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ATI INC 8-K Report, Exit or Disposal Costs (Dec 13, 2013)

Filed December 13, 2013For Securities:ATI

Summary

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) filed an 8-K report on December 13, 2013, detailing two significant events. Firstly, the company announced the permanent closure of its Flat-Rolled Products segment's Wallingford, CT finishing facility, effective around June 30, 2014. This closure is attributed to poor economic conditions and will result in pre-tax exit costs of approximately $9.2 million, including termination benefits, a non-cash asset impairment charge, and other exit costs. The cash impact is estimated at $1.5 million. Secondly, the report addresses a director reclassification to maintain balanced board classes. Louis J. Thomas, a Class I Director, resigned and was immediately re-elected as a Class III Director to comply with the company's charter and bylaws regarding staggered board terms. This administrative change is intended to ensure an even distribution of directors across the three classes and will not interrupt Mr. Thomas's service or compensation for purposes of stock awards and other director benefits.

Key Highlights

  • 1ATI is closing its Wallingford, CT finishing facility by June 30, 2014, due to poor economic conditions.
  • 2The facility closure is expected to incur approximately $9.2 million in pre-tax exit costs.
  • 3Key exit costs include $6.0 million in termination benefits (pension and postretirement medical), a $2.7 million non-cash asset impairment charge, and $0.5 million in other exit costs.
  • 4The cash outflow related to the closure is estimated to be around $1.5 million.
  • 5Director Louis J. Thomas was reclassified from Class I to Class III to ensure balanced board classes, effective December 13, 2013.
  • 6This reclassification is an administrative action to comply with company bylaws and Delaware law, with no interruption in Mr. Thomas's service or compensation.
  • 7Michael J. Joyce, a Class III Director, is expected to retire at the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders due to mandatory retirement policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The closure is expected to result in approximately $9.2 million of pre-tax exit costs, recognized in the fourth quarter of 2013. This includes $6.0 million for termination benefits, $2.7 million for asset impairment, and $0.5 million for other exit costs. The estimated cash requirement for this closure is $1.5 million.

The company cited poor economic conditions as the reason for the permanent closure of its Flat-Rolled Products segment's Wallingford, CT finishing facility.

The reclassification of Louis J. Thomas from Class I to Class III Director was a procedural measure to ensure the Board of Directors remains evenly divided into three classes, as required by the company's charter, bylaws, and Delaware General Corporation Law. This was necessary due to the upcoming retirement of a Class III Director.

No, for all purposes other than the reclassification itself (such as vesting of stock awards and director compensation), Mr. Thomas's service on the Board is considered uninterrupted since his initial election in 2004.