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FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 28, 1996
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-286-2
FOSTER WHEELER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 13-1855904
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
Perryville Corporate Park, Clinton, N. J. 08809-4000
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (908) 730-4000
(Not Applicable)
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if
changed since last report.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (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 ( )
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of June 28, 1996 was 40,618,020 shares.
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FOSTER WHEELER CORPORATION
INDEX
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Part I Financial Information:
Item 1 - Financial Statements:
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at
June 28, 1996 and December 29, 1995 2
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings
Three and Six Months Ended June 28, 1996 and
June 30, 1995 3
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Six Months Ended June 28, 1996 and
June 30, 1995 4
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements 5 - 6
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 7 - 11
Part II Other Information:
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 11
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FOSTER WHEELER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 1. - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
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(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
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June 28, 1996 December 29,
(Unaudited) 1995
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ASSETS
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Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 265,196 $ 167,131
Short-term investments 137,839 112,853
Accounts and notes receivable 701,943 715,739
Contracts in process 357,500 340,526
Inventories 36,395 42,716
Prepaid and refundable income taxes 42,667 39,346
Prepaid expenses 20,462 20,662
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Total Current Assets 1,562,002 1,438,973
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Land, buildings and equipment 988,933 944,596
Less accumulated depreciation 320,411 299,784
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Net book value 668,522 644,812
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Notes and accounts receivable - long-term 69,199 63,632
Investments and advances 59,489 56,767
Intangible assets - net 257,233 260,070
Deferred charges and prepaid pension cost 319,228 308,369
Deferred income taxes -0- 3,186
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Total Assets $2,935,673 $2,775,809
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Current Liabilities:
Current installments on long-term debt $ 35,202 $ 34,648
Bank loans 101,683 86,869
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 458,440 539,582
Estimated cost to complete long-term contracts 505,471 475,899
Advance payments by customers 106,928 74,821
Income taxes 38,399 28,457
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Total Current Liabilities 1,246,123 1,240,276
Long-term debt, less current installments 673,793 554,404
Other long-term liabilities, deferred credits,
postretirement benefits other than pensions
and minority interest in subsidiary companies 330,879 333,421
Deferred income taxes 25,516 21,841
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Total Liabilities 2,276,311 2,149,942
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Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock 40,628 40,498
Paid-in capital 196,945 192,721
Retained earnings 454,089 421,804
Accumulated translation adjustment (32,005) (28,861)
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659,657 626,162
Less cost of treasury stock (295) (295)
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Total Stockholders' Equity 659,362 625,867
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $2,935,673 $2,775,809
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See notes to financial statements.
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FOSTER WHEELER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
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(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
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(UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 28, 1996 June 30, 1995 June 28, 1996 June 30, 1995
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Revenues:
Operating revenues $ 970,535 $ 678,733 $ 1,814,451 $ 1,314,726
Other income 7,069 7,497 17,576 15,149
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Total revenues 977,604 686,230 1,832,027 1,329,875
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Cost and expenses:
Cost of operating revenues 853,040 587,829 1,579,682 1,134,056
Selling, general and administrative expenses 67,089 56,779 139,711 110,909
Other deductions 17,361 13,153 35,547 27,049
Minority interest 1,417 641 2,683 1,804
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Total costs and expenses 938,907 658,402 1,757,623 1,273,818
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Earnings before income taxes 38,697 27,828 74,404 56,057
Provision for income taxes:
Federal and foreign 11,461 7,817 22,678 17,042
State 2,171 1,121 3,225 2,245
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13,632 8,938 25,903 19,287
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Net earnings $ 25,065 $ 18,890 $ 48,501 $ 36,770
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Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding 40,596,135 35,846,274 40,554,405 35,832,661
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Earnings per share $ .62 $ .53 $ 1.20 $ 1.03
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Cash dividends paid per common share $ .205 $ .195 $ .40 $ .38
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See notes to financial statements.
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FOSTER WHEELER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
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(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
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(UNAUDITED)
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Six Months Ended
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June 28, 1996 June 30, 1995
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings $ 48,501 $ 36,770
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
to cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 32,655 24,372
Noncurrent deferred tax 6,909 3,656
Other (2,896) (2,938)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables 7,746 (83,493)
Contracts in process and inventories (11,016) (77,598)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (80,530) (23,052)
Estimated cost to complete long-term contracts 33,686 39,375
Advance payments by customers 31,204 (16,923)
Income taxes 6,814 4,699
Other assets and liabilities (5,780) (6,421)
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NET CASH PROVIDED/(USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 67,293 (101,553)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (61,536) (21,021)
Proceeds from sale of properties 797 429
Increase in investments and advances (1,429) (9,219)
(Increase)/decrease in short-term investments (21,590) 21,686
Partnership distributions (4,859) (4,883)
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NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (88,617) (13,008)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends to stockholders (16,216) (13,610)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 2,967 478
Increase in short-term debt 14,090 31,708
Proceeds from long-term debt 140,189 54,650
Repayment of long-term debt (19,925) (5,647)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 121,105 67,579
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (1,716) 10,906
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INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 98,065 (36,076)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 167,131 235,801
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $265,196 $ 199,725
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Cash paid during period:
-Interest (net of amount capitalized) $ 21,069 $ 22,849
-Income taxes $ 6,144 $ 10,641
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See notes to financial statements.
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FOSTER WHEELER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(UNAUDITED)
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1. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 28, 1996, and the
related condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the three and
six month periods and cash flows for the six month periods ended June 28,
1996 and June 30, 1995 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all
adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements
have been included. Such adjustments only consisted of normal recurring
items. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a
full year.
The financial statements and notes are presented in accordance with Form
10-Q and do not contain certain information included in the Corporation's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 1995
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission March 19, 1996, which
should be read in conjunction with this report.
In conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management
must 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 expense during the reporting period. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
2. In the ordinary course of business the Corporation and its subsidiaries
enter into contracts providing for assessment of damages for
nonperformance or delays in completion. Suits and claims have been or may
be brought against the Corporation by customers alleging deficiencies in
either equipment design or plant construction. Based on its knowledge of
the facts and circumstances relating to the Corporation's liabilities, if
any, and to its insurance coverage, management of the Corporation believes
that the disposition of such suits will not result in charges against
assets or earnings materially in excess of amounts previously provided in
the accounts.
The Corporation and its subsidiaries, along with many other companies, are
codefendants in numerous lawsuits pending in the United States and Canada,
in which plaintiffs claim damages for personal injury or property damage
alleged to arise from exposure to or use of asbestos. At June 28, 1996,
there were approximately 87,000 claims pending. Approximately 20,000 new
claims were filed in the six-month period ended June 28, 1996 and
approximately 10,800 were either settled or dismissed without payment. Any
settlement costs not covered by the Corporation's insurance carriers were
immaterial. The Corporation has agreements with insurance carriers
covering a substantial portion of its potential costs relating to pending
claims. Management of the Corporation has carefully considered the
financial viability and legal obligations of its insurance carriers and
has concluded that the insurers will continue to adequately fund claims
and defense costs relating to asbestos litigation.
The Company accrues as a liability any "probable" losses relating to
litigation and records as an asset related "probable" insurance
recoveries.
Based on its knowledge of relevant facts and circumstances, on its
determination of the availability and extent of insurance coverage, and on
the advice of the Corporation's special counsel, the management of the
Corporation is of the opinion that the ultimate disposition of pending and
future asbestos-related lawsuits will not result in material charges
against assets or earnings.
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FOSTER WHEELER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
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(UNAUDITED)
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3. The Corporation maintains two revolving credit facilities with a syndicate
of banks. One is a short-term revolving credit facility of $100,000 with a
maturity of 364 days and the second is a $300,000 revolving credit
facility with a maturity of four years (collectively, the "Revolving
Credit Facilities"). The Revolving Credit Facilities contain two financial
covenants. The first covenant is that the Consolidated Fixed Charges
Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Revolving Credit Facilities) shall be
greater than 2.5:1 for each period of four consecutive fiscal quarters.
The Consolidated Fixed Charges Coverage Ratio for the period ending June
28, 1996 was 2.75. The Revolving Credit Facilities also require the
Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined therein, not exceed 0.5:1. As of
June 28, 1996, the ratio was 0.43:1.
4. A total of 2,428,563 shares were reserved for issuance under the stock
option plans; of this total 1,303,916 were not under option.
5. Foster Wheeler Corporation had a backlog of firm orders as of June 28,
1996 of $6,772,027 as compared to a backlog as of June 30, 1995 of
$5,635,589.
6. Earnings per share data have been computed on the weighted average number
of shares of common stock outstanding. Outstanding stock options have been
disregarded because their effect on earnings per share would not be
significant.
7. Interest income and cost for the following periods are:
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 28, 1996 June 30, 1995 June 28, 1996 June 30, 1995
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Interest income $ 4,478 $ 5,639 $ 9,692 $11,535
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Interest cost $16,547 $11,338 $30,349 $22,431
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Included in interest cost is interest capitalized on self-constructed assets for
the three and six months ended June 28, 1996 of $3,665 and $3,735, respectively,
compared to $171 and $341 for the comparable periods in 1995.
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FOSTER WHEELER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2.- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED)
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The following is Management's Discussion and Analysis of certain significant
factors that have affected the financial condition and results of operations of
the Corporation for the periods indicated below. This discussion and analysis
should be read in conjunction with the 1995 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
March 19, 1996.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Six months ended June 28, 1996 compared to six months ended June 30,1995
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The Corporation's consolidated backlog at June 28, 1996 totaled $6,772.0
million, the highest in the history of the Corporation. This represented an
increase of $1,136.4 million or 20% over the amount reported for the same period
in 1995. The dollar amount of backlog is not necessarily indicative of the
future earnings of the Corporation related to the performance of such work.
Although backlog represents only business which is considered firm,
cancellations or scope adjustments may occur. Due to factors outside the
Corporation's control, such as changes in project schedules, the Corporation
cannot predict with certainty the portion of backlog not to be performed.
Backlog has been adjusted to reflect project cancellations, deferrals, and
revised project scope and cost. The net reduction in backlog from project
adjustments and cancellations for the six months ended June 28, 1996 was
approximately $509 million, compared with $130 million for the six months ended
June 30, 1995. Furthermore, the Corporation's future award prospects include
several large scale international projects and, because the large size and
uncertain timing can create variability in the Corporation's contract awards,
future award trends are difficult to predict with certainty.
The Engineering and Construction ( E & C) Group had backlog of $4,768.0 million
at June 28, 1996, which represented a 17% increase from June 30,1995 due
primarily to the growth of orders reported by the French and Italian
subsidiaries. The Energy Equipment Group had backlog of $1,650.0 million at June
28, 1996, a 31% increase from backlog at June 30, 1995 due primarily to the
purchase of the power generation business of A. Ahlstrom Corporation (Pyropower)
in September of 1995, and the orders taken by the Spanish subsidiary.
New orders awarded for the six months ended June 28, 1996 of $2,655.7 million
were 44% higher than new orders awarded for the six months ended June 30, 1995
of $1,849.3 million. Approximately 65% of new orders in the six months ended
June 28, 1996 were for projects awarded to the Corporation's subsidiaries
located outside the United States. Key geographic regions contributing to new
orders awarded for the six months ended June 28, 1996 were the United States,
Europe, and the Middle East. The principal reasons for the increase in new
orders awarded for the six months ended June 28, 1996 as compared to the same
period in 1995 were the significant awards made to the U.S. subsidiaries of
$570.1 million and the Italian subsidiary of $622.9 million in the E & C Group,
as well as orders awarded to the Energy Equipment Group in North America of
$322.4 million.
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Item 2.- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
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Operating revenues increased in the six months ended June 28, 1996 by $499.8
million compared to the six months ended June 30, 1995 to $1,814.5 million from
$1,314.7 million. The Energy Equipment Group was primarily responsible for the
increase in operating revenues, accounting for approximately 68% of this
increase, or $340.0 million. Of the increase in the Energy Equipment Group's
operating revenues, $283.8 million was related to the power generation business
and was primarily attributable to the Pyropower acquisition. The balance of the
increase is primarily related to the operations of the Italian affiliate of the
E & C Group.
Gross earnings increased $54.1 million to $234.8 million from $180.7 million or
30% in the six months ended June 28, 1996 as compared with the six months ended
June 30, 1995. The E & C Group was responsible for approximately $10.3 million
of the increase in gross earnings, while the Energy Equipment Group accounted
for $43.6 million of the increase in gross earnings. The increase in the Energy
Equipment Group was primarily due to the acquisition of Pyropower in September,
1995.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 26% in the six months
ended June 28, 1996 as compared with the same period in 1995, from $110.9
million to $139.7 million. The Energy Equipment Group accounted for
approximately 89% of the increase in selling, general and administrative
expenses, which was primarily due to the acquisition of Pyropower and Zack Power
and Industrial Co. in September, 1995. Approximately $4.3 million of the
increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses was attributable to
the E & C Group.
Other income in the six months ended June 28, 1996 as compared with June 30,
1995 increased to $17.6 million from $15.1 million. Approximately 55% of other
income in the six months ended June 28, 1996 was interest income, compared to
76% for the six months ended June 1995. The increase in other income was
primarily attributable to an increase in foreign exchange gains.
Other deductions in the six months ended June 28, 1996 increased $8.5 million,
primarily due to higher interest expense and the increase in amortization of
intangible assets due to the Pyropower acquisition.
Net earnings increased by $11.7 million or 32% to $48.5 million for the six
months ended June 28, 1996 as compared to the same period in 1995. The Energy
Equipment Group reported increased net earnings of $9.7 million primarily as a
result of the Pyropower acquisition. The E & C Group also reported increased net
earnings of $2.6 million, primarily due to the improved results of the Spanish
subsidiary and the U.S. environmental subsidiary.
Three months ended June 28, 1996 compared to three months ended June 30, 1995
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New orders awarded for the three months ended June 28, 1996 of $1,238.2 million
were 36% higher than new orders awarded for the three months ended June 30, 1995
of $912.0 million. Approximately 79% of new orders in the three months ended
June 28, 1996 were for projects awarded to the Corporation's subsidiaries
located outside the United States.
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Item 2.-MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
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The principal reasons for the increase in new orders awarded for the three
months ended June 28, 1996 as compared to the same period in 1995 were the
significant amount of new orders awarded to the Italian subsidiary of $503.3
million and the Spanish subsidiary of $148.8 million in the E & C Group, as well
as the new orders awarded to the North American subsidiary of $230 million and
the Finnish subsidiary of $150 million in the Energy Equipment Group.
Operating revenues increased in the three months ended June 28, 1996 by $291.8
million compared to the three months ended June 30, 1995 to $970.5 million from
$678.7 million. The Energy Equipment Group was primarily responsible for the
increase in operating revenues, accounting for 63% of this increase, or $183.7
million. Of the increase in the Energy Equipment Group's operating revenues,
$158.2 million was related to the power generation business and was primarily
due to the acquisition of Pyropower. The balance of the increase is primarily
related to the operations of the Italian affiliate of the E & C Group.
Gross earnings increased $26.6 million to $117.5 million from $90.9 million or
29% in the three months ended June 28, 1996 as compared with the three months
ended June 30, 1995. The Energy Equipment Group accounted for approximately 82%
of the increase.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 18% in the three months
ended June 28, 1996 as compared with the same period in 1995, from $56.8 million
to $67.1 million. Approximately 91% of the increase was due to the power
generation business in the Energy Equipment Group, largely as a result of the
Pyropower acquisition.
Net earnings increased by $6.2 million or 33% for the three months ended June
28, 1996 as compared to the same period in 1995, from $18.9 million to $25.1
million. The increase was primarily due to the increased earnings in the Energy
Equipment Group's power generation business of $4.8 million or 77%, with the
balance attributed to the E & C Group's environmental subsidiary of $1.2 million
and the Spanish affiliate of $1.1 million.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
The Corporation's consolidated financial condition improved during the six
months ended June 28, 1996 as compared to December 29, 1995. Stockholders'
equity for the six months ended June 28, 1996 increased $33.5 million.
During the six months ended June 28, 1996, the Corporation's long-term
investments in land, buildings and equipment were $61.5 million as compared with
$21.0 million for the comparable period in 1995. Approximately $39 million was
invested by the Power Systems Group in build, own and operate projects during
the first six months of 1996. During the next few years, capital expenditures
will continue to be directed primarily toward strengthening and supporting the
Corporation's core businesses.
Since December 29, 1995, long-term debt, including current installments, and
bank loans increased by $134.4 million, net of repayments of $19.9 million,
primarily due to borrowings to fund the investments in build, own and operate
projects and to fund current working capital requirements.
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ITEM 2.- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
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In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation and its subsidiaries enter
into contracts providing for assessment of damages for nonperformance or delays
in completion. Suits and claims have been or may be brought against the
Corporation by customers alleging deficiencies in either equipment design or
plant construction. Based on its knowledge of the facts and circumstances
relating to the Corporation's liabilities, if any, and to its insurance
coverage, management of the Corporation believes that the disposition of such
suits will not result in charges against assets or earnings materially in excess
of amounts previously provided in the accounts.
In connection with the acquisition of Pyropower, the Corporation recorded a
one-time pretax reorganization provision in the fourth quarter of 1995 of $50.1
million. This provision related to the reorganization of the operations of the
Energy Equipment Group that existed before the acquisition of Pyropower. In
general, the reorganization is proceeding in accordance with the overall plan.
Management of the Corporation does not anticipate any significant variations
from the initial estimates, including the cash impact. To date, the Corporation
has incurred approximately 75% of the estimated expenses, and expects to be
substantially complete with the plan by the end of 1996.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $265.2 million at June 28, 1996, an increase
of $98.1 million from fiscal year end 1995. In addition, short-term investments
increased by $25.0 million to $137.8 million. During the first six months of
fiscal 1996, the Corporation paid $16.2 million in dividends to stockholders and
repaid debt of $19.9 million. Cash flow provided by operating activities
amounted to $67.3 million. New borrowings totaled $154.3 million, resulting from
investments by the Power Systems Group in build, own and operate projects and
requirements to fund current working capital needs. In total, the Power Systems
Group invested approximately $39.0 million in the construction of
waste-to-energy, cogeneration and hydrogen plants.
Over the last several years working capital needs have increased as a result of
the Corporation satisfying its customers' requests for more favorable payment
terms under contracts. Such requests generally include reduced advance payments
and more favorable payment schedules. Such terms, which require the Corporation
to defer receipt of payments from its customers, have had a negative impact on
the Corporation's available working capital. The management of the Corporation
expects its customers' requests for more favorable payment terms under Energy
Equipment contracts to continue as a result of the competitive markets in which
the Corporation operates. The Corporation intends to satisfy its continuing
working capital needs by borrowing under its Revolving Credit Facilities,
through internal cash generation and third-party financings in the capital
markets. The Corporation's pricing of contracts recognizes costs associated with
the use of working capital.
The Corporation and its subsidiaries, along with many other companies, are
codefendants in numerous lawsuits pending in the United States and Canada, in
which plaintiffs claim damages for personal injury or property damage alleged to
have arisen from the exposure to or use of asbestos.
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ITEM 2.- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
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At June 28, 1996, there were approximately 87,000 claims pending. Approximately
20,000 new claims were filed in the six-month period ended June 28, 1996 and
approximately 10,800 were either settled or dismissed without payment. Any
settlement costs not covered by the Corporation's insurance carriers were
immaterial. The Corporation has agreements with insurance carriers covering a
substantial portion of its potential costs relating to pending claims.
Management of the Corporation has carefully considered the financial viability
and legal obligations of its insurance carriers and has concluded that the
insurers will continue to adequately fund claims and defense costs relating to
asbestos litigation.
Management of the Corporation believes that cash and cash equivalents of $265.2
million and short-term investments of $137.8 million at June 28, 1996, combined
with cash flow from operating activities, amounts available under its Revolving
Credit Facilities and access to third-party financings in the capital markets
will be adequate to meet its working capital and liquidity needs for the
foreseeable future.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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FOSTER WHEELER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 6. - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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a) Exhibits
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Exhibit
Number Exhibit
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12-1 Statement of Computation of Consolidated Ratio
of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Combined Fixed
Charges and Preferred Share Dividend Requirements
27 Financial Data Schedule
(For the informational purposes of the Securities
and Exchange Commission only.)
b) Reports on Form 8-K
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None
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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FOSTER WHEELER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
FOSTER WHEELER CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: August 9, 1996 /S/ Richard J. Swift
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Richard J. Swift
(Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer)
Date: August 9, 1996 /S/ David J. Roberts
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David J. Roberts
(Vice Chairman and
Chief Financial Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
NO.
12-1 Statement of Computation of Consolidated Ratio of Earnings to
Fixed Charges and Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Share
Dividend Requirements
27 Financial Data Schedule
(For the informational purposes of the Securities
and Exchange Commission only.)
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FOSTER WHEELER CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF CONSOLIDATED RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND
COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED SHARE DIVIDEND REQUIREMENTS
($000'S)
UNAUDITED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
6 months
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Earnings:
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Net Earnings/(Loss) $ 48,501 $ 28,534 $ 65,410 $ 57,704 $(45,755) $43,268
Taxes on Income 25,903 41,129 41,457 39,114 22,321 18,017
Cumulative Effect of Change in
Accounting Principle 91,259
Total Fixed Charges 35,923 59,392 45,412 43,371 46,365 41,631
Capitalized Interest (3,735) (106) (467) (213) (1,739) (7,824)
Capitalized Interest Amortized 1,100 2,212 2,189 2,180 2,111 1,798
Equity Earnings of non-consolidated
associated companies accounted for
by the equity method, net of Dividends (432) (1,578) (623) (883) 771 (1,301)
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$107,260 $129,583 $153,378 $141,273 $115,333 $95,589
Fixed Charges:
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Interest Expense $ 26,614 $ 49,011 $ 34,978 $ 33,558 $ 34,159 $24,540
Capitalized Interest 3,735 106 467 213 1,739 7,824
Imputed Interest on non-capitalized
lease payments 5,574 10,275 9,967 9,600 10,467 9,267
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$ 35,923 $ 59,392 $ 45,412 $ 43,371 $ 46,365 $41,631
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 2.99 2.18 3.38 3.26 2.49 2.30
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*There were no preferred shares outstanding during any of the periods indicated
and therefore the consolidated ratio of earnings to fixed charges and combined
fixed charges and preferred share dividend requirements would have been the same
as the consolidated ratio of earnings to fixed charges and combined fixed
charges for each period indicated.
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<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary of financial information extracted from the
condensed consolidated balance sheet and statement of earnings for the 6 months
ended June 28, 1996 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-27-1996
<PERIOD-START> DEC-30-1995
<PERIOD-END> JUN-28-1996
<CASH> 265,196
<SECURITIES> 137,839
<RECEIVABLES> 701,943
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 393,895
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 1,562,002
<PP&E> 988,933
<DEPRECIATION> 320,411
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 2,935,673
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 1,246,123
<BONDS> 673,793
0
0
<COMMON> 40,628
<OTHER-SE> 618,734
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 2,935,673
<SALES> 1,814,451
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 1,832,027
<CGS> 1,579,682
<TOTAL-COSTS> 1,579,682
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 26,614
<INCOME-PRETAX> 74,404
<INCOME-TAX> 25,903
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 48,501
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 48,501
<EPS-PRIMARY> 1.20
<EPS-DILUTED> 1.20
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