UNITED STATES
 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 
FORM 10-Q
 

      [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014
or

    [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934

For the transition period from _________ to __________

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-33926
 
 
TRECORA RESOURCES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE
75-1256622
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. employer incorporation or
organization)
identification no.)

1650 Hwy 6 South, Suite 190
77478
Sugar Land, Texas
(Zip code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (409) 385-8300

Arabian American Development Company
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if
changed since last report.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes  X    No                                

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes  X    No                                

 
 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ____                                                      Accelerated filer _ X__

Non-accelerated filer  _____                                                      Smaller reporting company ____

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

Number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock (par value $0.10 per share), outstanding at August 5, 2014: 24,164,700.

 
 

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

TRECORA RESOURCES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
JUNE 30,
2014
(unaudited)
   
DECEMBER 31,
2013
 
ASSETS
 
(thousands of dollars)
 
 Current Assets
           
  Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 6,379     $ 7,608  
  Trade receivables, net
    28,176       22,069  
  Advance to AMAK
    -       536  
  Inventories
    11,702       12,063  
  Prepaid expenses and other assets
    2,269       2,075  
  Contractual based intangible assets, net
    -       104  
  Taxes receivable
    -       571  
  Deferred income taxes
    1,113       1,324  
          Total current assets
    49,639       46,350  
                 
  Plant, pipeline and equipment, net
    43,222       41,925  
                 
  Investment in AMAK
    53,751       54,095  
  Mineral properties in the United States
    588       588  
  Other assets
    586       709  
                 
     TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 147,786     $ 143,667  
 
LIABILITIES
               
  Current Liabilities
               
    Accounts payable
  $ 7,006     $ 7,362  
    Accrued interest
    80       102  
    Current portion of derivative instruments
    215       292  
    Accrued liabilities
    4,338       3,060  
    Accrued liabilities in Saudi Arabia
    140       140  
    Current portion of post-retirement benefit
    282       278  
    Current portion of long-term debt
    1,400       1,400  
    Current portion of other liabilities
    1,425       1,654  
          Total current liabilities
    14,886       14,288  
                 
  Long-term debt, net of current portion
    8,139       11,839  
  Post-retirement benefit, net of current portion
    649       649  
  Derivative instruments, net of current portion
    251       319  
  Other liabilities, net of current portion
    775       1,369  
  Deferred income taxes
    11,141       11,984  
     Total liabilities
    35,841       40,448  
                 
EQUITY
               
  Common stock-authorized 40 million shares of $.10 par value; issued and outstanding 23.9 million and 23.8 million shares in 2014 and 2013, respectively
    2,386       2,383  
  Additional paid-in capital
    47,125       46,064  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (303 )     (366 )
  Retained earnings
    62,448       54,849  
  Total Trecora Resources Stockholders’ Equity
    111,656       102,930  
  Noncontrolling Interest
    289       289  
   Total equity
    111,945       103,219  
 
               
     TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  $ 147,786     $ 143,667  


See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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TRECORA RESOURCES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)


   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
   
SIX MONTHS ENDED
 
   
JUNE 30,
   
JUNE 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
(thousands of dollars)
 
REVENUES
                       
  Petrochemical Product Sales
  $ 72,842     $ 54,762     $ 135,234     $ 106,382  
  Processing Fees
    1,711       1,213       3,419       2,338  
      74,553       55,975       138,653       108,720  
                                 
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
                               
  Cost of  Sales and Processing
                               
    (including depreciation of  $868, $838, $1,733, and $1,663, respectively)
    62,853       47,408       118,239       93,474  
 
                               
   GROSS PROFIT
    11,700       8,567       20,414       15,246  
                                 
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
                               
  General and Administrative
    4,154       3,452       8,343       6,957  
  Depreciation
    136       131       275       260  
      4,290       3,583       8,618       7,217  
                                 
OPERATING INCOME
    7,410       4,984       11,796       8,029  
                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
                               
  Interest Income
    9       --       18       1  
  Interest Expense
    11       (123 )     (99 )     (238 )
  Losses on Cash Flow Hedge Reclassified from OCI
    (63 )     (80 )     (130 )     (158 )
  Equity in earnings (loss) of AMAK
    6       4,732       (344 )     7,696  
  Miscellaneous Expense
    (4 )     (69 )     (49 )     (89 )
      (41 )     4,460       (604 )     7,212  
                                 
  INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    7,369       9,444       11,192       15,241  
                                 
  INCOME TAXES
    2,369       3,135       3,593       4,146  
 
                               
  NET INCOME
    5,000       6,309       7,599       11,095  
                                 
 NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
    --       --       --       --  
                                 
 NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO TRECORA RESOURCES
  $ 5,000     $ 6,309     $ 7,599     $ 11,095  
                                 
Basic Earnings per Common Share
                               
  Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources (dollars)
  $ 0.21     $ 0.26     $ 0.32     $ 0.46  
                                 
  Basic Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding
    24,165       24,110       24,158       24,108  
                                 
Diluted Earnings per Common Share
                               
  Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources (dollars)
  $ 0.20     $ 0.26     $ 0.31     $ 0.45  
                                 
  Diluted Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding
    24,813       24,652       24,866       24,655  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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TRECORA RESOURCES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)


   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
   
SIX MONTHS ENDED
 
   
JUNE 30,
   
JUNE 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
(thousands of dollars)
 
                         
NET INCOME
  $ 5,000     $ 6,309     $ 7,599     $ 11,095  
                                 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE GAIN, NET OF TAX
                               
      Unrealized holding gains arising during period
    82       152       193       285  
      Less: reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income
    63       80       130       158  
                                 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE GAIN, NET OF TAX
    19       72       63       127  
                                 
 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 5,019     $ 6,381     $ 7,662     $ 11,222  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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TRECORA RESOURCES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)


   
TRECORA RESOURCES STOCKHOLDERS
             
   
COMMON STOCK
   
ADDITIONAL
PAID-IN
   
ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
   
RETAINED
         
NON-
CONTROLLING
   
TOTAL
 
   
SHARES
   
AMOUNT
   
CAPITAL
   
LOSS
   
EARNINGS
   
TOTAL
   
INTEREST
   
EQUITY
 
   
(thousands)
   
(thousands of dollars)
 
JANUARY 1, 2014
    23,832     $ 2,383     $ 46,064     $ (366 )   $ 54,849     $ 102,930     $ 289     $ 103,219  
                                                                 
Stock options
                                                               
  Issued to Directors
    -       -       218       -       -       218       -       218  
  Issued to Employees
    -       -       701       -       -       701       -       701  
Warrants
    -       -       54       -       -       54       -       54  
Common stock
                                                               
  Issued to Employees
    32       3       88       -       -       91       -       91  
Unrealized Gain on Interest Rate Swap (net of income tax expense of $34)
    -       -       -       63       -       63       -       63  
Net Income
    -       -       -       -       7,599       7,599       -       7,599  
                                                                 
JUNE 30, 2014
    23,864     $ 2,386     $ 47,125     $ (303 )   $ 62,448     $ 111,656     $ 289     $ 111,945  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.


 
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TRECORA RESOURCES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
   
SIX MONTHS ENDED
 
   
JUNE 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
(thousands of dollars)
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
  Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources
  $ 7,599     $ 11,095  
  Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources
               
    To Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
               
    Depreciation
    2,008       1,923  
    Amortization of Contractual Based Intangible Asset
    104       125  
    Accretion of Notes Receivable Discounts
    (18 )     (2 )
    Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments
    (48 )     -  
    Stock-based Compensation
    973       548  
    Deferred Income Taxes
    (665 )     1,148  
    Postretirement Obligation
    4       5  
    Equity in (earnings) losses of AMAK
    344       (3,700 )
    Gain from additional equity issuance by AMAK
    -       (3,996 )
  Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
               
    Increase in Trade Receivables
    (6,107 )     (5,279 )
    Decrease in Notes Receivable
    141       20  
    Decrease in Taxes Receivable
    571       1,182  
    (Increase) Decrease in Inventories
    361       (2,476 )
    Increase in Prepaid Expenses
    (196 )     (547 )
    Increase in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
    922       249  
    Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Interest
    (22 )     2  
    Increase in Other Liabilities
    -       500  
                 
    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    5,971       797  
                 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
  Additions to Plant, Pipeline and Equipment
    (4,127 )     (3,142 )
  Addition to Investment in AMAK
    -       (7,500 )
  Advance to AMAK, net
    536       1,719  
                 
    Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (3,591 )     (8,923 )
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
  Issuance of Common Stock
    91       44  
  Additions to Long-Term Debt
    3,000       6,000  
  Repayment of Long-Term Debt
    (6,700 )     (2,700 )
                 
    Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
    (3,609 )     3,344  
                 
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (1,229 )     (4,782 )
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    7,608       9,508  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 6,379     $ 4,726  
                 
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
     
  Cash payments for interest
  $ 245     $ 388  
  Cash payments for taxes
  $ 2,659     $ 1,390  
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash items:
               
  Capital expansion amortized to depreciation expense
  $ 823     $ 540  
  Unrealized gain on interest rate swap, net of tax expense
  $ 63     $ 127  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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TRECORA RESOURCES AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)


1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in conformity with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, these unaudited financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

The unaudited condensed financial statements included in this document have been prepared on the same basis as the annual condensed financial statements and in management’s opinion reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented.  In the opinion of management, the disclosures included in these financial statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

Unless the context requires otherwise, references to “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” are intended to mean consolidated Trecora Resources and its subsidiaries.

Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of results for the year ending December 31, 2014.

We operate in one segment and all revenue originates from United States’ sources and all long-lived assets owned are located in the United States.

The Company owns a 35% interest in Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company (“AMAK”), a Saudi Arabian closed joint stock company which owns and is developing mining assets in Saudi Arabia.  We account for our investment under the equity method of accounting.   See Note 13.

2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014 the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements of FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 605, Revenue Recognition and most industry-specific guidance throughout the Accounting Standards Codification, resulting in the creation of FASB ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU provides alternative methods of retrospective adoption and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently assessing the potential impact of adopting this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In June 2014 the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. The new standard requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. This update further clarifies that compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the periods for which the requisite service has already been rendered. The new standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015 and can be applied either prospectively or retrospectively to all awards outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented as an adjustment to opening retained earnings. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the potential impact of adopting this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

3. TRADE RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables, net, at June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, consisted of the following:
 
 
 
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June 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
 
   
(thousands of dollars)
 
Trade receivables
  $ 28,386     $ 22,279  
Less allowance for doubtful accounts
    (210 )     (210 )
    Trade receivables, net
  $ 28,176     $ 22,069  

Trade receivables serving as collateral for the Company’s line of credit with a domestic bank were $21.4 million and $17.7 million at June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively (see Note 7).

4. INVENTORIES

Inventories include the following:

   
June 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
 
   
(thousands of dollars)
 
Raw material
  $ 3,059     $ 2,403  
Petrochemical products
    8,643       9,660  
Total inventory
  $ 11,702     $ 12,063  

Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost, determined on the last-in, first-out method (LIFO), or market.  At June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, current cost exceeded LIFO value by approximately $2.4 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

Inventories serving as collateral for the Company’s line of credit with a domestic bank were $4.4 million and $4.9 million at June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively (see Note 7).

Inventory included products in transit valued at approximately $5.8 million and $4.4 million at June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively.

5. PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT

 
Plant, pipeline and equipment at June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, consisted of the following:

   
June 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
 
   
(thousands of dollars)
 
Platinum catalyst
  $ 1,612     $ 1,612  
Land
    1,577       1,577  
Plant, pipeline and equipment
    73,458       71,115  
Construction in progress
    2,606       824  
Total plant, pipeline and equipment
    79,253       75,128  
  Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (36,031 )     (33,203 )
Net plant, pipeline and equipment
  $ 43,222     $ 41,925  

Plant, pipeline, and equipment serve as collateral for a $14.0 million term loan with a domestic bank (see Note 7).

Construction in progress during the first six months of 2014 included preparation for the D-Train expansion, construction of additional warehousing, installation of additional truck loading stations, and various other improvements facility-wide.

Amortization relating to the platinum catalyst which is included in cost of sales was $21,068, $3,184, $42,135 and $6,368 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

6. NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO TRECORA RESOURCES

The following table (in thousands, except per share amounts) sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Trecora Resources for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

 
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Three Months Ended
June 30, 2014
   
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2013
 
               
Per Share
               
Per Share
 
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
Basic Net Income per Share:
                                   
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources
  $ 5,000       24,165     $ 0.21     $ 6,309       24,110     $ 0.26  
                                                 
Dilutive stock options outstanding
            648                       542          
                                                 
Diluted Net Income per Share:
                                               
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources
  $ 5,000       24,813     $ 0.20     $ 6,309       24,652     $ 0.26  

   
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2014
   
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
 
               
Per Share
               
Per Share
 
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
Basic Net Income per Share:
                                   
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources
  $ 7,599       24,158     $ 0.32     $ 11,095       24,108     $ 0.46  
                                                 
Dilutive stock options outstanding
            708                       547          
                                                 
Diluted Net Income per Share:
                                               
Net Income Attributable to Trecora Resources
  $ 7,599       24,866     $ 0.31     $ 11,095       24,655     $ 0.45  

At June 30, 2014, and 2013, 662,068 and 449,189 potential common stock shares were issuable upon the exercise of options.

The earnings per share calculations for the periods ended June 30, 2014, and 2013, include 300,000 shares of the Company that are held in the treasury of TOCCO.

7. LIABILITIES AND LONG-TERM DEBT

In September 2007 we entered into a $10.0 million term loan agreement with a domestic bank to finance the expansion of the petrochemical facility.  An amendment was entered into in November 2008 which increased the term loan to $14.0 million due to the increased cost of the expansion.  This note is collateralized by plant, pipeline and equipment. The agreement expires October 31, 2018.  At June 30, 2014, there was a short-term amount of $1.4 million and a long-term amount of $4.7 million outstanding. At December 31, 2013, there was a short-term amount of $1.4 million and a long-term amount of $5.4 million outstanding.   The interest rate on the loan varies according to several options.  At June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, the rate was 2.25%.  However, as discussed in Note 9, effective August 2008, the Company entered into a pay-fixed, receive-variable interest rate swap with the lending bank which has the effect of converting the interest rate on $10.0 million of the loan to a fixed rate.  Principal payments of $350,000 are paid quarterly with interest paid monthly.

In May 2006 we entered into a $12.0 million revolving loan agreement with a domestic bank secured by accounts receivable and inventory.    The loan was originally due to expire on October 31, 2008, but was amended to extend the termination date to June 30, 2018, and ultimately increase the availability of the line to $18.0 million based upon our accounts receivable and inventory.  At June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, there was a long-term amount outstanding of $3.5 million and $6.5 million, respectively. The credit agreement contains a sub-limit of $3.0 million available to be used in support of the hedging program.  The interest rate on the loan varies according to several options.  At June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, the rate was 2.25%.  The borrowing base is determined by a formula in the loan agreement. If the amount outstanding exceeds the borrowing base, a principal payment is due to reduce the amount outstanding to the calculated borrowing base.  Interest is paid monthly.  Loan covenants that must be maintained quarterly include EBITDA, capital expenditures, dividends payable to parent, and leverage ratio. Interest on the loan is paid monthly and a commitment fee of 0.25% is due quarterly on the unused portion of the loan. At June 30, 2014, approximately $14.5 million was available to be drawn, and the Company was in compliance with all covenants.

On July 10, 2014, we entered into a credit agreement with a domestic bank for a $25.0 million multiple advance term loan facility to finance the construction of the capital expansion project known as “D-Train” in 2014 through 2015.  D-Train will be located at South Hampton’s petrochemical facility in Silsbee, Texas and will increase penhex capacity from 6,700 barrels per day to approximately 11,000 barrels per day.  The loan will be secured by a Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and UCC Financing Statement for Fixture Filing, an Assignment of Rights Under Construction Contracts, Permits, Plans and Contracts.  Borrowing availability under the loan began on July 10, 2014 and ends on December 31, 2015.  The loan converts from a multiple advance loan to a “mini-perm” loan once we have fulfilled certain obligations such as certification that construction was completed in a good and workmanlike manner, receipt of applicable permits and releases from governmental authorities, and receipt of releases of liens from the contractor and each subcontractor and supplier; provided that the conversion date may not occur after December 31, 2015.   On the date the loan converts into mini-perm loan, the
 
 
 
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loan will amortize based on a fifteen year commercial style amortization method and installments of principal and interest shall be due on the first business day of each January, April, July and October until the maturity date when all outstanding principal and interest is due and payable.  The interest rate on the loan varies according to several options.  At June 30, 2014, no amounts were outstanding.

8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following items are measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to disclosure requirements of ASC Topic 820 at June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013:

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

         
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
   
June 30, 2014
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
   
(thousands of dollars)
 
Liabilities:
                       
Interest rate swap
  $ 466     $ -     $ 466     $ -  

         
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
   
December 31, 2013
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
   
(thousands of dollars)
 
Liabilities:
                       
Interest rate swap
  $ 563     $ -     $ 563     $ -  
Commodity financial instruments
    48       48                  

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable, taxes receivable, advance to AMAK, accounts payable, accrued interest, accrued liabilities, accrued liabilities in Saudi Arabia and other liabilities approximate the fair value due to the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The fair value of variable rate long term debt and notes payable reflect recent market transactions and approximate carrying value.  We used observable inputs that would qualify as Level 2 inputs to make our assessment of the approximate fair value of accounts receivable, notes receivable, taxes receivable, advance to AMAK, accounts payable, accrued interest, accrued liabilities, accrued liabilities in Saudi Arabia, other liabilities and variable rate long term debt and notes payable.  We used observable inputs that would qualify as Level 1 inputs to make our assessment of the approximate fair value of cash and cash equivalents.  The fair value of the derivative instruments are described below.

Commodity Financial Instruments

We periodically enter into financial instruments to hedge the cost of natural gasoline (the primary feedstock) and natural gas (used as fuel to operate the plant).  

We assess the fair value of the financial swaps on feedstock using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 of fair value hierarchy).  At June 30, 2014, no commodity financial instruments were outstanding.  At December 31, 2013, we had derivative contracts with settlement dates through February 2014.  For additional information see Note 9.

Interest Rate Swap

In March 2008 we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with Bank of America related to the $10.0 million term loan secured by plant, pipeline and equipment.  The interest rate swap was designed to minimize the effect of changes in the London InterBank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) rate.  We have designated the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging.

South Hampton assesses the fair value of the interest rate swap using a present value model that includes quoted LIBOR rates and the nonperformance risk of the Company and Bank of America based on the Credit Default Swap Market (Level 2 of fair value hierarchy).

We have consistently applied valuation techniques in all periods presented and believe we have obtained the most accurate information available for the types of derivative contracts it holds. See discussion of our derivative instruments in Note 9.

 
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9. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Commodity Financial Contracts

Hydrocarbon based manufacturers, such as the Company, are significantly impacted by changes in feedstock and natural gas prices. Not considering derivative transactions, feedstock and natural gas used for the six months ended June 30, 2014, and 2013, represented approximately 81.8% and 79.7% of our operating expenses, respectively.

We endeavor to acquire feedstock and natural gas at the lowest possible cost.  Our primary feedstock (natural gasoline) is traded over the counter and not on organized futures exchanges.  Financially settled instruments (fixed price swaps) are the principal vehicle used to give some predictability to feed prices. We do not purchase or hold any derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes and are limited by our risk management policy to hedging a maximum of 40% of monthly feedstock requirements.

Generally, financial contracts are not designated as hedges.  As of June 30, 2014, South Hampton had no outstanding committed financial contracts.

The following tables detail (in thousands) the impact the agreements had on the financial statements:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
                         
Unrealized loss
  $ -     $ -     $ (48 )   $ -  
Realized gain
    -       -       87       -  
Net gain
  $ -     $ -     $ 39     $ -  

   
June 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
 
             
Fair value of financial contracts – liability
  $ -     $ 48  

The realized and unrealized gains/(losses) are recorded in Cost of Sales and Processing for the periods ended June 30, 2014, and 2013.  As a percentage of Cost of Sales and Processing, realized and unrealized gains/(losses) accounted for 0% and 0% for the three months and 0% and 0% for the six months ended June 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

Interest Rate Swap

On March 21, 2008, we entered into a pay-fixed, receive-variable interest rate swap agreement with Bank of America related to $10.0 million of our $14 million term loan secured by plant, pipeline and equipment. The effective date of the interest rate swap agreement is August 15, 2008, and terminates on December 15, 2017.  The notional amount of the interest rate swap was $3.75 million at June 30, 2014.  South Hampton receives credit for payments of variable interest made on the term loan’s variable rates, which are based upon LIBOR, and pays Bank of America an interest rate of 5.83% less the credit on the interest rate swap.  We have designated the transaction as a cash flow hedge.  Beginning on August 15, 2008, the derivative instrument was reported at fair value with any changes in fair value reported within other comprehensive income (loss) in the Company’s Statement of Comprehensive Income. We entered into the interest rate swap to minimize the effect of changes in the LIBOR rate.  The following tables detail (in thousands) the impact the agreement had on the financial statements:

   
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Other Comprehensive Loss
           
  Cumulative loss
  $ (466 )   $ (696 )
  Deferred tax benefit
    163       243  
  Net cumulative loss
  $ (303 )   $ (453 )
                 
Interest expense reclassified from other comprehensive loss
  $ 130     $ 158  

   
June 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
 
             
Fair value of interest rate swap  - liability
  $ 466     $ 563  
 
 
 
 
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The cumulative loss from the changes in the swap contract’s fair value that is included in other comprehensive loss will be reclassified into income when interest is paid. The net amount of pre-tax loss in other comprehensive income (loss) as of June 30, 2014, predicted to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months is approximately $215,000. See further discussion of the fair value of the derivative instruments in Note 8.

10. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

On February 21, 2014, we awarded 10 year options to various employees for 500,000 shares.  These options have an exercise price equal to the closing price of the stock on February 21, 2014, which was $12.26 and vest in 25% increments over a 4 year period.  Compensation expense recognized during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014, was approximately $277,000 and $400,000, respectively.  The fair value of the options granted was calculated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with the following assumptions:

Expected volatility
84%
Expected dividends
None
Expected term (in years)
6.25
Risk free interest rate
1.95%

A summary of the status of our stock option awards and warrants is presented below:

   
Number of Stock Options & Warrants
   
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share
   
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
                   
Outstanding at January 1, 2014
    1,326,360     $ 4.75        
   Granted
    500,000       12.26        
   Exercised
    (31,820 )     2.86        
   Expired
    --       --        
   Cancelled
    --       --        
   Forfeited
    (20,000 )   $ 2.82        
Outstanding at June 30, 2014
    1,774,540     $ 6.92       7.1  
Exercisable at June 30, 2014
    662,068     $ 4.53       5.9  

The fair value of the previously issued options granted below was calculated using the Black Scholes option valuation model with the assumptions as disclosed in prior quarterly and annual filings.

Directors’ compensation of approximately $76,000 and $94,000 during the three months and $170,000 and $189,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively, were recognized related to options to purchase shares vesting through 2017.

Excluding the options granted in 2014 as disclosed above, employee compensation of approximately $150,000 and $119,000 during the three months and $300,000 and $238,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively, was recognized related to options with a 4 year vesting period awarded to officers and key employees.  These options vest through 2017.

Post-retirement compensation of approximately $24,000 was recognized during the three months and $49,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2014, and 2013, related to options awarded to Mr. Hatem El Khalidi in July 2009.  On May 9, 2010, the Board of Directors determined that Mr. El Khalidi forfeited these options and other retirement benefits when he made various demands against the Company and other AMAK Saudi shareholders which would benefit him personally and were not in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.  The Company is litigating its right to withdraw the options and benefits and as such, these options and benefits continue to be shown as outstanding.  See further discussion in Note 15.

Investor relations expense of approximately $21,000 and $42,000 during the three months and $54,000 and $71,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively, was recognized related to warrants issued for the purchase of 100,000 shares of common stock to Genesis Select Corporation (“Genesis”).  These warrants vest through 2017 contingent upon continuous investor relations service under the consulting agreement with Genesis.
 
 

 
 
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See the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, for additional information.

11. INCOME TAXES

We file an income tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and a margin tax return in Texas. Tax returns for the years 2010 through 2013 remain open for examination in various tax jurisdictions in which we operate.  As of June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, we recognized no material adjustments in connection with uncertain tax positions.

12. POST-RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

In January 2008 an amended retirement agreement, replacing the February 2007 agreement, was entered into with Mr. El Khalidi. The amended agreement provides $6,000 per month in benefits to Mr. El Khalidi upon his retirement for the remainder of his life. Additionally, upon his death $4,000 per month will be paid to his surviving spouse for the remainder of her life. A health insurance benefit will also be provided.  An additional $382,000 was accrued in January 2008 for the increase in benefits. A liability of approximately $900,000 based upon an annuity single premium value contract plus accrued interest was outstanding at June 30, 2014, and was included in post-retirement benefits.  As of June 30, 2014, no payments have been made pursuant to this agreement.

In June 2009 the Company’s Board of Directors awarded Mr. El Khalidi a retirement bonus in the amount of $31,500 for 42 years of service. While there is no written policy regarding retirement bonus compensation, the Company has historically awarded all employees (regardless of job position) a retirement bonus equal to $750 for each year of service.  Since Mr. El Khalidi was employed by the Company for 42 years, the Board of Directors voted to award him a $31,500 retirement bonus, consistent with that provided to all other retired employees. This amount remained outstanding at June 30, 2014, and was included in post-retirement benefits.

On May 9, 2010, the Board of Directors terminated the retirement agreement, options, retirement bonus, and any outstanding directors’ fees due Mr. El Khalidi; however, due to the outstanding litigation discussed in Note 15, all amounts which have not met termination dates remain recorded until a resolution is achieved.

13. INVESTMENT IN AL MASANE AL KOBRA MINING COMPANY (“AMAK”)

As of June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, the Company had a non-controlling equity interest (35%) of approximately $53.8 million and $54.1 million, respectively. This investment is accounted for under the equity method. There were no events or changes in circumstances that may have an adverse effect on the fair value of our investment in AMAK at June 30, 2014.

AMAK’s financial statements were prepared in the functional currency of AMAK which is the Saudi Riyal (SR).  In June 1986 the SR was officially pegged to the U. S. Dollar (USD) at a fixed exchange rate of 1 USD to 3.75 SR.

The summarized results of operation and financial position for AMAK are as follows:

 
Results of Operations

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
(Thousands of Dollars)
 
Sales
  $ 30,431     $ 15,333     $ 30,698     $ 46,495  
Gross Profit
    4,045       8,128       4,684       18,034  
General, administrative and other expenses
    4,982       7,029       7,570       9,815  
Net Income (loss)
  $ (937 )   $ 1,099     $ (2,886 )   $ 8,219  




 
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Financial Position

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
(Thousands of Dollars)
 
Current assets
  $ 26,558     $ 32,923  
Noncurrent assets
    263,961       264,997  
Total assets
  $ 290,519     $ 297,920  
                 
Current liabilities
  $ 16,109     $ 22,497  
Long term liabilities
    77,700       75,826  
Shareholders' equity
    196,710       199,597  
    $ 290,519     $ 297,920  

The equity in the income or loss of AMAK reflected on the consolidated statement of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, and 2013, is comprised of the following:

   
Three months ended
June 30,
   
Six months ended
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
(Thousands of Dollars)
 
Company’s share of income (loss) reported by AMAK
  $ (331 )   $ 399     $ (1,018 )   $ 3,026  
Amortization of difference between Company’s investment in AMAK and Company’s share of net assets of AMAK
    337       337       674       674  
Gain from additional equity issuance by AMAK
    -       3,996       -       3,996  
Equity in income (loss) of AMAK
  $ 6     $ 4,732     $ (344 )   $ 7,696  

At December 31, 2013, we had an outstanding advance to AMAK of approximately $0.5 million for interim funding on a short term basis.  The entire balance owed was paid in the second quarter of 2014; therefore, at June 30, 2014, there was no amount outstanding.

See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, for additional information.

14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Ghazi Sultan, a former Company director, was paid $35,000 during both three month periods and $69,000 during both six month periods ended June 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively for serving as the Company’s Saudi branch representative.

Consulting fees of approximately $0 and $35,000 were incurred during the three month periods and $21,000 and $55,000 during the six month periods ended June 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively from IHS Global FZ LLC of which Company Director Gary K Adams holds the position of Chief Advisor – Chemicals.

15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Guarantees

South Hampton, in 1977, guaranteed a $160,000 note payable of a limited partnership in which it has a 19% interest. Included in Accrued Liabilities at June 30, 2014, and 2013, is $66,570 related to this guaranty.

On October 24, 2010, we executed a limited Guarantee in favor of the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (“SIDF”) whereby we agreed to guaranty up to 41% of the SIDF loan to AMAK in the principal amount of 330.0 million Saudi Riyals (US$88.0 million) (the “Loan”). The term of the loan is through June 2019.  As a condition of the Loan, SIDF required all shareholders of AMAK to execute personal or corporate Guarantees; as a result, our guarantee is for approximately 135.33 million Saudi Riyals (US$36.1 million). The loan was necessary to continue construction of the AMAK facilities and provide working capital needs.  We received no consideration in connection with extending the guarantee and did so to maintain and enhance the value of its investment.  The total amount outstanding to the SIDF at June 30, 2014, was 269.8 million Saudi Riyals (US$71.9 million).
 

 
 
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Litigation -

On May 9, 2010, after numerous attempts to resolve certain issues with Mr. Hatem El Khalidi, the Board of Directors terminated the retirement agreement, options, retirement bonuses, and all outstanding directors’ fees due to Mr. El Khalidi, former CEO, President and Director of the Company. In June 2010 Mr. El Khalidi filed suit against the Company in the labor courts of Saudi Arabia alleging additional compensation owed to him for holidays and overtime.  The Company believes that the claims are unsubstantiated and continues to vigorously defend the case. 

In March 2011 Mr. El Khalidi filed suit against the Company in Texas alleging breach of contract and other claims.  On July 24, 2013, the 88th Judicial District Court of Hardin County, Texas dismissed all claims and counterclaims for want of prosecution in this matter.  On May 22, 2014, the Ninth Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal for want of prosecution. Mr. El-Khalidi recently filed a motion for extension of time to file petition for review with the Texas Supreme Court on July 18, 2014 presumably evidencing his intent to further appeal the dismissal.  In addition, on May 1, 2014, Mr. El-Khalidi refiled his lawsuit against the Company for breach of contract and defamation in the 356th Judicial District Court of Hardin County, Texas.  The case was transferred to the 88th Judicial District Court of Hardin County, Texas where it is currently pending.  The Company believes that the claims are unsubstantiated and plans to vigorously defend the case.    Liabilities of approximately $1.1 million remain recorded, and the stock options at issue will continue to accrue in accordance with their own terms until all matters are resolved.
 
On September 14, 2010, South Hampton received notice of a lawsuit filed in the 58th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas which was subsequently transferred to the 11th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas.  The suit alleges that the plaintiff became ill from exposure to asbestos.  There are approximately 44 defendants named in the suit.  South Hampton has placed its insurers on notice of the claim and plans to vigorously defend the case. 

No accrual has been recorded for the last claim.  We are involved in various claims and lawsuits incidental to our business.

Environmental Remediation -

In 2008 we learned of a claim by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) against World Hydrocarbons, Inc. for contamination of real property owned by the BLM north of and immediately adjacent to the processing mill situated on property owned by Pioche Ely Valley Mines, Inc. (“PEVM”).  The BLM’s claim alleged that mine tailings from the processing mill containing lead and arsenic migrated onto BLM property during the first half of the twentieth century.  World Hydrocarbons, Inc. responded to the BLM by stating that it does not own the mill and that PEVM is the owner and responsible party.  PEVM subsequently retained an environmental consultant and a local contractor to assist with the cleanup.  In June and July 2013 the contractor excavated and transported tailings from BLM property and other surrounding properties to an impoundment area located on PEVM property.  PEVM completed the cleanup during the first quarter of 2014, and the contractor demobilized from the site. PEVM received a no-further-action letter (NFA) from BLM in July 2014.  The environmental consultant submitted a report to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection on the entire removal project including a neighbor’s adjoining property, and PEVM received an NFA in October 2013.  We agreed to advance approximately $250,000 to PEVM for payment of the contractor and in return, PEVM will transfer interest in selected patented mining claims of equivalent value to the Company.  An accrual for $350,000 was recorded by PEVM in 2010 and $171,000 remained outstanding at June 30, 2014.
 
 

 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

FORWARD LOOKING AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

Except for the historical information and discussion contained herein, statements contained in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: a downturn in the economic environment; the Company’s failure to meet growth and productivity objectives; fluctuations in revenues and purchases; impact of local legal, economic, political and health conditions; adverse effects from environmental matters, tax matters and the Company’s pension plans; ineffective internal controls; the Company’s use of accounting estimates; competitive conditions; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key personnel and its reliance on critical skills; impact of relationships with critical suppliers; currency fluctuations; impact of changes in market liquidity conditions and customer credit risk on receivables; the Company’s ability to successfully manage acquisitions and alliances; general economic conditions domestically and internationally; insufficient cash flows from operating activities; difficulties in obtaining financing; outstanding debt and other financial and legal obligations; industry cycles; specialty petrochemical product and mineral prices; feedstock availability; technological developments; regulatory changes; foreign government instability; foreign legal and political concepts; and foreign currency fluctuations, as well as other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including this release, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control.

Overview

The following discussion and analysis of our financial results, as well as the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes to consolidated financial statements to which they refer, are the responsibility of our management.  Our accounting and financial reporting fairly reflect our business model involving the manufacturing and marketing of petrochemical products.  Our business model involves the manufacture and sale of tangible products.  Our consistent approach to providing high purity products and quality services to our customers has helped to sustain our current position as a preferred supplier of various petrochemical products.

The discussion and analysis of financial condition and the results of operations which appears below should be read in conjunction with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the consolidated financial statements which appear in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

We believe we are well-positioned to participate in new investments to grow the Company.  While petrochemical prices are volatile on a short-term basis and depend on the demand of our customers’ products, our investment decisions are based on our long-term business outlook using a disciplined approach in selecting and pursuing the most attractive investment opportunities.

Review of Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2014 Results

We reported second quarter 2014 earnings of $5.0 million down $1.3 million from the second quarter of 2013. Basic earnings per share of $0.21 were reported for second quarter 2014, down $0.05 from 2013.  Second quarter 2013 earnings included a gain from the additional equity issuance by AMAK of approximately $4.0 million and equity in earnings of about $0.7 million whereas there was no gain in second quarter 2014 and only minimal equity in earnings.  Sales volume of our petrochemical products increased 32.0%, and sales revenue from our petrochemical products increased 33.0% as compared to the second quarter of 2013.  Second quarter 2014 represented a record quarter in terms of both sales volume and revenue.

We reported year-to-date 2014 earnings of approximately $7.6 million down $3.5 million from the first half of 2013.  Basic earnings per share of $0.32 were reported for the first half of 2014, down $0.14 from the first half of 2013.  As reported above, there was a gain from the additional equity issuance by AMAK of approximately $4.0 million in the first half of 2013.  Sales volume of our petrochemical products increased 30.0% from the first half of 2013, and sales revenue from petrochemical products increased 27.1%.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Working Capital

Our approximate working capital days are summarized as follows:
 
 
 
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June 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
   
June 30, 2013
 
Days sales outstanding in accounts receivable
    36.8       34.1       35.1  
Days sales outstanding in inventory
    15.3       18.6       20.5  
Days sales outstanding in accounts payable
    9.1       11.4       9.9  
Days of working capital
    42.9       41.4       45.7  

Our days sales outstanding in accounts receivable increased as of the end of the second quarter of 2014 due to an increase in deferred sales.  Deferred sales increased by approximately $1.4 million over the second quarter of 2013.  Deferred sales are not recognized until the customer accepts delivery of the product and title has transferred.  The majority of these sales are to foreign customers with longer payment terms due to increased shipping times.  Our days sales outstanding in inventory decreased as of the end of the second quarter of 2014 due to increased demand for our products.

Sources and Uses of Cash

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $1.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014, as compared to a decrease of $4.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

The change in cash and cash equivalents is summarized as follows:

   
2014
   
2013
 
Net cash provided by (used in)
 
(thousands of dollars)
 
Operating activities
  $ 5,971     $ 797  
Investing activities
    (3,591 )     (8,923 )
Financing activities
    (3,609 )     3,344  
Decrease in cash and equivalents
  $ (1,229 )   $ (4,782 )
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 6,379     $ 4,726  

Operating Activities
 
Cash provided by operating activities totaled $6.0 million for the first half of 2014 which was $5.2 million higher than the first half of 2013.  For the first half of 2014 net income decreased by approximately $3.5 million as compared to the corresponding period of 2013. Major non-cash items affecting income included a decrease in the gain from additional equity issuance by AMAK of $4.0 million, a decrease in the equity in earnings from AMAK of $4.0 million, an increase in the share-based compensation of approximately $0.4 million, and a decrease in deferred income taxes of approximately $1.8 million.

Significant factors leading to an increase in cash provided by operating activities included:

·  
Inventory decreased approximately $0.4 million (due to increased demand for our products) as compared to an increase of approximately $2.5 million (due to an increase in the amount of deferred sales at the end of the second quarter and an intentional build in preparation for hurricane season) in 2013 and

·  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities increased approximately $0.9 million (due to an increase in transportation, fuel gas, and property tax accruals and additional purchases relating to the D Train expansion) as compared to an increase of approximately $0.2 million in 2013.

These sources of cash were partially offset by the following decreases in cash provided by operations:

·  
Trade receivables increased approximately $6.1 million (due to a 5.3% increase of volume sold and a 6.6% increase in average selling price as compared to the fourth quarter of 2013 and an increase in foreign sales with longer payment terms) as compared to an increase of approximately $5.3 million in 2013 (due to a 13.5% increase of volume sold compared to the fourth quarter of 2012 and an increase in foreign sales with longer payment terms),

·  
Income tax receivable decreased approximately $0.6 million (due to the receivable being used for estimated taxes) as compared to a decrease of $1.2 million in 2013 (due to the receivable being used for the 2013 estimated tax payment).


 
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Investing Activities

Cash used by investing activities during the first half of 2014 was approximately $3.6 million, representing a decrease of approximately $5.3 million over the corresponding period of 2013. During the first half of 2014 we began preparing for the expansion of our penhex unit (D-Train) and made various other facility improvements. During the first half of 2013 we purchased an additional $7.5 million of stock in AMAK, and expended $3.1 million for equipment for debottlenecking South Hampton’s penhex unit, expansion of the sales loading rack facility, and various other improvements.  These uses of cash were partially offset by the return of approximately $1.7 million from AMAK which was previously advanced.

Financing Activities

Cash used by financing activities during the first half of 2014 was approximately $3.6 million versus cash provided of $3.3 million during the corresponding period of 2013.  During 2014 we drew $3.0 million on our line of credit and made principal payments on our line of credit of $6.7 million and $0.7 million on our term debt.  During 2013 we drew $6.0 million on our line of credit for working capital purposes and to fund the capital contribution to AMAK and made principal payments of $0.7 million on our term debt and $2.0 million on our line of credit.

Anticipated Cash Needs

We believe that the Company is capable of supporting its operating requirements and capital expenditures through internally generated funds supplemented with debt.

Results of Operations

 
Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

   
2014
   
2013
   
Change
   
%Change
 
   
(in thousands)
       
Petrochemical Product Sales
  $ 72,842     $ 54,762     $ 18,080       33.0 %
Processing
    1,711       1,213       498       41.1 %
Gross Revenue
  $ 74,553     $ 55,975     $ 18,578       33.2 %
                                 
Volume of Sales (gallons)
                               
  Petrochemical Products
    20,745       15,711       5,034       32.0 %
                                 
  Cost of Sales
  $ 62,853     $ 47,408     $ 15,445       32.6 %
  Total Operating Expense**
    12,890       11,499       1,391       12.1 %
  Natural Gas Expense**
    1,573       1,535       38       2.5 %
  Operating Labor Costs**
    2,973       2,627       346       13.2 %
  Transportation Costs**
    5,837       4,916       921       18.7 %
  General & Administrative Expense
    4,154       3,452       702       20.3 %
  Depreciation*
    1,004       969       35       3.6 %
                                 
  Equity in Earnings of AMAK
    6       735       (729 )     (99.2 %)
  Gain on Equity Issuance AMAK
    -       3,996       (3,996 )     (100.0 %)
  Capital Expenditures
    2,407       1,650       757       45.9 %
 
*Includes $868 and $838 for 2014 and 2013, respectively, which is included in operating expense
 
** Included in cost of sales

Gross Revenue

Gross Revenue increased during the second quarter of 2014 from 2013 by 33.2% due to an increase in volume of 32.0% and an increase in processing fees of 41.1%.

Petrochemical Product Sales

Petrochemical product sales increased 33.0% during the second quarter of 2014 from 2013 due to an increase in volume of 32.0% as noted above.  Our primary competitor experienced production interruptions which increased demand from customers who typically purchase product elsewhere.  In addition, one customer continued to require shipments above
 
 
 
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contracted volumes during the quarter.  As a note, deferred sales volume increased 15.0% during the second quarter of 2014 from 2013 which delays recognition until the subsequent quarter.

Processing

Processing revenues increased 41.1% during the second quarter of 2014 from 2013 as we continue to see the benefit of the increase in fees charged under new contracts.

Cost of Sales

Cost of Sales increased 32.6% during the second quarter of 2014 from 2013 due to higher volumes processed to support the demand mentioned above.  Volume processed increased 28.0%, and average feedstock price per gallon increased 6.1% during the second quarter of 2014 from 2013.  We use natural gasoline as feedstock which is the heavier liquid remaining after butane and propane are removed from liquids produced by natural gas wells.  The material is a commodity product in the oil/petrochemical markets and generally is readily available.
 
Total Operating Expense

Total Operating Expense increased 12.1% during the second quarter of 2014 from 2013.  Natural gas, labor and transportation are the largest individual expenses in this category.

The cost of natural gas purchased increased 2.5% during the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the second quarter of 2013 primarily due to an increase in the average per unit cost.  The average price per MMBTU for the second quarter of 2014 was $4.58 whereas, for the second quarter of 2013 the per-unit cost was $4.32.  In addition, volume consumed increased slightly to approximately 347,000 MMBTU from about 345,000 MMBTU during the same period in 2013.

Labor costs were higher by 13.2% during the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the second quarter of 2013 because of higher profit sharing distributions during second quarter of 2014 based upon higher operating income.

Transportation costs were higher by 18.7% during the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the second quarter of 2013 due to the increase in the number of rail shipments.  We experienced a 24.8% increase in the number of rail shipments in the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the second quarter of 2013.  These shipments were primarily in support of the one customer requiring volumes above contracted amounts.   These costs are recovered through our selling price.

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative costs for the second quarter of 2014 from 2013 increased 20.3% due to increases in officer compensation (stock option grant), insurance premiums (health, property and liability increased), property taxes (increased basis), consulting fees (use of additional contractors), and accounting and auditing fees (additional costs associated with accounting for AMAK).

Depreciation

Depreciation increased 3.6% during the second quarter of 2014 from 2013 due to an increase in the amount of depreciable assets.
 
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of AMAK/Gain on Equity Issuance of AMAK

Equity in Earnings (Losses) of AMAK decreased $0.7 million during the second quarter of 2014 from 2013.  See discussion in six months ended June 30, 2014, section below.

Our equity in AMAK’s results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2013, included a gain from the additional equity issuance by AMAK of $4.0 million.  There was no gain in 2014.
 
Capital Expenditures

Capital Expenditures increased 45.9% during the second quarter of 2014 from 2013 primarily due to preparations for our D-Train expansion, expanding the sales loading rack and various other improvements.
 
 
 
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Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

   
2014
   
2013
   
Change
   
%Change
 
   
(in thousands)
       
Petrochemical Product Sales
  $ 135,234     $ 106,382     $ 28,852       27.1 %
Processing
    3,419       2,338       1,081       46.2 %
Gross Revenue
  $ 138,653     $ 108,720     $ 29,933       27.5 %
                                 
Volume of sales (thousand gallons)
                               
  Petrochemical products
    39,570       30,432       9,138       30.0 %
                                 
 Cost of Sales
  $ 118,239     $ 93,474     $ 24,765       26.5 %
 Total Operating Expense**
    24,951       21,732       3,219       14.8 %
 Natural Gas Expense**
    3,400       2,777       623       22.4 %
 Operating Labor Costs**
    5,722       5,138       584       11.4 %
 Transportation Costs**
    10,645       8,957       1,688       18.8 %
 General & Administrative Expense
    8,343       6,957       1,386       19.9 %
 Depreciation*
    2,008       1,923       85       4.4 %
                                 
  Equity in Earnings (Losses) of AMAK
    (344 )     3,699       (4,043 )     (109.3 %)
  Gain on Equity Issuance AMAK
    -       3,996       (3,996 )     (100.0 %)
  Capital Expenditures
    4,127       3,142       985       31.3 %
 
 *Includes $1,733 and $1,663 for 2014 and 2013, respectively, which is included in operating expense
 
** Included in cost of sales

Gross Revenue

Gross Revenue increased 27.5% during the first half of 2014 from 2013 primarily due to an increase in total sales volume of 30.0% and an increase in processing fees of 46.2%.

Petrochemical Product Sales

Petrochemical product sales increased 27.1% during the first half of 2014 from the first half of 2013 due to an increase in total sales volume of 30.0% as noted above.  As stated under the quarterly discussion, our volume increased primarily due a competitor’s production issues and one customer taking volumes above contracted amounts.

Processing

Processing revenues increased during the first half of 2014 from 2013 by 46.2% due to an increase in tolling fees charged under new contracts.

Cost of Sales

Cost of Sales increased 26.5% during the first half of 2014 from 2013 due to an increase in volume processed of 24.2% in support of the growth in demand.

Total Operating Expense

Total Operating Expense increased 14.8% during the first half of 2014 from 2013.  Natural gas, labor and transportation are the largest individual expenses in this category. The cost of natural gas purchased increased 22.4% during the first half of 2014 from 2013 due to higher per-unit costs and 1.1 % higher volumes.  The average price per MMBTU for the first half of 2014 was $4.78; whereas, for the first half of 2013 the per-unit cost was $3.94.  Volume purchased increased to approximately 705,000 MMBTU during the six months ended June 30, 2014, from about 697,000 MMBTU during the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Labor costs were higher by 11.4% during the first half of 2014 from 2013 because of higher profit sharing distributions during the first half of 2014 based upon higher operating income.

Transportation costs were higher by 18.8% during the first half of 2014 from 2013 mainly due to the increase in rail shipments. We experienced a 29.4% increase in the number of rail shipments in the first half of 2014 as compared to the
 
 
 
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first half of 2013.   These costs are recovered through our selling price.  Higher transportation costs accounted for 52.4% of the increase in operating expense during the first six months of 2014.

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative costs increased 19.9% during the first half of 2014 from 2013 due to increases in officer compensation (stock option grant), insurance premiums (health, property and liability increased), property taxes (increased basis), consulting fees (use of additional contractors), accounting and auditing fees (additional costs associated with accounting for AMAK).

Depreciation

Depreciation increased 4.4% during the first half of 2014 from 2013 due to an increase in the amount of depreciable assets.

Equity in Earnings (Losses) of AMAK/Gain on Equity Issuance of AMAK

Equity in Earnings (Losses) of AMAK decreased 109.3% during the first half of 2014 from 2013 due to reasons detailed below.  Our equity in AMAK’s results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2013, also included a gain from the additional equity issuance by AMAK of $4.0 million.  There was no gain in 2014.

The mining sector as a whole has been depressed due to low metal prices and demand.  However, the performance of AMAK to date has been below our expectation, and steps are being taken to improve performance and solidify its position over the long term.  The project is self-supporting and cash flow is adequate to meet current needs.

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, shipments were 12.9% short of budgeted volumes as indicated in the table below.  There were no shipments in the first quarter of 2014 due to logistics delays and the rebuilding of warehouse stocks.  Sales on shipments in the second quarter of 2014, while up in number (4), were limited by volume shipped.  AMAK volumes (dmt) for the six months ended June 30, 2014, were as follows:

   
Actual
   
Budgeted
   
Variance
 
 
Ore tons processed
    328,394       341,020       (12,626 )
 
Concentrate to the port
                       
  Copper
    14,997       14,699       298  
  Zinc
    15,830       16,215       (385 )
      30,827       30,914       (87 )
                         
Shipments
                       
   Copper
    11,856       14,699       (2,843 )
   Zinc
    15,057       16,216       (1,159 )
      26,913       30,915       (4,002 )

In addition, AMAK faced operational issues including mechanical issues and water shortage which caused the plant run time to decrease to 64% versus the 80+% which has been the norm over the first 18 months of operation.  The water issues have been largely resolved with the addition of more wells, purchases of supplemental water via truck from nearby sources, and the addition of a dam and holding area in a nearby drainage area.  The mechanical problems, while a continued concern due to the remote location and lack of expertise within the country, are being addressed with the identification and stocking of critical spares and a change of management staff.

During 2014 AMAK hired a new CEO (who is a US citizen), a new mining engineer (who is a Canadian citizen), and a new mill manager (who is an Australian citizen).  Individuals previously in those positions did a creditable job in starting up the facility and getting it to the point of production.  However, the AMAK Board felt that for AMAK to advance to a consistent and profitable operation, a different set of skills was needed.  AMAK incurred expenses to transition the new and old personnel.

Finally, in an area in which AMAK has no control, average metal prices were softer for the period and affected AMAK’s financial results.  While copper prices may continue to be volatile, zinc prices are predicted to be stronger as time passes this year and next.

 
 
 
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Improvements are expected over the last half of 2014.  Our expectation for better performance is based upon the activation of the precious metal circuit scheduled for October 2014; improved recoveries and product quality based upon better process control and improvements being installed in the mill equipment; an ore blending program which has been initiated and will help the product quality and production levels: and beginning in November 2014 a favorably revised and amended contract with the Chinese company who supplies the labor and many of the chemicals for the mill operation.
 
Capital Expenditures

Capital Expenditures increased 31.3% during the first half of 2014 from 2013 primarily due to preparations for D-Train expansion, expanding the sales loading rack and various other improvements.

Contractual Obligations

The table below summarizes the following contractual obligations (in thousands) of the Company:

   
Payments due by period
 
   
Total
   
Less than
1 year
   
1-3 years
   
3-5 years
   
More than 5 years
 
Operating Lease Obligations
  $ 5,781     $ 1,821     $ 2,764     $ 738     $ 458  
Long-Term Debt Obligations
    9,539       1,400       2,800       5,339       -  
Total
  $ 15,320     $ 3,221     $ 5,564     $ 6,077     $ 458  

Guarantee of Saudi Industrial Development Fund (“SIDF”) Loan to AMAK

As discussed in Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements, as a condition of the Loan from the SIDF in the principal amount of 330.0 million SR (US$88.0 million) to AMAK, we were required to execute a Guarantee of up to 41% of the Loan.  The decision to provide a limited corporate guarantee in favor of AMAK was difficult as we considered numerous facts and circumstances.  One of the factors considered was that without the US$88.0 million from the SIDF, construction activity on the project would likely have ceased.  Another factor considered was that prior to making a firm commitment regarding funding, the SIDF performed its own exhaustive due diligence of the project and obviously reached the conclusion that the project is viable and capable of servicing the debt.  Yet another factor considered was our ability to reach agreement with various AMAK Saudi shareholders whereby they agreed to use best efforts to have their personal guarantees stand ahead of and pay required payments to SIDF before our corporate guarantee.  Finally, we researched numerous loans made by the SIDF to others and were unable to find a single instance where the SIDF actually called a guarantee or foreclosed on a project.  Based on the above, we determined that it was in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders to provide the limited corporate guarantee to facilitate completion of the mining project in a timely manner.   We also determined that the stand-in-front agreement in conjunction with the actual value of plant and equipment on the ground should act in concert to minimize any exposure arising from the corporate guarantee.  The total amount outstanding to the SIDF at June 30, 2014, was 269.8 million Saudi Riyals (US$71.9 million).

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our critical accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period reported. By their nature, these estimates, assumptions and judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. We base our estimates, assumptions and judgments on historical experience, market trends and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates, assumptions and judgments are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the effects of revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Our critical accounting policies have been discussed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. We believe there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates compared to those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.


 
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Recent and New Accounting Standards

See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a summary of recent accounting guidance.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

Derivative Instrument Risk

Refer to Note 8 on page 9 of this Form 10-Q.

Interest Rate Risk
 
Refer to Note 8 on page 9 of this Form 10-Q.

Except as noted above, there have been no material changes in the Company’s exposure to market risk from the disclosure included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(a)  
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.  Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, with the participation of management, have evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) and determined that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

(b)  
Changes in internal control.  There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2014, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

None other than the pending claims and lawsuits as discussed in Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.

The following documents are filed or incorporated by reference as exhibits to this Report. Exhibits marked with an asterisk (*) are management contracts or a compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.

Exhibit
Number
Description
3(a)
- Certificate of Incorporation of the Company as amended through the Certificate of Amendment filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 22, 2014
 
3(b)
- Restated Bylaws of the Company dated August 1, 2014
 
10(a)*
- Retirement Awards Program dated January 15, 2008 between Arabian American Development Company and Hatem El Khalidi (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(h) to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (file No. 001-33926))
 
 
 
 
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Exhibit
Number
 
 
Description
10(b)*
- Arabian American Development Company Stock and Incentive Plan adopted April 3, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Company’s Form DEF 14A filed April 25, 2012 (file No. 001-33926))
 
10(c)
- Articles of Association of Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company, dated July 10, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(m) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (file No. 001-33926))
 
10(d)
- Bylaws of Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(n) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (file No. 001-33926))
 
10(e)
- Letter Agreement dated August 5, 2009, between Arabian American Development Company and the other Al Masane Al Kobra Company shareholders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on August 27, 2009 (file No. 001-33926))
 
10(f)
- Limited Guarantee dated October 24, 2010, between Arabian American Development Company and the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 27, 2010 (file No. 001-33926))
 
10(g)
- Fourteenth Amendment to Credit Agreement dated July 10, 2014, between South Hampton Resources, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on July 16, 2014 (file No. 001-33926))
 
31.1
- Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13A-14(A) of the  Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
31.2
- Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13A-14(A) of the  Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
32.1
- Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
32.2
- Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
101.INS
- XBRL Instance Document
 
101.SCH
- XBRL Taxonomy Schema Document
 
101.CAL
- XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase  Document
 
101.LAB
- XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
 
101.PRE
- XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
101.DEF
- XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 


 
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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



DATE:  August 6, 2014 TRECORA RESOURCES
                                          (Registrant)


                                     By: /s/Connie Cook
                                     Connie Cook
                                     Chief Financial Officer
 
 



 
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