FORM 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009

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 001-33124

 

 

INNOPHOS HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   20-1380758

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

259 Prospect Plains Road

Cranbury, New Jersey

  08512
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (609) 495-2495

 

 

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 Data 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  ¨    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 definition of “accelerated filer,” “large 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 Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of September 30, 2009, the registrant had 21,308,585 shares of common stock outstanding

 

 

 


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PART I

  
Item 1.    Financial Statements    3
Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    23
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    33
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures    34

PART II

  
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings    34
Item 1A.    Risk Factors    34
Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    35
Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities    35
Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    35
Item 5.    Other Information    35
Item 6.    Exhibits    35
Signatures    36

 

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PART I

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INNOPHOS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts, share amounts or where otherwise noted)

 

     September 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 124,290      $ 125,328   

Restricted cash

     1,748        —     

Accounts receivable - trade

     66,537        79,541   

Inventories

     104,270        145,310   

Other current assets

     41,888        40,184   
                

Total current assets

     338,733        390,363   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     209,758        230,422   

Goodwill

     51,706        51,706   

Intangibles and other assets, net

     52,591        55,713   
                

Total assets

   $ 652,788      $ 728,204   
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ —        $ 72,613   

Accounts payable, trade and other

     22,861        26,359   

Other current liabilities

     47,358        44,482   
                

Total current liabilities

     70,219        143,454   

Long-term debt

     246,000        309,887   

Other long-term liabilities

     38,834        32,103   
                

Total liabilities

     355,053        485,444   
                

Commitments and contingencies (note 13)

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, par value $.001 per share; authorized 100,000,000; issued and outstanding 21,308,585 and 21,091,399 shares

     21        21   

Paid-in capital

     98,619        95,571   

Retained earnings

     201,094        149,192   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (1,999     (2,024
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     297,735        242,760   
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 652,788      $ 728,204   
                

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts, share amounts or where otherwise noted)

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
2009
    Three months ended
September 30,
2008
 

Net sales

   $ 161,934      $ 291,772   

Cost of goods sold

     114,204        165,189   
                

Gross profit

     47,730        126,583   
                

Operating expenses:

    

Selling, general and administrative

     18,777        13,152   

Research & development expenses

     462        526   
                

Total operating expenses

     19,239        13,678   
                

Operating income

     28,491        112,905   

Interest expense, net

     6,009        8,886   

Foreign exchange gain

     (243     (869

Other income, net

     —          (152
                

Income before income taxes

     22,725        105,040   

Provision for income taxes

     7,592        25,388   
                

Net income

   $ 15,133      $ 79,652   
                

Per share data (see Note 2):

    

Income per Common share:

    

Basic

   $ 0.71      $ 3.79   

Diluted

   $ 0.69      $ 3.62   

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

    

Basic

     21,306,603        21,001,894   

Diluted

     22,075,416        22,023,475   

Dividends paid per share of common stock

   $ 0.17      $ 0.17   

Dividends declared per share of common stock

   $ 0.17      $ —     

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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INNOPHOS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts, share amounts or where otherwise noted)

 

     Nine months ended
September 30,
2009
    Nine months ended
September 30,
2008
 

Net sales

   $ 519,517      $ 718,310   

Cost of goods sold

     352,599        443,155   
                

Gross profit

     166,918        275,155   
                

Operating expenses:

    

Selling, general and administrative

     50,182        47,284   

Research & development expenses

     1,524        1,587   
                

Total operating expenses

     51,706        48,871   
                

Operating income

     115,212        226,284   

Interest expense, net

     17,342        25,949   

Foreign exchange gain

     (518     (873

Other income, net

     —          (390
                

Income before income taxes

     98,388        201,598   

Provision for income taxes

     35,402        53,403   
                

Net income

   $ 62,986      $ 148,195   
                

Per share data (see Note 2):

    

Income per Common share:

    

Basic

   $ 2.97      $ 7.08   

Diluted

   $ 2.88      $ 6.83   

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

    

Basic

     21,239,575        20,922,403   

Diluted

     21,896,774        21,688,426   

Dividends paid per share of common stock

   $ 0.51      $ 0.51   

Dividends declared per share of common stock

   $ 0.51      $ 0.34   

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Nine months ended
September 30,
2009
    Nine months ended
September 30,
2008
 

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income

   $ 62,986      $ 148,195   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     38,214        40,371   

Amortization of deferred financing charges

     2,700        2,046   

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

     4,451        (879

Deferred profit sharing

     (470     410   

Share-based compensation

     2,470        2,340   

Gain on retirement of bonds

     (3,500     —     

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Increase in restricted cash

     (1,748     —     

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable

     13,004        (44,019

Decrease (increase) in inventories

     41,040        (52,411

Increase in other current assets

     (1,704     (99

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable

     (3,498     4,748   

Increase in other current liabilities

     2,839        32,398   

Changes in other long-term assets and liabilities

     (805     (1,697
                

Net cash provided from operating activities

     155,979        131,403   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (12,723     (13,238
                

Net cash used for investing activities

     (12,723     (13,238
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     578        392   

Principal repayment of senior unsecured notes

     (6,500     —     

Principal payments of term-loan

     (126,500     (1,500

Deferred financing costs

     (1,050     —     

Excess tax benefits from exercise of stock options

     2        1,062   

Dividends paid

     (10,824     (10,664
                

Net cash used for financing activities

     (144,294     (10,710
                

Net change in cash

     (1,038     107,455   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     125,328        15,661   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 124,290      $ 123,116   
                

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)

(Dollars and shares in thousands)

 

     Number of
Common
Shares
   Common
Stock
   Retained
Earnings/
(Deficit)
    Paid-in
Capital
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)
    Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 

Balance, January 1, 2008

   20,867    $ 21    $ (50,775   $ 97,729      $ (2,271   $ 44,704   

Net income

           207,183            207,183   

Change in pension and post-retirement plans, net of tax

               247        247   
                    

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

                 207,430   

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

   207           542          542   

Issuance of annual retainer stock to external Board of Directors

   17               —     

Share-based compensation

             3,467          3,467   

Excess tax benefits from exercise of stock options

             1,108          1,108   

Dividends declared

           (7,216     (7,275       (14,491
                                            

Balance, December 31, 2008

   21,091      21    $ 149,192      $ 95,571      $ (2,024   $ 242,760   
                                            

Net income

           62,986            62,986   

Change in pension and post-retirement plans, net of tax

               25        25   
                    

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

                 63,011   

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

   193           576          576   

Issuance of restricted stock

   6               —     

Issuance of annual retainer stock to external Board of Directors

   19            

Share-based compensation

             2,470          2,470   

Excess tax benefits from exercise of stock options

             2          2   

Dividends declared

           (11,084         (11,084
                                            

Balance, September 30, 2009

   21,309    $ 21    $ 201,094      $ 98,619      $ (1,999   $ 297,735   
                                            

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except where noted)

1. Basis of Statement Presentation:

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Innophos Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries, or Company, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial reporting and do not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles for annual financial reporting, and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated and combined financial statements of the Company at December 31, 2008 and for the three years then ended.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, which management considers necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations for the interim periods and is subject to year end adjustments. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. The December 31, 2008 condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Material subsequent events are evaluated and disclosed through the report issuance date, November 4, 2009.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (formerly Statement of Financial Standards (SFAS) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements), with respect to non-financial assets and liabilities effective January 1, 2009. This pronouncement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The adoption of ASC 820-10 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

The Company adopted ASC 805 (formerly SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations), for business combinations on or after January 1, 2009. This requires recognition of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date. In a business combination achieved in stages, this pronouncement requires recognition of identifiable assets and liabilities, as well as the non-controlling interest in the acquiree, at the full amounts of their fair values. This pronouncement also requires the fair value of acquired in-process research and development (IPRD) to be recorded as indefinite lived intangibles, contingent consideration to be recorded on the acquisition date, and restructuring and acquisition-related deal costs to be expensed as incurred. In addition, any excess of the fair value of net assets acquired over purchase price and any subsequent changes in estimated contingencies are to be recorded in earnings. The implementation of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

The Company adopted ASC 855 as of June 30, 2009 (formerly SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events). ASC 855 should not result in significant changes in the subsequent events that an entity reports. Rather, ASC 855 introduces the concept of financial statements being available to be issued. Financial statements are considered available to be issued when they are complete in a form and format that complies with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and all approvals necessary for issuance have been obtained.

In June 2009, the FASB finalized SFAS No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Asset, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140, which was later superseded by the FASB Codification and included in ASC topic 860. Among other items the provision removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity and clarifies that the objective of paragraph ASC 860-10-40-4 is to determine whether a transferor and all of the entities included in the transferor’s financial statements being presented have surrendered control over transferred financial assets. This pronouncement is effective January 1, 2010. The implementation of this standard will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In June 2009, the FASB finalized SFAS No. 167, Amending FASB interpretation No. 46(R), which was later superseded by the FASB Codification and included in ASC topic 810. The provisions of ASC 810 provide guidance in determining whether an enterprise has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. This determination identifies the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity as the enterprise that has both the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impacts the entity’s economic performance, and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity. This pronouncement also requires ongoing reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary and eliminates the quantitative approach previously required for determining the primary beneficiary. New provisions of this pronouncement are effective January 1, 2010. The implementation of this standard will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except where noted)

 

In July 2009, the FASB issued ASC topic 105 (formerly SFAS No. 168, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). ASC 105 contains guidance which reduces the U.S. GAAP hierarchy to two levels, one that is authoritative and one that is not. This pronouncement is effective September 15, 2009. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have an effect on the consolidated financial statements.

In October 2009, the FASB approved for issuance Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) issue 08-01, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables (currently within the scope of FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Subtopic 605-25). This statement provides principles for allocation of consideration among its multiple-elements, allowing more flexibility in identifying and accounting for separate deliverables under an arrangement. The EITF introduces an estimated selling price method for valuing the elements of a bundled arrangement if vendor-specific objective evidence or third-party evidence of selling price is not available, and significantly expands related disclosure requirements. This standard is effective on a prospective basis for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Alternatively, adoption may be on a retrospective basis, and early application is permitted. The implementation of this standard will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

2. Earnings Per Share:

Under ASC Subtopic 260-10-45, as of January 1, 2009 unvested awards of share-based payments with rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents, such as our restricted stock, are considered participating securities for purposes of calculating EPS. Under the two-class method, a portion of net income is allocated to these participating securities and therefore is excluded from the calculation of EPS allocated to common stock, as shown in the table below. Retrospective application is required for periods prior to the effective date and as a result, all prior period earnings per share data presented herein have been adjusted to conform to these provisions. This, along with other minor adjustments to diluted weighted average shares outstanding, resulted in a $0.01 and $0.02 reduction in previously reported basic EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively, as well as a $0.02 reduction in previously reported diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

The numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share is net earnings attributable to shareholders reduced by dividends attributable to unvested shares. The denominator for basic earnings per share is the weighted average number of common stock outstanding during the period. The denominator for diluted earnings per share is weighted average shares outstanding adjusted for the effect of dilutive outstanding stock options, performance share awards and restricted stock awards.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except where noted)

 

Total outstanding stock options, performance share awards and unvested restricted stock not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the effect would be anti-dilutive are 659,821 and 348,926 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively and 771,435 and 604,484 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively. The following is a reconciliation of the basic number of common shares outstanding to the diluted number of common and common stock equivalent shares outstanding:

 

     Three Months
Ended
September 30, 2009
    Three Months
Ended
September 30, 2008
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2009
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2008
 

Net income

     15,133        79,652        62,986        148,195   

Less: dividends attributable to unvested shares

     (1     (7     (2     (30

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders

   $ 15,132      $ 79,645      $ 62,984      $ 148,165   
                                

Weighted average number of common and potential common shares outstanding:

        

Basic number of common shares outstanding

     21,306,603        21,001,894        21,239,575        20,922,403   

Dilutive effect of stock equivalents

     768,813        1,021,581        657,199        766,023   
                                

Diluted number of weighted average common shares outstanding

     22,075,416        22,023,475        21,896,774        21,688,426   
                                

Earnings (loss) per common share:

        

Income (loss) per common share—Basic

   $ 0.71      $ 3.79      $ 2.97      $ 7.08   

Income (loss) per common share—Diluted

   $ 0.69      $ 3.62      $ 2.88      $ 6.83   

3. Dividends:

The following is the dividend activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30
   Nine Months Ended
September 30
     2009    2008    2009    2008

Dividends declared—per share

   $ 0.17    $ —      $ 0.51    $ 0.34

Dividends declared—aggregate

     3,622      —        10,852      7,114

Dividends paid—per share

     0.17      0.17      0.51      0.51

Dividends paid—aggregate

     3,622      3,564      10,823      10,664

We are a holding company that does not conduct any business operations of our own. As a result, we are dependent upon cash dividends, distributions and other transfers from our subsidiaries, most directly Innophos, Inc., our primary operating subsidiary, and Innophos Investments Holdings, Inc., its parent, to make dividend payments on our Common Stock.

4. Share-Based Compensation:

Our compensation programs include share-based payments. The primary share-based awards and their general terms and conditions are as follows:

 

   

Stock options, which entitle the holder to purchase, after the end of a vesting term, a specified number of shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price per share set equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

 

   

Restricted stock grants, which entitle the holder to receive, at the end of each vesting term, a specified number of shares of the Company’s common stock, and which also entitle the holder to receive dividends paid on such grants throughout the vesting period.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except where noted)

 

   

Performance share awards which entitle the holder to receive, at the end of a vesting term, a number of shares of the Company’s common stock, within a range of shares from zero to a specified maximum, calculated using a three year future average return on invested capital (i.e. the three year period 2008-2010 for a 2008 award) as defined solely by reference to the Company’s own activities. Dividends will accrue over the vesting period and are paid on performance share awards when fully vested.

 

   

Annual Board of Directors stock retainer grants, which entitle external members of the Board to receive a number of shares of the Company’s common stock equal to a stipulated annual retainer value.

The following table summarizes the components of share-based compensation expense, all of which has been classified as selling, general and administrative expense:

 

     Three Months
Ended
   Nine Months
Ended
     September 30,
2009
   September 30,
2008
   September 30,
2009
   September 30,
2008

Stock options

   $ 586    $ 176    $ 957    $ 471

Restricted stock

     7      232      14      695

Performance shares

     658      479      1,499      1,174
                           

Total share-based compensation expense

   $ 1,251    $ 887    $ 2,470    $ 2,340
                           

There were 5,500 restricted shares granted with a fair value of $45 in the first quarter of 2009. These awards are classified as equity awards and vest through no later than January 31, 2011. The related compensation expense is based on the date of grant share price of $8.24. The compensation expense is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite vesting period.

The fair value of the options granted during 2009 was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model were as follows:

 

Non-qualified stock options

   2009 Grants
     May 7th    June 2nd

Expected volatility

     61.4%      61.4%

Dividend yield

     5.0%      4.9%

Risk-free interest rate

     2.5%      2.9%

Expected term

     6 years      6 years

Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options

   $ 5.54    $ 6.59

There were 84,651 and 136,849 options granted with a fair value of $469 and $902 on May 7, 2009 and June 2, 2009, respectively. These awards are classified as equity awards and vest through no later than May 7, 2012. The related compensation expense is based on the date of grant fair value of $5.54 and $6.59 per common share, respectively. The compensation expense is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite vesting period. For these grants, the Company had chosen a blended volatility which consists of 50% average of the peer group and 50% of Innophos’. The expected term for the stock options is based on the simplified method since the Company has limited data on the exercises of stock options. These stock options qualify as “plain vanilla” stock options. The dividend yield is the expected annual dividend payments divided by the average stock price up to the date of grant. The risk-free interest rates are derived from the U.S. Treasury securities in effect on the date of grant whose maturity period equals the options expected term. The Company applies an expected forfeiture rate to stock-based compensation expense. The estimate of the forfeiture rate is based primarily upon historical experience of employee turnover. As actual forfeitures become known, stock-based compensation expense is adjusted accordingly.

There were 94,150 performance shares granted, assuming achieving targeted return on invested capital, in the second quarter of 2009 with a fair value of $14.57 per common share, or $1.4 million in the aggregate. The expected term for the performance shares is a 3 year cliff vesting. Declared dividends will accrue on the performance shares and will vest over the same period. The compensation expense is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite vesting period.

 

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5. Restricted Cash:

Restricted cash consists of escrow funds agreed to be deposited in connection with a dispute between the Company and a third party. The escrow funds will be disbursed in accordance with the agreed terms upon the satisfaction of the dispute.

6. Inventories:

Inventories consist of the following:

 

     September 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008

Finished products

   $ 67,818    $ 111,031

Raw materials

     28,465      26,183

Spare parts

     7,987      8,096
             
   $ 104,270    $ 145,310
             

Inventory reserves as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were $11,605 and $8,863, respectively.

7. Other Current Assets:

Other current assets consist of the following:

 

     September 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008

Creditable taxes (value added taxes)

   $ 2,517    $ 5,444

Prepaid income taxes

     14,234      1,492

Deferred taxes

     12,771      12,771

Prepaids

     8,693      16,220

Other

     3,673      4,257
             
   $ 41,888    $ 40,184
             

 

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8. Intangibles and Other Assets, net:

Intangibles and other assets consist of the following:

 

     Useful life
(years)
   September 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008

Developed technology and application patents, net of accumulated amortization of $9,696 for 2009 and $8,279 for 2008

   10-20      26,904      28,321

Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $3,724 for 2009 and $3,012 for 2008

   5-15      7,606      8,318

Tradenames and license agreements, net of accumulated amortization of $3,297 for 2009 and $2,839 for 2008

   5-20      6,063      6,521

Capitalized software, net of accumulated amortization of $2,929 for 2009 and $2,496 for 2008

   3-5      767      1,293

Non-compete agreement, net of accumulated amortization of $283 for 2009 and $189 for 2008

   5      347      441
                

Total Intangibles

      $ 41,687    $ 44,894
                

Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $7,042 for 2009 and $14,262 for 2008

      $ 7,352    $ 9,001

Deferred income taxes

        700      512

Other assets

        2,852      1,306
                

Total other assets

      $ 10,904    $ 10,819
                
      $ 52,591    $ 55,713
                

9. Other Current Liabilities:

Other current liabilities consist of the following:

 

     September 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008

Payroll related

   $ 12,164    $ 9,318

Taxes

     9,270      9,642

Interest

     4,632      7,813

Freight and rebates

     3,004      4,942

Benefits and pensions

     4,717      5,688

Dividends payable

     3,622      3,585

Legal

     1,246      828

Other

     8,703      2,666
             
   $ 47,358    $ 44,482
             

 

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10. Debt and Interest:

Short-term borrowings and long-term debt consist of the following:

 

     September 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008

Senior credit facility

   $ —      $ 126,500

Senior subordinated notes

     190,000      190,000

Senior unsecured notes

     56,000      66,000
             
   $ 246,000    $ 382,500

Less current portion

     —        72,613
             
   $ 246,000    $ 309,887
             

On May 22, 2009, our wholly owned subsidiary Innophos, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Innophos Canada, Inc. (the “Borrowers”) entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with certain lenders (collectively, the “Lenders”) including Wachovia Bank, National Association, as agent.

The Loan Agreement provides the Borrowers with a revolving line of credit from the Lenders of up to $65.0 million in the aggregate, with a $20 million letter of credit sub-facility, terminating on May 22, 2013. The amount actually available to the Borrowers may be less than the maximum credit and will vary from time to time depending on, among other factors, the amount of its net eligible inventory and accounts receivable as calculated for purposes of the Loan Agreement. The obligations of the Borrowers under the Loan Agreement are secured by the accounts receivable, inventory and other assets of Innophos, Inc. and Innophos Canada, Inc., not including equipment or real property. Innophos Inc.’s Mexico-based subsidiaries are excluded from certain of the covenants under the Loan Agreement, do not guaranty the indebtedness of Innophos, Inc. and Innophos Canada, Inc. incurred under it, and do not furnish collateral in connection with it.

The Loan Agreement includes affirmative as well as negative covenants that prohibit or restrict a variety of actions without the Lenders’ approval, including covenants that affect the ability of the Borrowers and its subsidiaries among other things to (a) incur or guarantee debt, (b) create liens, (c) enter into mergers, recapitalizations or similar transactions or purchase all or substantially all of the assets or stock of another party, (d) sell assets, (e) change names, (f) make certain changes to their business, (g) optionally prepay, amend, acquire or refinance indebtedness, (h) pay dividends on, or purchase, acquire or redeem shares of, capital stock, (i) change accounting methods, (j) make investments, or (k) enter into transactions with affiliates.

In addition, the Loan Agreement requires the Borrowers to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio (on a consolidated basis) of at least 1.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of each calendar month for the preceding twelve consecutive fiscal months during any “Compliance Period.” Compliance Period is defined as any period beginning on a day on which (i) an event of default under the Loan Agreement has occurred and is continuing or (ii) the excess availability under the revolving credit facility is less than $16.0 million through and including the first day when excess availability has exceeded $16.0 million for 60 consecutive days during each of which no event of default has occurred. The Loan Agreement also requires the Borrowers to maintain at all times excess availability under the revolving credit facility of at least $6.5 million. The Loan Agreement allows the Borrowers to pay or declare and pay dividends or make other distributions to stockholders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5.0 million in any calendar quarter.

As of September 30, 2009, the Borrowers had $51.8 million excess availability, above the minimum excess availability requirements, as calculated in accordance with the Loan Agreement and there was no amount outstanding on the revolving credit line. A total of $1.8 million in face amount of letters of credit were issued under the sub-facility to support instruments outstanding under a prior credit facility terminated on that date.

The Company was party to a Credit Agreement dated as of August 13, 2004, as subsequently amended (the “2004 Credit Facility”). On May 22, 2009, the Company entered into a Termination Agreement with the agent and J P Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and National City Bank, the latter two as issuing banks relating to letters of credit, pursuant to which, among other things, the 2004 Credit Facility was terminated, the Company paid the $72.7 million of outstanding term loan balance (principal and accrued interest) from cash on hand, and security held by the lenders on substantially all the Company’s property was released. In the second quarter of 2009 this payment resulted in an approximate $0.4 million charge to earnings for the acceleration of deferred financing charges. Letters of credit aggregating $1.8 million previously issued in favor of third parties were left outstanding supported by the letters of credit newly issued under the sub-facility described above.

 

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Prior to the termination of the term loan the Company made a $53.6 million excess cash flow payment of the term loan on March 16, 2009. In the first quarter of 2009 this payment resulted in an approximate $0.4 million charge to earnings for the acceleration of deferred financing charges.

The Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 accrue interest from the issue date at a rate of 8.875% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15th and August 15th of each year.

The Senior Unsecured Notes due 2012 accrue interest from the issue date at a rate of 9.5% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year. Innophos Holdings, Inc. is dependent on the earnings and distributions from Innophos, Inc. and subsidiaries to fund this obligation. On April 13, 2009 the Company purchased $10.0 million of the 9.5% Senior Unsecured Notes due April 2012 for $6.5 million. The $3.5 million retirement gain was reflected in interest expense, net in our Consolidated Statement of Operations in the second quarter of 2009. The Company also recorded accelerated deferred financing costs of approximately $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2009.

As of September 30, 2009, the Company was in full compliance with all debt covenant requirements.

Total interest cash payments by the Company for all indebtedness for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 was $21,971 and $27,501, respectively.

The carrying value of our Senior Subordinated Notes and our Senior Unsecured Notes are $190.0 million and $56.0 million, respectively. The fair values at September 30, 2009 (excluding accrued interest) are approximately $191.9 million and $56.0 million, respectively.

Interest expense, net consists of the following:

 

     Three months ended     Nine months ended  
     September 30,
2009
    September 30,
2008
    September 30,
2009
    September 30,
2008
 

Interest expense

   $ 5,697        8,570      $ 18,791        24,862   

Deferred financing cost

     431        681        2,700        2,046   

Interest income

     (60     (362     (501     (645

Gain on retirement of bonds

     —          —          (3,500     —     

Less: amount capitalized for capital projects

     (59     (3     (148     (314
                                

Total interest expense, net

   $ 6,009      $ 8,886      $ 17,342      $ 25,949   
                                

 

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11. Other Long-term liabilities:

Other long-term liabilities consist of the following:

 

     September 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008

Environmental liabilities

   $ 1,100      1,100

Profit sharing liabilities

     2,637      3,106

Deferred income taxes

     22,353      17,714

Pension and post retirement liabilities (U.S. and Canada only)

     5,151      4,647

Other liabilities

     7,593      5,536
             
   $ 38,834    $ 32,103
             

12. Income Taxes:

The effective income tax rate on income before taxes was 33% and 36% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to 24% and 26% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. The change in the effective tax rate is a result of increased earnings in higher tax jurisdictions such as the United States versus Mexico and a full valuation allowance on our net deferred tax assets in the U.S. as of September 30, 2008. Currently, the Company is under examination, or has been contacted for examination, by certain foreign jurisdictions for its income tax returns for the years 2004 through 2008. As of September 30, 2009, no significant adjustments have been proposed to the Company’s tax positions and the Company currently does not anticipate any adjustments that would result in a material change to its financial position.

Income taxes paid were $46,277 and $22,408 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively.

13. Commitments and Contingencies

Environmental

The Company’s operations are subject to extensive and changing federal and state environmental laws and regulations. The Company’s manufacturing sites have an extended history of industrial use, and soil and groundwater contamination have or may have occurred in the past and might occur or be discovered in the future.

Environmental efforts are difficult to assess for numerous reasons, including the discovery of new remedial sites, discovery of new information and scarcity of reliable information pertaining to certain sites, improvements in technology, changes in environmental laws and regulations, numerous possible remedial techniques and solutions, difficulty in assessing the involvement of and the financial capability of other potentially responsible parties and the extended time periods over which remediation occurs. Other than the items listed below, the Company is not aware of material environmental liabilities which are probable and estimable. As the Company’s environmental contingencies are more clearly determined, it is reasonably possible that amounts may need to be accrued. However, management does not believe, based on current information, that environmental remediation requirements will have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Under the agreements by which the Company acquired the Phosphates Business and related assets, the Company has certain rights of indemnification from the sellers for breach of representations, warranties, covenants and other agreements. The indemnification rights relating to undisclosed environmental matters are subject to certain substantial limitations and exclusions and expired as of August 13, 2009.

Future environmental spending is probable at our site in Nashville, TN, the eastern portion of which had been used historically as a landfill, and a western parcel previously acquired from a third party, which reportedly had housed, but no longer does, a fertilizer and pesticide manufacturing facility. We have an estimated liability with a range of $0.9-$1.2 million. The remedial action plan has yet to be finalized, and as such, the Company has recorded a liability, which represents the Company’s best estimate, of $1.1 million as of September 30, 2009.

The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, has indicated that compliance at facilities in the phosphate industry is a high enforcement priority. After several years of expressing various concerns (without issuing any notice of violation) about aspects of our Geismar, LA operations, in March 2008, we received a letter from the Department of Justice, or DOJ, indicating that EPA had referred the case for civil enforcement, contending, among other things, that we do not qualify for certain exemptions we have claimed, and alleging that we violate RCRA at Geismar by failing to manage two materials appropriately. Although the letter stated that EPA/DOJ

 

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intended to seek unspecified penalties and corrective action, it proposed discussions to explore possible resolution, which we undertook and are pursuing. During the fourth quarter of 2008, the DOJ/EPA demanded that Innophos and its neighboring interconnected supplier, PCS, undertake certain “interim measures” to address DOJ/EPA’s chief environmental concerns. We and PCS have initiated joint technical efforts to explore solutions to the government concerns. Based on our contact with the agencies to date in 2009, we have determined it is probable that one of the process modifications will need to be undertaken in the next several months, and likewise probable that the capital expenditure and future operating expense of that modification will not be material, unless the DOJ adds terms and conditions that could result in the parties not reaching agreement. However, the second measure sought by DOJ/EPA has not yet been fully evaluated from a technological or cost standpoint. The companies have proposed to DOJ/EPA a schedule for such evaluation, and although the government has not approved the schedule, the companies are proceeding as proposed. Based upon work so far, there appears to be at least one technically viable approach, but costs of a full scale operation as compared to other approaches are not known at this time. Even though the companies have begun substantial technical work in an attempt to develop a feasible approach to address DOJ/EPA’s concerns, we cannot guarantee that our technical efforts will be successful, whether either party would be willing to implement solutions or, depending on those factors and the agencies’ position, whether this matter will be settled with DOJ/EPA or will require litigation. Should litigation become necessary to defend our operations at Geismar as compliant with environmental laws and regulations, no assurance can be given as to its outcome. We have determined that a contingent liability is neither probable nor estimable at this time, but liability is reasonably possible.

Litigation

OCP Arbitration

In December 2008, Innophos’ Mexican affiliate, Innophos Mexicana, or Mexicana, initiated binding arbitration with OCP, S.A., or OCP, its sole supplier of phosphate rock for Mexico, concerning pricing terms for 2008 and 2009 under Mexicana’s agreement with that supplier. Mexicana also claimed that OCP’s proposed pricing breached the agreement. A panel of three arbitrators sitting in Paris, France under auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce was selected to hear the case, interpret the pricing provisions of the contract, and derive the phosphate rock price for both years. Hearings on the 2008 and 2009 pricing issues are scheduled to begin on November 9, 2009.

The parties previously had reached agreement on 2008 interim prices, which the Company paid for shipments during that year. Management has determined that the contingent liability arising from the arbitration of having to pay more than the amounts paid as 2008 interim prices is not material.

The parties also agreed on interim prices for 2009, which the Company is paying for this year’s volumes. For inventory accounting purposes, the Company is recording its cash cost under the interim pricing agreement. Management has determined that there is both a contingent liability and a contingent asset that could result from 2009 phosphate rock prices determined by the arbitration to be higher or lower than the price being used for inventory purposes, respectively. Management has concluded that the contingent liability of having to pay amounts above the 2009 interim prices is neither remote nor probable, but is reasonably possible. While management believes the more likely outcome of the arbitration will be rock prices below the interim prices paid, in light of the positions of the parties reflected in the arbitration filings and the quantity of phosphate rock purchased by Mexicana, management has estimated the aggregate contingent liability of having to pay more than the 2009 interim prices ranges up to $7.5 million.

In July 2009, OCP added counterclaims to the arbitration, asserting that Mexicana breached the rock supply agreement by (i) purchasing MGA (merchant green acid) for processing in 2009 in violation of a phosphate rock exclusivity provision, (ii) failing in 2009 to buy historical quantities of rock in violation of a minimum purchase obligation OCP asserts is not stated, but is implied, in the rock requirements contract, and (iii) reducing its phosphate rock orders for 2009 without providing a one year notice under a French statute OCP claims is applicable. Mexicana intends to defend against the counterclaims vigorously and assert multiple defenses it believes will dispose of the claims.

On October 28, 2009, OCP requested the arbitral tribunal to order Mexicana to furnish interim security in the amount of $68.4 million pending the arbitration, which is now expected to conclude after counterclaim-related hearings scheduled for July 2010. Management believes the OCP request meets none of the applicable standards for this type of interim relief, is totally unwarranted by the facts and circumstances of the arbitration case, and the likelihood of the arbitral tribunal approving security for the OCP counterclaims in the nature and magnitude of OCP’s request is remote. Accordingly, Mexicana will vigorously oppose the request. The tribunal has yet to establish a schedule for briefing, and possibly hearings, on this issue. Thus far, the panel has indicated that decisions on both pricing issues and the counterclaims will be rendered after the conclusion of the July 2010 hearings.

Management has determined that any contingent liabilities associated with the counterclaims are neither probable nor estimable. These contingent liabilities are either remote or reasonably possible, and that the most likely outcome is a finding of no liability.

 

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Therefore, no accrual is necessary or has been made. OCP’s request for security has not altered management’s evaluation of the counterclaims or the arbitration case as a whole.

Although contingent liabilities from the OCP arbitration require no accrual at this time, if the counterclaims were determined adversely to Mexicana, it is possible they could have a material adverse effect on Innophos’ results of operations or financial condition, and/or cash flows.

Mexican CNA Water Tax Claims

Nature and Extent. In November 2004, our Mexican subsidiary, Innophos Fosfatados, or Fosfatados, received notice from the CNA of the Fresh Water Claims relating to water usage at our Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico plant. As initially assessed, the claims extended from 1998-2002, but subsequently the 1998 claim was determined to be beyond the applicable statute of limitations. As now assessed, the claims through 2002 total approximately $23.2 million at current exchange rates as of October 23, 2009, including basic charges of $7.1 million and $16.1 million for interest, inflation and penalties. Management believes that Fosfatados has valid bases for challenging the Fresh Water Claims, and that matter is being defended vigorously.

Rhodia Indemnity Confirmed. As a result of favorably concluded litigation in New York state courts against Rhodia, S.A. and affiliates, or the New York Litigation, concerning their indemnification obligation for CNA claims as “taxes” under the agreement by which we purchased our business from those parties, Innophos is fully indemnified against the Fresh Water Claims, as well as any like claims pertaining to periods prior to the closing date of purchase, August 13, 2004, were such liabilities to be sustained.

Further Proceedings. The Fresh Water Claims are currently pending reconsideration from appeals in the Mexican fiscal court system. On October 28, 2009, Innophos learned informally that the Tax Court ruling on remand was likely to be decided unfavorably as to some or all of the remaining issues. The written decision is not expected to be served by the Court for a number of weeks, at which time we will evaluate the matter in light of the basis upon which the Tax Court decided each issue. Mexican counsel has confirmed that an appeal of any adverse decision will be filed in due course, and that counsel may recommend instituting constitutional and other claims as part of the appeal or in separate proceedings. Therefore, we anticipate this matter to continue for some time in the appeal process.

A final determination of the Fresh Water Claims may require further appeals to the Mexican Supreme Court and remands to the CNA or to lower courts, a process that might continue for several years. In the event that the appeals were to be decided against us and Rhodia were then unable to pay on its indemnification obligations, our subsidiary could be required to satisfy a judgment for the entire amount claimed.

Possible Post-2002 Claims. If the CNA Fresh Water Claims were sustained for the period now at issue, it is possible that the CNA would seek to claim similar higher duties, fees and other charges for fresh water extraction and usage from 2004 on into the future (2003 is believed to be beyond the statute of limitations), or the Post-2002 Fresh Water Claims. Management estimates that amounts involved would be approximately $7.2 million of additional basic charges to date at current exchange rates, $8.0 million relating to interest, inflation, and penalties, and, under current operating conditions, approximately $0.4 million of additional basic charges per year at current exchange rates. Based on the judgments in the New York Litigation, we believe Rhodia would be responsible to indemnify us fully (as additional taxes) for those Post-2002 Fresh Water Claims arising on or before the August 2004 closing, representing approximately $0.9 million of basic charges and $1.4 million relating to interest, inflation, and penalties at current exchange rates. Moreover, although not included in our court judgments, we believe Rhodia is required to indemnify us fully for post-closing “losses” caused by breaches of covenants set forth in the agreement, which could represent the remainder of the Post-2002 Fresh Water Claims exposure. Rhodia has contested indemnification responsibility for those breaches, but its motion for partial summary judgment to dismiss our claims was denied by the New York trial court in January 2009. It is possible that the New York Litigation will proceed to trial or further motions to resolve remaining issues.

Based upon advice of counsel and our review of the CNA Fresh Water Claims and the Post-2002 Fresh Water Claims, the facts and applicable law, management has determined that liability is reasonably possible, but is neither probable nor reasonably estimable. Accordingly, we did not establish a liability on the balance sheet as of September 30, 2009. As additional information is gained, management will reassess the potential liability and establish any loss reserve as appropriate. The ultimate liability amount could be material to our results of operations and financial condition. Furthermore, given Rhodia’s financial condition, we cannot be sure we will ultimately collect amounts due from Rhodia under our indemnification rights, even though they have been confirmed by court judgments.

 

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Mexican Water Discharge Duties

On August 18, 2009, Fosfatados was served with four resolutions from the CNA seeking water discharge duties, fees and other charges relating to the Company’s Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico plant for the period 2002-2005 and amounting to a total of $2.5 million at current exchange rates. The resolutions affirm that the plant has complied with the relevant parameters in its discharge permits, or CPDs, but assert that Fosfatados has not met a different set of discharge standards in general duties tables that limit the discharge of various contaminants and set fees payable for exceeding those limits.

Management believes that the duties tables are not applicable because they were superseded by the CPDs, which were specifically designed and issued for the plant, and with which the Company complies. In addition, management believes there are other meritorious defenses, including the applicable statute of limitations, to claims based on the duties tables. On October 21, 2009, Fosfatados filed an annulment proceeding in the Mexican fiscal court system seeking to void the resolutions.

Management believes that any claim or liability, to the extent relating to periods prior to the 2004 acquisition of our business from affiliates of Rhodia, would be fully indemnified by Rhodia. We put Rhodia on notice of an indemnification claim and, thus far, it has declined responsibility for the claim and the opportunity to control the defense. Therefore, Innophos has undertaken the defense of this matter, reserving its indemnity rights against Rhodia.

Other Legal Matters

In June 2005, our subsidiary, Innophos Canada, Inc., was contacted by representatives of The Mosaic Company (a division of Cargill Corporation), or Mosaic, seeking a meeting to discuss the status of an ongoing remedial investigation and clean-up Mosaic is conducting at its former fertilizer manufacturing site located north of Innophos’ Pt. Maitland, Ontario Canada plant site. The remediation is being overseen by the Provincial Ministry of Environment, or MOE. Mosaic stated that, in its view, we and Rhodia (our predecessor in interest prior to August 2004) were responsible for some phosphorus compound contamination at a rail yard between the Innophos and Mosaic sites, and will be asked to participate in the clean-up. We have determined that this contingent liability is neither probable nor estimable at this time, but liability is reasonably possible. We have notified Rhodia of the Mosaic claim, and we will seek all appropriate indemnification.

In March 2008, Sudamfos S.A., or Sudamfos, an Argentine phosphate producer, filed a request for arbitration before the ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris, France, or ICC, of a commercial dispute with Mexicana. Sudamfos claimed Mexicana agreed to sell Sudamfos certain quantities of phosphoric acid for delivery in 2007 and 2008, and sought an order requiring Mexicana to sell approximately 12,500 metric tons during 2008 in accordance with the claimed agreement. Subsequently, Sudamfos withdrew the request for arbitration. In October 2008, Mexicana filed a lawsuit in Mexico against Sudamfos to collect approximately $1.2 million representing the contract price for prior deliveries of acid that Sudamfos had refused to pay. In October 2009, Sudamfos answered the suit and counterclaimed for $3.0 million based upon the agreement alleged in the arbitration request to sell additional acid, which agreement Mexicana denies. Management has determined that the outstanding receivable is fully collectible, and that the contingent liability from the Sudamfos counterclaim is remote, and therefore no accrual is required.

In addition, we are party to legal proceedings and contractual disputes that arise in the ordinary course of our business. Except as to the matters specifically discussed, management does not believe that these matters represent probable liabilities. However, these matters cannot be predicted with certainty and an unfavorable resolution of one or more of them could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and/or cash flows.

Other contingencies

Under ASC 360,” Property, Plant, and Equipment,” long-lived assets including property, plant and equipment and amortized intangible assets are evaluated and reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group. When this comparison indicates that impairment must be recorded, the impairment recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.

The determination whether or not assets are impaired and the corresponding useful lives of these long-lived assets requires significant judgment. The development of future cash flow projections requires management estimates related to forecasted sales and expected costs trends. To the extent that changes in business conditions occur or other management decisions are made that result in adjusted management projections or alternative use of the assets, impairment losses or accelerated depreciation may occur in future periods.

In our Mexican operations, we continue to monitor changes in circumstances where the undiscounted cash flows would indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. The uncertainty in phosphate rock prices, volume decreases, sales price erosion, and the reduced operating rates for the Coatzacoalcos plant were included in management’s estimates and are consistent with management’s expectations. Despite worsening conditions in 2009, no changes in circumstances or events have thus far indicated the carrying amounts of the Company’s long-lived assets were not recoverable from undiscounted cash flows. Consequently, we did not perform any impairment test of our long-lived assets in 2009 as a follow up to the test performed for year end 2008. The carrying value of the Coatzacoalcos plant was approximately $86 million at September 30, 2009. The undiscounted cash flows of the STPP (Sodium Tripolyphosphate) asset group exceeded their carrying value by 31%, while the other asset groups exceeded their carrying values by significantly greater margins.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except where noted)

 

14. Pension:

Net periodic benefit expense for the United States plans for the three months ended September 30, 2009:

 

     2009  
     Pension
benefits
    Other
benefits
    Total  

Service cost

   $ —        $ 88      $ 88   

Interest cost

     26        41        67   

Expected return on assets

     (24     —          (24

Amortization of prior service cost

     —          65        65   

Amortization of unrecognized (gains)/losses

     —          (20     (20
                        

Net periodic benefit expense

   $ 2      $ 174      $ 176   
                        

Net periodic benefit expense for the United States plans for the three months ended September 30, 2008:

 

     2008  
     Pension
benefits
    Other
benefits
    Total  

Service cost

   $ —        $ 82      $ 82   

Interest cost

     29        37        66   

Expected return on assets

     (27     —          (27

Amortization of prior service cost

     —          65        65   

Amortization of unrecognized (gains)/losses

     (2     (26     (28
                        

Net periodic benefit expense

   $ —        $ 158      $ 158   
                        

Net periodic benefit expense for the United States plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2009:

 

     2009  
     Pension
benefits
    Other
benefits
    Total  

Service cost

   $ —        $ 264      $ 264   

Interest cost

     78        122        200   

Expected return on assets

     (72     —          (72

Amortization of prior service cost

     —          196        196   

Amortization of unrecognized (gains)/losses

     —          (62     (62
                        

Net periodic benefit expense

   $ 6      $ 520      $ 526   
                        

Net periodic benefit expense for the United States plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2008:

 

     2008  
     Pension
benefits
    Other
benefits
    Total  

Service cost

   $ —        $ 245      $ 245   

Interest cost

     86        110        196   

Expected return on assets

     (80     —          (80

Amortization of prior service cost

     —          196        196   

Amortization of unrecognized (gains)/losses

     (6     (75     (81
                        

Net periodic benefit expense

   $ —        $ 476      $ 476   
                        

We made our entire cash contributions of $2.6 million for our U.S. defined contribution plan during the first quarter of 2009 for the plan year 2008. The U.S. defined benefit cash contributions will be, at a minimum, approximately $0.1 million for 2009 which payment was made in the second quarter of 2009.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except where noted)

 

Net periodic benefit expense for the Canadian plans for the three months ended September 30, 2009:

 

     2009  
     Pension
benefits
    Other
benefits
   Total  

Service cost

   $ 36      $ 9    $ 45   

Interest cost

     110        16      126   

Expected return on assets

     (147     —        (147

Amortization of transition obligation

     —          7      7   

Amortization of prior service cost

     5        —        5   

Amortization of unrecognized (gains)/losses

     19        1      20   

Exchange rate changes

     (255     62      (193
                       

Net periodic benefit expense

   $ (232   $ 95    $ (137
                       

Net periodic benefit expense for the Canadian plans for the three months ended September 30, 2008:

 

     2008  
     Pension
benefits
    Other
benefits
    Total  

Service cost

   $ 57      $ 15      $ 72   

Interest cost

     118        14        132   

Expected return on assets

     (174     —          (174

Amortization of initial transition obligation

     —          9        9   

Amortization of unrecognized (gains)/losses

     21        1        22   

Exchange rate changes

     161        (41     120   
                        

Net periodic benefit expense

   $ 183      $ (2   $ 181   
                        

Net periodic benefit expense for the Canadian plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2009:

 

     2009  
     Pension
benefits
    Other
benefits
   Total  

Service cost

   $ 109      $ 28    $ 137   

Interest cost

     330        49      379   

Expected return on assets

     (441     —        (441

Amortization of transition obligation

     —          19      19   

Amortization of prior service cost

     13        —        13   

Amortization of unrecognized (gains)/losses

     57        3      60   

Exchange rate changes

     (428     115      (313
                       

Net periodic benefit expense

   $ (360   $ 214    $ (146
                       

Net periodic benefit expense for the Canadian plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2008:

 

     2008  
     Pension
benefits
    Other
benefits
    Total  

Service cost

   $ 173      $ 44      $ 217   

Interest cost

     355        43        398   

Expected return on assets

     (524     —          (524

Amortization of initial transition obligation

     —          26        26   

Amortization of unrecognized (gains)/losses

     63        5        68   

Exchange rate changes

     230        (60     170   
                        

Net periodic benefit expense

   $ 297      $ 58      $ 355   
                        

We made cash contributions to our Canadian defined benefit plan of $1.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. We expect to make additional cash contributions to our Canadian defined benefit plans of $0.3 million during the remainder of 2009.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except where noted)

 

15. Mexican Workforce Reductions:

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company recorded pre-tax charges of $1.8 million for severance benefits under ASC 712-10 (formerly SFAS No. 112) for the elimination of 38 positions. Approximately, $1.3 million of the severance benefits charge was recorded in the second quarter of 2009 and the Company recorded a $0.4 million severance benefits charge in the first quarter of 2009 which resulted in the elimination of 23 positions. In addition, the Mexican operations have in-effect a temporary workforce reduction program for the hourly personnel resulting in a $0.4 million charge of which $0.3 million was recorded in the second quarter of 2009. The combined $2.2 million pre-tax charge, $1.8 million was included in cost of goods sold and $0.4 million was included in selling, general and administrative costs. The estimated future cash expenditures are immaterial as most cash outlays have occurred as of September 30, 2009.

16. Segment Reporting:

The Company discloses certain financial and supplementary information about its reportable segments, revenue by products and revenues by geographic area. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, in order to decide how to allocate resources and assess performance. The primary key performance indicators for the chief operating decision maker are Sales and Operating Income. The Company reports its operations in three reporting segments—United States, Mexico and Canada, each of which sells the entire portfolio of products.

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2009

   United States    Mexico    Canada    Eliminations     Total

Sales

   $ 119,107    $ 34,469    $ 8,358    $ —        $ 161,934

Intersegment sales

     15,810      10,467      17,840      (44,117     —  
                                   

Total sales

     134,917      44,936      26,198      (44,117     161,934
                                   

Operating income

   $ 24,636    $ 1,975    $ 1,880      —        $ 28,491
                                   

For the three months ended September 30, 2008

   United States    Mexico    Canada    Eliminations     Total

Sales

   $ 146,154    $ 133,732    $ 11,886    $ —        $ 291,772

Intersegment sales

     7,687      11,307      16,568      (35,562     —  
                                   

Total sales

     153,841      145,039      28,454      (35,562     291,772
                                   

Operating income

   $ 45,400    $ 62,357    $ 5,148      —        $ 112,905
                                   

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009

   United States    Mexico    Canada    Eliminations     Total

Sales

   $ 356,886    $ 132,318    $ 30,313    $ —        $ 519,517

Intersegment sales

     47,811      14,154      53,830      (115,795     —  
                                   

Total sales

   $ 404,697      146,472      84,143      (115,795   $ 519,517
                                   

Operating income

   $ 94,122    $ 7,795    $ 13,295      —        $ 115,212
                                   

For the nine months ended September 30, 2008

   United States    Mexico    Canada    Eliminations     Total

Sales

   $ 356,431    $ 333,143    $ 28,736    $ —        $ 718,310

Intersegment sales

     22,806      24,198      49,479      (96,483     —  
                                   

Total sales

   $ 379,237      357,341      78,215      (96,483   $ 718,310
                                   

Operating income

   $ 63,021    $ 155,393    $ 7,870      —        $ 226,284
                                   

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION & RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This discussion contains forward-looking statements about our markets, the demand for our products and services and our future results. We based these statements on assumptions that we consider reasonable. Actual results may differ materially from those suggested by our forward-looking statements for various reasons including those discussed in the “Risk Factors” as contained in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and “Forward-Looking Statements” sections of that report.

Overview

Innophos is a leading North American producer of specialty phosphates. Most specialty phosphates are highly customized, application-specific compounds that are engineered to meet customer performance requirements. Specialty phosphates are often critical to the taste, texture and performance of foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, oral care products and other applications. For example, specialty phosphates act as flavor enhancers in beverages, electrolytes in sports drinks, texture additives in cheeses, leavening agents in baked goods, calcium and phosphorus sources for nutritional supplements, pharmaceutical excipients and cleaning agents in toothpaste.

Below is a summary chart of the corporate structure of our direct subsidiaries.

LOGO

Recent Trends and Outlook

On a sequential basis, third quarter 2009 volumes excluding GTSP fertilizer sales increased by 2.8%. The U.S. and Canada business delivered a 6.6% increase and Mexico declined by 4.6%. Selling prices declined 8.9% sequentially, a slowing rate of decline compared to earlier quarters. In the third quarter 2009 approximately $1 to $2 million of the expected $5 to $7 million raw material cost structure increase was incurred on a constant volume and mix basis , with the remainder expected to be incurred in the fourth quarter. Mexico’s restructured fixed costs were in line with expectations.

Although it is often difficult to predict due to holidays and customers’ year end inventory planning, management currently expects fourth quarter volumes, excluding GTSP fertilizer sales, to be similar to the third quarter 2009. Selling prices are expected to decline at a rate significantly lower than that experienced in the third quarter. As noted above, the Company expects its fourth quarter

 

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2009 raw material cost structure to increase $4 to $5 million primarily as a result of the anticipated phosphoric acid sourcing mix. Capital expenditures for 2009 are now expected to finish in the $18 to $20 million range; lower than previously indicated, partly due to timing differences on project spending and partly a result of reprioritizing projects consistent with present business needs. Spending will continue on the food grade quality conversion of Mexico’s phosphoric acid that is still targeted for first quarter 2010 completion.

Looking beyond the fourth quarter, demand and pricing outlooks are still uncertain. However, if the economic outlook continues to improve, the Company should see some volume recovery. Selling prices will remain under pressure, though at expected reduced rates of decline.

As previously disclosed, the phosphate rock supply agreement between OCP and Innophos’ Mexican subsidiary, Innophos Mexicana, will terminate after September 9, 2010. In that regard, Innophos will continue addressing developments in the OCP situation, analyzing the interrelationships between the Company’s sourcing strategies, their ongoing efforts and expected future supply outcomes and the resultant effects on the Company’s future results of operations and cash flows. Innophos is continuing its efforts to develop intermediate and long term supply arrangements for its Mexican operations from multiple sources, has conducted successful tests of alternate raw material samples and is in advanced discussions with several potential suppliers. Innophos is also evaluating for development the Company’s newly acquired Mexican phosphate rock mining concessions as a long term supply source. Management continues to believe that an orderly transition from OCP as a single source supplier of rock is in the best strategic interests of the Company. However, during the remainder of the current OCP contract, and while uncertainty remains as to the competitiveness of Innophos’ contract rock pricing, conditions will continue to be difficult for the Mexican operation.

As previously disclosed, Innophos Mexicana and OCP are arbitrating differences concerning 2008 and 2009 rock pricing under the supply agreement and counterclaims by OCP filed in July 2009 that Mexicana breached that agreement. Management believes such claims are without merit.

Recently, OCP requested that the arbitral tribunal in Paris order Innophos Mexicana to furnish interim security in the amount of $68.4 million pending the arbitration, which will conclude after further hearings in July 2010. Management believes the OCP request meets none of the applicable standards for this type of relief and is totally unwarranted by the facts and circumstances of the arbitration case. Accordingly, Innophos Mexicana will vigorously oppose the request. The tribunal has yet to establish a schedule for briefing, and possibly hearings, on the issue.

Management believes the likelihood of the arbitral tribunal approving security for the OCP counterclaims in the nature and magnitude of OCP’s request is remote.

OCP’s request for security has in no way altered management’s evaluation of the arbitration case or the counterclaims, or altered its determination that no accruals are warranted.

Historical Performance

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth a summary of the Company’s operations and their percentages of total revenue for the periods indicated.

 

     Three months ended
September 30, 2009
    Three months ended
September 30, 2008
 
     Amount     %     Amount     %  

Net sales

   $ 161.9      100.0      $ 291.8      100.0   

Cost of goods sold

     114.2      70.5        165.2      56.6   
                            

Gross profit

     47.7      29.5        126.6      43.4   

Operating expenses:

        

Selling, general and administrative

     18.7      11.6        13.2      4.5   

Research & Development Expenses

     0.5      0.3        0.5      0.2   
                            

Operating income

     28.5      17.6        112.9      38.7   

Interest expense, net

     6.0      3.7        8.9      3.1   

Foreign exchange gains, net

     (0.2   (0.1     (0.9   (0.3

Other income

     —        —          (0.2   (0.1

Provision for income taxes

     7.6      4.7        25.4      8.7   
                            

Net income

   $ 15.1      9.3      $ 79.7      27.3   
                            
     Nine months ended
September 30, 2009
    Nine months ended
September 30, 2008
 
     Amount     %     Amount     %  

Net sales

   $ 519.5      100.0      $ 718.3      100.0   

Cost of goods sold

     352.6      67.9        443.1      61.7   
                            

Gross profit

     166.9      32.1        275.2      38.3   

Operating expenses:

        

Selling, general and administrative

     50.2      9.7        47.3      6.6   

Research & Development Expenses

     1.5      0.3        1.6      0.2   
                            

Operating income

     115.2      22.2        226.3      31.5   

Interest expense, net

     17.3      3.3        26.0      3.6   

Foreign exchange gains, net

     (0.5   (0.1     (0.9   (0.1

Other income

     —        —          (0.4   (0.1

Provision for income taxes

     35.4      6.8        53.4      7.4   
                            

Net income

   $ 63.0      12.1      $ 148.2      20.6   
                            

 

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Three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008

Net Sales

Net sales represent the selling price of the products, net of any customer-related rebates, plus freight and any other items invoiced to customers. Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $161.9 million, a decrease of $129.9 million, or 44.5%, as compared to $291.8 million for the same period in 2008. Selling price decreases had a negative impact on revenue of 24.7% or $72.0 million, largely in Mexico and mostly in STPP & Other Products and Purified Phosphoric Acid. Volume and mix effects upon revenue had a negative effect of 19.8% or $57.9 million which occurred across all product lines and all reporting segments. On a unit basis, the average selling price for all Innophos products decreased by 24.4% compared to 2008, and total volume shipped decreased by 26.6%.

The Company calculates pure selling price dollar variances as the selling price for the current period minus the selling price for the prior period, and then multiplies the resulting selling price difference by the prior period volume. The selling price dollar variance is then divided by the prior period sales dollars to calculate the percentage change. Volume/mix variance is calculated as the total sales variance minus the selling price variance. The following table illustrates for the three months ended September 30, 2009 the percentage changes in net sales by reportable segment compared with the same period in 2008, including the effect of price and volume/mix effects upon revenue:

 

     Price     Volume/Mix     Total  

United States

   (0.2 %)    (18.3 %)    (18.5 %) 

Canada

   (11.6 %)    (18.1 %)    (29.7 %) 

Mexico

   (52.6 %)    (21.6 %)    (74.2 %) 

The following table illustrates for the three months ended September 30, 2009 the percentage changes for net sales by major product lines compared with the same period in 2008, including the effect of price and volume/mix effects upon revenue:

 

     Price     Volume/Mix     Total  

Purified Phosphoric Acid

   (29.6 %)    (39.0 %)    (68.6 %) 

Specialty Salts and Specialty Acids

   (4.8 %)    (10.5 %)    (15.3 %) 

STPP & Other Products

   (56.8 %)    (15.7 %)    (72.5 %) 

Gross Profit

Gross profit represents net sales less cost of goods sold. Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $47.7 million, a decrease of $78.9 million, or 62.3%, as compared to $126.6 million for the same period in 2008. Gross margin decreased to 29.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 versus 43.4% for the same period in 2008. The change in gross profit was primarily due to lower selling prices which had an unfavorable impact of $72.0 million. Unfavorable sales volume and mix impact upon revenue was mostly offset by favorable raw material costs, restructured manufacturing costs and favorable exchange rates which resulted in a net unfavorable impact of $6.9 million.

Operating Expenses and Research and Development

Operating expenses consist primarily of selling, general and administrative, and R&D expenses. For the three months ended September 30, 2009, these costs were $19.2 million, an increase of $5.5 million, or 40.1%, as compared to $13.7 million for the same period in 2008. The increase is primarily due to $3.3 million for our enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and business redesign project, $1.3 million increase in legal expenses related to our OCP arbitration, and $0.9 million increase in all other costs.

Operating Income

Operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $28.5 million, a decrease of $84.4 million, or 74.8%, as compared to $112.9 million for the same period in 2008. Operating income as a percentage of net sales decreased to 17.6% versus 38.7% for the same period in 2008.

Interest Expense, net

Net interest expense, including deferred financing amortization expense, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $6.0 million, a decrease of $2.9 million, compared to $8.9 million for the same period in 2008. This decrease is primarily due to the pay off of the remaining balance of the Term Loan in the first half of 2009 and fees incurred in 2008 associated with the fourth amendment to our credit facility.

Foreign Exchange

Foreign exchange gain for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $0.2 million compared to a gain of $0.9 million for the same period in 2008. The U.S. dollar is the functional currency of our Mexican and Canadian operations. Consequently, foreign exchange gain or loss is recorded on remeasurement of non-U.S. dollar denominated monetary assets and liabilities. Such gains and

 

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losses fluctuate from period to period as the foreign currencies strengthen or weaken against the U.S. dollar and the amount of non-U.S. dollar denominated assets and liabilities increases or decreases.

Provision for Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate on income before taxes was 33% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to 24% for the same period in 2008. The change in the effective tax rate is a result of increased earnings in higher tax jurisdictions such as the United States versus Mexico and a full valuation allowance on our net deferred tax assets in the U.S. as of September 30, 2008.

Net Income

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $15.1 million, a decrease of $64.6 million, compared to net income of $79.7 million for the same period in 2008, due to the factors described above.

Nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008

Net Sales

Net sales represent the selling price of the products, net of any customer-related rebates, plus freight and any other items invoiced to customers. Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $519.5 million, a decrease of $198.8 million, or 27.7%, as compared to $718.3 million for the same period in 2008. Selling price increases had a positive impact on revenue of 8.0% or $57.8 million that occurred primarily in Specialty Salts & Specialty Acids and to a lesser extent in Purified Phosphoric Acid. STPP & Other Products, which showed a net selling price decrease, was negatively affected by declines in granular triple super-phosphate (GTSP) fertilizer co-product prices. Volume and mix effects upon revenue had a negative effect of 35.7% or $256.6 million which occurred across all product lines and reporting segments. On a unit basis, the average selling price for all Innophos products increased by 2.1% compared to 2008, while total volume shipped decreased by 29.2%.

The following table illustrates for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 the percentage changes in net sales by reportable segment compared with the same period in 2008, including the effect of price and volume/mix effects upon revenue:

 

     Price     Volume/Mix     Total  

United States

   36.8   (36.7 %)    0.1

Canada

   35.3   (29.8 %)    5.5

Mexico

   (25.1 %)    (35.2 %)    (60.3 %) 

The following table illustrates for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 the percentage changes for net sales by major product lines compared with the same period in 2008, including the effect of price and volume/mix effects upon revenue:

 

     Price     Volume/Mix     Total  

Purified Phosphoric Acid

   10.1   (60.0 %)    (49.9 %) 

Specialty Salts and Specialty Acids

   33.8   (31.3 %)    2.5

STPP & Other Products

   (36.8 %)    (20.0 %)    (56.8 %) 

Gross Profit

Gross profit represents net sales less cost of goods sold. Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $166.9 million, a decrease of $108.3 million, or 39.4%, as compared to $275.2 million for the same period in 2008. Gross margin decreased to 32.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 versus 38.3% for the same period in 2008. The change in gross profit was due to unfavorable sales volume and mix impact upon revenue and higher raw material costs, which had a combined unfavorable impact of $173.7 million. Gross profit was negatively impacted by a $1.8 million inventory write-down for GTSP; the Company has $0.8 million GTSP inventory remaining as of September 30, 2009. As a result of reduced operating rates in Mexico, the company took a charge of $1.8 million for Mexican workforce reduction costs and a charge of $1.1 million for anticipated unfulfilled contractual natural gas purchase commitments, including the unfavorable variance to current market prices, expiring in December 2009. These unfavorable effects were partially offset by higher selling prices which had a favorable impact of $57.8 million, $8.8 million favorable exchange rate impact mostly from our Mexican peso based costs, and $0.9 million lower depreciation expense. Included in 2008 results were $1.3 million expense for a scheduled Geismar, LA plant maintenance outage, and $1.3 million asset impairment charge for two obsolete production units.

Operating Expenses and Research and Development

Operating expenses consist primarily of selling, general and administrative, and R&D expenses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, these costs were $51.7 million, an increase of $2.8 million, or 5.7%, as compared to $48.9 million for the same period in 2008. The increase is due to $5.7 million for our enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and business redesign project,

 

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$2.8 million increased legal expenses related to our OCP arbitration and $0.7 million increases in all other costs partially offset by $2.1 million lower legal and other fees which were incurred in 2008 to comply with the DOJ STPP document request subpoena, $2.3 million lower professional fees used to support growth and other corporate initiatives, and $2.0 million favorable exchange rate impact from our Mexican peso based costs.

Operating Income

Operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $115.2 million, a decrease of $111.1 million, or 49.1%, as compared to $226.3 million for the same period in 2008. Operating income as a percentage of net sales decreased to 22.2% versus 31.5% for the same period in 2008.

Interest Expense, net

Net interest expense, including deferred financing amortization expense, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $17.3 million, a decrease of $8.7 million, compared to $26.0 million for the same period in 2008. This decrease is primarily due to a gain of $3.5 million on the retirement of $10.0 million of the 9.5% Senior Unsecured Notes due April 2012, lower average interest rates and the lower average balance of our Term Loan resulting from the $54.0 million principal payments made in March 2009 mostly to satisfy the excess cash flow requirement of our credit agreement and the $72.5 million payment in May 2009 to pay off the balance of the Term Loan, and fees incurred in 2008 associated with the fourth amendment to the credit facility. These decreases were partially offset by accelerated deferred financing related to the excess cash flow payment and the pay off of the Term Loan.

Foreign Exchange

Foreign exchange gain for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $0.5 million compared to $0.9 million for the same period in 2008. The U.S. dollar is the functional currency of our Mexican and Canadian operations. Consequently, foreign exchange gain or loss is recorded on remeasurement of non-U.S. dollar denominated monetary assets and liabilities. Such gains and losses fluctuate from period to period as the foreign currencies strengthen or weaken against the U.S. dollar and the amount of non-U.S. dollar denominated assets and liabilities increases or decreases.

Provision for Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate on income before taxes was 36% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to 26% for the same period in 2008. The change in the effective tax rate is a result of increased earnings in higher tax jurisdictions such as the United States versus Mexico and a full valuation allowance on our net deferred tax assets in the U.S. as of September 30, 2008.

Net Income

Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $63.0 million, a decrease of $85.2 million, compared to net income of $148.2 million for the same period in 2008, due to the factors described above.

 

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Segment Reporting

The company reports its operations in three reporting segments—United States, Mexico and Canada, each of which sells the entire portfolio of products. The primary performance indicators for the chief operating decision maker are sales and operating income, with sales on a ship-from basis. The following table sets forth the historical results of these indicators by segment:

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
2009
    Three months ended
September 30,

2008
    Net Sales % Change  

Segment Net Sales

      

United States

   $ 119,107      $ 146,154      (18.5 %) 

Mexico

     34,469        133,732      (74.2 %) 

Canada

     8,358        11,886      (29.7 %) 
                      

Total

   $ 161,934      $ 291,772      (44.5 %) 
                      

Segment Operating Income

      

United States

   $ 24,636      $ 45,400     

Mexico

     1,975        62,357     

Canada

     1,880        5,148     
                  

Total

   $ 28,491      $ 112,905     
                  

Segment Operating Income % of net sales

      

United States

     20.7     31.1  

Mexico

     5.7     46.6  

Canada

     22.5     43.3  
     Nine months ended
September 30,

2009
    Nine months ended
September 30,

2008
    Net Sales % Change  

Segment Net Sales

      

United States

   $ 356,886      $ 356,431      0.1

Mexico

     132,318        333,143      (60.3 %) 

Canada

     30,313        28,736      5.5
                      

Total

   $ 519,517      $ 718,310      (27.7 %) 
                      

Segment Operating Income

      

United States

   $ 94,122      $ 63,021     

Mexico

     7,795        155,393     

Canada

     13,295        7,870     
                  

Total

   $ 115,212      $ 226,284     
                  

Segment Operating Income % of net sales

      

United States

     26.4     17.7  

Mexico

     5.9     46.6  

Canada

     43.9     27.4  

Three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008

Segment Net Sales:

In the United States net sales decreased 18.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 when compared with the same period in 2008 due to lower volume and mix across all product lines as selling prices were flat in total.

In Mexico net sales decreased 74.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 when compared with the same period in 2008. Selling prices decreased sales by 52.6% which occurred across all product lines. Volume and mix impact upon revenue was a decrease of 21.6% which occurred primarily in Purified Phosphoric Acid and STPP & Other Products.

 

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In Canada net sales decreased 29.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 when compared with the same period in 2008. Selling prices decreased sales by 11.6% which occurred primarily in Purified Phosphoric Acid. Volume and mix impact upon revenue was a decrease of 18.1% which occurred across all product lines.

Overall, the decreased volume and mix impact upon revenue seen in all segments is indicative of the reduced demand caused by the economic slowdown along with increased competitive pressure and some reformulation.

Segment Operating Income % of Net Sales:

The 10.4% decrease in the United States for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared with the same period in 2008 is mainly due to unfavorable volume and mix impacts upon revenue, higher manufacturing expenses due to inventory reductions, and higher operating expenses mainly for our enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and business redesign project.

The 40.9% decrease in Mexico for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared with the same period in 2008 is due to decreased selling prices, decreased volume and mix effects upon revenue, and higher operating expenses mainly for legal expenses related to the OCP arbitration case. This was partially offset by lower restructured manufacturing expenses and a favorable exchange rate impact from our Mexican peso based costs.

The 20.8% decrease in Canada for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared with the same period in 2008 is due to lower selling prices, unfavorable volume and mix impacts on revenue and higher raw material costs.

During the three month period ending September 30, 2009 depreciation and amortization expense was $8.5 million in the United States, $0.5 million in Canada and $5.4 million in Mexico.

Nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008

Segment Net Sales:

In the United States net sales increased 0.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 when compared with the same period in 2008. Selling prices increased sales by 36.8% which occurred across all product lines. Volume and mix impact upon revenue was a decrease of 36.7% which occurred across all product lines.

In Mexico net sales decreased 60.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 when compared with the same period in 2008. Selling prices decreased sales by 25.1%, mainly in STPP and Other Products. Volume and mix impact upon revenue was a decrease of 35.2% which occurred across all product lines.

In Canada net sales increased 5.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 when compared with the same period in 2008. Selling price increased sales 35.3% with increases across all product lines. Volume and mix impact upon revenue was a decrease of 29.8% with decreases across all product lines.

Segment Operating Income % of Net Sales:

The 8.7% increase in the United States for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared with the same period in 2008 is mainly due to favorable selling prices partially offset by unfavorable volume and mix impacts upon revenue, higher raw material costs, and higher manufacturing expenses. Operating expenses increased due to the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and business redesign project. Included in 2008 results were expenses for a scheduled Geismar, LA plant maintenance outage, an asset impairment charge for two obsolete production units, legal and other fees to comply with the DOJ STPP document request subpoena, and professional fees used to support growth and other corporate initiatives.

The 40.7% decrease in Mexico for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared with the same period in 2008 is due to unfavorable selling prices, unfavorable volume and mix impacts upon revenue, increased raw material costs and increased operating expenses mainly for legal expenses related to the OCP arbitration case. Gross profit was negatively impacted by a $1.8 million inventory write-down of GTSP. Also, as a result of reduced operating rates in Mexico, the Company took a charge of $2.2 million for Mexican workforce reorganization costs and a charge of $1.1 million for anticipated unfulfilled contractual natural gas purchase commitments, including the unfavorable variance to current market prices, expiring in December 2009. There was a $9.9 million favorable exchange rate impact from our Mexican peso based costs.

The 16.5% increase in Canada for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared with the same period in 2008 is due to increased selling prices partially offset by unfavorable volume and mix impact on revenue.

During the nine month period ending September 30, 2009 depreciation and amortization expense was $21.2 million in the United States, $1.6 million in Canada, and $15.4 million in Mexico.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table sets forth a summary of the Company’s cash flows for the periods indicated.

 

     Nine months ended
September 30,
2009
    Nine months ended
September 30,
2008
 

Operating Activities

   $ 156.0      $ 131.4   

Investing Activities

     (12.7     (13.2

Financing Activities

     (144.3     (10.7

Nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2008

Net cash provided from operating activities was $156.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $131.4 million for the same period in 2008, an increase in cash of $24.6 million. The increase in operating activities cash resulted from favorable changes of $109.3 million in net working capital and $0.9 million in non-current accounts, partially offset by unfavorable changes of $85.2 million in net income as described earlier and $0.4 million in non-cash items affecting net income. Net cash provided from operating activities for our Mexican operations was $45.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $86.2 million for the same period in 2008, a decrease in cash of $41.0 million. The decrease in operating activities cash for our Mexican operations resulted mainly from unfavorable changes of $101.4 million in net income partially offset by favorable changes of $63.3 million in net working capital.

The change in net working capital is a source of cash of $49.9 million in 2009 compared to a use in 2008 of $59.4 million, an increase in cash of $109.3 million. The increase in cash is mainly due to decreases in accounts receivable and inventory, and increased other current liabilities, partially offset by decreased accounts payable and increased other current assets. The change in net working capital for our Mexican operations is a source of cash of $25.7 million in 2009 compared to a use in 2008 of $37.6 million, an increase in cash of $63.3 million mainly due to decreases in inventory.

Net cash used for investing activities was $12.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $13.2 million for the same period in 2008, a decrease in the use of cash of $0.5 million. Net cash used for investing activities for our Mexican operations was $3.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $3.3 million for the same period in 2008, a decrease in the use of cash of $0.1 million.

In the second quarter of 2009 the Company launched an enterprise resource planning, or ERP, system and business process redesign project to upgrade its systems technology and to improve its position as a reliable specialty phosphate supplier. The Company had spent approximately $7.9 million as of September 30, 2009 and future expenditures on the ERP project are expected to total approximately $14 to $17 million by the end of 2010, with the majority of this spending anticipated as capital expenditures.

The Company is investing to grow its food, beverage and pharmaceutical phosphate business, especially geographically, and also to diversify its raw material supply long term. Projects are underway in the U.S. to debottleneck and increase production capabilities of various specialty salts. Additionally, in conjunction with the investment in the Coatzacoalcos facility to more than double its existing food grade purified phosphoric acid capacity by the first quarter 2010, the site personnel have conducted successful production tests of several additional food grade salts to enable a shift in focus from detergency to the multiple food market segments served by salts and acid.

Innophos currently estimates that full exploration costs to a proven reserves standard for the Santo Domingo deposit could require expenditures of $10 to $15 million over a three year period. This estimate includes mineral rights payments, taxes, mineral resource measurement, beneficiation process design and completion of feasibility studies. Full expenditures would only occur if interim milestone goals were successfully attained. It is estimated that 2009 and 2010 expenditures will be approximately $5 to $10 million, with efforts primarily focused on the Santo Domingo deposit. Innophos intends to seek one or more partners for these efforts, but anticipates no difficulties in completing the exploration phase without a partnership.

Management projects total 2009 capital expenditures to approximate $18 to $20 million.

Net cash from financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was a use of $144.3 million, compared to a use of $10.7 million in for the same period in 2008, a decrease in cash of $133.6 million. This is due to $125.0 million higher Term Loan principal payments to satisfy the excess cash flow requirement for 2008 and subsequently to pay off the remaining balance of the Term loan as described below, a $6.5 million payment to retire a portion of the Senior Unsecured Notes due 2012, $1.0 million deferred financing charges on the new loan and security agreement and $1.1 million lower excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options. Net cash from financing activities for our Mexican operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was a use of

 

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$51.5 million, compared to a use of $4.0 million in for the same period in 2008, a decrease in cash of $47.5 million for repayment of intercompany debt obligations which are eliminated in consolidation.

We believe that on-hand cash combined with cash generated from operations will be sufficient to meet our obligations such as debt service, tax payments, capital expenditures and working capital requirements for at least the next twelve months. We expect to fund all these obligations through our existing cash and our future operating cash flows. As noted in the recent trends and outlook section, management is targeting a minimum goal of remaining profitable in Mexico until the rock sourcing situation improves and is reprioritizing capital expenditure projects consistent with present business needs. These actions are expected to result in Mexico maintaining adequate cash balances for its operating needs over the short-term until the business returns to a range of market prices for phosphate rock. However, future operating performance for the Company is subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and other factors, such as the ultimate resolution of our phosphate rock arbitration, that are uncertain. If the cash flows and other capital resources available to the Company are insufficient to fund our debt and other liquidity needs, the Company may have to take alternative actions that differ from the Company’s current operating plan.

On May 22, 2009, our wholly owned subsidiary Innophos, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Innophos Canada, Inc. entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with certain lenders (collectively, the “Lenders”) including Wachovia Bank, National Association, as agent. The Loan Agreement provides the Company with a revolving line of credit from the Lenders of up to $65.0 million in the aggregate, with a $20 million letter of credit sub-facility, terminating on May 22, 2013. The amount actually available to the Company may be less than the maximum credit and will vary from time to time depending on, among other factors, the amount of its net eligible inventory and accounts receivable as calculated for purposes of the Loan Agreement. The obligations of the Company under the Loan Agreement are secured by the accounts receivable, inventory and other assets of Innophos, Inc. and Innophos Canada, Inc., not including equipment or real property. Innophos Inc.’s Mexico-based subsidiaries are excluded from certain of the covenants under the Loan Agreement, do not guaranty the indebtedness of Innophos, Inc. and Innophos Canada, Inc. incurred under it, and do not furnish collateral in connection with it.

As of September 30, 2009, the Company had $51.8 million excess availability, above the minimum excess availability requirements, as calculated in accordance with the Loan Agreement and there was no amount outstanding on the revolving credit line. A total of $1.8 million in face amount of letters of credit were issued under the sub-facility to support instruments outstanding under a prior credit facility terminated on May 22, 2009.

The Company was party to a Credit Agreement dated as of August 13, 2004, as subsequently amended (the “2004 Credit Facility”). On May 22, 2009, the Company entered into a Termination Agreement with the agent and J P Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and National City Bank, the latter two as issuing banks relating to letters of credit, pursuant to which, among other things, the 2004 Credit Facility was terminated, the Company paid the $72.7 million of outstanding term loan balance (principal and accrued interest) from cash on hand, and security held by the lenders on substantially all the Company’s property was released.

On April 13, 2009 the Company purchased $10.0 million of the 9.5% Senior Unsecured Notes due April 2012 for $6.5 million. The $3.5 million retirement gain is reflected as interest income in our Consolidated Statement of Operations in the second quarter of 2009. The Company also recorded accelerated deferred financing costs of approximately $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2009.

Restricted cash consists of escrow funds agreed to be deposited in connection with a dispute between the Company and a third party. The escrow funds will be disbursed in accordance with the agreed terms upon the satisfaction of the dispute.

 

     Years ending December 31,

Contractual Obligations

   Total    2009    2010    2011    2012    2013    Thereafter

2004 Senior Subordinated Notes

                    

Due 2014 (1)

     274,313      —        16,862      16,863      16,862      16,863      206,863

Future service pension benefits

     7,748      444      526      581      657      730      4,810

Other (2)

     800,630      84,246      83,540      83,540      83,540      83,540      382,224

Operating leases

     16,947      4,260      3,678      3,028      2,096      1,450      2,435

Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2012 (3)

     71,960      2,660      5,320      5,320      58,660      —        —  
                                                

Total

   $ 1,171,598    $ 91,610    $ 109,926    $ 109,332    $ 161,815    $ 102,583    $ 596,332
                                                

 

(1) Amounts include fixed rate interest payments at 8.875% for years 2009 and thereafter.
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(3) Represents the $56.0 million remaining balance of the Senior Unsecured Notes which were issued on April 16, 2007. Amounts include fixed rate interest payments at 9.5% for years 2009 and thereafter.

Critical Accounting Estimates

There have been no material changes from the critical accounting estimates previously disclosed in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K other than described below.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of net assets of the businesses acquired. ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other,” requires periodic tests of the impairment of goodwill. ASC 350 requires a comparison, at least annually, of the net book value of the assets and liabilities associated with a reporting unit, including goodwill, with the fair value of the reporting unit, which corresponds to the discounted cash flows of the reporting unit, in the absence of an active market. When this comparison indicates that impairment must be recorded, the impairment recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of these assets. The annual goodwill impairment review is conducted during the fourth quarter of each year. We continue to monitor the estimates and circumstances included in our projections for the December 31, 2008 goodwill impairment analysis, and any significant changes in our estimates would require the Company to conduct an interim goodwill impairment test. Our monitoring of the year-to-date actual 2009 results indicates that, while market and business conditions have worsened, the cash flow estimates remain consistent with those made during the annual December 31, 2008 goodwill impairment analysis. Consequently, since that time, we did not perform an interim goodwill impairment test.

Fair values for goodwill testing are estimated using a discounted cash flow approach. Significant estimates in the discounted cash flow approach include the cash flow forecasts for each of our reporting units (Mexico, U.S. and Canada), the discount rate and the terminal value. The five year cash flow forecasts of the company’s reporting units is based upon management’s estimate at the date of the assessment, which incorporates managements long-term view of selling prices, sales volumes for Innophos’ products, key raw materials and energy costs, and our operating cost structure. The aggregated fair value of our reporting units was reconciled to our market capitalization at the date of the assessment, plus a suitable control premium. Our market capitalization during fourth quarter of 2008 exceeded the book value of our equity. The terminal value was determined by applying business growth factors for each reporting unit which are in-line with longer term historical growth rates, to the latest year for which a forecast exists.

Solely for the purpose of goodwill valuation for our Mexico reporting unit, the 2008 goodwill impairment analysis included estimates addressing changes in phosphate rock pricing, weakness in the markets served by those operations, loss of traditional business which in part is a result of the softness in the fertilizer markets, and operating the Coatzacoalcos, Mexico complex at substantially reduced levels. Our 2008 goodwill impairment analysis included: (i) phosphate rock price assumptions for 2009 based at the interim phosphate rock price currently being paid; (ii) for the first three quarters of 2010, assumed phosphate rock prices estimated to be below the 2009 interim price being paid, trending towards an estimated market price; and (iii) for late 2010 and thereafter, assumptions that Mexico operations would return to an estimated market price for phosphate rock. The December 31, 2008 goodwill impairment analysis also considered the termination of the 1992 phosphate rock supply contract with OCP as likely. As a result, management believes a triggering event for goodwill assessment did not occur upon OCP’s August 2009 notice of non-renewal of that contract in September 2010 and that the termination has no effect on our goodwill impairment analysis. The reporting unit’s cash flow model is estimated to be below pre-2008 levels (2008 reflected unusual market conditions as discussed in our previous reports and which are not expected to be replicated in the long-term), with improvement occurring as our phosphate rock price returns to market pricing in 2011. Revenue levels are estimated to have a slight recovery in 2011 and estimated to return to a historical growth rate of 3% per annum in 2012. We applied operating margin percentages slightly below our historical trends and used a 3% growth rate to calculate the terminal value for our Mexican reporting unit. We used a 12% discount rate, which is above our weighted average cost of capital and consistent with our prior year goodwill impairment test. Based on this valuation, we determined that the fair values of our reporting units exceeded their carrying values and no goodwill impairment charge was required.

As of December 31, 2008, the Mexican reporting unit had a carrying value, including goodwill, of $228 million. The fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 10%. In addition, if we were to decrease the long-term growth rate or increase the discount rate used in the calculation by 1%, there would still be no goodwill impairment for the Mexican reporting unit.

Given the current economic environment and uncertainties surrounding the impact on our Mexican business of factors such as market conditions affecting our selling prices, sales volumes, and raw material costs, the ultimate resolution of our phosphate rock arbitration, and other factors not limited to those enumerated, we cannot be sure that the estimates and assumptions used in the goodwill impairment analysis will prove to be accurate predictions of the future. Significant changes in assumptions will influence the goodwill impairment analysis and may result in goodwill impairment charges in future periods.

 

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Long-lived assets

Under ASC 360,” Property, Plant, and Equipment,” long-lived assets including property, plant and equipment and amortized intangible assets are evaluated and reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group. When this comparison indicates that impairment must be recorded, the impairment recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.

The determination whether or not assets are impaired and the corresponding useful lives of these long-lived assets requires significant judgment. The development of future cash flow projections requires management estimates related to forecasted sales and expected costs trends. To the extent that changes in business conditions occur or other management decisions are made that result in adjusted management projections or alternative use of the assets, impairment losses or accelerated depreciation may occur in future periods.

In our Mexican operations, we continue to monitor changes in circumstances where the undiscounted cash flows would indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. The uncertainty in phosphate rock prices, volume decreases, sales price erosion, and the reduced operating rates for the Coatzacoalcos plant were included in management’s estimates and are consistent with management’s expectations. Despite worsening conditions in 2009, no changes in circumstances or events have thus far indicated the carrying amounts of the Company’s long-lived assets were not recoverable from undiscounted cash flows. Consequently, we did not perform any impairment test of our long-lived assets in 2009 as a follow up to the test performed for year end 2008. The carrying value of the Coatzacoalcos plant was approximately $86 million at September 30, 2009. The undiscounted cash flows of the STPP (Sodium Tripolyphosphate) asset group exceeded their carrying value by 31%, while the other asset groups exceeded their carrying values by significantly greater margins.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to certain market risks as part of our ongoing business operations. Primary exposures include changes in interest rates, as borrowings under our revolving credit facility will bear interest at floating rates based on LIBOR or the base rate, in each case plus an applicable borrowing margin. We will manage our interest rate risk by balancing the amount of fixed-rate and floating-rate debt. For fixed-rate debt, interest rate changes do not affect earnings or cash flows. Conversely, for floating-rate debt, interest rate changes generally impact our earnings and cash flows, assuming other factors are held constant.

At September 30, 2009, we had $246.0 million principal amount of fixed-rate debt and a $65.0 million revolving credit facility, of which we had $51.8 million available, which has not been drawn upon.

Changes in economic conditions could result in higher interest rates, thereby increasing our interest expense and other operating expenses and reducing our funds available for capital investment, operations or other purposes. In addition, a substantial portion of our cash flow must be used to service debt, which may affect our ability to make future acquisitions or capital expenditures. We may from time to time use interest rate protection agreements to minimize our exposure to interest rate fluctuation. Regardless of hedges, we may experience economic loss and a negative impact on earnings or net assets as a result of interest rate fluctuations.

We do not currently hedge our commodity, interest rate or currency rate risks.

We have purchased forward natural gas contracts which require us to purchase a portion of our monthly natural gas usage requirements at a fixed price. These contracts are for periods September 2008 through December 2009, and apply to our U.S., Canadian and Mexican facilities. As a result of lower operating rates in our Mexican operations, we have recorded a $2.5 million charge in the second quarter of 2009 for these anticipated unfulfilled contractual natural gas purchase commitments, including the unfavorable variance to current market prices, expiring in December 2009.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

The U.S. dollar is the functional currency of the Canadian and Mexican operations. Accordingly, these operations’ monetary assets and liabilities are translated at current exchange rates, non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical exchange rates, and revenue and expenses are translated at average exchange rates and at historical exchange rates for the related revenue and expenses of non-monetary assets and liabilities. All translation gains and losses are included in net income.

Our principal source of exchange rate exposure in our foreign operations consists of expenses, such as labor expenses, which are denominated in the foreign currency of the country in which we operate. A decline in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the local currency would generally cause our operational expenses (particularly labor costs) to increase (conversely, a decline in the value of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar would cause these expenses to decrease). We believe that normal exchange rate fluctuations consistent with recent historical trends would have a modest impact on our expenses, and would not materially affect our financial condition or results of operations. Nearly all of our sales are denominated in U.S. dollars and our exchange rate exposure in terms of sales revenues is minimal.

 

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Inflation and changing prices

Our costs and expenses will be subject to inflation and price fluctuations. Significant price fluctuations in raw materials, freight, and energy costs, could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Control and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be reported in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and filings is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

As of September 30, 2009, the Company completed an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during or with respect to the third quarter of 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The information set forth in Note 13 to our consolidated condensed financial statements, “Commitments and Contingencies,” contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K other than as mentioned below.

International Operations

We have significant production operations in Mexico and Canada and believe that revenue from sales outside the U.S. will continue to account for a material portion of our total revenue for the foreseeable future. There are inherent risks in international operations, including currency fluctuations and devaluations, economic and business conditions that differ from US cycles, unsettled political conditions and communication and translation errors due to language barriers. Among those additional risks potentially affecting our Mexican operations are changes in local economic conditions, currency devaluations, disruption from political unrest and difficulty in enforcing agreements due to differences in the Mexican legal and regulatory regimes compared to those of the U.S. Risks that our Canadian operations may be subject to include changes in laws or regulations differing from trends in the U.S. and currency fluctuations and devaluations.

Our overall success as a multinational business depends, in part, upon our ability to succeed in differing economic, social and political conditions. Among other things, we are faced with potential difficulties in staffing and managing local operations, and we have to design local solutions to manage credit risks posed by local customers and distributors. We may not continue to succeed in developing and implementing policies and strategies that are effective in each location where we do business. These risks are not limited to just those countries in which we operate facilities. For example, our Mexican operations and indirectly our Geismar operations, (where we recently exercised an option extending to July 2021 our long-term purchase agreement for merchant green acid

 

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converted from phosphate rock), are supplied with phosphate rock from Morocco, including territories under disputed Moroccan sovereignty claims, and both could be subject to the risk of adverse affects that may arise from local political unrest.

As a U.S. corporation, we are subject to the regulations imposed by the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA, which generally prohibit U.S. companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business. We sell many of our products in developing countries through sales agents and distributors that are not subject to our disciplinary procedures. While we and our subsidiaries are committed to conducting business in a legal and ethical manner and we communicate our policies to all who do business with us, we cannot be sure that all our third party distributors or agents remain in full compliance with the FCPA at all times.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

a) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this report:

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

31.1    Certification of Principal Executive Officer dated November 4, 2009 pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2    Certification of Principal Financial Officer dated November 4, 2009 pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1*    Certification of Principal Executive Officer dated November 4, 2009 pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2*    Certification of Principal Financial Officer dated November 4, 2009 pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

* Not to be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under that Act or the Securities Act of 1933.

 

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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.

 

INNOPHOS HOLDINGS, INC.
  /s/ Randolph Gress
   
By:   Randolph Gress
Its:   Chief Executive Officer and Director
  (Principal Executive Officer)
Dated: November 4, 2009
INNOPHOS HOLDINGS, INC.
  /s/ Neil Salmon
   
By:   Neil Salmon
Its:   Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: November 4, 2009

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

31.1    Certification of Principal Executive Officer dated November 4, 2009 pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2    Certification of Principal Financial Officer dated November 4, 2009 pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1    Certification of Principal Executive Officer dated November 4, 2009 pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2    Certification of Principal Financial Officer dated November 4, 2009 pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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