INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC.
Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-126156
International Coal Group, Inc.
2000 Ashland Drive
Ashland, Kentucky 41101
November 18, 2005
Dear ICG Shareholder:
International Coal Group has agreed to acquire Anker Coal Group,
Inc. and CoalQuest Development LLC.
The transactions will be carried out through a holding company
reorganization. In the reorganization, (1) the existing
International Coal Group, Inc. changed its name to ICG,
Inc., and (2) a new company will become the holding
company for ICG, Anker and CoalQuest and adopt the name
International Coal Group, Inc. Shareholders who
acquired shares of old International Coal Group when
it was organized in 2004 will receive shares of the new holding
company in a one-for-one tax-free exchange. The directors and
officers of old International Coal Group will become the
directors and officers of the new holding company.
The reorganization is being completed to facilitate the
acquisitions of Anker and CoalQuest, on a tax-deferred basis.
ICG has received irrevocable proxies from holders of a majority
of all issued and outstanding common stock authorizing ICG to
vote those shares in favor of the reorganization. No further
board or shareholder action is required to complete the
reorganization and, therefore, we are not soliciting your vote.
If you oppose the reorganization, you are entitled to exercise
rights of appraisal, which generally entitle shareholders to
receive a cash payment equal to the judicially determined fair
value of the ICG common stock in connection with the
reorganization. A detailed description of the appraisal rights
and procedures available to ICG shareholders is included in
The Reorganization Appraisal Rights.
The conditions to the reorganization and Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions are complete, subject only to the issuance of
shares of new International Coal Group being registered under
the federal securities laws and other customary conditions, such
as the absence of material litigation. As a result of the
registration, all International Coal Group common shares held by
former ICG shareholders will be freely tradable, other than
shares beneficially owned by directors, officers and other
affiliates. The new holding company also plans to sell common
shares to the public in a registered public offering, although
there is no assurance that the public offering will be completed.
Further shareholder approvals are not required to complete
the reorganization or the acquisitions. Stock certificates which
previously represented old International Coal Group common
shares will represent shares of new International Coal Group
after the transactions. As a consequence, shareholders need not
do anything at this time. After the reorganization is effected,
shareholders owning registered shares may have any legends
removed unless they are held by directors, officers or other
affiliates.
The attached prospectus provides you with detailed
information about ICG, International Coal Group, the
reorganization and the acquisitions. Please carefully review the
entire prospectus, including the matters discussed under
Risk Factors beginning on page 7 of the attached
prospectus.
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Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state
securities commission has approved or disapproved of the
securities to be offered pursuant to this prospectus or passed
upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any
representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
This prospectus is dated November 18, 2005, and is first
being mailed to shareholders on or about November 21, 2005.
REFERENCES TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This prospectus incorporates important business and financial
information about International Coal Group from other documents
that are not included in or delivered with this prospectus. More
information is available without charge to security holders upon
written or oral request. Request should be made to International
Coal Group at the following address or telephone number:
International Coal Group, Inc.
2000 Ashland Drive
Ashland, Kentucky 41101
(606) 920-7400
Attention: William D. Campbell
See Where You Can Find More Information.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
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Acquisitions of each of Anker and CoalQuest |
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Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions |
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Anker Coal Group, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries |
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Proven and probable coal reserves, consisting of the part of a
mineral deposit that can be economically and legally extracted
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Coal bearing bodies that have been sufficiently sampled and
analyzed, but do not qualify as a commercially viable coal
reserve as prescribed by SEC rules until a final comprehensive
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Horizon NR, LLC (the entity holding the operating subsidiaries
of Horizon Natural Resources Company) and its consolidated
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International Coal Group, Inc. |
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International Coal Group, we, our, us and similar terms |
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE REORGANIZATION AND
ACQUISITIONS
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Who are ICG and International Coal Group? |
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ICG, Inc. is the current name of the entity formerly known as
International Coal Group, Inc. when it acquired certain assets
of Horizon Natural Resources Company in September 2004. In
anticipation of the acquisitions of Anker and CoalQuest,
International Coal Group, Inc. (now called ICG, Inc.) formed ICG
Holdco, Inc. to act as the holding company for Anker, CoalQuest
and itself. The name of ICG Holdco was changed to International
Coal Group, Inc. After the reorganization, International Coal
Group will own ICG and all former ICG shareholders will become
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The reorganization is being completed to facilitate the
acquisitions of Anker and CoalQuest on a tax-deferred basis. The
reorganization will be on a tax-free basis for ICG shareholders.
After the reorganization, former ICG shareholders, as well as
former Anker shareholders and CoalQuest members will become
shareholders of the new parent holding company, International
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ICG shareholders will receive one International Coal Group
common share for each ICG common share owned immediately prior
to the reorganization. Existing stock certificates representing
ICG common shares will represent International Coal Group common
shares following the reorganization. You need not send your
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How do the reorganization and the Anker and CoalQuest
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Neither the reorganization nor the acquisitions are conditioned
on the proposed public offering. However, the value of the
shares to be issued in the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions will
be based on the public offering price if such offering is
consummated prior to March 2006. If the proposed public offering
does not occur, the number of shares issuable in the acquisition
to Anker shareholders is 19,498,581 and to CoalQuest members is
11,451,548. See The Reorganization for more
information on the calculation of the number of shares to be
issued in connection with the acquisitions. The public offering
will have no affect on the number of shares to be issued in the
reorganization. |
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Will the shares I receive in the reorganization be freely
tradeable? |
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The shares being issued in this reorganization have been
authorized for listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol ICO. Unless you are an affiliate of
International Coal Group, your International Coal Group common
shares will not be subject to any restrictions on transfer under
the federal securities laws. |
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The reorganization and exchange of shares are intended to
qualify as transactions in which no gain or loss is recognized
by ICG shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
In general, you will not be subject to U.S. federal income
tax solely as a result of the receipt of shares of International
Coal Group in exchange for your ICG common shares if you are a
citizen or resident of the United States. However, you should
consult your own tax advisor as to your particular
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What shareholder or other approvals are needed to approve the
reorganization? |
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ICG has received irrevocable proxies from holders of a majority
of all issued and outstanding common shares authorizing ICG to
vote those shares in favor of the reorganization. No further
board or shareholder action is required for the reorganization
to be completed and, therefore, we are not soliciting your vote.
Additionally, the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino
Antitrust Improvements Act, or HSR, has been terminated,
and all other conditions to the closing of the acquisitions |
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and reorganization, have occurred, other than the absence of
material litigation and similar technical conditions such as the
delivery of required closing documents. |
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No further action by any shareholder is required to effect the
reorganization. You do not need to send in your stock
certificates. Your current ICG stock certificates will represent
shares in International Coal Group following the reorganization. |
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We expect to complete the reorganization on or about the same
time that we complete the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions. We
intend to complete the reorganization and the acquisitions as
soon as possible after the effectiveness of the registration
statement of which this prospectus forms a part. |
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Any holder of ICG common stock who otherwise complies with the
requirements and procedures of Section 262 of the Delaware
General Corporation Law, or DGCL, is entitled to exercise rights
of appraisal, which generally entitle shareholders to receive a
cash payment equal to the judicially determined fair value of
the ICG common stock in connection with the reorganization. A
detailed description of the appraisal rights and procedures
available to ICG shareholders is included in The
Reorganization Appraisal Rights. |
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This prospectus is part of a registration statement that
registers the shares of International Coal Group that you will
receive in connection with the reorganization under the federal
securities laws. If you are not an affiliate of International
Coal Group, the common shares you receive in the reorganization
will not be subject to any transfer restrictions under the
federal securities laws. |
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Not by the reorganization in the reorganization,
shares are being converted on a one-to-one basis, regardless of
whether the proposed public offering is consummated. However,
the issuance of shares in the acquisitions and the proposed
public offering will result in increasing the number of
International Coal Group common shares outstanding. This will
have the effect of proportionately decreasing the percentage
share ownership held by the existing ICG common shareholders who
do not also have ownership interests in Anker and CoalQuest. As
of September 30, 2005, there were 107,230,999 ICG common
shares outstanding. The maximum number of ICG shares to be
issued in connection with the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions
is 30,950,129, assuming the proposed public offering does not
occur or the offering price is $8.885 per share or less,
subject to possible adjustments. As the following chart
illustrates, the higher the offering price per share of
International Coal Group common stock in the proposed public
offering, the less International Coal Group common shares will
be issued in connection with the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions. The number of shares to be issued will continue to
decrease if the proposed public offering price is greater than
the $16.00 shown below. The table does not reflect the impact of
the proposed public offering the shares to be issued
in the proposed public offering, which we currently estimate to
be 20,000,000 shares assuming the over-allotment option is
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The shares being issued in the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions
will be deposited with an escrow agent for the benefit of the
holders of shares of Anker common stock and CoalQuest membership
interests, until the final determination of the number of shares
issuable on account of the acquisitions. These escrowed shares
will be deemed outstanding from and after the effective time of
the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions; any dividends or
distributions or other rights in respect of these shares will be
added to and also held in escrow; and these escrowed shares will
be voted in accordance with the instructions of the beneficial
owners of those shares in accordance with their relative
interest. If the shares deposited exceeds the finally determined
number of shares to be issued in the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions, the excess shares will be returned to
International Coal Group. |
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Who can help answer my questions about the reorganization? |
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If you would like additional copies of this document, or if you
would like to ask any additional questions about the
reorganization and the acquisitions, you should contact: |
International Coal Group, Inc.
2000 Ashland Drive
Ashland, Kentucky 41101
(606) 920-7400
Attention: William D. Campbell
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SUMMARY
This summary highlights selected information from this
document. It does not contain all of the information that is
important to you. We urge you to carefully read the entire
document and the other documents to which we refer in order to
fully understand the reorganization and the related
transactions. See Where You Can Find More
Information. Each item in this summary refers to the page
of this document on which that subject is discussed in more
detail.
OVERVIEW
ICG was formed by WLR and other investors in May 2004 to acquire
and operate competitive coal mining facilities. As of
September 30, 2004, ICG acquired certain key assets of
Horizon through a bankruptcy auction. These assets are high
quality reserves strategically located in Appalachia and the
Illinois Basin, are union free, have limited reclamation
liabilities and are substantially free of other legacy
liabilities. Due to ICGs initial capitalization, it was
able to complete the acquisition without incurring a significant
level of indebtedness. Consistent with the WLR investor
groups strategy to consolidate profitable coal assets, ICG
intends to acquire Anker and CoalQuest to further diversify its
reserves.
The Reorganization
ICG is proposing to undergo a corporate reorganization to
facilitate the combination of Anker and CoalQuest with ICG. In
the corporate reorganization, ICG shareholders will receive one
International Coal Group common share for each ICG common share
owned immediately prior to the reorganization.
The Anker and CoalQuest Acquisitions
On March 31, 2005, ICG entered into an agreement to acquire
Anker for the lesser of (1) 19,498,581 International Coal
Group common shares and (2) the number of International
Coal Group common shares equal to 173,250,000 divided by the
price per share at which International Coal Groups stock
is offered in the proposed public offering, subject to certain
possible adjustments as described on page 64.
On March 31, 2005, International Coal Group also entered
into an agreement to acquire CoalQuest, for the lesser of
(1) 11,451,548 International Coal Group common shares and
(2) the number of common shares equal to 101,750,000
divided by the price per share at which International Coal
Groups common stock is offered in the proposed public
offering.
The former Anker shareholders and CoalQuest members will be
granted certain piggyback registration rights with respect to
the International Coal Group common shares issued to them. For
additional information on registration rights, see
Description of International Coal Group Capital
Stock Registration Rights.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANIES (Page 63)
ICG, Inc.
ICG is a leading producer of coal in Central Appalachia, with
mining complexes located in Kentucky and West Virginia. ICG has
a complementary mining complex located in the Illinois Basin.
ICG acquired its current properties in 2004 from Horizon through
a bankruptcy auction.
ICGs principal executive offices are located at 2000
Ashland Drive, Ashland, Kentucky 41101 and its telephone number
is (606) 920-7400.
International Coal Group, Inc.
International Coal Group was formed in March 2005 to be
ICGs new top-tier parent holding company following the
reorganization. International Coal Group currently has no
operations and no significant assets. Following the completion
of the reorganization and acquisitions, International Coal Group
will own, through ICG, all of the ICG business as well as Anker
and CoalQuest.
International Coal Groups principal executive offices are
located at 2000 Ashland Drive, Ashland, Kentucky 41101 and its
telephone number is (606) 920-7400.
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Anker Coal Group and CoalQuest
Anker produces coal from mining complexes in West Virginia,
Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. It leases a majority of its
coal reserves from CoalQuest. CoalQuest has no other material
operations other than its leasing activity.
INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP MANAGEMENT FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF
THE REORGANIZATION AND ACQUISITIONS (Page 129)
The Board of Directors and executive officers of International
Coal Group will be the same as the current Board of Directors
and executive officers of ICG.
APPRAISAL RIGHTS (Page 114)
Under Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law,
record holders of ICG common shares are entitled to appraisal
rights in connection with the reorganization. Failure to follow
the procedures required by Section 262 of the DGCL for
perfecting appraisal rights may result in the loss of appraisal
rights. If an ICG shareholder withdraws his or her demand for
appraisal or has his or her appraisal rights terminated, that
holder of ICG common shares will only be entitled to receive the
reorganization consideration consisting of one International
Coal Group common share for one ICG common share.
ACCOUNTING TREATMENT (Page 115)
For accounting purposes, our reorganization will be accounted
for as a transfer of assets and exchange of shares between
entities under common control. As such, the transaction will be
accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling-of-interests.
Accordingly, the financial position and results of operations of
ICG will be included in our consolidated financial statements on
a historical cost basis.
EFFECTIVE TIME OF THE REORGANIZATION (Page 116)
The Anker merger and ICG reorganization will become effective
upon the filing of certificates of merger with the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware or at such later time as may be
agreed upon by ICG and Anker and as specified in the
certificates of merger. The filing of the certificates of merger
will occur as soon as practicable after the effectiveness of the
registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.
CONDITIONS TO COMPLETION OF THE REORGANIZATION
(Page 118)
Substantially all of the conditions to the completion of the
reorganization have been satisfied, other than the absence of
material litigation and certain formal conditions such as the
delivery of closing documents. The acquisitions and
reorganization are not conditioned upon the completion of
International Coal Groups proposed public offering and, in
fact, are expected to be completed prior to the completion of
such offering.
TERMINATION OF THE ANKER BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT
(Page 119)
The Anker business combination agreement may be terminated by
either party upon the happening of specified events, including
by mutual consent, if the Anker merger and ICG reorganization
have not occurred by April 2006 or if the CoalQuest business
combination agreement is terminated. The CoalQuest business
combination agreement may be terminated under the same or
reciprocal conditions as apply to the Anker business combination
agreement, including if the Anker business combination agreement
is terminated.
COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDERS RIGHTS (Page 126)
The rights of ICG shareholders will change as a result of the
reorganization and the listing of the common stock on NYSE. In
general, the provisions being terminated provide special
governance rights to the ICG shareholders who sponsored
ICGs formation last year.
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SUMMARY HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED AND PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA
OF ICG
International Coal Group is a recently formed holding company
which does not have any independent external operations, assets
or liabilities, other than through its operating subsidiaries.
Prior to the acquisition of certain assets of Horizon as of
September 30, 2004, our predecessor, ICG, did not have any
material assets, liabilities or results of operations. The
summary historical consolidated financial data as of and for the
period from May 13, 2004 to December 31, 2004 have
been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements
of ICG and the summary historical consolidated financial data as
of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 have
been derived from ICGs unaudited consolidated financial
statements. The following summary historical consolidated
financial data as of and for the period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004, the year ended December 31, 2003
and the period May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002 has
been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements
of Horizon (the predecessor to ICG for accounting purposes). The
summary historical consolidated financial data for the period
January 1, 2002 to May 9, 2002 has been derived from
the audited consolidated financial statements of AEI Resources
(the predecessor to Horizon for accounting purposes). The
financial statements for the predecessor periods have been
prepared on a carve-out basis to include the assets,
liabilities and results of operations of ICG that were
previously included in the consolidated financial statements of
Horizon. The financial statements for the predecessor periods
include allocations of certain expenses, taxation charges,
interest and cash balances relating to the predecessor based on
managements estimates. The predecessor financial
information is not necessarily indicative of the consolidated
financial position, results of operations and cash flows of
International Coal Group if it had operated during the
predecessor periods presented. In the opinion of management,
such financial data reflect all adjustments, consisting only of
normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair
presentation of the results for those periods. The results of
operations for the interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or
any future period.
The following summary unaudited pro forma consolidated financial
data of ICG and its subsidiaries for the year ended
December 31, 2004 and as of and for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 have been prepared to give pro forma
effect to our corporate reorganization, our acquisitions of
Horizon, Anker and CoalQuest and the proposed public offering of
20,000,000 shares by International Coal Group at an offering
price of $13.70 per share, as if each had occurred on
January 1, 2004, in the case of unaudited pro forma
statement of operations data, and on September 30, 2005, in
the case of unaudited pro forma balance sheet data. The
successor balance sheet data and pro forma adjustments used in
preparing the pro forma financial data reflect our preliminary
estimates of the purchase price allocation to certain assets and
liabilities. The pro forma financial data are for informational
purposes only and should not be considered indicative of actual
results that would have been achieved had the transactions
actually been consummated on the dates indicated and do not
purport to indicate balance sheet data or results of operations
as of any future date or for any future period. You should read
the following data in conjunction with Unaudited
Consolidated Pro Forma Financial Data of ICG,
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations of ICG and the audited
consolidated financial statements and related notes of each of
ICG, Horizon (and its predecessors), Anker and CoalQuest, each
included elsewhere in this prospectus.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Statement of operations data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Coal sales revenues
|
|
$ |
136,040 |
|
|
|
$ |
264,235 |
|
|
$ |
441,291 |
|
|
$ |
346,981 |
|
|
|
$ |
130,463 |
|
|
$ |
441,662 |
|
|
$ |
624,120 |
|
|
$ |
542,744 |
|
|
Freight and handling revenues
|
|
|
2,947 |
|
|
|
|
6,032 |
|
|
|
8,008 |
|
|
|
3,700 |
|
|
|
|
880 |
|
|
|
6,236 |
|
|
|
15,996 |
|
|
|
15,307 |
|
|
Other revenues
|
|
|
21,183 |
|
|
|
|
27,397 |
|
|
|
31,771 |
|
|
|
22,702 |
|
|
|
|
4,766 |
|
|
|
17,757 |
|
|
|
33,696 |
|
|
|
22,132 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
|
160,170 |
|
|
|
|
297,664 |
|
|
|
481,070 |
|
|
|
373,383 |
|
|
|
|
136,109 |
|
|
|
465,655 |
|
|
|
673,812 |
|
|
|
580,183 |
|
Cost and expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Freight and handling costs
|
|
|
2,947 |
|
|
|
|
6,032 |
|
|
|
8,008 |
|
|
|
3,700 |
|
|
|
|
880 |
|
|
|
6,236 |
|
|
|
15,996 |
|
|
|
15,307 |
|
|
Cost of coal sales and other revenues (exclusive of
depreciation, depletion and amortization shown separately below)
|
|
|
114,767 |
|
|
|
|
251,361 |
|
|
|
400,652 |
|
|
|
306,429 |
|
|
|
|
113,707 |
|
|
|
357,076 |
|
|
|
564,723 |
|
|
|
465,415 |
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
32,316 |
|
|
|
|
40,033 |
|
|
|
52,254 |
|
|
|
27,547 |
|
|
|
|
7,943 |
|
|
|
29,489 |
|
|
|
46,054 |
|
|
|
39,266 |
|
|
Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of depreciation,
depletion and amortization shown separately above)
|
|
|
9,677 |
|
|
|
|
16,695 |
|
|
|
23,350 |
|
|
|
8,477 |
|
|
|
|
4,194 |
|
|
|
23,592 |
|
|
|
17,257 |
|
|
|
28,256 |
|
|
(Gain)/loss on sale of assets
|
|
|
(93 |
) |
|
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
(4,320 |
) |
|
|
(226 |
) |
|
|
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
(518 |
) |
|
|
(236 |
) |
|
|
(518 |
) |
|
Writedowns and other items
|
|
|
8,323 |
|
|
|
|
729,953 |
|
|
|
9,100 |
|
|
|
10,018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses
|
|
|
167,937 |
|
|
|
|
1,044,035 |
|
|
|
489,044 |
|
|
|
355,945 |
|
|
|
|
126,714 |
|
|
|
415,875 |
|
|
|
653,812 |
|
|
|
547,726 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations
|
|
|
(7,767 |
) |
|
|
|
(746,371 |
) |
|
|
(7,974 |
) |
|
|
17,438 |
|
|
|
|
9,395 |
|
|
|
49,780 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
32,457 |
|
Other income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(36,666 |
) |
|
|
|
(80,405 |
) |
|
|
(145,892 |
) |
|
|
(114,211 |
) |
|
|
|
(3,453 |
) |
|
|
(10,453 |
) |
|
|
(5,889 |
) |
|
|
(3,733 |
) |
|
Reorganization items
|
|
|
787,900 |
|
|
|
|
(4,075 |
) |
|
|
(23,064 |
) |
|
|
(12,471 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,471 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Other, net
|
|
|
499 |
|
|
|
|
1,256 |
|
|
|
187 |
|
|
|
1,581 |
|
|
|
|
898 |
|
|
|
4,007 |
|
|
|
8,329 |
|
|
|
9,130 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest and other income (expense)
|
|
|
751,733 |
|
|
|
|
(83,224 |
) |
|
|
(168,769 |
) |
|
|
(125,101 |
) |
|
|
|
(2,555 |
) |
|
|
(6,446 |
) |
|
|
(10,031 |
) |
|
|
5,397 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes
|
|
|
743,966 |
|
|
|
|
(829,595 |
) |
|
|
(176,743 |
) |
|
|
(107,663 |
) |
|
|
|
6,840 |
|
|
|
43,334 |
|
|
|
(9,969 |
) |
|
|
37,854 |
|
Income tax expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,591 |
) |
|
|
(14,786 |
) |
|
|
(3,777 |
) |
|
|
(12,945 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$ |
743,966 |
|
|
|
$ |
(829,595 |
) |
|
$ |
(176,743 |
) |
|
$ |
(107,663 |
) |
|
|
$ |
4,249 |
|
|
$ |
28,548 |
|
|
$ |
6,192 |
|
|
$ |
24,909 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings (loss) per
share(1):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
|
0.27 |
|
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
|
0.17 |
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
|
0.27 |
|
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
|
0.17 |
|
Average common shares
outstanding(1)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
106,605,999 |
|
|
|
107,230,999 |
|
|
|
146,678,991 |
|
|
|
147,303,991 |
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
106,605,999 |
|
|
|
107,280,820 |
|
|
|
146,728,812 |
|
|
|
147,353,812 |
|
Balance sheet data (at period end):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
87,278 |
|
|
|
$ |
114 |
|
|
$ |
859 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
23,967 |
|
|
$ |
15,534 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
42,385 |
|
Total assets
|
|
|
1,521,318 |
|
|
|
|
623,800 |
|
|
|
576,372 |
|
|
|
539,606 |
|
|
|
|
459,975 |
|
|
|
523,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
945,972 |
|
Long-term debt and capital leases
|
|
|
933,106 |
|
|
|
|
1,157 |
|
|
|
315 |
|
|
|
29 |
|
|
|
|
173,446 |
|
|
|
186,938 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,269 |
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
1,286,318 |
|
|
|
|
1,222,219 |
|
|
|
1,351,393 |
|
|
|
1,422,290 |
|
|
|
|
305,575 |
|
|
|
336,494 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
215,136 |
|
Total stockholders equity (members deficit)
|
|
$ |
235,000 |
|
|
|
$ |
(598,419 |
) |
|
$ |
(775,021 |
) |
|
$ |
(882,684 |
) |
|
|
$ |
154,400 |
|
|
$ |
186,526 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
730,836 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity (members deficit)
|
|
$ |
1,521,318 |
|
|
|
$ |
623,800 |
|
|
$ |
576,372 |
|
|
$ |
539,606 |
|
|
|
$ |
459,975 |
|
|
$ |
523,020 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
945,972 |
|
Other financial data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA(2)
|
|
$ |
812,948 |
|
|
|
$ |
(709,157 |
) |
|
$ |
21,403 |
|
|
$ |
34,095 |
|
|
|
$ |
18,236 |
|
|
$ |
83,276 |
|
|
$ |
61,912 |
(5) |
|
$ |
80,853 |
(5) |
Net cash provided by (used in):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating activities
|
|
$ |
(353,592 |
) |
|
|
$ |
76,378 |
|
|
$ |
20,030 |
|
|
$ |
28,085 |
|
|
|
$ |
30,211 |
|
|
$ |
57,545 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
Investing activities
|
|
$ |
44,555 |
|
|
|
$ |
(12,805 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,826 |
) |
|
$ |
3,437 |
|
|
|
$ |
(329,168 |
) |
|
$ |
(75,389 |
) |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
Financing activities
|
|
$ |
259,011 |
|
|
|
$ |
(78,025 |
) |
|
$ |
(15,459 |
) |
|
$ |
(32,381 |
) |
|
|
$ |
322,924 |
|
|
$ |
9,411 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
$ |
10,963 |
|
|
|
$ |
13,435 |
|
|
$ |
16,937 |
|
|
$ |
6,624 |
|
|
|
$ |
5,583 |
|
|
$ |
75,941 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
Operating
data(3):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tons sold
|
|
|
5,416 |
|
|
|
|
11,124 |
|
|
|
16,655 |
|
|
|
10,421 |
|
|
|
|
3,582 |
|
|
|
10,590 |
|
|
|
18,400 |
|
|
|
14,321 |
|
Tons produced
|
|
|
4,231 |
|
|
|
|
7,139 |
|
|
|
12,041 |
|
|
|
8,812 |
|
|
|
|
2,959 |
|
|
|
9,056 |
|
|
|
14,591 |
|
|
|
11,135 |
|
Average coal sales realization (per ton)
|
|
$ |
25.12 |
|
|
|
$ |
23.75 |
|
|
$ |
26.50 |
|
|
$ |
33.30 |
|
|
|
$ |
36.42 |
|
|
$ |
41.71 |
|
|
$ |
33.92 |
|
|
$ |
48.74 |
|
|
|
(1) |
Earnings per share data and average shares outstanding are
not presented for the period from January 1, 2002 to
May 9, 2002, period from May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002, year ended December 31, 2003 and
the period from January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004
because the financial statements for these periods were prepared
on a carve-out basis. |
|
(2) |
EBITDA represents net income before deducting interest
expense, income taxes and depreciation, depletion and
amortization. We present EBITDA and pro forma EBITDA because we
consider them important supplemental measures of our performance
and believe they are frequently used by securities analysts,
investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of
companies in our industry, substantially all of which present
EBITDA when reporting their results. |
4
We also use EBITDA for the following purposes: Our executive
compensation plan bases incentive compensation payments on our
EBITDA performance measured against budgets and a peer group.
Our credit agreement uses EBITDA (with additional adjustments)
to measure our compliance with covenants, such as interest
coverage and debt incurrence. EBITDA is also widely used by us
and others in our industry to evaluate and price potential
acquisition candidates.
EBITDA and pro forma EBITDA have limitations as analytical
tools, and you should not consider them in isolation, or as a
substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.
Some of these limitations are:
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA and pro forma EBITDA do not reflect our cash
expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures
or contractual commitments; |
|
|
|
EBITDA and pro forma EBITDA do not reflect changes in, or
cash requirements for, our working capital needs; |
|
|
|
EBITDA and pro forma EBITDA do not reflect the significant
interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service
interest or principal payments, on our debts; |
|
|
|
Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges,
the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be
replaced in the future, and EBITDA and pro forma EBITDA do not
reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and |
|
|
|
Other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA and pro
forma EBITDA differently than we do, limiting their usefulness
as comparative measures. |
|
|
|
EBITDA and pro forma EBITDA are a measure of our performance
that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP
and we also believe each is a useful indicator of our ability to
meet debt service and capital expenditure requirements. EBITDA
and pro forma EBITDA are not measurements of our financial
performance under GAAP and should not be considered as
alternatives to net income, operating income or any other
performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP or as an
alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure
of our liquidity. |
5
The following table reconciles net income, which we believe
to be the closest GAAP performance measure, to EBITDA.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Net income (loss) and EBITDA were further affected by
reorganization items of $(787.9) million for the period
from January 1, 2002 to May 9, 2002, $4.1 million
for the period May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002,
$23.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 and
$12.5 million for the period from January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004. Net income (loss) and EBITDA were
further affected by writedowns and other items of
$8.3 million for the period from January 1, 2002 to
May 9, 2002, $730.0 million for the period
May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002, $9.1 million
for the year ended December 31, 2003, and
$10.0 million for the period from January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004. See Notes 14 and 15 to
Horizons audited combined financial statements included
elsewhere in this prospectus.
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Amounts were not derived from the audited financial
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The summary unaudited pro forma data of ICG, Inc. and its
subsidiaries as of and for the year ended December 31, 2004
and the nine months ended September 30, 2005 have been
prepared to give pro forma effect to our corporate
reorganization, the acquisition of Horizon, Anker and CoalQuest
and the proposed public offering of 20,000,000 shares of
common stock by International Coal Group at an offering price of
$13.70 per share, as if each had occurred on
January 1, 2004, in the case of unaudited statements of
operations data, and on September 30, 2005, in the case of
unaudited pro forma balance sheet data. |
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believe to be the closest GAAP performance measure, to pro forma
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affected by reorganization items of $12.5 million and
writedowns and other items of $10.0 million for the year
ended December 31, 2004.
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As restated. See Note 19 to the combined financial
statements of Horizon NR, LLC included elsewhere in this
prospectus. |
6
RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the risks described below
before deciding whether or not to exercise your appraisal
rights. If you do not exercise your appraisal rights, you will
be choosing to invest in the common stock of International Coal
Group. Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of
risk. If any of the following risks develop into actual events,
our business, financial condition or results of operations could
be materially adversely affected, the trading price of your
shares of our common stock could decline and you may lose all or
part of your investment.
RISKS RELATING TO OUR BUSINESS
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Because of our limited operating history, historical
information regarding our company prior to October 1, 2004
is of little relevance in understanding our business as
currently conducted. |
We are subject to the risks, uncertainties, expenses and
problems encountered by companies in the early stages of
operations. International Coal Group was incorporated in
March 2005 as a holding company and our predecessor, ICG,
was incorporated in May 2004 for the sole purpose of
acquiring certain assets of Horizon. Until we completed that
acquisition ICG had substantially no operations. As a result, we
believe the historical financial information presented in this
prospectus, other than for the period ended December 31,
2004 and the nine months ended September 30, 2005, which do
not include the historical financial information for Anker and
CoalQuest, are of limited relevance in understanding our
business as currently conducted. The financial statements for
the predecessor periods have been prepared from the books and
records of Horizon as if ICG had existed as a separate legal
entity under common management for all periods presented (that
is, on a carve-out basis). The financial statements
for the predecessor periods include allocations of certain
expenses, taxation charges, interest and cash balances relating
to the predecessor based on managements estimates. In
light of these allocations and estimates, the predecessor
financial information is not necessarily indicative of the
consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash
flows of ICG if it had operated during the predecessor period
presented. See Unaudited Consolidated Pro Forma Financial
Data of ICG, Selected Historical Consolidated
Financial Data of ICG and Managements
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operation of ICG.
A decline in coal prices
could reduce our revenues and the value of our coal
reserves.
Our results of operations are dependent upon the prices we
charge for our coal as well as our ability to improve
productivity and control costs. Any decreased demand would cause
spot prices to decline and require us to increase productivity
and decrease costs in order to maintain our margins. Declines in
the prices we receive for our coal could adversely affect our
operating results and our ability to generate the cash flows we
require to improve our productivity and invest in our
operations. The prices we receive for coal depend upon factors
beyond our control, including:
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domestic and foreign demand for steel and the continued
financial viability of the domestic and/or foreign steel
industry; |
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the proximity to, capacity of and cost of transportation
facilities; |
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domestic and foreign governmental regulations and taxes; |
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air emission standards for coal-fired power plants; |
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effects of technological developments; and |
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Our coal mining operations are subject to operating risks
that could result in decreased coal production thereby reducing
our revenues. |
Our revenues depend on our level of coal mining production. The
level of our production is subject to operating conditions and
events beyond our control that could disrupt operations and
affect production at particular mines for varying lengths of
time. These conditions and events include:
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our inability to acquire, maintain or renew necessary permits or
mining or surface rights in a timely manner, if at all; |
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unfavorable geologic conditions, such as the thickness of the
coal deposits and the amount of rock embedded in or overlying
the coal deposit; |
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failure of reserve estimates to prove correct; |
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changes in governmental regulation of the coal industry,
including the imposition of additional taxes, fees or actions to
suspend or revoke our permits or changes in the manner of
enforcement of existing regulations; |
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mining and processing equipment failures and unexpected
maintenance problems; |
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adverse weather and natural disasters, such as heavy rains and
flooding; |
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unexpected mine safety accidents, including fires and explosions
from methane. |
These conditions and events may increase our cost of mining and
delay or halt production at particular mines either permanently
or for varying lengths of time.
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Reduced coal consumption by North American electric power
generators could result in lower prices for our coal, which
could reduce our revenues and adversely impact our earnings and
the value of our coal reserves. |
Steam coal accounted for nearly all of our coal sales volume in
2004, pro forma for the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions. The
majority of our sales of steam coal in 2004 were to electric
power generators. Domestic electric power generation accounted
for approximately 92% of all U.S. coal consumption in
2003, according to the EIA. The amount of coal consumed for
U.S. electric power generation is affected primarily by the
overall demand for electricity, the location, availability,
quality and price of competing fuels for power such as natural
gas, nuclear, fuel oil and alternative energy sources such as
hydroelectric power, technological developments, and
environmental and other governmental regulations.
Although we expect that many new power plants will be built to
produce electricity during peak periods of demand, we also
expect that many of these new power plants will be fired by
natural gas because gas-fired plants are cheaper to construct
than coal-fired plants and because natural gas is a cleaner
burning fuel. Gas-fired generation from existing and newly
constructed gas-fired facilities has the potential to displace
coal-fired generation, particularly from older, less efficient
coal-powered generators. In addition,
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the increasingly stringent requirements of the Clean Air Act may
result in more electric power generators shifting from coal to
natural gas-fired plants. Any reduction in the amount of coal
consumed by North American electric power generators could
reduce the price of steam coal that we mine and sell, thereby
reducing our revenues and adversely impacting our earnings and
the value of our coal reserves.
Weather patterns also can greatly affect electricity generation.
Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, cause increased power
usage and, therefore, increased generating requirements from all
sources. Mild temperatures, on the other hand, result in lower
electrical demand, which allows generators to choose the
lowest-cost sources of power generation when deciding which
generation sources to dispatch. Accordingly, significant changes
in weather patterns could reduce the demand for our coal.
Overall economic activity and the associated demands for power
by industrial users can have significant effects on overall
electricity demand. Robust economic activity can cause much
heavier demands for power, particularly if such activity results
in increased utilization of industrial assets during evening and
nighttime periods. The economic slowdown experienced during the
last several years significantly slowed the growth of electrical
demand and, in some locations, resulted in contraction of
demand. Any downward pressure on coal prices, whether due to
increased use of alternative energy sources, changes in weather
patterns, decreases in overall demand or otherwise, would likely
cause our profitability to decline.
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Our profitability may be adversely affected by the status
of our long-term coal supply agreements, changes in purchasing
patterns in the coal industry and the loss of certain brokered
coal contracts set to expire at the end of 2006, which could
adversely affect the capability and profitability of our
operations. |
We sell a significant portion of our coal under long-term coal
supply agreements, which we define as contracts with a term
greater than 12 months. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 (pro forma for the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions), approximately 75% of our revenues were derived
from coal sales that were made under long-term coal supply
agreements. As of that date, we had 30 long-term sales
agreements with a volume-weighted average term of approximately
5.2 years. The prices for coal shipped under these
agreements are fixed for the initial year of the contract,
subject to certain adjustments in later years, and thus may be
below the current market price for similar type coal at any
given time, depending on the timeframe of contract execution or
initiation. As a consequence of the substantial volume of our
sales that are subject to these long-term agreements, we have
less coal available with which to capitalize on higher coal
prices, if and when they arise. In addition, in some cases, our
ability to realize the higher prices that may be available in
the spot market may be restricted when customers elect to
purchase higher volumes allowable under some contracts.
When our current contracts with customers expire or are
otherwise renegotiated, our customers may decide not to extend
or enter into new long-term contracts or, in the absence of
long-term contracts, our customers may decide to purchase fewer
tons of coal than in the past or on different terms, including
under different pricing terms. In addition, we have brokered
coal contracts that will expire at the end of 2006. These
contracts were signed during a period of oversupply in the coal
industry and contain pricing that, while acceptable to the
sellers at that time, is significantly below todays market
levels and, management believes, will not be able to be
renegotiated or replaced in todays market. Assuming
todays market continues, we believe the loss of these
contracts will have a significant impact on our earnings after
2006. Through the nine months ended September 30, 2005,
these contracts have provided $26.2 million in revenue. For
additional information relating to these contracts, see
Information about the Companies
Business International Coal Group
Customers and Coal Contracts Long-Term Coal Supply
Agreements.
Furthermore, as electric utilities seek to adjust to
requirements of the Clean Air Act, particularly the Acid Rain
regulations, the Clean Air Mercury Rule and the Clean Air
Interstate Rule, although these two rules are subject to
judicial challenge and the Clean Air Mercury Rule has been
subject to legislative challenge in Congress, and the possible
deregulation of their industry, they could become increasingly
less willing to enter into long-term coal supply agreements and
instead may purchase higher percentages of
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coal under short-term supply agreements. To the extent the
electric utility industry shifts away from long-term supply
agreements, it could adversely affect us and the level of our
revenues. For example, fewer electric utilities will have a
contractual obligation to purchase coal from us, thereby
increasing the risk that we will not have a market for our
production. Furthermore, spot market prices tend to be more
volatile than contractual prices, which could result in
decreased revenues.
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provide limited protection during adverse economic conditions or
may result in economic penalties upon the failure to meet
specifications. |
Price adjustment, price reopener and other similar
provisions in long-term supply agreements may reduce the
protection from short-term coal price volatility traditionally
provided by such contracts. Most of our coal supply agreements
contain provisions that allow for the purchase price to be
renegotiated at periodic intervals. These price reopener
provisions may automatically set a new price based on the
prevailing market price or, in some instances, require the
parties to agree on a new price, sometimes between a specified
range of prices. In some circumstances, failure of the parties
to agree on a price under a price reopener provision can lead to
termination of the contract. Any adjustment or renegotiations
leading to a significantly lower contract price would result in
decreased revenues. Accordingly, supply contracts with terms of
one year or more may provide only limited protection during
adverse market conditions.
Coal supply agreements also typically contain force majeure
provisions allowing temporary suspension of performance by us or
our customers during the duration of specified events beyond the
control of the affected party. Most of our coal supply
agreements contain provisions requiring us to deliver coal
meeting quality thresholds for certain characteristics such as
Btu, sulfur content, ash content, hardness and ash fusion
temperature. Failure to meet these specifications could result
in economic penalties, including price adjustments, the
rejection of deliveries or, in the extreme, termination of the
contracts.
Consequently, due to the risks mentioned above with respect to
long-term supply agreements, we may not achieve the revenue or
profit we expect to achieve from these sales commitments. In
addition, we may not be able to successfully convert these sales
commitments into long-term supply agreements.
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A decline in demand for metallurgical coal would limit our
ability to sell our high quality steam coal as higher-priced
metallurgical coal. |
Following the Anker acquisition, portions of our coal reserves
will possess quality characteristics that will enable us to
mine, process and market them as either metallurgical coal or
high quality steam coal, depending on the prevailing conditions
in the metallurgical and steam coal markets. A decline in the
metallurgical market relative to the steam market could cause us
to shift coal from the metallurgical market to the steam market,
thereby reducing our revenues and profitability.
Most of our expected metallurgical coal reserves possess quality
characteristics that will enable us to mine, process and market
them as high quality steam coal. However, some of our mines will
operate profitably only if all or a portion of their production
is sold as metallurgical coal to the steel market. If demand for
metallurgical coal declined to the point where we could earn a
more attractive return marketing the coal as steam coal, these
mines may not be economically viable and may be subject to
closure. Such closures would lead to accelerated reclamation
costs, as well as reduced revenue and profitability.
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coal reserves could result in lower than expected revenues,
higher than expected costs or decreased profitability. |
We base our reserves information on engineering, economic and
geological data assembled and analyzed by our staff, which
includes various engineers and geologists, and which is
periodically reviewed by outside firms. The reserves estimates
as to both quantity and quality are annually updated to reflect
production of coal from the reserves and new drilling or other
data received. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in
estimating quantities and qualities of and costs to mine
recoverable reserves, including many factors beyond our control.
Estimates of economically recoverable coal reserves and net
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cash flows necessarily depend upon a number of variable factors
and assumptions, all of which may vary considerably from actual
results such as:
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identified by available exploration data or which may differ
from experience in current operations; |
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the assumed effects of regulation and taxes by governmental
agencies and assumptions concerning coal prices, operating
costs, mining technology improvements, severance and excise tax,
development costs and reclamation costs. |
For these reasons, estimates of the economically recoverable
quantities and qualities attributable to any particular group of
properties, classifications of reserves based on risk of
recovery and estimates of net cash flows expected from
particular reserves prepared by different engineers or by the
same engineers at different times may vary substantially. Actual
coal tonnage recovered from identified reserve areas or
properties and revenues and expenditures with respect to our
reserves may vary materially from estimates. These estimates,
thus, may not accurately reflect our actual reserves. Any
inaccuracy in our estimates related to our reserves could result
in lower than expected revenues, higher than expected costs or
decreased profitability.
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We depend heavily on a small number of large customers,
the loss of any of which would adversely affect our operating
results. |
Our three largest customers for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 were Georgia Power, Carolina
Power & Light and Duke Power and we derived
approximately 53% of our pro forma coal revenues from sales
to our five largest customers, pro forma for the Anker and
CoalQuest acquisitions. At September 30, 2005 (pro forma
for the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions), we had 12 coal
supply agreements with these customers that expire at various
times from 2005 to 2010. We are currently discussing the
extension of existing agreements or entering into new long-term
agreements with some of these customers, however these
negotiations may not be successful and these customers may not
continue to purchase coal from us pursuant to long-term coal
supply agreements. If a number of these customers were to
significantly reduce their purchases of coal from us, or if we
were unable to sell coal to them on terms as favorable to us as
the terms under our current agreements, our financial condition
and results of operations could suffer materially.
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Disruptions in transportation services could limit our
ability to deliver coal to our customers, which could cause
revenues to decline. |
We depend primarily upon railroads, trucks and barges to deliver
coal to our customers. Disruption of railroad service due to
weather-related problems, strikes, lockouts and other events
could temporarily impair our ability to supply coal to our
customers, resulting in decreased shipments. Decreased
performance levels over longer periods of time could cause our
customers to look elsewhere for their fuel needs, negatively
affecting our revenues and profitability.
During 2004, the major eastern railroads (CSX and Norfolk
Southern) experienced significant service problems. These
problems were caused by an increase in overall rail traffic from
the expanding economy and shortages of both equipment and
personnel. The service problems had an adverse effect on our
shipments during several months in 2004. If these service
problems persist, they could have an adverse impact on our
financial results in 2005 and beyond.
The states of West Virginia and Kentucky have recently increased
enforcement of weight limits on coal trucks on its public roads.
Additionally, West Virginia legislation, which raised coal truck
weight limits in West Virginia, includes provisions supporting
enhanced enforcement. The legislation went into effect on
October 1, 2003 and implementation began on January 1,
2004. It is possible that other states in which our coal is
transported by truck could conduct similar campaigns to increase
enforcement of weight
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limits. Such stricter enforcement actions could result in
shipment delays and increased costs. An increase in
transportation costs could have an adverse effect on our ability
to increase or to maintain production and could adversely affect
revenues.
Some of our mines depend on a single transportation carrier or a
single mode of transportation. Disruption of any of these
transportation services due to weather-related problems,
mechanical difficulties, strikes, lockouts, bottlenecks and
other events could temporarily impair our ability to supply coal
to our customers. Our transportation providers may face
difficulties in the future that may impair our ability to supply
coal to our customers, resulting in decreased revenues.
Currently, there is a shortage of available train cars to
service our coal operations in eastern Kentucky.
If there are disruptions of the transportation services provided
by our primary rail carriers that transport our produced coal
and we are unable to find alternative transportation providers
to ship our coal, our business could be adversely affected.
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Fluctuations in transportation costs could impair our
ability to supply coal to our customers. |
Transportation costs represent a significant portion of the
total cost of coal for our customers and, as a result, the cost
of transportation is a critical factor in a customers
purchasing decision. Increases in transportation costs could
make coal a less competitive source of energy or could make our
coal production less competitive than coal produced from other
sources.
On the other hand, significant decreases in transportation costs
could result in increased competition from coal producers in
other parts of the country. For instance, coordination of the
many eastern loading facilities, the large number of small
shipments, the steeper average grades of the terrain and a more
unionized workforce are all issues that combine to make
shipments originating in the eastern United States inherently
more expensive on a per-mile basis than shipments originating in
the western United States. The increased competition could have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operations.
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Disruption in supplies of coal produced by third parties
could temporarily impair our ability to fill our customers
orders or increase our costs. |
In addition to marketing coal that is produced from our
controlled reserves, we purchase and resell coal produced by
third parties from their controlled reserves to meet customer
specifications. Disruption in our supply of third-party coal
could temporarily impair our ability to fill our customers
orders or require us to pay higher prices in order to obtain the
required coal from other sources. Any increase in the prices we
pay for third-party coal could increase our costs and therefore
lower our earnings.
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The unavailability of an adequate supply of coal reserves
that can be mined at competitive costs could cause our
profitability to decline. |
Our profitability depends substantially on our ability to mine
coal reserves that have the geological characteristics that
enable them to be mined at competitive costs and to meet the
quality needed by our customers. Because our reserves decline as
we mine our coal, our future success and growth depend, in part,
upon our ability to acquire additional coal reserves that are
economically recoverable. Replacement reserves may not be
available when required or, if available, may not be capable of
being mined at costs comparable to those characteristic of the
depleting mines. We may not be able to accurately assess the
geological characteristics of any reserves that we acquire,
which may adversely affect our profitability and financial
condition. Exhaustion of reserves at particular mines also may
have an adverse effect on our operating results that is
disproportionate to the percentage of overall production
represented by such mines. Our ability to obtain other reserves
in the future could be limited by restrictions under our
existing or future debt agreements, competition from other coal
companies for attractive properties, the lack of suitable
acquisition candidates or the inability to acquire coal
properties on commercially reasonable terms.
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Unexpected increases in raw material costs could
significantly impair our operating profitability. |
Our coal mining operations use significant amounts of steel,
petroleum products and other raw materials in various pieces of
mining equipment, supplies and materials, including the roof
bolts required by the room and pillar method of mining described
below. Scrap steel prices have risen significantly in recent
months, and historically, the prices of scrap steel and
petroleum have fluctuated. Recently we have been adversely
impacted by margin compressions due to cost increases for
various commodities and services influenced by the recent price
acceleration of crude oil and natural gas a trend
that was greatly exacerbated by the Gulf hurricanes. Costs of
diesel fuel, explosives (ANFO) and coal trucking have all
escalated as a direct result of supply chain problems related to
the Gulf hurricanes. There may be other acts of nature or
terrorist attacks or threats that could also increase the costs
of raw materials. If the price of steel, petroleum products or
other of these materials increase, our operational expenses will
increase, which could have a significant negative impact on our
profitability.
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A shortage of skilled labor in the mining industry could
pose a risk to achieving optimal labor productivity and
competitive costs, which could adversely affect our
profitability. |
Efficient coal mining using modern techniques and equipment
requires skilled laborers, preferably with at least a year of
experience and proficiency in multiple mining tasks. In order to
support our planned expansion opportunities, we intend to
sponsor both in-house and vocational coal mining programs at the
local level in order to train additional skilled laborers. In
the event the shortage of experienced labor continues or worsens
or we are unable to train the necessary amount of skilled
laborers, there could be an adverse impact on our labor
productivity and costs and our ability to expand production and
therefore have a material adverse effect on our earnings.
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We have a new management team, and if they are unable to
work effectively together, our business may be harmed. |
Most of our and ICGs management team was hired in 2005,
and the group has only been working together for a short period
of time. Moreover, several other key employees were hired in
2005. Because many of our executive officers and key employees
are new and we also expect to add additional key personnel in
the near future, there is a risk that our management team will
not be able to work together effectively. If our management team
is unable to work together, our operations could be disrupted
and our business harmed.
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Our ability to operate our company effectively could be
impaired if we fail to attract and retain key personnel. |
Our senior management team averages 23 years of experience
in the coal industry, which includes developing innovative,
low-cost mining operations, maintaining strong customer
relationships and making strategic, opportunistic acquisitions.
The loss of any of our senior executives could have a material
adverse effect on our business. There may be a limited number of
persons with the requisite experience and skills to serve in our
senior management positions. We may not be able to locate or
employ qualified executives on acceptable terms. In addition, as
our business develops and expands, we believe that our future
success will depend greatly on our continued ability to attract
and retain highly skilled personnel with coal industry
experience. Competition for these persons in the coal industry
is intense and we may not be able to successfully recruit, train
or retain qualified personnel. We may not be able to continue to
employ key personnel or attract and retain qualified personnel
in the future. Our failure to retain or attract key personnel
could have a material adverse effect on our ability to
effectively operate our business.
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Acquisitions that we may undertake involve a number of
inherent risks, any of which could cause us not to realize the
anticipated benefits. |
We continually seek to expand our operations and coal reserves
through acquisitions. If we are unable to successfully integrate
the companies, businesses or properties we acquire, our
profitability may decline
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and we could experience a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition, or results of operations.
Acquisition transactions involve various inherent risks,
including:
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uncertainties in assessing the value, strengths, and potential
profitability of, and identifying the extent of all weaknesses,
risks, contingent and other liabilities (including environmental
or mine safety liabilities) of, acquisition candidates; |
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the potential loss of key customers, management and employees of
an acquired business; |
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the ability to achieve identified operating and financial
synergies anticipated to result from an acquisition; |
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problems that could arise from the integration of the acquired
business; and |
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unanticipated changes in business, industry or general economic
conditions that affect the assumptions underlying our rationale
for pursuing the acquisition. |
Any one or more of these factors could cause us not to realize
the benefits anticipated to result from an acquisition. Any
acquisition opportunities we pursue could materially affect our
liquidity and capital resources and may require us to incur
indebtedness, seek equity capital or both. In addition, future
acquisitions could result in our assuming more long-term
liabilities relative to the value of the acquired assets than we
have assumed in our previous acquisitions.
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We may not be able to effectively integrate Anker and
CoalQuest into our operations or realize the expected benefits
of those acquisitions. |
Our future success will depend largely on our ability to
consolidate and effectively integrate Ankers and
CoalQuests operations into our operations. We may not be
able to do so successfully without substantial costs, delays or
other difficulties. We may face significant challenges in
consolidating functions and integrating procedures, information
technology systems, personnel and operating philosophies in a
timely and efficient manner. The integration process is complex
and time consuming and may pose a number of obstacles, such as:
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the challenge of maintaining the quality of customer service; |
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the need to coordinate geographically diverse operations; |
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retooling and reprogramming of equipment and information
technology systems; and |
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the resulting diversion of managements attention from our
day-to-day business and the need to hire and integrate
additional management personnel to manage our expanded
operations. |
If we are not successful in completing the integration of Anker
and CoalQuest into our operations, if the integration takes
longer or is more complex or expensive than anticipated, if we
cannot operate the Anker and CoalQuest businesses as effectively
as we anticipate, whether as a result of deficiency of the
acquired business or otherwise, or if the integrated businesses
fail to achieve market acceptance, our operating performance,
margins, sales and reputation could be materially adversely
affected.
Furthermore, we may not be able to realize the expected benefits
of these acquisitions. For example, as a result of
infrastructure weaknesses and short-term geologic issues at
Anker, the transition period for implementation of various
operational improvements has taken longer than originally
anticipated. This extended transition has resulted in, and will
continue to result in, decreased coal production and increased
production costs in the third and fourth quarters. Since these
issues are temporary in nature and recent operating performance
has significantly improved, 2006 profit margins are not expected
to be materially impacted.
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If the value of our goodwill becomes impaired, the
write-off of the impaired portion could materially reduce the
value of our assets and reduce our net income for the year in
which the write-off occurs. |
When we acquire a business, we record an asset called
goodwill if the amount we pay for the business,
including liabilities assumed, is in excess of the fair value of
the assets of the business we acquire. We recorded
$187.7 million of goodwill in connection with the Horizon
acquisition and will record goodwill in connection with the
Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions. Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets, requires that goodwill be tested at
least annually (absent any impairment indicators). The testing
includes comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with
its carrying value. Fair value is determined using discounted
cash flows, market multiples and market capitalization.
Impairment adjustments, if any, generally are required to be
recognized as operating expenses. We may have future impairment
adjustments to our recorded goodwill. Any finding that the value
of our goodwill has been impaired would require us to write-off
the impaired portion, which could significantly reduce the value
of our assets and reduce our net income for the year in which
the write-off occurs.
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Failure to obtain or renew surety bonds in a timely manner
and on acceptable terms could affect our ability to secure
reclamation and coal lease obligations, which could adversely
affect our ability to mine or lease coal. |
Federal and state laws require us to obtain surety bonds to
secure payment of certain long-term obligations, such as mine
closure or reclamation costs, federal and state workers
compensation costs, coal leases and other obligations. These
bonds are typically renewable annually. Surety bond issuers and
holders may not continue to renew the bonds or may demand
additional collateral or other less favorable terms upon those
renewals. The ability of surety bond issuers and holders to
demand additional collateral or other less favorable terms has
increased as the number of companies willing to issue these
bonds has decreased over time. Our failure to maintain, or our
inability to acquire, surety bonds that are required by state
and federal law would affect our ability to secure reclamation
and coal lease obligations, which could adversely affect our
ability to mine or lease coal. That failure could result from a
variety of factors including, without limitation:
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lack of availability, higher expense or unfavorable market terms
of new bonds; |
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restrictions on availability of collateral for current and
future third-party surety bond issuers under the terms of our
credit facility; and |
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the exercise by third-party surety bond issuers of their right
to refuse to renew the surety. |
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Failure to maintain capacity for required letters of
credit could limit our ability to obtain or renew surety
bonds. |
At September 30, 2005 (pro forma for the Anker and
CoalQuest acquisitions), we had $52.9 million of letters of
credit in place, of which $43.0 million serve as collateral
for reclamation surety bonds and $9.9 million secure
miscellaneous obligations. Included in the $43.0 million
letters of credit securing collateral for reclamation surety
bonds is a $10.0 million letter of credit related to
Lexington Coal Company, LLC. As amended, our credit facility
currently provides for a $110.0 million revolving credit
facility, of which up to $75.0 million may be used for
letters of credit. If we do not maintain sufficient borrowing
capacity under our revolving credit facility for additional
letters of credit, we may be unable to obtain or renew surety
bonds required for our mining operations.
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Our business requires substantial capital investment and
maintenance expenditures, which we may be unable to
provide. |
Our business strategy will require additional substantial
capital investment. We require capital for, among other
purposes, managing acquired assets, acquiring new equipment,
maintaining the condition of our existing equipment and
maintaining compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
To the extent
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that cash generated internally and cash available under our
credit facilities are not sufficient to fund capital
requirements, we will require additional debt and/or equity
financing. However, this type of financing may not be available
or, if available, may not be on satisfactory terms. Future debt
financings, if available, may result in increased interest and
amortization expense, increased leverage and decreased income
available to fund further acquisitions and expansion. In
addition, future debt financings may limit our ability to
withstand competitive pressures and render us more vulnerable to
economic downturns. If we fail to generate or obtain sufficient
additional capital in the future, we could be forced to reduce
or delay capital expenditures, sell assets or restructure or
refinance our indebtedness.
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Our level of indebtedness and other demands on our cash
resources could materially adversely affect our ability to
execute our business strategy and make us more vulnerable to
economic downturns. |
As of September 30, 2005 (pro forma for the Anker and
CoalQuest acquisitions), we had cash of approximately
$18.2 million and total consolidated indebtedness,
including current maturities and capital lease obligations, of
approximately $236.2 million before application of the
proceeds of the proposed public offering. During 2005, our
anticipated principal repayments will be approximately
$1.8 million on the term loan if the term loan is not
repaid with the proceeds of the proposed public offering.
Subject to the limits contained in our credit facilities, we may
also incur additional debt in the future. In addition to the
principal repayments on our outstanding debt, we have other
demands on our cash resources, including, among others, capital
expenditures and operating expenses.
Our credit facilities are secured by substantially all our
assets. If we default under these facilities, the lenders could
choose to declare all outstanding amounts immediately due and
payable, and seek foreclosure of the assets we granted to them
as collateral. If the amounts outstanding under the credit
facilities were accelerated, we may not have sufficient
resources to repay all outstanding amounts, and our assets may
not be sufficient to repay all of our outstanding debt in full.
Foreclosures on any of our material assets could disrupt our
operations, and have a material adverse effect on our
reputation, production volume, sales and earnings.
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Our variable rate indebtedness subjects us to interest
rate risk, which could cause our annual debt service obligations
to increase significantly. |
Our borrowings under our credit facilities are at variable rates
of interest and expose us to interest rate risk. If interest
rates increase, our debt service obligations on our variable
rate indebtedness would increase even if the amount borrowed
remained the same, resulting in a decrease in our net income. We
have developed a hedging program to actively manage the risks
associated with interest rate fluctuations but our program may
not effectively eliminate all of the financial exposure
associated with interest rate fluctuations. We currently have
instruments in place that have the effect of fixing the interest
rate on a portion of our outstanding debt for various time
periods up to two years.
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Increased consolidation and competition in the
U.S. coal industry may adversely affect our ability to
retain or attract customers and may reduce domestic coal
prices. |
During the last several years, the U.S. coal industry has
experienced increased consolidation, which has contributed to
the industry becoming more competitive. According to the EIA, in
1995, the top ten coal producers accounted for approximately 50%
of total domestic coal production. By 2003, however, the top ten
coal producers share had increased to approximately 63% of
total domestic coal production. Consequently, many of our
competitors in the domestic coal industry are major coal
producers who have significantly greater financial resources
than us. The intense competition among coal producers may impact
our ability to retain or attract customers and may therefore
adversely affect our future revenues and profitability.
The demand for U.S. coal exports is dependent upon a number
of factors outside of our control, including the overall demand
for electricity in foreign markets, currency exchange rates,
ocean freight rates, the demand for foreign-produced steel both
in foreign markets and in the U.S. market (which is
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dependent in part on tariff rates on steel), general economic
conditions in foreign countries, technological developments and
environmental and other governmental regulations. If foreign
demand for U.S. coal were to decline, this decline could
cause competition among coal producers in the United States to
intensify, potentially resulting in additional downward pressure
on domestic coal prices.
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Our ability to collect payments from our customers could
be impaired if their creditworthiness deteriorates. |
Our ability to receive payment for coal sold and delivered
depends on the continued creditworthiness of our customers. Our
customer base is changing with deregulation as utilities sell
their power plants to their non-regulated affiliates or third
parties that may be less creditworthy, thereby increasing the
risk we bear on payment default. These new power plant owners
may have credit ratings that are below investment grade. In
addition, competition with other coal suppliers could force us
to extend credit to customers and on terms that could increase
the risk we bear on payment default.
We have contracts to supply coal to energy trading and brokering
companies under which those companies sell coal to end users.
During 2004 and continuing in 2005, the creditworthiness of the
energy trading and brokering companies with which we do business
declined, increasing the risk that we may not be able to collect
payment for all coal sold and delivered to or on behalf of these
energy trading and brokering companies.
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Defects in title or loss of any leasehold interests in our
properties could limit our ability to conduct mining operations
on these properties or result in significant unanticipated
costs. |
We conduct a significant part of our mining operations on
properties that we lease. A title defect or the loss of any
lease, upon expiration of its term, upon a default or otherwise,
could adversely affect our ability to mine the associated
reserves and/or process the coal that we mine. Title to most of
our owned or leased properties and mineral rights is not usually
verified until we make a commitment to develop a property, which
may not occur until after we have obtained necessary permits and
completed exploration of the property. In some cases, we rely on
title information or representations and warranties provided by
our lessors or grantors. Our right to mine some of our reserves
has in the past been, and may again in the future be, adversely
affected if defects in title or boundaries exist or if a lease
expires. Any challenge to our title or leasehold interests could
delay the exploration and development of the property and could
ultimately result in the loss of some or all of our interest in
the property. Mining operations from time to time may rely on an
expired lease that we are unable to renew. From time to time we
also may be in default with respect to leases for properties on
which we have mining operations. In such events, we may have to
close down or significantly alter the sequence of such mining
operations which may adversely affect our future coal production
and future revenues. If we mine on property that we do not own
or lease, we could incur liability for such mining. Also, in any
such case, the investigation and resolution of title issues
would divert managements time from our business and our
results of operations could be adversely affected. Additionally,
if we lose any leasehold interests relating to any of our
preparation plants, we may need to find an alternative location
to process our coal and load it for delivery to customers, which
could result in significant unanticipated costs.
In order to obtain leases or mining contracts to conduct our
mining operations on property where these defects exist, we may
in the future have to incur unanticipated costs. In addition, we
may not be able to successfully negotiate new leases or mining
contracts for properties containing additional reserves, or
maintain our leasehold interests in properties where we have not
commenced mining operations during the term of the lease. Some
leases have minimum production requirements. Failure to meet
those requirements could result in losses of prepaid royalties
and, in some rare cases, could result in a loss of the lease
itself.
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Our work force could become unionized in the future, which
could adversely affect the stability of our production and
reduce our profitability. |
All of our coal production is from mines operated by union-free
employees. However, our subsidiaries employees have the
right at any time under the National Labor Relations Act to form
or affiliate with a union. If the terms of a union collective
bargaining agreement are significantly different from our
current compensation arrangements with our employees, any
unionization of our subsidiaries employees could adversely
affect the stability of our production and reduce our
profitability.
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Our ability and the ability of some of our subsidiaries to
engage in some business transactions or to pursue our business
strategy may be limited by the terms of our debt. |
Our credit facilities contain a number of financial covenants
requiring us to meet financial ratios and financial condition
tests, as well as covenants restricting our ability to:
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incur additional debt; |
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pay dividends on, redeem or repurchase capital stock; |
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allow our subsidiaries to issue new stock to any person other
than us or any of our other subsidiaries; |
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make acquisitions; |
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incur or permit to exist liens; |
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enter into transactions with affiliates; |
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guarantee the debt of other entities, including joint ventures; |
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company; and |
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transfer or sell a material amount of our assets outside the
ordinary course of business. |
These covenants could adversely affect our ability to finance
our future operations or capital needs or to execute preferred
business strategies.
Our ability to borrow under our credit facilities will depend
upon our ability to comply with these covenants and our
borrowing base requirements. Our ability to meet these covenants
and requirements may be affected by events beyond our control
and we may not meet these obligations. Our failure to comply
with these covenants and requirements could result in an event
of default under our credit facilities that, if not cured or
waived, could terminate our ability to borrow further, permit
acceleration of the relevant debt and permit foreclosure on any
collateral granted as security under our credit facilities. If
our indebtedness is accelerated, we may not be able to repay our
debt or borrow sufficient funds to refinance it. Even if we were
able to obtain new financing, it may not be on commercially
reasonable terms, on terms that are acceptable to us, or at all.
If our debt is in default for any reason, our business,
financial condition and results of operations could be
materially and adversely affected.
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We are also subject to limitations on capital expenditures under
our revolving credit facility as set forth in the table below.
Because of these limitations, we may not be able to pursue our
business strategy to replace our aging equipment fleet, develop
additional mines or pursue additional acquisitions.
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155,000,000 |
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175,000,000 |
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180,000,000 |
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200,000,000 |
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255,000,000 |
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350,000,000 |
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125,000,000 |
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315,000,000 |
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125,000,000 |
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125,000,000 |
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A Successful IPO is defined to mean a public
offering with at least $250 million in gross proceeds. |
See Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations of ICG Liquidity and
Capital Resources and Note 6 to ICGs audited
consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this
prospectus.
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If our business does not generate sufficient cash for
operations, we may not be able to repay our indebtedness. |
Our ability to pay principal and interest on and to refinance
our debt depends upon the operating performance of our
subsidiaries, which will be affected by, among other things,
general economic, financial, competitive, legislative,
regulatory and other factors, some of which are beyond our
control. In particular, economic conditions could cause the
price of coal to fall, our revenue to decline, and hamper our
ability to repay our indebtedness.
Our business may not generate sufficient cash flow from
operations and future borrowings may not be available to us
under our new credit facility or otherwise in an amount
sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund our
other liquidity needs. We may need to refinance all or a portion
of our indebtedness on or before maturity. We may not be able to
refinance any of our indebtedness on commercially reasonable
terms, on terms acceptable to us or at all.
RISKS RELATING TO GOVERNMENT REGULATION
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Extensive government regulations impose significant costs
on our mining operations, and future regulations could increase
those costs or limit our ability to produce and sell
coal. |
The coal mining industry is subject to increasingly strict
regulation by federal, state and local authorities with respect
to matters such as:
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limitations on land use; |
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employee health and safety; |
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mandated benefits for retired coal miners; |
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mine permitting and licensing requirements; |
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reclamation and restoration of mining properties after mining is
completed; |
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air quality standards; |
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water pollution; |
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protection of human health, plantlife and wildlife; |
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the effects of mining on groundwater quality and availability. |
In particular, federal and state statutes require us to restore
mine property in accordance with specific standards and an
approved reclamation plan, and require that we obtain and
periodically renew permits for mining operations. If we do not
make adequate provisions for all expected reclamation and other
costs associated with mine closures, it could harm our future
operating results. In addition, state and federal regulations
impose strict standards for particulate matter emissions which
may restrict our ability to develop new mines or could require
us to modify our existing operations and increase our costs of
doing business.
Federal and state safety and health regulation in the coal
mining industry may be the most comprehensive and pervasive
system for protection of employee safety and health affecting
any segment of the U.S. industry. It is costly and
time-consuming to comply with these requirements and new
regulations or orders may materially adversely affect our mining
operations or cost structure, any of which could harm our future
results.
Under federal law, each coal mine operator must secure payment
of federal black lung benefits to claimants who are current and
former employees and contribute to a trust fund for the payment
of benefits and medical expenses to claimants who last worked in
the coal industry before July 1973. The trust fund is funded by
an excise tax on coal production. If this tax increases, or if
we could no longer pass it on to the purchaser of our coal under
many of our long-term sales contracts, it could increase our
operating costs and harm our results. New regulations that took
effect in 2001 could significantly increase our costs with
contesting and paying black lung claims. If new laws or
regulations increase the number and award size of claims, it
could substantially harm our business.
The costs, liabilities and requirements associated with these
and other regulations may be costly and time-consuming and may
delay commencement or continuation of exploration or production
operations. Failure to comply with these regulations may result
in the assessment of administrative, civil and criminal
penalties, the imposition of cleanup and site restoration costs
and liens, the issuance of injunctions to limit or cease
operations, the suspension or revocation of permits and other
enforcement measures that could have the effect of limiting
production from our operations. We may also incur costs and
liabilities resulting from claims for damages to property or
injury to persons arising from our operations. We must
compensate employees for work-related injuries. If we do not
make adequate provisions for our workers compensation
liabilities, it could harm our future operating results. If we
are pursued for these sanctions, costs and liabilities, our
mining operations and, as a result, our profitability could be
adversely affected. See Environmental and Other Regulatory
Matters.
The possibility exists that new legislation and/or regulations
and orders may be adopted that may materially adversely affect
our mining operations, our cost structure and/or our
customers ability to use coal. New legislation or
administrative regulations (or new judicial interpretations or
administrative enforcement of existing laws and regulations),
including proposals related to the protection of the environment
that would further regulate and tax the coal industry, may also
require us or our customers to change operations significantly
or incur increased costs. These regulations, if proposed and
enacted in the future, could have a material adverse effect on
our financial condition and results of operations.
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Mining in Northern and Central Appalachia is more complex
and involves more regulatory constraints than mining in the
other areas, which could affect the mining operations and cost
structures of these areas. |
The geological characteristics of Northern and Central
Appalachian coal reserves, such as depth of overburden and coal
seam thickness, make them complex and costly to mine. As mines
become depleted, replacement reserves may not be available when
required or, if available, may not be capable of being mined at
costs comparable to those characteristic of the depleting mines.
In addition, as compared to mines in the Powder River Basin,
permitting, licensing and other environmental and regulatory
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requirements are more costly and time-consuming to satisfy.
These factors could materially adversely affect the mining
operations and cost structures of, and customers ability
to use coal produced by, our mines in Northern and Central
Appalachia.
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Judicial rulings that restrict disposal of mining wastes
could significantly increase our operating costs, discourage
customers from purchasing our coal and materially harm our
financial condition and operating results. |
In our surface mining operations, we use mountaintop removal
mining wherever feasible because it allows us to recover more
tons of coal per acre and facilitates the permitting of larger
projects, which allows mining to continue over a longer period
of time than would be the case using other mining methods. To
dispose of mining waste generated by mountaintop removal
operations, as well as other mining operations, we obtain
permits to construct and operate valley fills and surface
impoundments. Some of these permits are nationwide
permits (as opposed to individual permits) issued by the Army
Corps of Engineers, or ACOE, for dredging and filling in streams
and wetlands. Lawsuits challenging ACOEs authority to
issue Nationwide Permit 21 have been instituted by
environmental groups. In 2004, a federal court issued an order
enjoining ACOE from issuing further Nationwide 21 permits
in the South District of West Virginia. This decision is being
appealed. A similar lawsuit has been filed in federal court in
Kentucky, which seeks to invalidate the ACOE issuance of
Nationwide Permit 21 and enjoin ACOE from allowing pursuant
to this permit further discharges into valley fills or surface
impoundments from 54 mines in Kentucky, including some of our
mines. We cannot predict the final outcomes of these lawsuits.
If mining methods at issue are limited or prohibited, it could
significantly increase our operational costs, make it more
difficult to economically recover a significant portion of our
reserves and lead to a material adverse effect on our financial
condition and results of operation. We may not be able to
increase the price we charge for coal to cover higher production
costs without reducing customer demand for our coal.
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We may be unable to obtain and renew permits necessary for
our operations, which would reduce our production, cash flow and
profitability. |
Mining companies must obtain numerous permits that impose strict
regulations on various environmental and safety matters in
connection with coal mining. These include permits issued by
various federal and state agencies and regulatory bodies. The
permitting rules are complex and may change over time, making
our ability to comply with the applicable requirements more
difficult or even impossible, thereby precluding continuing or
future mining operations. Private individuals and the public
have certain rights to comment upon and otherwise engage in the
permitting process, including through court intervention.
Accordingly, the permits we need may not be issued, maintained
or renewed, or may not be issued or renewed in a timely fashion,
or may involve requirements that restrict our ability to conduct
our mining operations. An inability to conduct our mining
operations pursuant to applicable permits would reduce our
production, cash flow, and profitability.
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If the assumptions underlying our reclamation and mine
closure obligations are materially inaccurate, we could be
required to expend greater amounts than anticipated. |
The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, or
SMCRA, establishes operational, reclamation and closure
standards for all aspects of surface mining as well as most
aspects of deep mining. Estimates of our total reclamation and
mine-closing liabilities are based upon permit requirements and
our engineering expertise related to these requirements. The
estimate of ultimate reclamation liability is reviewed
periodically by our management and engineers. The estimated
liability can change significantly if actual costs vary from
assumptions or if governmental regulations change significantly.
We adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard
No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement
Obligations (Statement No. 143) effective
January 1, 2003. Statement No. 143 requires that
retirement obligations be recorded as a liability based on fair
value, which is calculated as the present value of the estimated
future cash flows. In estimating future cash flows, we
considered the estimated current cost of reclamation and applied
inflation rates and a third-party profit, as necessary. The
third-party profit is an estimate of
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the approximate markup that would be charged by contractors for
work performed on behalf of us. The resulting estimated
reclamation and mine closure obligations could change
significantly if actual amounts change significantly from our
assumptions.
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Our operations may substantially impact the environment or
cause exposure to hazardous materials, and our properties may
have significant environmental contamination, any of which could
result in material liabilities to us. |
We use, and in the past have used, hazardous materials and
generate, and in the past have generated, hazardous wastes. In
addition, many of the locations that we own or operate were used
for coal mining and/or involved hazardous materials usage either
before or after we were involved with those locations. We may be
subject to claims under federal and state statutes, and/or
common law doctrines, for toxic torts, natural resource damages,
and other damages as well as the investigation and clean up of
soil, surface water, groundwater, and other media. Such claims
may arise, for example, out of current or former activities at
sites that we own or operate currently, as well as at sites that
we or predecessor entities owned or operated in the past, and at
contaminated sites that have always been owned or operated by
third parties. Our liability for such claims may be joint and
several, so that we may be held responsible for more than our
share of the remediation costs or other damages, or even for the
entire share. We have from time to time been subject to claims
arising out of contamination at our own and other facilities and
may incur such liabilities in the future.
Mining operations can also impact flows and water quality in
surface water bodies and remedial measures may be required, such
as lining of stream beds, to prevent or minimize such impacts.
We are currently involved with state environmental authorities
concerning impacts or alleged impacts of our mining operations
on water flows in several surface streams. We are studying, or
addressing, those impacts and we have not finally resolved those
matters. Many of our mining operations take place in the
vicinity of streams, and similar impacts could be asserted or
identified at other streams in the future. The costs of our
efforts at the streams we are currently addressing, and at any
other streams that may be identified in the future, could be
significant.
We maintain extensive coal slurry impoundments at a number of
our mines. Such impoundments are subject to regulation. Slurry
impoundments maintained by other coal mining operations have
been known to fail, releasing large volumes of coal slurry.
Structural failure of an impoundment can result in extensive
damage to the environment and natural resources, such as bodies
of water that the coal slurry reaches, as well as liability for
related personal injuries and property damages, and injuries to
wildlife. Some of our impoundments overlie mined out areas,
which can pose a heightened risk of failure and of damages
arising out of failure. We have commenced measures to modify our
method of operation at one surface impoundment containing slurry
wastes in order to reduce the risk of releases to the
environment from it, a process that will take several years to
complete. If one of our impoundments were to fail, we could be
subject to substantial claims for the resulting environmental
contamination and associated liability, as well as for fines and
penalties.
These and other impacts that our operations may have on the
environment, as well as exposures to hazardous substances or
wastes associated with our operations and environmental
conditions at our properties, could result in costs and
liabilities that would materially and adversely affect us.
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Extensive environmental regulations affect our customers
and could reduce the demand for coal as a fuel source and cause
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The Clean Air Act and similar state and local laws extensively
regulate the amount of sulfur dioxide, particulate matter,
nitrogen oxides, and other compounds emitted into the air from
coke ovens and electric power plants, which are the largest
end-users of our coal. Such regulations will require significant
emissions control expenditures for many coal-fired power plants
to comply with applicable ambient air quality standards. As a
result, these generators may switch to other fuels that generate
less of these emissions, possibly reducing future demand for
coal and the construction of coal-fired power plants.
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The Federal Clean Air Act, including the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990, and corresponding state laws that regulate
emissions of materials into the air affect coal mining
operations both directly and indirectly. Measures intended to
improve air quality that reduce coals share of the
capacity for power generation could diminish our revenues and
harm our business, financial condition and results of
operations. The price of higher sulfur coal may decrease as more
coal-fired utility power plants install additional pollution
control equipment to comply with stricter sulfur dioxide
emission limits, which may reduce our revenues and harm our
results. In addition, regulatory initiatives including the
nitrogen oxide rules, new ozone and particulate matter
standards, regional haze regulations, new source review,
regulation of mercury emissions, and legislation or regulations
that establish restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions or
provide for other multiple pollutant reductions could make coal
a less attractive fuel to our utility customers and
substantially reduce our sales.
Various new and proposed laws and regulations may require
further reductions in emissions from coal-fired utilities. For
example, under the Clean Air Interstate Rule issued in March
2005, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, has
further regulated sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from
coal-fired power plants. Among other things, in affected states,
the rule mandates reductions in sulfur dioxide emissions by
approximately 45% below 2003 levels by 2010, and by
approximately 57% below 2003 levels by 2015. The stringency of
this cap may require many coal-fired sources to install
additional pollution control equipment, such as wet scrubbers.
Installation of additional pollution control equipment required
by this proposed rule could result in a decrease in the demand
for low sulfur coal (because sulfur would be removed by the new
equipment), potentially driving down prices for low sulfur coal.
In March 2005, the EPA also adopted the Clean Air Mercury Rule
to control mercury emissions from power plants, which could
require coal-fired power plants to install new pollution
controls or comply with a mandatory, declining cap on the total
mercury emissions allowed from coal-fired power plants
nationwide. Both of these are subject to judicial challenge.
Certain aspects of the Clean Air Mercury Rule are being
reconsidered by the EPA and the regulation has been subject to
challenge in Congress. These and other future standards could
have the effect of making the operation of coal-fired plants
less profitable, thereby decreasing demand for coal. The
majority of our coal supply agreements contain provisions that
allow a purchaser to terminate its contract if legislation is
passed that either restricts the use or type of coal permissible
at the purchasers plant or results in specified increases
in the cost of coal or its use.
There have been several recent proposals in Congress, including
the Clear Skies Initiative, that are designed to further reduce
emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and mercury from
power plants, and certain ones could regulate additional air
pollutants. If such initiatives are enacted into law, power
plant operators could choose fuel sources other than coal to
meet their requirements, thereby reducing the demand for coal.
A regional haze program initiated by the EPA to protect and to
improve visibility at and around national parks, national
wilderness areas and international parks restricts the
construction of new coal-fired power plants whose operation may
impair visibility at and around federally protected areas, and
may require some existing coal-fired power plants to install
additional control measures designed to limit haze-causing
emissions.
One major by-product of burning coal is carbon dioxide, which is
considered a greenhouse gas and is a major source of concern
with respect to global warming. The Kyoto Protocol to the 1992
Framework Convention on Global Climate Change, which establishes
a binding set of emission targets for greenhouse gases, became
binding on ratifying countries on February 16, 2005. Four
industrialized nations have refused to ratify the Kyoto
Protocol Australia, Liechtenstein, Monaco and the
United States. Although the targets vary from country to
country, if the United States were to ratify the Kyoto Protocol,
our nation would be required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
to 93% of 1990 levels in a series of phased reductions from 2008
to 2012.
Future regulation of greenhouse gases in the United States could
occur pursuant to future U.S. treaty obligations, statutory
or regulatory changes under the Clean Air Act, or otherwise. The
Bush Administration has proposed a package of voluntary emission
reductions for greenhouse gases which
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provide for certain incentives if targets are met. Some states,
such as Massachusetts, have already issued regulations
regulating greenhouse gas emissions from large power plants.
Further, in 2002, the Conference of New England Governors and
Eastern Canadian Premiers adopted a Climate Change Action Plan,
calling for reduction in regional greenhouse emissions to 1990
levels by 2010, and a further reduction of at least 10% below
1990 levels by 2020. Increased efforts to control greenhouse gas
emissions, including the future ratification of the Kyoto
Protocol by the United States, could result in reduced demand
for our coal. See Environmental and Other Regulatory
Matters for a discussion of these and other regulations
affecting our business.
RISKS RELATING TO OUR COMMON STOCK
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We may be unable to provide the required financial
information in a timely and reliable manner. |
Our current operations consist primarily of the assets of our
predecessor, ICG, and its predecessor, Horizon. On or about the
same time we complete the reorganization, we will complete the
Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions. Each of these businesses have
had different historical operating, financial, accounting and
other systems. Due to our rapid growth and limited history
operating, our acquired operations as an integrated business,
and our internal controls and procedures do not currently, and
after giving effect to the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions will
not, meet all the standards applicable to public companies,
including those contemplated by Section 404 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as rules and regulations
enacted by the Securities and Exchange Commission and The New
York Stock Exchange. Areas of deficiency in our internal
controls requiring improvement include documentation of controls
and procedures, insufficient experience in public company
accounting and periodic reporting matters among our financial
and accounting staff.
Our management may not be able to effectively and timely
implement controls and procedures that adequately respond to the
increased regulatory compliance and reporting requirements that
will be applicable to us as a public company. If we are not able
to implement the requirements of Section 404 in a timely
manner or with adequate compliance, our independent auditors may
not be able to attest to the adequacy of our internal controls
over financial reporting. This result may subject us to adverse
regulatory consequences, and there could also be a negative
reaction in the financial markets due to a loss of confidence in
the reliability of our financial statements. We could also
suffer a loss of confidence in the reliability of our financial
statements if our auditors report a material weakness in our
internal controls. In addition, if we fail to develop and
maintain effective controls and procedures, we may be unable to
provide the required financial information in a timely and
reliable manner or otherwise comply with the standards
applicable to us as a public company. Any failure by us to
timely provide the required financial information could
materially and adversely impact our financial condition and the
market value of our securities.
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Anti-takeover provisions in our charter documents and
Delaware corporate law may make it difficult for our
stockholders to replace or remove our current board of directors
and could deter or delay third-parties from acquiring us, which
may adversely affect the marketability and market price of our
common stock. |
Provisions in our amended and restated certificate of
incorporation and bylaws and in Delaware corporate law may make
it difficult for stockholders to change the composition of our
board of directors in any one year, and thus prevent them from
changing the composition of management. In addition, the same
provisions may make it difficult and expensive for a third-party
to pursue a tender offer, change in control or takeover attempt
that is opposed by our management and board of directors. Public
stockholders who might desire to participate in this type of
transaction may not have an opportunity to do so. These
anti-takeover provisions could substantially impede the ability
of public stockholders to benefit from a change in control or
change our management and board of directors and, as a result,
may adversely affect the marketability and market price of our
common stock.
We are also subject to the anti-takeover provisions of
Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Under
these provisions, if anyone becomes an interested
stockholder, we may not
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enter into a business combination with that person
for three years without special approval, which could discourage
a third party from making a takeover offer and could delay or
prevent a change of control. For purposes of Section 203,
interested stockholder means, generally, someone
owning more than 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock or
an affiliate of ours that owned 15% or more of our outstanding
voting stock during the past three years, subject to certain
exceptions as described in Section 203.
Under any change of control, the lenders under our credit
facilities would have the right to require us to repay all of
our outstanding obligations under the facility.
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There may be circumstances in which the interests of our
major stockholders could be in conflict with your interests as a
stockholder. |
Funds sponsored by WLR will own approximately 12.9% of our
common stock on a fully consolidated basis following the
completion of the proposed public offering and after giving
effect to the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions, assuming
20,072,992 shares are issued in connection with the acquisitions
based upon a public offering price of $13.70 per share, and
no exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option.
Circumstances may occur in which WLR or other major investors
may have an interest in pursuing acquisitions, divestitures or
other transactions, including among other things, taking
advantage of certain corporate opportunities that, in their
judgment, could enhance their investment in us or another
company in which they invest. These transactions might invoke
risks to our other holders of common stock or adversely affect
us or other investors, including investors who purchase common
stock in the proposed public offering.
We may from time to time engage in transactions with related
parties and affiliates that include, among other things,
business arrangements, lease arrangements for certain coal
reserves and the payment of fees or commissions for the transfer
of coal reserves by one operating company to another. These
transactions, if any, may adversely affect our sales volumes,
margins and earnings.
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If our stockholders sell substantial amounts of our common
stock following the reorganization and proposed public offering,
the market price of our common stock may decline. |
Sales of shares of our common stock in the public market
following the reorganization and proposed public offering, or
the perception that these sales may occur, could cause the
market price of our common stock to decline. After the proposed
public offering, our corporate reorganization and after giving
effect to the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions, we will have
approximately 147,303,991 shares of common stock
outstanding, assuming 20,072,992 shares are issued in connection
with the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions based upon a public
offering price of $13.70 per share. The number of shares of
common stock available for sale in the public market is limited
by restrictions under federal securities law and under lock-up
agreements that our directors, executive officers and certain
holders of our common stock have entered into with the
underwriters and with us. Those lock-up agreements restrict
these persons from selling, pledging or otherwise disposing of
their shares for a period of 180 days after the date of the
prospectus relating to the proposed public offering without the
prior written consent of UBS Securities LLC. However, UBS
Securities LLC, may release all or any portion of the common
stock from the restrictions of the lock-up agreements. These
sales might make it difficult or impossible for us to sell
additional securities if we need to raise capital. All of the
shares sold in the proposed public offering, as well as all of
the shares to be issued by us in the reorganization to the
holders of ICG common stock, will be freely tradable without
restrictions or further registration under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, except for any shares held by our affiliates,
as defined in Rule 144 of the Securities Act. The remaining
shares of common stock outstanding after the proposed public
offering, including those issued to former Anker stockholders
and CoalQuest members, will be available for sale into the
public market at various times in the future. Additional shares
of common stock underlying options to be granted will become
available for sale in the public market. We expect to file
registration statements on Form S-8 that will register up
to 644,052 shares of common stock covering the shares of common
stock to be issued pursuant to the exercise of options we have
granted under our employee stock option plan.
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In addition, under a registration rights agreement that we
entered into with certain of ICGs existing stockholders,
those stockholders have demand and
piggyback registration rights in connection with the
proposed public offering and future offerings of our common
stock. Demand rights enable the holders to demand
that their shares of common stock be registered and may require
us to file a registration statement under the Securities Act at
our expense. Piggyback rights require us to provide
notice to the relevant holders of our stock if we propose to
register any of our securities under the Securities Act and
grant such holders the right to include their shares in our
registration statement. In addition, under a registration rights
agreement that we will enter into with the former Anker
shareholders and CoalQuest members who will receive shares of
our common stock at the closing of the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions, they will receive piggyback
registration rights. As restrictions on resale end, our stock
price could drop significantly if the holders of these
restricted shares sell them or the market perceives they intend
to sell them. These sales may also make it more difficult for us
to sell securities in the future at a time and at a price we
deem appropriate.
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The requirements of being a public company may strain our
resources and distract management. |
As a public company, we will be subject to the reporting
requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act. These requirements may place a strain on our
people, systems and resources. The Exchange Act requires that we
file annual, quarterly and current reports with respect to our
business and financial condition. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
requires that we maintain effective disclosure controls and
procedures and internal controls over financial reporting. In
order to maintain and improve the effectiveness of our
disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over
financial reporting, significant resources and management
oversight will be required. This may divert managements
attention from other business concerns. As a result of becoming
a public company, our costs will increase as a result of having
to comply with the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the
New York Stock Exchange listing requirements, which will require
us, among other things, to establish an internal audit function.
We will incur incremental costs not reflected in our historical
financial statements as a result of these increased regulatory
compliance and reporting requirements, including increased
auditing and legal fees. We also will need to hire additional
accounting and administrative staff with experience managing
public companies. Moreover, the standards that will be
applicable to us as a public company after the proposed public
offering could make it more difficult and expensive for us to
attract and retain qualified members of our board of directors
and qualified executive officers. We also anticipate that the
regulations related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act will make it more
difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and
officer liability insurance, and we may be required to accept
reduced coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain
coverage.
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We may not pay dividends for the foreseeable
future. |
We may retain any future earnings to support the development and
expansion of our business or make additional payments under our
credit facilities and, as a result, we may not pay cash
dividends in the foreseeable future. Our payment of any future
dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors
after taking into account various factors, including our
financial condition, operating results, cash needs, growth plans
and the terms of any credit agreements that we may be a party to
at the time. Our credit facilities limit us from paying cash
dividends or other payments or distributions with respect to our
capital stock in excess of certain limitations. In addition, the
terms of any future credit agreement may contain similar
restrictions on our ability to pay any dividends or make any
distributions or payments with respect to our capital stock.
Accordingly, stockholders must rely on sales of their common
stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the
only way to realize their investment.
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RISKS RELATING TO THE REORGANIZATION
An active market for the International Coal Group common
shares may not develop.
We have been authorized to list our common shares being issued
in the reorganization on The New York Stock Exchange.
We cannot predict the extent to which investor interest in our
company will lead to the development of an active trading market
on The New York Stock Exchange or otherwise or how liquid that
market might become. If an active trading market does not
develop on The New York Stock Exchange, you may have difficulty
selling any of our common stock that you receive.
Some specific factors that may have a significant effect on our
common stock market price include:
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future prospects; |
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the publics reaction to our press releases, our other
public announcements and our filings with the SEC; |
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strategic actions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions
or restructurings; |
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new laws or regulations or new interpretations of existing laws
or regulations applicable to our business; |
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changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance,
interpretations or principles; |
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conditions of the coal industry as a result of changes in
financial markets or general economic conditions, including
those resulting from war, incidents of terrorism and responses
to such events; |
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sales of common stock by us or members of our management
team; and |
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changes in stock market analyst recommendations or earnings
estimates regarding our common stock, other comparable companies
or the coal industry generally. |
The voting power of the existing holders of common stock
of ICG will be diluted significantly as a result of the proposed
public offering.
The shares in the reorganization are being issued on a
one-for-one basis for shares currently outstanding. In
connection with the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions, we will
issue up to 30,950,129 shares to former Anker shareholders
and CoalQuest members. This will dilute the voting rights of
current holders (other than ICG holders who also own shares of
Anker or are members of CoalQuest). We have also filed a
registration statement with the SEC for a public offering of our
common stock expected to raise approximately $300 million
of gross proceeds (assuming no exercise of the over-allotment
option by the underwriters). The issuance of shares in the
proposed public offering and exercise of all outstanding stock
options will further dilute the voting power held by holders of
common stock.
There is no assurance as to the value you can receive by
exercising dissenters rights.
Under Section 262 of the DGCL record holders of ICG common
shares are entitled to appraisal rights in connection with the
reorganization. If an ICG shareholder exercises his or her
demand for appraisal and follows the procedures specified in
Section 262 of the DGCL, summarized in The
Reorganization Appraisal Rights, he or she
will have the right to receive cash payment of the fair value of
his or her common shares. The express procedures of
Section 262 must be followed and, if they are not,
shareholders may lose their right to appraisal. The fair
value cash payment for the ICG shares would potentially be
determined in judicial proceedings, the result of which cannot
be predicted. There can be no assurance that shareholders
exercising appraisal rights will receive consideration equal to
or greater than the value of International Coal Group common
shares to be owned by such shareholders following consummation
of the reorganization.
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that are not
statements of historical fact and may involve a number of risks
and uncertainties. We have used the words
anticipate, believe, could,
estimate, expect, intend,
may, plan, predict,
project and similar terms and phrases, including
references to assumptions, in this prospectus to identify
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are
made based on expectations and beliefs concerning future events
affecting us and are subject to uncertainties and factors
relating to our operations and business environment, all of
which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our
control, that could cause our actual results to differ
materially from those matters expressed in or implied by these
forward-looking statements. The following factors are among
those that may cause actual results to differ materially from
our forward-looking statements:
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our production capabilities; |
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our proposed public offering; |
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our consummation of the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions and the
integration of these businesses; |
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the consummation of financing, acquisition or disposition
transactions and the effect thereof on our business; |
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our plans and objectives for future operations and expansion or
consolidation; |
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our relationships with, and other conditions affecting, our
customers; |
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long-term coal supply arrangements; |
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risks in coal mining; |
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unexpected maintenance and equipment failure; |
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environmental laws and regulations, including those directly
affecting our coal mining and production, and those affecting
our customers coal usage; |
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competition; |
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railroad, barge, trucking and other transportation performance
and costs; |
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employee benefits costs and labor relations issues; |
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our assumptions concerning economically recoverable coal reserve
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regulatory and court decisions; |
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future legislation and changes in regulations or governmental
policies or changes in interpretations thereof; |
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our liquidity, results of operations and financial condition. |
You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made
by us in this prospectus speaks only as of the date on which we
make it. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time,
and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they
may affect us. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update
or revise the forward-looking statements in this prospectus
after the date of this prospectus, except as may be required by
law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep
in mind that any forward-looking statement made in this
prospectus or elsewhere might not occur.
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INDUSTRY DATA
In this prospectus, we rely on and refer to information
regarding the coal industry in the United States from the
U.S. Energy Information Administration, or EIA. This
organization is not affiliated with us. It is not aware of and
has not consented to being named in this prospectus. We believe
that this information is reliable. In addition, in many cases we
have made statements in this prospectus regarding our industry
and our position in the industry based on our experience in the
industry and our own investigation of market conditions. We have
made determinations based on publicly available information of
production by competitors and our internal estimates of
competitors production based on discussions with industry
participants.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following unaudited table sets forth cash and cash
equivalents and capitalization as of September 30, 2005:
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ICG on a pro forma, as adjusted basis, to give effect to the
Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions and the sale by International
Coal Group of approximately 20,000,000 shares of its common
stock in the proposed public offering at an assumed public
offering price of $13.70, the last sale price of ICG on
November 7, 2005, as quoted on the Pink Sheets Electronic
Quotation Service, after deducting underwriting discounts and
estimated offering expenses and the application of the estimated
net proceeds. |
The following unaudited table assumes no exercise of the
underwriters over-allotment option in connection with the
proposed public offering. You should read the information in
this table in conjunction with Unaudited Consolidated Pro
Forma Financial Data of ICG, Managements
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations of ICG, Description of Indebtedness
and the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in
this prospectus.
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|
|
the Proposed | |
|
|
Actual | |
|
Pro Forma | |
|
Public Offering | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In thousands) | |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
15,534 |
|
|
$ |
18,174 |
|
|
$ |
42,385 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, including current portion:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Term loan
facility(1)
|
|
|
173,688 |
|
|
|
208,688 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving credit
facility(1)
|
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
|
22,697 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other long-term debt, including capital leases
|
|
|
247 |
|
|
|
4,824 |
|
|
|
4,824 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total debt
|
|
$ |
188,935 |
|
|
$ |
236,209 |
|
|
$ |
4,824 |
|
Stockholders equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share,
1,800,000,000 shares authorized, 107,230,999 shares
issued and outstanding, actual, and 127,303,991 shares
issued and outstanding, pro forma and 147,303,991 shares issued
and outstanding, pro forma as adjusted for the proposed public
offering(2)
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
1,382 |
|
|
|
1,582 |
|
|
Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share,
200,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and
outstanding(2)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-in-capital
|
|
|
158,850 |
|
|
|
448,729 |
|
|
|
701,589 |
|
|
Unearned compensation-restricted stock
|
|
|
(5,132 |
) |
|
|
(5,132 |
) |
|
|
(5,132 |
) |
|
Retained earnings
|
|
|
32,797 |
|
|
|
32,797 |
|
|
|
32,797 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity
|
|
|
186,526 |
|
|
|
477,776 |
|
|
|
730,836 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total capitalization
|
|
$ |
375,461 |
|
|
$ |
713,985 |
|
|
$ |
735,660 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Our current credit facility provides for a
$110.0 million revolving credit facility, of which up to
$75.0 million may be used for letters of credit. Upon
consummation of the proposed public offering, we intend to use a
portion of the net proceeds to fully repay our term loan of
$208.7 million and to use the remaining net proceeds for
general corporate purposes. Further, we intend to increase our
revolving credit facility to $300.0 million. As of
September 30, 2005, $52.9 million of letters of credit
were outstanding. |
|
(2) |
Represents stock of our predecessor, ICG and assumes
20,072,992 shares are issued in connection with the Anker and
CoalQuest acquisitions based upon a public offering price of
$13.70 per share. The par value of International Coal Group
common stock is $0.01 per share and the par value of
International Coal Group preferred stock is $0.01 per
share. |
30
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA OF ICG
The following unaudited pro forma financial data is based on the
information derived from the consolidated financial statements
of ICG and its subsidiaries (and its predecessors), Anker and
CoalQuest, each appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.
The unaudited pro forma balance sheet as of September 30,
2005 gives effect to the following transactions as if they had
occurred on September 30, 2005, and the unaudited pro forma
statements of operations for the year ended December 31,
2004 and the nine months ended September 30, 2005 also give
effect to the following transactions as if they had occurred on
January 1, 2004 and carried forward through
September 30, 2005:
|
|
|
|
|
ICGs corporate reorganization, reflecting the exchange of
International Coal Group common stock for existing shares of ICG
common stock at a 1-for-1 exchange ratio; |
|
|
|
ICGs acquisition of the Horizon assets (including the
preliminary application of purchase accounting) (for purposes of
the December 31, 2004 unaudited pro forma statement of
operations data only); |
|
|
|
borrowings under ICGs credit facilities, in part, to
finance the Horizon asset acquisition and the Anker and
CoalQuest acquisitions; |
|
|
|
the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions; and |
|
|
|
the proposed public offering. |
The unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations
and unaudited pro forma balance sheet do not include any
adjustments for future cost savings or operating improvements as
a result of the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions or for any
other reason. See Risk Factors, Special Note
Regarding Forward-Looking Statements, and
Information About the Companies for a discussion of
factors that may impact consolidated future operating results.
The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial data should be
read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements
of ICG (and its predecessors), Anker and CoalQuest, and the
other financial information appearing elsewhere in this
prospectus, including Managements Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation of
ICG.
The pro forma adjustments reflect our preliminary estimates of
the purchase price allocation of certain assets and liabilities
in the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions. An allocation to
inventory would impact cost of coal sales subsequent to the
acquisition date. An allocation to coal reserves, property,
plant and equipment, coal supply agreements or other intangible
assets would result in additional depreciation, depletion and
amortization expense which may be significant. Our preliminary
estimates of the allocations may change upon finalization of
appraisals and other valuation studies that we have arranged to
be obtained by the end of the year. Although we do not expect
any adjustments to be material, we cannot assure you that the
final allocations will not differ significantly from those shown.
The unaudited pro forma financial data is for informational
purposes only and is not intended to represent or be indicative
of the consolidated results of operations or financial position
that would have been reported had the transactions been
completed as of the dates presented, and should not be taken as
representative of future consolidated results of operations or
financial position.
31
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA BALANCE SHEET DATA
As of September 30, 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG, Inc. | |
|
Anker | |
|
CoalQuest | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG, Inc. | |
|
Anker | |
|
CoalQuest | |
|
Reorganization | |
|
Acquisition | |
|
Acquisition | |
|
Offering | |
|
Pro | |
|
|
Historical | |
|
Historical | |
|
Historical | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Forma | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In thousands) | |
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
15,534 |
|
|
$ |
695 |
|
|
$ |
1,945 |
|
|
$ |
2,597 |
(1) |
|
$ |
(2,597 |
) (1) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
24,211 |
(6) |
|
$ |
42,385 |
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
56,886 |
|
|
|
10,595 |
|
|
|
1,262 |
|
|
|
(2,597 |
)(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66,146 |
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
20,472 |
|
|
|
3,431 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,903 |
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
2,113 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,113 |
|
|
Prepaid insurance
|
|
|
240 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
253 |
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other
|
|
|
10,094 |
|
|
|
923 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,536 |
) (6) |
|
|
8,481 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
105,339 |
|
|
|
15,644 |
|
|
|
3,220 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,597 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,675 |
|
|
|
143,281 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, at cost including coal reserves,
mine development and contract costs
|
|
|
241,185 |
|
|
|
155,513 |
|
|
|
19,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,183 |
(3) |
|
|
55,091 |
(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
493,972 |
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
(37,654 |
) |
|
|
(87,756 |
) |
|
|
(118 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(125,528 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
203,531 |
|
|
|
67,757 |
|
|
|
18,882 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,183 |
|
|
|
55,091 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
368,444 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt issuance costs, net
|
|
|
7,284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,284 |
|
Advance royalties
|
|
|
5,691 |
|
|
|
3,593 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,284 |
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
190,861 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,819 |
(2) |
|
|
163,170 |
(3) |
|
|
43,011 |
(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
398,861 |
|
Deferred tax asset non-current
|
|
|
5,637 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,637 |
|
Other non-current assets
|
|
|
4,677 |
|
|
|
8,504 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,181 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$ |
523,020 |
|
|
$ |
95,498 |
|
|
$ |
22,102 |
|
|
$ |
1,819 |
|
|
$ |
183,756 |
|
|
$ |
98,102 |
|
|
$ |
21,675 |
|
|
$ |
945,972 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY/(DEFICIT)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts payable
|
|
$ |
36,130 |
|
|
$ |
15,987 |
|
|
$ |
183 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(2,597 |
) (1) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
49,703 |
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases
|
|
|
1,997 |
|
|
|
35,186 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(33,528 |
)(2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,100 |
) (6) |
|
|
1,555 |
|
|
Current portion of reclamation and mine closure costs
|
|
|
2,682 |
|
|
|
1,889 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,571 |
|
|
Accrued expenses and other
|
|
|
41,663 |
|
|
|
8,381 |
|
|
|
982 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51,026 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
82,472 |
|
|
|
61,443 |
|
|
|
1,165 |
|
|
|
(33,528 |
) |
|
|
(2,597 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,100 |
) |
|
|
106,855 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current liabilities, less current portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt and capital leases
|
|
|
186,938 |
|
|
|
10,269 |
|
|
|
16,250 |
|
|
|
35,347 |
(2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,250 |
) (4) |
|
|
(229,285 |
) (6) |
|
|
3,269 |
|
|
Reclamation and mine closure costs
|
|
|
39,432 |
|
|
|
23,899 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
63,331 |
|
|
Long-term employee benefits
|
|
|
20,759 |
|
|
|
4,314 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,073 |
|
|
Other non-current liabilities
|
|
|
6,893 |
|
|
|
8,676 |
|
|
|
1,039 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,608 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current liabilities
|
|
|
254,022 |
|
|
|
47,158 |
|
|
|
17,289 |
|
|
|
35,347 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,250 |
) |
|
|
(229,285 |
) |
|
|
108,281 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
336,494 |
|
|
|
108,601 |
|
|
|
18,454 |
|
|
|
1,819 |
|
|
|
(2,597 |
) |
|
|
(16,250 |
) |
|
|
(231,385 |
) |
|
|
215,136 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock-par value $0.0001, 200,000,000 shares
authorized, none issued
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock-par value $0.0001, 1,800,000,000 shares
authorized, 107,230,999 issued and outstanding (147,303,991
issued and outstanding at a par value of $0.01 on a pro forma
basis)
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,061 |
(5) |
|
|
195 |
(5) |
|
|
115 |
(5) |
|
|
200 |
(6) |
|
|
1,582 |
|
|
Paid-in Capital
|
|
|
158,850 |
|
|
|
145,588 |
|
|
|
3,250 |
|
|
|
(1,061 |
)(5) |
|
|
27,467 |
(3,5) |
|
|
114,635 |
(3,4,5) |
|
|
252,860 |
(6) |
|
|
701,589 |
|
|
Unearned compensation-restricted stock
|
|
|
(5,132 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,132 |
) |
|
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
|
|
|
32,797 |
|
|
|
(158,691 |
) |
|
|
398 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
158,691 |
(3) |
|
|
(398 |
)(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,797 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity (accumulated deficit)
|
|
|
186,526 |
|
|
|
(13,103 |
) |
|
|
3,648 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
186,353 |
|
|
|
114,352 |
|
|
|
253,060 |
|
|
|
730,836 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity (accumulated
deficit)
|
|
$ |
523,020 |
|
|
$ |
95,498 |
|
|
$ |
22,102 |
|
|
$ |
1,819 |
|
|
$ |
183,756 |
|
|
$ |
98,102 |
|
|
$ |
21,675 |
|
|
$ |
945,972 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Reflects the payment of $2.6 million in accounts
receivables and accounts payables between ICG, Inc. and Anker
Coal Group, Inc. upon consummation of the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions. |
|
(2) |
Reflects an increase of $35.0 million to ICGs term
loan to repay Ankers existing debt of $40.9 million
(not including equipment leases of $4.6 million), to record
the related acquisition costs of $1.8 million, and to
properly classify the balances of long-term debt and capital
leases. |
|
(3) |
Reflects the issuance of 20,072,992 additional common shares,
which assumes a public offering price of $13.70 per share, for
the acquisitions of Anker ($173.25 million) and CoalQuest
($101.75 million) for a total of $275.0 million. |
|
(4) |
Reflects the conversion of CoalQuests notes payable
($16.3 million) to equity upon consummation of the Anker
and CoalQuest acquisitions. |
|
(5) |
Reflects the change in par value from $0.0001 per share to
$0.01 per share upon the effective date of this offering. |
|
(6) |
Reflects the issuance of 20,000,000 shares of common stock in
this offering at $13.70 per share, net of underwriting and
offering expenses of $20.9 million, used to fully repay
total debt of $231.4 million and the remainder for general
corporate purposes. |
32
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG, Inc. | |
|
Anker | |
|
CoalQuest | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG, Inc. | |
|
Anker | |
|
CoalQuest | |
|
Reorganization | |
|
Acquisition | |
|
Acquisition | |
|
Offering | |
|
|
|
|
Historical | |
|
Historical | |
|
Historical | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Pro Forma | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In thousands, except share and per share data) | |
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Coal sales revenues
|
|
$ |
441,662 |
|
|
$ |
106,662 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(5,580 |
)(3) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
542,744 |
|
|
Freight and handling revenues
|
|
|
6,236 |
|
|
|
9,071 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,307 |
|
|
Other revenues
|
|
|
17,757 |
|
|
|
4,375 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,132 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
|
465,655 |
|
|
|
120,108 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,580 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
580,183 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Freight and handling costs
|
|
|
6,236 |
|
|
|
9,071 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,307 |
|
|
Cost of coal sales and other revenues (exclusive of
depreciation, depletion and amortization shown separately below)
|
|
|
357,076 |
|
|
|
114,541 |
|
|
|
303 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,505 |
) (1,3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
465,415 |
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
29,489 |
|
|
|
9,218 |
|
|
|
39 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
356 |
(2) |
|
|
164 |
(2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,266 |
|
|
Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of depreciation,
depletion and amortization shown separately above)
|
|
|
23,592 |
|
|
|
4,664 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,256 |
|
|
Gain on sale of assets
|
|
|
(518 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(518 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses
|
|
|
415,875 |
|
|
|
137,494 |
|
|
|
342 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,149 |
) |
|
|
164 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
547,726 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations
|
|
|
49,780 |
|
|
|
(17,386 |
) |
|
|
(342 |
) |
|
|
(5,580 |
) |
|
|
6,149 |
|
|
|
(164 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,457 |
|
|
Interest and other income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(10,453 |
) |
|
|
(2,208 |
) |
|
|
(446 |
) |
|
|
1,706 |
(4) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,668 |
(4) |
|
|
(3,733 |
) |
|
Reorganization items
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other, net
|
|
|
4,007 |
|
|
|
5,123 |
|
|
|
925 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(925 |
)(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,130 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest and other income (expense)
|
|
|
(6,446 |
) |
|
|
2,915 |
|
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
1,706 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(925 |
) |
|
|
7,668 |
|
|
|
5,397 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes
|
|
|
43,334 |
|
|
|
(14,471 |
) |
|
|
137 |
|
|
|
(3,874 |
) |
|
|
6,149 |
|
|
|
(1,089 |
) |
|
|
7,668 |
|
|
|
37,854 |
|
Income tax (expense) benefit
|
|
|
(14,786 |
) |
|
|
(29 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,322 |
(5) |
|
|
2,839 |
(5) |
|
|
325 |
(5) |
|
|
(2,616 |
) (5) |
|
|
(12,945 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$ |
28,548 |
|
|
$ |
(14,500 |
) |
|
$ |
137 |
|
|
$ |
(2,552 |
) |
|
$ |
8,988 |
|
|
$ |
(764 |
) |
|
$ |
5,052 |
|
|
$ |
24,909 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$ |
28,548 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
24,909 |
|
|
Average shares of common stock outstanding
|
|
|
107,230,999 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
147,303,991 |
(5) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share
|
|
$ |
0.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.17 |
(5) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$ |
28,548 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
24,909 |
|
|
Average shares of common stock outstanding
|
|
|
107,280,820 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
147,353,812 |
(5) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per share
|
|
$ |
0.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.17 |
(5) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
To eliminate intercompany royalty revenue and expense
($0.925 million) between CoalQuest and Anker. |
|
(2) |
To record depletion expense on the purchase price allocation
to coal reserves of $23.2 million to Anker and
$55.0 million to CoalQuest. |
|
(3) |
To eliminate intercompany coal sales and expense of
$5.58 million between ICG, Inc. and Anker Coal Group,
Inc. |
|
(4) |
Represents pro forma interest expense to reflect the
acquisition of Horizons assets and the related debt
required to finance the purchase as shown in the tables
below: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Historical Interest Expense | |
|
|
| |
Description |
|
ICG, Inc. | |
|
Anker | |
|
CoalQuest | |
|
Total | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) | |
|
|
Revolver letter of credit fees
|
|
$ |
1,037 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,037 |
|
Revolver unutilized portion
|
|
|
218 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
218 |
|
Term note
|
|
|
7,668 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,668 |
|
Revolver
|
|
|
88 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
88 |
|
Amortization of finance costs
|
|
|
838 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
838 |
|
Annual administration fee
|
|
|
75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
75 |
|
Interest rate cap
|
|
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(21 |
) |
Anker related party term loan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,064 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,064 |
|
Anker related party revolving line of credit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
269 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
269 |
|
Anker senior notes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
613 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
613 |
|
Miscellaneous other (capital lease, black lung, etc.)
|
|
|
550 |
|
|
|
262 |
|
|
|
446 |
|
|
|
1,258 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total historical interest expense
|
|
$ |
10,453 |
|
|
$ |
2,208 |
|
|
$ |
446 |
|
|
$ |
13,107 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro Forma Interest Expense | |
|
|
| |
Description |
|
ICG, Inc. | |
|
Anker | |
|
CoalQuest | |
|
Total | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) | |
|
|
Revolver letter of credit fees(a)
|
|
$ |
1,071 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,071 |
|
Revolver unutilized portion(b)
|
|
|
870 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
870 |
|
Term note(c)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolver(d)
|
|
|
88 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
88 |
|
Amortization of finance costs(e)
|
|
|
838 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
838 |
|
Annual administration fee(f)
|
|
|
75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
75 |
|
Interest rate cap(g)
|
|
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(21 |
) |
Miscellaneous other (capital lease, black lung, etc.)
|
|
|
550 |
|
|
|
262 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
812 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total pro forma interest expense
|
|
|
3,471 |
|
|
|
262 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,733 |
|
Less: historical interest expense
|
|
|
10,453 |
|
|
|
2,208 |
|
|
|
446 |
|
|
|
13,107 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma interest expense adjustment
|
|
$ |
6,982 |
|
|
$ |
1,946 |
|
|
$ |
446 |
|
|
$ |
9,374 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
Reflects pro forma interest expense at the fixed rate of 2.7%
on $52.9 million estimated letters of credit outstanding
under ICGs revolving letter of credit facility. |
|
(b) |
|
Reflects pro forma interest expense at the fixed rate of 0.5%
on an estimated unutilized balance of $232.1 million on
ICGs revolving facility. |
|
(c) |
|
Reflects the use of a portion of the proceeds of the proposed
public offering to fully repay the term loan of
$208.7 million. |
|
(d) |
|
Reflects pro forma interest expense at an average rate of
6.28% on the $15.0 million in borrowings on ICGs
revolving facility. |
|
(e) |
|
Reflects amortization of finance costs of $8.1 million
at a nominal rate of 8.118% for 72 months. |
|
(f) |
|
Reflects the quarterly administration fee of $25 thousand per
quarter to the administration agent. |
|
(g) |
|
Reflects the estimated reduction in interest expense as a
result of ICGs two year Interest Rate Cap agreement of
$88 million at a maximum rate of 4.5% per year. |
|
|
(5) |
To reflect the federal and state tax effects on the combined
historical net income and pro forma adjustments assuming an
estimated average tax rate at September 30, 2005 of
34.12%. |
|
(6) |
Represents pro forma earnings per share information based on
147,303,991 outstanding shares of ICG common stock consisting of
107,230,999 shares of ICG common stock outstanding as of
September 30, 2005 (which includes 600,000 shares of
restricted stock), 20,072,992 shares of International Coal
Group common stock issuable in the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions, assuming a public offering price of $13.70 per
share, and 20,000,000 shares of International Coal Group common
stock expected to be issued in the proposed public offering,
assuming the over-allotment option is not exercised. The number
of shares of ICG common stock to be issued to former Anker
shareholders and CoalQuest members in connection with the merger
is subject to possible adjustments. As the following chart
illustrates, the higher the offering price per share of
International Coal Group common stock in the proposed public
offering, the less shares of International Coal Group common
stock will be issued in connection with the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions. See Information About the
Companies Business ICGs
History The Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions
for more information on acquisition adjustments. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Per share offering price of ICG common stock
|
|
|
$8.885 or less |
|
|
|
$10.00 |
|
|
|
$11.00 |
|
|
|
$12.00 |
|
|
|
$13.00 |
|
|
|
$13.70 |
|
|
|
$14.00 |
|
|
|
$15.00 |
|
|
|
$16.00 |
|
|
Aggregate shares of ICG common stock to be issued to holders of
Anker and CoalQuest:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Without adjustments
|
|
|
30,950,129 |
|
|
|
27,500,000 |
|
|
|
25,000,000 |
|
|
|
22,916,667 |
|
|
|
21,153,846 |
|
|
|
20,072,992 |
|
|
|
19,642,857 |
|
|
|
18,333,333 |
|
|
|
17,187,500 |
|
|
Basic and diluted earnings per share
|
|
|
$0.18 |
|
|
|
$0.19 |
|
|
|
$0.19 |
|
|
|
$0.19 |
|
|
|
$0.19 |
|
|
|
$0.20 |
|
|
|
$0.20 |
|
|
|
$0.20 |
|
|
|
$0.20 |
|
|
|
With adjustments
|
|
|
29,824,670 |
|
|
|
26,500,000 |
|
|
|
24,090,909 |
|
|
|
22,083,333 |
|
|
|
20,384,615 |
|
|
|
19,343,065 |
|
|
|
18,928,571 |
|
|
|
17,666,667 |
|
|
|
16,562,501 |
|
|
Basic and diluted earnings per share
|
|
|
$0.18 |
|
|
|
$0.19 |
|
|
|
$0.19 |
|
|
|
$0.19 |
|
|
|
$0.20 |
|
|
|
$0.20 |
|
|
|
$0.20 |
|
|
|
$0.20 |
|
|
|
$0.20 |
|
|
34
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA
For the Year Ended December 31, 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Horizon | |
|
Anker | |
|
CoalQuest | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG, Inc. | |
|
Horizon | |
|
Anker | |
|
CoalQuest | |
|
Acquisition | |
|
Acquisition | |
|
Acquisition | |
|
Offering | |
|
|
|
|
Historical | |
|
Historical | |
|
Historical | |
|
Historical | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Pro Forma(1) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In thousands, except share and per share data) | |
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Coal sales revenues
|
|
$ |
130,463 |
|
|
$ |
346,981 |
|
|
$ |
146,676 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
624,120 |
|
|
Freight and handling revenues
|
|
|
880 |
|
|
|
3,700 |
|
|
|
11,416 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,996 |
|
|
Other revenues
|
|
|
4,766 |
|
|
|
22,702 |
|
|
|
6,228 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
|
136,109 |
|
|
|
373,383 |
|
|
|
164,320 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
673,812 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Freight and handling costs
|
|
|
880 |
|
|
|
3,700 |
|
|
|
11,416 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,996 |
|
|
Cost of coal sales and other revenues
|
|
|
113,707 |
|
|
|
306,429 |
|
|
|
145,985 |
|
|
|
371 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,769 |
) (2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
564,723 |
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
7,943 |
|
|
|
27,547 |
|
|
|
9,754 |
|
|
|
79 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
400 |
(3) |
|
|
331 |
(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
46,054 |
|
|
Selling, general and administrative
|
|
|
4,194 |
|
|
|
8,477 |
|
|
|
4,586 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,257 |
|
|
Gain on sale of assets
|
|
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
(226 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(236 |
) |
|
Writedowns and other items
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,018 |
(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses
|
|
|
126,714 |
|
|
|
355,945 |
|
|
|
171,741 |
|
|
|
450 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,369 |
) |
|
|
331 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
653,812 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations
|
|
|
9,395 |
|
|
|
17,438 |
|
|
|
(7,421 |
) |
|
|
(450 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,369 |
|
|
|
(331 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
Interest and other income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(3,453 |
) |
|
|
(114,211 |
) |
|
|
(1,485 |
) |
|
|
(535 |
) |
|
|
111,332 |
(4) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,463 |
(4) |
|
|
(5,889 |
) |
|
Reorganization items
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,471 |
) (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,471 |
) |
|
Other, net
|
|
|
898 |
|
|
|
1,581 |
|
|
|
5,709 |
|
|
|
1,910 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,769 |
) (2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,329 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest and other income (expense)
|
|
|
(2,555 |
) |
|
|
(125,101 |
) |
|
|
4,224 |
|
|
|
1,375 |
|
|
|
111,332 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,769 |
) |
|
|
2,463 |
|
|
|
(10,031 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes
|
|
|
6,840 |
|
|
|
(107,663 |
) |
|
|
(3,197 |
) |
|
|
925 |
|
|
|
111,332 |
|
|
|
1,369 |
|
|
|
(2,100 |
) |
|
|
2,463 |
|
|
|
9,969 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax (expense) benefit
|
|
|
(2,591 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,390 |
) (5) |
|
|
692 |
(5) |
|
|
445 |
(5) |
|
|
(933 |
) (5) |
|
|
(3,777 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$ |
4,249 |
|
|
$ |
(107,663 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,197 |
) |
|
$ |
925 |
|
|
$ |
109,942 |
|
|
$ |
2,061 |
|
|
$ |
(1,655 |
) |
|
$ |
1,530 |
|
|
$ |
6,192 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
|
|
$ |
4,249 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,192 |
|
|
Average shares of common stock outstanding
|
|
|
106,605,999 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
146,678,991 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earning per share
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.04 |
(6) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
|
|
$ |
4,249 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,192 |
|
|
Average shares of common stock outstanding
|
|
|
106,605,999 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
146,728,812 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per share
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
(6) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
The above pro forma income statement does not reflect the
removal of non-recurring charges for writedowns and other items
of $10.0 million and reorganization items of
$12.5 million incurred in connection with Horizons
Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. |
|
(2) |
To eliminate intercompany royalty revenue and expense
($1.8 million) between CoalQuest and Anker. |
|
(3) |
To record depletion expense on the purchase price allocation
to coal reserves of $23.2 million to Anker and
$55.0 million to CoalQuest. |
35
|
|
(4) |
Represents pro forma interest expense to reflect the
acquisition of Horizons assets and the related debt
required to finance the purchase as shown in the tables
below: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Historical Interest Expense | |
|
|
| |
Description |
|
ICG, Inc. | |
|
Horizon | |
|
Anker | |
|
CoalQuest | |
|
Total | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In thousands) | |
Amortization of financing fee
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,437 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,437 |
|
DIP facility
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,115 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,115 |
|
Term loan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42,757 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42,757 |
|
Wells Fargo loan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,200 |
|
Funded letter of credit fees
|
|
|
130 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
130 |
|
Revolver letter of credit fees
|
|
|
248 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
248 |
|
Revolver unutilized portion
|
|
|
64 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64 |
|
Term note
|
|
|
2,463 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,463 |
|
Amortization of finance costs
|
|
|
266 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
266 |
|
Annual administration fee
|
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25 |
|
Interest rate cap
|
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21 |
|
Revolver base rate interest
|
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25 |
|
Anker related party term loan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
293 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
293 |
|
Anker related party revolving line of credit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
110 |
|
Anker senior notes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
752 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
752 |
|
Miscellaneous other (capital lease, black lung, etc.)
|
|
|
211 |
|
|
|
1,702 |
|
|
|
330 |
|
|
|
535 |
|
|
|
2,778 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total historical interest expense
|
|
$ |
3,453 |
|
|
$ |
114,211 |
|
|
$ |
1,485 |
|
|
$ |
535 |
|
|
$ |
119,684 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro Forma Interest Expense | |
|
|
| |
Description |
|
ICG, Inc. | |
|
Horizon | |
|
Anker | |
|
CoalQuest | |
|
Total | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In thousands) | |
Revolver letter of credit fees(a)
|
|
$ |
1,469 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,469 |
|
Revolver unutilized portion(b)
|
|
|
1,228 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,228 |
|
Term note(c)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of finance costs(d)
|
|
|
1,097 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,097 |
|
Annual administration fee(e)
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100 |
|
Interest rate cap(f)
|
|
|
82 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
82 |
|
Miscellaneous other (capital lease, black lung, etc.)
|
|
|
211 |
|
|
|
1,702 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,913 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total pro forma interest expense
|
|
$ |
4,187 |
|
|
$ |
1,702 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
5,889 |
|
Less: historical interest expense
|
|
$ |
3,453 |
|
|
$ |
114,211 |
|
|
$ |
1,485 |
|
|
$ |
535 |
|
|
$ |
119,684 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma interest expense adjustment
|
|
$ |
(734 |
) |
|
$ |
112,509 |
|
|
$ |
1,485 |
|
|
$ |
535 |
|
|
$ |
113,795 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
Reflects pro forma interest expense at the fixed rate of 2.7%
on $54.4 million estimated letters of credit outstanding
under ICGs revolving letter of credit facility. |
|
(b) |
|
Reflects pro forma interest expense at the fixed rate of 0.5%
on an estimated unutilized balance of $245.6 million on
ICGs revolving facility. |
|
(c) |
|
Reflects the use of a portion of the proceeds of the proposed
public offering to fully repay the term loan of
$208.7 million. |
|
(d) |
|
Reflects amortization of finance costs of $8.1 million
at a nominal rate of 8.118% for 72 months. |
|
(e) |
|
Reflects the quarterly administration fee of $25 thousand per
quarter to the administrative agent. |
|
(f) |
|
Reflects the estimated expense incurred as a result of
ICGs two year Interest Rate Cap agreement of
$88 million at a maximum rate of 4.5% per year. |
|
|
(5) |
To reflect the federal and state tax effects on the combined
historical net income and pro forma adjustments assuming an
estimated average tax rate at December 31, 2004 of
37.88%. |
36
|
|
(6) |
Represents pro forma earnings per share information based on
146,678,991 outstanding shares of ICG common stock consisting of
106,605,999 shares of ICG common stock outstanding as of
December 31, 2004, 20,072,992 shares of ICG common
stock issuable in the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions, assuming
a public offering price of $13.70 per share, and 20,000,000
shares of International Coal Group common stock expected to be
issued in the proposed public offering, assuming the
over-allotment option is not exercised. The number of shares of
ICG common stock to be issued to former Anker shareholders and
CoalQuest members in connection with the merger is subject to
possible adjustments. As the following chart illustrates, the
higher the offering price per share of ICG common stock in the
proposed public offering, the less shares of ICG common stock
will be issued in connection with the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions. See Information About the
Companies Business
ICGs History The Anker and CoalQuest
Acquisitions for more information on acquisition
adjustments. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Per share offering price of ICG common stock
|
|
|
$8.885 or less |
|
|
|
$10.00 |
|
|
|
$11.00 |
|
|
|
$12.00 |
|
|
|
$13.00 |
|
|
|
$13.70 |
|
|
|
$14.00 |
|
|
|
$15.00 |
|
|
|
$16.00 |
|
|
Aggregate shares of ICG common stock to be issued to holders of
Anker and CoalQuest:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Without adjustments
|
|
|
30,950,129 |
|
|
|
27,500,000 |
|
|
|
25,000,000 |
|
|
|
22,916,667 |
|
|
|
21,153,846 |
|
|
|
20,072,992 |
|
|
|
19,642,857 |
|
|
|
18,333,333 |
|
|
|
17,187,500 |
|
|
Basic and diluted earnings per share
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
With adjustments
|
|
|
29,824,670 |
|
|
|
26,500,000 |
|
|
|
24,090,909 |
|
|
|
22,083,333 |
|
|
|
20,384,615 |
|
|
|
19,343,065 |
|
|
|
18,928,571 |
|
|
|
17,666,667 |
|
|
|
16,562,501 |
|
|
Basic and diluted earnings per share
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
|
37
SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF ICG
International Coal Group is a recently formed holding company
which does not have any independent external operations, assets
or liabilities, other than through its operating subsidiaries.
Prior to the acquisition of certain assets of Horizon as of
September 30, 2004, ICG did not have any material assets,
liabilities or results of operations. The selected historical
consolidated financial data is derived from ICGs audited
consolidated statement of operations for the period May 13,
2004 to December 31, 2004 and the predecessor audited
consolidated financial data as of and for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004, which have been audited by
Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public
accounting firm and are included elsewhere in the prospectus and
the selected historical consolidated financial data as of and
for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 have been
derived from ICGs unaudited consolidated financial
statements and are included elsewhere in this prospectus. The
selected historical consolidated financial data as of and for
the year ended December 31, 2003 and the period from
May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002 have been derived
from the consolidated financial statement of Horizon, the
predecessor to ICG, which have been audited by
Deloitte & Touche LLP and which are included elsewhere
in the prospectus (with the exception of the December 31,
2002 Horizon consolidated balance sheet which has not been
included in this prospectus). The selected historical
consolidated data for the period as of and for the years ended
December 31, 2001 and 2000 were derived from the audited
consolidated financial statements of AEI Resources, the
predecessor to Horizon, which were audited by Arthur Andersen
LLP, in the case of the financial data for the years ended
December 31, 2000 and 2001 and which are not included in
this prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial
data is derived from the statement of operations of AEI
Resources, the predecessor of Horizon, for the period
January 1, 2002 to May 9, 2002, included elsewhere in
this prospectus, and has been audited by Deloitte &
Touche LLP. In the opinion of management, the financial
data reflect all adjustments, consisting of all normal and
recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the
results for those periods. The results of operations for interim
periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be
expected for the full year or for any future period. The
financial statements for the predecessor periods have been
prepared on a carve-out basis to include the assets,
liabilities and results of operations of ICG that were
previously included on the consolidated financial statements of
Horizon. The financial statements for the predecessor periods
include allocations of certain expenses, taxation charges,
interest and cash balances relating to the predecessor based on
managements estimates. The predecessor financial
information is not necessarily indicative of the consolidated
financial position, results of operations and cash flows of
International Coal Group if it had operated during the
predecessor periods presented.
You should read the following data in conjunction with
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations of ICG and with the
financial information included elsewhere in this prospectus,
including the consolidated financial statements of ICG and
Horizon (and its predecessor) and the related notes thereto.
38
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AEI Resources |
|
|
Horizon |
|
|
|
|
|
Predecessor to Horizon |
|
|
Predecessor to ICG, Inc. |
|
|
ICG, Inc. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period from |
|
|
Period from |
|
|
|
Period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
January 1, |
|
|
May 10, |
|
|
|
January 1, |
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Year Ended |
|
2002 to |
|
|
2002 to |
|
Year Ended |
|
2004 to |
|
|
Period May 13, |
|
|
Ended |
|
|
December 31, |
|
December 31, |
|
May 9, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
December 31, |
|
September 30, |
|
|
2004 to |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
2000* |
|
2001* |
|
2002(2) |
|
|
2002(2) |
|
2003(2) |
|
2004(2) |
|
|
December 31,2004 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands, except share and |
|
|
per share data) |
Statement of Operations Data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Coal sales revenues
|
|
$ |
486,848 |
|
|
$ |
500,829 |
|
|
$ |
136,040 |
|
|
|
$ |
264,235 |
|
|
$ |
441,291 |
|
|
$ |
346,981 |
|
|
|
$ |
130,463 |
|
|
|
$ |
441,662 |
|
|
Freight and handling revenues
|
|
|
11,050 |
|
|
|
14,728 |
|
|
|
2,947 |
|
|
|
|
6,032 |
|
|
|
8,008 |
|
|
|
3,700 |
|
|
|
|
880 |
|
|
|
|
6,236 |
|
|
Other revenues
|
|
|
23,491 |
|
|
|
34,835 |
|
|
|
21,183 |
|
|
|
|
27,397 |
|
|
|
31,771 |
|
|
|
22,702 |
|
|
|
|
4,766 |
|
|
|
|
17,757 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
|
521,389 |
|
|
|
550,392 |
|
|
|
160,170 |
|
|
|
|
297,664 |
|
|
|
481,070 |
|
|
|
373,383 |
|
|
|
|
136,109 |
|
|
|
|
465,655 |
|
Cost and expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Freight and handling costs
|
|
|
11,050 |
|
|
|
14,728 |
|
|
|
2,947 |
|
|
|
|
6,032 |
|
|
|
8,008 |
|
|
|
3,700 |
|
|
|
|
880 |
|
|
|
|
6,236 |
|
|
Cost of coal sales and other revenues (exclusive of
depreciation, depletion and amortization shown separately below)
|
|
|
409,536 |
|
|
|
379,333 |
|
|
|
114,767 |
|
|
|
|
251,361 |
|
|
|
400,652 |
|
|
|
306,429 |
|
|
|
|
113,707 |
|
|
|
|
357,076 |
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
94,183 |
|
|
|
92,602 |
|
|
|
32,316 |
|
|
|
|
40,033 |
|
|
|
52,254 |
|
|
|
27,547 |
|
|
|
|
7,943 |
|
|
|
|
29,489 |
|
|
Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of depreciation,
depletion and amortization shown separately above)
|
|
|
20,364 |
|
|
|
19,324 |
|
|
|
9,677 |
|
|
|
|
16,695 |
|
|
|
23,350 |
|
|
|
8,477 |
|
|
|
|
4,194 |
|
|
|
|
23,592 |
|
|
(Gain)/loss on sale of assets
|
|
|
(594 |
) |
|
|
189 |
|
|
|
(93 |
) |
|
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
(4,320 |
) |
|
|
(226 |
) |
|
|
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
|
(518 |
) |
|
Writedowns and special items
|
|
|
12,306 |
|
|
|
20,218 |
|
|
|
8,323 |
|
|
|
|
729,953 |
|
|
|
9,100 |
|
|
|
10,018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses
|
|
|
546,845 |
|
|
|
526,394 |
|
|
|
167,937 |
|
|
|
|
1,044,035 |
|
|
|
489,044 |
|
|
|
355,945 |
|
|
|
|
126,714 |
|
|
|
|
415,875 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations
|
|
|
(25,456 |
) |
|
|
23,998 |
|
|
|
(7,767 |
) |
|
|
|
(746,371 |
) |
|
|
(7,974 |
) |
|
|
17,438 |
|
|
|
|
9,395 |
|
|
|
|
49,780 |
|
Other income (expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(116,319 |
) |
|
|
(138,655 |
) |
|
|
(36,666 |
) |
|
|
|
(80,405 |
) |
|
|
(145,892 |
) |
|
|
(114,211 |
) |
|
|
|
(3,453 |
) |
|
|
|
(10,453 |
) |
Reorganization items
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
787,900 |
|
|
|
|
(4,075 |
) |
|
|
(23,064 |
) |
|
|
(12,471 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other, net
|
|
|
(1,523 |
) |
|
|
(2,941 |
) |
|
|
499 |
|
|
|
|
1,256 |
|
|
|
187 |
|
|
|
1,581 |
|
|
|
|
898 |
|
|
|
|
4,007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest and other income (expense)
|
|
|
(117,842 |
) |
|
|
(141,596 |
) |
|
|
751,733 |
|
|
|
|
(83,224 |
) |
|
|
(168,769 |
) |
|
|
(125,101 |
) |
|
|
|
(2,555 |
) |
|
|
|
(6,446 |
) |
Income (loss) before income taxes
|
|
|
(143,298 |
) |
|
|
(117,598 |
) |
|
|
743,966 |
|
|
|
|
(829,525 |
) |
|
|
(176,743 |
) |
|
|
(107,663 |
) |
|
|
|
6,840 |
|
|
|
|
43,334 |
|
Income tax (expense) benefit
|
|
|
48,290 |
|
|
|
(4,155 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,591 |
) |
|
|
|
(14,786 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$ |
(95,008 |
) |
|
$ |
(121,753 |
) |
|
$ |
743,966 |
|
|
|
$ |
(829,525 |
) |
|
$ |
(176,743 |
) |
|
$ |
(107,663 |
) |
|
|
$ |
4,249 |
|
|
|
$ |
28,548 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings (loss) per
share(1):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
|
|
0.27 |
|
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
|
|
0.27 |
|
Average common shares
outstanding(1)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
106,605,999 |
|
|
|
|
107,230,999 |
|
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
106,605,999 |
|
|
|
|
107,280,820 |
|
Balance sheet data (at period end):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
55,513 |
|
|
$ |
64,592 |
|
|
$ |
87,278 |
|
|
|
$ |
114 |
|
|
$ |
859 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
23,967 |
|
|
|
$ |
15,534 |
|
Total assets
|
|
|
1,311,600 |
|
|
|
881,924 |
|
|
|
1,521,318 |
|
|
|
|
623,800 |
|
|
|
576,372 |
|
|
|
539,606 |
|
|
|
|
459,975 |
|
|
|
|
523,020 |
|
Long-term debt and capital leases
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
933,106 |
|
|
|
|
1,157 |
|
|
|
315 |
|
|
|
29 |
|
|
|
|
173,446 |
|
|
|
|
186,938 |
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
1,451,796 |
|
|
|
1,581,346 |
|
|
|
1,286,318 |
|
|
|
|
1,222,219 |
|
|
|
1,351,393 |
|
|
|
1,422,290 |
|
|
|
|
305,575 |
|
|
|
|
336,494 |
|
Total stockholders equity (members deficit)
|
|
$ |
(140,198 |
) |
|
$ |
(699,422 |
) |
|
$ |
235,000 |
|
|
|
$ |
(598,419 |
) |
|
$ |
(775,021 |
) |
|
$ |
(882,684 |
) |
|
|
$ |
154,400 |
|
|
|
$ |
186,526 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity (members deficit)
|
|
$ |
1,311,600 |
|
|
$ |
881,924 |
|
|
$ |
1,521,318 |
|
|
|
$ |
623,800 |
|
|
$ |
576,372 |
|
|
$ |
539,606 |
|
|
|
$ |
459,975 |
|
|
|
$ |
523,020 |
|
Statement of cash flows data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating activities
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
106,060 |
|
|
$ |
(353,592 |
) |
|
|
$ |
76,378 |
|
|
$ |
20,030 |
|
|
$ |
28,085 |
|
|
|
$ |
30,211 |
|
|
|
$ |
57,545 |
|
|
|
Investing activities
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(88,434 |
) |
|
$ |
44,555 |
|
|
|
$ |
(12,805 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,826 |
) |
|
$ |
3,437 |
|
|
|
$ |
(329,168 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(75,389 |
) |
|
|
Financing activities
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(8,547 |
) |
|
$ |
259,011 |
|
|
|
$ |
(78,025 |
) |
|
$ |
(15,459 |
) |
|
$ |
(32,381 |
) |
|
|
$ |
322,924 |
|
|
|
$ |
9,411 |
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
$ |
24,143 |
|
|
$ |
34,254 |
|
|
$ |
10,963 |
|
|
|
$ |
13,435 |
|
|
$ |
16,937 |
|
|
$ |
6,624 |
|
|
|
$ |
5,583 |
|
|
|
$ |
75,941 |
|
|
|
(1) |
Earnings per share data and average shares outstanding are
not presented for the period from January 1, 2002 to
May 9, 2002, the period from May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002, the year ended December 31, 2003
and the period from January 1, 2004 to September 30,
2004 because they were prepared on a carve-out basis. The
financial statements prepared for predecessor periods are
carve-out financial statements reflecting the operations and
financial condition of the Horizon assets acquired by ICG as of
September 30, 2004 (collectively, the combined
companies). The predecessor financial statements were
prepared from the separate accounts and records maintained by
the combined companies. In addition, certain assets and expense
items represent allocations from Horizon. The accounts allocated
include vendor advances, reclamation deposits and selling,
general and administrative expenses. |
|
(2) |
As restated. See Note 19 to the combined financial
statements of Horizon NR, LLC included elsewhere in this
prospectus. |
39
SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF
INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP
International Coal Group was formed to facilitate the
combination of Anker and CoalQuest with ICG and is currently a
wholly owned subsidiary of ICG. If International Coal Group had
existed and owned ICG prior to completion of the reorganization
and acquisitions, International Coal Group believes that its
consolidated financial statements would have been substantially
identical to those of ICG and its predecessors for the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. See Selected
Historical Consolidated Financial Data of ICG.
40
SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF ANKER AND
COALQUEST
The following table presents the selected historical
consolidated financial data for Anker and CoalQuest. The
selected historical consolidated financial data for the year
ended December 31, 2004 have been derived from the audited
consolidated financial statements of Anker and CoalQuest,
respectively, each of which have been audited by
Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public
accounting firm and are included elsewhere in this prospectus.
The selected historical consolidated financial data as of and
for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 have been
derived from Ankers and CoalQuests unaudited
consolidated financial statements and are included elsewhere in
this prospectus. In the opinion of management, the financial
data reflect all adjustments, consisting of all normal and
recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the
results for those periods. The results of operations for interim
periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be
expected for the full year or for any future period.
You should read the following data in conjunction with
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations of ICG and with the
financial information included elsewhere in this prospectus,
including the audited consolidated financial statements of Anker
and CoalQuest and related notes thereto.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anker | |
|
CoalQuest | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Year Ended | |
|
|
Nine Months | |
|
Year Ended | |
|
|
Nine Months | |
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
Ended | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
Ended | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
|
September 30, 2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
September 30, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
Statement of operations data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$ |
(3,196,973 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(14,499,954 |
) |
|
$ |
925,553 |
|
|
|
$ |
137,023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance sheet data (at period end):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
1,165,559 |
|
|
|
$ |
694,782 |
|
|
$ |
1,818,833 |
|
|
|
$ |
1,944,691 |
|
Total assets
|
|
|
83,370,701 |
|
|
|
|
95,497,168 |
|
|
|
21,993,658 |
|
|
|
|
22,102,302 |
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
81,973,367 |
|
|
|
|
108,599,788 |
|
|
|
18,370,242 |
|
|
|
|
18,453,997 |
|
Total stockholders equity (members deficit)
|
|
$ |
1,397,334 |
|
|
|
$ |
(13,102,620 |
) |
|
$ |
3,623,416 |
|
|
|
$ |
3,648,305 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity/members
deficit
|
|
$ |
83,370,701 |
|
|
|
$ |
95,497,168 |
|
|
$ |
21,993,658 |
|
|
|
$ |
22,102,302 |
|
Statement of cash flows data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating activities
|
|
$ |
9,972,694 |
|
|
|
$ |
1,921,761 |
|
|
$ |
1,318,103 |
|
|
|
$ |
237,942 |
|
|
Investing activities
|
|
$ |
(26,121,875 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(23,298,789 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
Financing activities
|
|
$ |
14,137,990 |
|
|
|
$ |
20,906,251 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
(112,134 |
) |
Capital expenditures
|
|
$ |
27,238,311 |
|
|
|
$ |
23,044,221 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
41
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF ICG
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements
that include numerous risks and uncertainties. Actual results
could differ materially from those discussed in the
forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and
uncertainties, including those set forth in this prospectus
under Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements and under Risk Factors. You should
read the following discussion in conjunction with Selected
Historical Consolidated Financial Data of ICG and audited
and unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes of ICG
and the audited and unaudited consolidated financial statements
and notes of Horizon and its predecessors, each appearing
elsewhere in this prospectus.
As discussed in Note 15 to ICG, Inc.s
consolidated financial statements and Note 19 to Horizon
NR, LLCs combined financial statements, ICG, Inc.s
financial statements have been restated. The accompanying
management discussion and analysis gives effect to that
restatement.
Overview
ICG was formed by WLR and other investors in May 2004 to acquire
and operate competitive coal mining facilities. Through the
acquisition of key assets from the Horizon bankruptcy estate,
the WLR investor group was able to target properties
strategically located in Appalachia and the Illinois Basin with
high quality reserves that are union free, have limited
reclamation liabilities and are substantially free of legacy
liabilities. Due to ICGs initial capitalization, ICG was
able to complete the acquisition without significantly
increasing the level of indebtedness. Following the proposed
public offering, we expect to retire substantially all of our
debt and, thus, will be strategically well-positioned.
Consistent with the WLR investor groups strategy to
acquire profitable coal assets, the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions further diversifies our reserves.
ICG produces, processes and sells steam coal from five regional
business units, which, as of December 31, 2004 were
supported by five active underground mines, seven active surface
mines and three preparation plants located throughout West
Virginia, Kentucky and Illinois. ICG has two reportable business
segments: (i) Central Appalachian. comprised of both
surface and underground mines, and (ii) ICG Illinois,
representing one underground mine located in the Illinois basin.
For more information about IGCs reportable business
segments, please see the audited and unaudited consolidated
financial statements and the notes of ICG and the audited and
unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes of Horizon
and its predecessors, each appearing elsewhere in this
prospectus. ICG also brokers coal produced by others; the
majority of which is shipped directly from the third party
producer to the ultimate customer. ICGs sales of steam
coal were made to large utilities and industrial customers in
the Eastern region of the United States. In addition, ICG
generates other revenues from the manufacture and operation of
highwall mining systems, parts sales and shop services relating
to those systems and coal handling and processing fees.
Coal revenues result from sales contracts (long-term coal
agreements or purchase orders) with electric utilities,
industrial companies or other coal-related organizations,
primarily in the eastern United States. Revenue is recognized
and recorded at the time of shipment or delivery to the
customer, at fixed or determinable prices, and the title has
passed in accordance with the terms of the sales agreement.
Under the typical terms of these agreements, risk of loss
transfers to the customers at the mine or port, where coal is
loaded to the rail, barge, truck or other transportation sources
that deliver coal to its destination.
Freight and handling costs paid to third-party carriers and
invoiced to coal customers are recorded as freight and handling
costs and freight and handling revenues, respectively.
Other revenues consist of equipment and parts sales, equipment
rebuild and maintenance services, coal handling and processing,
royalties, commissions on coal trades, contract mining, and
rental income. With respect to other revenues recognized in
situations unrelated to the shipment of coal, ICG carefully
reviews the facts and circumstances of each transaction and
applies the relevant accounting literature as
42
appropriate, and does not recognize revenue until the following
criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;
delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; the
sellers price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and
collectibility is reasonably assured. Advance payments received
are deferred and recognized in revenue as coal is shipped or
rental income is earned.
ICGs primary expenses are wages and benefits, repair and
maintenance expenditures, diesel fuel purchases, blasting
supplies, coal transportation costs, cost of purchased coal,
royalties, freight and handling costs and taxes incurred in
selling its coal.
Certain Trends and Economic Factors Affecting the Coal
Industry
ICGs revenues depend on the price at which it is able to
sell its coal. The current pricing environment for
U.S. coal is strong. Any decrease in coal prices due to,
among other reasons, the supply of domestic and foreign coal,
the demand for electricity and the price and availability of
alternative fuels for electricity generation could adversely
affect our revenues and our ability to generate cash flows in
the future. In addition, ICGs results of operations depend
on the cost of coal production. ICG is experiencing increased
operating costs for fuel and explosives, steel products, health
care and contract labor. ICG expects to experience higher costs
for surety bonds and letters of credit. In addition,
historically low interest rates have had a negative impact on
expenses related to ICGs actuarially determined
employee-related liabilities.
For additional information regarding some of the risks and
uncertainties that affect ICG and its business and the industry
in which it operates, and that apply to an investment in
International Coal Group common stock, see Risk
Factors.
Critical Accounting Estimates
ICGs financial statements are prepared in accordance with
accounting principles that are generally accepted in the United
States. The preparation of these financial statements requires
management to make estimates and judgments that affect the
reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses as
well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.
Management evaluates its estimates on an on-going basis.
Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical
experience and other factors that are believed to be reasonable
under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from the
estimates used. Note 2 to ICGs consolidated financial
statements provides a description of all significant accounting
policies. ICG believes that of these significant accounting
policies, the following may involve a higher degree of judgment
or complexity.
ICGs asset retirement obligations arise from the Federal
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 and similar
state statutes, which require that mine property be restored in
accordance with specified standards and an approved reclamation
plan. Significant reclamation activities include reclaiming
refuse and slurry ponds, reclaiming the pit and support acreage
at surface mines, and sealing portals at deep mines. ICG
accounts for the costs of its reclamation activities in
accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 143,
Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations. ICG
determines the future cash flows necessary to satisfy its
reclamation obligations on a mine-by-mine basis based upon
current permit requirements and various estimates and
assumptions, including estimates of disturbed acreage, cost
estimates, and assumptions regarding productivity. Estimates of
disturbed acreage are determined based on approved mining plans
and related engineering data. Cost estimates are based upon
third-party costs. Productivity assumptions are based on
historical experience with the equipment that is expected to be
utilized in the reclamation activities. In accordance with the
provisions of SFAS No. 143, ICG determines the fair
value of its asset retirement obligations. In order to determine
fair value, ICG must also estimate a discount rate and
third-party margin. Each is discussed further below:
|
|
|
|
|
Discount rate. SFAS No. 143 requires that asset
retirement obligations be recorded at fair value. In accordance
with the provisions of SFAS No. 143, ICG utilizes
discounted cash flow techniques |
43
|
|
|
|
|
to estimate the fair value of our obligations. ICG bases its
discount rate on the rates of treasury bonds with maturities
similar to expected mine lives, adjusted for our credit standing. |
|
|
|
Third-party margin. SFAS No. 143 requires the
measurement of an obligation to be based upon the amount a
third-party would demand to assume the obligation. Because ICG
plans to perform a significant amount of the reclamation
activities with internal resources, a third-party margin was
added to the estimated costs of these activities. This margin
was estimated based upon ICGs historical experience with
contractors performing certain types of reclamation activities.
The inclusion of this margin will result in a recorded
obligation that is greater than ICGs estimates of our cost
to perform the reclamation activities. If ICGs cost
estimates are accurate, the excess of the recorded obligation
over the cost incurred to perform the work will be recorded as a
gain at the time that reclamation work is completed. |
On at least an annual basis, ICG reviews its entire reclamation
liability and make necessary adjustments for permit changes as
granted by state authorities, additional costs resulting from
accelerated mine closures and revisions to cost estimates and
productivity assumptions to reflect current experience. At
September 30, 2005, ICG had recorded asset retirement
obligation liabilities of $42.1 million, including amounts
reported as current liabilities. While the precise amount of
these future costs cannot be determined with certainty, as of
September 30, 2005, ICG estimates that the aggregate
undiscounted cost of final mine closure is approximately
$59.0 million.
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|
|
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization |
Property, plant and equipment, including coal lands and mine
development costs, are recorded at cost, which includes
construction overhead and interest, where applicable.
Expenditures for major renewals and betterments are capitalized
while expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed as
incurred.
Coal land costs are depleted using the units-of-production
method, based on estimated recoverable interest. The coal lands
fair values are established by either using third party mining
engineering consultants or market values as established when
coal lands are purchased on the open market. These values are
then evaluated as to the number of recoverable tons contained in
a particular mining area. Once the coal land values are
established, and the number of recoverable tons contained in a
particular coal land area is determined, a units of
production depletion rate can be calculated. This rate is
then utilized to calculate depletion expense for each period
mining is conducted on a particular coal lands area.
Any uncertainty surrounding the application of the depletion
policy is directly related to the assumptions as to the number
of recoverable tons contained in a particular coal land area.
The amount of compensation paid for the coal lands is a set
amount; however the recoverable tons contained in
the coal land area are based on third party engineering
estimates which can and often do change as the tons are mined.
Any change in the number of recoverable tons
contained in a coal land area will result in a change in the
depletion rate and corresponding depletion expense. For the nine
months ended September 30, 2005, ICG recorded
$0.2 million of depletion expense. Assuming that
recoverable tons are reduced by 10%, this would
result in a decrease in pre-tax income of $0.02 million.
This calculation would also be applied in the case of a coal
land area containing more recoverable tons than the
original estimate. This would result in increased pre tax income.
Mine development costs are amortized using the
units-of-production method, based on estimated recoverable
interest in the same manner described above.
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Other property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the
straight-line method based on estimated useful lives.
ICG follows SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, which
requires that projected future cash flows from use and
disposition of assets be compared with the carrying amounts of
those assets. When the sum of projected cash flows is less than
the carrying amount, impairment losses are recognized. In
determining such impairment losses, discounted cash flows are
utilized to determine the fair value of the assets being
evaluated. Also, in certain situations, expected mine lives are
shortened because of changes to planned operations. When that
occurs and it is determined that the mines underlying
costs are not recoverable in the future, reclamation and mine
closing obligations are accelerated and the mine closing accrual
is increased accordingly. To the extent it is determined asset
carrying values will not be recoverable during a shorter mine
life, a provision for such impairment is recognized. ICGs
debt covenant ratios are based on adjusted EBITDA
that excludes any non-cash items from the calculation, such as
goodwill impairment. The minimum interest coverage ratio could
be affected if the basis of goodwill (both book and tax) is
impaired. A hypothetical impairment of $5.0 million to both
the book and tax basis would result in additional annual federal
taxes, over the amortization period of 15 years, of
$0.1 million. This would not have a material impact on the
ratio calculations.
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|
|
Post-retirement Medical Benefits |
All of ICGs subsidiaries have long and short-term
liabilities for post-retirement benefit cost obligations.
Detailed information related to these liabilities is included in
the notes to ICGs consolidated financial statements
included elsewhere in this prospectus. Liabilities for
post-retirement benefits are not funded. The liability is
actuarially determined, and ICG uses various actuarial
assumptions, including the discount rate and future cost trends,
to estimate the costs and obligations for post-retirement
benefits. The discount rate assumption reflects the rates
available on high quality fixed income debt instruments. The
discount rate used to determine the net periodic benefit cost
for post-retirement medical benefits was 5.75% for the year
ended December 31, 2004. ICG makes assumptions related to
future trends for medical care costs in the estimates of retiree
health care and work-related injury and illness obligations. The
future health care cost trend rate represents the rate at which
health care costs are expected to increase over the life of the
plan. The health care cost trend rate assumptions are determined
primarily based upon ICGs historical rate of change in
retiree health care costs. The post-retirement expense in the
three month operating period ended December 31, 2004 was
based on an assumed heath care inflationary rate of 10.0% in the
three month operating period decreasing to 5.0% in 2014, which
represents the ultimate health care cost trend rate for the
remainder of the plan life. A one-percentage point increase in
the assumed ultimate health care cost trend rate would increase
the service and interest cost components of the post-retirement
benefit expense for the three month operating period ended
December 31, 2004 by $0.2 million and increase the
accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation at
December 31, 2004 by $1.0 million. A one-percentage
point decrease in the assumed ultimate health care cost trend
rate would decrease the service and interest cost components of
the post-retirement benefit expense for the three month
operating period ended December 31, 2004 by
$0.2 million and decrease the accumulated post-retirement
benefit obligation at December 31, 2004 by
$0.9 million. If our assumptions do not materialize as
expected, actual cash expenditures and costs that we incur could
differ materially from our current estimates. Moreover,
regulatory changes could increase our requirement to satisfy
these or additional obligations.
Workers compensation is a system by which individuals who
sustain personal injuries due to job-related accidents are
compensated for their disabilities, medical costs and on some
occasions, for the costs of their rehabilitation, and by which
the survivors of workers who suffer fatal injuries receive
compensation
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for lost financial support. The workers compensation laws
are administered by state agencies with each state having its
own set of rules and regulations regarding compensation that is
owed to an employee who is injured in the course of employment.
ICGs operations are covered through a combination of
participation in a state run program and insurance policies.
ICGs estimates of these costs are adjusted based upon
actuarial studies.
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|
Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis |
ICG is responsible under various federal statutes, and various
states statutes, for the payment of medical and disability
benefits to eligible employees resulting from occurrences of
coal workers pneumoconiosis disease (black lung).
ICGs operations are covered through a combination of a
self-insurance program, in which we are a participant in a state
run program, and an insurance policy. ICG accrues for any
self-insured liability by recognizing costs when it is probable
that a covered liability has been incurred and the cost can be
reasonably estimated. ICGs estimates of these costs are
adjusted based upon actuarial studies. At September 30,
2005, ICG has recorded an accrual of $11.7 million for
black lung benefits. Individual losses in excess of
$0.5 million at the state level and $1.0 million at
the federal level are covered by ICGs large deductible
stop loss insurance. Actual losses may differ from these
estimates, which could increase or decrease our costs.
ICG accounts for income taxes in accordance with
SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes,
which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and
liabilities using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary
differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets
and liabilities. SFAS No. 109 also requires that
deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is
more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred
tax asset will not be realized. In evaluating the need for a
valuation allowance, ICG takes into account various factors
including the expected level of future taxable income and
available tax planning strategies. If future taxable income is
lower than expected or if expected tax planning strategies are
not available as anticipated, ICG may record a change to the
valuation allowance through income tax expense in the period the
determination is made.
With regard to goodwill, a hypothetical write-off in the
goodwill basis (both book and tax) of $5.0 million would
result in additional annual federal taxes, as ICG would lose the
tax deduction as a result of the write-off. The reduction of
this tax asset, to be recognized over 15 years straight
line under Section 197 of the Internal Revenue Code, would
result in a decrease in taxable deductions of $0.3 million
each year. This would increase annual taxable income by
$0.3 million therefore creating an increase in income tax
expense by the marginal effective federal income tax rate of
35%, or $0.1 million.
Results of Continuing Operations
Certain assets of Horizon and its subsidiaries were acquired by
ICG as of September 30, 2004. The remaining Horizon assets
and all of its liabilities were transferred to A.T. Massey Coal
Company, Inc. and Lexington Coal Company, LLC. Due to the change
in ownership, and the resultant application of purchase
accounting, the historical financial statements of Horizon and
ICG included in this prospectus have been prepared on different
bases for the periods presented and are not comparable. In May
2002, Horizon, formerly operating as AEI Resources, was
reorganized.
The following provides a description of the basis of
presentation during all periods presented:
SuccessorInternational Coal Group was formed on
March 31, 2005 as a holding company in order to effect the
corporate reorganization and the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions.
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PredecessorsRepresents the consolidated financial
position of ICG as of December 31, 2004 and as of
September 30, 2005 and its consolidated results of
operations and cash flows for the period from May 13
through December 31, 2004 and for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 and the consolidated financial position
(at the end of the period), results of operations and cash flows
for AEI Resources for the period January 1, 2002 to
May 9, 2002 and for Horizon for the period May 10,
2002 to December 31, 2002, the year ended December 31,
2003 and for the period January 1 through
September 30, 2004. ICG had no material assets, liabilities
or results of operations until the acquisition of certain assets
from Horizon as of September 30, 2004. ICGs
consolidated financial position at December 31, 2004 and
its consolidated results of operations for the period ended
December 31, 2004 reflect the purchase price allocation
partially based on appraisals prepared by independent valuation
specialists and employee benefit valuations prepared by
independent actuaries. The Horizon accounts receivable, advance
royalties, accounts payable and accrued expenses, intangibles,
goodwill and other assets and long-term liabilities were
estimates of management. An independent valuation specialist
prepared appraisals of the Horizon property, plant and
equipment, coal lands and accrued reclamation obligations while
employee benefit valuations were prepared by independent
actuaries; management allocated amounts of the purchase price to
these assets and liabilities using these appraisals and
valuations prepared by these specialists. The application of
purchase accounting to the acquired assets of Horizon resulted
in increases to coal inventories and the asset arising from
recognition of asset retirement obligations. It also resulted in
increases to plant and equipment, coal supply agreements and
goodwill and a decrease in deferred taxes. With regard to
consolidated results of operations for the three month operating
period ended December 31, 2004, the principal effects of
the application of purchase accounting, in comparison to
reporting for historical periods, were to increase the net cost
of coal sold by $1.4 million due to the revaluation of coal
inventories to market price as required by purchase accounting.
In ICGs consolidated balance sheet as of December 31,
2004, we recorded $183.9 million in goodwill which
represents the excess of costs over the fair value of the net
assets acquired from Horizon. We tested for impairment of these
assets in December 2004 and determined that impairment review
supported the carrying value of goodwill. We will perform the
next impairment test of this asset in December 2005. If the
upcoming impairment review results in the application of
impairment adjustments, we will be required to recognize these
adjustments as operating expenses. As a result, we would have to
write-off the impaired portion which could significantly reduce
the value of our assets and reduce our net income for the year
in which the write-off occurs.
The financial statements for the predecessor periods of Horizon
and AEI Resources have been prepared on a carve-out
basis to include the assets, liabilities and results of
operations of ICG that were previously included in the
consolidated financial statements of Horizon. The financial
statements for the Horizon predecessor periods include
allocations of certain expenses, taxation charges, interest and
cash balances relating to Horizon based on managements
estimates. The Horizon predecessor financial information is not
necessarily indicative of the consolidated financial position,
results of operations and cash flows of ICG if it had operated
during the predecessor period presented.
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|
|
|
Nine months ended September 30, 2005 of ICG, Inc.
compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2004 of
Predecessor |
The following table depicts revenues for the nine-month periods
ended September 30, 2005 and September 30, 2004 for
the indicated categories:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Horizon | |
|
ICG, Inc. | |
|
Actual | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Nine Months Ended | |
|
Increase | |
|
|
September 30, | |
|
(Decrease) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2005 | |
|
$ | |
|
% | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(in thousands, except percentages and per ton data) | |
|
|
| |
Coal revenue
|
|
$ |
346,981 |
|
|
$ |
441,662 |
|
|
$ |
94,681 |
|
|
|
27% |
|
Freight and handling revenues
|
|
|
3,700 |
|
|
|
6,236 |
|
|
|
2,536 |
|
|
|
69% |
|
Other revenue
|
|
|
22,702 |
|
|
|
17,757 |
|
|
|
(4,945 |
) |
|
|
(22% |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenue
|
|
$ |
373,383 |
|
|
$ |
465,655 |
|
|
$ |
92,272 |
|
|
|
25% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tons sold
|
|
|
10,421 |
|
|
|
10,590 |
|
|
|
169 |
|
|
|
2% |
|
Coal revenue per ton
|
|
$ |
33.30 |
|
|
$ |
41.71 |
|
|
$ |
8.41 |
|
|
|
25% |
|
Coal revenues. ICGs coal revenue increased in the
first nine months of 2005 by $94.7 million, or 27%, to
$441.7 million, as compared to the first nine months of
2004 for Horizon. This increase was due to an $8.41 per ton
increase in the average sales price of our coal and an increase
in tons sold of 2% over the comparable period in the prior year.
The increase in the average sales price of our coal was due to
the general increase in coal prices during the period as well as
the favorable renegotiations of coal sales contracts as a result
of Horizons Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Freight and handling revenues. Freight and handling
revenues increased $2.5 million to $6.2 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to the
same period in 2004. The increase is due to an increase in
shipments where ICG initially pays the freight and handling
costs and is then reimbursed by the customer.
Other revenues. Other revenue decreased in the first nine
months of 2005 by $4.9 million, or 22%, to
$17.8 million, as compared to the first nine months of 2004
for Horizon. This decrease was due in a large part to ICGs
election to reclassify miscellaneous other revenue (such as
royalty income, farming revenue, etc.) from the revenue section
of the income statement to miscellaneous other income and
expense. Management believes that this reclassification improves
the reporting of revenue by separating revenue pertaining
primarily to mining activities from non-mining activities. The
decrease was partially offset by other revenue derived from our
highwall mining activities and shop services both performed by
our subsidiary, ICG ADDCAR. Highwall mining and shop services
increased to $17.7 million for the first nine months of
2005 compared to $15.2 million in the same period in 2004.
In addition to these, other revenue for the first nine months of
2004 included $5.1 million that related primarily to
non-mining activities.
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The following table reflects cost of operations for the
nine-month periods ended September 30, 2005 and
September 30, 2004:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Horizon | |
|
ICG, Inc. | |
|
Actual | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Nine Months Ended | |
|
Increase | |
|
|
September 30, | |
|
(Decrease) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2005 | |
|
$ | |
|
% | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(in thousands, except percentages and per ton data) | |
|
|
| |
Cost of coal sales and other revenues (exclusive of
depreciation, depletion and amortization)
|
|
$ |
306,429 |
|
|
$ |
357,076 |
|
|
$ |
50,647 |
|
|
|
17% |
|
Cost of coal sales and other revenues as % of revenues
|
|
|
82 |
% |
|
|
77 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Freight and handling costs
|
|
|
3,700 |
|
|
|
6,236 |
|
|
|
2,536 |
|
|
|
69% |
|
Freight and handling costs as % of revenues
|
|
|
1 |
% |
|
|
1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
27,547 |
|
|
|
29,489 |
|
|
|
1,942 |
|
|
|
7% |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization as % of revenues
|
|
|
7 |
% |
|
|
6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses (exclusive of
depreciation, depletion and amortization)
|
|
|
8,477 |
|
|
|
23,592 |
|
|
|
15,115 |
|
|
|
178% |
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses as % of
revenues
|
|
|
2 |
% |
|
|
5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sale of assets
|
|
|
(226 |
) |
|
|
(518 |
) |
|
|
(292 |
) |
|
|
* |
|
Writedowns and other items
|
|
|
10,018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,018 |
) |
|
|
* |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses
|
|
$ |
355,945 |
|
|
$ |
415,875 |
|
|
$ |
59,930 |
|
|
|
17% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses as % of revenues
|
|
|
95 |
% |
|
|
89 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses per ton sold
|
|
$ |
34.16 |
|
|
$ |
39.27 |
|
|
$ |
5.11 |
|
|
|
15% |
|
Cost of coal sales and other revenues. In the first nine
months of 2005, ICGs cost of coal sales increased
$50.6 million, or 17%, to $357.1 million compared to
$306.4 million in the comparable period of the prior year.
The increase in cost of coal sales is primarily a result of
increases in prices for steel-related mine supplies, increasing
costs for roof control supplies ($1.2 million), increasing
costs for conveyor belts and structure ($2.0 million),
escalating diesel fuel costs, which were further heightened by
Hurricane Katrinas devastation in Mississippi and
Louisiana ($8.5 million), increasing costs for repairs and
maintenance ($4.1 million), increasing site preparation and
maintenance ($1.2 million) and increasing purchase coal
costs ($1.3 million). Variable sales-related costs such as
royalties and severance taxes increased ($9.1 million) due
to increased sales realizations. Trucking costs increased
($8.1 million) due to both escalating diesel fuel costs and
increased driver compensation costs. In addition, salary and
hourly payroll expense increased ($11.2 million) due to a
highly competitive labor market and the necessity to maintain a
competitive compensation program. Payroll taxes and other
employee benefits increased ($0.5 million) due primarily to
increases in workers compensation premiums, payroll taxes
and employer 401(k) expense offset by decreased group insurance
expense. These increases were partially offset by decreases in
equipment rental expense of ($5.5 million) due to the
decision to purchase rather than lease to fulfill ICGs
equipment needs. The total costs and expenses per ton sold
increased 15% from $34.16 per ton the first nine months of
2004 to $39.27 per ton in the first nine months of 2005.
Total cost as percentage of revenues. Total costs and
expenses as a percentage of coal revenues decreased to 89% for
the first nine months of 2005 compared to 95% in 2004.
Freight and handling costs. Freight and handling costs
increased $2.5 million to $6.2 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2005 compared to the same period
in 2004. The increase is due to an
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increase in shipments where ICG initially pays the freight and
handling costs and is then reimbursed by the customer.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization. Depreciation,
depletion and amortization expense increased $1.9 million
to $29.5 million in the first nine months of 2005 compared
to $27.6 million in the first nine months of 2004.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per ton increased from
$2.64 per ton in the first nine months of 2004 to
$2.78 per ton in the first nine months of 2005. The
principal component of the increase was an increase in
depreciation expense of $8.2 million in the first nine
months of 2005 due to an increase in capital expenditures as
well as shortened depreciable asset lives of the Horizon
equipment purchased by ICG in September 2004. The cost increase
was offset by a decrease in amortization expense of
$3.0 million and depletion of $3.3 million. Effective
January 1, 2004, Horizon discontinued the accounting
practice of capitalization of major repair costs in excess of
$25,000 per occurrence. The decrease in amortization
relating to this practice was $3.9 million.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling,
general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 were $23.6 million compared to
$8.5 million for the nine months ended September 30,
2004. The increase of $15.1 million is primarily
attributable to increases in stock compensation expense of
$9.8 million, administrative fees of $1.6 million,
legal and professional services of $1.4 million,
miscellaneous bonuses of $1.3 million, bad debt expense of
$0.9 million and other costs of $0.1 million.
Writedowns and other items. During first nine months of
2004, Horizon recognized a loss on the sale of coal reserves of
$13.3 million, a $7.7 million gain on a lease buyout,
a loss on the retirement of a highwall mining system of
$6.2 million and other gains of $1.8 million.
|
|
|
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2004 of ICG, Inc.
and Predecessor (Combined) Compared to Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2003 of Predecessor. |
This discussion of the results of operations for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2004 represents an addition of
Horizons actual results for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 together with ICGs actual results
of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2004
(Combined). The following discussion does not reflect any of the
pro forma adjustments shown under Unaudited Consolidated
Pro Forma Financial Data of ICG.
Revenues
The following table depicts ICGs combined revenue for the
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 and Horizons
revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 for
the indicated categories:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG, Inc. | |
|
|
|
|
Horizon | |
|
(Combined) | |
|
Actual | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Twelve Months Ended | |
|
Increase | |
|
|
December 31, | |
|
(Decrease) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2003 | |
|
2004 | |
|
$ | |
|
% | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(in thousands, except percentages | |
|
|
and per ton data) | |
Coal revenues
|
|
$ |
441,291 |
|
|
$ |
477,444 |
|
|
$ |
36,153 |
|
|
|
8 |
% |
Freight and handling revenues
|
|
|
8,008 |
|
|
|
4,580 |
|
|
|
(3,428 |
) |
|
|
(43 |
%) |
Other revenues
|
|
|
31,771 |
|
|
|
27,468 |
|
|
|
(4,303 |
) |
|
|
(14 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
$ |
481,070 |
|
|
$ |
509,492 |
|
|
$ |
28,422 |
|
|
|
6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tons sold
|
|
|
16,656 |
|
|
|
14,003 |
|
|
|
(2,653 |
) |
|
|
(16 |
%) |
Coal revenue per ton
|
|
$ |
26.49 |
|
|
$ |
34.09 |
|
|
$ |
7.60 |
|
|
|
29 |
% |
Coal revenues. ICGs combined coal revenue increased
$36.2 million for the year ended 2004, or 8%, to
$477.4 million, as compared to Horizons for the same
period in 2003. This increase was due to a $7.60 per ton
(29%) increase in the average sales price, offset by a decrease
in tons sold of 16% over the
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comparable period in the prior year. The increase in the average
sales price of our coal was due to the general increase in coal
prices during the period as well as the favorable renegotiations
of coal sales contracts as a result of Horizons
Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Freight and handling revenues. ICGs combined
freight and handling revenues decreased $3.4 million for
the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 compared to
Horizons for the same period in 2003. The decrease is due
to a decrease in shipments where we pay the freight and handling
costs and are then reimbursed by the customer.
Other revenues. ICGs combined other revenue
decreased $4.3 million for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2004 compared to Horizons for the same
period in 2003. The decrease in other revenues was primarily a
result of decreased participation in the Synfuel sales market in
2004. In addition, for the period beginning October 1,
2004, ICG elected to reclassify miscellaneous other revenue
(such as royalty income, farming revenue, etc.) from the revenue
section of the income statement to miscellaneous other income
and expense. Management believes that this reclassification
improves the reporting of revenue by separating revenue
pertaining primarily to mining activities from non-mining
activities. Other revenue for the last three months of 2004
included $0.5 million that related primarily to non-mining
activities.
Costs and expenses
The following table depicts ICGs combined cost of
operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004
and Horizons cost of operations for the twelve months
ended December 31, 2003 for the indicated categories:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG, Inc. | |
|
|
|
|
Horizon | |
|
(Combined) | |
|
Actual | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Twelve Months Ended | |
|
Increase | |
|
|
December 31, | |
|
(Decrease) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2003 | |
|
2004 | |
|
$ | |
|
% | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(in thousands, except percentages | |
|
|
and per ton data) | |
Cost of coal sales and other revenues (exclusive of
depreciation, depletion and amortization)
|
|
$ |
400,652 |
|
|
$ |
420,136 |
|
|
$ |
19,484 |
|
|
|
5 |
% |
Cost of coal sales and other revenues as % of revenues
|
|
|
83 |
% |
|
|
82 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Freight and handling costs
|
|
|
8,008 |
|
|
|
4,580 |
|
|
|
(3,428 |
) |
|
|
(43 |
)% |
Freight and handling costs as % of revenues
|
|
|
2 |
% |
|
|
1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
52,254 |
|
|
|
35,490 |
|
|
|
(16,764 |
) |
|
|
(32 |
)% |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization as % of revenues
|
|
|
11 |
% |
|
|
7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses (exclusive of
depreciation, depletion and amortization)
|
|
|
23,350 |
|
|
|
12,671 |
|
|
|
(10,679 |
) |
|
|
(46 |
)% |
Selling, general and administrative expenses as % of
revenues
|
|
|
5 |
% |
|
|
3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sale of assets
|
|
|
(4,320 |
) |
|
|
(236 |
) |
|
|
4,084 |
|
|
|
(95 |
)% |
Writedowns and other items
|
|
|
9,100 |
|
|
|
10,018 |
|
|
|
918 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses
|
|
$ |
489,044 |
|
|
$ |
482,659 |
|
|
$ |
(6,385 |
) |
|
|
(1 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses as % of revenues
|
|
|
102 |
% |
|
|
95 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses per ton sold
|
|
$ |
29.36 |
|
|
$ |
34.47 |
|
|
$ |
5.11 |
|
|
|
17 |
% |
Cost of coal sales and other revenues. In the twelve
month period ended December 31, 2004, ICGs combined
cost of coal sales increased $19.5 million, or 5% to
$420.1 million compared to Horizons twelve month
period ended December 31, 2003. The increase in cost of
coal sales is primarily a result of increases in prices for
steel-related mine supplies, increasing costs for roof control
supplies ($4.3 million), escalating diesel fuel costs
($8.3 million), increasing costs for repairs and
maintenance ($13.8 million). A portion of
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the increase ($7.6 million) in repair and maintenance
expense results from a change in accounting practice adopted by
Horizon on January 1, 2004. This change resulted in the
elimination of capitalization of major repair items with a cost
of $25,000 or more, the impact of this change equates to an
increase in annual repair and maintenance cost. Variable
sales-related costs such as royalties and severance taxes
increased ($6.8 million) due to increased sales
realizations. Trucking costs increased ($5.6 million) due
to both escalating diesel fuel costs and increased driver
compensation costs. In addition, salary and hourly payroll
expense increased ($8.0 million) due to a highly
competitive labor market and the necessity to maintain a
competitive compensation program. Payroll taxes and other
employee benefits increased ($6.0 million) due primarily to
increases in workers compensation premiums, payroll taxes,
employer 401(k) expense, and group insurance expense these
increases were partially offset by reduced pension fund costs.
Purchased coal cost decreased $32.8 million between 2003
and 2004 due to reduced purchased coal volume. The total costs
and expenses per ton sold increased 17% from $29.36 per ton
for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 to
$34.47 per ton in the same period in 2004 (pro forma).
Total cost as percentage of revenues. Total costs and
expenses as a percentage of coal revenues decreased to 95% for
the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 compared to 102%
in 2003.
Freight and handling costs. ICGs combined freight
and handling costs decreased $3.4 million for the year
ended December 31, 2004 compared to Horizons for the
same period in 2003. The decrease is due to a decrease in
shipments where ICG pays the freight and handling costs and is
then reimbursed by the customer.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization. ICGs
combined depreciation, depletion and amortization expense
decreased $16.7 million to $35.5 million for the
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 compared to
Horizons for the same period in 2003. Depreciation,
depletion and amortization decreased $0.61 per ton to
$2.53 per ton for the twelve months ended December 31,
2004 as compared to same period in 2003. The principal
components of the decrease were a $9.6 million decrease in
amortization related to an above market contract that expired at
the end of 2003, a $2.2 million decrease in depletion due
to lower depletion rates in the fourth quarter 2004 and higher
production subject to depletion in 2003. Effective
January 1, 2004, Horizon discontinued the accounting
practice of capitalization of major repair costs in excess of
$25,000 per occurrence. The amortization relating to this
practice was $3.9 million for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2004 as compared to $6.9 million for the
same period in 2003. The remaining decrease for the combined
twelve months ended December 31, 2004 as compared to the
same period in 2003 was due primarily to assets being fully
depreciated as well as reduced amortization of mine development
costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. ICGs
combined selling, general and administrative expenses decreased
$10.7 million to $12.7 for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2004 compared to Horizons for the same
period of 2003. The decrease of $10.7 million is primarily
attributable to decreases in labor costs of $4.5 million,
group insurance of $1.6 million, professional and
consulting fees of $1.0 million, officers life insurance of
$0.8 million, office rent of $0.7 million, taxes and
licenses of $0.7 million and other insurance of
$0.6 million.
Gain on sale of assets. ICGs combined gain on sale
of assets decreased $4.1 million, to $0.2 million for
the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 compared to
Horizons for the same period in 2003. The Horizon gain on
sale of assets was due primarily to the sales of Cyrus Dock,
Hannah Land and Blue Springs.
Writedowns and other items. ICGs combined
writedowns and other items increased $0.9 million, to
$10.0 million in 2004 compared to Horizons for the
same period in 2003. The 2004 writedowns and other items were
attributable to a loss of $13.3 million on the sale of coal
lands, a gain of $7.7 million on a lease buyout, a loss on
the retirement of highwall mining system of $6.2 million
and other gains of $1.8 million. The 2003 writedowns and
other items were attributable to a writedown of assets of
$6.4 million relating primarily to a closed operation (Blue
Springs) and a writedown of parts inventory of $2.7 million.
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Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2002 of Predecessor Compared to Twelve Months
Ended December 31, 2003 of Predecessor
Revenues
The following table depicts revenues for the year ended
December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002 for the
indicated categories:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Actual | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Year Ended | |
|
Increase | |
|
|
December 31, | |
|
(Decrease) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2002(1) | |
|
2003 | |
|
$ | |
|
% | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In thousands, except percentages and per ton data) | |
Coal revenues
|
|
$ |
400,275 |
|
|
$ |
441,291 |
|
|
$ |
41,016 |
|
|
|
10% |
|
Freight and handling revenues
|
|
|
8,979 |
|
|
|
8,008 |
|
|
|
(971 |
) |
|
|
(11% |
) |
Other revenues
|
|
|
48,580 |
|
|
|
31,771 |
|
|
|
(16,809 |
) |
|
|
(35% |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
$ |
457,834 |
|
|
$ |
481,070 |
|
|
$ |
23,236 |
|
|
|
5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tons sold
|
|
|
16,540 |
|
|
|
16,655 |
|
|
|
115 |
|
|
|
1% |
|
Coal sales realization per ton sold
|
|
$ |
24.20 |
|
|
$ |
26.50 |
|
|
$ |
2.30 |
|
|
|
10% |
|
|
|
(1) |
Represents the combination of amounts for the period
January 1, 2002 to May 9, 2002 with the amounts for
the period May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002. |
Coal revenues. Coal revenues increased for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2003 by $41.0 million or
10%, to $441.3 million, as compared to the twelve months
ended December 31, 2002. This increase was due to a
$2.30 per ton increase in the average sales price of
Horizons coal. The increase in the average sales price of
Horizons coal was due to the general increase in coal
prices during the latter part of 2003, as well as the favorable
renegotiations of coal sales contracts related to Horizons
Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Freight and handling revenues. Freight and handling
revenues decreased to $8.0 million for the twelve months
ended December 31, 2003, a decrease of $1.0 million
compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2002 due
to a decrease in shipments where Horizon paid the freight and
handling costs and was then reimbursed by the customer.
Other revenues. Other revenues decreased for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2003 by $16.8 million, or
35%, to $31.8 million, as compared to the same period in
2002. This decrease is primarily due to a $10.9 million
decrease in revenue related to our highwall mining subsidiary
and a decrease of $3.4 million in synfuel earnings.
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Costs and Expenses
The following table reflects cost of operations for the year
ended December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Actual | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Year Ended | |
|
Increase | |
|
|
December 31, | |
|
(Decrease) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2002 | |
|
2003 | |
|
$ | |
|
% | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In thousands, except percentages and per ton data) | |
Cost of coal sales and other revenues (exclusive of
depreciation, depletion and amortization)
|
|
$ |
366,128 |
|
|
$ |
400,652 |
|
|
$ |
34,524 |
|
|
|
9% |
|
|
Cost of coal sales and other revenues as % of revenues
|
|
|
80 |
% |
|
|
83 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Freight and handling costs
|
|
$ |
8,979 |
|
|
$ |
8,008 |
|
|
$ |
(971 |
) |
|
|
(11% |
) |
|
Freight and handling costs as % of revenues
|
|
|
2 |
% |
|
|
2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
$ |
72,350 |
|
|
$ |
52,254 |
|
|
$ |
(20,096 |
) |
|
|
(28% |
) |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization as % of revenues
|
|
|
16 |
% |
|
|
11 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses (exclusive of
depreciation, depletion and amortization)
|
|
$ |
26,372 |
|
|
$ |
23,350 |
|
|
$ |
(3,022 |
) |
|
|
(11% |
) |
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses as % of
revenues
|
|
|
6 |
% |
|
|
5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sale of assets
|
|
$ |
(132 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,320 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,188 |
) |
|
|
* |
|
Writedowns and other items
|
|
$ |
738,275 |
|
|
$ |
9,100 |
|
|
$ |
(729,175 |
) |
|
|
(99% |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses
|
|
$ |
1,211,972 |
|
|
$ |
489,044 |
|
|
$ |
(722,928 |
) |
|
|
(60% |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses as % of revenues
|
|
|
265 |
% |
|
|
102 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses per ton sold
|
|
$ |
73.28 |
|
|
$ |
29.36 |
|
|
$ |
(43.92 |
) |
|
|
(60% |
) |
Cost of coal sales and other revenues. In the twelve
months ended December 31, 2003, Horizons cost of coal
sales, which excludes costs for depreciation, depletion and
amortization, increased $34.5 million, or 9%, to
$400.7 million compared to the twelve months ended
December 31, 2002. Horizons cost of coal sales
increased by approximately $34.5 million primarily as a
result of increased prices for steel-related mine supplies,
escalating diesel fuel costs ($3.9 million), increased cost
of blasting materials ($1.8 million), increased equipment
rental costs ($2.9 million) and increased variable
sales-related costs, such as royalties and severance taxes
($0.8 million). These increased costs were offset by volume
related increases in purchased coal cost ($22.1 million).
The total costs and expenses per ton sold decreased 60% from
$73.28 per ton in 2002 to $29.36 per ton in the same
period of 2003. The per ton cost in 2002 was impacted by
writedowns and other items that related to Horizons
bankruptcy.
Total cost as percentage of revenues. Horizons
total costs and expenses as a percentage of coal revenues
decreased from 265% in 2002 to 102% in 2003.
Freight and handling costs. Freight and handling costs
decreased $1.0 million, or 11%, to $8.0 million
compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2002,
mainly due to the decrease in shipments where Horizon paid the
freight and handling costs and was then reimbursed by the
customer.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization. Depreciation,
depletion and amortization decreased $20.0 million, or 28%,
to $52.3 million for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2003 as compared to the same period in 2002.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per ton decreased from
$4.37 per ton in 2002 to $3.14 per ton in 2003. The
principal components of the decrease were a reduction of
$7.4 million in depreciation as original asset lives were
fully depreciated and not replaced with new assets due to cash
constraints related to Horizons Chapter 11
bankruptcy, as well as a $3.2 million decrease related to
the
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amortization of major repair costs. Depletion in 2003 was
$9.2 million less than the same period in 2002 due to a
change in depletion rates as a result of Horizons first
Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling,
general and administrative expenses decreased $3.0 million,
or 11%, to $23.3 million in the twelve months ended
December 31, 2003 as compared to the same period in 2002.
The decrease is attributed to reduced bad debt expense
($0.9 million) and a $1.7 million decrease in general
and supervisory bonuses.
Gain on sale of assets. Gain on sale of assets increased
$4.2 million from a gain of $0.1 million in 2002 to a
gain of $4.3 million in 2003. The gain on sale of assets in
2003 occurred in relation to the sale of Cyrus Dock
($3.1 million), and the Hannah Land property
($2.2 million), which was acquired by A.T. Massey,
partially offset by a loss on sale of the Blue Springs property
($1.1 million).
Writedowns and other items. Writedowns and other items
decreased $729.2 million in the 2003 as compared to 2002
due to the 2002 write-off of goodwill ($697.1 million), and
sale of coal lands and equipment, and impairment of operating
assets, of approximately $32.1 million.
Interest expense. Interest expense increased
$28.8 million to $145.9 million during 2003 as
compared to the same period in 2002. This increase was primarily
due to default interest on unpaid interest amounts.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
ICGs business is capital intensive and requires
substantial capital expenditures for, among other things,
purchasing, upgrading and maintaining equipment used in
developing and mining its coal lands, as well as remaining in
compliance with environmental laws and regulations. ICGs
principal liquidity requirement is to finance its coal
production, fund capital expenditures and to service its debt
and reclamation obligations. We may also engage in acquisitions
from time to time. ICGs primary sources of liquidity to
meet these needs are cash flow from sales of its coal, other
income and borrowings under its senior credit facility.
ICG believes the principal indicators of its liquidity are its
cash position and remaining availability under its credit
facility. As of September 30, 2005 (pro forma for the
Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions), ICGs available
liquidity was $52.6 million, including cash of
$18.2 million and $34.4 million available under its
credit facility. Total debt represented 33.1% of its total
capitalization at September 30, 2005, pro forma for the
Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions and without giving effect to
the proposed public offering. ICGs total capitalization
represents its current short- and long-term debt combined with
its total stockholders equity.
As of December 31, 2004, ICGs leased equipment was,
on average, 8.5 years old. We believe that a significant
portion of its equipment needs to be upgraded in the near-term.
We currently expect our capital expenditures to be approximately
$139 million for 2005, approximately $99 million of
which has been incurred through September 30, 2005, and
approximately $166 million in 2006, primarily for
investments in new equipment and for mining development
operations (in each case pro forma for the Anker and
CoalQuest acquisitions). We expect to fund these capital
expenditures for the next two years from our internal
operations. As we take advantage of planned expansion
opportunities from 2007 through 2009 principally as a result of
the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions, we expect to spend
approximately $627 million on capital expenditures, which
may require external financing. However, our capital
expenditures may be different than currently anticipated
depending upon the size and nature of new business opportunities
and actual cash flows generated by our operations. In addition,
as a result of infrastructure weaknesses and short-term geologic
issues at Anker, the transition period for implementation of
various operational improvements has taken longer than
originally anticipated. This extended transition has resulted
in, and will continue to result in, decreased coal production
and increased production costs in the third and fourth quarters.
Since these issues are temporary in nature and recent operating
performance has significantly improved, 2006 profit margins are
not expected to be materially impacted.
In ICGs consolidated balance sheet as of December 31,
2004, ICG preliminary recorded $183.9 million in goodwill
which represents the excess of costs over the fair value of the
net assets acquired from Horizon. ICG tested for impairment of
these assets in December 2004 and determined that
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impairment review supported the carrying value of goodwill. We
will perform the next impairment test of this asset in
December 2005. If the upcoming impairment review results in
the application of impairment adjustments, we will be required
to recognize these adjustments as operating expenses. As a
result, we would have to write-off the impaired portion which
could significantly reduce the value of our assets and reduce
our net income for the year in which the write-off occurs.
ICGs debt covenant ratios are based on adjusted
EBITDA that excludes any non-cash items from the
calculation, such as a goodwill write-off. The minimum interest
coverage ratio could be affected if the basis of goodwill (both
book and tax) is written off. A hypothetical write-off of
$5.0 million to both the book and tax basis would result in
additional annual federal taxes (as ICG would lose the tax
deduction as a result of the write-off), over the amortization
period of 15 years, of $0.1 million. This would not have a
material impact on the ratio calculations.
At ICG, third quarter profitability has been, and fourth quarter
profitability is expected to be, negatively impacted by several
factors including non-cash costs associated with restricted
stock issued to senior management, short term quality issues at
the Knott County operations and permit delays related to the
Hazard operations. ICG is being adversely impacted by margin
compressions due to cost increases for various commodities and
services influenced by the recent price acceleration of crude
oil and natural gas a trend that was greatly exacerbated
by the Gulf hurricanes. Costs of diesel fuel, explosives
(ANFO) and coal trucking have all escalated as a direct
result of supply chain problems related to the Gulf hurricanes.
These problems are expected to moderate over the coming months
but will likely remain a significant issue for the balance of
2005. We presently expect that the margin compression
experienced in the third quarter of 2005 and expected to be
experienced in the fourth quarter of 2005 will be substantially
mitigated in 2006 as these recent cost pressures abate and
revenues are favorably impacted by sales contract price
reopeners and general market improvement.
In addition, we have brokered coal contracts that will expire at
the end of 2006. These contracts were signed during a period of
oversupply in the coal industry and contain pricing that, while
acceptable to the sellers at that time, is significantly below
todays market levels and, management believes, will not be
able to be renegotiated or replaced in todays market. The
loss of these contracts will have a significant impact on our
earnings after 2006. Through the nine months ended
September 30, 2005, these contracts have provided
$26.2 million in revenue, which is recognized net of
expenses. However, the loss of this revenue is expected to be
mitigated somewhat as additional owned and controlled mining
complexes are brought into production in 2007.
Cash Flows
Net cash provided by operating activities was $57.5 million
for the first nine months of 2005, an increase of
$29.4 million from the same period in 2004. This increase
is attributable to increases in net income of
$136.2 million and non-cash charges of $6.2 million.
These increases were partially offset by decreases in net
operating assets and liabilities of $103.0 million and
writedowns of $17.7 million. In the same period in 2004
there was a gain on a lease buyout option of $7.7 million
related to our predecessors bankruptcy filing.
The increase in net income during the first nine months of 2005
was due to increased sales realization due to the strengthening
of the coal markets during the period. The decrease in net
operating assets and liabilities was primarily related to
accrued interest charges in 2004. Effective October 1,
2004, in connection with purchase accounting, major repairs were
considered a component of the fair value of fixed assets
acquired and depreciated accordingly. The first nine months of
2004 included a charge to depreciation, depletion and
amortization of $3.9 million relating to the major repairs.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, net cash was
used in investing activities of $75.4 million compared to a
source of cash of $3.4 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004. Cash was used in investing activities
for the first nine months of 2005 of $75.9 million to begin
replacement of ICGs aged mining equipment fleet compared
to $6.6 million in the first nine months of 2004. Cash was
used for deposits of restricted cash used for collateral for
reclamation and royalty bonds of $0.2 million for the first
nine months in 2005 compared to $1.8 million in the same
period of 2004. Proceeds of equipment sales were
$0.5 million in the first nine months of 2005 compared to
$4.1 million in
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the same period of 2004 and proceeds from lease buyouts of
$7.7 million in 2004 had a positive impact on investing for
the first nine months in 2004.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $9.4 million
for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was primarily
due to proceeds from net borrowings under our revolving credit
facility of $15.0 million and proceeds from issuance of
common stock of $0.2 million offset by net repayments on
our general liability insurance program of $3.8 million,
net repayments on long term debt of $1.3 million, capital
lease repayments of $0.4 million and deferred finance costs
of $0.3 million. Cash used in financing activities for the
nine months ended September 30, 2004 was $32.4 million
comprised of $27.1 million in net repayments on
Horizons DIP facility, $4.7 million net repayments on
long-term debt and $0.6 million repayments on capital
leases.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $58.3 million
for the combined twelve months ended December 31, 2004, an
increase of $38.3 million from the same period in 2003.
This increase is attributable to an increase of
$73.3 million in net income primarily due to a
strengthening coal market during the period. This increase was
offset by a decrease in accrued expenses of $66.2 million
primarily related to accrued interest charges in 2003. Other
changes in operating activities resulted in a source of
$31.2 million.
For the combined twelve months ended December 31, 2004 net
cash used in investing activities was $325.7 million
compared to a use of cash of $3.9 million for the same
period in 2003. Cash used in 2004 was primarily related to the
acquisition of the assets of Horizon.
Net cash provided by financing activities was
$290.5 million for the combined twelve months ended
December 31, 2004 as compared to a use of
$15.5 million for the comparable period in 2003. The
increase in cash provided by financing activities in 2004 was
primarily due to $150.2 million in capital provided by the
original investors in ICG, LLC as well as the funding of a
$175 million term loan. Other changes in financing
activities resulted in a use of funds of $19.2 million
primarily related to the repayment of Horizons DIP
facility.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $20.0 million
for the full year 2003, an increase of $297.2 million from
the same period in 2002. This increase is attributable to the
effects of a $743.6 million change in non-cash items
related to Horizons first Chapter 11 bankruptcy case,
a decrease in net income of $91.1 million for 2003 as
compared to the same period in 2002, and the effects of a
$355.3 million decrease in net operating assets and
liabilities.
Net cash used in investing activities was $3.8 million in
2003 as compared to a source of $31.8 million in 2002. This
decrease is the result of decreased capital expenditures of
$7.5 million as well as an increase in proceeds from the
sale of assets of $14.6 million in 2003 and a decrease from
net deposits of restricted cash of $57.7 million.
Net cash used in financing activities decreased
$196.4 million in 2003 to $15.5 million as compared to
a source of cash of $180.9 million in 2002. This change is
entirely related to various debt transactions in 2002 related to
Horizons first Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
On a pro forma basis after giving effect to the Anker and
CoalQuest acquisitions, our cash interest expense for the year
ended December 31, 2004 and for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005, would have been $10.5 million and
$10.3 million, respectively. For additional information on
how the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions impact ICGs
financial condition see Unaudited Consolidated Pro Forma
Financial Data of ICG.
We will use a portion of the proceeds of the proposed public
offering to repay all of our $208.7 million term loan
facility outstanding, as of September 30, 2005 (pro forma
for the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions). Our remaining net
proceeds are expected to be used for general corporate purposes.
We may also use a portion of the remaining proceeds to pursue
possible acquisitions of businesses, technologies, products or
assets complementary to our business.
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Credit Facility and Long-Term
Debt Obligations
As of December 31, 2004, ICGs total long-term
indebtedness, including capital lease obligations, consisted of
the following:
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Term loan due 2010
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$ |
175,000 |
(1) |
Revolving credit facility
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Capital lease obligations
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681 |
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Other
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3,787 |
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Total long-term debt
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$ |
179,468 |
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Less current portion
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(6,022 |
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Long-term debt, net of current portion
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$ |
173,446 |
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(1) |
We are required to use 50% of the net proceeds of the
proposed public offering to repay amounts outstanding under the
term loan. |
On September 30, 2004 (later amended and restated on
November 5, 2004 and amended on June 29, 2005), ICG,
LLC, entered into a credit facility with a group of lending
institutions, for which UBS Securities LLC serves as
Arranger, Bookmanager and Syndication Agent. As amended, the
$320.0 million credit facility provides for a term loan of
$210.0 million and a revolving credit facility of up to
$110.0 million with a letter of credit sub-limit of up to
$75.0 million. As of September 30, 2005, ICGs
$173.7 million term loan principal amount was outstanding
and letters of credit totaling $52.9 million and borrowings
of $15.0 million were outstanding under the revolving
credit facility, leaving $42.1 million available for
borrowing on the revolving credit facility. $35.0 million
of the term loan facility will not be advanced until we
consummate the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions. The interest
rate on both the term loan and revolving credit facility bear
interest at a variable rate based upon either the prime rate or
a London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), in each case plus a
spread that is dependent on our leverage ratio. The interest
rate applicable to our borrowings under the term loan was 6.43%
as of September 30, 2005. The principal balance of the term
loan is due on October 1, 2010 and the revolving credit
facility expires on October 1, 2009. ICG and each of the
subsidiaries of ICG, LLC, have guaranteed ICG, LLCs
obligations under the credit facility. The obligations of ICG,
LLC, under the credit facility are secured by a lien on all of
the assets of ICG, ICG, LLC and their subsidiaries. We must pay
an annual commitment fee up to a maximum of
1/2
of 1% of the unused portion of the commitment under the
revolving credit facility. ICG was in compliance with its debt
covenants under the credit facility as of September 30,
2005.
The credit facility imposes certain restrictions on us,
including restrictions on our ability to: incur debt, grant
liens, enter into agreements with negative pledge clauses,
provide guarantees in respect of obligations of any other
person, pay dividends and make other distributions, make loans,
investments, advances and acquisitions, sell our assets, make
redemptions and repurchases of capital stock, make capital
expenditures, prepay, redeem or repurchase debt, liquidate or
dissolve; engage in mergers or consolidations, engage in
affiliate transactions, change our business, change our fiscal
year, amend certain debt and other material agreements, issue
and sell capital stock of subsidiaries, engage in sale and
leaseback transactions, and restrict distributions from
subsidiaries. In addition, the credit facility provides that we
must comply with certain covenants, including certain interest
coverage ratios. For a more detailed description of these
ratios, see Description of indebtedness.
At September 30, 2005, ICG had $52.9 million in
letters of credit outstanding, all of which are supported by its
current $75.0 million letter of credit sub-limit contained
in its $320.0 million credit facility. ICG paid
$0.3 million in interest on the credit facility on
October 10, 2004, the first scheduled interest payment date
on the credit facility and additional interest payments of $2.4
million on January 10,
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2005 and April 11, 2005 and $2.6 million on
July 11, 2005. ICG also made term loan amortization
payments of $0.4 million on January 10, 2005, April
11, 2005 and July 11, 2005.
As a regular part of ICGs business, it reviews
opportunities for, and engages in discussions and negotiations
concerning, the acquisition of coal mining assets and interests
in coal mining companies, and acquisitions of, or combinations
with, coal mining companies. When we believe that these
opportunities are consistent with our growth plans and our
acquisition criteria, we will make bids or proposals and/or
enter into letters of intent and other similar agreements, which
may be binding or nonbinding, that are customarily subject to a
variety of conditions and usually permit us to terminate the
discussions and any related agreement if, among other things, we
are not satisfied with the results of our due diligence
investigation. Any acquisition opportunities we pursue could
materially affect our liquidity and capital resources and may
require us to incur indebtedness, seek equity capital or both.
There can be no assurance that additional financing will be
available on terms acceptable to us, or at all.
Additionally, ICG has long-term liabilities relating to mine
reclamation, end-of-mine closure costs and black
lung costs, and all of its operating and
management-services subsidiaries have long-term liabilities
relating to retiree health care (post-retirement benefits).
Our ability to meet our long-term debt obligations will depend
upon our future performance, which in turn, will depend upon
general economic, financial and business conditions, along with
competition, legislation and regulation factors that
are largely beyond our control. Based upon ICGs current
operations, the historical results of ICGs predecessors,
as well as those of Anker and CoalQuest, we believe that cash
flow from operations, together with other available sources of
funds, including additional borrowings under our credit facility
and the proceeds from the proposed public offering, will be
adequate for at least the next 12 months for making
required payments of principal and interest on our indebtedness
and for funding anticipated capital expenditures and working
capital requirements. However, we cannot assure you that our
operating results, cash flow and capital resources will be
sufficient for repayment of our debt obligations in the future.
Contractual Obligations
The following is a summary of ICGs significant future
contractual obligations by year as of December 31, 2004, on
a pro forma basis after giving effect to the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions and the proposed public offering:
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Payments Due by Period | |
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Less than | |
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Long-term debt obligations
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$ |
215,317 |
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$ |
1,539 |
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$ |
1,053 |
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$ |
23 |
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$ |
217,932 |
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Capital leases obligations
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513 |
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168 |
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681 |
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Operating leases
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13,506 |
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12,058 |
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25,564 |
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Coal purchase obligation
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114,620 |
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134,389 |
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57,644 |
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25,186 |
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331,839 |
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Advisory services
agreement(1)
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2,000 |
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4,000 |
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4,000 |
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3,500 |
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13,500 |
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Minimum royalties
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8,567 |
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15,688 |
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14,016 |
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30,158 |
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68,429 |
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Total(2)
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$ |
354,523 |
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$ |
167,842 |
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$ |
76,713 |
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$ |
58,867 |
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$ |
657,945 |
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(1) |
See Certain Relationships and Related Party
Transactions. |
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(2) |
Our contractual obligations exclude interest amounts due for
the years shown above because it is at a variable rate. ICG is
also a party to an employment agreement with each of its
President and Chief Executive Officer and its Senior Vice
President and General Counsel. See Management
Employment Agreements regarding the terms and conditions
of this employment agreement. |
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of business, ICG is a party to certain
off-balance sheet arrangements. These arrangements include
guarantees and financial instruments with off-balance sheet
risk, such as bank letters of credit and performance or surety
bonds. No liabilities related to these arrangements are
reflected in ICGs combined balance sheets, and we do not
expect any material adverse effects on our financial condition,
results of operations or cash flows to result from these
off-balance sheet arrangements.
Federal and state laws require us to secure payment of certain
long-term obligations such as mine closure and reclamation
costs, federal and state workers compensation, coal leases
and other obligations. ICG typically secures these payment
obligations by using surety bonds, an off-balance sheet
instrument. The use of surety bonds is less expensive for us
than the alternative of posting an all cash bond or a bank
letter of credit, either of which would require a greater use of
our credit facility. We then use bank letters of credit to
secure our surety bonding obligations as a lower cost
alternative than securing those bonds with cash. ICG currently
has a $75.0 million committed bonding facility pursuant to
which we are required to provide bank letters of credit in an
amount up to 50% of the aggregate bond liability. Recently,
surety bond costs have increased, while the market terms of
surety bonds have generally become less favorable to us. To the
extent that surety bonds become unavailable, we would seek to
secure our reclamation obligations with letters of credit, cash
deposits or other suitable forms of collateral.
As of September 30, 2005, ICG had outstanding surety bonds
with third parties for post-mining reclamation totaling
$85.6 million plus $1.9 million for miscellaneous
purposes. ICG maintained letters of credit as of
September 30, 2005 totaling $52.9 million to secure
reclamation surety bonds and other obligations, including
$10.0 million related to Lexington Coal Company. These
letters of credit are issued under ICGs current
$75.0 million bonding facility.
Inflation
Inflation in the United States has been relatively low in recent
years and did not have a material impact on result of operations
for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, twelve
months ended December 31, 2003, twelve months ended
December 31, 2002 and nine months ended September 30,
2005.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue 04-02
addresses the issue of whether mineral rights are tangible or
intangible assets. Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 141, Business Combinations, requires the acquirer in a
business combination to allocate the cost of the acquisition to
the acquired assets and liabilities. At the March 17-18,
2004 meeting, the EITF reached a consensus that mineral rights
(defined as the legal right to explore, extract and retain at
least a portion of the benefits from mineral deposits) are
tangible assets. As a result of the EITFs consensus, the
FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) Nos.
SFAS No. 141-a and SFAS No. 142-a,
Interaction of FASB Statements No. 141, Business
Combinations, and No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets, and EITF Issue No. 04-02, Whether Mineral Rights
Are Tangible or Intangible Assets, which amend
SFAS Nos. 141 and 142 and results in the
classification of mineral rights as tangible assets. ICG has
recorded mineral rights as tangible assets.
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46,
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities
(FIN 46), and subsequently revised FIN 46
in December 2003. As revised, FIN 46s consolidation
provisions apply to interest in variable interest entities
(VIEs) that are referred to as special-purpose
entities for periods ending after December 15, 2003. For
all other VIEs, FIN 46s consolidation provisions
apply for periods ending after March 15, 2004, or as of
March 31, 2004. ICG determined that FIN 46 did not
impact its consolidated financial position, results of
operations or cash flows.
In January 2005, the FASB issued Statement 123R, Share
Based Payment. FASB Statement 123R supersedes APB
Opinion 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. This
statement establishes standards for accounting transactions in
which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or
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services. It also addresses transactions in which an entity
incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are
based on the fair value of the entitys equity instruments
or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity
instruments. FASB 123R is effective as of the beginning of the
first fiscal year beginning after June 15, 2005. We believe
the adoption of FASB 123R will have a material impact on
our financial position and results of operations as a result of
our equity and incentive performance plans. See Note 9 to
ICGs September 2005 financial statements for a discussion
of the impact of adoption of FASB 123R.
On March 30, 2005, the FASB ratified the consensus reached
by the EITF on Issue 04-6, Accounting for Stripping Costs
in the Mining Industry. This issue applies to stripping costs
incurred in the production phase of a mine for the removal of
overburden or waste materials for the purpose of obtaining
access to coal that will be extracted. Under the new rule,
stripping costs incurred during the production phase of the mine
are variable production costs that are included in the cost of
inventory produced and extracted during the period the stripping
costs are incurred. Historically, the coal industry has
considered coal uncovered at a surface mining operation but not
yet extracted to be coal inventory (pit inventory). This
represents a change in accounting principle. The guidance in
this EITF consensus is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2005 for which the cumulative effect of
adoption should be recognized as an adjustment to the beginning
balance of retained earnings during the period. We are
evaluating what impact this guidance will have on our
consolidated financial statements.
In March 2005, the FASB issued FIN 47,
Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations,
an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143, Accounting for
Asset Retirement Obligations. FIN 47 requires an
entity to recognize a liability for the fair value of a
conditional asset retirement obligation when incurred if the
liabilitys fair value can be reasonably estimated. This
interpretation is effective for fiscal years ending after
December 15, 2005. Management does not expect this
interpretation to have a material impact on consolidated
financial position or results of operations.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure
None.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
Commodity price risk. ICG manages its commodity price
risk for coal sales through the use of long-term coal supply
agreements rather than through the use of derivative
instruments. As of September 30, 2005 (pro forma for the
Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions), ICG had sales commitments for
all of its planned 2005 production. Some of the products used in
its mining activities, such as diesel fuel, are subject to price
volatility. Through ICGs suppliers, it utilizes forward
contracts to manage the exposure related to this volatility. A
hypothetical increase of $0.10 per gallon for diesel fuel would
reduce pre-tax income for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 by $1.7 million. A hypothetical
increase of 10% in steel prices would result in an increase in
roof support costs. This would reduce pre-tax income for nine
months ended September 30, 2005 by $1.1 million.
Interest rate risk. Historically, ICG has had exposure to
changes in interest rates on a portion of its existing level of
indebtedness. This exposure had been hedged at 50% of the debt
for a two year period using pay-fixed, receive-variable interest
rate swaps. As a result of the transactions, ICG anticipates
exposure to changes in interest rates on a portion of its new
level of indebtedness. A hypothetical increase or decrease in
interest rates by 1% would have changed quarterly interest
expense on our term loan facility by $434,219 for the three
months ended September 30, 2005. We expect to use interest
rate swaps to manage this risk.
Market price risk. ICG is exposed to market price risk in
the normal course of mining and selling coal. As of
September 30, 2005 (pro forma for the Anker and Coal Quest
acquisitions), ICG had all of its remaining 2005 planned
production committed and approximately 75% of 2006 planned
production committed for sale leaving approximately 25%
uncommitted for sale. A hypothetical decrease of $1.00 per ton
in the market price for coal would not reduce pre-tax income for
the remainder of 2005, but in 2006, the hypothetical decrease
would reduce pre-tax income $5.6 million.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP
International Coal Group was formed for the purpose of
facilitating the acquisitions of Anker and CoalQuest and is
currently a wholly owned subsidiary of ICG. If International
Coal Group had existed and owned ICG prior to completion of the
reorganization and acquisitions, International Coal Group
believes that its consolidated financial statements would have
been substantially identical to those of ICG and its
predecessors for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003
and 2002. Please refer to Managements Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of
ICG.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANIES
BUSINESS ICG
Overview
ICG is a leading producer of coal in Central Appalachia, with a
broad range of mid to high Btu, low to medium sulfur steam coal.
ICGs Central Appalachian mining complexes, which include
five of its mining complexes, are located in West Virginia and
Kentucky. ICG also has a complementary mining complex of
mid-to-high sulfur steam coal, strategically located in the
Illinois Basin. ICG markets its coal to a diverse customer base
of largely investment grade electric utilities, as well as
domestic industrial customers. The high quality of ICGs
coal, and the availability of multiple transportation options,
including rail, truck and barge, throughout the Appalachian
region, enable ICG to participate in both the domestic and
international coal markets. Due to the decline in Appalachian
coal production in recent years, these markets are currently
characterized by strong demand with limited supply response and
elevated spot and contract prices.
ICG was formed by WLR and other investors in May 2004 to acquire
and operate competitive coal mining facilities. As of
September 30, 2004, ICG acquired certain key assets of
Horizon through a bankruptcy auction. These assets are
high-quality reserves, are union free, have limited reclamation
liabilities, and are substantially free of other legacy
liabilities. Due to ICGs initial capitalization, ICG was
able to complete the acquisition without incurring a significant
level of indebtedness. Consistent with the WLR investor
groups strategy to consolidate profitable coal assets ICG
intends to consummate the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions to
further diversify ICGs reserves.
As of January 1, 2005, ICG owned or controlled
approximately 510 million tons of steam coal reserves.
Based on expected 2005 production rates, ICGs Central
Appalachian reserves could support existing production levels
for approximately 16 years. Further, ICG owns or controls
approximately 564 million tons of non-reserve coal deposits.
For the year ended December 31, 2004, ICG sold
14.0 million tons of coal, all of which was steam coal.
ICGs steam coal sales volume in 2004 consisted of mid to
high quality, high Btu (greater than 12,000 Btu/lb.), low to
medium sulfur (1.5% or less) coal, which typically sells at a
premium to lower quality, lower Btu, higher sulfur steam coal.
ICGs three largest customers for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 were Georgia Power Company, Carolina
Power & Light Company and Duke Power and ICG derived
approximately 67% of its coal revenues from sales to its five
largest customers.
ICGS HISTORY
The Horizon acquisition
On February 28, 2002, Horizon (at that time operating as
AEI Resources Holdings, Inc.) filed a voluntary petition for
Chapter 11 and its plan of reorganization became effective
on May 8, 2002. However, Horizons profit margins and
cash flows were negatively impacted in fiscal year 2002 by,
among other things, the falling price of coal and continued
increases in certain operating expenses. Due to capital and
permit constraints, Horizon had to mine in areas which produced
coal but at greatly reduced profit margins thus severely
reducing cash flow.
As a result of its continuing financial and operational
difficulties, Horizon filed a second voluntary petition for
relief under Chapter 11 on November 13, 2002. Horizon
obtained a debtor-in-possession financing facility of up to
$350.0 million and was effective in rationalizing its
operations, selling noncore assets, paying down outstanding
borrowings and generating substantial operating profit. With
stabilized operations and a significantly improved coal market,
Horizon filed a joint plan of reorganization and a joint plan of
liquidation under Chapter 11.
The Horizon assets were sold to ICG through a bankruptcy auction
on August 17, 2004. Presented as a combined
$290.0 million cash bid with A.T. Massey, ICG, Inc. agreed
to pay $285.0 million in cash plus
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the assumption of up to $5.0 million to be paid to contract
counterparties to cure the pre-sale defaults under the leases
and contracts assumed and assigned to ICG to acquire the assets
plus ICG also contributed a credit bid of second lien Horizon
bonds, and A.T. Massey agreed to pay $5.0 million in cash
to acquire a separate group of assets associated with two
Horizon subsidiaries. The credit bid included the cancellation
of $482.0 million of certain Horizon bonds in return for
which those Horizon bondholders received the right to
participate in a rights offering to purchase ICG common
stock. Shares issued in connection with the rights offering are
included in ICGs outstanding stock. The former bondholders
of Horizon that purchased shares of ICG common stock in the
rights offering were creditors of Horizon and received the
shares in reliance on Section 1145 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code, which in general provides for the
limited exemption from the registration requirements of the
Securities Act for securities issued in exchange for a claim
against the debtor in bankruptcy. Since ICGs formation,
some trading of ICG, Inc.s common stock has occurred. See
Price Range of ICG, Inc. Common Stock. ICG has not
previously been a reporting company under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
In addition, Lexington Coal Company, LLC, a newly formed entity,
was organized by the founding ICG shareholders to assume certain
reclamation liabilities and assets not otherwise being purchased
by A.T. Massey or ICG. In order to provide support to Lexington
Coal Company in consideration for assuming these liabilities,
ICG agreed to provide a $10.0 million letter of credit to
support reclamation obligations and to pay a 0.75% additional
payment on the gross sales receipts for coal mined and sold from
the assets ICG acquired from Horizon until the completion by
Lexington Coal Company of all reclamation liabilities acquired
from Horizon. Other than this support and a limited commonality
of ownership of ICG and Lexington Coal Company, there is no
relationship between the entities.
The bankruptcy court confirmed the sale on September 16,
2004 as part of the completion of the Horizon bankruptcy
proceedings. At closing, ICG increased the purchase price by
$6.25 million, primarily to satisfy increased
administrative expenses, and the sale was completed as of
September 30, 2004.
The acquisition was financed through equity investments and
borrowings under ICGs senior secured credit facility,
which ICG entered into at the closing of the Horizon
acquisition. See Description of Indebtedness for a
discussion of ICGs senior credit facility.
The Anker and CoalQuest Acquisitions
On March 31, 2005, ICG entered into a business combination
agreement with Anker Coal Group, Inc., ICG (then known as ICG
Holdco, Inc.), ICG Merger Sub, Inc. and Anker Merger Sub, Inc.
Under the terms of the business combination agreement, ICG
Merger Sub will merge with and into ICG and Anker Merger Sub
will merge with and into Anker, with each of ICG and, Anker
surviving their respective mergers as indirect wholly owned
subsidiaries of International Coal Group and International Coal
Group will be the new parent holding company. The agreement was
amended May 10, 2005 to allow the exchange ratio formula to be
adjusted if ICG engages in a stock split. The agreement was
amended June 29, 2005 to remove the condition that the
CoalQuest acquisition close simultaneously with the Anker
acquisition.
The stockholders of Anker, collectively, are entitled to receive
the lesser of (i) 19,498,581 shares of ICG common
stock and (ii) the number of shares of ICG common stock
equal to the quotient of 173,250,000 divided by the price per
share at which our stock is offered in the proposed public
offering (the base merger share number), subject to
the following possible adjustments. If certain events relating
to the commencement of specified coal production and the
execution of a coal purchase contract do not occur prior to the
effectiveness of the merger, ICG will only issue shares equal to
the lesser of (i) 18,373,122 shares of ICG common
stock and (ii) the number of shares of ICG common stock
equal to the quotient of 163,250,000 divided by the price per
share at which our common stock is offered in the proposed
public offering (the adjusted merger share number)
at the effective time of the merger and will reserve but not
issue the number of shares equal to the difference between the
adjusted merger share number and base merger share number (this
difference, the contingent shares). These contingent
shares are only issuable to the former stockholders of Anker if
one of the following events occurs before the earlier of
April 1, 2006 and the effectiveness of this registration
statement: (i) the commencement of the
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production of coal at Ankers Stoney River mine or
(ii) the execution of a contract for the purchase of coal
from the Gladys Fork mine; provided in either case that
such event, at the time it occurs, could reasonably be expected
(alone or with the other event) to generate at least $6.0
million of EBITDA during calendar years of 2005 and 2006.
On March 31, 2005, ICG also entered into a business
combination agreement with CoalQuest, ICG and CoalQuest Merger
Sub LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ICG, and the
members of CoalQuest. Under the terms of the business
combination agreement, the members of CoalQuest will contribute
their interests in CoalQuest to us in exchange for shares of our
common stock. As a result of this contribution, CoalQuest will
become our wholly owned subsidiary. The agreement was amended
May 10, 2005 to allow the exchange ratio formula to be adjusted
if ICG engages in a stock split. The agreement was amended
June 29, 2005 to remove the condition that the Anker
acquisition close simultaneously with the CoalQuest acquisition.
The members of CoalQuest, collectively, will receive the lesser
of (i) 11,451,548 shares of ICG common stock and
(ii) the number of shares of common stock equal to the
quotient of 101,750,000 divided by the price per share at which
our common stock is offered in the proposed public offering.
The shares being issued in the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions
will be deposited with an escrow agent for the benefit of the
holders of shares of Anker common stock and CoalQuest membership
interests, until the final determination of the number of shares
issuable on account of the acquisitions. These escrowed shares
will be deemed outstanding from and after the effective time of
the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions; any dividends or
distributions or other rights in respect of these shares will be
added to and also held in escrow, and these escrowed shares will
be voted in accordance with the instructions of the beneficial
owners of those shares in accordance with their relative
interest. If the shares deposited exceeds the finally determined
number of shares to be issued in the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions, the excess shares will be returned to ICG.
The former stockholders of Anker and former members of CoalQuest
will be granted certain piggyback registration rights with
respect to the International Coal Group common stock issued to
them. For additional information on registration rights, see
Description of International Coal Group Capital
StockRegistration Rights.
Our Reorganization
Prior to the reorganization, our current top-tier parent holding
company is ICG. Upon completion of the reorganization,
International Coal Group will become the new top-tier parent
holding company. In the reorganization, the stockholders of ICG
will receive one share of International Coal Group common
stock for each share of ICG common stock. We filed this
registration statement with the SEC to register the shares of
our common stock being issued to the ICG stockholders. All
stockholders of ICG, all Anker stockholders and all CoalQuest
members will be stockholders of International Coal Group after
the reorganization and the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions.
COAL MINING METHODS
ICG produces coal using two mining methods: underground
room-and-pillar mining using continuous and longwall mining
equipment, and surface mining, which are explained as follows:
Underground Mining
Underground mines in the United States are typically operated
using one of two different techniques: room-and-pillar mining or
longwall mining. In 2004, approximately 36% of ICGs
produced and processed coal volume came from underground mining
operations generally using the room-and-pillar method with
continuous mining equipment.
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In room-and-pillar mining, rooms are cut into the coalbed
leaving a series of pillars, or columns of coal, to help support
the mine roof and control the flow of air. Continuous mining
equipment is used to cut the coal from the mining face.
Generally, openings are driven 20 feet wide and the pillars
are generally rectangular in shape measuring 35-50 feet
wide by 35-80 feet long. As mining advances, a grid-like
pattern of entries and pillars is formed. Shuttle cars are used
to transport coal to the conveyor belt for transport to the
surface. When mining advances to the end of a panel, retreat
mining may begin. In retreat mining, as much coal as is feasible
is mined from the pillars that were created in advancing the
panel, allowing the roof to cave. When retreat mining is
completed to the mouth of the panel, the mined panel is
abandoned. The room-and-pillar method is often used to mine
smaller coal blocks or thinner seams. It is also employed
whenever subsidence is prohibited. Seam recovery ranges from 35%
to 70%, with higher seam recovery rates applicable where retreat
mining is combined with room and pillar mining. Productivity for
continuous room-and-pillar mining in the United States
averages 3.3 tons per employee per hour, according to the
EIA.
The other underground mining method commonly used in the United
States is the longwall mining method. ICG does not currently
have any longwall mining operations, but expects to use this
mining method in the development for two of its undeveloped
mining properties in West Virginia. In longwall mining, a
rotating drum is trammed mechanically across the face of coal
and a hydraulic system supports the roof of the mine while it
advances through the coal. Chain conveyors then move the
loosened coal to an underground mine conveyor system for
delivery to the surface.
Surface Mining
Surface mining is used when coal is found close to the surface.
In 2004, approximately 64% of our produced and processed coal
volume came from surface mines. This method involves the removal
of overburden (earth and rock covering the coal) with heavy
earth moving equipment and explosives, loading out the coal,
replacing the overburden and topsoil after the coal has been
excavated and reestablishing vegetation and plant life and
making other improvements that have local community and
environmental benefit. Overburden is typically removed at our
mines using large, rubber-tired diesel loaders. Seam recovery
for surface mining is typically between 80% and 90%.
Productivity depends on equipment, geological composition and
mining ratios and averages 4.2 tons per employee per hour
in eastern regions of the United States, according to the EIA.
We use the following four types of surface mining methods.
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Truck-and-Shovel/Loader Mining |
Truck-and-shovel/loader mining is a surface mining method that
uses large shovels or loaders to remove overburden which is used
to backfill pits after coal removal. Shovels or loaders load
coal into haul trucks for transportation to a preparation plant
or unit train loadout facility. Seam recovery using the
truck-and-shovel/ loader mining method is typically 85% or more.
Dragline mining is a surface mining method that uses large
capacity draglines to remove overburden to expose the coal
seams. Shovels load coal in haul trucks for transportation to a
preparation plant or unit train loadout facility. Seam recovery
using the dragline method is typically 85% or more and
productivity levels are similar to those for
truck-and-shovel/loader mining.
Highwall mining is a surface mining method generally utilized in
conjunction with truck-and-shovel/ loader surface mining. At the
highwall exposed by the truck-and-shovel/ loader operation a
modified
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continuous miner with an attached beltline system cuts
horizontal passages from the highwall into a seam. These
passages can penetrate to a depth of up to 1,600 feet. This
method typically can recover up to 65% of the reserve block
penetrated.
Coal Preparation and Blending
Depending on coal quality and customer requirements, raw coal
may in some cases be shipped directly from the mine to the
customer. Generally, raw coal from mountaintop removal, contour
and strip mines can be shipped in this manner. However, the
quality of most underground raw coal does not allow it to be
shipped directly to the customer without processing in a
preparation plant. Preparation plants separate impurities from
coal. This processing upgrades the quality and heating value of
the coal by removing or reducing sulfur and ash-producing
materials, but entails additional expense and results in some
loss of coal. Coals of various sulfur and ash contents can be
mixed or blended at a preparation plant or loading
facility to meet the specific combustion and environmental needs
of customers. Coal blending helps increase profitability by
reducing the cost of meeting the quality requirements of
specific customer contracts, thereby optimizing contract revenue.
COAL CHARACTERISTICS
In general, coal of all geological composition is characterized
by end use as either steam coal or metallurgical coal. Heat
value and sulfur content are the most important variables in the
profitable marketing and transportation of steam coal, while
ash, sulfur and various coking characteristics are important
variables in the profitable marketing and transportation of
metallurgical coal. ICG mines, processes, markets and transports
bituminous and sub-bituminous coal, characteristics of which are
described below.
Heat Value
The heat value of coal is commonly measured in Btus per pound of
coal. A Btu is the amount of heat needed to raise one pound of
water one degree Fahrenheit. Coal found in the Eastern and
Midwestern regions of the United States tends to have a heat
content ranging from 10,000 to 14,000 Btus per pound, as
received. As received Btus per pound includes the weight of
moisture in the coal on an as sold basis. Most coal found in the
Western United States ranges from 8,000 to 10,000 Btus per
pound, as received.
Bituminous Coal
Bituminous coal is a relatively soft black coal with a heat
content that ranges from 10,000 to 14,000 Btus per pound.
This coal is located primarily in Appalachia, Arizona, Colorado,
the Midwest and Utah, and is the type most commonly used for
electricity generation in the United States. Bituminous coal is
also used for industrial steam purposes by utility and
industrial customers, and as metallurgical coal in steel
production. Coal used in metallurgical processes has higher
expansion/contraction characteristics than steam coal.
Sulfur Content
Sulfur content can vary from seam to seam and sometimes within
each seam. When coal is burned, it produces sulfur dioxide, the
amount of which varies depending on the chemical composition and
the concentration of sulfur in the coal. Compliance coal is coal
which, when burned, emits 1.2 pounds or less of sulfur
dioxide per million Btus and complies with the requirements of
the Clean Air Act Acid Rain program. Low sulfur coal is coal
which, when burned, emits approximately 1.6 pounds or less
of sulfur dioxide per million Btus.
High sulfur coal can be burned in electric utility plants
equipped with sulfur-reduction technology, such as scrubbers,
which can reduce sulfur dioxide emissions by up to 90%. Plants
without scrubbers can burn high sulfur coal by blending it with
lower sulfur coal, or by purchasing emission allowances on the
open market, which credits allow the user to emit a ton of
sulfur dioxide. Each emission allowance permits
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the user to emit a ton of sulfur dioxide. By 2000, 90,000
megawatts of electric generation capacity utilized scrubbing
technologies. According to the EIA, by 2025, an additional
27,000 megawatts of electric generation capacity will have
installed scrubbers. Additional scrubbing will provide new
market opportunities for our medium to high sulfur coal. All new
coal-fired electric utility generation plants built in the
United States will use clean coal-burning technology.
Other Characteristics
Ash is the inorganic residue remaining after the combustion of
coal. As with sulfur content, ash content varies from coal seam
to coal seam. Ash content is an important characteristic of coal
because it increases transportation costs and electric
generating plants must handle and dispose of ash following
combustion.
Moisture content of coal varies by the type of coal, the region
where it is mined and the location of coal within a seam. In
general, high moisture content decreases the heat value per
pound of coal, thereby increasing the delivered cost per Btu.
Moisture content in coal, as sold, can range from approximately
5% to 30% of the coals weight.
COAL RESERVES
Reserves are defined by SEC Industry Guide 7 as that
part of a mineral deposit which could be economically and
legally extracted or produced at the time of the reserve
determination. Proven (Measured) Reserves are
defined by SEC Industry Guide 7 as reserves for which
(1) quantity is computed from dimensions revealed in
outcrops, trenches, workings or drill holes; grade and/or
quality are computed from the results of detailed sampling and
(2) the sites for inspection, sampling and measurement are
spaced so closely and the geologic character is so well defined
that size, shape, depth and mineral content of reserves are
well-established. Probable reserves are defined by
SEC Industry Guide 7 as reserves for which quantity and grade
and/or quality are computed from information similar to that
used for proven (measured) reserves, but the sites for
inspection, sampling, and measurement are farther apart or are
otherwise less adequately spaced. The degree of assurance,
although lower than that for proven (measured) reserves, is
high enough to assume continuity between points of observation.
ICG estimates that there are approximately 183 million tons
of coal reserves that can be developed by its existing
operations which will allow ICG to maintain current production
levels for an extended period of time. ICG Natural Resources,
LLC owns and leases all of ICGs reserves that are not
currently assigned to or associated with one of its mining
operations. These reserves contain approximately
327 million tons of mid-to-high Btu, low and high sulfur
coal located in Kentucky, West Virginia and Illinois. ICGs
multi-region base and flexible product line allows ICG to adjust
to changing market conditions and sustain high sales volume by
supplying a wide range of customers.
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ICGs total coal reserves could support current production
levels for more than 43 years. The following table provides
the location of ICGs mining operations and the type and
amount of coal produced at those complexes as of January 1,
2005:
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Owned | |
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Leased | |
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Steam | |
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Proven and | |
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Surface (S) | |
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Probable | |
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or | |
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Reserves | |
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or Development | |
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Probable | |
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Mining Complex |
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Reserves(2) | |
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tons) | |
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Central Appalachia
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ICG-Eastern
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Assigned |
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O |
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WV |
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S |
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23.69 |
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7.27 |
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16.42 |
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23.69 |
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0.00 |
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Total ICG-Eastern
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23.69 |
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7.27 |
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16.42 |
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23.69 |
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0.00 |
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ICG-Hazard
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Assigned |
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O |
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KY |
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S/UG |
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51.27 |
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0.23 |
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51.04 |
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51.27 |
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0.00 |
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Unassigned |
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20.11 |
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20.11 |
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20.11 |
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0.00 |
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Total ICG-Hazard
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71.38 |
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0.23 |
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71.15 |
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71.38 |
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0.00 |
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ICG-Knott County
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Assigned |
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O |
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UG |
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6.73 |
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5.81 |
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0.92 |
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6.73 |
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Total ICG-Knott County
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6.73 |
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5.81 |
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0.92 |
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6.73 |
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ICG-East Kentucky
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Assigned |
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O |
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2.62 |
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0.00 |
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2.62 |
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2.62 |
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0.00 |
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Total ICG-East Kentucky
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2.62 |
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0.00 |
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2.62 |
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2.62 |
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ICG-Natural Resources
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Unassigned (Mt. Sterling) |
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5.91 |
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4.36 |
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1.55 |
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5.91 |
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0.00 |
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ICG-Natural Resources
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Unassigned (Jennie Creek) |
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44.90 |
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2.20 |
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42.69 |
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44.90 |
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0.00 |
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Central Appalachia Total
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155.23 |
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19.87 |
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135.35 |
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155.23 |
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0.00 |
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Other
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ICG-Illinois
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Assigned |
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IL |
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UG |
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29.63 |
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11.38 |
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18.25 |
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29.63 |
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0.00 |
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(Viper) |
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ICG-Natural Resources
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Unassigned |
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UG |
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325.21 |
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305.06 |
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20.15 |
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325.21 |
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0.00 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Other |
|
|
354.84 |
|
|
|
316.44 |
|
|
|
38.39 |
|
|
|
354.84 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Proven and Probable Reserves |
|
|
510.07 |
|
|
|
336.31 |
|
|
|
173.74 |
|
|
|
510.07 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
The proven and probable reserves indicated for each mine are
Assigned. Unassigned proven and probable reserves
for each mining complex are shown separately. Assigned
reserves means coal which has been committed by the coal
company to operating mine shafts, mining equipment, and plant
facilities, and all coal which has been leased by the company to
others. Unassigned reserves represent coal which has
not been committed, and which would require new mineshafts,
mining equipment, or plant facilities before operations could
begin in the property. The primary reason for this distinction
is to inform investors which coal reserves will require
substantial capital investments before production can begin. |
|
(2) |
The proven and probable reserves are reported as recoverable
reserves, which is that part of a coal deposit which could be
economically and legally extracted or produced at the time of
the reserve determination, taking into account mining recovery
and preparation plant yield. |
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The following table provides the quality (average
moisture, ash, sulfur and Btu content, sulfur content and ash
content per pound) of ICGs coal reserves as of
January 1, 2005:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Reserves | |
|
|
|
|
As Received Quality | |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
<1.2 lbs. | |
|
|
|
|
Assigned or | |
|
% | |
|
% | |
|
% | |
|
|
|
Lbs. SO2 | |
|
SO2 | |
|
>1.2 lbs SO2 | |
Mining Complex |
|
Unassigned(1) | |
|
Moisture | |
|
Ash | |
|
Sulfur | |
|
Btu/lb. | |
|
Million Btus | |
|
Compliance | |
|
Non-Compliance | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Central Appalachia
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Eastern
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
14.42 |
|
|
|
1.24 |
|
|
|
11,964 |
|
|
|
2.07 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
23.69 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ICG-Eastern
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
14.42 |
|
|
|
1.24 |
|
|
|
11,964 |
|
|
|
2.07 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
23.69 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Hazard
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
9.23 |
|
|
|
1.44 |
|
|
|
12,438 |
|
|
|
2.32 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
51.27 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
12.98 |
|
|
|
1.63 |
|
|
|
12,047 |
|
|
|
2.72 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
20.11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ICG-Hazard
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
10.33 |
|
|
|
1.49 |
|
|
|
12,316 |
|
|
|
2.43 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
71.38 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Knott County
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
4.47 |
|
|
|
1.22 |
|
|
|
13,463 |
|
|
|
1.87 |
|
|
|
3.50 |
|
|
|
3.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ICG-Knott
County
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
4.47 |
|
|
|
1.22 |
|
|
|
13,463 |
|
|
|
1.87 |
|
|
|
3.50 |
|
|
|
3.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-East Kentucky
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
4.50 |
|
|
|
11.59 |
|
|
|
1.36 |
|
|
|
12,680 |
|
|
|
2.14 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
2.62 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ICG-East
Kentucky
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.50 |
|
|
|
11.59 |
|
|
|
1.36 |
|
|
|
12,680 |
|
|
|
2.14 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
2.62 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
Unassigned (Mt. Sterling) |
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
9.18 |
|
|
|
0.83 |
|
|
|
12,430 |
|
|
|
1.33 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
5.91 |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
7.00 |
|
|
|
6.47 |
|
|
|
1.10 |
|
|
|
12,935 |
|
|
|
1.69 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
44.90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Jennie Creek) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central Appalachia Total |
|
|
3.50 |
|
|
|
151.73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Illinois
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
16.00 |
|
|
|
8.80 |
|
|
|
2.86 |
|
|
|
10,692 |
|
|
|
5.35 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
29.63 |
|
|
|
|
|
(Viper) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
10.00 |
|
|
|
8.99 |
|
|
|
3.24 |
|
|
|
11,377 |
|
|
|
5.70 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
325.21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Other |
|
|
10.50 |
|
|
|
8.98 |
|
|
|
3.21 |
|
|
|
11,320 |
|
|
|
5.67 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
354.84 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Proven and Probable Reserves
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.50 |
|
|
|
506.57 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
The proven and probable reserves indicated for each mine are
Assigned. Unassigned proven and probable reserves
for each mining complex are shown separately. Assigned
reserves means coal which has been committed by the coal
company to operating mine shafts, mining equipment, and plant
facilities, and all coal which has been leased by the company to
others. Unassigned reserves represent coal which has
not been committed, and which would require new mineshafts,
mining equipment, or plant facilities before operations could
begin in the property. The primary reason for this distinction
is to inform investors which coal reserves will require
substantial capital investments before production can begin. |
ICGs reserve estimate is based on geological data
assembled and analyzed by its staff of geologists and engineers.
Reserve estimates are periodically updated to reflect past coal
production, new drilling information and other geologic or
mining data. Acquisitions or sales of coal properties will also
change the reserves. Changes in mining methods may increase or
decrease the recovery basis for a coal seam as will plant
processing efficiency tests. ICG maintains reserve information
in secure computerized databases, as well as in hard copy. The
ability to update and/or modify the reserves is restricted to a
few individuals and the modifications are documented.
Actual reserves may vary substantially from the estimates.
Estimated minimum recoverable reserves are comprised of coal
that is considered to be merchantable and economically
recoverable by using mining practices and techniques prevalent
in the coal industry at the time of the reserve study, based
upon then-current prevailing market prices for coal. ICG uses
the mining method that it believes will be most profitable with
respect to particular reserves. ICG believes the volume of its
current reserves exceeds the volume of its contractual delivery
requirements. Although the reserves shown in the table above
include a
70
variety of qualities of coal, ICG presently blends coal of
different qualities to meet contract specifications. See
Risk Factors Risks Relating to Our
Business.
Periodically, ICG retains outside experts to independently
verify its coal reserves. The most recent review was completed
during the first quarter of 2005 and covered all of ICGs
reserves. The results verified ICGs reserve estimates,
with very minor adjustments, and included an in-depth review of
ICGs procedures and controls. As of January 1, 2005,
Marshall Miller & Associates, Inc. confirmed ICGs
reserves of 510 million tons on a consolidated basis.
ICG currently owns approximately 66% of its coal reserves, with
the remainder of its coal reserves subject to leases from
third-party landowners. Generally, these leases convey mining
rights to the coal producer in exchange for a percentage of
gross sales in the form of a royalty payment to the lessor,
subject to minimum payments. Leases generally last for the
economic life of the reserves. The average royalties paid by ICG
for coal reserves from its producing properties was
$1.35 per ton in 2004, representing approximately 3.9% of
its coal sales revenue in 2004. Consistent with industry
practice, ICG conducts only limited investigations of title to
its coal properties prior to leasing. Title to lands and
reserves of the lessors or grantors and the boundaries of its
leased priorities are not completely verified until ICG prepares
to mine those reserves.
NON-RESERVE COAL DEPOSITS
Non-reserve coal deposits are coal-bearing bodies that have been
sufficiently sampled and analyzed in trenches, outcrops,
drilling, and underground workings to assume continuity between
sample points, and therefore warrants further exploration stage
work. However, this coal does not qualify as a commercially
viable coal reserve as prescribed by SEC standards until a final
comprehensive evaluation based on unit cost per ton,
recoverability, and other material factors concludes legal and
economic feasibility. Non-reserve coal deposits may be
classified as such by either limited property control or
geologic limitations, or both.
The following table provides the location of ICGs mining
operations and the type and amount of non-reserve coal deposits
as of January 1, 2005:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Mining | |
|
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|
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|
Method | |
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|
|
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|
Surface (S) | |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
or | |
|
Total | |
|
Steam | |
|
Metallurgical | |
|
|
Assigned or | |
|
|
|
|
|
Underground | |
|
Non-Reserve | |
|
Non-Reserve | |
|
Non-Reserve | |
Mining Complex |
|
Unassigned(1) | |
|
Operating (O) | |
|
State | |
|
(UG) | |
|
Coal Deposits | |
|
Coal Deposits | |
|
Coal Deposits | |
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| |
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| |
|
| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
|
| |
|
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|
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|
(In million | |
|
(In million | |
|
(In million | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
tons) | |
|
tons) | |
|
tons) | |
Central Appalachia
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Eastern
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-Hazard
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
S/UG |
|
|
|
3.00 |
|
|
|
3.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-Knott County
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-East Kentucky
|
|
Assigned (Blackberry) |
|
|
O |
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
Unassigned (Mt. Sterling) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
S/UG |
|
|
|
35.60 |
|
|
|
35.60 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
Unassigned (Jennie Creek) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
20.64 |
|
|
|
20.64 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
Central Appalachia Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
59.26 |
|
|
|
59.26 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Illinois
|
|
|
Assigned (Viper) |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
IL |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
38.47 |
|
|
|
38.47 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
Unassigned (Illinois) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
IL |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
263.07 |
|
|
|
263.07 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
Unassigned (Arkansas) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AR |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
39.15 |
|
|
|
39.15 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
Unassigned (California) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
CA |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
10.00 |
|
|
|
10.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned (Ohio) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OH |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
98.00 |
|
|
|
98.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
71
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
Mining | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Method | |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
Surface (S) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
or | |
|
Total | |
|
Steam | |
|
Metallurgical | |
|
|
Assigned or | |
|
|
|
|
|
Underground | |
|
Non-Reserve | |
|
Non-Reserve | |
|
Non-Reserve | |
Mining Complex |
|
Unassigned(1) | |
|
Operating (O) | |
|
State | |
|
(UG) | |
|
Coal Deposits | |
|
Coal Deposits | |
|
Coal Deposits | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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|
(In million | |
|
(In million | |
|
(In million | |
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|
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|
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|
tons) | |
|
tons) | |
|
tons) | |
|
|
Unassigned (Montana) |
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|
|
|
|
|
MT |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
12.00 |
|
|
|
12.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
Unassigned (Washington) |
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|
|
|
|
|
WA |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
43.08 |
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|
|
43.08 |
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|
|
0.00 |
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
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Total Other
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
503.77 |
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|
|
503.77 |
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|
|
0.00 |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total Non-Reserve Coal Deposits
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
563.03 |
|
|
|
563.03 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Assigned non-reserve coal deposits means coal
which has been committed by the coal company to operating mine
shafts, mining equipment, and plant facilities, and all coal
which has been leased by the company to others. Unassigned
non-reserve coal deposits represent coal which has not
been committed, and which would require new mineshafts, mining
equipment, or plant facilities before operations could begin in
the property. |
The following table provides the quality (average
moisture, ash, sulfur and Btu content per pound) of ICGs
non-reserve coal deposits as of January 1, 2005:
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As Received Quality | |
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| |
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Assigned or | |
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% | |
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% | |
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% | |
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Lbs. SO2/ | |
Mining Complex |
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Unassigned(1) | |
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Moisture | |
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Ash | |
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Sulfur | |
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Btu/lb. | |
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Million Btus | |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
Central Appalachia
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ICG-Eastern
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Assigned |
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|
|
6.00 |
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|
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12.20 |
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|
|
1.20 |
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|
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12,400 |
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|
|
1.94 |
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|
ICG-Hazard
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Assigned |
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|
|
6.00 |
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|
|
8.26 |
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|
|
1.41 |
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|
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12,732 |
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2.22 |
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ICG-Knott County
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Assigned |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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|
ICG-East Kentucky
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Assigned (Blackberry) |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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|
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N/A |
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|
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N/A |
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|
ICG-Natural Resources
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Unassigned (Mt. Sterling) |
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6.00 |
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11.63 |
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|
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1.93 |
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|
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11,774 |
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|
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3.28 |
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|
ICG-Natural Resources
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Unassigned (Jennie Creek) |
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6.00 |
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|
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12.50 |
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|
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1.10 |
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|
|
12,000 |
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|
|
1.83 |
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Other
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ICG-Illinois
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|
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Assigned (Viper) |
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|
|
16.00 |
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|
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9.50 |
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|
|
3.50 |
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|
|
10,500 |
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|
|
6.67 |
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|
ICG-Natural Resources
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|
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Unassigned |
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|
|
13.00 |
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|
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9.00 |
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|
|
3.00 |
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|
|
11,000 |
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|
|
5.45 |
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|
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(Illinois) |
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|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
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Unassigned |
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|
|
N/A |
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|
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8.00 |
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|
|
0.40 |
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|
|
5,650 |
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|
|
1.42 |
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|
|
|
(Arkansas) |
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|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
13.00 |
|
|
|
3.50 |
|
|
|
11,700 |
|
|
|
5.98 |
|
|
|
|
(California) |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
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|
|
8.40 |
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|
|
2.50 |
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|
|
12,650 |
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|
|
3.95 |
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(Ohio) |
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|
|
|
|
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|
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Unassigned |
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|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
8.00 |
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|
|
0.30 |
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|
|
8,900 |
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|
|
0.67 |
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|
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(Montana) |
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|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
8.00 |
|
|
|
0.50 |
|
|
|
7,025 |
|
|
|
1.42 |
|
|
|
|
(Washington) |
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|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Assigned non-reserve coal deposits means coal
which has been committed by the coal company to operating mine
shafts, mining equipment, and plant facilities, and all coal
which has been leased by the company to others. Unassigned
non-reserve coal deposits represent coal which has not
been committed, and which would require new mineshafts, mining
equipment, or plant facilities before operations could begin in
the property. |
72
OPERATIONS
As of December 31, 2004, ICG operated a total of eight
surface and five underground coal mines located in Kentucky,
West Virginia and Illinois. Historically, approximately 70% of
ICGs production has come from surface mines, and the
remaining production has come from its underground mines. These
mining facilities include three preparations plants, each of
which receive, blend, process and ship coal that is produced
from one or more of ICGs 13 active mines. ICGs
underground mines generally consist of one or more single or
dual continuous miner sections which are made up of the
continuous miner, shuttle cars, roof bolters and various
ancillary equipment. ICGs surface mines are a combination
of mountain top removal, dragline, truck/loader equipment fleets
along with large production tractors. Most of ICGs
preparation plants are modern heavy media plants that generally
have both coarse and fine coal cleaning circuits. ICG currently
leases most of the equipment utilized in its mining operations.
ICG employs preventive maintenance and rebuild programs to
ensure that its equipment is modern and well maintained. The
mobile equipment utilized at ICGs mining operation is
scheduled to be replaced on an on-going basis with new, more
efficient units during the next five years. Each year ICG
endeavors to replace the oldest units, thereby maintaining
productivity while minimizing capital expenditures. The
following table provides summary information regarding
ICGs principal mining complexes as of September 30,
2005.
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|
Number and Type of Mines | |
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| |
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Tons | |
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Preparation | |
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Produced | |
Mining Complex |
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Location | |
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Plant(s) | |
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Underground | |
|
Surface | |
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Total | |
|
Mining Method(1) | |
|
Transportation | |
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in 2004 | |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
|
| |
ICG Eastern, LLC
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|
|
Cowen, WV |
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|
|
1 |
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|
|
0 |
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|
|
1 |
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|
|
1 |
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|
|
MTR-DL-TSL |
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|
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Rail |
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|
|
2,712.1 |
|
ICG Hazard, LLC
|
|
|
Hazard, KY |
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|
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1 |
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1 |
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6 |
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|
7 |
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|
|
R&P, HW, MTR, TSL |
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|
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Rail |
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|
3,978.0 |
|
ICG Knott County, LLC
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|
|
Kite, KY |
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|
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1 |
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4 |
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|
0 |
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|
|
4 |
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|
|
R&P |
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|
|
Rail |
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|
|
1,386.6 |
|
ICG East Kentucky, LLC
|
|
|
Pike Co., KY |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
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|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
MTR-TSL |
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|
|
Rail |
|
|
|
1,576.3 |
|
ICG Illinois, LLC
|
|
|
Williamsville, IL |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
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|
|
0 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
R&P |
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|
|
Truck |
|
|
|
2,117.6 |
|
|
|
(1) |
R&P = Room and Pillar; MTR = Mountain Top Removal; DL =
Dragline; HW = Highwall; TSL = Truck and Shovel/ Loader |
The following table provides the last three years annual
production for each of ICGs mines and the weighted average
prices received for ICGs coal for the last three years.
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
2002 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2004 | |
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| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Tons | |
|
Sales | |
|
Tons | |
|
Sales | |
|
Tons | |
|
Sales | |
Mining Complex |
|
Produced | |
|
Realizations | |
|
Produced | |
|
Realizations | |
|
Produced | |
|
Realizations | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
ICG Eastern, LLC
|
|
|
2,998,654 |
|
|
$ |
28.59 |
|
|
|
2,657,537 |
|
|
$ |
26.23 |
|
|
|
2,712,067 |
|
|
$ |
34.12 |
|
ICG Hazard, LLC
|
|
|
3,592,719 |
|
|
$ |
26.72 |
|
|
|
4,116,115 |
|
|
$ |
27.82 |
|
|
|
3,978,038 |
|
|
$ |
33.22 |
|
ICG Knott County, LLC
|
|
|
986,552 |
|
|
$ |
27.39 |
|
|
|
1,333,603 |
|
|
$ |
28.60 |
|
|
|
1,386,554 |
|
|
$ |
39.45 |
|
ICG East Kentucky, LLC
|
|
|
2,033,372 |
|
|
$ |
27.30 |
|
|
|
1,799,740 |
|
|
$ |
29.00 |
|
|
|
1,576,345 |
|
|
$ |
40.42 |
|
ICG Illinois, LLC
|
|
|
1,759,215 |
|
|
$ |
23.36 |
|
|
|
2,134,096 |
|
|
$ |
22.98 |
|
|
|
2,117,567 |
|
|
$ |
23.54 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,370,512 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,041,091 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,770,571 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following provides a description of the operating
characteristics of the principal mines and reserves of each of
ICGs mining operations.
73
MINING OPERATIONS
Central Appalachia Mining Operations
Below is a map showing the location and access to ICGs
coal operations in Central Appalachia:
ICGs Central Appalachian mining facilities are
strategically located across West Virginia and Kentucky and are
used to produce and ship coal to its customers located primarily
in the eastern half of the United States. ICG believes that the
quality and experience of its workforce in Central Appalachia
are among the highest in the coal mining industry. All of
ICGs Central Appalachia mining operations are union free.
ICGs mines in Central Appalachia produced 9.7 million
tons of coal in 2004. The coal produced in 2004 was, on average,
12,174 Btu/lb, 1.1% sulfur and 12.5% ash by content. This year
ICG estimates that its mines in Central Appalachia region will
produce approximately 10.3 million tons. This high Btu, low
sulfur coal is very marketable to major utility customers
throughout the eastern United States. Shipments to electric
utilities, accounted for approximately 73% of the coal shipped
by these mines in 2004, compared to 75% of shipments in 2003.
Within each mining complex, mines have been developed at
strategic locations in proximity to ICGs preparation
plants and rail shipping facilities. The mines located in
Central Appalachia ship the majority of their coal by the
Norfolk Southern and CSX rail lines, although production may
also be delivered by truck or barge, depending on the customer.
ICG Natural Resources,
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LLC owns two idle river docks along the Kanawha River from which
ICG could ship coal to its customers.
As of September 30, 2005, these mines had 1,001 employees.
ICG Eastern, LLC operates the Birch River surface mine, located
60 miles east of Charleston, near Cowen in Webster County,
West Virginia. Birch River started operations in 1990 under
Shell Mining Company, was purchased by Zeigler Coal Holding
Company, or Zeigler, in 1992, and was subsequently
acquired by AEI Resources, Inc. from Zeigler in 1998.
Birch River is extracting coal from five distinct coalbeds:
(i) Freeport; (ii) Upper Kittanning; (iii) Middle
Kittanning; (iv) Upper Clarion and (v) Lower Clarion.
Coal mined from this operation has an average sulfur content of
1.1%, an average ash content of 12.2% and an average Btu content
of 12,300. ICG estimates that Birch River controls
23.7 million tons of coal reserves.
Approximately 69% of the coal reserves are leased, while
approximately 31% are owned in fee. Most of the leased reserves
are held by four lessors. The leases are retained by annual
minimum payments and by tonnage-based royalty payments. All
leases can be renewed until all mineable and merchantable coal
has been exhausted.
Overburden is removed by a dragline, shovel, front-end loaders,
end dumps and bulldozers. Approximately one-third of the coal
can be marketed run-of-mine, while the other two-thirds is
washed at Birch Rivers preparation plant. Coal is
transported by conveyor belt from the preparation plant to Birch
Rivers rail loadout, which is served by CSX.
ICG Hazard, LLC is currently operating six surface mines and one
underground mine, a unit train loadout (Kentucky River Loading)
and other support facilities in eastern Kentucky, near Hazard.
The coal reserves and operations were acquired in late-1997 and
1998 by AEI Resources.
ICG Hazards six surface mines include: (i) County
Line; (ii) Flint Ridge; (iii) Vicco; (iv) Rowdy
Gap; (v) Tip Top; and (vi) Thunder Ridge. The coal
from these mines is being extracted from the Hazard 11,
Hazard 10, Hazard 9, Hazard 8, Hazard 7 and
Hazard 5A seams, and has an average sulfur content of 1.2%, an
average ash content of 12% and an average Btu content of 12,000.
Nearly all of the coal is marketed run-of-mine. ICG estimates
that ICG Hazard controls 71.4 million tons of coal
reserves, plus 3.0 million tons of coal that is classified
as non-reserve coal deposits. Most of the property has been
adequately explored, but additional core drilling will be
conducted within specified locations to better define the
reserves.
Approximately 99.7% of ICG Hazards reserves are leased,
while 0.3% are owned in fee. Most of the leased reserves are
held by seven lessors. In several cases, ICG Hazard has multiple
leases with each lessor. The leases are retained by annual
minimum payments and by tonnage-based royalty payments. Most
leases can be renewed until all mineable and merchantable coal
has been exhausted.
Overburden is removed by front-end loaders, end dumps,
bulldozers and blast casting. Coal is transported from the mines
to the Kentucky River Loading rail loadout by on-highway trucks.
The loadout is served by CSX. Most of the coal is transported by
rail, but some coal is direct shipped to the customer by truck
from the mine pits.
An existing preparation plant structure was recently extensively
upgraded in June 2005. Since July 2005, it has been processing
coal from ICG Hazards new Flint Ridge underground mine
complex. Flint Ridge is a room-and-pillar mine, producing coal
from the Hazard 8 coalbed. It utilizes continuous miners and
shuttle cars.
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ICG Knott County, LLC operates four underground mines, the
Supreme Energy preparation plant and rail loadout and other
facilities necessary to support the mining operations in eastern
Kentucky, near Kite. ICG Knott County was acquired by AEI
Resources from Zeigler in 1998.
ICG Knott County is producing coal from the Hazard 4
and the Elkhorn 3 coalbeds. Three mines are operating in
the Hazard 4 coalbed: Calvary, Clean Energy and Elk Hollow.
The Classic mine is operating in the Elkhorn 3 coalbed. The
coal produced from the four mines has an average sulfur content
of 1.3%, an average ash content of 9% and an average Btu content
of 12,700. ICG estimates these properties contain
6.7 million tons of coal reserves.
Approximately 86% of ICG Knott Countys reserves are
owned in fee, while approximately 14% are leased. The leases are
retained by annual minimum payments and by tonnage-based royalty
payments. The leases can be renewed until all mineable and
merchantable coal has been exhausted.
ICG Knott Countys four underground mines are
room-and-pillar operations, utilizing continuous miners and
shuttle cars. Nearly all of the run-of-mine coal is processed at
the Supreme Energy preparation plant; some of the Hazard 4
run-of-mine coal is blended with the washed coal. ICG Knott
County intends to operate a new preparation plant to be
constructed during 2006 in conjunction with Loadout, LLC, an
affiliate of Penn Virginia Resources Partners, L.P.
Nearly all of ICG Knott Countys coal is transported
by rail. The loadout is served by CSX.
ICG East Kentucky, LLC is a surface mining operation
located in Pike County, Kentucky, near Phelps. ICG East
Kentucky currently operates the Blackberry surface mine and the
Phelps Loadout. ICG East Kentucky was acquired by
AEI Resources in the second quarter of 1999.
Blackberry is an area surface mine that produces coal from three
separate coalbeds: (i) Taylor; (ii) Fireclay; and
(iii) Lower Fireclay. All of the coal is sold run-of-mine,
with an average sulfur content of 1.2%, an average ash content
of 12% and an average Btu content of 12,400.
ICG estimates that the Blackberry mine controls 2.6 million
tons of coal reserves; no additional exploration is required.
After Blackberry is depleted, ICG East Kentucky will begin
mining the Mount Sterling property, which contains an additional
5.9 million tons of coal reserves. Mount Sterling is
located in Martin and Pike Counties, Kentucky near the Tug Fork
River. Although Mount Sterling is expected to be mined by
ICG East Kentucky, the property is held by ICG Natural
Resources, LLC. The leases are retained by annual minimum
payments and by tonnage-based royalty payments. The leases can
be renewed until all mineable and merchantable coal has been
exhausted.
Overburden at the Blackberry mine is removed by front end
loaders, end dumps, bull dozers and blast casting. Coal from the
pits is transported by truck to the Phelps Loadout, which is a
batch weigh system.
76
Illinois Basin Mining Operations
Below is a map showing the location and access to ICGs
coal operations in the Illinois Basin:
ICG Illinois, LLC operates one large underground coal mine,
the Viper mine, in central Illinois. Viper commenced mining
operations in 1982 as a union free operation for Shell Oil
Company. Viper was acquired by Ziegler in 1992 and subsequently
acquired by AEI Resources in 1998.
The Viper Mine is working the Illinois No. 5 Seam, also
referred to as the Springfield Seam, with all raw coal
production washed at Vipers preparation plant. Coal mined
from this operation has an average sulfur content of 3.2%, an
average ash content of 9.5% and an average Btu content of
10,500. ICG estimates that Viper controls approximately
29.6 million tons of coal reserves, plus an additional
38.5 million resource tons. Viper has an ongoing
exploration program to accurately assess floor and roof
conditions within the immediate mine plan.
Approximately two-thirds of the coal reserves are leased, while
one-third is owned in fee. The leases are retained by annual
minimum payments and by tonnage-based royalty payments. The
leases can be renewed until all mineable and merchantable coal
has been exhausted.
The Viper mine is a room-and-pillar operation, utilizing
continuous miners and shuttle cars. Management believes that
ICG Illinois is one of the lowest cost and highest
productivity mines in the Illinois Basin. All of the raw coal is
processed at Vipers preparation plant. The clean coal is
transported to
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the customers by on-highway trucks. A major rail line is located
a short distance from the plant, giving Viper the option of
constructing a rail loadout.
ICG Illinois ships by independent trucking companies to
utility and industrial customers located in North Central
Illinois. Shipments to electric utilities account for
approximately 71% of coal sales. Currently 1.7 million tons
(80%) of ICG Illinois 2005 production is under
contract. The City of Springfield Water, Light and Power
purchases nearly 50% of Vipers production and the contract
does not expire until 2020.
The preparation plant is rated at 800 raw tons per hour. It
is comprised of heavy media vessels, heavy media cyclones and
spirals.
The underground equipment, infrastructure and preparation plant
are well maintained. The underground equipment will be replaced
or rebuilt over the next five years.
OTHER OPERATIONS
Coal Sales
In addition to the coal ICG mines, from time to time ICG also
opportunistically secures coal purchase agreements with other
coal producers to take advantage of differences in market prices.
ICG ADDCAR Systems, LLC
In ICGs highwall mining business, ICG operates or leases
six systems using its patented ADDCAR highwall mining system and
intends to build additional ADDCAR systems as required.
ADDCAR is the registered trademark of ICG, Inc. The
ADDCAR highwall mining system is an innovative and efficient
mining system. The system is often deployed at reserves that
cannot be economically mined by other methods.
In a typical ADDCAR highwall mining system, there is a launch
vehicle, continuous miner, conveyor cars, a stacker conveyor,
electric generator, water tanker for cooling and dust
suppression and a wheel loader with forklift attachment.
A five person crew operates the entire ADDCAR highwall mining
system with control of the continuous miner being performed
remotely by one person from the climate-controlled cab located
at the rear of the launch vehicle. ICGs system utilizes a
navigational package to provide horizontal guidance, which helps
to control rib width and thus roof stability. Also, the system
provides vertical guidance for control out of seam dilutions.
The ADDCAR highwall mining system is also equipped with
high-quality video monitors to provide the operator with visual
displays of the mining process from inside each entry being
mined.
The mining cycle begins by aligning the ADDCAR highwall mining
system onto the desired heading and starting the entry. As the
remotely controlled continuous miner penetrates the coal seam,
ADDCAR conveyor cars are added behind it, forming a continuous
cascading conveyor train. This continues until the entry is at
the planned full depths of up to 1,200 to 1,500 feet. After
retraction, the launch vehicle is moved to the next entry,
leaving a support pillar of coal between entries. This process
recovers as much as 65% of the reserves while keeping all
personnel outside the coal seam in a safe working environment. A
wide range of seam heights can be mined with high production in
seams as low as 3.5 feet and as high as 15 feet in a
single pass. If the seam height is greater than 15 feet,
then multi lifts can be mined to create an unlimited entry
height. The navigational features on the ADDCAR highwall mining
system allow for multi lift mining while ensuring that the
designed pillar width is maintained.
During the mining cycle, in addition to the tractive effort
provided by the crawler drive of the continuous miner the ADDCAR
highwall mining system bolsters the cutting capability of the
machine through an additional pumping force provided by
hydraulic cylinders which transmit thrust to the back of the
miner through blocks mounted on the side of the conveyor cars.
This additional energy allows the continuous miner to achieve
maximum cutting and loading rates as it moves forward into the
seam.
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ICG currently has the exclusive North American distribution
rights for the ADDCAR highwall mining system.
CUSTOMERS AND COAL CONTRACTS
Customers
ICGs primary customers are investment grade electric
utility companies primarily in the eastern half of the United
States. The majority of ICGs customers purchase coal for
terms of one year or longer, but ICG also supplies coal on a
spot basis for some of its customers. ICGs three largest
customers for the nine months ended September 30, 2005,
were Georgia Power Company, Carolina Power & Light
Company and Duke Power and ICG derived approximately 67% of
ICGs coal revenues from sales to its five largest
customers.
Long-term Coal Supply Agreements
As is customary in the coal industry, ICG enters into long-term
supply contracts (exceeding one year in duration) with many of
its customers when market conditions are appropriate. These
contracts allow customers to secure a supply for their future
needs and provides ICG with greater predictability of sales
volume and sales price. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2005, approximately 76% of ICGs
revenues were derived from long-term supply contracts. ICG sells
the remainder of ICGs coal through short-term contracts
and on the spot market. ICG has also entered into certain
brokered transactions to purchase certain amounts of coal to
meet ICGs sales commitments. The purchase coal contracts
expire at the end of 2006 and 2010 and provide ICG a minimum of
approximately 3.3 million tons of coal through the
remaining lives of the contracts.
As a result of the Horizon bankruptcy process, ICG was able to
renegotiate certain contracts at significantly higher prices
that reflected the current pricing environment and not purchase
unfavorable contracts. As the net costs associated with
producing coal have risen, such as higher energy, transportation
and steel prices, the price adjustments within several of
ICGs long-term contracts have not caught up to the new
coal prices. This has resulted in certain counterparties to
these contracts benefiting from below market prices for
ICGs coal.
The terms of ICGs coal supply agreements result from
competitive bidding and extensive negotiations with customers.
Consequently, the terms of these contracts vary significantly by
customer, including price adjustment features, price reopener
terms, coal quality requirements, quantity parameters, permitted
sources of supply, future regulatory changes, extension options,
force majeure provisions and termination and assignment
provisions.
Some of ICGs long-term contracts provide for a
pre-determined adjustment to the stipulated base price at times
specified in the agreement or at other periodic intervals to
account for changes due to inflation or deflation. In addition,
most of ICGs contracts contain provisions to adjust the
base price due to new statutes, ordinances or regulations that
impact ICGs costs related to performance of the agreement.
Also, some of ICGs contracts contain provisions that allow
for the recovery of costs impacted by modifications or changes
in the interpretations or application of any applicable
government statutes.
Price reopener provisions are present in most of ICGs
long-term contracts. These price reopener provisions may
automatically set a new price based on prevailing market price
or, in some instances, require the parties to agree on a new
price, sometimes between a specified range of prices. In a
limited number of agreements, failure of the parties to agree on
a price under a price reopener provision can lead to termination
of the contract. Under some of ICGs contracts, ICG has the
right to match lower prices offered to ICGs customers by
other suppliers. These price reopener provisions have enabled
ICG to negotiate higher selling prices in several contracts over
the last several months.
Quality and volumes for the coal are stipulated in coal supply
agreements, and in some instances buyers have the option to vary
annual or monthly volumes. Most of ICGs coal supply
agreements contain provisions requiring ICG to deliver coal
within certain ranges for specific coal characteristics such as
heat
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content, sulfur, ash, hardness and ash fusion temperature.
Failure to meet these specifications can result in economic
penalties, suspension or cancellation of shipments or
termination of the contracts. Assuming steady or increasing coal
prices over the near-term, ICG expects to renew many of
ICGs expiring sales contracts at significantly higher
prices.
Transportation/logistics
ICG ships coal to its customers by rail, truck or barge. ICG
typically pays the transportation costs for its coal to be
delivered to the barge or rail loadout facility, where the coal
is then loaded for final delivery. Once the coal is loaded in
the barge or railcar, ICGs customer is typically
responsible for the freight costs to the ultimate destination.
Transportation costs vary greatly based on the customers
proximity to the mine and ICGs proximity to the loadout
facilities. ICG uses a variety of independent companies for its
transportation needs and typically enter into multiple
non-contract agreements with trucking companies throughout the
year.
In 2004, approximately 94% of ICGs coal from ICGs
Central Appalachian operations was delivered to its customers by
rail on either the Norfolk Southern or CSX rail lines, with the
remaining 6% delivered by truck. For ICGs Illinois Basin
operations, all of ICGs coal was delivered by truck to
customers, generally within an 80 mile radius of ICGs
Illinois mine.
ICG believes it enjoys good relationships with rail carriers and
barge companies due, in part, to its modern coal-loading
facilities and the experience of its transportation and
distribution employees.
SUPPLIERS
ICG has historically spent more than $150 million per year
to procure goods and services in support of its business
activities, excluding capital expenditures. Principal
commodities include maintenance and repair parts and services,
electricity, fuel, roof control and support items, explosives,
tires, conveyance structure, ventilation supplies and
lubricants. ICG uses suppliers for a significant portion of
ICGs equipment rebuilds and repairs both on- and off-site,
as well as construction and reclamation activities.
Each of ICGs regional mining operations has developed its
own supplier base consistent with local needs. ICG has a
centralized sourcing group for major supplier contract
negotiation and administration, for the negotiation and purchase
of major capital goods and to support the business units. The
supplier base has been relatively stable for many years, but
there has been some consolidation. ICG is not dependent on any
one supplier in any region. ICG promotes competition between
suppliers and seek to develop relationships with those suppliers
whose focus is on lowering its costs. ICG seeks suppliers who
identify and concentrate on implementing continuous improvement
opportunities within their area of expertise.
COMPETITION
The coal industry is intensely competitive. ICGs main
competitors are Massey Energy Company and Alpha Natural
Resources. As we develop additional reserves and expand our
operations into Central and Northern West Virginia, we will face
additional competition from Northern Appalachia coal producers,
including Consol Energy and Foundation Coal Holdings. The most
important factors on which ICG competes are coal price at the
mine, coal quality and characteristics, transportation costs and
the reliability of supply. Demand for coal and the prices that
ICG will be able to obtain for its coal are closely linked to
coal consumption patterns of the domestic electric generation
industry which has accounted for approximately 92% of domestic
coal consumption in recent years. These coal consumption
patterns are influenced by factors beyond ICGs control,
including the demand for electricity which is significantly
dependent upon economic activity and summer and winter
temperatures in the United States, government regulation,
technological developments and the location, availability,
quality and price of competing sources of coal, alternative
fuels such as natural gas, oil and nuclear and alternative
energy sources such as hydroelectric power.
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EMPLOYEES
As of September 30, 2005, ICG had 1,468 employees of which
21% were salaried and 79% were hourly. ICG believes its
relationship with its employees is good. All of ICGs
workforce is union free.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, ICG is involved in legal proceedings arising
in the ordinary course of business. ICG believes it has recorded
adequate reserves for these liabilities and that there is no
individual case or group of related cases pending that is likely
to have a material adverse effect on ICGs financial
condition, results of operations or cash flows. With respect to
any claims relating to Horizon which arose prior to
November 12, 2002, such claims are subject to an automatic
stay of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. In limited circumstances,
the Bankruptcy Court has lifted the stay but only to the extent
of insurance coverage relating to Horizon. In any event, ICG
believes all or substantially all of the claims will be resolved
in accordance with Horizons plan of reorganization.
On November 18, 2005, we filed a lawsuit against Massey
Coal Sales Company, Inc., a Massey Energy Company subsidiary, in
the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of
Kentucky. In the complaint, we have alleged that Massey has
breached an existing coal supply agreement. Pursuant to the
terms of the coal supply agreement, Massey sells the coal to us
and we in turn sell the coal to our customer, Carolina Power
& Light. Any failure by Massey to perform under its coal
supply agreement adversely affects our ability to perform under
our agreement with Carolina Power & Light and could result
in liability to our customer for such failure, although we would
seek indemnification from Massey for any such liability. We are
seeking damages for Masseys past failure to perform,
punitive damages and an injunction requiring contractual
performance during the remaining term of the contract.
EQUIPMENT AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
As of December 31, 2004, ICGs leased equipment was,
on average, 8.5 years old. ICG believes that a significant
portion of its equipment needs to be upgraded in the near-term.
Accordingly, ICG expects to retire much of its current equipment
and invest approximately $176 million in new equipment and
for mining development operations in the next two years. ICG
believes ICGs capital investment plan will provide it with
a cost-effective fleet of equipment and enable it to improve ICG
production efficiencies. As we take advantage of planned
expansion opportunities from 2007 through 2009, we expect to
spend approximately $204 million in capital expenditures,
which may require external financing.
While ICG currently operates its mines with a high percentage of
leased equipment due primarily to Horizons preference for
leasing, we will be purchasing equipment in the future. Current
equipment is leased primarily from Caterpillar Finance,
GE Capital and other leasing companies. ICGs
operating leases typically have a term of three to five years,
with ICG having the right to purchase the equipment at the end
of the lease at fair market value.
RECLAMATION
Reclamation expenses are a significant part of any coal mining
operation. Prior to commencing mining operations, a company is
required to apply for numerous ICG permits in the state where
the mining is to occur. Before a state will approve and issue
these permits, it typically requires the mine operator to
present a reclamation plan which meets regulatory criteria and
to secure a surety bond to guarantee performance of reclamation
in an amount determined under state law. These bonding
companies, in turn, require that ICG backstop the surety bonds
with cash and/or letters of credit. While bonds are issued
against reclamation liability for a particular permit at a
particular site, collateral posted in support of the bond is not
allocated to a specific bond, but instead is part of a
collateral pool supporting all bonds issued by that particular
insurer. Bonds are released in phases as reclamation is
completed in a particular area.
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BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP
International Coal Group was formed in March 2005 to be
ICGs new top-tier parent holding company following the
reorganization. International Coal Group currently has no
operations and no significant assets. International Coal Group
is a wholly owned subsidiary of ICG. Following the completion of
the reorganization and Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions,
International Coal Group will own, through ICG, all of the ICG
business, as well as Anker and CoalQuest. All of the following
information is presented on a pro forma basis for the
reorganization and the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions.
COAL RESERVES
Reserves are defined by SEC Industry Guide 7 as that
part of a mineral deposit which could be economically and
legally extracted or produced at the time of the reserve
determination. Proven (Measured) Reserves are
defined by SEC Industry Guide 7 as reserves for which
(1) quantity is computed from dimensions revealed in
outcrops, trenches, workings or drill holes; grade and/or
quality are computed from the results of detailed sampling and
(2) the sites for inspection, sampling and measurement are
spaced so closely and the geologic character is so well defined
that size, shape, depth and mineral content of reserves are
well-established. Probable reserves are defined by
SEC Industry Guide 7 as reserves for which quantity and grade
and/or quality are computed from information similar to that
used for proven (measured) reserves, but the sites for
inspection, sampling, and measurement are farther apart or are
otherwise less adequately spaced. The degree of assurance,
although lower than that for proven (measured) reserves, is
high enough to assume continuity between points of observation.
We estimate that there are approximately 242 million tons
of coal reserves (pro forma for the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions) that can be developed by our existing operations
which will allow us to maintain current production levels for an
extended period of time. ICG Natural Resources, LLC and
CoalQuest own and lease all of our reserves that are not
currently assigned to or associated with one of our mining
operations. These reserves contain approximately
645 million tons of mid to high Btu, low and high sulfur
coal located in Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland, Illinois,
Pennsylvania and Virginia. Our multi-region base and flexible
product line allows us to adjust to changing market conditions
and sustain high sales volume by supplying a wide range of
customers.
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Our total coal reserves could support current production levels
for more than 49 years. The following table provides the
location of our mining operations and the type and amount of
coal produced at those complexes as of January 1, 2005:
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Owned | |
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Leased | |
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Steam | |
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Proven | |
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Proven | |
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Metallurgical(3)(4) | |
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Mining | |
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and | |
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and | |
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and | |
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and | |
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Proven and | |
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Method | |
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Probable | |
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Probable | |
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Probable | |
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Probable | |
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Probable | |
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Surface (S) | |
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Reserves(2) | |
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Reserves | |
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Reserves | |
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Reserves | |
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or Underground | |
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or Development (D) | |
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Northern Appalachia
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Vindex Energy Corp.
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Assigned |
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O |
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MD |
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S |
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10.44 |
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0.00 |
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10.44 |
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7.83 |
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2.61 |
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Unassigned |
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MD |
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S/UG |
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6.21 |
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0.47 |
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5.74 |
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0.15 |
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6.06 |
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Total Vindex Energy Corp.
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16.66 |
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0.47 |
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16.19 |
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7.98 |
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8.67 |
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Patriot Mining Co.
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0.66 |
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0.52 |
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0.14 |
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0.66 |
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0.00 |
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0.39 |
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0.19 |
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0.20 |
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0.39 |
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0.00 |
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Total Patriot Mining Co.
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1.05 |
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0.71 |
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0.34 |
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1.05 |
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0.00 |
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Spruce Fork Division
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Assigned |
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8.02 |
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7.95 |
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0.07 |
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8.02 |
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40.55 |
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38.75 |
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1.80 |
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1.30 |
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39.25 |
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Total Spruce Fork Division
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48.57 |
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46.70 |
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1.87 |
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1.30 |
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47.27 |
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Sycamore Group
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18.72 |
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0.40 |
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18.32 |
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18.72 |
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0.00 |
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Total Sycamore Group
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18.72 |
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0.40 |
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18.32 |
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18.72 |
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Philippi Development Division
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Assigned |
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36.03 |
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32.34 |
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3.69 |
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0.00 |
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36.03 |
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4.94 |
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0.00 |
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4.94 |
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0.00 |
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4.94 |
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Total Phillipi Development Division
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40.97 |
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32.34 |
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8.63 |
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0.00 |
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40.97 |
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CoalQuest Development LLC
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Unassigned (Hillman) |
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194.30 |
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194.30 |
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0.00 |
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32.71 |
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161.59 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total CoalQuest Development LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
194.3 |
|
|
|
194.30 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
32.71 |
|
|
|
161.59 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Northern Appalachia Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
320.27 |
|
|
|
274.92 |
|
|
|
45.35 |
|
|
|
61.76 |
|
|
|
258.51 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central Appalachia
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Eastern
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
23.69 |
|
|
|
7.27 |
|
|
|
16.42 |
|
|
|
23.69 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ICG-Eastern
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23.69 |
|
|
|
7.27 |
|
|
|
16.42 |
|
|
|
23.69 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Hazard
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
S/UG |
|
|
|
51.27 |
|
|
|
0.23 |
|
|
|
51.04 |
|
|
|
51.27 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
D |
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
S/UG |
|
|
|
20.11 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
20.11 |
|
|
|
20.11 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ICG-Hazard
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
71.38 |
|
|
|
0.23 |
|
|
|
71.15 |
|
|
|
71.38 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Knott County
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
6.73 |
|
|
|
5.81 |
|
|
|
0.92 |
|
|
|
6.73 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ICG-Knott County
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.73 |
|
|
|
5.81 |
|
|
|
0.92 |
|
|
|
6.73 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-East Kentucky
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
2.62 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
2.62 |
|
|
|
2.62 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ICG-East Kentucky
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.62 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
2.62 |
|
|
|
2.62 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
Unassigned (Mt. Sterling) |
|
|
D |
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
5.91 |
|
|
|
4.36 |
|
|
|
1.55 |
|
|
|
5.91 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
Unassigned (Jennie Creek) |
|
|
D |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
S/UG |
|
|
|
44.90 |
|
|
|
2.20 |
|
|
|
42.69 |
|
|
|
44.90 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
Beckley-Smokeless
Division(3)
|
|
Unassigned (Bay Hill ) |
|
|
D |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
28.97 |
|
|
|
1.28 |
|
|
|
27.69 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
28.97 |
|
|
Anker Virginia Mining Company
(3)
|
|
Unassigned (Big Creek) |
|
|
D |
|
|
|
V |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
27.50 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
27.50 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
27.50 |
|
|
Central Appalachia Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
211.70 |
|
|
|
21.16 |
|
|
|
190.55 |
|
|
|
155.23 |
|
|
|
56.47 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Illinois
|
|
|
Assigned (Viper) |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
IL |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
29.63 |
|
|
|
11.38 |
|
|
|
18.25 |
|
|
|
29.63 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
D |
|
|
|
IL |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
325.21 |
|
|
|
305.06 |
|
|
|
20.15 |
|
|
|
325.21 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
354.84 |
|
|
|
316.44 |
|
|
|
38.39 |
|
|
|
354.84 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Proven and Probable Reserves
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
886.81 |
|
|
|
612.52 |
|
|
|
274.29 |
|
|
|
571.82 |
|
|
|
314.99 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
83
|
|
(1) |
The proven and probable reserves indicated for each mine are
Assigned. Unassigned proven and probable reserves
for each mining complex are shown separately. Assigned
reserves means coal which has been committed by the coal
company to operating mine shafts, mining equipment, and plant
facilities, and all coal which has been leased by the company to
others. Unassigned reserves represent coal which has
not been committed, and which would require new mineshafts,
mining equipment, or plant facilities before operations could
begin in the property. The primary reason for this distinction
is to inform investors which coal reserves will require
substantial capital investments before production can begin. |
|
(2) |
The proven and probable reserves are reported as recoverable
reserves, which is that part of a coal deposit which could be
economically and legally extracted or produced at the time of
the reserve determination, taking into account mining recovery
and preparation plant yield. |
|
(3) |
Beckley-Smokeless and Anker Virginia meet historical
metallurgical coal quality specifications. |
|
(4) |
Currently, ICG reports selling coal with ash and sulfur
contents as high as 10% and 1.5%, respectively into the current
metallurgical market from the Vindex Energy, Spruce Fork and
Phillipi Divisions. Similarly, we believe all production from
Mount Storm and portions of Hillman could be sold on this
metallurgical market when production begins. |
84
The following table provides the quality (average
moisture, ash, sulfur and Btu content, sulfur content and ash
content per pound) of our coal reserves as of January 1,
2005:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As Received Quality | |
|
Total Reserves | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Assigned or | |
|
% | |
|
% | |
|
% | |
|
|
|
Lbs. SO2 | |
|
<1.2 lbs. SO2 | |
|
>1.2 lbs SO2 | |
Mining Complex |
|
Unassigned(1) | |
|
Moisture | |
|
Ash | |
|
Sulfur | |
|
Btu/lb. | |
|
million Btus | |
|
compliance | |
|
non-compliance | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Northern Appalachia
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vindex Energy Corp.
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
14.01 |
|
|
|
1.74 |
|
|
|
12,407 |
|
|
|
2.81 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
10.44 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
9.47 |
|
|
|
0.86 |
|
|
|
13,193 |
|
|
|
1.31 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
6.21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Vindex Energy Corp.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
12.32 |
|
|
|
1.42 |
|
|
|
12,700 |
|
|
|
2.25 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
16.66 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patriot Mining Co.
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
14.55 |
|
|
|
2.01 |
|
|
|
11,975 |
|
|
|
3.36 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
0.66 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
19.06 |
|
|
|
2.13 |
|
|
|
11,240 |
|
|
|
3.85 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
0.39 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Patriot Mining Co.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
16.22 |
|
|
|
2.05 |
|
|
|
11,704 |
|
|
|
3.54 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
1.05 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spruce Fork Division
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
9.13 |
|
|
|
1.05 |
|
|
|
13,000 |
|
|
|
1.62 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
8.02 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
8.87 |
|
|
|
1.11 |
|
|
|
13,076 |
|
|
|
1.70 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
40.55 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Spruce Fork Division
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
8.92 |
|
|
|
1.10 |
|
|
|
13,063 |
|
|
|
1.69 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
48.57 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sycamore Group
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
7.19 |
|
|
|
3.05 |
|
|
|
13,099 |
|
|
|
4.65 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
18.72 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Sycamore Group
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
7.19 |
|
|
|
3.05 |
|
|
|
13,099 |
|
|
|
4.65 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
18.72 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Philippi Development Division
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
8.17 |
|
|
|
1.32 |
|
|
|
13,299 |
|
|
|
1.98 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
36.03 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
8.04 |
|
|
|
1.44 |
|
|
|
13,353 |
|
|
|
2.15 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
4.94 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Phillipi Development Division
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
8.15 |
|
|
|
1.33 |
|
|
|
13,306 |
|
|
|
2.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
40.97 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CoalQuest Development LLC
|
|
|
Unassigned (Hillman) |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
9.21 |
|
|
|
1.15 |
|
|
|
13,179 |
|
|
|
1.74 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
194.30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Northern Appalachia Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
320.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central Appalachia
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Eastern
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
14.42 |
|
|
|
1.24 |
|
|
|
11,964 |
|
|
|
2.07 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
23.69 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ICG-Eastern
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
14.42 |
|
|
|
1.24 |
|
|
|
11,964 |
|
|
|
2.07 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
23.69 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Hazard
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
9.23 |
|
|
|
1.44 |
|
|
|
12,438 |
|
|
|
2.32 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
51.27 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
12.98 |
|
|
|
1.63 |
|
|
|
12,047 |
|
|
|
2.72 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
20.11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ICG-Hazard
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
10.33 |
|
|
|
1.49 |
|
|
|
12,316 |
|
|
|
2.43 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
71.38 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Knott County
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
4.47 |
|
|
|
1.22 |
|
|
|
13,463 |
|
|
|
1.87 |
|
|
|
3.50 |
|
|
|
3.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ICG-Knott County
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
4.47 |
|
|
|
1.22 |
|
|
|
13,463 |
|
|
|
1.87 |
|
|
|
3.50 |
|
|
|
3.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-East Kentucky
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
4.50 |
|
|
|
11.59 |
|
|
|
1.36 |
|
|
|
12,680 |
|
|
|
2.14 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
2.62 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total ICG-East Kentucky
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.50 |
|
|
|
11.59 |
|
|
|
1.36 |
|
|
|
12,680 |
|
|
|
2.14 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
2.62 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
|
Unassigned (Mt. Sterling) |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
9.18 |
|
|
|
0.83 |
|
|
|
12,430 |
|
|
|
1.33 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
5.91 |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
|
Unassigned (Jennie Creek) |
|
|
|
7.00 |
|
|
|
6.47 |
|
|
|
1.10 |
|
|
|
12,935 |
|
|
|
1.69 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
44.90 |
|
|
Beckley-Smokeless
Division(2)
|
|
|
Unassigned (Bay Hill) |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
4.87 |
|
|
|
0.70 |
|
|
|
13,913 |
|
|
|
1.01 |
|
|
|
28.97 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
Anker Virginia Mining
Company(2)
|
|
|
Unassigned (Big Creek) |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
4.00 |
|
|
|
0.65 |
|
|
|
14,073 |
|
|
|
0.92 |
|
|
|
27.50 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central Appalachia Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
59.98 |
|
|
|
151.73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Illinois
|
|
|
Assigned (Viper) |
|
|
|
16.00 |
|
|
|
8.80 |
|
|
|
2.86 |
|
|
|
10,692 |
|
|
|
5.35 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
29.63 |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
10.00 |
|
|
|
8.99 |
|
|
|
3.24 |
|
|
|
11,377 |
|
|
|
5.70 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
325.21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.50 |
|
|
|
8.98 |
|
|
|
3.21 |
|
|
|
11,320 |
|
|
|
5.67 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
354.84 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Proven and Probable Reserves
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
59.98 |
|
|
|
826.83 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
The proven and probable reserves indicated for each mine are
Assigned. Unassigned proven and probable reserves
for each mining complex are shown separately. Assigned
reserves means coal which has been committed by the coal
company to operating mine shafts, mining equipment, and plant
facilities, and all coal which has been leased by the company to
others. Unassigned reserves represent coal which has
not been committed, and which would require new mineshafts,
mining equipment, or plant facilities before operations could
begin in the property. The primary reason for this distinction
is to inform investors which coal reserves will require
substantial capital investments before production can begin. |
|
(2) |
Beckley-Smokeless and Anker Virginia meet historical
metallurgical coal quality specifications. |
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Our reserve estimate is based on geological data assembled and
analyzed by our staff of geologists and engineers. Reserve
estimates are periodically updated to reflect past coal
production, new drilling information and other geologic or
mining data. Acquisitions or sales of coal properties will also
change the reserves. Changes in mining methods may increase or
decrease the recovery basis for a coal seam as will plant
processing efficiency tests. We maintain reserve information in
secure computerized databases, as well as in hard copy. The
ability to update and/or modify the reserves is restricted to a
few individuals and the modifications are documented.
Actual reserves may vary substantially from the estimates.
Estimated minimum recoverable reserves are comprised of coal
that is considered to be merchantable and economically
recoverable by using mining practices and techniques prevalent
in the coal industry at the time of the reserve study, based
upon then-current prevailing market prices for coal. We use the
mining method that we believe will be most profitable with
respect to particular reserves. We believe the volume of our
current reserves exceeds the volume of our contractual delivery
requirements. Although the reserves shown in the table above
include a variety of qualities of coal, we presently blend coal
of different qualities to meet contract specifications. See
Risk factors Risks relating to our
business.
Periodically, we retain outside experts to independently verify
our coal reserves. The most recent review was completed during
the first quarter of 2005 and covered all of our reserves. The
results verified our reserve estimates, with very minor
adjustments, and included an in-depth review of our procedures
and controls. As of January 1, 2005 (pro forma for the
Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions), Marshall Miller &
Associates, Inc. confirmed our reserves of 887 million tons
on a consolidated basis.
We currently own approximately 69% of our coal reserves, with
the remainder of our coal reserves subject to leases from
third-party landowners. Generally, these leases convey mining
rights to the coal producer in exchange for a percentage of
gross sales in the form of a royalty payment to the lessor,
subject to minimum payments. Leases generally last for the
economic life of the reserves. The average royalties paid by us
for coal reserves from our producing properties was $1.48 per
ton in 2004, representing approximately 4.2% of our coal sales
revenue in 2004, pro forma for the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions. Consistent with industry practice, we conduct only
limited investigations of title to our coal properties prior to
leasing. Title to lands and reserves of the lessors or grantors
and the boundaries of our leased priorities are not completely
verified until we prepare to mine those reserves.
|
|
|
NON-RESERVE COAL DEPOSITS |
Non-reserve coal deposits are coal-bearing bodies that have been
sufficiently sampled and analyzed in trenches, outcrops,
drilling, and underground workings to assume continuity between
sample points, and therefore warrants further exploration stage
work. However, this coal does not qualify as a commercially
viable coal reserve as prescribed by SEC standards until a final
comprehensive evaluation based on unit cost per ton,
recoverability, and other material factors concludes legal and
economic feasibility. Non-reserve coal deposits may be
classified as such by either limited property control or
geologic limitations, or both.
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The following table provides the location of our mining
operations and the type and amount of non-reserve coal deposits
at those complexes as of January 1, 2005:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mining | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Method | |
|
Total | |
|
Steam | |
|
Metallurgical(2) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Surface (S) | |
|
Non-reserve | |
|
Non-reserve | |
|
Non-reserve | |
|
|
|
|
Operating (O) | |
|
|
|
or | |
|
Coal Deposits | |
|
Coal Deposits | |
|
Coal Deposits | |
|
|
Assigned or | |
|
or | |
|
|
|
Underground | |
|
(In million | |
|
(In million | |
|
(In million | |
Mining Complex |
|
Unassigned(1) | |
|
Development (D) | |
|
State | |
|
(UG) | |
|
tons) | |
|
tons) | |
|
tons) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Northern Appalachia
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patriot Mining Co.
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
0.13 |
|
|
|
0.13 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
D |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
1.77 |
|
|
|
1.77 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Patriot Mining
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.89 |
|
|
|
1.89 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spruce Fork Division
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
0.18 |
|
|
|
0.18 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
D |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
2.24 |
|
|
|
2.24 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Spruce Fork Division
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.42 |
|
|
|
2.42 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sycamore Group
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
1.28 |
|
|
|
1.28 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
D |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Sycamore Group
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.28 |
|
|
|
1.28 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Philippi Development Division
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
1.64 |
|
|
|
1.64 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
D |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
0.76 |
|
|
|
0.76 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Phillipi Development Division
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.40 |
|
|
|
2.40 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CoalQuest Development LLC
|
|
Unassigned (Hillman) |
|
|
D |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
37.04 |
|
|
|
37.04 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Upshur Property
|
|
Unassigned (Upshur) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
92.96 |
|
|
|
92.96 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Northern Appalachia Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
137.99 |
|
|
|
137.99 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central Appalachia
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Eastern
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-Hazard
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
S/UG |
|
|
|
3.00 |
|
|
|
3.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-Knott County
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-East Kentucky
|
|
Assigned (Blackberry) |
|
|
O |
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
Unassigned (Mt. Sterling) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
S/UG |
|
|
|
35.60 |
|
|
|
35.60 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
Unassigned (Jennie Creek) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
20.64 |
|
|
|
20.64 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
Anker West Virginia Mining Co.
|
|
Unassigned (Juliana) |
|
|
D |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
S/UG |
|
|
|
1.20 |
|
|
|
1.20 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
Beckley-Smokeless
Division(3)
|
|
Unassigned (Bay Hill) |
|
|
D |
|
|
|
WV |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
1.88 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
1.88 |
|
|
Anker Virginia Mining
Co.(3)
|
|
Unassigned (Big Creek) |
|
|
D |
|
|
|
V |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
2.57 |
|
|
|
2.57 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
Central Appalachia Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
64.91 |
|
|
|
63.02 |
|
|
|
1.88 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Illinois
|
|
|
Assigned (Viper) |
|
|
|
O |
|
|
|
IL |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
38.47 |
|
|
|
38.47 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
Unassigned (Illinois) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
IL |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
263.07 |
|
|
|
263.07 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
Unassigned (Arkansas) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AR |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
39.15 |
|
|
|
39.15 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
Unassigned (California) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
CA |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
10.00 |
|
|
|
10.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned (Ohio) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OH |
|
|
|
UG |
|
|
|
98.00 |
|
|
|
98.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
Unassigned (Montana) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
MT |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
12.00 |
|
|
|
12.00 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
Unassigned (Washington) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
WA |
|
|
|
S |
|
|
|
43.08 |
|
|
|
43.08 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
503.77 |
|
|
|
503.77 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Non-Reserve Coal Deposits |
|
|
|
|
|
|
706.68 |
|
|
|
704.79 |
|
|
|
1.88 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
87
|
|
(1) |
Assigned non-reserve coal deposits means coal
which has been committed by the coal company to operating mine
shafts, mining equipment, and plant facilities, and all coal
which has been leased by the company to others. Unassigned
non-reserve coal deposits represent coal which has not
been committed, and which would require new mineshafts, mining
equipment, or plant facilities before operations could begin in
the property. |
|
(2) |
Currently, ICG reports selling coal with ash and sulfur
contents as high as 10% and 1.5%, respectively into the current
metallurgical market from the Vindex Energy, Spruce Fork and
Philippi Divisions. Similarly, we believe all production from
Mount Storm and portions of Hillman can be sold on this
metallurgical market. |
|
(3) |
Beckley-Smokeless and Anker Virginia meet historical
metallurgical coal quality specifications. |
The following table provides the quality (average
moisture, ash, sulfur and Btu content per pound) of our
non-reserve coal deposits as of January 1, 2005:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As received quality | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Assigned or | |
|
% | |
|
% | |
|
% | |
|
|
|
Lbs. SO2/ | |
Mining complex |
|
Unassigned(1) | |
|
Moisture | |
|
Ash | |
|
Sulfur | |
|
Btu/lb. | |
|
Million Btus | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Northern Appalachia
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patriot Mining Co.
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
Spruce Fork Division
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
9.00 |
|
|
|
1.20 |
|
|
|
13,000 |
|
|
|
1.85 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
9.00 |
|
|
|
1.20 |
|
|
|
13,000 |
|
|
|
1.85 |
|
|
Sycamore Group
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
7.21 |
|
|
|
3.05 |
|
|
|
13,097 |
|
|
|
4.66 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
Philippi Development Division
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
8.30 |
|
|
|
1.40 |
|
|
|
13,100 |
|
|
|
2.14 |
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
8.30 |
|
|
|
1.40 |
|
|
|
13,100 |
|
|
|
2.14 |
|
|
CoalQuest Development LLC
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
(Hillman) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Upshur Property
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
43.00 |
|
|
|
2.00 |
|
|
|
8,000 |
|
|
|
5.00 |
|
|
|
|
(Upshur) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central Appalachia
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Eastern
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
12.20 |
|
|
|
1.20 |
|
|
|
12,400 |
|
|
|
1.94 |
|
|
ICG-Hazard
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
8.26 |
|
|
|
1.41 |
|
|
|
12,732 |
|
|
|
2.22 |
|
|
ICG-Knott County
|
|
|
Assigned |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
ICG-East Kentucky
|
|
Assigned (Blackberry) |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
11.63 |
|
|
|
1.93 |
|
|
|
11,774 |
|
|
|
3.28 |
|
|
|
|
(Mt. Sterling) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
12.50 |
|
|
|
1.10 |
|
|
|
12,000 |
|
|
|
1.83 |
|
|
|
|
(Jennie Creek) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anker West Virginia Mining Co.
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
7.50 |
|
|
|
0.82 |
|
|
|
13,100 |
|
|
|
1.25 |
|
|
|
|
(Juliana) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beckley-Smokeless
Division(2)
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
4.80 |
|
|
|
0.70 |
|
|
|
13,800 |
|
|
|
1.01 |
|
|
|
|
(Bay Hill) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anker Virginia Mining
Co.(2)
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
7.40 |
|
|
|
0.60 |
|
|
|
13,500 |
|
|
|
0.89 |
|
|
|
|
(Big Creek) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Illinois
|
|
|
Assigned (Viper) |
|
|
|
16.00 |
|
|
|
9.50 |
|
|
|
3.50 |
|
|
|
10,500 |
|
|
|
6.67 |
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
13.00 |
|
|
|
9.00 |
|
|
|
3.00 |
|
|
|
11,000 |
|
|
|
5.45 |
|
|
|
|
(Illinois) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICG-Natural Resources
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
8.00 |
|
|
|
0.40 |
|
|
|
5,650 |
|
|
|
1.42 |
|
|
|
|
(Arkansas) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
13.00 |
|
|
|
3.50 |
|
|
|
11,700 |
|
|
|
5.98 |
|
|
|
|
(California) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unassigned |
|
|
|
6.00 |
|
|
|
8.40 |
|
|
|
2.50 |
|
|
|
12,650 |
|
|
|
3.95 |
|
|
|
|
(Ohio) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unassigned) |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
8.00 |
|
|
|
0.30 |
|
|
|
8,900 |
|
|
|
0.67 |
|
|
|
|
(Montana) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unassigned) |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
8.00 |
|
|
|
0.50 |
|
|
|
7,025 |
|
|
|
1.42 |
|
|
|
|
(Washington) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
88
|
|
(1) |
The proven and probable reserves indicated for each mine are
Assigned. Unassigned proven and probable reserves
for each mining complex are shown separately. Assigned
reserves means coal which has been committed by the coal
company to operating mine shafts, mining equipment, and plant
facilities, and all coal which has been leased by the company to
others. Unassigned reserves represent coal which has
not been committed, and which would require new mineshafts,
mining equipment, or plant facilities before operations could
begin in the property. The primary reason for this distinction
is to inform investors, which coal reserves will require
substantial capital investments before production can begin. |
|
(2) |
Beckley-Smokeless and Anker Virginia meet historical
metallurgical coal quality specifications. |
OPERATIONS
As of December 31, 2004, we operated a total of 13 surface
and 10 underground coal mines located in Kentucky, Maryland,
West Virginia and Illinois. Historically, approximately 64% of
our production has come from surface mines, and the remaining
production has come from our underground mines. These mining
facilities include eight preparations plants, each of which
receive, blend, process and ship coal that is produced from one
or more of our 23 active mines. Our underground mines generally
consist of one or more single or dual continuous miner sections
which are made up of the continuous miner, shuttle cars, roof
bolters and various ancillary equipment. Our surface mines are a
combination of mountain top removal, dragline, highwall contour
and cross ridge operations using truck/loader equipment fleets
along with large production tractors. Most of our preparation
plants are modern heavy media plants that generally have both
coarse and fine coal cleaning circuits. We currently own most of
the equipment utilized in our mining operations. We employ
preventive maintenance and rebuild programs to ensure that our
equipment is modern and well maintained. The mobile equipment
utilized at our mining operation is scheduled to be replaced on
an on-going basis with new, more efficient units during the next
five years. Each year we endeavor to replace the oldest units,
thereby maintaining productivity while minimizing capital
expenditures. The following table provides summary information
regarding our principal mining complexes as of
September 30, 2005.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Type of Mines |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preparation |
|
Under- |
|
|
|
Mining |
|
|
|
Tons Produced |
Mining Complex |
|
Location |
|
Plant(s) |
|
ground |
|
Surface |
|
Total |
|
Method(1) |
|
Transportation |
|
in 2004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
ICG Eastern, LLC
|
|
Cowen, WV |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
MTR-DL-TSL |
|
|
|
Rail |
|
|
|
2,712.1 |
|
ICG Hazard, LLC
|
|
Hazard, KY |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
R&P, HW, MTR, TSL |
|
|
Rail |
|
|
|
3,978.0 |
|
ICG Knott County, LLC
|
|
Kite, KY |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
R&P |
|
|
|
Rail |
|
|
|
1,386.6 |
|
ICG East Kentucky, LLC
|
|
Pike Co., KY |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
MTR-TSL |
|
|
|
Rail |
|
|
|
1,576.3 |
|
ICG Illinois, LLC
|
|
Williamsville, IL |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
R&P |
|
|
|
Truck |
|
|
|
2,117.6 |
|
Vindex Energy Corporation
|
|
Garrett Co., MD |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
CRM, CTR, R&P |
|
|
|
Truck, Rail (2) |
|
|
|
170.7 |
|
Patriot Mining Company
|
|
Monongalia Co., WV |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
CTR |
|
|
|
Barge, Rail |
|
|
|
921.3 |
(3) |
Spruce Fork Division
|
|
Upshur Co., WV |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
R&P |
|
|
|
Rail |
|
|
|
1,213.9 |
|
Philippi Development Division
|
|
Barbour Co., WV |
|
|
1 |
(4) |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
R&P |
|
|
|
Rail |
|
|
|
255.4 |
|
Beckley-Smokeless Division
|
|
Raleigh Co., WV |
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1 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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R&P |
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Rail |
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0.0 |
(2) |
Sycamore Group
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Harrison Co., WV |
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0 |
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2 |
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0 |
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2 |
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R&P |
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Truck |
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259.3 |
(5)(6) |
CoalQuest Development LLC
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Taylor Co., WV |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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R&P & LW |
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Rail |
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0.0 |
(7) |
Juliana Complex
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Webster Co., WV |
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1 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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R&P & CTR |
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Rail |
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0.0 |
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(1) |
CRM = Cross Ridge Mining; CTR = Contour Mining;
R&P = Room and Pillar; LW = Longwall; MTR =
Mountain Top Removal; DL = Dragline; HW = Highwall;
TSL = Truck and Shovel/ Loader |
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(2) |
Utilizing third-party loadout |
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(3) |
Including waste-fuel |
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(4) |
Currently utilizing one circuit |
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(5) |
Mine permitted but undeveloped |
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(6) |
Represents Ankers 50% share in The Sycamore Group LLC
joint venture plus the Sycamore No. 2 mine, expected to
begin production in 2005 |
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(7) |
Undeveloped, permit in progress |
The following table provides the last three years annual
production for each of our mines and our weighted average prices
received for our coal.
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ICG Eastern, LLC
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2,998,654 |
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$ |
28.59 |
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2,657,537 |
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$ |
26.23 |
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2,712,067 |
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$ |
34.12 |
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ICG Hazard, LLC
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3,592,719 |
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$ |
26.72 |
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4,116,115 |
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$ |
27.82 |
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3,978,038 |
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$ |
33.22 |
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ICG Knott County, LLC
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986,552 |
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$ |
27.39 |
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1,333,603 |
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$ |
28.60 |
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1,386,554 |
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$ |
39.45 |
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ICG East Kentucky, LLC
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2,033,372 |
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$ |
27.30 |
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1,799,740 |
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$ |
29.00 |
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1,576,345 |
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$ |
40.42 |
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ICG Illinois, LLC
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1,759,215 |
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$ |
23.36 |
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2,134,096 |
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$ |
22.98 |
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2,117,567 |
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$ |
23.54 |
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Vindex Energy Corporation
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123,394 |
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$ |
25.74 |
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96,335 |
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$ |
31.65 |
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170,745 |
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$ |
32.13 |
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Patriot Mining Company
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487,654 |
(1) |
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$ |
20.25 |
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425,638 |
(1) |
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$ |
19.41 |
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423,448 |
(1) |
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$ |
20.25 |
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Sycamore Group, LLC
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284,040 |
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$ |
24.13 |
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269,801 |
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$ |
24.75 |
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259,270 |
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$ |
24.84 |
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Spruce Fork Division
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1,203,212 |
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$ |
30.58 |
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1,353,896 |
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$ |
31.11 |
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1,213,851 |
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$ |
34.16 |
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Philippi Development Division
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354,948 |
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$ |
32.75 |
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299,167 |
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$ |
26.54 |
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255,439 |
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$ |
44.47 |
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Beckley Smokeless Division
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136,999 |
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$ |
45.50 |
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Mount Storm Division
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494,731 |
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$ |
20.40 |
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8,520 |
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$ |
26.55 |
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14,455,490 |
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14,494,448 |
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14,093,324 |
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Does not include Patriots waste fuel. |
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The following provides a description of the operating
characteristics of the principal mines and reserves of each of
our mining operations.
MINING OPERATIONS
Northern and Central Appalachia Mining Operations
Below is a map showing the location and access to our coal
properties in Northern and Central Appalachia:
Our Northern and Central Appalachian mining facilities are
strategically located across West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland,
Pennsylvania and Virginia and are used to produce and ship coal
to its customers located primarily in the eastern half of the
United States. We believe that the quality and experience of our
workforce in Northern and Central Appalachia are among the
highest in the coal mining industry. All of our Northern and
Central Appalachia mining operations are union free.
Our mines in Central Appalachia produced 9.7 million tons
of coal in 2004 and our mines in Northern Appalachia produced
2.8 million tons of coal in 2004, pro forma for the
Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions. The coal produced in 2004 from
our Northern and Central Appalachian mining operations was, on
average, 12,207 Btu/lb, 1.2% sulfur and 12.4% ash by content.
This year we estimate that our mines in Central Appalachia
region will produce approximately 10.5 million tons,
pro forma for the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions. This
year we estimate that our mines in the Northern Appalachian
region will
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produce approximately 4.5 million tons, pro forma for
the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions. This high Btu, low to
medium sulfur coal is very marketable to major utility customers
throughout the eastern United States. Shipments to electric
utilities, accounted for approximately 78% of the coal shipped
by these mines in 2004, compared to 80% of shipments in 2003.
Within each mining complex, mines have been developed at
strategic locations in proximity to our preparation plants and
rail shipping facilities. The mines located in Central
Appalachia ship the majority of their coal by the Norfolk
Southern and CSX rail lines, although production may also be
delivered by truck or barge, depending on the customer. ICG
Natural Resources, LLC owns two idle river docks along the
Kanawha River from which we could ship coal to our customers.
As of September 30, 2005, these mines had 1,490 employees.
ICG Eastern, LLC
ICG Eastern, LLC operates the Birch River surface mine, located
60 miles east of Charleston, near Cowen in Webster County,
West Virginia. Birch River started operations in 1990 under
Shell Mining Company, was purchased by Zeigler Coal Holding
Company, or Zeigler, in 1992, and was subsequently
acquired by AEI Resources, Inc. from Zeigler in 1998.
Birch River is extracting coal from five distinct coalbeds:
(i) Freeport; (ii) Upper Kittanning; (iii) Middle
Kittanning; (iv) Upper Clarion and (v) Lower Clarion.
Coal mined from this operation has an average sulfur content of
1.1%, an average ash content of 12.2% and an average Btu content
of 12,300. We estimate that Birch River controls
23.7 million tons of coal reserves.
Approximately 69% of the coal reserves are leased, while
approximately 31% are owned in fee. Most of the leased reserves
are held by four lessors. The leases are retained by annual
minimum payments and by tonnage-based royalty payments. All
leases can be renewed until all mineable and merchantable coal
has been exhausted.
Overburden is removed by a dragline, shovel, front-end loaders,
end dumps and bulldozers. Approximately one-third of the coal
can be marketed run-of-mine, while the other two-thirds is
washed at Birch Rivers preparation plant. Coal is
transported by conveyor belt from the preparation plant to Birch
Rivers rail loadout, which is served by CSX.
ICG Hazard, LLC
ICG Hazard, LLC is currently operating six surface mines and one
underground mine, a unit train loadout (Kentucky River Loading)
and other support facilities in eastern Kentucky, near Hazard.
The coal reserves and operations were acquired in late-1997 and
1998 by AEI Resources.
ICG Hazards six surface mines include: (i) County
Line; (ii) Flint Ridge; (iii) Vicco; (iv) Rowdy
Gap; (v) Tip Top; and (vi) Thunder Ridge. The coal
from these mines is being extracted from the Hazard 11,
Hazard 10, Hazard 9, Hazard 8, Hazard 7 and
Hazard 5A seams, and has an average sulfur content of 1.2%,
an average ash content of 12% and an average Btu content of
12,000. Nearly all of the coal is marketed run-of-mine. We
estimate that ICG Hazard controls 71.4 million tons of
coal reserves, plus 3.0 million tons of coal that is
classified as non-reserve coal deposits. Most of the property
has been adequately explored, but additional core drilling will
be conducted within specified locations to better define the
reserves.
Approximately 99.7% of ICG Hazards reserves are
leased, while 0.3% are owned in fee. Most of the leased reserves
are held by seven lessors. In several cases, ICG Hazard has
multiple leases with each lessor. The leases are retained by
annual minimum payments and by tonnage-based royalty payments.
Most leases can be renewed until all mineable and merchantable
coal has been exhausted.
Overburden is removed by front-end loaders, end dumps,
bulldozers and blast casting. Coal is transported from the mines
to the Kentucky River Loading rail loadout by on-highway trucks.
The loadout
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is served by CSX. Most of the coal is transported by rail, but
some coal is direct shipped to the customer by truck from the
mine pits.
An existing preparation plant structure was recently extensively
upgraded in June 2005. Since July 2005, it has been processing
coal from ICG Hazards new Flint Ridge underground
mine complex. Flint Ridge is a room-and-pillar mine, producing
coal from the Hazard 8 coalbed. It utilizes continuous
miners and shuttle cars.
ICG Knott County, LLC operates four underground mines, the
Supreme Energy preparation plant and rail loadout and other
facilities necessary to support the mining operations in eastern
Kentucky, near Kite. ICG Knott County was acquired by
AEI Resources from Zeigler in 1998.
ICG Knott County is producing coal from the Hazard 4 and
the Elkhorn 3 coalbeds. Three mines are operating in the
Hazard 4 coalbed: Calvary, Clean Energy and Elk Hollow. The
Classic mine is operating in the Elkhorn 3 coalbed. The
coal produced from the four mines has an average sulfur content
of 1.3%, an average ash content of 9% and an average Btu content
of 12,700. We estimate these properties contain 6.7 million
tons of coal reserves. Most of the property has been extensively
explored, but additional core drilling will be conducted within
specified locations to better define the reserves.
Approximately 86% of ICG Knott Countys reserves are
owned in fee, while approximately 14% are leased. The leases are
retained by annual minimum payments and by tonnage-based royalty
payments. The leases can be renewed until all mineable and
merchantable coal has been exhausted.
ICG Knott Countys four underground mines are
room-and-pillar operations, utilizing continuous miners and
shuttle cars. Nearly all of the run-of-mine coal is processed at
the Supreme Energy preparation plant; some of the Hazard 4
run-of-mine coal is blended with the washed coal. ICG Knott
County intends to operate a new preparation plant to be
constructed during 2006 in conjunction with Loadout, LLC, an
affiliate of Penn Virginia Resources Partners, L.P.
Nearly all of ICG Knott Countys coal is transported
by rail. The loadout is served by CSX.
ICG East Kentucky, LLC is a surface mining operation located in
Pike County, Kentucky, near Phelps. ICG East Kentucky
currently operates the Blackberry surface mine and the Phelps
Loadout. ICG East Kentucky was acquired by
AEI Resources in the second quarter of 1999.
Blackberry is an area surface mine that produces coal from three
separate coalbeds: (i) Taylor; (ii) Fireclay; and
(iii) Lower Fireclay. All of the coal is sold run-of-mine,
with an average sulfur content of 1.2%, an average ash content
of 12% and an average Btu content of 12,400.
We estimate that the Blackberry mine controls 2.6 million
tons of coal reserves; no additional exploration is required.
After Blackberry is depleted, ICG East Kentucky will begin
mining the Mount Sterling property, which contains an additional
5.9 million tons of coal reserves. Mount Sterling is
located in Martin and Pike Counties, Kentucky near the Tug Fork
River. Although Mount Sterling is expected to be mined by
ICG East Kentucky, the property is held by ICG Natural
Resources, LLC. The leases are retained by annual minimum
payments and by tonnage-based royalty payments. The leases can
be renewed until all mineable and merchantable coal has been
exhausted.
Overburden at the Blackberry mine is removed by front end
loaders, end dumps, bull dozers and blast casting. Coal from the
pits is transported by truck to the Phelps Loadout.
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Vindex Energy Corporation |
Vindex Energy Corporation operates two surface mines, the Island
mine and the Douglas mine, in the Potomac Basin in Garrett
County, Maryland. The reserves at Vindex are leased primarily
from one major landowner. The lease expires in 2010 and is
renewable on a year-by-year basis with a minimum annual
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holding cost. Vindex Energy is a cross-ridge mining operation
extracting coal from the Upper Freeport, Middle Kittanning and
Upper Kittanning seams. Both mines are truck-and-shovel/loader
mining operations utilizing dozers, hydraulic excavators,
loaders and trucks. Operations are conducted with relatively new
equipment and exploration and development is conducted on a
continual basis ahead of mining.
Vindex has been operating its mines at full production since the
first quarter 2005, and it is projected that the mines will
produce a combined 654,000 tons in 2005. Approximately 20%
of the raw coal production is screened at the Island Mine for
sales directly to the customers. The remainder of the coal is
processed at our preparation plant located near Mount Storm,
West Virginia, where the product is shipped to the customer by
either truck or rail using a third-party rail loading facility.
Four new surface mines are under development in the Potomac
Basin in Garrett County, Maryland. Anker anticipates mining to
commence at one of these operations in 2007, an additional two
in 2008 and the last mine producing by 2009. Like the Island and
Douglas mines, these four mines will utilize
truck-and-shovel/loaders and will be extracting coal from the
Bakerstown, Upper Freeport, Mahoning, Upper Kittanning and
Middle Kittanning seams. These future reserves are currently
being explored and permitted for mining.
Patriot Mining Company consists of three active surface mines
near Morgantown, West Virginia: Crown No. 2 and New Hill
East located in Monongalia County, West Virginia and Keener
located in Green County, Pennsylvania. The majority of the coal
and surface is leased under renewable contracts with small
annual minimum holding costs. Patriots mines are
extracting coal from the Waynesburg seam using contour mining
methods with dozers, loaders and trucks. As mining progresses,
reserves are being acquired and permitted for future operations.
The mining equipment is maintained in good condition.
We have projected that Patriots three mines will produce
approximately 700,000 tons in 2005. Patriot is planning six
new mines on property currently being acquired, explored and
permitted that will begin phasing into production starting next
year through 2009. These mines will also extract coal from the
Waynesburg seam using contour mining methods with dozers,
loaders and trucks.
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Spruce Fork Division Anker West Virginia
Mining Company |
The Spruce Fork Division currently consists of two active
underground mines: Spruce No. 1 and Sago located in Upshur
County, West Virginia, near the town of Buckhannon. The Spruce
No. 1 Mine is extracting coal from the Upper Freeport seam
and the Sago mine is extracting coal from the Middle Kittanning
seam. Nearly all of the reserves in the Spruce Fork Division are
owned by ICG. The Spruce No. 1 Mine opened in 1997 and we
anticipate that its reserves will be depleted sometime during
the third quarter of 2005. The Sago mine, which was originally
opened in 1999 as a contract mine, closed in 2002, and then
reopened as a captive operation in the first quarter of 2004.
Sago is expected to reach full production by the fourth quarter
of 2005.
Both operations utilize the room-and-pillar mining method with
continuous miners and shuttle cars for coal extraction. All of
the coal extracted from these mines is processed through the
nearby Sawmill Run preparation plant where coal is then
primarily shipped by CSX rail, although some coal is trucked to
local industrial customers.
We have projected that the Spruce Fork Division will produce
approximately 1.3 million tons of coal in 2005. The
Sago 3 mine, scheduled for production in 2007, is a
replacement for the Spruce No. 1 Mine. The reserves at
Spruce Fork have characteristics that make it marketable to both
steam and metallurgical coal customers.
Sycamore Group consists of The Sycamore Group LLC and the
Harrison Division. The Sycamore Group LLC is a joint venture
between ICG and Emily Gibson Coal Company. The joint venture
operates
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one underground mine, the Sycamore No. 1 Mine
(a.k.a. the Fairfax No. 3 Mine), in Harrison County,
West Virginia, approximately ten miles west of Clarksburg, where
coal is extracted from the Pittsburgh seam by room-and-pillar
mining method with continuous miners and shuttle cars for coal
extraction.
The majority of the coal is leased with an annual minimum
holding cost. It is anticipated that this reserve will be
depleted and the mine closed during the second quarter of 2006.
Operations are conducted utilizing the room-and-pillar mining
method. Newly rebuilt mining equipment was recently installed to
facilitate the complete extraction of the remaining reserves. We
expect that ICGs 50% share of the 2005 production to be
approximately 210,000 tons, all of which is sold on a raw
basis and shipped to Allegheny Power Service Corporations
Harrison Power Station by truck.
The Harrison Division consists of the Sycamore No. 2
Mine, which is located in Harrison County, West Virginia,
approximately ten miles west of Clarksburg. The
Sycamore No. 2 Mine is expected to begin producing
coal from the Pittsburgh seam by room-and-pillar mining method
with continuous miners and shuttle cars in the second quarter of
2005. The reserve is primarily leased from one major landowner
with an annual minimum holding cost and an automatic renewal
based on an annual minimum production of 250,000 tons.
The planned annual production is expected to increase from
approximately 430,000 tons in 2005 to over 1.2 million
tons in 2006. The coal produced from the Sycamore No. 2
Mine will be sold on a raw basis and shipped to Allegheny Power
Service Corporations Harrison Power Station by truck under
a new life of mine, total production coal supply agreement.
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Philippi Development Division Anker West
Virginia Mining Company |
The Philippi Development Division operates the Sentinel mine, in
Barbour County, West Virginia near the town of Philippi. The
mine was acquired by Anker in 1990 and has been operating ever
since. Historically, coal was extracted from the Lower
Kittanning seam; however, mining is currently conducted in the
Upper Kittanning seam by room-and-pillar mining method with a
new low-seam continuous miner which was installed in the fourth
quarter of 2004. The current operations are expected to be
supplemented with a second continuous miner in the first quarter
of 2007.
Coal is fed directly from the mine to our preparation plant and
loadout facility served by the CSX railroad. The product can be
shipped on steam or metallurgical markets. The Sentinel Mine is
projected to produce approximately 317,000 tons in 2005.
Production is expected to increase to 634,000 tons by 2008 with
the addition of the second continuous miner.
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New Appalachian Mine Developments |
The Hillman property, located in Northern Appalachia, includes
194 million tons of deep coal reserves of both steam and
metallurgical quality coal in the Lower Kittanning seam covering
approximately 65,000-acres located predominantly in Taylor
County, West Virginia, near Grafton. The reserve extends into
parts of Barbour, Marion, and N. Harrison Counties as well. ICG
owns the Hillman coal reserve in addition to nearly
4,000 acres of surface property to accommodate the
development of three projected mining operations. In addition to
the Lower Kittanning reserves, we also own significant
non-reserve coal deposits in the Kittanning, Freeport, Clarion
and Mercer seams on the Hillman property.
The Hillman reserves are currently being permitted for the
development of three mining operations; two longwall and one
room-and-pillar. Production from the first complex is projected
to begin in 2007 with a full annual production of 9 million
tons expected from the three mines by 2010.
The Upshur Property, located in Northern Appalachia, is an
88 million tons of non-reserve coal deposits owned or
controlled by us in the Middle and Lower Kittanning seams. The
non-reserve coal deposits are surface mineable at a ratio of
slightly greater than 2 to 1. Both Kittanning seams
will be mined as a 7,500 Btu fuel by extracting all of the
coal splits and associated partings. The low product heat
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content limits the distance over which the fuel can be
transported and sold; however, the low mining cost makes Upshur
an attractive location for an on-site power plant. Some
preliminary research, including air quality monitoring, has been
completed in association with the future construction of a
circulating fluidized bed power plant at Upshur.
Our Big Creek reserve, located in Central Appalachia, covers
10,000 acres of leased coal lands located north of the town of
Richlands in Tazewell County, Virginia. Total recoverable
reserves are 27.5 million tons in the Jawbone, Greasy Creek
and War Creek seams. The largest coal block is a deep reserve in
the War Creek seam, which is a high-quality metallurgical coal
ranging from low to mid vol. The Big Creek reserve is all leased
from Southern Regional Industrial Reality. Production from the
permitted War Creek Mine is expected to begin in 2007 utilizing
the room and pillar mining method with continuous haulage. The
mine is expected to reach full production of nearly
1 million tons per year by 2008. The coalbed methane at Big
Creek is currently leased to and being produced by Pocahontas
Gas Partnership with an overriding royalty paid to us.
The Bay Hill reserve, located in Central Appalachia, is a
29 million-ton deep reserve of high quality low-vol
metallurgical coal in the Pocahontas No. 3 seam in Raleigh
County west of Beckley, West Virginia. The southwest portion of
the reserve underlies part of the recently closed BayBeck Mine
in the Beckley seam. Most of the 16,800 acre Bay Hill reserve is
leased from three land companies: Western Pocahontas Properties,
Crab Orchard Coal Company and Beaver Coal Company. We have
permitted a portion of the Bay Hill reserve for deep mine
development and have issued a request for bids on shaft and
slope facilities. We expect that site preparation for the mine
portals will commence in the first quarter of 2006. We plan to
market the coal produced from the Bay Hill reserve for export
and to domestic steel producers.
Mining on the Juliana property, located in Central Appalachia,
in Webster County, WV, began in 1979 and was stopped in
December 1999. Contour and mountain top removal stripping
methods were utilized to produce coal from the Kittanning and
Upper Freeport seams. In addition, a substantial amount of
deep-mined coal was produced from the Middle Kittanning seam. A
500 TPH preparation facility with 100,000 tons of raw and
clean coal storage and a unit-train loadout was used to process
and load coal on the CSX railroad.
Currently at Juliana, there are two Kittanning deep mine permits
and one surface mine permit in place. Permitted deep and surface
non-reserve coal deposits are 1.2 million tons and
1.9 million tons, respectively. The ratio for the surface
reserve is 17.3 to 1 bulk cubic yard per clean ton. The
projected clean coal quality for deep and surface-mined coal
combined is an average sulfur content of 0.82%, an average ash
content of 7.5% and an average Btu content of 13,100, on an as
received basis.
The Jennie Creek reserve, located in Mingo County, West
Virginia, is a 44.9 million ton reserve of surface and deep
mineable steam coal. Permitting is now in progress for a surface
mine and preparation plant complex that is planned for
production in 2007 on this Central Appalachian property. The
development of the Jennie Creek reserve is subject to the
resolution of certain disputes with lessors arising out of the
Horizon bankruptcy proceedings. This property is expected to
include 7.8 million tons of highwall mineable coal in the
low sulfur Coalburg seam that will be recovered as part of the
contour and mountaintop surface mining operation. A deep reserve
in the high Btu, medium sulfur Alma seam constitutes the largest
block of coal at 30.2 million tons.
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Illinois Basin Mining Operations
Below is a map showing the location and access to our coal
operations in the Illinois Basin:
ICG Illinois, LLC operates one large underground coal mine, the
Viper mine, in central Illinois. Viper commenced mining
operations in 1982 as a union free operation for Shell Oil
Company. Viper was acquired by Ziegler in 1992 and subsequently
acquired by AEI Resources in 1998.
The Viper Mine is working the Illinois No. 5 Seam, also
referred to as the Springfield Seam, with all raw coal
production washed at Vipers preparation plant. Coal mined
from this operation has an average sulfur content of 3.2%, an
average ash content of 9.5% and an average Btu content of
10,500. We estimate that Viper controls approximately
29.6 million tons of coal reserves, plus an additional
38.5 million resource tons. Viper has an ongoing
exploration program to accurately assess floor and roof
conditions within the immediate mine plan.
Approximately two-thirds of the coal reserves are leased, while
one-third is owned in fee. The leases are retained by annual
minimum payments and by tonnage-based royalty payments. The
leases can be renewed until all mineable and merchantable coal
has been exhausted.
The Viper mine is a room-and-pillar operation, utilizing
continuous miners and shuttle cars. Management believes that
ICG Illinois is one of the lowest cost and highest
productivity mines in the Illinois Basin. All of the raw coal is
processed at Vipers preparation plant. The clean coal is
transported to
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the customers by on-highway trucks. A major rail line is located
a short distance from the plant, giving Viper the option of
constructing a rail loadout.
ICG Illinois ships by independent trucking companies to utility
and industrial customers located in North Central Illinois.
Shipments to electric utilities account for approximately 71% of
coal sales. Currently 1.7 million tons (80%) of
ICG Illinois 2005 production is under contract. The
City of Springfield Water, Light and Power purchases nearly 50%
of Vipers production and the contract does not expire
until 2020.
The underground equipment, infrastructure and preparation plant
are well maintained. The underground equipment will be replaced
or rebuilt over the next five years.
OTHER OPERATIONS
Coal Sales
In addition to the coal we mine, from time to time we also
opportunistically secure coal purchase agreements with other
coal producers to take advantage of differences in market prices.
ICG ADDCAR Systems, LLC
In our highwall mining business, we operate or lease six systems
using our patented ADDCAR highwall mining system and intend to
build additional ADDCAR systems as required.
ADDCARtm
is the registered trademark of ICG, Inc. The ADDCAR highwall
mining system is an innovative and efficient mining system. The
system is often deployed at reserves that cannot be economically
mined by other methods.
In a typical ADDCAR highwall mining system, there is a launch
vehicle, continuous miner, conveyor cars, a stacker conveyor,
electric generator, water tanker for cooling and dust
suppression and a wheel loader with forklift attachment.
A five person crew operates the entire ADDCAR highwall mining
system with control of the continuous miner being performed
remotely by one person from the climate-controlled cab located
at the rear of the launch vehicle. Our system utilizes a
navigational package to provide horizontal guidance, which helps
to control rib width and thus roof stability. Also, the system
provides vertical guidance for control out of seam dilutions.
The ADDCAR highwall mining system is also equipped with
high-quality video monitors to provide the operator with visual
displays of the mining process from inside each entry being
mined.
The mining cycle begins by aligning the ADDCAR highwall mining
system onto the desired heading and starting the entry. As the
remotely controlled continuous miner penetrates the coal seam,
ADDCAR conveyor cars are added behind it, forming a continuous
cascading conveyor train. This continues until the entry is at
the planned full depths of up to 1,200 to 1,500 feet. After
retraction, the launch vehicle is moved to the next entry,
leaving a support pillar of coal between entries. This process
recovers as much as 65% of the reserves while keeping all
personnel outside the coal seam in a safe working environment. A
wide range of seam heights can be mined with high production in
seams as low as 3.5 feet and as high as 15 feet in a
single pass. If the seam height is greater than 15 feet,
then multi lifts can be mined to create an unlimited entry
height. The navigational features on the ADDCAR highwall mining
system allow for multi lift mining while ensuring that the
designed pillar width is maintained.
During the mining cycle, in addition to the tractive effort
provided by the crawler drive of the continuous miner the ADDCAR
highwall mining system bolsters the cutting capability of the
machine through an additional pumping force provided by
hydraulic cylinders which transmit thrust to the back of the
miner through blocks mounted on the side of the conveyor cars.
This additional energy allows the continuous miner to achieve
maximum cutting and loading rates as it moves forward into the
seam.
We currently have the exclusive North American distribution
rights for the ADDCAR highwall mining system.
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Coalbed Methane
CoalQuest has entered into a joint operating agreement pursuant
to which it will seek to produce coalbed methane, which is
pipeline quality gas that resides in coal seams, from its
properties in Barbour, Harrison and Taylor counties in West
Virginia. The first production well site for coalbed methane,
located in Barbour County, is now fully permitted and we expect
drilling to begin by the end of 2005. In the eastern United
States, conventional natural gas fields are typically located in
various sedimentary formations at depths ranging from 2,000 to
15,000 feet. Exploration companies often put capital at
risk by searching for gas in commercially exploitable quantities
at these depths. By contrast, the coal seams from which we
anticipate recovering coalbed methane are typically less than
1,000 feet deep and are usually better defined than deeper
formations. We believe that this contributes to lower
exploration costs than those incurred by producers that operate
in deeper, less defined formations. We believe this project will
be part of the first application of proprietary horizontal
drilling technology for coalbed methane in northern West
Virginia coalfields. We have not filed reserve estimates with
any federal agency.
CUSTOMERS AND COAL CONTRACTS
Customers
Our primary customers are investment grade electric utility
companies primarily in the eastern half of the United States.
The majority of our customers purchase coal for terms of one
year or longer, but we also supply coal on a spot basis for some
of our customers. Our three largest customers for the nine
months ended September 30, 2005, pro forma for the Anker
and CoalQuest acquisitions, were Georgia Power Company, Carolina
Power & Light Company and Duke Power and we derived
approximately 53% of our coal revenues from sales to our five
largest customers, pro forma for the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions.
Long-term Coal Supply Agreements
As is customary in the coal industry, we enter into long-term
supply contracts (exceeding one year in duration) with many of
our customers when market conditions are appropriate. These
contracts allow customers to secure a supply for their future
needs and provides us with greater predictability of sales
volume and sales price. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 (pro forma for the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions), approximately 75% of our revenues were derived
from long-term supply contracts. We sell the remainder of our
coal through short-term contracts and on the spot market. We
have also entered into certain brokered transactions to purchase
certain amounts of coal to meet our sales commitments. The
purchase coal contracts expire between 2006 and 2010 and provide
us a minimum of approximately 7.6 million tons of coal
through the remaining lives of the contracts.
As a result of the Horizon bankruptcy process, we were able to
renegotiate certain contracts at significantly higher prices
that reflected the current pricing environment and not purchase
unfavorable contracts. However, we do have certain contracts
which are set below current market rates because Anker entered
into these contracts before the recent rise in the coal prices.
As the net costs associated with producing coal have risen, such
as higher energy, transportation and steel prices, the price
adjustments within several of our long-term contracts have not
caught up to the new coal prices. This has resulted in certain
counterparties to these contracts benefiting from below market
prices for our coal.
The terms of our coal supply agreements result from competitive
bidding and extensive negotiations with customers. Consequently,
the terms of these contracts vary significantly by customer,
including price adjustment features, price reopener terms, coal
quality requirements, quantity parameters, permitted sources of
supply, future regulatory changes, extension options, force
majeure provisions and termination and assignment provisions.
Some of our long-term contracts provide for a pre-determined
adjustment to the stipulated base price at times specified in
the agreement or at other periodic intervals to account for
changes due to inflation or deflation. In addition, most of our
contracts contain provisions to adjust the base price due to new
statutes, ordinances or regulations that impact our costs
related to performance of the agreement. Also, some of our
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contracts contain provisions that allow for the recovery of
costs impacted by modifications or changes in the
interpretations or application of any applicable government
statutes.
Price reopener provisions are present in most of our long-term
contracts. These price reopener provisions may automatically set
a new price based on prevailing market price or, in some
instances, require the parties to agree on a new price,
sometimes between a specified range of prices. In a limited
number of agreements, failure of the parties to agree on a price
under a price reopener provision can lead to termination of the
contract. Under some of our contracts, we have the right to
match lower prices offered to our customers by other suppliers.
These price reopener provisions have enabled us to negotiate
higher selling prices in several contracts over the last several
months.
Quality and volumes for the coal are stipulated in coal supply
agreements, and in some instances buyers have the option to vary
annual or monthly volumes. Most of our coal supply agreements
contain provisions requiring us to deliver coal within certain
ranges for specific coal characteristics such as heat content,
sulfur, ash, hardness and ash fusion temperature. Failure to
meet these specifications can result in economic penalties,
suspension or cancellation of shipments or termination of the
contracts. Assuming steady or increasing coal prices over the
near-term, we expect to renew many of our expiring sales
contracts at significantly higher prices.
Transportation/Logistics
We ship coal to our customers by rail, truck or barge. We
typically pay the transportation costs for our coal to be
delivered to the barge or rail loadout facility, where the coal
is then loaded for final delivery. Once the coal is loaded in
the barge or railcar, our customer is typically responsible for
the freight costs to the ultimate destination. Transportation
costs vary greatly based on the customers proximity to the
mine and our proximity to the loadout facilities. We use a
variety of independent companies for our transportation needs
and typically enter into multiple non-contract agreements with
trucking companies throughout the year.
In 2004, approximately 85% of our coal from our Central
Appalachian operations was delivered to our customers by rail on
either the Norfolk Southern or CSX rail lines, with the
remaining 15% delivered by truck. For our Illinois Basin
operations, all of our coal was delivered by truck to customers,
generally within an 80 mile radius of our Illinois mine.
We believe we enjoy good relationships with rail carriers and
barge companies due, in part, to our modern coal-loading
facilities and the experience of our transportation and
distribution employees.
SUPPLIERS
We have historically spent more than $188 million per year
to procure goods and services in support of our business
activities, excluding capital expenditures. Principal
commodities include maintenance and repair parts and services,
electricity, fuel, roof control and support items, explosives,
tires, conveyance structure, ventilation supplies and
lubricants. We use suppliers for a significant portion of our
equipment rebuilds and repairs both on- and off-site, as well as
construction and reclamation activities.
Each of our regional mining operations has developed its own
supplier base consistent with local needs. We have a centralized
sourcing group for major supplier contract negotiation and
administration, for the negotiation and purchase of major
capital goods and to support the business units. The supplier
base has been relatively stable for many years, but there has
been some consolidation. We are not dependent on any one
supplier in any region. We promote competition between suppliers
and seek to develop relationships with those suppliers whose
focus is on lowering our costs. We seek suppliers who identify
and concentrate on implementing continuous improvement
opportunities within their area of expertise.
COMPETITION
The coal industry is intensely competitive. Our main competitors
are Massey Energy Company and Alpha Natural Resources. As we
develop additional reserves and expand our operations into
Central and Northern West Virginia, we will face additional
competition from Northern Appalachia coal producers, including
Consol Energy and Foundation Coal Holdings. The most important
factors on which we compete
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are coal price at the mine, coal quality and characteristics,
transportation costs and the reliability of supply. Demand for
coal and the prices that we will be able to obtain for our coal
are closely linked to coal consumption patterns of the domestic
electric generation industry which has accounted for
approximately 92% of domestic coal consumption in recent years.
These coal consumption patterns are influenced by factors beyond
our control, including the demand for electricity which is
significantly dependent upon economic activity and summer and
winter temperatures in the United States, government regulation,
technological developments and the location, availability,
quality and price of competing sources of coal, alternative
fuels such as natural gas, oil and nuclear and alternative
energy sources such as hydroelectric power.
EMPLOYEES
As of September 30, 2005, we had 1,957 employees of which
22% were salaried and 78% were hourly. We believe our
relationship with our employees is good. All of our workforce is
union free.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings arising
in the ordinary course of business. We believe we have recorded
adequate reserves for these liabilities and that there is no
individual case or group of related cases pending that is likely
to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition,
results of operations or cash flows. With respect to any claims
relating to Horizon which arose prior to November 12, 2002,
such claims are subject to an automatic stay of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code. In limited circumstances, the
Bankruptcy Court has lifted the stay but only to the extent of
insurance coverage relating to Horizon. In any event, we believe
all or substantially all of the claims will be resolved in
accordance with Horizons plan of reorganization.
On November 18, 2005, we filed a lawsuit against Massey
Coal Sales Company, Inc., a Massey Energy Company subsidiary, in
the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of
Kentucky. In the complaint, we have alleged that Massey has
breached an existing coal supply agreement. Pursuant to the
terms of the coal supply agreement, Massey sells the coal to us
and we in turn sell the coal to our customer, Carolina Power
& Light. Any failure by Massey to perform under its coal
supply agreement adversely affects our ability to perform under
our agreement with Carolina Power & Light and could result
in liability to our customer for such failure, although we would
seek indemnification from Massey for any such liability. We are
seeking damages for Masseys past failure to perform,
punitive damages and an injunction requiring contractual
performance during the remaining term of the contract.
EQUIPMENT AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
As of December 31, 2004, our leased equipment was, on
average, 8.5 years old. We believe that a significant
portion of our equipment needs to be upgraded in the near-term.
Accordingly, we expect to retire much of our current equipment
and invest approximately $304 million in new equipment and
for mining development operations in the next two years. We
believe our capital investment plan will provide us with a
cost-effective fleet of equipment and enable us to improve
production efficiencies. As we take advantage of planned
expansion opportunities from 2007 through 2009 principally as a
result of the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions, we expect to
spend approximately $627 million on capital expenditures
which may require external financing.
While we currently operate our mines with a high percentage of
leased equipment due primarily to Horizons preference for
leasing, we will be purchasing equipment in the future. Current
equipment is leased primarily from Caterpillar Finance,
GE Capital and other leasing companies. Our operating
leases typically have a term of three to five years, with us
having the right to purchase the equipment at the end of the
lease at fair market value.
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RECLAMATION
Reclamation expenses are a significant part of any coal mining
operation. Prior to commencing mining operations, a company is
required to apply for numerous permits in the state where the
mining is to occur. Before a state will approve and issue these
permits, it typically requires the mine operator to present a
reclamation plan which meets regulatory criteria and to secure a
surety bond to guarantee performance of reclamation in an amount
determined under state law. These bonding companies, in turn,
require that we backstop the surety bonds with cash and/or
letters of credit. While bonds are issued against reclamation
liability for a particular permit at a particular site,
collateral posted in support of the bond is not allocated to a
specific bond, but instead is part of a collateral pool
supporting all bonds issued by that particular insurer. Bonds
are released in phases as reclamation is completed in a
particular area.
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS
Federal, state and local authorities regulate the U.S. coal
mining industry with respect to matters such as permitting and
licensing requirements, employee health and safety, air quality
standards, water pollution, plant and wildlife protection, the
reclamation and restoration of mining properties after mining
has been completed, the discharge of materials into the
environment, surface subsidence from underground mining, and the
effects of mining on groundwater quality and availability. These
laws and regulations have had and will continue to have a
significant effect on our costs of production and competitive
position. Future legislation, regulations or orders may be
adopted or become effective which may adversely affect our
mining operations, cost structure or the ability of our
customers to use coal. For instance, new legislation,
regulations or orders, as well as future interpretations and
more rigorous enforcement of existing laws, may require
substantial increases in equipment and operating costs to us and
delays, interruptions, or a termination of operations, the
extent of which we cannot predict. Future legislation,
regulations or orders may also cause coal to become a less
attractive fuel source, resulting in a reduction in coals
share of the market for fuels used to generate electricity.
We endeavor to conduct our mining operations in compliance with
all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
However, due in part to the extensive and comprehensive
regulatory requirements, violations during mining operations
occur from time to time in the industry.
Mining Permits and Approvals
Numerous governmental permits or approvals are required for
mining operations. In connection with obtaining these permits
and approvals, we may be required to prepare and present to
federal, state or local authorities data pertaining to the
effect or impact that any proposed production or processing of
coal may have upon the environment. The requirements imposed by
any of these authorities may be costly and time consuming and
may delay commencement or continuation of mining operations.
Regulations also provide that a mining permit or modification
can be delayed, refused or revoked if an officer, director or a
stockholder with a 10% or greater interest in the entity is
affiliated with or is in a position to control another entity
that has outstanding permit violations. Thus, past or ongoing
violations of federal and state mining laws could provide a
basis to revoke existing permits and to deny the issuance of
additional permits.
In order to obtain mining permits and approvals from state
regulatory authorities, mine operators must submit a reclamation
plan for restoring, upon the completion of mining operations,
the mined property to its prior condition, productive use or
other permitted condition. Typically, we submit our necessary
mining permit applications several months before we plan to
begin mining a new area. In our experience, mining permit
approvals generally require 12 to 18 months after initial
submission.
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act
The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, or
SMCRA, which is administered by the Office of Surface Mining
Reclamation and Enforcement, or OSM, establishes mining,
environmental protection and reclamation standards for all
aspects of surface mining as well as many aspects of deep
mining. Mine operators must obtain SMCRA permits and permit
renewals from the OSM or the appropriate state regulatory agency
for authorization of certain mining operations that result in a
disturbance of the surface. If a state regulatory agency adopts
federal mining programs under SMCRA, the state becomes the
regulatory authority. States in which we have active mining
operations have achieved primary control of enforcement through
federal authorization.
SMCRA permit provisions include requirements for coal
prospecting, mine plan development, topsoil removal, storage and
replacement, selective handling of overburden materials, mine
pit backfilling and grading, protection of the hydrologic
balance, subsidence control for underground mines, surface
drainage control, mine drainage and mine discharge control and
treatment and revegetation.
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These requirements seek to limit the adverse impacts of coal
mining and more restrictive requirements may be adopted from
time to time. An example is the proposed amendment to the Stream
Buffer Rule issued by the OSM on January 7, 2004. This
proposal seeks to further minimize the adverse environmental
effects from the construction of excess spoil fills and to
clarify when excess spoil fills may be constructed within 100
feet of a perennial or intermittent stream. On June 16,
2005, the OSM asked for public comment on the preparation of an
environmental impact statement with respect to this proposal.
The mining permit application process is initiated by collecting
baseline data to adequately characterize the pre-mine
environmental condition of the permit area. This work includes
surveys of cultural resources, soils, vegetation, wildlife,
assessment of surface and ground water hydrology, climatology
and wetlands. In conducting this work, we collect geologic data
to define and model the soil and rock structures and coal that
it will mine. We develop mine and reclamation plans by utilizing
this geologic data and incorporating elements of the
environmental data. The mine and reclamation plan incorporates
the provisions of SMCRA, the state programs and the
complementary environmental programs that impact coal mining.
Also included in the permit application are documents defining
ownership and agreements pertaining to coal, minerals, oil and
gas, water rights, rights of way and surface land, and documents
required by the OSMs Applicant Violator System, including
the mining and compliance history of officers, directors and
principal owners of the entity.
Once a permit application is prepared and submitted to the
regulatory agency, it goes through a completeness review and
technical review. Public notice and opportunity for public
comment on a proposed permit is required before a permit can be
issued. Some SMCRA mine permits take over a year to prepare,
depending on the size and complexity of the mine and may take
six months to two years or even longer to be issued. Regulatory
authorities have considerable discretion in the timing of the
permit issuance and the public has rights to comment on and
otherwise engage in the permitting process including through
intervention in the courts.
Before a SMCRA permit is issued, a mine operator must submit a
bond or otherwise secure the performance of reclamation
obligations. The Abandoned Mine Land Fund, which is part of
SMCRA, requires a fee on all coal produced. The proceeds are
used to reclaim mine lands closed or abandoned prior to 1977.
This program is currently set to expire June 30, 2006, and
Congress is considering various reauthorization proposals.
SMCRA stipulates compliance with many other major environmental
statues, including: the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or RCRA, and the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act, or either CERCLA or Superfund.
Surety Bonds
Federal and state laws require us to obtain surety bonds to
secure payment of certain long-term obligations including mine
closure or reclamation costs, federal and state workers
compensation costs, coal leases and other miscellaneous
obligations. Many of these bonds are renewable on a yearly basis.
Surety bond costs have increased in recent years while the
market terms of such bonds have generally become more
unfavorable. In addition, the number of companies willing to
issue surety bonds has decreased.
Clean Air Act
The federal Clean Air Act, and comparable state laws that
regulate air emissions, directly affect coal mining operations,
but have a far greater indirect affect. Direct impacts on coal
mining and processing operations may occur through permitting
requirements and/or emission control requirements relating to
particulate matter, such as fugitive dust or fine particulate
matter measuring 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller. The
Clean Air Act indirectly affects coal mining operations by
extensively regulating the air
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emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, mercury and other
compounds emitted by coal-fired electricity generating plants
and coke ovens. The general effect of such extensive regulation
of emissions from coal-fired power plants could be to reduce
demand for coal.
Clean Air Act requirements that may directly or indirectly
affect our operations include the following:
Acid Rain
Title IV of the Clean Air Act required a two-phase
reduction of sulfur dioxide emissions by electric utilities.
Phase II became effective in 2000 and extended the
Title IV requirements to all coal-fired power plants with
generating capacity greater than 25 Megawatts. The affected
electricity generators have sought to meet these requirements
by, among other compliance methods, switching to lower sulfur
fuels, installing pollution control devices, reducing
electricity generating levels or purchasing sulfur dioxide
emission allowances. We cannot accurately predict the effect of
these provisions of the Clean Air Act on us in future years. At
this time, we believe that implementation of Phase II has
resulted in an upward pressure on the price of lower sulfur
coals, as coal-fired power plants continue to comply with the
more stringent restrictions of Title IV.
Fine Particulate Matter and
Ozone
The Clean Air Act requires the EPA to set standards, referred to
as National Ambient Air Quality Standards, or NAAQS, for certain
pollutants. Areas that are not in compliance (referred to as
non-attainment areas) with these standards must take
steps to reduce emissions levels. In 1997, the EPA revised the
NAAQS for particulate matter and ozone; although previously
subject to legal challenge, these revisions were subsequently
upheld but implementation was delayed for several years.
For ozone, these changes include replacement of the existing
one-hour average standard with a more stringent eight-hour
average standard. On April 15, 2004, the EPA announced that
counties in 32 states fail to meet the new eight-hour
standard for ozone. The EPA is also considering whether to
revise the ozone standard. States which fail to meet the new
standard will have until June 2007 to develop plans for
pollution control measures that allow them to come into
compliance with the standards.
For particulates, the changes include retaining the existing
standard for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter
less than or equal to 10 microns, or PM10, and adding a new
standard for fine particulate matter with an aerodynamic
diameter less than or equal to 2.5 microns, or PM2.5. On
December 17, 2004, the EPA announced that regions in
20 states and the District of Columbia did not achieve the
fine particulate matter standard. Following identification of
non-attainment areas, each individual state will identify the
sources of emissions and develop emission reduction plans. These
plans may be state-specific or regional in scope. Under the
Clean Air Act, individual states have up to twelve years from
the date of designation to secure emissions reductions from
sources contributing to the problem. In addition, on
April 25, 2005, the EPA issued a finding that states have
failed to submit State Implementation Plans that satisfy the
requirements of the Clean Air Act with respect to the interstate
transport of pollutants relative to the achievement of the
8-hour ozone and the PM2.5 standards. Because of this
finding, the EPA must promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan
for any state which does not submit its own plan. The EPA issued
a proposed PM2.5 rule on September 8, 2005. Meeting the new
PM2.5 standard may require reductions of nitrogen oxide and
sulfur dioxide emissions. Future regulation and enforcement of
these new ozone and PM2.5 standards will affect many power
plants, especially coal-fired plants and all plants in
nonattainment areas.
Ozone
Significant additional emissions control expenditures will be
required at coal-fired power plants to meet the current NAAQS
for ozone. Nitrogen oxides, which are a by-product of coal
combustion, can lead to the creation of ozone. Accordingly,
emissions control requirements for new and expanded coal-fired
power plants and industrial boilers will continue to become more
demanding in the years ahead.
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NOx SIP Call
The NOx SIP Call program was established by the EPA in October
of 1998 to reduce the transport of ozone on prevailing winds
from the Midwest and South to states in the Northeast, which
said they could not meet federal air quality standards because
of migrating pollution. Under Phase I of the program, the
EPA is requiring 90,000 tons of nitrogen oxides reductions from
power plants in 22 states east of the Mississippi River and
the District of Columbia beginning in May 2004. Phase II of
the rule requires a further reduction of about 100,000 tons of
nitrogen oxides per year by May 1, 2007. Installation of
additional control measures, such as selective catalytic
reduction devices, required under the final rules will make it
more costly to operate coal-fired electricity generating plants,
thereby making coal a less attractive fuel.
Clear Skies
Initiative
The Bush Administration has proposed new legislation, commonly
referred to as the Clear Skies Initiative, that could require
dramatic reductions in nitrous oxide, sulfur dioxide, and
mercury emissions by power plants through
cap-and-trade programs similar to the existing acid
rain regulations and current NOx budget programs. The
proposed bill also authorizes up to $2.5 billion for clean
coal technology demonstration projects. There are mixed views on
whether this legislation will have a net positive or negative
effect. Congress has also considered several competing bills.
Recently, the EPA adopted a set of regulations which are
intended to limit emissions for new and existing power plants in
ways similar to the Clear Skies Initiative. The principle
regulations are the Clean Air Interstate Rule and the Clean Air
Mercury Rule, which were adopted in March 2005. The EPA predicts
that these rules will cause coal production to rise in the
Appalachian and Interior coal regions based on EPAs
predictions as to how states and electric utilities will decide
to implement these rules. However, those decisions have not been
made, and it is not possible to predict with certainty what, if
any, impact these rules will have on coal-buying decisions in
the future.
Interstate Air Quality
Rule
On March 10, 2005, the EPA adopted new rules for reducing
emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. This Clean Air
Interstate Rule calls for power plants in 29 eastern states and
the District of Columbia to reduce emission levels of sulfur
dioxide and nitrous oxide. The rule regulates these pollutants
under a cap and trade program similar to the system now in
effect for acid deposition control and to that proposed by the
Clear Skies Initiative. The stringency of the cap may require
many coal-fired sources to install additional pollution control
equipment, such as wet scrubbers. This increased sulfur emission
removal capability caused by the rule could result in decreased
demand for low sulfur coal, potentially driving down prices for
low sulfur coal. Emissions would be permanently capped and could
not increase. The rule seeks to cut sulfur dioxide emissions by
45% in 2010, and by 57% in 2015. The rule is subject to
judicial challenge, which makes it difficult to determine its
precise impact. Many of the challengers seek to impose more
stringent rules.
On March 15, 2005, the EPA issued the Clean Air Mercury
Rule to control mercury emissions from power plants. The rule
sets a mandatory, declining cap on the total mercury emissions
allowed from coal-fired power plants nationwide. This approach,
which allows emissions trading, seeks to reduce mercury
emissions by nearly 70 percent from current levels once
facilities reach a final mercury cap which takes effect in 2018.
The rule is subject to judicial challenge, which makes it
difficult to determine its precise impact. Many of the
challengers seek to impose more stringent rules. In addition,
their have been efforts in Congress to legislatively disapprove
the rule. Also subject to judicial challenge is the EPAs
decision, which was announced concurrently with the rule, not to
pursue regulation of mercury and other pollutants from
coal-fired power plants under the Clean Air Act hazardous air
pollutant program. The EPA recently stated that it is
reconsidering this decision, but it declined to stay the
implementation of the Clean Air Mercury Rule. On
October 21, 2005, the EPA announced that it would seek
additional public comments
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for 45 days on the Clean Air Mercury Rule and on portions
of the decision not to regulate mercury and other pollutants
emitted from power plants under the hazardous air pollutant
program.
Other proposals for controlling mercury emissions from
coal-fired power plants have been made, such as establishing
regional emission standards. If these proposals were enacted,
the mercury content and variability of our coal would become a
factor in future sales.
In February 2003, a number of states notified the EPA that they
planned to sue the agency to force it to set new source
performance standards for utility emissions of carbon dioxide
and to tighten existing standards for sulfur dioxide and
particulate matter for utility emissions. In June 2003,
three of these states sued the EPA seeking a court order
requiring the EPA to designate carbon dioxide as a criteria
pollutant and to issue a new NAAQS for carbon dioxide. If these
lawsuits result in the issuance of a court order requiring the
EPA to set emission limitations for carbon dioxide and/or lower
emission limitations for sulfur dioxide and particulate matter,
it could reduce the amount of coal our customers would purchase
from us.
The EPA has initiated a regional haze program designed to
protect and to improve visibility at and around national parks,
national wilderness areas and international parks. This program
restricts the construction of new coal-fired power plants whose
operation may impair visibility at and around federally
protected areas. Moreover, this program may require certain
existing coal-fired power plants to install additional control
measures designed to limit haze-causing emissions, such as
sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic chemicals and
particulate matter. These limitations could affect the future
market for coal. On July 6, 2005, the EPA issued
regulations revising its regional haze program.
Clean Water Act
The federal Clean Water Act, or CWA, and corresponding state
laws, affect coal mining operations by imposing restrictions of
the discharge of certain pollutants into water and on dredging
and filling wetlands. The CWA establishes in-stream water
quality standards and treatment standards for wastewater
discharge through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System, or NPDES. Regular monitoring, as well as compliance with
reporting requirements and performance standards, are
preconditions for the issuance and renewal of NPDES permits that
govern the discharge of pollutants into water.
Permits under Section 404 of the CWA are required for coal
companies to conduct dredging or filling activities in
jurisdictional waters for the purpose of conducting any instream
activities, including installing culverts, creating water
impoundments, constructing refuse areas, placing valley fills or
performing other mining activities. Jurisdictional waters
typically include intermittent and perennial streams and may in
certain instances include man-made conveyances that have a
hydrologic connection to a stream or wetland.
In particular, permits under Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act are required for coal companies to conduct dredging or
filling activities in jurisdictional waters for the purpose of
creating slurry ponds, water impoundments, refuse areas, or
valley fills or other mining activities. The Army Corps of
Engineers, or ACOE, is empowered to issue nationwide
permits for specific categories of filling activity that are
determined to have minimal environmental adverse effects in
order to save the cost and time of issuing individual permits
under Section 404. Nationwide Permit 21 authorizes the
disposal of dredge-and-fill material from mining activities into
the waters of the United States. On October 23, 2003,
several citizens groups sued ACOE in the U.S. District
Court for the Southern District of West Virginia seeking to
invalidate nationwide permits utilized by ACOE and
the coal industry for permitting most in-stream disturbances
associated with coal mining, including excess spoil valley fills
and refuse impoundments. The plaintiffs sought to enjoin the
prospective approval of these nationwide permits and to enjoin
some coal operators from additional use of existing nationwide
permit approvals until they obtain more detailed
individual permits. On July 8, 2004, the court
issued an order enjoining the further issuance of
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Nationwide 21 permits within the Southern District of
West Virginia. This decision is being appealed. Although we
had no operations that were immediately impacted or interrupted,
this decision, if more widely adopted, may require us to convert
certain current and planned applications for Nationwide 21
permits to applications for individual permits. A similar suit
challenging the validity of Nationwide Permit 21 by ACOE
for coal mining operations in Kentucky was filed on
January 27, 2005 by a number of environmental groups,
Kentucky RiverKeeper v. Rowlette, in the
United States Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
The suit seeks, among other things, an injunction preventing
ACOE to authorize pursuant to Nationwide Permit 21,
further discharges of mining rock, dirt or coal refuse
into valley fills or surface impoundments associated with
certain specific mining permits, including permits issued to
some of our mines in Kentucky. Granting of such relief would
interfere with the further operation of these mines.
Total Maximum Daily Load, or TMDL, regulations established a
process by which states designate these stream segments
considered to be impaired (i.e., not meeting present water
quality standards). Industrial dischargers, including coal
mines, will be required to meet new TMDL effluent standards for
these stream segments.
Under the Clean Water Act, states must conduct an
anti-degradation review before approving permits for the
discharge of pollutants to waters that have been designated as
high quality beyond prescribed limits. A states
anti-degradation regulations prohibit the diminution of water
quality in these streams. Several environmental groups and
individuals recently challenged, and in part successfully, West
Virginias anti-degradation policy. In general, waters
discharged from coal mines to high quality streams will be
required to meet or exceed new high quality
standards. This could cause increases in the costs, time and
difficulty associated with obtaining and complying with NPDES
permits, and could aversely affect our coal production.
Mine Safety and Health
Stringent health and safety standards have been in effect since
Congress enacted the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969.
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 significantly
expanded the enforcement of safety and health standards and
imposed safety and health standards on all aspects of mining
operations. All of the states in which we operate have state
programs for mine safety and health regulation and enforcement.
Collectively, federal and state safety and health regulation in
the coal mining industry is perhaps the most comprehensive and
pervasive system for protection of employee health and safety
affecting any segment of U.S. industry. While this
regulation has a significant effect on our operating costs, the
Companys U.S. competitors are subject to the same
degree of regulation.
Under the Black Lung Benefits Revenue Act of 1977 and the Black
Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1977, as amended in 1981, each coal
mine operator must secure payment of federal black lung benefits
to claimants who are current and former employees and to a trust
fund for the payment of benefits and medical expenses to
claimants who last worked in the coal industry prior to
July 1, 1973. The trust fund is funded by an excise tax on
production of up to $1.10 per ton for underground coal and
up to $0.55 per ton for surface-mined coal, neither amount
to exceed 4.4% of the gross sales price. The excise tax does not
apply to coal shipped outside the United States. In 2003, we
recorded $10.3 million of expense related to this excise
tax.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RCRA affects coal mining operations by establishing requirements
for the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes.
Certain coal mine wastes, such as overburden and coal cleaning
wastes, are exempted from hazardous waste management.
Subtitle C of RCRA exempted fossil fuel combustion wastes
from hazardous waste regulation until the EPA completed a report
to Congress and, in 1993, made a determination on whether the
wastes should be regulated as hazardous. In the 1993 regulatory
determination, the EPA addressed some high
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volume-low toxicity coal combustion wastes generated at electric
utility and independent power producing facilities, such as coal
ash.
In May 2000, the EPA concluded that coal combustion wastes do
not warrant regulation as hazardous under RCRA and that the
hazardous waste exemption for these wastes. However, the EPA has
determined that national non-hazardous waste regulations under
RCRA Subtitle D are needed for coal combustion wastes
disposed in surface impoundments and landfills and used as
mine-fill. The agency also concluded beneficial uses of these
wastes, other than for mine-filling, pose no significant risk
and no additional national regulations are needed. As long as
this exemption remains in effect, it is not anticipated that
regulation of coal combustion waste will have any material
effect on the amount of coal used by electricity generators.
Most state hazardous waste laws also exempt coal combustion
waste, and instead treat it as either a solid waste or a special
waste. Any costs associated with handling or disposal of coal
combustion wastes would increase our customers operating
costs and potentially reduce their coal purchases. In addition,
contamination caused by the past disposal of ash can lead to
material liability.
Due to the hazardous waste exemption for coal combustion waste
such as ash, much coal combustion waste is currently put to
beneficial use. For example, in one Pennsylvania mine from which
we have the right to receive coal, the Company has used some ash
as mine fill. The ash used for this purpose is mixed with lime
and serves to help alleviate the potential for acid mine
drainage.
Federal and State Superfund Statutes
Superfund and similar state laws affect coal mining and hard
rock operations by creating liability for investigation and
remediation in response to releases of hazardous substances into
the environment and for damages to natural resources caused by
such releases. Under Superfund, joint and several liability may
be imposed on waste generators, site owners or operators and
others regardless of fault. In addition, mining operations may
have reporting obligations under these laws.
Climate Change
Although the United States has refused to join the 1992
Framework Convention on Global Climate Change, commonly known as
the Kyoto Protocol, future regulation of greenhouse gas could
occur either pursuant to future U.S. treaty obligations or
pursuant to statutory or regulatory changes under the Clean Air
Act. The Bush Administration has proposed a package of voluntary
emission reductions for greenhouse gases reduction targets which
provide for certain incentives if targets are met. Some states,
such as Massachusetts, have already issued regulations
regulating greenhouse gas emissions from large power plants.
Increased efforts to control greenhouse gas emissions, including
the future joining of the Kyoto Protocol, could result in
reduced demand for coal if electric power generators switch to
lower carbon sources of fuel. If the United States were to
ratify the Kyoto Protocol, our nation would be required to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 93% of 1990 levels in a
series of phased reductions from 2008 to 2012.
Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act of 1992
Unlike many companies in the coal business, we do not have
significant liabilities under the Coal Industry Retiree Health
Benefit Act of 1992 (the Coal Act), which
requires the payment of substantial sums to provide lifetime
health benefits to union-represented miners (and their
dependents) who retired before 1992, because liabilities under
the Coal Act that had been imposed on our predecessor or
acquired companies were retained by the sellers and, if
applicable, their parent companies, in the applicable
acquisition agreements. We should not be liable for these
liabilities retained by the sellers unless they and, if
applicable, their parent companies, fail to satisfy their
obligations with respect to Coal Act claims and retained
liabilities covered by the acquisition agreements.
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Endangered Species Act
The federal Endangered Species Act and counterpart state
legislation protect species threatened with possible extinction.
Protection of threatened and endangered species may have the
effect of prohibiting or delaying us from obtaining mining
permits and may include restrictions on timber harvesting, road
building and other mining or agricultural activities in areas
containing the affected species or their habitats. A number of
species indigenous to our properties are protected under the
Endangered Species Act. Based on the species that have been
identified to date and the current application of applicable
laws and regulations, however, we do not believe there are any
species protected under the Endangered Species Act that would
materially and adversely affect our ability to mine coal from
our properties in accordance with current mining plans.
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THE REORGANIZATION
The reorganization is being completed to facilitate the
acquisitions of Anker and CoalQuest on a tax-deferred basis. The
reorganization will be tax-free for ICG shareholders. The
following discussion contains material information pertaining to
the reorganization. This discussion is subject, and qualified in
its entirety by reference, to the Anker business combination
agreement filed as an exhibit to the registration statement
relating to the proposed public offering, which contains the
material provisions relating to the reorganization.
International Coal Group encourages you to read and review the
Anker business combination agreement as well as the discussion
in this prospectus. The business combination agreement relating
to the CoalQuest acquisition is unrelated to the reorganization.
BACKGROUND AND REASONS OF THE REORGANIZATION
ICG was formed by WLR and other investors in May 2004 to acquire
and operate competitive coal mining facilities. Through the
acquisition of certain key assets from the bankruptcy estate of
Horizon, ICG was able to acquire high quality reserves located
in Appalachia and the Illinois Basin that are union free, have
limited reclamation liabilities and are substantially free of
other legacy liabilities. Consistent with the WLR investor
groups strategy to consolidate profitable coal assets, ICG
began discussions in December 2004 with Anker and CoalQuest
regarding possible strategic transactions.
Throughout these discussions, representatives of Anker and
CoalQuest made it clear to ICG that the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions must be accomplished on a tax-deferred basis so
that the shareholders of Anker and the members of CoalQuest
would not, as a general rule, recognize immediate taxable gain
on the exchange of their Anker or CoalQuest equity for ICG
equity. In order to accomplish this objective, the parties
advisors determined that the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions
should be structured as elements of a
Section 351 transaction in which the equity of
Anker, CoalQuest and ICG was contributed (by merger or
otherwise) to a new holding company in exchange for holding
company stock. International Coal Group was created to serve as
the holding company in the Section 351 transaction.
Since ICG shares were held by more than 100 shareholders,
ICG determined that the only practical way to accomplish the
contribution of ICGs equity to International
Coal Group was by merging ICG into a subsidiary, which had been
formed as a subsidiary of ICG. As a result of this merger, which
we refer to as the reorganization, each ICG common share will be
exchanged for one International Coal Group common share on a
tax-free basis. The mechanics of the reorganization were
included in the Anker business combination agreement, which was
approved by the Board of Directors of ICG and executed by all
parties on March 31, 2005.
APPROVALS OF THE REORGANIZATION
At a meeting on March 31, 2005, the ICG board of directors,
based on a recommendation of a special directorate committee of
the board, unanimously approved the Anker business combination
agreement and the CoalQuest business combination agreement and
the transactions contemplated by each agreement, including the
reorganization. The board of directors of International Coal
Group also approved the agreements on March 31, 2005.
The reorganization is subject to the approval of the holders of
a majority of all issued and outstanding ICG common shares. The
holders of a majority of the outstanding ICG common shares as of
the record date of March 31, 2005 have delivered
irrevocable proxies authorizing ICG to vote their shares in
favor of the adoption of the Anker business combination
agreement and the transactions contemplated by it, including the
reorganization. Directors, officers and/or their affiliates
granted proxies with respect to 28.6% of the outstanding shares.
The Anker business combination will be approved by written
consent of the shareholders pursuant to the proxies granted by
the majority of shareholders. ICG will not hold a meeting of
shareholders. No other action on the part of any shareholder of
ICG is required for the reorganization to be completed and,
therefore, we are not soliciting your vote.
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The HSR Act and the rules and regulations thereunder provide
that certain merger transactions, including the Anker and
CoalQuest acquisitions, may not be consummated until required
information and materials have been furnished to the Department
of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, and certain waiting
periods have expired or been terminated. ICG filed with the FTC
and the DOJ notification and report forms under the HSR Act on
April 6 and April 15, 2005. On April 19 and April 29,
2005, ICG was notified that it received early termination of the
applicable waiting period under the HSR Act.
PROCEDURES FOR EXCHANGE OF SHARES
You do not need to send your ICG stock certificates to us. Your
current ICG common stock certificates will represent shares of
International Coal Group following the reorganization.
DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never declared or paid a dividend on our common stock.
We may retain any future earnings to support the development and
expansion of our business or make additional payments under our
credit facilities and, as a result, we may not pay cash
dividends in the foreseeable future. Our payment of any future
dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors
after taking into account various factors, including our
financial condition, operating results, cash needs, growth plans
and the terms of any credit agreements that we may be a party to
at the time. Our credit facilities limit us from paying cash
dividends or other payments or distributions with respect to our
capital stock in excess of certain limitations. In addition, the
terms of any future credit agreement may contain similar
restrictions on our ability to pay dividends or make payments or
distributions with respect to our capital stock.
MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
The following summary discusses the material United States
federal income tax consequences to certain United States Holders
(as defined below) of ICG common shares as a result of the
reorganization. This summary does not deal with holders of ICG
common shares who do not hold their ICG common shares as capital
assets or who are subject to special treatment under United
States federal income tax laws. For example, the summary does
not address tax consequences to:
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tax-exempt entities, traders in securities that elect to use a
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holders who acquired their ICG common shares pursuant to the
exercise of employee stock options or warrants or otherwise as
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The summary also does not address alternative minimum tax
consequences or estate or gift tax consequences, if any, or any
state, local or foreign tax consequences. If a partnership holds
ICG common shares, the tax treatment of a partner in the
partnership will generally depend upon the status of the partner
and the activities of the partnership. If you are a partner of a
partnership holding ICG common shares, you should consult your
tax advisor.
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United States Holder means a beneficial owner of ICG
common shares that is for United States federal income tax
purposes:
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a trust if (1) it is subject to the primary supervision of
a court within the United States and one or more United States
persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions
of the trust or (2) it has a valid election in effect under
applicable United States Treasury regulations to be treated as a
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The summary is based on the provisions of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), and
regulations, rulings and judicial decisions as of the date
hereof. Any of these authorities may be changed, possibly
retroactively, so as to result in United States federal income
tax consequences different from those discussed below.
This summary does not address all circumstances of or taxes
applicable to every taxpayer who may hold ICG common shares and
is not tax advice. There can be no assurance that the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) or the courts will agree with
the statements and conclusions in the summary. Accordingly, all
holders of ICG common shares are urged to consult their own tax
advisors concerning the specific United States federal income
tax consequences to them of the transaction and any consequences
arising under any other tax laws, including the laws of any
state, local, foreign or other taxing jurisdiction.
The reorganization is intended to qualify as a reorganization
within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code and/or as
transfers of property described in Section 351(a) of the
Code to International Coal Group by holders of ICG common
shares. Because the transaction was intended to qualify as part
of a property transfer under Section 351(a) of the Code as
well as a reorganization as described in Section 368(a) of
the Code, and the exchanges of ICG common shares for
International Coal Group common shares would be non-taxable if
it qualified as either one, it was a condition to the obligation
of ICG to consummate the reorganization that ICG receive an
opinion of its counsel, Jones Day, that (1) the
reorganization will be treated either (i) as a
reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the
Code, to which ICG and International Coal Group are parties
within the meaning of Section 368(b) of the Code, or
(ii) as transfers of property to International Coal Group
by the ICG common shareholders as transferors, described in
Section 351(a) of the Code, and (2) the stockholders
of ICG (other than stockholders that may be subject to special
rules) will not recognize gain or loss on the exchange of their
ICG common shares solely for International Coal Group common
shares.
ICG has received such an opinion of its counsel, based upon, and
subject to, customary assumptions, limitations and
qualifications set forth in the opinion (which has been filed as
an exhibit to this Registration Statement), including certain
representations made by the management of ICG and International
Coal Group, among others, and the assumption that all such
representations are and will remain true and complete as of the
time of each and every one of the reorganization, the Anker
acquisition, the CoalQuest acquisition and the proposed public
offering. If any such representations or assumptions are
inconsistent with the facts, the U.S. federal income tax
consequences of the transaction, as set forth in the opinion and
as described below, could be adversely affected.
As stated in the opinion, based upon the conclusion that the
reorganization will qualify as transfers of property described
in Section 351(a) of the Code and/or as a reorganization
described in Section 368(a) of the Code, stockholders of
ICG (other than stockholders that may be subject to special
rules) will not recognize gain or loss on the exchange of their
ICG common shares solely for International Coal Group common
shares. In addition, in the opinion of Jones Day the tax basis
of such International Coal Group
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common shares received in exchange for your ICG common shares
will be the same as the basis in the ICG common shares exchanged
for the International Coal Group common shares, and the holding
period for the International Coal Group common shares received
in exchange for ICG common shares will include the holding
period for the ICG common shares exchanged for the International
Coal Group common shares.
APPRAISAL RIGHTS
Under Section 262 of the DGCL, record holders of shares of
ICG common shares are entitled to appraisal rights in connection
with the reorganization. The following summary of the provisions
of Section 262 of the DGCL is not a complete statement of
the provisions of that section and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to the full text of Section 262 of the DGCL, a
copy of which is attached to this document as Annex B and
is incorporated into this summary by reference. Failure to
comply with the procedures set forth in Section 262 of the
DGCL in a timely and proper manner will result in the loss of
appraisal rights.
ICG shareholders wishing to exercise the right to dissent from
the reorganization and seek an appraisal of their shares must:
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of appraisal of its shares within 20 days of the date of
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An ICG shareholder who elects to exercise appraisal rights under
Section 262 should mail or deliver a written demand to:
Corporate Secretary, International Coal Group, Inc., 2000
Ashland Drive, Ashland, Kentucky 41101.
The fair value of ICG common shares will be determined by the
Delaware Court of Chancery. The appraised value of the shares
will not include any value arising from the reorganization. The
ICG common shares with respect to which holders have perfected
their appraisal rights in accordance with Section 262 and
have not effectively withdrawn or lost their appraisal rights
are referred to in this document as the dissenting
shares.
Within ten days after the effective date of the reorganization,
International Coal Group must mail a notice to all shareholders
who filed a written notice of their intention to exercise
appraisal rights in compliance with Section 262 notifying
those shareholders of the effective date of the reorganization.
Within 120 days after the effective date of the
reorganization, holders of the dissenting shares may file a
petition in the Delaware Court of Chancery for the appraisal of
their shares, although they may, within 60 days after the
effective date, withdraw their demand for appraisal. Within
120 days after the effective date of the reorganization,
the holders of dissenting shares may also, upon written request,
receive from International Coal Group a statement setting forth
the aggregate number of shares with respect to which demands for
appraisal have been received.
Appraisal rights are available only to the record holders of
shares. If you wish to exercise appraisal rights but have a
beneficial interest in shares held of record by or in the name
of another person, such as a broker, bank or nominee, you should
act promptly to cause the record holder to follow the procedures
set forth in Section 262 to perfect your appraisal rights.
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60 days of the effective date of the reorganization, or
thereafter with the approval of International Coal Group, a
written withdrawal of the shareholders demand for
appraisal of the dissenting shares, although no appraisal
proceeding in the Delaware Court of Chancery may be dismissed as
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Failure to follow the procedures required by Section 262 of
the DGCL for perfecting appraisal rights may result in the loss
of appraisal rights. If an ICG shareholder withdraws his or her
demand for appraisal or has his or her appraisal rights
terminated as described above, that shareholder will only be
entitled to receive the consideration for those shares pursuant
to the terms of the Anker business combination agreement.
ACCOUNTING TREATMENT
For accounting purposes, our reorganization will be accounted
for as a transfer of assets and exchange of shares between
entities under common control. As such, the transaction will be
accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling-of-interests.
Accordingly, the financial position and results of operations of
ICG will be included in our consolidated financial statements on
a historical cost basis.
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THE BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT
The following describes certain aspects of the
reorganization, including material provisions of the Anker
business combination agreement as such agreement relates to the
reorganization. This description of the Anker business
combination agreement is subject to, and qualified in its
entirety by reference to, the Anker business combination
agreement, which has been filed as an exhibit to the
registration statement relating to the proposed public offering.
We urge you to read the Anker business combination agreement
carefully and in its entirety. We expect the CoalQuest
acquisition to occur concurrently with the Anker acquisition.
OVERVIEW
On March 31, 2005, ICG entered into a business combination
agreement with Anker, International Coal Group, ICG Merger Sub,
Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ICG, and Anker
Merger Sub, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ICG.
The Anker business combination agreement contains the operative
provisions with regard to both the Anker merger and our
corporate reorganization. The following description describes
the relevant provisions of the Anker business combination
agreement to the extent they apply to the reorganization.
EFFECTIVE TIME OF THE REORGANIZATION
The ICG reorganization and the Anker acquisition will become
effective upon the filing of certificates of merger with the
Secretary of State of the State of Delaware or at such later
time as may be agreed upon by ICG and Anker and as specified in
the certificates of merger. The filing of the certificates of
merger will occur as soon as practicable after the conditions to
completion of the Anker merger and ICG reorganization have been
satisfied or waived.
CONSIDERATION TO BE RECEIVED IN THE REORGANIZATION
The ICG shareholders will receive one International Coal Group
common share for each ICG common share.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
The Anker business combination agreement contains customary
representations and warranties of ICG and Anker relating to,
among other things:
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CONDUCT OF BUSINESS PENDING THE MERGERS
Under the Anker business combination agreement, each of ICG and
Anker has agreed that, from the date of the Anker business
combination agreement until the completion of the mergers, each
party will, and will cause each of their respective subsidiaries
to, conduct its businesses in the ordinary course consistent
with past practice and use its reasonable best efforts to
preserve intact its business organizations and relationships
with third parties and keep available the services of its
present officers and employees. In addition, each of ICG and
Anker has agreed that, subject to certain exceptions, without
the other partys consent, it will not and will not permit
any of its respective subsidiaries to:
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adopt or propose any change in its certificate of incorporation,
bylaws or other constituent documents; |
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merge or consolidate with any other person or acquire a material
amount of assets from any other person; |
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sell, lease, license or otherwise dispose of any assets or
property with a value in excess of $25,000 except
(i) pursuant to existing contracts or commitments or
(ii) otherwise in the ordinary course consistent with past
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pay or undertake to pay any increase in salaries or other
compensation of, or to pay any bonuses to, any director or
officer, or, except in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice, any employee, or enter into any
employment, severance or similar agreement with any director,
officer or employee; |
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adopt or increase any benefits under any profit sharing, bonus
or deferred compensation, savings, insurance, pension,
retirement or other employee plan for or with any of its
employees; |
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incur, assume or guarantee any indebtedness, except for
indebtedness incurred, assumed or guaranteed in the ordinary
course of business consistent (with respect to amount and other
terms) with past practice; |
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cancel any material debt or claim owed to it or its subsidiaries
or waive any right of material value owned by it or its
subsidiaries; |
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repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire directly or indirectly,
any of the outstanding common shares of it or other securities
of, or other ownership interests in, it or its subsidiaries; |
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make any change in accounting methods or practices, except as
required by law or generally accepted accounting principles; |
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issue or sell any additional shares or other equity interests or
make any other changes in its capital structure, except
(i) grants or issuances of options or stock pursuant to
agreements in effect on the date of the agreement or
(ii) pursuant to the exercise of options or stock-based
awards of that party or its subsidiaries, in each case,
outstanding as of the date of the agreement or issued thereafter
in compliance with the agreement; |
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write off as uncollectible any notes or accounts receivable,
except write-offs in the ordinary course of business charged to
applicable reserves, none of which individually or in the
aggregate is material, or alter customary time periods for
collection of accounts receivable or payments of accounts
payable; |
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permit to be incurred any lien (other than a permitted lien) on
any of its real property or real property interests or, except
in the ordinary course of business consistent with past
practice, on any of its personal property; |
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make any loan, advance or capital contributions to or investment
in any person other than a wholly owned subsidiary in an
aggregate amount in excess of $25,000; |
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enter into any warranty, guaranty or other similar undertaking
with respect to a contractual performance extended by that party
or any of its subsidiaries other than in the ordinary course of
business consistent with past practice; |
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modify, terminate or enter into any contracts or commitments
with respect to which the aggregate amount that could reasonably
be expected to be paid or received thereunder exceeds $25,000
individually or $100,000 in the aggregate, except contracts and
commitments (for capital expenditures or otherwise) in the
ordinary course of business and not knowingly inconsistent with
that partys business and operating plan and budget as in
effect on the date hereof; |
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take any action that could reasonably be expected to have a
material adverse effect on that party; |
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modify or amend any lease or cause or permit any lien to exist
on any real property owned, leased or occupied by it that is not
a permitted lien; or |
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REASONABLE BEST EFFORTS; OTHER AGREEMENTS
Each of ICG, International Coal Group and Anker has agreed to
use its reasonable best efforts to:
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take all actions necessary or desirable under applicable laws
and regulations to consummate the transactions contemplated by
the Anker business combination agreement; |
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obtain any consents, approvals or waivers under any contracts of
those parties; and |
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take actions or make filings to obtain, and cooperate with the
other party to obtain, the consent, approval or waiver of any
governmental authority required to consummate the transactions
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International Coal Group has agreed to enter into registration
rights agreements with existing ICG shareholders who currently
have registration rights under agreements with ICG, with the new
rights being granted pursuant to substantially similar
agreements with International Coal Group covering the
International Coal Group common stock issued to those
shareholders in exchange for their ICG common stock.
CONDITIONS TO COMPLETION OF THE REORGANIZATION AND
ACQUISITION
Each partys obligation to effect the reorganization and
acquisition was subject to the satisfaction of various
conditions, all of which have been satisfied with the exception
of the following:
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no order, injunction or decree preventing the completion of the
mergers being in effect, and no laws having been enacted or
promulgated by any governmental authority having the effect of
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delivery of certificates of merger and other customary closing
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In addition, each partys obligation to effect the
reorganization is subject to the effectiveness of the
International Coal Group registration statement of which this
prospectus is a part having been declared effective.
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TERMINATION
The Anker business combination agreement may be terminated at
any time before the completion of the mergers:
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By Anker or ICG after April 15, 2006, if the mergers have
not been completed by that date, as long as the party
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As long as the terminating party is not otherwise in default or
breach of the agreement, and has not failed or refused to close
without justification, by ICG or Anker, without prejudice to
other rights and remedies that the terminating party may have,
if any other party (i) has materially failed to perform its
covenants or agreements required to be performed on or prior to
the completion of the mergers or (ii) has materially
breached any of its representations or warranties in the
agreement; except that the defaulting party will have 20
business days following written notice from a non-defaulting
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By ICG or Anker, if (A) any competent governmental
authority has issued an order that has become final and
nonappealable or (B) any law is in effect, in either case
restricting, restraining or altering in a material manner or
enjoining or otherwise prohibiting or making illegal the
effectuation of the transactions contemplated by the
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EXPENSES
All costs and expenses incurred by ICG, Anker and CoalQuest in
connection with the Anker business combination agreement will be
paid by the party incurring those costs or expenses.
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
The Anker business combination agreement provides that for six
years from the effective date of the Anker and ICG mergers,
International Coal Group will indemnify and hold harmless all
past and present directors and officers of Anker, ICG and their
respective subsidiaries, to the same extent those persons are
indemnified as of the date of the agreement by Anker, ICG or
their subsidiaries, as the case may be, pursuant to their
certificates of incorporation, bylaws or other constituent
documents, as in existence on the date of the Anker business
combination agreement, for acts or omissions occurring at or
prior to the completion of the Anker merger and ICG
reorganization. International Coal Group will cause Anker and
ICG to provide, for an aggregate period of not less than six
years from the completion of the Anker merger and ICG
reorganization, each current director and officer of Anker, ICG
and their subsidiaries, as the case may be, an insurance and
indemnification policy that provides coverage for events
occurring prior to the completion of the Anker merger and ICG
reorganization that is no less favorable than the existing
policy or policies or, if substantially equivalent insurance
coverage is unavailable, the best available coverage; except
that neither Anker nor ICG will not be required to pay a premium
for the required insurance in excess of 400% of the premium paid
by it currently.
AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS
Any provision of the Anker business combination agreement may be
amended or waived by the parties to the agreement, except that,
in the case of either ICG or Anker, the amendment or waiver must
have been approved by the special committee of the Board of
Directors of that party.
GOVERNING LAW
The Anker business combination agreement is governed by and will
be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Delaware.
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DESCRIPTION OF INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP CAPITAL STOCK
The following is a description of the material terms of the
amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws of
International Coal Group as each is in effect as of the date of
this prospectus. We refer you to our amended and restated
certificate of incorporation and bylaws, copies of which have
been filed as exhibits to the registration statement relating to
the proposed public offering.
Common Stock
As of September 30, 2005, our authorized capital stock
consisted of 2,000,000,000 shares of common stock, par
value $0.01 per share, of which 107,230,999 shares
(including 600,000 shares of restricted stock) were issued
and outstanding immediately prior to the date of this
prospectus, and 200,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par
value $0.01 per share, of which no shares were issued and
outstanding. Shares of our common stock were held of record by
ICG, our parent. Immediately following the completion of the
proposed public offering and completion of the reorganization
and the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions, we will have
147,303,991 shares of our common stock, and no shares of
our preferred stock, outstanding, assuming 20,072,992 shares are
issued in connection with the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions
based upon a public offering price of $13.70 per share.
Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on
all matters submitted to be voted upon by the stockholders. The
holders of our common stock do not have cumulative voting rights
in the election of directors.
Subject to any superior rights of any holders of preferred stock
or any class or series of stock having a preference over the
common stock with respect to payment of dividends, holders of
our common stock are entitled to such dividends as may be
declared and paid from time to time by our board of directors
out of legally available funds. Our current credit facility
imposes restrictions on our ability to declare dividends with
respect to our common stock. For additional information, see
Dividend policy below.
In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the
holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably the
assets available for distribution to the stockholders after
payment of liabilities and any amounts due to the holders of
preferred stock.
The holders of our common stock have no preemptive rights and no
rights to convert or exchange their common stock into any other
securities. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions
applicable to our common stock. All outstanding shares of our
common stock, including the common stock issued in connection
with the reorganization and the Anker and Coalquest
acquisitions, are and will be fully paid and non-assessable.
Preferred Stock
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorizes
our board of directors to, without stockholder approval, issue
up to 200,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more
series and to fix the rights, preferences, privileges and
restrictions granted to or imposed upon the preferred stock,
including voting rights, dividend rights, conversion rights,
terms of redemption, liquidation preference, sinking fund terms,
subscription rights and the number of shares constituting any
series or the designation of a series.
Our board of directors can issue preferred stock with voting and
conversion rights that could adversely affect the voting power
of the holders of common stock, without stockholder approval. No
shares of preferred stock are currently outstanding and we have
no present plan to issue any shares of preferred stock.
Dividend Policy
We may retain any future earnings to support the development and
expansion of our business or make additional payments under our
credit facility and, as a result, we may not pay cash dividends
in the foreseeable future. Our payment of any future dividends
will be at the discretion of our board of directors
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after taking into account various factors, including our
financial condition, operating results, cash needs, growth plans
and the terms of any credit agreements that we may be a party to
at the time. Our credit facility limits us from paying any cash
dividends or other payments or distributions with respect to our
capital stock in excess of certain limitations. In addition, the
terms of any future credit agreement may contain similar
restrictions on our ability to pay dividends or making any
distributions or payments with respect to our capital stock.
Registration Rights
We have granted our founding stockholders demand and
piggyback registration rights relating to their
shares of common stock pursuant to a registration rights
agreement. The former Anker and CoalQuest holders will receive
piggyback registration rights with respect to the
shares of International Coal Group common stock they are
receiving in the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions pursuant to a
registration rights agreement to be entered into at the closing
of the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions. These rights are
summarized below.
After the completion of the reorganization and assuming the
maximum number of shares issuable in the acquisitions, holders
of 71,269,981 shares of common stock, or their permitted
transferees, will be entitled to unlimited piggyback
registration rights. These rights will entitle the holders to
notice of a registration prior to the filing of a registration
statement and to include, at our expense, their shares of common
stock in any of our registrations of our common stock (other
than registrations we file on Form S-4 or S-8, or any
successor forms thereto, or filed solely in connection with an
offering made solely to our existing stockholders or employees).
We and our underwriters can reduce the number of shares of
common stock requested to be included by holders of
piggyback registration rights in view of market
conditions.
In addition, WLR or any other founding stockholder or
stockholders representing 30% of all registrable securities or
their permitted transferees are entitled to demand
rights to register all or a portion of their registrable
securities under the Securities Act if the reasonably
anticipated aggregate price to the public of these shares (net
of underwriting discounts and commission) would exceed
$75.0 million. We are also obligated to undertake three
demand registrations by WLR, one demand registration by each
other individual founding stockholder and two additional demand
registrations by a group of the founding stockholders
representing 30% of the registrable securities. If at any time
we are eligible to register our securities on a Form S-3
under the Securities Act, holders can specify that the requested
registration be a shelf registration for an offering
on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 of
the Securities Act.
If our stockholders with registration rights cause a large
number of securities to be registered and sold in the public
market, those sales could cause the market price of our common
stock to decline. If we initiate a registration and include
registrable securities as a result of the exercise of
registration rights, the inclusion of registrable securities
could adversely affect our ability to raise capital.
Anti-Takeover Effects of Certain Provisions of Our Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws
contain several provisions that may make it more difficult to
acquire us by means of a tender offer, open market purchase,
proxy fight or otherwise.
These provisions in our amended and restated certificate of
incorporation and bylaws are designed to encourage persons
seeking to acquire control of us to negotiate with our board. We
believe that, as a general rule, our interests and the interests
of our stockholders would be served best if any change in
control results from negotiations with our board based upon
careful consideration of the proposed terms, such as the price
to be paid to stockholders, the form of consideration to be paid
and the anticipated tax effects of the transaction.
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These anti-takeover provisions in our amended and restated
certificate of incorporation and bylaws could, however, have the
effect of discouraging a prospective acquiror from making a
tender offer for our shares or otherwise attempting to obtain
control of us. To the extent that these provisions discourage
takeover attempts, they could deprive stockholders of
opportunities to realize takeover premiums for their shares.
Moreover, these provisions could discourage accumulations of
large blocks of common stock, thus depriving stockholders of any
advantages which large accumulations of stock might provide.
Set forth below is a summary of the relevant provisions of our
amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws and
certain applicable sections of the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware. This summary does not purport to be
complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by
reference to, all of the provisions of our amended and restated
certificate of incorporation, our bylaws and sections of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
Delaware Anti-Takeover Statute
We are governed by Section 203 of the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware. Section 203, subject to
certain exceptions, prohibits a Delaware corporation from
engaging in any business combination with any interested
stockholder for a period of three years following the time that
such stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless:
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prior to such time, the board of directors of the corporation
approved either the business combination or the transaction
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upon consummation of the transaction that resulted in the
stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested
stockholder owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the
corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced,
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at or subsequent to such time, the business combination is
approved by the board of directors and authorized at an annual
or special meeting of stockholders, and not by written consent,
by the affirmative vote of at least
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The application of Section 203 may limit the ability of
stockholders to approve a transaction that they may deem to be
in their best interests.
In general, Section 203 defines business
combination to include:
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any merger or consolidation involving the corporation and the
interested stockholder; |
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any sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other
disposition of 10% or more of the assets of the corporation to
or with the interested stockholder; |
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subject to certain exceptions, any transaction which results in
the issuance or transfer by the corporation of any stock of the
corporation to the interested stockholder; |
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any transaction involving the corporation which has the effect
of increasing the proportionate share of the stock of any class
or series of the corporation beneficially owned by the
interested stockholder; or |
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the receipt by the interested stockholder of the benefit of any
loans, advances, guarantees, pledges or other financial benefits
provided by or through the corporation. |
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In general, Section 203 defines an interested
stockholder as any person that is:
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the owner of 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the
corporation; |
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an affiliate or associate of the corporation and was the owner
of 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the
corporation at any time within three years immediately prior to
the relevant date; and |
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the affiliates and associates of the above. |
Under specific circumstances, Section 203 makes it more
difficult for an interested stockholder to effect
various business combinations with a corporation for a
three-year period, although the stockholders may, by adopting an
amendment to the corporations certificate of incorporation
or bylaws, elect not to be governed by this section, effective
twelve months after adoption.
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws
do not exclude us from the restrictions imposed under
Section 203. We anticipate that the provisions of
Section 203 may encourage companies interested in acquiring
us to negotiate in advance with our board of directors since the
stockholder approval requirement would be avoided if a majority
of the directors then in office approve either the business
combination or the transaction that resulted in the stockholder
becoming an interested stockholder.
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Stockholder Action; Special Meetings |
Our certificate of incorporation provides that stockholder
action can be taken only at an annual or special meeting of
stockholders and cannot be taken by written consent in lieu of a
meeting. Our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws provide
that, except as otherwise required by law, special meetings of
the stockholders can only be called by the chairman of our
board, our chief executive officer, our president or our
secretary at the request of a majority of the number of
directors that we would have if there were no vacancies on our
board. Stockholders are not permitted to call a special meeting
or to require our board to call a special meeting.
At an annual meeting of stockholders, only business that is
properly brought before the meeting will be conducted or
considered. To be properly brought before an annual meeting of
stockholders, business must be specified in the notice of the
meeting (or any supplement to that notice), brought before the
meeting by the presiding officer or by or at the direction of
the majority of the total number of directors that our board
would have if there were no vacancies, or properly requested by
a stockholder to be brought before the meeting.
For business to be properly requested by a stockholder to be
brought before an annual meeting, the stockholder must:
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be a stockholder of record at the time of the giving of the
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be entitled to vote at the meeting; and |
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have given timely written notice of the business to our
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To be timely, a stockholders notice must be delivered to
or mailed and received at our principal executive offices not
less than 60, nor more than 90, calendar days prior to the first
anniversary date on which we first mailed our proxy materials
for the preceding years annual meeting of stockholders;
provided, however, that if there was no annual meeting in the
preceding year or the date of the annual meeting is advanced
more than 30 calendar days prior to, or delayed by more
than 30 calendar days after the anniversary of the
preceding years annual meeting, notice by the stockholder
to be timely must be so delivered not later than the close of
business on the later of the 90th calendar day prior to such
annual meeting or the 10th calendar day following the day
on which public disclosure of the date of such meeting
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is first made. A stockholders notice must set forth, as to
each matter the stockholder proposes to bring before the meeting:
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a description in reasonable detail of the business proposed to
be brought before the meeting and the reasons for conducting
such business at the meeting; |
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the name and address of the stockholder proposing such business
and of the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the
proposal is made; |
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the class and series and number of shares that are owned of
record and beneficially by the stockholder proposing the
business and by the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf
the proposal is made; |
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a description of all arrangements or understandings among the
stockholder, the beneficial owner on whose behalf the proposal
is made, if any, and any other person or persons (including
their names) in connection with the proposal of such business by
the stockholders and any material interest of the stockholder in
such business; |
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whether such stockholder or beneficial owner intends to deliver
a proxy statement and forms of proxy to holders of at least the
percentage of shares of our voting stock required to approve
such proposal; and |
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a representation that the stockholder intends to appear in
person or by proxy at the annual meeting to bring such business
before the meeting. |
Similarly, at a special meeting of stockholders, only such
business as is properly brought before the meeting will be
conducted or considered. To be properly brought before a special
meeting, business must be specified in the notice of the meeting
(or any supplement to that notice) given by or at the direction
of the chairman of our board, our chief executive officer, our
president or our secretary at the request of a majority of the
number of directors that we would have if there were no
vacancies on our board or, otherwise brought before the meeting
by the presiding officer or by or at the direction of the
majority of the total number of directors that our board would
have if there were no vacancies.
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Nomination of Candidates for Election to Our Board |
Under our bylaws, only persons that are properly nominated will
be eligible for election to be members of our board. To be
properly nominated, a director candidate must be nominated at an
annual meeting of the stockholders by or at the direction of our
board or committee thereof or properly nominated by a
stockholder. To be properly nominated by a stockholder, such
stockholder must have delivered a proxy statement and form of
proxy to the holders of at least the percentage of shares of our
voting stock required to approve such nomination and included in
such materials a timely and proper notice in proper written form
to our secretary.
To be timely, a stockholders notice must be delivered to
or mailed and received at our principal executive offices not
less than 60 nor more than 90 calendar days prior to the
first anniversary of the date on which we first mailed our proxy
materials for the preceding years annual meeting of
stockholders. If, however, there was no annual meeting in the
preceding year or the date of the annual meeting is advanced
more than 30 calendar days prior to, or delayed by more
than 30 calendar days after the anniversary of the
preceding years annual meeting, notice by the stockholder
to be timely must be so delivered not later than the later of
the 90th calendar day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth
calendar day following the day on which public announcement of
the date of such meeting is first made.
To be in proper written form, such stockholders notice
must include:
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the name and address of the stockholder giving the notice and of
the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination is
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a representation that the stockholder giving the notice is a
holder of record of shares of our voting stock entitled to vote
at such annual meeting and intends to appear in person or by
proxy at the annual meeting to nominate the person or persons
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the class and series and number of shares of stock owned
beneficially and of record by the stockholder giving the notice
and by the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the
nomination in made; |
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a description of all arrangements or understandings between or
among any of: |
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the stockholder giving the notice; |
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the beneficial owner on whose behalf the notice is given; |
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each nominee; and |
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any other person or persons (naming such person or persons)
pursuant to which the nomination or nominations are to be made
by the stockholder giving the notice; |
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the name, age, business address, residence address and
occupation of the nominee proposed by the stockholder; |
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such other information regarding each nominee proposed by the
stockholder giving the notice as would be required to be
included in a proxy statement filed pursuant to the proxy rules
of the SEC had the nominee been nominated, or intended to be
nominated, by our board; |
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the signed consent of each nominee to serve as a director on our
board if so elected; and |
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whether such stockholder or beneficial owner intends to deliver
a proxy statement and form of proxy to holders of at least the
percentage of shares of our voting stock required to elect such
nominee or nominees. In addition, a stockholder must also comply
with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the
rules and regulations thereunder with respect to matters
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Except for certain provisions indicated above, our bylaws may be
amended, altered or repealed by the affirmative vote of the
holders of a majority of our voting stock or by the affirmative
vote of a majority of our board. Certain provisions that require
the affirmative vote of the holders of 80% of our voting stock
may make it more difficult to change our bylaws for the purpose
of gaining control over us.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
We have appointed Registrar and Transfer Company as the transfer
agent and registrar for our common stock.
Listing
We have been authorized to have our common stock listed on The
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ICO.
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COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDERS RIGHTS
The following table compares the relative rights of ICG
shareholders and International Coal Group shareholders. The
following summary does not purport to be a complete statement of
the rights of holders of ICG shareholders and International Coal
Group shareholders. You should also refer to the DGCL and the
certificates of incorporation and bylaws of ICG and
International Coal Group.
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2.0 billion shares authorized; 1.8 billion of common stock;
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2.2 billion shares authorized; 2.0 billion of common
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Grants drag-along rights to shareholders holding no less
than2/3
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transaction |
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No comparable provision |
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to certain corporate actions |
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No comparable provision |
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Grants veto right to the Board and the Founding Shareholders
with regard to certain corporate actions |
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No comparable provision |
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Grants veto right to the Board, a Majority in Interest and WLR
with respect to certain corporate actions |
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No comparable provision |
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Amendment to Bylaws |
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No comparable provision |
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Provides that the Board may amend bylaws; holders of at least
80% of voting stock may also amend the bylaws |
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three classes of directors divided as equally as possible with
the first class to come up for election at the annual meeting in
2006, the second in 2007 and the third in 2008 |
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Requires advance notice to International Coal Group of director
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Removal of Directors |
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Provides for removal of directors for cause |
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Provides that 80% of voting stock must approve any amendment to
Article VII |
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Allows amendments to charter only with consent of WLR and a
Majority in Interest plus the affirmative vote of a majority of
capital stock |
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International Coal Group has the right to amend the Charter
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Grants information rights to shareholders |
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No comparable provision |
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Confidentiality |
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Provides confidentiality agreement between founding shareholders
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COMPARATIVE MARKET PRICES
ICG currently owns all of the outstanding International Coal
Group common shares and, therefore, there is no public market
for International Coal Groups common shares. The ICG
common shares are currently reported on the Pink Sheets
Electronic Quotation Service. No comparative market price data
is presented because such information would not be meaningful.
PRICE RANGE OF ICG COMMON STOCK
The following table shows, for the quarterly periods indicated,
the high and low quotes at the end of the day for the shares of
the common stock of ICG as reported on the Pink Sheets
Electronic Quotation Service. Certain of the shares of ICG were
issued to former creditors of Horizon in a transaction exempt
from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. These
quotes are provided solely for informational purposes and may
not be indicative of any price at which our shares of common
stock may trade in the future.
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7.63 |
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$ |
15.00 |
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12.13 |
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224,952 |
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$ |
15.00 |
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$ |
12.00 |
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99,629 |
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15.00 |
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12.50 |
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213,756 |
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13.50 |
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Quotes for the shares of ICG common stock were not reported
prior to November 15, 2004. |
The shares being issued in the reorganization have been
authorized for listing on The New York Stock Exchange.
DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never declared or paid a dividend on our common stock.
We may retain any future earnings to support the development and
expansion of our business or make additional payments under our
credit facilities and, as a result, we may not pay cash
dividends in the foreseeable future. Our payment of any future
dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors
after taking into account various factors, including our
financial condition, operating results, cash needs, growth plans
and the terms of any credit agreements that we may be a party to
at the time. Our credit facilities limit us from paying cash
dividends or other payments or distributions with respect to our
capital stock in excess of certain limitations. In addition, the
terms of any future credit agreement may contain similar
restrictions on our ability to pay dividends or make payments or
distributions with respect to our capital stock.
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MANAGEMENT
Executive Officers and Directors
The board of directors and executive officers of ICG and
International Coal Group are identical. The following table sets
forth the names, ages and positions of the executive officers
and directors.
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Wilbur L. Ross, Jr.
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67 |
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Non-Executive Chairman and Director |
Bennett K. Hatfield
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49 |
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President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
William D. Campbell
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58 |
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Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary |
Roger L. Nicholson
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45 |
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Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
Samuel R. Kitts
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44 |
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Senior Vice President, West Virginia and Maryland Operations |
William Scott Perkins
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50 |
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Senior Vice President, Kentucky and Illinois Operations |
Phillip Michael Hardesty
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43 |
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Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing |
Oren Eugene Kitts
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51 |
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Senior Vice President, Mining Services |
Charles G. Snavely
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49 |
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Vice President, Planning and Acquisitions |
Jon R. Bauer
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49 |
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Director |
Cynthia B. Bezik
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52 |
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Director |
William J. Catacosinos
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75 |
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Director |
Marcia L. Page
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45 |
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Director |
Wendy L. Teramoto
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31 |
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Director |
Each executive officer serves at the discretion of our board of
directors and holds office until his or her successor is elected
and qualified or until his or her earlier resignation or
removal. There are no family relationships among any of our
directors or executive officers other than among two of our
executive officers, Samuel R. Kitts and Oren Eugene Kitts, who
are brothers.
Set forth below is certain background information relating to
our executive officers and directors as of September 30,
2005.
Wilbur L.
Ross, Jr. Non-Executive Chairman
Mr. Ross has served as the Non-Executive Chairman of our
board of directors since April 2005 and has served in the same
capacity at ICG, Inc. since October 2004. Mr. Ross is the
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WL Ross &
Co. LLC, a merchant banking firm, a position he has held since
April 2000. Mr. Ross is also the Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of WLR Recovery Fund L.P., WLR Recovery
Fund II L.P., WLR Recovery Fund III L.P., Asia
Recovery Fund, Asia Recovery Fund Co-Investment, Nippon
Investment Partners and Absolute Recovery Hedge Fund, each of
which is an investment advisory firm. Mr. Ross is also
Chairman of International Textile Group, Inc. a provider of
global textile solutions and distinguished market brands to
apparel and interior furnishings customers worldwide and
Nano-Tex, LLC, a fabric innovations company, in the United
States. Mr. Ross is a board member of Mittal Steel Company,
N.V., a global steel producer, (which recently acquired
International Steel Group, Inc.) in the Netherlands, Insuratex,
Ltd., an insurance company, in Bermuda, Nikko Electric Industry
Co. Ltd., an electrical equipment company, and Ohizumi
Manufacturing Company, an electrical equipment company, in
Japan, Tong Yang Life Insurance Co. in Korea, and of Syms Corp.,
an off-price apparel retailer, Clarent Hospital Corp., an
operator of acute care hospitals and related healthcare
businesses, and News Communications Inc., a publisher and
distributor of community oriented newspapers and targeted
audience publications, in the United States. Mr. Ross is
also a member of the Business Roundtable. Previously,
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Mr. Ross served as the Executive Managing Director at
Rothschild Inc., an investment banking firm, from October 1974
to March 2000. Mr. Ross was also formerly Chairman of the
Smithsonian Institution National Board and currently is a board
member of the Japan Society and the Yale University School of
Management. He holds an A.B. from Yale University and an M.B.A.,
with distinction, from Harvard University.
Bennett K.
Hatfield President, Chief Executive Officer and
Director
Mr. Hatfield has been our President and Chief Executive
Officer since March 2005. Prior to joining us, Mr. Hatfield
served as President, Eastern Operations of Arch Coal, Inc., a
producer of coal in the eastern and western United States, from
March 2003 until March 2005. Prior to joining Arch Coal, Inc.,
Mr. Hatfield was Executive Vice President of El Paso
Energys Coastal Coal Company, a Central Appalachian coal
producer, from December 2001 through February 2003. That
assignment was preceded by a lengthy career with Massey Energy
Company, a Central Appalachian coal producer, where he last
served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
from June 1998 through December 2001. Mr. Hatfield has a
B.S. in mining engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and University.
William D.
Campbell Vice President, Treasurer and
Secretary
Mr. Campbell has been our Vice President and Treasurer
since March 2005 and our Secretary since April 2005.
Mr. Campbell was a Vice President and Treasurer of ICG,
Inc. since October 2004. Prior to his employment with us,
Mr. Campbell held various positions with our predecessor.
From November 2003 until September 2004, Mr. Campbell was
Horizons Vice President and Controller and Vice President,
Planning and Budgets from June 2002 until October 2003. From
1998 until June 2002, Mr. Campbell was Assistant
Controller Operations/ Budget/ Forecasts at AEI Resources,
Inc. Mr. Campbell received his B.S. in accounting from
Brescia College.
Roger L.
Nicholson Senior Vice President and General
Counsel
Mr. Nicholson has been our Senior Vice President and
General Counsel since April 2005. Prior to joining us,
Mr. Nicholson was a member at the law firm of Jackson
Kelly, PLLC from April 2002 to April 2005. His practice focused
on energy and natural resources, mergers and acquisitions and
commercial and mineral real estate. Before joining Jackson
Kelly, PLLC, Mr. Nicholson served as Vice President,
Secretary and General Counsel of Massey Energy Company, a
Central Appalachian coal producer, from February 2000 to April
2002. From June 1995 to February 2000, Mr. Nicholson was
assistant general counsel of Massey Energy Company. He earned a
B.S. in economics from Georgetown College and a J.D. from the
University of Kentucky.
Samuel R. Kitts
Senior Vice President, West Virginia and Maryland
Operations
Mr. Kitts has been our Senior Vice President, West Virginia
Operations since April 2005. Prior to his employment with us,
Mr. Kitts was the Vice President of Alpha Natural Resources
Services from April 2004 to April 2005 and the President of
Brooks Run Mining Co., LLC, a Central Appalachian coal producer,
from February 2003 to April 2005. From March 2002 to February
2003, Mr. Kitts was the President of Brooks Run Coal
Company. Prior to that time, Mr. Kitts held various
management positions at Massey Energy Company from December 1986
to March 2002. Mr. Kitts received both a B.S. in geology
and an M.B.A. from Marshall University.
William Scott
Perkins Senior Vice President, Kentucky and Illinois
Operations
Mr. Perkins has been our Senior Vice President, Eastern
Operations since April 2005 and held the same positions at ICG,
Inc. since January 2005. Prior to his employment with us,
Mr. Perkins held various positions with our predecessors.
From July 2003 through January 2005, Mr. Perkins was the
Vice President and General Manager of the Evergreen Mining
Company Division of Horizon, the Vice President and General
Manager of Horizons Kentucky Division Union
Free Horizon Natural Resources
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from October 2001 until June 2003 and the Vice
President Appalachian region Union Free Surface
Operations of AEI Resources from May 1999 until September 2001.
Mr. Perkins received his B.S. in geology from Kent State
University.
Phillip Michael
Hardesty Senior Vice President, Sales and
Marketing
Mr. Hardesty has been our Senior Vice President,
Sales and Marketing since April 2005. Previously,
Mr. Hardesty held various positions with Arch Coal, Inc., a
producer of coal in the eastern and western United States. From
January 2005 through April 2005, Mr. Hardesty was Vice
President, Commercial Optimization, Vice President, Marketing
Services from July 2002 through January 2005 and Director of
Marketing Services from August 1998 until July 2002.
Mr. Hardesty received his B.S. in accounting from
University of Kentucky.
Oren Eugene
Kitts Senior Vice President, Mining Services
Mr. Kitts has been our Senior Vice President, Mining
Services since May 2005. Prior to his employment with us,
Mr. Kitts was most recently Vice President,
Environmental & Technical Affairs for Eastern
Operations at Arch Coal, Inc. from May 2003 until joining us.
Prior to Arch, Mr. Kitts was a partner in Summit
Engineering Company, a Central Appalachian regional mining and
civil engineering company, from May 1996 until May 2003. Prior
to March 1996, Mr. Kitts spent over twelve years with
Massey Coal, a Central Appalachian coal producer, in a variety
of technical and management assignments, including president of
Massey Coal Services. Mr. Kitts initially worked for
Pickands Mather & Company, an iron ore mining and shipping
company, as the environmental engineer for their coal mining
operations in southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky.
Mr. Kitts has a B.S. in civil engineering from West
Virginia University.
Charles G.
Snavely Vice President, Planning and
Acquisitions
Mr. Snavely has been our Vice President, Planning and
Acquisitions since July 2005. Prior to his employment with us,
Mr. Snavely was most recently President of Bell County Coal
Corporation at James River Coal Company, a Central Appalachia
coal producer, from February 1995 until joining us. While at
Bell County Coal, Mr. Snavely was also the President of
Bledsoe Coal Corporation, Bledsoe Coal Leasing Corporation and
Shamrock Coal Company, all subsidiaries of James River Coal
Company, from February 2003 until joining us. Mr. Snavely
has a B.S. in mining engineering from Virginia Tech University.
Jon R. Bauer
Director
Mr. Bauer has served as our Director since April 2005 and
as a Director of ICG, Inc. since October 2004. Since May 1995,
Mr. Bauer has been the managing member and chief investment
officer of Contrarian Capital Management LLC, a multi-strategy
distressed securities money management firm. From July 1986 to
May 1995, he was managing director at Oppenheimer &
Co., Inc., an investment services company, where he founded the
High Yield Department. Mr. Bauer is also a director of
Arpeggio Acquisition Corp., a blank check and acquisition
company Mr. Bauer received a bachelors degree (with honors)
from Rutgers College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
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Cynthia B. Bezik Director |
Ms. Bezik has been a Director since April 2005 and as a
Director of ICG, Inc. since December 2004. Ms. Bezik has
over thirty years of financial management experience. Since May
2004, Ms. Bezik has been a financial consultant to the
$300 million Senior Secured Noteholders in the contested
WCI Steel bankruptcy proceedings. She was Senior Vice
President Finance and Chief Financial Officer at
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc, from November 1997 through July 2003.
Prior to that, she was the Treasurer at Cleveland-Cliffs from
October 1994 through October 2003. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc, a
NYSE-listed company, is a major supplier to the steel industry.
Earlier in her career, she was on the audit staff of
Ernst & Young, LLP, a professional services
organization, and worked for AM International, a large
manufacturing concern. In September 2005, Ms. Bezik joined
the Board of Managers of New Venture Holdings, LLC, a
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privately held, tier-one automotive supplier, and in October
2005, was appointed to its Audit Committee. From February
through September 2004, Ms. Bezik was a Director and chair
of the Audit Committee of Oxford Automotive, Inc., a privately
held, tier-one automotive supplier, prior to its filing for
reorganization in 2004. In addition, she is on the Board of
Trustees and the Executive Committee and serves as Treasurer of
the Achievement Centers for Children, a non-profit organization
serving special needs children in Northeastern Ohio.
Ms. Bezik is a CMA (Certified Management Accountant) and
holds an M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University.
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William J. Catacosinos Director |
Dr. Catacosinos has been a Director since April 2005 and as
a Director of ICG, Inc. since December 2004. Since November
1998, Dr. Catacosinos has served as Managing Partner of
Laurel Hill Capital Partners, a private equity investment firm.
He also serves as the Chairman, President and CEO of TNP
Enterprises, Inc., the parent of Texas-New Mexico Power, an
electric utility located in Fort Worth, Texas.
Dr. Catacosinos was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Long Island Lighting Company, a non-profit electric utility,
from January 1984 to July 1998. Dr. Catacosinos is also a
director of Preservation Sciences, Inc., a company in St.
Petersburg, Florida, that researches, develops and markets
preservatives and preservative technologies for food, beverage
and industrial products. He earned a B.S. degree, an M.B.A. and
a Ph.D. in Economics from New York University.
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Marcia L. Page Director |
Ms. Page has served as a Director since April 2005 and as a
Director of ICG, Inc. since October 2004. Since May 1994,
Ms. Page has been a Managing Partner of Värde
Partners, Inc., an investment management firm focused on
distressed debt and other event-driven strategies. Prior to
funding Värde, Ms. Page was Vice President of
EBF & Associates, a hedge fund based in Minnetonka,
Minnesota. Prior to EBF, she managed fixed-income portfolios for
Cargill Financial Services Corporation, a venture capital
company. Ms. Page earned her B.A. (magna cum laude) from
Gustavus Adolphus College and an M.B.A. from the University of
Minnesota.
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Wendy L. Teramoto Director |
Ms. Teramoto has been a Director since October 2004 and was
Secretary of ICG, Inc. from October 2004 until April 2005.
Ms. Teramoto is also chairman of the Board of Directors of
Anker and Sole Manager and chief executive officer of CoalQuest.
Currently, Ms. Teramoto is a Senior Vice President at WL
Ross & Co. LLC. Prior to this position, Ms. Teramoto
was a Vice President at WL Ross & Co. from April 2000
through July 2005. Prior to joining WL Ross & Co.,
Ms. Teramoto worked at Rothschild Inc., an investment
banking firm. Ms. Teramoto received a B.S. in accounting
and finance from the University of Colorado.
Composition of the Board
Our board of directors currently consists of seven directors,
six of whom meet the independence standards of The New York
Stock Exchange.
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Classified Board of Directors |
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides
that our board of directors be divided into three classes of
directors, as nearly equal in number as possible, serving
staggered terms. Approximately one-third of our board will be
elected each year. At any meeting of stockholders at which
directors are to be elected, the number of directors elected may
not exceed the greatest number of directors then in office in
any class of directors. Under Section 141 of the General
Corporation Law of Delaware, directors serving on a classified
board can only be removed for cause. The provision for our
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classified board may be amended, altered or repealed only upon
the affirmative vote of the holders of 80% of our outstanding
voting stock.
The provision for a classified board could prevent a party that
acquires control of a majority of the outstanding voting stock
from obtaining control of our board until the second annual
stockholders meeting following the date the acquiror obtains the
controlling stock interest. The classified board provision could
have the effect of discouraging a potential acquiror from making
a tender offer for our shares or otherwise attempting to obtain
control of us and could increase the likelihood that our
incumbent directors will retain their positions.
We believe that a classified board helps to assure the
continuity and stability of our board and our business
strategies and policies as determined by our board, because a
majority of the directors at any given time will have prior
experience on our board. The classified board provision also
helps to ensure that our board, if confronted with an
unsolicited proposal from a third party that has acquired a
block of our voting stock will have sufficient time to review
the proposal and appropriate alternatives and to seek the best
available result for all stockholders.
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Number of Directors; Removal; Vacancies |
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws
provide that the number of directors be set by resolution
adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the total
number of directors that we would have if there were no
vacancies on our board. This provision regarding the size of our
board may not be amended, altered, changed or repealed in any
respect without the affirmative vote of 80% of our outstanding
voting stock.
Pursuant to our amended and restated certificate of
incorporation, each director serves until his or her successor
is duly elected and qualified, unless he or she dies, resigns,
retires, becomes disqualified or is removed. Our amended and
restated certificate of incorporation also provides that,
subject to the rights of the holders of any series of preferred
stock, directors may be removed, but only for cause by the
affirmative vote of the holders of at least 80% of our voting
stock.
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation further
provides that newly created directorships in our board may only
be filled by a resolution approved by a majority of our board,
provided a quorum is present, and any other vacancies in our
board may be filled by a resolution approved by a majority of
our board then in office, even if less than a quorum, or by a
sole remaining director. Any director chosen to fill a newly
created directorship will hold office for a term that will
coincide with the remaining term of that class. For other
vacancies, the chosen director will hold office for the
remaining term as that of his or her predecessor.
Committees of the Board of Directors
Our board of directors has a standing audit committee,
compensation committee and a nominating and corporate governance
committee.
Our audit committee currently consists of Jon R. Bauer, Cynthia
B. Bezik and William J. Catacosinos, all of whom meet the
relevant New York Stock Exchange independence requirements. In
addition, Cynthia B. Bezik meets The New York Stock Exchange
standard of possessing accounting or related financial
management expertise. The audit committee oversees the
engagement of independent public accountants, reviews our annual
financial statements and the scope of annual audits and
considers matters relating to accounting policies and internal
controls.
The board of directors has approved and adopted a Code of
Business Conduct and Ethics for all directors, officers and
employees, a copy of which will be available on our website and
upon written request by our stockholders at no cost.
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Our compensation committee currently consists of Cynthia B.
Bezik and Marcia L. Page, both of whom meet the relevant New
York Stock Exchange requirements. The compensation committee
reviews, approves and makes recommendations to our board of
directors concerning our compensation practices, policies and
procedures for our executive officers. The compensation
committees duties include the administration of our stock
option plans, equity incentive plans and compensation
arrangements for our executives.
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Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee |
Our nominating and corporate governance committee currently
consists of Jon R. Bauer and William J. Catacosinos,
both of whom meet the relevant New York Stock Exchange
requirements. The duties of the nominating and corporate
governance committee include, among other things, identifying
individuals qualified to become members of our board of
directors, recommending candidates to fill vacancies and
newly-created positions on our board of directors, recommending
whether incumbent directors should be nominated for re-election
to our board of directors and developing and recommending
corporate governance principles applicable to our board of
directors and our employees. We intend to comply with the
recently enacted New York Stock Exchange corporate governance
rules with respect to nominating and corporate governance
committees once we are listed on The New York Stock Exchange.
Directors Compensation
Members of our board of directors currently are not compensated
for serving on the board of directors other than for travel or
other expenses incurred in connection with their service, nor
are they paid a retainer or additional compensation for
attendance at board or committee meetings. However, we currently
compensate two of our non-employee directors, Cynthia B. Bezik
and William J. Catacosinos, in the amount of $50,000 per
year and $1,600 per meeting and upon completion of the
reorganization, we will compensate our other non-employee
directors in the same manner.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider
Participation
None of our executive officers serves or has served as a member
of the board of directors, compensation committee or other board
committee performing equivalent functions of any entity that has
one or more executive officers serving as one of our directors
or on our compensation committee.
Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth information concerning the
compensation of our chief executive officer and our other four
most highly compensated executive officers for the year ended
December 31, 2004.
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Summary Compensation Table
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George R. Desko, Chief Executive
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Coy K. Lane, Senior Vice President of
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Treasurer(6)
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265,000 |
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William Scott Perkins, President ICG
Eastern(7)
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2004 |
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200,000 |
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(3) |
James Ketron, Vice President and General
Counsel(8)
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2004 |
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190,000 |
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Roger L. Nicholson, Senior Vice President and General
Counsel(9)
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2004 |
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(3) |
Samuel R. Kitts, Senior Vice President, West Virginia and
Maryland
Operations(10)
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2004 |
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Other annual compensation for fiscal 2005 has not been
disclosed when the total value is less than the lesser of 10% of
individuals annual salary or $50,000. |
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(2) |
Mr. Hatfield became our President and Chief Executive
Officer in March 2005. For 2005, Mr. Hatfield will receive
an annual salary of $500,000, and is entitled to certain other
perquisites. For other information about his compensation, see
Employment agreements below. |
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(3) |
Executives are entitled to the use of a company-owned
vehicle. |
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(4) |
Mr. Desko was ICG, Inc.s Interim President and Chief
Executive Officer from October 2004 until March 2005. |
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(5) |
Mr. Lane was ICG, Inc.s Senior Vice President of
Operations until January 2005. |
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(6) |
Mr. Campbell also became our Secretary in April 2005. |
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(7) |
Mr. Perkins was ICG, Inc.s Vice President, ICG
Eastern until January 2005, when he became our Senior Vice
President, Kentucky and Illinois. |
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(8) |
Mr. Ketron was ICG, Inc.s Vice President and
General Counsel until February 2005. |
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(9) |
Mr. Nicholson became our Senior Vice President and General
Counsel in April 2005. For 2005, Mr. Nicholson will receive
an annual salary of $260,000 and certain other perquisites, see
Employment agreements below. |
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Mr. Kitts became our Senior Vice President, West Virginia and
Maryland Operations in April 2005. For 2005, Mr. Kitts will
receive an annual salary of $250,000. |
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2005 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan |
Our board of directors has adopted an equity and performance
incentive plan which is designed to assist us in attracting and
retaining key employees, directors and consultants of
outstanding ability and to motivate such employees, directors
and consultants to exert their best efforts on our behalf by
providing compensation and incentives through the granting of
awards. The plan permits us to grant to our key employees,
directors and consultants stock options, restricted shares,
stock appreciation rights, restricted share units, performance
shares or performance units. In connection with the plan, we
have entered into stock option and restricted stock agreements
with Messrs. Hatfield, Campbell, Hardesty, Kitts, Kitts,
Nicholson, Perkins and Snavely.
Administration. Our board of directors administers the
2005 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan. The board may
delegate its authority to a committee of the board. The board
determines who will receive awards under the 2005 Equity and
Performance Incentive Plan, as well as the form of the awards,
the number of shares underlying the awards, and the terms and
conditions of the awards consistent with the terms of the plan.
The board is authorized to interpret the 2005 Equity and
Performance Incentive Plan, to establish, amend and rescind any
rules and regulations relating to the 2005 Equity and
Performance Incentive Plan, and to make any other determinations
that it deems necessary or desirable for the administration of
the plan. The board may correct any defect or supply any
omission or reconcile any inconsistency in the 2005 Equity and
Performance Incentive Plan in the manner and to the extent they
deem necessary or desirable.
Shares Reserved for Awards, Limits on Awards and Shares
Outstanding. The total numbers of shares of our common stock
initially available for issuance or delivery under the 2005
Equity and Performance Incentive Plan is 8,000,000 shares. As of
September 30, 2005, the total number of shares that may be
used upon the exercise of the incentive stock options was
644,052, of which 319,052 shares are issuable at an exercise
price of $10.97 per share and the remaining shares are issuable
at the price of the shares of common stock offered in the
proposed public offering. As of September 30, 2005, there
were 450,000 shares of restricted common stock outstanding, as
the restrictions on 68,750 shares of the initial 518,750 shares
of restricted common stock have lapsed since the date of
issuance.
In the event of any other stock dividend or split,
reorganization, recapitalization, merger, share exchange or any
other similar transaction or event having an effect to any of
the foregoing, the board may adjust (i) the number or kind
of shares or other securities that may be issued or reserved for
issuance pursuant to the 2005 Equity and Performance Incentive
Plan or pursuant to any outstanding awards and/or (ii) the
option price or exercise price.
Stock Options. The 2005 Equity and Performance Incentive
Plan permits the board to grant participants incentive stock
options, which qualify for special tax treatment in the United
States, as well as nonqualified stock options. The board
establishes the duration of each option at the time it is
granted, with a maximum ten-year duration for incentive stock
options. The board may establish vesting and performance
requirements that must be met prior to the exercise of options.
Stock option grants may include provisions that permit the
option holder to exercise all or part of the holders
vested options by tendering shares of common stock already owned
by the option holder for at least six months with a fair market
value equal to the exercise price. Stock option grants may also
include provisions that permit the option holder to exercise all
or part of the holders vested options through an exercise
procedure, which requires the delivery of irrevocable
instructions to a broker to sell the shares obtained upon
exercise of the option and deliver promptly to us the proceeds
of the sale equal to the aggregate exercise price of the common
stock being purchased.
Restricted Shares. The board may also grant restricted
shares of our common stock, which constitute an immediate
transfer of ownership in consideration of the performance of
services and entitle the recipient to voting, dividend and other
ownership rights. The restricted shares generally are subject to
a risk of forfeiture dependent on the completion of periods of
service and to restrictions or prohibitions on their
transferability. The board, however, may determine that a
portion of the shares covered by an award
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will be immediately vested upon grant. Grants may also specify
performance goals that, if achieved, will result in the
termination or early termination of the restrictions applicable
to such shares.
Other Stock-Based Awards. The 2005 Equity and Performance
Incentive Plan permits the board and compensation committee to
grant awards that are valued by reference to, or otherwise based
on, the fair market value of our common stock, including
appreciation rights, restricted share units and performance
shares. The 2005 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan also
permits the board to grant performance units. These awards will
be in such form and subject to such conditions as the board may
determine, including the satisfaction of performance goals, the
completion of periods of service or the occurrence of certain
events.
Change of Control Provisions. The board may, in the event
of a change of control, provide that any outstanding awards that
are unexercisable or otherwise unvested will become fully vested
and immediately exercisable. In addition, the board may, in its
discretion, provide for the termination of an award upon the
consummation of the change of control and the payment of a cash
amount in exchange for the cancellation of an award, and/or the
issuance of substitute awards that will substantially preserve
the otherwise applicable terms of any affected award.
Amendment and Termination. The board may amend or
terminate the 2005 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan at any
time, provided that no amendment or termination will be made
that diminishes the rights of the holder of any award. The board
may amend the plan in such manner as it deems necessary to
permit awards to meet the requirements of applicable laws.
There were no individual grants of stock options made during the
year ended December 31, 2004 to any of the named executive
officers. Since the adoption of the 2005 Equity and Performance
Incentive Plan, we have granted stock options and restricted
shares to our executive officers, including the following:
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William D. Campbell
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45,000 |
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45,000 |
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(2) |
Phillip Michael Hardesty
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40,000 |
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40,000 |
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(2) |
Bennett K. Hatfield
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319,052 |
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206,250 |
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10.97 |
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Oren Eugene Kitts
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50,000 |
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50,000 |
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(2) |
Samuel R. Kitts
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50,000 |
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50,000 |
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(2) |
Roger L. Nicholson
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50,000 |
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37,500 |
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(2) |
William Scott Perkins
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50,000 |
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50,000 |
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(2) |
Charles G. Snavely
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40,000 |
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40,000 |
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(2) |
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(1) |
All option and restricted share grants will be 25% vested
upon grant, with the remaining vesting ratably over three
years. |
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(2) |
To be priced at the price of the shares of common stock sold
in the proposed public offering. |
We currently have an employment agreement with Bennett K.
Hatfield our President and Chief Executive Officer and
Roger L. Nicholson, our Senior Vice President and General
Counsel.
Bennett K. Hatfield. On March 14, 2005, we entered
into an employment agreement with Bennett K. Hatfield to serve
as our President, Chief Executive Officer and as a member of our
board of directors. The initial term of Mr. Hatfields
employment agreement ends on March 31, 2008, unless
extended in one-year increments beginning on March 31,
2007. The employment agreement provides a base salary to
Mr. Hatfield of $500,000 per year, subject to annual
review by the board of directors. In addition, Mr. Hatfield
is entitled to receive an annual bonus based upon the
achievement of certain results measured by us meeting certain
EBITDA, earnings before interest taxes, depreciation and
amortization, targets. For 2005 and 2006,
Mr. Hatfields bonus will not be less than
$500,000 per year. Under the terms
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of the employment agreement, Mr. Hatfield will receive term
life insurance in the amount of $3.0 million for a period
of 120 months owned by a designee of Mr. Hatfield, and
is eligible to participate in employee benefit plans and
programs adopted by us for executive level employees.
Pursuant to the employment agreement, Mr. Hatfield has been
granted (i) $3.5 million of stock options, which vest
25% on the date of grant and 25% annually on each March 14,
2006, 2007 and 2008, (ii) 206,250 restricted shares of
common stock, which vest in three equal installments annually on
each March 14, 2006, 2007 and 2008, and (iii) 68,750
shares of common stock. Pursuant to his employment agreement,
Mr. Hatfield also purchased 25,000 shares of common
stock of ICG in September 2005 at $8.00 per share. Should
certain events occur, such as an underwritten public offering
that meets certain criteria, a change of control or
the termination of Mr. Hatfields employment for
cause or for good reason (as such terms
are defined in the employment agreement), all of the
unrestricted shares and options will immediately vest and the
options will become immediately exercisable. If
Mr. Hatfield makes a timely election under
Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code to include the
restricted shares in gross income for 2005, we will pay
Mr. Hatfield an income tax gross-up payment to make
Mr. Hatfield whole for the income tax impact of the
restricted and unrestricted shares of common stock received by
Mr. Hatfield.
We may terminate Mr. Hatfields employment at any time
and for any reason and Mr. Hatfield may resign at any time
and for any reason. If Mr. Hatfields employment is
terminated by us without cause or if
Mr. Hatfield resigns for good reason (as such
terms are defined in the employment agreement), we will be
required to pay Mr. Hatfield (i) his accrued but
unpaid salary and bonus compensation through the date of
termination, (ii) the bonus compensation for the year of
termination, prorated to the amount of time actually employed
during such year and (iii) subject to
Mr. Hatfields compliance with the non-solicitation
provisions, a severance payment of three times base salary and
three times annual bonus compensation (measured using the
previous years bonus payment), along with coverage under
the Companys welfare benefit programs for a period not to
exceed two years. Such severance compensation will be paid
quarterly over the two year period following the date of
Mr. Hatfields termination of employment. In the event
that the severance payments or benefits would subject
Mr. Hatfield to an excise tax because such payments or
benefits are deemed to be excess parachute payments
within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue
Code, then Mr. Hatfield would be entitled to a tax gross-up
payment to restore Mr. Hatfield to the same after-tax
position that he would have been in if the excise tax had not
been imposed.
Under the terms of the employment agreement, Mr. Hatfield
may not disclose any confidential information or data concerning
us or our business during the term of Mr. Hatfields
employment and thereafter. In addition, during
Mr. Hatfields term of employment and for a period of
two years following the date Mr. Hatfield ceases to be
employed by us, Mr. Hatfield may neither solicit certain of
our employees to leave our employment nor solicit our customers
or business associates to cease doing business with us.
Roger L. Nicholson. We entered into an employment
agreement with Roger L. Nicholson, effective as of
April 25, 2005, to serve as Senior Vice President and
General Counsel. The initial term of Mr. Nicholsons
employment agreement ends on March 31, 2008. The employment
agreement provides a base salary to Mr. Nicholson of
$260,000 per year, subject to annual review by the board of
directors. Mr. Nicholson received a signing bonus payment
of $20,000 as compensation for certain unvested benefits lost by
virtue of his resignation of employment from his prior employer.
In addition, Mr. Nicholson is entitled to receive an annual
bonus based upon the achievement of certain results measured by
us meeting certain EBITDA, earnings before interest taxes,
depreciation and amortization, targets. For 2005,
Mr. Nicholsons bonus will not be less than $104,000.
Under the terms of the employment agreement, Mr. Nicholson
is eligible to participate in employee benefit plans and
programs adopted by us for executive level employees.
Pursuant to the employment agreement and the terms of the 2005
Equity and Performance Incentive Plan, Mr. Nicholson has
been granted (i) options to
purchase 50,000 shares of common stock, 25% of which
vested on the date of grant and 25% which will vest annually on
each April 25, 2006, 2007 and
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2008, (ii) 37,500 restricted shares of common stock, which
will vest in three equal installments annually on each
April 25, 2006, 2007 and 2008, and (iii) 12,500
unrestricted shares of common stock.
We may terminate Mr. Nicholsons employment at any
time and for any reason and Mr. Nicholson may resign at any
time and for any reason. If Mr. Nicholsons employment
is terminated by us without cause or if
Mr. Nicholson resigns for good reason (as such
terms are defined in the employment agreement), we will be
required to pay Mr. Nicholson (i) his accrued but
unpaid salary and bonus compensation through the date of
termination, (ii) the bonus compensation for the year of
termination, prorated to the amount of time actually employed
during such year and (iii) subject to
Mr. Nicholsons compliance with the non-solicitation
provisions, a severance payment of three times base salary and
three times annual bonus compensation (measured using the
previous years bonus payment), along with coverage under
the our medical and dental programs for a period not to exceed
two years. Such severance compensation will be paid quarterly
over the two year period following the date of
Mr. Nicholsons termination of employment.
Under the terms of the employment agreement, Mr. Nicholson
may not disclose any confidential information or data concerning
us or our business during the term of Mr. Nicholsons
employment and thereafter. In addition, during
Mr. Nicholsons term of employment and for a period of
two years following the date Mr. Nicholson ceases to be
employed by us, Mr. Nicholson may neither solicit certain
of our employees to leave our employment nor solicit our
customers or business associates to cease doing business with us.
Related Matters
Mr. Hatfield, along with Massey Energy Company and certain other
executive officers and directors of Massey Energy Company, was
named as an individual defendant in a shareholder derivative
action, Philip R. Arlia v. Don L. Blankenship,
et al., and Massey Energy Company, filed on
August 5, 2002, in the Circuit Court of Boone County, West
Virginia, Civil Action No. 02-C-139. The plaintiff alleges
three separate claims: (1) breach of fiduciary duties based
upon the individual defendants positions as directors
and/or officers of Massey; (2) misappropriation of
Masseys confidential information in connection with
alleged insider trading by certain individual defendants; and
(3) waste of corporate assets in connection with the
alleged insider trading. All of the defendants have filed
motions to dismiss in 2003. The Circuit Court has preliminarily
approved a settlement. Massey Energy Company is completing the
process of notifying its shareholders about the settlement.
Shareholders who have any objections to the proposed settlement
must file any challenges on or before November 28, 2005.
The Circuit Court has scheduled a hearing on December 9,
2005, to hear any objections. If no objections are filed, the
Circuit Court will give its final approval of the settlement,
and the case will be dismissed.
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PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
The following table and accompanying footnotes show information
regarding the beneficial ownership of ICG common stock and
International Coal Group common stock before and after the
reorganization and the Anker and CoalQuest acquisitions by:
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each person who is known by ICG to own beneficially more than 5%
its common shares; |
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each member of ICGs board of directors and each of
ICGs named executive officers; and |
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all members of ICGs board of directors and ICGs
executive officers as a group. |
ICG has determined beneficial ownership in accordance with the
rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. ICG believes
that each shareholder named in the table has sole voting and
dispositive power for the shares shown as beneficially owned by
each such shareholder.
The number of ICG common shares and percentages of beneficial
ownership before the reorganization set forth below are based on
107,230,999 shares of ICG common stock issued and
outstanding as of September 30, 2005. The number of
International Coal Group common shares and percentages of
beneficial ownership after the reorganization are based on a
one-to-one exchange ratio for shares of ICG and International
Coal Group and includes 20,072,992 International Coal Group
common shares to be issued to holders of Anker shares and
CoalQuest membership interests, assuming a public offering price
of $13.70 per share.
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International Coal Group | |
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Owned After the | |
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ICG Shares Beneficially | |
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Reorganization and the | |
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Owned Prior to the | |
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Anker and CoalQuest | |
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Reorganization | |
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Acquisitions | |
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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner |
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Number |
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Percent | |
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Number |
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Percent | |
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Värde Partners,
Inc.(1) |
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6,373,755 |
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5.94 |
% |
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6,373,755 |
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5.01 |
% |
Värde Management, Inc. |
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Värde Management International, Inc. |
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Attn: Kathy Ricke
8500 Normandale Lake Boulevard
Suite 1570
Minneapolis, MN 55347 |
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Contrarian Funds
LLC(2)
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10,822,865 |
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10.09 |
% |
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10,822,865 |
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8.50 |
% |
Attn: Michael J. Restifo
411 West Putnam Avenue, Suite 225
Greenwich, CT 06830 |
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WLR Recovery Fund II,
L.P.(3)
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9,804,172 |
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9.14 |
% |
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19,073,193 |
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14.98 |
% |
Attn: Wendy Teramoto
101 East 52nd Street, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10022 |
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Shepherd International Coal Holdings,
Ltd.(4)
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5,325,349 |
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4.97 |
% |
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5,325,349 |
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4.18 |
% |
Attn: Colin M. Lancaster
3600 S. Lake Drive
St. Francis, WI 53235 |
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Stark
Trading(5)
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5,325,350 |
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4.97 |
% |
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5,325,350 |
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4.18 |
% |
Attn: Colin M. Lancaster
3600 S. Lake Drive
St. Francis, WI 53235 |
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Reorganization and the | |
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Reorganization | |
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Percent | |
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Third Point
LLC(6)
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10,001,045 |
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9.33 |
% |
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10,001,045 |
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7.86 |
% |
Attn: Lloyd Blumberg
390 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022 |
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Wholesale Realtors
Supply(7)
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4,815,777 |
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3.78 |
% |
Attn: Gabriel Elias
509 Spring Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027 |
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Wilbur L. Ross,
Jr.(3)
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9,804,172 |
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9.14 |
% |
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19,073,193 |
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14.98 |
% |
Bennett K.
Hatfield(8)
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379,763 |
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* |
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379,763 |
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* |
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William D.
Campbell(8)
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56,250 |
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* |
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56,250 |
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* |
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Philip Michael
Hardesty(8)
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50,000 |
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* |
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50,000 |
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* |
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Oren Eugene
Kitts(8)
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62,500 |
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* |
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62,500 |
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* |
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Samuel R.
Kitts(8)
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62,500 |
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* |
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62,500 |
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* |
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Roger L.
Nicholson(8)
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62,500 |
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* |
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62,500 |
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* |
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William Scott
Perkins(8)
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62,500 |
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* |
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62,500 |
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* |
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Charles G. Snavely
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50,000 |
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* |
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50,000 |
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* |
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Jon R.
Bauer(2)
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10,822,865 |
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10.09 |
% |
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10,822,865 |
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8.50 |
% |
George R.
Desko(9)
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1,856,752 |
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1.46 |
% |
Marcia L.
Page(1)
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6,373,755 |
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5.94 |
% |
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6,373,755 |
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5.01 |
% |
All directors and executive officers as a group
(1)(2)(3)(8)
(15 persons)
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27,786,805 |
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25.91 |
% |
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38,912,578 |
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30.57 |
% |
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(1) |
Represents 6,373,755 shares of common stock of which
384,850 shares are held of record by The Värde Fund, L.P.,
529,450 shares are held of record by The Värde Fund V,
L.P., 672,109 shares are held of record by The Värde
Fund VI, L.P., 14,017 shares are held of record by The
Värde Fund VI-A, L.P., 257,932 shares are held of
record by The Värde Fund VII, L.P., 128,561 shares are held
of record by The Värde Fund VII-A, L.P., 2,659,502
shares are held of record by The Värde Fund (Cayman)
Limited, 1,086,385 shares are held of record by Värde
Investment Partners, L.P., 285,184 shares are held of record by
Sphinx Distressed Fund SPC and 355,765 shares are held of
record by Zurich Institutional Benchmarks Master Fund Limited.
All of these shares are controlled by Värde Partners, Inc.,
Värde Management, Inc. or Värde Management
International, Inc., which are controlled by Ms. Page,
Gregory S. McMillan and George G. Hicks. Ms. Page and
Messrs. McMillan and Hicks are (i) the principals,
directors and managing partners of Värde Partners, Inc. and
(ii) the principals, directors and vice president of
Värde Management, Inc. and Värde Management
International, Inc. To the extent Ms. Page is deemed to
beneficially own these shares as a result of her position as a
principal director or managing partner or vice president of
Värde Partners, Inc. Värde Management |
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Represents 10,822,865 shares of common stock held of
record by investment management clients of Contrarian Capital
Management LLC. Mr. Bauer serves as the Managing Member of
Contrarian Capital Management LLC. To the extent Mr. Bauer
is deemed to beneficially own these shares as a result of his
position as the Managing Member of Contrarian Capital Management
LLC, Mr. Bauer disclaims beneficial ownership of these
shares. |
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Represents 9,804,172 common shares held of record by WLR
Recovery Fund II, L.P. WL Ross & Co. LLC
manages WLR Recovery Fund, II, L.P. Mr. Ross serves as
a principal of WL Ross & Co. LLC, which manages
WLR Recovery Fund II, L.P. To the extent Mr. Ross is
deemed to beneficially own these shares as a result of his
position as a principal of WL Ross & Co. LLC,
Mr. Ross disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares.
Also represents 9,804,172 common shares held by WLR Recovery
Fund II, L.P., 8,450,276 shares to be received as
merger consideration for Anker common shares owned by WLR
Recovery Fund, L.P. and WLR Recovery Fund II, L.P. and
5,841,435 shares to be received as merger consideration for
membership interests in CoalQuest owned by WLR CoalQuest Holding
Corp, which is wholly owned by WLR Recovery Fund II, L.P.
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LLC manages WLR Recovery
Fund II, L.P. and WLR Recovery Fund, L.P. Mr. Ross
serves as a principal of WL Ross & Co. LLC, which
manages WLR Recovery Fund II, L.P. To the extent
Mr. Ross is deemed to beneficially own these shares as a
result of his position as a principal of WL Ross & Co.
LLC, Mr. Ross disclaims beneficial ownership of these
shares. |
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Michael A. Roth and Brian J.
Stark are the Managing Members of Stark Onshore Management, LLC
which acts as the Managing General Partner and has the sole
dispositive power to direct the management of Stark
Trading. |
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Michael A. Roth and Brian J.
Stark are the Managing Members of Stark Offshore Management,
LLC, which acts as the Investment Manager of Shepherd
Investments International, Ltd., the sole Shareholder of
Shepherd International Coal Holdings, Ltd. The Investment
Manager has the sole dispositive power to direct the management
of Shepherd International Coal Holdings, Ltd. |
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Represents 540,000 shares
of common stock beneficially owned or held of record by Third
Point Partners Qualified L.P., 1,271,705 shares of common
stock beneficially owned or held of record by Third Point
Partners L.P., 6,045,206 shares of common stock
beneficially owned or held of record by Third Point Offshore
Fund, Ltd., 844,604 shares of common stock held of record
by Third Point Ultra Ltd., 267,257 shares of common stock
beneficially owned or held of record by Third Point Resources
LP, 439,373 shares of common stock beneficially owned or
held of record by Third Point Resources Ltd. and
592,900 shares of common stock beneficially owned or held
of record by Lyxor/ Third Point Fund Ltd. All of these
shares are controlled by Third Point LLC, which serves as
investment manager or advisor to these accounts, which in turn
is controlled by Daniel S. Loeb. Mr. Loeb is the managing
member of Third Point LLC. To the extent Mr. Loeb is deemed
to beneficially own these shares as a result of his position as
the managing member of Third Point LLC, Mr. Loeb disclaims
beneficial ownership of these shares. |
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Represents 4,678,119 common
shares to be received as merger consideration for shares held in
Anker and 2,747,226 common shares to be received as merger
consideration for membership interests in CoalQuest. |
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Represents options to purchase
shares of our common stock which are currently exercisable and
all restricted shares granted to management. See
Management Employee Benefit Plans
regarding vesting of the shares of restricted stock. |
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Represents merger consideration
for membership interests in CoalQuest owned by George and Janet
Desko. |
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Under the Advisory Services Agreement, dated as of
October 1, 2004 between ICG, Inc. and
WL Ross & Co. LLC, WLR has agreed to provide
advisory services to ICG, Inc. (consisting of consulting and
advisory services in connection with strategic and financial
planning, investment management and administration and other
matters relating to the business and operation of ICG, Inc. of a
type customarily provided by sponsors of U.S. private
equity firms to companies in which they have substantial
investments, including any consulting or advisory services which
the Board of Directors reasonably requests). WLR is to be paid a
quarterly fee of $500,000 and reimbursed for any reasonable out
of pocket expenses (including expenses of third-party advisors
retained by WLR). International Coal Group will assume the
Advisory Services Agreement in connection with the corporate
reorganization.
The advisory services agreement is for a term until the earlier
of (i) the entry of a final non-appealable judgment that
WLR is in breach of its obligation under the agreement or in
breach of its duty of loyalty to ICG, Inc. as an equity holder;
(ii) the seventh anniversary of the effective date; or
(iii) the 30th day after receipt by WLR of a termination
payment (as defined in the agreement). ICG, Inc. also has the
right to terminate the agreement upon written notice to WLR
following (i) the 90th day after which WLR and its
affiliated entities cease to own at least 25% of the ICG, Inc.
equity beneficially owned by them on the effective date of the
agreement or (ii) the 30th day after which Wilbur L.
Ross, Jr. is no longer affiliated with or involved in the
business of WLR.
DESCRIPTION OF INDEBTEDNESS
Our Credit Facility
In connection with the Horizon asset acquisition in the third
quarter of 2004, our subsidiary, ICG, LLC, entered into a new
credit facility, which, among other things, financed a portion
of the Horizon acquisition and provided working capital for us
and our subsidiaries. Our current amended and restated credit
facility consists of a $110.0 million revolving credit
facility, of which up to a maximum of $75.0 million may be
utilized for letters of credit, and a $210.0 million term
loan facility. The revolving credit facility has a five-year
term and is due on October 1, 2009. The term loan facility
has a six-year term and is due on October 1, 2010. As of
September 30, 2005, we had $173.7 million outstanding
under our term loan facility and $52.9 million and
$15.0 million of outstanding and undrawn letters of credit
and borrowings under our revolving credit facility,
respectively. $35.0 million of our term loan facility will not
be advanced until we consummate the Anker and CoalQuest
acquisitions. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility are
subject to our total leverage ratio and bear interest, at our
option, at either LIBOR (adjusted for statutory reserves) plus a
margin ranging from 2.00% to 2.50% per annum or the
alternate base rate plus a margin ranging from 1.00% to
1.50% per annum. Borrowings under the term loan bear
interest, at our option, at either LIBOR (adjusted for statutory
reserves) plus 2.75% per annum or the alternate base rate
plus 1.75% per annum. As discussed below, we recently
amended our credit facility.
Borrowings under our credit facility are secured by
substantially all of our assets and the assets of all of our
subsidiaries, as well as by a pledge of all of the stock of our
subsidiaries. In addition, we and each of our other non-borrower
subsidiaries guarantee all of the indebtedness under the credit
facility.
Our current credit facility requires certain mandatory
prepayments upon the receipt of the proceeds from certain asset
sales, casualty events, debt or equity offerings, including the
proposed public offering, and in the event that we have excess
cash flow as determined in accordance with the credit facility.
Our current credit facility requires 50% of the proceeds of the
proposed public offering (net of any customary fees,
underwriting discounts, commissions and other costs and
expenses) to be applied as a prepayment of the term loan
facility, with such prepayment to be applied, first, to the next
scheduled amortization payment and, second, to the remaining
amortization payments on a pro rata basis.
Our current credit facility, as amended, contains customary
affirmative and negative covenants for senior credit facilities
of this type, including, but not limited to, limitations on the
incurrence of indebtedness, asset dispositions, acquisitions,
investments, dividends and other restricted payments, liens
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and transactions with affiliates. Our credit facility, as
amended, also currently contains the following financial
covenants:
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a maximum leverage ratio, set at 2.75 to 1.00 from the closing
date of the credit facility through December 31, 2005 and
decreasing to 2.50 to 1.00 for the 2006 fiscal year, and 2.25 to
1.00 from January 1, 2007 through the final maturity date
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a minimum interest coverage ratio set at 4.00 to 1.00 for each
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a limit on capital expenditures for the 2005 fiscal year of
$155.0 million (or $175.0 million upon a Successful
IPO), for the 2006 fiscal year of $180.0 million (or
$200.0 million upon a Successful IPO), for the 2007 fiscal
year of $255.0 million (or $350.0 million upon a Successful
IPO), for the 2008 fiscal year of $125.0 million (or $315.0
million upon a Successful IPO), for the 2009 fiscal year of
$75.0 million (or $125.0 million upon a Successful IPO) and
from January 1, 2010 through the final maturity date of the
credit facility of $85.0 million (or $125.0 million upon a
Successful IPO). A Successful IPO is defined to mean
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Although we have not reached a covenant test period we believe
that ICG, LLC maintained the leverage and interest coverage
ratios specified in, and were in compliance with, the credit
facility as of September 30, 2005. We expect that some of
our financial covenant requirements will be modified in
connection with the amendment to the credit agreement.
Our current credit facility contains customary events of
default, including, but not limited to, failure to pay principal
or interest, breach of covenants or representations and
warranties, cross-default to other indebtedness, judgment
default and insolvency. If an event of default occurs under the
credit facility, the lenders under the credit facility will be
entitled to take various actions, including demanding payment
for all amounts outstanding thereunder and foreclosing on any
collateral.
In connection with the Anker and CoalQuest acquisition, we
amended our credit facility on June 29, 2005. This
amendment made the following changes to our credit facility:
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facility to the consummation of the Anker and CoalQuest
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increased the amount of our term loan facility by an additional
$35.0 million which, upon consummation of the Anker and
CoalQuest acquisitions, will bring the total outstanding amount
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increased the sublimit of our revolving credit facility that is
available for the issuance of letters of credit from
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of the proposed public offering in an amount not to exceed $40.0
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allow us to increase the amount of our revolving credit facility
at a later date by an additional $190.0 million to
$300.0 million, without lender approval at the time of the
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LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of common shares being registered in connection
with the reorganization has been passed upon by Jones Day, New
York, New York.
EXPERTS
The combined financial statements of Horizon NR, LLC and certain
subsidiaries (Combined Companies) as of
September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, and for the
period January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004, the year
ended December 31, 2003, the period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002, and for the period January 1, 2002
to May 9, 2002, included in this registration statement
have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an
independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in
their reports appearing herein and elsewhere in the registration
statement (which report on the combined financial statements
expresses an unqualified opinion on the financial statements and
includes explanatory paragraphs referring to (1) fresh
start reporting as of May 9, 2002, (2) allocations of
certain assets and expense items applicable to Horizon and
subsidiaries, (3) the bankruptcy filing of the Combined
Companies and the fact the combined financial statements do not
include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and
classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and
classification of liabilities that might result should the
Combined Companies be unable to continue as a going concern, and
(4) referring to the restatement of the financial
statements and which report on the financial statement schedule
expresses an unqualified opinion on the financial schedule and
includes an explanatory paragraph referring to the restatement
of the financial statement schedule) and are so included in
reliance upon the reports of such firm given upon their
authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
The consolidated financial statements of ICG and subsidiaries as
of December 31, 2004 and for period May 13, 2004
(inception) to December 31, 2004, included in this
prospectus and the related financial statement schedule included
in the registration statement have been audited by
Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public
accounting firm, as stated in their reports appearing in this
registration statement (which reports express an unqualified
opinion on the financial statements and financial statement
schedule which report on the financial statements and includes
an explanatory paragraph referring to the restatement of the
2004 financial statements and which report on the financial
statement schedule includes an explanatory paragraph referring
to the restatement of the financial statement schedule) and are
so included in reliance upon the reports of such firm given upon
their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
The consolidated financial statements of Anker Coal Group, Inc.
and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and for the year
then ended, included in this registration statement have been
audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent
registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report
appearing herein, and are so included in reliance upon the
report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in
accounting and auditing.
The financial statements of CoalQuest Development LLC as of
December 31, 2004 and for the year then ended, included in
this registration statement have been audited by
Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public
accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing herein, and
are so included in reliance upon the report of such firm given
upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
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EXPERTS COAL RESERVES
The estimates of ICGs and International Coal Groups
proven and probable coal reserves referred to in this
registration statement, to the extent described in this
registration statement, have been prepared by ICG and
International Coal Group and reviewed by Marshall
Miller & Associates, Inc.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
International Coal Group has filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission a registration statement on Form S-4
under the Securities Act with respect to the issuance of shares
of its common stock being offered by this prospectus. This
prospectus, which forms a part of the registration statement,
does not contain all of the information set forth in the
registration statement. For further information with respect to
International Coal Group and the shares of its common stock,
reference is made to the registration statement. International
Coal Group is not currently subjected to the informational
requirements of the Exchange Act. As a result of the offering of
the International Coal Group common shares, International Coal
Group will become subject to the informational requirements of
the Exchange Act, and, in accordance therewith, will file
reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The registration statement, such reports and other
information can be inspected and copied at the Public Reference
Room of the Securities and Exchange Commission located at
100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580,
Washington, D.C. 20549. Copies of such materials, including
copies of all or any portion of the registration statement, can
be obtained from the Public Reference Room of the Securities and
Exchange Commission at prescribed rates. You can call the
Securities and Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 to obtain
information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. These
materials may also be accessed electronically by means of the
Securities and Exchange Commissions home page on the
Internet (http://www.sec.gov).
With respect to other procedures regarding stockholder
relations, upon consummation of the proposed public offering of
the International Coal Group common shares, International Coal
Group intends to send its stockholders annual reports containing
audited financial statements and make available quarterly
reports containing unaudited financial statements for the first
three quarters of each fiscal year. The annual report will
contain a report on financial condition and results of
operations, audited financial statements and such other
information as is required under applicable Securities and
Exchange Commission rules and regulations. In addition, after
International Coal Group has completed the proposed public
offering of its common shares, it will file annual, quarterly
and current reports, proxy statements and other information with
the Securities and Exchange Commission within the time
prescribed by the applicable rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. International Coal Group
intends to make such filings available on its website once the
offering is completed. Information relating to quarterly and
annual earnings, declaration of dividends and reports of
material events will be communicated to shareholders as
appropriate.
International Coal Group is currently obligated under its
charter to deliver certain annual and quarterly financial
information to each shareholder. International Coal Groups
obligation to deliver the foregoing information to shareholders
will cease upon the consummation of the proposed public offering.
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GLOSSARY OF SELECTED TERMS
Ash. Impurities consisting of iron, alumina and other
incombustible matter that are contained in coal. Since ash
increases the weight of coal, it adds to the cost of handling
and can affect the burning characteristics of coal.
Base load. The lowest level of power production needs
during a season or year.
Bituminous coal. A middle rank coal (between
sub-bituminous and anthracite) formed by additional pressure and
heat on lignite. The most common type of coal with moisture
content less than 20% by weight and heating value of 10,500 to
14,000 Btus per pound. It is dense and black and often has
well-defined bands of bright and dull material. It may be
referred to as soft coal.
British thermal unit, or Btu. A measure of
the thermal energy required to raise the temperature of one
pound of pure liquid water one degree Fahrenheit at the
temperature at which water has its greatest density
(39 degrees Fahrenheit). On average, coal contains about
22 million Btu per ton.
By-product. Useful substances made from the gases and
liquids left over when coal is changed into coke.
Central Appalachia. Coal producing area in eastern
Kentucky, Virginia and southern West Virginia.
Clean Air Act Amendments. A comprehensive set of
amendments to the federal law governing the nations air
quality. The Clean Air Act was extensively amended in 1970, 1977
and 1990 to address significant air pollution problems. The 1990
amendments broadened and strengthened the original law to
address specific problems such as acid deposition, urban smog,
hazardous air pollutants, and stratospheric ozone depletion.
Clean coal burning technologies. A number of innovative,
new technologies designed to use coal in a more efficient and
cost-effective manner while enhancing environmental protection.
Several promising technologies include fluidized-bed combustion,
integrated gasification combined cycle, limestone injection
multi-stage burner, enhanced flue gas desulfurization (or
scrubbing), coal liquefaction, and coal gasification.
Coal seam. A bed or stratum of coal. Usually applies to a
large deposit.
Coal washing. The process of separating undesirable
materials from coal based on differences in densities. Pyritic
sulfur, or noncarbonaceous material, is heavier and sinks in
water; coal is lighter and floats.
Coke. A hard, dry carbon substance produced by heating
coal to a very high temperature in the absence of air. Coke is
used in the manufacture of iron and steel. Its production
results in a number of useful byproducts.
Compliance coal. Coal which, when burned, emits
1.2 pounds or less of sulfur dioxide per million Btu, as
required by Phase II of the Clean Air Act Acid Rain program.
Continuous miner. A machine that simultaneously extracts
and loads coal. This is distinguished from a conventional, or
cyclic, unit, which must stop the extraction process for loading
to commence.
Continuous mining. Any coal mining process which tears
the coal from the face mechanically (see Face) and
loads continuously, thus eliminating the separate cycles of
cutting, drilling, shooting and loading. This is to be
distinguished from conventional mining, an older process in
which these operations are cyclical.
Conventional mining. A deep mining method that includes
inserting explosives in a coal seam, blasting the seam and
removing the coal onto a conveyor or shuttle car.
Deep mine. An underground coal mine.
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Dragline. A large excavating machine used in the surface
mining process to remove overburden (see
Overburden). The dragline has a large bucket
suspended from the end of a huge boom, which may be
275 feet long or larger. The bucket is suspended by cables
and capable of scooping up vast amounts of overburden as it is
pulled across the excavation area. The dragline, which can
walk on huge pontoon-like feet, is one
of the largest land-based machines in the world.
Face. The exposed area of an underground coalbed from
which coal is extracted.
Fluidized bed combustion. A process with a high success
rate in removing sulfur from coal during combustion. Crushed
coal and limestone are suspended in the bottom of a boiler by an
upward stream of hot air. The coal is burned in this bubbling,
liquid-like (or fluidized) mixture. Rather than released as
emissions, sulfur from combustion gases combines with the
limestone to form a solid compound recovered with the ash.
Fossil fuel. Fuel such as coal, crude oil or natural gas,
formed from the fossil remains of organic material.
Gasification. Any of various processes by which coal is
turned into low, medium or high-Btu gas.
High Btu coal. Coal which has an average heat content of
12,500 Btus per pound or greater.
Highwall. The unexcavated face of exposed overburden and
coal in a surface mine or in a face or bank on the uphill side
of a contour mine excavation.
Highwall miner. A mining system consisting of a remotely
controlled continuous miner that extracts coal and conveys it by
auger, belt, or chain conveyors to the outside. The cut is
typically a rectangular, horizontal cut from a highwall bench,
reaching depths of several hundred feet or deeper.
Illinois Basin. Coal producing area in Illinois, Indiana
and western Kentucky.
Lignite. The lowest rank of coal with a high moisture
content of up to 45% by weight and heating value of 6,500 to
8,300 Btus per pound. It is brownish black and tends to
oxidize and disintegrate when exposed to air.
Longwall miner. A deep mining machine that uses a steel
plow or rotating drum, which is pulled mechanically
back-and-forth across a long face of coal. The loosened coal
falls onto a conveyed for removal from the mine.
Longwall mining. The most productive underground mining
method in the United States. One of three main underground coal
mining methods currently in use. Employs a steel plow, or
rotation drum, which is pulled mechanically back and forth
across a face of coal that is usually several hundred feet long.
The loosened coal falls onto a conveyor for removal from the
mine.
Low sulfur coal. Coal which, when burned, emits
1.6 pounds or less of sulfur dioxide per million Btu.
Medium sulfur coal. Coal which, when burned, emits
between 1.6 and 2.5 pounds of sulfur dioxide per million
Btu.
Metallurgical coal. The various grades of coal suitable
for carbonization to make coke for steel manufacture. Also known
as met coal, its quality depends on four important
criteria: volatility, which affects coke yield; the level of
impurities including sulfur and ash, which affects coke quality;
composition, which affects coke strength; and basic
characteristics, which affect coke oven safety. Met coal
typically has a particularly high Btu but low ash and sulfur
content.
Mountaintop mining. A method of surface mining practiced
in the Appalachian coal fields of the eastern United States.
Mountaintop mining allows the mine operator to completely remove
the layers of dirt and rock covering a coal seam, making the
entire deposit economical for extraction. Although valley
fill the depositing of rock and dirt from the
surface mine into adjacent valleys has recently
become controversial, it is a practice that is not unique to the
mining industry. Hundreds of valley fills were
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constructed throughout the country during the building of the
vital Interstate Highway System. Mountaintop mining is essential
to viability of the modern Appalachian coal industry.
Nitrogen oxide (NOx). A gas formed in high temperature
environments such as coal combustion. It is a harmful pollutant
that contributes to acid rain.
Non-reserve coal deposits. Non-reserve coal deposits are
coal bearing bodies that have been sufficiently sampled and
analyzed, but do not qualify as a commercially viable coal
reserve as prescribed by SEC rules until a final comprehensive
SEC prescribed evaluation is performed.
Northern Appalachia. Coal producing area in Maryland,
Ohio, Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.
Overburden. Layers of earth and rock covering a coal
seam. In surface mining operations, overburden is removed prior
to coal extraction.
Pillar. An area of coal left to support the overlying
strata in a mine; sometimes left permanently to support surface
structures.
Powder River Basin. Coal producing area in northeastern
Wyoming and southeastern Montana. This is the largest known
source of coal reserves and the largest producing region in the
United States.
Preparation plant. Usually located on a mine site,
although one plant may serve several mines. A preparation plant
is a facility for crushing, sizing and washing coal to prepare
it for use by a particular customer. The washing process has the
added benefit of removing some of the coals sulfur content.
Probable reserves. Reserves for which quantity and grade
and/or quality are computed from information similar to that
used for proven reserves, but the sites for inspection, sampling
and measurement are farther apart or are otherwise less
adequately spaced. The degree of assurance, although lower than
that for proven reserves, is high enough to assume continuity
between points of observation.
Proven reserves. Reserves for which: (a) quantity is
computed from dimensions revealed in outcrops, trenches,
workings or drill holes; grade and/or quality are computed from
the results of detailed sampling; and (b) the sites for
inspection, sampling and measurement are spaced so closely and
the geologic character is so well defined that size, shape,
depth and mineral content of reserves are well-established.
Reclamation. The process of restoring land and
environmental values to a mining site after the coal or ore is
extracted. Reclamation operations are usually underway where the
resources have already been taken from a mine, even as
production operations are taking place elsewhere at the site.
This process commonly includes recontouring or reshaping the
land to its approximate original appearance, restoring topsoil
and planting native grasses, trees and ground covers. Mining
reclamation is closely regulated by both state and federal law.
Recoverable reserve. The amount of coal that can be
recovered from the Demonstrated Reserves. The recovery factor
for underground mines is about 60.0%, and for surface mines
about 80.0% to 90.0%. Using these percentages, there are about
275 billion tons of recoverable reserves in the United
States.
Reserve. That part of a mineral deposit that could be
economically and legally extracted or produced at the time of
the reserve determination.
Roof. The stratum of rock or other mineral above a coal
seam; the overhead surface of a coal working place.
Room-and-pillar mining. A method of underground mining in
which about half of the coal is left in place to support the
roof of the active mining area. Large pillars are
left at regular intervals while rooms of coal are
extracted.
Scrubber (flue gas desulfurization system). Any of
several forms of chemical/physical devices which operate to
neutralize sulfur compounds formed during coal combustion. These
devices combine the sulfur in gaseous emissions with other
chemicals to form inert compounds, such as gypsum, that must
then be
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removed for disposal. Although effective in substantially
reducing sulfur from combustion gases, scrubbers require about
6% to 7% of a power plants electrical output and thousands
of gallons of water to operate.
Steam coal. Coal used by electric power plants and
industrial steam boilers to produce electricity, steam or both.
It generally is lower in Btu heat content and higher in volatile
matter than metallurgical coal.
Sub-bituminous coal. Dull coal that ranks between lignite
and bituminous coal. Its moisture content is between 20% and 30%
by weight, and its heat content ranges from 7,800 to
9,500 Btus per pound of coal.
Sulfur. One of the elements present in varying quantities
in coal that contributes to environmental degradation when coal
is burned. Sulfur dioxide is produced as a gaseous by-product of
coal combustion.
Surface mine. A mine in which the coal lies near the
surface and can be extracted by removing the covering layer of
soil (see Overburden). About 60% of total
U.S. coal production comes from surface mines.
Tons. A short or net ton is equal to 2,000
pounds. A long or British ton is equal to
2,240 pounds; a metric tonne is approximately
2,205 pounds. The short ton is the unit of measure referred
to in this prospectus.
Truck-and-shovel/loader mining. Similar forms of mining
where large shovels or front-end loaders are used to remove
overburden, which is used to backfill pits after the coal is
removed. Smaller shovels load coal in haul trucks for
transportation to the preparation plant or rail loadout.
Underground mine. Also known as a deep mine. Usually
located several hundred feet below the earths surface, an
underground mines resource is removed mechanically and
transferred by shuttle car or conveyor to the surface. Most
common in the coal industry, underground mines primarily are
located east of the Mississippi River, and account for about
37.4% of total annual U.S. coal production.
Unit train. A train of 100 or more cars carrying only
coal. A typical unit train can carry at least 10,000 tons of
coal in a single shipment.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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ICG, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
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F-3 |
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F-4 |
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Consolidated Financial Statements
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F-15 |
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F-16 |
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F-17 |
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F-18 |
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F-19 |
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F-20 |
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Horizon NR, LLC and Certain Subsidiaries (Predecessor to ICG,
Inc.)
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F-37 |
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F-39 |
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F-40 |
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F-41 |
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F-42 |
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Notes to Combined Financial Statements as
of September 30, 2004, for the period January 1, 2004
to September 30, 2004, the year ended December 31,
2003, the period May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002
(reorganized companies) and the period January 1, 2002 to
May 9, 2002 (predecessor companies)
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F-43 |
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F-1
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Anker Coal Group, Inc.
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F-72 |
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F-73 |
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F-74 |
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F-75 |
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F-76 |
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F-77 |
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CoalQuest Development, LLC
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F-86 |
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F-87 |
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F-88 |
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F-89 |
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F-90 |
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F-91 |
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F-2
ICG, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
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September 30, 2005 | |
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ASSETS |
CURRENT ASSETS:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ |
15,534 |
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Trade accounts receivable
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48,915 |
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Accounts receivable Anker Coal Group Inc.
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2,597 |
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Accounts receivable Other
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5,374 |
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Inventories
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20,472 |
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Deferred income taxes
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2,113 |
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Prepaid insurance
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240 |
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Prepaid expenses and other
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10,094 |
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Total current assets
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105,339 |
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
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203,531 |
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DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS, net
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7,284 |
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ADVANCE ROYALTIES
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5,637 |
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GOODWILL
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187,680 |
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DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, NON-CURRENT
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8,222 |
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OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS
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7,858 |
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Total assets
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$ |
523,020 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
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Trade accounts payable
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$ |
36,130 |
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Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases
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1,997 |
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Current portion of reclamation and mine closure costs
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2,682 |
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Accrued expenses and other
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41,663 |
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Total current liabilities
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82,472 |
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NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES, Less current portion
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Long-term debt and capital leases
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186,938 |
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Reclamation and mine closure costs
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39,432 |
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Long-term employee benefits
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20,759 |
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Other non-current liabilities
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6,893 |
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Total non-current liabilities
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254,022 |
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Total liabilities
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336,494 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
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Preferred stock par value $0.0001,
200,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
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Common stock par value $0.0001,
1,800,000,000 shares authorized, 107,230,999 issued and
outstanding
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11 |
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Additional paid-in capital
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158,850 |
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Unearned compensation restricted stock
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(5,132 |
) |
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Retained Earnings
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32,797 |
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Total stockholders equity
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186,526 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity
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$ |
523,020 |
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
F-3
ICG, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
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Nine Months | |
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Ended | |
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September 30, | |
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2005 | |
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REVENUES
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Coal sales revenues (including $5,580 to Anker Coal Group, Inc.)
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$ |
441,662 |
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Freight and handling revenues
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6,236 |
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Other revenues
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17,757 |
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Total revenues
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465,655 |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES:
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Freight and handling costs
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6,236 |
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Cost of coal sales and other revenues (exclusive of items shown
separately below)
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357,076 |
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization
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29,489 |
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Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of depreciation
and amortization shown separately above)
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23,592 |
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Gain on sale of assets
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(518 |
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Total costs and expenses
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415,875 |
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Income from operations
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49,780 |
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INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
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Interest expense
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(10,453 |
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Other, net
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2,847 |
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Total interest and other income (expense)
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(6,446 |
) |
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Income before income tax expense
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43,334 |
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INCOME TAX EXPENSE
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(14,786 |
) |
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Net income
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$ |
28,548 |
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Earnings per share:
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Basic
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0.27 |
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Diluted
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0.27 |
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Average common shares outstanding:
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Basic
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107,230,999 |
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Diluted
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107,280,820 |
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
F-4
ICG, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS
EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
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For the Period January 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005 | |
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Unearned | |
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Additional | |
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Compensation- | |
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Common | |
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Paid-in | |
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restricted | |
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Retained | |
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Stock | |
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Capital | |
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stock | |
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Earnings | |
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Total | |
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Balance December 31, 2004
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|
$ |
11 |
|
|
$ |
150,140 |
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|
|
|
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$ |
4,249 |
|
|
$ |
154,400 |
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Net income for the period
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|
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|
|
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|
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28,548 |
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|
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28,548 |
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Issuance of restricted stock and stock awards
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|
|
|
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|
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8,090 |
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|
|
(8,090 |
) |
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|
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|
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|
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Issuance of 25,000 shares of common stock pursuant to
compensation agreement
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|
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|
|
372 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
372 |
|
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Compensation expense-restricted stock
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
2,958 |
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|
|
|
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|
2,958 |
|
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Compensation expense-stock options
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
248 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
248 |
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|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
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Balance September 30, 2005 expense
|
|
$ |
11 |
|
|
$ |
158,850 |
|
|
$ |
(5,132 |
) |
|
$ |
32,797 |
|
|
$ |
186,526 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
F-5
ICG, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
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|
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Period from | |
|
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January 1, 2005 to | |
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September 30, | |
|
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2005 | |
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|
| |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$ |
28,548 |
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
29,489 |
|
|
|
Stock compensation
|
|
|
3,378 |
|
|
|
Amortization of finance costs included in interest expense
|
|
|
838 |
|
|
|
Gain on sale of assets
|
|
|
(518 |
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|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
2,180 |
|
|
Changes in assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) decrease in:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Receivables
|
|
|
(16,469 |
) |
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
(6,529 |
) |
|
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
2,707 |
|
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
(7,529 |
) |
|
Increase (decrease) in:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
14,878 |
|
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
7,808 |
|
|
|
Accrued income tax
|
|
|
(2,232 |
) |
|
|
Reclamation and mine closure costs
|
|
|
(1,184 |
) |
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
2,180 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total adjustments
|
|
|
28,997 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
57,545 |
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|
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
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Proceeds from the sale of assets
|
|
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575 |
|
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Additions to property, plant and equipment and mine development
|
|
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(75,941 |
) |
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Withdrawals from restricted cash
|
|
|
(23 |
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|
|
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|
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Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(75,389 |
) |
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayments on long-term debt
|
|
|
(5,099 |
) |
|
Borrowings on revolving line of credit
|
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
Deferred finance costs
|
|
|
(257 |
) |
|
Repayments on capital leases
|
|
|
(433 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
9,411 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(8,433 |
) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
|
|
|
23,967 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
|
|
$ |
15,534 |
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest
|
|
$ |
9,522 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for income taxes
|
|
$ |
17,277 |
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
F-6
ICG, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of September 30, 2005 and for the Period
January 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005 (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Unaudited Interim Financial Information The
accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles for interim financial information. The condensed
consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2005,
condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine
months ended September 30, 2005, the condensed consolidated
statement of cash flows for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 are unaudited, but include all
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which
the Company considers necessary for a fair presentation of the
financial position, operating results and cash flows for the
periods presented. The results of operations for the interim
periods are not indicative of the results to be expected for the
year or any future period. These unaudited interim financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the audited
financial statements included in this registration statement.
Goodwill represents the excess of costs over fair value of net
assets of businesses acquired. Pursuant to
SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets, goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a
purchase business combination and determined to have an
indefinite useful life are not amortized, but instead tested for
impairment at least annually in accordance with the provisions
of SFAS No. 142. The goodwill impairment test has two
steps. The first, identifies potential impairments by comparing
the fair value of a reporting, based on discounted cash flows,
unit with its book value, including goodwill. If the fair value
of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount, goodwill is
not impaired and the second step is not necessary. If the
carrying value exceeds the fair value, the second step
calculates the possible impairment loss by comparing the implied
fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount. If the implied
goodwill is less than the carrying amount, a write-down is
recorded. The Company performs its impairment test in December
of each year. The impairment review in December 2004 supported
the carrying value of goodwill, and as such, no write-down in
the carrying value of goodwill was recorded.
Goodwill increased from $183,946 at December 31, 2004 to
$187,680 at September 30, 2005. The increase is due to the
excess of actual expenses related to the acquisition of the
assets of Horizon Natural Resources over managements
original estimate by $1,514 and adjustments of $2,220 to balance
sheet accounts for items that were not available at the time of
acquisition.
As of September 30, 2005 inventories consisted of the
following:
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|
|
|
Coal
|
|
$ |
9,323 |
|
Parts and supplies, net of a reserve for obsolescence of $378
|
|
|
11,149 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
20,472 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-7
ICG, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2005 and for the Period
January 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005 (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
4. |
Property, Plant and Equipment |
As of September 30, 2005 property, plant and equipment are
summarized by major classification as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Land and land improvements
|
|
$ |
18,276 |
|
Mining and other equipment and related facilities
|
|
|
127,347 |
|
Mine development and contract costs
|
|
|
16,772 |
|
Coal lands
|
|
|
53,031 |
|
Coal rights
|
|
|
2,019 |
|
Mine development in process
|
|
|
1,808 |
|
Construction work in process
|
|
|
21,693 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
240,946 |
|
Less-accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
(37,415 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Net property, plant and equipment
|
|
$ |
203,531 |
|
|
|
|
|
Included in property, plant and equipment is $23,501 as of
September 30, 2005 related to development and construction
projects for which depreciation, depletion and amortization have
not yet commenced. Realization of these projects is reviewed on
a periodic basis.
|
|
5. |
Accrued Expenses and Other |
As of September 30, 2005 accrued expenses and other
consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
Payroll, bonus and vacation expense
|
|
$ |
25,718 |
|
Sales and use tax
|
|
|
253 |
|
Severance tax
|
|
|
1,880 |
|
Federal reclamation tax
|
|
|
889 |
|
Excise/black lung tax
|
|
|
158 |
|
Personal property tax
|
|
|
4,829 |
|
Franchise tax
|
|
|
178 |
|
Other
|
|
|
7,758 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
41,663 |
|
|
|
|
|
On June 29, 2005, the Company increased its debt term loan
facility to $210,000. The $35,000 increase to the term loan
facility will not be advanced until the Company consummates a
business combination agreement with Anker Coal Group, Inc.
(Anker) and CoalQuest Development LLC. The increase will be
utilized to repay Ankers existing debt and acquisition
costs.
F-8
ICG, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2005 and for the Period
January 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005 (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
The income tax provision for the period January 1, 2005 to
September 30, 2005 is comprised of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal
|
|
$ |
10,688 |
|
|
State
|
|
|
1,918 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,606 |
|
Deferred
|
|
|
2,180 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
14,786 |
|
|
|
|
|
Employee benefits at September 30, 2005 are summarized as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
Postretirement benefits
|
|
$ |
9,058 |
|
Black lung benefits
|
|
|
11,701 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
20,759 |
|
Lesscurrent portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term portion
|
|
$ |
20,759 |
|
|
|
|
|
The components of net periodic benefit cost of the
postretirement plan are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended | |
|
|
September 30, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
Service cost
|
|
$ |
677 |
|
Interest cost
|
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit cost
|
|
$ |
1,028 |
|
|
|
|
|
The components of net periodic benefit cost of black lung
benefits are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended | |
|
|
September 30, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
Service cost
|
|
$ |
1,265 |
|
Interest cost
|
|
|
467 |
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit cost
|
|
$ |
1,732 |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company applies the provisions of Accounting Principles
Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting
for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations
to account for stock based awards issued under its equity and
performance incentive plan. Based on the provisions of certain
stock option awards, no compensation expense has been recognized
for the options issued under the awards. Compensation expense
for the remaining stock option awards is based on the intrinsic
value of the options at the grant date, which is the measurement
date, and is reflected in net earnings over the vesting period
F-9
ICG, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2005 and for the Period
January 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005 (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
on a straight line basis. Compensation expense related to
restricted stock awards is reflected in net earnings over the
vesting period on a straight line basis. Compensation expense
related to stock awards is reflected in net earnings of the
period granted. If compensation expense associated with these
awards was determined in accordance with SFAS 123, the
Companys net earnings and earnings per share would have
been as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2005 | |
| |
|
Net earnings, as reported
|
|
$ |
28,548 |
|
Add back compensation related to stock awards included in
earnings net of tax effects
|
|
|
2,094 |
|
|
Deduct effect of stock-based employee compensation, net of tax
effects:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock option awards
|
|
|
(473 |
) |
|
Restricted stock awards
|
|
|
(1,169 |
) |
|
Stock awards
|
|
|
(771 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma net earnings
|
|
$ |
28,229 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share, as reported:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$ |
0.26 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted
|
|
$ |
0.26 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma net earnings per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$ |
0.26 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted
|
|
$ |
0.26 |
|
|
|
|
|
The Black-Scholes option pricing model was used to calculate the
estimated fair value of the options at the date of grant using
the following assumptions: expected lives of 5 years,
expected volatility of 41 percent and weighted average
risk-free interest rate of 4.1 percent. The company does
not anticipate paying dividends or forfeitures of options during
the term of the options.
The Company granted stock option, restricted stock and stock
awards to certain executive officers during 2005. The restricted
stock and stock option awards generally vest 25% in the year of
grant and 25% in equal annual installments over the next three
years.
Stock options to purchase 319,052 common shares at $10.97 with a
fair value of $2,000 were granted in 2005. Total compensation
expense based on the difference between the market price at the
date of grant and the exercise price of $10.97 is $648, of this
cost, $248 was recognized in earnings for the period ending
September 30, 2005. Stock options to purchase 325,000
common shares with an estimated fair value of $2,048 were
granted in 2005 and are to be priced at the price of the shares
of common stock sold in the Companys initial public
offering. The initial public offering price was estimated to be
$15.00 per share. The options are exercisable upon vesting
and expire 10 years from the date of grant.
Restricted stock awards of 518,750 shares with a fair value of
$7,018, based on the market price of the stock at the date of
grant were made during 2005. The awards require no cash payment
from the employee.
Stock awards of 81,250 shares with a fair value of $1,071, based
on the market price of the stock at the date of grant were made
during 2005, without cash payment from the employee.
F-10
ICG, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2005 and for the Period
January 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005 (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
In September 2005, the Companys president purchased
25,000 shares of common stock at $8 per share pursuant to
his employment agreement. Total compensation expense of $172 was
recognized in earnings for the period ending September 30,
2005.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, no options
were exercised or forfeited.
|
|
10. |
Commitments and Contingencies |
Guarantees and Financial Instruments with Off-balance Sheet
Risk In the normal course of business, the
Company is a party to certain guarantees and financial
instruments with off-balance sheet risk, such as bank letters of
credit and performance or surety bonds. No liabilities related
to these arrangements are reflected in the Companys
consolidated balance sheet. Management does not expect any
material losses to result from these guarantees or off-balance
sheet financial instruments. The Company has outstanding surety
bonds with third parties of approximately $65,783 as of
September 30, 2005, to secure reclamation and other
performance commitments. In addition, as of September 30,
2005, the Company also has bank letters of credit outstanding of
$52,925 under the revolving credit facility.
Coal Sales Contracts and Contingency As of
September 30, 2005, the Company had commitments under
twenty one sales contracts to deliver annually scheduled base
quantities of coal to fourteen customers. The contracts expire
from 2005 through 2020 with the Company contracted to supply a
minimum of approximately 43.7 million tons of coal over the
remaining lives of the contracts (maximum of approximately
12.3 million tons in 2006). The Company also has
commitments to purchase certain amounts of coal to meet its
sales commitments. The purchase coal contracts expire through
2006 and provide the Company a minimum of approximately
3.3 million tons of coal through the remaining lives of the
contracts (approximately 2.6 million tons per year).
Certain of the contracts have sales price adjustment provisions,
subject to certain limitations and adjustments, based on a
variety of factors and indices.
Leases The Company leases various mining,
transportation, and other equipment under operating and capital
leases. Lease expense for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 was $12,351. Property under capital
leases included in property, plant and equipment in the
consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2005 was
approximately $548 less accumulated depreciation of
approximately $219. Depreciation of assets under capital leases
is included in depreciation expense.
F-11
ICG, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2005 and for the Period
January 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005 (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
The Company also leases coal reserves under agreements that call
for royalties to be paid as the coal is mined. Total royalty
expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was
$19,041. Certain agreements require minimum annual royalties to
be paid regardless of the amount of coal mined during the year.
Certain agreements may be cancelable at the Companys
discretion. Approximate non-cancelable future minimum lease and
royalty payments as of September 30, 2005 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating | |
|
Capital | |
|
|
Royalties | |
|
Leases | |
|
Leases | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 (October 1 to December 31, 2005)
|
|
$ |
474 |
|
|
$ |
2,975 |
|
|
$ |
84 |
|
2006
|
|
|
3,841 |
|
|
|
8,984 |
|
|
|
170 |
|
2007
|
|
|
5,257 |
|
|
|
3,090 |
|
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
5,132 |
|
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
5,163 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
23,342 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total minimum lease payments
|
|
$ |
43,209 |
|
|
$ |
15,072 |
|
|
|
254 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lessamount representing interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Present value of minimum lease payments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
247 |
|
Lesscurrent portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
247 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Long Term Portion of Capital Leases
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bonding Royalty and Additional Payment
Lexington Coal Company, LLC (LCC) was organized in part by the
founding ICG Stockholders in conjunction with the acquisition of
the former Horizon (Predecessor) companies. LCC was organized to
assume certain reclamation liabilities and assets of Horizon
(Predecessor) not otherwise being acquired by ICG or others.
There is a limited commonality of ownership of LCC and ICG. In
order to provide support to LCC, ICG provided a $10,000 letter
of credit to support reclamation obligations (Bonding Royalty)
and in addition agreed to pay a .75% payment on the gross sales
receipts for coal mined and sold by the former Horizon
(Predecessor) companies that ICG acquired from Horizon
(Predecessor) until the completion by LCC of all reclamation
liabilities that LCC assumed from Horizon (Predecessor)
(Additional Payment). On September 30, 2004, the Company
prepaid $4,000 of such Additional Payments, accounting for the
payment as additional purchase consideration. All such
Additional Payments paid in the future will be recorded as
additional purchase price (goodwill), which will be evaluated
annually for possible impairment. Impairment, if any, would
result in a change to the operating income. For the Bonding
Royalty, ICG is required to pay an additional .75% on gross
sales referred to above, to a fund, controlled by one of its
sureties until all letters of credit issued by such surety for
both ICG and LCC are cash collateralized. As of
September 30, 2005, ICG had paid $2,025 under this Bonding
Royalty. Amounts in the fund controlled by the Surety under this
Bonding Royalty will be returned to ICG as reclamation of
properties is performed for LCC or ICG and Surety Bonds are
released. Under the provisions of FIN 46, ICG has
determined it does not hold a significant variable interest in
LCC and it is not the primary beneficiary of LCC.
Legal Matters From time to time, the Company
is involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course
of business. In the opinion of management the Company has
recorded adequate reserves for these liabilities and there is no
individual case or group of related cases pending that is likely
to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition,
results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
F-12
ICG, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2005 and for the Period
January 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005 (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Commissions The Company has various sales and
agency agreements with third parties, whereby the Company pays a
$0.05 per ton commission on various coal sales agreements.
The costs are expensed as the coal is delivered. The Company
incurred commission expense of $10 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005.
Environmental Matters Based upon current
knowledge, the Company believes it is in material compliance
with environmental laws and regulations as currently
promulgated. However, the exact nature of environmental control
problems, if any, which the Company may encounter in the future
cannot be predicted, primarily because of the increasing number,
complexity and changing character of environmental requirements
that may be enacted by federal and state authorities.
Performance Bonds The Company has outstanding
surety bonds with third parties of approximately $65,783 as of
September 30, 2005, to secure reclamation and other
performance commitments. In addition, at September 30, 2005
the Company has $52,925, under the revolving credit facility, of
letters of credit outstanding, a portion of which ($43,000
including $10,000 to LCCsee bonding royalty above) provide
support to the third parties for their issuance of surety bonds.
In addition the Company has posted cash collateral of $3,448 to
secure reclamation and other performance commitments. This cash
collateral is included in other non-current assets on the
consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2005.
Contract Mining Agreements The Company
performs contract-mining services for various third parties and
utilizes contract miners on some of its operations. Terms of the
agreements generally allow either party to terminate the
agreements on a short-term basis.
ICG, Inc.s subsidiary, ICG ADDCAR Systems, LLC
(ADDCAR) has entered into a contract to provide mining
services for a period of five years or until all mineable coal
is removed. ADDCAR is expected to produce and deliver a minimum
of 500,000 tons per year up to a maximum of 1,500,000 tons per
year. The guaranteed monthly contract tonnage shall be mutually
agreed upon. Failure to meet the guaranteed contract tonnage for
three consecutive months may result in termination of the
contract. All work under the contract must be completed no later
than March 31, 2008.
ADDCAR entered into a three year contract to provide mining
services for a period of three years or until all mineable coal
is removed. ADDCAR is expected to produce and deliver a minimum
of 50,000 tons of coal per month that has an ash content of less
than fifteen percent. Failure to meet the guaranteed contract
tonnage and ash requirements for three consecutive months may
result in termination of the contract. All work under the
contract must be completed no later than January 15, 2007.
On July 1, 2005, ADDCAR entered into a contract to provide
mining services for a period of four years commencing on the day
ADDCAR begins production. It is anticipated that production
shall begin in June 2006. The agreement also grants an option to
purchase the ADDCAR Highwall Mining System.
On July 20, 2005, ADDCAR entered into a contract to provide
mining services for a period commencing on the day ADDCAR begins
production and ending on December 31, 2017 or until all
economically mineable coal is removed. It is anticipated
production will begin in March of 2006. The agreement also
grants an option to purchase the ADDCAR Highwall Mining System.
11. Segment Information
The Company extracts, processes and markets steam and
metallurgical coal from deep and surface mines for sale to
electric utilities and industrial customers primarily in the
eastern United States. The Company operates only in the United
States with mines in the Central Appalachian and Illinois basin
regions. The Company has two reportable business segments:
Central Appalachian (into which four
F-13
ICG, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2005 and for the Period
January 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005 (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
operating segments, ICG Eastern, ICG East Kentucky,
ICG Knott County and ICG Hazard have been aggregated),
comprised of both surface and underground mines, and ICG
Illinois, representing one underground mine located in the
Illinois basin. The Ancillary category includes the
Companys brokered coal functions, corporate overhead,
contract highwall mining services and land activities.
The difference between segment assets and consolidated assets in
the following table is the elimination of intercompany
transactions including inter-segment revenues and investment in
subsidiaries reflected in the elimination category. Reportable
segment results for continuing operations for the nine months
ended September 30, 2005 and segment assets as of
September 30, 2005 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central | |
|
Illinois | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Appalachian | |
|
Basin | |
|
Ancillary | |
|
Eliminations | |
|
Consolidated | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenue
|
|
$ |
328,334 |
|
|
$ |
43,487 |
|
|
$ |
95,103 |
|
|
$ |
(1,270 |
) |
|
$ |
465,655 |
|
EBITDA
|
|
|
76,030 |
|
|
|
4,921 |
|
|
|
2,325 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
83,276 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
18,578 |
|
|
|
3,252 |
|
|
|
7,659 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,489 |
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
64,023 |
|
|
|
5,285 |
|
|
|
6,633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
75,941 |
|
Total assets
|
|
|
332,433 |
|
|
|
59,863 |
|
|
|
534,898 |
|
|
|
(404,174 |
) |
|
|
523,020 |
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
124,203 |
|
|
|
29,030 |
|
|
|
34,447 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
187,680 |
|
Revenue in the Ancillary category consists of $76,104 and
$18,999 related to the Companys brokered coal sales and
contract highwall mining activities, respectively.
EBITDA represents net income before deducting interest expense,
income taxes and depreciation, depletion and amortization.
EBITDA is presented because it is an important supplemental
measure of the Companys performance used by the
Companys chief operating decision maker.
Reconciliation of EBITDA to income before income tax expense is
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months | |
|
|
ended | |
|
|
September 30, | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
EBITDA
|
|
$ |
83,276 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
(29,489 |
) |
Interest expense
|
|
|
(10,453 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Income before income tax expense
|
|
$ |
43,334 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-14
ICG, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors
ICG, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of
ICG, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31,
2004, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
stockholders equity, and cash flows for the period from
May 13, 2004 (inception) to December 31, 2004. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the
Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to
have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal
control over financial reporting. Our audit included
consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a
basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over
financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An
audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that
our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of December 31, 2004, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the period from May 13,
2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004 in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America.
As discussed in Note 15, the accompanying consolidated
financial statements have been restated.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Louisville, Kentucky
April 22, 2005 (September 20, 2005 as to Note 15)
F-15
ICG, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
ASSETS |
CURRENT ASSETS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
23,967 |
|
|
Trade accounts receivable
|
|
|
40,417 |
|
|
Inventories, net
|
|
|
13,943 |
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
2,188 |
|
|
Prepaid insurance
|
|
|
7,142 |
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other
|
|
|
5,899 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
93,556 |
|
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
|
|
|
157,136 |
|
DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS, Net
|
|
|
7,865 |
|
ADVANCE ROYALTIES
|
|
|
5,424 |
|
GOODWILL
|
|
|
183,946 |
|
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, NON-CURRENT
|
|
|
7,741 |
|
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS
|
|
|
4,307 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$ |
459,975 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts payable
|
|
$ |
21,250 |
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases
|
|
|
6,022 |
|
|
Current portion of reclamation and mine closure costs
|
|
|
2,682 |
|
|
Accrued income tax
|
|
|
2,232 |
|
|
Accrued expenses and other
|
|
|
33,854 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
66,040 |
|
|
|
|
|
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES, less current portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt and capital leases
|
|
|
173,446 |
|
|
Reclamation and mine closure costs
|
|
|
40,616 |
|
|
Long-term employee benefits
|
|
|
18,007 |
|
|
Other non-current liabilities
|
|
|
7,466 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current liabilities
|
|
|
239,535 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
305,575 |
|
|
|
|
|
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
|
|
|
|
|
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock-par value $0.0001, 200,000,000 shares
authorized, none issued
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock-par value $0.0001, 1,800,000,000 shares authorized,
106,605,999 shares issued and outstanding
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
150,140 |
|
|
Retained earnings
|
|
|
4,249 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity
|
|
|
154,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
|
|
$ |
459,975 |
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-16
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period from | |
|
|
May 13, 2004 | |
|
|
inception to | |
|
|
December 31, 2004 | |
|
|
| |
REVENUES
|
|
|
|
|
|
Coal sales revenues
|
|
$ |
130,463 |
|
|
Freight and handling revenues
|
|
|
880 |
|
|
Other revenues
|
|
|
4,766 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
|
136,109 |
|
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Freight and handling costs
|
|
|
880 |
|
|
Cost of coal sales and other revenues
|
|
|
113,707 |
|
|
|
(exclusive of items shown separately below)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
7,943 |
|
|
Selling, general and administrative
|
|
|
4,194 |
|
|
|
(exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately
above)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sale of assets
|
|
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses
|
|
|
126,714 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from operations
|
|
|
9,395 |
|
|
|
|
|
INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(3,453 |
) |
|
Other, net
|
|
|
898 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest and other income (expense)
|
|
|
(2,555 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Income before income tax expense
|
|
|
6,840 |
|
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
|
|
|
(2,591 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$ |
4,249 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
0.04 |
|
Average common shares outstanding:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
106,605,999 |
|
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
106,605,999 |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-17
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Period May 13, 2004 (inception) to | |
|
|
December 31, 2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Additional | |
|
|
|
|
Common | |
|
Paid-in | |
|
Retained | |
|
|
|
|
Stock | |
|
Capital | |
|
Earnings | |
|
Total | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Capital Contribution
|
|
$ |
11 |
|
|
$ |
150,140 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
150,151 |
|
|
Net income for the period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,249 |
|
|
|
4,249 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2004
|
|
$ |
11 |
|
|
$ |
150,140 |
|
|
$ |
4,249 |
|
|
$ |
154,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-18
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period from | |
|
|
May 13, 2004 | |
|
|
(inception) | |
|
|
to December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$ |
4,249 |
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
7,943 |
|
|
|
Amortization of finance costs included in interest expense
|
|
|
266 |
|
|
|
(Gain) on sale of assets
|
|
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
359 |
|
|
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) decrease in:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Receivables
|
|
|
19,713 |
|
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
6,140 |
|
|
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
(2,030 |
) |
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
(1,306 |
) |
|
|
Deferred finance costs
|
|
|
(53 |
) |
|
Increase (decrease) in:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
(3,815 |
) |
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
(1,527 |
) |
|
|
Reclamation and mine closure costs
|
|
|
(591 |
) |
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
873 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total adjustments
|
|
|
25,962 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
30,211 |
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from the sale of assets
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
Additions to property, plant and equipment and mine development
|
|
|
(5,583 |
) |
|
Acquisition of Horizon Natural Resources
|
|
|
(323,593 |
) |
|
Withdraw of restricted cash
|
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) investing activities
|
|
|
(329,168 |
) |
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital contribution
|
|
|
150,151 |
|
|
Repayments on long-term debt
|
|
|
(2,969 |
) |
|
Repayments on capital leases
|
|
|
(235 |
) |
|
Long-term borrowings
|
|
|
175,977 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
322,924 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, and cash and cash
equivalents, end of period
|
|
$ |
23,967 |
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental information:
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest
|
|
$ |
536 |
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash items:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of Horizon Natural Resources included in accrued
expenses
|
|
$ |
2,191 |
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-19
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
1. Organization
ICG, Inc. and Subsidiaries (ICG or
Company) was formed in 2004 by
WL Ross & Co., LLC, (WLR), and other
investors to acquire and operate competitive coal mining
facilities. On September 30, 2004 ICG acquired certain
properties and assets, and assumed certain liabilities, of
Horizon Natural Resources Company (Horizon) through
Section 363 asset sales of the United States Bankruptcy Court.
Prior to the acquisition, ICG did not have any material assets,
liabilities or results of operations.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the
results of operations of the properties and assets acquired from
September 30, 2004 to December 31, 2004. Prior to
September 30, 2004, the Company was raising capital and did
not commence operations until October 1, 2004. The Company
has two reportable business segments: Central Appalachian,
comprised of both surface and underground mines, and ICG
Illinois, representing one underground mine located in the
Illinois basin.
The September 30, 2004 acquisition of certain properties,
assets and liabilities was accounted for as a purchase business
combination under the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations.
The aggregate purchase price of $325,784 was allocated to the
assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the respective
fair values. The Horizon accounts receivable, advance royalties,
accounts payable and accrued expenses, intangibles, goodwill and
other assets and long-term liabilities were estimates of
management. An independent valuation specialist prepared
appraisals of the Horizon property, plant and equipment, coal
reserves and accrued reclamation obligations while employee
benefit valuations were prepared by independent actuaries. In
connection with the acquisition, the Company is required to make
certain payments to Lexington Coal Company (see note 10), which
will result in additional purchase price allocated to goodwill;
all other allocations of the purchase price are considered final.
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of
assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of
acquisition.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At | |
|
|
September 30, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
Accounts receivable
|
|
$ |
60,130 |
|
Inventory
|
|
|
20,083 |
|
Prepaids and other
|
|
|
6,508 |
|
Property, plant, and equipment
|
|
|
159,496 |
|
Advance royalties
|
|
|
4,314 |
|
Debt issuance costs
|
|
|
8,078 |
|
Other assets
|
|
|
12,256 |
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
183,896 |
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
(25,065) |
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
(35,422) |
|
Employee benefits
|
|
|
(17,127) |
|
Accrued reclamation
|
|
|
(43,889) |
|
Other long-term liabilities
|
|
|
(7,474) |
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired
|
|
$ |
325,784 |
|
|
|
|
|
Funded by:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital contribution
|
|
$ |
150,151 |
|
|
Long-term debt
|
|
|
175,633 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
325,784 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-20
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
Goodwill increased from $183,896 at September 30, 2004 to
$183,946 at December 31, 2004 primarily due to additional
acquisition fees of $50. Goodwill of approximately $167,000 is
expected to be deductible for income tax purposes in future
years.
The unaudited pro forma information shown below assumes that the
certain properties and assets acquired and certain liabilities
assumed as of September 30, 2004, occurred as of
January 1, 2004 and January 1, 2003, and includes
adjustments to decrease interest expense by approximately
$101,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and
approximately $131,000 in the twelve months ended
December 31, 2003, to eliminate interest expense incurred
in connection with Horizons Chapter 11 bankruptcy,
and additional interest expense for ICG borrowings. This pro
forma financial information is presented for informational
purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results
of future operations that would have been achieved had the
assets been acquired and liabilities assumed at the beginning of
2003.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Horizon | |
|
|
ICG, Inc. | |
|
Predecessor to ICG, Inc. | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Three Months | |
|
Nine Months | |
|
Twelve Months | |
|
|
Ended | |
|
Ended | |
|
Ended | |
|
|
December 31, | |
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenues
|
|
$ |
136,109 |
|
|
$ |
373,383 |
|
|
$ |
481,070 |
|
Net Income (Loss)
|
|
$ |
4,249 |
|
|
$ |
(6,292 |
) |
|
$ |
(45,442 |
) |
Basic and diluted earnings per share
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
$ |
0.06 |
|
|
$ |
(0.43 |
) |
Net income (loss) per share for the Horizon predecessor periods
has been computed based on the average ICG, Inc. shares
outstanding for the three months ended December 31, 2004.
|
|
2. |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and General |
Principles of Consolidation The consolidated
financial statements include the accounts of ICG and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries. Significant intercompany transactions
and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company
considers all highly liquid debt instruments with maturities of
three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash
equivalents.
Subsequent to the issuance of our condensed consolidated
statement of cash flows for the period from May 13, 2004 to
December 31, 2004, we changed the classification of changes
in restricted cash balances to present such changes as an
investing activity. We previously presented such changes as an
operating activity. We classified the changes in restricted cash
balances in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash
flows, resulting in a $2 increase in investing cash flows and a
corresponding decrease in operating cash flows from the amounts
previously reported.
Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful
Accounts Trade accounts receivable are recorded
at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance
for doubtful accounts is the Companys best estimate of the
amount of probable credit losses in the Companys existing
accounts receivable. The Company establishes provisions for
losses on accounts receivable when it is probable that all or
part of the outstanding balance will not be collected. The
Company regularly reviews collectibility and establishes or
adjusts the allowance as necessary using the specific
identification method. No allowance for doubtful accounts was
considered necessary at December 31, 2004. The Company does
not have any off-balance sheet credit exposure related to its
customers.
F-21
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
Inventories Inventories are stated at lower
of average cost or market. Components of inventories consist of
coal and parts and supplies, net of an allowance for
obsolescence (see Note 3). Coal inventories represent coal
contained in stockpiles and exposed in the pit, including those
tons that have been uncovered or mined and hauled to our load
out facilities but not yet shipped to customers. These
inventories are stated on clean coal equivalent tons and take
into account any loss that may occur during the processing
stage. Coal must be of a quality that can be sold on existing
sales orders to be carried as coal inventory. The majority of
our coal inventory does not require extensive processing prior
to shipment. In most cases processing consists of crushing or
sizing the coal prior to loading into the truck or rail car for
shipment to the customer.
Derivative Financial Instruments The
Companys hedging policies permit the use of interest rate
swaps and caps to manage interest rate risk. The Company does
not use derivative financial instruments for trading or
speculative purposes. Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 133, Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended,
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative
instruments and hedging activities. The Companys
derivative instrument described below has been designated and
qualifies as a cash flow hedge. To qualify for hedge accounting
under SFAS No. 133, the effectiveness of each hedging
relationship is assessed both at hedge inception and at each
reporting period thereafter. Also, at the end of each reporting
period, ineffectiveness in the hedging relationships is measured
as the difference between the change in fair value of the
derivative instruments and the change in fair value of either
the hedged items (fair value hedges) or expected cash flows
(cash flow hedges). Ineffectiveness, if any, is recorded in
interest expense.
During 2004, the Company entered into an Interest Rate Cap
Agreement (Cap Agreement), expiring
December 15, 2006, and paid $184 to hedge its interest risk
on $88,000 notional amount of term debt. The interest rate cap
is designed to offset the impact of changes in the LIBOR
interest rate above the cap rate of 4.5%. The Cap Agreement,
included in other noncurrent assets in the Companys
consolidated balance sheet, was written down to its fair value
of approximately $164 as of December 31, 2004. The
writedown resulted in a loss of approximately $20 in the period
ended December 31, 2004.
Advance Royalties The Company is required,
under certain royalty lease agreements, to make minimum royalty
payments whether or not mining activity is being performed on
the leased property. These minimum payments may be recoupable
once mining begins on the leased property. The recoupable
minimum royalty payments are capitalized and amortized based on
the units-of-production method at a rate defined in the lease
agreement once mining activities begin. Unamortized deferred
royalty costs are expensed when mining has ceased or a decision
is made not to mine on such property. The Company has recorded
advance royalties of $7,022 ($1,598 included in prepaid expense
and other and $5,424 included in non-current assets) at
December 31, 2004.
Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant
and equipment, including coal lands and mine development costs
are recorded at cost, which includes construction overhead and
interest, where applicable. Expenditures for major renewals and
betterments are capitalized while expenditures for maintenance
and repairs are expensed as incurred. Coal land costs are
depleted using the units-of-production method, based on
estimated recoverable interest. Mine development costs are
amortized using
F-22
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
the units-of-production method, based on estimated recoverable
interest. Other property, plant and equipment is depreciated
using the straight-line method with estimated useful lives
substantially as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years | |
|
|
| |
Buildings
|
|
|
10 to 45 |
|
Mining and other equipment and related facilities
|
|
|
1 to 20 |
|
Land improvements
|
|
|
15 |
|
Transportation equipment
|
|
|
2 to 7 |
|
Furniture and fixtures
|
|
|
3 to 10 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for the period
May 13, 2004 to December 31, 2004 was $7,943.
Goodwill In accordance with
SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets, goodwill cannot be amortized, however, it must be
tested at least annually for impairment. The goodwill impairment
test has two steps. The first, identifies potential impairments
by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit, based on
discounted cash flows, with its book value, including goodwill.
If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying
amount, goodwill is not impaired and the second step is not
necessary. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, the
second step calculates the possible impairment loss by comparing
the implied fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount. If
the implied goodwill is less than the carrying amount, a
write-down is recorded. The Company performs its impairment test
in December of each year. The impairment review in December 2004
supported the carrying value of goodwill, and as such, no
write-down in the carrying value of goodwill was recorded.
Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs
reflect fees incurred to obtain financing. Debt issuance costs
are amortized (included in interest expense) using the effective
interest method, over the life of the related debt. Amortization
expense for the period May 13, 2004 to December 31,
2004 was $266.
Restricted Cash Restricted cash includes
amounts required by various royalty and reclamation agreements.
Restricted cash of $4,243 at December 31, 2004 is included
in other non-current assets ($3,744) and prepaid expenses and
other ($499).
Coal Mine Reclamation and Mine Closure Costs
Future cost requirements for land reclamation are estimated
where surface and deep mining operations have been conducted,
based on the Companys interpretation of the technical
standards of regulations enacted by the U.S. Office of Surface
Mining, as well as state regulations. These costs relate to
reclaiming the pit and support acreage at surface mines and
sealing portals at deep mines. Other costs common to both types
of mining are related to reclaiming refuse and slurry ponds as
well as holding and related termination/exit costs.
The Company records these reclamation obligations under the
provision of SFAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset
Retirement Obligations. SFAS No. 143 addresses
asset retirement obligations that result from the acquisition,
construction or normal operation of long-lived assets. It
requires companies to recognize asset retirement obligations at
fair value when the liability is incurred. Upon initial
recognition of a liability, that cost should be capitalized as
part of the related long-lived asset and allocated to expense
over the useful life of the asset. The asset retirement costs
are recorded in coal lands.
The Company expenses reclamation performed prior to final mine
closure. The establishment of the end of mine reclamation and
closure liability is based upon permit requirements and requires
significant estimates and assumptions, principally associated
with regulatory requirements, costs and recoverable coal lands.
Annually, the end of mine reclamation and closure liability is
reviewed and necessary adjustments are made, including
adjustments due to mine plan and permit changes and revisions to
cost and production
F-23
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
levels to optimize mining and reclamation efficiency. The amount
of such adjustments is reflected in the SFAS No. 143
year-end calculation.
Asset Impairments The Company follows
SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, which requires that projected
future cash flows from use and disposition of assets be compared
with the carrying amounts of those assets. When the sum of
projected cash flows is less than the carrying amount,
impairment losses are recognized. In determining such impairment
losses, discounted cash flows are utilized to determine the fair
value of the assets being evaluated. Also, in certain
situations, expected mine lives are shortened because of changes
to planned operations. When that occurs and it is determined
that the mines underlying costs are not recoverable in the
future, reclamation and mine closing obligations are accelerated
and the mine closing accrual is increased accordingly. To the
extent it is determined asset carrying values will not be
recoverable during a shorter mine life, a provision for such
impairment is recognized.
Income Tax Provision The provision for income
taxes includes federal, state and local income taxes currently
payable and deferred taxes arising from temporary differences
between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and
liabilities. Income taxes are recorded under the liability
method. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized
for the estimated future tax effects of differences between the
tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial
reporting amounts as well as net operating loss carryforwards
and tax credits based on enacted tax laws. Valuation allowances
are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to
the amount expected to be realized.
Revenue Recognition Coal revenues result from
sales contracts (long-term coal contracts or purchase orders)
with electric utilities, industrial companies or other
coal-related organizations, primarily in the eastern United
States. Revenue is recognized and recorded at the time of
shipment or delivery to the customer, at fixed or determinable
prices, and the title has passed in accordance with the terms of
the sales agreement. Under the typical terms of these
agreements, risk of loss transfers to the customers at the mine
or port, where coal is loaded to the rail, barge, truck or other
transportation source(s) that delivers coal to its destination.
Freight and handling costs paid to third-party carriers and
invoiced to coal customers are recorded as freight and handling
costs and freight and handling revenues, respectively.
Other revenues consist of equipment and parts sales, equipment
rebuild and maintenance services, coal handling and processing,
royalties, commissions on coal trades, contract mining, and
rental income. With respect to other revenues recognized in
situations unrelated to the shipment of coal, we carefully
review the facts and circumstances of each transaction and apply
the relevant accounting literature as appropriate, and do not
recognize revenue until the following criteria are met:
persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has
occurred or services have been rendered; the sellers price
to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and collectibility is
reasonably assured. Advance payments received are deferred and
recognized in revenue as coal is shipped or rentals are earned.
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
As prescribed by SFAS No. 106, Employers
Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions,
accruals are made, based on annual outside actuarial valuations,
for the expected costs of providing postretirement benefits
other than pensions, which are primarily medical benefits,
during an employees actual working career.
The Company accounts for health care and life insurance benefits
provided for current and future retired employees and their
dependents by accruing the cost of such benefits over the
service lives of employees. Unrecognized actuarial gains and
losses are amortized over the estimated average remaining
service period for active employees.
F-24
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
Workers Compensation and Black Lung
Benefits The Company is liable under federal and
state laws to pay workers compensation and pneumoconiosis
(black lung) benefits to eligible employees. The Company
utilizes a combination of a large deductible insurance program,
self-insurance and state workers compensation fund
participation to secure on-going obligations depending on the
location of the operation. For pneumoconiosis (black lung
liabilities), provisions are made for estimated benefits based
on annual evaluations prepared by independent actuaries. The
Company follows SFAS No. 112, Employers Accounting
for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions for purposes
of accounting for its black lung liabilities and assets.
Managements Use of Estimates The
preparation of the consolidated financial statements in
conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items
subject to such estimates and assumptions include the allowance
for doubtful accounts; inventories; coal lands; asset retirement
obligations; employee benefit liabilities; future cash flows
associated with assets; useful lives for depreciation, depletion
and amortization; workers compensation claims;
postretirement benefits other than pensions; income taxes; and
fair value of financial instruments. Due to the subjective
nature of these estimates, actual results could differ from
those estimates.
Accounting Pronouncements In January 2005,
the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Statement 123R, Share Based Payment. FASB
Statement 123R supersedes APB Opinion 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. This statement
establishes standards of accounting for transactions in which an
entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services.
It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs
liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on
the fair value of the entitys equity instruments or that
may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments.
FASB 123R is effective as of the beginning of the first
fiscal year beginning after June 15, 2005. As of
December 31, 2004, the Company had no share based payments
within the provisions of FASB 123R.
In December 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation
No. 46 (FIN 46-R), Consolidation of
Variable Interest Entities an Interpretation of
Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) No. 51 which is
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2003. This Interpretation of
Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, Consolidated
Financial Statements, which replaces FASB Interpretation
No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,
addresses consolidation by business enterprises of variable
interest entities. Management has determined the adoption of
FIN 46-R did not have a material effect on its consolidated
financial statements.
Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue 04-02
addresses the issue of whether mineral rights are tangible or
intangible assets. FASB Statement No. 141, Business
Combinations, requires the acquirer in a business
combination to allocate the cost of the acquisition to the
acquired assets and liabilities. At the March 17-18, 2004
meeting, the EITF reached a consensus that mineral rights
(defined as the legal right to explore, extract and retain at
least a portion of the benefits from mineral deposits) are
tangible assets. As a result of the EITFs consensus, the
FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) Nos.
SFAS No. 141-a and SFAS No. 142-a,
Interaction of FASB Statements No. 141, Business
Combinations and No 142, Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets, and EITF Issue No. 04-02, Whether
Mineral Rights Are Tangible or Intangible Assets, which
amend SFAS Nos. 141 and 142 and results in the
classification of mineral rights as tangible assets. The Company
has recorded mineral rights as tangible assets.
On March 30, 2005, the FASB ratified the consensus reached
by the EITF on Issue 04-6, Accounting for Stripping Costs
in the Mining Industry. This issue applies to stripping costs
incurred in the production
F-25
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
phase of a mine for the removal of overburden or waste materials
for the purpose of obtaining access to coal that will be
extracted. Under the new rule, stripping costs incurred during
the production phase of the mine are variable production costs
that are included in the cost of inventory produced and
extracted during the period the stripping costs are incurred.
Historically, the coal industry has considered coal uncovered at
a surface mining operation but not yet extracted to be coal
inventory (pit inventory). This represents a change in
accounting principle. The guidance in this EITF consensus is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2005 for which the cumulative effect of adoption should be
recognized as an adjustment to the beginning balance of retained
earnings during the period. The Company is evaluating what
impact this guidance will have on its consolidated financial
statements.
In March 2005, the FASB issued FIN 47, Accounting for
Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an interpretation of
FASB Statement No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement
Obligations. FIN 47 requires an entity to recognize a
liability for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement
obligation when incurred if the liabilitys fair value can
be reasonably estimated. This interpretation is effective for
fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. Management
does not expect this interpretation to have a material impact on
our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
3. Inventories
As of December 31, 2004 inventories consisted of the
following:
|
|
|
|
|
Coal
|
|
$ |
4,443 |
|
Parts and supplies, net of a reserve for obsolescence of $74
|
|
|
9,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
13,943 |
|
|
|
|
|
4. Property, Plant and
Equipment
As of December 31, 2004 property, plant and equipment are
summarized by major classification as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Land and land improvements
|
|
$ |
16,798 |
|
Mining and other equipment and related facilities
|
|
|
72,590 |
|
Mine development and contract costs
|
|
|
16,012 |
|
Coal lands
|
|
|
53,031 |
|
Mine development in process
|
|
|
1,373 |
|
Construction work in process
|
|
|
5,275 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
165,079 |
|
Less-accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
(7,943 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Net property, plant and equipment
|
|
$ |
157,136 |
|
|
|
|
|
Included in property, plant and equipment is $6,648, as of
December 31, 2004, related to development and construction
projects for which depreciation, depletion and amortization have
not yet commenced. Realization of these projects is reviewed on
a periodic basis.
F-26
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
5. Accrued Expenses and Other
As of December 31, 2004 accrued expenses and other
consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
Payroll, bonus and vacation expense
|
|
$ |
16,163 |
|
Sales and use tax
|
|
|
143 |
|
Severance tax
|
|
|
1,355 |
|
Federal reclamation tax
|
|
|
918 |
|
Excise/black lung tax
|
|
|
344 |
|
Personal property tax
|
|
|
5,080 |
|
Franchise tax
|
|
|
58 |
|
Other
|
|
|
9,793 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
33,854 |
|
|
|
|
|
6. Debt
As of December 31, 2004 debt consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Term Notes
|
|
$ |
175,000 |
|
Capital leases (Note 10)
|
|
|
681 |
|
Insurance financing and other
|
|
|
3,787 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
179,468 |
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
6,022 |
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt and capital leases
|
|
$ |
173,446 |
|
|
|
|
|
Credit Facility At December 31, 2004 the
Company has a Credit Facility consisting of a $110,000 revolving
credit facility, of which up to a maximum of $60,000 may be
utilized for letters of credit, and a $175,000 term loan
facility.
The revolving credit facility has a five-year term and matures
on November 5, 2009. Borrowings bear interest, at the
Companys option, at either LIBOR plus a margin ranging
from 2.00% to 2.50% per annum or the prime rate plus a margin
ranging from 1.00% to 1.50% per annum. As of December 31,
2004, ICG had $55,575 available on this revolving credit
facility, net of $54,425 in letters of credit for insurance,
workers compensation and reclamation bonds.
The Term Notes mature on November 5, 2010. Principal
payments of $438 plus interest per quarter are due from
January 10, 2005 through October 10, 2009 and payments
of $41,563 plus interest per quarter are due each of the
remaining four quarters. The Notes bear interest, at the
Companys option, at either LIBOR plus 2.75% per annum
or the prime rate plus 1.75% per annum. As of December 31,
2004 the Notes bear interest at 4.99%.
Borrowings under the Credit Facility are secured by
substantially all of the Companys and its subsidiaries
assets, as well as by a pledge of 100% of the stock of all
subsidiaries. In addition, the Company and each of its other
non-borrower subsidiaries guarantee all of the indebtedness
under the Credit Facility.
The Credit Facility requires certain mandatory prepayments upon
the receipt of the proceeds from certain asset sales, casualty
events, debt or equity offerings and in the event that there is
excess cash flow
F-27
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
as determined in accordance with the credit facility. The Credit
Facility requires 50% of the proceeds of a public offering (net
of any underwriting fees, discounts, commissions and other costs
and expenses) to be applied as a prepayment of the Term Notes.
The Credit Facility contains financial covenants including a
maximum leverage ratio, a minimum interest coverage ratio, a
minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a limit on capital
expenditures. The Credit Facility also contains certain other
covenants, including, but not limited to, limitations on the
incurrence of indebtedness, asset dispositions, acquisitions,
investments, dividends and other restricted payments, liens and
transactions with affiliates. At December 31, 2004, the
Company was in compliance with all the above covenants.
Future maturities of the Term Notes are as follows as of
December 31, 2004:
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ending December 31: |
|
|
|
|
|
2005
|
|
$ |
1,750 |
|
2006
|
|
|
1,750 |
|
2007
|
|
|
1,750 |
|
2008
|
|
|
1,750 |
|
2009
|
|
|
1,750 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
166,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
175,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
7. Asset Retirement
Obligation
At December 31, 2004 the Company recorded an asset
retirement obligation accrual for reclamation and mine closure
costs totaling $43,298.
The following schedule represents activity in the accrual for
reclamation and mine closure cost obligation.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 13, 2004 to | |
|
|
December 31, 2004 | |
|
|
| |
Liabilities assumed in the acquisition
|
|
$ |
43,889 |
|
Expenditures
|
|
|
(1,349 |
) |
Accretion
|
|
|
758 |
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
|
|
$ |
43,298 |
|
|
|
|
|
The accrued reclamation and mine closure cost obligations are
included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2004 | |
|
|
| |
Current portion of reclamation and mine closure costs
|
|
$ |
2,682 |
|
Non-current reclamation and mine closure costs
|
|
|
40,616 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
43,298 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-28
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
8. Income Taxes
The income tax provision for the period May 13, 2004 to
December 31, 2004 is comprised of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 13, 2004 to | |
|
|
December 31, 2004 | |
|
|
| |
Current:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal
|
|
$ |
1,901 |
|
|
State
|
|
|
331 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,232 |
|
Deferred:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal
|
|
|
306 |
|
|
State
|
|
|
53 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
359 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,591 |
|
|
|
|
|
The following table presents the difference between the actual
tax provision and the amounts obtained by applying the statutory
U.S. federal income tax rate of 35% to income and losses
before income taxes.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 13, 2004 to | |
|
|
December 31, 2004 | |
|
|
| |
Federal provision computed at statutory rate
|
|
$ |
2,394 |
|
State income tax provision (net of federal tax benefits and
apportionment factors) computed at statutory rate
|
|
|
219 |
|
Other
|
|
|
(22 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,591 |
|
|
|
|
|
Significant components of the Companys deferred tax assets
and liabilities as of December 31, 2004 are summarized as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Tax Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued employee benefits
|
|
$ |
6,932 |
|
|
Accrued reclamation and closure
|
|
|
16,670 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
3,720 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,322 |
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, coal lands and mine development costs
|
|
|
16,514 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
879 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,393 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax asset
|
|
$ |
9,929 |
|
|
|
|
|
Classified in balance sheet:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes current
|
|
$ |
2,188 |
|
|
Deferred income taxes non-current
|
|
|
7,741 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
9,929 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-29
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
9. Employee Benefits
Employee benefits at December 31, 2004 are summarized as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Postretirement benefits
|
|
$ |
8,013 |
|
Black lung benefits
|
|
|
9,994 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
18,007 |
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term portion
|
|
$ |
18,007 |
|
|
|
|
|
Certain employees of the Company, who have completed eight years
of service with the former Horizon companies, will be eligible
to receive postretirement benefits after two years of service
with the Company. Upon reaching the retirement age of 65, in
order to receive a maximum medical life-time benefit of one
hundred thousand dollars per family, eligible retired employees
must pay two hundred and fifty dollars per month per family. The
Company accrues postretirement benefit expense based on
actuarially determined amounts. The amount of postretirement
benefit cost accrued is impacted by various assumptions
(discount rate, health care cost increases, etc.) that the
Company uses in determining its postretirement obligations.
Postretirement benefit expense for the Company totaled $330 for
the period May 13, 2004 to December 31, 2004.
Valuation Date All actuarially determined
benefits were determined as of December 31, 2004.
Postretirement Benefits The following
postretirement benefit information was prepared for ICG for the
period May 13, 2004 to December 31, 2004.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Postretirement | |
|
|
Benefits | |
|
|
December 31, 2004 | |
|
|
| |
Changes in Benefit Obligations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit obligations assumed in the acquisition
|
|
$ |
7,683 |
|
|
Service costs
|
|
|
219 |
|
|
Interest cost
|
|
|
111 |
|
|
Actuarial loss
|
|
|
121 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit obligation at end of period
|
|
$ |
8,134 |
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets at end of period
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Funded Status of the Plan:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated obligations less plan assets
|
|
$ |
(8,134 |
) |
|
Unrecognized actuarial loss
|
|
|
121 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net liability recognized
|
|
$ |
(8,013 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average Assumptions:
F-30
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 13, 2004 to | |
|
|
December 31, 2004 | |
|
|
| |
Net periodic benefit cost:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service cost
|
|
$ |
219 |
|
|
Interest cost
|
|
|
111 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit cost
|
|
$ |
330 |
|
|
|
|
|
For measurement purposes, a 10% annual rate of increase in the
per capita cost of covered health care benefits was assumed,
gradually decreasing to 5% in 2014 and remaining level
thereafter.
The expense and liability estimates can fluctuate by significant
amounts based upon the assumptions used by the actuaries. As of
December 31, 2004, a one-percentage-point change in assumed
health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1-Percentage- | |
|
1-Percentage- | |
|
|
Point | |
|
Point | |
|
|
Increase | |
|
Decrease | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Effect on total of service and interest cost components
|
|
$ |
174 |
|
|
$ |
(156 |
) |
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation
|
|
|
987 |
|
|
|
(889 |
) |
On December 8, 2003, the President of the United States
signed into law the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and
Modernization Act of 2003 (the Act). The Act
introduces a prescription drug benefit under Medicare
(Medicare Part D) as well as a federal subsidy
to sponsors of retiree health care benefit plans that provide a
benefit that is at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare
Part D.
In May 2004, the FASB issued further guidance with the release
of FASB Staff Position No. FAS 106-2, Accounting and
Disclosure Requirements related to the Medicare Prescription
Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (FSP
106-2). The effective date of FSP 106-2 is for the
first interim or annual period beginning after June 15,
2004. As of December 31, 2004, the Company is unable to
conclude whether the benefits provided by the plan are
actuarially equivalent to benefits under Part D. Consequently,
the Company has not reduced its other post-employment benefit
obligation for the potential benefit of the Act.
Workers Compensation and Black Lung The
operations of the Company are subject to the federal and state
workers compensation laws. These laws provide for the
payment of benefits to disabled workers and their dependents,
including lifetime benefits for black lung. The Companys
subsidiary operations are fully insured by either a large
deductible insurance program or state fund for workers
compensation obligations and self-insured for black lung
obligations.
The Companys actuarially determined liability for
self-insured black lung benefits is based on a 5.75% discount
rate and various other assumptions including incidence of
claims, benefits escalation, terminations and life expectancy.
The annual black lung expense consists of actuarially determined
amounts for self-insured obligations. The estimated amount of
discounted obligations for self-insured black lung claims plus
an estimate for incurred but not reported claims was $9,917 as
of December 31, 2004. The unrecognized projected black lung
benefit obligations (difference between recorded accrual and
projected obligations) at December 31, 2004 was
approximately $77 and is being provided for over the future
service period of current employees. The projected black lung
obligations may vary in a given year based on the timing of
claims filed and changes in actuarial assumptions. The Company
recorded expenses related to black lung of $551 for the period
May 13, 2004 to December 31, 2004.
F-31
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
401(k) Plans The Company sponsors a savings
and retirement plan for substantially all employees. The Company
matches voluntary contributions of participants up to a maximum
contribution of 3% of a participants salary. The Company
also contributes an additional 3% non-elective contribution for
every employee eligible to participate in the program. The
expense under this plan for the Company was $733 for the period
May 13, 2004 to December 31, 2004.
10. Commitments and
Contingencies
Guarantees and Financial Instruments with Off-balance Sheet
Risk In the normal course of business, the
Company is a party to certain guarantees and financial
instruments with off-balance sheet risk, such as bank letters of
credit and performance or surety bonds. No liabilities related
to these arrangements are reflected in the Companys
consolidated balance sheet. Management does not expect any
material losses to result from these guarantees or off-balance
sheet financial instruments. The amount of bank letters of
credit outstanding as of December 31, 2004 is $54,677,
including $54,425 outstanding under the revolving credit
facility. The Company is in the process of transferring
outstanding surety bonds, related to its reclamation
obligations, applicable to certain of the former Horizon
companies acquired on September 30, 2004.
Coal Sales Contracts and Contingency As of
December 31, 2004, the Company had commitments under
nineteen sales contracts to deliver annually scheduled base
quantities of coal to fourteen customers. The contracts expire
from 2005 through 2020 with the Company contracted to supply a
minimum of approximately 48 million tons of coal over the
remaining lives of the contracts (maximum of approximately
10.5 million tons in 2005). The Company also has
commitments to purchase certain amounts of coal to meet its
sales commitments. The purchase coal contracts expire through
2006 and provide the Company a minimum of approximately
5.2 million tons of coal through the remaining lives of the
contracts (approximately 2.6 million tons per year).
Certain of the contracts have sales price adjustment provisions,
subject to certain limitations and adjustments, based on a
variety of factors and indices.
Leases The Company leases various mining,
transportation and other equipment under operating and capital
leases. Lease expense for the period May 13, 2004 to
December 31, 2004 was $5,885. Property under capital leases
included in property, plant and equipment in the consolidated
balance sheet at December 31, 2004 was approximately $975,
less accumulated depreciation of approximately $97. Depreciation
of assets under capital leases is included in depreciation
expense.
F-32
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
The Company also leases coal lands under agreements that call
for royalties to be paid as the coal is mined. Total royalty
expense for the period May 13, 2004 to December 31,
2004 was approximately $5,119. Certain agreements require
minimum annual royalties to be paid regardless of the amount of
coal mined during the year. Certain agreements may be cancelable
at the Companys discretion. Approximate non-cancelable
future minimum lease and royalty payments are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating | |
|
Capital | |
|
|
Royalties | |
|
Leases | |
|
Leases | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005
|
|
$ |
7,348 |
|
|
$ |
13,506 |
|
|
$ |
540 |
|
2006
|
|
|
7,348 |
|
|
|
9,004 |
|
|
|
172 |
|
2007
|
|
|
6,339 |
|
|
|
3,059 |
|
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
6,189 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
6,195 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
29,345 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total minimum lease payments
|
|
$ |
62,764 |
|
|
$ |
25,571 |
|
|
|
712 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less amount representing interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Present value of minimum lease payments (Note 6)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
681 |
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
485 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Long Term Portion of Capital Leases
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
196 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bonding Royalty and Additional Payment
Lexington Coal Company, LLC (LCC) was organized in part by the
founding ICG Stockholders in conjunction with the acquisition of
the former Horizon companies. LCC was organized to assume
certain reclamation liabilities and assets of Horizon not
otherwise being acquired by ICG or others. There is a limited
commonality of ownership of LCC and ICG. In order to provide
support to LCC, ICG provided a $10,000 letter of credit to
support reclamation obligations (Bonding Royalty) and in
addition agreed to pay a .75% payment on the gross sales
receipts for coal mined and sold by the former Horizon companies
that ICG acquired from Horizon until the completion by LCC of
all reclamation liabilities that LCC assumed from Horizon
(Additional Payment). On September 30, 2004 the Company
prepaid $4,000 of such Additional Payments, accounting for the
payment as additional purchase consideration. All such
Additional Payments paid in the future will be recorded as
additional purchase price (goodwill), which will be evaluated
annually for possible impairment. Impairment, if any, would
result in a change to the operating income. For the Bonding
Royalty, ICG is required to pay an additional .75% on gross
sales referred to above, to a fund, controlled by one of its
sureties until all letters of credit issued by such surety for
both ICG and LCC are cash collateralized. As of
December 31, 2004, ICG had accrued approximately $831 under
this Bonding Royalty. Amounts in the fund controlled by the
Surety under this Bonding Royalty will be returned to ICG as
reclamation of properties is performed by LCC or ICG and
Surety Bonds are released. Under the provisions of FIN 46,
ICG has determined it does not hold a significant variable
interest in LCC and it is not the primary beneficiary of LCC.
Legal Matters From time to time, the Company
is involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course
of business. In the opinion of management the Company has
recorded adequate reserves for these liabilities and there is no
individual case or group of related cases pending that is likely
to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition,
results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
Commissions The Company has various sales and
agency agreements with third parties, whereby the Company pays a
$0.05 per ton commission on various coal sales agreements. The
costs are expensed as
F-33
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
the coal is delivered. The Company incurred commission expense
of $1 for the period May 13, 2004 to December 31, 2004.
Environmental Matters Based upon current
knowledge, the Company believes it is in material compliance
with environmental laws and regulations as currently
promulgated. However, the exact nature of environmental control
problems, if any, which the Company may encounter in the future
cannot be predicted, primarily because of the increasing number,
complexity and changing character of environmental requirements
that may be enacted by federal and state authorities.
Performance Bonds The Company has $54,677,
including $54,425 outstanding under the revolving credit
facility, of letters of credit outstanding, a portion of which
($45,000, including $10,000 to LCC see bonding
royalty above) provide support to the third parties for their
issuance of surety bonds. In addition, the Company has posted
cash collateral of $4,243 to secure other reclamation and
performance commitments. This cash collateral is included in
other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet as of
December 31, 2004. The Company presently has a minimal
amount of outstanding surety bonds with third parties to secure
reclamation and other performance commitments. The Company is in
the process of transferring outstanding surety bonds, related to
its reclamation obligations, applicable to certain of the former
Horizon companies acquired on September 30, 2004. As of
December 31, 2004 the Company has accrued approximately
$251 for premiums related to the surety bonds that will be
transferred.
Contract Mining Agreements The Company
performs contract-mining services for various third parties and
utilizes contract miners on some of its operations. Terms of the
agreements generally allow either party to terminate the
agreements on a short-term basis.
ICG, Incs subsidiary, ICG ADDCAR Systems, LLC (ADDCAR) has
entered into a contract to provide mining services for a period
of five years or until all mineable coal is removed. ADDCAR is
expected to produce and deliver a minimum of 500,000 tons per
year up to a maximum of 1,500,000 tons per year. The guaranteed
monthly contract tonnage shall be mutually agreed upon. Failure
to meet the guaranteed contract tonnage for three consecutive
months may result in termination of the contract. All work under
the contract must be completed no later than March 31, 2008.
ADDCAR entered into a three year contract to provide mining
services for a period of three years or until all mineable coal
is removed. ADDCAR is expected to produce and deliver a minimum
of 50,000 tons of coal per month that has an ash content of less
than fifteen percent. Failure to meet the guaranteed contract
tonnage and ash requirements for three consecutive months may
result in termination of the contract. All work under the
contract must be completed no later than January 15, 2007.
11. Major Customers
The Company had coal sales to the following major customers that
equaled or exceeded 10% of revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
May 13, 2004 to | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
Total | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
Receivable | |
|
Total | |
|
|
Balance | |
|
Revenues | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Customer A
|
|
$ |
2,563 |
|
|
$ |
17,720 |
|
Customer B
|
|
|
6,581 |
|
|
|
19,151 |
|
Customer C
|
|
|
5,751 |
|
|
|
19,759 |
|
F-34
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
12. Fair Value of Financial
Instruments
The estimated fair values of the Companys financial
instruments are determined based on relevant market information.
These estimates involve uncertainty and cannot be determined
with precision. The following methods and assumptions were used
to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Trade Accounts Receivable, Trade
Accounts Payable, and Other Current Liabilities: The
carrying amounts approximate the fair value due to the short
maturity of these instruments.
Long-term Debt and Interest Rate Cap: The fair value of
the term loan facility at December 31, 2004 is based on the
market value of the facility, as the interest rate is stated at
LIBOR plus a margin. The carrying value of the Companys
capital lease obligations and other debt approximate fair value
at December 31, 2004. The fair value of the Companys
interest rate cap was $164 at December 31, 2004.
13. Related-party Transactions
and Balances
Under an Advisory Services Agreement, dated as of
October 1, 2004 between ICG and WLR, WLR has agreed to
provide advisory services to ICG (consisting of consulting and
advisory services in connection with strategic and financial
planning, investment management and administration and other
matters relating to the business and operation of ICG of a type
customarily provided by sponsors of U.S. private equity
firms to companies in which they have substantial investments,
including any consulting or advisory services which the Board of
Directors reasonably requests). WLR is to be paid a quarterly
fee of $500,000 and reimbursed for any reasonable out of pocket
expenses (including expenses of third-party advisors retained by
WLR). The agreement is for a period of seven years; however, it
may be terminated upon the occurrence of certain events.
On October 1, 2004, ICG entered into an agreement with
Insuratex, LTD, a wholly owned subsidiary of funds controlled by
WLR, to administer and pay workers compensation claims
incurred by ICG. ICG paid an initial $2.5 million premium
to fund such claims and will continue to pay monthly
installments of $0.2 million until a total premium of
$5.0 million is paid by ICG. The $5.0 million annual
premium is to be adjusted after the initial 18 months based
on actual workers compensation loss experienced.
14. Subsequent Event
On March 31, 2005, ICG, Inc. entered into business
combination agreements with each of Anker Coal Group, Inc. and
CoalQuest Development LLC pursuant to which each of Anker and
CoalQuest are to become indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of
ICG. Holders of all of the outstanding stock of Anker and the
membership interests in CoalQuest will be issued shares of ICG
common stock with an aggregate value of $275 million, up to
a maximum number of shares equal to 22.5% of the common stock of
ICG outstanding on the date of the agreement. The aggregate
number of common shares to be issued will be based upon the
price of the shares of common stock in a public offering. The
acquisitions are subject to certain closing conditions. The
unaudited pro forma impact of this combination as of
March 31, 2005, and for the period then ended, is as
follows: Total assets increased $384 million (primarily
property, plant and equipment of approximately $158 million
and goodwill of approximately $191 million), total
liabilities increased $93 million (primarily long-term debt
and capital leases of approximately $28 million, accounts
payable and accrued expenses of approximately $24 million
and reclamation and mine closure costs of approximately
$26 million), total stockholders equity increased
$384 million, total revenues increased $48.3 million,
and total costs and expenses increased $48 million and net
income increased $353 thousand.
On March 14, 2005, the Company entered into an employment
agreement with its President and Chief Executive Officer
containing provisions for base salary, bonus and grant of stock
options and restricted shares of common stock.
F-35
ICG INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
As of December 31, 2004 and for the period May 13, 2004
to December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
15. Segment Information (As Restated)
Subsequent to the issuance of the Companys 2004 financial
statements, the Companys management determined that
information about its reportable segments should have been
included in the notes to the financial statements.
The Company extracts, processes and markets steam and
metallurgical coal from deep and surface mines for sale to
electric utilities and industrial customers primarily in the
eastern United States. The Company operates only in the United
States with mines in the Central Appalachian and Illinois basin
regions. The Company has two reportable business segments:
Central Appalachian (into which four operating segments,
ICG Eastern, ICG East Kentucky, ICG Knott County
and ICG Hazard have been aggregated), comprised of both
surface and underground mines, and ICG Illinois, representing
one underground mine located in the Illinois basin. The
Ancillary category includes the Companys brokered coal
functions, corporate overhead, contract highwall mining services
and land activities.
The difference between segment assets and consolidated assets in
the following table is the elimination of intercompany
transactions including inter-segment revenues and investment in
subsidiaries reflected in the elimination category. Reportable
segment results for continuing operations for the period form
May 13, 2004 to December 31, 2004 and segment assets
as of December 31, 2004 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central | |
|
Illinois | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Appalachian | |
|
Basin | |
|
Ancillary | |
|
Eliminations | |
|
Consolidated | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenue
|
|
$ |
98,555 |
|
|
$ |
12,744 |
|
|
$ |
24,982 |
|
|
$ |
(172 |
) |
|
$ |
136,109 |
|
EBITDA
|
|
|
14,581 |
|
|
|
1,383 |
|
|
|
2,272 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,236 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
4,468 |
|
|
|
1,048 |
|
|
|
2,427 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,943 |
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
4,858 |
|
|
|
732 |
|
|
|
(7 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,583 |
|
Total assets
|
|
|
269,387 |
|
|
|
56,232 |
|
|
|
560,411 |
|
|
|
(426,055 |
) |
|
|
459,975 |
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
121,055 |
|
|
|
28,806 |
|
|
|
34,085 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
183,946 |
|
Revenue in the Ancillary category consists primarily of $20,213
relating to the Companys brokered coal sales and $4,769
relating to contract highwall mining activities.
EBITDA represents net income before deducting interest expense,
income taxes and depreciation, depletion and amortization.
EBITDA is presented because it is an important supplemental
measure of the Companys performance used by the
Companys chief operating decision maker.
Reconciliation of EBITDA to income before income tax expense is
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period from | |
|
|
May 13, 2004 | |
|
|
to December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
EBITDA
|
|
$ |
18,236 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
(7,943) |
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(3,453) |
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income tax expense
|
|
$ |
6,840 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-36
HORIZON NR, LLC AND CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES
(Predecessor to ICG, Inc.)
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Members
Horizon NR, LLC and Certain Subsidiaries:
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of
Horizon NR, LLC and Certain Subsidiaries (Combined
Companies) (Debtors-in-Possession) as of
September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003
(Reorganized Companies), and the related combined
statements of operations, members deficit and cash flows
for the Period January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004,
for the year ended December 31, 2003, for the period
May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002 (Reorganized
Companies), and for the period January 1, 2002 to
May 9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies). The
Combined Companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Horizon
Natural Resources Company. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Combined Companies management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
As discussed in Notes 2 to 4 to the combined financial
statements, the combined financial statements reflect the
application of fresh-start reporting as of May 9, 2002 and,
therefore, the combined financial statements for periods after
May 9, 2002 are not comparable in all respects to the
combined financial statements for periods prior to such date.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the combined financial position of the
Reorganized Companies as of September 30, 2004 and
December 31, 2003 and the combined results of their
operations and their combined cash flows for the period
January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004, the year ended
December 31, 2003 and for the period from May 10, 2002
to December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Further, in our opinion, the financial statements referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the combined
results of the Predecessor Companies operations and their
combined cash flows for the period January 1, 2002 to
May 9, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 1 to the combined financial
statements, the accompanying combined financial statements have
been prepared from the separate records maintained by the
Combined Companies and are not necessarily indicative of the
conditions that would have existed or the results of operations
if the Combined Companies has been operated as unaffiliated
entities. Portions of certain assets and expense items represent
allocations made from items applicable to Horizon Natural
Resources Company (Parent) and subsidiaries as a whole.
The accompanying combined financial statements have been
prepared assuming that the Combined Companies will continue as a
going concern, which contemplates continuity of the Combined
Companies operations and realization of its assets and
payments of its liabilities in the ordinary course of business.
As discussed in Notes 1 and 2 of the combined
financial statements, the Combined Companies have suffered
recurring losses from operations and have a net members
deficit as of September 30, 2004. The Combined Companies
also have significant debt obligations maturing in October 2004.
Furthermore, during November 2002, the Combined Companies
Parent and its other subsidiaries, inclusive of the Combined
Companies, filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
F-37
Code. The accompanying combined financial statements do not
purport to reflect or provide for the consequences of those
bankruptcy proceedings. In particular, such combined financial
statements do not purport to show (a) as to assets, their
realizable value on a liquidation basis or their availability to
satisfy liabilities; (b) as to pre-petition liabilities,
the amounts that may be allowed for claims or contingencies, or
the status and priority thereof; (c) as to member accounts,
the effect of any changes that may be made in the capitalization
of the Combined Companies; or (d) as to operations, the
effect of any changes that may be made in its business. In
addition, as discussed in Note 2, the Combined Companies
are in default of various covenants and provisions, including
debt service payments, of their principal debt instruments
(other than its debtor-in-possession financing facility) which
makes such obligations currently due. These matters raise
substantial doubt about the Combined Companies ability to
continue as a going concern. Managements plans in regard
to these matters are also discussed in Notes 1 and 2. The
Combined Companies are currently operating their business as a
debtor-in-possession under the jurisdiction of the United States
Bankruptcy Court, and continuation of the Combined Companies as
a going concern is contingent upon, among other things, the
Combined Companies ability to comply with all debt
covenants under the existing debtor-in-possession financing
agreements, to generate sufficient cash flow from operations,
and to obtain financing sources to meet its future obligations.
If no reorganization plan is approved or no refinancing of the
October 2004 debt obligations is obtained, it is possible that
the Combined Companies assets may be liquidated. The
combined financial statements do not include any adjustments
relating to the recoverability and classification of asset
carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities
that might result should the Combined Companies be unable to
continue as a going concern.
As discussed in Note 19, the accompanying combined
financial statements have been restated.
/s/ Deloitte and Touche LLP
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
MARCH 25, 2005 (September 20, 2005 as to the effects
of the restatements discussed in Note 19)
F-38
HORIZON NR, LLC AND CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES
(Predecessor to ICG, Inc.)
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
As of September 30, 2004 and
December 31, 2003
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reorganized Companies | |
|
|
| |
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004(1) | |
|
2003(1) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
ASSETS |
CURRENT ASSETS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
859 |
|
|
Trade accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $5,441 and $7,798, respectively)
|
|
|
46,117 |
|
|
|
35,658 |
|
|
Inventories, net
|
|
|
17,721 |
|
|
|
13,479 |
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
5,931 |
|
|
|
6,020 |
|
|
Prepaid insurance
|
|
|
4,668 |
|
|
|
6,707 |
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other
|
|
|
4,399 |
|
|
|
10,333 |
|
|
Due from other Horizon subsidiaries
|
|
|
169,308 |
|
|
|
169,308 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
248,144 |
|
|
|
242,364 |
|
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
|
|
|
276,157 |
|
|
|
318,552 |
|
DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS, Net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,437 |
|
ADVANCE ROYALTIES
|
|
|
10,501 |
|
|
|
9,976 |
|
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS
|
|
|
4,804 |
|
|
|
4,043 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$ |
539,606 |
|
|
$ |
576,372 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS DEFICIT |
LIABILITIES NOT SUBJECT TO COMPROMISE:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts payable
|
|
$ |
29,975 |
|
|
$ |
36,670 |
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases
|
|
|
30,603 |
|
|
|
62,698 |
|
|
Current portion of reclamation and mine closure costs
|
|
|
1,206 |
|
|
|
1,206 |
|
|
Accrued expenses and other
|
|
|
27,977 |
|
|
|
27,872 |
|
|
Due to other Horizon subsidiaries
|
|
|
13,198 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
102,959 |
|
|
|
128,446 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES, Less current portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt and capital leases
|
|
|
29 |
|
|
|
315 |
|
|
Reclamation and mine closure costs
|
|
|
22,436 |
|
|
|
27,443 |
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
5,931 |
|
|
|
6,020 |
|
|
Other non-current liabilities
|
|
|
18,326 |
|
|
|
18,422 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current liabilities
|
|
|
46,722 |
|
|
|
52,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities not subject to compromise
|
|
|
149,681 |
|
|
|
180,646 |
|
LIABILITIES SUBJECT TO COMPROMISE
|
|
|
1,272,609 |
|
|
|
1,170,747 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
1,422,290 |
|
|
|
1,351,393 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MEMBERS DEFICIT:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
234,800 |
|
|
|
234,800 |
|
|
Members investment (52,802 units authorized)
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
|
|
|
(3,683 |
) |
|
|
(3,683 |
) |
|
Accumulated deficit
|
|
|
(1,114,001 |
) |
|
|
(1,006,338 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total members deficit
|
|
|
(882,684 |
) |
|
|
(775,021 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and members deficit
|
|
$ |
539,606 |
|
|
$ |
576,372 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
As restated. See Note 19. |
See notes to combined financial statements.
F-39
HORIZON NR, LLC AND CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES
(Predecessor to ICG, Inc.)
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Period January 1, 2004 to September 30,
2004,
the Year Ended December 31, 2003, the period
May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002
to May 9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reorganized | |
|
|
Predecessor | |
|
|
Companies | |
|
|
Companies | |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Period from | |
|
|
|
Period from | |
|
|
Period from | |
|
|
January 1, 2004 to | |
|
Year Ended | |
|
May 10, 2002 to | |
|
|
January 1, 2002 | |
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
to | |
|
|
2004(1) | |
|
2003(1) | |
|
2002(1) | |
|
|
May 9, 2002(1) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| |
REVENUES (including amounts to related parties of $3,061 in the
Predecessor period)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Coal Sales revenues
|
|
$ |
346,981 |
|
|
$ |
441,291 |
|
|
$ |
264,235 |
|
|
|
$ |
136,040 |
|
|
Freight and handling revenues
|
|
|
3,700 |
|
|
|
8,008 |
|
|
|
6,032 |
|
|
|
|
2,947 |
|
|
Other revenues
|
|
|
22,702 |
|
|
|
31,771 |
|
|
|
27,397 |
|
|
|
|
21,183 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
|
373,383 |
|
|
|
481,070 |
|
|
|
297,664 |
|
|
|
|
160,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Freight and handling costs
|
|
|
3,700 |
|
|
|
8,008 |
|
|
|
6,032 |
|
|
|
|
2,947 |
|
|
Cost of coal sales and other revenues (including amounts to
related parties of $9,116 in the Predecessor period) (exclusive
of items shown separately below)
|
|
|
306,429 |
|
|
|
400,652 |
|
|
|
251,361 |
|
|
|
|
114,767 |
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
27,547 |
|
|
|
52,254 |
|
|
|
40,033 |
|
|
|
|
32,316 |
|
|
Selling, general and administrative (including amounts to
related parties of $3 in the Predecessor period) (exclusive of
depreciation and amortization shown separately above)
|
|
|
8,477 |
|
|
|
23,350 |
|
|
|
16,695 |
|
|
|
|
9,677 |
|
|
Gain on sale of assets
|
|
|
(226 |
) |
|
|
(4,320 |
) |
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
|
(93 |
) |
|
Writedowns and special items
|
|
|
10,018 |
|
|
|
9,100 |
|
|
|
729,953 |
|
|
|
|
8,323 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses
|
|
|
355,945 |
|
|
|
489,044 |
|
|
|
1,044,035 |
|
|
|
|
167,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) from operations
|
|
|
17,438 |
|
|
|
(7,974 |
) |
|
|
(746,371 |
) |
|
|
|
(7,767 |
) |
INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(114,211 |
) |
|
|
(145,892 |
) |
|
|
(80,405 |
) |
|
|
|
(36,666 |
) |
|
Reorganization items
|
|
|
(12,471 |
) |
|
|
(23,064 |
) |
|
|
(4,075 |
) |
|
|
|
787,900 |
|
|
Other, net (including amounts to related parties of $93 in the
Predecessor period)
|
|
|
1,581 |
|
|
|
187 |
|
|
|
1,256 |
|
|
|
|
499 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest and other income (expense)
|
|
|
(125,101 |
) |
|
|
(168,769 |
) |
|
|
(83,224 |
) |
|
|
|
751,733 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCOME (LOSS)
|
|
$ |
(107,663 |
) |
|
$ |
(176,743 |
) |
|
$ |
(829,595 |
) |
|
|
$ |
743,966 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
As restated. See Note 19. |
See notes to combined financial statements.
F-40
HORIZON NR, LLC AND CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES
(Predecessor to ICG, Inc.)
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS DEFICIT
For the Period January 1, 2004 to September 30,
2004,
the Year Ended December 31, 2003, the period
May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002
(reorganized companies) and the period January 1, 2002
to May 9, 2002 (predecessor companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional | |
|
Other | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Members | |
|
Paid-in | |
|
Comprehensive | |
|
Accumulated | |
|
|
|
|
Investment | |
|
Capital | |
|
Loss | |
|
Deficit | |
|
Total | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
PREDECESSOR COMPANIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance January 1, 2002
|
|
$ |
53 |
|
|
$ |
163,913 |
|
|
$ |
(7,720 |
) |
|
|
$(900,212 |
) |
|
$ |
(743,966 |
) |
|
January 1, 2002 to May 9, 2002, net
income(1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
743,966 |
|
|
|
743,966 |
|
|
Fresh-start accounting adjustments
(1)
|
|
|
(53 |
) |
|
|
71,087 |
|
|
|
7,720 |
|
|
|
156,246 |
|
|
|
235,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance May 9, 2002 after fresh start
adjustments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
235,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
235,000 |
|
REORGANIZED COMPANIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance-May 10, 2002
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
|
234,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
235,000 |
|
Comprehensive Loss:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002, net
loss(1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(829,595 |
) |
|
|
(829,595 |
) |
|
Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,824 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,824 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(833,419 |
) |
|
BALANCE December 31,
2002(1)
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
|
234,800 |
|
|
|
(3,824 |
) |
|
|
(829,595 |
) |
|
|
(598,419 |
) |
Comprehensive Loss:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003, net
loss(1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(176,743 |
) |
|
|
(176,743 |
) |
|
Minimum pension liability adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
141 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
141 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(176,602 |
) |
|
Balance December 31,
2003(1)
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
|
234,800 |
|
|
|
(3,683 |
) |
|
|
(1,006,338 |
) |
|
|
(775,021 |
) |
January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004, net
loss(1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(107,663 |
) |
|
|
(107,663 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE September 30,
2004(1)
|
|
$ |
200 |
|
|
$ |
234,800 |
|
|
$ |
(3,683 |
) |
|
|
$(1,114,001 |
) |
|
$ |
(882,684 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
As restated. See Note 19. |
See notes to combined financial statements.
F-41
HORIZON NR, LLC AND CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES
(Predecessor to ICG, Inc.)
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Period January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003 and the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and for the Period January 1, 2002 to
May 9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reorganized Companies | |
|
|
Predecessor Companies | |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Period from | |
|
For the | |
|
Period from | |
|
|
|
|
|
January 1, 2004 | |
|
Year Ended | |
|
May 10, 2002 to | |
|
|
Period from | |
|
|
to September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
January 1, 2002 to | |
|
|
2004(1) | |
|
2003(1) | |
|
2002(1) | |
|
|
May 9, 2002(1) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$ |
(107,663 |
) |
|
$ |
176,743 |
|
|
$ |
(829,595 |
) |
|
|
$ |
743,966 |
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
27,547 |
|
|
|
52,254 |
|
|
|
40,033 |
|
|
|
|
32,316 |
|
|
|
Depreciation Allocation from Affiliates
|
|
|
127 |
|
|
|
4,118 |
|
|
|
4,930 |
|
|
|
|
5,723 |
|
|
|
Amortization of finance costs included in interest expense
|
|
|
1,437 |
|
|
|
3,698 |
|
|
|
5,644 |
|
|
|
|
5,676 |
|
|
|
Gain on sale of assets
|
|
|
(226 |
) |
|
|
(4,320 |
) |
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
|
(93 |
) |
|
|
Gain on lease buyout
|
|
|
(7,736 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fresh start revaluation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(645,824 |
) |
|
|
Fresh start adjustments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(801,495 |
) |
|
|
Gain on debt extinguishment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(161,584 |
) |
|
|
Writedowns and special items
|
|
|
17,754 |
|
|
|
9,100 |
|
|
|
729,953 |
|
|
|
|
8,323 |
|
|
|
Provision for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
247 |
|
|
|
1,656 |
|
|
|
1,535 |
|
|
|
|
6,594 |
|
|
|
Provision for asset write-downs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
91,185 |
|
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) decrease in:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Receivables
|
|
|
(10,706 |
) |
|
|
(11,104 |
) |
|
|
40,356 |
|
|
|
|
25,864 |
|
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
(4,242 |
) |
|
|
(273 |
) |
|
|
2,806 |
|
|
|
|
(37,197 |
) |
|
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
7,971 |
|
|
|
19,374 |
|
|
|
64,809 |
|
|
|
|
(17,032 |
) |
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
477 |
|
|
|
(36 |
) |
|
|
2,817 |
|
|
|
|
(44,730 |
) |
|
Increase (decrease) in:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
21,680 |
|
|
|
(10,344 |
) |
|
|
21,622 |
|
|
|
|
386,387 |
|
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
85,520 |
|
|
|
150,144 |
|
|
|
32,388 |
|
|
|
|
87,079 |
|
|
|
Reclamation and mine closure costs
|
|
|
(4,007 |
) |
|
|
(11,942 |
) |
|
|
(31,957 |
) |
|
|
|
(23,060 |
) |
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
(95 |
) |
|
|
(5,552 |
) |
|
|
(8,924 |
) |
|
|
|
(15,690 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total adjustments
|
|
|
135,748 |
|
|
|
196,773 |
|
|
|
905,973 |
|
|
|
|
(1,097,558 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
|
|
|
28,085 |
|
|
|
20,030 |
|
|
|
76,378 |
|
|
|
|
(353,592 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from the sale of assets
|
|
|
4,089 |
|
|
|
15,388 |
|
|
|
636 |
|
|
|
|
122 |
|
|
Proceeds from lease buyout
|
|
|
7,736 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions to property, plant and equipment and mine development
|
|
|
(6,624 |
) |
|
|
(16,937 |
) |
|
|
(13,435 |
) |
|
|
|
(10,963 |
) |
|
(Deposits) withdrawals of/from restricted cash
|
|
|
(1,764 |
) |
|
|
(2,277 |
) |
|
|
(6 |
) |
|
|
|
55,396 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
|
|
|
3,437 |
|
|
|
(3,826 |
) |
|
|
(12,805 |
) |
|
|
|
44,555 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayments on long-term debt
|
|
|
(4,698 |
) |
|
|
(13,729 |
) |
|
|
(183,162 |
) |
|
|
|
(304,449 |
) |
|
Borrowings on long-term debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,003 |
|
|
|
|
574,700 |
|
|
Net borrowings/(repayments) on debtor-in-possession financing
|
|
|
(27,080 |
) |
|
|
(737 |
) |
|
|
56,027 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,238 |
) |
|
Repayments on capital leases
|
|
|
(603 |
) |
|
|
(993 |
) |
|
|
(893 |
) |
|
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
|
|
|
(32,381 |
) |
|
|
(15,459 |
) |
|
|
(78,025 |
) |
|
|
|
259,011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(859 |
) |
|
|
745 |
|
|
|
(14,452 |
) |
|
|
|
(50,026 |
) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
|
|
|
859 |
|
|
|
114 |
|
|
|
14,566 |
|
|
|
|
64,592 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
859 |
|
|
$ |
114 |
|
|
|
$ |
14,566 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
As restated. See Note 19. |
See notes to combined financial statements.
F-42
HORIZON NR, LLC AND CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES
(Predecessor to ICG, Inc.)
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
1. |
Organization and Basis of Presentation |
Horizon NR, LLC (HNR) is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Horizon Natural Resources Company. HNR has seventy-five
direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries. The accompanying
combined financial statements include the financial statements
of seventeen of the seventy-five subsidiaries and the assets and
liabilities of HNR that were acquired by ICG (see below). HNR
assets of approximately $5.0 million and $19.0 million
are included as of September 30, 2004 and December 31,
2003, respectively; liabilities of approximately
$40.0 million and $87.0 million are also included as
of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003,
respectively. HNR and the seventeen subsidiaries are referred to
as the Combined Companies in the accompanying
combined financial statements and related footnotes. The
seventeen subsidiaries included are: Appalachian Realty Company,
Ayrshire Land Company, Bluegrass Coal Development Company,
Evergreen Mining Company, Fairview Land Company, LLC, Horizon
Natural Resources Sales Company, Leslie Resources, Inc.
(exclusive of Chaives Job), Leslie Resources Management, Inc.,
Sunny Ridge Enterprises, Inc., Sunny Ridge Mining Company, Inc.
(exclusive of Job 10), Turris Coal Company, Ikerd-Bandy
Co., Inc., Shipyard River Coal Terminal Company, Franklin Coal
Sales Company, Kentucky Prince Mining Company, RP Terminal, LLC,
and Mining Technologies, Inc.
Horizon, formerly known as AEI Resources Holding, Inc.
(AEI), operated a coal mining business through its
subsidiaries in the United States. As discussed in Note 2,
on November 13, 2002 and November 14, 2002, Horizon
filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the
Bankruptcy Code) in the United States Bankruptcy
Court (the Bankruptcy Court). Horizon completed its
November 2002 bankruptcy proceedings on September 30, 2004
through the sale or transfer of certain properties, assets and
liabilities to International Coal Group, Inc. (ICG)
and others. Horizon had previously filed a voluntary petition
for reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code accompanied by a
prepackaged plan of reorganization on February 28, 2002.
Horizons first bankruptcy Plan of Reorganization became
effective May 9, 2002 (see note 4).
The combined financial statements as of September 30, 2004,
for the period January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004,
as of December 31, 2003 and for the year then ended, and
the periods May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002 and
January 1, 2002 to May 9, 2002 are carve-out financial
statements reflecting the operations and financial condition of
the Horizon properties acquired by ICG on September 30,
2004.
Throughout the notes to the combined financial statements, the
term Predecessor Companies refers to the Combined
Companies, their operations and their cash flows for the period
from January 1, 2002 through May 9, 2002, while the
term Reorganized Companies refers to the Combined
Companies, their operations and their cash flows for periods
thereafter.
These combined financial statements were prepared from the
separate accounts and records maintained by the Combined
Companies and are not necessarily indicative of the conditions
that would have existed or the results of operations if the
Combined Companies had been operated as unaffiliated
F-43
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
entities. Certain assets and expense items represent allocations
from Horizon. The accounts allocated, amount, and basis of
allocation are:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Horizon Amounts | |
|
|
| |
Account |
|
September 30, 2004 | |
|
December 31, 2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Vendor Advances
|
|
$ |
169 |
|
|
$ |
691 |
|
Reclamation Deposits
|
|
|
52,706 |
|
|
|
54,743 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts Allocated to | |
|
|
|
|
Combined Companies | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2004 | |
|
December 31, 2003 | |
|
Basis of Allocation | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Vendor Advances
|
|
$ |
93 |
|
|
$ |
373 |
|
|
|
Coal Production Tons |
|
Reclamation Deposits
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,343 |
|
|
|
Premiums Paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Horizon Amounts | |
|
|
| |
|
|
January 1, 2004- | |
|
January 1, 2003- | |
|
May 10, 2002- | |
|
|
January 1, 2002- | |
|
|
September 30, 2004 | |
|
December 31, 2003 | |
|
December 31, 2002 | |
|
|
May 9, 2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
|
|
$ |
17,100 |
|
|
$ |
25,000 |
|
|
$ |
12,541 |
|
|
|
$ |
20,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts Allocated to | |
|
|
|
|
Combined Companies | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
January 1, 2004- | |
|
January 1, 2003- | |
|
May 10, 2002- | |
|
|
January 1, 2002- | |
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2004 | |
|
December 31, 2003 | |
|
December 31, 2002 | |
|
|
May 9, 2002 | |
|
Basis of Allocation |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
|
|
$ |
9,081 |
|
|
$ |
9,860 |
|
|
$ |
4,974 |
|
|
|
$ |
8,305 |
|
|
Estimated Hours Worked |
Vendor advances were allocated to the Combined Companies using a
formula based on the ratio of actual coal production tons for
the Combined Companies compared to the actual coal production
tons for Horizon. Reclamation deposits were allocated to the
Combined Companies using a formula based on the ratio of
reclamation premiums paid for the Combined Companies compared to
reclamation premiums paid for Horizon. Selling, general and
administrative expenses were allocated to the Combined Companies
using a formula based on the ratio of estimated hours worked for
the Combined Companies compared to the estimated hours worked
for Horizon.
The combined financial statements also include the entire amount
owed through the DIP Facility and Senior Secured Notes (see
Note 8) as these borrowings and related accrued interest
were the legal obligations of the Combined Companies.
The Combined Companies financial statements have been
presented on the basis that they are a going concern, which
contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of
liabilities in the normal course of business. The Combined
Companies recurring losses from operations, the related
bankruptcy filing, the maturity of their debt obligations in
2004 and the Combined Companies defaults under their
various debt covenants raise substantial doubt about the
Combined Companies ability to continue as a going concern.
The combined financial statements do not include any adjustments
relating to the recoverability and classification of asset
carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities
that might result should the Combined Companies be unable to
continue as a going concern. Realization of the carrying amounts
of the Combined Companies assets and satisfaction of their
liabilities is dependent upon, among other things, the ability
to comply with their debtor-in-possession financing agreement,
the ability to refinance or extend the 2004 debt obligations and
the ability to generate sufficient cash flows from
F-44
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
operations to meet their obligations. The Combined
Companies operating plan includes actions they believe
will improve operating profits and cash flows. There can be no
assurances that operating profits and cash flows will be
realized in an amount sufficient to fund obligations or other
liquidity needs.
Since filing for protection under the Bankruptcy Code on
November 13, 2002 and November 14, 2002 (see
Note 2), Horizon has operated its business as a
debtor-in-possession subject to the jurisdiction of the
Bankruptcy Court. Accordingly, the combined financial statements
of the Combined Companies have been prepared in accordance with
the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement
of Position 90-7, Financial Reporting by Entities in
Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy Code
(SOP 90-7) and generally accepted
accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which
assume that assets will be realized and liabilities will be
discharged in the normal course of business.
Fresh-Start Accounting On May 9, 2002,
Horizon emerged from Chapter 11 upon approval of their
Prepackaged Plan of Reorganization (see Note 2). Horizon
has accounted for all transactions related to that
reorganization in accordance with SOP 90-7 (see
Note 2). The adjustments to reflect the Combined
Companies emergence from bankruptcy have been reflected in
the accompanying combined financial statements. Accordingly, a
vertical black line is shown in the combined statements of
operations and combined statements of cash flows to separate
post-emergence operations from those prior to May 10, 2002,
since they have not been prepared on a comparable basis.
|
|
2. |
Liquidity and Bankruptcy Proceedings |
Chapter 11 Reorganization On
November 13, 2002 and November 14, 2002, Horizon filed
voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code. On September 30, 2004, in connection
with the completion of Horizons bankruptcy proceedings,
ICG acquired certain properties and assets, and assumed certain
liabilities of Horizon through Section 363 asset sales of
the United States Bankruptcy Court.
The Combined Companies reorganization and administrative
expenses (primarily legal and consulting expenses) related to
the Chapter 11 proceedings have been separately identified
in the combined statements of operations as reorganization items.
In accordance with SOP 90-7, the accompanying combined
balance sheets as of September 30, 2004 and
December 31, 2003, segregate liabilities subject to
compromise, such as unsecured claims, from liabilities not
subject to compromise and liabilities arising subsequent to
filing bankruptcy. Liabilities subject to compromise for the
Combined Companies are set forth below.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Long-term debt
|
|
$ |
915,304 |
|
|
$ |
915,304 |
|
Accrued postretirement medical benefits
|
|
|
59,578 |
|
|
|
56,633 |
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
|
|
22,652 |
|
|
|
23,872 |
|
Accrued interest
|
|
|
275,075 |
|
|
|
174,938 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,272,609 |
|
|
$ |
1,170,747 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Horizon had previously filed a voluntary petition for
reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code accompanied by a
prepackaged plan of reorganization on February 28, 2002.
This plan of reorganization became effective May 9, 2002
(see note 4).
F-45
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
3. |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and General |
Basis of Presentation and Principles of
Combination Significant intercompany
transactions and balances have been eliminated in combination.
Minority interests have not been recorded due to insignificance
or deficit equity. Investments in 20% to 50% owned entities are
accounted for under the equity method and are not significant.
Company Risk Factors The Combined Companies
are exposed to risks associated with the bankruptcy proceedings
and risks associated with a highly leveraged organization. Such
risks include: increased vulnerability to adverse economic and
industry conditions, limited ability to fund future working
capital, capital expenditures, business acquisitions or other
corporate requirements, and possible liquidity problems, as well
as financing and credit constraints (see Note 2).
Bankruptcy Accounting In preparing the
accompanying combined financial statements, the Combined
Companies applied the provisions of SOP 90-7, which does not
significantly change the application of accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America; however, it
does require that the combined financial statements for periods
including and subsequent to filing the Chapter 11 petition
distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated
with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the
business (see Note 4).
Cash and Cash Equivalents The Combined
Companies consider all highly liquid debt instruments with
original maturities of three months or less to be cash
equivalents.
In the accompanying combined statements of cash flows for the
period January 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004, for
the year ended December 31, 2003, and for the periods
May 10, 2002 through December 31, 2002 and
January 1, 2002 through May 9, 2002, we reclassified
changes in restricted cash balances to be consistent with our
2005 presentation, to present such changes as an investing
activity, which resulted in a $1,764 decrease, a $2,277
decrease, a $6 decrease, and a $55,396 increase, respectively,
in investing cash flows and a corresponding increase for the
period January 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004 for
the year ended December 31, 2003, and for the period
May 10, 2002 through December 31, 2002, and a
corresponding decrease for the period January 1, 2002
through May 9, 2002 in operating cash flows from the
amounts previously reported.
Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful
Accounts Trade accounts receivable are recorded
at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance
for doubtful accounts is the Combined Companies best
estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Combined
Companies existing accounts receivable. The Combined
Companies establish provisions for losses on accounts receivable
when it is probable that all or part of the outstanding balance
will not be collected. The Combined Companies regularly review
collectibility and establish or adjust the allowance as
necessary using the specific identification method. The Combined
Companies do not have any off-balance sheet credit exposure
related to its customers.
Inventories Inventories are stated at lower
of average cost or market. Components of inventories consist of
coal and parts and supplies, net of allowance for obsolescence
(see Note 5). Coal inventories represent coal contained in
stockpiles and exposed in the pit.
Advance Royalties The Combined Companies are
required, under certain royalty lease agreements, to make
minimum royalty payments whether or not mining activity is being
performed on the leased property. These minimum payments may be
recoupable once mining begins on the leased property. The
recoupable minimum royalty payments are capitalized and
amortized based on the units-of-production
F-46
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
method at a rate defined in the lease agreement once mining
activities begin. Unamortized deferred royalty costs are
expensed when mining has ceased or a decision is made not to
mine on such property. The Combined Companies have recorded
advance royalties of $12,284 ($1,783 in prepaid expense and
other and $10,501 included in non-current assets) at
September 30, 2004 and $12,429 ($2,453 in prepaid expense
and other and $9,976 included in non-current assets) at
December 31, 2003.
Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant
and equipment, including coal lands and mine development costs
are recorded at cost, which includes construction overhead and
interest, where applicable. Expenditures for major renewals and
betterments are capitalized while expenditures for maintenance
and repairs are expensed as incurred. Coal land costs are
depleted using the units-of-production method, based on
estimated recoverable interest. Mine development costs are
amortized using the units-of-production method, based on
estimated recoverable interest. Other property, plant and
equipment is depreciated using the straight-line method with
estimated useful lives substantially as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Years |
|
|
|
Buildings
|
|
10 to 45 |
Mining and other equipment and related facilities
|
|
1 to 20 |
Land improvements
|
|
15 |
Transportation equipment
|
|
2 to 7 |
Furniture and fixtures
|
|
3 to 10 |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for property,
plant and equipment for the Combined Companies for the period
January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004, excluding
depreciation allocated from affiliates, was $27,547 and year
ended 2003 was $52,254. For the period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002 and January 1, 2002 to May 9, 2002
depreciation expense was $40,033 and $32,316 respectively.
Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs
reflect fees incurred to obtain financing. Debt issuance costs
are amortized (included in interest expense) using the effective
interest method, over the life of the related debt. Amortization
expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, the
year ended December 31, 2003, the period May 10, 2002
to December 31, 2002 and the period January 1, 2002 to
May 9, 2002 was $1,437, $3,698, $11,282 and $5,676,
respectively.
Restricted Cash Included in other non-current
assets as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003
is restricted cash of $4,361 and $2,597, respectively.
Restricted cash includes amounts required by various royalty and
reclamation agreements. Certain of these agreements have been
disputed by third parties, requiring that cash be paid into an
escrow account until the rightful recipient is determined.
Coal Mine Reclamation and Mine Closure Costs
Future cost requirements for land reclamation are estimated
where surface and deep mining operations have been conducted,
based on the Combined Companies interpretation of the
technical standards of regulations enacted by the U.S. Office of
Surface Mining, as well as state regulations. These costs relate
to reclaiming the pit and support acreage at surface mines and
sealing portals at deep mines. Other costs common to both types
of mining are related to reclaiming refuse and slurry ponds as
well as holding and related termination/exit costs.
The Combined Companies early adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 143,
Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations as a result
of fresh-start accounting on May 9, 2002.
SFAS No. 143 addresses asset retirement obligations
that result from the acquisition, construction or normal
operation of long-lived assets. It requires companies to
recognize asset retirement obligations at fair value when the
liability is incurred. Upon initial recognition of a liability,
that cost should be capitalized as
F-47
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
part of the related long-lived asset and allocated to expense
over the useful life of the asset. The asset retirement costs
are recorded in coal lands.
During the Predecessor period, the Combined Companies accrued
the cost of final mine closure and related exit costs over the
estimated useful mining life of the developed property or, if
purchased, at the date of acquisition.
The Combined Companies expense reclamation performed prior to
final mine closure. The establishment of the end of mine
reclamation and closure liability is based upon permit
requirements and requires significant estimates and assumptions,
principally associated with regulatory requirements, costs and
recoverable coal lands. Annually, the end of mine reclamation
and closure liability is reviewed and necessary adjustments are
made, including adjustments due to mine plan and permit changes
and revisions to cost and production levels to optimize mining
and reclamation efficiency. The amount of such adjustments is
reflected in the SFAS No. 143 year-end calculation.
Asset Impairment The Combined Companies
follow SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment
or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, which requires that
projected future cash flows from use and disposition of assets
be compared with the carrying amounts of those assets. When the
sum of projected cash flows is less than the carrying amount,
impairment losses are recognized. In determining such impairment
losses, discounted cash flows are utilized to determine the fair
value of the assets being evaluated. Also, in certain
situations, expected mine lives are shortened because of changes
to planned operations. When that occurs and it is determined
that the mines underlying costs are not recoverable in the
future, reclamation and mine closing obligations are accelerated
and the mine closing accrual is increased accordingly. To the
extent it is determined asset carrying values will not be
recoverable during a shorter mine life, a provision for such
impairment is recognized.
Income Tax Provision The provision for income
taxes includes federal, state and local income taxes currently
payable and deferred taxes arising from temporary differences
between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and
liabilities. Income taxes are recorded under the liability
method. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized
for the estimated future tax effects of differences between the
tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial
reporting amounts as well as net operating loss carryforwards
and tax credits based on enacted tax laws. Valuation allowances
are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to
the amount expected to be realized.
The Combined Companies file a consolidated federal income tax
return that includes other subsidiaries of Horizon Natural
Resources Company. Consolidated net operating losses are
allocated to the various subsidiaries in accordance with IRS
regulations and may not reflect actual losses incurred by the
Combined Companies on a stand alone basis.
Revenue Recognition Most revenues result from
sales under long-term sales contracts with electric utilities,
industrial companies or other coal-consuming organizations,
primarily in the eastern United States. Revenues are recognized
on coal sales in accordance with the terms of the sales
agreement, which is usually when the coal is shipped to the
customers and title has passed.
Freight and handling costs paid directly to third-party carriers
and invoiced to coal customers are recorded as freight and
handling costs and freight and handling revenues, respectively.
F-48
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
Other revenues generally consist of equipment and parts sales,
equipment rebuild and maintenance services, coal handling and
processing, royalties, commissions on coal trades, contract
mining and rental income. These revenues are recognized in the
period earned or when the service is completed. Advance payments
received are deferred and recognized in revenue as coal is
shipped or rentals are earned.
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
As prescribed by SFAS No. 106, Employers
Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions,
accruals are made, based on annual outside actuarial valuations,
for the expected costs of providing postretirement benefits
other than pensions, which are primarily medical benefits,
during an employees actual working career.
The Combined Companies account for health care and life
insurance benefits provided for future retired employees and
their dependents by accruing the cost of such benefits over the
service lives of employees. Unrecognized actuarial gains and
losses are amortized over the estimated average remaining
service period for active employees and over the estimated
average remaining life for retirees.
Workers Compensation and Black Lung
Benefits Certain of the Combined Companies are
liable under federal and state laws to pay workers
compensation and pneumoconiosis (black lung) benefits to
eligible employees, former employees and their dependents. The
Combined Companies were formerly self-insured for significant
federal and state workers compensation and black lung
benefits. The Combined Companies currently utilize a combination
of a large deductible insurance program, self-insurance and
state workers compensation fund participation to secure
its on-going obligations depending on the location of the
operation. The Combined Companies accrue for their workers
compensation and black lung obligations on a present value basis
determined by outside actuaries.
Managements Use of Estimates The
preparation of the combined financial statements in conformity
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Significant items subject to such
estimates and assumptions include the allowance for doubtful
accounts; inventories; coal lands; asset retirement obligations;
employee benefit liabilities; future cash flows associated with
assets; useful lives for depreciation, depletion and
amortization; workers compensation claims; postretirement
benefits other than pensions; income taxes; and fair value of
financial instruments. Due to the subjective nature of these
estimates, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Statements of Cash Flows
Supplemental disclosure:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reorganized Companies | |
|
|
| |
|
|
January 1, 2004 to | |
|
Year Ended | |
|
|
September 30, 2004 | |
|
December 31, 2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Cash paid for interest
|
|
$ |
9,268 |
|
|
$ |
7,797 |
|
Income taxes paid (refunded)
|
|
|
(69 |
) |
|
|
38 |
|
F-49
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reorganized Companies | |
|
Predecessor Companies | |
|
|
May 10, 2002 to | |
|
January 1, 2002 to | |
|
|
December 31, 2002 | |
|
May 9, 2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Cash paid for interest
|
|
$ |
20,405 |
|
|
$ |
150,502 |
|
Income taxes paid (refunded)
|
|
|
45 |
|
|
|
106 |
|
Non-cash transactions excluded from the December 31, 2003
Combined Statement of Cash Flows are comprised of a non-cash
settlement involving the exchange of accrued expenses of $1,652
for accounts receivables of $1,652 and prepaid insurance
financing through the issuance of current debt obligations of
$13,927. Non cash transactions excluded from the January 1,
2004 to September 30, 2004, the December 31, 2003, the
May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002 and the
January 1, 2002 to May 9, 2002 Combined Statements of
Cash Flows are comprised of $0, $205, $3,127 and $0,
respectively, of additions to property, plant and equipment
through the incurrence of capital lease obligations.
Comprehensive Income or Loss Under generally
accepted accounting principles other comprehensive income or
loss can include, among other items, foreign currency items,
minimum pension liability adjustments and unrealized gains and
losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities. The
Combined Companies recorded minimum pension liability
adjustments of $0, $141, ($3,824) and $0 in Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss) in members deficit as of September 30,
2004, December 31, 2003, December 31, 2002 and
May 9, 2002, respectively, to properly record the pension
liability in accordance with actuarial calculations. The
Combined Companies had no other items of Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss).
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|
4. |
Fresh-Start Accounting |
On May 9, 2002, Horizon emerged from Chapter 11 upon
approval of their Prepackaged Plan of Reorganization. The
Combined Companies have accounted for all transactions related
to that reorganization in accordance with SOP 90-7. The
adjustments to reflect the emergence from bankruptcy have been
reflected in the accompanying combined financial statements.
Accordingly, a vertical black line is shown in the combined
statements of operations and combined statements of cash flows
to separate post-emergence operations from those prior to
May 10, 2002, since they have not been prepared on a
comparable basis.
As required by SOP 90-7, the provisions of fresh-start
accounting were applied as of May 9, 2002. In adopting
fresh-start accounting, an independent financial advisor was
engaged to assist in the fair value estimate of the reorganized
entity. The valuation model is based on comparable company
analysis and discontinued future cash flows.
The reorganized value of the Combined Companies prior to the
confirmation date was less than the total of all post-petition
liabilities and allowed claims as reflected in the following
summary:
|
|
|
|
|
Post-petition liabilities
|
|
$ |
1,281,218 |
|
Liabilities subject to compromise
|
|
|
436,255 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total post-petition liabilities and allowed claims
|
|
|
1,717,473 |
|
Reorganization value
|
|
|
1,521,320 |
|
|
|
|
|
Excess of liabilities over reorganization value
|
|
$ |
196,153 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-50
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
Liabilities subject to compromise The
Predecessor Companies eliminated $436,255 of liabilities subject
to compromise in exchange for equity valued at $235,000. These
liabilities subject to compromise included the following debt
instruments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued | |
|
|
|
|
Debt | |
|
Interest | |
|
Total | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
10.5% Senior Notes
|
|
$ |
200,000 |
|
|
$ |
48,177 |
|
|
$ |
248,177 |
|
11.5% Senior Subordinated Notes
|
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
38,078 |
|
|
|
188,078 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities Subject to Compromise
|
|
$ |
350,000 |
|
|
$ |
86,255 |
|
|
$ |
436,255 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The elimination of these liabilities subject to compromise
resulted in recognition of a gain on cancellation of debt
totaling $161,584 (see table below), which has been reflected in
reorganization items in the combined statement of operations of
the Predecessor Companies for the period from January 1,
2002 to May 9, 2002.
The Combined Companies refinanced their old secured bank debt
and repaid its entire outstanding balance, including all
outstanding interest and exit fees. The old secured bank debt
was replaced by three debt instruments: $47,349 draw on the
$250,000 Exit Facility, $475,000 Senior Secured Term Notes and
$450,000 Senior Secured Notes.
The impact of the debt restructuring entries is reflected below.
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities subject to compromise
|
|
$ |
436,255 |
|
Unamortized financing costs associated with retired debt
|
|
|
(39,671 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
396,584 |
|
New equity
|
|
|
235,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on debt extinguishment
|
|
$ |
161,584 |
|
|
|
|
|
Reorganization items reflected in the Predecessor Companies
operations are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on fresh-start revaluation
|
|
$ |
645,824 |
|
Gain on debt extinguishment
|
|
|
161,584 |
|
Professional fees incurred during bankruptcy proceedings
|
|
|
(19,508 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Reorganization items
|
|
$ |
787,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-51
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
The following reflects the impact of fresh-start accounting on
the balance sheet as of May 9, 2002.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance Sheet at May 9, 2002 (Unaudited) | |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Fresh Start | |
|
|
|
|
AEI | |
|
| |
|
Horizon | |
|
|
Predecessor | |
|
Debt | |
|
|
|
Predecessor | |
|
|
Companies | |
|
Restructuring | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Companies | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
ASSETS |
CURRENT ASSETS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
14,566 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
14,566 |
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
72,712 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
72,712 |
|
|
Accounts receivable net
|
|
|
47,697 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47,697 |
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
53,109 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(29,020 |
) |
|
|
24,089 |
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
25,270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,241 |
|
|
|
42,511 |
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other
|
|
|
12,949 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(171 |
) |
|
|
12,778 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
226,303 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,950 |
) |
|
|
214,353 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING COAL LANDS, MINE
DEVELOPMENT AND CONTRACT COSTS net
|
|
|
427,433 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(34,187 |
) |
|
|
393,246 |
|
|
GOODWILL
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
697,063 |
|
|
|
697,063 |
|
NET RECEIVABLE FROM OTHER HORIZON SUBSIDIARIES
|
|
|
191,360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
191,360 |
|
DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS net
|
|
|
50,450 |
|
|
|
(39,671 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,779 |
|
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS
|
|
|
14,519 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,519 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$ |
910,065 |
|
|
$ |
(39,671 |
) |
|
$ |
650,926 |
|
|
$ |
1,521,320 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
$ |
16,876 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
16,876 |
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases
|
|
|
875,565 |
|
|
|
(755,933 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
119,632 |
|
|
Accrued expenses and other
|
|
|
194,414 |
|
|
|
(157,250 |
) |
|
|
4,553 |
|
|
|
41,717 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
1,086,855 |
|
|
|
(913,183 |
) |
|
|
4,553 |
|
|
|
178,225 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES, less current portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt and capital leases
|
|
|
19,923 |
|
|
|
913,183 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
933,106 |
|
|
Employee benefits
|
|
|
57,035 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,035 |
|
|
Reclamation and mine closure costs
|
|
|
64,703 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(22,157 |
) |
|
|
42,546 |
|
|
Deferred non-current liabilities
|
|
|
25,270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,241 |
|
|
|
42,511 |
|
|
Other non-current liabilities
|
|
|
27,432 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,465 |
|
|
|
32,897 |
|
|
Liabilities subject to compromise
|
|
|
436,255 |
|
|
|
(436,255 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
1,717,473 |
|
|
|
(436,255 |
) |
|
|
5,102 |
|
|
|
1,286,320 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MEMBERS EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated earnings (deficit)
|
|
|
(963,655 |
) |
|
|
161,584 |
|
|
|
802,071 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other members equity (deficit)
|
|
|
156,247 |
|
|
|
235,000 |
|
|
|
(156,247 |
) |
|
|
235,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and members equity (deficit)
|
|
$ |
910,065 |
|
|
$ |
(39,671 |
) |
|
$ |
650,926 |
|
|
$ |
1,521,320 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-52
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
The nature of the more significant fresh-start adjustments is
discussed in further detail below:
Inventory The inventory adjustments reflect
three items:
|
|
|
|
|
$1,453 write-up of stockpile inventory to market. |
|
|
|
Reclassification to development costs of deferred overburden
($29,229), where it will be amortized based on the
units-of-production method. |
|
|
|
Adjustment to decrease parts and supplies ($1,244) to estimated
market value. |
Deferred income taxes Reflects gross up of
current deferred tax asset and long-term deferred tax liability
to reflect fresh-start accounting.
Property, plant and equipment, including coal lands, mine
development and contract costs, net
The following adjustments, among others, were made:
|
|
|
|
|
The property, plant and equipment were valued at net book value,
which approximates the fair market value. |
|
|
|
Coal lands were decreased $65,178 to reflect an independent
valuation assessment. The interests were valued on a discounted
royalty approach, which considered the current net royalty value
of both leased and owned interest. The relevant royalty revenue
streams were projected into the future based on budgeted
production and discounted back to generate the coal land value. |
|
|
|
Development cost was increased $29,229 to reflect the
reclassification of deferred overburden (see inventory section
above). |
|
|
|
Contract costs were decreased $30,105 to reflect the current
market value of existing sales contracts. |
|
|
|
Asset retirement costs of $31,867 were recorded to reflect
adoption of SFAS No. 143 (Note 3). |
Goodwill The Combined Companies engaged an
independent financial advisor to assist in the fair value
estimate of the reorganized entity prior to the confirmation
date. The amount of reorganized value in excess of the fair
market value of identifiable assets is included in this account.
SFAS No. 142 was applied to test for impairment.
Accrued expenses and other Consists primarily
of lease loss reserves of $3,108 recorded to capture future
expected payments on equipment and royalty leases related to
non-productive properties due to change in management of the
Combined Companies. An additional $5,292 is included in
non-current liabilities.
Reclamation and mine closure costs Reflects
adoption of SFAS No. 143 (Note 3). The discounting of
future expected mine closure and related exit costs caused a
decrease of $20,838. The Predecessor Companies had followed a
different reclamation policy by which it accrued on an
undiscounted basis for the cost of final mine closure and exit
costs over the estimated useful mining life of the developed
property or, if purchased, at the date of acquisition.
Additionally, $1,319 was reclassified to current accrued
reclamation.
F-53
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
As of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003
inventories consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Coal
|
|
$ |
8,717 |
|
|
$ |
5,478 |
|
Parts and supplies, net of allowance of $2,797 and $2,803
|
|
|
9,004 |
|
|
|
8,001 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
17,721 |
|
|
$ |
13,479 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. Property,
Plant and Equipment
As of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003
property, plant and equipment, including coal lands, mine
development and contract costs, are summarized by major
classification as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Land and land improvements
|
|
$ |
17,084 |
|
|
$ |
17,420 |
|
Mining and other equipment and related facilities
|
|
|
137,720 |
|
|
|
144,601 |
|
Mine development and contract costs
|
|
|
50,151 |
|
|
|
44,907 |
|
Coal lands
|
|
|
186,420 |
|
|
|
202,240 |
|
Mine development in process
|
|
|
2,081 |
|
|
|
4,139 |
|
Construction work in process
|
|
|
2,243 |
|
|
|
2,116 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
395,699 |
|
|
|
415,423 |
|
Less-accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
(119,542 |
) |
|
|
(96,871 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net property, plant and equipment
|
|
$ |
276,157 |
|
|
$ |
318,552 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in property, plant and equipment is $4,324 and $6,255
as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003,
respectively, related to development and construction projects
for which depreciation, depletion and amortization have not yet
commenced. Realization of these projects is reviewed on a
periodic basis.
|
|
7. |
Accrued Expenses and Other |
As of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 accrued
expenses and other consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Payroll, bonus and vacation expense
|
|
$ |
15,247 |
|
|
$ |
13,742 |
|
Non-income taxes
|
|
|
7,065 |
|
|
|
7,369 |
|
Deferred revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
747 |
|
Other
|
|
|
5,665 |
|
|
|
6,014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
27,977 |
|
|
$ |
27,872 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-54
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
8. Debt
As of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 debt
consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
DIP Facility
|
|
$ |
30,016 |
|
|
$ |
57,096 |
|
Senior Secured Term Notes
|
|
|
465,000 |
|
|
|
465,000 |
|
Senior Secured Notes
|
|
|
450,000 |
|
|
|
450,000 |
|
Capital leases (Note 12)
|
|
|
859 |
|
|
|
1,463 |
|
Other
|
|
|
61 |
|
|
|
4,758 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
945,936 |
|
|
|
978,317 |
|
Less long-term debt subject to compromise
|
|
|
915,304 |
|
|
|
915,304 |
|
Less current portion of long-term debt and
capital leases not subject to compromise
|
|
|
30,603 |
|
|
|
62,698 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt and capital leases
|
|
$ |
29 |
|
|
$ |
315 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debtor-In-Possession Facility The Debtor
in Possession (DIP) Facility provides revolving
loans and letters of credit (with a sub-limit on the issuance of
letters of credit) comprised of Tranche A DIP Loans and
Tranche B DIP Letters of Credit and Credit-Linked Deposits
with $125,000 and $150,000 originally available, respectively.
The DIP Facility could have been increased to $350,000 if
certain requirements had been met: (1) an additional
$25,000 draw down capacity under the DIP Facility if the lender
approved Horizons, including the Combined Companies,
five-year business plan and (2) an additional $50,000 draw
down capacity under the DIP Facility if the lender syndicated a
portion of the DIP Facility. However, these requirements were
not met, and the DIP Facility was not increased. The DIP
Facility agreement was amended as of June 30, 2004, and all
defaults were waived. The maturity date is October 15,
2004. In addition, the maturity date may be extended to
November 15, 2004, based on the sole discretion of the
lender. The DIP Facility has been reduced by proceeds from asset
sales, tax refunds and negotiations with the lender totaling
$79,858. On August 18, 2004, the lender decreased the
Combined Companies draw down capacity to $195,142.
Loans under the credit agreement bear interest, at the Combined
Companies option, at either a market base rate plus 4.5%
per year or at a market reserved adjusted Euro-dollar rate plus
5.5% per year. The DIP Facility is collateralized primarily by
capital stock of most of Horizons subsidiaries, along with
substantially all accounts receivable, inventory, property,
plant and equipment, intangible assets, contract rights and
other personal and real property of Horizon and most of its
subsidiaries, including the Combined Companies. As of
September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the Combined
Companies had $5,805 and $23,320 available on this revolving
credit agreement, respectively, net of $159,851 and $155,688 in
letters of credit, respectively.
F-55
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
As of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 letters
of credit outstanding consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Letters of Credit:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Insurance/Workers compensation/Reclamation bonds
|
|
$ |
159,851 |
|
|
$ |
155,238 |
|
|
Coal lands/Royalties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
450 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
159,851 |
|
|
$ |
155,688 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003,
borrowings under the DIP Facility bear interest at variable
rates ranging from 4.625% to 9.5%.
The DIP Facility and senior secured term notes contain customary
covenants including, without limitation, restrictions on
Horizons, including the Combined Companies, ability
to:
|
|
|
|
|
Incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends and make other
restricted payments and investments; |
|
|
|
Acquire or dispose of assets; |
|
|
|
Engage in transactions with affiliates; |
|
|
|
Merge, consolidate, or transfer substantially all of its assets. |
Horizon, including the Combined Companies, is also required to
maintain compliance with a minimum trailing consolidated
adjusted EBITDA covenant. Beginning December 2002, Horizon,
including the Combined Companies, was in violation of various
provisions of the DIP Facility. Horizon negotiated a waiver of
these events of default with the administrative agent as of
June 30, 2004.
Senior Secured Notes The senior secured
term notes bear interest at a market base rate plus 4.25% per
year and mature on May 8, 2008. Principal payments of
$5,000 per quarter are due on these notes. As of
September 30, 2004, the interest rate is 9% plus an
additional 2.0% penalty as Horizon, including the Combined
Companies, is in violation of certain covenants.
The senior secured notes bear interest at the rate of 11.75% per
annum payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15
of each year with a final maturity date of May 8, 2009. As
of September 30, 2004 the interest rate is 11.75% plus an
additional 2.0% penalty as Horizon, including the Combined
Companies, is in violation of certain covenants.
The senior secured notes contain covenants similar to those of
the DIP Facility. As of September 30, 2004, Horizon,
including the Combined Companies, was in violation of various
financial and other covenants regarding the senior secured term
notes and senior secured notes including the non-payment of
principal and interest payments due giving rise to an Event of
Default. During the default period, Horizon, including the
Combined Companies, must pay or accrue an additional interest of
2.0% per year to the holders of such notes. The entire balance
of the senior secured notes is classified as liabilities subject
to compromise in the accompanying financial statements.
Interest Accrued interest at
September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 is $277,651
and $175,631 ($275,075 and $174,938 included in liabilities
subject to compromise), respectively. Horizon, including the
Combined Companies, has not made various interest payments due
as scheduled. However, accruals of amounts due are reflected in
the accompanying financial statements.
F-56
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
9. Asset Retirement
Obligation
At September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 the
Combined Companies recorded asset retirement obligation accruals
for mine reclamation and closure costs totaling $23,642 and
$28,649, respectively.
The following schedule represents activity in the accrued
reclamation and closure cost obligation.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reorganized Companies | |
|
|
| |
|
|
January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004 | |
|
|
| |
Beginning Balance
|
|
1/1/2004 |
|
|
28,649 |
|
Expenditures
|
|
1/1/2004 - 9/30/2004 |
|
|
(9,092 |
) |
Accretion
|
|
1/1/2004 - 9/30/2004 |
|
|
3,399 |
|
Allocation from other Horizon Subsidiaries
|
|
1/1/2004 - 9/30/2004 |
|
|
686 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending Balance
|
|
|
|
$ |
23,642 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reorganized Companies | |
|
|
| |
|
|
Year Ended December 31, 2003 | |
|
May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Beginning Balance
|
|
|
1/1/2003 |
|
|
$ |
35,765 |
|
|
5/9/2002 |
|
$ |
90,973 |
|
SFAS No. 143 adoption
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(48,071 |
) |
Liability for new mining locations
|
|
|
1/1/2003 - 12/31/2003 |
|
|
|
228 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenditures
|
|
|
1/1/2003 - 12/31/2003 |
|
|
|
(9,478 |
) |
|
5/10/2002 - 12/31/2002 |
|
|
(11,033 |
) |
Accretion
|
|
|
1/1/2003 - 12/31/2003 |
|
|
|
4,986 |
|
|
5/10/2002 - 12/31/2002 |
|
|
3,232 |
|
Allocation (to)/from other Horizon Subsidiaries
|
|
|
1/1/2003 - 12/31/2003 |
|
|
|
(2,852 |
) |
|
5/10/2002 - 12/31/2002 |
|
|
664 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending Balance
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
28,649 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
35,765 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accrued reclamation and closure cost obligations are
included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Current portion of reclamation and mine closure costs
|
|
$ |
1,206 |
|
|
$ |
1,206 |
|
Non-current reclamation and mine closure costs
|
|
|
22,436 |
|
|
|
27,443 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
23,642 |
|
|
$ |
28,649 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-57
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
10. Income Taxes
Because of the Combined Companies continuing losses, no
provision (benefit) for income taxes has been recorded in any
period presented.
The following table presents the difference between the actual
tax provision (benefit) and the amounts obtained by
applying the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 35% to
income and losses before income taxes.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reorganized Companies (1) | |
|
|
| |
|
|
January 1, 2004 to | |
|
January 1, 2003 to | |
|
|
September 30, 2004 | |
|
December 31, 2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Federal provision (benefit) computed at statutory rate
|
|
$ |
(37,682 |
) |
|
$ |
(61,860 |
) |
State income tax provision (benefit) (net of federal tax
benefits and apportionment factors) computed at statutory rate
|
|
|
(4,630 |
) |
|
|
(7,600 |
) |
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
43,099 |
|
|
|
70,509 |
|
Other
|
|
|
(787 |
) |
|
|
(1,049 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reorganized | |
|
Predecessor | |
|
|
Companies (1) | |
|
Companies (1) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
May 10, 2002 to | |
|
January 1, 2002 to | |
|
|
December 31, 2002 | |
|
May 9, 2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Federal provision (benefit) computed at statutory rate
|
|
$ |
(290,358 |
) |
|
$ |
260,388 |
|
State income tax provision (benefit) (net of federal tax
benefits and apportionment factors) computed at statutory rate
|
|
|
(35,673 |
) |
|
|
31,991 |
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(196,596 |
) |
|
|
312,568 |
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
524,533 |
|
|
|
(524,533 |
) |
Gain on extinguishment of debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(79,053 |
) |
Other
|
|
|
(1,906 |
) |
|
|
(1,361 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) As restated. See Note 19.
F-58
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
Significant components of the Combined Companies deferred
tax assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2004 and
December 31, 2003 are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Deferred Tax Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued employee benefits
|
|
$ |
23,361 |
|
|
$ |
30,677 |
|
|
Accrued reclamation and closure
|
|
|
9,270 |
|
|
|
11,194 |
|
|
Reserve for losses
|
|
|
10,534 |
|
|
|
11,437 |
|
|
Net operating loss carryforwards
|
|
|
160,855 |
|
|
|
135,317 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
6,241 |
|
|
|
6,972 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
210,261 |
|
|
|
195,597 |
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(145,628 |
) |
|
|
(116,436 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,633 |
|
|
|
79,161 |
|
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, coal lands and mine development costs
|
|
|
64,538 |
|
|
|
78,943 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
95 |
|
|
|
218 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,633 |
|
|
|
79,161 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax liability
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Classified in balance sheet:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other current assets
|
|
$ |
5,931 |
|
|
$ |
6,020 |
|
|
Non-current liabilities
|
|
$ |
5,931 |
|
|
$ |
6,020 |
|
In connection with fresh-start accounting, the Combined
Companies assets and liabilities were recorded at their
respective fair values. Deferred tax assets and liabilities were
then recognized for the differences between fair values and tax
basis. In addition, deferred tax assets were recognized for
future tax benefits of net operating loss carryforwards
(NOLs) and other tax attributes. A valuation
allowance has been provided for deferred tax assets because the
Combined Companies believe it was more likely than not
that the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
In connection with the Plan of Reorganization effective
May 9, 2002, the Combined Companies realized a gain from
the cancellation of certain indebtedness (COI). This
gain was not taxable since the gain resulted from the
reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code. However, the Combined
Companies were required, as of the beginning of its 2003 taxable
year, to reduce their NOLs in an amount equal to such COI income.
Prior to October 1, 2004 The Combined Companies filed a
consolidated federal income tax return that included other
subsidiaries of Horizon Natural Resources Company. Consolidated
net operating losses were allocated to the various subsidiaries
in accordance with IRS regulations and may not reflect actual
losses incurred by the Combined Companies on a stand alone basis.
Based on such allocations and the reductions discussed above, at
December 31, 2003 the Combined Companies had NOLs and
alternative minimum tax (AMT) NOLs. Upon the sale to ICG
effective September 30, 2004, these NOLs are no longer
available due to a change in control.
F-59
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
Included in the valuation allowance at September 30, 2004,
December 31, 2003, and 2002 is $1,444, $1,444 and $1,500,
respectively, related to the deferred tax asset recognized by
the recording of the additional minimum pension liability in
other comprehensive loss (OCL) for the period from May 10,
2002 to December 31, 2002. Pursuant to
SFAS No. 109, if the tax asset that results from
recording pension liability through equity is fully reserved
with a valuation allowance, there is no net income tax expense
or benefit to be allocated to the OCL component of equity.
11. Employee Benefits
Certain employees of the Combined Companies were eligible to
participate in defined benefit pension plans sponsored by
Horizon and receive other postretirement benefits. On
December 2, 2003, the Board of Directors of Horizon
approved the termination of the Horizon NR, LLC Employee Pension
Plan (Horizon Pension Plan). Effective
March 31, 2004, an employee who was not a participant in
the Plan on March 31, 2004, could not become a participant
in the Horizon Pension Plan. No employee should accrue any
additional pension credited service or days of service for any
period after March 31, 2004. Effective March 31, 2004
Horizon froze all future accrual of benefits under the Horizon
pension plan. On June 25, 2004 the Pension Benefit Guaranty
Corporation announced that it would assume responsibility for
the pensions of more than 4,800 Horizon employees. Accordingly,
pension and other postretirement benefit information as of
September 30, 2004 and for the period January 1, 2004
to September 30, 2004 for these carve-out financial
statements is not applicable.
Employee benefits at September 30, 2004 and
December 31, 2003 are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Postretirement benefits
|
|
$ |
11,083 |
|
|
$ |
10,104 |
|
Workers compensation benefits
|
|
|
10,315 |
|
|
|
9,666 |
|
Black lung benefits
|
|
|
21,540 |
|
|
|
20,618 |
|
Pension benefits
|
|
|
16,640 |
|
|
|
16,245 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
59,578 |
|
|
|
56,633 |
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less liabilities subject to compromise
(Note 2)
|
|
|
59,578 |
|
|
|
56,633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term portion
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefits under the plans were generally related to an
employees length of service and salary. Horizon allocated
pension expense and other postretirement benefit expense to the
Combined Companies based on actuarially determined amounts. The
amount of pension cost and other postretirement benefit cost
allocated to the Combined Companies was impacted by various
assumptions (discount rate, rate of return on plan assets, etc.)
that Horizon used in determining its pension and other
postretirement obligations. Pension expense allocated to the
Combined Companies totaled $388 for the period January 1,
2004 to September 30, 2004, $2,013 for the year ended
December 31, 2003, $3,235 for the period May 10, 2002
to December 31, 2002 and $508 for the period
January 1, 2002 to May 9, 2002. Other postretirement
benefit expense allocated to the Combined Companies totaled
$1,450 for the period January 1, 2004 to September 30,
2004, $1,513 for the year ended December 31, 2003, $1,024
for the period May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002 and
$583 for the period January 1, 2002 to May 10, 2002.
Valuation Date All actuarially
determined benefits were determined as of December 31, 2003.
F-60
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
Pension and Other Postretirement
Benefits The following pension and other
postretirement benefit information was prepared for Horizon and
its seventy-six subsidiaries for the year ended
December 31, 2003.
In conjunction with certain 1998 and 1999 acquisitions, Horizon
acquired, or agreed to put in place, benefit plans providing
pension benefits to certain employees and postretirement
healthcare and life insurance to eligible employees, including
union employees.
During 1998, Horizon acquired a non-contributory defined benefit
pension plan covering all salaried and non-union employees of an
acquired company. Effective January 1, 1999, Horizon
amended and restated this plan to cover all salaried and
non-union employees of Horizon, including the employees of the
Combined Companies. Benefits are generally based on the
employees years of service and compensation during each
year of employment. Horizons funding policy is to make the
minimum payment required by the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Summaries of the changes in the benefit obligations, plan assets
(consisting principally of common stocks, U.S. government and
corporate obligations and cash equivalents) and funded status of
the plan for 2003 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pension | |
|
|
Benefits | |
|
|
| |
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
Changes in Benefit Obligations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit obligations at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
92,594 |
|
|
Service costs
|
|
|
2,999 |
|
|
Interest cost
|
|
|
6,098 |
|
|
Actuarial loss
|
|
|
4,708 |
|
|
Benefits paid
|
|
|
(18,511 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit obligation at end of period
|
|
$ |
87,888 |
|
|
|
|
|
Change in Plan Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
49,693 |
|
|
Actual return on plan assets
|
|
|
7,537 |
|
|
Employer contributions
|
|
|
3,272 |
|
|
Benefits paid
|
|
|
(18,511 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets at end of period
|
|
$ |
41,991 |
|
|
|
|
|
Funded Status of the Plan:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated obligations less plan assets
|
|
$ |
(45,897 |
) |
|
Unrecognized actuarial loss
|
|
|
15,247 |
|
|
Unrecognized prior service cost
|
|
|
(508 |
) |
|
Additional minimum pension liability
|
|
|
(10,660 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net liability recognized
|
|
$ |
(41,818 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average Assumptions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discount rate
|
|
|
6.25 |
% |
|
Expected return on plan assets
|
|
|
8.50 |
% |
|
Rate of compensation increase
|
|
|
4.00 |
% |
F-61
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
The expected long-term rate of return on pension plan assets is
based on long-term historical return information and future
estimates of long-term investment returns for the target asset
allocation of investments that comprise plan assets.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other | |
|
|
Postretirement | |
|
|
Benefits | |
|
|
| |
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
Changes in Benefit Obligations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit obligations at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
501,061 |
|
|
Service costs
|
|
|
6,251 |
|
|
Interest cost
|
|
|
42,278 |
|
|
Actuarial loss
|
|
|
79,142 |
|
|
Benefits paid
|
|
|
(33,975 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit obligation at end of period
|
|
$ |
594,757 |
|
|
|
|
|
Change in Plan Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
Actual return on plan assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employer contributions
|
|
|
33,975 |
|
|
Benefits paid
|
|
|
(33,975 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets at end of period
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Funded Status of the Plan:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated obligations less plan assets
|
|
$ |
(594,757 |
) |
|
Unrecognized actuarial loss
|
|
|
142,494 |
|
|
Unrecognized prior service cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional minimum pension liability
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net liability recognized
|
|
$ |
(452,263 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average Assumptions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discount rate
|
|
|
6.50 |
% |
|
Expected return on plan assets
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
Rate of compensation increase
|
|
|
N/A |
|
Amounts recognized in the Combined Companies statements of
financial position consist of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other | |
|
|
Pension | |
|
Postretirement | |
|
|
Benefits | |
|
Benefits | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
December 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2003 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Accrued benefit cost included in liabilities subject to
compromise
|
|
$ |
(16,245 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,104 |
) |
Intangible assets
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income
|
|
|
3,683 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net amount recognized
|
|
$ |
(12,557 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,104 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-62
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
Net periodic benefit costs of Horizon and all of its
subsidiaries, including the Combined Companies were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pension Benefits | |
|
|
| |
|
|
Reorganized | |
|
|
Predecessor | |
|
|
Companies | |
|
|
Companies | |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
January 1, 2003 | |
|
May 10, 2002 to | |
|
|
January 1, 2002 | |
|
|
December 31, 2003 | |
|
December 31, 2002 | |
|
|
to May 9, 2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Net periodic benefit cost:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service cost
|
|
$ |
2,999 |
|
|
$ |
2,145 |
|
|
|
$ |
1,173 |
|
|
Interest cost
|
|
|
6,098 |
|
|
|
4,213 |
|
|
|
|
2,303 |
|
|
Settlement charge
|
|
|
2,184 |
|
|
|
3,821 |
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
Expected return on assets
|
|
|
(5,468 |
) |
|
|
(4,812 |
) |
|
|
|
(2,631 |
) |
|
Amortization of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prior service cost
|
|
|
(72 |
) |
|
|
(47 |
) |
|
|
|
(26 |
) |
|
|
Actuarial loss
|
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
222 |
|
|
|
|
122 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit cost
|
|
$ |
5,762 |
|
|
$ |
5,542 |
|
|
|
$ |
941 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Postretirement Benefits | |
|
|
| |
|
|
Reorganized | |
|
|
Predecessor | |
|
|
Companies | |
|
|
Companies | |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
January 1, 2003 | |
|
May 10, 2002 to | |
|
|
January 1, 2002 | |
|
|
December 31, 2003 | |
|
December 31, 2002 | |
|
|
to May 9, 2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Net periodic benefit cost:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service cost
|
|
$ |
6,251 |
|
|
$ |
4,253 |
|
|
|
$ |
1,758 |
|
|
Interest cost
|
|
|
42,278 |
|
|
|
20,132 |
|
|
|
|
11,004 |
|
|
Amortization of Actuarial (gain) loss
|
|
|
897 |
|
|
|
(566 |
) |
|
|
|
(310 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit cost
|
|
$ |
49,426 |
|
|
$ |
23,819 |
|
|
|
$ |
12,452 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For measurement purposes, a 10% annual rate of increase in the
per capita cost of covered health care benefits was assumed,
gradually decreasing to 5% in 2010 and remaining level
thereafter.
Net periodic benefit cost is determined using the assumptions as
of the beginning of the year, and the funded status is
determined using the assumptions as of the end of the year.
The projected benefit obligations, accumulated benefit
obligations and fair value of plan assets for the Horizon
pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of
plan assets were $87,888, $83,809 and $41,991 as of
December 31, 2003, respectively.
F-63
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
The expense and liability estimates can fluctuate by significant
amounts based upon the assumptions used by the actuaries. As of
December 31, 2003, a one-percentage-point change in assumed
health care cost trend rates would have the following effects on
the amounts presented previously for the Horizon postretirement
benefit plan:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1-Percentage- | |
|
1-Percentage- | |
|
|
Point | |
|
Point | |
|
|
Increase | |
|
Decrease | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Effect on total of service and interest cost components
|
|
$ |
6,300 |
|
|
$ |
(5,200 |
) |
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation
|
|
|
81,300 |
|
|
|
(67,300 |
) |
Plan Assets Horizons pension plan
weighted-average asset allocations at December 31, 2003 by
asset category are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asset Category |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
Mutual funds
|
|
|
49 |
% |
Cash Equivalents
|
|
|
51 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Workers Compensation and Black Lung The
operations of the Combined Companies are subject to federal and
state workers compensation laws. These laws provide for
the payment of benefits to disabled workers and their
dependents, including lifetime benefits for black lung. The
Combined Companies subsidiary operations are either fully
insured or self-insured for their workers compensation and
black lung obligations.
The Combined Companies actuarially determined liability for
self-insured workers compensation and black lung benefits
was based on a 6.75% discount rate and various other assumptions
including incidence of claims, benefits escalation, terminations
and life expectancy. The annual black lung expense consisted of
actuarially determined amounts for self-insured obligations. The
estimated amount of the Combined Companies discounted
obligations for self-insured workers compensation and
black lung claims plus an estimate for incurred but not reported
claims was $32,847 as of December 31, 2003. The
unrecognized projected black lung benefit obligations
(difference between recorded accrual and projected obligations)
at December 31, 2003 was approximately $2,563 and was to be
provided for over the future service period of current employees
as of December 31, 2003. The projected black lung
obligations may vary in a given year based on the timing of
claims filed and changes in actuarial assumptions. The Combined
Companies recorded expenses related to self-insured
workers compensation and black lung of $1,512 for the
period January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004, $2,806
for the year ended December 31, 2003, $1,563 for the period
May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002 and $1,065 for the
period January 1, 2002 to May 9, 2002.
401(k) Plan The Combined Companies sponsor
savings and retirement plans for substantially all employees.
The plans match voluntary contributions of participants up to a
maximum contribution based upon a percentage of a
participants salary with an additional matching
contribution possible at the Combined Companies
discretion. The expense under these plans for the Combined
Companies was $2,488, $1,897, $1,196 and $543 for the period
January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004, the year ended
December 31, 2003, the period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002 and the period January 1, 2002 to
May 9, 2002, respectively.
F-64
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
12. Commitments and
Contingencies
Coal Sales Contracts and Contingency As of
September 30, 2004, the Combined Companies had commitments
under eighteen sales contracts to deliver annually scheduled
base quantities of coal to fifteen customers. The contracts
expire from 2004 through 2020 with the Combined Companies
contracted to supply a minimum of approximately 64 million
tons of coal over the remaining lives of the contracts (maximum
of approximately 16 million tons in 2004). The Combined
Companies also has commitments to purchase certain amounts of
coal to meet its sales commitments. The purchase coal contracts
expire through 2006 and provide the Combined Companies a minimum
of approximately 5.9 million tons of coal through the
remaining lives of the contracts (approximately 2.6 million
tons per year). Certain of the contracts have sales price
adjustment provisions, subject to certain limitations and
adjustments, based on a variety of factors and indices.
Leases The Combined Companies lease various
mining, transportation and other equipment under operating and
capital leases. Lease expense for the period January 1,
2004 to September 30, 2004, year ended December 31,
2003, and for the period May 10, 2002 to December 31,
2002, and January 1, 2002 to May 9, 2002 was $17,711,
$23,302, $13,429, and $7,093, respectively. Property under
capital leases included in property, plant and equipment in the
combined balance sheets at September 30, 2004 and
December 31, 2003 was approximately $2,905 and $3,010, less
accumulated depreciation of approximately $2,208 and $1,619,
respectively. Depreciation of assets under capital leases is
included in depreciation expense.
The Combined Companies also lease coal lands under agreements
that call for royalties to be paid as the coal is mined. Total
royalty expense for the period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004, the year ended December 31, 2003,
and the period May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002 and
the period January 1, 2002 to May 9, 2002 was
approximately $13,854, $16,726, $6,698, and $10,574,
respectively.
Legal Matters From time to time, the Combined
Companies are involved in legal proceedings arising in the
ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management the
Combined Companies have recorded adequate reserves for these
liabilities and there is no individual case or group of related
cases pending that is likely to have a material adverse effect
on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows
of the Combined Companies. With respect to any claims relating
to Horizon which arose prior to November 12, 2002, such
claims are subject to an automatic stay of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code. In limited circumstances, the Bankruptcy Court has lifted
the stay but only to the extent of insurance coverage relating
to Horizon.
Commissions The Combined Companies have
various sales and agency agreements with third parties, whereby
they pay a $.10$2.75 per ton commission on various coal
sales agreements. The costs are expensed as the coal is
delivered. The Combined Companies incurred commission expense of
$303 for the period January 1, 2004 to September 30,
2004, $1,706 for the year ended December 31, 2003 and
$1,408 and $653 for the periods May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002 and January 1, 2002 to May 9,
2002, respectively.
Environmental Matters Based upon current
knowledge, the Combined Companies believe they are in material
compliance with environmental laws and regulations as currently
promulgated. However, the exact nature of environmental control
problems, if any, which the Combined Companies may encounter in
the future cannot be predicted, primarily because of the
increasing number, complexity and changing character of
environmental requirements that may be enacted by federal and
state authorities.
F-65
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
Contract Mining Agreements The Combined
Companies perform contract-mining services for various third
parties and utilize contract miners on some of its operations.
Terms of the agreements generally allow either party to
terminate the agreements on a short-term basis.
In October 2002, Horizon NR, LLCs subsidiary, Mining
Technologies, Inc. (MTI), entered into a five year contract for
work beginning in April 2003 to provide mining services for a
period of five years or until all mineable coal is removed. MTI
is expected to produce and deliver a minimum of 500,000 tons per
year up to a maximum of 1,500,000 tons per year. The guaranteed
monthly contract tonnage shall be mutually agreed upon. Failure
to meet the guaranteed contract tonnage for three consecutive
months may result in termination of the contract. All work under
the contract must be completed no later than March 31, 2008.
In December 2003, MTI entered into a three year contract for
work beginning in January 2004 to provide mining services for a
period of three years or until all mineable coal is removed. MTI
is expected to produce and deliver a minimum of 50,000 tons of
coal per month that has an ash content of less than fifteen
percent. Failure to meet the guaranteed contract tonnage and ash
requirements for three consecutive months may result in
termination of the contract. All work under the contract must be
completed no later than January 15, 2007.
On February 1, 2004 MTI and Lauren Land agreed to the
assumption and amendment of three highwall mining system lease
agreements between them. The three leases ran for various
remaining terms ranging from 2004 to 2009. Subject to Bankruptcy
Court approval, the agreement called for MTI to assume and amend
the leases by accepting prepayment of all rentals due or to
become due during the current term, plus extensions, of the
three leases, and to grant to Lauren an option to purchase any
or all of the leased systems for the price of $200 each. As of
February 1, 2004 Laurens lease payment obligations
for all three leases totaled $9,500. Bankruptcy Court approval
was received and the transaction closed on June 18, 2004.
13. Major Customers
The Company and Predecessor Companies have coal sales to the
following major customers that in any period equaled or exceeded
10% of revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
September 30, | |
|
January 1, 2004 to | |
|
December 31, | |
|
January 1, 2003 to | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
September 30, | |
|
2003 | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
Total | |
|
2004 | |
|
Total | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
Receivable | |
|
Total | |
|
Receivable | |
|
Total | |
|
|
Balance | |
|
Revenues | |
|
Balance | |
|
Revenues | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Customer A
|
|
$ |
4,105 |
|
|
$ |
44,788 |
|
|
$ |
1,342 |
|
|
$ |
119,817 |
|
Customer B
|
|
|
8,187 |
|
|
|
58,712 |
|
|
|
224 |
|
|
|
89,459 |
|
Customer C
|
|
|
11,499 |
|
|
|
36,244 |
|
|
|
3,233 |
|
|
|
42,317 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2002 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 10, 2002 to | |
|
|
January 1, 2002 to | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
May 9, | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2002 | |
|
|
2002 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total | |
|
|
Total | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues | |
|
|
Revenues | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Customer A
|
|
$ |
58,566 |
|
|
|
$ |
34,209 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer B
|
|
|
48,033 |
|
|
|
|
24,584 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer C
|
|
|
18,235 |
|
|
|
|
5,543 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-66
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
14. Writedowns and Other
Items
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reorganized Companies | |
|
|
| |
|
|
January 1, 2004 to | |
|
Year Ended | |
|
May 10, 2002 to | |
|
|
September 30, 2004 | |
|
December 31, 2003 | |
|
December 31, 2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Goodwill impairment
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
697,063 |
|
Sale of mineral rights, equipment and impairment of operating
assets
|
|
|
10,018 |
|
|
|
6,416 |
|
|
|
32,890 |
|
Inventory writedown and other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,684 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
10,018 |
|
|
$ |
9,100 |
|
|
$ |
729,953 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Predecessor | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Companies | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
January 1, 2002 to | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 9, 2002 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Impairment of operating assets
|
|
$ |
8,323 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
8,323 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
After the petition date, the Combined Companies identified
certain non-core assets to be sold to generate cash flow. The
decision was based on the relative value of these assets to the
Combined Companies and the applicability of them to the
long-term mine plan. During the period of January 1, 2004
to September 30, 2004 a $13,327 loss was recognized on the
sale of coal lands, a $7,736 gain on lease buyout, a loss
on retirement of highwall mining system of $6,168 and other
gains of $1,741.
SFAS No. 144 addresses the applicable accounting when
companies are unable to generate sufficient cash flows to
recover the carrying amount of its fixed assets, coal lands,
contract costs, development costs and long-term advance
royalties. As a result of applying SFAS No. 144 for
the year ending December 31, 2003, the Combined Companies
wrote down assets aggregating $6,416. These losses resulted from
deteriorating market conditions, poor mining conditions and a
change in mine plans.
For the year ended December 31, 2003, the Combined
Companies wrote down parts inventory of $2,677 as a result of
the annual physical inventory at a subsidiary warehouse and
incurred other writedowns of $7.
As of December 31, 2002, the Combined Companies wrote off
their goodwill value as a result of the application of
SFAS No. 142. Under SFAS No. 142, if the
carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds the fair value of that
goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to
the excess. The Combined Companies used a discounted cash flow
approach to estimate the fair value of its assets. Upon
completing the calculation, it was determined that after
covering the Combined Companies identifiable assets
carrying amounts, there was no excess value remaining to cover
the goodwill value. The impairment resulted from the conditions
leading to Horizons November 13, 2002 Chapter 11
filing.
After the Petition Date, the Combined Companies identified one
under performing mine (Blue Springs Job 21) at which
operations were closed. The Combined Companies based its
decision to close this operation on various factors, including
minable reserve depletion, operating costs, productivity, and
whether this particular property fit within their long-term
business plan. The Combined Companies also idled a significant
amount of equipment which it has identified either for sale to
third parties (if owned) or for rejection (if leased).
F-67
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
During the period January 1, 2002 to May 9, 2002, the
Combined Companies identified certain idle properties that had
excess asset values and also closed certain of its mines.
Impairment charges were recorded to reduce these assets to
recoverable values at the idled properties and closed mines of
$8,323.
15. Reorganization Items
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reorganized Companies | |
|
|
| |
|
|
January 1, 2004 to | |
|
Year Ended | |
|
May 10, 2002 to | |
|
|
September 30, 2004 | |
|
December 31, 2003 | |
|
December 31, 2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Bankruptcy related reorganization expenses, including
professional services fees and labor costs
|
|
$ |
(12,471 |
) |
|
$ |
(23,064 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,075 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
(12,471 |
) |
|
$ |
(23,064 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,075 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Predecessor Companies | |
|
|
| |
|
|
January 1, 2002 to | |
|
|
May 9, 2002 | |
|
|
| |
Gain on Fresh Start Valuation
|
|
$ |
645,824 |
|
Gain on Debt Extinguishment
|
|
|
161,584 |
|
Bankruptcy related reorganization expenses, including
professional services fees and labor costs
|
|
|
(19,508 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
787,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
16. Fair Value of Financial
Instruments
The book values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts
receivable and accounts payable are considered to be
representative of their respective fair values because of the
immediate short-term maturity of these financial instruments.
Given the Combined Companies current liquidity status (see
Notes 2 and 8), the fair value of the senior secured term
notes and senior secured notes could not be determined or
estimated. The carrying value of the Combined Companies
other debt instruments approximates fair value.
17. Related-Party Transactions
and Balances
Prior to May 10, 2002, the Combined Companies dealt with
certain companies or individuals which were related parties
either by having stockholders in common or because they were
controlled by stockholders/ officers of Horizon, including the
Combined Companies, or by relatives of stockholders/ officers of
Horizon. For the period May 10, 2002 to September 30,
2004, the Combined Companies had
F-68
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
no related-party transactions. In addition to related-party
transactions and balances described elsewhere, the following
related-party transactions and balances are summarized and
approximated as follows below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
January 1, 2002 | |
|
|
through | |
|
|
May 9, 2002 | |
|
|
| |
Revenues, costs and expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Coal sales
|
|
$ |
2,537 |
|
|
Equipment rental and repair income
|
|
|
524 |
|
|
Administrative and miscellaneous income
|
|
|
93 |
|
|
Trucking expense
|
|
|
885 |
|
|
Repair, maintenance & other mining costs
|
|
|
6,818 |
|
|
Equipment rental cost
|
|
|
1,413 |
|
|
Administrative and miscellaneous expense
|
|
|
3 |
|
18. Segment Information
The Company extracts, processes and markets steam and
metallurgical coal from deep and surface mines for sale to
electric utilities and industrial customers primarily in the
eastern United States. The Company operates only in the United
States with mines in the Central Appalachian and Illinois basin
regions. The Company has two reportable business segments:
Central Appalachian (into which four operating segments,
ICG Eastern, ICG East Kentucky, ICG Knott County
and ICG Hazard have been aggregated), comprised of both
surface and underground mines, and ICG Illinois, representing
one underground mine located in the Illinois basin. The
Ancillary category includes the Companys brokered coal
functions, corporate overhead, contract highwall mining services
and land activities.
The difference between segment assets and consolidated assets in
the following table is the elimination of intercompany
transactions including inter-segment revenues and investment in
subsidiaries reflected in the elimination category. Reportable
segment results for operations for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 and segment assets as of
September 30, 2004 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central | |
|
Illinois | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Appalachian | |
|
Basin | |
|
Ancillary | |
|
Eliminations | |
|
Consolidated | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenue
|
|
$ |
252,669 |
|
|
$ |
38,306 |
|
|
$ |
83,693 |
|
|
$ |
(1,285 |
) |
|
$ |
373,383 |
|
EBITDA
|
|
|
28,376 |
|
|
|
5,243 |
|
|
|
476 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,095 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
20,348 |
|
|
|
2,568 |
|
|
|
4,631 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,547 |
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
4,309 |
|
|
|
1,263 |
|
|
|
1,052 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,624 |
|
Total assets
|
|
|
308,193 |
|
|
|
89,782 |
|
|
|
(230,301 |
) |
|
|
371,932 |
|
|
|
539,606 |
|
Revenue in the Ancillary category consists of $63,265 relating
to the Companys brokered coal sales, $15,971 relating to
contract highwall mining activities and $4,457 primarily
consisting of royalty and rental income.
EBITDA represents net income before deducting interest expense,
income taxes and depreciation, depletion and amortization.
EBITDA is presented because it is an important supplemental
measure of the Companys performance used by the
Companys chief operating decision maker.
F-69
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
Reportable segment results for operations for the twelve months
ended December 31, 2003 and segment assets as of
December 31, 2003 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central | |
|
Illinois | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Appalachian | |
|
Basin | |
|
Ancillary | |
|
Eliminations | |
|
Consolidated | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenue
|
|
$ |
281,488 |
|
|
$ |
49,904 |
|
|
$ |
151,419 |
|
|
$ |
(1,741 |
) |
|
$ |
481,070 |
|
EBITDA
|
|
|
2,915 |
|
|
|
7,438 |
|
|
|
11,050 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,403 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
29,239 |
|
|
|
3,954 |
|
|
|
19,061 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52,254 |
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
11,252 |
|
|
|
784 |
|
|
|
4,901 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,937 |
|
Total assets
|
|
|
304,472 |
|
|
|
92,555 |
|
|
|
(192,587 |
) |
|
|
371,932 |
|
|
|
576,372 |
|
Revenue in the Ancillary category consists primarily of $123,927
relating to the Companys brokered coal sales, $13,702
relating to contract highwall mining activities and $13,790
primarily consisting of royalty and rental income.
Reportable segment results for operations for the period from
May 10, 2002 to December 31, 2002 and segment assets as of
December 31, 2002 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central | |
|
Illinois | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Appalachian | |
|
Basin | |
|
Ancillary | |
|
Eliminations | |
|
Consolidated | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenue
|
|
$ |
176,318 |
|
|
$ |
30,471 |
|
|
$ |
94,125 |
|
|
$ |
(3,250 |
) |
|
$ |
297,664 |
|
EBITDA
|
|
|
237,549 |
|
|
|
(16,796 |
) |
|
|
(929,910 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(709,157 |
) |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
25,781 |
|
|
|
3,099 |
|
|
|
11,153 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,033 |
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
9,964 |
|
|
|
2,458 |
|
|
|
1,013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,435 |
|
Total assets
|
|
|
332,579 |
|
|
|
88,832 |
|
|
|
(169,543 |
) |
|
|
371,932 |
|
|
|
623,800 |
|
Revenue in the Ancillary category consists primarily of $66,960
relating to the Companys brokered coal sales, $16,653
relating to contract highwall mining activities and $10,512
primarily consisting of royalty and rental income.
All goodwill was written off subsequent to May 10, 2002 and
prior to December 31, 2002. Reportable segment results for
operations for the period from January 1, 2002 to May 9,
2002 and segment assets as of May 9, 2002 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central | |
|
Illinois | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Appalachian | |
|
Basin | |
|
Ancillary | |
|
Eliminations | |
|
Consolidated | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenue
|
|
$ |
99,139 |
|
|
$ |
12,617 |
|
|
$ |
49,739 |
|
|
$ |
(1,325 |
) |
|
$ |
160,170 |
|
EBITDA
|
|
|
12,050 |
|
|
|
1,221 |
|
|
|
799,677 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
812,948 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
19,598 |
|
|
|
2,586 |
|
|
|
10,132 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,316 |
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
6,965 |
|
|
|
361 |
|
|
|
3,637 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,963 |
|
Total assets
|
|
|
182,352 |
|
|
|
53,253 |
|
|
|
1,321,881 |
|
|
|
(36,168 |
) |
|
|
1,521,318 |
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
697,063 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
697,063 |
|
Revenue in the Ancillary category consists primarily of $32,748
relating to the Companys brokered coal sales, $10,436
relating to contract highwall mining activities and $6,555
primarily consisting of royalty and rental income.
F-70
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2004, for the Period January 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2004,
Year Ended December 31, 2003, the Period May 10, 2002 to
December 31, 2002
(Reorganized Companies) and the Period January 1, 2002 to May
9, 2002 (Predecessor Companies)
(Dollars in thousands)
Reconciliation of EBITDA to income (loss) before income tax
expense (benefit) is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months | |
|
Twelve months | |
|
Period from | |
|
Period from | |
|
|
ended | |
|
ended | |
|
May 10, 2002 to | |
|
January 1, 2002 to | |
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
May 9, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
EBITDA
|
|
|
$ 34,095 |
|
|
|
$ 21,403 |
|
|
|
$(709,157 |
) |
|
|
$812,948 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
(27,547 |
) |
|
|
(52,254 |
) |
|
|
(40,033 |
) |
|
|
(32,316 |
) |
Interest expense
|
|
|
(114,211 |
) |
|
|
(145,892 |
) |
|
|
(80,405 |
) |
|
|
(36,666 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)
|
|
|
$(107,663 |
) |
|
|
$(176,743 |
) |
|
|
$(829,595 |
) |
|
|
$743,966 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19. Restatements
Subsequent to its issuance of the Companys financial
statements, the Companys management determined that
information about its reportable segments should be included in
the notes to the financial statements. As a result, the Company
has now included such information in Note 18.
Additionally, subsequent to the issuance of the Companys
financial statements, the Companys management determined
that certain write-offs of amounts due from/due to other Horizon
subsidiaries, recorded as reorganization items in connection
with preparation of carve-out financial statements (see
Note 1), should not have been recorded. The effects of
correcting these write-offs are summarized below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period from | |
|
|
|
Period from | |
|
|
|
|
January 1, | |
|
|
|
May 10, 2002 | |
|
|
|
|
2004 to | |
|
Year Ended | |
|
to | |
|
Period from | |
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
January 1, 2002 to | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
May 9, 2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Reorganization items:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As reported
|
|
$ |
727 |
|
|
$ |
(52,784 |
) |
|
$ |
(143,663 |
) |
|
$ |
1,567,689 |
|
|
Adjustment
|
|
|
(13,198 |
) |
|
|
29,720 |
|
|
|
139,588 |
|
|
|
(779,789 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As restated
|
|
$ |
(12,471 |
) |
|
$ |
(23,064 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,075 |
) |
|
$ |
787,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated deficit January 1, 2002:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As reported
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(878,508 |
) |
|
Adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(21,704 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As restated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(900,212 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fresh start accounting adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As reported
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(645,247 |
) |
|
Adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
801,493 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As restated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
156,246 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
(Due to) from other Horizon subsidiaries:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As reported
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustment
|
|
|
(13,198 |
) |
|
|
169,308 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As restated
|
|
$ |
(13,198 |
) |
|
$ |
169,308 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-71
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT
To the Boards of Directors and Stockholders
Anker Coal Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Morgantown, West Virginia
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of
Anker Coal Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Company) as of
December 31, 2004, and the related consolidated statements
of operations, stockholders deficit, and cash flows for
the year then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Companys management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America. Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes consideration
of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for
designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over
financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An
audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that
our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of December 31, 2004, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Louisville, Kentucky
April 22, 2005
F-72
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
ASSETS |
CURRENT ASSETS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
694,782 |
|
|
$ |
1,165,559 |
|
|
Accounts receivable trade, net of allowance of
$1,612,903 and $1,194,895 at September 30, 2005 and
December 31, 2004, respectively
|
|
|
5,981,216 |
|
|
|
9,050,468 |
|
|
Accounts receivable other
|
|
|
4,614,437 |
|
|
|
2,311,255 |
|
|
Coal and supply inventory
|
|
|
3,430,504 |
|
|
|
4,026,612 |
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other
|
|
|
922,661 |
|
|
|
1,457,087 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
15,643,600 |
|
|
|
18,010,981 |
|
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
|
|
|
67,757,359 |
|
|
|
54,122,751 |
|
NOTES RECEIVABLE, net of allowance of $759,797 at
December 31, 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
ADVANCE ROYALTIES
|
|
|
3,592,581 |
|
|
|
3,439,379 |
|
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bonds and deposits
|
|
|
3,345,150 |
|
|
|
2,583,082 |
|
|
Investment in joint venture
|
|
|
1,048,108 |
|
|
|
434,322 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
4,110,370 |
|
|
|
4,280,186 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other non-current assets
|
|
|
8,503,628 |
|
|
|
7,297,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
$ |
95,497,168 |
|
|
$ |
83,370,701 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
$ |
13,389,330 |
|
|
$ |
10,281,124 |
|
|
Accounts payable ICG, Inc.
|
|
|
2,597,318 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
8,381,069 |
|
|
|
8,253,453 |
|
|
Reclamation current portion
|
|
|
1,888,687 |
|
|
|
105,413 |
|
|
Notes payable current portion
|
|
|
35,185,851 |
|
|
|
14,848,690 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
61,442,255 |
|
|
|
33,488,680 |
|
NOTES PAYABLE
|
|
|
10,268,842 |
|
|
|
9,699,753 |
|
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclamation
|
|
|
23,898,681 |
|
|
|
25,168,633 |
|
|
Deferred gain on sale-leaseback
|
|
|
8,676,425 |
|
|
|
8,832,792 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
4,313,585 |
|
|
|
4,783,509 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other non-current liabilities
|
|
|
36,888,691 |
|
|
|
38,784,934 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
108,599,788 |
|
|
|
81,973,367 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized and
issued
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-in capital
|
|
|
145,588,000 |
|
|
|
145,588,000 |
|
|
Accumulated deficit
|
|
|
(158,690,620 |
) |
|
|
(144,190,666 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity (deficit)
|
|
|
(13,102,620 |
) |
|
|
1,397,334 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity (deficit)
|
|
$ |
95,497,168 |
|
|
$ |
83,370,701 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-73
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
|
Year Ended | |
|
|
| |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
REVENUES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Coal revenue
|
|
$ |
106,662,380 |
|
|
$ |
109,749,091 |
|
|
$ |
146,675,714 |
|
|
Freight and handling
|
|
|
9,071,098 |
|
|
|
8,110,366 |
|
|
|
11,415,952 |
|
|
Waste and blended fuel revenue
|
|
|
4,374,867 |
|
|
|
4,741,743 |
|
|
|
6,228,786 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
|
120,108,345 |
|
|
|
122,601,200 |
|
|
|
164,320,452 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of coal sold (including $5,579,796 from ICG, Inc.)
|
|
|
114,541,637 |
|
|
|
109,309,563 |
|
|
|
145,985,163 |
|
|
Freight and handling costs
|
|
|
9,071,098 |
|
|
|
8,110,366 |
|
|
|
11,415,952 |
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
9,217,708 |
|
|
|
6,938,146 |
|
|
|
9,754,467 |
|
|
Selling, general and administrative
|
|
|
4,663,593 |
|
|
|
2,993,104 |
|
|
|
4,585,793 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses
|
|
|
137,494,036 |
|
|
|
127,351,179 |
|
|
|
171,741,375 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OPERATING LOSS
|
|
|
(17,385,691 |
) |
|
|
(4,749,979 |
) |
|
|
(7,420,923 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
231,668 |
|
|
|
131,397 |
|
|
|
181,164 |
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(2,207,852 |
) |
|
|
(979,190 |
) |
|
|
(1,485,481 |
) |
|
Other, net
|
|
|
4,248,135 |
|
|
|
2,898,742 |
|
|
|
5,555,196 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other income (expense)
|
|
|
2,271,951 |
|
|
|
2,050,949 |
|
|
|
4,250,879 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EQUITY IN EARNINGS (LOSS) OF JOINT VENTURE
|
|
|
613,786 |
|
|
|
(160,922 |
) |
|
|
(26,929 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$ |
(14,499,954 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,859,952 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,196,973 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-74
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(DEFICIT)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated | |
|
|
|
|
Paid-in Capital | |
|
Deficit | |
|
Total | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balances at December 31, 2003, as previously reported
|
|
$ |
145,588,000 |
|
|
$ |
(141,925,000 |
) |
|
$ |
3,663,000 |
|
|
Prior period adjustment see Note 13
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
931,307 |
|
|
|
931,307 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As restated
|
|
|
145,588,000 |
|
|
|
(140,993,693 |
) |
|
|
4,594,307 |
|
|
Net loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,196,973 |
) |
|
|
(3,196,973 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances at December 31, 2004
|
|
|
145,588,000 |
|
|
|
(144,190,666 |
) |
|
|
1,397,334 |
|
|
Net loss September 30, 2005 (unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,499,954 |
) |
|
|
(14,499,954 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances at September 30, 2005 (unaudited)
|
|
$ |
145,588,000 |
|
|
$ |
(158,690,620 |
) |
|
$ |
(13,102,620 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-75
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
Year Ended | |
|
|
| |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$ |
(14,499,954 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,859,952 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,196,973 |
) |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
9,217,708 |
|
|
|
6,938,146 |
|
|
|
9,754,467 |
|
|
|
Loss on sales of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
7,751 |
|
|
|
11,250 |
|
|
|
105,805 |
|
|
|
Equity in loss (income) of joint venture
|
|
|
(613,786 |
) |
|
|
160,922 |
|
|
|
26,929 |
|
|
|
Changes in assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable trade
|
|
|
3,069,252 |
|
|
|
(3,227,103 |
) |
|
|
(1,608,549 |
) |
|
|
|
Accounts receivable other
|
|
|
(2,011,711 |
) |
|
|
(71,050 |
) |
|
|
(1,299,892 |
) |
|
|
|
Coal and supply inventory
|
|
|
596,108 |
|
|
|
409,447 |
|
|
|
(2,023,272 |
) |
|
|
|
Other current assets and other assets
|
|
|
589,425 |
|
|
|
1,032,138 |
|
|
|
(745,043 |
) |
|
|
|
Advance royalties
|
|
|
(153,202 |
) |
|
|
(699,931 |
) |
|
|
(1,616,922 |
) |
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
5,705,524 |
|
|
|
2,002,986 |
|
|
|
5,339,644 |
|
|
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
(497,607 |
) |
|
|
1,051,818 |
|
|
|
2,086,921 |
|
|
|
|
Other current and non-current liabilities
|
|
|
512,253 |
|
|
|
(601,448 |
) |
|
|
3,149,579 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
1,921,761 |
|
|
|
4,177,223 |
|
|
|
9,972,694 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenditures for purchases of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
(23,044,221 |
) |
|
|
(14,563,794 |
) |
|
|
(27,238,311 |
) |
|
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
|
|
151,750 |
|
|
|
151,750 |
|
|
Proceeds from notes receivable
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
787,979 |
|
|
(Deposits) withdrawals of/from bonds and deposits
|
|
|
(762,068 |
) |
|
|
(488,037 |
) |
|
|
176,707 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(23,298,789 |
) |
|
|
(14,900,081 |
) |
|
|
(26,121,875 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal payments on debt
|
|
|
(4,007,449 |
) |
|
|
(1,971,330 |
) |
|
|
(4,840,717 |
) |
|
Proceeds from debt
|
|
|
24,913,700 |
|
|
|
10,522,877 |
|
|
|
18,978,707 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
20,906,251 |
|
|
|
8,751,528 |
|
|
|
14,137,990 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(470,777 |
) |
|
|
(1,971,330 |
) |
|
|
(2,011,191 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
|
|
|
1,165,559 |
|
|
|
3,176,750 |
|
|
|
3,176,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
|
|
$ |
694,782 |
|
|
$ |
1,205,420 |
|
|
$ |
1,165,559 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the period for interest
|
|
$ |
756,330 |
|
|
$ |
423,929 |
|
|
$ |
703,417 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-76
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
1. |
Description of Business and Significant Accounting
Policies |
Description of Business Anker Coal Group,
Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Company) was formed in
August 1996 under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Company
was organized in order to effect a recapitalization of its
predecessor, Anker Group, Inc., which had been engaged in the
production of coal since 1975. The operations of the Company and
its subsidiaries, which are principally located in West Virginia
and Maryland, consist of mining and selling coal from mineral
rights that it owns and/or leases, as well as brokering coal
from other producers.
On October 29, 2002, the Company filed petitions under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (Code). On
July 29, 2003, the Companys Plan of Reorganization
(Plan) was approved and the Company emerged from bankruptcy with
the approval of the exit financing on October 10, 2003.
Basis of Presentation The accompanying
unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information. The consolidated balance sheet as
of September 30, 2005, consolidated statements of
operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and
2004, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine
months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, are unaudited,
but include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring
adjustments) which the Company considers necessary for a fair
presentation of the financial position, operating results and
cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations
for the interim periods are not indicative of the results to be
expected for the year or any future period.
Principles of Consolidation The consolidated
financial statements include the accounts of Anker Coal Group,
Inc. and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries. All
material intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.
Cash Equivalents The Company classifies
highly liquid investments with original maturities of three
months or less at the time of purchase as cash equivalents.
Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful
Accounts Trade accounts receivable are recorded
at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance
for doubtful accounts is the Companys best estimate of the
amount of probable credit losses in the Companys existing
accounts receivable. The Company establishes provisions for
losses on accounts receivable when it is probable that all or
part of the outstanding balance will not be collected. The
Company regularly reviews collectibility and establishes or
adjusts the allowance as necessary using the specific
identification method. Account balances are charged off against
the allowance. The Company does not have any off-balance sheet
credit exposure related to its customers.
Coal and Supply Inventory Coal inventory is
stated at the lower of average cost or market. As of
September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, inventories
consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
Coal
|
|
|
$3,023,376 |
|
|
$ |
3,673,080 |
|
Parts and supplies, net of allowance of $26,015 and $142,996
|
|
|
407,128 |
|
|
|
353,532 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$3,430,504 |
|
|
$ |
4,026,612 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant
and equipment, including coal lands and mine development costs
are recorded at cost, which includes construction overhead and
interest, where applicable. Expenditures for major renewals and
betterments are capitalized while expenditures for maintenance
and repairs are expensed as incurred. Coal land costs are
depleted using the units-of-production method, based on
estimated recoverable reserves. Mine development costs are
amortized using
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ANKER COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
the units-of-production method, based on estimated recoverable
reserves. Other property, plant and equipment is depreciated
using the straight-line method with estimated useful lives
substantially as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Years |
|
|
|
Buildings and improvements
|
|
10 to 30 |
Machinery and equipment
|
|
3 to 15 |
Vehicles
|
|
3 to 5 |
Furniture and fixtures
|
|
3 to 10 |
Advance Royalties The Company is required,
under certain royalty lease agreements, to make minimum royalty
payments whether or not mining activity is being performed on
the leased property. These minimum payments may be recoupable
once mining begins on the leased property. The recoupable
minimum royalty payments are capitalized and the deferred costs
amortized based on the units-of-production method at a rate
defined in the lease agreement once mining activities begin, or
the deferred costs are expensed when mining has ceased or a
decision is made not to mine on such property.
Investment in Joint Venture The investment in
joint venture, accounted for on the equity method, represents
the Companys 50% ownership in a venture with an unrelated
party to mine coal on a specific property.
Coal Mine Reclamation and Mine Closure Costs
Future cost requirements for reclamation of land are estimated
where surface and deep mining operations have been conducted,
based on the Companys interpretation of the technical
standards of regulations enacted by the U.S. Office of
Surface Mining, as well as state regulations. These costs relate
to reclaiming the pit and support acreage at surface mines and
sealing portals at deep mines. Other costs common to both types
of mining are related to reclaiming refuse and slurry ponds as
well as holding and related termination/exit costs.
The Company records these reclamation obligations under the
provision of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 143, Accounting for Asset
Retirement Obligations. SFAS No. 143 addresses
asset retirement obligations that result from the acquisition,
construction or normal operation of long-lived assets. It
requires companies to recognize asset retirement obligations at
fair value when the liability is incurred. Upon initial
recognition of a liability, that cost should be capitalized as
part of the related long-lived asset and allocated to expense
over the useful life of the asset. The asset retirement costs
are recorded in coal lands.
The Company expenses contemporaneous reclamation which is
performed prior to final mine closure. The establishment of the
end of mine reclamation and closure liability is based upon
permit requirements and requires significant estimates and
assumptions, principally associated with regulatory
requirements, costs and recoverable coal lands. Annually, the
end of mine reclamation and closure liability is reviewed and
necessary adjustments are made, including mine plan and permit
changes and revisions to cost and production levels to optimize
mining and reclamation efficiency. The amount of such
adjustments is reflected in the
SFAS No. 143 year-end calculation. When a mine
life is shortened due to a change in the mine plan, mine closing
obligations are accelerated and the related accrual is increased
accordingly.
Income Tax Provision The provision for income
taxes includes federal, state and local income taxes currently
payable and those deferred because of temporary differences
between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and
liabilities. Income taxes are recorded under the liability
method. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized
for the estimated future tax effects of differences between the
tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial
reporting amounts as well as net operating loss carryforwards
and tax credits based on enacted tax laws. Valuation allowances
are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to
the amount expected to be realized.
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ANKER COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Revenue Recognition Coal revenue includes
sales to customers of company-produced coal and coal purchased
from third parties. The Company recognizes revenue from the sale
of company-produced coal and brokered coal at the time title
passes to the customer, which is either upon shipment or upon
customer receipt of coal, based on contractual terms. Freight
and handling billed to customers is included in revenues. Waste
and blended fuel revenue is generated from shipments of waste
fuel and blended fuel, and is recognized as revenue as shipments
are made.
Asset Impairments The Company follows
SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, which requires that projected
future cash flows from use and disposition of assets be compared
with the carrying amounts of those assets. When the sum of
projected cash flows is less than the carrying amount,
impairment losses are recognized. In determining such impairment
losses, discounted cash flows are utilized to determine the fair
value of the assets being evaluated.
Workers Compensation and Black Lung
Benefits The Company is liable under federal and
state laws to pay workers compensation and pneumoconiosis
(black lung) benefits to eligible employees, former employees
and their dependents. The Company utilizes a state workers
compensation and black lung fund to secure on-going obligations.
Managements Use of Estimates The
preparation of the consolidated financial statements in
conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items
subject to such estimates and assumptions include the allowance
for doubtful accounts; inventories; coal lands; asset retirement
obligations; future cash flows associated with assets; useful
lives for depreciation, depletion and amortization; and income
taxes. Due to the subjective nature of these estimates, actual
results could differ from those estimates.
|
|
2. |
Property, Plant and Equipment |
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
Land
|
|
$ |
4,630,028 |
|
|
$ |
4,127,202 |
|
Buildings and improvements
|
|
|
20,976,883 |
|
|
|
19,233,942 |
|
Mine development
|
|
|
49,760,057 |
|
|
|
37,623,860 |
|
Machinery and equipment
|
|
|
62,881,873 |
|
|
|
56,830,387 |
|
Vehicles
|
|
|
598,978 |
|
|
|
579,096 |
|
Furniture and fixtures
|
|
|
3,669,350 |
|
|
|
3,451,851 |
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
3,427,686 |
|
|
|
2,631,545 |
|
Mineral rights
|
|
|
9,567,906 |
|
|
|
9,567,906 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
155,512,761 |
|
|
|
134,045,789 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
87,755,402 |
|
|
|
79,923,038 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net
|
|
$ |
67,757,359 |
|
|
$ |
54,122,751 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-79
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
For the periods indicated below, notes payable consists of the
following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
Senior notes, interest at 10%
|
|
$ |
7,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
7,000,000 |
|
Note payable, interest at 8%
|
|
|
585,890 |
|
|
|
1,592,622 |
|
Related party note payable, interest at 8%
|
|
|
28,792,045 |
|
|
|
7,580,834 |
|
Related party revolving credit line, interest at 8%
|
|
|
4,500,000 |
|
|
|
4,500,000 |
|
Equipment notes (fixed rates ranging from 4% to 7.643%)
|
|
|
4,576,758 |
|
|
|
3,874,987 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
45,454,693 |
|
|
|
24,548,443 |
|
Less: current portion
|
|
|
35,185,851 |
|
|
|
14,848,690 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes payable long-term portion
|
|
$ |
10,268,842 |
|
|
$ |
9,699,753 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The senior notes represent bonds that mature in October 2013
with quarterly principal payments of $350,000 beginning in
October 2008 and interest payable upon maturity. The senior
notes are collateralized by substantially all of the
Companys assets.
The note payable is for workers compensation premiums due
the state of West Virginia. Interest is fixed at 8%. The note is
due in February 2006. The note payable is collateralized by
substantially all of the Companys assets.
The related party note payable is a multi-draw loan with each
draw bearing an 8% fixed interest rate. The note payable
agreement was amended in September 2005 extending the maturity
date from September 30, 2005 to December 31, 2005. The
notes are collateralized by substantially all of the
Companys assets.
The related party revolving credit line bears interest at 8%
annually. The revolving credit line agreement was amended in
June 2005 extending the maturity date from June 30, 2005 to
September 30, 2005. The credit line is collateralized by
substantially all of the Companys assets.
The equipment notes have maturities ranging from April 2005 to
November 2009 and are collateralized by mining equipment with a
net book value of $5,202,571 at September 30, 2005
(unaudited).
At December 31, 2004, maturities of long-term debt are as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ending December 31 |
|
|
|
|
|
2005
|
|
$ |
14,848,690 |
|
2006
|
|
|
1,034,428 |
|
2007
|
|
|
596,862 |
|
2008
|
|
|
981,121 |
|
2009
|
|
|
1,822,478 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
5,264,864 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
24,548,443 |
|
|
|
|
|
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ANKER COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
4. |
Deferred Gain on Sale-Leaseback |
On December 29, 2003, the Company sold specific coal lands
to CoalQuest Development, LLC (CoalQuest), a related party, for
$19,000,000. The Company subsequently leased back specific coal
properties and mining rights that represented approximately 8%
of the coal lands sold to CoalQuest. The initial lease term is
for five years and will automatically renew for additional
one-year terms until all coal has been removed. The Company has
the option to terminate the lease by providing written notice
90 days prior to the expiration of the then current term.
The lease requires a tonnage royalty of the greater of
$1.25 per ton or 4% of the average gross sales price with a
2,000,000 ton annual minimum.
For the coal lands leased back, a deferred gain of $9,200,000
was recorded. The gain is being amortized over the lease term
under the units-of-production method.
Other income, net consists of the following for the periods
indicated below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Year Ended | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
December 31, 2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
Ash revenue
|
|
$ |
1,609,646 |
|
|
$ |
1,283,611 |
|
|
$ |
1,637,798 |
|
Commissions revenue
|
|
|
636,946 |
|
|
|
526,236 |
|
|
|
1,434,934 |
|
Miscellaneous revenue
|
|
|
1,370,218 |
|
|
|
537,656 |
|
|
|
1,703,069 |
|
Royalty revenue
|
|
|
631,325 |
|
|
|
551,239 |
|
|
|
779,395 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
4,248,135 |
|
|
$ |
2,898,742 |
|
|
$ |
5,555,196 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company leases office space under an operating lease. Lease
expense related to this lease for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and year ended
December 31, 2004 was approximately $180,000, $171,000 and
$228,000, respectively. The lease requires minimum annual
payments of $240,000 through January 2006.
The Company leases coal lands under agreements that call for
royalties to be paid as the coal is mined. Total royalty
expense, including related party expense discussed in
Note 4, for the nine months ended September 30, 2005
and 2004 (unaudited) and year ended December 31, 2004
was $3,168,638, $3,269,129 and $4,322,000, respectively. Certain
agreements require minimum annual royalties to be paid
regardless of the amount of coal mined during the year. Certain
agreements may be cancelable at the Companys discretion.
F-81
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Approximate non-cancelable future minimum royalty payments as of
December 31, 2004, are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total | |
|
|
| |
2005
|
|
$ |
1,218,620 |
|
2006
|
|
|
1,176,476 |
|
2007
|
|
|
824,583 |
|
2008
|
|
|
818,567 |
|
2009
|
|
|
813,534 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
813,118 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
5,664,898 |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return. The
income tax provision (benefit) is composed of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Year Ended | |
|
|
September 30, | |
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
Current
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Deferred
|
|
|
(6,099,230 |
) |
|
|
(1,145,158 |
) |
|
|
(1,038,328 |
) |
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
6,099,230 |
|
|
|
1,145,158 |
|
|
|
1,038,328 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following table presents the difference between the actual
tax provision (benefit) and the amounts obtained by applying the
statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 35% to the income
and losses before income taxes.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
Federal provision (benefit) computed at statutory rate
|
|
$ |
(1,118,941 |
) |
State income tax provision (benefit) (net of federal tax
benefits and apportionment factors) computed at statutory rate
|
|
|
(159,849 |
) |
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
1,038,328 |
|
Restructuring charges
|
|
|
141,456 |
|
Other
|
|
|
99,006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-82
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Significant components of the Companies deferred tax
assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2004 are
summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
Deferred Tax Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued employee benefits
|
|
$ |
2,347,632 |
|
|
Accrued reclamation and closure
|
|
|
9,725,829 |
|
|
Deferred income
|
|
|
3,365,676 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
451,984 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,891,121 |
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(2,622,294 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,268,827 |
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, mineral reserves and mine development costs
|
|
|
13,268,827 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,268,827 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax asset/liability
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Classified in balance sheet:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other current assets
|
|
$ |
241,052 |
|
|
Non-current liabilities
|
|
$ |
241,052 |
|
A valuation allowance has been provided for deferred tax assets
because the Company believes it is more likely than not that the
deferred tax assets will not be realized.
In connection with the emergence from bankruptcy on
October 10, 2003 the Company realized a gain from the
cancellation of certain indebtedness (COI) of approximately
$92,000,000. This gain will not be taxable since the gain
resulted from the reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code.
However, the Company is required, as of the beginning of its
2004 taxable year, to reduce certain tax attributes including
NOL and capital loss carryforwards, credits, and tax basis in
assets in an amount not to exceed such COI income.
As a result of this requirement the Companys NOLs for
regular tax and alternative minimum tax have been eliminated and
capital loss carryforwards and alternative minimum tax credit
carryforwards have also been eliminated. In addition the Company
reduced the tax basis in its assets by approximately $38,588,000.
The Company has a contributory defined contribution retirement
plan covering all employees who meet certain eligibility
requirements. The plan provides for employer contributions
representing 5% of compensation. The Companys
contributions amounted to approximately $618,106, $499,037 and
$703,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and
2004 (unaudited) and year ended December 31, 2004,
respectively.
The Company also has a 401(k) savings plan for all employees who
meet eligibility requirements. The plan provides for mandatory
employer contributions to match 100% of the first 3% of employee
contributions and 50% of the next 2% of employee contributions.
Thus, the Companys contribution could
F-83
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
be as much as 4% of each participants compensation,
subject to statutory limits. In addition, the Company may make
discretionary contributions of 1% of employee compensation. The
Companys contributions amounted to $334,021, $233,845 and
$326,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and
2004 (unaudited) and for the year ended December 31,
2004, respectively.
The Company had the following balances and transactions with
CoalQuest:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the | |
|
As of and for the | |
|
As of and for the | |
|
|
Nine Months | |
|
Nine Months | |
|
Year Ended | |
|
|
Ended | |
|
Ended | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
September 30, 2004 | |
|
September 30, 2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
Advance royalties
|
|
$ |
1,038,960 |
|
|
$ |
1,038,960 |
|
|
$ |
1,038,960 |
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
97,787 |
|
|
|
70,345 |
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
1,214,617 |
|
|
|
1,196,316 |
|
|
|
1,168,384 |
|
Royalty expense
|
|
|
1,355,637 |
|
|
|
894,925 |
|
|
|
1,769,324 |
|
|
|
10. |
Commitments and Contingencies |
Coal sales contracts and contingency As of
September 30, 2005 (unaudited), the Company had commitments
under nine sales contracts that extend past 2005 to deliver
annually scheduled base quantities of coal to seven customers.
The contracts expire from 2006 through 2020 with the Company
contracted to supply a minimum of approximately 43 million
tons of coal over the remaining lives of the contracts (maximum
of approximately 4.6 million tons in 2007). The Company
also has commitments to purchase certain amounts of coal to meet
its sales commitments. The purchase coal contracts expire
through 2010 and provide the Company a minimum of approximately
4.1 million tons of coal through the remaining lives of the
contracts (approximately 1.0 million tons per year).
Certain of the contracts have sales price adjustment provisions,
subject to certain limitations and adjustments, based on a
variety of factors and indices.
As of December 31, 2004, the company had commitments under
five sales contracts that extend past 2005 to deliver annually
scheduled base quantities of coal to four customers. The
contracts expire from 2005 through 2020 with the Company
contracted to supply a minimum of approximately 22 million
tons of coal over the remaining lives of the contracts (maximum
of approximately 3.4 million tons in 2005). The Company
also has commitments to purchase certain amounts of coal to meet
its sales commitments. The purchase coal contracts expire
through 2010 and provide the Company a minimum of approximately
3.6 million tons of coal through the remaining lives of the
contracts (approximately .6 million tons per year). Certain
of the contracts have sales price adjustment provisions, subject
to certain limitations and adjustments, based on a variety of
factors and indices.
Legal matters The Company is named as
defendant in various actions in the ordinary course of business.
These actions generally involve disputes related to contract
performance and property rights. Management is defending these
matters vigorously. Management believes the ultimate disposition
of these matters will not have a material adverse effect upon
the financial position or results of operations of the Company.
Environmental matters Based upon current
knowledge, the Company believes it is in material compliance
with environmental laws and regulations as currently
promulgated. However, the exact nature of environmental control
problems, if any, which the Company may encounter in the future
cannot be predicted, primarily because of the increasing number,
complexity and changing character of environmental requirements
that may be enacted by federal and state authorities.
F-84
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The Company had coal sales to the following major customers that
in any period equaled or exceeded 10% of revenues:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended | |
|
Nine Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2004 | |
|
September 30, 2005 | |
|
Year Ended December 31, 2004 | |
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| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Total | |
|
|
|
Total | |
|
|
|
|
Total | |
|
Receivable | |
|
Total | |
|
Receivable | |
|
Total | |
|
|
Revenues | |
|
Balance | |
|
Revenues | |
|
Balance | |
|
Revenues | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Customer A
|
|
$ |
22,158,527 |
|
|
$ |
826,691 |
|
|
$ |
22,189,447 |
|
|
$ |
3,253,195 |
|
|
$ |
31,377,653 |
|
Customer B
|
|
|
20,283,707 |
|
|
|
1,699,734 |
|
|
|
16,633,422 |
|
|
|
488,537 |
|
|
|
25,146,998 |
|
Customer C
|
|
|
17,747,053 |
|
|
|
1,613,806 |
|
|
|
15,542,226 |
|
|
|
3,037,820 |
|
|
|
24,324,298 |
|
Customer D
|
|
|
13,183,868 |
|
|
|
1,273,959 |
|
|
|
13,728,160 |
|
|
|
563,485 |
|
|
|
17,734,949 |
|
|
|
12. |
Business Combination Agreement |
The Company entered into a Business Combination Agreement
(Agreement) on March 31, 2005, as amended on May 10,
2005, to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of another company.
The Agreement will be affected through issuance of shares of
common stock. The Agreement is subject to certain closing
conditions.
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13. |
Prior Period Adjustment |
Subsequent to the issuance of the Companys financial
statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2003,
management determined income taxes payable at that date were
incorrectly reported. Accordingly, a prior period adjustment of
$931,307 has been recorded as of December 31, 2003, as a
reduction of the previously reported accumulated deficit of
$141,925,000 at that date.
F-85
COALQUEST DEVELOPMENT LLC
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
CoalQuest Development LLC
New York, New York
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of CoalQuest
Development LLC (Company) as of December 31, 2004, and the
related statements of income, members equity, and cash
flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the Companys management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America. Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes consideration
of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for
designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over
financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An
audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that
our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Company as of
December 31, 2004, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Louisville, Kentucky
April 22, 2005
F-86
COALQUEST DEVELOPMENT LLC
BALANCE SHEETS
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
ASSETS |
CURRENT ASSETS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
1,944,691 |
|
|
$ |
1,818,883 |
|
|
Royalties receivable
|
|
|
1,262,619 |
|
|
|
1,238,729 |
|
|
Prepaid expense
|
|
|
13,130 |
|
|
|
15,150 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
3,220,440 |
|
|
|
3,072,762 |
|
Coal lands, net
|
|
|
18,881,862 |
|
|
|
18,920,896 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
$ |
22,102,302 |
|
|
$ |
21,993,658 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS EQUITY |
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
|
$ |
183,397 |
|
|
$ |
546,082 |
|
|
Interest payable
|
|
|
981,640 |
|
|
|
535,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
1,165,037 |
|
|
|
1,081,282 |
|
NOTES PAYABLE
|
|
|
16,250,000 |
|
|
|
16,250,000 |
|
DEFERRED ROYALTY INCOME
|
|
|
1,038,960 |
|
|
|
1,038,960 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
18,453,997 |
|
|
|
18,370,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MEMBERS EQUITY:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-in capital
|
|
|
3,250,000 |
|
|
|
3,250,000 |
|
|
Retained earnings
|
|
|
398,305 |
|
|
|
373,416 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total members equity
|
|
|
3,648,305 |
|
|
|
3,623,416 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS EQUITY
|
|
$ |
22,102,302 |
|
|
$ |
21,993,658 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
F-87
COALQUEST DEVELOPMENT LLC
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended | |
|
Year Ended | |
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
ROYALTY INCOME
|
|
$ |
894,925 |
|
|
$ |
1,355,637 |
|
|
$ |
1,769,324 |
|
OPERATING EXPENSES
|
|
|
342,086 |
|
|
|
456,444 |
|
|
|
449,112 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OPERATING INCOME
|
|
|
552,839 |
|
|
|
899,193 |
|
|
|
1,320,212 |
|
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
30,623 |
|
|
|
3,355 |
|
|
|
7,934 |
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(446,439 |
) |
|
|
(387,711 |
) |
|
|
(535,200 |
) |
|
Other income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
132,607 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other income (expense)
|
|
|
(415,816 |
) |
|
|
(384,356 |
) |
|
|
(394,659 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$ |
137,023 |
|
|
$ |
514,837 |
|
|
$ |
925,553 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
F-88
COALQUEST DEVELOPMENT LLC
STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retained | |
|
|
|
|
Paid-in | |
|
Earnings | |
|
|
|
|
Capital | |
|
(Deficit) | |
|
Total | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balance at January 1, 2004
|
|
$ |
8,450,890 |
|
|
$ |
(174,491 |
) |
|
$ |
8,276,399 |
|
|
Capital contribution
|
|
|
1,592,243 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,592,243 |
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
925,553 |
|
|
|
925,553 |
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
(6,793,133 |
) |
|
|
(377,646 |
) |
|
|
(7,170,779 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2004
|
|
|
3,250,000 |
|
|
|
373,416 |
|
|
|
3,623,416 |
|
|
Net income (unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
137,023 |
|
|
|
137,023 |
|
|
Distributions (unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(112,134 |
) |
|
|
(112,134 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at September 30, 2005 (unaudited)
|
|
$ |
3,250,000 |
|
|
$ |
398,305 |
|
|
$ |
3,648,305 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
F-89
COALQUEST DEVELOPMENT LLC
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended | |
|
Year Ended | |
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$ |
137,023 |
|
|
$ |
514,837 |
|
|
$ |
925,553 |
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depletion
|
|
|
39,034 |
|
|
|
62,358 |
|
|
|
79,104 |
|
|
|
Changes in assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Royalties receivable
|
|
|
(23,890 |
) |
|
|
(299,781 |
) |
|
|
(199,769 |
) |
|
|
|
Prepaid expense
|
|
|
2,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,150 |
) |
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
|
|
(362,685 |
) |
|
|
24,909 |
|
|
|
(6,835 |
) |
|
|
|
Interest payable
|
|
|
446,440 |
|
|
|
387,711 |
|
|
|
535,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
237,942 |
|
|
|
690,034 |
|
|
|
1,318,103 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal payments on debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,049,110 |
) |
|
|
(11,049,110 |
) |
|
Proceeds from debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,250,000 |
|
|
|
16,250,000 |
|
|
Capital contributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,592,243 |
|
|
|
1,592,243 |
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
(112,134 |
) |
|
|
(6,793,133 |
) |
|
|
(6,793,133 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities
|
|
|
(112,134 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
125,808 |
|
|
|
690,034 |
|
|
|
1,318,103 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
|
|
|
1,818,883 |
|
|
|
500,780 |
|
|
|
500,780 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
|
|
$ |
1,944,691 |
|
|
$ |
1,190,814 |
|
|
$ |
1,818,883 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash items:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends declared included in accounts payable and accrued
expenses
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
377,646 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred royalty income included in royalties receivable
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,038,960 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
F-90
COALQUEST DEVELOPMENT LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
and for the Year Ended December 31, 2004
|
|
1. |
Description of Business and Significant Accounting
Policies |
Description of Business CoalQuest Development
LLC (the Company) was formed in
December 2003 under the laws of the State of Delaware. The
Company is a property holding company which holds and leases
land consisting of coal lands. The Company is a related party
with its only customer due to certain common ownership.
Basis of Presentation The accompanying
unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information. The balance sheet as of
September 30, 2005, statements of operations for the nine
months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 and the statements
of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2005
and 2004 are unaudited, but include all adjustments (consisting
of normal recurring adjustments) which the Company considers
necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position,
operating results and cash flows for the periods presented. The
results of operations for the interim periods are not indicative
of the results to be expected for the year or any future period.
Cash Equivalents The Company classifies
highly liquid investments with original maturities of three
months or less at the time of purchase as cash equivalents.
Royalties Receivable Royalties receivable are
recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The
Company establishes provisions for losses on accounts receivable
when it is probable that all or part of the outstanding balance
will not be collected. The Company does not have any off-balance
sheet credit exposure related to its customers.
Coal Lands Coal lands are recorded at the
cost purchased from a related party. These reserves are depleted
to the estimated land value using the units-of-production
method, based on estimated recoverable reserves.
Coal Mine Reclamation and Mine Closure Costs
Future cost requirements for reclamation of land owned by the
Company where surface and deep mining operations have been
conducted are the responsibility of the Companys related
party customer as set out in the lease agreement.
Income Taxes The Company is a limited
liability corporation for federal and state income tax purposes.
Accordingly, the members report the Companys taxable
income or loss on their individual tax returns.
Deferred Royalty Income The Companys
related party customer has a minimum royalty tonnage requirement
of 2,000,000 tons per year. Any tons short of the annual minimum
can be recouped in the subsequent five years. The Company
records the royalty on the difference between tons actually
mined and the minimum tonnage requirement as deferred royalty
income and will amortize the deferred amounts into income when
the related party customer exceeds the minimum tonnage
requirement.
Revenue Recognition Royalty income includes
contractual obligations of the related party customer to pay for
the amount of coal mined during the year, on Company owned
property. The royalty revenue rate of the greater of
$1.25 per ton or 4% of the average gross sales price was
negotiated between the related parties, which royalty rate
cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arms length
basis.
Managements Use of Estimates The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the
F-91
COALQUEST DEVELOPMENT LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
and for the Year Ended December 31,
2004 (Continued)
reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates
and assumptions include the allowance for doubtful accounts;
coal lands; future cash flows associated with assets; and useful
lives for depletion. Due to the subjective nature of these
estimates, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Coal lands consist of the following as of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
Coal lands
|
|
$ |
19,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
19,000,000 |
|
Less accumulated depletion
|
|
|
(118,138 |
) |
|
|
(79,104 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Coal lands, net
|
|
$ |
18,881,862 |
|
|
$ |
18,920,896 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes payable consists of notes payable to members of
$16,250,000 at September 30, 2005 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2004. Interest is fixed at 3.49%. The notes
are due on January 29, 2009 with interest due at maturity.
|
|
4. |
Business Combination Agreement |
The Company entered into a Business Combination Agreement
(Agreement) on March 31, 2005 as amended on May 10,
2005, to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of another company.
The Agreement will be affected through issuance of shares of
common stock. The Agreement is subject to certain closing
conditions.
* * * *
F-92
ANNEX A: SECTION 262 OF THE DGCL
Section 262 Appraisal Rights
(a) Any stockholder of a corporation of this State who
holds shares of stock on the date of the making of a demand
pursuant to subsection (d) of this section with
respect to such shares, who continuously holds such shares
through the effective date of the merger or consolidation, who
has otherwise complied with subsection (d) of this
section and who has neither voted in favor of the merger or
consolidation nor consented thereto in writing pursuant to
§228 of this title shall be entitled to an appraisal by the
Court of Chancery of the fair value of the stockholders
shares of stock under the circumstances described in subsections
(b) and (c) of this section. As used in this section,
the word stockholder means a holder of record of
stock in a stock corporation and also a member of record of a
nonstock corporation; the words stock and
share mean and include what is ordinarily meant by
those words and also membership or membership interest of a
member of a nonstock corporation; and the words depository
receipt mean a receipt or other instrument issued by a
depository representing an interest in one or more shares, or
fractions thereof, solely of stock of a corporation, which stock
is deposited with the depository.
(b) Appraisal rights shall be available for the shares of
any class or series of stock of a constituent corporation in a
merger or consolidation to be effected pursuant to §251
(other than a merger effected pursuant to §251(g) of this
title), §252, §254, §257, §258, §263 or
§264 of this title:
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(1) Provided, however, that no appraisal rights under this
section shall be available for the shares of any class or series
of stock, which stock, or depository receipts in respect
thereof, at the record date fixed to determine the stockholders
entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the meeting of
stockholders to act upon the agreement of merger or
consolidation, were either (i) listed on a national
securities exchange or designated as a national market system
security on an interdealer quotation system by the National
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. or (ii) held of
record by more than 2,000 holders; and further provided that no
appraisal rights shall be available for any shares of stock of
the constituent corporation surviving a merger if the merger did
not require for its approval the vote of the stockholders of the
surviving corporation as provided in subsection (f) of
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(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this
subsection, appraisal rights under this section shall be
available for the shares of any class or series of stock of a
constituent corporation if the holders thereof are required by
the terms of an agreement of merger or consolidation pursuant to
§§251, 252, 254, 257, 258, 263 and 264 of this title
to accept for such stock anything except: |
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a. Shares of stock of the corporation surviving or
resulting from such merger or consolidation, or depository
receipts in respect thereof; |
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b. Shares of stock of any other corporation, or depository
receipts in respect thereof, which shares of stock (or
depository receipts in respect thereof) or depository receipts
at the effective date of the merger or consolidation will be
either listed on a national securities exchange or designated as
a national market system security on an interdealer quotation
system by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
or held of record by more than 2,000 holders; |
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c. Cash in lieu of fractional shares or fractional
depository receipts described in the foregoing
subparagraphs a. and b. of this paragraph; or |
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d. Any combination of the shares of stock, depository
receipts and cash in lieu of fractional shares or fractional
depository receipts described in the foregoing
subparagraphs a., b. and c. of this paragraph. |
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(3) In the event all of the stock of a subsidiary Delaware
corporation party to a merger effected under §253 of this
title is not owned by the parent corporation immediately prior
to the merger, appraisal rights shall be available for the
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(c) Any corporation may provide in its certificate of
incorporation that appraisal rights under this section shall be
available for the shares of any class or series of its stock as
a result of an amendment to its certificate of incorporation,
any merger or consolidation in which the corporation is a
constituent corporation or the sale of all or substantially all
of the assets of the corporation. If the certificate of
incorporation contains such a provision, the procedures of this
section, including those set forth in subsections (d) and
(e) of this section, shall apply as nearly as is
practicable.
(d) Appraisal rights shall be perfected as follows:
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(1) If a proposed merger or consolidation for which
appraisal rights are provided under this section is to be
submitted for approval at a meeting of stockholders, the
corporation, not less than 20 days prior to the meeting,
shall notify each of its stockholders who was such on the record
date for such meeting with respect to shares for which appraisal
rights are available pursuant to subsection (b) or
(c) hereof that appraisal rights are available for any or
all of the shares of the constituent corporations, and shall
include in such notice a copy of this section. Each stockholder
electing to demand the appraisal of such stockholders
shares shall deliver to the corporation, before the taking of
the vote on the merger or consolidation, a written demand for
appraisal of such stockholders shares. Such demand will be
sufficient if it reasonably informs the corporation of the
identity of the stockholder and that the stockholder intends
thereby to demand the appraisal of such stockholders
shares. A proxy or vote against the merger or consolidation
shall not constitute such a demand. A stockholder electing to
take such action must do so by a separate written demand as
herein provided. Within 10 days after the effective date of
such merger or consolidation, the surviving or resulting
corporation shall notify each stockholder of each constituent
corporation who has complied with this subsection and has not
voted in favor of or consented to the merger or consolidation of
the date that the merger or consolidation has become
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(2) If the merger or consolidation was approved pursuant to
§228 or §253 of this title, then either a constituent
corporation before the effective date of the merger or
consolidation or the surviving or resulting corporation within
10 days thereafter shall notify each of the holders of any
class or series of stock of such constituent corporation who are
entitled to appraisal rights of the approval of the merger or
consolidation and that appraisal rights are available for any or
all shares of such class or series of stock of such constituent
corporation, and shall include in such notice a copy of this
section. Such notice may, and, if given on or after the
effective date of the merger or consolidation, shall, also
notify such stockholders of the effective date of the merger or
consolidation. Any stockholder entitled to appraisal rights may,
within 20 days after the date of mailing of such notice,
demand in writing from the surviving or resulting corporation
the appraisal of such holders shares. Such demand will be
sufficient if it reasonably informs the corporation of the
identity of the stockholder and that the stockholder intends
thereby to demand the appraisal of such holders shares. If
such notice did not notify stockholders of the effective date of
the merger or consolidation, either (i) each such
constituent corporation shall send a second notice before the
effective date of the merger or consolidation notifying each of
the holders of any class or series of stock of such constituent
corporation that are entitled to appraisal rights of the
effective date of the merger or consolidation or (ii) the
surviving or resulting corporation shall send such a second
notice to all such holders on or within 10 days after such
effective date; provided, however, that if such second notice is
sent more than 20 days following the sending of the first
notice, such second notice need only be sent to each stockholder
who is entitled to appraisal rights and who has demanded
appraisal of such holders shares in accordance with this
subsection. An affidavit of the secretary or assistant secretary
or of the transfer agent of the corporation that is required to
give either notice that such notice has been given shall, in the
absence of fraud, be prima facie evidence of the facts stated
therein. For purposes of determining the stockholders entitled
to receive either notice, each constituent corporation may fix,
in advance, a record date that shall be not more than
10 days prior to the date the notice is given, provided,
that if the notice is given on or after the effective date of
the merger or consolidation, the record date shall be such
effective date. If no record date is fixed and the notice is
given prior to the effective date, the record date shall be the
close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the
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(e) Within 120 days after the effective date of the
merger or consolidation, the surviving or resulting corporation
or any stockholder who has complied with subsections
(a) and (d) hereof and who is otherwise entitled to
appraisal rights, may file a petition in the Court of Chancery
demanding a determination of the value of the stock of all such
stockholders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time within
60 days after the effective date of the merger or
consolidation, any stockholder shall have the right to withdraw
such stockholders demand for appraisal and to accept the
terms offered upon the merger or consolidation. Within
120 days after the effective date of the merger or
consolidation, any stockholder who has complied with the
requirements of subsections (a) and (d) hereof, upon
written request, shall be entitled to receive from the
corporation surviving the merger or resulting from the
consolidation a statement setting forth the aggregate number of
shares not voted in favor of the merger or consolidation and
with respect to which demands for appraisal have been received
and the aggregate number of holders of such shares. Such written
statement shall be mailed to the stockholder within 10 days
after such stockholders written request for such a
statement is received by the surviving or resulting corporation
or within 10 days after expiration of the period for
delivery of demands for appraisal under
subsection (d) hereof, whichever is later.
(f) Upon the filing of any such petition by a stockholder,
service of a copy thereof shall be made upon the surviving or
resulting corporation, which shall within 20 days after
such service file in the office of the Register in Chancery in
which the petition was filed a duly verified list containing the
names and addresses of all stockholders who have demanded
payment for their shares and with whom agreements as to the
value of their shares have not been reached by the surviving or
resulting corporation. If the petition shall be filed by the
surviving or resulting corporation, the petition shall be
accompanied by such a duly verified list. The Register in
Chancery, if so ordered by the Court, shall give notice of the
time and place fixed for the hearing of such petition by
registered or certified mail to the surviving or resulting
corporation and to the stockholders shown on the list at the
addresses therein stated. Such notice shall also be given by 1
or more publications at least 1 week before the day of the
hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation published in the
City of Wilmington, Delaware or such publication as the Court
deems advisable. The forms of the notices by mail and by
publication shall be approved by the Court, and the costs
thereof shall be borne by the surviving or resulting corporation.
(g) At the hearing on such petition, the Court shall
determine the stockholders who have complied with this section
and who have become entitled to appraisal rights. The Court may
require the stockholders who have demanded an appraisal for
their shares and who hold stock represented by certificates to
submit their certificates of stock to the Register in Chancery
for notation thereon of the pendency of the appraisal
proceedings; and if any stockholder fails to comply with such
direction, the Court may dismiss the proceedings as to such
stockholder.
(h) After determining the stockholders entitled to an
appraisal, the Court shall appraise the shares, determining
their fair value exclusive of any element of value arising from
the accomplishment or expectation of the merger or
consolidation, together with a fair rate of interest, if any, to
be paid upon the amount determined to be the fair value. In
determining such fair value, the Court shall take into account
all relevant factors. In determining the fair rate of interest,
the Court may consider all relevant factors, including the rate
of interest which the surviving or resulting corporation would
have had to pay to borrow money during the pendency of the
proceeding. Upon application by the surviving or resulting
corporation or by any stockholder entitled to participate in the
appraisal proceeding, the Court may, in its discretion, permit
discovery or other pretrial proceedings and may proceed to trial
upon the appraisal prior to the final determination of the
stockholder entitled to an appraisal. Any stockholder whose name
appears on the list filed by the surviving or resulting
corporation pursuant to subsection (f) of this section
and who has submitted such stockholders certificates of
stock to the Register in Chancery, if such is required, may
participate fully in all proceedings until it is finally
determined that such stockholder is not entitled to appraisal
rights under this section.
(i) The Court shall direct the payment of the fair value of
the shares, together with interest, if any, by the surviving or
resulting corporation to the stockholders entitled thereto.
Interest may be simple or compound, as the Court may direct.
Payment shall be so made to each such stockholder, in the case of
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holders of uncertificated stock forthwith, and the case of
holders of shares represented by certificates upon the surrender
to the corporation of the certificates representing such stock.
The Courts decree may be enforced as other decrees in the
Court of Chancery may be enforced, whether such surviving or
resulting corporation be a corporation of this State or of any
state.
(j) The costs of the proceeding may be determined by the
Court and taxed upon the parties as the Court deems equitable in
the circumstances. Upon application of a stockholder, the Court
may order all or a portion of the expenses incurred by any
stockholder in connection with the appraisal proceeding,
including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees
and the fees and expenses of experts, to be charged pro rata
against the value of all the shares entitled to an appraisal.
(k) From and after the effective date of the merger or
consolidation, no stockholder who has demanded appraisal rights
as provided in subsection (d) of this section shall be
entitled to vote such stock for any purpose or to receive
payment of dividends or other distributions on the stock (except
dividends or other distributions payable to stockholders of
record at a date which is prior to the effective date of the
merger or consolidation); provided, however, that if no petition
for an appraisal shall be filed within the time provided in
subsection (e) of this section, or if such stockholder
shall deliver to the surviving or resulting corporation a
written withdrawal of such stockholders demand for an
appraisal and an acceptance of the merger or consolidation,
either within 60 days after the effective date of the
merger or consolidation as provided in
subsection (e) of this section or thereafter with the
written approval of the corporation, then the right of such
stockholder to an appraisal shall cease. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, no appraisal proceeding in the Court of Chancery
shall be dismissed as to any stockholder without the approval of
the Court, and such approval may be conditioned upon such terms
as the Court deems just.
(l) The shares of the surviving or resulting corporation to
which the shares of such objecting stockholders would have been
converted had they assented to the merger or consolidation shall
have the status of authorized and unissued shares of the
surviving or resulting corporation.
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