UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020
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 0-19687
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Synalloy Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 57-0426694
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
4510 Cox Road, Suite 201, Richmond, Virginia 23060
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 (804) 822-3260 
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per shareSYNLNASDAQ Global Market
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 by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes x  No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company or emerging growth company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated Filer ¨
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer ¨              
Smaller reporting company x
Emerging growth company ¨
 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Yes ¨  No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ¨    No x
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of August 9, 2019May 4, 2020 was 8,994,850

9,058,040

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Synalloy Corporation
Table of Contents
    
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 Financial Statements 
  
  
  
  
  
Item 2. 
Item 3. 
Item 4. 
    
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. 
Item 1A.
 
Item 2. 
Item 3. 
Item 4. 
Item 5. 
Item 6. 
    



Part I - Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Synalloy Corporation
SYNALLOY CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except par value and share data)

(Unaudited)  
June 30, 2019 Unaudited December 31, 2018March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Assets      
Current assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$23,760
 $2,220,272
$22
 $626
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts   
of $136,000 and $169,107, respectively43,685,225
 41,065,251
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $789 and $70, respectively42,221
 35,074
Inventories, net110,416,242
 114,201,386
97,152
 98,186
Prepaid expenses and other current assets13,298,733
 9,983,416
14,880
 13,229
Total current assets167,423,960
 167,470,325
154,275
 147,115
Non-current assets   
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated   
depreciation of $60,400,705 and $57,288,233 respectively41,769,975
 40,924,455
   
Property, plant and equipment, net39,386
 40,690
Right-of-use assets, operating leases, net36,428,751
 
36,072
 35,772
Goodwill17,557,620
 9,799,992
17,558
 17,558
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization   
of $14,668,672 and $12,925,888 respectively17,457,328
 9,696,112
Intangible assets, net14,905
 15,714
Deferred charges, net428,037
 507,962
308
 348
Total assets$281,065,671
 $228,398,846
$262,504
 $257,197
      
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity      
Current liabilities      
Accounts payable$28,960,431
 $25,073,698
$26,819
 $21,150
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities13,376,472
 12,163,686
Accrued expenses10,373
 11,613
Current portion of long-term debt4,000,000
 
4,000
 4,000
Current portion of operating lease liabilities3,526,011
 
957
 3,562
Current portion of finance lease liabilities248,589
 
275
 253
Total current liabilities50,111,503
 37,237,384
42,424
 40,578
      
Long-term debt81,670,402
 76,405,458
73,755
 71,554
Deferred income taxes1,388,985
 252,988
Long-term deferred gain, sale-leaseback
 5,599,077
Long-term portion of earn-out liability6,060,435
 4,702,562
2,581
 3,578
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities34,139,854
 
36,770
 33,723
Long-term portion of finance lease liabilities457,933
 
200
 336
Deferred income taxes2,109
 790
Other long-term liabilities162,475
 1,717,291
81
 127
Total non-current liabilities123,880,084
 88,677,376
115,496
 110,108
Commitments and contingencies – See Note 11
 

 
      
Shareholders' equity      
Common stock, par value $1 per share; authorized 24,000,000 shares; issued 10,300,000 shares10,300,000
 10,300,000
10,300
 10,300
Capital in excess of par value36,565,297
 36,520,840
37,035
 37,407
Retained earnings72,398,650
 68,965,410
68,924
 70,552
119,263,947
 115,786,250
116,259
 118,259
Less cost of common stock in treasury: 1,305,149 and 1,424,279 shares, respectively12,189,863
 13,302,164
Less cost of common stock in treasury - 1,241,960 and 1,257,784 shares, respectively11,675
 11,748
Total shareholders' equity107,074,084
 102,484,086
104,584
 106,511
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$281,065,671
 $228,398,846
$262,504
 $257,197
Note: The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 20182019 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date. See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
Synalloy CorporationSYNALLOY CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)


 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net sales$78,777,976
 $71,893,763
 $163,581,808
 $130,374,365
        
Cost of sales70,940,204
 56,177,441
 147,060,382
 103,424,624
        
Gross profit7,837,772
 15,716,322
 16,521,426
 26,949,741
        
Selling, general and administrative expense7,663,317
 7,738,752
 16,558,445
 13,594,872
Acquisition related costs20,073
 690,217
 348,021
 690,217
Earn-out adjustments(417,808) 2,307,598
 (401,285) 2,461,658
Operating income572,190
 4,979,755
 16,245
 10,202,994
Other expense (income)       
Interest expense1,009,797
 403,852
 2,033,738
 717,835
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps76,533
 (19,255) 124,094
 (92,458)
Other, net(109,773) (59,111) (404,441) 29,185
        
(Loss) income before income taxes(404,367) 4,654,269
 (1,737,146) 9,548,432
Income tax (benefit) provision(141,629) 976,998
 (547,886) 2,035,998
        
Net (loss) income$(262,738) $3,677,271
 $(1,189,260) $7,512,434
        
Net (loss) income per common share:       
Basic$(0.03) $0.42
 $(0.13) $0.86
Diluted$(0.03) $0.41
 $(0.13) $0.85
        
Weighted average shares outstanding:       
Basic8,974,212
 8,776,239
 8,950,563
 8,761,182
Dilutive effect from stock options and grants
 87,537
 
 72,804
Diluted8,974,212
 8,863,776
 8,950,563
 8,833,986




 Three months ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Net sales$74,697
 $84,804
    
Cost of sales67,546
 76,120
    
Gross profit7,151
 8,684
    
Selling, general and administrative expense7,770
 8,895
Acquisition costs and other304
 328
Earn-out adjustments4
 17
Operating loss(927) (556)
Other expense (income)   
Interest expense719
 1,024
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps85
 48
Other, net827
 (295)
    
Loss before income taxes(2,558) (1,333)
Income tax benefit(1,380) (406)
    
Net loss$(1,178) $(927)
    
Net loss per common share:   
Basic$(0.13) $(0.10)
Diluted$(0.13) $(0.10)
    
Weighted average shares outstanding:   
Basic9,074
 8,927
Diluted9,074
 8,927
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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Synalloy CorporationSYNALLOY CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated StatementsStatement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(in thousands)

Six Months Ended June 30Three months ended March 31,
2019 20182020 2019
Operating activities      
Net (loss) income$(1,189,260) $7,512,434
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:   
Net loss$(1,178) $(927)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation expense3,832,161
 2,874,216
1,958
 1,890
Amortization expense1,742,784
 1,147,916
810
 924
Amortization of debt issuance costs79,925
 45,492
40
 40
Unrealized loss on equity securities852
 53
Deferred income taxes(163,591) 624,895
1,319
 (56)
Gain on sale of equity securities
 (326)
Earn-out adjustments(401,285) 2,461,658
4
 17
Payments of earn-out liability in excess of acquisition date fair value(436,321) (194,462)
Provision for loss (reduction of) on accounts receivable63,875
 (30,000)
Payments on earn-out liabilities in excess of acquisition date fair value(292) (370)
Provision for losses on accounts receivable141
 134
Provision for losses on inventories799,325
 746,960
358
 418
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
 (17,762)
Amortization of deferred gain on sale-leaseback
 (167,137)
Straight line lease cost288,269
 184,344
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps124,094
 (92,458)
Unrealized loss on equity securities101,125
 29,185
Realized gain on sale of equity securities(474,227) 
Issuance of treasury stock for director fees304,000
 276,000
Employee stock compensation852,758
 416,180
Non-cash lease expense128
 137
Non-cash lease termination loss11
 
Change in fair value of interest rate swap85
 48
Stock-based compensation expense336
 615
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
  
 
  
Accounts receivable850,072
 (12,768,096)(7,737) (2,393)
Inventories8,549,818
 (19,192,920)676
 5,190
Other assets and liabilities2
 631
Accounts payable2,486,724
 3,100,665
5,668
 3,966
Accrued expenses(1,374,838) 1,372,968
(1,085) (3,541)
Accrued income taxes(1,538,984) 889,103
(2,738) (351)
Other assets and liabilities, net(1,271,022) (2,105,248)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities13,225,402
 (12,886,067)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(642) 6,099
Investing activities 
  
 
  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(1,884,508) (3,381,925)(587) (964)
Purchases of equity securities(543,552) (336,951)
Proceeds from sale of equity securities1,091,644
 

 850
Acquisition of the assets and operations of American Stainless Tubing, Inc. (see Note 9)(21,895,409) 
Acquisition of the galvanized pipe and tube assets of MUSA (see Note 9)
 (10,378,281)
Purchase of equity securities
 (544)
Acquisition of ASTI
 (21,895)
Net cash used in investing activities(23,231,825) (14,097,157)(587) (22,553)
Financing activities 
  
 
  
Net (payments) borrowings (on) from line of credit(9,068,390) 28,020,386
Borrowing from term loan20,000,000
 
Payments on term loan(1,666,667) 
Borrowings (repayments) from line of credit3,201
 (4,258)
Borrowings from term loan
 20,000
Payments on long-term debt(1,000) (666)
Principal payments on finance lease obligations(109,493) (52,549)(64) (47)
Payments of debt issuance costs
 (53,146)
Payments for finance lease terminations(14) 
Payments on earn-out liabilities(1,345,539) (977,603)(863) (190)
Proceeds from exercised stock options
 50,380
Repurchase of common stock(635) 
Net cash provided by financing activities7,809,911
 26,987,468
625
 14,839
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(2,196,512) 4,244
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents(604) (1,615)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period2,220,272
 14,706
626
 2,220
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$23,760
 $18,950
$22
 $605
      
Supplemental disclosure

  

  
Cash paid for:      
Interest$1,860,471
 $613,918
$667
 $878
Income taxes$1,165,951
 $471,000
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements


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Synalloy CorporationSYNALLOY CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)
(in thousands)



 Common Stock 
Capital in Excess of
Par Value
 Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cost of Common Stock in Treasury Total
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019           
Balance at March 31, 2019$10,300,000
 $36,304,160
 $72,661,388
 $
 $(12,469,745) $106,795,803
Net loss
 
 (262,738) 
 
 (262,738)
Issuance of 29,276 shares of common stock from treasury
 24,118
 
 
 279,882
 304,000
Employee stock compensation
 237,019
 
 
 
 237,019
Balance at June 30, 2019$10,300,000
 $36,565,297
 $72,398,650
 $
 $(12,189,863) $107,074,084
            
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019           
Balance at December 31, 2018$10,300,000
 $36,520,840
 $68,965,410
 $
 $(13,302,164) $102,484,086
Net loss
 
 (1,189,260) 
 
 (1,189,260)
Cumulative adjustment due to adoption of ASC 842 (see Note 12)
 
 4,622,500
 
 
 4,622,500
Issuance of 118,430 shares of common stock from treasury
 (808,301) 
 
 1,112,301
 304,000
Employee stock compensation
 852,758
 
 
 
 852,758
Balance at June 30, 2019$10,300,000
 $36,565,297
 $72,398,650
 $
 $(12,189,863) $107,074,084

 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
          
 Common Stock
Capital in Excess of
Par Value

Retained Earnings
Cost of Common Stock in Treasury
Total
Balance at December 31, 2019$10,300
 $37,407
 $70,552
 $(11,748) $106,511
Net loss
 
 (1,178) 
 (1,178)
Cumulative adjustment due to adoption of ASC 326    (450)   (450)
Issuance of 75,440 shares of common stock from treasury
 (708) 
 708
 
Stock-based compensation
 336
 
 
 336
Purchase of common stock
 
 
 (635) (635)
Balance at March 31, 2020$10,300
 $37,035
 $68,924
 $(11,675) $104,584
          
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
          
 Common Stock 
Capital in Excess of
Par Value
 Retained Earnings Cost of Common Stock in Treasury Total
Balance at December 31, 2018$10,300
 $36,521
 $68,965
 $(13,302) $102,484
Net loss
 
 (927) 
 (927)
Cumulative adjustment due to adoption of ASC 842
 
 4,623
 
 4,623
Issuance of 89,154 shares of common stock from treasury
 (832) 
 832
 
Stock-based compensation
 615
 
 
 615
Balance at March 31, 2019$10,300
 $36,304
 $72,661
 $(12,470) $106,795
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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Synalloy Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)

 Common Stock 
Capital in Excess of
Par Value
 Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cost of Common Stock in Treasury Total
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018           
Balance at March 31, 2018$10,300,000
 $35,170,444
 $61,953,682
 $
 $(13,696,336) $93,727,790
Net income
 
 3,677,271
 
 
 3,677,271
Stock options exercised for 13,301 shares, net
 105,907
 
 
 (187,183) (81,276)
Issuance of 31,471 shares of common stock from treasury
 (3,429) 
 
 279,429
 276,000
Employee stock compensation
 223,979
 
 
 
 223,979
Balance at June 30, 2018$10,300,000
 $35,496,901
 $65,630,953
 $
 $(13,604,090) $97,823,764
            
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018           
Balance at December 31, 2017$10,300,000
 $35,193,152
 $58,129,383
 $(10,864) $(13,911,245) $89,700,426
Net income
 
 7,512,434
 $
 $
 7,512,434
Cumulative adjustment due to adoption of ASU 2016-01
 
 (10,864) 10,864
 $
 
Stock options exercised for 13,301 shares, net
 105,907
 
 
 $(187,183) (81,276)
Issuance of 55,675 shares of common stock from treasury
 (218,338) 
 
 494,338
 276,000
Employee stock compensation
 416,180
 
 
   416,180
Balance at June 30, 2018$10,300,000
 $35,496,901
 $65,630,953
 $
 $(13,604,090) $97,823,764
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Unless indicated otherwise, the terms "Company," "we," "us," and "our" refer to Synalloy Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.

1. Note 1: Basis of Presentation

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included as required by Regulation S-X, Rule 10-01. Operating results for
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) should be read in conjunction with the six-month period ended June 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019. For further information, refer to theaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company'sSynalloy Corporation (the Company) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to2019 (the Annual Report). The financial results for the current period presentation, including changes in the fair valueinterim periods may not be indicative of the Company's earn-out liabilities from "Other Expense (Income)" to "Operating Income (Loss)" onfinancial results for the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

2. Recently Issued Accounting Standardsentire fiscal year.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards - Adopted
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02  "Leases (Topic 842)", as amended, which generally requires lessees to recognize operating and financing lease liabilities and corresponding right-of-use assets on the balance sheet and to provide enhanced disclosures surrounding the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leasing arrangements. The Company adopted the new standard as of January 1, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis, which does not require comparative periods to be restated. On adoption, we recognized additional operating lease liabilities of $33,115,763 based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments as of January 1, 2019. We additionally recognized corresponding right-of-use assets for operating leases totaling $32,171,829. On January 1, 2019,2020, the Company adopted ASU No. 2018-13 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The updated guidance removes disclosure requirements pertaining to the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the policy for timing of transfers between levels, and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. In addition, the amendment clarifies that the measurement uncertainty disclosure is to communicate information about uncertainty in measurement as of the reporting date. The guidance also recorded cumulative-effect increasesadds disclosure requirements for changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 measurements held at the end of the reporting period as well as the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to equity and deferred tax assets totaling $4,622,500 and $1,310,850, respectively, related to a deferred gain for a sale leaseback transaction that occurred in 2016 and was being amortized into earnings under the prior accounting.develop Level 3 fair value measurements. The adoption of this standard by the Company did not have a material impact on the consolidated statement of operationsCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements or cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2019.footnote disclosures. See Note 12.2 for further discussion on the Company's fair value measurements.
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU No. 2017-04 Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The updated guidance eliminated step two of the goodwill impairment test and specifies that goodwill impairment should be measured by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. Additionally, the amount of goodwill allocated to a reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount of net assets should be disclosed. The adoption of this standard by the Company did not have a material impact on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The updated guidance amends the current accounting guidance and requires the measurement of all expected losses based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts rather than the incurred loss model which reflects losses that are probable. Entities are required to apply these changes through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. The Company evaluated its financial instruments and determined that its trade accounts receivable are subject to the new current expected credit loss model. Based upon the application of the new current expected credit loss model, we recorded a cumulative effect adjustment of $0.4 million to Retained Earnings. The adoption of this standard by the Company did not have a material impact on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations or Cash Flows.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards - Not Yet Adopted
In August 2018,December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13 "2019-12 Fair Value Measurement"Income Taxes (Topic 820)740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.". The updatedThis ASU removes certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for investments, performing intra-period allocation, and calculating income taxes in interim periods. This ASU also adds guidance improves the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements.to reduce complexity in certain areas, including recognizing deferred taxes for goodwill and allocating taxes to members of a consolidated group. The updated guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early2020 with early adoption is permitted for any removed or modified disclosures.permitted. The Company is currently assessing the timingimpact that adopting this new standard will have on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and impact of adopting the updated provisions.footnote disclosures.

Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

3. RevenuesNote 2: Fair Value of Financial Instruments
RevenuesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. To measure fair value, we use a three-tier valuation hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs:
Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices that are recognizedavailable in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
Level 2 - Significant other observable inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly or indirectly, including:
Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets
Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and
Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data.
Level 3- Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using model-based techniques, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models, probability weighted models, and Monte Carlo simulations..
The Company's financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, derivative instruments, accounts payable, earn-out liabilities, a revolving line of credit, a term loan, and equity investments.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when controlavailable. In instances where the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the promised goods or servicesfair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined on the lowest level input that is transferredsignificant to our customers upon shipment,the fair value measurement in an amount that reflectsits entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration weof inputs specific to the asset or liability.
Level 1: Equity securities
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company sold no shares of its equity securities investments.
For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company also recorded a net unrealized loss of $0.9 million on the investments in equity securities held, which is included in "Other expense (income)" on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The fair value of equity securities held by the Company as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $3.4 million and $4.3 million, respectively, and is included in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Level 2: Derivative Instruments
The Company has one interest rate swap contract, which is classified as a Level 2 financial instrument as it is not actively traded and is valued using pricing models that use observable market inputs. The fair value of the contract was a liability of $0.1 million at March 31, 2020 and an asset of $6,088 at December 31, 2019, respectively. The interest rate swap was priced using discounted cash flow techniques. Changes in its fair value were recorded to other expense (income) with corresponding offsetting entries to "Prepaid expenses and other current assets" or "Accrued Expenses", as appropriate. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow model include projected future cash flows based on projected one-month LIBOR and the average margin for companies with similar credit ratings and similar maturities.
Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Level 3: Contingent consideration (earn-out) liabilities
The fair value of contingent consideration ("earn-out") liabilities resulting from the 2017 MUSA-Stainless acquisition, 2018 MUSA-Galvanized acquisition, and 2019 American Stainless acquisition are classified as Level 3. Each quarter-end, the Company re-evaluates its assumptions for all earn-out liabilities and adjusts to reflect the updated fair values. Changes in exchangethe estimated fair value of the earn-out liabilities are reflected in operating income in the periods in which they are identified. Changes in the fair value of the earn-out liabilities may materially impact and cause volatility in the Company's operating results. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company's contingent consideration (earn-out) liabilities are the discount rate, timing of the estimated payouts, and future revenue projections. Significant increases (decreases) in any of those inputs would not have resulted in a material difference in the fair value measurement of the earn-out liabilities for those goods or services.the three months ended March 31, 2020.
The following table presents the Company's revenues, disaggregated by product group. Substantially alla summary of changes in fair value of the Company's revenues are derived from contracts with customers where performance obligations are satisfied atLevel 3 earn-out liabilities measured on a point-in-time.recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2020:
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Storage tank and vessel$10,247,078
 $9,071,649
 $20,076,033
 $14,847,421
Seamless carbon steel pipe and tube6,702,781
 8,403,288
 15,289,286
 16,835,901
Stainless steel pipe41,309,945
 38,899,542
 87,305,328
 70,183,404
Galvanized pipe6,243,569
 
 12,935,805
 
Specialty chemicals14,274,603
 15,519,284
 27,975,356
 28,507,639
Total revenues$78,777,976
 $71,893,763
 $163,581,808
 $130,374,365
(in thousands)MUSA-Stainless MUSA-Galvanized American Stainless Total
Balance at December 31, 2019$2,403
 $1,782
 $4,969
 $9,154
Earn-out payments during the period(476) (167) (512) (1,155)
Changes in fair value during the period27
 70
 (93) 4
Balance at March 31, 2020$1,954
 $1,685
 $4,364
 $8,003

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company had no unrealized gains or losses included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value instruments.
Arrangements with Multiple Performance ObligationsQuantitative Information about Significant Unobservable Inputs Used in Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
Our contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations. The following table summarizes the significant unobservable inputs in the fair value measurement of our contingent consideration (earn-out) liabilities as of March 31, 2020:
Instrument
Fair Value
March 31, 2020
Principal Valuation TechniqueSignificant Unobservable InputsRange
Weighted
Average
Contingent consideration (earn-out) liabilities$8,003Probability Weighted Expected ReturnDiscount rate-5%
Timing of estimated payouts2020 - 2022-
Future revenue projection$1.6M - 18.1M$9.0M
The weighted average discount rate was calculated by applying an equal weighting to each contingent consideration's (earn-out liabilities) discount rate. The weighted average future revenue projection was calculated by applying an equal weighting of probabilities to each forecasted scenario within the valuation models to determine the probability weighted sales applicable to the contingent consideration (earn-out liabilities).
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company had no significant measurements of assets or liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
For short-term instruments, other than those required to be reported at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis and for which additional disclosures are included above, management concluded the historical carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such arrangements, revenueinstruments and their expected realization. Therefore, as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying amounts for each performance obligationcash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, the Company's revolving line of credit, which is based on its stand-alone selling pricea variable interest rate, and revenue is recognized as each performance obligation is satisfied. The Company generally determines stand-alone selling prices based on the prices chargedterm loan approximate their fair value.

Synalloy Corporation
Notes to customers using the adjusted market assessment approach or expected cost plus margin.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Deferred Revenues
Deferred revenues are recorded when cash payments are received in advance of satisfying the performance obligation, including amounts which are refundable. The deferred revenue balance increased $48,948 during the first six months of 2019 to $226,466 as of June 30, 2019 due to receiving $1,355,219 in advance of satisfying our performance obligations during the period, offset by $1,306,271 of revenue that was recognized during the period after satisfying the performance obligations that were included in the beginning deferred revenue balance or entered into during the current period. Deferred revenues are included in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Our payment terms vary by the financial strength or location of our customer and the products offered. The length of time between invoicing and when payment is due is not significant. For certain customers, payment is required before the products or services are delivered to the customer.

4.Note 3: Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined by either specific identification or weighted average methods. The components of inventories are as follows:
June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in thousands)March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Raw materials$55,329,614
 $59,778,767
$40,735
 $42,896
Work-in-process17,768,751
 21,033,532
19,558
 17,616
Finished goods37,317,877
 33,389,087
37,904
 38,422
$110,416,242
 $114,201,386
$98,197
 $98,934
Less inventory reserves$1,045
 $748
Inventories, net$97,152
 $98,186

5. Note 4: Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following: 
(in thousands)March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Land63
 63
Leasehold improvements2,055
 1,921
Buildings214
 214
Machinery, fixtures and equipment100,832
 100,300
Construction-in-progress3,037
 2,999
 106,201
 105,497
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization66,815
 64,807
Property, plant and equipment, net39,386
 40,690

Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 5: Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The gross carrying amounts of goodwill at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows:
(in thousands)March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Metals Segment$16,203
 $16,203
Specialty Chemicals Segment1,355
 1,355
Goodwill$17,558
 $17,558

The balance of intangible assets subject to amortization at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows:
(in thousands)March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Intangible assets, gross$32,126
 $32,126
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets(17,221) (16,412)
Intangible assets, net$14,905
 $15,714

Estimated amortization expense related to intangible assets for the next five years are as follows (in thousands):
Remainder of 2020$2,429
20213,051
20222,741
20231,200
20241,042
2025945
Thereafter3,497

Note 6: Long-term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following:
(in thousands)March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
$100 million Revolving line of credit, due December 20, 2021$62,422
 $59,221
$20 million Term loan, due January 1, 2024$15,333
 $16,333
 $77,755
 $75,554
On December 20, 2018, the Company amended its Credit Agreement with its bank to refinance and increase its Line of Credit (the "Line") from $80,000,000 to $100,000,000 and to create a new 5-year term loan in the principal amount of $20,000,000 (the “Term Loan”). The Term Loan was used to finance the purchase of substantially all of the assets of American Stainless (see Note 13). The Term Loan’s maturity date is January 1, 2024 and shall be repaid in 60 consecutive monthly installments. Interest on the Term Loan is calculated using the One Month LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus 1.90 percent. The Line will be used for working capital needs and as a source for funding future acquisitions. The maturity date of the Line has been extended to December 20, 2021. Interest on the Line remains unchanged and is calculated using the One Month LIBOR Rate, plus 1.65%. Borrowings under the Line are limited to an amount equal to a Borrowing Base calculation that includes eligible accounts receivable and inventory. As of March 31, 2020, the Company had $18.8 million of remaining available capacity under its line of credit.
Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Company is subject to certain covenants including maintaining a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, maintaining a minimum tangible net worth, and a limitation on the Company’s maximum amount of capital expenditures per year, which is in line with currently projected needs. At March 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.

Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 7: Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 was $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
Stock options and restricted stockOptions
During the first sixthree months ofended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, no stock options were exercised by officers or employees of the Company. During the first six months of 2018, stock options for 40,606 shares of common stock were exercised by officers or employees for an aggregate exercise price of $474,378. 
2011 Long-Term Incentive Stock compensation expense for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019 was $237,019 and $852,758, respectively. Stock compensation expense for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 was $223,979 and $416,180, respectively.Option Plan
Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

In 2016,On February 5, 2020 the Compensation & Long-Term Incentive Committee (the "Committee") of the Company's Board of Directors granted performance restricted("Compensation Committee") approved stock awards (“2016 Performanceoption grants under the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Stock Award”) to officers and certain key management-level employees. The 2016 Performance Stock Award vested three years from Option Plan ("the grant date based on continuous service, with the number of shares earned (0 percent to 150 percent of the target award) depending on the extent to which the Company achieves certain financial performance targets measured over the period from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018. On February 8, 2019, the Committee approved the vesting of the 2016 Performance Stock Award2011 Plan"). Options for a total of 46,477 restricted123,500 shares, at a grant date marketwith an exercise price of $8.05.$12.995 per share, were granted under the 2011 Plan to certain management employees of the Company. The stock options will vest in 33 percent increments annually on a cumulative basis, beginning one year after the date of grant. In order for the options to vest, the employee must be in the continuous employment of the Company since the date of the grant. Except for death, disability, or qualifying retirement, any portion of the grant that has not vested will be forfeited upon termination of employment. The Company may terminate any portion of the grant that has not vested upon an employee's failure to comply with all conditions of the award or the 2011 Plan. Shares representing grants that have not yet vested will be held in escrow by the Company. An employee will not be entitled to any voting rights with respect to any shares not yet vested, and the shares are not transferable. The per share weighted-average fair value of this stock option grant was $4.53. The Black-Scholes model for this grant was based on a risk-free interest rate of 1.66 percent, an expected life of ten years, an expected volatility of 35.1 percent and a dividend yield of 1.79 percent.
Restricted Stock Awards
2015 Stock Awards Plan
On February 8, 2019,5, 2020, the Compensation Committee approved stock grants under the Company's 2015 Stock Awards Plan (the "Plan") to certain management employees of the Company where 44,94945,418 shares with a market price of $15.72$12.995 per share were granted under the Plan. TheseThe stock awards vest in either 20 percent or 33 percent increments annually on a cumulative basis, beginning one year after the date of grant. In order for the awards to vest, the employee must be in the continuous employment of the Company since the date of the award. AnyExcept for death, disability, or qualifying retirement, any portion of an award that has not vested is forfeited upon termination of employment. The Company may terminate any portion of the award that has not vested upon an employee's failure to comply with all conditions of the award or the 2015 Stock Awards Plan. An employee is not entitled to any voting rights with respect to any shares not yet vested, and the shares are not transferable.
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Awards
In 2017, the Compensation Committee granted performance restricted stock awards (“2017 Performance Based Incentive Award”) to officers and certain key management-level employees. The 2017 Performance Based Incentive Award vested three years from the grant date based on continuous service, with the number of shares earned (0 percent to 150 percent of the target award) depending on the extent to which the Company achieved certain financial performance targets measured over the period from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019. On February 5, 2020, the Compensation Committee approved the vesting of the 2017 Performance Based Incentive Award for a total of 28,481 restricted shares at a grant date market price of $12.30.
On February 5, 2020, the Compensation Committee approved performance-based restricted stock awards to certain management employees of the Company where 36,647 shares with a market price of $12.995 per share were granted under the Plan. The Company's performance-based restricted stock awards are classified as equity and contain performance and service conditions that must be satisfied for an employee to earn the right to benefit from the award. The performance condition is based on the achievement of the Company's Adjusted EBITDA targets. The fair value of the performance-based restricted stock awards are determined based on the closing market price of our stock on the date of grant. In general, 0% to 150% of the Company's performance-based restricted stock awards vest at the end of a three year service period from the date of grant based upon achievement of the performance condition specified. Except for death, disability, or qualifying retirement, any portion of an award that has not vested is forfeited upon termination of employment. The Company may terminate any portion of the award that has not vested upon an employee's failure to comply with all conditions of the award. An employee is not entitled to any voting rights with respect to any shares not yet vested, and the shares are not transferable.

Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 8: Loss Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 (in thousands, except per share data)2020 2019
Numerator:   
Net loss$(1,178) $(927)
Denominator: 
  
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average shares9,074
 8,927
Effect of dilutive securities: 
  
Employee stock options and stock grants
 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - weighted average shares9,074
 8,927
    
Net loss per share: 
  
Basic$(0.13) $(0.10)
Diluted$(0.13) $(0.10)

The diluted earnings per share calculations exclude the effect of potentially dilutive shares when the inclusion of those shares in the calculation would have an anti-dilutive effect. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2019 there is no difference in the number of shares used to calculate basic and diluted shares outstanding because their effect would have been anti-dilutive due to the Company reporting a net loss. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2018, theThe Company had weighted average0.2 million and 33,313 shares of common stock inthat were anti-dilutive for the form of stock grantsthree months ended March 31, 2020 and options of 36,815 which were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as their effect was anti-dilutive.March 31, 2019, respectively.

6.Note 9: Income Taxes
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal examinations for years before 2014 or state income tax examinations for years before 2013.2014. During the first sixthree months of 2020 and 2019, the Company did not identify nor reserve for any unrecognized tax benefits.

The effective tax rate was 35 percent54.0% and 21 percent30.5% for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 effective tax rate iswas higher than the statutory rate of 21 percent21.0% due to state taxes, net of the federal benefit, and discrete tax benefits on our stock compensation plans.plan and estimated tax benefits associated with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which was signed into law on March 27, 2020.  The June 30, 2018 effectiveCARES Act includes various income and payroll tax rate was approximately equalprovisions, notably enabling the Company to carry back net operating losses and recover taxes paid in prior years. 

Note 10: Leases
Balance Sheet Presentation
Operating and finance lease amounts included in the U.S. statutory rateCondensed Consolidated Balance Sheet are as follows (in thousands):
Classification Financial Statement Line Item March 31, 2020
Assets Right-of-use assets, operating leases $36,072
Assets Property, plant and equipment 296
Current liabilities Current portion of lease liabilities, operating leases 957
Current liabilities Current portion of lease liabilities, finance leases 275
Non-current liabilities Non-current portion of lease liabilities, operating leases 36,770
Non-current liabilities Non-current portion of lease liabilities, finance leases 200
Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Total Lease Cost
Individual components of 21 percent.the total lease cost incurred by the Company are as follows:
(in thousands)Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Operating lease cost$1,035
Finance lease cost: 
Amortization of right-of-use assets59
Interest on finance lease liabilities17
Total lease cost$1,111
Reduction in carrying amounts of right-of-use assets held under finance leases is included in depreciation expense. Minimum rental payments under operating leases are recognized on a straight-line method over the term of the lease including any periods of free rent and are included in selling, general, and administrative expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Maturity of Leases
The amounts of undiscounted future minimum lease payments under leases as of March 31, 2020 are as follows:
(in thousands)Operating Finance
Remainder of 2020$2,735
 $237
20213,710
 291
20223,767
 
20233,803
 
20243,656
 
Thereafter48,577
 
Total undiscounted minimum future lease payments66,248
 528
Imputed Interest28,521
 53
Present value of lease liabilities$37,727
 $475
Lease Term and Discount Rate
Weighted-average remaining lease termMarch 31, 2020
Operating Leases16.19 years
Finance Leases1.67 years
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating Leases7.32%
Finance Leases12.40%
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, no right-of-use assets were recognized in exchange for new operating lease liabilities.

Note 11: Commitments and Contingencies
The effective tax rate was 32 percentCompany is from time-to-time subject to various claims, possible legal actions for product liability and 21 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2019other damages, and 2018, respectively. The June 30, 2019 effective tax rate is higher than the statutory rate of 21 percent due to state taxes, netother matters arising out of the federal benefit, and discrete tax benefitsnormal conduct of the Company's business.  
Management is not currently aware of any asserted or unasserted matters which could have a material effect on our stock compensation plans. The June 30, 2018 effective tax rate was approximately equal t to the U.S. statutory ratefinancial condition or results of 21 percent.operations of the Company.

Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

7. Segment InformationNote 12: Industry Segments

The following table summarizes certain information regarding segments of the Company's operations:
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 2018 2019 2018
(in thousands)2020 2019
Net sales          
Metals Segment$64,503,373
 $56,374,479
 $135,606,452
 $101,866,726
$60,664
 $71,103
Specialty Chemicals Segment14,274,603
 15,519,284
 27,975,356
 28,507,639
14,033
 13,701
$78,777,976
 $71,893,763
 $163,581,808
 $130,374,365
$74,697
 $84,804
Operating income (loss)       
Operating loss   
Metals Segment$1,192,644
 $9,090,516
 $2,629,285
 $15,107,047
$934
 $1,437
Specialty Chemicals Segment926,032
 1,106,672
 1,540,246
 1,970,161
466
 614
          
Unallocated corporate expenses1,944,221
 2,219,618
 4,252,643
 3,722,339
2,019
 2,308
Acquisition related costs20,073
 690,217
 301,928
 690,217
Acquisition related costs and other304
 282
Earn-out adjustments(417,808) 2,307,598
 (401,285) 2,461,658
4
 17
Operating income572,190
 4,979,755
 16,245
 10,202,994
Operating loss(927) (556)
Interest expense1,009,797
 403,852
 2,033,738
 717,835
719
 1,024
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps76,533
 (19,255) 124,094
 (92,458)
Other (income) loss, net(109,773) (59,111) (404,441) 29,185
(Loss) income before income taxes$(404,367) $4,654,269
 $(1,737,146) $9,548,432
Change in fair value of interest rate swap85
 48
Other expense (income), net827
 (295)
Loss before income taxes$(2,558) $(1,333)
          
As of    As of
June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018    
(in thousands)March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Identifiable assets          
Metals Segment$208,097,980
 $192,195,733
    $190,608
 $186,758
Specialty Chemicals Segment27,940,364
 28,174,675
    25,810
 25,428
Corporate (1)
45,027,327
 8,028,438
    46,086
 45,011
$281,065,671
 $228,398,846
    $262,504
 $257,197
Goodwill       
Metals Segment$16,202,890
 $8,445,262
 

  
Specialty Chemicals Segment1,354,730
 1,354,730
    
$17,557,620
 $9,799,992
    
(1) As of June 30, 2019, this amount included 36,428,751 in right-of-use assets that were recorded with the adoption of ASC 842 ("Leases"). Refer to Note 12 for additional information.
8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company makes estimates of fair value in accounting for certain transactions, in testing and measuring impairment and in providing disclosures of fair value in its condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company determines the fair values of its financial instruments for disclosure purposes by maximizing the use of observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs. Fair value disclosures for assets and liabilities are grouped into three levels. The levels prioritize the inputs used to measure the fair value of the assets or liabilities. These levels are:
Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for assets and liabilities, either directly or indirectly. These inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are less active.
Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity for assets or liabilities and includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques.
The Company's financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, derivative instruments, accounts payable, earn-out liabilities, revolving line of credit, term loan, and equity investments.
Level 1 Financial Instruments
For short-term instruments, other than those required to be reported at fair value on a recurring basis and for which additional disclosures are included below, management concluded the historical carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization. Therefore, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, the Company's revolving line of credit, which is based on a variable interest rate, and term loan approximate their fair value.
During the first six months of 2019, the Company sold shares of its equity securities investments. Proceeds from the sale totaled $1,091,644 which resulted in a realized gain for the three and six-months of June 30, 2019 $148,416 and $474,227, respectively, that is included in "Other expense (income)" on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
For the three and six-months ended June 30, 2019, the Company also recorded a net unrealized loss of $48,000 and $101,125, respectively, on the investments in equity securities held, which is included in "Other expense (income)" on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The fair value of equity securities held by the Company as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $2,760,000 and $2,935,000, respectively, and is included in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Level 2 Financial Instruments
The Company has one interest rate swap contract, which is classified as a Level 2 financial instrument as it is not actively traded and is valued using pricing models that use observable market inputs. The fair value of the contract was an asset of $23,371 and $147,465 at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The interest rate swap was priced using discounted cash flow techniques. Changes in its fair value were recorded to other income (expense) with corresponding offsetting entries to current assets or liabilities, as appropriate. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow model include projected future cash flows based on projected one-month LIBOR and the average margin for companies with similar credit ratings and similar maturities.
To manage the impact on earnings of fluctuating nickel prices, the Company occasionally enters into six-month forward option contracts, which are classified as Level 2. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any such contracts in place.
Level 3 Financial Instruments
The fair value of contingent consideration ("earn-out") liabilities resulting from the 2017 MUSA-Stainless acquisition, 2018 MUSA-Galvanized acquisition, and 2019 American Stainless acquisition (see Note 9) are classified as Level 3. The fair value of the MUSA-Stainless earn-out was estimated by applying the Monte Carlo Simulation approach using management's projection of pounds to be shipped and future price per unit. The fair value of the MUSA-Galvanized earn-out and American Stainless earn-out were estimated by applying the probability-weighted expected return method, using management's projection of pounds to be shipped and future price per unit. Each quarter-end, the Company re-evaluates its assumptions for all earn-out liabilities and adjusts to reflect the updated fair values. Changes in the estimated fair value of the earn-out liabilities are reflected in the results of operations in the periods in which they are identified. Changes in the fair value of the earn-out liabilities may materially impact and cause volatility in the Company's operating results.
Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary of changes in fair value of the Company's earn-out liabilities during the period:
 MUSA-Stainless MUSA-Galvanized ASTI Total
Balance at December 31, 2018$4,251,584
 $3,357,800
 $
 $7,609,384
Fair value of the earn-out liability associated with the American Stainless acquisition
 
 6,366,324
 6,366,324
Earn-out payments during the period(784,852) (378,649) (618,359) (1,781,860)
Changes in fair value during the period(192,065) (473,000) 263,780
 (401,285)
Balance at June 30, 2019$3,274,667
 $2,506,151
 $6,011,745
 $11,792,563
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2018, the Company recorded a $2,461,658 charge related to changes in the fair value of the MUSA-Stainless earn-out liability.
There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 in the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2019 or year ended December 31, 2018. During the first six months of 2019, there have been no changes in the fair value methodologies used by the Company.
9.13: Acquisitions
Acquisition of the Assets and Operations of American Stainless Tubing, Inc.
On January 1, 2019, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, ASTI Acquisition, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company (“ASTI”LLC. (now American Stainless Tubing, LLC.) ("ASTI"), completed the purchaseacquisition of substantially all of the assets and operations of American Stainless Tubing, Inc., a North Carolina corporation ("American Stainless"), in Statesville and Troutman, North Carolina.. The purchase price for the all-cash acquisition was $21,895,409,$21.9 million, subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment. The Company funded the acquisition with a new five-year $20,000,000$20 million term note and a draw against its asset-based line of credit (see Note 10)6).
The transaction is accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. Under this method, the total consideration transferred to consummate the acquisition is allocated to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values as of the closing date of the acquisition. The acquisition method of accounting requires extensive use of estimates and judgments to allocate the consideration transferred to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Accordingly,During the third quarter of 2019, the Company finalized the purchase price allocation offor the consideration transferred in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements is preliminary and will be adjusted upon completion of the final valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Such adjustments could be significant. The final valuation is expected to be completed as soon as practicable but no later than twelve months after the closing date of theAmerican Stainless acquisition.
The excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets is reflected as goodwill. Goodwill consists of manufacturing cost synergies expected from combining American Stainless' production capabilities with the Metals Segment current operations. All of the goodwill recognized was assigned to the Company's Metals Segment and is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
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American Stainless will receive quarterly earn-out payments for a period of three years following closing. Pursuant to the asset purchase agreement between ASTI and American Stainless, earn-out payments will equate to six and one-half percent (6.5 percent) of ASTI’s revenue over the three-year earn-out period. In determining the appropriate discount rate to apply to the contingent payments, the risk associated with the functional form of the earn-out, and the credit risk associated with the payment of the earn-out were all considered. The fair value of the contingent consideration was estimated by applying the probability weighted expected return method using management's estimates of pounds to be shipped and future price per unit.
During the second quarter of 2019, management identified circumstances that existed on the date of acquisition and as a result, revised the initial estimatepurchase price allocation of the fair value of the contingent consideration, resulting in an increase to the earn-out liability of $218,094. Because this adjustment was determined withincertain acquired assets and liabilities as allowable during the measurement period, goodwill was increased by $218,094. At June 30, 2019 the fair value of the contingent consideration totaled $6,011,745 with $2,802,828 of this liability classified as a current liability since the payments will be made quarterly.
The fair value assigned to the customer list intangible will be amortized on an accelerated basis over 15 years. During the second quarter of 2019, management revised the initial estimate of the fair value of the customer list intangible asset, resulting in a decrease
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to the customer list intangible asset of $496,000. Because this adjustment was determined within the measurement period, goodwill was increased by $496,000.period.
The following table shows the initial estimate of value as reported at March 31, 2019 and revisions made during the second quarter of 2019:
Initial estimate Revisions Revised estimate
(in thousands)Initial estimate Revisions Final
Inventories$5,564,000
 $
 $5,564,000
$5,564
 $
 $5,564
Accounts receivable3,533,921
 
 3,533,921
3,534
 
 3,534
Other current assets - production and maintenance supplies605,613
 
 605,613
605
 
 605
Property, plant and equipment2,793,173
 
 2,793,173
2,793
 
 2,793
Customer list intangible10,000,000
 (496,000) 9,504,000
10,000
 (496) 9,504
Goodwill7,043,534
 714,094
 7,757,628
7,044
 714
 7,758
Contingent consideration (earn-out liability)(6,148,230) (218,094) (6,366,324)(6,148) (218) (6,366)
Accounts payable(1,400,009) 
 (1,400,009)(1,400) 
 (1,400)
Other liabilities(96,593) 
 (96,593)(97) 
 (97)
$21,895,409
 $
 $21,895,409
$21,895
 $
 $21,895
ASTI's results of operations since acquisition are reflected in the Company's consolidated statements of operations as follows:
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2019
 June 30, 2019
Net sales$8,557,027
 $18,070,247
Income before income taxes992,041
 1,099,163

For the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019, cost of sales included $1,147,000representing the fair value above predecessor cost associated with acquired inventory that was sold during the quarter.

The following unaudited pro-forma information is provided to present a summary of the combined results of the Company's operations with ASTI as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2018. The unaudited pro-forma financial information is for information purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what the results would have been had the acquisition been completed on the date indicated above.
Pro-Forma
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2018
 June 30, 2018
Pro-forma net sales$81,083,582
 $148,090,359
Pro-forma net income$3,776,621
 $6,984,743
Earnings per share:   
   Basic$0.43
 $0.80
   Diluted$0.42
 $0.79
Pro-forma net income was reduced for the following:
Amortization of American Stainless’ customer list intangible of $281,499 and $594,000 for the three and six months June 30, 2018, respectively;
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Additional rent expense related to the Company’s lease of American Stainless’ real estate from Store Capital of $121,450 and $242,899 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively;
An estimatedOperations. The amount of interest expense associated with the additional borrowings to fund the American Stainless acquisition of $201,192ASTI's net sales and $412,162 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively;
Depreciation of$71,150 and $112,402for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, related to the incremental fair value above historical cost for acquired property, plant and equipment; and
A increaseincome before income taxes included in the provision for income taxesCondensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2020 was $7.6 million and a decrease$0.3 million, respectively. The amount of ASTI's net sales and income before income taxes included in the provision for income taxesCondensed Consolidated Statements of $143,013Operations for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018 related to the impact of the other pro-forma adjustmentsMarch 31, 2019 was $9.5 million and American Stainless' previous status as a pass-through entity for income tax purposes prior to the acquisition.
Acquisition of the Galvanized Pipe and Tube Assets of Marcegaglia USA, Inc.
On July 1, 2018, Bristol Metals, LLC ("BRISMET"), a subsidiary of the Company's Metals Segment, acquired Marcegaglia USA, Inc.'s ("MUSA") galvanized tube assets and operations ("MUSA-Galvanized") located in Munhall, PA. The purchase price for the transaction totaled $10,378,281. The assets purchased and liabilities assumed from MUSA include accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, and accounts payable.

10. Long-term Debt
On December 20, 2018, the Company amended its Credit Agreement with its bank to refinance and increase its Line of Credit (the "Line") from $80,000,000 to $100,000,000 and to create a new 5-year term loan in the principal amount of $20,000,000 (the “Term Loan”). The Term Loan was used to finance the purchase of substantially all of the assets of American Stainless (see Note 9). The Term Loan’s maturity date is February 1, 2024 and shall be repaid in 60 consecutive monthly installments. Interest on the Term Loan is calculated using the One Month LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus 1.90 percent. The Line will be used for working capital needs and as a source for funding future acquisitions. The maturity date of the Line has been extended to December 20, 2021. Interest on the Line remains unchanged and is calculated using the One Month LIBOR Rate, plus 1.65 percent. Borrowings under the Line are limited to an amount equal to a Borrowing Base calculation that includes eligible accounts receivable and inventory. As of June 30, 2019, the Company had $20.0$0.1 million, of remaining available capacity under its line of credit.
Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Company is subject to certain covenants including maintaining a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, maintaining a minimum tangible net worth, and a limitation on the Company’s maximum amount of capital expenditures per year, which is in line with currently projected needs. At June 30, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.respectively.

11. Contingencies
The Company is from time-to-time subject to various claims, possible legal actions for product liability and other damages, and other matters arising out of the normal conduct of the Company's business.  
Management is not currently aware of any asserted or unasserted matters which could have a material effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

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Note 14: Shareholders' Equity

12. Leases
Adoption of ASC Topic 842, "Leases"
On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted Topic 842 using the modified retrospective method applied to leases that were in place as of January 1, 2019. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2019 are presented under Topic 842, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting under Topic 840. The Company's portfolio of leases contains both finance and operating leases that relate primarily to real estate agreements and manufacturing equipment agreements. Substantially all of the value of the Company's lease portfolio relates to a real estate master lease agreement with Store Master Funding XII, LLC, an affiliate of Store Capital Corporation ("Store") that was entered into in 2016 and amended with the 2018 MUSA-Galvanized and 2019 American Stainless acquisitions. As of June 30, 2019, operating lease liabilities related to the master lease agreement with Store totaled $37,053,119, or 97 percent of the total lease liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Practical Expedients and Elections
The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which allowed us to carryforward our historical lease classification, our assessment on whether a contract is or contains a lease, and our initial direct costs for any leases that exist prior to adoption of the new standard. We did not elect the hindsight practical expedient to determine the reasonably certain lease term for existing leases. We also elected to combine lease and non-lease components and elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify.
Deferred Gain on Sale Leaseback
On January 1, 2019, the Company recorded cumulative-effect adjustments to increase equity and deferred tax assets totaling $4,622,500 and $1,310,850, respectively, related to the derecognition of the deferred gain on its sale leaseback, consistent with transition guidance set forth in ASC 842-10-65-1.
Discount Rate
To determine the present value of minimum future lease payments for operating leases at January 1, 2019, the Company was required to estimate a rate of interest that we would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment (the "incremental borrowing rate" or "IBR"). The Company determined the appropriate IBR by identifying a reference rate and making adjustments that take into consideration financing options and certain lease-specific circumstances. For the reference rate, treasury rates for five years, 10 years, and 30 years were used as they cover the periods of the leases. The Company additionally used the Damodaran Credit Rating Model, which assesses a credit rating based on the interest coverage ratio and relates this to credit ratings of other large public manufacturers. Inputs required include EBIT, interest expense, future minimum lease payments, outstanding debt, and a reference rate. Based on this assessment of the aforementioned qualitative and quantitative factors, the Company determined that 7.32 percent was an appropriate incremental borrowing rate to apply to its portfolio of real-estate operating leases. The Company elected to utilize a single discount rate for its portfolio of operating leases because of similar lease characteristics; the resulting calculation does not differ materially from applying the standard to the individual leases.
Weighted average discount rates for operating and finance leases are as follows:
Operating Leases7.32%
Finance Leases11.88%
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Balance Sheet Presentation
Operating and finance lease amounts included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet are as follows:
Financial Statement Line Item Classification June 30, 2019
Right-of-use assets, operating leases Assets $36,428,751
Right-of-use assets, finance leases Assets 488,347
Current lease liabilities, operating leases Current liabilities 3,526,011
Current lease liabilities, finance leases Current liabilities 248,589
Non-current lease liabilities, operating leases Non-current liabilities 34,139,854
Non-current lease liabilities, finance leases Non-current liabilities 457,933
Total Lease Cost
Individual components of the total lease cost incurred by the Company is as follows:
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019
Operating lease cost$1,027,998
 $2,055,996
Finance lease cost:   
Amortization of right-of-use assets43,714
 87,428
Interest on finance lease liabilities22,147
 45,864
Total lease cost$1,093,859
 $2,189,288
Amortization of assets held under finance leases is included in depreciation expense. Minimum rental payments under operating leases are recognized on a straight-line method over the term of the lease including any periods of free rent.
Maturity of Leases
The amounts of undiscounted future minimum lease payments under leases as of June 30, 2019 are as follows:
 Operating Finance
2019 (excluding the six months ending June 30, 2019)1,754,079
 $153,993
20203,562,092
 329,534
20213,635,376
 335,462
20223,672,731
 11,998
20233,563,383
 
Thereafter52,188,270
 
Total undiscounted minimum future lease payments68,375,931
 830,987
Imputed Interest30,710,066
 124,465
Total lease liabilities recorded as of June 30, 2019$37,665,865
 $706,522
Additional Information
Weighted average remaining lease terms for operating and finance leases as of June 30, 2019 are as follows:
Operating Leases204 months
Finance Leases30 months
During the six-month period ended June 30, 2019, right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities totaled $4,900,243.
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On January 1, 2019, the Company and Store, entered into an Amended and Restated Master Lease Agreement (the “Master Lease”), pursuant to which the Company leases the Statesville and Troutman, NC facilities, purchased by Store from American Stainless on January 1, 2019, for the remainder of the initial term of 20 years set forth in the Master Lease, with two renewal options of ten years each. Because the Company is reasonably certain to not exercise these renewal options, the options are not considered in determining the lease term and associated potential option payments are excluded from lease payments. The Master Lease includes a rent escalator equal to the lesser of 1.25 times the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index since the previous increase or 2 percent.
Undiscounted future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating and capital leases as of December 31, 2018 accounted for under ASC 840 "Leases" were as follows:
 Operating Capital
2019$3,207,053
 $354,299
20203,243,694
 329,534
20213,238,745
 335,462
20223,224,810
 11,998
20233,102,815
 
Thereafter45,337,403
 
Total undiscounted minimum future operating lease payments

 1,031,293
Imputed Interest

 164,826
Total lease liabilities recorded as of December 31, 2018  $866,467
13. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

As a result of the January 1, 2019 American Stainless acquisition, the Company recognized $7,757,628 in Goodwill for the excess of consideration transferred over the fair value of the acquired net tangible and identifiable intangible assets.

The Company also recorded a $9,504,000 intangible asset on a preliminary basis for the fair value of the customer relationships that were acquired, to be amortized on an accelerated basis over 15 years.

The balance of intangible assets subject to amortization at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is as follows:
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Intangible assets, gross$32,126,000
 $22,622,000
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets(14,668,672) (12,925,888)
Intangible assets, net$17,457,328
 $9,696,112
Estimated amortization expense related to intangible assets for the next five years is as follows:
Remainder of 2019$1,776,229
20203,296,195
20213,104,819
20222,790,361
20231,245,083
20241,083,974
Thereafter4,628,111
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14. Stock Repurchase Program
On February 21, 2019, the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program for up to 850,000 shares of its outstanding common stock over twenty-four24 months. The shares will be purchased from time to time at prevailing market prices, through open market or privately negotiated transactions, depending on market conditions. Under the program, the purchases will be funded from available working capital, and the repurchased shares will be returned to the status of authorized, but unissued shares of common stock or held in treasury. There is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares that will be repurchased by the Company, and the Company may discontinue purchases at any time that management determines additional purchases are not warranted.
During the six-month periodthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2020, the Company purchased 59,617 shares under the stock repurchase program at an average price of approximately $10.65 per share for an aggregate amount of $0.6 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company did not purchase anypurchased no shares under the stock repurchase program.
As of March 31, 2020, the Company has 790,383 shares of its share repurchase authorization remaining.

Shareholder Rights Plan
On March 31, 2020, the Board of Directors unanimously authorized the adoption of a limited duration shareholder rights plan expiring on March 31, 2021 and an ownership trigger threshold of 15%. In connection with the shareholder rights plan, the Board of Directors authorized and declared a dividend of one right (each, a "Right") for each outstanding share of the Company's common stock, par value $1.00 per share ("Common Stock") to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 10, 2020 (the "Record Date"). The complete terms of the Rights are set forth in a Rights Agreement dated as of March 31, 2020 (the "Rights Agreement"), by and between the Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as rights agent. The Rights will become exercisable only if a person or group acquires beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the Company's outstanding
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Common Stock or announces a tender or exchange offer that would result in beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the Company's Common Stock. Each Right would entitle the holder to purchase from the Company one half of one share of Common Stock at a purchase price of $22.50 per right, subject to adjustments (equivalent to $45.00 for each whole share of Common Stock).
The plan also includes an exchange option. If a person or group acquires beneficial ownership of 15% or more, but less than 50%, of the outstanding Common Stock, the Board of Directors may at its option exchange the rights in whole or in part for shares of the Company's Common Stock. Under this option, the Company would exchange each Right in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right. If the Company does not then have a sufficient number of shares of its Common Stock the Company will take all such action as necessary to authorize additional shares of Common Stock. This exchange would not apply to shares held by the person or group that acquired beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the Company's Common Stock.
If, after the rights have become exercisable, the Company merges or otherwise combines with another entity, or sells assets constituting more than 50% of its assets or producing more than 50% of its earning power or cash flow, each right will entitle its holder to purchase for $22.50, subject to adjustments, a number of the acquiring party's common shares having a market value of twice that amount.
In the event the Company receives a Qualifying Offer (as defined by the Rights Agreement) and the Company does not redeem the outstanding Rights, the Company may exempt such Qualifying Offer from the Rights Agreement, or call a special meeting of stockholders to vote on whether or not to exempt such Qualifying Offer from the Rights Agreement, in each case within 90 days of the commencement of the Qualifying Offer (the "Board Evaluation Period"), the holders of record of 10% or more of the outstanding Common Stock may submit a written demand directing the Board of Directors to propose a resolution by exempting the Qualifying Offer from the Rights Agreement to be voted upon at a special meeting to be convened within 90 days following the last day of the Board Evaluation Period (the "Special Meeting Period"). The Board of Directors must take the necessary actions to cause such resolution to be submitted to a vote of stockholders at a special meeting within the Special Meeting Period; however, the Board of Directors may recommend in favor or against or take no action with respect to the adoption of the resolution, as it determines to be appropriate in the exercise of the Board of Directors' fiduciary duties.
If a shareholder beneficially owns 15% or more of the Company's Common Stock at the time of adoption of the plan, such shareholder's ownership will be grandfathered, but the rights will become exercisable if such shareholder subsequently increases its ownership by one share.
The Company's shareholder rights plan will not prevent, nor is it intended to prevent, a takeover of the Company. Because the rights may be redeemed by the Board of Directors under certain circumstances, they should not interfere with any merger or other business combination approved by the Board of Directors. The issuance of the rights plan has no dilutive effect, does not affect reported earnings per share and does not change the way the Company's Common Stock is currently traded.

Note 15: Revenues
Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods is transferred to our customers or when a service is rendered, in an amount that reflects the consideration we are to receive in exchange for those goods or services.
The following table presents the Company's revenues, disaggregated by product group. Substantially all of the Company's revenues are derived from contracts with customers where performance obligations are satisfied at a point-in-time.
 Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)2020 2019
Fiberglass and steel liquid storage tanks and separation equipment$3,419
 $9,829
Heavy wall seamless carbon steel pipe and tube7,314
 8,587
Stainless steel pipe and tube43,728
 45,995
Galvanized pipe and tube6,203
 6,692
Specialty chemicals14,033
 13,701
Net sales$74,697
 $84,804

Arrangements with Multiple Performance Obligations
Our contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations. For such arrangements, revenue for each performance obligation is based on its stand-alone selling price and revenue is recognized as each performance obligation is satisfied. The
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Company generally determines stand-alone selling prices based on the prices charged to customers using the adjusted market assessment approach or expected cost plus margin.

Note 16: Subsequent Events
On April 2, 2020, the Company announced it has decided to suspend manufacturing operations at its Palmer of Texas Tanks, Inc. ("Palmer") business, effective April 1, 2020, given the unprecedented impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the oil and gas industry, and particularly the Permian Basin. The Company will maintain a small group of employees at the facility until further notice and hopes to resume manufacturing operations at Palmer when pricing and demand in the oil and gas industry and the Permian Basin normalize.

On April 2, 2020, the Board of Directors announced its commitment to engage a leading independent financial advisor to conduct a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives once there is stabilization from the current market volatility and macroeconomic disruption related to the global health pandemic caused by COVID-19. The review of strategic alternatives will consider all options, including a sale of all or parts of the Company, as well as continued governance and Board of Directors composition enhancements, balance sheet and business optimization and management succession in the event that a liquidity event does not take place.

There are many uncertainties regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Company is closely monitoring the impact of the pandemic on all aspects of its business, including how it will impact its customers, employees and supply chain. The ability of our employees to work may be significantly impacted by individuals contracting or being exposed to COVID-19, and as a result, may impact our production throughout our supply chain and constrict sales channels. Our customers may be directly impacted by business curtailments or weak market conditions and may not be able to fulfill their contractual obligations. Our bank credit agreement requires that we maintain certain financial and other covenants. Events resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak may negatively affect our ability to comply with these covenants, which could lead us to seek amendment or waivers from our lenders, limit access to or require accelerated repayment of our existing credit facilities, or require us to pursue alternative financing arrangements. We are unable to predict the the impact that COVID-19 will have on the Company's financial position and operating results due to numerous uncertainties, however, the rapidly developing COVID-19 pandemic has generated significant uncertainty in the economy and the Company's outlook for the remainder of 2020 and could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity. The Company will continue to assess the evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and intends to make appropriate adjustments to its responses accordingly.

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This discussion and analysis summarizes the significant factors affecting our consolidated operating results, liquidity, and capital resources during the three months ended March 31, 2020, and March 31, 2019. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements that are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (the Annual Report), as well as the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) and notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) contained in this report. Unless otherwise specified, all comparisons made are to the corresponding period of 2019. This discussion and analysis is presented in five sections:
Business Overview
Results of Operations and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates

Business Overview
Synalloy Corporation, a Delaware corporation, was incorporated in 1958 as the successor to a chemical manufacturing business founded in 1945. Its charter is perpetual. The followingname was changed on July 31, 1967 from Blackman Uhler Industries, Inc. The Company's executive office is management's discussionlocated at 4510 Cox Road, Suite 201, Richmond, Virginia 23060. Unless indicated otherwise, the terms "Synalloy", "Company," "we" "us," and "our" refer to Synalloy Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
The Company's business is divided into two reportable operating segments, the Metals Segment and the Specialty Chemicals Segment. The Metals Segment operates as three reporting units, all International Organization for Standardization ("ISO") certified manufacturers, including Welded Pipe & Tube Operations, a unit that includes Bristol Metals, LLC ("BRISMET") and American Stainless Tubing, LLC ("ASTI"), which began operations effective January 1, 2019 pursuant to the American Stainless acquisition (see Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements), Palmer, and Specialty Pipe & Tube, Inc. ("Specialty"). Welded Pipe & Tube Operations manufactures stainless steel, galvanized, ornamental stainless steel tubing, and other alloy pipe and tube. Palmer manufactures liquid storage solutions and separation equipment. Specialty is a master distributor of seamless carbon pipe and tube. The Metals Segment's markets include the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, mining, power generation (including nuclear), water and waste water treatment, liquid natural gas ("LNG"), brewery, food processing, petroleum, pharmaceutical, automotive & commercial transportation, appliance, architectural, and other heavy industries. The Specialty Chemicals Segment operates as one reporting unit which includes Manufacturers Chemicals, LLC ("MC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manufacturers Soap and Chemical Company ("MS&C"), and CRI Tolling, LLC ("CRI Tolling"). The Specialty Chemicals Segment produces specialty chemicals for the chemical, paper, metals, mining, agricultural, fiber, paint, textile, automotive, petroleum, cosmetics, mattress, furniture, janitorial and other industries. MC manufactures lubricants, surfactants, defoamers, reaction intermediaries and sulfated fats and oils. CRI Tolling provides chemical tolling manufacturing resources to global and regional chemical companies and contracts with other chemical companies to manufacture certain, significantpre-defined products.
COVID-19 Update
We are closely monitoring the impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on all aspects of our business, including the impacts to our customers, employees and supply chain. While COVID-19 did have an adverse effect on our reported results for the first quarter, specifically with the suspension of operations at our Palmer facility, we are unable to predict the ultimate impact it may have on our business, future operations, financial position or cash flows. The extent that our operations may be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted, including the severity of the outbreak and continued actions by government authorities to contain and treat the outbreak. See Part II - Item 1A, "Risk Factors," included herein for updates to our risk factors that affectedregarding risks associated with the Company during the second quarter and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019.COVID-19 pandemic.

Results of Operations
Consolidated Performance Summary
Consolidated net sales for the secondfirst quarter of 20192020 were $78.8 million. This represents an increase$74.7 million representing a decrease of $6.9$10.1 million or 9.6 percent11.9% when compared to net sales for the secondfirst quarter of 2018. Excluding the net sales of ASTI and Munhall-Galvanized, net sales for the second quarter of 2019 decreased $7.9 million, or 11.0 percent compared to net sales for the second quarter of 2018.
Consolidated net2019. The decrease in sales for the first six monthsquarter was driven by our Metals Segment,

which had a decrease of $10.4 million over the first quarter of 2019, were $163.6partially offset by a $0.3 million an increase of $33.2 million or 25.5 percent fromin the first six months of 2018. ExcludingSpecialty Chemicals Segment. Changes in operating performance are described in more detail below in the net sales of ASTI and Munhall-Galvanized, net sales for the first six months of 2019 increased $2.2 million, or 1.7 percent compared to net sales for the second quarter of 2018.Segment discussions.

For the secondfirst quarter of 2019,2020, the Company recorded a net loss of $0.3$1.2 million, or $0.03$0.13 diluted loss per diluted share, compared to a net incomeloss of $3.7$0.9 million, or $0.41$0.10 diluted loss per diluted share for the secondfirst quarter of 2018. Excluding the financial results2019.
The first quarter of ASTI and Munhall-Galvanized, net income2020 was negatively impacted by mark-to-market valuation losses on investments in equity securities totaling $0.9 million compared to gains on investment in equity securities of $0.3 million for the secondfirst quarter of 2019, decreased $4.5 million, or 121.8 percent compared to net income for the second quarter of 2018. The second quarter of 2019 was negatively impacted byas well as inventory price change losses which, on a pre-tax basis, totaled $1.8$0.4 million, compared to a $1.1$3.4 million gainloss in the secondfirst quarter of 2018.2019.
ForThe first quarter of 2020 consolidated gross profit decreased 17.7% to $7.2 million, or 9.6% of sales, compared to $8.7 million, or 10.2% of sales in the first six monthsquarter of 2019, net loss was $1.2 million, or $0.13 loss per diluted earnings per share. This compares2019. The decrease in dollars and percentage of sales were attributable to net income of $7.5 million, or $0.85 per diluted earnings per sharethe Metals Segment as discussed below.
Consolidated selling, general, and administrative expense for the first six monthsquarter of 2018. Excluding2020 decreased by $1.1 million to $7.8 million or 10.4% of sales compared to $8.9 million, or 10.5% of sales in the financial resultsfirst quarter of ASTI and Munhall-Galvanized, net income2019. The most significant decreases for the first six monthsquarter of 2019 decreased $9.52020 compared the same period in the prior year resulted from salaries and benefits ($0.4 million or 127.5 percent compared to net income forlower in the first six months of 2018. The first six months of 2019 were negatively impacted by inventory price change losses which, on a pre-tax basis, totaled $5.2quarter); stock-based compensation ($0.3 million compared to a $3.5 million gain forlower in the first six months of 2018.
Impact of 2019 and 2018 Acquisitions on Financial Results
The second quarter andquarter); professional fees ($0.1 million lower in the first six months of 2019 include financial resultsquarter); and amortization expense ($0.1 million lower in the Company's Metals Segment related to the MUSA-Galvanized acquisition (which closed on July 1, 2018) as follows:
a.For the second quarter of 2019, net sales for Munhall-Galvanized totaled $6.2 million, with pre-tax loss of $0.2 million.
b.For the first six months of 2019, net sales for Munhall-Galvanized totaled $12.9 million, with pre-tax income of $0.2 million.
The second quarter and the first six months of 2019 include financial results in the Company's Metals Segment related to the American Stainless acquisition (which closed on January 1, 2019) as follows:
a.For the second quarter of 2019, net sales for ASTI totaled $8.6 million, with pre-tax income of $1.0 million.
b.For the first six months of 2019, net sales for ASTI totaled $18.1 million, with pre-tax income of $1.1 million.
For ASTI, the first six months of 2019 include amortization of acquisition fair value markup of inventory totaling $1.3 million and other acquisition related one-time costs totaling $46,100.












quarter).
Metals Segment
The Metals Segment's net sales for the secondfirst quarter of 20192020 totaled $64.5$60.7 million, an increasea decrease of $8.1$10.4 million or 14.4 percent14.7% from the first quarter of 2019.
The most significant factor in the decline relates to a $6.4 million decline in sales for Palmer. As indicated in our April 2, 2020 press release, production has been curtailed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic's devastating impact on the global oil and gas industry, including operations in the Permian Basin. At the time of the curtailment, Palmer had approximately $1.0 million of tanks completed and to be shipped during the second quarter of 2018. Excluding2020. Synalloy will evaluate increasing production at Palmer when the netCOVID-19 pandemic is over and the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin returns to normalized pricing and demand levels.
Net sales of ASTI and Munhall-Galvanized, Metals Segment net salesdecrease for the secondfirst quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019 decreased $6.7 million, or 11.8 percent, compared to net sales for the second quarter of 2018.
Net sales for the first six months of 2019 were $135.6 million, an increase of $33.7 million or 33.1 percent from the first six months of 2018. Excluding the net sales of ASTI and Munhall-Galvanized, Metals Segment net sales for the first six months of 2019 increased $2.7 million, or 2.7 percent, compared to net sales for the first six months of 2018.
Sales of seamless carbon pipe and tube were down 20.2 percent from last year’s second quarter. Storage tank and vessel sales increased 13.0 percent over last year’s second quarter. Excluding ASTI and Munhall-Galvanized, pipe and tube sales were down 15.8 percent from the second quarter of 2018.
Sales for the second quarter and first six months of 2019 compared to the prior year areis summarized as follows:
 Sales increase (decrease) from prior year period
 $%
Average selling price (1)
Units
shipped
Second quarter    
Storage tank and vessel$1,175,429
13.0%27.7%(14.7)%
Seamless carbon steel pipe and tube(1,700,507)(20.2)%(1.5)%(18.7)%
Stainless steel pipe - Excluding ASTI(6,146,625)(15.8)%(13.7)%(2.1)%
Stainless steel pipe - ASTI8,557,027
n/an/an/a
Galvanized pipe6,243,570
n/an/an/a
   Total second quarter change$8,128,894
   
   
 
First six months    
Storage tank and vessel$5,228,612
35.2%28.6%6.6%
Seamless carbon steel pipe and tube(1,546,615)(9.2)%5.3%(14.5)%
Stainless steel pipe - Excluding ASTI(948,323)(1.4)%(3.3)%1.9%
Stainless steel pipe - ASTI18,070,247
n/an/an/a
Galvanized pipe12,935,805
n/an/an/a
   Total first six months change$33,739,726
   
($ in thousands)$%
Average selling price (1)
Units
shipped
     
Fiberglass and steel liquid storage tanks and separation equipment$(6,410)(65.2)%0.7%(65.5)%
Heavy wall seamless carbon steel pipe and tube(1,273)(14.8)%(8.4)%(7.1)%
Stainless steel pipe and tube(2,267)(4.9)%(7.9)%(4.2)%
Galvanized pipe and tube(489)(7.3)%(4.3)%11.4%
   Total decrease$(10,439)   
(1)1) Average price increases (decreases) for the secondfirst quarter of 20192020 as compared to the secondfirst quarter of 20182019 primarily relate to the following:
Storage tank and vessels - slight product mix change to larger, more complex tanks;
Heavy wall Seamless carbon steel pipe and tube - slight decline in pricing based on market conditions;lower mix of energy based sales, lower mill pricing and lessening impact of 232 tariffs;
Stainless steel pipe (excluding ASTI)and tube - pass through of input and cost changes related to:
a.Alloy surcharges increase of approximately 5%; offset by,
b.Base raw material input mill pricing, product mix and other competitive pricing, decrease of 13%; and,
a.Alloy surcharges decrease of two percent;
b.Base raw material input mill pricing, product mix and other competitive pricing, decrease of 11.7 percent.
For the overall Metals Segment, with the addition of the galvanized product line pricing (from the July 1, 2018 MUSA-Galvanized acquisition), pricing averages were impacted by the lower average selling prices of galvanized products as compared to other product lines in the Metals Segment. The inclusion of galvanized products lowered average pricing for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 by 29 percent.
Average price increases for the first six months of 2019 as compared to the first six months of 2018 primarily relate to the following:
Storage tank and vessels - product mix change to larger, more complex tanks;

Seamless carbon steelGalvanized pipe and tube - slightprimarily decline in indexed pricing based on market conditions related to second quarter, offset by price increases related to pass through of tariffs implemented in the second quarter of 2018;
Stainless steel pipe (excluding ASTI) - pass through of input and cost changes related to:
a.Alloy surcharges decrease of one percent;
b.Base raw material input mill pricing, product mix and other competitive pricing, decrease of 2.3 percent.
For the overall Metals Segment, with the addition of the galvanized product line pricing (from the July 1, 2018 MUSA-Galvanized acquisition), pricing averages were impacted by the lower average selling prices of galvanized products as compared to other product lines in the Metals Segment. The inclusion of galvanized products lowered average pricing for the six months ended June 30, 2019 by 33 percent.
The Metals Segment's operating income decreased $7.9$0.5 million, or 35%, to $1.2$0.9 million for the secondfirst quarter of 20192020 compared to $9.1$1.4 million for the secondfirst quarter of 2018. For the first six months of 2019, operating income decreased for the Metals Segment by $12.5 million to an operating income of $2.6 million compared to operating income of $15.1 million for the same period of 2018.
2019. Current quarter operating results were affected by the following factors:

a)NickelFor nickel prices and resulting surcharges for 304 and 316 alloys, ended the secondfirst quarter of 2020 proved to be a much more favorable environment than the first quarter of 2019, at continued low levels. The reduction in the nickel indices resulted in substantially lower selling prices in the second quarter, generating awith net unfavorable operating impact of $1.8 million related to metal pricing. Compared to a period of rising nickel prices in the second quarter of 2018, which generated metal pricing gainslosses of $1.1 million, the second quarter of 2019 was unfavorable by $2.9only $0.4 million, compared to last year's $3.4 million in metal pricing losses. While the secondfirst quarter 2020 surcharges were approximately 18% lower than fourth quarter 2019 levels, committed order book pricing was much more in line with cost of goods sold than what was experienced in the first quarter of 2018;2019.
b)Operating profits for welded stainless steel pipe and tube and galvanized pipe and tube operations declinedfor the first quarter of 2020, exclusive of $3.6 million in favorable metal pricing related to improved surcharge realization, decreased approximately $5.3$2.6 million in the secondfirst quarter of 20192020 compared to the prior year period. The declinenet decrease is primarily related to thea decline in average pricing declines outlined(excluding surcharges) of approximately 5.1%, totaling unfavorable $2.7 million in our updated 2019 guidance issued on June 19, 2019. We are expecting some improvementmargin and slightly higher operating costs at $0.6 million, offset by an increase in pricing andvolume of 5.7%, which generated improved margins for galvanized as hot-dipped galvanized input cost normalizes through the remainder of the year. However, our second half projections continue to include negative pricing impacts in stainless pipe, in line with an extended period of months during which we expect to eliminate excess inventories in the market;totaling $0.7 million.
c)The acquisitionHeavy wall seamless carbon pipe and tube showed an decrease of American Stainless increased second quarter of 2019 operating income by $1.2 million, with no comparable results7.1% pounds shipped, primarily in general industrial. In addition, lower pricing realizations in the priorfirst quarter lowered the overall average selling price by 8.4%, lowering operating profit by approximately $0.9 million. We do expect overall seamless carbon pipe volumes to remain comparable to 2019 for the remainder of the current year, period;with some declines in energy market-based sales offset by continued solar infrastructure and slightly higher general industrial sales.
d)Seamless carbon pipe and tube showedProfitability of Palmer declined $0.5 million on a decline of 20.2 percent65% reduction in sales, primarilyvolume related to reduced energythe previously discussed collapse in oil and gas market sales of larger diameter tube, lowering operating profit by approximately $1.1 million. We do expect energy market based sales to remain low for the remainderdemand. The impact of the year, but anticipate higher levelsdecline was substantially mitigated by proactive labor and operating cost reductions during the fourth quarter of special projects, specifically in2019 and throughout the alternative energy sector.first quarter.
Selling, general, and administrative expense decreased $0.8 million, or 13.6%, to $4.8 million for the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019. The most significant decreases for the first quarter of 2020 compared the same period in the prior year resulted from salaries and benefits ($0.3 million lower in the first quarter); stock-based compensation ($0.1 million lower in the quarter); and amortization expense ($0.1 million lower in the quarter).
Specialty Chemicals Segment
Net sales for the Specialty Chemicals Segment in the secondfirst quarter of 20192020 totaled $14.3$14.0 million, representing a $1.2$0.3 million, or 8.0 percent decrease2.4%, increase from the secondfirst quarter of 2018. Sales for the first six months of 2019 were $28.0 million, a decrease of $0.5 million or 1.9 percent from 2018 results.
2019. The decline of net sales belie the overall strength in Chemicals volumes sold, as pounds shipped increased by 6.5 percent and 10.5 percent for the comparisons to prior year for the second quarter and the first six months, respectively. The declineincrease in net sales during the first quarter is simply a factorprimarily attributable to higher demand for more value added contract manufactured products, with 10% higher average pricing than experienced in the first quarter of more tolled product being shipped in 2019 compared2019.
During the first quarter of 2020 the Specialty Chemicals Segment experienced increased demand from the pulp and paper, asphalt and oil and gas market segments. Due to 2018, with tolled revenue not including material cost as a component.the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the Household, Industrial & Institutional and Sanitation supply chains, the Segment increased production of hand sanitizer and cleaning aids to help supply critical sanitation products.
Operating income for the Specialty Chemicals Segment for the secondfirst quarter of 20192020 was $0.9$0.5 million, a decrease of $0.2$0.1 million, or 24.1%, from the same quarter of 2018. While the product mix was slightly unfavorable compared to prior year, on a sequential basis, the result represents a 51.0 percent improvement in profit over the first quarter of 2019. ForThe decline in operating income is directly related to slightly unfavorable manufacturing absorption in tolled product manufacturing as a decline in tolled pounds of 15% compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2019 operating income for the Specialty Chemicals Segment was $1.5generated lower equipment utilization and higher average cost of sales.
Selling, general, and administrative expense decreased $0.1 million, comparedor 11.3%, to operating income of $2.0$1.1 million for the same periodfirst quarter of 2018. The prior year's2020 compared to the first six months included a one-time claim settlement gainquarter of $0.3 million.

2019 driven by decreases in salaries and benefits and stock-based compensation expense.
Other Items
Unallocated corporate expenses for the secondfirst quarter of 20192020 decreased $0.3 million, or 12.4 percent12.5% to $1.9$2.0 million (2.5(2.7 percent of sales) compared to $2.2$2.3 million (3.1(2.7 percent of sales) for the same period in the prior year comparative period. The secondfirst quarter decrease resulted primarily from lower stock compensation expense and professional fees employee benefits and incentive bonus expense. For the first six months of 2019, unallocated corporate expenses increased $0.5 million or 14.2 percent to $4.3 million (2.6 percent of sales) from $3.7 million (2.9 percent of sales) in the prior year comparative period. For the first six months of 2019, the increase to unallocated corporate expenses resulted primarily from higher professional fees and stock option expense.
Acquisition costs were $32,400 for the second quarter of 2019 ($12,300 recorded in Metals Segment Cost of Sales and $20,100 in unallocated SG&A), resulting from costs associated with the January 1, 2019 American Stainless acquisition. This compares to $0.7 million in acquisition cost ($0.7 million in unallocated SG&A and $31,100 in Metals Segment Cost of Sales) during the second quarter of 2018, which resulted primarily from costs associated with the Bristol Metals-Munhall galvanized acquisition.
Interest expense was $1.0$0.7 million and $0.4 million for the second quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Interest expense was $2.0 million and $0.7$1.0 million for the first six monthsquarter of 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The increasedecrease was related to higherlower average debt outstanding in the secondfirst quarter andof 2020 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2019, as additional borrowings were primarily related to acquisitions and to support increased working capital requirements.2019.
The effective tax rate was 35.0 percent54.0% and 31.5 percent30.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019.March 31, 2019, respectively. The June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 effective tax rate was higherlower than the statutory rate of 21.0 percent21.0% due to state taxes, net of the federal benefit, and discrete tax benefits on our stock compensation plans.plan and tax benefits associated with the CARES Act.
The effective tax rate was 21.0 percent and 21.3 percent for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2018, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate was approximately equal to the U.S. statutory rate of 21.0 percent.
The Company's cash balance decreased $2.2$0.6 million to $23,800$22,000 as of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 compared to $2.2$0.6 million at December 31, 2018.2019. Fluctuations affecting cash flows during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 were comprised of the following:
a)Net inventories decreased $3.8$1.0 million at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 when compared to December 31, 2018,2019, mainly due to efforts toa favorable balance inventory with projected business levels. Excluding the impact of ASTI acquired inventory, the Company generated $8.5 million of operating cash flows from the relief of inventory during the six months ended June 30, 2019.between first quarter shipments and raw material replenishments. Inventory turns increased slightly from 1.811.62 turns at December 31, 2018,2019, calculated on a three-month average basis, to 1.891.78 turns at June 30, 2019;March 31, 2020;
b)Accounts payable increased $3.9$5.7 million as of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 as compared to December 31, 2018. The majority of2019, primarily due to higher metal purchases in the increase is relatedfirst quarter compared to levels of purchasing activity near the end of the quarter, including second quarter receipts of inventory that were still unpaid on normal terms at the end of thefourth quarter. Accounts payable days outstanding were approximately 3332 days at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 compared to 3731 days at December 31, 2018;2019;
c)Net accounts receivable increased $2.6$7.1 million at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 as compared to December 31, 2018, which2019, due primarily resulted fromto improved business activity, as first quarter sales levels improved by 10% over the additionfourth quarter of ASTI’s sales and receivables following the January 1, 2019 acquisition, offset partially by a reduction in days outstanding of four days due to better collection experience at the end of the second quarter.2019. Days sales outstanding, calculated using a six-monththree-month average basis, decreased from 52was 47 days outstanding at the end of December 2018 to 48March 31, 2020 and 52 days at the end of the June 2019;December 31, 2019, respectively;
d)On January 1, 2019,Capital expenditures for the Company paid $21.9 million to complete the American Stainless acquisition;first three months of 2020 were $0.6 million; and
e)The Company purchased and sold equity securities during the six-month period ended June 30, 2019, which resulted in net cash proceeds of $0.5 million;
f)Capital expenditures for the first six months of 2019 were $1.9 million; and
g)The Company paid $1.8$1.2 million during the first sixthree months of 20192020 related to the earn-out liabilities from the 2019 American Stainless, 2018 MUSA-Galvanized and 2017 MUSA-Stainless acquisitions.

The Company increased its overall debt balance by $9.3 million during the first six months of 2019 and had $85.7$77.8 million of total borrowings outstanding with its lender as of June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. That total is up $2.3 million from the balance at December 31, 2019 due primarily to improved business activity, as first quarter sales levels improved by 10% over the fourth quarter of 2019, generating higher accounts receivable by $7.1 million. That total was offset by lower inventories of $1.0 million and increased accounts payables of $5.7 million. Covenants under the Credit Agreement include maintaining a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, maintaining a minimum tangible net worth, and a limitation on the Company’s maximum amount of capital expenditures per year, which is in line with currently projected needs. As of June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Company had $20.0$18.8 million of remaining available capacity under its line of credit. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of June 30,March 31, 2020.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), we use the following non-GAAP financial measures: EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net (Loss) Income, and Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide additional useful information to allow readers to compare the financial results between periods. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the Company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the Company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
We define "EBITDA" as earnings before discontinued operations, interest (including change in fair value of interest rate swap), income taxes, depreciation and amortization. We define "Adjusted EBITDA" as EBITDA further adjusted for the impact of non-cash and other items we do not consider in our evaluation of ongoing performance. These items include: discontinued operations, goodwill impairment, interest (including change in fair value of interest rate swap), income taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock option / grant costs, non-cash lease cost, acquisition costs, shelf registration costs, earn-out adjustments, gain on excess death benefit, realized and unrealized (gains) and losses on investments in equity securities, casualty insurance gain, all (gains) losses associated with a Sale-Leaseback, retention costs and other adjustments from net income. We caution investors amounts presented in accordance with our definitions of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies because not all companies calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA in the same manner. We present EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA because we consider them to be important supplemental measures of our performance and investors' understanding of our performance is enhanced by including these non-GAAP financial measures as a reasonable basis for comparing our ongoing results of operations.
Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in thousands)2020 2019
Consolidated   
Net loss$(1,178) $(927)
Adjustments:   
 Interest expense719
 1,024
 Change in fair value of interest rate swap85
 48
 Income taxes(1,380) (406)
 Depreciation1,958
 1,890
 Amortization810
 924
EBITDA1,014
 2,553
 Acquisition costs and other304
 1,640
 Earn-out adjustments4
 17
 Loss (gain) on equity securities852
 (273)
 Stock-based compensation336
 616
 Non-cash lease expense128
 137
 Retention expense
 79
Adjusted EBITDA$2,638
 $4,769
 % sales3.5% 5.6%

Metals Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in thousands)2020 2019
Metals Segment   
Operating income$934
 $1,437
Adjustments:   
 Depreciation1,511
 1,482
 Amortization810
 924
EBITDA3,255
 3,843
 Acquisition costs and other4
 1,358
 Stock-based compensation41
 147
 Retention expense
 54
Metals Segment Adjusted EBITDA$3,300
 $5,402
 % of segment sales5.4% 7.6%

Specialty Chemicals Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in thousands)2020 2019
Chemicals Segment   
Operating income$466
 $614
Adjustments:   
 Depreciation403
 369
 Amortization
 
EBITDA869
 983
 Acquisition costs and other(22) 
 Stock-based compensation38
 69
Specialty Chemicals Segment Adjusted EBITDA$929
 $1,052
 % of segment sales6.6% 7.7%

Adjusted Net (Loss) Income and Adjusted Diluted (Loss) Earnings per Share
Adjusted Net (Loss) Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share are non-GAAP measures and exclude discontinued operations, goodwill impairment, stock option / grant costs, non-cash lease costs, acquisition costs, shelf registration costs, earn-out adjustments, gain on excess death benefit, realized and unrealized (gains) and losses on investments in equity securities, casualty insurance gain, all (gains) losses associated with a Sale-Leaseback, and retention costs from net income. They also utilize a constant effective tax rate to reflect tax neutral results. Adjusted net (loss) income and adjusted diluted (loss) earnings per share should not be considered an alternative to, or a more meaningful indicator of, the Company's net (loss) income or diluted (loss) earnings per share as prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company's methods of determining this non-GAAP financial measure may differ from the method used by other companies for this or similar non-GAAP financial measures. Accordingly, these non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to the measures used by other companies.
The reconciliation of net (loss) income and (loss) earnings per share to adjusted net (loss) income and adjusted (loss) earnings per share is as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)2020 2019
Loss before taxes$(2,558) $(1,333)
     
Adjustments:   
 Acquisition costs and other304
 1,640
 Earn-out adjustments4
 17
 Loss (gain) on investments in equity securities852
 (273)
 Stock-based compensation336
 616
 Non-cash lease expense128
 137
 Retention expense
 79
Adjusted (loss) income before income taxes(934) 883
 (Benefit) provision for income taxes at 21%(196) 269
     
Adjusted net (loss) income$(738) $614
     
Average shares outstanding, as reported   
 Basic9,074
 8,927
 Diluted9,074
 8,927
     
Adjusted net (loss) income per common share   
 Basic$(0.08) $0.07
 Diluted$(0.08) $0.07

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Summary
We closely manage our liquidity and capital resources. Our liquidity requirements depend on key variables, including level of investment required to support our business strategies, the performance of our business, capital expenditures, credit facilities and working capital management. Capital expenditures and share repurchases are a component of our cash flow and capital management strategy which we can adjust in response to economic and other changes in our business environment. We have a disciplined approach to capital allocation focusing on priorities that support our business and growth.




Cash Flows
Cash flows from total operations were as follows ($ in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Total cash provided by (used in):   
Operating activities$(642) $6,099
Investing activities$(587) $(22,553)
Financing activities$625
 $14,839
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents$(604) $(1,615)

Operating Activities
The decrease in cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2019 was primarily driven by a larger net loss in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019, which decreased operating cash flows by $0.3 million, and changes in working capital, driven by increases in accounts receivable, which decreased operating cash flows for the first three months of 2020 by $7.7 million, compared to a decrease of $2.4 million in the first three months of 2019 and increases in accounts payable, which increased operating cash flows $5.7 million in the first three months of 2020 compared to an increase of $4.0 million in the first three months of 2019.

Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities primarily consists of transactions related to capital expenditures and acquisitions. The decrease in cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2019 was primarily due to the American Stainless acquisition in the prior year.

Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities primarily consists of transactions related to our long-term debt. The decrease in cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2019 was primarily due to borrowings from the Term Loan related to the American Stainless acquisition in the prior year not in the current year.

Sources of Liquidity
Funds generated by operating activities, available cash and cash equivalents and our credit facilities are our most significant sources of liquidity. We believe our sources of liquidity will be sufficient to fund operations, debt obligations, and anticipated capital expenditures over the next 12 months.

We have a $100 million asset-backed revolving Line with a maturity date of December 21, 2021 and a $20 million Term Loan with a maturity date of January 1, 2024. As of March 31, 2020, the Company had $18.8 million of remaining available capacity under its Line. See Note 6, Long-term Debt, in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
The Company is subject to certain covenants including maintaining a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, maintaining a minimum tangible net worth, and a limitation on the Company’s maximum amount of capital expenditures per year, which is in line with currently projected needs. At March 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.

Stock Repurchases and Dividends
We repurchase common stock and pay dividends pursuant to programs approved by our Board of Directors. The payment of cash dividends is also subject to customary legal and contractual restrictions. Our capital allocation strategy is to first fund operations and investments in growth and then return excess cash over time to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.
On February 21, 2019, the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program for up to 850,000 shares of its outstanding common stock over 24 months. The shares will be purchased from time to time at prevailing market prices, through open market

or privately negotiated transactions, depending on market conditions. Under the program, the purchases will be funded from available working capital, and the repurchased shares will be returned to the status of authorized, but unissued shares of common stock or held in treasury. There is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares that will be repurchased by the Company, and the Company may discontinue purchases at any time that management determines additional purchases are not warranted. As of March 31, 2020, the Company has 790,383 shares of its share repurchase authorization remaining.

Stock repurchase activity was as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
(total cost in thousands)2020 2019
Number of shares repurchased59,617
 
Average price per share$10.65
 $
Total cost of shares repurchased$637
 $

At the end of each fiscal year the Board of Directors reviews the financial performance and capital needed to support future growth to determine the amount of cash dividend, if any, which is appropriate. In 2019, no dividends were declared or paid by the Company.

Other Financial Measures
Our current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities, was 3.6 at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Our long-term debt to capital, calculated as long-term debt divided by total capital, was 43% at March 31, 2020 and 41% at December 31, 2019.

Our return on average equity, calculated as net income divided by the trailing 12-month average of equity, was (1.1)% at March 31, 2020 and (2.9)% at December 31, 2019, respectively.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on the Company's financial position, revenues, results of operations, liquidity, or capital expenditures.

There has been no material change in our contractual obligations other than in the ordinary course of business since the end of fiscal 2019. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, for additional information regarding our contractual obligations.

Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates
We describe our significant accounting policies in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements presented in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. We discuss our critical accounting estimates in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. There have been no significant changes in our significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates since the end of fiscal 2019, except as discussed below with the Company's adoption of ASU 2016-13.

Credit Losses on Accounts Receivable
The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses on its accounts receivable balances, which represents its best estimate of current expected credit losses over the contractual life of the accounts receivable. Beginning January 1, 2020, when evaluating the adequacy of its allowance for credit losses each reporting period, the Company analyzes accounts receivable balances with similar risk characteristics on a collective basis, considering factors such as the aging of receivables balances, historical loss experience, current information, and future expectations. Each reporting period, the Company reassesses whether any accounts receivable no longer share similar risk characteristics and should instead be evaluated as part of another pool or on an individual basis. Changes to the allowance for credit losses are adjusted through bad debt expense, which is

presented within "Selling, general and administrative" operating expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This quarterly report includes and incorporates by reference "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." The words "estimate," "project," "intend," "expect," "believe," "should," "anticipate," "hope," "optimistic," "plan," "outlook," "should," "could," "may" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those identified below, which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The following factors could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated: adverse economic conditions; the impact of competitive products and pricing; product demand and acceptance risks; raw material and other increased costs; raw materials availability; employee relations; ability to maintain workforce by hiring trained employees; labor efficiencies; customer delays or difficulties in the production of products; new fracking regulations; a prolonged decrease in oilnickel and nickeloil prices; unforeseen delays in completing the integrations of acquisitions; risks associated with mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and other expansion activities; financial stability of our customers; environmental issues; negative or unexpected results from tax law changes; unavailability of debt financing on acceptable terms and exposure to increased market interest rate risk; inability to comply with covenants and ratios required by our debt financing arrangements; ability to weather an economic downturn; loss of consumer or investor confidence, risks relating to the impact and spread of COVID-19 and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company's SEC filings. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information included in this report.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks
Information about the Company's exposure to market risk was disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, which was filed with the SEC on March 18, 2019.6, 2020. There have been no material quantitative or qualitative changes in market risk exposure since the date of that filing.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Based on the evaluation required by 17 C.F.R. Section 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b) of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in 17 C.F.R. Sections 240.13a-15(e) and 240.15d-15(e)), the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that that such controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, were effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, identified no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's control over financial reporting.


PART II

Item 1. Legal Proceedings
It is not unusual for us and our subsidiaries to be involved in various unresolved legal actions, administrative proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business involving, among other things, product liability, commercial, employment, workers' compensation, and environmental matters. We establish reserves in a manner that is consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. for costs associated with such matters when a liability is probable and those costs are capable of being reasonably estimated. We cannot predict with any certainty the outcome of these unresolved legal actions or the range of possible loss or recovery. Based on current information, however, we believe that the eventual outcome of these unresolved legal actions, either individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. There were no material changes in our Legal Proceedings, as discussed in Part I, Item 3 in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2018.2019.

Item 1A. Risk Factors
There were no material changes in our assessment of risk factors as discussed in Part I, Item 1A in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.2019, except for the addition of the following risk factors:
Our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows may be adversely affected by global public health epidemics and pandemics, including the recent COVID-19 outbreak.
Our business and operations expose us to risks associated with global health epidemics or pandemics, such as the recent outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) which has spread from China to many other countries including the United States. The outbreak has resulted in governments around the world implementing increasingly stringent measures to help the control of the spread of the virus, including quarantines, "shelter in place" and "stay at home" orders, travel restrictions, business curtailments, and school closures among others. The President of the United States has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a national emergency and the Federal Reserve has enacted fiscal and monetary stimulus measures to counteract the impacts of COVID-19.

We are a company operating in a critical infrastructure industry, as defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Consistent with federal guidelines and with state and local orders to date, we currently continue to operate across our business footprint. Notwithstanding our continued operations, COVID-19 has begun to have and may have additional negative impacts on our operations and customers, which may compress our margins, including as a result of preventative and precautionary measures that we, other businesses, and governments are taking. Any resulting economic downturn could adversely affect the demand for our products and contribute to volatile supply and demand conditions affecting prices and volumes in the markets for our products and raw materials. The continued progression of the outbreak could also negatively impact our business or results of operations through the temporary closure or suspension of manufacturing operations at our operating locations or those of our customers or suppliers.

In addition, the ability of our employees to work may be significantly impacted by individuals contracting or being exposed to COVID-19, and as a result, may impact our production throughout our supply chain and constrict sales channels. Our customers may be directly impacted by business curtailments or weak market conditions and may not be able to fulfill their contractual obligations. Our bank credit agreement requires that we maintain certain financial and other covenants. Events resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak may negatively affect our ability to comply with these covenants, which could lead us to seek amendment or waivers from our lenders, limit access to or require accelerated repayment of our existing credit facilities, or require us to pursue alternative financing arrangements. We have no assurance that any alternative financing arrangements, if required, could be obtained at acceptable terms to us, or at all, given effects of the financial markets at such time.

The extent to which the COVID-19 outbreak may adversely affect our business depends on future developments, which are highly uncertain and unpredictable, including new information about the severity of the outbreak and the effectiveness of actions to contain or mitigate its effects. As such, the related financial impacts cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.
Our Board of Directors has adopted a limited duration shareholder rights agreement, which could delay or discourage a merger, tender offer, or assumption of control of the Company if not approved by our Board of Directors.
On March 31, 2020, the Board of Directors approved the adoption of a limited duration shareholder rights plan expiring on March 31, 2021 and an ownership trigger threshold of 15%. In connection with the shareholder rights plan, the Board of Directors authorized and declared a dividend to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 10, 2020 of one Common Stock purchase right (a “Right”) for each outstanding share of common stock of the Company. Upon certain triggering events, each Right entitles the holder to purchase from the Company one half (subject to adjustment) of one share of

Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share of the Company at an exercise price of $22.50 (equivalent to $45.00 for each whole share of Common Stock) (the "Exercise Price").  In addition, if a person or group acquires beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the Company’s Common Stock without prior Board approval, each holder of a Right (other than the acquiring person or group) will have the right to purchase, upon payment of the Exercise Price and in accordance with the terms of the Rights Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s common stock having a market value of twice the Exercise Price.
The adoption of the shareholder rights plan is intended to enable all of our shareholders to realize the long-term value of their investment in the Company and to protect the interests of the Company and its shareholders from efforts by a shareholder or group of shareholders to gain control of the Company through open market accumulations without paying all shareholders an appropriate control premium. The shareholder rights plan could render more difficult, or discourage, a merger, tender offer, or assumption of control of the Company that is not approved by our Board of Directors. The shareholder rights plan, however, should not interfere with any merger, tender or exchange offer or other business combination approved by our Board of Directors. In addition, the shareholder rights plan does not prevent our Board of Directors from considering any offer that it considers to be in the best interest of the Company’s shareholders.
Our business could be negatively affected as a result of actions of activist shareholders.
From time to time, we may be subject to proposals by shareholders urging us to take certain corporate actions. If activist shareholder activities ensue, our business could be adversely impacted because (i) responding to actions by activist shareholders can be costly and time-consuming, and divert the attention of our management and employees; (ii) perceived uncertainties as to our future direction may result in the loss of potential business opportunities, and may make it more difficult to attract and retain qualified personnel and business partners; and (iii) pursuit of an activist shareholder's agenda may adversely affect our ability to effectively implement our business strategy and create additional value for our shareholders.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table sets forth information with respect to purchases of the Company's common stock made during the first quarter of fiscal 2020:
 Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program(1)
 
Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased under the Program(1)
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020
 $
 
 850,000
February 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020
 $
 
 850,000
March 1, 2020 - March 31, 202059,617
 $10.65
 59,617
 790,383
As of March 31, 202059,617
 $10.65
 59,617
 790,383
(1) Pursuant to the 850,000 share stock repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors in February 2019. The stock repurchase program expires in twenty-four months from authorization and there is no guarantee to the exact number of shares that will be repurchased by the Company over that period. For additional information, see Note 14, Shareholders' Equity, in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.

Item 5. Other Information
None.


Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit No.   
 
 
 
Description
 
 
 
101.INS* XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.LAB* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
101.DEF* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
* In accordance with Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed "furnished" and not "filed."

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.

   
 SYNALLOY CORPORATION
 (Registrant)
    
    
Date:August 13, 2019May 5, 2020By:/s/ Craig C. Bram               
   Craig C. Bram
   President and Chief Executive Officer
   (principal executive officer)
    
Date:August 13, 2019May 5, 2020By:/s/ Dennis M. Loughran      
   Dennis M. Loughran
   Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   (principal accounting officer)





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