form10qsb.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-QSB


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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008

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

For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

Commission file number 0-32875


ALLOY STEEL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

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

Alloy Steel International, Inc.
42 Mercantile Way Malaga
P.O. Box 3087 Malaga D C 6945
Western Australia
(Address of principal executive offices)

61 (8) 9248 3188
(Issuer’s telephone number)

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


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


There were 16,950,000 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 30, 2008.


Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one):  Yes  ¨  No þ
 
 
 
 

PART I
FINANICAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements

ALLOY STEEL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
   
March 31,
2008
    
September 30,
2007
  
   
(unaudited)
        
ASSETS
  
Current Assets
            
Cash and cash equivalents
   $ 935,300     $ 484,295  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $nil at March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2007
     3,315,241       2,488,056  
Inventories
     937,512       719,760  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
     31,818       136,979  
Total Current Assets
     5,219,871       3,829,090  
                 
Property and Equipment, net
     2,718,766       2,648,155  
                 
Financial Assets
     210,847       -  
                 
Other Assets
                
Intangibles
     -       -  
Other
     12,332       11,937  
                 
Total Assets
   $ 8,161,816     $ 6,489,182  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  
Current Liabilities
                
Notes payable, current portion
   $ 60,840     $ 58,891  
Notes payable, officers, current portion
     -       62,377  
Accrued officers’ salaries
     169,258       330,078  
Royalties payable, related party
     648,938       503,617  
Loan payable, related party
     -       77,330  
Current tax payable
     702,120       553,067  
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
     1,182,768       1,237,109  
Total Current Liabilities
     2,763,924       2,822,469  
                 
Long-Term Liabilities
                
Notes payable, less current portion
     171,435       199,429  
Notes payable, officers, less current portion
     -       58,051  
Employee entitlement provisions
     18,913       10,928  
Deferred tax liability
     84,455       38,295  
Total Long-Term Liabilities
     274,803       306,703  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies
                
                 
Stockholders’ Equity
                
Preferred Stock: $0.01 par value; authorized 3,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding – none
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Common Stock: $0.01 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; 16,950,000 issued and outstanding
     169,500       169,500  
Capital in excess of par value
     1,773,382       1,773,382  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
     1,260,799       1,086,631  
Accumulated income
     1,919,408       330,497  
Total Stockholders’ Equity
     5,123,089       3,360,010  
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
   $ 8,161,816     $ 6,489,182  


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 
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ALLOY STEEL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
    
Six Months Ended
March 31,
  
   
2008
(unaudited)
    
2007
(unaudited)
    
2008
(unaudited)
    
2007
(unaudited)
  
                         
Sales
   $ 4,206,235       1,753,814     $ 7,386,574     $ 3,412,121  
                                 
Cost of Sales
     1,762,635       1,047,900       3,563,501       1,786,463  
                                 
Gross Profit
     2,443,600       705,914       3,823,073       1,625,658  
                                 
Operating Expenses
                                
Selling, general and administrative expenses
     785,594       564,304       1,552,175       1,091,722  
                                 
Income (Loss) From Operations
     1,658,006       141,610       2,270,898       533,936  
                                 
Other Income (Expense)
                                
Interest income
     20,059       8,145       29,673       8,149  
Interest expense
     (4,144 )     (5,858 )     (8,849 )     (14,242 )
Insurance recovery
     12,438       391       23,275       2,193  
Other income
     7,961       4,649       15,182       4,765  
Impairment expense
     (44,199 )     -       (44,199 )     -  
      (7,885 )     7,327       15,082       865  
                                 
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Expense
     1,650,121       148,937       2,285,980       534,801  
Income tax expense
     (495,915 )     (176,498 )     (697,069 )     (176,498 )
Net Income (Loss)
   $ 1,154,206     $ (27,561 )   $ 1,588,911     $ 358,303  
Basic Income (Loss) and Diluted Income (Loss) per Common Share
   $ 0.068     $ (0.002 )   $ 0.094     $ 0.021  
                                 
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
     16,950,000       16,950,000       16,950,000       16,950,000  
                                 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
                                
                                 
Net Income (Loss)
   $ 1,154,206     $ (27,561 )   $ 1,588,911     $ 358,303  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
                                
Foreign currency translation adjustment
     237,688       58,035       174,168       184,384  
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
   $ 1,391,894     $ 30,474     $ 1,763,079     $ 542,687  


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 
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ALLOY STEEL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   
Six Months Ended
March 31,
  
   
2008
(unaudited)
    
2007
(unaudited)
  
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
            
Net income (loss)
   $ 1,588,911     $ 358,303  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided byoperating activities:
                
 Depreciation and amortization
     89,031       83,607  
 Impairment expense
     44,199       -  
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents attributable to changes inoperating assets and liabilities:
                
Accounts receivable
     (728,517 )     (594,737 )
Inventories
     (189,682 )     (47,722 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
     107,289       4,369  
Accrued officers’ salaries
     (160,820 )     38,829  
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
     60,094       217,695  
Income taxes payable
     171,792       251,885  
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
     982,297       312,229  
                 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
                
Purchase of property and equipment
     (72,380 )     (72,681 )
Purchase of listed financial assets
     (250,424 )     -  
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
     (322,804 )     (72,681 )
                 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
                
Repayments on notes and loans payable
     (232,246 )     (207,725 )
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
     (232,246 )     (207,725 )
                 
Effect of Foreign Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents
     23,758       59,203  
                 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
     451,005       91,026  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
     484,295       18,955  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
   $ 935,300     $ 109,981  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information, cash paid for interest
   $ 8,849     $ 14,242  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of non cash information, equipment acquired under note payable
   $ -     $ 28,865  


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 
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ALLOY STEEL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1 – Unaudited Statements and Liquidity

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Alloy Steel International, Inc. (“us” or “the Company”) as of March 31, 2008 and for the six month and three month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 are unaudited and reflect all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods.  These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to instructions to Form 10-QSB.  Pursuant to such instructions, certain financial information and footnote disclosures normally included in such financial statements have been omitted.  It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the registrant’s annual reporting on Form 10-KSB for the year ended September 30, 2007.  The results of operations for the six month and three month periods ended March, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may occur for the year ending September 30, 2008.

At March 31, 2008, the Company has a working capital surplus of $2,455,947 and an accumulated surplus of $1,260,799.  The Company is reviewing options to raise additional future capital through debt and/or equity financing, and whilst it has a facility approved to fund equipment purchases if required, it currently has no commitments to use the facility or obtain further amounts through the issue of equity or other debt financing arrangements.  While management believes that its current cash resources should be adequate to fund its operations, the Company’s long-term liquidity is dependent on its ability to continue to successfully increase the present level of sales at a profitable margin.

Note 2 – New Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements.  This statement generally clarifies the manner in which an entity is required to measure the fair value of its assets and liabilities, emphasizing that fair value is a market-based measurement and not an entity-specific measurement.  This statement is effective for accounting changes made in the fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  Adoption of the provisions of the Statement is not expected to have a material effect on the operations or financial position of the Company.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS statement No.159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Asset and Financial Liabilities, Including an amendment of FASB statement No. 115.  Under this statement, entities will be permitted to measure many financial instruments and certain other asset and liabilities at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis (the fair value option).  By electing the fair value measurement attribute for certain assets and liabilities, entities will be able to mitigate potential “mismatches” that arise under the current mixed measure attribute model.  Entities will also be able to offset changes in the fair values of a derivative instrument and its related hedged item by selecting the fair value option for the hedged item.  SFAS No. 159 will become effective for the fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of this statement will have on the consolidated financial statements.

Note 3 – Inventories

At March 31, 2008 (unaudited) and September 30, 2007, inventories consisted of the following:

   
Mar 31, 2008
    
Sept 30, 2007
  
Raw materials
   $ 797,863     $ 574,084  
Work in progress
     57,361       45,959  
Finished goods
     82,288       99,717  
    $ 937,512     $ 719,760  
 
 
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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis

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

Overview

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

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

Results of Operations

For the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2008 Compared with the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2007

Sales

Alloy Steel had sales of $4,206,235 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to $1,753,814 for the three months ended March 31, 2007.  These sales consist solely of the sale of our Arcoplate product.  Substantially all of our sales during the periods were denominated in Australian dollars.  Sales were converted into U.S. dollars at the conversion rate of $0.89768 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and $0.77805 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 representing the average foreign exchange rate for the respective year to date periods.

Alloy Steel had sales of $7,386,574 and $3,412,121 for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and the six months ended March 31, 2007 respectively.  These sales consist solely of our Arcoplate products.

The sales increase is attributable to increased orders from new mining projects in Australia.

Gross Profit and Cost of Sales

Alloy Steel had cost of sales of $1,762,635 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to $1,047,900 for the three months ended March 31, 2007.  The gross profit amounted to $2,443,600 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to $705,914 for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

Alloy Steel had a cost of sales of $3,563,501 and $1,786,463 for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and the six months ended March 31, 2007 respectively.  Alloy Steel’s gross profit was $3,823,073 or 51.8% of sales, and $1,625,658 or 47.6% of sales, for the respective six month periods.  The increase in gross profit margin has been achieved through negotiation of better raw materials prices for some supplies during the period, as well as increased production through the mill without the need to increase direct labor costs.

Operating Expenses

Alloy Steel had no material operating expenses other than selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.

Alloy Steel had selling, general and administrative expenses of $785,594 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to $564,304 for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

 
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Alloy Steel had operating expenses of $1,552,175 and $1,091,722 for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and six months ended March 31, 2007 respectively.

Factors contributing to the increased expenditure for both the three month and six month periods ended March 31, 2008, increased travel expenditure to assist marketing and increased labor costs for sales and administrative employees.

Income (Loss) Before Taxes

Alloy Steel’s income before income tax expense was $1,650,121 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to $148,937 for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

Alloy Steel had a net income before income taxes of $2,285,980 and $534,801 for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and six months ended March 31, 2007 respectively.

Net Income (Loss)

Alloy Steel had a net income of $1,154,206 or $0.068 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to a net loss of ($27,561), or ($0.002) per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

An adjustment to recognize the use of prior year tax losses of Alloy Steel’s Australian subsidiary was made during the three month period ended March 31, 2007 as it was determined at that time that it was likely for the subsidiary to recoup all prior year tax losses that had accumulated resulting in the reported net loss for that period.  The tax losses of the subsidiary have been recouped and the subsidiary is recognizing its accruing tax liability in each quarter.

Alloy Steel had a net income of $1,588,911, or $0.094 per share, and $358,303, or $0.021 per share, for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and six months ended March 31, 2007 respectively.

It is noted that predominantly all operations of Alloy Steel are conducted by the Australian subsidiary, and therefore, the majority of the amounts reported are initially recorded in Australian dollars by the subsidiary.  The difference in the value of the Australian dollar compared to the US dollar has been reducing, and therefore the exchange rate movement has had an increasing impact upon the value reported by the Company.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

For the three months ended March 31, 2008, net cash provided by operating activities was $982,297, consisting of net income of $1,588,911 adjusted for depreciation and impairment expenses of $133,230 to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities and an increase in cash and cash equivalents attributable to changes in operating assets and liabilities of $739,844 which consisted primarily of a decrease in accounts receivable and other current assets of $810,910 which was offset by an increase in income tax payable of $171,792 and decreasing accounts payable and other current liabilities of $100,726.

At March 31, 2008, the Company had a working capital surplus of $2,455,947.

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

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

 
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Significant Changes in Number of Employees

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


Purchase or Sale of Plant and Significant Equipment

The Company is in the process of constructing a second production mill anticipated to commence operations by the end of August 2008 as announced on Form 8-K dated February 25, 2008.  The Company is currently funding the construction of the mill from its available cash flow.  A financing arrangement has been sought and approved to complete the mill if cash flow becomes restricted.  Whilst the Company has sourced the necessary components and materials for the mill, it has not been committed to any purchase at this time.  It is anticipated that the total additional costs to be incurred to complete the mill will be approximately $550,000.

Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements.  This statement generally clarifies the manner in which an entity is required to measure the fair value of its assets and liabilities, emphasizing that fair value is a market-based measurement and not an entity-specific measurement.  This statement is effective for accounting changes made in the fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  Adoption of the provisions of the Statement is not expected to have a material effect on the operations or financial position of the Company.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS Statement  No.159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Asset and Financial Liabilities, Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.  Under this statement, entities will be permitted to measure many financial instruments and certain other assets and liabilities at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis (the fair value option).  By electing the fair value measurement attribute for certain assets and liabilities, entities will be able to mitigate potential “mismatches” that arise under the current mixed measurement attribute model.  Entities will also be able to offset changes in the fair values of a derivative instrument and its related hedged item by selecting the fair value option for the hedged item.  SFAS No.159 will become effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of this statement will have on the consolidated financial statements.

Item 3.  Controls and Procedures

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

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


Item 6.  Exhibits

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

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

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

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

 
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SIGNATURES

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

Date:  May 7, 2008
ALLOY STEEL INTNERATIONAL, INC.
     
     
 
By:
/s/ Alan Winduss
   
Alan Winduss, Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Financial Officer)

 
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