UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 9, 2015

 

 

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Pennsylvania   1-898   25-1117717

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

726 Bell Avenue, Suite 301, Carnegie, PA   15106
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (412) 456-4400

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report).

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

As previously announced, on November 10, 2015 members of senior management of Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (the “Corporation”) will present a summary of the Corporation’s three-year Strategic Plan to the investment community at the New York Stock Exchange. A webcast of the presentation and a copy of the investor presentation slides will be available on the Corporation’s website, www.ampcopgh.com, until November 17, 2015. The investor presentation slides are attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
No.

  

Description

99.1    Investor Presentation Slides dated November 10, 2015.


SIGNATURE

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

 

AMPCO-PITTSBURGH CORPORATION
By:  

/s/ Marliss D. Johnson

  Marliss D. Johnson
  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Dated: November 9, 2015



Slide 1

2016-2018 Strategic Plan Summary November 10, 2015 Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Exhibit 99.1


Slide 2

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”) provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by or on our behalf. This news release may contain forward-looking statements that reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. All statements in this document other than statements of historical fact are statements that are, or could be, deemed forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act. In this document, statements regarding future financial position, sales, costs, earnings, cash flows, other measures of results of operations, capital expenditures or debt levels and plans, objectives, outlook, targets, guidance or goals are forward-looking statements. Words such as “may,” “intend,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “forecast” and other terms of similar meaning that indicate future events and trends are also generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, are not guarantees of future performance or expectations, and involve risks and uncertainties. For Ampco-Pittsburgh, these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described under Item 1A, Risk Factors, of Ampco-Pittsburgh’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition, there may be events in the future that we are not able to predict accurately or control which may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we assume no obligation, and disclaim any obligation, to update forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise.


Slide 3

Presentation Outline Welcome, IntroductionJohn Stanik Forged and Cast Engineered ProductsRodney Scagline Air and Liquid ProcessingTerry Kenny SummaryDee Ann Johnson Questions


Slide 4

Who is Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation? Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation manufactures and sells highly engineered, high performance specialty metal products and customized equipment utilized by industry throughout the world. Two segments are reported: Forged and Cast Engineered Products (known as UES) Air and Liquid Processing


Slide 5

Today’s speakers John Stanik, CEO Dee Ann Johnson, CFO Rodney Scagline, President, Forged and Cast Engineered Products (Union Electric Steel) Terry Kenny, President, Air & Liquid Systems


Slide 6

State of Ampco-Pittsburgh Forged and Cast Engineered Products or Union Electric Steel (UES) Historically served steel and aluminum industry primarily Current steel industry market conditions: Excess global steelmaking capacity impacting customer financial performance Cost control extended to vendors purchases Price concessions, emphasis on cost not performance Idled capacity in North America and Europe Result: Volume and revenue decline, margin decline Expect no steel industry recovery until 2017, at the earliest


Slide 7

State of Ampco-Pittsburgh cont’d Good news: Flexible manufacturing assets: open-die forging Market pull into fracking industry Opportunity to diversify into broader markets Added Alloys Unlimited & Processing company (forged and cast product distribution center including short turnaround, emergency supply)


Slide 8

State of Ampco-Pittsburgh cont’d Air and Liquid Processing Comprised of three businesses: Aerofin – Heat exchangers Buffalo Air Handling – Custom air handling systems Buffalo Pumps – Specialty centrifugal pumps Profitable, consistent performer Buffalo Air performance improvement in 2015 Lack of growth over past several years


Slide 9

Key strategies to improve performance Union Electric Steel – stabilize business and return to profitability Roll Business Reduce costs (lean techniques) Invest in technical development Position as global player Other actions


Slide 10

Key strategies to improve performance cont’d Diversify – open-die forged products Fracking industry Broaden capabilities Sales Logistics Manufacturing Geography Products


Slide 11

Key strategies to improve performance cont’d Air and Liquid Processing Grow revenue Reduce costs, increase margins Strengthen engineering and manufacturing capabilities Revise sales and marketing approach


Slide 12

How will we be successful? A Process Action plans have been assigned and will be measured and tracked. Clear delineation of responsibilities Annual strategy update Incorporate action plan results into compensation and annual internal business plans Monitor risks and mitigate in timely fashion; ERM in place Invest wisely with strong ROIC (including M&A) Integrate any acquisitions and maximize synergies


Slide 13

2016 – 2018 Strategic Plan Union Electric Steel


Slide 14

Union Electric Steel Strategic Plan Summary Union Electric Steel has historically represented 66% of total revenue of Ampco-Pittsburgh. Revenue


Slide 15

Forged and Cast Engineered Products


Slide 16

Roll Products


Slide 17


Slide 18

Rolls Staged in Hot Strip Mill (HSM)


Slide 19

UES Locations Manufacturing Sales Office Current Sales and Manufacturing Footprint


Slide 20

Global Steel Industry Performance Steel companies’ profitability declining due to continued overcapacity. 2015 world capacity utilization ranging between 65 – 76%.


Slide 21

Market Share by Region (2014 pcs) CAST FORGED


Slide 22

Region Company Name Estimated Global Market Share EUR Akers Group 5% Coswig <2,5% ESW <2,5% GP <2,5% Innse <2% North America Akers National Roll <2% United <2% Whemco <2,5% S-AM Villares <2,5% Asia-Pacific Hitachi <2,5% Nippon Steel <2% China Gong Chang 5% Xingtai 10% Region Company Name Estimated Global Market Share EUR Akers 3% Sheffield Forgemasters <2,5% Steinhoff <2% Villares <1,5% N. America UES 5% Whemco <2% Superior <1,5% S-AM Villares <2,5% A-PAC Hitachi 2,5% Doosan <2,5% JCFC <2% JSW <1,5% China Xingtai 7% Baosteel 4% Main Competitors Cast Rolls Forged Rolls Industry is Fragmented.


Slide 23

Forged Engineered Products (FEP) - Fluid Ends Fracking pump unit Mud Pump Fluid end Multiple fracking pump units on-site


Slide 24

FEP Products - Bars


Slide 25

N.A. Open Dies Sales Source: FIA


Slide 26

Fracking Block Market ($200-300M) Lowered in September $200-300M/ year market - CONSUMABLE Integrated shop = supply chain advantage


Slide 27

Additional FEP Potential Products New Target Products Blow-Out-Preventers (BOPs) Gears (e.g. pinion gears) Mining bits/steps Mud pump blocks Mud pump crankshafts Quills (on drilling rig) Reamers/stabilizers Shafts Wellhead forgings/valve bodies Wye blocks


Slide 28

Strategic Actions to Improve Performance Commercial Strategic sales Marketing New products Operational Lean implementation Cost reduction Tactical Establish low cost manufacturing Strategic acquisitions


Slide 29

2016-2018 Strategic Plan Air and Liquid Processing Segment


Slide 30

Air and Liquid Processing Segment Information The Air and Liquid Processing Segment is comprised of three divisions: Aerofin Buffalo Air Handling Buffalo Pumps These divisions represent approximately 34% of Ampco- Pittsburgh’s total annual revenue.


Slide 31

Air and Liquid Processing Segment Strategic Plan Summary


Slide 32

Aerofin 2016 – 2018 Strategic Plan


Slide 33

Aerofin Products Copper spiral finned nuclear stamped coil Split-Fit® Steam heating coils


Slide 34

Aerofin Sales by Segment Aerofin sales by market: Fossil fuel power generation Industrial Nuclear power generation OEM/Commercial


Slide 35

Aerofin Market Share 16.6% 83.4% 22.8% 77.2% 30.5%


Slide 36

Aerofin Market Strategies Increase market share Introduce new products Expand markets and territory Improve manufacturing efficiencies/productivity by a minimum of 10% Explore acquisitions that complement Aerofin’s products and geography


Slide 37

Aerofin Summary of Strategic Plan Revenue Average CAGR approximately 8.0%


Slide 38

Buffalo Air Handling 2016 – 2018 Strategic Plan


Slide 39

Buffalo Air Handling Products Rooftop unit at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility Triple stacked units being installed at a research facility in Illinois Air handling unit in our manufacturing plant for a medical center in New York


Slide 40

Buffalo Air Handling Why use a custom air handling unit? Reliability requirements Performance requirements Unique features such as special filtration or humidity control Air pressure requirements Air leakage control Energy recovery requirements Specific size limitations End user or engineer preference  


Slide 41

Buffalo Air Handling Sales by Segment Buffalo Air Handling serves four primary markets Each unit is designed and manufactured to precise specifications


Slide 42

Buffalo Air Handling Market Share Buffalo Air Handling has 12.2% of the available custom air handling market


Slide 43

Buffalo Air Handling Market Strategies Grow targeted markets   Enhance opportunities for design basis Broaden product offering Reduce manufacturing costs Explore acquisitions with complementary products


Slide 44

Buffalo Air Handling Summary of Strategic Plan Revenue Average CAGR approximately 10.0%


Slide 45

Buffalo Pumps 2016 – 2018 Strategic Plan


Slide 46

Buffalo Pumps Products Specialized Centrifugal Pumps Vertical double suction pump for a United States Navy surface vessel Vertical submerged lube oil pump Seal-less pump


Slide 47

Buffalo Pumps Market Segments Fossil fuel power generation Military use Industrial refrigeration


Slide 48

Buffalo Pumps Market Strategies Focus on customer service enhancements   Improve after market support Grow OEM market share Broaden product offerings Reduce manufacturing costs Explore acquisitions that complement Buffalo Pump’s products and markets served


Slide 49

Buffalo Pumps Summary of Strategic Plan Revenue Average CAGR approximately 5.0%


Slide 50

Air and Liquid Processing Segment Strategic Plan Summary


Slide 51

2016-2018 Strategic Plan Financials Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation


Slide 52

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Financial Assumptions Growth: Organic, no impact from potential acquisitions Markets: Forged and Cast Engineered Products (FCEP) Steel – no recovery in 2016. Slow and steady growth in 2017 and 2018 Oil and gas – improving in latter half of 2016 Air and Liquid Processing (ALP): Slow and steady growth for 2016-2018 Inflation: Direct materials: FCEP Segment: 2016 – flat; 2017 – 50% increase; 2018 - flat ALP Segment: 2016 – flat; 2017 & 2018 - 3% increase Currency: No significant change


Slide 53

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Revenue (2013-2018) Average CAGR > 10%


Slide 54

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Revenue Drivers (2014-2018)


Slide 55

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Revenue By Segment Historical Target 2018


Slide 56

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Operating Income (2013-2018)


Slide 57

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Financial Performance Drivers Reduced workforce Centralized back office functions Relocated corporate headquarters Froze significant portion of U.S. defined benefit plan Ongoing…. Implement company-wide “lean manufacturing” strategies Focus on cash flow and working capital management Enhance ROIC strategy and payback analyses


Slide 58

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Capital Expenditures (2013-2018)


Slide 59

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Financial Performance Metrics


Slide 60

Key Takeaways Grow top line and reduce cost. Increase margin. Diversify. Use balance sheet to strengthen Ampco via investments based on ROIC Deploy a “system” that assigns responsibilities, tracks progress, mitigates risk and rewards success. Update strategy annually.


Slide 61

Thank you Questions Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation

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