-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, RgwsxQqf8Com828mh1ndNUt6GqB95zojHXa6stOkPh09euEO4X9Ts/FuYqM+eWre JQiGiPHP7HxWSCAjME4Rng== 0000101778-01-500081.txt : 20010807 0000101778-01-500081.hdr.sgml : 20010807 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000101778-01-500081 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 425 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20010806 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: USX CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000101778 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PETROLEUM REFINING [2911] IRS NUMBER: 250996816 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-05153 FILM NUMBER: 1699126 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 GRANT ST STREET 2: ROOM 1312 CITY: PITTSBURGH STATE: PA ZIP: 15219-4776 BUSINESS PHONE: 4124331121 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 GRANT STREET STREET 2: ROOM 1312 CITY: PITTSBURGH STATE: PA ZIP: 15219-4776 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: UNITED STATES STEEL CORP/DE DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19860714 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: USX CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000101778 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PETROLEUM REFINING [2911] IRS NUMBER: 250996816 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 GRANT ST STREET 2: ROOM 1312 CITY: PITTSBURGH STATE: PA ZIP: 15219-4776 BUSINESS PHONE: 4124331121 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 GRANT STREET STREET 2: ROOM 1312 CITY: PITTSBURGH STATE: PA ZIP: 15219-4776 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: UNITED STATES STEEL CORP/DE DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19860714 425 1 r425806-8.txt Filed by USX Corporation Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 And deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 Of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: USX Corporation Commission File No. 1-5153 [Slide 1] - Industry Outlook [Slide 2] - Domestic Steel Prices at 20-Year Lows Hot Roll Price Trend 21 Year Averaged $340/Ton 2nd Quarter 2001 Averaged $230/Ton Difference of $110/Ton Source: Purchasing Magazine [Slide 3] - Domestic Steel Prices at 20-Year Lows Cold Roll Price Trend 20 Year Averaged $447/Ton 2nd Quarter 2001 Averaged $333/Ton Difference of $114/Ton Source: Purchasing Magazine [Slide 4] - Domestic Steel Prices at 20-Year Lows Hot Dipped Galvanized Price Trend 20 Year Averaged $550/Ton 2nd Quarter 2001 Averaged $343/Ton Difference of $207/Ton Source: Purchasing Magazine [Slide 5] - The Outlook for Steel Sector is Improving - - Improving Capacity Outlook - - Declining Inventory Levels - - Reduced Import Levels - - Government Trade Initiatives - - Continued Fed Action and Outlook for an Improving Domestic Economy [Slide 6] - Key Performance Indicators - Sensitivity Analysis Key Domestic Performance Indicators Estimated Impact on EBITDA $10/ton increase in steel price $140 mm 100,000 tons changed in volume (Domestic only) $10 mm $1/mmbtu decrease in natural gas price (Domestic only) $50 mm [Slide 7] - Improving Domestic Capacity Outlook - - Industry Capital Expenditures are below depreciation in 2001 - - Industry Capacity Reductions of 6.5% announced - LTV, Trico, Gulf States - - No Recent Announcements of Greenfield Capacity [Slide 8] - Government Trade Initiatives - On June 5, 2001 the Bush Administration announced a three part program to address steel imports - - Negotiations with foreign governments to eliminate inefficient excess production - - Negotiations with foreign governments to establish rules that will govern future trade - - Investigation by the ITC under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 We believe this action could lead to a reduction in imports, which would benefit steel prices. [Slide 9] - Investment Highlights - - Largest N. American Integrated Steel Producer, eleventh largest global player - - Diversified Value-Added Product Mix Serving a Broad Range of end markets - a critical link in the N. American Steel Supply Chain - - Positioned to generate significant cash flow from improving current domestic supply side conditions and improving steel prices - - Significant asset value with numerous monetization opportunities - - Strong liquidity position - - Focused on improving leverage - committed to regaining investment grade ratings [Slide 10] - U. S. Steel Competitive Strengths - - Strong Balance Sheet - - Fully-funded pension plan - - Significantly funded VEBA - - Significant leverage to steel price recovery - - Broad Product Line - - Sales to all three Major Auto Companies - - Raw Materials Business - - Tubular Business - - U. S. Steel Kosice - - U. S. Steel Reputation [Slide 11] - United States Steel - Thomas J. Usher -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----