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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
FORM 10-Q
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2013
or
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from            to          
Commission File Number  001-03970
HARSCO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
Delaware
23-1483991
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. employer identification number)
 
 
350 Poplar Church Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
17011
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code  717-763-7064 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  YES ý  NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   YES ý  NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer  ý
Accelerated filer  o
 
 
Non-accelerated filer  o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  YES o  NO ý
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class
 
Outstanding at August 1, 2013
Common stock, par value $1.25 per share
 
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HARSCO CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
 
 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.      FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

HARSCO CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
ASSETS
 
 

 
 

Current assets:
 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
89,001

 
$
95,250

Trade accounts receivable, net
 
631,955

 
600,264

Other receivables
 
41,659

 
39,836

Inventories
 
244,836

 
236,512

Other current assets
 
96,181

 
94,581

Total current assets
 
1,103,632

 
1,066,443

Property, plant and equipment, net
 
1,232,874

 
1,266,225

Goodwill
 
418,053

 
429,198

Intangible assets, net
 
67,271

 
77,726

Other assets
 
153,045

 
136,377

Total assets
 
$
2,974,875

 
$
2,975,969

LIABILITIES
 
 

 
 

Current liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Short-term borrowings
 
$
10,157

 
$
8,560

Current maturities of long-term debt
 
5,813

 
3,278

Accounts payable
 
231,335

 
221,479

Accrued compensation
 
75,876

 
94,398

Income taxes payable
 
11,526

 
10,109

Dividends payable
 
16,536

 
16,520

Insurance liabilities
 
20,253

 
19,434

Advances on contracts
 
37,924

 
47,696

Other current liabilities
 
199,437

 
216,101

Total current liabilities
 
608,857

 
637,575

Long-term debt
 
1,039,337

 
957,428

Deferred income taxes
 
18,931

 
18,880

Insurance liabilities
 
59,629

 
63,248

Retirement plan liabilities
 
348,515

 
385,062

Other liabilities
 
43,862

 
52,152

Total liabilities
 
2,119,131

 
2,114,345

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 


 


HARSCO CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 

 
 

Preferred stock
 

 

Common stock
 
140,222

 
140,080

Additional paid-in capital
 
156,959

 
152,645

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(425,146
)
 
(411,168
)
Retained earnings
 
1,673,423

 
1,675,490

Treasury stock
 
(746,045
)
 
(745,205
)
Total Harsco Corporation stockholders’ equity
 
799,413

 
811,842

Noncontrolling interests
 
56,331

 
49,782

Total equity
 
855,744

 
861,624

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
2,974,875

 
$
2,975,969

 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HARSCO CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30
 
June 30
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Revenues from continuing operations:
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Service revenues
 
$
584,908

 
$
598,823

 
$
1,136,063

 
$
1,197,523

 
Product revenues
 
174,828

 
171,752

 
339,068

 
325,387

 
Total revenues
 
759,736

 
770,575

 
1,475,131

 
1,522,910

 
Costs and expenses from continuing operations:
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Cost of services sold
 
460,305

 
469,998

 
903,701

 
953,423

 
Cost of products sold
 
116,849

 
114,782

 
237,711

 
225,024

 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
125,623

 
125,594

 
250,321

 
254,797

 
Research and development expenses
 
2,184

 
2,686

 
4,380

 
4,746

 
Other expenses
 
3,928

 
22,876

 
2,386

 
62,968

 
Total costs and expenses
 
708,889

 
735,936

 
1,398,499

 
1,500,958

 
Operating income from continuing operations
 
50,847

 
34,639

 
76,632

 
21,952

 
Interest income
 
830

 
882

 
1,236

 
1,556

 
Interest expense
 
(12,855
)
 
(11,608
)
 
(24,598
)
 
(24,432
)
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity income
 
38,822

 
23,913

 
53,270

 
(924
)
 
Income tax expense
 
(11,508
)
 
(10,446
)
 
(16,473
)
 
(14,944
)
 
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities, net
 
595

 
128

 
581

 
297

 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
 
27,909

 
13,595

 
37,378

 
(15,571
)
 
Discontinued operations:
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Loss on disposal of discontinued business
 
(863
)
 
(515
)
 
(1,505
)
 
(1,165
)
 
Income tax benefit related to discontinued business
 
330

 
193

 
575

 
437

 
Loss from discontinued operations
 
(533
)
 
(322
)
 
(930
)
 
(728
)
 
Net income (loss)
 
27,376

 
13,273

 
36,448

 
(16,299
)
 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(3,578
)
 
(562
)
 
(5,405
)
 
(359
)
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Harsco Corporation
 
$
23,798

 
$
12,711

 
$
31,043

 
$
(16,658
)
 
Amounts attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders:
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax
 
$
24,331

 
$
13,033

 
$
31,973

 
$
(15,930
)
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
(533
)
 
(322
)
 
(930
)
 
(728
)
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders
 
$
23,798

 
$
12,711

 
$
31,043

 
$
(16,658
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding
 
80,760

 
80,631

 
80,733

 
80,605

 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders:
Continuing operations
 
$
0.30

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.40

 
$
(0.20
)
 
Discontinued operations
 
(0.01
)
 

 
(0.01
)
 
(0.01
)
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders
 
$
0.29

 
$
0.16


$
0.38

(a)
$
(0.21
)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding
 
81,004

 
80,882

 
80,967

 
80,605

 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders:
Continuing operations
 
$
0.30

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.39

 
$
(0.20
)
 
Discontinued operations
 
(0.01
)
 

 
(0.01
)
 
(0.01
)
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders
 
$
0.29

 
$
0.16


$
0.38

 
$
(0.21
)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.205

 
$
0.205

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.41

 
(a) Does not total due to rounding

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HARSCO CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
June 30
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
Net income
 
$
27,376

 
$
13,273

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 

 
 

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of deferred income taxes
 
(34,539
)
 
(67,119
)
Net gain (loss) on cash flow hedging instruments, net of deferred income taxes of $1,206 and $(680) in 2013 and 2012, respectively
 
(1,525
)
 
1,939

Pension liability adjustments, net of deferred income taxes of $(457) and $(2,118) in 2013 and 2012, respectively
 
3,220

 
14,267

Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of deferred income taxes of $3 in 2012
 

 
(5
)
Total other comprehensive loss
 
(32,844
)
 
(50,918
)
Total comprehensive loss
 
(5,468
)
 
(37,645
)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
2,946

 
316

Comprehensive loss attributable to Harsco Corporation
 
$
(2,522
)
 
$
(37,329
)
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
Net income (loss)
 
$
36,448

 
$
(16,299
)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 

 
 

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of deferred income taxes
 
(46,555
)
 
(31,079
)
Net gain on cash flow hedging instruments, net of deferred income taxes of $769 and $(895) in 2013 and 2012, respectively
 
536

 
2,701

Pension liability adjustments, net of deferred income taxes of $(4,548) and $(1,325) in 2013 and 2012, respectively
 
31,223

 
8,849

Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of deferred income taxes of $(5) and $(1) in 2013 and 2012, respectively
 
8

 
2

Total other comprehensive loss
 
(14,788
)
 
(19,527
)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
 
21,660

 
(35,826
)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
4,595

 
12

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Harsco Corporation
 
$
26,255

 
$
(35,814
)

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HARSCO CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 

 
 

Net income (loss)
 
$
36,448

 
$
(16,299
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 

 
 

Depreciation
 
121,640

 
126,889

Amortization
 
8,847

 
11,067

Deferred income tax benefit
 
(2,528
)
 
(11,801
)
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities, net
 
(581
)
 
(297
)
Dividends from unconsolidated entities
 

 
154

Harsco 2011/2012 Restructuring Program non-cash adjustment
 

 
19,558

Other, net
 
(2,157
)
 
(15,984
)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Accounts receivable
 
(47,398
)
 
(5,564
)
Inventories
 
(13,363
)
 
(24,850
)
Accounts payable
 
9,949

 
(7,951
)
Accrued interest payable
 
566

 
31

Accrued compensation
 
(14,782
)
 
(5,719
)
Harsco Infrastructure Segment 2010 Restructuring Program accrual
 
(295
)
 
(2,751
)
Harsco 2011/2012 Restructuring Program accrual
 
(10,950
)
 
(3,508
)
Other assets and liabilities
 
(29,027
)
 
(27,228
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
56,369

 
35,747

 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 

 
 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment
 
(120,191
)
 
(107,845
)
Proceeds from sales of assets
 
14,853

 
36,573

Other investing activities, net
 
(2,400
)
 
1,348

Net cash used by investing activities
 
(107,738
)
 
(69,924
)
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 

 
 

Short-term borrowings, net
 
4,188

 
(26,366
)
Current maturities and long-term debt:
 
 

 
 

Additions
 
127,395

 
219,076

Reductions
 
(51,277
)
 
(124,176
)
Cash dividends paid on common stock
 
(33,093
)
 
(33,029
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
 
(2,655
)
 
(2,072
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
4,502

 
7,985

Purchase of noncontrolling interests
 
(166
)
 

Common stock issued - options
 
371

 
725

Other financing activities, net
 

 
(2,708
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
 
49,265

 
39,435

 
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 
(4,145
)
 
(5,073
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
(6,249
)
 
185

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
95,250

 
121,184

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
89,001

 
$
121,369

 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HARSCO CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Unaudited)

 
 
Harsco Corporation Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
 
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
Issued
 
Treasury
 
 
 
 
 
Total
Balances, January 1, 2012
 
$
139,914

 
$
(744,644
)
 
$
149,066

 
$
1,996,234

 
$
(364,191
)
 
$
43,539

 
$
1,219,918

Net income (loss)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(16,658
)
 
 

 
359

 
(16,299
)
Cash dividends declared:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Common @ $0.41 per share
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(33,058
)
 
 

 
 

 
(33,058
)
   Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,068
)
 
(2,068
)
Translation adjustments, net of deferred income taxes of $2,357
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(30,708
)
 
(371
)
 
(31,079
)
Cash flow hedging instrument adjustments, net of deferred income taxes of $(895)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
2,701

 
 

 
2,701

Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
8,490

 
8,490

Pension liability adjustments, net of deferred income taxes of $(1,325)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
8,849

 
 

 
8,849

Marketable securities unrealized gains, net of deferred income taxes of $(1)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
2

 
 

 
2

Stock options exercised, 38,900 shares
 
49

 
 
 
661

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
710

Vesting of restricted stock units and other stock grants, net 48,519 shares
 
92

 
(561
)
 
584

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
115

Amortization of unearned portion of stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures
 
 

 
 

 
1,308

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
1,308

Balances, June 30, 2012
 
$
140,055

 
$
(745,205
)
 
$
151,619

 
$
1,946,518

 
$
(383,347
)
 
$
49,949

 
$
1,159,589


 
 
Harsco Corporation Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
Common Stock
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
 
 
Issued
 
Treasury
 
 
 
 
 
Total
Balances, January 1, 2013
 
$
140,080

 
$
(745,205
)
 
$
152,645

 
$
1,675,490

 
$
(411,168
)
 
$
49,782

 
$
861,624

Net income
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
31,043

 
 

 
5,405

 
36,448

Cash dividends declared:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Common @ $0.41 per share
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(33,110
)
 
 

 
 

 
(33,110
)
Noncontrolling interests
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(2,655
)
 
(2,655
)
Translation adjustments, net of deferred income taxes of $7,555
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(45,745
)
 
(810
)
 
(46,555
)
Cash flow hedging instrument adjustments, net of deferred income taxes of $769
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
536

 
 

 
536

Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
4,502

 
4,502

Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
(292
)
 
 
 
 
 
107

 
(185
)
Pension liability adjustments, net of deferred income taxes of $(4,548)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
31,223

 
 

 
31,223

Marketable securities unrealized gains, net of deferred income taxes of $(5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8

 
 
 
8

Stock options exercised, net 20,000 shares
 
25

 
 

 
362

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
387

Vesting of restricted stock units and other stock grants, net 60,674 shares
 
117

 
(840
)
 
2,059

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
1,336

Amortization of unearned portion of stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures
 
 

 
 

 
2,185

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
2,185

Balances, June 30, 2013
 
$
140,222

 
$
(746,045
)
 
$
156,959

 
$
1,673,423

 
$
(425,146
)
 
$
56,331

 
$
855,744


 See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HARSCO CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

1.     Basis of Presentation
Harsco Corporation (the “Company”) has prepared these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements based on Securities and Exchange Commission rules that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (all of which are of a normal recurring nature) that are necessary for a fair presentation are reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.  The December 31, 2012 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was derived from the 2012 audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for an annual report.  The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
The Company’s management has evaluated all activity of the Company and concluded that subsequent events are properly reflected in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes as required by U.S. GAAP.
Operating results and cash flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 are not indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013.
During the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded non-cash out-of-period adjustments that had the net effect of increasing after-tax income by $3.0 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2013, and by $2.6 million million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the first half of 2013. The adjustments are primarily the result of correcting claims paid information for certain international accrued insurance reserves during the regular, periodic evaluation of these insurance reserves undertaken during the quarter. The Company assessed the individual and aggregate impact of these adjustments on the current year and all prior periods and determined that the cumulative effect of the adjustments was not material to the expected full-year 2013 results and did not result in a material misstatement to any previously issued annual or quarterly financial statements. Consequently, the Company recorded the $3.0 million net adjustment in the second quarter of 2013 and has not revised any previously issued annual financial statements or interim financial data.


2.     Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Standards
The following accounting standards have been adopted in 2013:
On January 1, 2013, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued changes related to offsetting assets and liabilities. The changes require additional disclosure regarding the offsetting of assets and liabilities to enable users of financial statements to understand the effect on financial position.  The adoption of these changes did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. The disclosures required by these changes are included in Note 10, "Derivative Instruments, Hedging Activities and Fair Value."
On January 1, 2013, the Company adopted FASB issued changes related to the presentation of reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income.  These changes require additional disclosure related to changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component and significant items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. Other than the additional disclosure requirements, the adoption of these changes did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. The disclosures required by these changes are included in Note 13, "Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss."
The following accounting standards have been issued and become effective for the Company at a future date:
In March 2013, the FASB issued changes related to a parent's accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in a foreign entity. The changes resolve diversity in practice related to these matters. The changes become effective for the Company on January 1, 2014. Management has determined that these changes will not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.



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In July 2013, the FASB issued changes related to financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists that could be used to offset the liability for an uncertain tax position. The changes resolve diversity in practice related to these matters. The changes become effective for the Company on January 1, 2014. Management has determined that these changes will not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

3.    Accounts Receivable and Inventories
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
(In thousands)
 
June 30
2013
 
December 31
2012
Trade accounts receivable
 
$
652,013

 
$
617,517

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
(20,058
)
 
(17,253
)
Trade accounts receivable, net
 
$
631,955

 
$
600,264

 
 
 
 
 
Other receivables (a)
 
$
41,659

 
$
39,836

(a) Other receivables include insurance claim receivables, employee receivables, tax claim receivables and other miscellaneous receivables not included in Trade accounts receivable, net. 
The provision for doubtful accounts related to trade accounts receivable was as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
 
June 30
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Provision for doubtful accounts related to trade accounts receivable
 
$
2,621

 
$
3,936

 
$
4,838

 
$
6,863

Inventories consist of the following:
(In thousands)
 
June 30
2013
 
December 31
2012
Finished goods
 
$
79,282

 
$
69,904

Work-in-process
 
36,834

 
28,944

Raw materials and purchased parts
 
91,276

 
99,058

Stores and supplies
 
37,444

 
38,606

Inventories
 
$
244,836

 
$
236,512


4.     Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following:
(In thousands)
 
June 30
2013
 
December 31
2012
Land
 
$
25,108

 
$
26,336

Land improvements
 
14,569

 
14,199

Buildings and improvements
 
195,484

 
190,078

Machinery and equipment
 
2,894,851

 
2,950,384

Uncompleted construction
 
113,629

 
107,633

Gross property, plant and equipment
 
3,243,641

 
3,288,630

Less: Accumulated depreciation
 
(2,010,767
)
 
(2,022,405
)
Property, plant and equipment, net
 
$
1,232,874

 
$
1,266,225



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5.     Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The following table reflects the changes in carrying amounts of goodwill by segment (there is no goodwill associated with the Harsco Infrastructure or Harsco Industrial Segments) for the six months ended June 30, 2013:
(In thousands)
 
Harsco Metals  & Minerals Segment
 
Harsco Rail
Segment
 
Consolidated
Totals
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
$
419,888

 
$
9,310

 
$
429,198

Foreign currency translation
 
(11,145
)
 

 
(11,145
)
Balance at June 30, 2013
 
$
408,743

 
$
9,310

 
$
418,053

The Company tests for goodwill impairment annually or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist or if a decision is made to dispose of a business.  The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1 and monitors for triggering events on an ongoing basis.  The Company determined that as of June 30, 2013, no interim goodwill impairment testing was necessary.  There can be no assurance that the Company’s annual goodwill impairment testing will not result in a charge to earnings.  Any impairment could result in the write-down of the carrying value of goodwill to its implied fair value.
Intangible assets consist of the following:
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
(In thousands)
 
Gross Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Gross Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
Customer related
 
$
178,395

 
$
131,259

 
$
183,862

 
$
129,904

Non-compete agreements
 
1,328

 
1,299

 
1,347

 
1,310

Patents
 
6,782

 
5,551

 
6,909

 
5,503

Technology related
 
29,182

 
18,796

 
29,588

 
17,551

Trade names
 
18,072

 
12,841

 
18,685

 
11,688

Other
 
9,499

 
6,241

 
9,947

 
6,656

Total
 
$
243,258

 
$
175,987

 
$
250,338

 
$
172,612


Amortization expense for intangible assets was as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
 
June 30
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Amortization expense for intangible assets
 
$
3,904

 
$
4,099

 
$
7,852

 
$
9,407


The estimated amortization expense for the next five fiscal years based on current intangible assets is as follows:
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
Estimated amortization expense (a)
 
$
16,500

 
$
14,250

 
$
9,750

 
$
8,000

 
$
4,250

(a) These estimated amortization expense amounts do not reflect the potential effect of future foreign currency exchange fluctuations.


6.  Employee Benefit Plans
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
June 30
Defined Benefit Net Periodic Pension Cost
 
U. S. Plans
 
International Plans
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Defined benefit plans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Service cost
 
$
642

 
$
471

 
$
900

 
$
862

Interest cost
 
2,944

 
3,203

 
10,762

 
11,062

Expected return on plan assets
 
(3,913
)
 
(3,899
)
 
(11,800
)
 
(10,690
)
Recognized prior service costs
 
35

 
47

 
94

 
96

Recognized loss
 
1,264

 
1,155

 
4,149

 
3,747

Settlement/curtailment gains
 

 

 
(289
)
 
(366
)
Defined benefit plans net periodic pension cost
 
$
972

 
$
977

 
$
3,816

 
$
4,711


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Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
Defined Benefit Net Periodic Pension Cost
 
U. S. Plans
 
International Plans
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Defined benefit plans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Service cost
 
$
1,283

 
$
943

 
$
1,808

 
$
1,926

Interest cost
 
5,884

 
6,411

 
21,545

 
22,441

Expected return on plan assets
 
(7,822
)
 
(7,806
)
 
(23,619
)
 
(21,735
)
Recognized prior service costs
 
72

 
95

 
184

 
194

Recognized loss
 
2,526

 
2,313

 
8,300

 
7,479

Amortization of transition liability
 

 

 

 
8

Settlement/curtailment gains
 

 

 
(289
)
 
(2,061
)
Defined benefit plans net periodic pension cost
 
$
1,943

 
$
1,956

 
$
7,929

 
$
8,252

 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
Company Contributions
 
June 30
 
June 30
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Defined benefit pension plans:
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
United States
 
$
565

 
$
2,049

 
$
1,048

 
$
2,638

International
 
3,320

 
3,559

 
20,956

 
22,171

Multiemployer pension plans
 
5,699

 
4,479

 
8,515

 
7,774

Defined contribution pension plans
 
4,070

 
3,485

 
8,821

 
8,434

The Company currently anticipates contributing an additional $1.7 million and $10.2 million for the U.S. and international defined benefit pension plans, respectively, during the remainder of 2013.

7.     Income Taxes 

Income tax expense from continuing operations increased primarily due to higher income from continuing operations being generated in taxable jurisdictions for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 compared with the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. This increase was partially offset by the expiration of statutes of limitations for uncertain tax positions in certain foreign jurisdictions, amended return filings, and retroactive law changes in certain jurisdictions. The effective income tax rate related to continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 was 29.6% and 30.9%, respectively. The effective income tax rate related to continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 was 43.7% and (1,617.4)%, respectively. The effective income tax rate changed between 2012 and 2013 primarily due to decreased losses being generated in jurisdictions where no tax benefit can be recognized.

An income tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more-likely-than-not that the position will be sustained upon examination, based on technical merits, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes. The unrecognized income tax benefit at June 30, 2013 was $27.5 million, including interest and penalties.  Within the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that up to $3.8 million of unrecognized income tax benefits will be recognized upon settlement of tax examinations and the expiration of various statutes of limitations.

The Company was contacted by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to audit the Company's 2010 income tax return. The Internal Revenue Service commenced its audit during the second quarter of 2013.












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8.  Commitments and Contingencies

Environmental
The Company is involved in a number of environmental remediation investigations and cleanups and, along with other companies, has been identified as a “potentially responsible party” for certain waste disposal sites.  While each of these matters is subject to various uncertainties, it is probable that the Company will agree to make payments toward funding certain of these activities and it is possible that some of these matters will be decided unfavorably to the Company.  The Company has evaluated its potential liability, and its financial exposure is dependent upon such factors as the continuing evolution of environmental laws and regulatory requirements, the availability and application of technology, the allocation of cost among potentially responsible parties, the years of remedial activity required and the remediation methods selected.  The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 include accruals in Other current liabilities of $1.4 million and $1.9 million, respectively, for environmental matters.  The amounts charged against pre-tax income related to environmental matters totaled $0.3 million and $0.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. The amounts charged against pre-tax income related to environmental matters totaled $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively.
The Company evaluates its liability for future environmental remediation costs on a quarterly basis. Although actual costs to be incurred at identified sites in future periods may vary from the estimates (given inherent uncertainties in evaluating environmental exposures), the Company does not expect that any costs that are reasonably possible to be incurred by the Company in connection with environmental matters in excess of the amounts accrued would have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Brazilian Tax Disputes
The Company is involved in a number of tax disputes with federal, state and municipal tax authorities in Brazil. These disputes are at various stages of the legal process, including the administrative review phase and the collection action phase, and include assessments of fixed amounts of principal and penalties, plus interest charges that increase at statutorily determined amounts per month and are assessed on the aggregate amount of the principal and penalties. In addition, the losing party at the collection action or court of appeals phase could be subject to a charge to cover statutorily mandated legal fees, which are generally calculated as a percentage of the total assessed amounts due, inclusive of penalty and interest. A large number of the claims relate to value-added ("ICMS") services and social security ("INSS") tax disputes. The largest proportion of the assessed amounts relate to ICMS claims filed by the State Revenue Authorities from the State of São Paulo, Brazil (the "SPRA"), encompassing the period from January 2002 to May 2005.
In October 2009, the Company received notification of the SPRA’s final administrative decision regarding the levying of ICMS in the State of São Paulo in relation to services provided to a customer in the State between January 2004 and May 2005.  As of June 30, 2013, the principal amount of the tax assessment from the SPRA with regard to this case was approximately $3 million, with penalty, interest and fees assessed to date increasing such amount by an additional $28 million.  Any change in the aggregate amount since the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 reflects an increase in assessed interest and statutorily mandated legal fees for the period and includes the effect of foreign currency translation.
Another ICMS tax case involving the SPRA refers to the tax period from January 2002 to December 2003, and is still pending at the administrative phase, where the aggregate amount assessed by the tax authorities in August 2005 was $12 million (the amounts with regard to this claim are valued as of the date of the assessment since it has not yet reached the collection phase), composed of a principal amount of approximately $3 million, with penalty and interest assessed through that date increasing such amount by an additional $9 million.  All such amounts include the effect of foreign currency translation.
The Company continues to believe it is not probable that it will incur a loss for these assessments by the SPRA. The Company also continues to believe that sufficient coverage for these claims exists as a result of the Company’s customer’s indemnification obligations and such customer’s pledge of assets in connection with the October 2009 notice, as required by Brazilian procedure.
The Company intends to continue its practice of vigorously defending itself against these tax claims under various alternatives, including judicial appeal. The Company will continue to evaluate its potential liability with regard to these claims on a quarterly basis; however, it is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of these tax-related disputes in Brazil. No loss provision has been recorded in the Company's consolidated financial statements because the loss contingency is not deemed probable, and the Company does not expect that any costs that are reasonably possible to be incurred by the Company in connection with Brazilian tax disputes would have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.


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Customer Disputes
The Company, through its Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment, provides services to various subsidiaries and affiliates of ArcelorMittal (collectively, "ArcelorMittal") on a number of sites worldwide through long-term service contracts. Currently, ArcelorMittal and the Company are involved in several commercial disputes, a few of which have resulted in legal action. Both the Company and ArcelorMittal are working to resolve these matters. Although results of operations and cash flows for a given period could be adversely affected by a negative outcome in these or other lawsuits, claims and proceedings, management believes that the ultimate outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Other
In the United States, the Company has been named as one of many defendants (approximately 90 or more in most cases) in legal actions alleging personal injury from exposure to airborne asbestos over the past several decades.  In their suits, the plaintiffs have named as defendants, among others, many manufacturers, distributors and installers of numerous types of equipment or products that allegedly contained asbestos.
The Company believes that the claims against it are without merit.  The Company has never been a producer, manufacturer or processor of asbestos fibers.  Any component within a Company product that may have contained asbestos would have been purchased from a supplier.  Based on scientific and medical evidence, the Company believes that any asbestos exposure arising from normal use of any Company product never presented any harmful levels of airborne asbestos exposure, and, moreover, the type of asbestos contained in any component that was used in those products was protectively encapsulated in other materials and is not associated with the types of injuries alleged in the pending suits.  Finally, in most of the depositions taken of plaintiffs to date in the litigation against the Company, plaintiffs have failed to specifically identify any Company products as the source of their asbestos exposure.
The majority of the asbestos complaints pending against the Company have been filed in New York.  Almost all of the New York complaints contain a standard claim for damages of $20 million or $25 million against the approximately 90 defendants, regardless of the individual plaintiff’s alleged medical condition, and without specifically identifying any Company product as the source of plaintiff’s asbestos exposure.
As of June 30, 2013, there are 17,812 pending asbestos personal injury claims filed against the Company.  Of these cases, 17,366 are pending in the New York Supreme Court for New York County in New York State.  The other claims, totaling 446, are filed in various counties in a number of state courts, and in certain Federal District Courts (including New York), and those complaints generally assert lesser amounts of damages than the New York State court cases or do not state any amount claimed.
As of June 30, 2013, the Company has obtained dismissal by stipulation, or summary judgment prior to trial, in 27,003 cases.
In view of the persistence of asbestos litigation nationwide, the Company expects to continue to receive additional claims.  However, there have been developments during the past several years, both by certain state legislatures and by certain state courts, which could favorably affect the Company’s ability to defend these asbestos claims in those jurisdictions.  These developments include procedural changes, docketing changes, proof of damage requirements and other changes that require plaintiffs to follow specific procedures in bringing their claims and to show proof of damages before they can proceed with their claim.  An example is the action taken by the New York Supreme Court (a trial court), which is responsible for managing all asbestos cases pending within New York County in the State of New York.  This Court issued an order in December 2002 that created a Deferred or Inactive Docket for all pending and future asbestos claims filed by plaintiffs who cannot demonstrate that they have a malignant condition or discernible physical impairment, and an Active or In Extremis Docket for plaintiffs who are able to show such medical condition.  As a result of this order, the majority of the asbestos cases filed against the Company in New York County have been moved to the Inactive Docket until such time as the plaintiffs can show that they have incurred a physical impairment.  As of June 30, 2013, the Company has been listed as a defendant in 326 Active or In Extremis asbestos cases in New York County.  The Court’s Order has been challenged by some plaintiffs.
Except with regard to the legal costs in a few limited, exceptional cases, the Company’s insurance carrier has paid all legal and settlement costs and expenses to date related to the Company’s U.S. asbestos cases.  The Company has liability insurance coverage under various primary and excess policies that the Company believes will be available, if necessary, to substantially cover any liability that might ultimately be incurred on these claims.




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The Company intends to continue its practice of vigorously defending these claims and cases. It is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of asbestos-related lawsuits, claims and proceedings due to the unpredictable nature of personal injury litigation, and no loss provision has been recorded in the Company's consolidated financial statements because a loss contingency is not deemed probable or estimable. Despite this uncertainty, and although results of operations and cash flows for a given period could be adversely affected by asbestos-related lawsuits, claims and proceedings, the Company does not expect that any costs that are reasonably possible to be incurred by the Company in connection with asbestos litigation would have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
The Company is subject to various other claims and legal proceedings covering a wide range of matters that arose in the ordinary course of business.  In the opinion of management, all such matters are adequately covered by insurance or by established reserves, and, if not so covered, are without merit or are of such kind, or involve such amounts, as would not have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
Insurance liabilities are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred for a particular event and the amount of loss associated with the event can be reasonably estimated.  Insurance reserves have been estimated based primarily upon actuarial calculations and reflect the undiscounted estimated liabilities for ultimate losses, including claims incurred but not reported.  Inherent in these estimates are assumptions that are based on the Company’s history of claims and losses, a detailed analysis of existing claims with respect to potential value, and current legal and legislative trends.  If actual claims differ from those projected by management, changes (either increases or decreases) to insurance reserves may be required and would be recorded through income in the period the change was determined.  When a recognized liability is covered by third-party insurance, the Company records an insurance claim receivable to reflect the covered liability.  Insurance claim receivables are included in Other receivables on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  See Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 for additional information on Accrued Insurance and Loss Reserves.

9.  Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Shares
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
 
June 30
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders
 
$
24,331

 
$
13,033

 
$
31,973

 
$
(15,930
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic
 
80,760

 
80,631

 
80,733

 
80,605

Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation
 
244

 
251

 
234

 

Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted
 
81,004

 
80,882

 
80,967

 
80,605

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share, attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders:
Basic
 
$
0.30

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.40

 
$
(0.20
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
 
$
0.30

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.39

 
$
(0.20
)
The following average outstanding stock-based compensation units were not included in the three and six months ended computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect was antidilutive:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
 
June 30
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Restricted stock units
 

 

 

 
101

Stock options
 
304

 
372

 
304

 
428

Stock appreciation rights
 
190

 
318

 
95

 
300

Other
 

 

 

 
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10.  Derivative Instruments, Hedging Activities and Fair Value

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company uses derivative instruments, including foreign currency forward exchange contracts, cross currency interest rate swaps and, at times, commodity contracts, to manage certain foreign currency, interest rate and commodity price exposures.  Derivative instruments are viewed as risk management tools by the Company and are not used for trading or speculative purposes.
All derivative instruments are recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value.  Changes in the fair value of derivatives used to hedge foreign currency denominated balance sheet items are reported directly in earnings along with offsetting transaction gains and losses on the items being hedged.  Derivatives used to hedge forecasted cash flows associated with foreign currency commitments or forecasted commodity purchases may be accounted for as cash flow hedges, as deemed appropriate and if the criteria for hedge accounting are met.  Gains and losses on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are deferred as a separate component of equity and reclassified to earnings in a manner that matches the timing of the earnings impact of the hedged transactions.  Generally, at June 30, 2013, these deferred gains and losses are reclassified to earnings over 10 to 15 years from the balance sheet date.  The ineffective portion of all hedges, if any, is recognized currently in earnings.
The fair values of outstanding derivative contracts recorded as assets and liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
 
 
Asset Derivatives
 
Liability Derivatives
(In thousands)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cross currency interest rate swaps
 
Other current assets
 
$
266

 
Other current liabilities
 
$

Cross currency interest rate swaps
 
Other assets
 
41,730

 
Other liabilities
 

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
$
41,996

 
 
 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
 
Other current assets
 
$
2,081

 
Other current liabilities
 
$
2,085

 
 
Asset Derivatives
 
Liability Derivatives
(In thousands)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cross currency interest rate swaps
 
Other assets
 
$
39,058

 
Other liabilities
 
$
14,346

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
 
Other current assets
 
$
853

 
Other current liabilities
 
$
1,775


All of the Company's derivatives are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at gross amounts and not offset. All of the Company's cross currency interest rate swaps and certain foreign currency forward exchange contracts are transacted under International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") documentation. Each ISDA master agreement permits the net settlement of amounts owed in the event of default. The Company's derivative assets and liabilities subject to enforceable master netting arrangements result in a $0.9 million net asset at June 30, 2013 and $0.1 million net liability at December 31, 2012.








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The effect of derivative instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
(In thousands)
 
Amount of  Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other
Comprehensive
Income  (“OCI”)  on Derivative -
Effective  Portion
 
Location of Gain
(Loss) Reclassified
from Accumulated
OCI into Income -
Effective Portion
 
Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified  from
Accumulated OCI into  Income -
Effective  Portion
 
Location of Gain
(Loss) Recognized  in Income on  Derivative - Ineffective Portion
and Amount
Excluded from
Effectiveness Testing
 
Amount of  Gain (Loss)  Recognized  in Income  on Derivative - Ineffective  Portion and  Amount
Excluded from
Effectiveness  Testing
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013:
Cross currency interest rate swaps
 
$
(2,731
)
 
 
 
$

 
Cost of services and products sold
 
$
(3,583
)
(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
 
$
179

 
Cost of services and products sold
 
$
222

 
 
 
$

 
Cross currency interest rate swaps
 
2,440

 
 
 

 
Cost of services and products sold
 
19,992

(a)
 
 
$
2,619

 
 
 
$
222

 
 
 
$
19,992

 
(a)  These gains (losses) offset foreign currency fluctuation effects on the debt principal.
(In thousands)
 
Amount of  Gain (Loss)Recognized in  Other
Comprehensive
Income  (“OCI”)  on Derivative -
Effective  Portion
 
Location of Gain
(Loss) Reclassified
from Accumulated
OCI into Income -
Effective Portion
 
Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified  from
Accumulated  OCI into  Income -
Effective  Portion
 
Location of Gain
(Loss) Recognized  in Income on  Derivative - Ineffective Portion
and Amount
Excluded from
Effectiveness Testing
 
Amount of  Gain (Loss)  Recognized  in Income  on Derivative - Ineffective  Portion and  Amount
Excluded from
Effectiveness  Testing
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013:
Cross currency interest rate swaps
 
$
(233
)
 
 
 
$

 
Cost of services and products sold
 
$
16,870

(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
 
$
(183
)
 

 
$
256

 
 
 
$

 
Cross currency interest rate swaps
 
3,779

 
 
 

 
Cost of services and products sold
 
8,745

(a)
 
 
$
3,596

 
 
 
$
256

 
 
 
$
8,745

 
(a)  These gains (losses) offset foreign currency fluctuation effects on the debt principal.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
 
 
Location of Gain
(Loss) Recognized in
Income on Derivative
 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in
Income on Derivative for the
Three Months Ended June 30 (a)
(In thousands)
 
 
2013
 
2012
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
 
Cost of services and products sold
 
$
(4,108
)
 
$
7,199

(a)  These gains (losses) offset amounts recognized in cost of services and products sold principally as a result of intercompany or third party foreign currency exposures.
 
 
Location of Gain
(Loss) Recognized in
Income on Derivative
 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in
Income on Derivative for the
Six Months Ended June 30 (a)
(In thousands)
 
 
2013
 
2012
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
 
Cost of services and products sold
 
$
(2,049
)
 
$
2,505

(a)  These gains (losses) offset amounts recognized in cost of services and products sold principally as a result of intercompany or third party foreign currency exposures.

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Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts
The Company conducts business in multiple currencies and, accordingly, is subject to the inherent risks associated with foreign exchange rate movements.  The financial position and results of operations of substantially all of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency.  Foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates existing at the respective balance sheet dates. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates during the respective periods.  The aggregate effects of translating the balance sheets of these subsidiaries are deferred and recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, which is a separate component of equity.
The Company uses derivative instruments to hedge cash flows related to foreign currency fluctuations.  Foreign currency forward exchange contracts outstanding are part of a worldwide program to minimize foreign currency exchange operating income and balance sheet exposure by offsetting foreign currency exposures of certain future payments between the Company and its various subsidiaries, suppliers or customers.  These unsecured contracts are with major financial institutions.  The Company may be exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the contract counterparties.  The Company evaluates the creditworthiness of the counterparties and does not expect default by them.  Foreign currency forward exchange contracts are used to hedge commitments, such as foreign currency debt, firm purchase commitments and foreign currency cash flows for certain export sales transactions.
The following tables summarize, by major currency, the contractual amounts of the Company’s foreign currency forward exchange contracts in U.S. dollars at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  The “Buy” amounts represent the U.S. dollar equivalent of commitments to purchase foreign currencies, and the “Sell” amounts represent the U.S. dollar equivalent of commitments to sell foreign currencies.  The recognized gains and losses offset amounts recognized in cost of services and products sold principally as a result of intercompany or third party foreign currency exposures.
Contracted Amounts of Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts Outstanding at June 30, 2013:
(In thousands)
 
Type
 
U.S. Dollar
Equivalent
 
Maturity
 
Recognized
Gain (Loss)
British pounds sterling
 
Sell
 
$
27,011

 
July 2013
 
$
528

British pounds sterling
 
Buy
 
5,913

 
July 2013
 
110

Euros
 
Sell
 
183,553

 
July 2013 through September 2013
 
(356
)
Euros
 
Buy
 
143,229

 
July 2013 through September 2013
 
(320
)
Other currencies
 
Sell
 
3,383

 
July 2013
 
128

Other currencies
 
Buy
 
10,260

 
July 2013
 
(95
)
Total
 
 
 
$
373,349

 
 
 
$
(5
)

Contracted Amounts of Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts Outstanding at December 31, 2012:
(In thousands)
 
Type
 
U.S. Dollar
Equivalent
 
Maturity
 
Recognized
Gain (Loss)
British pounds sterling
 
Sell
 
$

 

 
$

British pounds sterling
 
Buy
 
6,141

 
January 2013 through February 2013
 
58

Euros
 
Sell
 
264,234

 
January 2013 through March 2013
 
(1,082
)
Euros
 
Buy
 
116,618

 
January 2013 through February 2013
 
187

Other currencies
 
Sell
 
2,811

 
January 2013 through March 2013
 
(15
)
Other currencies
 
Buy
 
44,291

 
January 2013
 
(71
)
Total
 
 
 
$
434,095

 
 
 
$
(923
)
 
In addition to foreign currency forward exchange contracts, the Company designates certain loans as hedges of net investments in international subsidiaries.  The Company recorded pre-tax net losses of $4.9 million and $3.2 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively, and pre-tax net gains of $2.5 million and $6.9 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, into Accumulated other comprehensive loss.







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Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps
The Company uses cross currency interest rate swaps in conjunction with certain debt issuances in order to secure a fixed local currency interest rate.  Under these cross currency interest rate swaps, the Company receives interest based on a fixed or floating U.S. dollar rate and pays interest on a fixed local currency rate based on the contractual amounts in dollars and the local currency, respectively.  The cross currency interest rate swaps are recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value, with changes in value attributed to the effect of the swaps’ interest spread recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss.  Changes in value attributed to the effect of foreign currency fluctuations are recorded in the statements of operations and offset currency fluctuation effects on the debt principal. The following table indicates the contractual amounts of the Company's cross currency interest rate swaps at June 30, 2013:
 
 
 
 
Interest Rates
(In millions)
 
Contractual Amount
 
Receive
 
Pay
Maturing 2018
 
$
250.0

 
Fixed U.S. dollar rate
 
Fixed euro rate
Maturing 2020
 
220.0

 
Fixed U.S. dollar rate
 
Fixed British pound sterling rate
Maturing 2013 through 2017
 
10.2

 
Floating U.S. dollar rate
 
Fixed rupee rate
Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities and Other Financial Instruments
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price).  The Company utilizes market data or assumptions that the Company believes market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique.
The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between (1) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs), and (2) an entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs).  The fair value hierarchy consists of three broad levels, which give the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).  The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.
Level 2—Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates); and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
Level 3—Inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable. 
In instances in which multiple levels of inputs are used to measure fair value, hierarchy classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.  The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
The following table indicates the fair value hierarchy of the financial instruments of the Company at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
Level 2 Fair Value Measurements
(In thousands)
 
June 30
2013
 
December 31
2012
Assets
 
 

 
 

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
 
$
2,081

 
$
853

Cross currency interest rate swaps
 
41,996

 
39,058

Liabilities
 
 

 
 

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
 
2,085

 
1,775

Cross currency interest rate swaps
 

 
14,346




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The Company primarily applies the market approach for recurring fair value measurements and endeavors to utilize the best available information.  Accordingly, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs, such as forward rates, interest rates, the Company’s credit risk and counterparties’ credit risks, and which minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  The Company is able to classify fair value balances based on the ability to observe those inputs.  Commodity derivatives, foreign currency forward exchange contracts and cross currency interest rate swaps are classified as Level 2 fair value based upon pricing models using market-based inputs.  Model inputs can be verified, and valuation techniques do not involve significant management judgment.
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and short-term borrowings approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities.  At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the total fair value of long-term debt, including current maturities, was $1.1 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively, compared with a carrying value of $1.0 billion at both June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Fair values for debt are based on quoted market prices (Level 1) for the same or similar issues, or on the current rates offered to the Company for debt of the same remaining maturities.

11. Review of Operations by Segment 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
 
June 30
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues From Continuing Operations
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Harsco Metals & Minerals
 
$
336,146

 
$
364,923

 
$
673,470

 
$
724,874

Harsco Infrastructure
 
251,172

 
234,570

 
467,231

 
472,542

Harsco Rail
 
78,646

 
79,627

 
150,212

 
147,675

Harsco Industrial
 
93,772

 
91,455

 
184,218

 
177,819

Total revenues from continuing operations
 
$
759,736

 
$
770,575

 
$
1,475,131

 
$
1,522,910

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations
Harsco Metals & Minerals
 
$
24,064

 
$
31,001

 
$
43,821

 
$
53,312

Harsco Infrastructure
 
(2,228
)
 
(24,349
)
 
(14,244
)
 
(77,891
)
Harsco Rail
 
16,149

 
12,035

 
19,491

 
21,366

Harsco Industrial
 
16,115

 
16,955

 
32,251

 
30,953

Corporate
 
(3,253
)
 
(1,003
)
 
(4,687
)
 
(5,788
)
Total operating income from continuing operations
 
$
50,847

 
$
34,639

 
$
76,632

 
$
21,952

 

Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Equity Income
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
 
June 30
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Segment operating income
 
$
54,100

 
$
35,642

 
$
81,319

 
$
27,740

General Corporate expense
 
(3,253
)

(1,003
)

(4,687
)

(5,788
)
Operating income from continuing operations
 
50,847

 
34,639

 
76,632

 
21,952

Interest income
 
830

 
882

 
1,236

 
1,556

Interest expense
 
(12,855
)
 
(11,608
)
 
(24,598
)
 
(24,432
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity income
 
$
38,822

 
$
23,913

 
$
53,270

 
$
(924
)












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12.   Other Expenses
This Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations classification includes restructuring costs for employee termination benefit costs, product rationalization, and costs to exit activities; former CEO separation costs; net gains on the disposal of non-core assets; and currency translation adjustments recognized in earnings.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
 
June 30
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Restructuring Program costs (see Note 14)
 
$

 
$
29,660

 
$

 
$
65,109

Former CEO separation costs
 

 

 

 
4,125

Net gains
 
(877
)
 
(821
)
 
(4,569
)
 
(1,222
)
Currency translation adjustments recognized in earnings
 

 
(6,754
)
 

 
(6,754
)
Other (a)
 
4,805

 
791

 
6,955

 
1,710

Other expenses
 
$
3,928

 
$
22,876

 
$
2,386

 
$
62,968

(a) Other includes employee termination benefit costs, impaired asset write-downs, and costs to exit activities that are not directly related to the restructuring programs detailed in Note 14, "Restructuring Programs."
 

13. Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss is included on the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity. The components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of the effect of income taxes, and activity for the six months ended June 30, 2013 are as follows:
 
 
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Net of Tax
(In thousands)
 
Cumulative Foreign Exchange Translation Adjustments
 
Effective Portion of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
 
Cumulative Unrecognized Actuarial Losses on Pension Obligations
 
Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
$
62,308

 
$
(8,139
)
 
$
(465,286
)
 
$
(51
)
 
$
(411,168
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 
(46,555
)
(a)
536

(b)
21,255

(a)
8

 
(24,756
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
 

 

 
9,968

 

 
9,968

Total other comprehensive income (loss)
 
(46,555
)
 
536

 
31,223

 
8

 
(14,788
)
Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
810

 

 

 

 
810

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Harsco Corporation
 
(45,745
)
 
536

 
31,223

 
8

 
(13,978
)
Balance at June 30, 2013
 
$
16,563

 
$
(7,603
)
 
$
(434,063
)
 
$
(43
)
 
$
(425,146
)
(a) Principally foreign currency fluctuation.
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Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2013 are as follows:
 
 
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (a)
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
Affected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Amortization of defined benefit pension items
 
 
 
 
Actuarial losses
 
$
3,154

 
$
6,301

(b)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Actuarial losses
 
2,259

 
4,525

(b)
Cost of services and products sold
Prior-service costs
 
66

 
130

(b)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Prior-service costs
 
63

 
126

(b)
Cost of services and products sold
Total before tax
 
5,542

 
11,082

 
 
Tax benefit
 
(556
)
 
(1,114
)
 
 
Total reclassification of defined benefit pension items, net of tax
 
$
4,986

 
$
9,968

 
 
(a) Amounts in parentheses indicate credits to profit/loss.
(b) These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs. Please refer to Note 6, "Employee Benefit Plans," for additional details.


14.   Restructuring Programs
In recent years, the Company has instituted restructuring programs to balance short-term profitability goals with long-term strategies. A primary objective of these programs has been to establish platforms upon which the affected businesses can grow with reduced fixed investment and generate annual operating expense savings.  The restructuring programs have been instituted in response to the continuing impact of global financial and economic uncertainty on the Company’s end markets, particularly in the Company’s Harsco Infrastructure Segment. Restructuring costs incurred in these programs were recorded in the Other (income) expenses line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The timing of associated cash payments is dependent on the type of restructuring cost and can extend over a multi-year period.
2011/2012 Restructuring Program
Under the 2011/2012 Restructuring Program, the Company optimized rental assets and sale inventories by removing non-core assets under an expanded product rationalization and branch structure reduction program undertaken in its Harsco Infrastructure Segment and optimized office structures and reduced global workforce in the Harsco Infrastructure and Harsco Metals & Minerals Segments. Benefits under this program, in the form of reduced costs when compared with 2011, are expected to be approximately $63 million for the full year of 2013. This represents an incremental $8 million in benefits under this program when compared with the benefits realized in 2012. As previously disclosed in the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, the Company incurred approximately $101 million and $69 million in pre-tax charges under this program in calendar years 2011 and 2012, respectively. The restructuring accrual for the 2011/2012 Restructuring Program at June 30, 2013 and the activity for the six months then ended are as follows:
(In thousands)
 
Accrual
December 31
2012
 
Non-Cash
Charges / Other
Adjustments
 

 Cash
Expenditures
 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 
Remaining
Accrual
June 30
2013
Harsco Infrastructure Segment
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Employee termination benefit costs
 
$
6,999

 
$
(220
)
 
$
(4,004
)
 
$
(216
)
 
$
2,559

Cost to exit activities
 
9,000

 
(460
)
 
(2,187
)
 
(148
)
 
6,205

Total Harsco Infrastructure Segment
 
15,999

 
(680
)
 
(6,191
)
 
(364
)
 
8,764

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment
Employee termination benefit costs
 
6,494

 
(473
)
 
(3,465
)
 
(127
)
 
2,429

Cost to exit activities
 
499

 

 
(133
)
 
(6
)
 
360

Total Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment
 
6,993

 
(473
)
 
(3,598
)
 
(133
)
 
2,789

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Harsco Corporate
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Employee termination benefit costs
 
13

 
2

 
(10
)
 

 
5

Total
 
$
23,005

 
$
(1,151
)
 
$
(9,799
)
 
$
(497
)
 
$
11,558


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Cash expenditures related to the remaining employee termination benefit costs accrual at June 30, 2013 are expected to be paid principally throughout the remainder of 2013 with approximately $6 million of exit activity costs for lease terminations expected to be paid over the remaining life of the leases.

Fourth Quarter 2010 Harsco Infrastructure Program
Under the Fourth Quarter 2010 Harsco Infrastructure Program, the Harsco Infrastructure Segment reduced its branch structure; consolidated and/or closed administrative office locations; reduced its global workforce; and rationalized its product lines. The restructuring accrual for the Fourth Quarter 2010 Harsco Infrastructure Program at June 30, 2013 and the activity for the six months then ended are as follows:
(In thousands)
 
Accrual
December 31
2012
 
Non-cash Charges / Other Adjustments
 
Cash
Expenditures
 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 
Remaining
Accrual
June 30
2013
Harsco Infrastructure Segment
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cost to exit activities
 
$
6,791

 
$
(22
)
 
$
(273
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
6,493

Of the remaining accrual at June 30, 2013, $5.9 million relates to payment of multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liabilities and is expected to be paid through 2023 under contractual payment terms with the related plan administrators.  The remaining balance primarily relates to costs for lease terminations that are expected to be paid over the remaining life of the leases.

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ITEM 2.                 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as well as the audited consolidated financial statements of Harsco Corporation (the "Company"), including the notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, which includes additional information about the Company’s critical accounting policies, contractual obligations, practices and the transactions that support the financial results, and provides a more comprehensive summary of the Company’s outlook, trends and strategies for 2013 and beyond.
Certain amounts included in Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are rounded in millions and all percentages are calculated based on actual amounts.  As a result, minor differences may exist due to rounding.
Forward-Looking Statements
The nature of the Company's business and the many countries in which it operates subject it to changing economic, competitive, regulatory and technological conditions, risks and uncertainties. In accordance with the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company provides the following cautionary remarks regarding important factors that, among others, could cause future results to differ materially from the results contemplated by forward-looking statements, including the expectations and assumptions expressed or implied herein. Forward-looking statements contained herein could include, among other things, statements about management's confidence in and strategies for performance; expectations for new and existing products, technologies and opportunities; and expectations regarding growth, sales, cash flows, earnings and Economic Value Added ("EVA®"). Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of such terms as "may," "could," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "likely," "estimate," "plan" or other comparable terms.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ, perhaps materially, from those implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) changes in the worldwide business environment in which the Company operates, including general economic conditions; (2) changes in currency exchange rates, interest rates, commodity and fuel costs and capital costs; (3) changes in the performance of equity and bond markets that could affect, among other things, the valuation of the assets in the Company's pension plans and the accounting for pension assets, liabilities and expenses; (4) changes in governmental laws and regulations, including environmental, tax and import tariff standards; (5) market and competitive changes, including pricing pressures, market demand and acceptance for new products, services and technologies; (6) unforeseen business disruptions in one or more of the many countries in which the Company operates due to political instability, civil disobedience, armed hostilities, public health issues or other calamities; (7) the seasonal nature of the Company's business; (8) the Company's ability to successfully enter into new contracts and complete new acquisitions or joint ventures in the timeframe contemplated, or at all; (9) the integration of the Company's strategic acquisitions; (10) the amount and timing of repurchases of the Company's common stock, if any; (11) the prolonged recovery in global financial and credit markets and economic conditions generally, which could result in the Company's customers curtailing development projects, construction, production and capital expenditures, which, in turn, could reduce the demand for the Company's products and services and, accordingly, the Company's revenues, margins and profitability; (12) the outcome of any disputes with customers; (13) the financial condition of the Company's customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; (14) the Company's ability to successfully implement and receive the expected benefits of cost-reduction and restructuring initiatives, including the achievement of expected cost savings in the expected time frame; (15) the Company's ability to successfully implement its strategic initiatives and portfolio optimization and the impact of such initiatives; (16) risk and uncertainty associated with intangible assets; and (17) other risk factors listed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports.  A further discussion of these, along with other potential risk factors, can be found in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.  The Company cautions that these factors may not be exhaustive and that many of these factors are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict.  Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results.  The Company undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.

  




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Executive Overview
 
 
Three Months Ended
Revenues by Segment
 
June 30
(In millions)
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
%
Harsco Metals & Minerals
 
$
336.1

 
$
364.9

 
$
(28.8
)
 
(7.9
)%
Harsco Infrastructure
 
251.2

 
234.6

 
16.6

 
7.1

Harsco Rail
 
78.6

 
79.6

 
(1.0
)
 
(1.2
)
Harsco Industrial
 
93.8

 
91.5

 
2.3

 
2.5

Total revenues
 
$
759.7

 
$
770.6

 
$
(10.8
)
 
(1.4
)%
 
 
Six Months Ended
Revenues by Segment
 
June 30
(In millions)
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
%
Harsco Metals & Minerals
 
$
673.5

 
$
724.9

 
$
(51.4
)
 
(7.1
)%
Harsco Infrastructure
 
467.2

 
472.5

 
(5.3
)
 
(1.1
)
Harsco Rail
 
150.2

 
147.7

 
2.5

 
1.7

Harsco Industrial
 
184.2

 
177.8

 
6.4

 
3.6

Total revenues
 
$
1,475.1

 
$
1,522.9

 
$
(47.8
)
 
(3.1
)%
 
 
Three Months Ended
Revenues by Region
 
June 30
(In millions)
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
%
Western Europe
 
$
274.6

 
$
268.9

 
$
5.7

 
2.1
 %
North America
 
292.1

 
307.1

 
(15.0
)
 
(4.9
)
Latin America (a)
 
81.7

 
80.7

 
1.0

 
1.2

Asia-Pacific
 
47.8

 
48.8

 
(0.9
)
 
(1.9
)
Middle East and Africa
 
43.3

 
40.2

 
3.1

 
7.7

Eastern Europe
 
20.2

 
24.9

 
(4.7
)
 
(19.0
)
Total revenues
 
$
759.7

 
$
770.6

 
$
(10.8
)
 
(1.4
)%
 
(a) Includes Mexico.
 
 
Six Months Ended
Revenues by Region
 
June 30
(In millions)
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
%
Western Europe
 
$
537.2

 
$
547.5

 
$
(10.3
)
 
(1.9
)%
North America
 
561.6

 
580.1

 
(18.5
)
 
(3.2
)
Latin America (a)
 
161.4

 
167.8

 
(6.4
)
 
(3.8
)
Asia-Pacific
 
91.3

 
98.0

 
(6.7
)
 
(6.8
)
Middle East and Africa
 
84.7

 
77.7

 
7.0

 
9.0

Eastern Europe
 
38.9

 
51.9

 
(13.0
)
 
(25.1
)
Total revenues
 
$
1,475.1

 
$
1,522.9

 
$
(47.8
)
 
(3.1
)%
(a) Includes Mexico.
Revenues for the Company during the second quarter and first half of 2013 were $759.7 million and $1.5 billion, respectively, compared with $770.6 million and $1.5 billion, respectively, in the second quarter and first half of 2012. Foreign currency translation increased revenues by $1.3 million and decreased revenues by $10.9 million, respectively, for the second quarter and first half of 2013 in comparison with the second quarter and first half of 2012
 
 
Three Months Ended
Operating Income (Loss) by Segment
 
June 30
(In millions)
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
%
Harsco Metals & Minerals
 
$
24.1

 
$
31.0

 
$
(6.9
)
 
(22.4
)%
Harsco Infrastructure
 
(2.2
)
 
(24.3
)
 
22.1

 
90.8

Harsco Rail
 
16.1

 
12.0

 
4.1

 
34.2

Harsco Industrial
 
16.1

 
17.0

 
(0.8
)
 
(5.0
)
Corporate
 
(3.3
)
 
(1.0
)
 
(2.3
)
 
(224.3
)
Total operating income
 
$
50.8

 
$
34.6

 
$
16.2

 
46.7
 %

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Six Months Ended
Operating Income (Loss) by Segment
 
June 30
(In millions)
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
%
Harsco Metals & Minerals
 
$
43.8

 
$
53.3

 
$
(9.5
)
 
(17.8
)%
Harsco Infrastructure
 
(14.2
)
 
(77.9
)
 
63.6

 
81.7

Harsco Rail
 
19.5

 
21.4

 
(1.9
)
 
(8.8
)
Harsco Industrial
 
32.3

 
31.0

 
1.3

 
4.2

Corporate
 
(4.7
)
 
(5.8
)
 
1.1

 
19.0

Total operating income
 
$
76.6

 
$
22.0

 
$
54.7

 
249.1
 %
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
 
June 30
Operating Margin by Segment
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Harsco Metals & Minerals
 
7.2
 %
 
8.5
 %
 
6.5
 %
 
7.4
 %
Harsco Infrastructure
 
(0.9
)
 
(10.4
)
 
(3.0
)
 
(16.5
)
Harsco Rail
 
20.5

 
15.1

 
13.0

 
14.5

Harsco Industrial
 
17.2

 
18.5

 
17.5

 
17.4

Consolidated operating margin
 
6.7
 %
 
4.5
 %
 
5.2
 %
 
1.4
 %

Operating income from continuing operations for the second quarter and first half of 2013 was $50.8 million and $76.6 million, respectively, compared with operating income from continuing operations of $34.6 million and $22.0 million, respectively, in the second quarter and first half of 2012.  The increases primarily reflect pre-tax restructuring program costs incurred in 2012 that were not repeated in 2013. These costs were $29.7 million and $65.1 million in the second quarter and first half of 2012, respectively, principally in the Harsco Infrastructure Segment. Also contributing to the increase in the three month and six month comparisons was realization of benefits from prior and continuing cost-reduction actions. These improvements were partially offset by decreases resulting from lower volumes in the Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment.

These changes in operating income from continuing operations were the primary drivers of the increase in diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the second quarter and first half of 2013 of $0.30 and $0.39, respectively, compared with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.16 for the second quarter of 2012 and a diluted loss per share from continuing operations of $0.20 for the first half of 2012.

Under the 2011/2012 Restructuring Program, which is described in Note 14, "Restructuring Programs," in Part I, Item I, Financial Statements, the Company optimized rental assets and sale inventories by removing non-core assets under an expanded product rationalization and branch structure reduction program in its Harsco Infrastructure Segment. The Company also optimized office structures and reduced the global workforce in the Harsco Infrastructure and Harsco Metals & Minerals Segments. Benefits under this program, in the form of reduced costs when compared with pre-program costs from 2011, are expected to be approximately $63 million for the full year 2013. This represents an incremental $8 million in benefits under the program when compared with the benefits realized in 2012.

The Company continues to have sufficient available liquidity and has been able to obtain all necessary financing. The Company currently expects operational and business needs to be met by cash from operations supplemented with borrowings from time to time due to historical patterns of seasonal cash flow and for the funding of various projects. See Liquidity and Capital Resources below for further discussion on liquidity, capital resources and cash flows.


Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
Significant Impacts on Revenues (In millions)
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
Revenues — 2012
 
$
364.9

 
$
724.9

Impact of exited underperforming contracts
 
(11.7
)
 
(21.9
)
Net decreased volume / price
 
(15.8
)
 
(18.8
)
Impact of foreign currency translation
 
(1.3
)
 
(10.7
)
Revenues — 2013
 
$
336.1

 
$
673.5






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Significant Impacts on Operating Income:
Continuing lower global steel production in the steel mills services business.  Overall, steel production by customers under services contracts was down 9% in the second quarter and and 7% in the first half of 2013 compared with the same periods in 2012, including the impact of exited underperforming contracts and an extended production outage at a large customer location in North America.
Continuing lower demand and pricing for by-product in North America.
Lower demand in the roofing granules business.
These impacts were partially offset by overall cost reductions from the 2011/2012 Restructuring Program.
Foreign currency translation did not significantly impact operating income in the second quarter or first half quarter of 2013 in comparison to 2012.

Harsco Infrastructure Segment:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
Significant Impacts on Revenues (In millions)
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
Revenues — 2012
 
$
234.6

 
$
472.5

Impact of exited operations
 
(1.2
)
 
(12.5
)
Net increased volume / price
 
15.1

 
6.9

Effect of foreign currency translation
 
2.7

 
0.3

Revenues — 2013
 
$
251.2

 
$
467.2


Significant Effects on Operating Income:
Operating income was positively affected in 2013 by continued realization of expected cost savings resulting from restructuring initiatives implemented in prior years and the impact of exiting unprofitable countries in 2012.
Pre-tax restructuring program costs totaling $28.4 million and $64.0 million incurred in the second quarter and first half of 2012, respectively, were not repeated in 2013.
Improved operating performance for the second quarter and first half of 2013 compared with the same periods of 2012 in North America and the Middle East was offset in certain parts of Europe due to downturns in business conditions.
Foreign currency translation did not significantly impact the quarterly comparison of 2013 with 2012, but increased operating income by $1.1 million in the first half of 2013 compared with the first half of 2012.

 Harsco Rail Segment:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
Significant Effects on Revenues (In millions)
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
Revenues — 2012
 
$
79.6

 
$
147.7

Net increased (decreased) volume
 
(0.6
)
 
3.2

Impact of foreign currency translation
 
(0.4
)
 
(0.7
)
Revenues — 2013
 
$
78.6

 
$
150.2


Significant Impacts on Operating Income:
The timing and mix of equipment deliveries favorably affected operating income in the second quarter of 2013 compared with the second quarter of 2012. For the first six months of 2013 compared with the first six months of 2012, operating income was unfavorably affected by the timing of shipments, particularly in China for the large order with the China Railway Corporation (formerly the Ministry of Railways) that was mostly completed during the first quarter of 2013.
Operating income for the second quarter and first half of 2013 was also positively affected in comparison to 2012 by continued strong parts sales, partially offset by decreased contract grinding services in North America.
Foreign currency translation did not significantly impact operating income in the second quarter or first half of 2013 in comparison with 2012.










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Harsco Industrial Segment:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
Significant Effects on Revenues (In millions)
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
Revenues — 2012
 
$
91.5

 
$
177.8

Net increased volume
 
2.0

 
6.1

Effect of foreign currency translation
 
$
0.3

 
$
0.3

Revenues — 2013
 
$
93.8

 
$
184.2


Significant Effects on Operating Income:
Operating income for the second quarter and first six months of 2013 compared with 2012 was favorably affected by improved demand for industrial grating products and continuing improved demand for air-cooled heat exchangers, offset by lower demand for industrial boilers in the heat transfer products business.


Outlook, Trends and Strategies
 
In addition to items noted in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, the following significant items, risks, trends and strategies are expected to affect the Company for the remainder of 2013 and beyond:
 
Management will continue to be very selective and disciplined in allocating capital, choosing projects with the highest EVA potential and return on capital employed. The Company expects capital expenditures in 2013 to be in line with capital expenditures in 2012.
The Company had a balance sheet debt to capital ratio of 55.2% at June 30, 2013. The ratio has increased in recent years, primarily due to decreased equity resulting from the $265.0 million goodwill impairment charge recorded for the Harsco Infrastructure Segment in 2012; the restructuring charges incurred in 2012 and 2011; and pension liability adjustments in 2012 and 2011, including the deferred tax valuation allowance recorded related to U.K. pension liabilities in 2011. Although the debt to capital ratio increased slightly in the second quarter of 2013 due to the timing of earnings and cash flows, the Company expects this ratio to gradually improve during the remainder of 2013 and beyond based on improved results of operations and cash flows.
The Company expects its effective income tax rate to approximate 30% for the full year 2013. This modest increase from historical levels is due to losses from operations in certain jurisdictions where tax benefits will not be able to be recognized, as well as the geographic mix of income. Going forward, there may be some variability in the reported tax rate from quarter-to-quarter depending on the actual geographic mix of earnings.

Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment:
The Metals & Minerals Segment continues to be impacted by the overall weak economic climate in the global steel industry, particularly in developed markets. The Segment has been impacted by lower prices and lower demand for its recycled by-products, as well as lower steel production by its customers. Total customer steel production has declined year-over-year in recent quarters, including an extended production outage at a large customer location in North America. This decline was 9% in the second quarter of 2013 compared with the second quarter of 2012, but with modest upturn in the second quarter of 2013 compared with the first quarter of 2013. Market forecasts are mixed for the remainder of 2013.
In addition to renewing its contracts in mature markets, the Company focuses on winning contracts in emerging markets where steel production is increasing and where the customers value the Company's environmental solutions. The Company will continue its focus on ensuring that forecasted profits for contracts meet certain established requirements.  Given this strategy, in some cases when opportunities do not meet established criteria, a contract may not be renewed, resulting in exit costs during the period in which such decisions are finalized.
An example of the execution of the Company's longer term strategy is the 25-year environmental solutions contract for on-site metal recovery in China that was awarded in July 2011 to the Company's venture (named Tisco Harsco Technologies) with Taiyuan Iron & Steel (Group) Co, Ltd. ("TISCO"). This contract will effectively address the environmentally-beneficial processing and metal recovery of TISCO's stainless and carbon steel slag production by-products across a range of potential commercial applications.  The Company anticipates first-year revenues of approximately $14 million as operations ramp-up in 2013; and approximately $30 million in subsequent years, ramping up to a projected run rate of approximately $50 million to $60 million per year when fully operational.  The Company and TISCO share a 60%-40% relationship in the partnership, respectively, and the Company consolidates the financial statements of the venture.
Another example of the Company's longer-term strategy is the June 2012 announcement of a new 20-year environmental services contract for the environmentally-beneficial handling and processing of steelmaking by-products with Tangshan

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Iron & Steel, the flagship site of China's largest steelmaker, Hebei Iron & Steel (HBIS) Group, the second largest producer of steel in the world. This contract significantly expands the Company's existing resource recovery services at the Tangshan works under a new strategic venture relationship led by the Company that focuses directly on improving the surrounding environment from steelmaking operations.
One of the Company's large steel mill customers in Europe has filed for receivership. The Company has approximately $10 million of receivables with this customer and believes that these amounts are collectible. Should there be an adverse change in the Company's view on collectability, there could be a charge against income in future periods.

Harsco Infrastructure Segment:
The Company expects the Harsco Infrastructure Segment to realize a steady year-over-year improvement in operating performance as it globally focuses on driving sales performance and continuing activities to improve efficiencies in yard, asset and project management. This Segment is expected to continue to realize the benefits from the successful implementation of the Fourth Quarter 2010 Harsco Infrastructure Restructuring Program and the 2011/2012 Restructuring Program.
Uncertainties remain in key end markets, particularly in the challenged economies in Europe and, to a lesser extent, impacts from low commodity prices on activities in locations such as Australia. The Company does not expect overall material improvement in this Segment's end markets in 2013, although some regions are expected to show improvement.

Harsco Rail Segment:
The short-term outlook for this business is unfavorably impacted by the timing of shipments for its large China Railway Corporation rail grinder orders, which were mostly completed during the first quarter of 2013. Compared with 2012, revenues for this Segment are expected to decline approximately $50 million in 2013 due to the completion of the order. The success in China has been leveraged to secure several new orders in other geographies, as well as with multiple metro systems in China; however, none of the individual orders are as large as the China Railway Corporation order.
The longer-term outlook for this Segment continues to be favorable. The global demand for railway maintenance-of-way equipment, parts, and services continues to be strong, giving positive indication of further opportunities for this Segment.

Harsco Industrial Segment:
The Harsco Industrial Segment is expecting another year of consistent performance for revenue and operating income in 2013, and will continue to focus on product innovation and development to drive strategic growth in its businesses.
Overall, the Segment's markets are stable with demand in the air-cooled heat exchangers business remaining strong. Slight improvement is expected in the industrial boilers market for the heat transfer products business as well as industrial grating.


Results of Operations
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
 
June 30
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues from continuing operations
 
$
759.7

 
$
770.6

 
$
1,475.1

 
$
1,522.9

Cost of services and products sold
 
577.2

 
584.8

 
1,141.4

 
1,178.4

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
125.6

 
125.6

 
250.3

 
254.8

Other expenses
 
3.9

 
22.9

 
2.4

 
63.0

Operating income from continuing operations
 
50.8

 
34.6

 
76.6

 
22.0

Interest expense
 
(12.9
)
 
(11.6
)
 
(24.6
)
 
(24.4
)
Income tax expense from continuing operations
 
(11.5
)
 
(10.4
)
 
(16.5
)
 
(14.9
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
 
27.9

 
13.6

 
37.4

 
(15.6
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations attributable to Harsco Corporation common stockholders
 
0.30

 
0.16

 
0.39

 
(0.20
)
Effective income tax rate for continuing operations
 
29.6
%
 
43.7
%
 
30.9
%
 
(1,617.3
)%







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Comparative Analysis of Consolidated Results

Revenues
Revenues for the second quarter of 2013 decreased $10.8 million or 1.4% from the second quarter of 2012.  Revenues for the first half of 2013 decreased $47.8 million or 3.1% from the first half of 2012. Changes in revenues for the periods presented were attributable to the following significant items:
Change in Revenues — 2013 vs. 2012
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In millions)
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
Net decreased revenues in the Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment, reflecting lower production by customers and reductions of $11.7 million and $21.9 million, respectively, due to exited underperforming contracts
 
$
(27.5
)
 
$
(40.7
)
Net changes in revenues in the Harsco Rail Segment due principally to the timing and mix of equipment deliveries, as well as increased aftermarket parts sales offset by lower services volume
 
(0.6
)
 
3.2

Net changes in revenues in the Harsco Infrastructure Segment reflecting increasing activity in rental, sales and erection/dismantling services in the quarterly comparison and increasing rental activity in the six month comparison, offset by decreases of $1.2 million and $12.5 million, respectively, related to exited operations in certain countries in 2012.
 
13.9

 
(5.5
)
Net increased revenues in the Harsco Industrial Segment, reflecting improving customer demand for industrial grating products and air-cooled heat exchangers, offset by lower demand for industrial boilers in the heat transfer products business.
 
2.1

 
6.1

Impact of foreign currency translation
 
1.3

 
(10.9
)
Total change in revenues — 2013 vs. 2012
 
$
(10.8
)
 
$
(47.8
)

Cost of Services and Products Sold
Cost of services and products sold for the second quarter of 2013 decreased $7.6 million or 1.3% from the second quarter of 2012.  Cost of services and products sold for the first half of 2013 decreased $37.0 million or 3.1% from the first half of 2012. Changes in cost of services and products sold for the periods presented were attributable to the following significant items:
Change in Cost of Services and Products Sold — 2013 vs. 2012
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In millions)
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
Decreased costs due to changes in revenues (exclusive of the effect of foreign currency translation, and including the effect of restructuring program savings and the impact of fluctuations in commodity costs included in selling prices)
 
$
(9.1
)
 
$
(19.6
)
Impact related to exited operations in certain countries in 2012 in the Harsco Infrastructure Segment
 
(3.1
)
 
(12.1
)
Impact of foreign currency translation
 
0.4

 
(10.0
)
Other

 
4.2

 
4.7

Total change in cost of services and products sold — 2013 vs. 2012
 
$
(7.6
)
 
$
(37.0
)


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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2013 were comparable to the second quarter of 2012.  Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first half of 2013 decreased $4.5 million or 1.8% from the first half of 2012. Changes in selling, general and administrative expenses for the periods presented were attributable to the following significant items:
Change in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses — 2013 vs. 2012
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In millions)
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
Decreased compensation expense due to the realization of cost savings benefits from restructuring activities and exited operations in certain countries in 2012 in the Harsco Infrastructure Segment
 
$
(1.4
)
 
$
(8.6
)
Increased advertising due to growth initiatives
 
1.4

 
1.6

Increased travel and entertainment related to growth initiatives
 
1.2

 
2.1

Increased professional fees
 
0.2

 
1.4

Impact of foreign currency translation
 

 
(2.2
)
Other
 
(1.4
)
 
1.2

Total change in selling, general and administrative expenses — 2013 vs. 2012
 
$

 
$
(4.5
)
Other Expenses
Other expenses includes restructuring costs for employee termination benefit costs, product rationalization, and costs to exit activities; former CEO separation costs; net gains on the disposal of non-core assets; and currency translation adjustments recognized in earnings.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
 
June 30
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Restructuring Program costs (see Note 14)
 
$

 
$
29,660

 
$

 
$
65,109

Former CEO separation costs
 

 

 

 
4,125

Net gains
 
(877
)
 
(821
)
 
(4,569
)
 
(1,222
)
Currency translation adjustments recognized in earnings
 

 
(6,754
)
 

 
(6,754
)
Other (a)
 
4,805

 
791

 
6,955

 
1,710

Other expenses
 
$
3,928

 
$
22,876

 
$
2,386

 
$
62,968

(a) Other includes employee termination benefit costs, impaired asset write-downs, and costs to exit activities that are not directly related to the restructuring programs detailed in Note 14, "Restructuring Programs," in Part I, Item 1, Financial Statements.

Interest Expense
Interest expense in 2013 increased $1.2 million and $0.2 million from the second quarter and first half of 2012, respectively.  The increase in the second quarter of 2013 compared with 2012 reflects expense on higher outstanding credit facility balances in 2013. In comparing the first half of 2013 with 2012, this increase in the second quarter was offset by a decrease in the first quarter of 2013 compared with 2012 due to the financing costs associated with the revolving credit facility that were recognized when this facility was renewed in March 2012.

Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense from continuing operations increased primarily due to higher income from continuing operations being generated in taxable jurisdictions for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 compared with the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. This increase was partially offset by the expiration of statutes of limitations for uncertain tax positions in certain foreign jurisdictions, amended return filings,and retroactive law changes in certain jurisdictions. The effective income tax rate related to continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 was 29.6% and 30.9%, respectively. The effective income tax rate related to continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 was 43.7% and (1,617.4)%, respectively. The effective income tax rate changed between 2012 and 2013 primarily due to decreased losses being generated in jurisdictions where no tax benefit can be recognized.








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Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations of $27.9 million in the second quarter of 2013 was $14.3 million higher than the $13.6 million in the second quarter of 2012. Income from continuing operations of $37.4 million in the first half of 2013 was $52.9 million higher than the $15.6 million loss from continuing operations in the first half of 2012. The increases primarily reflect pre-tax restructuring program costs incurred in 2012 that were not repeated in 2013: $29.7 million and $65.1 million in the second quarter and first half of 2012, respectively, principally in the Harsco Infrastructure Segment. Also contributing to the increase in the three month and six month comparisons was realization of benefits from prior and continuing cost-reduction actions. These improvements were partially offset by decreases resulting from lower volumes in the Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment.


Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview 
The Company continues to have sufficient available liquidity and has been able to obtain all necessary financing.  The Company currently expects operational and business needs to be met with cash from operations supplemented with borrowings from time to time due to historical patterns of seasonal cash flow and for the funding of various projects.
The Company continues to implement and perform capital efficiency initiatives to enhance liquidity.  These initiatives have included: focused allocation of capital spending to projects where the highest returns can be achieved while redeploying existing capital investments; optimization of worldwide cash positions; reductions in discretionary spending; and frequent evaluation of customer and business-partner credit risk. 
During the first half of 2013, the Company’s operations provided $56.4 million in operating cash flow, an increase from the $35.7 million provided in the first half of 2012.  Approximately $10 million of operating cash was disbursed in the first half of 2013 for restructuring program costs, which are described in Note 14, "Restructuring Programs," in Part I, Item I, Financial Statements, compared with approximately $56 million of operating cash disbursed in the first half of 2012.  In the first half of 2013, the Company invested $120.2 million in capital expenditures, mostly for the Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment (approximately 45% of the total capital expenditures were for revenue-growth projects), compared with $107.8 million invested in the first half of 2012.  The Company paid $33.1 million in stockholder dividends in the first half of 2013 compared with $33.0 million in the first half of 2012.
The Company’s net cash borrowings increased by $80.3 million in the first half of 2013, primarily to fund capital expenditures, principally in the Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment.  The Company’s debt to total capital ratio increased to 55.2% at June 30, 2013 from 52.9% at December 31, 2012, primarily due to the increased net cash borrowings in the first half of 2013.
The Company plans to sustain its balanced portfolio through its strategy of redeploying discretionary cash for disciplined organic growth and international or market-segment diversification; for potential strategic ventures, alliances and partnerships; for growth in long-term, high-return service contracts for the Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment, principally in targeted growth markets or for customer diversification; and for strategic investments or possible acquisitions in the Harsco Rail Segment and Harsco Industrial Segment.  The Company also foresees continuing its long and consistent history of paying dividends to stockholders.
The Company continues its focus on improving working capital efficiency.  The Company’s Continuous Improvement initiatives are being used to further improve effective and efficient use of working capital, particularly in accounts receivable and inventories.
The Company also generated $14.9 million in cash from asset sales in the first half of 2013. Asset sales are a normal part of the Company's business model, primarily for the Harsco Infrastructure and Harsco Metals & Minerals Segments.
Sources and Uses of Cash
The Company’s principal sources of liquidity are cash from operations and borrowings under its various credit agreements, augmented by cash proceeds from asset sales.  The primary drivers of the Company’s cash flow from operations are the Company’s revenues and income.  The Company’s long-term Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment contracts provide predictable cash flows for the near-term years.  Cash returns on capital investments made in prior years, for which limited cash is currently required, are a significant source of cash from operations.  Depreciation expense related to these investments is a non-cash charge. 


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Major uses of operating cash flows and borrowed funds include: capital investments, principally in the Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment; payroll costs and related benefits; dividend payments; pension funding payments; inventory purchases for the Harsco Rail and Harsco Industrial Segments; income tax payments; debt principal and interest payments; insurance premiums and payments of self-insured casualty losses; and machinery, equipment, automobile and facility lease payments. Additionally, in 2012, there were significant payments under restructuring programs as noted above.  Cash may also be used for targeted strategic acquisitions as appropriate opportunities arise.
Resources available for cash requirements for operations and growth initiatives
In addition to utilizing cash from operations and cash proceeds from asset sales, the Company has bank credit facilities available throughout the world. Public markets are also accessed through discrete-term note issuance to investors.  The Company expects to continue to utilize all these sources to meet its future cash requirements for operations and growth initiatives.
The following table illustrates available credit at June 30, 2013:
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
(In millions)
 
Facility Limit
 
Outstanding
Balance
 
Available
Credit
 
U.S. commercial paper program
 
$
550.0

 
$

 
$
550.0

 
Multi-year revolving credit agreement (a U.S.-based program)
 
525.0

 
153.0

 
372.0

 
Totals
 
$
1,075.0

 
$
153.0

 
$
922.0

 
  
At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had $153.0 million and $89.5 million, respectively, of commercial paper and credit facility borrowings outstanding. At both June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, all such balances were classified as long-term borrowings in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Classification of such balances is based on the Company's ability and intent to repay such amounts over the subsequent twelve months, as well as the Company's current intent and ability to borrow for a period longer than a year. To the extent the Company expects to repay any amounts within the subsequent twelve months, the amounts would be classified as short-term borrowings.
At both June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company's $150 million 5.125% notes, due September 15, 2013, were classified as Long-term debt on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet based on the Company's current intent and ability to refinance this debt using borrowings under the Company's multi-year revolving credit facility.
Credit Ratings and Outlook
The following table summarizes the Company’s current debt ratings:
Rating Agency
 
Long-term Notes
 
U.S.-Based
Commercial Paper
 
Watch / Outlook
Standard & Poor’s (S&P)
 
BBB-
 
A-3
 
Negative Outlook
Moody’s
 
Ba1
 
Not Prime
 
Stable Outlook
Fitch
 
BBB-
 
F3
 
Negative Outlook
 
In May 2013, Fitch downgraded the Company's long-term ratings to BBB- and reaffirmed its short-term ratings of F3, while maintaining a negative outlook. This and other rating agency downgrades in the first quarter of 2013 resulted in an increase in the Company's short-term borrowing costs and resulted in the Company being unable to consistently issue commercial paper in sufficient amounts to sustain its U.S. commercial paper program. Consequently, subsequent to June 30, 2013, the U.S. commercial paper program was canceled.
Any future downgrades to the Company’s credit ratings may increase borrowing costs to the Company, while an improvement in the Company’s credit ratings may decrease such costs.  However, any future downgrades in the Company’s credit ratings will not reduce availability under the Company's multi-year revolving credit agreement.










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Working Capital Position
Changes in the Company’s working capital are reflected in the following table:
(Dollars in millions)
 
June 30
2013
 
December 31
2012
 
Increase
(Decrease)
Current Assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
89.0

 
$
95.3

 
$
(6.2
)
Trade accounts receivable, net
 
632.0

 
600.3

 
31.7

Other receivables
 
41.7

 
39.8

 
1.8

Inventories
 
244.8

 
236.5

 
8.3

Other current assets
 
96.2

 
94.6

 
1.6

Total current assets
 
1,103.6

 
1,066.4

 
37.2

Current Liabilities
 
 

 
 

 
 

Notes payable and current maturities
 
16.0

 
11.8

 
4.1

Accounts payable
 
231.3

 
221.5

 
9.9

Accrued compensation
 
75.9

 
94.4

 
(18.5
)
Income taxes payable
 
11.5

 
10.1

 
1.4

Other current liabilities
 
274.2

 
299.8

 
(25.6
)
Total current liabilities
 
608.9

 
637.6

 
(28.7
)
Working Capital
 
$
494.8

 
$
428.9

 
$
65.9

Current Ratio (a)
 
1.8

 
1.7

 
 

 
(a)          Calculated as Total current assets divided by Total current liabilities 
Working capital increased $65.9 million in the first half of 2013 due principally to the following factors:
Trade accounts receivable, net increased $31.7 million, primarily due to timing of invoicing and collections across all segments;
Accrued compensation decreased by $18.5 million primarily due to the payment of incentive compensation from 2012; and
Other current liabilities decreased $25.6 million primarily due to a decrease in customer advances related to the delivery of certain machines offset by the timing of cost accruals for manufactured equipment in the Harsco Rail Segment, and payments of restructuring program expenses in the Harsco Infrastructure and Metals & Minerals Segments that have reduced accrued liability balances since June 30, 2012.
These working capital increases were partially offset by the following:
Accounts payable increased by $9.9 million due to the timing of payments.
Certainty of Cash Flows
The certainty of the Company’s future cash flows is underpinned by the long-term nature of the Company’s metals services contracts and overall discretionary cash flows (operating cash flows plus cash from asset sales in excess of the amounts necessary for capital expenditures to maintain current revenue levels) generated by the Company.  Historically, the Company has utilized these discretionary cash flows for growth-related capital expenditures, strategic acquisitions, debt repayment and dividend payments.
The types of products and services that the Company provides are not subject to rapid technological change, which increases the stability of related cash flows.  Additionally, the Company believes each of its businesses in its balanced portfolio is a leader in the industries and major markets the Company serves.  Due to these factors, the Company is confident in its future ability to generate positive cash flows from operations.







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Cash Flow Summary
The Company’s cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities, as reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, are summarized in the following table:
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
(In millions)
 
2013
 
2012
Net cash provided (used) by:
 
 

 
 

Operating activities
 
$
56.4

 
$
35.7

Investing activities
 
(107.7
)
 
(69.9
)
Financing activities
 
49.3

 
39.4

Impact of exchange rate changes on cash
 
(4.1
)
 
(5.1
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 
$
(6.2
)
 
$
0.2

 
Cash Provided by Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities in the first half of 2013 was $56.4 million, an increase of $20.6 million from the first half of 2012.  Restructuring cash payments decreased to approximately $10 million in the first half of 2013 compared with approximately $56 million in the first half of 2012. Other factors contributing to the change in net cash provided by operating activities were: net income in the first half of 2013 compared with a net loss in the first half of 2012; and timing of accounts receivable receipts and accounts payable disbursements.
Included in the Cash flows from operating activities section of the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows is the caption Other assets and liabilities. For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 decreases in this line item were $29.0 million and $27.2 million, respectively. The major components of this line item include the net impact of defined benefit pension plan funding, fluctuations in advances from customers and vendor prepayments. A summary of these components for the periods presented is as follows:
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30
(In millions)
 
2013
 
2012
Net cash provided by (used in):
 
 
 
 
  Change in net defined benefit pension liabilities
 
$
(12.8
)
 
$
(14.0
)
  Change in advance on contracts from customers
 
(9.1
)
 
(16.5
)
  Change in prepaid expenses
 
(5.4
)
 
7.9

  Other
 
(1.7
)
 
(4.6
)
  Total
 
$
(29.0
)
 
$
(27.2
)
Cash Used by Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities in the first half of 2013 was $107.7 million, an increase of $37.8 million from the first half of 2012.  The increase was primarily due to approximately $22 million in reduced cash proceeds from sales of assets and an increase of approximately $12 million in capital expenditures.
Cash Provided by Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities in the first half of 2013 was $49.3 million, an increase of $9.8 million from the first half of 2012.  The change was primarily due to an increase in year-over-year net cash borrowings.
The following table summarizes the Company's debt and capital positions at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
(Dollars in millions)
 
June 30
2013
 
December 31
2012
Notes payable and current maturities
 
$
16.0

 
$
11.8

Long-term debt
 
1,039.3

 
957.4

Total debt
 
1,055.3

 
969.3

Total equity
 
855.7

 
861.6

Total capital
 
$
1,911.1

 
$
1,830.9

Total debt to total capital (a)
 
55.2
%
 
52.9
%
(a) Calculated as Total debt divided by Total capital.
The Company’s debt as a percent of total capital increased in the first half of 2013 due principally to increased borrowings under the Company's multi-year revolving credit agreement.

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Debt Covenants
The credit agreement governing the Company's multi-year revolving credit facility contains covenants that stipulate a maximum debt to capital ratio of 60%, limit the proportion of subsidiary consolidated indebtedness to a maximum of 10% of consolidated tangible assets and specify a minimum ratio of total consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) to consolidated interest charges of 3.0:1.  The Company’s 5.75% and 2.70% notes include covenants that require the Company to offer to repurchase the notes at 101% of par in the event of a change of control of the Company or disposition of substantially all of the Company’s assets in combination with a downgrade in the Company’s credit rating to non-investment grade.  At June 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance with these covenants with a debt to capital ratio (as defined by the covenants) of 56.2% and a ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest charges of 9.1:1.  The proportion of subsidiary consolidated indebtedness to consolidated tangible assets approximated 2.8% at June 30, 2013. Based on balances at June 30, 2013, the Company could increase borrowings by approximately $186 million and still be in compliance with its debt covenants.  Alternatively, keeping all other factors constant, the Company’s equity could decrease by approximately $124 million and the Company would still be within its debt covenants.  The Company expects to continue to be in compliance with these debt covenants for at least the next twelve months.

Cash and Value-Based Management
The Company has various cash management systems throughout the world that centralize cash in various bank accounts where it is economically justifiable and legally permissible to do so.  These centralized cash balances are then redeployed to other operations to reduce short-term borrowings and to finance working capital needs or capital expenditures.  Due to the transitory nature of cash balances, they are normally invested in bank deposits that can be withdrawn at will or in very liquid short-term bank time deposits and government obligations.  The Company’s policy is to use the largest banks in the various countries in which the Company operates.  The Company monitors the creditworthiness of its banks, and, when appropriate, adjusts its banking operations to reduce or eliminate exposure to less credit worthy banks.

At June 30, 2013, the Company's consolidated cash and cash equivalents included approximately $86 million held by non-U.S. subsidiaries. At June 30, 2013, less than 10% of the Company's consolidated cash and cash equivalents had regulatory restrictions that would preclude the transfer of funds with and among subsidiaries. The cash and cash equivalents held by non-U.S. subsidiaries also included approximately $31 million held in consolidated strategic ventures. The strategic venture agreements may require strategic venture partner approval to transfer funds with and among subsidiaries. While the Company's remaining non-U.S. cash and cash equivalents can be transferred with and among subsidiaries, the majority of these non-U.S. cash balances will be used to support the on-going working capital needs and continued growth of the Company's non-U.S. operations.
The Company plans to continue its strategy of targeted, prudent investing for strategic purposes for the foreseeable future and to make more efficient use of existing investments.  The long-term goal of this strategy is to create stockholder value by improving the Company’s EVA.  Under this program, the Company evaluates strategic investments based upon the investment’s economic profit.  EVA equals after-tax operating profits less a charge for the use of the capital employed to create those profits.  Therefore, value is created when a project or initiative produces a return above the risk-adjusted local country cost of capital.  In the first half of 2013, EVA was lower than the first half of 2012.
The Company currently expects to continue paying dividends to stockholders.  In July 2013, the Company declared its 254th consecutive quarterly cash dividends, payable in November 2013.
The Company’s financial position and debt capacity should enable it to meet current and future requirements. As additional resources are needed, the Company should be able to obtain funds readily and at competitive costs. The Company intends to continue investing in high-return, organic growth projects and prudent, strategic alliances and ventures; reduce debt; and pay cash dividends as a means of enhancing stockholder value.

Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Standards
 
Information on recently adopted and recently issued accounting standards is included in Note 2, “Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Standards,” in Part I, Item 1, Financial Statements.
 

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ITEM 3.        QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Market risks have not changed significantly from those disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

 
ITEM 4.        CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Based on the evaluation required by Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b), the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rules 15a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), as of June 30, 2013.  Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2013.  There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2013.


PART II — OTHER INFORMATION 

ITEM 1.        LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information on legal proceedings is included in Note 8, “Commitments and Contingencies,” in Part I, Item 1, Financial Statements.
ITEM 1A.     RISK FACTORS
The Company's risk factors as of June 30, 2013 have not changed materially from those described in Part 1, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
ITEM 6.        EXHIBITS

See the Exhibit Index following the signature page to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a list of exhibits filed or furnished with this report, which Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference.

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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
 
HARSCO CORPORATION
 
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DATE
August 8, 2013
 
/s/ F. NICHOLAS GRASBERGER, III
 
 
 
F. Nicholas Grasberger, III
 
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
DATE
August 8, 2013
 
/s/ BARRY E. MALAMUD
 
 
 
Barry E. Malamud
 
 
 
Vice President and Corporate Controller
 
 
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number
 
Description
3.1
 
Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
10.1
 
Harsco Corporation 2013 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 26, 2013, Commission File No. 001-03970).
10.2
 
Harsco Corporation Form of Restricted Stock Units Agreement (effective for grants on and after May 10, 2013).
10.3
 
Harsco Corporation Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement (effective for grants on and after May 10, 2013).
31.1
 
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer).
31.2
 
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Financial Officer).
32
 
Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer).
101
 
The following financial statements from Harsco Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2013, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss); (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity; and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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