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This Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Form 10-QSB of American Metals Service, Inc. for the six months ended February
28, 1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
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FORM 10-QSB
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: February 28, 1998
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File No.: 0-10093
AMERICAN METALS SERVICE, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Florida 59-1224913
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
376 Main Street, P.O. Box 74, Bedminster, New Jersey 07921
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(908) 234-0078
(Issuer's telephone number)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 _____
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common equity as of the latest practicable date: As of February 28, 1998, the
issuer had 1,970,210 shares of its common stock, par value $.01, per share,
outstanding.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one):
Yes No X
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. - Financial Statements
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AMERICAN METALS SERVICE, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited)
February 28,
1998
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($000 Omitted)
ASSETS
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents, including
U.S. treasury bills of $2,029,000 $2,145
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Total current assets $2,145
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 5
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Total current liabilities 5
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Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value, 6,000,000
shares authorized, 1,970,210
shares outstanding 20
Additional capital in excess of par value 3,070
Accumulated deficit ( 950)
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Total stockholders' equity 2,140
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $2,145
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
AMERICAN METALS SERVICE, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the three months
ended February 28,
1998 1997
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($000 Omitted,
Except Per Share Data)
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Interest income $ 26 $ 25
General and administrative expenses 16 7
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Income before income taxes 10 18
Provision for income taxes - -
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Net income $ 10 $ 18
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Basic and diluted net income per share $ .01 $ .01
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Weighted average number of shares
outstanding (in 000's) 1,957 1,959
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<PAGE>
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<CAPTION>
AMERICAN METALS SERVICE, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the six months ended
February 28,
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1998 1997
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($000 Omitted,
Except Per Share Data)
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Revenues:
Interest $ 53 $ 50
Other income - 1
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53 51
General and administrative expenses 32 28
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Income before income taxes 21 23
Provision for income taxes - -
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Net income $ 21 $ 23
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Basic and diluted income per share $ .01 $ .01
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Weighted average number of shares
outstanding (in 000's) 1,957 1,959
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
AMERICAN METALS SERVICE, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the six months
ended February 28,
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1998 1997
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($000 Omitted)
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by
operating activities $ 18 $ 14
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of common stock upon
exercise of stock options 16 -
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Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents 34 14
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of the period 2,111 2,090
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of
the period $2,145 $2,104
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Reconciliation of net income
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net income $ 21 $ 23
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Change in accounts payable
and accrued liabilities ( 3) ( 9)
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Net cash provided by operating
activities $ 18 $ 14
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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AMERICAN METALS SERVICE, INC.
NOTE TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
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The accompanying unaudited financial statements of American Metals Service,
Inc. (the "Company") as of February 28, 1998 and for the quarters ended February
28, 1998 and 1997 reflect all material adjustments which, in the opinion of
management, are necessary for a fair presentation of results for the interim
periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures required under generally
accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, although the
Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information
presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the year-end financial statements and notes thereto included in
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended August 31, 1997,
as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The results of operations for the three and six month periods ended
February 28, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected
for the entire fiscal year or for any other period.
2. Income Per Share
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Income (loss) per common share is calculated in accordance with Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 "Earnings Per Share" ("SFAS No. 128")
and is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Diluted
earnings per share includes the assumed conversion of shares issuable upon
exercise of options where appropriate. Prior years' earnings per share
information has been restated to comply with the requirements of SFAS No. 128.
<PAGE>
Item 2. - Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of
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Operations
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Results of Operations
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Until the fourth quarter of fiscal 1992, the Company was engaged in the
wholesale distribution of aluminum alloys, steel and other specialty metals. The
Company has liquidated the assets of its former business and is actively seeking
an acquisition with the goal of becoming an operating company. In the interim,
available cash is being invested in U.S. Treasury securities. Interest income
for the quarter ended February 28, 1998, was approximately $26,000, compared to
$25,000 in the comparable quarter of the prior fiscal year. For the six month
period ended February 28, 1998, interest income was $53,000 compared to $50,000
for the comparable period of the prior fiscal year. The increase in interest
income during the current fiscal year compared to the prior fiscal year was due
to higher available interest rates and invested balances on the Company's cash
equivalents. Collections of previously written-off accounts receivable of $1,000
accounted for the other income in the six month period ended February 28, 1997.
General and administrative expenses were $16,000 and $7,000 for the
quarters ended February 28, 1998 and 1997, respectively, and $32,000 and $28,000
for the six month periods ended February 28, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The
increase in general and administrative expenses was due to expenses incurred in
the search for an operating business in the current fiscal year. A management
fee of $12,500 per quarter is paid to an affiliated company for accounting,
financial and administrative management. This fee is based on the affiliate's
estimated costs, and management believes that the allocation method is
reasonable. The remaining general and administrative expenses for the six month
periods ended February 28, 1998 and 1997 consist of stockholder, insurance and
other miscellaneous expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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At February 28, 1998, cash and cash equivalents and net working capital
were approximately $2,145,000 and $2,140,000, respectively. U.S. Treasury
securities of approximately $2,029,000 mature at various dates through May 14,
1998 and bear interest rates ranging from 5.00% to 5.29%. Management believes
the Company's cash and cash equivalents and net working capital are adequate for
its remaining business activities and for the costs of seeking an acquisition of
an operating business. The net book value of the Company at February 28, 1998 is
approximately $1.09 per share.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 6. - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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(a) Exhibits
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(27). Financial Data Schedule for the six months ended
February 28, 1998.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
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No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter for which
this Form 10-QSB is filed.
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SIGNATURE
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
AMERICAN METALS SERVICE, INC.
Dated: April 13, 1998 By: /s/ Mark Koscinski
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Mark Koscinski
Vice President and Secretary
