fourth quarter of 2000, BAX Global finalized a restructuring plan
aimed at reducing the capacity and cost of its airlift capabilities in the US as
well as reducing station operating expenses and sales, general and
administrative costs in the Americas and Atlantic regions. This included the
elimination of approximately 300 full time positions at BAX Global and
subsidiaries including aircraft crew and station operating, sales and business
unit overhead positions. The following table analyzes the changes in liabilities
during the first three months of 2001 for such costs:
Fleet Station &
(IN THOUSANDS) Charges Severance Other Total
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Balance at December 31, 2000 $ 6,649 2,006 3,379 12,034
Adjustments - (86) (23) (109)
Payments (1,290) (906) (244) (2,440)
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Balance at March 31, 2001 $ 5,359 1,014 3,112 9,485
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Substantially all severance costs are expected to be paid out during 2001. Other
cash charges primarily include contractual commitments for aircraft and
facilities, approximately two-thirds of which are expected to be paid out during
2001, with the remainder expected to be paid out by the end of 2002.
Worldwide revenues for the 2001 first quarter decreased 9% over the first
quarter of 2000 to $463.4 million. The operating loss was $5.7 million, compared
to a loss of $2.9 million in the first quarter of 2000.
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The decrease in overall revenue reflects weak economic conditions in the US,
which have resulted in soft domestic and international freight demand. Operating
revenues in the Americas region for the first quarter of 2001 decreased 14%,
primarily due to a decrease in domestic freight volume. International revenues
remained relatively flat when compared to the same period of 2000. Operating
revenues in the Atlantic region increased 16% due to increased export volume and
a strong demand for supply chain management services. These improvements were
offset by a decrease in the Pacific region which is reflecting the impact of the
soft US economy through lower than expected export volume from major customers
in the technology industry.
The decrease in operating results is due to lower performance in the Americas
region reflecting the weak economic conditions in the US, partially offset by
improved International profits. The operating loss in the Americas was primarily
the result of lower volumes. The effect of the decrease in volume on gross
margin in the Americas more than offset the significant reduction in fixed
operating, sales and overhead costs resulting from the initiatives taken in the
fourth quarter of 2000 as part of the restructuring plan. Operating results in
the Americas for the first quarter of 2001 include the benefit of $0.8 million
from the reversal of incentive accruals. International operating profits
increased in the Atlantic region which recorded strong export growth and lower
operating, station and overhead costs as a result of cost cutting initiatives
taken during the fourth quarter of 2000. The Pacific region was negatively
impacted by the slow down in the US economy, specifically in the technology
sector and deterioration in local currencies against the US dollar.
International operating profits in the first quarters of 2001 and 2000 included
the benefit of approximately $1.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, from
the reversal of excess incentive accruals. Other operating loss for the first
quarter of 2001 decreased by $5.7 million as compared to the same period of
2000, primarily as the result of cost savings associated with the
above-mentioned restructuring initiatives, as well as the charging directly
against the Americas region's performance of certain US based logistics costs
beginning in 2001, as such resources were refocused from a global to a largely
Americas role.
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OTHER OPERATIONS
The following is a table of selected financial data for Other Operations on a
comparative basis:
Quarter Ended March 31
(IN THOUSANDS) 2001 2000
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Net sales:
Mineral Ventures $ 3,599 4,560
Allied Operations (a) 6,230 4,623
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Total net sales $ 9,829 9,183
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Operating profit (loss):
Mineral Ventures $ (554) 663
Allied Operations (a) 2,850 1,581
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Total segment profit $ 2,296 2,244
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Depreciation and amortization:
Mineral Ventures $ 603 963
Allied Operations 398 351
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Total depreciation and amortization $ 1,001 1,314
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(a) Consists of gas and timber operations.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current
year's presentation.
Mineral Ventures generated net sales during the first quarter of 2001 of $3.6
million, a 21% decrease from the $4.6 million reported in the first quarter of
2000, primarily as a result of a decrease in ounces of gold sold and lower gold
realizations. Operating loss for the first quarter of 2001 was $0.6 million
compared to an operating profit of $0.7 million in the same period last year, on
higher operating costs and lower average sales prices for gold.
Net sales from the gas and timber businesses amounted to $6.2 million and $4.6
million in the first quarter of 2001 and 2000, respectively. The improvement was
primarily due to higher natural gas prices and increased revenues from timber.
Increases in timber volumes were partially offset by a decrease in prices
resulting from a soft timber market. Operating profit from the gas and timber
businesses amounted to $2.9 million and $1.6 million in the first quarters of
2001 and 2000, respectively. The increase was mainly due to higher natural gas
prices and related royalties.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
As noted above, Coal Operations were reported as discontinued operations of the
Company as of December 31, 2000 and the accompanying financial statements and
related disclosures for all periods presented have been presented accordingly.
The Company's formal plan of disposal includes the sale of all of its active and
idle coal mining operations and reserves (including 23 company or contractor
operated mines and 6 active plants), as well as other assets which support those
operations. The Company is also planning to sell its partnership interest in
Dominion Terminal Associates ("DTA"), a coal port facility in Newport News,
Virginia. The Company expects to sell these properties and support operations by
December 31, 2001. Net assets to be sold primarily include inventory and
property, plant and equipment, net of certain liabilities, primarily reclamation
costs related to active properties. Total proceeds from the sale of Coal
Operations, which include cash, the value of future royalties and liabilities
transferred, are expected to exceed $100 million.
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The ultimate outcome of the sale of the coal business, including the timing of
sales, assets sold, liabilities retained and proceeds received from the sales,
is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of
which are beyond the control of the Company, that could cause actual results,
performance or achievements to differ materially from those which are
anticipated. Such risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not
limited to, the completion of sales of coal assets on mutually agreeable terms,
the parties that purchase the coal assets and variations in the price of coal.
The estimated loss on the disposal of the discontinued segment of $189.1
million, net of tax, was recorded in the Company's Statement of Operations for
the fourth quarter of 2000. The loss included an estimate of operating losses to
be incurred during the sale period. As a result, the performance of Coal
Operations was not reflected in the Company's Statement of Operations for the
first quarter of 2001. Coal revenues of $98.2 million for the first quarter of
2001 were about the same as in the first quarter of 2000. A decrease in volumes
was partially offset by higher realizations per ton due to improved market
conditions.
During the first quarter of 2001, the Company did not make any revisions to the
estimates used to establish the reserves for discontinued operations recorded in
the fourth quarter of 2000.
On February 10, 1999, the US District Court of the Eastern District of Virginia
entered a final judgment in favor of certain of the Company's subsidiaries,
ruling that the Federal Black Lung Excise Tax ("FBLET") imposed under Section
4121 of the Internal Revenue Code is unconstitutional as applied to export coal
sales and ordering a refund to the subsidiaries. A total of $0.8 million
(including interest) was refunded in 1999 for the FBLET that those companies
paid for the quarter ended March 31, 1997. The Company has sought refunds of the
FBLET it paid on export coal sales for all open statutory periods and expects to
receive refunds for some or all of that tax paid (plus interest) pursuant to a
review of claim documentation by the Internal Revenue Service. Due to the
uncertainty of the ultimate amounts to be received, which are expected to range
from $12 million to $20 million (before interest and applicable income taxes),
and timing of the FBLET refunds, the Company has not currently recorded a
receivable for such amounts in its estimate of operating losses during the sale
period. The Company is also pursuing additional claims pending a decision by the
US Supreme Court related to another company. The ultimate amounts and timing of
such additional refunds, if any, cannot be determined at this time.
Although the Company would not be currently liable for a multi-employer pension
plan withdrawal liability associated with its planned exit from the coal
business, it could, under certain circumstances, become liable for such
obligations during the sale process. Such liability, if any, is subject to
several factors, the effects of which cannot be predicted at this time. Those
factors include funding and benefit levels of the plans and the ultimate timing
and form of the sale transactions. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded a
withdrawal liability in the determination of the estimated loss on disposal.
The Company expects to have ongoing expenses in future years (primarily interest
costs on retiree medical obligations) which are currently associated with its
Coal Operations. Such expenses are currently included in the loss from
discontinued operations since they are considered to be compensation costs of
the discontinued operations. Beginning in 2002, after the sale of the Company's
Coal Operations, these expenses will be a component of the Company's income from
continuing operations. Using assumptions in existence as of December 31, 2000,
the Company estimates that such expenses will approximate $35 million to $40
million per annum.
The Company has established a Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association
("VEBA") which is intended to tax efficiently fund certain retiree medical
liabilities primarily for retired coal miners and their dependents. The VEBA may
receive partial funding from the proceeds of the planned sale of the Company's
coal business as well as other sources over time. The Company contributed $15.0
million to the VEBA in December 1999. As of March 31, 2001, the balance in the
VEBA was $16.1 million and was included in other non-current assets.
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FOREIGN OPERATIONS
A portion of the Company's financial results is derived from activities in over
100 countries each with a local currency other than the US dollar. Because the
financial results of the Company are reported in US dollars, they are affected
by changes in the value of the various foreign currencies in relation to the US
dollar. Changes in exchange rates may also affect transactions which are
denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. The Company
periodically enters into such transactions in the course of its business. The
diversity of foreign operations helps to mitigate a portion of the impact that
foreign currency fluctuations may have in any one country on the translated
results. The Company, from time to time, uses foreign currency forward contracts
to hedge transactional risks associated with foreign currencies. Translation
adjustments of net monetary assets and liabilities denominated in the local
currency relating to operations in countries with highly inflationary economies
are included in net income, along with all transaction gains or losses for the
period. A subsidiary in Venezuela operates in such a highly inflationary
economy.
The Company is also subject to other risks customarily associated with doing
business in foreign countries, including labor and economic conditions,
political instability, controls on repatriation of earnings and capital,
nationalization, expropriation and other forms of restrictive action by local
governments. The future effects, if any, of such risks on the Company cannot be
predicted.
OTHER OPERATING INCOME, NET
Other operating income, net, which is a component of each operating segment's
previously discussed operating profit, generally includes the Company's share of
net earnings or losses of unconsolidated foreign affiliates, royalty income and
gains and losses from foreign currency exchange. Other operating income, net for
the three months ended March 31, 2001 was $4.2 million compared to $3.0 million
in the three months ended March 31, 2000. The increase in 2001 primarily relates
to gains realized from foreign currency exchange and higher royalty income.
NET INTEREST EXPENSE
Net interest expense in the first quarter of 2001 decreased $1.5 million (16%)
over the same period in 2000. As a result of the previously mentioned sale of
accounts receivable at BAX Global, the Company had lower average US borrowings
in the first quarter of 2001 as compared to the first quarter of 2000. The
decrease in interest expense resulting from lower average US borrowings was
partially offset by higher interest rates on borrowings in the US in the first
quarter of 2001. Additionally, the Company had lower borrowings in Venezuela
during the first quarter of 2001 as compared to 2000.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Other income (expense), net for the three months ended March 31, 2001 increased
$4.0 million from the prior year period, primarily due to the additional
expenses in 2001 associated with the sale of a revolving interest in certain of
BAX Global's accounts receivable, representing the related discount, incremental
fees and provision for uncollectible accounts, as well as an increase in
minority interest expense reflecting improved operating results.
INCOME TAXES
In both the 2001 and 2000 periods presented, the provision for income taxes from
continuing operations was greater than the statutory federal income tax rate of
35% primarily due to goodwill amortization and state income taxes, partially
offset by lower taxes on foreign income. As a result of Coal Operations being
reported under discontinued operations, the tax benefits of percentage depletion
are no longer reflected in the effective tax rate of continuing operations.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
CASH FLOW REQUIREMENTS
Net cash provided by operating activities during the first three months of 2001
totaled $36.8 million compared with $47.2 million in the first three months of
2000. This decrease resulted from lower overall cash earnings, combined with an
increased use of cash by discontinued operations in 2001 on lower earnings, the
first quarter of 2000 benefited from the sale of a non-operating asset, and an
increase in receivables. This was offset in part by a decrease in the cash
required to fund operating assets and liabilities.
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in investing activities was $65.0 million in the first quarter of
2001 compared to $68.1 million in the same period of 2000, including $2.0
million and $0.6 million used by the discontinued operations during the first
quarter of 2001 and 2000, respectively. The decrease in net cash used by
investing activities of $3.1 million was primarily due to lower aircraft heavy
maintenance expenditures partially offset by an increase in cash paid for
acquisitions in the first quarter of 2001 as compared to 2000. Heavy maintenance
expenditures of $3.1 million in the first quarter of 2001 decreased $14.9
million over the same period of 2000. This decrease was primarily due to a
decrease in the number of planes in maintenance, as well as a decrease in the
total number of planes operated by the Company's Air Transport International
unit. In addition, the Company paid $5.0 million during the first quarter of
2001 to purchase the remaining third party interest in Brink's Argentina.
Cash capital expenditures for the first three months of 2001 approximated $55.3
million, up from approximately $54.2 million in the comparable period of 2000.
Of the cash capital expenditures in 2001, $19.6 million was spent by Brink's,
$19.3 million was spent by BHS, $15.1 million was spent by BAX Global and $1.2
million was spent by Other Operations. For the full year of 2001 cash capital
expenditures are projected to range from approximately $200 million to $220
million, and an additional amount of approximately $20 million of necessary or
committed expenditures relating to the discontinued operations. The foregoing
amounts exclude expenditures that have been or are expected to be financed
through capital and operating leases. Net cash used by investing activities for
the first three months of 2000 included proceeds on the disposal of certain
fixed assets of $4.5 million as well as cash proceeds of approximately $2.2
million relating to the sale of a minority interest in an energy trading company
held by the Company's discontinued Coal Operations.
FINANCING
The Company intends to fund cash capital expenditures through cash flow from
operating activities or through operating leases if the latter are financially
attractive. Additional needs, if any, will be financed through the Company's
revolving credit agreements or other borrowing arrangements.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $28.4 million for the first
quarter of 2001, compared with net cash used of $17.7 million for the same
period in 2000. The 2000 levels reflected repayments under the facility
(described below) as well as repayments of a portion of the debt of Brink's
France and Venezuela.
The Company has a $370.0 million credit agreement with a syndicate of banks (the
"Facility"). Under the Facility, the Company may borrow up to $185 million over
a three-year term ending October 3, 2003 and up to $185 million over a one-year
term ending October 2, 2001. The Company has the option to borrow on a revolving
basis from the group of banks participating in the facility or on a competitive
bid basis among the individual banks. As of March 31, 2001 and December 31,
2000, borrowings of $184.8 million and $185.0 million, respectively, were
outstanding under the long-term loan portion of the Facility. At December 31,
2000, the Company classified the $59.8 million outstanding under the one-year
portion of the Facility as long-term debt, reflecting the refinancing of those
borrowings with proceeds from a private placement of Senior Notes in January
2001, as discussed below.
In January 2001, the Company completed a $75.0 million private placement of
Senior Notes. The notes are comprised of $55.0 million of 7.84% Senior Notes,
Series A ("Series A notes") due in 2007 and $20.0 million of 8.02% Senior Notes,
Series B ("Series B notes") due in 2008. Interest on the Series A and Series B
notes is payable semiannually, and the Company is required to prepay, without
penalty, $18.3 million principal of the Series A notes in each of January 2005
and 2006. The Company also has the option to prepay all or a portion of the
Series A or Series B notes prior to maturity with a prepayment penalty. The
$75.0 million proceeds from issuance of the Senior Notes were used to repay
borrowings under the Facility.
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MARKET RISKS AND HEDGING AND DERIVATIVE ACTIVITIES
The Company has activities in well over 100 countries and a number of different
industries. These operations expose the Company to a variety of market risks,
including the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest
rates. In addition, the Company consumes and sells certain commodities in its
businesses, exposing it to the effects of changes in the prices of such
commodities. These financial and commodity exposures are monitored and managed
by the Company as an integral part of its overall risk management program. The
diversity of foreign operations helps to mitigate a portion of the impact that
foreign currency rate fluctuations may have in any one country on the translated
results. The Company's risk management program considers this favorable
diversification effect as it measures the Company's exposure to financial
markets and as appropriate, seeks to reduce the potentially adverse effects that
the volatility of certain markets may have on its operating results. The Company
has not had any material change in its market risk exposures since December 31,
2000.
CAPITALIZATION
As of March 31, 2001, the Company had the remaining authority to purchase over
time 0.9 million shares of Pittston Common Stock and an additional $5.4 million
of its Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Convertible Preferred Stock").
The remaining aggregate purchase cost limitation for all common stock was $22.2
million as of March 31, 2001. On May 4, 2001, the Board of Directors (the
"Board") approved a revised authority to purchase over time up to 1 million
shares of Pittston Common Stock and any or all of the issued and outstanding
shares of the Convertible Preferred Stock with an aggregate purchase price
limitation of $30 million for all such purchases.
DIVIDENDS
The Board intends to declare and pay dividends, if any, on Pittston Common Stock
based on the earnings, financial condition, cash flow and business requirements
of the Company.
During the first three months of 2001 and 2000, the Board declared and the
Company paid cash dividends of 2.50 cents per share of Pittston Common Stock.
Dividends paid on the Convertible Preferred Stock in the first three months of
2001 and 2000 were $0.2 million.
FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain of the matters discussed herein, including statements regarding
projected capital spending, the timing and outcome of the sale of the coal
business, expected proceeds from the sale of the coal business, the retention of
certain assets and liabilities following the sale of the coal assets, the timing
of funding and source of funds for the VEBA, the amount and timing of FBLET
refunds, the impact of the loss of business and the continuing labor dispute in
Canada on Brink's in the second quarter of 2001, the effect on Brink's future
European operating results of its efforts to build the ATM business in the
United Kingdom and the timing of the payment of severance costs and other cash
charges relating to the BAX Global restructuring involve forward looking
information which is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and
contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, that could
cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from
those which are anticipated. Such risks, uncertainties and contingencies
include, but are not limited to, the ultimate outcome of efforts to sell the
coal business, the completion of sales of coal assets on mutually agreeable
terms, the parties that purchase the coal assets, the position taken by the
Internal Revenue Service with respect to the timing and amount of FBLET refunds,
fluctuations in the volume of Brink's Canadian business in the second quarter of
2001, the outcome of Brink's labor dispute in Canada, Brink's ability to cost
effectively build the ATM business in the United Kingdom, demand for Brink's ATM
services in the United Kingdom, the allocation of funds to pay the charges
relating to the BAX Global restructuring, overall economic and business
conditions, the demand for the Company's products and services, new government
regulations and/or legislative initiatives, variations in costs or expenses and
the ability of counterparties to perform.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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(a) There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the first quarter of
2001.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
THE PITTSTON COMPANY
May 14, 2001 By: /s/ Robert T. Ritter
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Robert T. Ritter
(Vice President -
Chief Financial Officer)
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