-----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, CkqPm+3ET3bDAXlM/UeWSpazyP+pkU4On3RkwLNaRL4op3JtXdUf2PXOLR7seaQv w2vlSEqWs9RQCTUddDF2HA== 0000084278-02-000006.txt : 20020415 0000084278-02-000006.hdr.sgml : 20020415 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000084278-02-000006 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020131 FILED AS OF DATE: 20020314 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ROANOKE ELECTRIC STEEL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000084278 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STEEL WORKS, BLAST FURNACES ROLLING MILLS (COKE OVENS) [3312] IRS NUMBER: 540585263 STATE OF INCORPORATION: VA FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-02389 FILM NUMBER: 02574775 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 102 WESTSIDE BLVD N W STREET 2: P O BOX 13948 CITY: ROANOKE STATE: VA ZIP: 24038-3948 BUSINESS PHONE: 5403421831 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P.O. BOX 13948 CITY: ROANOKE STATE: VA ZIP: 24038-3948 10-Q 1 q10qtr02.htm 1ST QUARTER 10-Q (RESC) 2002 Body

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(x) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended January 31, 2002

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 0-2389

ROANOKE ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

                    Virginia                     54-0585263    
  (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
  incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

102 Westside Blvd., N.W., Roanoke, Virginia            24017    
       (Address of principal executive offices)            (Zip Code)

                              (540) 342-1831                               
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code )

                                          N/A                                           
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if
changed since last report)

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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes     x    No       

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of common stock, as of
January 31, 2002.

10,912,188 Shares outstanding







ROANOKE ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

CONTENTS

   Page  
1. Part I -    Financial Information 3 - 13
     Item 1.   Financial Statements  
   
             a.   Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
             b.   Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) 4
             c.   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5
             d.   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6 - 9
             e.   Independent Accountants' Report 10
   
   
     Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition  
                        and Results of Operations 11 - 12
   
   
     Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 13
   
   
2. Part II -  Other Information 14
     Item 1.   Legal Proceedings 14
     Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 14
   
   
3. Signatures 15
   
   
4. Exhibit Index pursuant to Regulation S-K 16
   

 



 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ROANOKE ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION
           
Consolidated Balance Sheets

ASSETS
   
(Unaudited)
     
   
January 31,
   
October 31,
   
2002

   
2001

CURRENT ASSETS          
     Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,740,504   $ 26,106,683
     Investments   12,721,220     12,477,755
     Accounts receivable, net of allowances of          
          $2,488,212 in 2002 and $2,551,000 in 2001   39,476,147     41,954,349
      Refundable income taxes   3,957,487     1,749,696
      Inventories   55,113,351     62,689,319
     Prepaid expenses   1,727,005     1,011,674
     Deferred income taxes   5,507,263
    5,602,455
          Total current assets   131,242,977     151,591,931


PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT          
     Land   8,010,036     8,010,036
     Buildings   43,602,236     43,563,921
     Other property and equipment   196,123,607     195,239,094
     Assets under construction   2,697,858
    2,986,435
          Total   250,433,737     249,799,486
     Less--accumulated depreciation   103,973,249
    99,849,499
          Property, plant and equipment, net   146,460,488
    149,949,987
GOODWILL   13,868,647
    13,868,647
OTHER ASSETS   1,447,353
    1,476,213
TOTAL ASSETS $ 293,019,465
  $ 316,886,778
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES          
     Current portion of long-term debt $ 3,792,755   $ 15,039,488
     Accounts payable   17,733,994     18,061,711
     Dividends payable   1,091,219     1,091,156
     Employees' taxes withheld   336,895     246,008
     Accrued profit sharing contribution   164,022     786,937
     Accrued wages and expenses   9,333,936
    11,446,999
          Total current liabilities   32,452,821
    46,672,299
LONG-TERM DEBT          
     Notes payable   93,864,942     108,874,521
     Less--current portion   3,792,755
    15,039,488
          Total long-term debt   90,072,187
    93,835,033
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES   30,322,057
    29,833,680
OTHER LIABILITIES   6,406,604
    7,939,582
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
     Common stock--no par value--authorized 20,000,000 shares,          
         issued 12,185,302 shares in 2002 and 12,184,677 in 2001   4,073,328     4,066,765
     Retained earnings   132,589,618     138,555,379
     Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (2,079,282)
    (3,198,092)
          Total   134,583,664
    139,424,052
     Less--treasury stock, 1,273,114 shares -- at cost   817,868
    817,868
          Total stockholders' equity   133,765,796
    138,606,184
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 293,019,465
  $ 316,886,778
         
           
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
           

 


 

ROANOKE ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss)
           
    (Unaudited)
    Three Months Ended
    January 31,
    2002
    2001
           
SALES $ 57,939,910   $ 74,771,535
COST OF SALES   58,594,675
    65,144,376
GROSS EARNINGS (LOSS)   (654,765)
    9,627,159
           
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES          
     Administrative   5,616,040     6,420,753
     Interest, net   1,707,949     1,785,274
     Profit sharing   149,500
    384,216
Total   7,473,489
    8,590,243
           
EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES   (8,128,254)     1,036,916
           
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)   (3,253,712)
    412,279
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) $ (4,874,542)
  $ 624,637
           
Net earnings (loss) per share of common stock:          
     Basic $ (0.45)
  $ 0.06
     Diluted $ (0.45)
  $ 0.06
           
Cash dividends per share of common stock $ 0.10
  $ 0.10
           
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding :          
     Basic   10,912,052
    10,901,063
     Diluted   10,955,246
    10,916,163
           
           
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
           
           

 


 

ROANOKE ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
           
    (Unaudited)
    Three Months Ended
    January 31,
    2002
    2001
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net earnings (loss) $ (4,874,542)   $ 624,637
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net          
   cash provided by operating activities:          
     Deferred compensation liability   36,617     (10,851)
     Postretirement liabilities   57,108     78,478
     Depreciation and amortization   4,176,849     4,417,853
     Loss on sale of investments and property, plant and equipment   1,344     13,756
     Deferred income taxes   (162,304)     134,000
     Changes in assets and liabilities which provided          
          (used) cash, exclusive of changes shown separately   4,396,220
    (414,026)
Net cash provided by operating activities   3,631,292
    4,843,847
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
     Expenditures for property, plant and equipment   (634,251)     (1,144,521)
     Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment  
      ---
    500
     (Purchase) sale of investments   (256,956)     441,344
     Other   (12,092)
    8,956
Net cash used in investing activities   (903,299)
    (693,721)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
     Cash dividends   (1,091,219)     (1,090,106)
     Increase in dividends payable   63          ---
     Proceeds from exercise of common stock options   6,563          ---
     Payment of funded debt   (15,009,579)
    (3,758,847)
Net cash used in financing activities   (16,094,172)
    (4,848,953)
           
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   (13,366,179)     (698,827)
           
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD   26,106,683
    15,068,443
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 12,740,504
  $ 14,369,616
           
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES WHICH PROVIDED          
  (USED) CASH, EXCLUSIVE OF CHANGES SHOWN SEPARATELY          
     (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable $ 2,478,202   $ 4,596,109
     (Increase) decrease in refundable income taxes   (2,207,791)     64,603
     (Increase) decrease in inventories   7,575,968     1,373,169
     (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses   (715,331)     (139,682)
     Increase (decrease) in accounts payable   (327,717)     (247,771)
     Increase (decrease) in employees' taxes withheld   90,887     (115,778)
     Increase (decrease) in accrued profit sharing contribution   (622,915)     (3,030,681)
     Increase (decrease) in accrued wages and expenses   (1,875,083)
    (2,913,995)
Total $ 4,396,220
  $ (414,026)
       
           
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.  
           

 


 

ROANOKE ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

January 31, 2002

Note 1.  In the opinion of the Registrant, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position as of January 31, 2002 and the results of operations and cash flows for the three months ended January 31, 2002 and 2001.

 

Note 2. Inventories include the following major classifications:

(Unaudited)
January 31,
October 31,
2002
2001
Scrap steel
$
4,688,465
$
4,162,011
Melt supplies 2,756,421 2,908,676
Billets 5,983,035 6,927,793
Mill supplies 4,403,531 4,083,757
Work-in-process 5,199,721 5,576,565
Finished steel 32,082,178
39,030,517
Total inventories
$
55,113,351
$
62,689,319
Note 3. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average shares of outstanding common stock. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is similar to basic earnings per share except that the denominator includes dilutive common stock equivalents such as stock options and warrants. Basic earnings (loss) per share and diluted earnings (loss) per share calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 128 are presented in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss).

 

Note 4. The components of comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
January 31,

2002
2001
     Net earnings (loss)
$
(4,874,542)
$
624,637
     Cumulative effect of change in accounting
         for derivative financial instruments
---
1,663,516
     Change in derivative financial instruments 1,118,810
(1,808,666)
     Total comprehensive income (loss)
$
(3,755,732)
$
479,487

Note 5. The Company's business consists of one industry segment, which is the extracting of scrap metal from discarded automobiles and the manufacturing, fabricating and marketing of merchant steel bar products and specialty steel sections, reinforcing bars, open-web steel joists and billets. The industry segment consists of three classes of products - merchant steel products and specialty steel sections, fabricated bar joists and reinforcing bars and billets.

Financial Information Relating
to Classes of Products

(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
January 31,

2002
2001
     Sales to unaffiliated customers:
          Merchant steel and
             specialty steel sections
$
36,809,747
$
44,942,549
          Bar joists and rebar 18,953,947 28,584,876
          Billets 2,176,216
1,244,110
          Total consolidated sales
$
57,939,910
$
74,771,535

Note 6. Supplemental cash flow information:

(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
January 31,
2002
2001
     Cash paid (refunded) during the period for:
          Interest
$
2,027,840
$
2,225,934
          Income taxes (net of cash received)
$
(883,617)
$
213,676

Note 7. In June 1998, SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", was issued, establishing standards for accounting and reporting derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities. Effective November 1, 2000, the Company adopted SFAS 133.  In accordance with the transition provisions of SFAS 133, the Company recorded a cumulative effect earnings adjustment, after applicable taxes, of $1,663,516 in other comprehensive income to recognize the fair value of all derivatives designated as cash-flow hedging instruments.

For certain hedging relationships, SFAS 133 eliminates special accounting formerly provided by U.S. GAAP. The Company has traditionally entered into interest rate swap and similar instruments to manage its exposure to movements in interest rates paid on corporate debt. Such instruments are matched with underlying borrowings. SFAS 133 eliminates special hedge accounting if the swap agreements do not meet certain criteria, thus requiring the Company to reflect all changes in their fair value in its current earnings. Since the Company's current swap agreements meet the required criteria necessary to use special hedge accounting, the Company recorded a $976,022 after-tax earnings adjustment and a $1,808,666 after-tax loss adjustment, for the quarters ended January 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, through other comprehensive income (loss), as a result of the change in the fair value of these swap instruments. Due to fluctuations in interest rates and volatility in market expectations, the fair market value of interest rate swap instruments can be expected to appreciate or depreciate over time. The Company plans to continue its practice of economically hedging various components of its debt.  However, as a result of SFAS 133, such swap instruments may now create volatility in future reported earnings or other comprehensive income (loss).

During the quarter ended July 31, 2001, the Company entered into derivative financial instruments to minimize the exposure of price risk related to certain natural gas purchases used in the manufacturing process. The contracts used to mitigate the price risk related to natural gas purchases are designated as effective cash flow hedges for a portion of the natural gas usage over the next twelve months. Unrealized gains and losses associated with marking the contracts to market are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and included in the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet as part of accumulated comprehensive income (loss). These gains and losses are recognized in earnings in the month in which the related natural gas is used, or in the month a hedge is determined to be ineffective. For the quarter ended January 31, 2002, the Company recorded a $142,788 after-tax earnings adjustment, through other comprehensive income (loss), related to future transactions, which are expected to be recognized in earnings within the one-year contract term. There were no ineffective hedges for the period ended January 31, 2002.

 

Note 8. In June 2001, SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations", was issued, establishing accounting and reporting standards for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 and establishing specific criteria for the recognition of intangible assets separately from goodwill. SFAS 141 eliminates the pooling-of-interest method of accounting and requires all acquisitions consummated subsequent to June 30, 2001 to be accounted for under the purchase method. Our previous acquisitions have been accounted for under the purchase method, and therefore, the November 1, 2001 Company adoption of SFAS 141 had no material impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

 

Note 9.

In June 2001, SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets", was issued, addressing financial accounting and reporting for acquired goodwill and other intangible assets. SFAS 142 eliminates amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets that are determined to have an indefinite useful life and instead requires an impairment only approach. At fiscal year end October 31, 2001, the Company had net goodwill of $13,868,647 and had incurred $809,848 in goodwill amortization in the statement of operations for the year then ended. The Company early adopted SFAS 142 on November 1, 2001 and subsequently ceased goodwill amortization. The Company is required to complete the initial step of a transitional impairment test within six months of adoption of the new standard and to complete the final step of the transitional impairment test by the end of the fiscal year. Any impairment loss resulting from the transitional impairment test will be recorded retroactively as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle for the quarter ended April 30, 2002. Subsequent impairment losses, if any, will be reflected in operating income in the statement of earnings.

Had the Company been accounting for its goodwill and other intangible assets under SFAS 142 for the periods presented, the Company's net earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share would have been as follows:

    (Unaudited)
    Three Months Ended
    January 31,

    2002
    2001
    Reported net earnings (loss)
    $
    (4,874,542)
    $
    624,637
    Add: goodwill amortization,
                 net of tax
    ---
    202,462
    Pro forma adjusted net earnings (loss)
    $
    (4,874,542)
    $
    827,099
    Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share:
    Reported net earnings (loss)
    $
    (0.45)
    $
    0.06
    Goodwill amortization, net of tax
    ---
    0.02
    Pro forma adjusted basic and diluted
                 net earnings (loss) per share
    $
    (0.45)
    $
    0.08

    Note 10. In August 2001, SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets", was issued, establishing an accounting model for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously held and used or newly acquired, and broadening the presentation of discontinued operations to include more disposal transactions. Adoption of this statement is required for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The Company is in the process of reviewing the impact this standard may have on its operations and financial position.

       


       

      INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT

      Board of Directors
      Roanoke Electric Steel Corporation

      We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Roanoke Electric Steel Corporation (the "Corporation") and subsidiaries as of January 31, 2002, and the related consolidated statements of earnings (loss) and cash flows for the three-month periods ended January 31, 2002 and 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation's management.

      We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and of making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

      Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such consolidated financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

      We have previously audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the consolidated balance sheet of Roanoke Electric Steel Corporation and subsidiaries as of October 31, 2001, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity and comprehensive earnings (loss), and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated November 16, 2001, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of October 31, 2001 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

      As discussed in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements, effective November 1, 2001, the Corporation changed its method of accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets.

      Deloitte & Touche LLP
      Raleigh, North Carolina
      February 25, 2002

       


       

      PART I - ITEM 2

      MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
      OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

      The following is management's discussion and analysis of certain significant factors which have affected the Company's earnings during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings (loss).

      A summary of the period to period changes in the principal items included in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss) is shown below:

      Comparison of Increases (Decreases)
      Three Months Ended
      January 31,
      2002 and 2001

      Amount
      Percent
      Sales (16,831,625)
      (22.5)
      Cost of Sales (6,549,701)
      (10.1)
      Administrative Expenses (804,713)
      (12.5)
      Interest Expense (77,325)
        (4.3)
      Profit Sharing Expense (234,716)
      (61.1)
      Earnings (Loss) before Income Taxes (9,165,170)
      **
      Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (3,665,991)
      **
      Net Earnings (Loss) (5,499,179)
      **
      ** Cannot be calculated

      Sales for the quarter decreased, due mainly to declines in selling prices for merchant bar products, specialty steel sections, billets and fabricated products, together with reductions in shipment levels for specialty steel and fabricated products. However, sales were favorably affected by increased tons shipped of bar products and billets. Further pressure from foreign and domestic competition drove merchant bar selling prices even lower than the already severely depressed levels. Even though business conditions within the steel industry continued to deteriorate, merchant bar shipments increased, due to new product offerings and declining inventory levels at steel service centers. Average selling prices declined for specialty steel sections, due mainly to heightened domestic competition, particularly within a major market segment, and product mix. Shipments of specialty products were down for the period as a result of softened demand, caused by depressed economic conditions within certain niche mark ets. Billet selling prices were lower for the quarter, primarily, due to reductions in scrap prices which normally trigger changes in billet pricing. Improved demand and lower excess billet availability in the market resulted in the increased billet shipments. The decline in fabricated product selling prices for the period was caused by intense competition within the commercial construction industry. Poor business conditions, which caused a dramatic slowdown in construction activity, resulted in the reduced fabricated product shipments during the period. Cost of sales declined, mainly, as a result of the decreased tons shipped for specialty steel products and fabricated products, together with a reduction in the cost of scrap steel, our main raw material, in spite of increased bar and billet shipments. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was negative for the quarter, primarily, as a result of the lower selling prices for all product classes and the effects of decreased production levels on costs, in spite of the lower scrap costs. The lower output was partially due to production schedules being curtailed to reduce inventories and build backlogs. The decline in gross profit margins at the reduced shipment levels caused the reductions in gross profit and net earnings for the quarter. Administrative expenses decreased due, mainly, to reduced executive and other management compensation, and lower expenses for professional fees, travel and contributions, which more than offset higher insurance expenses. The November 1, 2001 adoption of the new accounting standard for intangibles eliminated goodwill amortization during the current quarter, and contributed significantly to the reduction in administrative expenses. Administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, rose from 8.6% in 2001 to 9.7% in 2002, resulting from the significant drop in sales. Interest expense decreased, primarily, due to reduced average borrowings, which more than offset lower interest income and higher average interest rates. Prof it sharing expense is based on earnings before income taxes in accordance with the provisions of various plans. For the quarter, one plan provided no benefits due to losses, while the other plans accrued benefits, as a result of incurred earnings. The effective income tax rate was relatively constant for the quarter, as compared to last year.

      Working capital decreased $6,129,476 during the period to $98,790,156 mainly as a result of capital expenditures, dividends and long-term debt maturities amounting to $634,251, $1,091,219 and $3,759,579, respectively, together with negative working capital used in operations. The current ratio of 4.0 to 1 and the quick ratio of 2.1 to 1 both indicate very strong liquidity and a healthy financial condition. In addition, cash, cash equivalents and investments total $25,461,724, and combined with cash flows from operations, should provide the liquidity and capital resources necessary to remain competitive, fund operations and meet required debt retirement. However, the Company modified certain provisions of its credit agreement in January, 2002. The modification resulted in the elimination of our unused $30,000,000 revolving credit facility, the prepayment of $11,250,000 of debt and higher interest rate spreads, which will negatively affect future liquidity, capital resources and earnings. Also, the mod ification made certain financial covenants less restrictive and lowered total funded debt to $93,864,942.

      At January 31, 2002, there were commitments for the purchase of property, plant and equipment of approximately $90,000. These commitments, together with current debt maturities, will affect working capital and future liquidity and will be financed from internally generated funds and existing cash reserves. .

      During the quarter, the ratio of debt to equity decreased to 1.2 to 1, and the percentage of long-term debt to total capitalization declined to 40.2%, due to current maturities of $3,759,579 reducing long-term debt to $90,072,187. Stockholders' equity declined to $133,765,796 as the net loss of $4,874,542 and dividends of $1,091,219 exceeded the recognition of an unrealized gain on hedging financial instruments of $1,118,810.

      From time to time, the Company may publish forward-looking statements relating to such matters as anticipated financial performance, business prospects, technological developments, new products, research and development activities and similar matters. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, the Company notes that a variety of factors could cause the Company's actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the Company's forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance, development and results of the Company's business include economic and industry conditions, availability and prices of supplies, prices of steel products, foreign and domestic competition, governmental regulations, interest rates, inflation, labor relations, environmental concerns, and others.

       


       

      PART I - ITEM 3

      QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
      ABOUT MARKET RISK

      Quantitative and qualitative information about market risk was addressed in Form 10-K for fiscal year ended October 31, 2001, as previously filed with the commission. There has been no material changes to that information required to be disclosed in this 1st quarter 10-Q filing, except the required disclosure for SFAS No. 133, as reported in Note 7.

       


       

      PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

      ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

        To the best of Registrant's information and belief no new legal proceedings were instituted against Registrant or any of its wholly-owned subsidiaries during the period covered by this report and there was no material development in or termination of the legal proceedings reported earlier by the Registrant on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended October 31, 2001, as previously filed with the Commission.

      ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

                 a. Exhibits.

                       None

                 b. Reports on Form 8-K.

                       No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for which this report is filed.

      Items 2, 3, 4 and 5 are omitted because the information required by these items is not applicable.

       


       

      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.

          ROANOKE ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION
         
      Registrant
           
           
           
      Date February 25, 2002
                   Donald G. Smith                     
         
        Donald G. Smith, Chairman, President,
         
      Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer
         
      (Principal Financial Officer)
           
           
      Date February 25, 2002
                          John E. Morris                         
         
      John E. Morris, Vice President-Finance
         
                                      and Assistant Treasurer
         
                                   (Chief Accounting Officer)
           

       


       

      EXHIBIT INDEX

      Exhibit No.    Exhibit    Page
           
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