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, 2019
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 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. Yesx 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).
Yesx  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 ¨
filer
Accelerated filerx
Non-accelerated filer¨
Smaller reporting companyx
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, 2019September 1, 2020 was 8,994,8509,058,040



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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, 2018June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Assets      
Current assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$23,760
 $2,220,272
$1,412
 $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 $939 and $70, respectively36,226
 35,074
Inventories, net110,416,242
 114,201,386
95,331
 98,186
Prepaid expenses and other current assets13,298,733
 9,983,416
14,718
 13,229
Total current assets167,423,960
 167,470,325
147,687
 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, net37,359
 40,690
Right-of-use assets, operating leases, net36,428,751
 
35,717
 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, net12,835
 15,714
Deferred charges, net428,037
 507,962
268
 348
Total assets$281,065,671
 $228,398,846
$251,424
 $257,197
      
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity      
Current liabilities      
Accounts payable$28,960,431
 $25,073,698
$24,844
 $21,150
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities13,376,472
 12,163,686
10,243
 11,613
Current portion of long-term debt4,000,000
 
4,000
 4,000
Current portion of operating lease liabilities3,526,011
 
991
 3,562
Current portion of finance lease liabilities248,589
 
31
 253
Total current liabilities50,111,503
 37,237,384
40,109
 40,578
      
Long-term debt81,670,402
 76,405,458
74,635
 71,554
Long-term portion of earn-out liability1,642
 3,578
Deferred income taxes1,388,985
 252,988
333
 790
Long-term deferred gain, sale-leaseback
 5,599,077
Long-term portion of earn-out liability6,060,435
 4,702,562
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities34,139,854
 
36,510
 33,723
Long-term portion of finance lease liabilities457,933
 
44
 336
Other long-term liabilities162,475
 1,717,291
94
 127
Total non-current liabilities123,880,084
 88,677,376
113,258
 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
37,465
 37,407
Retained earnings72,398,650
 68,965,410
61,967
 70,552
119,263,947
 115,786,250
109,732
 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 - 1,241,961 and 1,257,784 shares, respectively11,675
 11,748
Total shareholders' equity107,074,084
 102,484,086
98,057
 106,511
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$281,065,671
 $228,398,846
$251,424
 $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 June 30, 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Net sales$66,136
 $78,778
 $140,833
 $163,582
        
Cost of sales61,775
 70,940
 129,321
 147,060
        
Gross profit4,361
 7,838
 11,512
 16,522
        
Selling, general and administrative expense7,043
 7,663
 14,814
 16,558
Acquisition costs and other6
 20
 135
 348
Proxy contest costs2,734
 0
 2,909
 0
Earn-out adjustments(827) (418) (823) (401)
Asset impairments6,079
 0
 6,079
 0
Operating (loss) income(10,674) 573
 (11,602) 17
Other expense (income)       
Interest expense532
 1,010
 1,251
 2,034
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps(4) 77
 81
 124
Other, net(2,129) (110) (1,303) (404)
Loss before income taxes(9,073) (404) (11,631) (1,737)
Income tax benefit(2,116) (142) (3,496) (548)
        
Net loss$(6,957) $(262) $(8,135) $(1,189)
        
Net loss per common share:       
Basic$(0.77) $(0.03) $(0.90) $(0.13)
Diluted$(0.77) $(0.03) $(0.90) $(0.13)
        
Weighted average shares outstanding:       
Basic9,058
 8,974
 9,066
 8,951
Dilutive effect from stock options and grants0
 0
 0
 0
Diluted9,058
 8,974
 9,066
 8,951
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 30Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 20182020 2019
Operating activities      
Net (loss) income$(1,189,260) $7,512,434
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:   
Net loss$(8,135) $(1,189)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation expense3,832,161
 2,874,216
3,866
 3,832
Amortization expense1,742,784
 1,147,916
1,619
 1,743
Asset impairments6,079
 0
Amortization of debt issuance costs79,925
 45,492
80
 80
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities(208) 101
Deferred income taxes(163,591) 624,895
(458) (163)
Proceeds from business interruption insurance1,040
 0
Gain on sale of equity securities(31) (474)
Earn-out adjustments(401,285) 2,461,658
(823) (401)
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) (436)
Provision for losses on accounts receivable316
 64
Provision for losses on inventories799,325
 746,960
553
 799
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) 
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment238
 0
Non-cash lease expense256
 288
Non-cash lease termination loss24
 0
Change in fair value of interest rate swap81
 124
Issuance of treasury stock for director fees304,000
 276,000
0
 304
Employee stock compensation852,758
 416,180
Stock-based compensation expense766
 852
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
  
 
  
Accounts receivable850,072
 (12,768,096)(1,917) 850
Inventories8,549,818
 (19,192,920)(1,411) 8,550
Other assets and liabilities(2,225) (1,271)
Accounts payable2,486,724
 3,100,665
3,694
 2,486
Accrued expenses(1,374,838) 1,372,968
(203) (1,375)
Accrued income taxes(1,538,984) 889,103
(3,082) (1,539)
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(173) 13,225
Investing activities 
  
 
  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(1,884,508) (3,381,925)(1,969) (1,884)
Purchases of equity securities(543,552) (336,951)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment100
 0
Proceeds from sale of equity securities1,091,644
 
2,667
 1,091
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)
Net cash used in investing activities(23,231,825) (14,097,157)
Purchase of equity securities0
 (544)
Acquisition of ASTI0
 (21,895)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities798
 (23,232)
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 credit5,080
 (9,068)
Borrowings from term loan0
 20,000
Payments on long-term debt(2,000) (1,667)
Principal payments on finance lease obligations(109,493) (52,549)(93) (109)
Payments of debt issuance costs
 (53,146)
Payments for finance lease terminations(204) 0
Payments on earn-out liabilities(1,345,539) (977,603)(1,987) (1,346)
Proceeds from exercised stock options
 50,380
Repurchase of common stock(635) 0
Net cash provided by financing activities7,809,911
 26,987,468
161
 7,810
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(2,196,512) 4,244
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents786
 (2,197)
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
$1,412
 $23
      
Supplemental disclosure

  

  
Cash paid for:      
Interest$1,860,471
 $613,918
$1,203
 $1,860
Income taxes$1,165,951
 $471,000
$6
 $1,166
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 June 30, 2020
          
 Common Stock
Capital in Excess of
Par Value

Retained Earnings
Cost of Common Stock in Treasury
Total
Balance at March 31, 2020$10,300
 $37,035
 $68,924
 $(11,675) $104,584
Net loss
 
 (6,957) 
 (6,957)
Stock-based compensation
 430
 
 
 430
Balance at June 30, 2020$10,300
 $37,465
 $61,967
 $(11,675) $98,057
          
 Six Months Ended June 30, 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
 
 (8,135) 
 (8,135)
Cumulative adjustment due to adoption of ASC 326
 
 (450) 
 (450)
Issuance of 75,440 shares of common stock from treasury
 (708) 
 708
 0
Stock-based compensation
 766
 
 
 766
Purchase of common stock
 
 
 (635) (635)
Balance at June 30, 2020$10,300
 $37,465
 $61,967
 $(11,675) $98,057
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.




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



 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
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
          
 Common Stock Capital in Excess of
Par Value
 Retained Earnings Cost of Common Stock in Treasury Total
Balance at March 31, 2019$10,300
 $36,304
 $72,661
 $(12,470) $106,795
Net loss
 
 (262) 
 (262)
Issuance of 29,276 shares of common stock from treasury
 24
 
 280
 304
Stock-based compensation
 237
 
 
 237
Balance at June 30, 2019$10,300
 $36,565
 $72,399
 $(12,190) $107,074
          
 Six Months Ended June 30, 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
 
 (1,189) 
 (1,189)
Cumulative adjustment due to adoption of ASC 842
 
 4,623
 
 4,623
Issuance of 118,430 shares of common stock from treasury
 (808) 
 1,112
 304
Stock-based compensation
 852
 
 
 852
Balance at June 30, 2019$10,300
 $36,565
 $72,399
 $(12,190) $107,074
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 unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements 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.entire fiscal year.

2. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
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 unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements or footnote disclosures. See Note 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 unaudited 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, on January 1, 2020, 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 unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations or cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2019. See Note 12.flows.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards - Not Yet Adopted
In August 2018,December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13 2019-12 "Fair Value MeasurementIncome 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 consolidated financial statements and impact of adopting the updated provisions.footnote disclosures.
Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


3. RevenuesRecent accounting pronouncements pending adoption, other than those stated above, are not expected to have a material impact on the Company.
Revenues
Note 2: Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair 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 and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company sold 705,926 shares of its equity securities investments, resulting in a realized gain of $31,421.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company also recorded net unrealized gains of $1.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, on the investments in equity securities held, which is included in "Other expense (income)" on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The fair value of equity securities held by the Company as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $1.8 million and $4.3 million, respectively, and is included in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Level 2: Derivative Instruments
The Company has 1 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 June 30, 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 and six months ended June 30, 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.
 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

Arrangements with Multiple Performance Obligations
Our contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations. For such arrangements, revenuerecurring basis for each performance obligation is based on its stand-alone selling price and revenue is recognized as each performance obligation is satisfied. The 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.

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 ended June 30, 2020:
(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(919) (352) (1,008) (2,279)
Changes in fair value during the period(271) 74
 (626) (823)
Balance at June 30, 2020$1,213
 $1,504
 $3,335
 $6,052

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company had no unrealized gains or losses included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value instruments.
Quantitative Information about Significant Unobservable Inputs Used in Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
The following table summarizes the significant unobservable inputs in the fair value measurement of 2019 to $226,466our contingent consideration (earn-out) liabilities as of June 30, 20192020:
Instrument
Fair Value
June 30, 2020
Principal Valuation TechniqueSignificant Unobservable InputsRange
Weighted
Average
Contingent consideration (earn-out) liabilities$6,052Probability Weighted Expected ReturnDiscount rate-5%
Timing of estimated payouts2020 - 2022-
Future revenue projection$5.8M - 14.3M$10.7M

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 and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company's only significant assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition were certain long-lived assets.
The Company reviews the carrying amounts of long-lived assets whenever certain events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. With input from executive management, the Company's accounting and finance personnel that organizationally report to the chief financial officer, assess performance quarterly against historical patterns, projections of future profitability, and whether it is more likely than not that the assets will be disposed of significantly prior to the end of their estimated useful life for evidence of possible impairment. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of the asset (disposal) group is not recoverable and exceeds fair value. The Company estimates the fair values of assets subject to long-lived asset impairment based on the Company's own judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the assets and observable market data, when available. The Company classifies these fair value measurements as Level 3.
Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, due to receiving $1,355,219the continued curtailment of operations related to the COVID-19 pandemic, inventory of Palmer was written down to its net realizable value of $2.1 million and certain long-lived assets of Palmer, including tangible and intangible assets, were written down to their estimated fair value of $1.7 million, resulting in advanceasset impairment charges of satisfying our performance obligations during the period, offset by $1,306,271$6.1 million.
Fair Value 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 revenuesFinancial 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 in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" onabove, management concluded the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Our payment terms vary byhistorical carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the financial strength or location of our customer and the products offered. The lengthshort period of time between invoicingthe origination of such instruments and when paymenttheir expected realization. Therefore, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, the Company's revolving line of credit, which is due is not significant. For certain customers, payment is required before the products or services are delivered to the customer.based on a variable interest rate, and term loan approximate their fair value.


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:
(in thousands)June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Raw materials$40,183
 $42,896
Work-in-process23,481
 17,616
Finished goods32,945
 38,422
 96,609
 98,934
Less inventory reserves1,278
 748
Inventories, net$95,331
 $98,186

 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Raw materials$55,329,614
 $59,778,767
Work-in-process17,768,751
 21,033,532
Finished goods37,317,877
 33,389,087
 $110,416,242
 $114,201,386


5. Stock optionsNote 4: Property, Plant and restricted stockEquipment
During the first six months of 2019, no stock options were exercised by officers or employees
Property, plant and equipment consist 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.following: 
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.
(in thousands)June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Land$63
 $63
Leasehold improvements2,338
 1,921
Buildings84
 214
Machinery, fixtures and equipment99,220
 100,300
Construction-in-progress3,083
 2,999
 104,788
 105,497
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization67,429
 64,807
Property, plant and equipment, net$37,359
 $40,690


Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


In 2016,Note 5: Goodwill and Intangible Assets

During the second quarter of 2020, the Company determined potential indicators of impairment within the Welded Pipe & Tube reporting unit included in the Metals Segment, with an associated goodwill balance of $16.2 million, existed. Continued deterioration in macroeconomic conditions, continued risks within the stainless steel industrial business, reporting unit operating losses and a decline in the reporting unit's net sales compared to forecast, collectively, indicated that the reporting unit had experienced a triggering event. As a result, the Company quantitatively evaluated the Welded Pipe & Tube reporting unit for impairment. Fair value of the reporting unit was determined using an income approach. Determining the fair value of the reporting unit and allocation of that fair value to individual assets and liabilities within the reporting unit to determine the implied fair value of the goodwill is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant management estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include the discount rate, terminal growth rate, tax rate, projected capital expenditures, and overall operational forecasts, including sales growth, gross margins, and operating margins. Any changes in the judgments, estimates, or assumptions could produce significantly different results. As a result of the goodwill impairment evaluation, it was concluded that the estimated fair value of the Welded Pipe and Tube reporting unit was greater than its carrying value by 1.7% and, as such, 0 goodwill impairment was necessary in the quarter ended June 30, 2020.

During the second quarter of 2020, due to the continued curtailment of operations related to the COVID-19 pandemic and managements decision to pursue a sale and exit of the Palmer business, the intangible customer list related to Palmer was written down to its estimated fair market value of 0, resulting in an impairment charge of $1.3 million, which is included in "Asset impairments" on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The gross carrying amounts of goodwill are as follows:
(in thousands)June 30, 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 are as follows:
(in thousands)June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Intangible assets, gross$30,866
 $32,126
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets(18,031) (16,412)
Intangible assets, net$12,835
 $15,714


Estimated amortization expense related to intangible assets for the next five years are as follows (in thousands):
Remainder of 2020$1,409
20212,721
20222,501
20231,050
2024952
2025855
Thereafter3,347


Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 6: Long-term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following:
(in thousands)June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
$100 million Revolving line of credit, due December 20, 2021$64,302
 $59,221
$20 million Term loan, due January 1, 202414,333
 16,333
 $78,635
 $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 June 30, 2020, the Company had $7.2 million of remaining available capacity under the Line.
Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Company is subject to certain covenants including maintaining a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.25, maintaining a minimum tangible net worth of not less than $60.0 million, and a limitation on the Company’s maximum amount of capital expenditures per year, which is in line with currently projected needs.
The Company notified its bank of a technical default of the fixed charge coverage ratio in its Credit Agreement at the quarter ended June 30, 2020. To address the technical default, the Company entered into two amendments to its Credit Agreement with its bank subsequent to the end of the quarter. On July 31, 2020, the Company entered into the Third Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the "Third Amendment") with its bank. The Third Amendment amended the definition of the fixed charge coverage ratio to include the proxy contest costs in the numerator of the ratio calculation. The amendment is effective for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and the directly following three quarters after June 30, 2020. Additionally, on August 13, 2020, the Company entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the "Fourth Amendment") with its bank. The Fourth Amendment amended the definition of the fixed charge coverage ratio to include the lesser of the actual non-cash asset impairment charge related to Palmer, or $6.0 million in the numerator of the ratio calculation. The amendment is effective for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and the directly following three quarters after June 30, 2020.
At June 30, 2020, the Company had a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.39 and a minimum tangible net worth of $67.4 million.

Note 7: Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 was $0.2 million and $0.9 million, respectively.
Stock Options
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, 0 stock options were exercised by officers or employees of the Company.
Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

2011 Long-Term Incentive Stock Option Plan
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.

On June 30, 2020 the Compensation Committee approved stock option grants under the 2011 Plan. Options for a total of 20,000 shares, with an exercise price of $7.329 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 $2.59. The Black-Scholes model for this grant was based on a risk-free interest rate of 0.64 percent, an expected life of ten years, an expected volatility of 38.7 percent and a dividend yield of 1.89 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 percent to 150 percent 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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 (in thousands, except per share data)2020 2019 2020 2019
Numerator:       
Net loss$(6,957) $(262) $(8,135) $(1,189)
Denominator: 
  
    
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average shares9,058
 8,974
 9,066
 8,951
Effect of dilutive securities: 
  
    
Employee stock options and stock grants0
 0
 0
 0
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - weighted average shares9,058
 8,974
 9,066
 8,951
        
Net loss per share:       
Basic$(0.77) $(0.03) $(0.90) $(0.13)
Diluted$(0.77) $(0.03) $(0.90) $(0.13)


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. ForThe Company had 0.3 million and 0.2 million shares of common stock that were anti-dilutive for the six-month periodthree and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively. The Company had 0 shares of common stock that were anti-dilutive for the three and six months 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, the Company had weighted average shares of common stock, in the form of stock grants and options of 36,815 which were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as their effect was anti-dilutive.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 or state examinations for years before 2014 or state income tax examinations for years before 2013.2014. During the first six months of 2020 and 2019, the Company did not identify nor reserve for any unrecognized tax benefits.
The
Our income tax provision and overall effective tax rate was 35 percent and 21 percentrates for the periods presented are as follows:
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2020 2019 2020 2019
Income tax benefit$(2,116) $(142) $(3,496) $(548)
Effective income tax rate23.3% 35.0% 30.1% 31.5%


The three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The June 30, 20192020 effective tax rate iswere higher than the statutory rate of 21 percent21.0% due to discrete tax benefits over the costs associated with our public proxy contest, additional benefits on asset impairment of our Palmer business, and benefits from our stock compensation plan. Additionally, we recognized 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 CARES Act includes various income and payroll tax provisions, notably enabling the Company to carry back net operating losses and recover taxes paid in prior years.

The three and six months ended June 30, 2019 effective tax rates were higher than the statutory tax rate of 21% due to state taxes, net of the federal benefit, and discrete tax benefits on our stock compensation plans. The June 30, 2018 effective tax rate was approximately equal to the U.S. statutory rate of 21 percent.
The effective tax rate was 32 percent and 21 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The June 30, 2019 effective tax rate is higher than the statutory rate of 21 percent due to state taxes, net of the federal benefit, and discrete tax benefits on our stock compensation plans. The June 30, 2018 effective tax rate was approximately equal t to the U.S. statutory rate of 21 percent.
Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


7. Segment InformationNote 10: Leases


Balance Sheet Presentation
Operating and finance lease amounts included in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet are as follows (in thousands):
Classification Financial Statement Line Item June 30, 2020
Assets Right-of-use assets, operating leases $35,717
Assets Property, plant and equipment 74
Current liabilities Current portion of lease liabilities, operating leases 991
Current liabilities Current portion of lease liabilities, finance leases 31
Non-current liabilities Non-current portion of lease liabilities, operating leases 36,510
Non-current liabilities Non-current portion of lease liabilities, finance leases 44

Total Lease Cost
Individual components of the total lease cost incurred by the Company are as follows:
(in thousands)Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Operating lease cost$1,035
 $2,069
Finance lease cost:   
Amortization of right-of-use assets26
 75
Interest on finance lease liabilities7
 24
Total lease cost$1,068
 $2,168

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 unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Maturity of Leases
The amounts of undiscounted future minimum lease payments under leases as of June 30, 2020 are as follows:
(in thousands)Operating Finance
Remainder of 2020$1,829
 $17
20213,710
 22
20223,767
 15
20233,803
 15
20243,656
 8
Thereafter48,577
 0
Total undiscounted minimum future lease payments65,342
 77
Imputed Interest27,841
 2
Present value of lease liabilities$37,501
 $75

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Lease Term and Discount Rate
Weighted-average remaining lease termJune 30, 2020
Operating Leases15.96 years
Finance Leases2.97 years
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating Leases7.31%
Finance Leases2.65%

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, 0 right-of-use assets were recognized in exchange for new operating lease liabilities.

Note 11: Commitments and 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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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 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,
(in thousands)2020 2019 2020 2019
Net sales       
Metals Segment$52,018
 $64,503
 $112,681
 $135,607
Specialty Chemicals Segment14,118
 14,275
 28,152
 27,975
 $66,136
 $78,778
 $140,833
 $163,582
Operating (loss) income       
Metals Segment$(9,155) $1,193
 $(8,221) $2,675
Specialty Chemicals Segment1,980
 926
 2,447
 1,540
        
Unallocated corporate expenses1,586
 1,944
 3,607
 4,251
Acquisition related costs and other6
 20
 135
 348
Proxy contest costs2,734
 0
 2,909
 0
Earn-out adjustments(827) (418) (823) (401)
Operating (loss) income(10,674) 573
 (11,602) 17
Interest expense532
 1,010
 1,251
 2,034
Change in fair value of interest rate swap(4) 77
 81
 124
Other (income) expense, net(2,129) (110) (1,303) (404)
Loss before income taxes$(9,073) $(404) $(11,631) $(1,737)
        
 As of    
(in thousands)June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019    
Identifiable assets       
Metals Segment$177,442
 $186,758
    
Specialty Chemicals Segment27,039
 25,428
    
Corporate46,943
 45,011
    
 $251,424
 $257,197
    

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net sales       
Metals Segment$64,503,373
 $56,374,479
 $135,606,452
 $101,866,726
Specialty Chemicals Segment14,274,603
 15,519,284
 27,975,356
 28,507,639
 $78,777,976
 $71,893,763
 $163,581,808
 $130,374,365
Operating income (loss)       
Metals Segment$1,192,644
 $9,090,516
 $2,629,285
 $15,107,047
Specialty Chemicals Segment926,032
 1,106,672
 1,540,246
 1,970,161
        
Unallocated corporate expenses1,944,221
 2,219,618
 4,252,643
 3,722,339
Acquisition related costs20,073
 690,217
 301,928
 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
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 (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
        
 As of    
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018    
Identifiable assets       
Metals Segment$208,097,980
 $192,195,733
    
Specialty Chemicals Segment27,940,364
 28,174,675
    
Corporate (1)
45,027,327
 8,028,438
    
 $281,065,671
 $228,398,846
    
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.
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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”(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
Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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.
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
Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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:
(in thousands)Initial estimate Revisions Final
Inventories$5,564
 $0
 $5,564
Accounts receivable3,534
 0
 3,534
Other current assets - production and maintenance supplies605
 0
 605
Property, plant and equipment2,793
 0
 2,793
Customer list intangible10,000
 (496) 9,504
Goodwill7,044
 714
 7,758
Contingent consideration (earn-out liability)(6,148) (218) (6,366)
Accounts payable(1,400) 0
 (1,400)
Other liabilities(97) 0
 (97)
 $21,895
 $0
 $21,895
 Initial estimate Revisions Revised estimate
Inventories$5,564,000
 $
 $5,564,000
Accounts receivable3,533,921
 
 3,533,921
Other current assets - production and maintenance supplies605,613
 
 605,613
Property, plant and equipment2,793,173
 
 2,793,173
Customer list intangible10,000,000
 (496,000) 9,504,000
Goodwill7,043,534
 714,094
 7,757,628
Contingent consideration (earn-out liability)(6,148,230) (218,094) (6,366,324)
Accounts payable(1,400,009) 
 (1,400,009)
Other liabilities(96,593) 
 (96,593)
 $21,895,409
 $
 $21,895,409

ASTI's results of operations since acquisition are reflected in the Company's consolidated statementsCondensed Consolidated Statements of operationsOperations as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands)2020 2019 2020 2019
Net sales$7,255
 $8,557
 $14,900
 $18,070
Income before taxes$1,377
 $992
 $1,718
 $1,099

 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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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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 estimated amount of interest expense associated with the additional borrowings to fund the American Stainless acquisition of $201,192 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 increase in the provision for income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and a decrease in the provision for income taxes of $143,013 for the six months ended June 30, 2018 related to the impact of the other pro-forma adjustments 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.

Note 14: Shareholders' Equity
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 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.

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.

Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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.
Synalloy Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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, 2020, the Company purchased 0 shares under the stock repurchase program. During the six months ended June 30, 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 and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company did not purchase anypurchased 0 shares under the stock repurchase program.

As of June 30, 2020, the Company has 790,383 shares of its share repurchase authorization remaining.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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 1 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 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 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).
On June 27, 2020, the Company entered into Amendment 1 to the Rights Agreement (the "Amendment"). The Amendment terminated the Rights Agreement by accelerating the expiration of the Rights to June 28, 2020. At the time of the termination of the Rights Agreement, all of the Rights, which were distributed to holders of the Company's common stock, par value, $1.00, pursuant to the Rights Agreement, expired.


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
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands)2020 2019 2020 2019
Fiberglass and steel liquid storage tanks and separation equipment$1,038
 $10,247
 $4,456
 $20,076
Heavy wall seamless carbon steel pipe and tube5,658
 6,703
 12,972
 15,289
Stainless steel pipe and tube39,306
 41,310
 83,034
 87,305
Galvanized pipe and tube6,016
 6,243
 12,219
 12,936
Specialty chemicals14,118
 14,275
 28,152
 27,976
Net sales$66,136
 $78,778
 $140,833
 $163,582


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 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: Proxy Contest and Related Costs
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company engaged in a proxy contest with Privet Fund Management, LLC ("Privet") and UPG Enterprises, LLC ("UPG"), which parties acted as a group during the proxy contest. At the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 30, 2020 (the “Annual Meeting”), the Company’s independent shareholders voted the Company’s proxy card, resulting in five (of eight) incumbent Board members being re-elected to the Board of Directors.  Due to cumulative voting, a unique voting method permitted by the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Privet and UPG were able to cumulate their group-owned shares to elect three (of eight) new directors at the Annual Meeting.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, total costs incurred by the Company relating to the proxy contest were $2.7 million and $2.9 million, respectively.

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Note 17: Subsequent Events

The Company notified its bank of a technical default of the fixed charge coverage ratio in its Credit Agreement at the quarter ended June 30, 2020. To address the technical default, the Company entered into two amendments to its Credit Agreement with its bank subsequent to the end of the quarter. On July 31, 2020, the Company entered into the Third Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the "Third Amendment") with its bank. The Third Amendment amended the definition of the fixed charge coverage ratio to include the proxy contest costs in the numerator of the ratio calculation. The amendment is effective for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and the directly following three quarters after June 30, 2020. Additionally, on August 13, 2020, the Company entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the "Fourth Amendment") with its bank. The Fourth Amendment amended the definition of the fixed charge coverage ratio to include the lesser of the actual non-cash asset impairment charge related to Palmer, or $6.0 million in the numerator of the ratio calculation. The amendment is effective for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and the directly following three quarters after June 30, 2020.



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 June 30, 2020, and June 30, 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 of Texas Tanks, Inc. ("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, significant factors that affectedpre-defined products.

COVID-19 Update
We are closely monitoring the Company duringimpact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on all aspects of our business, including the impacts to our customers, employees and supply chain. Through the second quarter of 2020, COVID-19 did have an adverse effect on our reported results and six-month periodsoperations, specifically with the continued curtailment of operations at our Palmer facility and $6.1 million of asset impairments related to that business. There remains significant uncertainty concerning the magnitude of the impact and the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and as a result, 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 will continue to 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 regarding risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)

Goodwill Impairment Review
During the second quarter of 2020, as described in Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, we tested our goodwill for impairment. The Company determined potential indicators of impairment within the Welded Pipe & Tube reporting unit included in the Metals Segment, with an associated goodwill balance of $16.2 million, existed. Continued deterioration in macroeconomic conditions, continued risks within the stainless steel industrial business, reporting unit operating losses and a decline in the reporting unit's net sales compared to forecast, collectively, indicated that the reporting unit had experienced a triggering event. As a result, the Company quantitatively evaluated the Welded Pipe & Tube reporting unit for impairment. Fair value of the reporting unit was determined using an income approach. Determining the fair value of the reporting unit and allocation of that fair value to individual assets and liabilities within the reporting unit to determine the implied fair value of the goodwill is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant management estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include the discount rate, terminal growth rate, tax rate, projected capital expenditures, and overall operational forecasts, including sales growth, gross margins, and operating margins. Any changes in the judgments, estimates, or assumptions could produce significantly different results. We corroborated the reasonableness of the estimated reporting unit fair value by reconciling to our enterprise value and market capitalization.
As a result of the goodwill impairment evaluation, it was concluded that the estimated fair value of the Welded Pipe and Tube reporting unit was greater than its carrying value by 1.7% and, as such, no goodwill impairment was necessary in the quarter ended June 30, 2019.2020. We do consider our Welded Pipe & Tube reporting unit's goodwill to be at risk and changes in our future operating results, cash flows, share price, market capitalization, or discount rate used when conducting future goodwill impairment tests could affect the estimated fair values of our reporting unit and may result in a goodwill impairment charge in the future. For example, we estimate that a 39 basis point increase in the discount rate would result in a goodwill impairment charge of approximately $0.7 million.

Results of Operations
Consolidated Performance Summary
Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 20192020 were $78.8 million. This represents an increase$66.1 million representing a decrease of $6.9$12.6 million or 9.6 percent16.0% when compared to net sales for the second 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. Net sales for the first six months of 20192020 were $163.6$140.8 million an increaserepresenting a decrease of $33.2$22.7 million or 25.5 percent from13.9% when compared to the first six months of 2018. Excluding2019. The decrease in sales for the net salessecond quarter and first six months of ASTI2020 was driven by our Metals Segment, which had a decrease of $12.5 million over the second quarter of 2019 and Munhall-Galvanized, net sales fora decrease of $22.9 million over the first six months of 2019 increased $2.2 million, or 1.7 percent compared to net sales for the second quarter of 2018.2019.

For the second quarter of 2019,2020, the Company recorded a net loss of $7.0 million, or $0.77 diluted loss per share, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million, or $0.03 diluted loss per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.7 million, or $0.41 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2018. Excluding2019. For the financial resultsfirst six months of ASTI2020, the Company recorded a net loss of $8.1 million, or $0.90 diluted loss per share, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million, or $0.13 diluted loss per share for the first six months of 2019.
The second quarter and Munhall-Galvanized, net incomefirst six months of 2020 were positively impacted by mark-to-market valuation gains on investments in equity securities totaling $1.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, compared to gains on investments in equity securities of $0.1 million and $0.4 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2019, decreased $4.5 million, or 121.8 percent compared to net income for the second quarter of 2018.respectively. The second quarter and first six months of 2019 was negatively2020 were also impacted by $6.1 million in non-cash asset impairment charges related to Palmer and inventory price change losses which, on a pre-tax basis, totaled $1.8$3.5 million and $3.9 million, respectively, compared to a $1.1$1.8 million gainloss in the second quarter of 2018.2019 and a $5.2 million loss for the first six months of 2019. The second quarter and first six months of 2020 results were also negatively impacted by $2.7 million and $2.9 million, respectively, in costs associated with the Company's proxy contest and election of directors at the 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. See Note 16, Proxy Contest and Related Costs, in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.
The second quarter of 2020 consolidated gross profit decreased 44.4% to $4.4 million, or 6.6% of sales, compared to $7.8 million, or 10.0% of sales in the second quarter of 2019. For the first six months of 2019, net loss was $1.22020, consolidated gross profit decreased 30.3% to $11.5 million, or $0.13 loss per diluted earnings per share. This compares to net income8.2% of $7.5sales, from $16.5 million, or $0.85 per diluted earnings per share for10.1% of sales in the first six months of 2018. Excluding2019. The decrease in dollars and percentage of sales were attributable to the financial resultsMetals Segment as discussed below.
Consolidated selling, general, and administrative expense for the second quarter of ASTI2020 decreased by $0.6 million to $7.0 million or 10.7% of sales compared to $7.7 million, or 9.7% of sales in the second quarter of 2019. For first six months of 2020, consolidated selling, general, and Munhall-Galvanized, net income foradministrative expenses decreased $1.7 million, or 10.5%, to $14.8 million compared to $16.6 million in the first six months of 2019 decreased $9.5 million, or 127.5 percent compared to net income2019. The most significant decreases for the second quarter and 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 $5.22020 compared the same period in the prior year resulted from salaries and benefits ($0.7 million compared to a $3.5lower in the second quarter and $1.0 million gain forlower in the first six months of 2018.
Impact of 2019 and 2018 Acquisitions on Financial Results
Themonths); travel expenses ($0.3 million lower in the second quarter and $0.4 million lower in the first six months of 2019 include financial resultsmonths); and professional fees ($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 $0.2 million lower in 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.
months).












Metals Segment
The Metals Segment's net sales for the second quarter of 20192020 totaled $64.5$52.0 million, an increasea decrease of $8.1$12.5 million or 14.4 percent19.4% from the second quarter of 2018. Excluding the net sales of ASTI and Munhall-Galvanized, Metals Segment net sales for the second quarter of 2019 decreased $6.7 million, or 11.8 percent, compared to net sales for the second quarter of 2018.
2019. Net sales for the first six months of 2019 were $135.62020 totaled $112.7 million, an increasea decrease of $33.7$22.9 million or 33.1 percent16.9% from the first six months of 2018. Excluding2019.
Net sales decrease for the netsecond quarter of 2020 compared to the second quarter of 2019 is summarized as follows:
($ in thousands)$%
Average selling price (1)
Units
shipped
     
Fiberglass and steel liquid storage tanks and separation equipment$(9,209)(89.9)%(27.9)%(86.1)%
Heavy wall seamless carbon steel pipe and tube(1,044)(15.6)%(12.0)%(4.0)%
Stainless steel pipe and tube(2,004)(4.9)%(4.1)%(0.7)%
Galvanized pipe and tube(228)(3.6)%(3.2)%(0.5)%
   Total decrease$(12,485)   
1) Average price decreases for the second quarter of 2020 as compared to the second quarter of 2019 primarily relate to the following:
Fiberglass and steel liquid storage tanks and separation equipment - decline due to curtailment of operations and effects of COVID-19 on oil and gas industry and Permian Basin;
Heavy wall seamless carbon steel pipe and tube - decline based on lower mix of energy based sales, lower mill pricing and lessening impact of ASTI232 tariffs;
Stainless steel pipe and Munhall-Galvanized, Metals Segment nettube - pass through of input and cost changes related to:
a.Alloy surcharges decrease of approximately 11%; offset by,
b.Favorable product mix and other competitive pricing, increase of 7%; and,
Galvanized pipe and tube - primarily decline in indexed pricing

Net sales decrease for the first six months of 2019 increased $2.7 million, or 2.7 percent,2020 compared to net salesthe first six months of 2019 is summarized as follows:
($ in thousands)$%
Average selling price (1)
Units
shipped
     
Fiberglass and steel liquid storage tanks and separation equipment$(15,619)(77.8)%(9.9)%(75.5)%
Heavy wall seamless carbon steel pipe and tube(2,317)(15.2)%(10.0)%(5.8)%
Stainless steel pipe and tube(4,272)(4.9)%(6.6)%1.9%
Galvanized pipe and tube(717)(5.5)%(8.9)%3.7%
   Total decrease$(22,925)   
1) Average price decreases for the first six months of 2018.2020 as compared to the first six months of 2019 primarily relate to the following:
SalesFiberglass and steel liquid storage tanks and separation equipment - decline due to curtailment of operations and effects of COVID-19 on oil and gas industry and Permian Basin;
Heavy wall seamless carbon steel pipe and tube were down 20.2 percent from last year’s second quarter. Storage tank- decline based on lower mix of energy based sales, lower mill pricing and vessel sales increased 13.0 percent over last year’s second quarter. Excluding ASTI and Munhall-Galvanized,lessening impact of 232 tariffs;
Stainless steel pipe and tube sales were down 15.8 percent from- pass through of input and cost changes related to:
a.Alloy surcharges decrease of approximately 2%; and,
b.Base raw material input mill pricing, product mix and other competitive pricing, decrease of 5%; and,
Galvanized pipe and tube - primarily decline in indexed pricing

The Metals Segment's operating loss increased $10.3 million, or 867.6%, to $9.2 million for the second quarter of 2018.2020 compared to income of $1.2 million for the second quarter of 2019. Operating loss for the first six months of 2020 increased $10.9 million,
Sales
or 407.3%, to $8.2 million from income of $2.7 million in the first six months of 2019. As mentioned above, the second quarter and first six months of 2020 were negatively impacted by $6.1 million in non-cash asset impairment charges related to Palmer.
Current quarter operating results were affected by nickel prices and resulting surcharges for 304 and 316 alloys. The second quarter of 2020 proved to be a much more unfavorable environment than the second quarter of 2019, with net metal pricing losses of $3.5 million, compared to last year's $1.8 million in metal pricing losses. Second quarter 2020 surcharges on 304 alloy were approximately 11% lower than second quarter 2019 levels and 2020 surcharges on 316 alloy were 17% lower than the second quarter of 2019. More importantly, second quarter 2020 surcharges on 304 and 316 alloys were lower by 19% and 21%, respectively, when compared with the surcharges in place just five months earlier.
Selling, general, and administrative expense decreased 0.3% to $4.8 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared to $4.9 million in the second quarter of 2019. For the first six months of 2020, selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased $0.7 million, or 7.0%, to $9.7 million from $10.4 million for the first six months of 2019. The most significant decreases for the second quarter and first six months of 20192020 compared tothe same periods in the prior year are 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
   
(1) Average price increases for the second quarter of 2019 as compared to the second quarter of 2018 primarily relate to the following:
Storage tankresulted from salaries and vessels - product mix change to larger, more complex tanks;
Seamless carbon steel pipe and tube - slight decline in pricing based on market conditions;
Stainless steel pipe (excluding ASTI) - pass through of input and cost changes related to:
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 thebenefits ($0.6 million 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 steel pipe and tube - slight decline in 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$0.9 million 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 thefirst six months ended June 30, 2019 by 33 percent.
The Metals Segment's operating income decreased $7.9months) and travel expenses ($0.2 million to $1.2 million forlower in the second quarter of 2019 compared to $9.1and $0.3 million for the second quarter of 2018. Forlower in 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.
Current quarter operating results were affected by the following factors:
a)Nickel prices and resulting surcharges for 304 and 316 alloys ended the second quarter of 2019 at continued low levels. The reduction in the nickel indices resulted in substantially lower selling prices in the second quarter, generating a 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 gains of $1.1 million, the second quarter of 2019 was unfavorable by $2.9 million compared to the second quarter of 2018;
b)Operating profits for welded stainless pipe and galvanized tube operations declined approximately $5.3 million in the second quarter of 2019 compared to the prior year period. The decline is primarily related to the average pricing declines outlined in our updated 2019 guidance issued on June 19, 2019. We are expecting some improvement in pricing and 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;
c)The acquisition of American Stainless increased second quarter of 2019 operating income by $1.2 million, with no comparable results in the prior year period; and
d)Seamless carbon pipe and tube showed a decline of 20.2 percent in sales, primarily related to reduced energy 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 remainder of the year, but anticipate higher levels of special projects, specifically in the alternative energy sector.
months).
Specialty Chemicals Segment
Net sales for the Specialty Chemicals Segment in the second quarter of 20192020 totaled $14.3$14.1 million, representing a $1.2$0.2 million, or 8.0 percent1.1%, decrease from the second quarter of 2018. Sales2019. Net sales for the first six months of 2019 were $28.02020 totaled $28.2 million, representing a decrease of $0.5$0.2 million, or 1.9 percent0.6%, increase from 2018 results.
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 decline in net sales is simply a factor of more tolled product being2019. Pounds shipped in the second quarter of 2020 were up 1.4% over the second quarter of 2019, comparedwith average selling prices declining 2.6%. Pounds for the first six months of 2020 were down 2.8%, with average selling prices increasing 3.5%.
The relative strength of sales during the second quarter, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the Household, Industrial & Institutional and Sanitation supply chain, is a result of the Segment's increased production of hand sanitizer and cleaning aids to 2018, with tolled revenue not including material cost as a component.help supply critical sanitation products.
Operating income for the Specialty Chemicals Segment for the second quarter of 20192020 was $2.0 million, an increase of $1.1 million, or 113.9%, from the second quarter of 2019. Operating income for the first six months of 2020 was $2.4 million, an increase of $0.9 million, a decreaseor 58.8%, from the first six months of 2019. The increase in operating income is directly related to cost cutting and other initiatives that yielded margin improvements of $0.2 million, fromlower manufacturing costs of $0.6 million and lower selling, general, and administrative expenses of $0.3 million.
Selling, general, and administrative expense decreased $0.3 million, or 27.0%, to $0.7 million for the samesecond quarter of 2018. While the product mix was slightly unfavorable2020 compared to prior year, on a sequential basis, the result represents a 51.0 percent improvement in profit over the firstsecond quarter of 2019. For the first six months of 2019, operating income for the Specialty Chemicals Segment was $1.52020, selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased $0.4 million, comparedor 18.5%, to operating income of $2.0$1.8 million from $2.2 million for the same period of 2018. The prior year's first six months included a one-time claim settlement gain of 2019. The most significant decreases for the second quarter and first six months of 2020 compared to the same periods in the prior year resulted from salaries and benefits ($0.2 million lower for the second quarter and $0.3 million.

million lower in the first six months).
Other Items
Unallocated corporate expenses for the second quarter of 20192020 decreased $0.3$0.4 million, or 12.4 percent18.4%, to $1.9$1.6 million (2.5(2.4 percent of sales) compared to $2.2$1.9 million (3.1(2.5 percent of sales) for the same period in the prior year comparative period. The second quarter decrease resulted primarily from lower professional fees, employee benefits and incentive bonus expense. For the first six months of 2019,2020, unallocated corporate expenses increased $0.5decreased $0.6 million, or 14.2 percent15.0%, to $4.3$3.6 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 million and $0.4 million for the second quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Interest expense was $2.0 million and $0.7$4.2 million for the first six months of 20192019. The second quarter and 2018,first six months decreases resulted primarily from lower professional fees, incentive bonuses, and travel expenses in the period.
Interest expense was $0.5 million and $1.0 million for the second quarter of 2020 and 2019, respectively. The increasedecrease was related to higherlower average debt outstanding in the second quarter andof 2020 compared to the first six monthssecond quarter 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 percent23.3% and 31.5 percent30.1% for the three and six-month periodssix months ended June 30, 2019.2020, respectively, and 35.0% and 31.5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively. The June 30, 20192020 effective tax rate was higher 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 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 effectiveCARES Act includes various income and payroll tax rate was 21.0 percentprovisions, notably enabling the Company to carry back net operating losses and 21.3 percent for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2018, respectively. The Company’s effectiverecover taxes paid in prior years. Additionally, we recognized a discrete tax rate was approximately equalbenefit related to the U.S. statutory rate of 21.0 percent.costs associated with our public proxy contest.


The Company's cash balance decreased $2.2increased $0.8 million to $23,800$1.4 million as of June 30, 20192020 compared to $2.2$0.6 million at December 31, 2018.2019. Fluctuations affecting cash flows during the six months ended June 30, 20192020 were comprised of the following:
a)Net inventories decreased $3.8$2.9 million at June 30, 20192020 when compared to December 31, 2018,2019, mainly due to efforts to 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 reliefwrite-down of inventory duringrelated to the six months ended June 30, 2019.Palmer business in the second quarter. Inventory turns increased slightly from 1.811.62 turns at December 31, 2018,2019, calculated on a three-month average basis, to 1.891.75 turns at June 30, 2019;2020;
b)Accounts payable increased $3.9$3.7 million as of June 30, 20192020 as compared to December 31, 2018. The majority of2019, primarily due to higher metal purchases in the increase is related to levels of purchasing activity near the end of the quarter, including second quarter receipts of inventory that were still unpaid on normal terms atcompared to the end of thefourth quarter. Accounts payable days outstanding were approximately 3332 days at June 30, 20192020 compared to 3736 days at December 31, 2018;2019;
c)Net accounts receivable increased $2.6$1.2 million at June 30, 20192020 as compared to December 31, 2018, which2019, due primarily resulted fromto improved business activity within the addition of ASTI’s sales and receivables following the January 1, 2019 acquisition, offset partially by a reductionSpecialty Chemicals Segment in days outstanding of four days due to better collection experience at the end of the second quarter.quarter compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Days sales outstanding, calculated using a six-month average basis, decreased from 52was 46 days outstanding at the end of December 2018 to 48June 30, 2020 and 50 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 six months of 2020 were $2.0 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$2.3 million during the first six months of 20192020 related to the earn-out liabilities from the 2019 American Stainless, 2018 MUSA-Galvanized and 2017 MUSA-Stainless acquisitions.
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 (Loss) Earnings 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, asset 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, proxy contest 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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)2020 2019 2020 2019
Consolidated       
Net loss$(6,957) $(262) $(8,135) $(1,189)
Adjustments:       
 Interest expense532
 1,010
 1,251
 2,034
 Change in fair value of interest rate swap(4) 77
 81
 124
 Income taxes(2,116) (142) (3,496) (548)
 Depreciation1,989
 1,943
 3,947
 3,832
 Amortization810
 819
 1,619
 1,743
EBITDA(5,746) 3,445
 (4,733) 5,996
 Acquisition costs and other6
 32
 138
 1,672
 Proxy contest costs2,734
 
 2,909
 
 Shelf registration costs
 10
 
 10
 Earn-out adjustments(827) (418) (823) (401)
 Gain on investments in equity securities(1,092) (100) (240) (373)
 Asset impairments6,079
 
 6,079
 
 Stock-based compensation430
 237
 766
 853
 Non-cash lease expense128
 151
 256
 288
 Retention expense235
 51
 235
 130
Adjusted EBITDA$1,947
 $3,408
 $4,587
 $8,175
 % sales2.9% 4.3% 3.3% 5.0%

Metals Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are as follows:
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)2020 2019 2020 2019
Metals Segment       
Net (loss) income$(7,308) $1,587
 $(6,381) $2,986
Adjustments:       
 Interest expense7
 23
 11
 44
 Depreciation1,559
 1,533
 3,070
 3,014
 Amortization810
 819
 1,619
 1,743
EBITDA(4,932) 3,962
 (1,681) 7,787
 Acquisition costs and other
 12
 3
 1,370
 Earn-out adjustments(827) (418) (823) (401)
 Asset impairments6,079
 
 6,079
 
 Stock-based compensation130
 63
 171
 210
 Retention expense
 26
 
 80
Metals Segment Adjusted EBITDA$450
 $3,645
 $3,749
 $9,046
 % of segment sales0.9% 5.7% 3.3% 6.7%


Specialty Chemicals Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are as follows:
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)2020 2019 2020 2019
Chemicals Segment       
Net income$1,980
 $926
 $2,460
 $1,539
Adjustments:       
 Interest expense1
 
 9
 1
 Depreciation389
 370
 792
 739
EBITDA2,370
 1,296
 3,261
 2,279
 Stock-based compensation80
 26
 118
 96
Specialty Chemicals Segment Adjusted EBITDA$2,450
 $1,322
 $3,379
 $2,375
 % of segment sales17.4% 9.3% 12.0% 8.5%

Adjusted Net (Loss) Income and Adjusted Diluted (Loss) Earnings per Share
Adjusted Net (Loss) Income and Adjusted Diluted (Loss) Earnings per Share are non-GAAP measures and exclude discontinued operations, goodwill impairment, asset impairment, stock option / grant costs, non-cash lease costs, acquisition costs, proxy contest 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 Company increased its overall debt balancereconciliation 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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)2020 2019 2020 2019
Loss before taxes$(9,073) $(404) $(11,631) $(1,737)
         
Adjustments:       
 Acquisition costs and other6
 32
 138
 1,672
 Proxy contest costs2,734
 
 2,909
 
 Shelf registration costs
 10
 
 10
 Earn-out adjustments(827) (418) (823) (401)
 Gain on investments in equity securities(1,092) (100) (240) (373)
 Asset impairments6,079
 
 6,079
 
 Stock-based compensation430
 237
 766
 853
 Non-cash lease expense128
 151
 256
 288
 Retention expense235
 51
 235
 130
Adjusted (loss) income before income taxes(1,380) (441) (2,311) 442
 (Benefit) provision for income taxes at 21%(290) (93) (485) 93
         
Adjusted net (loss) income$(1,090) $(348) $(1,826) $349
         
Average shares outstanding, as reported       
 Basic9,058
 8,974
 9,066
 8,951
 Diluted9,058
 8,974
 9,066
 8,951
         
Adjusted net (loss) income per common share       
 Basic$(0.12) $(0.04) $(0.20) $0.04
 Diluted$(0.12) $(0.04) $(0.20) $0.04

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):
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2020 2019
Total cash (used in) provided by:   
Operating activities$(173) $13,225
Investing activities798
 (23,232)
Financing activities161
 7,810
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$786
 $(2,197)

Operating Activities
The decrease in cash provided by $9.3operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019 was primarily driven by changes in working capital, driven by increases in accounts receivable, which decreased operating cash flows for the first six months of 2020 by $1.9 million, duringcompared to an increase of $0.9 million in the first six months of 2019, increases in inventory which decreased operating cash flows $1.4 million in the first six months of 2020, compared to an increase of $8.6 million in the first six months of 2019 and accrued income taxes, which decreased operating cash flow $3.1 million for the first six months of 2020, compared to a decrease of $1.5 million in the first six months of 2020. These were partially offset by increases in accounts payable, which increased operating cash flows $3.7 million in the first six months of 2020 compared to an increase of $2.5 million in the first six months of 2019 and $1.0 million in proceeds received from the Company's business interruption insurance related to the heavy wall press outage in 2019.

Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities primarily consists of transactions related to capital expenditures and acquisitions. The increase in cash provided by investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019 was primarily due to a decrease in cash outflows related to the American Stainless acquisition in the prior year and increase in proceeds from the sale of equity securities in the current year over 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 six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 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 June 30, 2020, the Company had $85.7$78.6 million of total borrowings outstanding with its lender aslender. That total is up $3.0 million from the balance at December 31, 2019. As of June 30, 2019. Covenants2020, the Company had $7.2 million of remaining available capacity under its Line. See Note 6, Long-term Debt, in the Credit Agreement includenotes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.
The Company is subject to certain covenants including maintaining a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.25, maintaining a minimum tangible net worth of not less than $60.0 million, and a limitation on the Company’s maximum amount of capital expenditures per year, which is in line with currently projected needs.
The Company notified its bank of a technical default of the fixed charge coverage ratio in its Credit Agreement at the quarter ended June 30, 2020. To address the technical default, the Company entered into two amendments to its Credit Agreement with its bank subsequent to the end of the quarter. On July 31, 2020, the Company entered into the Third Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the "Third Amendment") with its bank. The Third Amendment amended the definition

of the fixed charge coverage ratio to include the proxy contest costs in the numerator of the ratio calculation. The amendment is effective for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and the directly following three quarters after June 30, 2020. Additionally, on August 13, 2020, the Company entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the "Fourth Amendment") with its bank. The Fourth Amendment amended the definition of the fixed charge coverage ratio to include the lesser of the actual non-cash asset impairment charge related to Palmer, or $6.0 million in the numerator of the ratio calculation. The amendment is effective for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and the directly following three quarters after June 30, 2020.
At June 30, 2020, the Company had a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.39 and a minimum tangible net worth of $67.4 million.

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 June 30, 2019,2020, the Company had $20.0 millionhas 790,383 shares of remaining available capacity under its lineshare repurchase authorization remaining.

Stock repurchase activity was as follows:
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2020 2019
Number of shares repurchased59,617
 
Average price per share$10.65
 $
Total cost of shares repurchased$636,940
 $

At the end of credit. 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 3.7 at June 30, 2020 and 3.6 at December 31, 2019.

Our long-term debt to capital, calculated as long-term debt divided by total capital, was 45% at June 30, 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 (7.9)% at June 30, 2020 and (2.9)% at December 31, 2019, respectively.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
The Company washas 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 complianceour 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.

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 all covenantssimilar risk characteristics on a collective basis, considering factors such as the aging of June 30, 2019.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 unaudited 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.not effective due to the presence of a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting described below. Notwithstanding the material weakness, management believes, based on its procedures in preparing this report, that the consolidated financial statements included in this report fairly present, in all material respects, the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of and for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


As previously disclosed, during the same period, the Company received a hotline complaint principally regarding the accounting treatment of Palmer and other matters. In response to this complaint, the Board of Directors engaged an independent law firm to investigate the matters. The independent law firm’s investigation concluded that there was no evidence of intentional misconduct, bad faith or criminal acts.

Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that several control deficiencies existed related to the Company’s control environment. These control deficiencies included improper tone related to the treatment of and communication with lower-level employees by management, and certain personnel performing job responsibilities outside their job descriptions. Additionally, there was a delay in reporting a whistleblower matter to the Audit Committee, and a certain matter not being transitioned to the new Audit Committee. These control deficiencies, when aggregated, resulted in a material weakness in the Company’s control environment as of June 30, 2020.

Remediation Plan
The Company is committed to remediating the control deficiencies that constituted the above material weakness by implementing changes to the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Management is responsible for implementing changes and improvements in the internal control over financial reporting and for remediating the control deficiencies that gave rise to the material weakness. In response to the identified deficiencies that aggregated to a material weakness, management, with oversight from the Company's Audit Committee, is in the process of developing a detailed plan for remediation of the material weakness, including:

Providing leadership training and mentorship to key executives;
Alignment of job descriptions with actual job responsibilities;
Improving the Ethics and Compliance Hotline process, including the consideration of a third-party hotline service with automated reporting to the Audit Committee; and
Enhancing the transition process for new finance executives and audit committee members.

As the Company continues to evaluate and work to remediate the control deficiencies that gave rise to the material weakness, the Company may determine to take additional measures to address the control deficiencies.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
TheOther than the material weakness discussed above, 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:
If we do not successfully manage the transitions associated with the election of three new members of our Board of Directors, the appointment of a new Chairman of the Board and a new Chief Financial Officer, it could have an adverse impact on our business operations, including our internal controls over financial reporting, as well as be viewed negatively by our customers and shareholders.
On June 30, 2020, the Company appointed Sally M. Cunningham Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 30, 2020 after the resignation of Dennis M. Loughran. In addition, on July 7, 2020, the Company announced the election of three new members of the Board of Directors at the 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. On July 9, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors elected Henry L. Guy as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Such leadership transitions can be inherently difficult to manage, and an inadequate transition may cause disruption to our business, including our relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors, and employees. It may also make it more difficult to hire and retain key employees.
An impairment in the carrying value of our fixed assets, intangible assets, or goodwill could adversely affect our financial condition and Consolidated Results of Operations.
Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of identified net assets of businesses acquired. We review goodwill for impairment annually, or whenever circumstances change in a way which could indicate that impairment may have occurred. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level. We identify potential goodwill impairments by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount, which includes goodwill and other intangible assets. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, an impairment exists. The amount of the impairment is the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value. A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indication of impairment exists. Factors may include, among others: a significant decline in our expected future cash flows; a sustained, significant decline in our stock price and market capitalization; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; unanticipated competition; the testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit; and slower growth rates. Any adverse change in these factors would have a significant impact on the recoverability of these assets and negatively affect our financial condition and consolidated results of operations. We are required to record a non-cash impairment charge if the testing performed indicates that goodwill has been impaired.
We evaluate the useful lives of our fixed assets and intangible assets to determine if they are definite or indefinite-lived. Reaching a determination on useful life requires significant judgments and assumptions regarding the lease term, future effects of obsolescence, demand, competition, other economic factors (such as the stability of the industry, legislative action that results in an uncertain or changing regulatory environment, and expected changes in distribution channels), the level of required maintenance expenditures and the expected lives of other related groups of assets. We cannot accurately predict the amount and timing of any impairment of assets. Should the value of goodwill, fixed assets or intangible assets become impaired, there could be an adverse effect on our financial condition and consolidated results of operations.
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 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.


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
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101*)
*
 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, 2019September 3, 2020By:/s/ Craig C. Bram               
   Craig C. Bram
   President and Chief Executive Officer
   (principal executive officer)
    
Date:August 13, 2019September 3, 2020By:/s/ DennisSally M. LoughranCunningham  
   DennisSally M. LoughranCunningham
   Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   (principal accounting officer)










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