Edgar Filing: ALLOY STEEL INTERNATIONAL INC

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

T	QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009

£	TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

Commission file number 0-32875

ALLOY STEEL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

Delaware	98-0233941
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Alloy Steel International, Inc.

42 Mercantile Way Malaga

P.O. Box 3087 Malaga D C 6945

Western Australia

(Address of principal executive offices)

61 (8) 9248 3188

(Issuer’s telephone number)

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes T No £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes £ No T

There were 17,350,000 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of July 31, 2009.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes £ No T

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

ALLOY STEEL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

	June 30, 2009 (unaudited)			September 30, 2008
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	308,123		$	664,054
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $nil at June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008		819,804			2,290,147
Inventories		2,545,669			2,365,049
Current tax receivable		38,183			-
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		58,907			70,161
Total Current Assets		3,770,686			5,389,411

Property and Equipment, net		175,473			173,422

Financial Assets		2,951,093			2,976,290

Other Assets
Intangibles		17,863			17,863
Other		18,524			-
		36,387			17,863
Total Assets	$	6,933,639		$	8,556,986

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current Liabilities
Notes payable, current portion	$	74,236		$	75,739
Accrued officers’ salaries		11,745			14,998
Royalties payable, related party		862,530			763,176
Loan payable		7,051			-
Current tax payable		-			1,100,129
Accounts payable and other current liabilities		1,046,618			1,026,329
Total Current Liabilities		2,002,180			2,980,371

Long-Term Liabilities
Notes payable, less current portion		166,265			225,728
Employee entitlement provisions		10,527			9,402
Deferred tax liability		3,731			19,342
Total Long-Term Liabilities		180,523			254,472

Commitments and Contingencies		-			-

Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock: $0.01 par value; authorized 3,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding – none		-			-
Common Stock: $0.01 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; 17,350,000 issued and outstanding		173,500			173,500
Capital in excess of par value		1,767,512			1,769,382
Accumulated other comprehensive income		376,658			538,986
Accumulated income		2,442,407			2,838,409
Noncontrolling interest		(9,141	)		1,866
Total Stockholders’ Equity		4,750,936			5,322,143

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	6,933,639		$	8,556,986

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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ALLOY STEEL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Nine Months Ended June 30,

	2009 (unaudited)			2008 (unaudited)			2009 (unaudited)			2008 (unaudited)

Sales	$	1,307,160		$	2,541,776		$	4,632,438		$	9,928,350

Cost of Sales		1,092,332			1,322,031			3,006,545			4,885,532

Gross Profit		214,828			1,219,745			1,625,893			5,042,818

Operating Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses		805,294			875,401			2,130,305			2,427,576

Income (Loss) From Operations		(590,466	)		344,344			(504,412	)		2,615,242

Other Income (Expense)
Interest income		4,065			12,755			24,325			42,428
Interest expense		(19,513	)		(4,824	)		(29,251	)		(13,673	)
Insurance recovery		7,846			17,292			21,940			40,567
Other income		6,041			9,140			22,551			24,322
Impairment recovery (expense)		9,164			(8,951	)		1,147			(53,150	)
		7,603			25,412			40,712			40,494

Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Expense		(582,863	)		369,756			(463,700	)		2,655,736
Income tax benefit (expense)		137,197			(138,810	)		57,169			(835,879	)
Net Income (Loss)		(445,666	)		230,946			(406,531	)		1,819,857
Net(income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		7,715			-			10,529			-
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Stockholders	$	(437,951	)	$	230,946		$	(396,002	)	$	1,819,857
Basic Income (Loss) and Diluted Income (Loss) per Common Share	$	(0.003	)	$	0.013		$	(0.023	)	$	0.105

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding		17,350,000			17,350,000			17,350,000			17,350,000

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Net Income (Loss)	$	(437,951	)	$	230,946		$	(396,002	)	$	1,819,857
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		855,522			265,702			(162,328	)		439,870
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	417,571		$	496,648		$	(558,330	)	$	2,259,727

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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ALLOY STEEL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

	Nine Months Ended June 30,

	2009 (unaudited)			2008 (unaudited)
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income (loss)	$	(396,002	)	$	1,819,857
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		128,751			141,368
Dividends reinvested directly to investments		(3,629	)		-
Write down of investments for impairment		(1,147	)		53,150
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		(10,529	)
Profit on sale of plant		-			(39	)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents attributable to changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		719,745			688,468
Inventories		(257,148	)		(969,405	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		10,313			(98,648	)
Accrued officers’ salaries		(3,253	)		(330,078	)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities		726,811			(103,008	)
Income taxes payable		(983,783	)		301,667
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities		(69,871	)		1,503,332

Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Purchase of property and equipment		(157,702	)		(377,664	)
Purchase of listed financial assets		(18,524	)		(254,684	)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities		(176,226	)		(632,348	)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Repayments on notes and loans payable		(47,767	)		(277,377	)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities		(47,767	)		(277,377	)

Effect of Foreign Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents		(62,067	)		96,985

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents		(355,931	)		690,592

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period		664,054			484,295

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	308,123		$	1,174,887

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information, cash paid for interest	$	29,251		$	13,673

Supplemental disclosure of non cash information, equipment acquired under note payable		-		$	166,713

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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ALLOY STEEL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1 – Unaudited Statements and Liquidity

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Alloy Steel International, Inc. (“us” or “the Company”) as of June 30, 2009 and for the nine month and three month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 are unaudited and reflect all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to instructions to Form 10-QSB. Pursuant to such instructions, certain financial information and footnote disclosures normally included in such financial statements have been omitted. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the registrant’s annual reporting on Form 10-KSB for the year ended September 30, 2008. The results of operations for the nine month and three month periods ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may occur for the year ending September 30, 2009.

At June 30, 2009, the Company has a working capital surplus of $1,768,506 and an accumulated surplus of $2,442,407. The Company is reviewing options to raise additional future capital through debt and/or equity financing, and whilst it has a facility approved to fund equipment purchases if required, it currently has no commitments to use the facility or obtain further amounts through the issue of equity or other debt financing arrangements. While management believes that its current cash resources should be adequate to fund its operations, the Company’s long-term liquidity is dependent on its ability to continue to successfully increase the present level of sales at a profitable margin.

Note 2 – New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) 160 – Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements – an amendment of ARB No. 51. Under this Statement, entities will be required to recognize noncontrolling interests in consolidated financial statements as an item of equity. Previously, entities were able to treat noncontrolling interests as liabilities in certain circumstances. SFAS 160 will become effective for fiscal years commencing on or after December 15, 2008. Adoption of the provisions of this Statement is not expected to have a material effect on the operations or financial position of the Company.

In May 2008, FASB issued SFAS 162 – The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Under this statement, entities are required to apply the various sources of generally accepted accounting principles in a strict order proscribed by the statement. The statement is effective 60 days after the SEC’s approval of the PCAOB amendment to AU section 411. Adoption of the provisions of this Statement is not expected to have a material effect on the operations or financial position of the Company.

Note 3 – Inventories

At June 30, 2009 (unaudited) and September 30, 2008, inventories consisted of the following:

	June 30, 2009		Sept 30, 2008
Raw materials	$	1,261,031	$	1,564,030
Work in progress		64,336		35,573
Finished goods		1,220,302		765,446
	$	2,545,669	$	2,365,049

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our financial statements, the notes to our financial statements and other financial information contained elsewhere in this filing.

Overview

We manufacture and distribute Arcoplate™, a wear-resistant alloy overlay wear plate, through a patented production process. The patented process by which we manufacture Arcoplate enables us to smoothly and evenly apply overlay to a sheet of steel, creating a metallurgical bond between the alloy and the steel backing plate that is resistant to wear caused by impact and/or abrasion and helps prevent material from adhering or binding to equipment (referred to as “hangup”). We believe that, in the mining and mineral processing industries, wear is the primary cause of down time, the period when machinery is not in operation due to wear or malfunction. We believe that use of our Arcoplate product line will substantially reduce wear and hangup, resulting in decreased down time and increased productivity for our customers.

Due to the continuing demand for Arcoplate, we have decided to postpone the development of the 3-D Pipefitting Cladder process, a computer driven and software based mechanical system for depositing a profiled layer of wear resistant alloy onto interior surfaces of pipefittings, targeted for mining and dredging used. The manufacturing demand coupled with the shortage of skilled labor in Australia means that it is not practical to utilize manpower and factory infrastructure on this project at present. The Company will revisit the project in the future.

Results of Operations

For the Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2009 Compared with the Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2008

Sales

Alloy Steel had sales of $1,307,160 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $2,541,776 for the three months ended June 30, 2008. These sales consist solely of the sale of our Arcoplate product. Substantially all of our sales during the periods were denominated in Australian dollars. Sales were converted into U.S. dollars at the conversion rate of $0.69961 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and $0.91295 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 representing the average foreign exchange rate for the respective year to date periods.

Alloy Steel had sales of $4,632,438 and $9,928,350 for the nine months ended June 30, 2009 and the nine months ended June 30, 2008 respectively. These sales consist solely of our Arcoplate products.

The decrease in sales for the period is representative of the general downturn being experienced in the world economy. The number of orders received by the Company have declined as demand for our product reduced as various mining companies announced that new mining projects were being delayed and/or existing mining projects were being wound back until demand for commodities increased. The Company has submitted tenders for the supply of Arcoplate where possible and is confident that these will be successful with orders likely to be received in the next three to six months. The Company has recently been advised of its successful tender for a significant contract with BHP Billiton Ltd, with the first order release being received by the Company to the value of approximately $3,200,000 subsequent to the reporting date. The Company has continued to promote its product in the market place as a superior option for maintenance, as well as seeking entry into other markets which were previously limited by the Company’s ability to meet the demand existing prior to the economic downturn. The Company is confident of being able to present its product well in these new markets, and anticipates additional orders will be generated from these new locations.

Gross Profit and Cost of Sales

Alloy Steel had cost of sales of $1,092,332 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $1,322,031 for the three months ended June 30, 2009. The gross profit amounted to $214,828 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $1,219,745 for the three months ended June 30, 2008.

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Alloy Steel had a cost of sales of $3,006,545 and $4,855,532 for the nine months ended June 30, 2009 and the nine months ended June 30, 2008 respectively. Alloy Steel’s gross profit was $1,625,893 or 35.1% of sales, and $5,042,818 or 50.8% of sales, for the respective nine month periods.

The decrease in gross profit percentage is attributable mainly to increased direct labor costs over the same period last year, together with some limited discounting on new sales orders to assist in the development of the new markets, leading to some decreased margins on our products sold. In addition, during the testing and commissioning phase of the new mill, a significant amount of raw materials were consumed that did not reach saleable quality. Accordingly, the increased wastage factor for this quarter, when combined with the significantly reduced sales level, has resulted in a marked reduction in margin for this quarter. It is expected that some cost recovery of the wastage will be gained when the Company applies for a research and development grant for the new mill.

Operating Expenses

Alloy Steel had no material operating expenses other than selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.

Alloy Steel had selling, general and administrative expenses of $805,294 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $875,401 for the three months ended June 30, 2008.

Alloy Steel had operating expenses of $2,130,305 and $2,427,576 for the nine months ended June 30, 2009 and nine months ended June 30, 2008 respectively.

Whilst the expenditure for the nine months ended June 30, 2009 decreased compared to the prior year, the Company has employed additional staff and increased travel expenditure to assist marketing in new regions. Administration costs are under review and have been reduced as savings are identified.

Income (Loss) Before Taxes

Alloy Steel’s loss before income tax expense was ($582,863) for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to an income before income tax of $369,756 for the three months ended June 30, 2008.

Alloy Steel had a net loss before income taxes of ($463,700) and a net income before income taxes of $2,655,736 for the nine months ended June 30, 2009 and nine months ended June 30, 2008 respectively.

Net Income (Loss)

Alloy Steel had a net loss of ($437,951), or ($0.003) per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to a net income of $230,946, or $0.013 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2008.

Alloy Steel had a net loss of ($396,002), or ($0.023) per share, and $1,819,857, or $0.105 per share, for the nine months ended June 30, 2009 and nine months ended June 30, 2008 respectively.

It is noted that predominantly all operations of Alloy Steel are conducted by the Australian subsidiary, and therefore, the majority of the amounts reported are initially recorded in Australian dollars by the subsidiary. The value of the Australian dollar compared to the US dollar has been volatile over the reporting period, and therefore the exchange rate movement continues to have a reasonable impact upon the value reported by the Company.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

For the nine months ended June 30, 2009, net cash used by operating activities was $69,871. The net income may be reconciled to this amount by an adjustment for depreciation and amortization of $128,751, a reversal of the write down of assets to fair values of $1,147, income received in forms other than cash of $3,629, noncontrolling shareholders interests in subsidiary loss of $10,529 and an increase in cash and cash equivalents attributable to changes in operating assets and liabilities of $212,685, which consisted primarily of a decrease in accounts receivable of $719,745, which was offset by an increase in inventories and other current assets of $246,835, an increase in accounts payable and other current liabilities of $726,811 and a decrease in tax payable of $983,783.

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At June 30, 2009, the Company had a working capital surplus of $1,768,506.

We anticipate that the funding of our working capital needs will come primarily from the cash generated from our operations. To the extent that the cash generated from our operations is insufficient to meet our working capital needs or our needs to purchase machinery or equipment, then we will need to raise capital from the sale of securities in private offerings or loans. We have no commitments for raising capital. The sale of additional equity or convertible debt securities could result in dilution to our stockholders. There can be no assurance that financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

The Company is reviewing options to raise additional future capital through debt and/or equity financing, and whilst it has a facility approved to fund equipment purchases if required, it currently has no commitments to use the facility or obtain further amounts through the issue of equity or other debt financing arrangements. While management believes that its current cash resources should be adequate to fund its operations, the Company’s long-term liquidity is dependent on its ability to continue to successfully increase the present level of sales at a profitable margin.

Significant Changes in Number of Employees

No significant change in the number of employees is anticipated in the next three months.

Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Item 3. Controls and Procedures

Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a – 15(e) and 15d – 15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), were effective.

During the quarter under report, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 5. Other Information

Progress on Completion of New Manufacturing Mill

The new manufacturing mill has entered testing during the period ended June 30, 2009 as there have been indications that the Australian mining industry is looking to bring suspended projects into construction. The preparation of a tender by the Company for supply of wear plate to BHP Billiton Ltd will call on the production capacity of the new mill, and with its testing phase completed, the new mill has been commissioned and commenced production during the first week of August, 2009.

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Item 6. Exhibits

31.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a).

31.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a).

32.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. 1350.

32.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. 1350.

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 10, 2009

ALLOY STEEL INTNERATIONAL, INC.

	By:	/s/ Alan Winduss
		Alan Winduss, Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)