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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 June 30, 2003
    
   OR
   
o 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 0-25032


UNIVERSAL STAINLESS & ALLOY PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE   25-1724540
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

600 Mayer Street
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)


(412) 257-7600
(Registrant’s Telephone number, including area code)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

YES  x     NO  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

YES  x     NO  o

As of August 5, 2003, there were 6,289,485 shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Common Stock, $.001 par value per share.



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UNIVERSAL STAINLESS & ALLOY PRODUCTS, INC.

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains historical information and forward-looking statements. Statements looking forward are included in this Form 10-Q pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Those risks include, among others, risks associated with the limited operating history of Dunkirk Specialty Steel, LLC, risks associated with the Company’s ability to meet its current loan covenants, risks associated with the receipt, pricing and timing of future customer orders, risks related to the financial viability of customers, risks associated with the manufacturing process and production yields, and risks related to property, plant and equipment. In the context of forward-looking information provided in this Form 10-Q and in other reports, please refer to the discussion of risk factors as well as the other information detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission during the past 12 months.

  DESCRIPTION
PAGE NO.
     
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
      
     Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)  
      
  Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations 2
      
   Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets 3
      
   Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows 4
      
  Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 5
      
     Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 9
       
     Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 12
      
     Item 4. Controls and Procedures 12
      
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  
      
     Item 1. Legal Proceedings 13
      
     Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 13
      
     Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 14
      
  SIGNATURES   15
      
 CERTIFICATIONS   16

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Part I.     FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

UNIVERSAL STAINLESS & ALLOY PRODUCTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Information)
(Unaudited)

  For the
Three-month period ended
June 30,

For the
Six-month period ended
June 30,

  2003
2002
2003
2002

Net sales     $ 16,837   $ 21,422   $ 31,537   $ 39,018  
Cost of products sold       15,941     18,574     30,621     32,819  
Selling and administrative expenses       1,525     1,537     2,918     2,910  




Operating income (loss)       (629 )   1,311     (2,002 )   3,289  
Interest expense and other financing costs       (94 )   (118 )   (189 )   (228 )
Other income       23     31     50     62  




Income (loss) before taxes       (700 )   1,224     (2,141 )   3,123  
Income tax (benefit) expense       (260 )   447     (1,118 )   1,140  




Net income (loss)     $ (440 ) $ 777   $ (1,023 ) $ 1,983  




Earnings (loss) per common share                            
     Basic     $ (0.07 ) $ 0.13   $ (0.16 ) $ 0.32  




     Diluted     $ (0.07 ) $ 0.12   $ (0.16 ) $ 0.32  




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated condensed financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL STAINLESS & ALLOY PRODUCTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

June 30,
2003
  December 31,
2002
 
     
 
 
ASSETS      
Current assets                
         Cash and cash equivalents     6,037  
$
3,308  
         Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $310 and $298, respectively)
      12,347     11,550  
         Inventory       21,937     22,717  
         Other current assets       3,584     3,581  


              Total current assets       43,905     41,156  
Property, plant and equipment, net       40,687     42,246  
Other assets       624     642  


              Total assets    
$
85,216  
$
84,044  


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Current liabilities                
         Trade accounts payable    
$
5,966  
$
4,190  
         Outstanding checks in excess of bank balance       916     275  
         Current portion of long-term debt       1,972     1,971  
         Accrued employment costs       1,006     1,019  
         Other current liabilities       660     163  


              Total current liabilities       10,520     7,618  
Long-term debt       6,560     7,502  
Deferred taxes       8,333     8,123  


              Total liabilities       25,413     23,243  


Commitments and contingencies            
Stockholders’ equity                
         Senior Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share; 1,980,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding
           
         Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 6,559,385 and 6,554,538 shares issued, respectively
      7     7  
         Additional paid-in capital       28,302     28,277  
         Retained earnings       33,125     34,148  
         Treasury Stock at cost; 269,900 common shares held       (1,631 )   (1,631 )


              Total stockholders’ equity       59,803     60,801  


Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity     $ 85,216  
$
84,044  


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated condensed financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL STAINLESS & ALLOY PRODUCTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

                 
For the Six-month period ended
June 30,
 

  2003
2002
Cash flow from operating activities:            
      Net income (loss)    
$
(1,023 )
1,983  
      Adjustments to reconcile to net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities:
               
         Depreciation and amortization       1,571     1,539  
         Deferred taxes       145     543  
         Tax benefit from exercise of stock options           428  
      Changes in assets and liabilities:                
         Accounts receivable, net       (797 )   (1,744 )
         Inventory       780     1,332  
         Trade accounts payable       1,776     1,634  
         Accrued employment costs       (13 )   (212 )
         Refundable taxes       (265 )    
         Other, net       839     (908 )


         Net cash provided by operating activities       3,013     4,595  


Cash flows from investing activities:                
       Acquisition of assets and real property through purchase agreements
          (1,283 )
       Capital expenditures       (191 )   (1,810 )


         Net cash used in investing activities       (191 )   (3,093 )


Cash flows from financing activities:                
       Proceeds from the exercise of stock options           1,852  
       Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock       25     23  
       Proceeds from deferred loan agreement       200      
       Repayments of long-term debt       (959 )   (898 )
      Increase in outstanding checks in excess of bank balance       641     802  


         Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities       (93 )   1,779  


      Net increase in cash and cash equivalents       2,729     3,281  
      Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period       3,308     5,454  


      Cash and cash equivalents at end of period    
$
6,037  
$
8,735  


      Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:          
 
   
         Interest paid    
$
160  
$
165  
         Income taxes paid    
$
35  
$
1,262  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated condensed financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL STAINLESS & ALLOY PRODUCTS, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed statements of operations for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, balance sheets as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, and statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. Accordingly, these statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2002. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, all of which were of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 and the consolidated results of operations and of cash flows for the periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, and are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Note 2 - Common Stock
The reconciliation of the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding utilized for the earnings (loss) per common share computations are as follows:

           
For the
Three-month period ended
June 30,
 
For the
Six-month period ended
June 30,
 
 
  2003
2002
2003
  2002
Weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding
6,284,699   6,176,813   6,284,669   6,127,043
Effect of dilutive securities   76,432     55,873




Weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding, as adjusted
6,284,699   6,253,245   6,284,669   6,182,916




The Company also had 1,196 and 1,088 common stock equivalents outstanding for the three- and six-month periods ended, respectively, which were not included in the common share computations for earnings (loss) per share as the common stock equivalents are anti-dilutive.

Note 3 – Stock-Based Compensation Plans
The following table illustrates the effect on net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share between the Company’s use of the intrinsic value method and the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” to stock-based employee and director compensation (dollars, except per share amounts, in thousands):

                             
For the
Three-month period ended
June 30,
 
For the
Six-month period ended
June 30,
 


  2003
2002
2003
2002
Net Income (loss), as reported    
$
(440 )
$
777  
$
(1,023 )
$
1,983  
Total stock-based compensation expense determined Under fair-value based method, net of taxes
   
 
(29 )
 
(28 )
 
(57 )   (53 )




Pro forma net income (loss)    
$
(469 )
$
749  
$
(1,080 )
$
1,930  




Earnings (loss) per common share:    
 
   
 
   
 
         
   Basic – as reported    
$
(0.07 )
$
0.13  
$
(0.16 )
$
0.32  




   Basic – pro forma    
$
(0.07 )
$
0.12  
$
(0.17 )
$
0.31  




   Diluted – as reported    
$
(0.07 )
$
0.12  
$
(0.16 )
$
0.32  




   Diluted – pro forma    
$
(0.07 )
$
0.12  
$
(0.17 )
$
0.31  




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Note 4 – New Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations” (“SFAS 143”). SFAS 143 establishes accounting standards for the recognition and measurement of an asset retirement obligation and its associated asset retirement cost. SFAS 143 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2003 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities” (“SFAS 146”). This statement supersedes Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 94-3, “Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring).” SFAS 146 requires the recognition of a liability for costs associated with an exit or disposal activity when incurred. SFAS 146 also establishes that the liability should initially be measured and recorded at fair value. The provisions of SFAS 146 are effective for any exit and disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002.

In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” (“FIN 45”). FIN 45 requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, a guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of an obligation assumed under a guarantee. FIN 45 also requires additional disclosures by a guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements about the obligations associated with guarantees issued. The recognition provisions of FIN 45 will be effective for any guarantees that are issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The provisions of FIN 45 are not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position.

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure – an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 123” (“SFAS 148”). This statement amends SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation” to provide alternative methods of voluntary transitioning to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. SFAS 148 also requires disclosure of the method used to account for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method on reported results in both annual and interim financial statements. The Company does not intend to change its current method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation unless required by the issuance of a new pronouncement. The Company has adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS 148 as of December 31, 2002.

In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“VIE”) – an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46”). FIN 46 clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, Consolidated Financial Statements, to certain entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. FIN 46 was effective immediately for VIE’s created after January 31, 2003; for VIE’s in existence prior to January 31, 2003 it’s application was effective beginning the third quarter of 2003. This statement was adopted during the first quarter of 2003 and did not impact the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

In April 2003, the FASB issued Statement No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging”. This Statement amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities under FASB Statement No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”. This statement will be adopted during the third quarter of 2003 and is not expected to impact the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

In May 2003, the FASB issued Statement No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity”. This Statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). This statement will be adopted during the third quarter of 2003 and is not expected to impact the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

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Note 5 - Inventory
The major classes of inventory are as follows (dollars in thousands):


June 30,
2003

December 31,
2002

Raw materials and supplies     $ 2,193   $ 1,719
Semi-finished and finished steel products       17,535     18,588
Operating materials       2,209     2,410


Total inventory     $ 21,937   $ 22,717


Note 6 - Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following (dollars in thousands):

                 
June 30,
2003

December 31,
2002

Land and land improvements     $ 822   $ 822  
Buildings       5,987     5,987  
Machinery and equipment       48,158     48,110  
Construction in progress       913     980  


        55,880     55,899  
Accumulated depreciation       (15,193 )   (13,653 )
     
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net     $ 40,687   $ 42,246  


Property, plant and equipment includes a capital lease with Armco, which merged with and into AK Steel in 1999 (“Armco”), for the land and certain buildings and structures located in Bridgeville (the “Bridgeville Lease”). The Bridgeville Lease is for a ten-year term that commenced on August 15, 1994, with three five-year options to renew on the same terms at the Company’s discretion at a rental of $1 per year plus payment of real and personal property taxes and other charges associated with the property.

On February 6, 2003, the Company submitted a notice to exercise its option to purchase all of the property permitted under the Bridgeville Lease for $1. The Company expects to consummate the purchase during the third quarter 2003. The ESR building, which houses the Company’s four electro-slag remelting furnaces and ancillary equipment, is not included in the option to purchase. The Company will continue to operate the equipment in the ESR building under the existing lease due to expire on August 15, 2004. The Company has expressed an interest to purchase or extend the current lease for the ESR building to AK Steel. In the event that the lease of the ESR building is not extended and the property is not purchased, the relocation of the ESR equipment would have an adverse material effect on the financial condition of the Company.

Effective January 1, 2003, the Company entered into a $200,000 Deferred Loan Agreement maturing on December 31, 2006 with the Dunkirk Local Development Corporation. No principal or interest payments will be required under the Deferred Loan Agreement provided that the Company hires 30 new employees and more than 50% of those jobs are made available to certain Dunkirk City residents. The Company believes that it will meet the conditions of the Deferred Loan Agreement, although it can make no assurances to that effect. Therefore, the proceeds have been applied to reduce the acquisition cost of new equipment at the Company’s Dunkirk facility.

Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies
On June 29, 2001, suit was filed against the Company in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania by Teledyne Technologies, Incorporated (“Teledyne”). The suit alleges that steel product manufactured by the Company was defective and the Company was or should have been aware of the defects. Teledyne has alleged that the defective steel supplied by the Company caused certain crankshafts sold by Teledyne for use in aircraft engines to be defective. As a result, Teledyne is claiming damages relating to the recall, replacement and repair of aircraft engines.

Teledyne was recently unsuccessful in its pursuit of a similar claim brought against another specialty steel producer who supplied the same steel product. After in-depth investigation, it is the Company’s position that the suit is without

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merit and it intends to vigorously defend that position. Additionally, the Company believes that it has insurance coverage that is available for this claim. At this time, the Company is engaged in discovery and believes that the final disposition of this suit will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition and the results of operations of the Company.

On April 7, 2003, United States Aviation Underwriters, Inc., (“USAU”) a New York corporation, as managers and on behalf of United States Aircraft Insurance Group (“USAIG”), the Company’s Aircraft Products Liability insurance carrier, filed suit in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania asking the court for a declaratory judgement as to what actual liability and obligations were applicable to USAIG relating to the insurance policy issued to the Company, and the allegations made by Teledyne. At this time, the Company is engaged in discovery and believes that USAIG is responsible for providing defense and damage coverage with regard to the Teledyne allegations. To date USAIG has provided for and continues to provide for a defense to the Teledyne claim. While the Company believes that insurance coverage is available for the defense and damages, if any, relating to the Teledyne claim, an unfavorable ruling in both the USAIG suit and the Teledyne claim could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition.

Note 8 - Business Segments
The Company is comprised of two business segments: Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, which consists of the Bridgeville and Titusville facilities, and Dunkirk Specialty Steel, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary located in Dunkirk, New York. The Universal Stainless & Alloy Products manufacturing process involves melting, remelting, treating and hot and cold rolling of semi-finished and finished specialty steels. Dunkirk Specialty Steel’s manufacturing process involves hot rolling and finishing of specialty steel bar, rod and wire. The Segment Data are as follows (dollars in thousands):

                             
For the
Three-Month period Ended
June 30,

  For the
Six-Month period Ended
June 30

 
  2003
2002
2003
2002
Net sales:                    
     Universal Stainless & Alloy Products     $ 14,499   $ 20,884   $ 26,900   $ 38,520  
     Dunkirk Specialty Steel       5,395     2,172     10,179     2,379  
     Intersegment       (3,057 )   (1,634 )   (5,542 )   (1,881 )




       Consolidated net sales     $ 16,837   $ 21,422   $ 31,537   $ 39,018  




Operating income (loss):                            
     Universal Stainless & Alloy Products     $ (255 ) $ 1,687   $ (1,029 ) $ 4,171  
     Dunkirk Specialty Steel       (374 )   (376 )   (973 )   (882 )




            Total operating income (loss)     $ (629 ) $ 1,311   $ (2,002 ) $ 3,289  




 Interest expense and other financing costs:                            
     Universal Stainless & Alloy Products     $ 57   $ 82   $ 115   $ 174  
     Dunkirk Specialty Steel       37     36     74     54  




          Total interest expense and other financing costs     $ 94   $ 118   $ 189   $ 228  




Other income:                            
     Universal Stainless & Alloy Products     $ 17   $ 24   $ 40   $ 51  
     Dunkirk Specialty Steel       6     7     10     11  




           Total other income     $ 23   $ 31   $ 50   $ 62  




June 30,
2003

December 31,
2002

 Total assets:              
           Universal Stainless & Alloy Products     $ 63,180   $ 65,413
           Dunkirk Specialty Steel       12,809     12,337
           Corporate assets       9,227     6,294


               Consolidated total assets     $ 85,216   $ 84,044


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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of Operations
An analysis of the Company’s operations for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

                           
      For the
Three-Month period Ended
June 30,

  For the
Six-Month period Ended
June 30,

  2003
2002
2003
2002
Net sales                  
     Stainless steel    
$
12,612  
$
17,625  
$
23,849  
$
31,085
     Tool steel       2,599     1,950     4,500     3,284
      High-strength low alloy steel       668     615     1,339     1,189
      High temperature alloy steel       625     721     1,142     2,464
     Conversion services       265     434     598     829
     Other       68     77     109     167




        Total net sales       16,837     21,422     31,537     39,018




Cost of products sold       15,941     18,574     30,621     32,819




Selling and administrative expenses       1,525     1,537     2,918     2,910




Operating income (loss)    
$
(629 )
$
1,311  
$
(2,002 )
$
3,289




Three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the similar periods in 2002
The decrease in net sales for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2003, as compared to the similar periods in 2002, reflects continued weak demand for aerospace and power generation products and a decline in shipments of semi-finished commodity products to the reroller market, partially offset by an increase in shipments to the service center market. The lower demand for aerospace and power generation products is a result of reduced demand for commercial aircraft for the airline industry as well as steam and gas turbines for the electric utility industry. Net sales of semi-finished commodity products to the reroller market for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2002 reflect the temporary benefit resulting from tariffs imposed by President Bush on certain imported specialty steel products in March 2002. Net sales to the service center market for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2003 increased 36% and 32%, respectively, from the same periods last year as a result of the Company’s expanded product capability through Dunkirk Specialty Steel and increased shipments of tool steel products. The Company shipped approximately 8,600 tons and 12,600 tons for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 respectively, and 16,000 tons and 21,000 tons for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Cost of products sold, as a percentage of net sales, was 94.7% and 86.7% for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, and was 97.1% and 84.1% for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. This increase is primarily due to higher raw material, labor and energy costs, shift in product mix and lower production volumes at the Bridgeville and Titusville facilities. In addition, Dunkirk Specialty Steel, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary that acquired the assets of Empire Specialty Steel on February 14, 2002 and became operational on March 14, 2002, has not generated sufficient order volumes to operate profitably since the completion of the acquisition.

Selling and administrative expenses decreased by $12,000 in the three-month period ended June 30, 2003 as compared to June 30, 2002 as a result of lower salary administrative costs partially offset by higher business insurance costs. Selling and administrative expenses increased by $8,000 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2003 as compared to June 30, 2002 as a result of higher business insurance costs partially offset by lower salary administrative costs.

Interest expense and other financing costs decreased by $24,000 in the three-month period ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the three-month period ended June 30, 2002 and decreased by $39,000 in the six-month period ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the six-month period ended June 30, 2002. The decreases were primarily due to the continued reduction in long-term debt outstanding.

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The effective income tax rate utilized in the six-month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 was 52.2% and 36.5%, respectively. The effective income tax rate utilized in the six-month period ended June 30, 2003 reflects the anticipated effect of the Company’s permanent tax deductions against expected income levels in 2003.

Business Segment Results
An analysis of the net sales and operating income for the reportable segments for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

  For the
Three-Month Period Ended
June 30,
  For the
Six-Month Period Ended
June 30,
 

 
 
  2003

2002

2003

2002

Net sales:                    
     Universal Stainless & Alloy Products     $ 14,499   $ 20,884   $ 26,900   $ 38,520  
     Dunkirk Specialty Steel       5,395     2,172     10,179     2,379  
     Intersegment       (3,057 )   (1,634 )   (5,542 )   (1,881 )

 
 
 
 
          Consolidated net sales     $ 16,837   $ 21,422   $ 31,537   $ 39,018  

 
 
 
 
Operating income (loss):                            
     Universal Stainless & Alloy Products     $ (255 ) $ 1,687   $ (1,029 ) $ 4,171  
     Dunkirk Specialty Steel       (374 )   (376 )   (973 )   (882 )

 
 
 
 
          Total operating income (loss)     $ (629 ) $ 1,311   $ (2,002 ) $ 3,289  

 
 
 
 

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Segment

Net sales for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2003 for this segment, which consists of the Bridgeville and Titusville facilities, were $6.4 and $11.6 million lower, respectively, than the same periods a year ago. This decrease reflects lower demand for power generation and aerospace products and commodity products for the reroller market, partially offset by an increase in demand for non-commodity reroll products from Dunkirk Specialty Steel and for tool steel products.

Operating income for the Universal Stainless & Alloy Products segment decreased by $1.9 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2003 as compared to June 30, 2002 and decreased by $5.2 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2003, as compared to June 30, 2002. This decrease was due primarily to higher raw material, labor and energy costs, shift in product mix and lower production volumes at the Bridgeville and Titusville facilities.

Dunkirk Specialty Steel Segment

Net sales for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2003 for this segment increased by $3.2 and $7.8 million, respectively. This primarily reflects increased sales of bar, rod and wire products to an increasing customer base. The Dunkirk Specialty Steel segment has not generated sufficient order volumes to operate profitably and incurred an operating loss of $374,000 and $973,000, respectively, for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2003.

Financial Condition
The Company has financed its operating activities through cash flows from operations and cash on hand at the beginning of the period. At June 30, 2003, working capital approximated $33.4 million, as compared to $33.5 million at December 31, 2002. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities decreased from 5.4:1 at December 31, 2002 to 4.2:1 at June 30, 2003. The debt to capitalization ratio was 12.5% at June 30, 2003 and 13.5% at December 31, 2002.

The Company limited its capital expenditures for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2003 to $112,000 and $191,000, respectively. The Company will continue to limit its capital expenditures until current market conditions improve.

Effective January 1, 2003, the Company entered into a $200,000 Deferred Loan Agreement maturing on December 31, 2006 with the Dunkirk Local Development Corporation. No principal or interest payments will be required under the Deferred Loan Agreement provided that the Company hires 30 new employees and more than 50% of those jobs are made available to certain Dunkirk City residents. The Company believes it will meet the conditions of the Deferred

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Loan Agreement, although it can make no assurances to that effect. Therefore, the proceeds have been applied to reduce the acquisition cost of new equipment at the Company’s Dunkirk facility.

The Company satisfies its capital requirements primarily through funds generated from operations and borrowings and the sale of Common Stock and the issuance of long-term debt. The Company does not maintain off-balance sheet arrangements other than operating leases nor does it participate in non-exchange traded contracts requiring fair value accounting treatment or material related party transaction arrangements.

At June 30, 2003, the Company had all of its $6.5 million revolving line of credit with PNC Bank available for borrowings. Effective June 30, 2003, the Company and PNC Bank agreed to adjust certain financial ratio covenants through June 30, 2004 as a result of the Company’s revised 2003 earnings projections. The Company is in compliance with its financial covenants at June 30, 2003. The Company has reached a tentative agreement with PNC Bank to replace certain financial covenants with an asset-based funding formula that will permit the Company full access to its credit facility through June 30, 2005.

There were no shares of Common Stock purchased by the Company during the six-month period ended June 30, 2003. The Company is authorized to purchase an additional 45,100 shares of Common Stock as of June 30, 2003.

The Company anticipates that it will fund its 2003 working capital requirements, its capital expenditures and the stock repurchase program primarily from funds generated from operations and borrowings and the sale of Common Stock and the issuance of long-term debt. The Company’s long-term liquidity requirements, including capital expenditures, are expected to be financed by a combination of internally generated funds, borrowings and other sources of external financing if needed.

2003 Outlook
These are forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They involve known and unkown risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual results to vary materially from those disclosed below.

The Company estimates that third quarter 2003 sales will range from $15 to $19 million and that it will incur a net loss per diluted share ranging from $0.07 to $0.12. In the third quarter of 2002, sales were $15.9 million and diluted earnings per share were $0.03. The following factors were considered in developing these estimates:

The Company’s total backlog approximated $13.0 million on June 30, 2003, as compared to $14.6 million at March 31, 2003.

Demand for reroll and forging semi-finished products from the Universal Stainless & Alloy Products segment is expected to increase mainly through its focus on the aerospace and power generation repair markets.

Sales from the Dunkirk Specialty Steel segment are expected to exceed the $5 million level in the 2003 third quarter, based on its June 30, 2003 backlog of $3.8 million. The Company remains committed to its pricing discipline with the result that Dunkirk Specialty Steel’s sales are expected to remain at current levels given competitive industry conditions in response to the weak economic environment.

New Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations” (“SFAS 143”). SFAS 143 establishes accounting standards for the recognition and measurement of an asset retirement obligation and its associated asset retirement cost. SFAS 143 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2003 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities” (“SFAS 146”). This statement supersedes Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 94-3, “Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring).” SFAS146 requires the recognition of a liability for costs associated with an exit or disposal activity when incurred. SFAS 146 also establishes that the liability should initially be measured and recorded at fair value. The provisions of SFAS 146 will be effective for any exit and disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure

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Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” (“FIN 45”). FIN 45 requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, a guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of an obligation assumed under a guarantee. FIN 45 also requires additional disclosures by a guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements about the obligations associated with guarantees issued. The recognition provisions of FIN 45 will be effective for any guarantees that are issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The provisions of FIN 45 are not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position.

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure – an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 123” (“SFAS 148”). This statement amends SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation” to provide alternative methods of voluntary transitioning to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. SFAS 148 also requires disclosure of the method used to account for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method on reported results in both annual and interim financial statements. The Company does not intend to change its current method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation unless required by the issuance of a new pronouncement. The Company has adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS 148 as of December 31, 2002.

In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities – an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46”). FIN 46 clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, Consolidated Financial Statements, to certain entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. FIN 46 was effective immediately for VIE’s created after January 31, 2003; for VIE’s in existence prior to January 31, 2003 it’s application was effective beginning the third quarter of 2003. This statement was adopted during the first quarter of 2003 and did not impact the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

In April 2003, the FASB issued Statement No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging”. This Statement amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities under FASB Statement No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”. This statement will be adopted during the third quarter of 2003 and is not expected to impact the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

In May 2003, the FASB issued Statement No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity”. This Statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). This statement will be adopted during the third quarter of 2003 and is not expected to impact the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

Item 3.           QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company has reviewed the status of its market risk and believes there are no significant changes from that disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, except as provided in this Form 10-Q in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Item 4.           CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported in accordance with the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. There have been no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to their evaluation.

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Part II.           OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.          LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On June 29, 2001, suit was filed against the Company in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania by Teledyne Technologies, Incorporated (“Teledyne”). The suit alleges that steel product manufactured by the Company was defective and the Company was or should have been aware of the defects. Teledyne has alleged that the defective steel supplied by the Company caused certain crankshafts sold by Teledyne for use in aircraft engines to be defective. As a result, Teledyne is claiming damages relating to the recall, replacement and repair of aircraft engines.

Teledyne was recently unsuccessful in its pursuit of a similar claim brought against another specialty steel producer who supplied the same steel product. After in-depth investigation, it is the Company’s position that the suit is without merit and it intends to vigorously defend that position. Additionally, the Company believes that it has insurance coverage that is available for this claim. At this time, the Company is engaged in discovery and believes that the final disposition of this suit will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition and the results of operations of the Company.

On April 7, 2003, United States Aviation Underwriters, Inc., (“USAU”) a New York corporation, as managers and on behalf of United States Aircraft Insurance Group (“USAIG”), the Company’s Aircraft Products Liability insurance carrier, filed suit in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania asking the court for a declaratory judgement as to what actual liability and obligations were applicable to USAIG relating to the insurance policy issued to the Company, and the allegations made by Teledyne. At this time the Company is engaged in discovery and believes that USAIG is responsible for providing defense and damage coverage with regard to the Teledyne allegations. To date, USAIG has provided and continues to provide for a defense to the Teledyne claim. While the Company believes that insurance coverage is available for the defense and damages, if any, relating to the Teledyne claim, an unfavorable ruling in both the USAIG suit and the Teledyne claim could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition.

Item 4.           SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. was held on May 20, 2003, for the purpose of electing a board of directors and ratifying the appointment of independent accountants. Proxies for the meeting were solicited pursuant to section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and there was no solicitation in opposition to management’s solicitation.

All of the management’s nominees for directors as listed in the proxy statement were elected by the following vote:

         
Shares Voted “For” Shares “Withheld”


D.Dunn   5,936,866   373,256
G.Keane   5,936,866   373,256
C.McAninch   5,817,316   492,806
U.Toledano   6,013,016   297,106

The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent accountants was ratified by the following vote:

     
Shares Voted
“For”
Shares Voted
“Against”
Shares
“Abstaining”
6,269,611 40,450  61 

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Item 6.        EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     
  a. Exhibits
     
  10.1 Sixth Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2003, between the Company and PNC Bank, National Association (filed herewith).
 
  31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
 
  31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbances-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
 
  32.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
     
  b. A Report on Form 8-K was filed on April 23, 2003 which covered a Press Release under item 5, Other Events in which the Company announced the results for the first quarter 2003. No financial statements were filed with this report.

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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.

            UNIVERSAL STAINLESS & ALLOY PRODUCTS, INC.
         
       Date: August 12, 2003   /s/ C. M. MCANINCH
        
 
             Clarence M. McAninch
             President and Chief Executive Officer
            (Principal Executive Officer)
 
        Date: August 12, 2003   /s/ RICHARD M. UBINGER
        
 
           Richard M. Ubinger
         Vice President of Finance,
          Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
          (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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