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International Coal Group Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Posted on: Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 15:15 CDT

SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Third Quarter Highlights:

• Adjusted EBITDA increases to $64.7 million
• EPS increases to $0.12 per share on a diluted basis
• Margins improve 7% to $9.36 per ton
  

International Coal Group, Inc. (NYSE: ICO) today reported its results for the third quarter of 2009.

• Adjusted EBITDA, or earnings before deducting interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization and minority interest, was $64.7 million for the third quarter of 2009 compared to $45.0 million for the third quarter of 2008. Third quarter 2009 results include the previously disclosed $27.0 million payment received for the early termination of two related coal supply agreements and lost margin on pre-termination shipments.
  

• Net income was $18.7 million, or $0.12 per share on a diluted basis, for the third quarter of 2009 compared with net income of $9.3 million, or $0.06 per share on a diluted basis, for the same quarter last year.
  

• Revenues were $296.6 million for the third quarter of 2009 compared to $309.2 million for the third quarter of 2008.
  

• Margin per ton sold increased 7% to $9.36 in the third quarter of 2009, compared to $8.77 for the same period last year.
  

"We are pleased to announce improved profit margins on our coal sales, compared to the third quarter of 2008, particularly given the extremely challenging market conditions now existing for coal producers," said Ben Hatfield, ICG President and CEO. "Weak natural gas prices, mild weather and low industrial demand for electricity limited coal-fired generation and coal shipments during the quarter. Customer-initiated shipment delays and contract suspensions reduced our anticipated third quarter shipments by approximately 350,000 tons and decreased adjusted EBITDA by an estimated $9.0 million. Nevertheless, our focus on controlling costs and managing production levels yielded reasonable performance despite the adverse environment."

Hatfield continued, "During the quarter, we continued to balance production with committed sales, selectively idling 400,000 annual tons of higher-cost production at our ICG East Kentucky complex and reducing work schedules at several other locations. In early October, we also reduced annual production at ICG Eastern by an additional 500,000 tons."

Hatfield concluded, "We have seen signs of recovery amid the market weakness as thermal coal prices have recently improved, and spot market interest for metallurgical coal from the international market has picked up. The outlook for domestic metallurgical demand has also improved as blast furnace utilization rates are climbing. We believe that 2010 could be a balancing year for coal demand that sets the stage for a much stronger market in 2011."

Sales, Production and Reserves

ICG sold 4.1 million tons of coal during the third quarter of 2009 compared to 4.8 million tons during the third quarter of 2008. Production totaled 3.9 million tons in the third quarter of 2009 versus 4.5 million tons in the same period of 2008.

As of September 30, 2009, ICG controlled approximately 1.0 billion tons of coal reserves, located primarily in Illinois, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia. Additionally, the Company controlled approximately 523 million tons of non-reserve coal deposits, which may be classified as reserves in the future as additional drilling and geotechnical work is completed.

Operational and Other Updates

• On October 6, 2009, ICG Hazard was awarded the 2009 Commissioner's Award of Excellence in Reclamation by the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources for outstanding reclamation work at the Company's surface mine near Vicco, Kentucky. In announcing the award, the Department noted ICG Hazard's "exceptional work and their commitment to the environment."
  

• As previously disclosed, in September, ICG ADDCAR acquired certain international patent rights that substantially expand its ability to manufacture and market its ADDCAR highwall mining system beyond North America. With this acquisition, ICG ADDCAR is now entitled to manufacture and market its highwall mining system throughout North America, South America, Africa, Europe, as well as the key coal-producing countries of China, Russia and South Africa.
  

• In September, ICG ADDCAR also concluded successful testing and sale of its new Steep-Dip Highwall Mining System to a coal producer in British Columbia. This innovative new model was designed to accommodate highwall mining applications in geologically challenging coal fields with steeply dipping seams, such as those found in Canada and parts of the western United States.
  

Market Outlook and Committed Sales

The Company's committed and priced sales for 2009 total approximately 17.4 million tons, or essentially all of its projected shipments, with average pricing of approximately $59.45 per ton, excluding freight and handling expenses.

As of October 17, 2009, total year-to-date U.S. production was 63 million tons lower than the comparable prior year period. After factoring in recent weekly comparative data, the Company expects 2009 U.S. production to be approximately 100 million tons lower than 2008. The Company believes that U.S. coal production will continue to fall until utility inventories are significantly reduced.

While the Company expects that fourth quarter 2009 utility shipments will continue to be depressed by high inventories, there appear to be encouraging signs for a recovery by mid-2010. Favorable indicators include rising natural gas prices, which have climbed steadily since mid-September, and predictions from weather forecasting services of unusually cold winter weather in the areas affecting the Company's utility customer base. Metallurgical coal demand is also expected to increase, removing certain high-volatile "cross-over" coals from the thermal market and further tightening supply.

Committed sales for 2010 are approximately 14.7 million tons, or 85% of planned shipments, of which 13.8 million tons are priced, including 1.0 million tons subject to collared price adjustments for which the outcome can be projected with reasonable confidence. The Company projects an average price for the committed and priced sales of approximately $61.00 per ton, excluding freight and handling expenses. An additional 0.9 million tons of planned shipments are also committed, but pricing is subject to a market reopener. Approximately 1.2 million tons of uncommitted sales for 2010 are expected to be marketed as metallurgical coal.

Liquidity and Debt

As of September 30, 2009, the Company had $97.7 million in cash and $26.4 million in borrowing capacity available under its credit agreement. Total debt was $444.5 million, consisting primarily of $175.0 million of 10.25% Senior Notes and $225.0 million of 9% Convertible Senior Notes.

As previously disclosed, in September, the Company successfully reached an agreement with its banks to amend its $100 million credit facility. The amendment addressed the risk of noncompliance with certain covenants that were contractually scheduled to tighten effective January 1, 2010.

Outlook

The Company has updated its guidance to reflect modifications to its production mix and the global economic conditions affecting the coal market:

• For 2009, the Company expects to sell approximately 17.3 million to 17.5 million tons of coal. The average selling price is projected to be approximately $59.25 to $59.50 per ton. The projected average cost per ton sold is $49.25 to $49.75, excluding selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company expects coal production to be approximately 16.4 million to 16.6 million tons.
  

• The Company's updated outlook for its expected average coal pricing by region for 2009 is as follows:
  

Region 2009 Forecast ------ ------------- Central Appalachia $66.25 - $66.50 Northern Appalachia $55.75 - $56.00 Illinois Basin $33.80 - $34.10 Average $59.25 - $59.50

• The Company anticipates 2009 capital expenditures of approximately $90.0 million to $95.0 million.
  

• Due to the continued weakness in coal demand, the Company has reduced the projected shipment level for 2010 and now expects to sell 16.5 million to 18.0 million tons of coal. Production for 2010 is expected to total 16.0 million to 17.0 million tons.
  

• Due to the high degree of market uncertainty, the Company is not offering revenue or cost guidance for 2010 at this time. However, the Company anticipates providing guidance information in its fourth quarter 2009 earnings release.
  

General Information

ICG is a leading producer of coal in Northern and Central Appalachia and the Illinois Basin. The Company has 13 active mining complexes, of which 12 are located in Northern and Central Appalachia and one in Central Illinois. ICG's mining operations and reserves are strategically located to serve utility, metallurgical and industrial customers domestically and internationally.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 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, 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 various risks, 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: market demand for coal, electricity and steel; availability of qualified workers; future economic or capital market conditions; weather conditions or catastrophic weather-related damage; our production capabilities; consummation of financing, acquisition or disposition transactions and the effect thereof on our business; a significant number of conversions of our convertible senior notes prior to maturity; our plans and objectives for future operations and expansion or consolidation; our relationships with, and other conditions affecting, our customers; availability and costs of key supplies or commodities such as diesel fuel, steel, explosives and tires; availability and costs of capital equipment; prices of fuels which compete with or impact coal usage, such as oil and natural gas; timing of reductions or increases in customer coal inventories; long-term coal supply arrangements; reductions and/or deferrals of purchases by major customers; risks in or related to coal mining operations, including risks related to third-party suppliers and carriers operating at our mines or complexes; unexpected maintenance and equipment failure; environmental, safety and other laws and regulations, including those directly affecting our coal mining and production, and those affecting our customers' coal usage; ability to obtain and maintain all necessary governmental permits and authorizations; competition among coal and other energy producers in the United States and internationally; railroad, barge, trucking and other transportation availability, performance and costs; employee benefits costs and labor relations issues; replacement of our reserves; our assumptions concerning economically recoverable coal reserve estimates; availability and costs of credit, surety bonds and letters of credit; title defects or loss of leasehold interests in our properties which could result in unanticipated costs or inability to mine these properties; future legislation and changes in regulations or governmental policies or changes in interpretations thereof, including with respect to safety enhancements and environmental initiatives relating to global warming; impairment of the value of our long-lived and deferred tax assets; our liquidity, including the ability to adhere to financial covenants related to our borrowing arrangements, results of operations and financial condition; adequacy and sufficiency of our internal controls; and legal and administrative proceedings, settlements, investigations and claims and the availability of related insurance coverage.

You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release or elsewhere speaks only as of the date on which the statements were made. See also the "Risk Factors" in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent filings on Form 10-Q, all of which are currently available on our website at www.intlcoal.com. 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 or our anticipated results. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this press release , 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 press release might not occur. All data presented herein is as of October 28, 2009 unless otherwise noted.

INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, -------------------- -------------------- 2009 2008(a) 2009 2008(a) --------- --------- --------- --------- REVENUES: Coal sales revenues $246,788 $282,250 $775,281 $761,963 Freight and handling revenues 5,777 12,339 20,452 35,492 Other revenues 44,057 14,610 83,652 41,554 --------- --------- --------- --------- Total revenues 296,622 309,199 879,385 839,009 COSTS AND EXPENSES: Cost of coal sales 208,083 240,204 647,372 666,598 Freight and handling costs 5,777 12,339 20,452 35,492 Cost of other revenues 12,724 9,690 28,690 27,847 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 26,996 24,227 79,294 70,878 Selling, general and administrative 5,351 8,396 24,632 27,051 (Gain) loss on sale of assets, net 2 (6,383) (3,184) (32,675) --------- --------- --------- --------- Total costs and expenses 258,933 288,473 797,256 795,191 --------- --------- --------- --------- Income from operations 37,689 20,726 82,129 43,818 INTEREST EXPENSE, net (13,409) (9,455) (39,641) (30,819) --------- --------- --------- --------- Income before income taxes 24,280 11,271 42,488 12,999 INCOME TAX EXPENSE (5,566) (1,949) (9,674) (1,815) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net income 18,714 9,322 32,814 11,184 Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 2 2 (23) (3) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net income attributable to International Coal Group, Inc. $18,716 $9,324 $32,791 $11,181 ========= ========= ========= ========= Other Data: Adjusted EBITDA (b) $64,685 $44,953 $161,423 $114,696 Earnings per share: Basic and diluted $0.12 $0.06 $0.21 $0.07 Weighted-average shares - basic 152,998,598 152,761,955 152,869,195 152,587,831 Weighted-average shares - diluted 155,214,868 153,025,680 154,289,039 152,745,474 (a) Our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Cash Flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2008 have been adjusted to reflect the adoption of ASC 470-20 (formerly FSP APB 14-1). The impact of the adoption will be more fully described in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2009. (b) This press release includes a non-GAAP financial measure within the meaning of applicable SEC rules and regulations. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure used by management to gauge operating performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income or loss attributable to International Coal Group, Inc. before deducting interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization and noncontrolling interest. Adjusted EBITDA is not, and should not be used as, a substitute for operating income, net income and cash flow as determined in accordance with GAAP. We present Adjusted EBITDA because we consider it an important supplemental measure of our performance and believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry, substantially all of which present EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA when reporting their results. We also use Adjusted EBITDA as our executive compensation plan bases incentive compensation payments on our Adjusted EBITDA performance measured against budgets. Our credit facility uses Adjusted EBITDA (with additional adjustments) to measure our compliance with covenants, such as interest coverage and leverage. EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA is also widely used by us and others in our industry to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are that Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our debts. Although depreciation, depletion and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated, depleted and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future. Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements. Other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income appears at the end of this press release. INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008 (in thousands) September 30, December 31, 2009 2008(a) ------------- ------------ ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $97,660 $63,930 Accounts receivable, net 80,005 75,321 Inventories, net 78,576 58,788 Deferred income taxes 16,817 17,649 Prepaid expenses and other 11,865 32,303 ------------- ------------ Total current assets 284,923 247,991 PROPERTY, PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND MINE DEVELOPMENT, net 1,039,934 1,069,297 DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS, net 9,576 10,462 ADVANCE ROYALTIES, net 18,061 17,462 OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS 6,701 5,435 ------------- ------------ Total assets $1,359,195 $1,350,647 ============= ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $56,665 $75,810 Short-term debt 269 4,741 Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases 17,998 15,319 Current portion of reclamation and mine closure costs 10,118 11,139 Current portion of employee benefits 3,359 3,359 Accrued expenses and other 72,026 87,704 ------------- ------------ Total current liabilities 160,435 198,072 LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES 426,223 417,551 RECLAMATION AND MINE CLOSURE COSTS 69,812 68,107 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 69,553 61,194 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 56,489 49,403 BELOW-MARKET COAL SUPPLY AGREEMENTS 30,589 43,888 OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,001 6,195 ------------- ------------ Total liabilities 817,102 844,410 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock 1,542 1,533 Treasury stock (14) - Additional paid-in capital 659,955 656,997 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,028) (5,157) Retained deficit (114,380) (147,171) ------------- ------------ Total International Coal Group, Inc. stockholders' equity 542,075 506,202 Noncontrolling interest 18 35 ------------- ------------ Total stockholders' equity 542,093 506,237 ------------- ------------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,359,195 $1,350,647 ============= ============ INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED Condensed Consolidated Statements of CASH FLOWS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (in thousands) Nine months ended September 30, ------------- 2009 2008(a) ------------- ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $32,814 $11,184 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation, depletion and amortization 79,294 70,878 Amortization of deferred finance costs included in interest expense 5,183 4,559 Provision for bad debt (1,294) (522) Compensation expense on restricted stock and options 2,967 3,216 Gain on sale of assets, net (3,184) (32,675) Deferred income taxes 8,416 1,680 Amortization of accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 216 323 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (3,390) (33,337) Inventories (19,788) (7,172) Prepaid expenses and other 20,438 3,007 Other non-current assets 246 1,969 Accounts payable (14,779) 5,625 Accrued expenses and other (15,798) 13,492 Reclamation and mine closure costs 1,231 (1,961) Other liabilities (1,532) 4,202 ------------- ------------ Net cash from operating activities 91,040 44,468 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from the sale of assets 3,218 8,688 Additions to property, plant, equipment and mine development (48,695) (93,632) Cash paid related to acquisitions and net assets acquired - (603) Withdrawals (deposits) of restricted cash (1,535) 18 ------------- ------------ Net cash from investing activities (47,012) (85,529) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Repayments on short-term debt (4,472) - Borrowings on long-term debt 9,086 - Repayments on long-term debt (13,682) (3,828) Purchases of treasury stock (14) - Proceeds from stock options exercised - 149 Debt issuance costs (1,216) (188) ------------- ------------ Net cash from financing activities (10,298) (3,867) ------------- ------------ NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 33,730 (44,928) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 63,930 107,150 ------------- ------------ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $97,660 $62,222 ============= ============ INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (Unaudited) (in thousands) Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, --------------------- ------------------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 --------- ---------- --------- -------- Net income attributable to International Coal Group, Inc. $18,716 $9,324 $32,791 $11,181 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 26,996 24,227 79,294 70,878 Interest expense, net 13,409 9,455 39,641 30,819 Income tax expense 5,566 1,949 9,674 1,815 Noncontrolling interest (2) (2) 23 3 --------- ---------- --------- -------- Adjusted EBITDA $64,685 $44,953 $161,423 $114,696 ========= ========== ========= ======== INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES OPERATING STATISTICS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per ton amounts) Central Northern Illinois Purchased Appalachia Appalachia Basin Coal Total ----------- ----------- ------- ------ ----- For the three months ended September 30, 2009: -------------------------- Tons sold 2,463 904 564 205 4,136 Coal sales revenues $166,552 $48,951 $20,230 $11,055 $246,788 Cost of coal sales $140,854 $44,491 $15,453 $7,285 $208,083 Coal sales revenue per ton (c) $67.63 $54.15 $35.87 $53.93 $59.67 Cost of coal sales per ton (c) $57.19 $49.21 $27.40 $35.56 $50.31 For the three months ended September 30, 2008: -------------------------- Tons sold 3,022 918 619 235 4,794 Coal sales revenues $198,812 $52,531 $18,530 $12,377 $282,250 Cost of coal sales $164,193 $50,494 $15,921 $9,596 $240,204 Coal sales revenue per ton (c) $65.78 $57.22 $29.96 $52.65 $58.87 Cost of coal sales per ton (c) $54.32 $55.00 $25.74 $40.83 $50.10 For the nine months ended September 30, 2009: ------------------------- Tons sold 7,712 2,959 1,700 625 12,996 Coal sales revenues $526,245 $157,887 $56,654 $34,495 $775,281 Cost of coal sales $436,827 $141,617 $45,940 $22,991 $647,372 Coal sales revenue per ton (c) $68.24 $53.35 $33.32 $55.20 $59.66 Cost of coal sales per ton (c) $56.65 $47.85 $27.02 $36.79 $49.81 For the nine months ended September 30, 2008: ------------------------- Tons sold 8,908 2,969 1,762 863 14,502 Coal sales revenues $512,537 $157,528 $52,619 $39,279 $761,963 Cost of coal sales $443,452 $147,488 $44,547 $31,111 $666,598 Coal sales revenue per ton (c) $57.54 $53.05 $29.86 $45.50 $52.54 Cost of coal sales per ton (c) $49.78 $49.67 $25.28 $36.04 $45.96 (c) "Coal sales revenue per ton" and "Cost of coal sales per ton" are calculated as Coal sales revenues or Cost of coal sales, respectively, divided by Tons sold. Although Coal sales revenue per ton and Cost of coal sales per ton are not measures of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, management believes that they are useful to an investor in evaluating performance because they are widely used in the coal industry as a measure to evaluate a company's sales performance or control over its costs. Coal sales revenue per ton and Cost of coal sales per ton should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for measures of performance in accordance with GAAP. In addition, because Coal sales revenue per ton and Cost of coal sales per ton are not calculated identically by all companies, ICG's presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

SOURCE International Coal Group, Inc.

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