Eagle Materials - 10-Q quarterly report FY

 

Delaware
(State of Incorporation)

75-2520779
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 1100, Dallas, Texas 75219
(Address of principal executive offices)

(214) 432-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.) Yes þ No o

As of July 31, 2005, the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock was:

 

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     The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the three month period ended June 30, 2005, include the accounts of Eagle Materials Inc. and its majority owned subsidiaries (“EXP” the “Company” or “we”) and have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 10, 2005.

     Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of the Company, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the information in the following unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been included. The results of operations for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

     Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Inventory Costs. In November 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 151 (SFAS 151), Inventory Costs, an amendment of APB 43, Chapter 4. The amendments made by SFAS 151 require that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted materials (spoilage) be recognized as current-period charges and that the allocation of fixed production overheads to inventory be based on the normal capacity of production facilities. SFAS 151 is effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005 or Fiscal 2007 for the Company. We are currently evaluating the impact that adoption of SFAS 151 will have on our financial position and results of operations.

Share Based Payments. Effective April 1, 2005, the Company adopted SFAS 123R, “Share-Based Payment” utilizing the modified prospective approach. Under the modified prospective approach, SFAS 123R applies to new awards and to awards that were outstanding on April 1, 2005 and are subsequently modified or cancelled. Compensation expense for outstanding awards for which the requisite service had not been rendered as of April 1, 2005, will be recognized over the remaining service period using the compensation cost calculated for pro forma disclosure purposes previously under SFAS 123 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” Prior periods were not restated to reflect the impact of adopting the new standard.

     Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R we accounted for employee stock options using the intrinsic value method of accounting prescribed by APB Opinion 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to

Employees,” as allowed by SFAS 123. Except as discussed below, no expense was generally recognized in fiscal 2005 related to the Company’s stock options because the number of shares were fixed at the grant date and each option’s exercise price was set at the stock’s fair market value on the date the option was granted.

Options. Options granted in fiscal 2005 and in fiscal 2006 vest over a one to three year period and become exercisable ratably over a two year period subsequent to vesting. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R awards pursuant in fiscal 2005 were determined to be variable awards and the related expense was recognized over the associated performance period based on the intrinsic value of the options deemed probable of vesting, measured at each quarter and year-end. Under SFAS 123R compensation expense is based on the grant date fair value with such fair value amortized over the estimated service period.

     The Company determines the fair value of such awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted-average assumptions were used to value EXP’s grants in the first quarter of fiscal 2006: 7 year expected life; expected volatility of 23%; risk free rate of 4.1% and annual dividends of $1.20 per share during the expected term of the options.

     The Company recognized share-based compensation expense associated with option grants of $0.8 million ($0.03 per diluted share, after tax) in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 versus $0 in the prior year fiscal quarter. At June 30, 2005, there was $8.6 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based payments which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.2 years.

     The following table represents stock option activity for the quarter ended June 30, 2005:

     The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at June 30, 2005:

     Shares available for future stock option grants under existing plans were 932,245 at June 30, 2005. At June 30, 2005 the aggregate intrinsic value of shares outstanding was $26.1 million.

Restricted Stock Units. Restricted stock units (RSU’s) are payable in Common Stock, on a one to one basis, based on the attainment of certain operational goals for each fiscal year. During fiscal 2005, 23,089 RSUs were initially granted to management of which 17,317 RSUs were vested. During fiscal 2006, an additional 22,932 RSUs have been initially granted to management. The ultimate number of RSUs to be awarded will be determined at the completion of fiscal 2006. Share based expense for RSUs was determined based on the market price of EXP’s stock at the time of award applied to the number of shares anticipated to be issued and amortized over the three year vesting period. For the three month periods ended June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2004, the Company expensed approximately $261,000 and $78,000, respectively.

     The following table illustrates for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 the effect on operating results and per share information had the Company accounted for share based compensation in accordance with SFAS 123R.

     We sponsor several defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans which together cover substantially all our employees. Benefits paid under the defined benefit plans covering certain hourly employees are based on years of service and the employee’s qualifying compensation over the last few years of employment.

     The following table shows the components of net periodic cost for our plans:

     A summary of changes in stockholders’ equity follows:

     A summary of comprehensive income is presented below:

     As of June 30, 2005, the Company has an accumulated other comprehensive loss of $1.8 million, net of income taxes of $1.0 million, in connection with recognizing an additional minimum pension liability. The minimum pension liability relates to the accumulated benefit obligation in excess of the fair value of plan assets of the defined benefit retirement plans.

     Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost (including applicable material, labor, depreciation, and plant overhead) or market. Inventories consist of the following:

     The calculation of basic and diluted common shares outstanding is as follows:

On December 16, 2004, we amended our existing credit facility to increase the facility amount from $250.0 million to $350.0 million, modified certain financial and other covenants and extended the maturity date to 2009 (the “New Credit Facility”). The New Credit Facility expires on December 16, 2009, at which time all borrowings outstanding are due. The borrowings under the New Credit Facility are guaranteed by all major operating subsidiaries of the Company. At the option of the Company, outstanding principal amounts on the New Credit Facility bear interest at a variable rate equal to: (i) LIBOR, plus an agreed margin (ranging from 87.5 to 162.5 basis points), which is to be established quarterly based upon the Company’s ratio of consolidated EBITDA to its consolidated indebtedness; or (ii) an alternate base rate which is the higher of (a) the prime rate or (b) the federal funds rate plus ¹/2% per annum, plus an agreed margin (ranging from 25 to 100 basis points). Interest payments are payable monthly or at the end of the LIBOR advance periods, which can be up to a period of six months at the option of the Company. Under the New Credit Facility, we are required to adhere to a number of financial and other covenants, including covenants relating to the Company’s interest coverage ratio and consolidated funded indebtedness ratio. At June 30, 2005 the Company had $342 million of borrowings available under the New Credit Facility.

     Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that engage in business activities that earn revenues, incur expenses and prepare separate financial information that is evaluated regularly by our chief operating decision maker in order to allocate resources and assess performance.

     We operate in four business segments: Gypsum Wallboard, Cement, Recycled Paperboard, and Concrete and Aggregates, with Gypsum Wallboard and Cement being our principal lines of business. These operations are conducted in the United States and include the mining of gypsum and the manufacture and sale of gypsum wallboard, the mining of limestone and the manufacture, production, distribution and sale of portland cement (a basic construction material which is the essential binding ingredient in concrete), the manufacture and sale of recycled paperboard to the gypsum wallboard industry and other paperboard converters, the sale of readymix concrete and the mining and sale of aggregates (crushed stone, sand and gravel). These products are used primarily in commercial and residential construction, public construction projects and projects to build, expand and repair roads and highways.

     As further discussed below, we operate four cement plants, ten cement distribution terminals, four gypsum wallboard plants, five gypsum wallboard reload centers, a gypsum wallboard distribution center,

a recycled paperboard mill, eight readymix concrete batch plant locations and two aggregates processing plant locations. The principal markets for our cement products are Texas, northern Illinois (including Chicago), the Rocky Mountains, northern Nevada, and northern California. Gypsum wallboard and recycled paperboard are distributed throughout the continental United States. Concrete and aggregates are sold to local readymix producers and paving contractors in the Austin, Texas area and northern California.

     During fiscal 2005 up to January 10, 2005 we conducted two out of four of our cement plant operations through joint ventures, Texas Lehigh Cement Company, which is located in Buda, Texas and Illinois Cement Company, which is located in LaSalle, Illinois (collectively, the “Joint Ventures”). Effective January 11, 2005 we completed the purchase of the remaining 50% interest in Illinois Cement Company and accordingly the results of Illinois Cement Company have been consolidated into our results for the first quarter of fiscal 2006. For segment reporting purposes only, we proportionately consolidate our 50% share of the cement Joint Ventures’ revenues and operating earnings, which is consistent with the way management organizes the segments within the Company for making operating decisions and assessing performance.

     We account for intersegment sales at market prices. The following table sets forth certain financial information relating to our operations by segment:

     Segment operating earnings, including the proportionately consolidated 50% interest in the revenues and expenses of the Joint Venture in fiscal 2006 and Joint Ventures in fiscal 2005, represent revenues less direct operating expenses, segment depreciation, and segment selling, general and administrative expenses. Corporate assets consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, general office assets and miscellaneous other assets. The segment breakdown of goodwill is as follows:

     Combined summarized financial information for the one jointly owned operation for fiscal 2006 and the two jointly owned operations in fiscal 2005 that are not consolidated is set out below (this combined summarized financial information includes the total amounts for the Joint Ventures and not the Company’s 50% interest in those amounts):

     The following components are included in interest expense, net:

     Interest income includes interest on investments of excess cash and interest on notes receivable. Components of interest expense include interest associated with bank borrowings, the accounts receivable

securitization facility and commitment fees based on the unused portion of the bank credit facility. Other expenses include amortization of debt issue costs and bank credit facility costs.

     The Company has certain deductible limits under its workers’ compensation and liability insurance policies for which reserves are established based on the undiscounted estimated costs of known and anticipated claims. We have entered into standby letter of credit agreements relating to workers’ compensation and auto and general liability self-insurance. At June 30, 2005, we had contingent liabilities under these outstanding letters of credit of approximately $7.9 million.

     The following table compares insurance accruals and payments for our operations:

     The Company is currently contingently liable for performance under $5.5 million in performance bonds required by certain states and municipalities, and their related agencies. The bonds are principally for certain reclamation obligations and mining permits. We have indemnified the underwriting insurance company against any exposure under the performance bonds. In the Company’s past experience, no material claims have been made against these financial instruments.

     In the ordinary course of business, we execute contracts involving indemnifications standard in the industry and indemnifications specific to a transaction such as sale of a business. These indemnifications might include claims relating to any of the following: environmental and tax matters; intellectual property rights; governmental regulations and employment-related matters; customer, supplier, and other commercial contractual relationships; and financial matters. While the maximum amount to which the Company may be exposed under such agreements cannot be estimated, it is the opinion of management that these indemnifications are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. The Company currently has no outstanding guarantees.

     Income taxes for the interim period presented have been included in the accompanying financial statements on the basis of an estimated annual effective tax rate. In addition to the amount of tax resulting from applying the estimated annual effective tax rate to pre-tax income, the Company, when appropriate, includes certain items treated as discrete events to arrive at an estimated overall tax amount. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2005 was 30% including a $1.8 million discrete tax item relating to favorable adjustments to tax reserves for depletion. As of June 30, 2005, the estimated overall tax rate for the full fiscal year 2006 was 33% including the impact of the $1.8 million discussed above, consistent with the prior year.

     Eagle Materials Inc. is a diversified producer of basic building products used in residential, industrial, commercial and infrastructure construction. Information presented for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, reflects the Company’s four business segments, consisting of Gypsum Wallboard, Cement, Recycled Paperboard and Concrete and Aggregates. Certain information for each of Concrete and Aggregates is broken out separately in the segment discussions.

     A majority of our revenues are from customers who are in industries and businesses that are cyclical in nature and subject to changes in general economic conditions. In addition, since our operations occur in a variety of geographic markets, our businesses are subject to the economic conditions in each such geographic market. Our wallboard operations are more national in scope and shipments are made throughout the continental U.S., except for the Northeast; however, our primary markets are in the Southwestern U.S. Demand for wallboard varies between regions with the East and West Coasts representing the largest demand centers. Our cement companies are located in geographic areas west of the Mississippi river and the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area. Due to the low value-to-weight ratio of cement, cement is usually shipped within a 250 mile radius of the plants. Concrete and aggregates are even more regional as those operations serve the areas immediately surrounding Austin, Texas and north of Sacramento, California. Therefore, demand for cement, concrete and aggregates is tied more closely to the economies of the local markets, which may fluctuate more widely than the nation as a whole.

     Nationally, trends in the construction industry have been positive as total construction spending during May 2005 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.1 billion, 7% above the same period in 2004. The Gypsum Association reported approximately 17.8 billion square feet of wallboard was shipped in the first six months of calendar 2005, a 4.4% increase over the prior record year. Wallboard demand has been favorably impacted by strong residential construction due to low interest rates; however, a continued rise in interest rates could impact this demand. Commercial and industrial activity continues to show signs of improvement but remains below historical averages. Cement demand has been positively impacted by the strong housing market, an improving non-residential construction market and a continuation of the high level of federal transportation projects. There can be no assurances that the favorable trends will continue in future periods. See “Forward Looking Statements”.

     General economic downturns or localized downturns in the regions where we have operations, including any downturns in the construction industry, and increases in capacity in the gypsum wallboard, paperboard and cement industries, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, wallboard operations and to a lesser extent, our other operations are impacted by rising fuel costs, availability and cost of long haul trucking and logistical problems currently being seen in the U.S. rail market. Collectively, these issues could potentially impact our operating earnings and our ability to efficiently distribute our products to the customers we serve.

     The Company conducts one of its cement operations through a Joint Venture, Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP, which is located in Buda, Texas. The Company owns a 50% interest in the Joint Venture and accounts for its interest under the equity method of accounting. However, for purposes of the Cement segment information presented, we proportionately consolidate our 50% share of the cement Joint Venture’s revenues and operating earnings, which is the way management organizes the segment within the Company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. On January 10, 2005, we completed the acquisition of the other 50% interest in Illinois Cement. Beginning January 11, 2005 we began fully consolidating the results of Illinois Cement; however, through January 10, 2005 we utilized the equity method of accounting for Illinois Cement.

     The following tables lists by line of business the revenues and operating earnings discussed in our operating segments:

     Consolidated operating earnings increased 44% over the prior year quarter. Continued strong demand in our core markets helped to set record sales volumes in the Wallboard segment and Cement segment. Gypsum Wallboard average pricing increased 18% over the prior year quarter while Cement average pricing increased 15%. Pricing improvements have been offset somewhat by increased costs of energy, transportation and maintenance. The Paperboard segment posted record volumes and record first quarter pricing offset by increased fiber costs and the mix of products sold. Concrete prices have increased approximately 6% for the quarter as compared to the corresponding prior year period, offset somewhat by the increased costs of cement and fuel delivery costs. Aggregate demand in the northern California and Texas markets remains strong with record quarter sales volume.

     Other income consists of a variety of items that are non-segment operating in nature and includes non-inventoried aggregates income, gypsum wallboard distribution center income, asset sales and other miscellaneous income and cost items.

     Corporate general and administrative expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 were $3.1 million compared to $1.9 million for the comparable prior year period. The increase is primarily the result of the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard 123(R) — Share Based Payments discussed further in Note (B) to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

     Net interest expense of $1.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 increased $0.6 million from last year’s comparable period due to higher average borrowings.

     In the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company recognized an adjustment of $1.8 million to tax reserves associated with favorable developments in certain outstanding tax matters. This matter was treated as discretely affecting the first quarter tax provision. See Note M to the financial statements for additional information.

     As of June 30, 2005, the effective tax rate for fiscal 2006 is 33%, which includes the impact of the discrete item discussed above, versus 33% for fiscal 2005.

     Pre-tax earnings of $50.2 million were 42% above last year’s first quarter pre-tax earnings of $35.4 million. Net earnings of $34.9 million increased 50% from net earnings of $23.2 million for last year’s same quarter. Diluted earnings per share of $1.91 were 55% higher than the $1.23 for last year’s same quarter.

     The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to adopt accounting policies and make significant judgments and estimates to develop amounts reflected and disclosed in the financial statements. In many cases, there are alternative policies or estimation techniques that could be used. We maintain a thorough process to review the application of our accounting policies and to evaluate the appropriateness of the many estimates that are required to prepare our financial statements. However, even under optimal circumstances, estimates routinely require adjustment based on changing circumstances and the receipt of new or better information.

     Information regarding our “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” can be found in our Annual Report. The four critical accounting policies that we believe either require the use of the most judgment, or the selection or application of alternative accounting policies, and are material to our financial statements are those relating to long-lived assets, goodwill, environmental liabilities and accounts receivable. Management has discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting policies and estimates with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors and with our independent registered public accounting firm. In addition, Note (A) to the financial statements in our Annual Report contains a summary of our significant policies.

See Note (A) to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements on page 4.

     The following table provides a summary of our cash flows:

     The $19.5 million increase in cash flows from operating activities for the first three months of fiscal 2006 was largely attributable to increased earnings. In addition, changes in working capital items such as decreases in inventory and increases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and federal taxes payable contributed to the increase in cash flows from operating activities.

     Working capital at June 30, 2005, was $8.7 million compared to $19.8 million at March 31, 2005. The decrease resulted primarily from a $7.5 million decrease in inventory; a $14.9 million increase in accounts and notes receivable; a $8.6 million increase in notes payable; a $2.0 million increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities; and a $15.9 million increase in federal taxes payable, offset against a $7.4 million increase in cash.

     Total debt was increased from $84.8 million at March 31, 2005, to $94.4 at June 30, 2005. Debt-to-capitalization at June 30, 2005, was 16% compared to 14% at March 31, 2005.

     Based on our financial condition and results of operations as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2005, along with the projected net earnings for the remainder of Fiscal 2006, we believe that our internally generated cash flow coupled with funds available under various credit facilities will enable us to provide adequately for our current operations, dividends, capital expenditures and future growth through the end of Fiscal 2006. The Company was in compliance at June 30, 2005 and during the three months ended June 30, 2005, with all the terms and covenants of its credit agreements and expects to be in compliance during the next 12 months.

     Cash and cash equivalents totaled $14.6 million at June 30, 2005, compared to $7.2 million at March 31, 2005.

     On December 16, 2004, we amended our existing credit facility to increase the facility amount from $250.0 million to $350.0 million, modified certain financial and other covenants and extended the maturity date to 2009. The principal balance of the facility was paid off and replaced with a new $350.0 million credit agreement (the “New Credit Facility”). The New Credit Facility expires on December 16, 2009, at which time all borrowings outstanding are due. The borrowings under the New Credit Facility are guaranteed by all major operating subsidiaries of the Company. At the option of the Company, outstanding principal amounts on the New Credit Facility bear interest at a variable rate equal to: (i) LIBOR, plus an agreed margin (ranging from 87.5 to 162.5 basis points), which is to be established quarterly based upon the Company’s ratio of consolidated EBITDA to its consolidated indebtedness; or (ii) an alternate base rate which is the higher of (a) the prime rate or (b) the federal funds rate plus ¹/2% per annum, plus an agreed margin (ranging from 25 to 100 basis points). Interest payments are payable monthly or at the end of the LIBOR advance periods, which can be up to a period of six months at the option of the Company. Under the New Credit Facility, we are required to adhere to a number of financial and other covenants, including covenants relating to the Company’s interest coverage ratio and consolidated funded indebtedness ratio. At June 30, 2005 the Company had $342 million of borrowings available under the New Credit Facility.

     Our $50.0 million trade receivables securitization facility (the “Receivables Securitization Facility”), was funded through the issuance of commercial paper and backed by a 364-day committed bank liquidity arrangement. The Receivables Securitization Facility has a termination date of February 20, 2007, subject to a 364-day bank commitment. The Receivables Securitization Facility has been fully consolidated on the accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheet. Subsidiary company receivables are sold on a revolving basis first to the Company and then to a wholly owned special purpose bankruptcy remote entity of the Company. This entity pledges the receivables as security for advances under the facility. Initially, the borrowed funds have been used to pay down borrowings under the prior credit facility. Outstanding principal amounts under the Receivables Securitization Facility bear interest at the commercial paper rate plus a facility fee. Under the Receivables Securitization Facility, we are required to adhere to certain financial and other covenants that are similar to those in the New Credit Facility. The Company had $39.4 million of borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2005, under the Receivables Securitization Facility.

     Other than the Receivables Securitization Facility and the New Credit Facility, the Company has no other source of committed external financing in place. In the event the Receivables Securitization

Facility is terminated, funds should be available under the New Credit Facility to repay borrowings. However, if the New Credit Facility were terminated, no assurance can be given as to the Company’s ability to secure a new source of financing. Consequently, if a balance is outstanding on the New Credit Facility at the time of termination, and an alternative source of financing cannot be secured, it would have a material adverse impact on the Company. None of the Company’s debt is rated by the rating agencies.

     The Company does not have any off balance sheet debt except for operating leases. Other than the Receivables Securitization Facility, the Company does not have any other transactions, arrangements or relationships with “special purpose” entities. Also, the Company has no outstanding debt guarantees. The Company has available under the New Credit Facility a $25.0 million Letter of Credit Facility. At June 30, 2005, the Company had $7.9 million of letters of credit outstanding that renew annually. We are contingently liable for performance under $5.5 million in performance bonds relating primarily to our mining operations.

     As of June 30, 2005, we had remaining authorization to purchase 1,184,165 shares. Share repurchases may be made from time-to-time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of any repurchases of shares will be determined by the Company’s management, based on its evaluation of market and economic conditions and other factors. The repurchase authorization applies to both classes of the Company’s common stock.

Dividends. Dividends paid in the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were $5.5 million and $5.6 million, respectively. Each quarterly dividend payment is subject to review and approval by our Board of Directors, and we intend to evaluate our dividend payment amount on an ongoing basis.

     The following table compares capital expenditures:

     For Fiscal 2006, we expect expenditures of the following: approximately $75 million ($52.6 million higher than our 2005 levels), with the year-over-year increase due primarily to the expansion of Illinois Cement. Historically, we have financed such expenditures with cash from operations and borrowings under our revolving credit facilities.

     See Outlook discussions in each of our segment operations.

     Certain sections of this report, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the context of the statement and generally arise when the Company is discussing its beliefs, estimates or expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual results to be materially different from planned or expected results. Those risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

     In general, the Company is subject to the risks and uncertainties of the construction industry and of doing business in the U.S. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

     We are exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates on our direct debt obligations and receivables securitizations classified as debt. From time-to-time we have utilized derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps, in conjunction with our overall strategy to manage the debt outstanding that is subject to changes in interest rates. At June 30, 2005, the Company had approximately $94.4 million in variable rate debt ($55 million in bank debt and $39.4 million in a note payable under the Company’s accounts receivable securitization program). Accordingly, using the balance of the Company’s variable rate debt as of June 30, 2005, of $94.4 million, if the applicable interest rate on such debt (LIBOR or commercial paper rate) increases by 100 basis points (1%) for a full year, the Company’s pre-tax earnings and cash flows would decrease by approximately $944,000 for such period. On the other hand, if such interest rates decrease by 100 basis points for a full year, the Company’s pre-tax earnings and cash flows would increase by approximately $944,000 for such period. Presently, we do not utilize derivative financial instruments.

     The Company is subject to commodity risk with respect to price changes principally in coal, coke, natural gas and power. We attempt to limit our exposure to change in commodity prices by entering into contracts or increasing use of alternative fuels.

     An evaluation has been performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2005. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2005, to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. There have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

     The disclosure required under this Item is included in Item 2. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under the heading “Cash Used for Share Repurchase” and is incorporated herein by reference.

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.