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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For Quarter Ended June 30, 2000 Commission File Number 1-5415
For Quarter Ended
September 30, 2000
Commission File Number
1-5415
A. M. Castle & Co
(Exact(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 36-0879160 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation of organization) 3400 North Wolf Road, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone, including area code 847/455-7111 None (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last year)
Delaware
36-0879160
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation of organization)
3400 North Wolf Road, Franklin Park, Illinois
60131
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrants telephone, including area code
847/455-7111
None
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last year)
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
Yes
X
No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the
issuer'sissuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.Class Outstanding at June 30, 2000 Common Stock, No Par Value 14,048,052 shares
Class
Outstanding at September 30, 2000
Common Stock, No Par Value
14,060,573 shares
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A. M. CASTLE & CO.
Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page
Number
Part I.
Financial Information
Item 1.
Financial Statements:
Condensed Balance Sheet
3
Comparative Statements of Cash Flows
3
Comparative Statements of Income
4
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
5-6
Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Conditions and Results of Operations
6-7
Part II.
Other Information
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings.
8
Item 6.
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
8
Page
Number Part I. Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements: Condensed Balance Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . 3 Comparative Statements of Cash Flows. . . . . 3 Comparative Statements of Income. . . . . . . 4 Notes to Condensed Financial Statements. . . . 5-6 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations . . . . . . 6-7 Part II. Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K . . . . . . . . 83 of 9
A. M. CASTLE & CO. CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands except per share data) (unaudited)June 30, Dec. 31, June 30, ASSETS 2000 1999 1999Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,017 $ 2,578 $ 4,524 Accounts receivable, net . . . . . . . 99,290 83,352 93,196 Inventories (principally on last-in, first-out basis) . . . . . . . . . . 184,497 169,618 200,220 Total current assets . . . . . . . $287,804 $255,548 $297,940 Prepaid expenses and other assets. . . 69,280 60,716 60,713 Fixed assets, net. . . . . . . . . . . 100,319 97,077 101,068 Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . $457,403 $413,341 $459,721 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . $118,628 $102,976 $107,607 Accrued liabilities. . . . . . . . . . 16,368 17,230 16,728 Income taxes payable . . . . . . . . . 5,786 4,876 4,632 Current portion of long-term debt . . 3,914 3,915 3,718 Total current liabilities. . . . . . $144,696 $128,997 $132,685 Long-term debt, less current portion . 150,884 122,625 162,976 Deferred income taxes. . . . . . . . . 16,993 16,356 17,614 Other liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . 2,217 3,552 2,112 Stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . . 142,613 141,811 144,334 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $457,403 $413,341 $459,721 SHARES OUTSTANDING . . . . . . . . . . 14,048 14,046 14,045 BOOK VALUE PER SHARE . . . . . . . . . $ 10.15 $ 10.10 $ 10.28 WORKING CAPITAL. . . . . . . . . . . . $143,108 $126,551 $165,255 WORKING CAPITAL PER SHARE. . . . . . . $ 10.19 $ 9.01 $ 11.77 DEBT TO CAPITAL. . . . . . . . . . . . 52.0% 47.2% 53.6%
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (Dollars in thousands) For the Six Months Ended June 30,Cash flows from operating activities: 2000 1999Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,602 $ 5,889 Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,924 4,865 Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (6,886) 1,459 Cash provided from operating activities before working capital changes . . . . . . . . . . . 4,640 12,213 (Increase) decrease in working capital . . . (15,720) 17,584 Net cash provided from (used by) operating activities (11,080) 29,797 Cash flows from investing activities: Investments and acquisitions . . . . . . . . . (4,050) (3,065) Capital expenditures, net of sales proceeds. . (5,889) (10,127) Net cash used by investing activities. . . . . . (9,939) (13,192) Cash flows from financing activities: Long-term borrowings, net. . . . . . . . . . . 28,258 (9,468) Dividends paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5,484) (5,477) Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (316) (90) Net cash provided from (used by) financing activities. 22,458 (15,035) Net increase in cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,439 $ 1,570 Cash - beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . 2,578 2,954 Cash - end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,017 $ 4,524 Supplemental Cash Disclosure Cash paid during the period Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,751 $ 5,698 Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,910 $ 1,975
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(unaudited)
Sept. 30,
Dec. 31,
Sept. 30,
ASSETS
2000
1999
1999
Cash
$2,458
$2,578
$3,292
Accounts receivable, net.
103,153
83,352
95,020
Inventories (principally on last-in, first-out basis)
188,751
169,618
179,520
Total current assets
$294,362
$255,548
$277,832
Prepaid expenses and other assets
69,457
60,716
56,591
Fixed assets, net
97,338
97,077
94,025
Total assets
$461,157
$413,341
$428,448
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Accounts payable
$105,253
$102,976
$ 84,219
Accrued liabilities
15,980
17,230
17,032
Income taxes payable
4,300
4,876
3,865
Current portion of long-term debt
3,021
3,915
3,545
Total current liabilities
$128,554
$128,997
$108,661
Long-term debt, less current portion
171,920
122,625
156,708
Deferred income taxes
17,236
16,356
16,225
Other Liabilities
2,254
3,552
3,710
Stockholders equity
141,193
141,811
143,144
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity.
$461,157
$413,341
$428,448
SHARES OUTSTANDING
14,061
14,046
14,045
BOOK VALUE PER SHARE
$10.04
$10.10
$10.19
WORKING CAPITAL
$165,808
$126,551
$169,171
WORKING CAPITAL PER SHARE
$11.79
$9.01
$12.04
DEBT TO CAPITAL
55.3%
47.2%
52.8%
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
For the Nine Months
Ended Sept. 30,
Cash flows from operating activities:
2000
1999
Net income.
$7,981
$7,243
Depreciation and amortization
7,102
7,307
Other.
(6,844)
5,646
Cash provided from operating activities before
working capital changes
8,239
20,196
(Increase) decrease in working capital
(39,237)
12,485
Net cash provided from (used by) operating activities
(30,998)
32,681
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investments and acquisitions
(4,050)
(3,097)
)
Capital expenditures, net of sales proceeds
(4,876)
(5,258)
)
Net cash provided from (used by) investing activities
(8,926)
(8,355)
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Long-term borrowings, net
48,401
(15,909)
)
Dividends paid
(8,245)
(8,216)
)
Other.
(352)
137
Net cash provided from (used by) financing activities
39,804
(23,988)
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash
$(120)
$338
Cash - beginning of year
2,578
2,954
Cash - end of period
$2,458
$3,292
Supplemental Cash Disclosure
Interest
$7,406
$8,290
Income taxes
$5,079
$3,517
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A. M. CASTLE & CO. COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, (Unaudited)For The Three For The Six Months Ended Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2000 1999 2000 1999Net sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $192,278 $179,992 $387,517 $363,452 Cost of material sold. . . . . . . . . 133,896 122,840 269,841 249,476 Gross profit on sales. . . . . . . . 58,382 57,152 117,676 113,976 Operating expenses . . . . . . . . . . 48,729 46,572 96,953 93,436 Depreciation and amortization expense. 2,486 2,456 4,924 4,865 Interest expense, net. . . . . . . . . 2,436 2,841 4,740 5,734 Income before taxes . . . . . . . . . 4,731 5,283 11,059 9,941 Income Taxes: Federal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,552 1,793 3,604 3,353 State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 356 853 699 1,895 2,149 4,457 4,052 Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,836 $ 3,134 $ 6,602 $ 5,889 Net income per share . . . . . . . . . $ .20 $ .22 $ .47 $ .42 Diluted income per share . . . . . . . $ .20 $ .22 $ .47 $ .42 Financial Ratios: Return on sales. . . . . . . . . . . 1.47% 1.74% 1.70% 1.62% Asset turnover . . . . . . . . . . . 1.68 1.57 1.69 1.58 Return on assets . . . . . . . . . . 2.48% 2.73% 2.89% 2.56% Leverage factor. . . . . . . . . . . 3.23 3.19 3.23 3.19 Return on opening stockholders' equity 8.00% 8.70% 9.31% 8.18% Other Data: Cash dividends paid. . . . . . . . . $ 2,742 $ 2,739 $ 5,484 $ 5,477 Dividends per share. . . . . . . . . $ 0.195 $ 0.195 $ 0.390 $ 0.390 Average number of shares outstanding 14,048 14,045 14,048 14,045[TEXT]
COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
For The Three
For The Nine
(Unaudited)
Months Ended
Months Ended
Sept. 30,
Sept. 30,
2000
1999
2000
1999
Net sales
$184,958
$177,097
$572,475
$540,549
Cost of material sold
130,354
123,027
400,195
372,503
Gross profit on sales
54,604
54,070
172,280
168,046
Operating expenses.
47,452
46,631
144,405
140,067
Depreciation and amortization expense
2,178
2,442
7,102
7,307
Interest expense, net
2,669
2,637
7,409
8,371
Income before taxes
2,305
2,360
13,364
12,301
Income Taxes:
Federal.
747
840
4,351
4,193
State
179
166
1,032
865
926
1,006
5,383
5,058
Net income
$1,379
$1,354
$7,981
$7,243
Net income per share
$.10
$.10
$.57
$.52
Diluted income per share.
$.10
$.10
$.57
$.52
Financial Ratios:
Return on sales
.75%
.76%
1.39%
1.34%
Asset turnover
1.60
1.65
1.66
1.68
Return on assets
1.20%
1.26%
2.31%
2.25%
Leverage factor
3.25
2.98
3.25
2.98
Return on opening stockholders equity
3.89%
3.76%
7.50%
6.71%
Other Data:
Cash dividends paid
$2,761
$2,739
$8,245
$8,216
Dividends per share
$0.195
$0.195
$0.585
$0.585
Average number of shares outstanding
14,061
14,048
14,052
14,045
Inventory determination under the LIFO method can only be made at the end of each fiscal year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO determinations, including those at
JuneSeptember 30, 2000, December 31, 1999 andJuneSeptember 30, 1999, must necessarily be based on management's estimates of expected year end inventory levels and costs. Since future estimates of inventory levels and costs are subject to certain forces beyond the control of management, interim financial results are subject to fiscal year end LIFO inventory valuations.Current replacement cost of inventories exceeds book value by
$47.4$44.6 million, $36.9 million and$43.9$40.8 million atJuneSeptember 30, 2000, December 31, 1999 andJuneSeptember 30, 1999, respectively. Taxes on income would become payable on any realization of this excess from reductions in the level of inventories.Page 5 of 9
A. M. CASTLE & CO.
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
1. Condensed Financial Statements The condensed financial statements included herein are unaudited, except for the balance sheet at December 31, 1999, which is condensed from the audited financial statements at that date. The Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information not misleading; however, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations
1.
Condensed Financial Statements
The condensed financial statements included herein are unaudited, except for the balance sheet at December 31, 1999, which is condensed from the audited financial statements at that date. The Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information not misleading; however, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, the unaudited statements, included herein, contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, the cash flows, and the results of operations for the periods then ended. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K. The 2000 interim results reported herein may not necessarily be indicative of the results of operations for the full year 2000.
2.
Earnings Per Share
In accordance with SFAS No. 128 "Earnings per Share" below is a reconciliation of the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations for the periods reported (dollars and shares in thousands):
For The Three
For The Nine
Months Ended
Months Ended
Sept. 30,
Sept. 30,
2000
1999
2000
1999
Net Income
$1,379
$1,354
$7,981
$7,243
Weighted average common shares outstanding
14,061
14,048
14,052
14,045
Dilutive effect of outstanding employee and
directors' common stock options
-
11
-
9
Diluted common shares outstanding
14,061
14,059
14,052
14,054
Basic earnings per share
$.10
$.10
$.57
$.52
Diluted earnings per share
$.10
$.10
$.57
$.52
Outstanding employee and directors'
common stock options having no
dilutive effect
992
820
992
820
3.
Segments
The Company has reviewed the business activities of its divisions and subsidiaries in accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 131. The Company has concluded that its business activities fall into one identifiable business segment as approximately 91% of all revenues are derived from the distribution of its specialty metals products. These products are purchased, warehoused, processed and sold using essentially the same systems, facilities, sales force and distribution network.
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4.
The Company's subsidiary Total Plastics, Inc. acquired a 90% interest in Aftech on May 1, 2000. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase and accordingly the results of operations of Aftech have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements as of May 1, 2000. Pro-forma results are not required since the amounts do not significantly differ from historical results.
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations.
Results of Operations
Operating results before taxes, depreciation, amortization and interest expense for the third quarter of 2000 were down 3.9% compared to 1999's third quarter. The Company earned $1.4 million ($.10 per share) in both the third quarter 2000 and 1999. Results were negatively impacted by a reduction in gross margins primarily due to the inability to fully recover mill price increases. The increase in operating expenses was mainly driven by inflation in wages, benefits and operating costs, and a 1.6% increase in the physical volume of shipments to customers. Earnings for the first nine months of $8.0 million ($.57 per share) were up 10.2% from last year's $7.2 million ($.52 per share).
Quarterly sales totalled $185.0 million, representing a 4.4% increase from the third quarter of 1999 sales of $177.1 million. Higher shipment levels were the primary reason for the sales dollar change. For the first nine months of 2000 total revenues were $572.5 million as compared to $540.5 million in 1999, a 5.9% increase.
Gross profit for the quarter increased by $.5 million (1.0%) to $54.6 million due mainly to sales volume increases which where offset by a decrease in the total gross margin percentage from 30.5% to 29.5%. The decrease in the margin percentage was caused primarily by the inability to pass mill cost increases on to our customers. For the first nine months of 2000 total gross profit increased 2.5% to $172.3 million while the gross margin percentage decreased from 31.1% to 30.1%.
Third quarter operating expenses were up $.8 million (1.8%) as compared to the third quarter of last year. The increases were mainly due to inflation in wages, benefits and operating costs along with higher volume-related expenses. Year-to-date operating expenses were up by $4.3 million (3.1%) which reflect volume increases and additional costs incurred in the second quarter of 2000 related to the consolidation of two warehouses into the Franklin Park, Illinois location.
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management, the unaudited statements, included herein, contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, the cash flows, and the results of operations for the periods then ended. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K. The 2000 interim results reported herein may not necessarily be indicative of the results of operations for the full year 2000. 2. Earnings Per Share In accordance with SFAS No. 128 "Earnings per Share" below is a reconciliation of the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations for the periods reported (dollars and shares in thousands):9
ForThird quarter and year-to-date depreciation and amortization expenses where comparable to last year.
Net interest expense for the third quarter approximates the third quarter of 1999 while year-to-date interest was $1.0 million (11.5%) less then the same period last year. During the third quarter of 2000 long-term debt began increasing to support increased working capital while during the third quarter of 1999 debt was decreasing in line with decreases in working capital.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Accounts receivable increased by $8.1 million from the third quarter of last year mainly due to the increased sales volume. Net inventory increased by $9.2 million compared to last year's values. It is the goal of the company to substantially reduce inventory values during the fourth quarter of this year. Long-term debt, less current portion, increased by $15.2 million when compared to September 30, 1999. The
Three Forincrease was mainly the result of an increase in net working capital along with the acquisition of Aftech by the Company's Total Plastics subsidiary in the second quarter of 2000. TheSix Months Ended Months Ended June 30, JuneCompany's debt-to-capital ratio was 55.3% at September 30, 20001999compared to 52.8% on September 30, 1999. Net worth decreased $2.0 million from the prior year's quarter, due to dividends exceeding earnings over the past four quarters.The Company has unused committed and uncommitted lines of bank credit of $99.2 million as of September 30, 2000
1999Net Incom $2,836 $ 3,134 $6,602 $5,889 Weighted average common shares outstanding 14,048 14,044 14,048 14,044 Dilutivecompared to $139.1 million at September 30, 1999.New Accounting Standard
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 137 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", which is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company is required to and will adopt SFAS N0.137 on January 1, 2001. The Company does not expect adoption to have a significant effect on its consolidated results of
outstanding employee and directors' common stock options -- 10 -- 9 Diluted common shares outstanding 14,048 14,054 14,048 14,053 Basic earnings per share $ .20 $ .22 $ .47 $ .42 Diluted earnings per share $ .20 $ .22 $ .47 $ .42 Outstanding employee and directors' common stock options having no dilutive effect 809 536 809 536operations or financial position.3. Segments The Company has reviewed the business activities of its divisions and subsidiaries in accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 131. The Company has concluded that its business activities fall into one6 of 9 identifiable business segment as approximately 95% of all revenues are derived from the distribution of its specialty metals products. These products are purchased, warehoused, processed and sold using essentially the same systems, facilities, sales force and distribution network. 4. The Company's subsidiary Total Plastics, Inc. acquired a 90% interest in Aftech on May 1, 2000. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase and accordingly the results of operations of Aftech have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements as of May 1, 2000. Pro-forma results are not required since the amounts do not significantly differ from historical results. Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations. Results of Operations Operating results before taxes, depreciation, amortization and interest expense for the second quarter of 2000 were down 8.8% compared to 1999's second quarter. The Company earned $2.8 million ($.20 per share) as compared to $3.1 million ($.22 per share) in the comparable quarter last year. Results were negatively impacted by a reduction in gross margins primarily due to the inability to fully recover mill price increases on a timely basis. Operating expenses also increased chiefly driven by a 7.5% increase in the physical volume of shipments to customers. Earnings for the first six months of $6.6 million ($.47 per share) were up 12.1% from last year's $5.9 million ($.42 per share). Quarterly sales totalled $192.3 million, representing a 6.8% increase from the second quarter of 1999 sales of $180 million. The increase was due primarily to the 7.5% increase in tons sold. For the first six months of 2000 total revenues were $387.5 million as compared to $363.5 million in 1999, a 6.6% increase. Gross profit for the quarter increased by $1.2 million (2.2%) to $58.4 million due mainly to sales volume increases which were offset by a decrease in the total gross margin percentage from 31.8% to 30.4%. The decrease in margin was caused primarily by a lag between a rapid succession of mill price increases and surcharges and the adjustment of selling prices to our customers. For the first six months of 2000 total gross profit increased 3.3% to $117.7 while the gross margin percentage decreased from 31.4% to 30.4%. Second quarter operating expenses were up $2.2 million (4.6%) as compared to the second quarter of last year. The increases were mainly due to increased volume related expenses. Increased fuel costs and additional costs incurred in the consolidation of two remote warehouse facilities into the Franklin Park, Illinois location also contributed to expense increases. Year-to-date operating expenses were up by $3.5 million (3.8%).7 of 9 Second quarter and year-to-date depreciation and amortization expense is comparable to last year. Net interest expense for the second quarter decreased approximately $.4 million (14.3%) as compared to the second quarter of 1999. The decline reflects the Company's ongoing initiative to use cash flow to pay down debt. Year-to-date this expense decreased by $1.0 million (17.3%) Liquidity and Capital Resources Accounts receivable increased by $6.1 million from the second quarter of last year mainly due to the increased sales volume. Net inventory decreased by $15.7 million compared to last year due to increased sales activity and programmed reductions. Long-term debt, less current portion, decreased by $12.1 million when compared to June 30, 1999 balances. The decrease was mainly the result of a reduction in net working capital, partially offset by the acquisition of Aftech by the Company's Total Plastics subsidiary. The Company's debt-to-capital ratio was 52.0% at June 30, 2000 compared to 53.6% on June 30, 1999. Net worth decreased $1.7 million from the prior year's quarter, due to dividends exceeding earnings over the past four quarters. The Company has unused committed and uncommitted lines of bank credit of $121.2 million as of June 30, 2000 compared to $120.4 million at June 30, 1999.Page 8 of 9
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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings There are no material legal proceedings other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business of the Registrant. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) None (b) No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for which this report is filed.
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
There are no material legal proceedings other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business of the Registrant.
Item 6
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a)
None
(b)
No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for which this report is filed.
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SIGNATURES
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.
A. M. Castle & Co. (Registrant) Date: August 7, 2000 By: / ss/J.A. Podojil J. A. Podojil - Treasurer/Controller (Mr. Podojil is the Chief Accounting Officer and has been authorized to sign on behalf of the Registrant.)
A. M. Castle & Co. | ||||
(Registrant) | ||||
Date: | November 6, 2000 | By: | / ss/J.A. Podojil | |
J. A. Podojil - Treasurer/Controller | ||||
(Mr. Podojil is the Chief Accounting Officer and has been authorized to sign on behalf of the Registrant.) | ||||