10-K 1 d10k.htm FORM 10-K Form 10-K
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-K

 


(Mark One)

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

For the year ended December 31, 2006

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: 1-5666

 


UNION TANK CAR COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   36-3104688

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

 

181 W. Madison Street, 26th Floor, Chicago, Illinois

  60602-4510
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 372-9500

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class

 

Name of Each Exchange on
Which Registered

None   —  

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Title of Each Class

None

 


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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ¨

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There is no voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant.

 



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UNION TANK CAR COMPANY

FORM 10-K

Year Ended December 31, 2006

CONTENTS

 

Section

        Page

Part I.

     

Item 1

  

Business

   1

Item 1A

  

Risk Factors

   8

Item 1B

  

Unresolved Staff Comments

   13

Item 2

  

Properties

   13

Item 3

  

Legal Proceedings

   14

Item 4

  

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   14

Part II.

     

Item 5

  

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

   15

Item 6

  

Selected Financial Data

   15

Item 7

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   15

Item 7A

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   28

Item 8

  

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

   29

Item 9

  

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

   64

Item 9A

  

Controls and Procedures

   64

Item 9B

  

Other Information

   64

Part III.

     

Item 10

  

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

   65

Item 11

  

Executive Compensation

   67

Item 12

  

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

   72

Item 13

  

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

   72

Item 14

  

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

   73
Part IV.      

Item 15

  

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

   74

Signatures

      75


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PART I

 

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

General

UNION TANK CAR COMPANY (with its wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries herein collectively referred to, unless the context otherwise requires, as the “Company”) was organized under the laws of Delaware on September 23, 1980 and is the successor to a business which was originally incorporated in New Jersey in 1891. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marmon Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”). Substantially all of the stock of Holdings is owned, directly or indirectly, by trusts for the benefit of certain members of the Pritzker family. As used herein, “Pritzker family” refers to the lineal descendants of Nicholas J. Pritzker, deceased.

The Company operates its largest businesses in three segments: Railcar, Metals Distribution and Intermodal Tank Container Leasing. The remaining businesses of the company are classified as All Other.

Railcar

The primary activity of the Railcar segment is leasing of railway tank cars and other railcars to North American manufacturers and other shippers of chemical products, including liquid fertilizers, liquefied petroleum gas and other petroleum and fuel products, food products and bulk plastics. The Company owns and operates one of the largest fleets of railway tank cars in the world. As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s railcar fleet comprised 73,126 tank cars and 15,401 railway cars of other types. A total of 33,755 railcars were added to the lease fleet during the ten years ended December 31, 2006. Most of the Company’s railcars were built by the Company or to its specifications and the rest were purchased from other sources.

Railway tank cars carrying chemicals and acids account for the greatest portion of total leasing revenues, followed in order by railway tank cars carrying compressed gases (particularly liquefied petroleum gas and anhydrous ammonia), refined petroleum products (such as fuel oils and asphalt), food products and liquid fertilizers.

A significant portion of revenues from the Company’s non-tank railcar fleet derives from leasing of hopper cars for carrying bulk plastics. Remaining non-tank railcar revenues are attributable to leasing of railcars serving the dry bulk chemical and coal industries.

The Company builds railway tank cars primarily for its leasing business, but also builds railway tank cars for sale to others. Generally, manufacturing follows receipt of a firm order for lease or sale of a railway tank car.

 

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Substantially all of the Company’s railcars are leased directly to several hundred manufacturers and other shippers under leases covering from one to several thousand railcars and ranging from one to twenty years. The average term of leases entered into during 2006 for newly manufactured railcars was approximately seven years. The average term of leases entered into during 2006 for used railway tank cars and other railcars was approximately four years. Under the terms of most leases, the Company agrees to provide a full range of services, including railcar repair and maintenance. The Company supplies relatively few railcars directly to railroads. The Company markets its railcars through regional sales offices located throughout the United States and Canada and through a sales agent in Mexico. To ensure optimum use of the railcar lease fleet, the Company maintains data processing systems that contain information about each railcar, including mechanical specifications, maintenance and repair data, and lease terms.

The Company maintains repair facilities at strategic points throughout North America. In addition to work performed by the Company, certain maintenance and repair work is performed for the Company’s account by railroads when railroad inspection determines the need for such work under the interchange rules of the Association of American Railroads (“AAR”).

The Company is not subject to regulation or supervision as a common carrier. The Company’s railcars are subject to construction, safety and maintenance regulations of the Department of Transportation, various other government agencies and the AAR. These regulations have required, and may in the future require, the Company to make significant modifications to certain of its railcars from time to time.

The Company’s facilities for manufacturing and assembling railway tank cars are located in Alexandria, Louisiana (which was completed in 2006), East Chicago, Indiana and Sheldon, Texas. The Company also operates North America’s largest network of shops for repairing and servicing railcars, as well as a fleet of specially equipped trucks to perform repairs at customer plant sites.

Metals Distribution

Subsidiaries of the Company are leading distributors of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum tubular products; chrome and stainless bar; other carbon steel products, including beams and channels; and aircraft grade tubing and sheets, rolled form shapes and other raw materials.

These subsidiaries serve the agriculture, capital goods, machine tool, construction, transportation, refining, petrochemical, industrial, and fluid power industries, as well as aerospace companies, the military, construction trades, steel fabricators, and OEMs.

Intermodal Tank Container Leasing

Subsidiaries of the Company own, manage, lease and maintain intermodal tank containers. Intermodal tank containers are capable of transporting cargo by way of multiple modes of transportation including road, rail or ship. The container fleet consists of a wide range of equipment for the global transportation, distribution and storage of bulk liquids and gases, which allows the Company to service the full range of customer requirements. These customers include the international chemical industry and logistics operators specializing in bulk liquid transportation. One of these subsidiaries also owns a fleet of drop frame tank chassis.

 

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All Other

The Company is engaged in several other activities, as described below.

Sulphur Processing

Subsidiaries of the Company provide sulphur producers in Canada with various services, including processing of liquefied sulphur into crystalline slates and granules. A subsidiary also designs, manufactures and sells sulphur processing plants worldwide.

Other Railway Equipment and Services

A subsidiary of the Company manufactures mobile railcar moving vehicles for in-plant and yard switching. Another subsidiary of the Company manufactures wheels, axles and gear sets for light rail transit. Other subsidiaries provide contract switching services to companies with on-site rail yards.

Containment Vessel Head Manufacturing

A subsidiary of the Company manufactures and distributes metal containment vessel heads, primarily made of steel, to the metal containment vessel construction industry.

Gear Drive Manufacturing

Subsidiaries of the Company manufacture right-angle gear drives for industrial and agricultural applications and wind machines used to protect fruits and vegetables from frost.

 

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Segment Information

The Company operates its largest businesses in three segments: Railcar, Metals Distribution and Intermodal Tank Container Leasing. Segmentation of the Company’s businesses is based upon markets served and organizational structure. All other businesses of the Company, as described previously, plus corporate headquarters items and eliminations, are shown as All Other in the table:

 

     Railcar    Metals
Distribution
   Intermodal
Tank
Container
Leasing
   All
Other
   Consolidated
Totals
     (Dollars in Millions)

2006

              

Services revenue

   $ 629.8    $ 7.7    $ 112.9    $ 69.8    $ 820.2

Sales revenue

     94.0      785.7      —        171.8      1,051.5

Interest income

     —        —        —        17.1      17.1

Interest expense

     68.9      0.1      15.3      11.3      95.6

Depreciation and amortization

     154.2      3.6      28.7      6.2      192.7

Income before income taxes and minority interest

     165.9      85.2      32.3      36.8      320.2

Segment assets

     3,035.6      254.5      381.3      436.2      4,107.6

Expenditures for long-lived assets

     703.3      4.5      51.4      9.6      768.8

2005

              

Services revenue

   $ 593.5    $ 8.7    $ 103.8    $ 61.6    $ 767.6

Sales revenue

     66.4      695.5      —        132.2      894.1

Interest income

     0.1      —        —        17.8      17.9

Interest expense

     69.8      —        15.2      2.7      87.7

Depreciation and amortization

     130.4      3.1      27.8      5.3      166.6

Income before income taxes and minority interest

     122.8      73.4      21.9      45.8      263.9

Segment assets

     2,453.4      202.2      359.1      606.4      3,621.1

Expenditures for long-lived assets

     523.8      4.3      41.9      11.9      581.9

2004

              

Services revenue

   $ 552.5    $ 8.5    $ 96.5    $ 90.4    $ 747.9

Sales revenue

     46.4      578.8      —        153.2      778.4

Interest income

     —        —        —        13.0      13.0

Interest expense

     60.8      0.1      13.8      0.1      74.8

Depreciation and amortization

     125.0      3.9      25.9      7.4      162.2

Income before income taxes and minority interest

     127.4      38.5      15.6      48.7      230.2

Segment assets

     1,948.1      194.3      347.7      787.7      3,277.8

Expenditures for long-lived assets

     261.1      3.5      52.9      13.9      331.4

 

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Geographic Information

The following table presents geographic information for the Company. Revenues are attributed to countries based on location of customers.

 

     Revenues    Long-lived
Assets
     (Dollars in Millions)

2006

     

United States

   $ 1,582.6    $ 2,943.7

Canada

     139.7      158.2

Other countries

     149.5      238.9
             

Consolidated total

   $ 1,871.8    $ 3,340.8
             

2005

     

United States

   $ 1,430.3    $ 2,381.3

Canada

     129.1      169.2

Other countries

     102.3      224.0
             

Consolidated total

   $ 1,661.7    $ 2,774.5
             

2004

     

United States

   $ 1,258.9    $ 1,970.6

Canada

     166.5      173.3

Other countries

     100.9      218.5
             

Consolidated total

   $ 1,526.3    $ 2,362.4
             

Major Customers

Revenues from any one customer did not exceed 10% of consolidated revenues during the last three years.

Raw Materials

The Company purchases raw materials from a variety of suppliers, with no one supplier being material. In management’s opinion, the Company will have adequate availability of raw materials in the future.

Increased prices and reduced availability of steel and other metals have not had and are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s activities. The Company’s exposure is mitigated via short-term supply agreements, the ability to increase prices and the discretionary nature of railcar construction.

Foreign Operations

The Company does not believe that there are other than normal business risks attendant to its foreign operations.

 

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Competition

All activities of the Company compete with similar activities of other companies.

Several competitors are in the business of leasing railcars in the United States and Canada. Principal competitors are GATX Corporation, General Electric Railcar Services Corporation, ACF Industries, Incorporated, and Trinity Industries Leasing Company. Principal competitive factors are price, service, product design and reputation.

In the metals distribution business, the Company has numerous competitors, both large and small. The Company is one of the largest participants in the distribution of its class of products. Principal competitive factors include price, availability of product and service.

The Company, the largest lessor of intermodal tank containers in the world, competes with numerous competitors in this industry. Competition is based on a number of factors, including technical expertise, availability of equipment, price, service and reputation.

Supply and Demand

Demand for railway tank cars and bulk plastic hopper cars is generally met with a combination of the industry’s existing fleet and new railcar additions. The industry’s generally high overall utilization of the railway tank car and bulk plastic covered hopper car fleets evidences an appropriate level and mix of equipment to meet existing railcar demands. New railcars are needed to satisfy growth, for specialized requirements, or the desire of certain customers for newer equipment. Since railcars are typically built to customer order, the supply of new railcars generally stays in reasonable balance with demand.

Major underlying factors affecting demand for new railcars are: (a) the rate of growth of the overall economy, (b) growth of certain industry segments, manufacturers, or shippers, particularly involving significant new or expanded production operations, and (c) replacement of aged, obsolete, or worn out railcars.

Demand for products of the metals distribution business is primarily related to the level of manufacturing and construction activity in the United States.

Demand for intermodal tank containers is dependent on growth of the global economy and demand for chemicals and other liquid products. Global economic factors impacting demand include overall demand for chemicals, location of production of the products carried and stored in relation to location of demand for these products, import/export tariffs and other trade restrictions.

Manufacturing Backlog

The Company builds railway tank cars primarily for use in its leasing business and the number of railcars added in any one year is a small percentage of the Company’s lease fleet. Additionally, for railway tank cars built for sale to customers, the Company delivers against orders within a relatively brief period. Therefore, backlog is not material to the Company’s business.

 

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Employees

As of December 31, 2006, the Company had approximately 5,920 employees.

Environmental Matters

The Company’s operations, as well as those of its competitors, are subject to extensive federal, state and local environmental regulations. These laws cover discharges to waters; air emissions; toxic substances; and the generation, handling, storage, transportation and disposal of waste and hazardous materials. Environmental risks are inherent in rail operations, which frequently involve transporting chemicals and other hazardous materials.

The Company believes that all of its facilities are in substantial compliance with applicable laws and regulations relating to environmental protection. Over the past several years, the Company has attempted to identify and remediate potential problem areas. In 2006, the Company spent approximately $2.8 million on remediation and related matters, compared with $2.7 million and $4.5 million in 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Company expects to spend approximately $2.7 million in 2007 on similar activities.

Two subsidiaries of the Company, Enersul Inc. and Tiger Industries L.P., have been charged with six offences under Alberta’s Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act relating to an alleged discharge of sulphur dioxide from Tiger Industries’ plant in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on January 18, 2005. The charges were initiated on January 5, 2007. A court date in the Alberta Provincial Court has not yet been set for any trial concerning the charges. The subsidiaries are subject to a fine for each offence. The subsidiaries are engaging in informal settlement negotiations with the Province of Alberta.

The Company has been designated as a Potentially Responsible Party (“PRP”) by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) at the USS Lead Site in East Chicago, Indiana, and the Lake Calumet Cluster Site in Chicago, Illinois. Costs incurred to date have not been material, either individually or in the aggregate. Because of the nature of the Company’s involvement at these sites, management believes that future costs related to these sites will not be material, either individually or in the aggregate. The Company has not entered into any cost sharing arrangements with other PRP’s that make it reasonably possible the Company will incur material costs beyond its pro rata share. Further, management does not believe that any problems or uncertainties as to the financial liabilities of other PRP’s make it reasonably possible the Company will incur material costs beyond its pro rata share at these sites. The Company’s accruals for these sites are based on the amount it reasonably expects to pay with respect to the sites.

Management believes that amounts accrued for remedial activities and environmental liabilities (which in the aggregate are not material) are adequate.

 

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Available Information

The Company files annual reports, quarterly reports, current reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of such materials can be read, copied and obtained from the Public Reference Room of the Securities and Exchange Commission at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the Securities and Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. You can access the Company’s filings electronically by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, the Company will provide copies of such filings free of charge upon request to Union Tank Car Company, Attention: Secretary, 181 W. Madison Street, 26th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60602-4510.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The terms “we,” “our,” “ours,” “us” and “Company” refer to Union Tank Car Company, along with its wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.

The following risk factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, and should be read in conjunction with the factors discussed elsewhere in this filing and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in materials incorporated by reference in these filings. These Risk Factors are intended to highlight factors that may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and are not meant to be an exhaustive discussion of risks that may apply to companies like ours. Like other companies, we are susceptible to macroeconomic downturns in the United States or abroad and other factors beyond our control that may affect the general economic climate and our performance and the performance of our customers.

Our financial performance is directly dependent upon customer demand for our goods and services.

Our primary goods and services consist of leased railcars, leased intermodal tank containers, and metals products. Demand for these products is based on the market demand for the products of our customers and the strength and growth of the operations of our customers. Many of our customers operate in cyclical markets and therefore experience changes in demand over time. A significant decline in demand for any or all of the major categories of goods and services that we offer could adversely impact our financial performance.

We operate in a competitive environment and the pricing offered by our competitors or our inability to respond to changes in this environment may impact our profit margins and market share.

The competitive environment for our major businesses could change whereby margins are lowered as a result of the actions of competitors related to excessive supply, attempts to rapidly gain market share or other factors. Significant reductions in margins in our key markets could adversely impact our financial performance.

 

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We are subject to federal and state rules and regulations that are subject to change, and those changes could adversely affect our business and costs of operations.

We have a substantial investment in railway tank cars, plastic pellet hopper cars, intermodal tank containers and facilities. The construction and use of these assets is subject to the laws, rules and regulations of a number of governments and regulatory bodies. Changes to current laws, rules and regulations could occur which could result in significant expenditures to comply with such changes, or the economic or mandated obsolescence of a significant portion of our assets.

Shipping products by railcar may become obsolete or economically prohibitive.

In addition to changes in laws, rules and regulations that may make shipping products by railcar prohibitively expensive, we may be adversely impacted by rapid and major changes to the preferred method or mode of transportation of the products shipped by our customers. These changes could result in economic obsolescence of a significant portion of our assets.

Our leased assets could become obsolete.

The industries in which our customers operate are driven by dynamic market forces and trends, which are in turn influenced by international and national economic and political events and factors. Demand for our leased railcars and intermodal tank containers is impacted by changes to the markets and operating environment of our customers as well as changes in rules and regulations that govern the construction and operation of our equipment. As a result, significant changes in demand for our leased assets could occur in major industries we serve, including but not limited to anhydrous ammonia, chlorine, ethanol, liquefied petroleum gas, plastics, sulphur, sulphuric acid, and vinyl chloride monomers. Significant reduction in demand or changes in transportation modes or patterns for one or more of these or other products could result in economic obsolescence of a significant portion of our leased assets.

We may be unable to retain our key management personnel.

Our success is due in part to the experience, knowledge, ability and customer relationships of our key management personnel. Loss of some or all of our key managers could adversely impact the performance of our business.

We may be negatively impacted by acts of terrorism, war or political instability.

Demand for our products and services is dependent upon stable and functioning economies and markets. Terrorism, war or political instability, either domestic or international, could disrupt the activities of our customers or the Company on a short-term or long-term basis, reducing the demand for our products and services, and thus adversely affect our financial performance. Terrorism, war or political instability could also lead to changes to current laws, rules and regulations which could result in significant expenditures to comply with such changes, or the economic or mandated obsolescence of a significant portion of our assets.

 

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Our business may be impacted by a change of control from or of our sole stockholder.

A change of control from or of our current owner, Holdings, could result in a change to a riskier business model or financial strategy. Changes such as pursuing faster, less profitable growth or a more highly leveraged capital structure could adversely affect our financial performance.

We may not have sufficient cash flow to pay our outstanding liabilities.

Our ability to fund these liabilities depends, among other things, upon the continued success of our operations consistent with historical performance levels and the market conditions impacting our major business areas. We cannot assure you that our business will continue to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to pay our obligations.

Our indebtedness could adversely impact our financial condition and business plans.

Our indebtedness could impact our ability to fund planned capital expenditures and other business expenses in our business plan. Our indebtedness may limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industries in which we operate. Our indebtedness may also limit our ability to borrow additional funds, place us at a competitive disadvantage to competitors that have less debt, or hinder our ability to grow our operations.

We may no longer have access to additional or cost effective capital resources.

Our continued growth and success is dependent upon ready access to capital at competitive rates. A change in the capital markets that limits our access to external financing could prevent us from investing in the growth of our leasing businesses, refinancing outstanding debt, purchasing lease fleet assets currently subject to leveraged leases, or constructing new facilities.

We may have our debt rating lowered by a rating service, which could substantially increase our cost of obtaining additional capital or trigger adverse requirements under our existing debt instruments.

Our access to debt financing at competitive rates is dependent upon favorable ratings from the major debt rating services (Moody’s Investors Services and Standard & Poor’s). A lower rating from one or both of these agencies could significantly increase the cost of obtaining new debt capital, thus adversely affect our financial performance. If our debt rating were to drop below investment grade (Baa-/BBB-), provisions of certain outstanding debt instruments would require us to purchase additional liability and property insurance on certain of our railcars, possibly at a higher cost.

We may not be able to obtain sufficient or cost effective insurance coverage.

We manage our exposure to liability risk in part by purchasing coverage for catastrophic liability occurrences. If the cost of obtaining such coverage rises significantly, our financial performance could be adversely affected. If the cost of such coverage becomes prohibitively expensive, we could be forced to reduce the amount of coverage, thus increasing our risk profile. One or more material adverse judgments or claims involving the Company or its industries may substantially increase our cost of renewing or obtaining future liability insurance coverage, in addition to increasing the amount of our deductibles.

 

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We may be subject to an adverse legal judgment that may materially impact our assets, business, or expenses.

From time to time, we are involved in lawsuits whereby claimants attempt to establish our liability for events involving our assets or business operations. An adverse judgment in an amount that significantly exceeds our liability insurance would adversely impact our financial performance, and could increase our cost of obtaining future liability insurance.

Possible future acquisitions or business decisions may be unsuccessful.

We could undertake a major acquisition or make a business decision that may result in a higher risk profile, a more highly leveraged capital structure, or both. In addition, the acquisition could perform below expectations, thus adversely affect our financial performance.

Our inability to obtain materials and resources or an increase in the cost of obtaining materials and resources for our manufacturing operations may adversely affect our ability to effectively compete.

We manufacture a number of products, including railway tank cars for lease or sale and buy metal products for distribution. We also maintain a fleet of railcars. Significant shortages and/or rapidly changing prices for key raw materials and/or railcar components could adversely affect our financial performance.

Exposure to fluctuations in commodity and energy prices may impact our costs and results of operations.

Sustained high commodity or energy prices, including natural gas prices, could negatively impact the Company and activities of our customers resulting in a corresponding adverse effect on the demand for our products and services. In addition, sustained high prices for steel and other metals could result in higher manufacturing and maintenance costs, and higher cost of sales for our metals distribution business.

Our business is subject to increases in operating costs and inflation.

We incur significant costs for goods and services including, but not limited to, salaries and wages, fringe benefits including health care costs, supplies, utilities, maintenance and repair materials and services, freight, and property and ad valorem taxes. Significant increases in these costs could adversely impact our financial performance.

Compliance with environmental laws could adversely affect our results of operations and business.

We are subject to both federal and state requirements for protection of the environment. We routinely assess our environmental exposure, including obligations and commitments for remediation of contaminated sites and assessments of ranges and probabilities of recoveries from other responsible parties. Because of the regulatory complexities and risk of unidentified contaminants relating to our properties or operations, the potential exists for remediation costs to be materially different from the costs we have estimated. If the amount of our exposure to environmental costs materially exceeds the amount of our estimate, our financial performance could be adversely affected.

 

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We are subject to and impacted by foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

We are exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations as the financial results of certain subsidiaries are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars upon consolidation. As exchange rates vary, revenue and other operating results, when translated, may differ materially from expectations. In addition, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates can affect the demand and relative price for the services we provide domestically and internationally, and could have a negative impact on our financial performance.

Changes in domestic or international tax laws may negatively impact our business and results of operations.

We are subject to taxes in both the U.S. and various foreign jurisdictions. As a result, our effective tax rate could be adversely affected by changes in the mix of earnings in the U.S. and foreign countries with differing statutory tax rates, legislative changes impacting statutory tax rates, including the impact on recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws or by material audit assessments.

We are owned by a sole stockholder.

All of the stock of the Company is owned by Holdings. By maintaining majority ownership of our common stock, Holdings will continue to have the power to determine the persons constituting our directors and officers, and the outcome of various corporate actions requiring stockholder approval.

 

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

In management’s opinion, the Company’s properties are in good condition, substantially utilized and adequate to meet the Company’s current and reasonably anticipated future needs.

The Company estimates that its plant facilities were utilized during the year at an average of approximately 95% of productive capacity for railcar manufacturing, 75% for railcar servicing and repair, 75% for sulphur processing, 75% for railcar moving vehicles manufacturing, 65% for light rail transit product manufacturing, 90% for containment vessel head manufacturing, and 80% for gear drive manufacturing.

Railcars

The Company owns approximately 93% of its total lease fleet of 88,527 railcars, of which 73,126 are tank cars and 15,401 are other railway freight cars. Of the approximately 82,077 owned railcars, 73,455 are free of liens. Railcars which are not owned are leased from others under long-term net leases.

Railcar Manufacturing and Assembling Facilities

The Company’s facilities for manufacturing and assembling railcars are located in Alexandria, Louisiana (which was completed in 2006), East Chicago, Indiana and Sheldon, Texas, together occupying about 400 acres.

Railcar Servicing and Repair Shops

The Company operates a network of shops for repairing and servicing railcars. Principal shops owned by the Company are located at Valdosta, Georgia; Muscatine, Iowa; Ville Platte, Louisiana; Marion, Ohio; Altoona, Pennsylvania; Cleveland, Texas; Evanston, Wyoming; Edmonton, Alberta; Sarnia and Oakville, Ontario; Regina, Saskatchewan; and Celaya, Mexico. Several other repair shops and small repair points are strategically located throughout the United States and Canada.

Metals Distribution

Subsidiaries of the Company maintain numerous distribution warehouses and business offices, which are located throughout North America. There are 38 warehouse and distribution centers from which products are distributed to customers.

Intermodal Tank Container Leasing

Subsidiaries of the Company maintain a fleet of approximately 31,600 owned/managed intermodal tank containers consisting of a wide range of equipment types, specifications and capacities from 7,500 to 35,000 liters. These subsidiaries also own a fleet of 1,556 drop frame tank chassis. Customer service is provided through offices, agents and depots located throughout the world. The Company owns approximately 79% of the units in its fleet, of which approximately 45% are free of liens.

 

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Sulphur Processing

A subsidiary of the Company owns facilities in Canada which process liquefied sulphur into crystalline slates and granules and handle the formed product.

Other Railway Equipment Facilities

A subsidiary of the Company owns a mobile railcar moving vehicle manufacturing facility in LaGrange, Georgia. Another subsidiary of the Company owns gear, wheels and axles manufacturing facilities in Johnstown and Blairsville, Pennsylvania and Twinsburg, Ohio.

Containment Vessel Head Manufacturing Facilities

A subsidiary of the Company owns a metal containment vessel head manufacturing facility in Sheldon, Texas.

Gear Drive Manufacturing Facilities

Subsidiaries of the Company own a gear drive manufacturing facility in Amarillo, Texas and a wind machine manufacturing facility in Exeter, California.

Other Properties

The Company and its subsidiaries maintain numerous other manufacturing facilities, sales and business offices, and warehouses, most of which are leased, throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

 

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company and its subsidiaries have been named as defendants in a number of lawsuits and certain claims are pending. The Company has accrued what it reasonably expects to pay to resolve such claims, including legal fees, and, in the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity. See “Business—Environmental Matters”.

 

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

Not applicable.

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Revenues

          

Services

   $ 820,236     $ 767,590     $ 747,915     $ 718,436     $ 691,707  

Sales

     1,051,526       894,081       778,371       559,591       566,703  

Net income

     197,068       201,050       142,646       69,754       96,749  

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

     3.77 x     3.36 x     3.25 x     2.13 x     2.48 x

At year end:

          

Total assets

   $ 4,107,571     $ 3,621,080     $ 3,277,817     $ 2,950,966     $ 2,936,583  

Long-term obligations

     1,137,586       1,353,647       1,133,104       867,238       961,199  

Significant items in net income during 2003 included goodwill impairment of $(10,865) after taxes, write-down of investment in direct financing lease of $(15,714) after taxes, adjustment to prior years’ taxes of $19,000 and deferred tax liability adjustment on foreign income previously considered permanently reinvested of $(5,500).

 

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 may include certain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including (without limitation) statements with respect to anticipated future operating and financial performance, growth and acquisition opportunities and other similar forecasts and statements of expectation. Words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”, “estimates”, and “should” and variations of these words and similar expressions, are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements made by the Company and its management are based on estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions of management at the time of such statements and are not guarantees of future performance. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information or otherwise. Actual future performance, outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company and its management as a result of a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. In addition, certain factors, including risk factors identified in “Item 1A—Risk Factors” of this document, may affect the Company’s businesses. As a result, past financial results may not be a reliable indicator of future performance.

 

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Executive Overview

The Company operates its largest businesses in three segments: Railcar, Metals Distribution, and Intermodal Tank Container Leasing.

Railcar

The primary business activity of the Railcar segment is full service leasing of railway tank cars in North America. Key characteristics of the Railcar leasing business are: (a) consistent and predictable cash flows, (b) a strong and creditworthy customer base, (c) multi-year leases that tend to bridge the Company over cyclical downturns, (d) long-lived revenue earning assets, and (e) diversification across railway tank car types, customers within the industrial sectors served, and geographically across North America.

The major challenges in the business are: (a) competition from several strong and experienced competitors and (b) continuing to provide the level of consistent, high quality product and value-added service necessary to distinguish the Company’s products and services from those of its competitors.

The key indicators of performance are revenue growth, lease fleet growth, lease fleet utilization, and profitability.

The most significant opportunities in the business are: (a) general growth in the economy, which relies on the bulk movement of chemicals, petrochemicals, foods and other liquid and gas products and (b) displacing railway tank cars owned or net leased by shippers with equipment provided through full service leases.

Significant external factors that contribute to the long-term financial performance of full service railway tank car lessors are inflation and interest rates. New railcar lease rental rates, which are largely determined by equipment cost, operating costs, interest rates, and competitive factors, influence lease rental rates (upon renewal or leasing to a different customer) on the existing lease fleet.

The Company also manufactures tank cars, primarily for its own fleet. Increased prices and reduced availability of steel and other metals are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s activities. The Company’s exposure is mitigated via a combination of purchase agreements, the ability to increase prices, and the discretionary nature of railcar construction.

Metals Distribution

Subsidiaries comprising the Metals Distribution segment are leading distributors of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum tubular products; chrome and stainless bar; other carbon steel products, including beams and channels; and aircraft grade tubing and sheets, rolled form shapes and other raw materials. Key characteristics of the Metals Distribution business are: (a) niche, specialty, or value-added products relative to more generic steel distribution businesses and (b) diversification across customers within the industrial sectors served, and geographically across the U.S.

The major challenges in the business are: (a) competition from strong and experienced competitors, (b) providing the optimal level and mix of product inventory in the right locations, and (c) continuing to provide the level of consistent, high quality product and value-added service necessary to distinguish the Company’s products and services from those of its competitors.

 

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The key indicators of performance are revenue growth and profit margins.

The most significant opportunities in the business are: (a) general growth in the manufacturing sector of the economy, (b) increasing business with existing customers, (c) increasing market share by delivering a high level of value-added services at competitive prices, and (d) aquisitions.

Significant external factors that contribute to the long-term financial performance of metal distributors are the level of manufacturing in U.S. and reliable sources of an adequate supply of metals at reasonable costs.

Increased prices of steel and other metals are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s activities as the Company is generally able to pass on price increases to its customers. Occasional reduced availability of metals is not expected to have a material impact because the Company, as a major purchaser of metals, is able to negotiate reasonable and adequate supply arrangements.

Intermodal Tank Container Leasing

The Intermodal Tank Container Leasing segment is a full service lessor of intermodal tank containers to a worldwide customer base. Key characteristics of this business are: (a) consistent and predictable cash flows, (b) a strong and creditworthy customer base, (c) multi-year leases and/or renewal patterns that tend to bridge the business over cyclical downturns, (d) long-lived revenue earning assets, and (e) diversification across intermodal tank container types, customers within the markets served, and geographically around the industrialized world.

The major challenges in the business are: (a) competition from strong and experienced competitors and (b) continuing to provide the level of consistent, high quality product and value-added service necessary to distinguish the Company’s products and services from those of its competitors.

The key indicators of performance are revenue growth, lease fleet growth, lease fleet utilization, and profitability.

The most significant opportunities in the business are: (a) general growth in the worldwide economy and in world trade, which relies on the bulk movement of chemicals, foods and other liquid and gas products and (b) displacing competitive modes of transport for these products, such as barrels and parcel tanker ships.

Significant external factors that contribute to the long-term financial performance of full service intermodal tank container lessors are inflation and interest rates. New intermodal tank container lease rental rates, which are largely determined by equipment cost, operating costs and interest rates, influence lease rental rates (upon renewal or leasing to a different customer) on the existing lease fleet.

 

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2006 versus 2005

Results of Operations

Performance of the equipment leasing businesses improved in all major markets. Demand for railcar equipment and leased intermodal tank containers remained strong, resulting in fleet growth, improved lease rental rates, and continued high fleet utilization. Revenues and gross profit from services were as follows:

 

     2006     2005     Increase
     (Dollars in Thousands)

Services revenue

   $ 820,236     $ 767,590     $ 52,646

Cost of services

     451,542       448,776       2,766
                      

Gross profit from services

   $ 368,694     $ 318,814     $ 49,880

Gross profit %

     45 %     42 %  

Services revenue in 2006 increased from 2005 primarily due to a $36.3 million increase in railcar leasing and service revenues (equipment additions and higher lease rates), a $9.1 million increase in intermodal tank container leasing revenues (equipment additions, improved utilization rate and higher lease rates), and $7.2 million higher revenue in the contract rail switching business (higher volume).

Gross profit on services revenue in 2006 increased from 2005 primarily due to a $39.5 million increase for railcar leasing (increased gains on disposals, equipment additions and higher lease rates more than offsetting higher maintenance expense), a $8.8 million increase for the intermodal tank container leasing business (equipment additions, higher utilization rate and higher lease rates), and a $1.8 million increase for the contract rail switching business (higher volume).

Gains on disposals, primarily on rail cars and tank containers, totaled $21.2 million in 2006 compared with $10.4 million in 2005, and are treated as a reduction to the cost of services.

The improvement in gross margin on services revenue from 42% to 45% was primarily due to margin improvement in the railcar leasing and intermodal tank container leasing businesses.

Average fleet utilization of the Company’s railcar fleet was 99% for 2006 and 2005. Utilization rates of the Company’s existing railcars are driven by long-term requirements of manufacturers and shippers of chemical products, petroleum products, food products, and bulk plastics, and suitability of the Company’s fleet to meet such demand. The potential impact of short-term fluctuations in demand is tempered by the longer-term nature of the leases. Over the past five years, the average term of leases entered into for newly manufactured railcars was approximately seven years, and the average term of leases entered into for used railcars was approximately four years. The average term of leases entered into during 2006 was consistent with the past five years.

 

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Demand increased for products of the metals distribution business and for railcars, with margin improvement driven by higher metals distribution volume and prices. Revenues and gross profit from sales were as follows:

 

     2006     2005     Increase
     (Dollars in Thousands)

Sales revenue

   $ 1,051,526     $ 894,081     $ 157,445

Cost of sales

     883,056       744,366       138,690
                      

Gross profit from sales

   $ 168,470     $ 149,715     $ 18,755

Gross profit %

     16 %     17 %  

Sales revenue for 2006 increased from 2005 primarily due to $90.2 million higher sales of metals distribution products (higher volume and prices), a $31.1 million increase in sales of sulphur processing equipment (completion of a large project), $27.5 million increased sales of manufactured railcars (higher volume and prices), $6.4 million higher sales of mobile railcar moving equipment (higher volume), $4.0 million higher sales of gear drives (higher volume) and $2.3 million higher sales of light rail transit products (higher volume). These increases were partially offset by $4.7 million lower sales of sulphur-based fertilizer (business sold in April 2005).

Gross profit on sales revenue in 2006 increased from 2005 primarily due to a $13.8 million increase for metals distribution products (higher volume and prices more than offsetting higher cost of sales), a $4.1 million increase in sulphur processing equipment (completion of a large project), a $1.3 million increase for light rail transit products (higher volume) and a $1.2 million increase for mobile railcar moving equipment (higher volume). These increases were partially offset by a $2.0 million decrease for containment vessel heads (higher material costs) and a $0.6 million decrease for manufactured railcars (higher material costs offsetting higher volume and higher prices).

The decline in gross margin on sales revenues from 17% to 16% was primarily due to the increase in sales of the sulphur processing equipment which had a lower margin than the overall gross margin on sales revenue.

General and administrative expenses in 2006 were $2.7 million lower than in 2005 primarily due to $4.5 million lower expenses in the railcar business (primarily higher product liability expense in 2005), and $1.0 million lower expenses in the sulphur-based fertilizer business (sold in April 2005) partially offset by $1.5 million higher expense in the metals distribution business (higher selling expense due to higher volume) and $1.0 million higher expense in the sulphur processing business (increased volume).

Interest expense in 2006 was $7.9 million higher than in 2005 due to interest on advances from parent and affiliates and the full year of interest expense related to a new financing in 2005 more than offsetting lower interest expense from principal repayments of debt and capitalized interest of $3.8 million in 2006. Interest rates and debt are discussed in Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Provision for income taxes was $114.6 million in 2006 with an effective tax rate of 35.8%, compared with $56.4 million in 2005 with an effective tax rate of 21.4%. The lower effective tax rate in 2005 was the result of settling federal tax issues with the Internal Revenue Service. Income taxes are discussed in Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Condition and Liquidity

The funds advanced from parent and affiliates, net cash provided by operating activities, and funds from the liquidation of short-term investments and available-for-sale securities were used to finance additions to the lease fleet and other fixed assets, pay dividends to the Company’s stockholder, and service debt obligations.

It is the Company’s policy to pay to Holdings a quarterly dividend of approximately 70% of net income. To the extent that the Company generates cash in excess of its operating needs, such funds, in excess of the amounts paid as dividends, are advanced to Holdings. Conversely, when the Company requires additional funds to support its operations and capital expenditures, required amounts are provided by Holdings. Funds advanced to or from Holdings bear interest at commercial rates. No restrictions exist regarding the amount of dividends which may be paid or advances which may be made by the Company to Holdings.

Cash flows from operating activities:

Operating activities provided $327.4 million of net cash in 2006, compared with $338.2 million provided in 2005. The net cash provided by operating activities was lower in 2006 primarily due to changes in operating assets and liabilities, partially offset by higher depreciation and deferred taxes (see Note 16 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).

Cash flows from investing activities:

Net cash used in investing activities was $554.3 million in 2006 compared with $419.3 million used in investing activities in 2005. The change in net cash used in investing activities was primarily due to higher capital spending for construction and the purchase of lease fleet.

During 2006, the Company invested $711.5 million in the construction and purchase of lease fleet assets, compared with $510.7 million in 2005. The 2006 capital expenditures included $229.3 million to exercise purchase options for railcars related to sale-leaseback transactions (compared with $76.0 million in 2005). Of the $229.3 million for the railcars related to the sale-leaseback transactions, $63.9 million was paid in the first quarter of 2006, $25.0 million was paid in the second quarter of 2006, $108.1 million was paid in the third quarter of 2006 and the remaining $32.3 million was paid in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Since capital expenditures for railcars are generally incurred subsequent to receipt of firm customer lease orders, such expenditures are discretionary to the Company based on its desire to accept those lease orders. Capital expenditures for intermodal tank containers are likewise discretionary in the intermodal tank container business.

During 2006, the Company invested $57.4 million in the construction and purchase of other fixed assets, compared with $71.2 million in 2005. Capital spending for the construction of a new tank car manufacturing plant in Alexandria, Louisiana from inception through December 31, 2006 totaled $100.8 million, of which $31.6 million has been reimbursed by state and local governments. The Alexandria plant is complete and in operation. Further reimbursement of capital spending by state and local governments is expected to total approximately $0.4 million.

 

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During 2006, the Company received a net amount of $178.7 million from the sales in excess of purchases of available-for-sale securities and short-term investments. During 2005, the Company expended a net amount of $21.8 million for purchases in excess of sales of available-for-sale securities and short-term investments. The available-for-sale securities are investment-grade debt obligations with a combined weighted-average maturity under two years. The short-term investments consist of commercial paper with original maturities between four and six months. These investments are available for the Company’s use to fund repayment of principal obligations, finance lease fleet additions (including the exercise of sale-leaseback purchase options), or fund other operating needs.

Proceeds from disposals of lease fleet and other fixed assets were $37.6 million in 2006 compared with $22.0 million in 2005.

Cash flows from financing activities:

Net cash provided by financing activities was $242.9 million in 2006 compared with $131.5 million in 2005. The change in net cash from financing activities was primarily due to the increased advances from parent and affiliates in 2006.

During 2006, the Company’s financing activities included principal repayments on debt totaling $85.1 million compared with $40.6 million in 2005. Cash dividends to Holdings were $137.0 million in 2006 compared with $140.0 million in 2005.

Management expects future cash provided from operating activities, long-term financings, available-for-sale securities, and advances from parent and affiliates will be adequate to provide for the continued investment in the Company’s business and enable it to meet its debt service obligations.

Approximately 11% of Company-owned railcars are pledged to secure equipment obligations and secured notes. The remaining Company-owned railcars are free of liens.

The following table presents the scheduled cash inflows and outflows for the railcar leasing business over the next five years based on leases and railcar-related indebtedness outstanding as of December 31, 2006:

 

     2007    2008    2009    2010     2011  

Railcar Leasing Cash Inflows

             

Minimum future lease rentals

   $ 479.6    $ 383.7    $ 296.5    $ 213.9     $ 127.8  

Railcar Leasing Cash Outflows

             

Minimum future lease payments

     42.4      40.1      37.2      39.6       42.6  

Principal and interest amount of obligations

     271.8      150.7      238.5      198.8       92.7  
                                     

Excess (deficit) of inflows over outflows

   $ 165.4    $ 192.9    $ 20.8    $ (24.5 )   $ (7.5 )
                                     

Minimum future lease rentals above relate to railcar leases in effect at December 31, 2006. Based upon its historical experience, the Company expects that the railcars (other than those which are retired in the ordinary course of business) will be re-leased at the expiration of such leases. The rentals under such future leases cannot be ascertained and are not reflected above.

 

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In addition, maturities of debt obligations and interest payments for the intermodal tank container leasing business over the next five years are as follows (dollars in millions):

 

2007    2008    2009    2010    2011
$22.6    $ 22.5    $ 21.4    $ 17.2    $ 15.3

The Company has not experienced any significant impact from general inflation on its financial position or results of operations over the last several years.

The Company’s foreign subsidiaries periodically enter into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge against currency exchange rate exposures. There were no foreign currency forward contracts outstanding at December 31, 2006 and 2005.

Contractual Obligations

At December 31, 2006, contractual obligations of the Company are as follows:

 

     Payments Due by Period

Contractual Obligations

   Total    Less than
1 year
   1 – 3
years
   3 – 5
years
   More than
5 years
     (Dollars in Millions)

Long-term debt obligations (inclusive of interest)

   $ 1,753.6    $ 294.6    $ 433.5    $ 324.5    $ 701.0

Operating leases

     363.5      45.4      82.1      84.4      151.6

Purchase obligations

     29.7      27.6      2.1      —        —  
                                  

Total contractual obligations

   $ 2,146.8    $ 367.6    $ 517.7    $ 408.9    $ 852.6
                                  

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company currently has no “off-balance sheet arrangements” that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 303 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Critical Accounting Policies

Management’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates and judgments based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

The Company annually reviews its financial reporting and disclosure practices and accounting policies to ensure that its financial reporting and disclosures provide accurate and transparent information relative to the current economic and business environment. The Company believes that, of its significant accounting policies (see “Summary of Accounting Principles and Practices” more fully described in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements), the following policies involve a higher degree of judgment and/or complexity.

 

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Revenue Recognition

Revenue from sales of products is generally recognized upon shipment to customers which is when title and the risks and rewards of ownership are passed on to the customers. Such revenue is based upon determinable sales prices and is recognized only upon collectibility being reasonably assured. Certain long-term contracts are accounted for under the completed contract method when the Company is unable to reasonably forecast costs and the time required to complete those contracts.

Lessor Accounting

Most of the Company’s railcar and intermodal tank container leases are classified as operating leases. Aggregate rentals from operating leases are reported as revenue ratably over the life of the lease as collectibility is reasonably assured. Expenses, including depreciation and maintenance, are charged as incurred.

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign currency translation adjustments and transaction gains and losses are borne by Holdings.

Income Taxes

The Company operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions. The Company records accruals for the estimated outcomes of these audits, and the accruals may change in the future due to new developments in each matter.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Available-for-sale securities consist of investment-grade corporate debt securities and U.S. government obligations. Management determines the appropriate classification of investments at the time of acquisition and reevaluates such determination at each balance sheet date. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax, reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company carries its accounts receivable at their face amounts less an allowance for doubtful accounts. On a regular basis, the Company evaluates its accounts receivable as well as establishes the allowance for doubtful accounts based on a combination of specific customer circumstances and credit conditions and based on a history of write-offs and collections. A receivable is considered past due if payments have not been received within agreed upon invoice terms. Uncollectible receivables are charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts when approved by management after all collection efforts have been exhausted.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) or last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) methods.

 

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Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are depreciated or amortized over their useful lives based on management’s estimates of the period over which the assets will generate revenue. The Company periodically reviews these lives relative to physical factors, economic factors and industry trends.

Asset Impairment

In assessing recoverability of the Company’s long-lived assets, the Company considers changes in economic conditions and makes assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors. If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to record impairment charges.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Statement No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The statement is effective in 2008 for the Company. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R).” This statement requires the recognition of overfunded or underfunded status of defined benefit plans as an asset or liability and the recognition of changes in the funded status through comprehensive income. This statement also requires the measurement of funded status as of the Company’s year-end. This statement is effective in 2007 for the Company, with disclosure of the impact in fiscal years beginning in the first quarter of 2007. The requirement to use the Company’s year-end, rather than the September 30 measurement date currently used, as the measurement date is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” This statement clarifies the definition of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement is effective in 2008 for the Company. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 13-2, Accounting for a Change or Projected Change in the Timing of Cash Flows Relating to Income Taxes Generated by a Leveraged Lease Transaction (“FSP 13-2”). FSP 13-2 addresses how a change or projected change in the timing of cash flows relating to income taxes generated by a leveraged lease transaction affects the accounting by a lessor for that lease. FSP 13-2 will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2007, with any cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings. The adoption of FSP 13-2 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” This interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes including defining the criteria that an individual tax position must meet for any part of the benefit of that position to be recognized in financial statements and provides guidance on measurement, derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. This interpretation is effective in 2007 for the Company, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to January 1, 2007 retained earnings. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this interpretation on its consolidated financial statements.

2005 versus 2004

Results of Operations

Performance of the equipment leasing businesses improved in all major markets. Demand for existing railcar equipment improved, resulting in fleet growth, higher fleet utilization and improved lease rental rates. Demand for leased intermodal tank containers improved, resulting in fleet growth and higher utilization. Revenues and gross profit from services were as follows:

 

     2005     2004     Increase
(Decrease)
 
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Services revenue

   $ 767,590     $ 747,915     $ 19,675  

Cost of services

     448,776       465,219       (16,443 )
                        

Gross profit from services

   $ 318,814     $ 282,696     $ 36,118  

Gross profit %

     42 %     38 %  

Services revenue in 2005 increased from 2004 primarily due to a $41.0 million increase in railcar leasing and service revenues (improved utilization rates and equipment additions), a $7.3 million increase in intermodal tank container leasing revenues (improved utilization rates and equipment additions), and $3.6 million higher revenue in the contract rail switching business, which more than offset a $30.4 million decrease in revenues from eliminating low-margin transportation and terminaling activity related to sulphur processing.

Gross profit on services revenue in 2005 increased from 2004 primarily due to a $25.4 million improvement for railcar leasing (improved utilization rates, lower external lease expense due to exercising purchase options on certain leases and equipment additions), a $9.2 million increase for the intermodal tank container leasing business (improved utilization rates and equipment additions) and a $1.0 million increase for contract rail switching (higher volume and improved margins).

Average fleet utilization of the Company’s railcar fleet was 99% for 2005, compared with 96% for 2004. Utilization rates of the Company’s existing railcars are driven by long-term requirements of manufacturers and shippers of chemical products, petroleum products, food products, and bulk plastics, and suitability of the Company’s fleet to meet such demand. The potential impact of short-term fluctuations in demand is tempered by the longer-term nature of the leases. Over the past five years, the average term of leases entered into for newly manufactured railcars was approximately seven years, and the average term of leases entered into for used railcars was approximately four years. The average term of leases entered into during 2005 was consistent with the past five years.

 

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Sales revenue increased primarily due to increased demand for products of the metals distribution business. Revenues and gross profit from sales were as follows:

 

     2005     2004     Increase
     (Dollars in Thousands)

Sales revenue

   $ 894,081     $ 778,371     $ 115,710

Cost of sales

     744,366       642,813       101,553
                      

Gross profit from sales

   $ 149,715     $ 135,558     $ 14,157

Gross profit %

     17 %     17 %  

Sales revenue for 2005 increased from 2004 primarily due to $116.7 million higher sales of metals distribution products (higher prices and volume), $20.0 million increased sales of manufactured railcars (higher volume and prices), $7.5 million higher sales of containment vessel heads (higher volume and prices), $5.4 million higher sales of mobile railcar moving vehicles (higher volume), and $4.6 million higher sales of light rail transit components, more than offsetting $18.0 million lower sales of fasteners (transferred to an affiliate of Holdings in December, 2004), $10.8 million lower sales of sulphur-based fertilizer (certain assets of the business sold in April, 2005), and $8.5 million lower sales of sulphur processing equipment (timing of project completion).

Gross profit on sales in 2005 increased from 2004 primarily due to a $34.1 million increase for metals distribution products (higher prices partially offset by higher costs), a $1.9 million increase for containment vessel heads (higher volume and prices), a $1.5 million increase for mobile railcar moving vehicles, and a $1.3 million increase for light rail transit components. These increases were partially offset by a $12.4 million decrease for manufactured railcars (primarily caused by higher material prices), a $4.4 million decrease for fasteners (transferred to an affiliate of Holdings in December, 2004), a $4.1 million decrease for sulphur processing equipment (timing of project completion), and a $3.4 million decrease for sulphur-based fertilizer (certain assets of the business sold in April, 2005).

General and administrative expenses in 2005 were $2.2 million higher than 2004 due to higher costs in the railcar and intermodal tank container leasing businesses, partially offset by reductions due to the transfer of the fastener business to an affiliate of Holdings in December, 2004 and the sale of certain assets related to the sulphur-based fertilizer business in April, 2005.

Interest expense in 2005 was $12.9 million higher than 2004 due to the interest expense related to new financing in 2004 and 2005 more than offsetting lower interest expense from principal repayments of debt. Interest rates and debt are discussed in Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Interest income in 2005 was $4.9 million higher than 2004 due to higher average balances of available-for-sale securities.

Other income, net of expenses, in 2005 was $6.4 million lower than in 2004 due to $6.2 million of income in 2004 from the receipt and disposal of certain financial assets related to settlement of a bankruptcy claim against Air Canada and a gain of $3.0 million in 2004 on the sale of an unused parcel of land.

Provision for income taxes was $56.4 million in 2005 with an effective tax rate of 21.4%, compared with $81.8 million in 2004 with an effective tax rate of 35.5%. The lower effective tax rate in 2005 is the result of settling federal tax issues with the Internal Revenue Service. Income taxes are discussed in Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Condition and Liquidity

Operating activities provided $338.2 million of net cash in 2005, compared with $285.9 million in 2004. The net cash provided by operating activities was higher in 2005 primarily due to higher net income and a smaller increase in working capital, partially offset by a smaller increase in deferred taxes.

The net cash provided by operating activities, along with proceeds from the issuance of debt and collection of funds previously advanced to parent, were used to finance additions to the lease fleet and other fixed assets, pay dividends to the Company’s stockholder, service debt obligations, and invest in available-for-sale securities and short-term investments.

During 2005, the Company reduced its investment in available for-sale securities by $11.7 million. The securities are investment-grade debt obligations with a combined weighted-average maturity under two years. The investments are available for the Company’s use to fund repayment of principal obligations, finance lease fleet additions (including the exercise of sale-leaseback purchase options), or fund other operating needs.

During 2005, the Company invested $581.9 million in the construction and purchase of lease fleet and other fixed assets, compared with $331.4 million in 2004. The increase in capital expenditures was due to increased demand from leasing customers for new railway tank cars and intermodal tank containers, a $76.0 million expenditure to exercise purchase options for railcars related to sale-leaseback transactions, and investment in railcar manufacturing assets. Of the capital expenditures for construction and purchase of lease fleet and other fixed assets over the past five years, approximately 76% have been for railcars. Since capital expenditures for railcars are generally incurred subsequent to receipt of firm customer lease orders, such expenditures are discretionary to the Company based on its desire to accept those lease orders. Capital expenditures for intermodal tank containers are likewise discretionary in the intermodal tank container business.

Capital spending as of the end of 2005 for the construction of a new tank car manufacturing plant in Alexandria, Louisiana totaled $49.7 million, of which $16.2 million has been reimbursed by state and local governments.

Proceeds from disposals of lease fleet and other fixed assets were $22.0 million in 2005 compared with $31.1 million in 2004. The lower proceeds in 2005 were due to fewer railcars sold partially offset by higher prices obtained for railcars sold for scrap.

Net cash used in investing activities was $419.3 million in 2005 compared with $370.2 million used in 2004.

During 2005, the Company’s financing activities included a $311.0 million issuance of unsecured Senior Notes and a $1.1 million capital lease obligation, for a total of $312.1 million in debt proceeds, compared with $300.0 million of debt issued in 2004. Principal repayments on debt totaled $40.6 million compared with $78.4 million in 2004. Cash dividends were $140.0 million in 2005 compared with $99.0 million in 2004. Net cash provided by financing activities was $131.5 million in 2005 compared with $122.6 million in 2004.

 

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On September 28, 2005, the Company exercised options to purchase 2,424 railcars that the Company has leased since 1994 and 1995 as part of certain sale-leaseback transactions. The aggregate purchase price paid by the Company for these railcars was approximately $113.9 million, of which $63.9 million was paid on January 2, 2006 and the remaining $50.0 million is payable in four installments ending in December 2006. The Company’s purchase of these railcars was consummated on January 2, 2006, at which time the purchased railcars ceased to be subject to the operating leases.

It is the Company’s policy to pay to its parent a quarterly dividend of approximately 70% of net income. To the extent that the Company generates cash in excess of its operating needs, such funds, in excess of the amounts paid as dividends, are advanced to its parent. Conversely, when the Company requires additional funds to support its operations, prior advances are repaid by or advanced from its parent. Funds advanced to or from its parent bear interest at commercial rates. No restrictions exist regarding the amount of dividends which may be paid or advances which may be made by the Company to its parent.

 

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The market risk inherent in the Company’s financial instruments is the potential loss in fair value arising from adverse changes in interest rates. Under its current policies, the Company does not use interest rate derivative instruments to manage exposure to interest rate changes.

The following table provides information about the Company’s debt obligations with fair values sensitive to changes in interest rates. The table presents principal cash flows and related weighted-average interest rates by expected maturity dates and estimated fair value of the Company’s debt obligations.

 

     2007     2008     2009     2010     2011     Thereafter     Total     Fair Value
12-31-2006
     (Dollars in Millions)

Fixed rate debt

   $ 216.1     $ 107.5     $ 205.1     $ 174.2     $ 73.9     $ 576.9     $ 1,353.7     $ 1,372.9

Average interest rate

     7.04 %     6.75 %     7.18 %     6.31 %     5.70 %     5.51 %     6.22 %  

 

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

     Page

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms

   30

Financial Statements

  

Consolidated statements of income for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006

   32

Consolidated balance sheets—December 31, 2006 and 2005

   33

Consolidated statements of stockholder’s equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006

   34

Consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006

   35

Notes to consolidated financial statements

   36

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors of

Union Tank Car Company:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Union Tank Car Company and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholder’s equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. Our audit also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a)2. These financial statements and financial schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. The consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2004 were audited by other auditors whose report, dated March 9, 2005, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

 

    DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Chicago, Illinois  
March 21, 2007  

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors

Union Tank Car Company

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of income, stockholder’s equity and cash flows of Union Tank Car Company and subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2004. Our audit for this period also included the financial statement schedule listed in the index at Item 15(a)2. These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated results of operations and cash flows of Union Tank Car Company for the year ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule for this period, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

 

    ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Chicago, Illinois  
March 9, 2005  

 

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UNION TANK CAR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2004

Revenues

        

Services (leasing and other)

   $ 820,236    $ 767,590    $ 747,915

Sales

     1,051,526      894,081      778,371
                    
     1,871,762      1,661,671      1,526,286

Costs and expenses

        

Cost of services

     451,542      448,776      465,219

Cost of sales

     883,056      744,366      642,813

General and administrative

     141,031      143,740      141,546

Interest expense

     95,598      87,675      74,796
                    
     1,571,227      1,424,557      1,324,374

Operating income

     300,535      237,114      201,912

Interest income

     17,050      17,926      13,029

Other income, net

     2,576      8,855      15,286
                    

Income before income taxes and minority interest

     320,161      263,895      230,227

Provision for income taxes

     114,566      56,436      81,784
                    
     205,595      207,459      148,443

Minority interest

     8,527      6,409      5,797
                    

Net income

   $ 197,068    $ 201,050    $ 142,646
                    

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UNION TANK CAR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     December 31,  
     2006     2005  

Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 165,588     $ 150,628  

Short-term investments

     97,542       82,003  

Available-for-sale securities

     24,445       224,000  

Accounts receivable, primarily due within one year, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,577 in 2006 and $8,117 in 2005

     205,336       182,205  

Accounts and notes receivable, affiliate

     44,012       43,853  

Inventories, net of LIFO reserves of $103,543 in 2006 and $84,184 in 2005

     218,879       154,395  

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

     10,923       9,448  

Railcar lease fleet, net

     2,669,700       2,155,425  

Intermodal tank container lease fleet, net

     356,329       335,510  

Other fixed assets, net

     276,478       243,833  

Other assets

     38,339       39,780  
                

Total assets

   $ 4,107,571     $ 3,621,080  
                

Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity

    

Accounts payable

   $ 96,418     $ 103,133  

Accrued rent

     40,468       60,954  

Accrued liabilities

     190,641       182,663  

Advances from parent and affiliates

     472,146       10,577  

Debt

     1,353,647       1,438,790  

Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits

     643,453       585,698  
                

Total liabilities

     2,796,773       2,381,815  

Minority interest

     101,208       92,681  

Stockholder’s equity

    

Common stock, no par value; 1,000 shares authorized and issued as of December 31, 2006 and 2005

     106,689       106,689  

Additional capital

     169,455       167,608  

Retained earnings

     933,457       873,389  

Accumulated other comprehensive losses

     (11 )     (1,102 )
                

Total stockholder’s equity

     1,209,590       1,146,584  
                

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity

   $ 4,107,571     $ 3,621,080  
                

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UNION TANK CAR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY

Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Common
Stock
   Additional
Capital
   Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Gains (Losses)
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2003

   $ 106,689    $ 158,372    $ 768,693     $ —       $ 1,033,754  

Net income

     —        —        142,646       —         142,646  

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net

     —        —        —         (401 )     (401 )
                  

Comprehensive income

               142,245  

Cash dividends

     —        —        (99,000 )     —         (99,000 )
                                      

Balance at December 31, 2004

     106,689      158,372      812,339       (401 )     1,076,999  

Net income

     —        —        201,050       —         201,050  

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net

     —        —        —         (701 )     (701 )
                  

Comprehensive income

               200,349  

Capital contribution

     —        9,236      —         —         9,236  

Cash dividends

     —        —        (140,000 )     —         (140,000 )
                                      

Balance at December 31, 2005

     106,689      167,608      873,389       (1,102 )     1,146,584  

Net income

     —        —        197,068       —         197,068  

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net

     —        —        —         1,091       1,091  
                  

Comprehensive income

               198,159  

Capital contribution

     —        1,847      —         —         1,847  

Cash dividends

     —        —        (137,000 )     —         (137,000 )
                                      

Balance at December 31, 2006

   $ 106,689    $ 169,455    $ 933,457     $ (11 )   $ 1,209,590  
                                      

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

   $ 197,068     $ 201,050     $ 142,646  

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

      

Depreciation and amortization

     192,670       166,586       162,190  

Deferred income taxes

     60,744       986       37,069  

Gain on disposition of lease fleet and other fixed assets

     (21,150 )     (10,371 )     (10,785 )

Gain on disposition of business

     (267 )     —         —    

Other non-cash income and expenses

     15,349       12,981       12,034  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities (see Note 16)

     (116,991 )     (33,076 )     (57,296 )
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     327,423       338,156       285,858  

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Construction and purchase of lease fleet

     (711,468 )     (510,722 )     (287,975 )

Purchases of other fixed assets

     (57,360 )     (71,188 )     (43,410 )

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

     —         (103,088 )     (296,140 )

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

     197,452       114,791       47,734  

Purchases of short-term investments

     (116,084 )     (78,915 )     (46,992 )

Proceeds from sales of short-term investments

     97,313       45,429       62,606  

Increase in advances from parent and affiliates

     —         155,265       148,209  

(Increase) decrease in other assets and investments

     (2,682 )     (169 )     8,256  

Proceeds from disposals of lease fleet and other fixed assets

     37,631       22,039       31,125  

Proceeds from disposition of business

     900       7,274       6,344  
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (554,298 )     (419,284 )     (370,243 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Increase in advances from parent and affiliates

     465,083       —         —    

Proceeds from issuance of debt

     —         312,121       300,000  

Principal payments of debt

     (85,143 )     (40,583 )     (78,436 )

Cash dividends

     (137,000 )     (140,000 )     (99,000 )
                        

Net cash provided by financing activities

     242,940       131,538       122,564  

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     (1,105 )     1,882       3,960  
                        

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     14,960       52,292       42,139  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     150,628       98,336       56,197  
                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 165,588     $ 150,628     $ 98,336  
                        

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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UNION TANK CAR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in Thousands)

1. Ownership

UNION TANK CAR COMPANY (with its wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries herein collectively referred to, unless the context otherwise requires, as the “Company”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marmon Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”). Substantially all of the stock of Holdings is owned, directly or indirectly, by trusts for the benefit of certain members of the Pritzker family. As used herein, “Pritzker family” refers to the lineal descendants of Nicholas J. Pritzker, deceased.

2. Summary of Accounting Principles and Practices

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. Investments in companies where the Company has greater than 50% ownership interests are fully consolidated, with the equity owned by the respective partners shown as minority interest on the consolidated balance sheets and their portion of net income or loss shown separately in the consolidated statements of income.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications included presenting the consolidated balance sheets amounts related to certain long-term contracts accounted for under the completed contract method on a net basis. These changes in presentation have no impact on previously reported net income and are deemed to be immaterial.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue from sales of products is generally recognized upon shipment to customers which is when title and the risks and rewards of ownership are passed on to the customers. Such revenue is based upon determinable sales prices and is recognized only upon collectibility being reasonably assured. Certain long-term contracts are accounted for under the completed contract method when the Company is unable to reasonably forecast costs and the time required to complete those contracts.

 

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UNION TANK CAR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

2. Summary of Accounting Principles and Practices (Continued)

Lessor Accounting

Most of the Company’s railcar and intermodal tank container leases with its customers are classified as operating leases. Aggregate rentals from operating leases are reported as revenue ratably over the life of the lease as collectibility is reasonably assured. Expenses, including depreciation and maintenance, are charged as incurred.

The Company periodically reviews and evaluates the ultimate realization of the receivables and properties under lease contracts. Allowances for losses are maintained at amounts necessary to cover anticipated losses based on management’s assessment of various factors, including loss experience and review of specific accounts.

Shipping and Handling Costs

All freight costs incurred by the Company to ship its products to its customers are included in cost of sales.

Foreign Currency Translation

The Company’s foreign operations use the local currency as their functional currency. Accordingly, assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Average exchange rates are used for revenues, costs and expenses.

Translation adjustments and transaction gains and losses are borne by Holdings. For the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, Holdings absorbed losses of $2,605, $732, and $1,126, respectively.

Deferred Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amount used for income tax purposes.

 

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UNION TANK CAR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

2. Summary of Accounting Principles and Practices (Continued)

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents includes all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less.

Short-Term Investments

Short-term investments consist of commercial paper with original maturities between four and six months.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Available-for-Sale Securities consist of investment-grade corporate debt securities and U.S. government obligations. Management determines the appropriate classification of our investments at the time of acquisition and reevaluates such determination at each balance sheet date. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax, reported as a separate component of stockholder’s equity. Fair value is primarily determined by quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period. In determining gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, cost basis is specifically identified for each security.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company carries its accounts receivable at their face amounts less an allowance for doubtful accounts. On a regular basis, the Company evaluates its accounts receivable as well as establishes the allowance for doubtful accounts based on a combination of specific customer circumstances and credit conditions and based on a history of write-offs and collections. A receivable is considered past due if payments have not been received within agreed upon invoice terms. Uncollectible receivables are charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts when approved by management after all collection efforts have been exhausted. Revenues from any one customer did not exceed 10% of consolidated revenues during the last three years.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) or last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) methods.

 

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UNION TANK CAR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

2. Summary of Accounting Principles and Practices (Continued)

Depreciation and Fixed Asset Accounting

Railcars, intermodal tank containers and other fixed assets are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. These assets are depreciated to salvage value over their estimated useful lives primarily on the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives are: railcars, 20-30 years; intermodal tank containers, 20 years; buildings and improvements, 10-50 years; and machinery and equipment, 3-20 years.

The cost of major conversions and betterments are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives or, if shorter, the remaining useful lives of the related assets. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred.

Gains and losses on disposals are included in other income, except for those related to railcar and intermodal tank container disposals, which are included in cost of services.

Impairment of Long-lived and Identifiable Intangible Assets

Carrying values of long-lived assets and identifiable intangible assets are reviewed if facts and circumstances suggest that they may be impaired. If this review indicates that the carrying value of an asset will not be recoverable, as determined based on the undiscounted net cash flows of the asset over the remaining useful life, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to its estimated fair value (based on an estimate of discounted net future cash flows). There were no significant impairments in 2006, 2005 or 2004.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Recorded amounts for financial instruments approximate the instruments’ fair value except for debt discussed in Note 10.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrated risks consist primarily of trade receivables. Credit risk on trade receivables is minimized as a result of the large and diverse nature of the Company’s customer base. The Company also maintains deposits of cash and cash equivalents with major financial institutions of high credit quality. The Company’s policy is designed to limit exposure to any one institution.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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UNION TANK CAR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

3. Railcar Lease Data

Railcars are leased directly to several hundred shippers located throughout North America. Each lease involves one to several thousand railcars, normally for periods ranging from one to twenty years. The average term of leases entered into during 2006 for newly manufactured railcars was approximately seven years. The average term of leases entered into during 2006 for used railway tank cars and other railcars was approximately four years. Under the terms of most of the leases, the Company agrees to provide a full range of services including railcar repair and maintenance.

Minimum future lease rentals to be received on the railcar lease fleet (including railcars leased from others) were as follows as of December 31, 2006:

 

     Operating
Leases

2007

   $ 479,554

2008

     383,687

2009

     296,460

2010

     213,874

2011

     127,817

2012 and thereafter

     196,301
      
   $ 1,697,693
      

4. Lease Commitments

The Company and its subsidiaries, as lessee, have entered into long-term leases for certain railcars and various manufacturing, office and warehouse facilities.

At December 31, 2006, future minimum rental commitments for all noncancelable operating leases are as follows:

 

     Operating Leases
     Sale-
Leaseback
   Others    Total

2007

   $ 40,741    $ 4,682    $ 45,423

2008

     38,413      4,662      43,075

2009

     35,412      3,600      39,012

2010

     37,758      3,018      40,776

2011

     40,753      2,843      43,596

2012 and thereafter

     142,187      9,402      151,589
                    
   $ 335,264    $ 28,207    $ 363,471
                    

Amounts under “Sale-Leaseback” involve financing transactions in which railcars are sold by the Company to outside investors and leased back under operating leases.

 

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4. Lease Commitments (Continued)

In September 2005 and March 2006, the Company exercised options to purchase a total of 4,579 railcars that the Company has leased as part of certain sale-leaseback transactions in 1994, 1995 and 1996. The Company’s purchases of these railcars were consummated in January 2006 and July 2006, respectively, at which time the purchased railcars ceased to be subject to the operating leases under these sale-leaseback transactions. The aggregate purchase price paid by the Company for these railcars was $229,344, all of which was paid in 2006. The Company has early buyout options on its remaining sale-leaseback transactions.

Minimum future sublease revenue to be received under existing railcar sale-leaseback leases as of December 31, 2006 is presented below. Sublease revenue under other existing operating leases is not material and is primarily included in other income. The Company expects that the subleased railcars will be re-leased at the expiration of such leases. The rentals under such future subleases cannot be ascertained and therefore are not reflected below.

 

     Sale-
Leaseback
Leases

2007

   $ 64,867

2008

     51,522

2009

     36,321

2010

     22,834

2011

     13,464

2012 and thereafter

     27,172
      
   $ 216,180
      

Sublease rentals recorded as revenue for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 were approximately $54,000, $76,000 and $83,000, respectively.

Rentals charged to costs and expenses were $49,890, $67,220 and $77,315 in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

 

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5. Income Taxes

The Company and its more than 80% owned U.S. subsidiaries are included in the consolidated U.S. federal income tax return of Holdings. State, local and foreign income taxes, in general, are reflected on the basis of individual company liabilities, except as follows. Under an arrangement with Holdings, federal income taxes, before consideration of tax credits, are computed as if the Company files a separate consolidated return. For this computation, the Company generally uses tax accounting methods which minimize the current tax liability (these methods may differ from those used in the consolidated tax return). Tax liabilities are remitted to, and refunds are obtained from, Holdings on this basis. If deductions and credits available to Holdings’ entire consolidated group exceed those which can be used on its tax return, allocation of the related benefits between the Company and others will be at the sole discretion of Holdings. In 2006, the tax credits allocated to the Company were lower than as if the Company filed a separate consolidated return by $1,260. In prior years, the consolidated tax credits allocated to the Company exceeded those computed as if the Company had filed a separate consolidated tax return by $183 and $3,920 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. As a member of a consolidated federal income tax group, the Company is contingently liable for the federal income taxes of the other members of the consolidated group.

Undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries reflect full provisions for income taxes. The Company recorded a provision (benefit) for taxes that would be payable upon repatriation of such earnings into the U.S of $(1,208), $(134) and $3,314 in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

The following summarizes the provision (benefit) for income taxes:

 

     2006     2005     2004  

State

      

Current

   $ 1,077     $ 2,691     $ 6,638  

Deferred

     2,503       408       73  

Federal

      

Current

     29,025       36,405       20,353  

Deferred and investment tax credit

     59,593       5,167       38,057  

Foreign

      

Current

     23,720       16,354       17,724  

Deferred and investment tax credit

     (1,352 )     (4,589 )     (1,061 )
                        

Total

   $ 114,566     $ 56,436     $ 81,784  
                        

 

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5. Income Taxes (Continued)

In 2006, 2005 and 2004, the Company paid foreign withholding taxes of $7,098, $2,314 and $4,858, respectively.

Income tax effects of significant items which resulted in effective tax rates of 35.8% in 2006, 21.4% in 2005, and 35.5% in 2004 follow:

 

     2006     2005     2004  

Income taxes at 35% federal statutory rate

   $ 112,056     $ 92,363     $ 80,579  

Increase (decrease) resulting from:

      

Amortization of investment tax credits

     (675 )     (723 )     (843 )

State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit

     3,203       2,157       4,387  

Excess tax (benefit) on foreign income

     (458 )     331       (7,792 )

Additional tax on unremitted foreign earnings

     (1,208 )     (134 )     3,314  

Resolution of tax contingencies and adjustment to prior years’ taxes

     2,683       (34,937 )     1,400  

Other, net

     (1,035 )     (2,621 )     739  
                        

Total income taxes

   $ 114,566     $ 56,436     $ 81,784  
                        

During the fourth quarter of 2005, Holdings and the Internal Revenue Service reached agreement on all unresolved tax issues for 1976 through 1999, with the 1985-1990 settlement subject to approval by the Joint Committee on Taxation. As a result, the Company recorded a $34,937 adjustment in 2005 reflecting the Company’s allocated liability reduction. During the second quarter of 2006, Holdings completed federal tax examinations for the years 2000 through 2002 with the Internal Revenue Service. The issues that were settled resulted in an insignificant reduction of the Company’s income taxes.

Provisions have been reflected in the accompanying consolidated financials statements for the estimated income taxes and interest thereon through 2006. Management believes the amounts provided for taxes and interest for the remaining open tax years are adequate.

The excess tax (benefit) on foreign income represents rates different than the U.S. federal statutory rate. The benefit in 2006 is a result of a reduction in Canadian tax rates, partially offset by higher taxes on the repatriation of foreign earnings. The additional tax expense in 2005 results from foreign withholding taxes without the offset of a U.S. foreign tax credit. The excess benefit on foreign income in 2004 is due primarily to Holdings’ allocation of 2004 foreign tax credits pursuant to the Holdings’ tax sharing agreement as noted above.

Income tax expense is based upon domestic and foreign income before taxes as follows:

 

     2006    2005    2004

Domestic

   $ 272,466    $ 233,621    $ 190,253

Foreign

     47,695      30,274      39,974
                    

Total

   $ 320,161    $ 263,895    $ 230,227
                    

 

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5. Income Taxes (Continued)

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. These deferred tax assets and (liabilities) result from the following temporary differences:

 

     2006     2005  

Excess of tax over book depreciation

   $ (673,147 )   $ (609,632 )

Other

     (3,468 )     (11,628 )
                

Gross liabilities

     (676,615 )     (621,260 )

Accrued expenses and reserves

     27,985       29,259  

Foreign net operating losses

     260       578  

Foreign tax credit carryforwards

     —         21,916  

Other

     5,177       6,106  
                

Gross assets

     33,422       57,859  

Valuation allowance

     (260 )     (22,297 )
                

Net deferred income tax liability

   $ (643,453 )   $ (585,698 )
                

The Company had approximately $869 and $1,909 of net operating loss carryforwards available to offset future taxable income in various foreign jurisdictions for 2006 and 2005, respectively. These carryforwards expire between 2009 and 2015. Due to the uncertain realization of the benefit of the carryforwards, appropriate valuation allowances have been provided of $260 and $381 for foreign jurisdiction net operating losses for 2006 and 2005, respectively, and $21,916 for U.S. foreign tax credits for 2005. In 2006, the carryforward foreign tax credits were realized by Holdings as a result of a transaction not related to the Company and therefore the benefit was allocated to that transaction. The Company has no U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards available to reduce future U.S. federal income taxes due to utilization of all such carryforwards during 2006.

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” This interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes including defining the criteria that an individual tax position must meet for any part of the benefit of that position to be recognized in the financial statements and provides guidance on measurement, derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. This interpretation is effective for 2007, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment of January 1, 2007 retained earnings. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this interpretation on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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6. Available-for-Sale Securities

At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company had the following investments in marketable securities which have been classified as “available-for-sale”:

 

December 31, 2006

   Cost    Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   

Fair

Value

Corporate debt securities

   $ 19,404    $ —      $ (12 )   $ 19,392

U.S. government obligations

     5,056      —        (3 )     5,053
                            
   $ 24,460    $ —      $ (15 )   $ 24,445
                            

December 31, 2005

   Cost    Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   

Fair

Value

Corporate debt securities

   $ 202,863    $ —      $ (1,509 )   $ 201,354

U.S. government obligations

     22,812      —        (166 )     22,646
                            
   $ 225,675    $ —      $ (1,675 )   $ 224,000
                            

The gross unrealized holding losses, less related taxes ($5 and $586 at December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively) have been reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The fair values of investments with gross unrealized losses were $24,445 and $224,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The Company considers unrealized losses to be temporary.

The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of available-for-sale securities at December 31, 2006:

 

Less than one year

   $ 21,415

Due in 3 years

     3,030
      

Total

   $ 24,445
      

 

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7. Inventories

 

     December 31,  
     2006     2005  

Raw materials

   $ 35,012     $ 49,548  

Work-in-process

     52,222       21,274  

Finished goods

     240,556       173,718  

Obsolescence and other reserves

     (5,368 )     (5,961 )
                
     322,422       238,579  

LIFO reserve

     (103,543 )     (84,184 )
                

Net

   $ 218,879     $ 154,395  
                

Inventories valued under the LIFO method (72% and 68% in 2006 and 2005, respectively) were approximately $103,543 and $84,184 less than the current costs of such inventories at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

8. Lease Fleet and Other Fixed Assets

 

     December 31,  
     2006     2005  

Railcar lease fleet

    

Gross cost

   $ 4,437,125     $ 3,852,919  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (1,767,425 )     (1,697,494 )
                
   $ 2,669,700     $ 2,155,425  
                

Intermodal tank container lease fleet

    

Gross cost

   $ 497,665     $ 455,202  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (141,336 )     (119,692 )
                
   $ 356,329     $ 335,510  
                

Other fixed assets, at cost

    

Land

   $ 16,386     $ 16,386  

Buildings and improvements

     239,993       198,318  

Machinery and equipment

     372,681       355,380  

Construction in progress

     51,383       60,579  
                
     680,443       630,663  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (403,965 )     (386,830 )
                
   $ 276,478     $ 243,833  
                

 

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8. Lease Fleet and Other Fixed Assets (Continued)

Capital spending as of the end of 2006 for the construction of a new tank car manufacturing plant in Alexandria, Louisiana totaled $100,755, of which $31,604 has been reimbursed by state and local governments. The net amount is included in other fixed assets shown above. This railcar manufacturing facility was completed in 2006.

During 2006, the Company capitalized interest expense of $3,835 on its Alexandria, Louisiana facility.

Depreciation expense recorded in the consolidated statements of income totaled $192,413, $165,642, and $160,649, for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

9. Completed Contracts

Certain projects are accounted for using the completed contract method because of inherent difficulty and uncertainty in estimating the total cost of completion and the extent of progress toward completion.

 

     December 31,  
     2006     2005  

Cost incurred

   $ 16,274     $ 17,606  

Deferred revenue

     (36,971 )     (18,993 )
                

Net billing in excess of cost included in accrued liabilities in consolidated balance sheets

   $ (20,697 )   $ (1,387 )
                

 

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10. Debt

 

     December 31,
     2006    2005

Unsecured senior and medium-term notes, payable periodically through 2020 at 4.71%—7.45% (average rate of 5.94% as of December 31, 2006 and 5.95% as of December 31, 2005)

   $ 1,021,000    $ 1,031,000

Senior secured notes, payable periodically through 2016 at 6.79%—7.68% (average rate of 7.13% as of December 31, 2006 and 7.15% as of December 31, 2005)

     301,205      319,980

Equipment trust certificates, payable periodically through 2009 at 6.50%—6.60% (average rate of 6.57% as of December 31, 2006 and 6.74% as of December 31, 2005)

     30,296      86,574

Other long-term borrowings, payable periodically through 2015 (average rate of 8.21% as of December 31, 2006 and 8.17% as of December 31, 2005)

     1,146      1,236
             
   $ 1,353,647    $ 1,438,790
             

In June 2005, the Company issued $311,000 principal amount of unsecured Senior Notes. Interest on the notes is payable semiannually on May 15 and November 15 at the rate of 4.71% per annum. Principal is payable annually commencing on May 15, 2010 and continuing until maturity on May 15, 2020.

The remaining $710,000 principal amount of unsecured Notes consists of $600,000 unsecured Senior Notes and $110,000 unsecured Medium-Term Notes. The notes were issued between 1997 and 2004. The notes bear interest at rates between 5.64% and 7.45% with maturities ranging from 2007 to 2019. Interest on all notes is paid semiannually.

Senior Secured Notes of $89,205 are secured by approximately 1,900 railcars with an original cost of approximately $121,800 and 1,095 intermodal tank containers and wheeled chassis with an original cost of approximately $23,700. Senior Secured Notes of $100,000 are secured by railcars with an original cost of approximately $134,100. Senior Secured Notes of $112,000 are secured by intermodal tank container assets with an original cost of approximately $240,500 and the future stream of leasing income on such intermodal tank containers.

 

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10. Debt (Continued)

Equipment Trust Certificates are secured by railcars with an original cost of approximately $268,500 and $403,700 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The Company’s Canadian subsidiaries have approximately $30,030 and $30,100 of demand credit facility available on a no-fee basis at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Holdings is a guarantor of this demand credit facility. At December 31, 2006 and 2005, $4,739 and $7,521 of letters of credit were outstanding, respectively. No amounts were outstanding for overdrafts or borrowings as of December 31, 2006 and 2005.

Maturities of debt obligations for the years 2007—2011 are as follows:

 

2007    2008    2009    2010    2011
$216,061    $ 107,486    $ 205,104    $ 174,248    $ 73,888

The estimated fair value of debt is as follows:

 

     December 31,
     2006    2005

Unsecured senior and medium-term notes

   $ 1,016,636    $ 1,050,247

Senior secured notes

     324,304      352,084

Equipment trust certificates

     30,824      88,516

Other long-term borrowings

     1,146      1,236
             
   $ 1,372,910    $ 1,492,083
             

The current fair value of the Company’s debt is estimated by discounting the future interest and principal cash flows at the Company’s estimated incremental borrowing rate at the respective year-end for debt with similar maturities. The Company currently anticipates holding all debt until maturity.

 

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11. Contingencies

The Company and its subsidiaries have been named as defendants in a number of lawsuits and certain claims are pending. The Company has accrued its best estimate of such claims, and, in the opinion of management, their ultimate resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

As part of its risk management plan, the Company self-insures certain levels of its property damage, general liability, products liability, health and workers’ compensation liabilities. The Company maintains no property damage insurance on its railcars or intermodal tank containers. The Company has accrued for the estimated costs of reported claims, as well as incurred but not reported, health and workers’ compensation claims.

The Company has no environmental matters currently pending which are significant to the Company’s results of operations or financial condition, either individually or in the aggregate. Management believes that amounts accrued for remedial activities and environmental liabilities (which in the aggregate are not material) are adequate.

The Company provides warranties on certain products for varying lengths of time. The Company estimates the costs that may be incurred and records a liability in the amount of such costs at the time product revenue is recognized. Changes to the Company’s product warranty accrual during the year are as follows:

 

     2006     2005  

Balance, beginning of year

   $ 833     $ 1,687  

Warranties issued (written off)

     347       (22 )

Settlements

     (484 )     (832 )
                

Balance, end of year

   $ 696     $ 833  
                

The Company maintains appropriate allowances for warranties and periodically reviews the amount of allowances based on management’s assessment of various factors, including claims experience.

12. Purchase Obligation Commitments

At December 31, 2006, the Company had purchase obligation commitments outstanding of $29,731 primarily for the purchase of hopper cars and intermodal tank containers in 2007.

 

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13. Pension Benefits

Substantially all of the Company’s employees are covered by discretionary contribution or defined benefit retirement plans.

Costs of the discretionary contribution pension plans are accrued in amounts determined on the basis of percentages, generally established annually by the Company, of employee compensation of the various units covered by such plans. Discretionary and defined contribution plan expense for 2006, 2005 and 2004 was $15,445, $15,100 and $12,444, respectively.

As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s defined benefit plans either had their benefits frozen or were terminated. The benefits are based on payment of a specific amount, which varies by plan, for each year of service. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute the minimum amount required either by law or union agreement. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service through the plans’ termination dates, but also for those expected to be earned in the future. Benefits are based on both years of service and compensation. Defined benefit pension plan expense (income) was $5, $684 and $(25) for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Prepaid pension costs recognized in the consolidated balance sheets were $1,751 and $1,571 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Accrued pension costs recognized in the consolidated balance sheets were $2,523 and $2,410 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The amounts and timing of payments related to these plans are not material to the consolidated financial statements.

14. Retirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits

The Company provides limited health care and life insurance benefits for certain retired employees. These benefits are subject to deductible and co-payment provisions, Medicare supplements and other limitations. At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the liability for postretirement health care and life insurance benefits was $11,145 and $5,598, respectively, and was included in accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The assumption used in determining the 2006 liability included a 5.75% discount rate and healthcare trend rate of 12.00% in 2006 trending down to 5.00% in 2013. The amounts and timing of payments related to these plans are not material to the consolidated financial statements.

Expense related to these benefits was $3,189, $766 and $923 in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The increase relates primarily to adjustments in annuity factors and other assumptions.

15. Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company’s foreign subsidiaries periodically enter into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge against currency exchange rate exposures. There were no foreign currency forward contracts outstanding at December 31, 2006 and 2005.

 

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16. Supplementary Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Accounts receivable

   $ (23,881 )   $ (10,830 )   $ (40,606 )

Inventories

     (64,972 )     (8,725 )     (36,675 )

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

     (202 )     (3,452 )     (1,692 )

Accounts payable, accrued rent and accrued liabilities

     (27,936 )     (10,069 )     21,677  
                        
   $ (116,991 )   $ (33,076 )   $ (57,296 )
                        

Cash paid during the year for:

      

Interest

   $ 88,620     $ 86,075     $ 74,275  

Income taxes

     57,055       56,179       40,594  

Unrealized foreign currency translation gains and losses, which are non-cash items, are excluded from the change in short-term investments and advances from parent.

17. Related Party Transactions

The following table sets forth the related party transaction amounts included in the consolidated financial statements, other than those disclosed elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements.

 

     Interest
Expense (Income)
    Administrative
Services Fee
   Insurance
Billed

2006

   $ 10,001     $ 4,314    $ 5,427

2005

     (5,921 )     4,314      6,087

2004

     (7,774 )     4,314      5,616

The Company from time to time advances funds in excess of its current cash requirements for domestic operations to Holdings on an unsecured demand basis. Conversely, when the Company requires additional funds to support its operations and capital expenditures, required amounts are provided by Holdings. Such advances from/(to) Holdings, which bear interest principally at 30-day LIBOR plus 1%, amounted to $422,436 and $(17,098) at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Certain of the Company’s Canadian operations and its affiliates enter into intercompany loans utilizing their respective excess cash balances. These advances between the Company and subsidiaries of Holdings resulted in payables of $49,710 and $27,675 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, which are included in advances from parent and affiliates in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

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17. Related Party Transactions (Continued)

An administrative services fee is paid to The Marmon Group, Inc. (“Marmon”), a subsidiary of Holdings, for certain services provided by Marmon’s officers and employees including services with respect to accounting, tax, finance, legal and related matters which Marmon provides to the Company. The Company obtains these services from Marmon because it is considered more cost efficient to obtain such services in this manner. This administrative services fee also includes amounts in respect of the compensation of executive officers of the Company employed by Marmon.

Worldwide Containers, Inc. (“WCI”), an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of the Company, is approximately 20% owned by an affiliate of the Company. The Company’s minority partners’ interest in WCI at December 31, 2006 and 2005 was $101,208 and $92,681, respectively. The minority interest in income for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 was $8,527, $6,409 and $5,797, respectively.

WCI has a demand note with Holdings which bears interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 0.2% payable quarterly. The amount outstanding under this note as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 totaled $44,012 and $43,853, respectively. These amounts are recorded in accounts and notes receivable, affiliate in the consolidated balance sheets.

WCI has a 20.0% minority investment in a domestic subsidiary of Holdings. This minority investment included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2006 and 2005 was $6,480 and $5,486, respectively.

Another subsidiary of the Company has a 23.7% minority investment in a foreign subsidiary of Holdings. This minority investment included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2006 and 2005 was $12,342 and $11,008, respectively.

 

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18. Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
     Mar. 31    June 30    Sept. 30    Dec. 31

2006

           

Sales and services revenues

   $ 457,701    $ 507,681    $ 456,450    $ 449,930

Cost of sales and services

     332,138      365,384      322,983      314,093
                           

Gross profit

     125,563      142,297      133,467      135,837

Net income

   $ 43,800    $ 59,934    $ 46,146    $ 47,188
                           

2005

           

Sales and services revenues

   $ 400,707    $ 416,464    $ 417,176    $ 427,324

Cost of sales and services

     287,244      298,710      296,116      311,072
                           

Gross profit

     113,463      117,754      121,060      116,252

Net income

   $ 35,851    $ 39,672    $ 45,467    $ 80,060
                           

Results for the second quarter of 2006 included the completion of a major sulphur equipment processing project, increases in metal distribution product sales and an increase in railcar service revenues, which in total increased gross profit approximately $14,000.

Results for the fourth quarter of 2005 included a $34,937 tax benefit as a result of settling federal tax issues with the Internal Revenue Service for 1976 through 1999 (see Note 5).

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

19. Consolidating Financial Information

The following condensed consolidating statements for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are provided as a result of Procor Limited, a 100% owned subsidiary of the Company, issuing three separate series of equipment trust certificates, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Union Tank Car Company, as part of certain public debt offerings issued by Union Tank Car Company in the United States.

Condensed consolidating statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31, 2006
     Union Tank Car
Company
   Procor
Limited
   Other
Subsidiaries
   Eliminations     Consolidated

Revenues

             

Services

   $ 551,225    $ 26,538    $ 328,382    $ (85,909 )   $ 820,236

Sales

     —        —        1,466,768      (415,242 )     1,051,526
                                   
     551,225      26,538      1,795,150      (501,151 )     1,871,762

Costs and expenses

             

Cost of services

     336,346      17,950      183,155      (85,909 )     451,542

Cost of sales

     —        —        1,298,120      (415,064 )     883,056

General and administrative

     34,830      4,403      101,798      —         141,031

Interest expense

     79,775      2,643      13,180      —         95,598
                                   
     450,951      24,996      1,596,253      (500,973 )     1,571,227

Operating income

     100,274      1,542      198,897      (178 )     300,535

Other income, net

     6,611      6,428      6,587      —         19,626
                                   

Income before income taxes and minority interest

     106,885      7,970      205,484      (178 )     320,161

Provision for income taxes

     42,796      1,009      70,761      —         114,566
                                   
     64,089      6,961      134,723      (178 )     205,595

Equity in income of subsidiaries

     132,979      —        —        (132,979 )     —  

Minority interest

     —        —        8,527      —         8,527
                                   

Net income

   $ 197,068    $ 6,961    $ 126,196    $ (133,157 )   $ 197,068
                                   

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

19. Consolidating Financial Information (Continued)

 

     Year Ended December 31, 2005
     Union Tank Car
Company
    Procor
Limited
   Other
Subsidiaries
   Eliminations     Consolidated

Revenues

            

Services

   $ 521,348     $ 22,430    $ 299,995    $ (76,183 )   $ 767,590

Sales

     —         —        1,228,670      (334,589 )     894,081
                                    
     521,348       22,430      1,528,665      (410,772 )     1,661,671

Costs and expenses

            

Cost of services

     330,754       14,659      179,546      (76,183 )     448,776

Cost of sales

     406       —        1,078,161      (334,201 )     744,366

General and administrative

     40,341       3,941      99,458      —         143,740

Interest expense

     69,628       2,152      15,894      1       87,675
                                    
     441,129       20,752      1,373,059      (410,383 )     1,424,557

Operating income

     80,219       1,678      155,606      (389 )     237,114

Other income, net

     9,507       3,496      8,879      4,899       26,781
                                    

Income before income taxes and minority interest

     89,726       5,174      164,485      4,510       263,895

Provision for income taxes

     (1,558 )     1,529      56,465      —         56,436
                                    
     91,284       3,645      108,020      4,510       207,459

Equity in income of subsidiaries

     109,766       —        —        (109,766 )     —  

Minority interest

     —         —        6,409      —         6,409
                                    

Net income

   $ 201,050     $ 3,645    $ 101,611    $ (105,256 )   $ 201,050
                                    
     Year Ended December 31, 2004
     Union Tank Car
Company
    Procor
Limited
   Other
Subsidiaries
   Eliminations     Consolidated

Revenues

            

Services

   $ 481,324     $ 23,303    $ 317,030    $ (73,742 )   $ 747,915

Sales

     46,448       464      742,501      (11,042 )     778,371
                                    
     527,772       23,767      1,059,531      (84,784 )     1,526,286

Costs and expenses

            

Cost of services

     316,302       17,245      205,414      (73,742 )     465,219

Cost of sales

     45,183       344      607,597      (10,311 )     642,813

General and administrative

     37,508       3,662      100,376      —         141,546

Interest expense

     57,610       2,364      14,822      —         74,796
                                    
     456,603       23,615      928,209      (84,053 )     1,324,374

Operating income

     71,169       152      131,322      (731 )     201,912

Other income, net

     10,567       9,936      7,812      —         28,315
                                    

Income before income taxes and minority interest

     81,736       10,088      139,134      (731 )     230,227

Provision for income taxes

     32,429       1,883      47,472      —         81,784
                                    
     49,307       8,205      91,662      (731 )     148,443

Equity in income of subsidiaries

     93,339       —        —        (93,339 )     —  

Minority interest

     —         —        5,797      —         5,797
                                    

Net income

   $ 142,646     $ 8,205    $ 85,865    $ (94,070 )   $ 142,646
                                    

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

19. Consolidating Financial Information (Continued)

Condensed consolidating balance sheets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2006  
     Union Tank Car
Company
    Procor
Limited
   Other
Subsidiaries
   Eliminations     Consolidated  

Assets

            

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 48,935     $ 115,723    $ 930    $ —       $ 165,588  

Short-term investments

     —         97,542      —        —         97,542  

Available-for-sale securities

     24,445       —        —        —         24,445  

Accounts receivable, net

     122,788       1,737      237,665      (156,854 )     205,336  

Accounts and notes receivable, affiliate

     —         —        44,012      —         44,012  

Inventories, net

     7,246       1,429      210,204      —         218,879  

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

     3,323       3,568      4,032      —         10,923  

Advances to parent and affiliates

     —         —        343,224      (343,224 )     —    

Railcar lease fleet, net

     2,450,558       30,164      189,544      (566 )     2,669,700  

Intermodal tank container lease fleet, net

     —         —        356,329      —         356,329  

Other fixed assets, net

     40,867       15,321      220,290      —         276,478  

Investment in subsidiaries

     934,687       75,453      40,944      (1,051,084 )     —    

Other assets

     6,630       359      31,350      —         38,339  
                                      

Total assets

   $ 3,639,479     $ 341,296    $ 1,678,524    $ (1,551,728 )   $ 4,107,571  
                                      

Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity

            

Accounts payable

   $ 67,588     $ 17,335    $ 168,336    $ (156,841 )   $ 96,418  

Accrued liabilities

     122,997       6,349      101,372      391       231,109  

Advances from parent and affiliates

     557,753       257,813      —        (343,420 )     472,146  

Debt

     1,238,382       2,119      113,146      —         1,353,647  

Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits

     485,275       17,530      140,648      —         643,453  
                                      

Total liabilities

     2,471,995       301,146      523,502      (499,870 )     2,796,773  

Minority interest

     —         —        101,208      —         101,208  

Stockholder’s equity

            

Common stock and additional capital

     369,558       13,345      370,791      (477,550 )     276,144  

Retained earnings

     810,814       26,687      670,264      (574,308 )     933,457  

Accumulated other comprehensive (losses) gains

     (12 )     —        1      —         (11 )

Equity adjustment from foreign currency translation

     (12,876 )     118      12,758      —         —    
                                      

Total stockholder’s equity

     1,167,484       40,150      1,053,814      (1,051,858 )     1,209,590  
                                      

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity

   $ 3,639,479     $ 341,296    $ 1,678,524    $ (1,551,728 )   $ 4,107,571  
                                      

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

19. Consolidating Financial Information (Continued)

 

     December 31, 2005  
     Union Tank Car
Company
    Procor
Limited
    Other
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Assets

          

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 70,943     $ 75,151     $ 4,534     $ —       $ 150,628  

Short-term investments

     —         82,003       —         —         82,003  

Available-for-sale securities

     224,000       —         —         —         224,000  

Accounts receivable, net

     40,682       1,445       203,808       (63,730 )     182,205  

Accounts and notes receivable, affiliate

     —         —         43,853       —         43,853  

Inventories, net

     9,464       1,652       143,348       (69 )     154,395  

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

     3,296       2,479       3,673       —         9,448  

Advances to parent and affiliates

     —         —         386,205       (386,205 )     —    

Railcar lease fleet, net

     1,911,056       31,398       213,290       (319 )     2,155,425  

Intermodal tank container lease fleet, net

     —         —         335,510       —         335,510  

Other fixed assets, net

     41,261       15,196       187,376       —         243,833  

Investment in subsidiaries

     978,377       75,455       83,416       (1,137,248 )     —    

Other assets

     5,820       791       33,169       —         39,780  
                                        

Total assets

   $ 3,284,899     $ 285,570     $ 1,638,182     $ (1,587,571 )   $ 3,621,080  
                                        

Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity

          

Accounts payable

   $ 54,864     $ 16,492     $ 95,506     $ (63,729 )   $ 103,133  

Accrued liabilities

     158,123       3,687       81,432       375       243,617  

Advances from parent and affiliates

     250,875       146,074       —         (386,372 )     10,577  

Debt

     1,294,134       17,419       127,237       —         1,438,790  

Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits

     420,937       23,308       141,453       —         585,698  
                                        

Total liabilities

     2,178,933       206,980       445,628       (449,726 )     2,381,815  

Minority interest

     —         —         92,681       —         92,681  

Stockholder’s equity

          

Common stock and additional capital

     367,711       13,345       368,339       (475,098 )     274,297  

Retained earnings

     751,967       65,843       718,326       (662,747 )     873,389  

Accumulated other comprehensive losses

     (1,098 )     —         (4 )     —         (1,102 )

Equity adjustment from foreign currency translation

     (12,614 )     (598 )     13,212       —         —    
                                        

Total stockholder’s equity

     1,105,966       78,590       1,099,873       (1,137,845 )     1,146,584  
                                        

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity

   $ 3,284,899     $ 285,570     $ 1,638,182     $ (1,587,571 )   $ 3,621,080  
                                        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

19. Consolidating Financial Information (Continued)

Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31, 2006  
     Union Tank Car
Company
    Procor
Limited
    Other
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net cash provided by operating activities:

   $ 130,910     $ 11,999     $ 184,746     $ (232 )   $ 327,423  

Cash flows from investing activities:

          

Construction and purchase of lease fleet

     (658,785 )     (118 )     (52,826 )     261       (711,468 )

Purchases of other fixed assets

     (5,142 )     (2,519 )     (49,699 )     —         (57,360 )

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

     197,452       —         —         —         197,452  

Purchases of short-term investments

     —         (116,084 )     —         —         (116,084 )

Proceeds from sales of short-term investments

     —         97,313       —         —         97,313  

(Increase) decrease in other assets

     (403 )     432       (2,711 )     —         (2,682 )

Proceeds from disposals of lease fleet and other fixed assets

     18,370       49       19,212       —         37,631  

Proceeds from disposition of business

     —         —         900       —         900  
                                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (448,508 )     (20,927 )     (85,124 )     261       (554,298 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

          

Increase in advances from parent and affiliates

     488,342       111,739       89,805       (224,803 )     465,083  

Principal payments of debt

     (55,752 )     (15,300 )     (14,091 )     —         (85,143 )

Cash dividends

     (137,000 )     (46,494 )     (178,280 )     224,774       (137,000 )
                                        

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     295,590       49,945       (102,566 )     (29 )     242,940  

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     —         (445 )     (660 )     —         (1,105 )
                                        

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (22,008 )     40,572       (3,604 )     —         14,960  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     70,943       75,151       4,534       —         150,628  
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 48,935     $ 115,723     $ 930     $ —       $ 165,588  
                                        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

19. Consolidating Financial Information (Continued)

 

     Year Ended December 31, 2005  
     Union Tank Car
Company
    Procor
Limited
    Other
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net cash provided by operating activities:

   $ 174,873     $ 835     $ 162,320     $ 128     $ 338,156  

Cash flows from investing activities:

          

Construction and purchase of lease fleet

     (451,322 )     (164 )     (58,823 )     (413 )     (510,722 )

Purchases of other fixed assets

     (3,782 )     (1,178 )     (66,228 )     —         (71,188 )

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

     (103,088 )     —         —         —         (103,088 )

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

     114,791       —         —         —         114,791  

Purchases of short-term investments

     —         (78,915 )     —         —         (78,915 )

Proceeds from sales of short-term investments

     —         45,429       —         —         45,429  

Increase (decrease) in advances from parent and affiliates

     124,138       72,053       (41,211 )     285       155,265  

(Increase) decrease in other assets

     (1,778 )     2,960       (1,351 )     —         (169 )

Proceeds from disposals of lease fleet and other fixed assets

     11,938       186       9,915       —         22,039  

Proceeds from disposition of business

     —         —         7,274       —         7,274  
                                        

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (309,103 )     40,371       (150,424 )     (128 )     (419,284 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

          

Proceeds from issuance of debt

     311,000       —         1,121       —         312,121  

Principal payments of debt

     (27,490 )     (1,060 )     (12,033 )     —         (40,583 )

Cash dividends

     (140,000 )     —         —         —         (140,000 )
                                        

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     143,510       (1,060 )     (10,912 )     —         131,538  

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     —         1,882       —         —         1,882  
                                        

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     9,280       42,028       984       —         52,292  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     61,663       33,123       3,550       —         98,336  
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 70,943     $ 75,151     $ 4,534     $ —       $ 150,628  
                                        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

19. Consolidating Financial Information (Continued)

 

     Year Ended December 31, 2004  
     Union Tank Car
Company
    Procor
Limited
    Other
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net cash provided by operating activities:

   $ 145,092     $ 7,514     $ 133,252     $ —       $ 285,858  

Cash flows from investing activities:

          

Construction and purchase of lease fleet

     (234,484 )     (219 )     (53,272 )     —         (287,975 )

Purchases of other fixed assets

     (23,936 )     (1,075 )     (18,399 )     —         (43,410 )

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

     (295,228 )     —         (912 )     —         (296,140 )

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

     47,734       —         —         —         47,734  

Purchases of short-term investments

     —         (46,992 )     —         —         (46,992 )

Proceeds from sales of short-term investments

     —         62,606       —         —         62,606  

Decrease (increase) in advance to parent and affiliates

     266,185       (17,685 )     (20,001 )     (80,290 )     148,209  

(Increase) decrease in other assets

     —         (1,612 )     9,868       —         8,256  

Proceeds from disposals of lease fleet and other fixed assets

     14,103       4,018       13,004       —         31,125  

Proceeds from disposition of business

     6,344       —         —         —         6,344  
                                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (219,282 )     (959 )     (69,712 )     (80,290 )     (370,243 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

          

Proceeds from issuance of debt

     300,000       —         —         —         300,000  

Principal payments of debt

     (65,229 )     (1,060 )     (12,147 )     —         (78,436 )

Cash dividends

     (99,000 )     (25,115 )     (55,175 )     80,290       (99,000 )
                                        

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     135,771       (26,175 )     (67,322 )     80,290       122,564  

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     —         3,984       (24 )     —         3,960  
                                        

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     61,581       (15,636 )     (3,806 )     —         42,139  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     82       48,759       7,356       —         56,197  
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 61,663     $ 33,123     $ 3,550     $ —       $ 98,336  
                                        

 

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UNION TANK CAR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

20. Industry Segment Information

The Company operates its largest businesses in three segments: Railcar, Metals Distribution and Intermodal Tank Container Leasing. Segmentation of the Company’s businesses is based upon markets served and organizational structure. The remaining businesses of the Company plus corporate headquarters items and eliminations, are shown as All Other in the table:

 

     Railcar    Metals
Distribution
   Intermodal
Tank
Container
Leasing
   All
Other
   Consolidated
Totals
     (Dollars in Millions)

2006

              

Services revenue

   $ 629.8    $ 7.7    $ 112.9    $ 69.8    $ 820.2

Sales revenue

     94.0      785.7      —        171.8      1,051.5

Interest income

     —        —        —        17.1      17.1

Interest expense

     68.9      0.1      15.3      11.3      95.6

Depreciation and amortization

     154.2      3.6      28.7      6.2      192.7

Income before income taxes and minority interest

     165.9      85.2      32.3      36.8      320.2

Segment assets

     3,035.6      254.5      381.3      436.2      4,107.6

Expenditures for long-lived assets

     703.3      4.5      51.4      9.6      768.8

2005

              

Services revenue

   $ 593.5    $ 8.7    $ 103.8    $ 61.6    $ 767.6

Sales revenue

     66.4      695.5      —        132.2      894.1

Interest income

     0.1      —        —        17.8      17.9

Interest expense

     69.8      —        15.2      2.7      87.7

Depreciation and amortization

     130.4      3.1      27.8      5.3      166.6

Income before income taxes and minority interest

     122.8      73.4      21.9      45.8      263.9

Segment assets

     2,453.4      202.2      359.1      606.4      3,621.1

Expenditures for long-lived assets

     523.8      4.3      41.9      11.9      581.9

2004

              

Services revenue

   $ 552.5    $ 8.5    $ 96.5    $ 90.4    $ 747.9

Sales revenue

     46.4      578.8      —        153.2      778.4

Interest income

     —        —        —        13.0      13.0

Interest expense

     60.8      0.1      13.8      0.1      74.8

Depreciation and amortization

     125.0      3.9      25.9      7.4      162.2

Income before income taxes and minority interest

     127.4      38.5      15.6      48.7      230.2

Segment assets

     1,948.1      194.3      347.7      787.7      3,277.8

Expenditures for long-lived assets

     261.1      3.5      52.9      13.9      331.4

 

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UNION TANK CAR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

20. Industry Segment Information (Continued)

Geographic Information

The following table presents geographic information for the Company. Revenues are attributed to countries based on location of customers.

 

     Revenues    Long-lived
Assets
     (Dollars in Millions)

2006

     

United States

   $ 1,582.6    $ 2,943.7

Canada

     139.7      158.2

Other countries

     149.5      238.9
             

Consolidated total

   $ 1,871.8    $ 3,340.8
             

2005

     

United States

   $ 1,430.3    $ 2,381.3

Canada

     129.1      169.2

Other countries

     102.3      224.0
             

Consolidated total

   $ 1,661.7    $ 2,774.5
             

2004

     

United States

   $ 1,258.9    $ 1,970.6

Canada

     166.5      173.3

Other countries

     100.9      218.5
             

Consolidated total

   $ 1,526.3    $ 2,362.4
             

21. Subsequent Events

In March 2007, a subsidiary of the Company acquired two companies for approximately $39,000 in cash that have steel service centers in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky.

 

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

 

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)). Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

The Company’s management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures or internal controls and procedures will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

 

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

 

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PART III

 

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

Name

  Age  

Current Positions or Offices

  First Elected
to Position

Kenneth P. Fischl

  58   President, Chief Executive Officer   2002
    Director   1994

Mark J. Garrette

  53   Vice President, Principal Financial Officer   2002
    Vice President   1994

Norman E. Gottschalk, Jr.

  62   President, Marmon Distribution Services LLC   2002

Robert K. Lorch

  61   Director   2006
    Vice President   2002

Frank S. Ptak

  63   Director   2006

Robert W. Webb

  68   Director   2003
    General Counsel and Secretary   1986

Messrs. Fischl, Garrette, and Gottschalk are executive officers of the Company.

Kenneth P. Fischl

Mr. Fischl was elected President of the Company in January 2002 and was elected President, Chief Executive Officer of the Company in August 2002. He was elected a Vice President of The Marmon Group, Inc. (“Marmon”) in May 1998. He was elected as a Director in March 1994, and served as President of the Tank Car Division from February 1993 to August 1999. He was appointed Vice President of the Company and Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Tank Car Division in July 1992. He joined the Company in 1977.

Mark J. Garrette

Mr. Garrette was elected Principal Financial Officer of the Company in August 2002. He joined Marmon as a sector Chief Financial Officer in April 2002. He was appointed Senior Vice President and Controller of the Tank Car Division and elected Vice President in August 1994. He joined the Company in 1994.

 

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Norman E. Gottschalk, Jr.

Mr. Gottschalk has been President of Marmon Distribution Services LLC, a subsidiary of the Company in the metal distribution business, since May 2002. He has been President of a subsidiary of the Company since April 1989.

Robert K. Lorch

Mr. Lorch was elected as a Director of the Company in July 2006. Mr. Lorch has been Vice President of the Company since September 2002. He has served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Holdings and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Marmon since April 2002. Prior to joining Marmon, Mr. Lorch was Vice President, Global Picture Tube Business, for Thomson Multimedia. He was appointed to that position in 1998 after having served Thomson Multimedia since 1988, first as General Manager, Sales, Marketing and New Business Development, and then as Vice President, Americas Business.

Frank S. Ptak

Mr. Ptak was elected as a Director of the Company in January 2006. He is President and Chief Executive Officer of each of Holdings and Marmon. Prior to joining Marmon in January 2006, Mr. Ptak was with Illinois Tool Works Inc. since 1975, serving as Vice Chairman since 1996. Mr. Ptak is a member of the board of directors of Morningstar, Inc.

Robert W. Webb

Mr. Webb was elected as a Director of the Company in May 2003. Mr. Webb is Vice President and Secretary of Holdings and Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of Marmon. Mr. Webb has served in these or other capacities for each of the Company, Holdings and Marmon in excess of five years.

There are no family relationships among the directors and executive officers of the Company.

Directors and executive officers are elected for a term of one year, or until a successor is appointed.

 

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Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert

The Company is not subject to the listing requirements of a national exchange. As a result, the Company is not required to have a separately designated standing audit committee, and the entire Board of Directors acts as the Company’s audit committee. While the Company does not have on its Board of Directors an “Audit Committee Financial Expert” (as that term is defined under federal securities laws), the Company and its Board of Directors have available to them, through Holdings and Marmon, financial experts and financial expertise relating to accounting and auditing matters.

Code of Ethics

The Company has adopted a written Code of Ethics that applies to its executive officers, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as well as the head and senior financial officer of each operating unit and all other key financial and accounting personnel having responsibility in connection with the preparation, review, or disclosure of any aspect of the Company’s financial statements or other financial information or data. Copies of the Company’s Code of Ethics, including any future amendments, are available without charge upon request to Union Tank Car Company, Attention: Secretary, 181 W. Madison Street, 26th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60606-4510.

 

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

Overview

Our executive compensation program is designed to attract, retain and reward qualified executives and encourage decisions and actions that have a positive impact on Company performance. A further objective of the compensation program is to provide incentives and rewards to each executive for their contribution to the Company. The compensation program is determined and implemented by Holdings. Holdings’ board of directors has a compensation committee that reviews the compensation of Holdings’ executives, including Messrs. Fischl and Gottschalk. Messrs. Lester and Garrette’s compensation is determined by Mr. Fischl, on a basis consistent with Holdings’ compensation policy. The Company does not have a compensation committee.

Purpose and Elements of Compensation Program

The compensation program is designed to reward our named executive officers for achieving the short and long-term financial objectives of the Company, as well as for attaining their individual achievement goals. It is Holdings’ intent to set total executive compensation at a level that attracts and retains strong, competent leadership for the Company. The named executive officers’ annual compensation consists of a base salary component and an incentive bonus component. The salary component is designed to provide a base of cash compensation to the named executive officers throughout the year. The incentive bonus portion, which ties into the financial performance of the Company as well as the achievement of personal goals, is designed to reward and encourage the named executive officers’ efforts and effectiveness in increasing Company profitability.

 

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The financial measurement utilized in the Company’s compensation program to gauge the level of the named executive officers’ efforts is typically the Company’s operating income. This is measured against the budgeted objective established prior to the year being measured. The individual achievement goals that are also reviewed for each named executive officer are traditional ones that encourage the named executive officer’s personal improvement or the long-term viability of the Company’s business.

In 2006, the compensation program provided a large degree of discretion to Holdings’ compensation committee and Mr. Fischl in determining executive officer compensation. The yearly goals for the Company and the individual goals for each named executive officer were communicated to each such named executive officer prior to the beginning of each year. These goals were used as guidance for Holdings’ compensation committee and Mr. Fischl in making compensation determinations with the flexibility to take other circumstances into account.

Salary

Salaries are based on the responsibilities of each named executive officer and are determined in the first quarter of the year.

In the annual review of named executive officers’ salaries, factors that are considered in increasing an executive’s compensation are generally (a) merit, (b) promotions to a new position or level and/or (c) adjustments reflecting a more appropriate compensation level based on industry/market data. In 2006, the Company conducted informal compensation surveys.

Annual Bonuses

Bonuses are generally paid in March following the end of the calendar year for which services are being rewarded, after the Company’s fiscal results have been determined. In 2006, the bonuses paid to named executive officers were generally allocated equally between financial goals/performance and personal goals/performance. The named executive officer’s performance against financial goals was generally an objective determination based on whether the budgeted operating income was achieved but unusual factors affecting financial performance were also considered. The personal goal portion of the incentive measurement had more flexibility depending on the quality of effort and level of attainment against the executive’s specific individual goals. The bonuses vary based on the performance of the executive officer but generally do not exceed 100% of the executive officer’s base salary.

2007 Changes

In March 2007, Holdings’ board of directors approved changes in the compensation programs for Holdings and its affiliates, including the Company, beginning with the year ending December 31, 2007. Under the revised compensation program, the Company will conduct more formal surveys of competitors for compensation information and the bonus program will be formalized so that financial and personal goals for the year will be communicated in advance to the named executive officers and maximum award amounts will be identified in advance.

 

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Other

The Company provides all eligible employees a 50% matching contribution on up to 6% of compensation (base plus bonus) deferred through an IRS qualified 401(k) plan. That same plan also provides for a discretionary contribution determined by the Company that is allocated to all eligible employees. The Company approved a discretionary contribution of up to 6% of compensation for the 2006 calendar year that is payable in 2007. The named executive officers are provided a deferred compensation program through which each named executive may elect to defer receipt of compensation and to earn income on the amount deferred. Additionally, the deferred compensation program permits the named executive to receive credit for matching and discretionary contributions which may not be credited to the executive under an IRS qualified 401(k) plan due to IRS imposed limits. The Company does not have a pension plan.

The Company’s compensation program, consisting of salary and bonus payments to the named executive officers, is a cash program. As the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings, there are no stock options, stock awards or any other equity-based programs as part of the Company’s compensation program.

The Company’s executives do not have employment agreements that might include provisions for such matters as change in control, severance arrangements, equity or security ownership, or other such matters.

Most executives of the Company have significant tenure with the Company.

Summary Compensation Table

The following table summarizes the compensation for the year ended December 31, 2006 of the Chief Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and the two other executive officers of the Company. See “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” for additional information about the salaries and bonuses of the executive officers.

 

Name and Principal Position

   Year    Salary ($)    Bonus ($)    All Other
Compensation
(1) ($)
   Total (2) ($)

Kenneth P. Fischl

              

President, Chief Executive Officer (3)

   2006    $ 493,750    $ 500,000    $ 86,348    $ 1,080,098

Mark J. Garrette

              

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer

   2006    $ 251,250    $ 140,100    $ 36,167    $ 427,517

Frank D. Lester

              

Vice President of the Company and President-Tank Car Division until January 1, 2007 (4)

   2006    $ 329,923    $ 164,805    $ 59,092    $ 553,820

Norman E. Gottschalk, Jr.

              

President, Marmon Distribution Services LLC

   2006    $ 368,740    $ 330,000    $ 47,119    $ 745,859

(1) The amounts shown in this column include:
  a. Mr. Fischl: $65,138 for matching and retirement contributions under his nonqualified retirement and 401(k) Supplemental Agreement and $19,800 for matching and retirement contributions to his accounts under Marmon’s 401(k) Plan.

 

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  b. Mr. Garrette: $14,957 for matching and retirement contributions under his nonqualified retirement and 401(k) Supplemental Agreement and $19,800 for matching and retirement contributions to his accounts under Marmon’s 401(k) Plan.
  c. Mr. Lester: $25,246 for matching and retirement contributions under his nonqualified retirement and 401(k) Supplemental Agreement and $19,800 for matching and retirement contributions to his accounts under Marmon’s 401(k) Plan. In addition, Mr. Lester is entitled to a retirement benefit under the Supplemental Retirement Plan for a Select Group of Key Executives that is described below. The present value of his benefit as of December 31, 2006 is $510,167, based on a 5.75% discount rate and the 1994 Group Annuity Mortality Table.
  d. Mr. Gottschalk: $29,499 for matching and retirement contributions under his nonqualified retirement and 401(k) Supplemental Agreement and $17,600 for matching and retirement contributions to his accounts under Marmon’s 401(k) Plan.
(2) Represents the sum of the amounts in all of the columns of the Summary Compensation Table for each named executive officer.
(3) Mr. Fischl is also a director of the Company, but he does not receive any compensation for that service.
(4) Effective January 1, 2007, Mr. Lester was named UTLX Group Vice President and is no longer serving as the President-Tank Car Division of the Company. He remains a Vice President of the Company. The Company anticipates that Mr. Lester will continue to be employed in these non-executive officer positions until his contemplated retirement at the end of 2007.

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation

The following table includes information related to the benefits provided to the Company’s executive officers under nonqualified deferred compensation plans sponsored by the Company or one of its affiliates for the year ended December 31, 2006.

 

Name

  

Plan

   Executive
Contributions
in Last Fiscal
Year ($)
   Registrant
Contributions
in Last Fiscal
Year (1) ($)
   Aggregate
Earnings
in Last
Fiscal
Year ($)
   Aggregate
Balance at
Last Fiscal
Year ($)

Kenneth P. Fischl

  

Retirement and 401(k) supplemental agreement

   $ 169,256    $ 65,138    $ 78,370    $ 1,924,700
  

Union Tank Car deferred income plan

     —        —        800      15,645
                              
  

Total

   $ 169,256    $ 65,138    $ 79,170    $ 1,940,345
                              

Mark J. Garrette

  

Retirement and 401(k) supplemental agreement

   $ 26,764    $ 14,957    $ 13,418    $ 331,591

Frank D. Lester

  

Retirement and 401(k) supplemental agreement

   $ 15,030    $ 25,246    $ 24,177    $ 583,676

Norman E. Gottschalk, Jr.

  

Retirement and 401(k) supplemental agreement

   $ 24,624    $ 29,499    $ 44,875    $ 887,767

(1) The amounts in this column are also included in the Summary Compensation Table in the “Other Compensation” column.

 

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Each of the executive officers has a nonqualified retirement and 401(k) Supplemental Agreement (“401(k) Supplemental Agreement”) that provides him with certain benefits that he is unable to receive under Marmon’s 401(k) plan because of limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Each executive officer is entitled to the following benefits under his 401(k) Supplemental Agreement: (a) the right to defer receipt of up to 100% of his compensation; (b) an employer match equal to 50% of the executive officer’s deferrals, up to 6% of compensation; and (c) an employer retirement contribution to make up for the retirement contribution that could not be made to Marmon’s 401(k) plan because of IRS limits. In 2006, the retirement contribution to the 401(k) Supplemental Agreements was up to 6% of the executive officer’s compensation in excess of $220,000. The amounts contributed to the 401(k) Supplemental Agreement are annually credited with interest, which was 4.59% in 2006, equal to the average of the rate earned by the stable value or equivalent fund under the Marmon Employees’ Retirement Trust and the rate earned on five-year U.S. Treasury Notes on the most recent sale date prior to the December 31 on which interest is credited. Upon termination of employment, including retirement, each executive officer is entitled to receive, in a lump sum or in ten annual installments, the aggregate balance in his account under his 401(k) Supplemental Agreement. Withdrawals during employment are only permitted in the event of a severe financial hardship.

Mr. Lester is a participant in the Supplemental Retirement Plan for a Select Group of Key Executives that was adopted on September 27, 1982 (the “Supplemental Retirement Plan”). The Supplemental Retirement Plan is intended to provide a participant with a benefit that is equal in value to the retirement benefit the participant would have received under a certain terminated pension plan (the “Pension Plan”) if the Pension Plan had not been terminated. The benefit to be paid under the Supplemental Retirement Plan is determined, with certain adjustments, by first calculating the benefit the participant would have received under the Pension Plan if it had remained in effect until the participant terminated his employment. This amount is then reduced by the pension benefit that may be provided by the sum of the retirement contributions to Marmon’s 401(k) plan (and earnings thereon), Mr. Lester’s benefit under the terminated Pension Plan (and earnings) and certain benefits, plus earnings, provided to Mr. Lester by the Company. Any benefit owed to an executive officer under the Supplemental Retirement Plan may be paid in the same manner and form as it would have been paid under the Pension Plan or the employer may elect to pay the benefit in any actuarially equivalent form of payment, including a lump sum payment. The present value of Mr. Lester’s benefit under the Supplemental Retirement Plan as of December 31, 2006 is $510,167. The assumptions used to calculate the present value were a discount rate of 5.75% and the 1994 Group Annuity Mortality Table.

Mr. Fischl has a deferred income agreement dated as of February 26, 1982 under which contributions are no longer being made. Mr. Fischl’s balance is increased each year based on U.S. Treasury and corporate bond yields.

The 401(k) Supplemental Agreements, the Deferred Income Agreement and the Supplemental Retirement Plan are unfunded, although a rabbi trust has been established and funded for the 401(k) Supplemental Agreements. The rabbi trust provides that its assets are subject to the claims of the employer’s creditors. Thus, benefits under both plans are subject to forfeiture in the event of bankruptcy.

 

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Holdings, a Delaware corporation having its principal executive offices at 181 W. Madison Street, 26th Floor, Chicago, Illinois, owns 1,000 shares, or 100%, of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock. No common stock of the Company is authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans.

 

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The Company paid Marmon an administrative services fee of $4.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 for certain services provided by Marmon’s officers and employees to the Company including accounting, tax, finance, legal and related matters. The fee also covers the compensation paid to Messrs. Fischl and Garrette during the year ended December 31, 2006. See “Compensation” and Note 17 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company paid dividends of $137.0 million to Holdings during 2006. For information on translation adjustments and transaction gains and losses on the Company’s foreign currency translation for accounting purposes borne by Holdings, see Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. For information on the Company’s tax arrangement with Holdings, see Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company has a written conflicts of interest policy (the “Policy”) which applies to all employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, including the executive officers and directors of the Company. Under the Policy, employees are obligated to disclose any activity or interest which is potentially or possibly a conflict of interest (as defined in the Policy) so that each situation can be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with the Company’s General Counsel for a determination of whether such activity is a conflict and whether some accommodation or change in employment status is appropriate. An employee may not be involved in a conflict of interest situation without the review and approval of the General Counsel of the Company.

In order to enforce this Policy, the Company requires every employee, including the executive officers and directors of the Company, to annually disclose in writing any activity or interest which is potentially or possibly a conflict of interest. Furthermore, all managerial employees, including the executive officers and directors of the Company must state affirmatively or negatively whether they own any stock in or have a business relationship with any of the customers, suppliers or competitors of the Company or its affiliates.

The Policy provides that an employee may hold investments in publicly owned companies, including banks and trust companies, whose securities are listed on national securities exchanges or are otherwise generally traded and available in the open market. However, if any of these companies is a customer, supplier or competitor of the Company or its affiliates, neither the employee nor his/her immediate family or close associates may hold more than one percent (1%) of the outstanding stock of that company.

 

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The Policy’s definition of conflict of interest includes: (1) any involvement in any outside activity, business or employment which may conceivably conflict with the employee’s duties or responsibilities or which is not compatible with the best interest of the Company or its affiliates, particularly including an employee’s involvement, whether for remuneration or not, in any entity that is a present or prospective competitor, customer or supplier of the Company or its affiliates; (2) a circumstance in which a relative (defined as a person connected with another by blood or affinity, including marriage) or someone with whom the employee has a personal relationship is or becomes involved in a business or activity, including employment, that may conflict with the employee’s duties or responsibilities or affect the employee’s judgment in making a decision affecting the Company or its affiliates and (3) a circumstance where related employees are permitted to hold positions such that one relative can influence the performance or the performance appraisal of the other, e.g., supervising a relative in the same department, having access to confidential material that would benefit their relative; being assigned to a position which might jeopardize proper internal control procedures.

 

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Fee Information

Fees for professional services provided by Deloitte & Touche LLP in 2006 and 2005, in each of the following categories are:

 

     For the Year Ended
December 31,
     2006    2005
     (Dollars in Thousands)

Audit fees

   $ 884    $ 820

Audit-related fees

     605      596
             
   $ 1,489    $ 1,416
             

Audit Fees. This category includes the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements, review of financial statements included in its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.

Audit-Related Fees. This category consists of assurance and related services provided that are reasonably related to the performance of an audit or review of the Company’s financial statements and are not reported above under “Audit Fees”. In 2006 and 2005, these services were primarily related to Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 advisory services.

Tax Fees. This category consists of professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. Tax compliance services are services rendered with respect to general tax advisory matters.

All Other Fees. This category consists of any other products or services provided not described above.

Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

As a voluntary filer, the Company is not subject to Section 202 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act which requires the pre-approval of all audit services and permitted non-audit services provided by independent auditors.

 

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PART IV

 

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

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Consolidated statements of income for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006

   32

Consolidated balance sheets—December 31, 2006 and 2005

   33

Consolidated statements of stockholder’s equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006

   34

Consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006

   35

Notes to consolidated financial statements

   36

    2. Schedules

  

The following consolidated financial schedule of Union Tank Car Company is included in response to Item 15(a).

  

     II – Valuation and qualifying accounts

   76

All other financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable or because the required information is included in the financial statements or notes thereto.

  

    3. Index to Exhibits

   77

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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:

 

  UNION TANK CAR COMPANY   
  (Registrant)   
   

By:

  

/s/ Mark J. Garrette

     
       Mark J. Garrette      
       Vice President      

Dated: March 23, 2007

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/ Kenneth P. Fischl

   President and Director   March 23, 2007
Kenneth P. Fischl        (principal executive officer)  

/s/ Mark J. Garrette

   Vice President   March 23, 2007
Mark J. Garrette   

    (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)

 

/s/ Frank S. Ptak

   Director   March 23, 2007
Frank S. Ptak     

/s/ Robert K. Lorch

   Vice President and Director   March 23, 2007
Robert K. Lorch     

/s/ Robert W. Webb

   Director, General Counsel and Secretary   March 23, 2007
Robert W. Webb     

 

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UNION TANK CAR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Additions Charged to     Deductions     Balance at
End of
Period
      Costs and
Expenses
   Other      

Year Ended December 31, 2006

            

Reserves and allowances deducted from asset accounts:

            

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   $ 8,117    $ 441    $ (5 ) (1)   $ 1,976 (2)   $ 6,577

Year Ended December 31, 2005

            

Reserves and allowances deducted from asset accounts:

            

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   $ 10,938    $ 1,502    $ 35 (1)   $ 4,358 (2)   $ 8,117

Year Ended December 31, 2004

            

Reserves and allowances deducted from asset accounts:

            

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   $ 11,647    $ 1,808    $ 244 (1)   $ 2,761 (3)   $ 10,938

(1) Foreign currency translation gain (loss).
(2) Amount determined not to be collectible, net of recoveries.
(3) Amounts determined not to be collectible, net of recoveries. Amount also includes a reduction in the reserve from the divestiture of a subsidiary of $143.

 

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UNION TANK CAR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

3 (a)   

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on September 2, 1982

(which was filed as Exhibit 3(a) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1982, and is incorporated herein by reference)

3 (b)   

By-Laws of the Company, as adopted November 25, 1987

(which was filed as Exhibit 3(b) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1988, and is incorporated herein by reference)

4 (a)   

Trust Indenture and Security Agreement (UTC Trust No. 2000-A) (L-16) dated June 29, 2000 between Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Owner Trustee, and LaSalle Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee

(submitted with the electronic filing to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference)

4 (b)   

Indenture and Security Agreement dated September 28, 2000 among Bank One, N.A., EXSIF Worldwide, Inc. and the Company

(submitted with the electronic filing to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference)

12   

Statements re computation of ratios

  

Computation of the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

21   

Subsidiaries of the registrant

31.1   

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2   

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1   

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2   

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt are not being filed herewith pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 4(iii) of Item 601(b) of Regulation S-K. The Company agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the Commission upon request.

 

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