UNITED
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 18, 2004
KMG Chemicals, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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000-29278 |
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75-2640529 |
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10611 Harwin Drive, Suite 402, Houston, Texas |
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77036 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 713-988-9252
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 18, 2004 the Company distributed a press release that contained the following information:
HOUSTON (November 18, 2004) – KMG Chemicals, Inc. (NASDAQ Small Cap: KMGB), a global provider of specialty chemicals in carefully focused markets, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first fiscal 2005 quarter ended October 31, 2004.
For the first fiscal 2005 quarter, net income was $0.67 million or $0.09 per diluted share, up from $0.32 million or $0.04 per diluted share reported for the same quarter in fiscal 2004. Fiscal first quarter net sales were $13.59 million, up from $8.37 million during the year earlier period.
At the end of the first fiscal quarter for 2005, KMG had total assets of $44.17 million and long-term debt of $10.84 million. The company had $2.57 million of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter, with no outstanding borrowings on its $3.5 million revolving credit facility. Due to the seasonality of the company’s sales, earnings are typically skewed toward the second half of the fiscal year.
David Hatcher, chairman and president of KMG Chemicals, said, “Our first quarter’s growth was driven by the three successful acquisitions completed last fiscal year, as well as strong demand by the railroads for treated wooden crossties. Additionally, we introduced a new product in the first quarter named Beetle Shield to help poultry growers with their insect infestation problems. The product is filling an important niche in that market, with very encouraging initial results and a promising future.”
“I have previously stated that we anticipate fiscal 2005 will be a very successful year with regards to sales and earnings growth, despite the continued pressure we are facing from high raw material prices,” continued Hatcher. “KMG’s first-quarter results are a strong first step in proving that to be true, and represent our third consecutive quarter of comparable period earnings growth. We continue working to increase shareholder value, pursuing acquisitions that are accretive to earnings and cash flow, and striving to maximize the profitability of our existing business.”
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KMG Chemicals, Inc.
Selected Financial Data
(UNAUDITED, and in thousands, except share data)
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Three Months Ended |
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2003 |
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Net sales |
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13,595 |
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8,372 |
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Gross profit |
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4,235 |
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2,546 |
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Pre-tax income |
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1,084 |
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515 |
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Net income |
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672 |
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319 |
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Earnings per diluted share |
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0.09 |
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0.04 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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2,572 |
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4,214 |
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Total assets |
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44,172 |
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31,097 |
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Long-term debt |
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10,839 |
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4,124 |
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Shareholders’ equity |
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24,974 |
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23,068 |
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Weighted average diluted shares outstanding |
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7,614 |
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7,534 |
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KMG Chemicals, Inc., through its subsidiaries, produces and distributes specialty chemicals to carefully focused markets. The company grows by acquiring and managing stable chemical product lines and businesses with established production processes. Its wholly owned subsidiary, KMG Bernuth, Inc. is a global provider of products to the lumber treating and agricultural industries. For more information, visit the company’s web site at www.kmgchemicals.com.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
KMG Chemicals, Inc.
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/s/ John V. Sobchak |
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Date: November 19, 2004 |
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John V. Sobchak, Chief Financial Officer |
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