SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 1999
NL INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260
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(State or other (Commission File No.) (Employer ID No.)
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
16825 Northchase Dr., Suite 1200, Houston, Texas 77060
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (281) 423-3300
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On October 20, 1999, the Registrant issued the press release attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein in its entirety by this
reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
(i) Exhibit 99.1. Press Release dated October 20, 1999.
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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.
NL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Registrant)
/s/Robert D. Hardy
Robert D. Hardy
Vice President & Controller
Dated: October 21, 1999
Susan E. Alderton
(281) 423-3332
EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NL REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
HOUSTON, TEXAS -- October 20, 1999 -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) reported
income from continuing operations for the third quarter of 1999 of $17.1 million
($.33 per diluted share) compared to income from continuing operations in the
third quarter of 1998 of $31.4 million ($.60 per diluted share). Income from
continuing operations in the third quarter of 1998 includes an income tax
benefit of $8.2 million ($.16 per diluted share) related to prior-year German
withholding tax refunds. NL reported income from continuing operations for the
first nine months of 1999 of $142.9 million ($2.75 per diluted share) compared
to $71.1 million ($1.37 per diluted share) for the first nine months of 1998.
Excluding the third-quarter 1998 tax benefit and a second-quarter 1999 $90
million ($1.73 per diluted share) income tax benefit, income from continuing
operations in the first nine months of 1999 would have been $52.9 million ($1.02
per diluted share) compared to $62.9 million ($1.21 per diluted share) for the
first nine months of 1998.
Operating income of Kronos' titanium dioxide pigments ("TiO2") business in the
third quarter of 1999 was $34.8 million, $10.2 million less than the third
quarter of 1998, primarily due to lower average selling prices and lower
production volume, partially offset by higher sales volume. Kronos' average
selling prices during the third quarter of 1999 were 4% lower than the third
quarter of 1998 and were 2% lower than the second quarter of 1999. Selling
prices at the end of the third quarter were the same as the average for the
quarter.
Kronos' sales volume increased 18% over the third quarter of 1998 with strong
demand in all major regions. The Company's third-quarter 1999 production volume
was 10% lower than the comparable 1998 period and 8% lower than the second
quarter of 1999.
Mr. J. Landis Martin, President and Chief Executive Officer, said "We are
pleased with the robust worldwide demand in the second and third quarters of
1999 and expect strong market conditions to continue, which should result in
increased selling prices in all major regions. Due to these industry
fundamentals and our moderate inventory levels, we intend to increase production
volume somewhat in the fourth quarter, but we do not expect production volume to
exceed sales volume for the full year."
Interest expense in the third quarter of 1999 was down 40% from the comparable
period reflecting significantly lower levels of outstanding debt. The Company's
net debt at September 30, 1999 was $160 million (total debt of $341 million less
cash of $181 million), down $71 million from net debt of $231 million at
December 31, 1998.
Minority interest relates to the Company's majority-owned environmental
management subsidiary. Discontinued operations in 1998 represent the Company's
former specialty chemical operations which were sold in January 1998. The
extraordinary item in 1998 resulted from early extinguishment of debt.
A conference call for the investment community is scheduled for October 20, 1999
at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). Mr. J. Landis Martin will host the call. Participants can
access the call by dialing 1-800-230-1096 (domestic) and 612-332-0523
(international). The passcode is NL Earnings. A taped replay of the call will be
available after 2:00 p.m. (EDT) through November 3, 1999 by calling
1-800-475-6701 (domestic) and 320-365-3844 (international), and using access
code 476932.
NL Industries, Inc. is a major international producer of titanium dioxide
pigments.
The statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts
are forward-looking statements that are based on management's beliefs and
assumptions based on currently available information. Although the Company
believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are
reasonable, it cannot assure that these expectations will prove to be correct.
Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to,
future global economic and political conditions, global TiO2 production capacity
and the amount and timing of capacity changes, competitive products and prices,
possible disruptions of normal business activities from Year 2000 issues, and
other risks and uncertainties detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange
Commission filings. Should one or more of these risks materialize, or should the
underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially
from those forecasted or expected. The Company assumes no duty to update any
forward-looking statements.
NL INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Quarters ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
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1998 1999 1998 1999
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REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME:
Net sales $221.5 $242.6 $685.8 $676.8
Other income, excluding corporate 2.0 1.2 4.7 11.7
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223.5 243.8 690.5 688.5
Cost of sales 151.8 181.7 476.0 496.6
Selling, general and administrative,
excluding corporate 26.7 27.3 83.4 82.0
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OPERATING INCOME 45.0 34.8 131.1 109.9
Corporate income (expense):
Securities earnings 4.3 1.7 12.7 4.8
Expenses, net (4.1) (3.7) (11.6) (12.3)
Interest expense (15.1) (9.1) (46.9) (28.1)
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Income from continuing operations
before income taxes and minority
interest 30.1 23.7 85.3 74.3
Income tax benefit (expense) 1.3 (6.6) (14.2) 70.9
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Income from continuing operations
before minority interest 31.4 17.1 71.1 145.2
Minority interest - - - 2.3
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 31.4 17.1 71.1 142.9
Discontinued operations - - 287.4 -
Extraordinary item - early
extinguishment of debt (2.4) - (4.8) -
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NET INCOME $ 29.0 $ 17.1 $353.7 $142.9
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NL INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME, Continued
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Quarters ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
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1998 1999 1998 1999
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Basic earnings per share:
Continuing operations $ .61 $.33 $1.38 $2.76
Discontinued operations - - 5.60 -
Extraordinary item (.05) - (.09) -
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Net income $ .56 $.33 $6.89 $2.76
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Diluted earnings per share:
Continuing operations $ .60 $.33 $1.37 $2.75
Discontinued operations - - 5.52 -
Extraordinary item (.05) - (.09) -
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Net income $ .55 $.33 $6.80 $2.75
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SHARES USED IN THE CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic shares 51.4 51.8 51.4 51.8
Dilutive impact of stock options .8 .1 .6 .1
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Diluted shares 52.2 51.9 52.0 51.9
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