Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2012

 

 

 

LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   1-7677   73-1015226

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

16 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73107

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (405) 235-4546

 

Not applicable

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

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Section 2 – Financial Information

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 28, 2012, LSB Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

On February 28, 2012, at 5:15 p.m. ET / 4:15 p.m. CT, the Company will hold a conference call broadcast live over the Internet to discuss the financial results of the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934 (as amended), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 (as amended), except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to this Item 2.02 in such filing.

 

Item 9.01. Exhibits

The information contained in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such Exhibit 99.1 in such filing.

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit

  

Description

99.1    Press Release issued by LSB Industries, Inc. dated February 28, 2012

SIGNATURES

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

Dated: February 28, 2012

 

LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:   /s/ Tony M. Shelby
Name:   Tony M. Shelby
Title:  

Executive Vice President of Finance,

Chief Financial Officer

Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

 

COMPANY CONTACT:

   Investor Relations Contact:

Tony M. Shelby, Chief Financial Officer

   Linda Latman (212) 836-9609

(405) 235-4546

   Lena Cati (212) 836-9611
   The Equity Group Inc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LSB INDUSTRIES, INC. REPORTS RECORD RESULTS FOR THE

2011 FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma…February 28, 2012… LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE: LXU) announced today record results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.

Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Highlights Compared to Fourth Quarter 2010:

 

   

Net sales were $215.4 million, a 25% increase from $172.2 million;

 

   

Operating income was $41.6 million compared to $30.2 million;

 

   

Net income was $28.0 million compared to $18.0 million;

 

   

Net income applicable to common shareholders was $28.0 million compared to $18.0 million;

 

   

Diluted earnings per common share were $1.19 compared to $.79.

Year 2011 Financial Highlights Compared to Year 2010:

 

   

Net sales were $805.3 million, a 32% increase from $609.9 million;

 

   

Operating income was $136.4 million compared to $55.9 million;

 

   

Net income was $83.8 million compared to $29.6 million;

 

   

Net income applicable to common shareholders was $83.5 million compared to $29.3 million;

 

   

Diluted earnings per common share were $3.58 compared to $1.32.

Discussion of Fourth Quarter of 2011:

The $43.2 million increase in consolidated sales includes a $44.8 million or 46% increase in Chemical Business sales and a $3.5 million or 5% decrease in Climate Control Business sales.

The $11.4 million increase in consolidated operating income includes an increase of $17.9 million by the Chemical Business and a $6.3 million decrease by the Climate Control Business.

 

   

Although the increase in the Chemical Business operating income reflects higher overall selling prices and volumes, the increase was primarily a result of greater sales volumes and margins on urea ammonium nitrate (“UAN”) produced at the Cherokee Nitrogen and Pryor Chemical facilities.

 

   

In addition to lower comparable quarter sales, the decrease in the Climate Control Business operating income was due to higher material costs, change in product mix, an increase in selling expenses and the competitive environment resulting from continued lower construction activity.

Fourth Quarter—Chemical Business:

Sales for the Chemical Business were $142.0 million, a 46% increase over $97.3 million in 2010. Agricultural product sales were up $27.0 million, or 65%; which was attributable in part to UAN sales increasing significantly, both in tons shipped and selling prices primarily due to strong demand for UAN, driven by market demand for crop nutrients and global grain prices. Mining and industrial sales were up $13.1 million and $4.9 million, respectfully.


Operating income for the Chemical Business was $37.6 million, compared to $19.6 million in 2010. The increase was primarily due to higher sales volumes and prices in the agricultural sector.

Fourth Quarter—Climate Control Business:

Net sales for the Climate Control Business were $68.9 million, a 5% decrease from the fourth quarter 2010. The decrease was across all major sales categories and reflects a lower backlog of $48.4 million at the start of the 2011 fourth quarter as compared to $54.8 million one year earlier.

Climate Control’s operating income was $6.4 million compared to $12.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2010 due in great part to the decline in gross margin to 29.7% compared to 36.1% in the fourth quarter of 2010. The lower margin was due to a combination of factors, including: product mix, lower sales volume causing an under absorption of fixed overhead and lower margins resulting from the competitive environment caused by continued lower construction activity.

Bookings of new product orders were $60.8 million compared to $61.3 million in the final quarter of 2010. At December 31, 2011, backlog of confirmed customer product orders was $44.5 million compared to $48.4 million at September 30, 2011 and $47.6 million at December 31, 2010.

2011 Overview:

Consolidated net sales for 2011 were $805.3 million, or 32% ahead of 2010 reflecting a 46% or $160.8 million year-over-year increase in our Chemical Business and a 12% or $31.0 million increase in our Climate Control Business.

Consolidated operating income for 2011 was $136.4 million compared to $55.9 million for 2010. The 144% or $80.5 million increase was primarily attributable to the $84.6 million increase in our Chemical Business partially offset by the $2.6 million decrease in our Climate Control Business.

Chemical Business sales for the year were $511.9 million compared to $351.1 million for 2010, an increase of $160.8 million or 46%. Sales prices increased 30% and volume of tons sold increased 14%. Agricultural sales increased $96.0 million due to the strong market fundamentals for UAN and ammonia fertilizer and the full year of production and sales from the Pryor, Oklahoma facility (the “Pryor Facility”) supported by strong demand and higher sales prices. Year-over-year, industrial chemical product sales increased $34.9 million and mining product sales increased $29.8 million. While all product categories contributed to the increase in Chemical Business gross profit, most of it was due to higher margins on UAN and ammonia resulting from higher average selling prices relative to production costs. Additionally, we recognized an $8.6 million business interruption recovery in 2011, which was recorded as a reduction to cost of sales. In 2010, operating income benefitted from $7.3 million of gains from property insurance recoveries, which were included in other income.

The year-over-year increase in Climate Control Business sales included a 43%, 7% and 6% increase in hydronic fan coil sales, geothermal and water source heat pump sales, and other HVAC sales, respectively. From a market sector perspective, the increase is due to an improvement in commercial/institutional product sales partially offset by a decrease in residential product sales. This change in product mix, coupled with higher raw material and component costs, resulted in a lower gross profit as a percentage of sales, which accounted for the lower year-over-operating income in the Climate Control Business.

 

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Interest expense was $6.7 million for 2011 compared to $7.4 million for 2010, a decrease of approximately $0.7 million due primarily from the 2011 conversions of the Company’s 5.5% Debentures to common stock, substantially all during the first quarter.

CEO’s Remarks:

Reviewing the year as a whole, Jack Golsen, LSB’s Board Chairman and CEO stated, “2011 was the best year in the history of our company in terms of sales, operating income and earnings per share. It also marks the first full year of operations of our Pryor Facility in our Chemical Business segment and the opening of our new modular chiller plant in our Climate Control Business segment. These achievements were accomplished while further strengthening our balance sheet by reducing long-term debt, increasing LSB’s net worth and building our cash position.”

He continued, “Our fourth quarter results were strong due to significant increases in our Chemical Business’ sales and operating income. Sales in the Chemical segment increased 46% and operating income increased 91%, reflecting the strong demand for nitrogen fertilizer accompanied by lower natural gas prices and increases in industrial and mining products sales volumes. The first full year of production and sales in our Pryor Facility had a significant impact on the top and bottom line results for the quarter and the year.

“Because grain stocks are low versus demand, we expect that the corn planted in the spring will reach an estimated 93-94 million acres and will require near-record levels of nitrogen fertilizer to optimize the yield. Despite downward pressure on fertilizer prices during the winter months, we believe the agricultural outlook for 2012 is positive.

“Although our Climate Control Business reported lower numbers quarter over quarter, for the full year sales were up. We have maintained market share in our primary markets and have performed well in a very difficult construction cycle. The replacement and retrofit business has been more active during the current downturn of the construction cycle. While market research firms are only forecasting modest growth in 2012, a number of indicators, including the Architectural Billing Index and McGraw-Hill’s Construction Market Forecasting Service are indicating that both commercial and residential construction may improve sooner rather than later.

“Although there is still uncertainty in the global and US economies and despite the fact that there was some downward pressure on fertilizer prices during the winter months, we believe the outlook for 2012 is positive.”

In closing Mr. Golsen stated, “At LSB we have continued to take a long-term approach to managing the company and building for the future. We believe that we have not yet realized our full potential, and that as the economy strengthens we should benefit from the investments we have made.”

Conference Call

LSB’s management will host a conference call covering the 2011 fourth quarter and full year results and recent corporate developments today, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 5:15 pm ET/4:15 pm CT. Participating in the call will be Board Chairman and CEO, Jack E. Golsen; President and COO, Barry H. Golsen; and Executive Vice President and CFO, Tony M. Shelby. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 201-493-6739. Please call in ten minutes before the conference is scheduled to begin and ask for the LSB conference call. To coincide with the conference call, LSB will post a slide presentation at www.lsb-okc.com on the webcast section of Investor Info tab.

 

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To listen to a webcast of the call, please go to the Company’s website at www.lsb-okc.com at least 15 minutes before the conference call to download and install any necessary audio software. If you are unable to listen live, the conference call webcast will be archived on the Company’s website. We suggest listeners use Microsoft Explorer as their web browser.

LSB Industries, Inc.

LSB is a manufacturing and marketing company. LSB’s principal business activities consist of the manufacture and sale of commercial and residential climate control products, such as geothermal and water source heat pumps, hydronic fan coils and modular geothermal chillers, and large custom air handlers; and the manufacture and sale of chemical products for the agricultural, mining, and industrial markets.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally are identifiable by use of the words “believe,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans to,” “estimates,” “projects” or similar expressions, and such forward-looking statements include, but not limited to, that in our Chemical Business, we expect that the corn planted in the spring will reach an estimated 93-94 million acres and will require near-record levels of nitrogen fertilizer to optimize the yield; we believe the agricultural outlook for 2012 is positive; regarding our Climate Control Business, that both commercial and residential construction may materialize sooner rather than later; we believe the outlook for 2012 is positive; and, we believe that we have not yet realized our full potential, and that as the economy strengthens we should benefit from the investments we have made. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risk and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the fertilizer outlook could be affected by significant changes in commodity prices, acres planted or weather conditions, general economy not improving as anticipated, our facilities not producing as anticipated and other factors set forth under “A Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” contained in the Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2011, for a discussion of a variety of factors which could cause the future outcome to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this letter.

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See Accompanying Tables

 

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LSB Industries, Inc.

Unaudited Financial Highlights

Years and Three Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
        Year Ended
December 31,
     Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
        2011      2010      2011      2010  
       (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)  

Net sales

     $ 805,256       $ 609,905       $ 215,364       $ 172,155   

Cost of sales

       582,238         471,280         152,543         126,383   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

       223,018         138,625         62,821         45,772   

Selling, general and administrative expense

       86,343         89,720         21,606         18,945   

Provisions for losses on accounts receivable

       347         145         187         159   

Other expense

       3,823         1,262         1,291         687   

Other income

       (3,938      (8,427      (1,903      (4,248
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

       136,443         55,925         41,640         30,229   

Interest expense

       6,658         7,427         1,177         1,484   

Losses on extinguishment of debt

       136         52         —           —     

Non-operating other expense (income), net

       —           (53      3         (5
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before provisions for income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliate

       129,649         48,499         40,460         28,750   

Provisions for income taxes

       46,208         19,787         12,626         10,966   

Equity in earnings of affiliate

       (543      (1,003      (168      (284
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

       83,984         29,715         28,002         18,068   

Net loss from discontinued operations

       142         141         14         19   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

       83,842         29,574         27,988         18,049   

Dividends on preferred stocks

       305         305         —           —     
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income applicable to common stock

     $ 83,537       $ 29,269       $ 27,988       $ 18,049   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares:

             

Basic

       21,962,294         21,168,184         22,295,625         21,127,215   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

       23,499,242         23,273,894         23,500,380         23,313,871   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income per common share:

             

Basic

             

Income from continuing operations

     $ 3.81       $ 1.39       $ 1.26       $ .85   

Net loss from discontinued operations

       (.01      (.01      —           —     
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

     $ 3.80       $ 1.38       $ 1.26       $ .85   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

             

Income from continuing operations

     $ 3.59       $ 1.33       $ 1.19       $ .79   

Net loss from discontinued operations

       (.01      (.01      —           —     
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

     $ 3.58       $ 1.32       $ 1.19       $ .79   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(See accompanying notes)

 

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LSB Industries, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Financial Highlights

Years and Three Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

 

Note 1: Net income applicable to common stock is computed by adjusting net income by the amount of preferred stock dividends and dividend requirements. Basic income per common share is based upon net income applicable to common stock and the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period.

Diluted income per share is based on net income applicable to common stock, plus preferred stock dividends and dividend requirements on preferred stock assumed to be converted, if dilutive, and interest expense including amortization of debt issuance costs, net of income taxes, on convertible debt assumed to be converted, if dilutive, and the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding, and the assumed conversion of dilutive convertible securities outstanding.

 

Note 2: Provisions (benefits) for income taxes are as follows:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Years Ended
December 31,
       Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
       2011        2010        2011      2010  
       (In Thousands)  

Current:

                 

Federal

     $ 33,006         $ 13,723         $ 8,509       $ 8,664   

State

       4,514           3,754           (2,355      2,317   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current

     $ 37,520         $ 17,477         $ 6,154       $ 10,981   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deferred:

                 

Federal

     $ 7,543         $ 1,602         $ 5,611       $ (424

State

       1,145           708           861         409   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total deferred

     $ 8,688         $ 2,310         $ 6,472       $ (15
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Provisions for income taxes

     $ 46,208         $ 19,787         $ 12,626       $ 10,966   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

The current provision for federal income taxes shown above includes regular federal income tax after the consideration of permanent and temporary differences between income for GAAP and tax purposes. The current provision for state income taxes includes regular state income tax and provisions for uncertain tax positions.

The deferred tax provision results from the recognition of changes in our prior year deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the utilization of state NOL carryforwards and other temporary differences.

 

Note 3 Information about the Company’s operations in different industry segments for the years and three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 is detailed on the following page.

 

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LSB Industries, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Financial Highlights

Years and Three Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
        Year Ended
December 31,
     Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
        2011      2010      2011      2010  
       (In Thousands)  

Net sales:

             

Climate Control

     $ 281,565       $ 250,521       $ 68,937       $ 72,476   

Chemical

       511,854         351,086         142,034         97,258   

Other

       11,837         8,298         4,393         2,421   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 805,256       $ 609,905       $ 215,364       $ 172,155   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit: (1)

             

Climate Control

     $ 88,178       $ 86,364       $ 20,489       $ 26,169   

Chemical

       130,687         49,295         40,898         18,664   

Other

       4,153         2,966         1,434         939   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 223,018       $ 138,625       $ 62,821       $ 45,772   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income: (2)

             

Climate Control

     $ 32,759       $ 35,338       $ 6,402       $ 12,706   

Chemical

       116,503         31,948         37,580         19,638   

General corporate expenses and other business operations, net

       (12,819      (11,361      (2,342      (2,115
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
       136,443         55,925         41,640         30,229   

Interest expense

       (6,658      (7,427      (1,177      (1,484

Losses on extinguishment of debt

       (136      (52      —           —     

Non-operating other income (expense) net:

             

Climate Control

       2         3         1         2   

Chemical

       1         7         —           1   

Corporate and other business operations

       (3      43         (4      2   

Provisions for income taxes

       (46,208      (19,787      (12,626      (10,966

Equity in earnings of affiliate, Climate Control

       543         1,003         168         284   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     $ 83,984       $ 29,715       $ 28,002       $ 18,068   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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LSB Industries, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Financial Highlights

Years and Three Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

 

(1)

Gross profit by business segment represents net sales less cost of sales. Gross profit classified as “Other” relates to the sales of industrial machinery and related components.

 

(2)

Our chief operating decision makers use operating income by business segment for purposes of making decisions that include resource allocations and performance evaluations. Operating income by business segment represents gross profit by business segment less selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”) incurred by each business segment plus other income and other expense earned/incurred by each business segment before general corporate expenses and other business operations, net. General corporate expenses and other business operations, net, consist of unallocated portions of gross profit, SG&A, other income and other expense.

 

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LSB Industries, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

September 30, September 30,
       December 31,  
     2011        2010  
       (In Thousands)  

Assets

         

Current assets:

         

Cash and cash equivalents

     $ 124,929         $ 66,946   

Restricted cash

       31           31   

Short-term investments

       10,005           10,003   

Accounts receivable, net

       87,351           74,259   

Inventories

       59,506           60,106   

Supplies, prepaid items and other:

         

Prepaid insurance

       5,953           4,449   

Precious metals

       17,777           12,048   

Supplies

       7,513           6,802   

Fair value of derivatives and other

Prepaid income taxes

Other

      

 

 

53

8,679

2,034

  

  

  

      

 

 

1,454

—  

1,174

  

  

  

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total supplies, prepaid items and other

       42,009           25,927   

Deferred income taxes

       4,275           5,396   
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current assets

       328,106           242,668   

Property, plant and equipment, net

       164,547           135,755   

Other assets:

         

Investment in affiliate

       2,910           4,016   

Goodwill

       1,724           1,724   

Other, net

       4,722           3,818   
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total other assets

       9,356           9,558   
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
     $ 502,009         $ 387,981   
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

(Continued on following page)

 

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LSB Industries, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

September 30, September 30,
       December 31,  
     2011        2010  
       (In Thousands)  

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

         

Current liabilities:

         

Accounts payable

     $ 57,891         $ 51,025   

Short-term financing

       5,646           3,821   

Accrued and other liabilities

       28,677           31,507   

Current portion of long-term debt

       4,935           2,328   
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

       97,149           88,681   

Long-term debt

       74,525           93,064   

Noncurrent accrued and other liabilities

       15,239           12,605   

Deferred income taxes

       21,826           14,261   

Commitments and contingencies

         

Stockholders’ equity:

         

Series B 12% cumulative, convertible preferred stock, $100 par value; 20,000 shares issued and outstanding

       2,000           2,000   

Series D 6% cumulative, convertible Class C preferred stock, no par value; 1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding

       1,000           1,000   

Common stock, $.10 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized, 26,638,285 shares issued (25,476,534 at December 31, 2010)

       2,664           2,548   

Capital in excess of par value

       162,092           131,845   

Retained earnings

       153,888           70,351   
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
       321,644           207,744   

Less treasury stock at cost:

         

Common stock, 4,320,462 shares

       28,374           28,374   
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

       293,270           179,370   
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
     $ 502,009         $ 387,981   
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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