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CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP 8-K Report (May 22, 2001)

Filed May 22, 2001For Securities:CRS

Summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS) announced on May 18, 2001, that it has reached a settlement agreement with the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and the Bridgeport Port Authority regarding the public acquisition of its former steel mill property. This settlement resolves a long-standing dispute and provides Carpenter with a significant cash infusion. Under the terms of the agreement, Carpenter is set to receive $9.25 million by June 30, 2001. While this settlement resolves the property issue, it will result in a one-time, non-cash charge of $7.5 million (pre-tax, or approximately $0.20 per diluted share) in the fourth quarter ending June 30, 2001. This charge accounts for the difference between the property's book value and the settlement amount, along with associated costs. Investors should note the impact of this non-cash charge on the quarter's earnings, while also recognizing the cash inflow from the settlement.

Key Highlights

  • 1Settlement reached with City of Bridgeport and Bridgeport Port Authority for former steel mill property.
  • 2Carpenter Technology to receive $9.25 million in cash by June 30, 2001.
  • 3A one-time, non-cash charge of $7.5 million (pre-tax) will be recorded in the fourth quarter.
  • 4The charge is equivalent to approximately $0.20 per diluted share.
  • 5The charge reflects the difference between the property's book value ($14.5 million) and the settlement amount, plus other costs.
  • 6The charge will impact the fourth quarter ending June 30, 2001.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main event is Carpenter Technology Corporation's settlement agreement with the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and the Bridgeport Port Authority concerning the public taking of its former steel mill property.

Carpenter Technology will receive $9.25 million in cash by June 30, 2001.

Yes, the settlement will result in a one-time, non-cash charge of $7.5 million before taxes in the fourth quarter ending June 30, 2001. This charge is approximately $0.20 per diluted share and reflects the difference between the property's book value and the settlement amount, plus associated costs.

The non-cash charge of $7.5 million impacts the reported earnings for the fourth quarter but does not represent an actual cash outflow. It is an accounting adjustment to recognize the difference between the book value of the asset sold and the settlement proceeds, along with other expenses related to the matter.