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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998
Commission file Number 1-4591
FAIRMOUNT CHEMICAL CO., INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)
New Jersey 22-0900720
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
117 Blanchard Street, Newark, NJ 07105
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code: 973-344-5790
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock $1 Par Value
(Title of Class)
Check whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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 [ ]
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item
405 of Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be
contained, to the best of Issuer's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any
amendment to this Form 10-KSB.
Issuer's revenue for its most recent fiscal year: $12,805,500
The aggregate market value of the Issuer's Common Stock $1 par value
("Common Stock"), held by non-affiliates of the Issuer on March 1, 1999
(1,355,752 shares) was approximately $311,800, based on $.23 per share. The
Company's shares do not trade on any exchange nor has there been any significant
market activity with respect to such shares since the last quarter of 1991, at
which time the average of the bid and asked prices was approximately $.05.
The total number of shares of Issuer's Common Stock outstanding on March
1, 1999 was 8,292,866.
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
1. Portions of the Issuer's Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual
Meeting of Stockholders to be held May 18, 1999, to be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after December 31,
1998 (the end of the registrant's fiscal year covered by this Form
10-KSB) ("1999 Definitive Proxy Statement") are incorporated by
reference into Part III.
2. Exhibit A to the Issuer's Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual
Meeting of Stockholders held April 19, 1983 is incorporated by
reference into Part III.
3. Exhibit A to the Issuer's Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual
Meeting of Stockholders held May 15, 1985 is incorporated by reference
into Part III.
4. Exhibits A and B to the Issuer's Definitive Proxy Statement for its
Annual Meeting of Stockholders held May 10, 1988 are incorporated by
reference into Part III.
5. Exhibit A to the Issuer's Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual
Meeting of Stockholders held May 23, 1990 is incorporated by reference
into Part III.
6. Exhibit A to the Issuer's Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual
Meeting of Stockholders held May 6, 1991 is incorporated by reference
into Part III.
7. Exhibit A to the Issuer's Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual
Meeting of Stockholders held May 4, 1993 is incorporated by reference
into Part III.
8. Exhibit (19) (ii) (sequentially numbered pages 14 through 15) to the
Issuer's Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 1986 are
incorporated by reference into Part III.
9. Statement on Schedule 13D, dated March 30, 1994, filed by the Estate
of William E. Leistner with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 30, 1994 with respect to the Estate of William E. Leistner
acquiring direct beneficial ownership of William E. Leistner's
4,790,200 shares of Common Stock and 5,400,000 shares of Preferred
Stock of Fairmount Chemical Co., Inc. upon his death on September 19,
1993 is incorporated into Part III.
THE EXHIBIT INDEX IS ON SEQUENTIALLY NUMBERED PAGES 28 THROUGH 39.
Total number of pages in this Form 10-KSB: 33 including the "cover page" and all
exhibits (sequentially numbered pages 1 through 33).
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one):
Yes [ ] No [ X ]
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PART I
Item 1. Business
The Company
Fairmount Chemical Co., Inc. was incorporated in June 1938 under New
Jersey Law. Its executives offices are located at 117 Blanchard Street, Newark,
New Jersey, telephone number 973-344-5790.
Business and Products
Fairmount has 60 years experience in the manufacture and sale of
specialty and fine organic chemicals, including pharmaceuticals and agriculture
intermediates, chemicals used in the photographic and imaging industries,
hydrazine derivatives and blends, and plastic additives. During this time
Fairmount has developed expertise in the production of nitrogen and sulfur based
chemicals. Fairmount manufactures its chemical products at its Newark, New
Jersey facility.
Fairmount's major products and their markets include:
Photographic and Imaging Chemicals
Fairmount's photographic and imaging chemicals are used in the
manufacture of photographic file, television tubes and lithographic printing
plates. These chemicals include photo-sensitizers, stabilizers, antifogging
agents, antihalation dyes and diazo resins.
The demand for certain types of chemicals used in photographic films is
expected to decrease during the coming years as consumer demand changes due in
part to new imaging technologies. Fairmount is aware of these possibilities and
is taking steps to substitute new products and increase its market share of
existing products.
Hydrazine Based Products
Hydrazine blends, salts and derivatives are used in the manufacture of
many chemical products and for corrosion control in commercial boilers and power
generators systems. These chemicals are also used in metal chelating agents,
polymerization inhibitors, and pharmaceuticals. Fairmount intends to emphasize
the market for hydrazine derivatives which it believes will be growing in the
future.
Plastic Additives
Fairmount produces plastic additives including antioxidants, metal
deactivators and UV stabilizers that are used in the production of plastics
parts made from various plastic resins such as polycarbonate, polyolefins, PVC,
and polyester resins. Its customers include manufacturers of plastic resins and
compounders.
Specialty/Fine Chemicals
Fairmount's fine chemicals are used as intermediates in pharmaceutical
and agricultural chemicals. Fairmount also custom manufactures chemicals to
customer specifications.
Custom Manufacturing
Fairmount uses its expertise and know-how in chemical synthesis both
for its own products and process and to develop and manufacture products under
contract for other companies. Its equipment configuration, production
flexibility and ability to efficiently produce in quantities from 10 kg to 500
M/T gives it an excellent position in custom manufacturing. Among the custom
products which Fairmount manufactures are agricultural intermediates and
photographic chemicals.
Raw Materials
Fairmount purchases its raw materials from major suppliers like E. I.
DuPont de Nemour & Company, Bayer Corporation, Olin Corporation, B. F. Goodrich
and Cytec Industries in bulk, tote bins or drums. Fairmount does not maintain
supply contracts with any of its suppliers of those raw materials. Fairmount
believes that these
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raw materials are each available from a variety of sources and the loss of any
of its raw material suppliers would not have a material adverse effect on its
business, financial condition or results of operations. Fairmount has, and
expects to continue to have, adequate supplies of raw material during 1999 and
subsequent years.
Method of Distribution
Fairmount markets its products primarily through its internal sales
force and sells directly to customers. Fairmount's Hydrazine blends, however,
are also sold nationwide through independent distributors. Fairmount is
examining ways to improve sales coverage and distribution of it products.
Products are also marketed to foreign customers through its internal sales
force.
Competition
While some of Fairmount's products and processes are proprietary,
Fairmount experiences substantial competition domestically and overseas from
other companies in most of its product areas. Most of its competitors are
well-known global companies with greater resources than Fairmount's. In 1998
competitors from China and India started to make a presence. At this time,
however, competitors from China and India have not had an impact on Fairmount's
market. The chemical industry has been competitive historically and Fairmount
expects this condition to continue. Fairmount sells on the basis of quality,
price and customer service, and relies on fast response and cost effectiveness
to stay competitive.
Patents, Licenses and Trademarks
Fairmount holds a number of trademarks and patents. Its products are
marketed under Mixxim and Fairzine trademark. Fairmount's primary purpose in
obtaining patents is to protect the results of its research, for operations and
licensing. Although Fairmount considers that, in the aggregate, its patents and
trademarks constitute a valuable asset, it does not regard its business as being
materially dependent upon any single patent, group of patents or trademarks.
Research and Development
Fairmount's applied research and development program focuses on three
objectives:
- improvement and refinement of existing products and processes.
- development of new applications for existing products
- development of new products.
Fairmount spent approximately $359,100 during the year ended December
31, 1998, and $418,900 during the year ended December 31, 1997 for research and
development activities. It expects research and development expenditures to
increase moderately during 1999.
Sales by Product
Each class of similar products contributed the following percentage of
total sales in each of the last two calendar years.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Imaging chemicals 20% 18%
Hydrazine blends 17% 19%
Hydrazine derivatives 11% 12%
Plastic additives 28% 34%
Specialty chemicals 24% 17%
--- ---
100% 100%
=== ===
</TABLE>
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Fairmount sells its products in the domestic and international markets and
continues its efforts to expand both domestic and export sales. It had net sales
of $12,805,500 in 1998 and $11,911,200 in 1997, including export sales of
$5,636,600 in 1998 and $4,751,300 in 1997. Major foreign geographical areas
contributed the following percentages to net sales:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Europe 17.0% 24.9%
Asia 12.3% .8%
Other Export 14.7% 14.2%
(includes Canada, Columbia & Israel)
</TABLE>
Dependence On Certain Customers
During 1998, four customers accounted for approximately 49.9 % of
Fairmount's sales. During 1997, three customers accounted for approximately
33.6% of its sales. The loss of one of these customers could have a material
adverse effect on Fairmount's business. In order to reduce this risk, Fairmount
has focused its marketing efforts on increasing its customer base for its
existing products and securing contracts for custom manufacturing.
Environmental Laws and Government Regulations
Fairmount is committed to the chemical industry's "Responsible Care(R)"
program. "Responsible Care(R)" is the Chemical Manufacturer Association's
("CMA") initiative of 1988 for continuously improving health, safety and
environmental quality. It is the policy of Fairmount to protect the environment
and to comply with all governmental laws and regulations. The chemical industry
is one of the most highly regulated industries in the world with respect to
ecology. For a discussion of Fairmount's environmental matters, see "Item 6.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations-Liquidity on Capital Resources."
Employees
As of December 31, 1998, Fairmount had 51 employees, all of whom were
full-time employees. It has a contract with International Brotherhood of
Teamsters Local 575, which covers all hourly employees. The contract expires on
December 12, 1999. Fairmount believes its has good relationships with it
employees.
Item 2. Properties
Fairmount's production facilities consist of 14 brick, cinder block and
metal-clad buildings situated on approximately 13 acres of fenced in land in an
industrial area of Newark, New Jersey. These facilities provide approximately
97,100 square feet of floor space, in which are located chemical process
equipment, warehouse, shipping, refrigeration, steam boilers, maintenance,
office, and research and development facilities. In addition, certain process
equipment and tanks are located and operated out-of-doors. The site includes two
railway spurs, neither of which is currently in use.
Fairmount's line of credit with Summit Bank is collateralized by the
accounts receivable, inventory and personal property of the company. Fairmount's
debt to affiliated parties is subordinated to the Summit Bank line of credit and
is collateralized by the accounts receivable and the machinery and equipment of
Fairmount. Except for this lien, there are no mortgages or liens on Fairmount's
property. See Management's Discussion and Analysis and Notes 5 and 6 of the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Fairmount normally operates its plant on a 24-hour day, five days a
week schedule. While it believes that its plant, buildings, and equipment are
adequately maintained and are reasonably suitable and sufficient for its current
operations, further capital investment may be required for maintenance of
Fairmount's operations and compliance with applicable laws. In the opinion of
management Fairmount maintains adequate levels of property insurance on the
entire premises.
On March 25, 1997, equipment used to dry some of Fairmount's products
exploded. No employees were injured. The damage to both the building housing the
equipment and the equipment was extensive and the building has been razed.
Collateral damage to other buildings was minor. Fairmount received $200,000 from
its property insurance carrier during the second quarter of 1997 and an
additional $1,140,100 in January 1998 in partial settlement for its property
losses caused by the explosion. In February 1999 Fairmount received the final
payment of $375,000 for these property losses. See Note 16 of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
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In 1998, Fairmount spent approximately $346,500 on capital expenditures
to upgrade and expand production facilities, for building and equipment
improvements and computers and computer systems upgrade. Fairmount has budgeted
approximately $460,000 for capital expenditures in 1999. Major expenditures will
consist of the replacement and improvement of process equipment, new
construction, and safety and environmental projects.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
A bodily injury claim was filed against the Company on December 2, 1998
in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division, Hudson County. The plaintiff
alleges that on March 25, 1997, the date of an explosion at the Company's plant,
the force of the explosion threw him backward and resulted in injuries. The
plaintiff was an invitee upon the adjoining property to the Company. The Company
has not received details as to the extent of the injuries or for the dollar
value of the claim.
See the "Environmental Laws and Government Regulations" section of Item 6.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Fairmount submitted no matters to a vote of its security holders during
the last quarter of its fiscal year ending December 31, 1998.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Issuer's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
On July 5, 1991, Fairmount's shares of common stock were deleted from
NASDAQ as a result of Fairmount's failure to meet the capital and surplus
requirements as set forth in Section 1(c)(3), Part II of Schedule D of the NASD
by-laws. Fairmount's common stock is now traded over the counter and is not
quoted on the automated quotation system of a registered securities association.
For each fiscal quarter, the charts below reflect the high and low bid prices
for the Common Stock. The bid prices reflect inter-dealer quotations without
retail mark-ups, mark-downs or commissions and do not necessarily represent
actual transactions. Price Ranges of Common Stock were as follows:
COMMON STOCK BID PRICES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
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Quarter High Low High Low
------- ---- --- ---- ---
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
First $.11 $.11 $.13 $.09
Second .75 .11 .12 .09
Third .39 .16 .10 .08
Fourth .39 .16 .10 .08
</TABLE>
There were approximately 257 stockholders of record at December 31,
1998 Fairmount did not declare or pay any dividends in 1998 or 1997.
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Fairmount's working capital increased by $2,104,400 in 1998 resulting
in working capital of $5,492,100 compared to working capital of $3,387,700 in
1997. This increase was primarily due to net earnings, including a payment of
$1,140,100 received from the company's property insurance carrier as part of the
settlement for the property damages sustained from a dryer explosion during
March, 1997. Also contributing to the increase in working capital was higher
inventory of $232,300, and lower short term bank borrowings of $353,200. These
increases were partially offset by lower prepaid expenses of $95,700, other
current assets of $83,700 and higher accrued compensation of $59,800.
Fairmount's inventory was higher due to production in excess of
shipments because anticipated fourth quarter orders did not materialize and/or
shipments were delayed to 1999. Bank borrowings were lower during 1998 as the
company paid down its borrowings from the working capital line of credit and
from the capital expenditures
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line. Prepaid expenses decreased primarily due to the continuing write-off of a
three-year prepaid insurance policy. The increase in accrued compensation is due
to accrued bonus as of December 31, 1998.
On March 25, 1997, equipment used to dry some of Fairmount's products
exploded. No employees were injured. The damage to both the building housing the
equipment and the equipment was extensive and the building has been razed. Other
surrounding buildings experienced minor collateral damage. Fairmount has
discontinued drying the product that was being dried at the time of the
explosion. This product has been reformulated for safety concerns. Fairmount has
lost some orders because of the reformulation, but the effect its operations is
immaterial. During 1997 Fairmount wrote-off $87,800 of inventory that was
similar to the product that exploded due to volatility concerns of shipping this
product in an already dried condition.
During the second quarter of 1997 Fairmount's management conducted a
review of operations and of the financial condition of the company. Management
concluded that it was necessary to implement a restructuring of the
organization. As a result, in May, Fairmount reduced the workforce by a total of
six salaried and twelve hourly employees. Fairmount also decided to discontinue
the manufacturing of a number of small volume products that were no longer
profitable to produce. Net income for 1997 included a restructuring charge of
$310,000 for severance, early retirement and accrued vacation time.
Substantiality all of these costs were paid out before December 31, 1997. As of
December 31, 1997 the unpaid balance was $52,200 of which $49,400 was paid out
during 1998. The remaining balance will be paid out by December 31, 1999.
As of January 1, 1993 Fairmount owed William E. Leistner, the company's
principal stockholder, $5,603,700 (the "Leistner Loan"). At the Board Meeting
following the 1993 Annual Meeting, the board approved the sale of 5,400,000
shares of cumulative convertible Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value per share, in
a private transaction to William E. Leistner, in consideration of retirement of
debt owed to William E. Leistner of $5,400,000. The balance of the Leistner Loan
was paid out of corporate funds of approximately $203,700 during May 1993. This
transaction retired the principal of the Leistner Loan. Accrued interest of
$491,600 remained. On July 2, 1997 Fairmount replaced the $491,600 balance of
the Leistner Loan, that was due April 1, 1998, with a promissory note to the
Estate of William E. Leistner (the "Leistner Estate") for the same amount, due
January 1, 2005.
On March 20, 1992, a Credit Facility Loan Agreement ("Credit Facility")
was created with monies contributed to a fund ("the Fairmount Fund") by William
E. Leistner and the Estate of Olga H. Knoepke. At that date, the Fairmount Fund
provided Fairmount with a $2,494,000 credit facility under which all borrowings
paid interest at the rate of 5% per annum. The outstanding borrowings from the
Credit Facility were $1,080,000. On July 2, 1997 the Credit Facility was
terminated and Fairmount replaced the $1,080,000 of credit facility borrowings
with new promissory notes due January 1, 2005. The Leistner Estate received a
note for $648,000. Three notes were issued to beneficiaries of the Knoepke
Estate. These three notes were issued as follows:
- The da Mota Family Partnership - $224,640;
- Glen da Mota - $142,560; and
- Lynn da Mota - $64,800.
All of the promissory notes described above have similar terms and
conditions. Interest on the unpaid principal from January 1, 1997 through
December 31, 1997 is at the rate of 6% per annum. Interest payable from January
1, 1998 through December 31, 1998 is at the rate of 7% per annum. Interest
payable thereafter commencing with 1999, is at the corporate base rate posted by
Citibank, N.A. (or its successor) on the last banking day of the previous
calendar year. All of the promissory notes are subordinated to Fairmount's line
of credit financing with Summit Bank and are collaterized by security agreements
on Fairmount's accounts receivables, inventories and personal property.
On October 9, 1997 the executors of the Leistner Estate endorsed two
promissory notes of $648,000 and $491,600 to the order of the Howard Leistner,
Hedi Mizrack and Gilbert Leistner Irrevocable Grantor Trust. This trust was
established to expedite the settlement of the Leistner Estate and to be the
repository of the common and preferred shares of Fairmount, as well as the
promissory notes held by the Leistner Estate.
The promissory note to the Leistner Estate for $491,600 is subordinated
to Fairmount's line of credit financing with Summit Bank and to the new
promissory notes, totaling $1,080,000, that replaced the Credit Facility.
Interest paid on the promissory notes/long-term debt to affiliated parties was
$110,600 in 1998. Interest paid on long-term debt to affiliated parties was
$94,300 in 1997.
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On January 13, 1998, Mr. Todd K. Walker resigned as President, Chief
Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board of Directors and as a director of
Fairmount. Mr. Howard R. Leistner, also a director of the Company, was appointed
as Chairman of the Board. Dr. Reidar Halle, a director of the company, was
retained to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the company on an interim basis
until a President and Chief Executive Officer was chosen by the board, and on
July 23, 1998 Fairmount entered into an employment agreement with Dr. Halle.
Under the agreement, which was made effective January 12, 1998, Dr. Halle became
President and Chief Executive Officer. The agreement can be terminated be either
party by giving thirty days written notice. If Fairmount terminates the
agreement for any reason other then for cause, as defined, the Dr. Halle shall
be paid an amount equal to six month's annual base salary on January 12, 1998.
James Gilday was not a nominee for Director of the company at the
company's annual meeting held on May 20, 1998, and on June 15, 1998, James F.
Gilday resigned as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the
company.
Year 2000 Compliance
Historically, certain computer programs have been written using two
digits rather than four digits to define the applicable year, which could result
in computers recognizing a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year
2000. This could result in major system failures or miscalculations, and is
generally referred to as the "Year 2000" problem or issue and could have a
materially adverse impact on Fairmount's operations.
Fairmount has reviewed its information technology systems to identify
any system that could be affected by the "Year 2000" issue and has developed a
plan to resolve the issue. Fairmount completed its computer conversions and
modifications and is operating with a Year 2000 compliant system as of January
1, 1999. Therefore, Fairmount presently expects the Year 2000 problem will not
pose significant operational problems for Fairmount's information technology
systems. Additionally, Fairmount has reviewed its non-information technology
systems and does not expect Year 2000 related problems from such systems.
Fairmount is also exposed to risk to the extent that suppliers of
products, materials and services purchased by the company and others with whom
Fairmount transacts business do not comply with Year 2000 requirements. Although
this risk is lessened with respect to suppliers by the availability of
alternative suppliers, the disruption of certain services, such as utilities,
could, depending upon the extent of the disruption, potentially have a material
adverse impact on Fairmount's operations. As part of its Year 2000 plan,
Fairmount is communicating directly with its significant suppliers, service
providers, vendors, customers and government entities that are believed to be
critical to business operations to determine their Year 2000 capability.
Fairmount is currently in the process of evaluating responses and is sending
follow-up requests to those who have not responded.
Due to the general uncertainty inherent in the Year 2000 problem,
Fairmount is unable to determine at this time whether the consequences of Year
2000 problems will have a material adverse effect on Fairmount. Fairmount will
continue to monitor its Year 2000 situation, and Fairmount will develop
contingency plans if it appears that Fairmount or its suppliers will not be Year
2000 compliant and that such non-compliance could have a material adverse impact
on Fairmount's operations. These contingency plans will include identification,
acquisition and/or preparation of backup systems and suppliers.
Fairmount estimates that its total cost of its Year 2000 initiative
will be approximately $75,000, of which approximately $38,000 has been incurred
through December 31, 1998.
Environmental Laws and Government Regulations
Fairmount's operations are subject to extensive Federal, state and
local laws, regulations and ordinances in the United States and abroad relating
to the generating, storage, handling, emission, transportation and discharge of
certain materials, substances and waste into the environment, and various other
health and safety matters. Government authorities have the power to enforce
compliance with their regulations, and violators may be subject to fines,
injunctions or both. The company believes it has the ability to comply with the
present environmental statutes applicable to its business. Fairmount has an
ongoing program to treat and monitor its wastewater effluent for compliance with
the requirements of local laws and regulations. Samples are analyzed for
biological oxygen demand. An outside testing laboratory performs a complete
chemical analysis monthly and results are forwarded to the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection.
Fairmount monitors compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
Tank dikes and equipment are inspected for leakage and any evidence of potential
soil contamination. Fairmount utilizes a training program, which
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includes instruction on its responsibilities regarding environmental laws and
regulations. Fairmount's chemical processing operations are carried out at
atmospheric pressure or vacuum, thereby mitigating the potential for atmospheric
pollution from equipment rupture.
Fairmount anticipates that the regulation of its business operations
under federal, state and local environmental regulations in the United States
and abroad will increase over time. Fairmount must devote substantial financial
resources to ensure compliance, however the company can not, at this time,
estimate the impact of increased regulation on its operations, future capital
expenditures requirements or the cost of compliance.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act and its regulations also govern
Fairmount's operations relating to workplace safety and workers' health.
Fairmount received notice from the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection ("NJDEP") that the NJDEP is investigating whether any
material from the company caused or contributed to the contamination detected at
the Ciuba landfill property in Newark. The NJDEP alleges a possibility that
during the 1970's Fairmount disposed of waste generated at its facility through
contracts with certain garbage removal companies located at the Ciuba landfill.
Fairmount also received notice from the United States Environmental Protection
Agency ("USEPA") that the USEPA has information indicating that hazardous
substances from Fairmount may have been discharged into the Passaic River. It is
Fairmount's understanding that these USEPA allegations are related to
historical, rather than present events. Fairmount's position is that its
material neither caused nor contributed to the contamination of the Passaic
River and that it has not discharged hazardous substances into the Passaic
River. In both cases, the possibility exists that the potentially responsible
parties will bring claims against Fairmount alleging that it is at least
partially responsible for the contamination.
Fairmount has no knowledge of contamination of soil on its property. No
underground storage tanks exist on Fairmount's property. Fairmount's
manufacturing effluent system is connected to an above ground piping system. The
effluent is discharged to the local sewage commission. In 1998 Fairmount
received a complaint alleging discharges of benzene in excess of the permissible
limits on one occasion. In 1997 Fairmount received complaints alleging
discharges of methylene chloride in excess of the permissible limits on two
separate occasions. Fines associated with these 1997 and 1998 complaints were
not material to the results of operations or financial position of Fairmount.
Environmental compliance, waste disposal and regulatory fees totaled
approximately $257,300 in 1998 and $210,300 in 1997. These costs are included in
general and administrative expenses.
Inflation
Fairmount believes that inflation did not have a material impact on
results of operations in 1998. Based on present economic conditions this trend
should continue for 1999.
Results of Operations 1998 - 1997
Net sales for 1998 were $12,805,500, an increase of $894,300 or 7.5%
as compared to 1997.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 Change
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Imaging chemicals $ 2,514,200 $ 2,119,500 $ 394,700
Hydrazine blends 2,151,500 2,199,700 (48,200)
Hydrazine derivatives 1,409,000 1,439,200 (30,200)
Plastic additives 3,630,000 4,055,700 (425,700)
Specialty chemicals 3,100,800 2,097,100 1,003,700
----------- ----------- -----------
Total $12,805,500 $11,911,200 $ 894,300
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
As in prior years, lower prices and volume for plastic additives due to
competitive pressures from foreign competitors contributed to certain decreases
in sales. Fairmount expects that pressure to lower plastic additive prices will
continue. The increase in specialty chemical sales was due to a new agricultural
intermediates product which was custom manufactured for a new customer. Reduced
shipments of pharmaceutical specialty chemicals somewhat offset this increase.
While the company believes that it will have continuing business for this new
agricultural
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intermediate during 1999, there are no assurances that such business will
continue or will continue at the quantity as in 1998. Fairmount expects that the
unit selling price will be lower during 1999 than the 1998 unit selling price.
Each class of similar products contributed the following percentage of
total sales in each of the last two calendar years:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Imaging chemicals 20% 18%
Hydrazine blends 17% 19%
Hydrazine derivatives 11% 12%
Plastic additives 28% 34%
Specialty chemicals 24% 17%
--- ---
100% 100%
=== ===
</TABLE>
The gross profit for 1998 was $3,116,400, an increase of $862,900 or
38.3% compared to 1997. The increase was mainly due to higher volumes imaging
chemicals and specialty chemicals, coupled with lower manufacturing payroll
expenses, though partially offset by the lower sales volumes of plastic
additives, hydrazine blends and hydrazine derivatives. A substantial industry
wide increase in the price of hydrazine, in 1998 resulted in a decrease in
volume. Price increases and new business partly offset this decrease.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $81,700 or
4.3% from 1997 to 1998. Selling expenses decreased by $126,800 due to lower
salaries and consulting expenses a direct result of the 1997 restructuring.
General and administrative expenses increased by $208,500. This increase is
primarily due to increased salaries of $37,600, legal of $72,000, auditing of
$44,500, consulting of $56,200, and environmental expenses of $47,000, partially
offset by shipping wages, which decreased by $31,300, and freight out, which,
decreased by $72,100. Shipping wages decreased primarily due to a reduction in
the number of employees as part of Fairmount's restructuring. Freight costs
decreased because Fairmount changed its policy for some customers and now has
the freight forwarder invoice our customers directly.
Operating income was $766,200 in 1998 compared to an operating loss of
$384,800 in 1997. The increase in operating income was due to improved gross
profit and reduced research departments expenses, although those were somewhat
offset by increased general and administrative expenses. Environmental expenses
increased by $55,000 in 1998 due to increased cost for waste removal,
environmental compliance and OSHA consultants.
In 1997, Fairmount had a restructuring charge of $310,000 for expenses
associated with payment of severance, early retirement and accrued vacation
earned during the severance period. Substantiality all of these cost were paid
out before December 31, 1997. As of December 31, 1997 the unpaid balance was
$52,200 of which $49,400 was paid out during 1998. The remaining balance will be
paid out by December 31, 1999. See Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
Interest expense was higher in 1998 versus 1997 due to an increase of
1% in the interest rate on the remaining debt owed to affiliated parties per the
new promissory note agreements. The interest expense increase was offset by a
decrease in borrowings through the bank line of credit for working capital
purposes. See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
During 1998, Fairmount received gross insurance proceeds of $1,140,100,
compared to $200,000 in 1997, as a partial settlement for the property losses
sustained from the March 25, 1997 explosion. Part of these proceeds were used to
repair damage to adjacent buildings. See Note 16 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
1999 OUTLOOK
Fairmount has budgeted approximately $460,000 for capital expenditures in 1999.
Major expenditures will consist of the replacement and improvement of process
equipment, new construction, and safety and environmental projects.
The demand for certain types of chemicals used in photographic films is
expected to decrease during the coming years due to the increased use of new
imaging technologies, including digital photography. Additionally, certain
customers' demands for Fairmount's products will be adversely affected by
widespread economic weakness
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in Asia. Fairmount is aware of these developments and is taking steps to
substitute new products and increase its market share of existing products.
Fairmount continues to experience competitive pressures on the pricing
of certain of its products and has reacted by closely monitoring the cost of its
raw materials and by reevaluating its manufacturing processes. Some of the
company's raw material prices are related to the price of crude oil. Substantial
price increases in crude oil may have a negative impact on profitability as it
is unknown if these price increases will be able to be passed on to customers.
Fairmount believes the reduced operating cost structure realized
through the second quarter 1997 restructuring has repositioned it to operate
profitably during 1998, as it has since the third quarter of 1997.
Fairmount is refocusing the direction of its marketing efforts by
concentrating on aggressively expanding the customer base for Fairmount's
existing product line. Fairmount will also continue to develop new products when
there is a profitable market potential to be realized in relation to the costs
and efforts expended.
To meet liquidity requirements, including capital programs Fairmount
will look primarily to cash generated from operations, its available cash
balances and its bank line of credit. Fairmount believes these sources to be
adequate to meet operating requirements for the year ending December 31, 1999.
Forward Looking Statements
This report contains and incorporates by reference forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include statements regarding the
present intent, belief and expectations of Fairmount's management. All
statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including
statements about Fairmount's strategy for growth, product development, market
position, expected expenditures and financial results, are forward-looking
statements. Some of the forward-looking statements may be identified by words
like "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "intends," "projects,"
"indicates," and similar expressions. These statements are not guarantees of
future performance and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions.
Many factors could cause results to differ materially from those stated. These
factors include, but are not limited to, changes in the laws, regulations,
policies and economic conditions; competitive pressures; failure of Fairmount or
related third parties to become Year 2000 capable; research and development of
new products, including any required regulatory approval and market acceptance.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the ability of
Fairmount to maintain existing relationships with customers, the ability of
Fairmount to successfully implement productivity improvements, cost reduction
initiatives, facilities expansion, the risk of loss of executive officers and
other key employees, and the ability of Fairmount to develop, market and sell
new products and to continue to comply with environmental laws, rules and
regulations. In accordance with the provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Fairmount is making investors aware that such
forward-looking statements, because they relate to future events, are by their
very nature only predictions and that actual events or results may differ
materially. In evaluating such statements, you should specifically consider the
various factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially
from those indicated by the forward-looking statements.
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Index to Financial Statements and Related Information
Financial Statements
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Independent Auditors' Report 13
Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 14
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 15
Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income
for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 16
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 17
Notes to Financial Statements 18 - 26
</TABLE>
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Independent Auditors' Report
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Fairmount Chemical Co., Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Fairmount Chemical Co., Inc.
as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and the related statements of operations,
changes in stockholders' equity and comprehensive income and cash flows for the
years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Fairmount Chemical Co., Inc. as
of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for the years then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
KPMG LLP
Short Hills, New Jersey
March 12, 1999
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FAIRMOUNT CHEMICAL CO., INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years Ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
(Dollar amounts rounded to hundreds, except per share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net sales $ 12,805,500 $ 11,911,200
Cost of goods sold 9,689,100 9,657,700
------------ ------------
Gross profit 3,116,400 2,253,500
Research & development 359,100 418,900
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 1,991,100 1,909,400
------------ ------------
Restructuring charge (Note 16) 310,000
Operating income (loss) 766,200 (384,800)
Interest expense (Note 4) 131,600 129,200
Other income (82,300) (46,800)
Insurance proceeds, net (Note 16) (1,140,100) (171,000)
------------ ------------
Earnings (loss) before income taxes $ 1,857,000 $ (296,200)
Income taxes -- --
------------ ------------
Net earnings (loss) $ 1,857,000 $ (296,200)
============ ============
Earnings (loss) per share (Note 9)
Basic .22 $ (.04)
============ ============
Diluted .13 $ (.04)
============ ============
Common shares and equivalents outstanding
Basic 8,292,866 8,292,866
============ ============
Diluted 14,178,913 8,292,866
============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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FAIRMOUNT CHEMICAL CO., INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 1998 and 1997
(Dollar amounts rounded to hundreds)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash $ 2,422,700 $ 711,800
Accounts receivable-trade 1,881,400 1,845,700
Inventories (Note 2) 1,941,900 1,709,600
Prepaid expenses 186,800 282,500
Other current assets 19,100 102,800
------------ ------------
Total Current Assets 6,451,900 4,652,400
Property, plant and equipment
less accumulated depreciation of
$4,599,400 and $3,934,400 in 1998
and 1997 respectively (Note 3) 4,185,900 4,504,400
Other assets 700 44,900
------------ ------------
TOTAL ASSETS $ 10,638,500 $ 9,201,700
============ ============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable 508,500 499,900
Accrued compensation 115,700 55,900
Accrued pension liability (Note 7) 145,300 194,800
Other accrued liabilities 156,400 127,000
Short-term bank borrowings (Note 4) 33,900 387,100
------------ ------------
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 959,800 1,264,700
Promissory notes to affiliated parties (Note 4) 1,571,600 1,571,600
Long-term bank borrowings (Note 4) 33,900
Accrued pension liability (Note 7) 409,000 486,300
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, par value and liquidation value
$1 per share authorized - 10,000,000 shares;
5,400,000 shares issued and outstanding (Note 11) 5,400,000 5,400,000
Common stock, par value $1 per share
authorized - 15,000,000 shares; 8,293,366 shares
issued in 1998 and 1997 8,293,400 8,293,400
Less: Treasury stock (at cost)-500 shares (500) (500)
Capital in excess of par value 7,316,000 7,316,000
Accumulated deficit (13,009,200) (14,866,200)
Additional minimum liability (Note 7) (301,600) (297,500)
------------ ------------
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 7,698,100 5,845,200
------------ ------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 10,638,500 $ 9,201,700
============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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FAIRMOUNT CHEMICAL CO., INC.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997
(Dollar amounts rounded to hundreds)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
---------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Comprehensive Comprehensive
Income (loss)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Preferred stock:
Balance at December 31, $ 5,400,000 $ 5,400,000
(5,400,000 shares)
Common stock:
Balance at December 31 8,293,400 8,293,400
(8,293,366 shares)
Capital in excess of par value: 7,316,000 7,316,000
Balance at December 31,
Accumulated deficit:
Balance at January 1 (14,866,200) (14,570,000)
Net income (loss) 1,857,000 1,857,000 (296,200) (296,200)
------------ ------------
Balance at December 31, (13,009,200) (14,866,200)
Accumulated other comprehensive
loss:
Balance at January 1 (297,500) (82,100)
Additional minimum pension
liability (4,100) (4,100) (215,400) (215,400)
--------- --------
Comprehensive income (loss) 1,852,900 (511,600)
========= ========
------------ ------------
Balance at December 31 (301,600) (297,500)
Treasury stock:
Balance at December 31, (500) (500)
(500 shares)
------------ ------------
Total Stockholders' equity $ 7,698,100 $ 5,845,200
============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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FAIRMOUNT CHEMICAL CO., INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
(Dollar amounts rounded to hundreds)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings (loss) $ 1,857,000 $ (296,200)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 665,000 721,000
Insurance proceeds, net (1,140,100) (171,000)
Increase (decrease) from changes in:
Accounts receivable-trade (35,700) 245,300
Inventories (232,300) (47,200)
Prepaid expenses 95,700 (18,800)
Other assets 127,900 (33,800)
Accounts payable 8,600 (63,600)
Accrued compensation 59,800 (17,200)
Other liabilities (101,400) (4,500)
----------- -----------
Cash Flow Provided by Operating Activities 1,304,500 314,000
CASH FLOW FROM (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (346,500) (450,400)
Insurance proceeds, net 1,140,100 171.000
----------- -----------
Net Cash From (Used in) Investing Activities 793,600 (279,400)
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Bank (repayment) borrowings (387,200) 249,300
----------- -----------
Cash Flow (Used in)/Provided by Financing Activities (387,200) 249,300
----------- -----------
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH 1,710,900 283,900
Cash at Beginning of Period 711,800 427,900
----------- -----------
CASH AT END OF PERIOD $ 2,422,700 $ 711,800
=========== ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid $ 131,600 $ 129,200
=========== ===========
Income taxes paid $ -- $ --
=========== ===========
NON - CASH TRANSACTION:
Minimum pension liability adjustment: $ 4,100 $ 215,400
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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FAIRMOUNT CHEMICAL CO., INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts rounded to hundreds, except per share data)
NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION
Fairmount Chemical Co., Inc. ("Fairmount" or "the Company") was
incorporated in 1938 under New Jersey Law and is in the business of
manufacturing and distributing specialty chemicals.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the
1998 presentation.
REVENUE
Revenue is recognized on the date of invoice to a customer and invoices
are prepared on or after the date of shipment. The Company's terms are FOB
shipping point and accordingly title for goods pass to the customer when product
is shipped. Sales are generally final, without a right of return. If the product
does not meet specifications, the Company may accept returns.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash equivalents are all highly liquid short-term investments with a
maturity of three months or less.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoice amount. Potential
uncollectable amounts are recognized when in the judgment of management,
collection is in doubt. There were no provisions on allowances for bad debts
recorded in 1998 or 1997.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is
determined by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. There are no general and
administrative cost in inventory.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective
assets. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, and
expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized. Gains or losses on
sales or retirements are recognized in income.
The Company reviews the carrying value of its assets for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the amount of assets
may not be fully recovered. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is
measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future
undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. The asset
will be written down to fair value if it is determined that its carrying value
is not recoverable by operations. Discounted cash flows or appraised values are
used to determine the fair market value, depending on the nature of the asset.
Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or
fair value less the cost to sell. The Company considers various valuation
factors in determining fair value, principally discounted cash flows to assess
any impairment amount.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
Depreciation expense was $655,000 and $721,000 in 1998 and 1997
respectively. The estimated useful lives of classes of assets are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Asset Description Life (years)
----------------- ------------
<S> <C>
Buildings 20
Machinery & Equipment 5 to 10
Vehicles 3 to 5
Furniture and Fixture 5 to 10
</TABLE>
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Research and development costs are charged to operations as incurred.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the asset and
liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets
and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit
carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted
tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those
temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company adopted the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", in 1996. As permitted by SFAS No.
123, the Company continues to follow the measurement provisions of Accounting
Principles Board Opinion ("APO") No. 25, "Accounting For Stock Options".
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, the fair values of the Company's
financial instruments, principally cash and debt, approximates their carrying
amount.
SEGMENT OF AN ENTERPRISE AND RELATED INFORMATION
The Company operates principally in one industry segment, the
manufacture, distribution and sale of specialty and fine organic chemicals.
NOTE 2. INVENTORIES
Inventories at December 31, consisted of:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Finished goods $1,715,700 $1,452,800
Raw materials 226,200 256,800
---------- ----------
$1,941,900 $1,709,600
========== ==========
</TABLE>
The reserve for obsolete inventory was $70,700 and $35,400 at
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
NOTE 3. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment, by major classification, at December 31,
1998 and 1997 is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Land $ 259,300 $ 259,300
Buildings 3,527,700 3,461,500
Machinery and equipment 4,796,500 4,562,500
Vehicles 66,800 66,800
Furniture and fixtures 135,000 88,700
---------- ----------
8,785,300 8,438,800
Less: Accumulated depreciation 4,599,400 3,934,400
---------- ----------
$4,185,900 $4,504,400
========== ==========
</TABLE>
Construction in progress of approximately $75,300 at December 31, 1998
and $39,800 at December 31, 1997 is included in machinery and equipment.
NOTE 4. PROMISSORY NOTES/LONG-TERM PAYABLE TO AFFILIATED PARTIES
A. As of January 1, 1993 the Company owed William E. Leistner
$5,603,700 (the "Leistner Loan"). At the Board Meeting following the 1993 Annual
Meeting, the board approved the sale of 5,400,000 shares of cumulative
convertible Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value per share, in a private transaction
to Leistner, The Company's principal stockholder, in consideration of retirement
of debt owed to Leistner of $5,400,000. The balance of the Leistner Loan was
paid out of corporate funds of approximately $203,700 during May 1993. This
transaction retired the principal of the Leistner Loan. Accrued interest of
$491,600 remained. On July 2, 1997 the Company replaced the $491,600 balance of
the Leistner Loan, that was due April 1, 1998, with a promissory note to the
Leistner Estate for the same amount, due January 1, 2005.
B. On March 20, 1992, a Credit Facility Loan Agreement ("Credit
Facility") was created with monies contributed to a fund ("the Fairmount Fund")
by William E. Leistner and the Estate of Olga H. Knoepke. At that date, the
Fairmount Fund provided the Company with a $2,494,000 credit facility under
which all borrowings paid interest at the rate of 5% per annum. The outstanding
borrowings from the Credit Facility were $1,080,000. On July 2, 1997 the Credit
Facility was terminated and the Company replaced the $1,080,000 of credit
facility borrowings with new promissory notes due January 1, 2005. The Leistner
Estate received a note for $648,000. Three notes were issued to beneficiaries of
the Knoepke Estate. These three notes were issued to the da Mota Family
Partnership - $224,640, Glen da Mota - $142,560 and Lynn da Mota - $64,800.
All of the promissory notes described above have similar terms and
conditions. Interest on the unpaid principal from January 1, 1997 through
December 31, 1997 is at the rate of 6% per annum. Interest payable from January
1, 1998 through December 31, 1998 is at the rate of 7% per annum. Interest
payable thereafter commencing with 1999, is at the corporate base rate posted by
Citibank, N.A. (or its successor) on the last banking day of the previous
calendar year. All of the promissory notes are subordinated to the Company's
line of credit financing with Summit Bank and are collaterized by security
agreements on the Company's accounts receivables, inventories and personal
property.
The promissory note to the Leistner Estate for $491,600 is subordinated
to the Company's line of credit financing with Summit Bank and to the new
promissory notes, totaling $1,080,000, that replaced the Credit Facility.
Interest paid on the promissory notes/long-term debt to affiliated parties was
$110,600 in 1998. Interest paid on long-term debt to affiliated parties was
$94,300 in 1997.
On October 9, 1997 the executors of the Leistner Estate endorsed two
promissory notes of $648,000 and $491,600 to the order of the Howard Leistner,
Hedi Mizrack and Gilbert Leistner Irrevocable Grantor Trust (the "Trust"). This
trust was established to expedite the settlement of the Leistner Estate and to
be the repository of the common and preferred shares of the Company, as well as
the promissory notes held by the Leistner Estate.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
NOTE 5. LONG-TERM DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Capital Expenditures Line of Credit $ 33,900 $ 84,500
Working Capital Line of Credit -0- 336,500
-------- --------
Less Current Indebtedness 33,900 387,100
-------- --------
Long Term Debt $ 0 $ 33,900
======== ========
</TABLE>
In July 1996, the Company obtained a $1,250,000 line of credit from
Summit Bank. The line of credit is comprised of two separate available balances.
There is $750,000 available for working capital purposes and $500,000 available
to finance capital expenditures. Interest on the borrowings are at the bank's
prime rate plus 1%. Borrowings and repayments under the working capital line of
credit are handled on a revolving credit basis. Borrowings against the capital
expenditures line of credit are treated as a three-year note. The line of credit
is subject to an annual review for renewal. The bank has been given a first
security interest in the accounts receivable, inventory, and personal property
of the Company. The line of credit was renewed during the second quarter of 1998
and is due for renewal during the second quarter of 1999.
NOTE 6. STOCK OPTIONS
On April 19, 1983, the stockholders approved an Incentive Stock Option
Plan (the "1983 Plan"), which was adopted by the Board of Directors on August
17, 1982. The 1983 Plan provides for granting incentive stock options to key
employees to purchase not more than 75,000 shares of common stock of the
Company. The option price per share cannot be less than the market price on date
of grant. The option is exercisable after the optionee has been in the employ of
the Company for at least one year after the date of grant (subject to limited
exceptions) and may be exercised for a period of 10 years from the date of grant
unless an earlier date is stated in the option.
On July 10, 1984, the Board of Directors amended the 1983 Plan,
increasing the number of shares in the Plan by 100,000 shares. The stockholders
approved this amendment on May 15, 1985. On November 29, 1988, the Board of
Directors further amended the plan, effective January 1, 1987, to reflect
changes made by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by modifying the provisions
regarding the annual dollar limitation with respect to grants of options and the
sequence in which stock options may be exercised. On January 29, 1991, the Board
of Directors adopted a new amendment to the Plan, increasing the maximum number
of shares for which options can be granted under the Plan from 175,000 shares to
350,000 shares. The stockholders approved such amendment on May 6, 1991. In
addition, on March 2, 1993, the Board of Directors adopted a new amendment to
the Plan, increasing the maximum number of shares for which options can be
granted under the Plan from 350,000 shares to 500,000 shares. The stockholders
approved such amendment on May 4, 1993.
In addition to the incentive stock options, effective January 12, 1998,
Dr. Reidar Halle, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company was
granted stock options to purchase One Million (1,000,000) share of common stock
at an exercise price of eleven cents ($.11) per share subject to the following
vesting schedule
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exercise Date Exercisable Options
------------- -------------------
<S> <C>
January 12, 1999 334,000
January 12, 2000 333,000
January 12, 2001 333,000
</TABLE>
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
Stock option transactions for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares Price Shares Price
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding
at beginning
of the year 72,500 $ 1.00 164,000 $ 1.00
Granted 1,000,000 .11 --
Forfeited -- $ 1.00 (59,500) $ 1.00
Expired -- $ 1.00 (32,000) $ 1.00
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding
at end
of the year 1,072,500 $ .17 72,500 $ 1.00
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Exercisable 72,500 $ 1.00 72,500 $ 1.00
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted fair
market value $ .20 $ .04
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
All incentive stock options outstanding as of December 31, 1998 and
1997 are exercisable at $1.00 per share. The average life of those stock options
outstanding as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 is three and four years
respectively.
The fair value of each option was estimated on the date of the grant
using the Black-Scholes value of 350 large general industrial public companies.
The 1998 assumptions included in this estimation are as follows: risk free
interest rate of 6.23%, expected life of 9.55 years, volatility of 98%, and
dividend yield of 0%. The 1997 assumptions included in this estimation are as
follows: risk free interest rate of 5.87%, expected life of 4 years, volatility
of 73.2%, and dividend yield of 0%.
Using the measurement principles of SFAS 123 "Accounting for Stock
Based Compensation", the proforma effect on net earnings and net loss of
reporting incremental compensation expense would have been a reduction in net
earnings income of $214,800 and an increase in net loss $3,200 in 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Accordingly, proforma net earnings would have been $1,642,200 in
1998, and net loss would have been $(299,400) in 1997. In addition, proforma
basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share would have been $0.20 and $0.12 in
1998, and $(0.04) and $(0.04) in 1997, respectively.
NOTE 7. PENSION PLAN
The Company has a defined benefit pension plan covering all of its
employees. The benefits are based on years of service and the employees'
compensation. The Company's funding policy is to contribute annually the
statutory minimum. In 1998, the Company made contributions of $154,000 and
$78,000 for the plan years of 1998 and 1997, respectively. In 1997 the Company
made contributions of $141,000 and $53,500 for the plan years 1997 and 1996,
respectively. Assets of the plan are held by an insurance company in guaranteed
annuity contracts.
The following table sets forth the plan's funded status and amounts
recognized in the Company's balance sheet at December 31, 1998 and 1997.
Actuarial present value of benefit obligation:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Vested benefit obligation $ 3,627,400 $ 3,574,000
----------- -----------
Accumulated benefit obligation $ 3,702,300 $ 3,663,400
----------- -----------
Change in projected benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year $(3,880,700) $(3,525,600)
Service Cost less expense component (108,500) (136,200)
Interest Cost (255,200) (255,100)
Actuarial Gain/(Loss) 100,600 (174,400)
Benefits Paid 240,200 210,600
----------- -----------
Projected benefits Obligation at end of year (3,903,600) (3,880,700)
</TABLE>
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Change in plan assets
Fair Value of Plan Assets at beginning of year 2,982,300 2,842,100
Actual Return on Plan Assets 188,900 156,300
Employer Contribution 232,000 194,500
Benefits Paid and Expenses (255,200) (210,600)
----------- -----------
Fair Market Value of Plan Assets at end of year 3,148,000 2,982,300
----------- -----------
Fund status (755,600) (898,400)
Unrecognized net obligation (asset) 33,100 44,200
Unrecognized prior service cost (54,900) (68,300)
Unrecognized net (gain) or loss 524,700 583,100
----------- -----------
Prepaid (accrued) benefit cost recognized in the
financial statements (252,700) (339,400)
=========== ===========
Amount recognized in the statement of
financial position consist of
Accrued benefit liability (554,300) (681,100)
Intangible asset 0 44,200
Accumulated other comprehensive income 301,600 297,500
----------- -----------
Net amount recognized (252,700) (339,400)
=========== ===========
Reconciliation of (Accrued)/Prepaid:
(Accrued)/Prepaid Pension Cost at beginning of year (339,400) (371,000)
Minus Net periodic Pension Cost 145,300 162,900
Plus Contribution 232,000 194,500
----------- -----------
(252,700) (339,400)
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
Net pension cost included in operating results for 1998 and 1997
amounted to $145,300 and $162,900 respectively and was comprised of the
following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Service cost $ 108,500 $ 136,200
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 255,200 255,100
Return on plan assets (188,900) 156,300)
Net amortization and deferral (29,500) (72,100)
--------- ---------
Total net pension cost $ 145,300 $ 162,900
========= =========
</TABLE>
The weighted average discount rate used in determining the actuarial
present value of the projected benefit obligation, the accumulated benefit
obligation, and vested benefit obligation as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 was
7.0 % and future salaries increases of 5.0 % per annum plus the component for
merit and promotion and expected return on assets of 8.0 %, respectively.
The provisions of SFAS No. 87, "Employees Accounting for Pensions",
requires recognition in the balance sheet of an additional minimum liability
when accumulated benefits are in excess of plan assets. The Company recorded a
net adjustment of $4,100 and $215,400, to recognize the additional minimum
liability in 1998 and 1997, respectively. The adjustment had no effect on 1998
operations but was accounted for as a further reduction of stockholders' equity.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES (BENEFITS)
The Company has not provided for any federal or state income taxes for
the years ended December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997 due to net operating
losses utilized.
Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate
of 34% to pretax income (loss) as a result of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
--------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Computed "expected" tax (benefit) $ 631,400 $ (70,900)
State tax net of federal benefit 111,300 (12,400)
Loss of state net operating loss carryforwards 51,600 123,000
Change in valuation allowance (810,200) (46,400)
Non-deductible penalties 15,600 4,700
Non-deductible travel and entertainment 300 2,000
--------- ---------
$ -0- $ -0-
========= =========
</TABLE>
The temporary differences which give rise to a significant portion of
deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 1998 and 1997 are presented
below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Involuntary conversion $ -- $ 64,000
Restructuring 1,100 12,700
Bonus 22,700
Pension 126,100 145,800
Interest 196,600 196,600
Inventory 35,500 85,200
Research and development tax credits 434,000 434,000
Net operating loss - state 29,700 127,200
Net operating loss - federal 3,726,100 4,201,000
----------- -----------
Total tax assets 4,571,800 5,266,500
Valuation allowance 4,239,600 5,049,800
----------- -----------
Net deferred tax assets 332,200 216,700
Deferred tax liability:
Depreciation deferred tax credit (332,200) (216,700)
=========== ===========
Net deferred tax asset $ -0- $ -0-
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
The Company has federal net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $10,959,000, which expire in years 1999 through 2007.
NOTE 9. NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share are based on the net earnings/(loss) of the
Company since there were no preferred dividends paid in 1998 and 1997. Diluted
earnings per share is calculated in 1998 by dividing the net earnings of the
Company by the weighted average number of shares outstanding adjusted for
dilutive common share equivalents including preferred stock and shares granted
under stock option arrangements. The following summarizes the calculations of
basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 1998:
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
For The Year Ended
December 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income Shares Per Share
Numerator Denominator Amount
--------- ----------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Basic Earning per Share $1,857,000 8,290,866 $ 0.22
========
Effect of Dilutive Shares:
Preferred Stock -- 5,400,000
Options -- 486,047
---------- ----------
Diluted Earnings per Share $1,857,000 14,178,913 $ 0.13
========== ========== ========
</TABLE>
Due to the Company reporting a loss for 1997, the exercise of options
and the conversion of the preferred stock is not assumed, as the result would be
anti-dilutive.
NOTE 10. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of," as
of January 1, 1996. This statement requires that long-lived assets and certain
identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes
in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a
comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted net
cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. The asset will be written down
to fair value if it is determined that its carrying value is not recoverable by
operations. Discounted cash flows or appraised values are used to determine the
fair market value, depending on the nature of the asset. Assets to be disposed
of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less the cost
to sell. Adoption of this Statement did not have an impact on the Company's
financial position or results of operations.
NOTE 11. PREFERRED STOCK
The preferred shareholder may convert all or any portion of the shares of
preferred stock owned share-for-share to common stock at any time. The Company
may redeem all or any part of its preferred stock by paying the holders par
value for each such share redeemed. The preferred shareholder may redeem at par
value all or any portion of the shares of preferred stock owned and/or convert
share-for-share all or any portion of the shares of preferred stock owned to
common stock if there is significant change of ownership or control, sale of the
business or reorganization. After written notice of an impending significant
change of ownership, each preferred stockholder shall have 15 day to require
redemption and/or conversion. Dividends, as declared and determined by the Board
from time to time, are cumulative. There were no dividends declared during 1998
and 1997. In the event of involuntary liquidation, each preferred shareholder is
entitled to cash payment, at par value plus declared but unpaid dividends in
preference over the common stockholders. There are no restrictions on retained
earnings.
NOTE 12. FOREIGN SALES AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS
The business of the Company is the manufacturing and distribution of
chemical products, principally to customers in the domestic market. Export sales
in 1998 and 1997 amounted to $5,636,600 and $4,751,300, respectively. During
1998, four customers accounted for approximately 49.9 % of the Company's sales.
During 1997, three customers accounted for approximately 33.6% of the Company's
sales. The loss of one of these customers could have a material adverse effect
on the Company's business.
Major foreign geographical areas contributed the following percentages
to net sales:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------ ------
<S> <C> <C>
Europe 17.0% 24.9%
Asia 12.3% .8%
Other Export 14.7% 14.2%
</TABLE>
(includes Canada, Columbia & Israel)
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
NOTE 13. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
In 1998 the Company adopted SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income". This statement establishes rules for the reporting of comprehensive
income and its components. Comprehensive income is any change in the Company's
equity from transactions and other events originating from non-owner sources.
For the Company, these changes include reported net income and changes in the
additional minimum pension liability. The change in additional minimum pension
amounted to $4,100 and $215,400 in 1998 and 1997 respectively.
NOTE 14. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company has received notice from the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection ("NJDEP") that the NJDEP is investigating whether any
material from the Company has caused or contributed to the contamination
detected at the Ciuba landfill property in Newark. The NJDEP alleges that there
is a possibility that during the 1970's the Company disposed of waste generated
at the Company's facility through contracts with certain garbage removal
companies located at the Ciuba landfill. The Company has also received notice
from the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("USEPA") that the USEPA
has information indicating that hazardous substances from the Company may have
been discharged into the Passaic River. It is the Company's understanding that
these allegations by the EPA are related to historical rather than present
events. The Company's has taken the position that its material neither caused
nor contributed to the contamination of the Passaic River and that it has not
discharged hazardous substances into the Passaic River. In both cases, it is
possible that potentially responsible parties will bring claims against the
Company alleging that it is at least partially responsible for the
contamination. To date, no litigation has commenced with respect to these
matters.
It is the Company's policy to accrue and charge against earnings,
environmental cleanup costs when it is probable that a liability has been
incurred and an amount is reasonably estimable. These accruals are reviewed
periodically and adjusted, if necessary, as additional information become
available. These accruals can change substantially due to such factors as
additional information on the nature or extent of the contamination, methods of
remediation required and other actions by government agencies or private
parties. Cash expenditures often lag behind the period in which an accrual is
recorded by a number of years. The Company has not accrued cost associated with
the above two matters, because the amounts can not be reasonably estimated.
Legal counsel has advised that there has been no quantified demand but
Fairmount has been placed on notice of potential liability in connection with
the aforementioned matters; accordingly management does not believe that the
resolution of such matters will not have a material adverse affect on the
financial position of the Company but could be material to the results of
operations of the Company in any one accounting period.
A bodily injury claim was filed against the Company on December 2, 1998
in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division, Hudson County. The plaintiff
alleges that on March 25, 1997, the date of an explosion at the Company's plant,
the force of the explosion threw him backward and resulted in injuries. The
plaintiff was an invitee upon the adjoining property to the Company. The Company
has not received details as to the extent of the injuries or for the dollar
value of the claim.
Environmental compliance, waste disposal and regulatory fees aggregated
$257,300 and $210,300 in 1998 and 1997 respectively. These costs are included in
general and administrative expenses.
The Company is subject to various claims, and other routine litigation
arising in the normal course of its business. Management believes that the
resolution of such matters will not have a material adverse affect on the
financial position of the Company but could be material to the results of
operations of the Company in any one accounting period.
NOTE 15. SECOND QUARTER 1997 RESTRUCTURING
During the second quarter of 1997 the Company's management
conducted a review of operations and of the financial condition of the Company
and concluded that it was necessary to implement a restructuring of the
organization. As a result, in May, the Company reduced the workforce by a total
of six salaried and twelve hourly employees. The Company also decided to
discontinue the manufacturing of a number of small volume
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
products that were no longer profitable to produce. Net income for 1997 included
a restructuring charge of $310,000 for severance, early retirement and accrued
vacation time earned during the severance period. Substantiality all of these
cost were paid out before December 31, 1997. As of December 31, 1997 the unpaid
balance was $52,200 of which $49,400 was paid out during 1998. The remaining
balance will be paid out by December 31, 1999.
NOTE 16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
During February 1999 the Company received a payment of $375,000 from
its property insurance carrier as final settlement for the property damages
sustained from the March 25, 1997 dryer explosion. This payment is in addition
to $1,140,100 received in January 1998 and $200,000 received during the second
quarter of 1997. The Company incurred certain professional cost related to the
settlement, which has been reflected in 1997 results. The destroyed assets,
principally property, plant and equipment, were fully depreciated at the time of
the incident.
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Item 8. Changes In and Disagreement with Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure
None
PART III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers and Control Persons of the Issuer,
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
Incorporated by reference to Fairmount's 1999 Definitive Proxy
Statement.
Item 10. Executive Compensation
Incorporated by reference to Fairmount's 1999 Definitive Proxy
Statement.
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Incorporated by reference to Fairmount's 1999 Definitive Proxy
Statement.
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Incorporated by reference to Fairmount's 1999 Definitive Proxy
Statement.
Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Reference is made to the Index of Exhibits commencing this
page; all Exhibits are listed.
(a) (3) Exhibits:
(3) Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed May 11, 1982 with
Secretary of State of New Jersey, incorporated by reference
from Fairmount's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December
31, 1982 (Exhibit 3.3).
(3) Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed May 13, 1993 with
the Secretary of State of New Jersey, incorporated by
reference from Fairmount's Form 10-KSB or the fiscal year
ending December 31, 1993 (Exhibit 3.1.).
(3) Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed June 8, 1994 with
the Secretary of the State of New Jersey, incorporated by
reference from Fairmount's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 1994 (Exhibit 3.1.).
(3) Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation filed
June 9, 1986 with Secretary of State of New Jersey,
incorporated by reference from Fairmount's Form 10-KSB for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 1986 (Exhibit 3.1.).
(3) Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation filed
June 1, 1988 with Secretary of State of New Jersey,
incorporated by reference from Fairmount's Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 1988 (Exhibit 3).
(3) By-laws as last amended February 21, 1984, incorporated by
reference from Fairmount's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 1983 (sequentially numbered pages 56
through 69).
(4) Letter Agreement extending the date for maturity of current
indebtedness to Fairmount Fund and the Estate of Leistner to
April 1, 1998 incorporated by reference from the Company's
Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1996.
(Exhibit 4(a)).
(4) Employment agreement between Todd K. Walker (Employee) and
Fairmount incorporated by reference from Fairmount's Form
10-KSB for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1994 as Exhibit
4(b).
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(4) Termination of the 1992 Credit Facility Loan Agreement
incorporated by reference from Fairmount's Form 10-KSB for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 as Exhibit 4(a).
XXX
(10)(i) Amendment No. 10, dated September 10, 1987, to the Statement
on Schedule 13D, previously filed by Phoenix Chemical Company
and the Phoenix Chemical Corporation with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on March 19, 1982 and April 9, 1982,
respectively, and the American Stock Exchange on March 22,
1982 and April 12, 1982, respectively, with respect to
Fairmount's issuance to Phoenix Chemical Company of 100,000
shares of Fairmount's common stock in cancellation of current
debt to Phoenix.
(10)(i) Amendment No. 11, dated December 17, 1987, to the Statement on
Schedule 13D, previously filed by Phoenix Chemical Company and
Phoenix Chemical Corporation with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 19, 1982 and April 9, 1982, respectively,
and the American Stock Exchange on March 22, 1982 and April
12, 1982, respectively, with respect to Fairmount's issuance
to Phoenix Chemical Company of 133,334 shares of Fairmount's
common stock in cancellation of current debt to Phoenix.
(10)(i) Amendment No. 12, dated July 7, 1988, to the Statement on
Schedule 13D, previously filed by Phoenix Chemical Company and
Phoenix Chemical Corporation with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 19, 1982, and April 9, 1982, respectively,
and the American Stock Exchange on March 22, 1982 and April
12, 1982, respectively, with respect to Fairmount's issuance
to Phoenix Chemical Company of 1,000,000 shares of Fairmount's
common stock in cancellation of current debt to Phoenix.
(10)(i) Amendment No. 13, dated August 7, 1989 to the Statement on
Schedule 13D, previously filed by Phoenix Chemical Company and
Phoenix Chemical Corporation with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 19, 1982 and April 9, 1982, respectively,
and the American Stock Exchange on March 22, 1982, and April
12, 1982, respectively, with respect to Fairmount's issuance
to Phoenix Chemical Company of 1,000,000 shares of Fairmount's
common stock in cancellation of current debt to Phoenix.
(10)(i) Amendment No. 14, dated May 23, 1990, to the Statement on
Schedule 13D, previously filed by Phoenix Chemical Company and
Phoenix Chemical Corporation with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 19, 1982 and April 9, 1982, respectively,
and the American Stock Exchange on March 22, 1982 and April
12, 1982, respectively, with respect to Fairmount's issuance
to Phoenix Chemical Company of 1,500,000 shares of Fairmount's
common stock in cancellation of current debt to Phoenix..
(10)(i) Amendment No. 15, dated December 5, 1990, to the Statement on
Schedule 13D, previously filed by Phoenix Chemical Company and
Phoenix Chemical Corporation with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 19, 1982 and April 9, 1982, respectively,
and the American Stock Exchange on March 22, 1982 and April
12, 1982, respectively, with respect to Fairmount's issuance
to Phoenix Chemical Company of 1,000,000 shares of Fairmount's
common stock in cancellation of current debt to Phoenix..
(10)(i) Statement on Schedule 13D, dated April 6, 1992, previously
filed by William E. Leistner with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on April 15, 1992 with respect to the liquidation
and winding up of Phoenix Chemical Company and the
distribution of 3,789, 200 shares of Fairmount's common stock
to Leistner, who was a 60% partner in Phoenix, as the result
of such liquidation is incorporated into Part III.
(10)(i) Statement on Schedule 13D, dated April 6, 1992, previously
filed by the Estate of Olga H. Knoepke, with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on May 4, 1992, with respect to
liquidation and winding up of Phoenix Chemical Company and the
distribution of 2,526,134 shares to the Estate of Olga H.
Knoepke, who was a 40% partner in Phoenix, as the result of
such liquidation is incorporated into Part III.
(10)(i) Statement on Schedule 13D, dated September 19, 1993,
previously filed by the Estate of William E. Leistner with
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 1994 with
respect to the Estate of William E. Leistner acquiring direct
beneficial ownership of William E. Leistner's shares
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of Common Stock and 5,400,000 shares of Preferred Stock of
Fairmount Chemical Co., Inc. upon his death on September 19,
1993 is incorporated into Part III.
(10)(i) Amendment No. 1, dated December 28, 1992, to the Statement on
Schedule 13D, previously filed by William E. Leistner with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 1992, with
respect to Fairmount's issuance to Leistner of 1,000,000
shares of Fairmount's Common Stock in cancellation of current
debt to Leistner is incorporated into Part III.
(10)(i) Form 8-K of the Company, previously filed September 10, 1987,
with respect to Issuer's issuance to Phoenix Chemical Company
of 100,000 shares of Fairmount's common stock in cancellation
of current debt to Phoenix.
(10)(ii)(A) Incentive Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to
Fairmount's Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting
of Stockholders held April 19, 1983 (Exhibit A), and amendment
thereto, incorporated by reference from the Fairmount's
Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of
Stockholders held May 15, 1985 (Exhibit A); Incentive Stock
Option Plan, as amended in 1988, incorporated by reference
from Fairmount's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December
31, 1988 (Exhibit 10); and amendment to Incentive Stock Option
Plan in 1991, incorporated by reference to Fairmount's
Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of
Stockholders held May 6, 1991 (Exhibit A).
(23.1) Consent of KPMG LLP, Independent Certified Public Accountants,
attached to this Form 10-KSB as Exhibit 24, sequentially
numbered page 33.
(27) Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K during the last quarter of 1998 - None.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
FAIRMOUNT CHEMICAL CO., INC.
Registrant
By: /S/Dr. Reidar T. Halle
-----------------------------------------------
Chief Executive Officer and President
By: /S/William C. Kaltnecker
-----------------------------------------------
Controller
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In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Signature Title Date
- --------- ----- ----
<S> <C> <C>
/S/Howard R. Leistner Chairman of the Board March 30,1999
- ---------------------------
(Howard R. Leistner)
/S/Dr. Reidar T. Halle Director, Chief Executive Officer, March 30,1999
- --------------------------- President
(Dr. Reidar T. Halle)
/S/Richard Mizrack Director March 30,1999
- ---------------------------
(Richard Mizrack)
</TABLE>
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Consent Of Independent Auditors
The Board of Directors
Fairmount Chemical Co., Inc.
We consent to incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements Nos.
2-84988 and 2-99610 on Form S-8 of Fairmount Chemical Co., Inc. of our report
dated March 12, 1999, relating to the balance sheets of Fairmount Chemical Co.,
Inc. as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the related statements of operations,
changes in stockholders' equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for the
years then ended, which report appears in the December 31, 1998 annual report on
Form 10-KSB of Fairmount Chemical Co., Inc.
Short Hills, New Jersey
March 29, 1998
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<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCES SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND THE CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 12-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1998
<PERIOD-END> DEC-31-1998
<CASH> 2,422,700
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 1,881,400
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 1,941,900
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 6,451,900
<PP&E> 8,785,300
<DEPRECIATION> 4,599,400
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 10,638,500
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 959,800
<BONDS> 0
0
5,400,000
<COMMON> 8,293,400
<OTHER-SE> (5,995,300)
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 7,698,100
<SALES> 12,805,500
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 12,805,500
<CGS> 9,689,100
<TOTAL-COSTS> 9,689,100
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 1,127,800
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 131,600
<INCOME-PRETAX> 1,857,000
<INCOME-TAX> 0
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 1,857,000
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 1,857,000
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0.22
<EPS-DILUTED> 0.13
</TABLE>
