-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, FBmBTszTVJgC+cGfbx8nuME9DfmABmUb832pZ6k1iJ3SQSMqRqTI3i137D9Jce3l xQm7oM0VQqYdqBmb8xzwiA== 0000950152-96-006710.txt : 19961223 0000950152-96-006710.hdr.sgml : 19961223 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950152-96-006710 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19960930 FILED AS OF DATE: 19961220 SROS: AMEX FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SIFCO INDUSTRIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000090168 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: AIRCRAFT ENGINES & ENGINE PARTS [3724] IRS NUMBER: 340553950 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-05978 FILM NUMBER: 96683535 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 970 E 64TH ST CITY: CLEVELAND STATE: OH ZIP: 44103 BUSINESS PHONE: 2168818600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 970 EAST 64TH STREET CITY: CLEVELAND STATE: OH ZIP: 44103 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: STEEL IMPROVEMENT & FORGE CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19690520 10-K 1 SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. 1 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended 9/30/96 Commission file number 1-5978 ------- ------- SIFCO Industries, Inc., and Subsidiaries - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) Ohio 34-0553950 - --------------------------------- --------------------- (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF I.R.S. EMPLOYER INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) DENTIFICATION NO.) 970 East 64th Street, Cleveland Ohio 44103 - -------------------------------------------- ----------------- (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (216) 881-8600 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON TITLE OF EACH CLASS WHICH REGISTERED - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Common Shares, $1 Par Value American Stock Exchange - ------------------------------------- -------------------------- Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (TITLE OF CLASS) 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 AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DURING THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (OR FOR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD THAT THE REGISTRANT WAS REQUIRED TO FILE SUCH REPORTS), AND (2) HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO SUCH FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS. YES X NO --- --- INDICATE BY CHECK MARK IF DISCLOSURE OF DELINQUENT FILERS PURSUANT TO ITEM 405 OF REGULATION S-K IS NOT CONTAINED HEREIN, AND WILL NOT BE CONTAINED, TO THE BEST OF REGISTRANT'S KNOWLEDGE, IN DEFINITIVE PROXY OR INFORMATION STATEMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN PART III OF THIS FORM 10-K OR ANY AMENDMENT TO THIS FORM 10-K. --- STATE THE AGGREGATE MARKET VALUE OF THE VOTING STOCK HELD BY NONAFFILIATES OF THE REGISTRANT. (THE AGGREGATE MARKET VALUE SHALL BE COMPUTED BY REFERENCE TO THE PRICE AT WHICH THE STOCK WAS SOLD, OR THE AVERAGE BID AND ASKED PRICES OF SUCH STOCK, AS OF A SPECIFIED DATE WITHIN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF FILING.) As of November 29, 1996 -- $32,948,632 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDICATE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING OF EACH OF THE REGISTRANT'S CLASSES OF COMMON STOCK, AS OF THE LATEST PRACTICABLE DATE (APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS.) As of November 30, 1996 -- 5,135,401 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: LIST THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS IF INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE AND THE PART OF THE FORM 10-K INTO WHICH THE DOCUMENT IS INCORPORATED: (1) ANY ANNUAL REPORT TO SECURITY HOLDERS; (2) ANY PROXY OR INFORMATION STATEMENT; AND (3) ANY PROSPECTUS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 424(b) OR (C) UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933. (THE LISTED DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE CLEARLY DESCRIBED FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES.) Portions of the 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders (Part I, III, IV) Portions of the Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 28, 1997 (Part I,II,III) 2 PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS THE COMPANY ----------- SIFCO Industries, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Company"), was incorporated in 1916. The executive offices of the Company are located at 970 East 64th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44103, and its telephone number is (216) 881-8600. The Company is engaged in the production and sale of a variety of metal-working processes, services and products produced primarily to the specific design requirements of its customers. The processes include forging, heat treating, welding, machining and electroplating; and the products include forgings, machined forgings and other machined metal parts, remanufactured component parts for turbine engines, and electroplating solutions and equipment. The Company engages in international technology transfer and also has marketing expertise to provide worldwide sourcing and distribution of overseas manufacturers. The Company's operations are conducted in two segments: (1) specialty products and (2) forgings. SPECIALTY PRODUCTS ------------------ The Company's specialty products segment consists of the repair and remanufacture of jet engine and industrial turbine components; precision machining for aerospace applications, including subassemblies and finished replacement parts; and equipment, solutions and contract services in selective electroplating for aerospace, defense and industrial markets. FORGINGS -------- The Company's forging segment consists of the production and some finishing of forgings in numerous alloys for application in the aerospace and several sophisticated industrial markets, utilizing a variety of processes, including conventional and near-net shape hot forging and cold forging techniques. The Company's forged products include: OEM and aftermarket parts for aircraft engines; structural airframe components; and land-based gas turbine engine parts; construction, ordnance and nuclear power components; valves and other parts for oil drilling and mining equipment; and low and high pressure closures for boilers. 1 3 COMPETITION; PRINCIPAL CUSTOMERS; BACKLOG ----------------------------------------- There is active competition among many companies, large and small, in every one of the services and products offered by the Company. The Company, however, believes that it offers a wider variety of services than most of its competitors and is more experienced than most in meeting the exact requirements and technical specifications of its customers, particularly those in the aerospace and turbine components repair markets. In addition, the Company has the ability to use its management and marketing expertise to provide worldwide sourcing and selling capabilities. There is excess capacity in many segments of the forging industry which the Company believes has the effect of increasing competition and limits the ability to raise prices. The Company feels, however, that its focus on quality and customer service help to give it an advantage in the markets it serves. Defense orders can be quite volatile year to year. The decline in defense spending had negatively impacted both sales and income of the Company over the recent past. Defense orders received in 1996 were $17.8 million compared to $4.4 million in 1995. Defense-related orders received in fiscal 1994 were approximately $11.5 million (including $7.0 million for a retrofit of the CH-46 helicopter). This compares to $6.0 million in 1993, $8.3 million in 1992 and $15.3 million in 1991. The performance of the domestic and international air transport industries directly and significantly impact our performance. The restructuring and down turn in the airline industry, over the past few years, has negatively impacted the sales and income of the Company by increasing price competition for the available business. Recently there has been a strong resurgence in the performance of the worldwide airlines industry. The Air Transport Association predicts a continuation of record profit levels for the industry. A reduction in the number of airlines could result in fewer new aircraft being ordered as the remaining airlines purchase the used aircraft from the airlines no longer in business. On the other hand, older aircraft require repairs more frequently than newer aircraft, and this could have a positive effect on the Company. The airline industry's long term outlook is still for continued growth in air travel which would suggest the need for newer aircraft and growth in the requirement for repairs. The Company is not able to quantify the interplay of these factors. The Company believes it can partially compensate for these factors mentioned above by its efforts to broaden its product lines and develop new geographic markets, customers and technologies. The identity and rankings of the Company's principal customers vary from year to year, and the Company relies on its ability to adapt its services and operations to changing requirements rather than on any high volume production of a particular item or group of items for a particular customer or customers. Sales to the Company's three largest customers were approximately $5.0 2 4 million, $3.9 million and $3.8 million, respectively. Sales to the Company's next two largest customers were $2.6 million and $2.0 million. Four of the aforementioned companies serve the airline transportation market and one ($2.0 million) the aerospace market. The Company believes that the total loss of sales of its largest customer or two or more of the four remaining customers mentioned above would result in a materially adverse impact on the business and income of the Company. Although there is no assurance that this will continue, historically as one or more major customers have reduced their purchases, one or more other customers have increased purchases avoiding a materially adverse impact on the business or financial results of the Company. The Company's backlog of orders was as follows:
9/30/96 9/30/95 ------- ------- ($000 omitted) Specialty products and services $13,400 $ 9,000 Forgings 29,500 19,600 ------ ------- $ 42,900 $28,600 ======== ========
Approximately 2% of 1996's backlogs are on hold, and 12% are scheduled for delivery beyond fiscal year 1997. No material part of the Company's business is seasonal. Information concerning the Company's business and its reportable business segments as set forth on pages 5, 6 and 16, respectively, of the 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT; PATENTS; RAW MATERIALS ------------------------------------------------ The forging, machining, development of remanufacturing processes, or other preparation of prototype parts to customers' specifications for use in their research and development of new parts or designs has been an ordinary portion of the Company's business. Apart from such work, the Company has spent no material amount of time or money on research and development activities; and the accounting records of the Company do not differentiate between work on orders for customer research and development and work on other customer orders. The Company uses in its business various trademarks, trade names, patents, trade secrets and licenses. While a number of these are important to it, the Company does not consider that a material part of its business is dependent on any one or a group of them. The Company has many sources for the raw materials, primarily high quality steel, investment castings and chemicals essential to this business. Suppliers of such materials are located in many areas throughout the country. The Company does not depend on a single source for the supply of its materials and believes that its sources are adequate for its business. 3 5 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ------------------------- In common with other companies engaged in similar businesses, the Company has been required to comply with various laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. The costs of such compliance have not had, and are not presently expected to have, a material effect on the capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position of the Company and its subsidiaries under existing regulations and interpretations. EMPLOYEES --------- The number of the Company's employees increased from 615 at the beginning of the fiscal year to 684 at the end of the fiscal year. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES The Company's fixed assets include the plants described below and a substantial quantity of machinery and equipment, most of which is general purpose machinery and equipment using special jigs, tools and fixtures and in many instances having automatic control features and special adaptions. The Company's plants, machinery and equipment are in good operating condition, are well-maintained and substantially all of its facilities are in regular use. The Company considers the present level of fixed assets capitalized as of September 30, 1996 suitable and adequate given the current product offerings for the respective business segments' operations in the current business environment. The square footage numbers set forth in the following paragraphs are approximations. The Specialty Products segment has seven plants with a total of 259 thousand square feet. Four of these plants with a total of 201 thousand square feet are for the repair and remanufacture jet engine and industrial turbine components. Two of these plants are located in Cork, Ireland (100 thousand square feet), one in Minneapolis, Minnesota (59 thousand square feet) and one in Tampa, Florida (42 thousand square feet). A portion of the Minneapolis plant is also the site of the Company's machining operations. Selective Plating has three plants, one of which is located in Independence, Ohio (34 thousand square feet); a leased facility in Brooklyn, Ohio (14 thousand square feet); and a leased facility in Redditch, England (10 thousand square feet). The Company also leases space for sales offices and/or its contract plating services in Norfolk, Virginia; Hartford (East Windsor), Connecticut; Los Angeles (San Dimas), California; and Tacoma, Washington. Selective Plating also leases sales office space in Saint-Maur, France. The Forging segment has one plant of 223 thousand square feet located in Cleveland, Ohio. This facility is also the site of the Company's corporate headquarters. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Not applicable. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS Not applicable. 4 6 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED SECURITY HOLDER MATTERS The information required by Item 5 is incorporated herein by reference to pages 1, 7 and 11 of the Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended September 30, 1996. As of November 1, 1996, the Company had 814 shareholders of record. ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The information required by Item 6 is incorporated herein by reference to page 7 of the Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended September 30, 1996. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The information required by Item 7 is incorporated herein by reference to pages 5 and 6 of the Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended September 30, 1996. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The financial statements required by Item 8 are incorporated herein by reference to pages 8 through 16, inclusive, of the Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended September 30, 1996. ITEM 9. CHANGES AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Not applicable. 5 7 PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE REGISTRANT The information required by Item 10 as to Directors of the Registrant, is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth on pages 4 through 6 of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held January 28, 1997. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE REGISTRANT ------------------------------------------------------ The Executive Officers of the Company are elected annually to serve for one-year terms or until their successors are elected and qualified. The officers listed below were elected January 30, 1996. Name Age Title and Business Experience - ---- --- ----------------------------- Charles H. Smith, Jr. (1) 76 Director since 1941; Chairman of the Board; Mr. Smith previously served the Company as its Chief Executive Officer from January 1943 until February 1983. Jeffrey P. Gotschall (1) 48 Director since October 1986; Chief Executive Officer since July 1990; President since October 1989 and Chief Operating Officer from October 1986 to July 1990; Mr. Gotschall previously served the Company from October 1986 through September 1989 as Executive Vice President and from May 1985 through February 1989 as President of SIFCO Turbine Component Services. George D. Gotschall (1) 76 Director from 1950 to 1958 and continuously since 1962; Mr. Gotschall is Assistant Secretary of the Company and previously served the Company until February 1983 as Vice President--International and Treasurer. Richard A. Demetter 56 Vice President-Finance since January 1979; Chief Financial Officer since January 1984, and previously Controller from November 1976 to January 1984. 6 8 PART III (CONTINUED) ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE REGISTRANT (continued) EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE REGISTRANT (CONTINUED) - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Name Age Title and Business Experience - ---- --- ----------------------------- Hudson D. Smith (1) 45 Director since 1988. Treasurer of the Company since 1983; Vice President and General Manager of SIFCO Forge Group since February 1995; General Manager of SIFCO Forge Group's Cleveland Operations from October 1989 through January 1995; Group General Sales Manager of SIFCO Forge Group from July 1985 through September 1989. Timothy V. Crean 47 Managing Director of the SIFCO Turbine Components Group since October 1995, and Managing Director of SIFCO Turbine Components, Ltd. since November 1986. Mara L. Babin, Esq. 46 Secretary since July 1980, and General Counsel since 1985, Ms. Babin is a partner in the law firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey and has been an attorney with the firm since 1975. (1) Charles H. Smith, Jr. and George D. Gotschall are brothers-in-law. Hudson D. Smith is the son of Charles H. Smith, Jr. Jeffrey P. Gotschall is the son of George D. Gotschall. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information required by Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference to pages 10 through 15 of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held January 28, 1997. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The information required by Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth on pages 2 through 8 of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held January 28, 1997. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS Not applicable. 7 9 PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) (1) Financial Statements: --------------------- The following consolidated financial statements and related notes of the Registrant and its subsidiaries contained on pages 8 through 16, inclusive, of the Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended September 30, 1996, are incorporated herein by reference. Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 1996 and 1995. Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended September 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994. Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended September 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended September 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended September 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994. Report of Independent Public Accountants. (a) (2) Financial Statement Schedules: ------------------------------ Report of Independent Public Accountants on the Financial Statement Schedules. Schedule II -- Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for the Years Ended September 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994. All schedules, other than Schedules II are omitted since the information is not required or is otherwise furnished. 8 10 PART IV (continued) (a) (3) Exhibits: ----------- ** (3) Second Amended Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and Amended Code of Regulations. *** (4) Instruments defining the rights of security holders. Reference is made to Exhibit (3) above and to Note 2, page 10 of the 1986 Annual Report to Shareholders. **** (9) Voting Trust Agreement, as amended. (10) Material Contracts: *****) (a) 1989 Stock Option Plan # (b) Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended and restated # (c) Deferred Compensation Program, as amended and restated ****) (d) Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and each of its Directors and Executive Officers *) (e) 1994 Phantom Stock Plan (13) 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders ***** (21) Subsidiaries of the Registrant (23) Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP (24) Powers of Attorney *) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit A to the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held January 31, 1995. **) Incorporated herein by reference to Form 10-K, September 30, 1986 ***) Incorporated herein by reference to Form 10-K, September 30, 1987 ****) Incorporated herein by reference to Form 10-K, September 30, 1988 *****) Incorporated herein by reference to Form 10-K, September 30, 1989 # Incorporated herein by reference to Form 10-K, September 30, 1995 (b) (1) Reports on Form 8-K ------------------- No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the last quarter of the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996. 9 11 SIGNATURES ---------- Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. By: /s/ Richard A. Demetter ------------------------------ Richard A. Demetter Chief Accounting Officer Date: December 18, 1996 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report has been signed below on December 18, 1996 by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant in the capacities indicated. /*/ Charles H. Smith, Jr. /*/ Richard S. Gray - --------------------------- --------------------------- Charles H. Smith, Jr. Richard S. Gray Chairman of the Board; Director Director /*/ Jeffrey P. Gotschall /*/ William R. Higgins - --------------------------- --------------------------- Jeffrey P. Gotschall William R. Higgins President; Chief Executive Officer; Director Director /*/ Richard A. Demetter /*/ David V. Ragone - --------------------------- --------------------------- Richard A. Demetter David V. Ragone Vice President-Finance; Chief Financial Officer Director /*/ George D. Gotschall /*/ Thomas J. Vild - --------------------------- --------------------------- George D. Gotschall Thomas J. Vild Assistant Secretary; Director Director /*/ Hudson D. Smith /*/ J. Douglas Whelan - --------------------------- --------------------------- Hudson D. Smith J. Douglas Whelan Treasurer; Director Director /s/ Richard A. Demetter --------------------------- Richard A. Demetter --------------------------- (Attorney in Fact) 10 12 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of SIFCO Industries, Inc. We have audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the consolidated financial statements included in SIFCO Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries' annual report to shareholders incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K, and have issued our report thereon dated October 24, 1996. Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on those statements taken as a whole. The schedule listed in the index of financial statement schedules is the responsibility of the Company's management and is presented for purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and is not part of the basic consolidated financial statements. This schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic consolidated financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly states in all material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Cleveland, Ohio, October 24, 1996. 11 13 SCHEDULE II
SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALLOWANCES FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30 1996, 1995, AND 1994 ($000 omitted) 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- BALANCE BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 726 $ 538 $ 868 Additions Charged to costs and expenses 43 86 54 Deductions - accounts determined to be uncollectible (117) (19) (438) Recoveries of fully reserved accounts 68 --- --- Exchange rate changes and other (11) 121 54 ----- ----- ----- BALANCE END OF PERIOD $ 709 $ 726 $ 538 ===== ===== =====
12 EX-13 2 EXHIBIT 13 1 [SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. LOGO] SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNUAL REPORT 1996 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS .........................1 SHAREHOLDERS' LETTER .........................2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS..........3 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.......................7 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME.............8 BALANCE SHEETS................................9 CASH FLOW....................................10 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY........................11 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS........................12 SUMMARIZED QUARTERLY RESULTS.................13 COMPANY DIRECTORS & OFFICERS.................17 [SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. LOGO] SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. IS COMMITTED TO THE ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION OF ITS CUSTOMERS WORLDWIDE THROUGH COMPETITIVE PRICING, TOTAL SERVICE, COMPREHENSIVE TECHNOLOGY AND SUPERIOR QUALITY. THE COMPANY IS DEDICATED TO MEETING THE TECHNICAL NEEDS OF THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY IN THE PRODUCTION, REPAIR, PLATING, MACHINING AND MARKETING OF JET ENGINE AND OTHER AEROSPACE COMPONENTS. SIFCO SERVES 90% OF THE WORLD'S AIRLINES AND MAINTAINS A GROWING NETWORK OF MANUFACTURING, SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS IN THE UNITED STATES, EUROPE AND THE FAR EAST. THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS CONSIST OF TWO BUSINESS SEGMENTS: SPECIALTY PRODUCTS THE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS SEGMENT PROVIDES REPAIR AND REMANUFACTURE OF JET ENGINE AND INDUSTRIAL TURBINE COMPONENTS; PRECISION MACHINING FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING SUBASSEMBLIES AND FINISHED REPLACEMENT PARTS; EQUIPMENT, SOLUTIONS AND CONTRACT SERVICES IN SELECTIVE ELECTROPLATING FOR AEROSPACE, DEFENSE AND INDUSTRIAL MARKETS. FORGINGS THE FORGING SEGMENT PROVIDES SPECIALIZED FORGINGS IN NUMEROUS ALLOYS FOR APPLICATIONS IN THE AEROSPACE AND SOPHISTICATED INDUSTRIAL MARKETS; MARKETING TO PROVIDE WORLDWIDE SOURCING AND SELLING CAPABILITIES, AS WELL AS INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER. 3 HIGHLIGHTS 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET SALES (millions) 1994 1995 1996 $61.4 $68.1 $85.4 NEW ORDERS (millions) 1994 1995 1996 $66.6 $72.0 $99.7 OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE RESTRUCTURING (millions) 1994 1995 1996 $.024 $1.6 $4.7 BACKLOG (millions) 1994 1995 1996 $27.0 $28.6 $42.9
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1996 Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Years Ended September 30 1996 %Change 1995 %Change 1994 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net Sales $85,420 25.4% $68,134 10.9% $61,429 Net Income (loss) 5,608 2,812* 55 Net income (loss) per share 1.09 .55 .01 Dividends per share .10 ---- ---- Shareholder's equity per share 7.01 15.9% 6.05 12.2% 5.39 Stock price range (high-low) 10 1/4 - 3 3/4 5 9/16 - 2 15/16 4 3/4 - 2 9/16 Shares outstanding 5,127 5,092 5,062 Number shareholders 815 835 860 Return on beginning shareholders' equity 18.2% 10.3% 0.2% Long-term debt/equity percent 29.4% 35.3% 25.6% *Includes reversal of restructuring charge to income of $1,512.
1 4 TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS ================================================================================ RECORD SALES The operating performance of our Company in 1996 was very strong with record sales which produced a substantial improvement in earnings. We were able to build on last year's accomplishments and achieve our best overall performance in five years, as detailed in the "Management's Discussion" section of this report. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL FACTORS WHICH HAVE COME TOGETHER TO AFFECT OUR OPERATING PERFORMANCE IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. Among the most important is the strong resurgence and continued solid performance of the worldwide airline industry. The flight performance of the domestic and international air transport industries directly and significantly impact our performance. The Air Transport Association predicts a continuation of record profit levels for the industry, in line with our expectations. CUSTOMER PROGRAMS Equally important are our relationships with the world's airlines. We estimate that we serve at least 90% of the world's major airlines, either through sales of original equipment or by providing repair services. Regardless of whether you fly internationally or domestically, it is very likely that a SIFCO new or refurbished part it is on that aircraft. As all airlines have struggled to cope with the heavy increases in both air traffic and its related maintenance requirements, we have identified and instituted numerous ways to serve them. Our just-in-time inventory management assistance designed to provide parts exactly when they are needed has become extremely popular with our customers. The popularity of this and other customer focused programs, including the Forge Group's mandate on customer satisfaction, has resulted in a heightened emphasis on customer relationships throughout our operations. We have expanded our customer base worldwide through our commitment not only to quality but also to providing a level of customer service which we feel is unequaled in our industry. MARKET IMPROVEMENT Increased aircraft production is good news for our forge business. Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, one of our major customers and a solid indicator of the health of the industry, has recalled its personnel on layoff, and has been actively recruiting skilled workers on a global basis in order to meet the dramatic increase in their current and future production schedules, Boeing is booking orders at healthy rates, particularly for its 737, 747, 757, 767 and 777 model aircraft. Since SIFCO produces a variety of forgings for those aircraft, Boeing's success in sales is good news for us. 2 5 ================================================================================ PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Increased flight activity provides strong demand for component repairs and replacement parts. For example, there has been a surge of scheduled maintenance activity on the CFM-56 jet engines which are fitted on Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s, A321s and A340s. Having achieved record-breaking in-flight service times, these engines are now being scheduled for repair and overhaul. Our investment in the development of our Turbine Group's repair programs for new generation engines produced by the major manufacturers is beginning to provide expected returns. The SNECMA CFM-56 jet engine is a good example of a development project that fits this description. But that is not all. Additional repair programs are also being developed for components on Pratt & Whitney's PW4000 engine, Rolls-Royce's Trent engine and International Aero Engine's V2500 engine. ASSET UTILIZATION Our continuing success and growth is dependent upon the effective use of our resources. In the period since 1993 we have made major strides in improving our operating profitability while limiting the growth of our assets. The dramatic increases in our labor and capital productivity and the related increases in our investment returns are the direct results of the tremendous efforts of all employees at all levels in the Company. The success of strategic plans is based on our employees continuing to be as energetic, creative and efficient in the future as they have been in recent periods. Over the past several years we have upgraded and expanded our capabilities even when adverse market conditions might have caused us to question that approach. Some of the investment programs we have supported include: - Restructuring of our Forge Group - Reorganization of our Turbine Group - Development of additional turbine component repair services for new generation aircraft power plants. ISO 9002 In past letters we have reported a variety of quality awards earned by our operations personnel. This year has been no exception. Forge technical capabilities were also affirmed when we earned certification for our heat treat facilities form the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP). In our Specialty Products segment, our plating facility in the United Kingdom and both Turbine Group operations in Ireland have earned the ISO 9002 registration for international quality performance and all major facilities will be registered ISO 9002 by year-end 1997. 3 6 ================================================================================ OUTLOOK We are confident that markets for our products and services will continue to grow for the next several years. We are also confident that, despite aggressive competition, our Company's strategy is to serve the performance requirements of our customers, satisfy the investment interests of our shareholders, and fulfill the needs of our employees by providing them with satisfying and rewarding employment opportunities. It gave us great pleasure to declare a year-end cash dividend of $.10 per share. The declaration reflected the strong performance of our business segments throughout the fiscal year. It is our objective to continue the practice of paying a year-end dividend; however, any dividend action must be consistent with meeting our capital needs for long-term growth, as well as dependent upon the current year's financial performance. We are grateful for the continued loyalty of our shareholders. Jeffrey P. Gotschall Charles H. Smith, Jr. President & CEO Chairman of the Board December 9, 1996 4 7 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS 1994-1996 1994 IN 1994, NET SALES increased from $51.9 million to $61.4 million, or approximately 18%, with Specialty Products increasing 25% and Forgings increasing 6%. Income from operations before corporate and interest expense was $2.3 million compared to a loss of $7.6 million in 1993. The Company recorded $6.5 million of expense in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1993 relating to the restructuring of its Forge Group. The amount charged against the reserve in fiscal 1994 was $3.8 million, reducing the reserve to $2.7 at September 30, 1994. The Company had a gain of $.246 million from the sale of investments in fiscal 1994. Defense sales were basically flat at $7.0 compared with $7.3 million in 1993. SPECIALTY PRODUCTS SALES increased $8.7 million to $43.6 million from $34.9 million in 1993. Defense-related sales were flat at $1.0 million for both years. Specialty Products income from operations before corporate and interest expenses increased to $3.2 million from $1.1 million in 1993. Increased activity from airline repair customers accounted for the majority of the increase. FORGING SALES increased to $18.5 million from $17.5 million in 1993. Defense-related sales were basically flat at $6.0 million compared with $6.3 million in 1993. Forging's loss from operations before corporate, interest and restructuring charges decreased to $.9 million from $2.2 million in 1993. The restructuring of the Forge Group, which was implemented at the end of the second quarter, was planned to be completed by the end of fiscal 1995. A balance of $2.7 million of the $6.5 million reserve provided in fiscal 1993 remained for that purpose. TOTAL NEW ORDERS FOR FISCAL 1994 increased to $66.6 million from $56.0 million in 1993. Defense orders increased $5.5 million to $11.5 million from $6.0 million in 1993. A retrofit of the CH-46 helicopter accounted for $7.0 of the defense orders. 1995 IN 1995, NET SALES increased to $68.1 million from $61.4 million or approximately 11% with Specialty Products increasing 9% and Forgings increasing 15%. Defense-related sales increased to $9.3 million from $7.0 million in 1994. Income before income taxes was $3.1 million compared with $.270 million in 1994. The Company completed the restructuring of the Forge Group in the second quarter of fiscal 1995 and income before income taxes for fiscal 1995, as well as the second quarter, includes the reversal to income of $1.5 million of the restructuring reserve. Income before income taxes in fiscal 1994 included a gain of $.25 million from the sale of investments. SPECIALTY PRODUCTS SALES increased $3.8 million to $47.4 million from $43.6 million in 1994. Defense-related sales were $.7 million. 5 8 compared with $1.0 million last year. Specialty Products income from operations before corporate and interest expense increased to $3.6 million from $3.2 million in 1994. Increased activity from airline repair customers was the primary source of the increase. FORGING SALES increased $2.8 million to $21.3 million from $18.5 million in 1994. Defense-related sales were $8.6 million compared with $6.0 million in 1994. Forging's income from operations before corporate and interest expense increased to $2.1 million (including the reversal to income of $1.5 million of the restructuring reserve mentioned above) compared with a $.9 million loss in 1994. TOTAL NEW ORDERS FOR FISCAL 1995 increased to $72.0 million from $66.6 million in 1994. Defense orders declined to $4.4 million from $11.5 million last year. A retrofit of the CH-46 helicopter accounted for $7.0 million of defense orders in 1994. 1996 IN 1996, NET SALES increased to $85.4 million from $68.1 million, or approximately 25%, with Specialty Products increasing 24% and Forgings increasing 27%. Defense-related sales increased to $11.0 million from $9.3 million in 1995. Income before income taxes was $4.7 million compared with $3.1 million in 1995. The Company completed the restructuring of the Forge Group in the second quarter of fiscal 1995 and income before income taxes for fiscal 1995, as well as the second quarter, includes the reversal to income of $1.5 million of the restructuring reserve. SPECIALTY PRODUCTS SALES increased $11.3 million to $58.7 million from $47.4 million in 1995. Defense-related sales were $1.2 million, an increase from $.7 million in 1995. Specialty Products income from operations before corporate and interest expense increased to $5.9 million from $3.6 million in 1995. Increased activity from airline repair customers was the primary source of the increase. FORGING SALES increased $5.8 million to $27.1 million from $21.3 million in 1995. Defense-related sales were $9.8 million compared with $8.6 million in 1995. Forging's income from operations before corporate and interest expense increased to $1.7 million from $.6 million in 1995, excluding the reversal to income in 1995 of the $1.5 million of the restructuring reserve mentioned above. THE COMPANY'S TOTAL NEW ORDERS FOR FISCAL 1996 increased to $99.7 million from $72.0 million in 1995. Defense orders increased to $17.8 million from $11.5 million last year. Backlog at September 30, 1996 and 1995 was $42.9 million and $28.6 million, respectively. THE COMPANY'S LONG-TERM DEBT as a percentage of equity at the end of the year was 29.4% compared with 35.3% in 1995. THE COMPANY'S LEAD BANK has agreed to increase the current $10 million revolving line of credit and to convert a portion of the revolving credit to a term loan. The amount and terms of the agreement are not yet finalized. The Company had $6.4 million outstanding against the credit agreement at September 30, 1996. The Company feels it has adequate funding for its requirements in the coming year. 6 9 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES For the years ended September 30 ($000 omitted except for per share data)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net sales $ 85,420 $ 68,134 $ 61,429 $ 51,897 $ 57,605 Operating income (loss) 4,694 3,067** 24 (10,297)* (1,574) Net gain on disposal of investments -- -- 246 -- 694 Income tax (provision) benefit 914 (255) (215) 1,196 440 Net income (loss) 5,608 2,812 55 (9,101) (440) Net income (loss) per share 1.09 .55 .01 (1.80) (.0) Cash dividends per share .10 -- -- -- .21 Shareholders' equity 35,957 30,805 27,270 25,814 37,716 Shareholders' equity per share at year end 7.01 6.05 5.39 5.16 7.57 Return on beginning shareholders' equity 18.2% 10.3% 0.2% (24.1%) (1.2%) Long-term debt 10,575 10,875 6,975 7,875 9,815 Long-term debt to equity percent 29.4% 35.3% 25.6% 30.5% 26.0% Working capital 20,860 16,671 9,675 5,234 14,923 Current ratio 2.2 2.2 1.6 1.3 2.2 Net property, plant and equipment 23,200 23,460 21,476 22,745 24,432 Total assets 67,970 60,682 55,784 54,924 62,172 Shares outstanding at year end 5,127 5,092 5,062 5,003 4,980 *Includes restructuring expense of $6,500. **Includes reversal of restructuring charge to income of $1,512
7 10 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES For the years ended September 30 ($000 omitted except for per share data)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net sales $ 85,420 $ 68,134 $ 61,429 Costs and expenses: Cost of goods sold (Note 1) 67,714 54,898 50,189 Selling, general and administrative expenses 12,335 11,106 10,830 Interest income (120) (154) (113) Interest expense 1,141 1,091 739 Restructuring expense (reversal) (Note 1) -- (1,512) -- Other (income) expense, net (Note 1) (344) (362) (486) -------- -------- -------- 80,726 65,067 61,159 -------- -------- -------- Income before income taxes 4,694 3,067 270 Income tax (provision) benefit (Note 3) 914 (255) (215) -------- -------- -------- Net income $ 5,608 $ 2,812 $ 55 ======== ======== ======== Net income per share $ 1.09 $ .55 $ .01 ======== ======== ========
The accompnaying notes are an intefral part of these consilidated statements. 8 11 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES September 30 ($000 omitted except for per share data)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1995 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,130 $ 1,469 Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $709 in 1996 and $726 in 1995 17,929 15,121 Inventories (Note 1) 17,789 13,285 Refundable income taxes (Note 3) 193 -- Prepaid expenses and other current assets 627 545 ------ ------ Total current assets 38,668 30,420 ------ ------ PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AT COST (NOTES 1 AND 2): Land 855 855 Buildings 14,422 14,424 Machinery and equipment 45,359 43,136 ------ ------ 60,636 58,415 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 37,436 34,955 ------ ------ 23,200 23,460 ------ ------ OTHER ASSETS: Funds held by trustee for capital project -- 472 Cash surrender value of officers' life insurance -- 64 Goodwill, net of amortization (Note 1) 3,980 4,097 Deferred charges and other (Note 1) 2,122 2,169 ------ ------ 6,102 6,802 ------ ------ $67,970 $60,682 ======= ======= LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 2) $ 2,500 $ 2,300 Accounts payable 9,402 6,664 Accrued salaries and wages 974 658 Accrued workers' compensation 500 382 Other accrued expenses 4,432 3,718 Accrued income taxes (Note 3) -- 27 ------ ------ Total current liabilities 17,808 13,749 ------ ------ LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES (NOTE 2) 10,575 10,875 ------ ------ OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (NOTE 1) 3,630 5,253 ------ ------ SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (NOTE 2): Serial preferred shares, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares in 1996 and 1995 -- -- Common shares, par value $1 per share, authorized 10,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 5,126,604 shares in 1996 and 5,092,444 shares in 1995 5,127 5,092 Capital in excess of par value 5,978 5,873 Earnings retained for use in the business 24,852 19,840 ------ ------ Total shareholders' equity 35,957 30,805 ------ ------ $67,970 $60,682 ======= =======
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements. 9 12 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES For the years ended September 30 ($000 omitted)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1995 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 5,608 $ 2,812 $ 55 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 3,566 3,416 2,988 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 90 40 42 Deferred income taxes (1,177) 33 775 Non-cash restructuring expense (reversal) -- (1,512) -- ------- ------- ------- 8,087 4,789 3,860 NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) CHANGES IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES: Receivables (2,808) (2,238) (2,169) Inventories (4,504) (2,945) (874) Accrued or refundable income taxes (220) 1,066 498 Prepaid expenses and other current assets (82) (129) (35) Accounts payable 2,738 458 521 Accrued salaries and wages 316 120 81 Other accrued expenses 319 571 (545) Accrued restructuring expense -- (1,174) (1,351) ------- ------- ------- (4,241) (4,271) (3,874) ------- ------- ------- Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 3,846 518 (14) NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property, plant and equipment (3,388) (4,890) (2,197) Decrease in funds held by trustee for capital project 472 261 549 Other (169) 277 752 ------- ------- ------- Net cash used for investing activities (3,085) (4,352) (896) ------- ------- ------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from additional borrowings 2,200 3,800 3,400 Repayment of borrowings (2,300) (1,900) (1,940) Grants received from Irish government agency -- 1,147 519 ------- ------- ------- Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities (100) 3,047 1,979 ------- ------- ------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 661 (787) 1,069 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 1,469 2,256 1,187 ------- ------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 2,130 $ 1,469 $ 2,256 ======= ======= =======
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements. 10 13 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES For the years ended September 30 ($000 omitted except for per share data)
Earnings Retained Common Capital in for Use Shares Excess of in the $1 Par Value Par Value Business - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE - September 30, 1993 $5,003 $5,676 $15,135 Net income -- -- 55 Shares issued to Employees' Thrift Plan 17 37 -- Stock options exercised, net of shares surrendered 42 136 -- Foreign currency translation adjustment -- -- 1,169 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE - September 30, 1994 $5,062 $5,849 $16,359 Net income -- -- 2,812 Shares issued to Employees' Thrift Plan 9 25 -- Stock options exercised, net of shares surrendered 21 (1) -- Foreign currency translation adjustment -- -- 669 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE - September 30, 1995 $5,092 $5,873 $19,840 Net income -- -- 5,608 Shares issued to Employees' Thrift Plan 7 30 -- Shares issued to vendors as payment for services 11 29 -- Stock options exercised, net of shares surrendered 17 46 -- Foreign currency translation adjustment -- -- (83) Dividends declared ($.10 per share) -- -- (513) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE - September 30, 1996 $5,127 $5,978 $24,852 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
STOCK PRICES BY QUARTERS (AMEX) 1996 1995 - ----------------------------------------------------------- HIGH LOW High Low - ----------------------------------------------------------- First Quarter 5 3/8 3 3/4 4 1/8 3 Second Quarter 7 4 5/8 4 1/8 2 5/16 Third Quarter 9 6 7/16 4 3/4 3 3/16 Fourth Quarter 10 1/4 7 5/8 5 9/16 4 1/4
11 14 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES September 30, 1996, 1995 AND 1994 ($000 omitted except for per share data) 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES A. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior year's amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 1996 classification. B. RESTRUCTURING EXPENSE: In the fourth quarter of 1993, the Company recorded a restructuring charge of $6.5 million for which no tax benefit was provided. The charge represented the estimated reduction of the carrying value of certain Forging segment assets and costs associated with downsizing the Cleveland Forge operation. During 1994, the Company began implementing its plan to restructure the Forge Group's operations. The restructuring was completed in the second quarter of fiscal 1995 and $1.512 million of the restructuring reserve was reversed to income. Activities charged to the restructuring reserve in fiscal 1995 and 1994 are as follows:
(000's omitted) Cash 1995 1994 - ---- ---- ---- Severance and other $ 75 $ 642 Professional and other restructuring costs 78 709 ----- ----- 153 1,351 ----- ----- Non-Cash - -------- Write-off of property, plant, equipment and investments 15 1,358 Disposal of unsaleable inventory 14 256 Write-off of accounts receivable 113 349 Health care benefits 227 -- Employee claim settlements 541 -- Other 111 500 ----- ----- 1,021 2,463 ----- ----- TOTAL $1,174 $3,814 ====== ======
C. INVENTORY VALUATION: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and include the cost of material, labor and factory overhead. Inventories entering into the determination of cost of sales are summarized as follows:
($000 omitted) 1996 1995 ---- ---- Last-in, first-out cost $ 7,514 $ 3,344 First-in, first-out or average cost 10,275 9,941 ------ ----- $ 17,789 $ 13,285 ======== ========
Under the average cost method of accounting, LIFO inventories would have been $3,570,000 and $3,463,000 higher than reported at September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The inventories at September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively, consisted of raw materials and supplies of $5,067,000 and $3,488,000, and finished goods and work-in-process of $12,722,000 and $9,797,000. D. DEPRECIATION POLICY: For financial reporting purposes, the Company provides for depreciation of plant and equipment, principally by the straight-line method, at annual rates sufficient to amortize the cost over each asset's expected useful life. For tax purposes, the Company uses various accelerated methods and provides for the related deferred taxes. The principal rates of depreciation for financial reporting purposes are: buildings 2% to 5% and machinery and equipment 5% to 33-1/3%. E. GOODWILL: Goodwill of $4,637,000, less accumulated amortization of $657,000 and $540,000 at September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively, represents the excess of cost over the net assets of acquired companies, and is being amortized over 40 years. F. PENSIONS AND THRIFT PLANS: The Company and its domestic subsidiaries sponsor five pension plans covering substantially all United States employees. Two of the plans are multi-employer defined contribution plans. Three of the plans are single employer The defined contribution plans are funded monthly. Pension costs charged to operations for these plans were $32,000 in 1996, $37,000 in 1995, and $25,000 in 1994. Net pension expense for the defined benefit plans for 1996, 1995, and 1994 consisted of the following components:
($000 omitted) 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- Service cost - benefits earned during the year $ 398 $ 397 $ 459 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 652 635 717 Actual return on plan assets (1,042) (1,557) (196) Net amortization and deferral 318 955 (353) ------ ------ ------- Total Expense $ 326 $ 430 $ 627 ====== ====== ======= Assumptions used in accounting for the defined benefit pension plans as of September 30, 1996, 1995, and 1994 were: Weighted average discount rate used for ending liabilities 7.75% 7.50% 8.25% Weighted average discount rate used for expense 7.50% 8.25% 8.00% Rate of increase in compensation levels 4.00% 4.00% 5.00% Expected long-term investment rate 8.50% 8.50% 8%-8.50%
12 15 NOTES CONTINUED The following table sets forth the funded status of the defined benefit plans and the amounts shown in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1996 and 1995:
Plans with Assets Plans with Accum- in Excess of lated Benefit Accumulated Obligations in Benefit Obligations Excess of Assets ($000 omitted) 1996 1995 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- Plan assets at fair value, primarily listed stocks, funds, and bonds $ 8,268 $ 7,561 $ 710 $ 578 Actuarial present value of the benefit obligation Vested (6,027) (5,496) (859) (664) Non-vested (333) (684) (130) (186) -------- -------- -------- -------- Accumulated benefit obligation (6,360) (6,180) (989) (850) Projected effect of future salary increases (1,411) (1,355) -- -- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total projected benefit obligation (7,771) (7,535) (989) (850) -------- -------- -------- -------- Plan assets over (under) projected benefit obligation 497 26 (279) (272) Unrecognized prior service cost (179) (288) 98 -- Unrecognized net (gain) loss (1,535) (1,159) 103 154 Additional liability -- -- (291) (267) Unrecognized transition (asset) obligation (170) (206) 90 113 -------- -------- -------- -------- Pension liability at end of year $(1,387) $(1,627) $ (279) $ (272) ======== ======== ======== ========
The employees in Ireland are covered by a pension plan, the cost of which currently is accrued and fully funded. All non-union employees of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries are eligible to participate in the Company's thrift plan. The total costs for 1996, 1995 and 1994 were $60,000, $59,000 and $68,000, respectively. G. NET INCOME PER SHARE: Net income per share has been computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year and common share equivalents. The weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents was 5,124,075 in 1996, 5,082,788 in 1995, and 5,064,830 in 1994. H. DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER: The Company has classified in Deferred Charges and Other the net unamortized cost of a 10-year non-competition agreement with the former owner of an acquired company. This amounted to $2,000,000 less accumulated amortization of $850,000 and $650,000 as of September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. I. CASH FLOW: The Company considers all highly liquid short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Gross interest paid amounted to $1,194,000, $1,047,000 and $934,000 in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Income taxes paid (refunded) were $35,000,( $1,021,000) and ($1,496,000) in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. J. OTHER INCOME: Other income is comprised primarily of grant income from Irish government agencies, foreign exchange gains and losses, and royalty and fee income. K. OTHER LONG TERM LIABILITIES: The Company receives grants and subsidies from the Republic of Ireland as an incentive to invest in manufacturing facilities in that country. These grants and subsidies require that the Company maintain operations in that country for 10 years in order to qualify for the full value of the benefits received. The Company's liability for the unearned portion of these items amounted to $2,807,000 and $3,149,000 at September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively, and is included in other long term liabilities. L. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES: The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements for the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those based upon such estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions are revised as necessary. 13 16 NOTES CONTINUED 2. DEBT Long-term debt as of September 30, 1996 and 1995 consisted of:
($000 omitted) 1996 1995 ---- ---- Variable Rate Industrial Development Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds $ 2,300 $ 2,625 Notes payable to bank, due in quarterly installments of $275,000, plus interest, at the base rate 2,375 3,350 Note payable to bank, due October 31, 1997, interest payable quarterly, at rates based upon LIBOR and DIBOR (adjusted quarterly) 1,000 1,000 Note payable to seller of acquired business, at the base rate plus 1/2% 1,000 2,000 Note payable under revolving credit agreement, at the base rate 6,400 4,200 ------- ------- 13,075 13,175 Less - current maturities 2,500 2,300 ------- ------- $10,575 $10,875 ======= =======
The Company has a $10 million revolving credit agreement subject to eligible working capital as defined, which expires January 1, 1998. As of September 30, 1996, the Company had $6.4 million outstanding under this agreement. In addition, the Company has a $1.15 million credit facility which is used for an irrevocable letter of credit which secures the $1 million loan from an Irish bank due October 31, 1997. A commitment fee of 3/8% is incurred on the remaining unused balance. Interest is at the base rate and is payable quarterly. The average balance outstanding against the remaining capacity was $5.4 million, $3.7 million, and $1.0 million, during 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The balances outstanding under this credit agreement have been classified as long term debt. The Industrial Development bond interest rate is reset weekly, based on prevailing tax-exempt money market rates, and is payable quarterly. Principal is payable in quarterly installments of $100,000, with the final balance due on May 1, 2002. The bonds are secured by the property and equipment of the facility, and backed by an irrevocable bank letter of credit which expires on May 1, 1998. The revolving credit agreement, term loan and Industrial Development bonds are secured by the Company's domestic accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. Among other covenants, the Company is required to maintain a minimum tangible net worth (as defined) of $19.8 million, increasing by 50% of net income subsequent to September 30, 1993. At September 30, 1996, tangible net worth exceeded the required minimum by $5.3 million. As part of a previous acquisition, the seller provided financing in the form of unsecured installment notes. These notes bear interest at the base rate plus 1/2%, payable and adjustable quarterly. The final principal payment of approximately $1 million is due July 1, 1997. The $1 million note payable to the bank has a variable interest rate based on a combination of both LIBOR and DIBOR (Dublin Interbank Rates) rates. The average effective rates of 1996, 1995, and 1994 were 6.7% , 6.2%, and 5.2%, respectively. 3. FEDERAL INCOME TAX AND OTHER The provision for income taxes in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income differs from the statutory rate as follows:
($000 omitted) 1996 1995 1994 ------- ------- ------- Income before taxes $ 4,694 $ 3,067 $ 270 Less - State and local income taxes -- -- -- ------- ------- ------- $ 4,694 $ 3,067 $ 270 ======= ======= ======= Tax provision at statutory rate $ 1,596 $ 1,043 $ 92 Tax effect of - Foreign tax rate differential (777) (466) (192) Valuation allowance (1,304) (410) 217 Deductible permanent book to tax difference (511) Other (1) 82 88 98 ------- ------- ------- Provision (benefit) for federal and foreign income taxes (914) 255 215 Add - State and local income taxes -- -- -- ------- ------- ------- $ (914) $ 255 $ 215 ======= ======= ======= (1) Non-deductible expenses
The provision (benefit) for income taxes differs from amounts currently payable or refundable due to certain items reported for financial statement purposes in periods which differ from those in which they are reported for tax purposes. Income tax provision (benefit) is made up of the following components:
($000 omitted) 1996 1995 1994 ------- ------- ------- Current federal and foreign income taxes $ 263 $ 255 $ (560) Deferred federal income taxes (1,177) -- 775 State and local income taxes -- -- -- ------- ------- ------- $ (914) $ 255 $ 215 ======= ======= =======
14 17 NOTES CONTINUED Deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following:
($000 omitted) 1996 1995 ---- ---- Deferred tax assets: Employee benefits $ 1,242 $ 1,297 Doubtful accounts 140 129 Inventory and property reserves 224 222 Investment valuation reserve 511 695 Foreign taxes credits 161 161 Tax loss carryforward 28 28 Other 128 81 ------- ------- 2,434 2,613 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation 910 909 Personal property taxes 89 102 Other 97 137 ------- ------- 1,096 1,148 ------- ------- Deferred tax assets less liabilities 1,338 1,465 ------- ------- Valuation allowance (161) (1,465) ------- ------- Net deferred tax assets $ 1,177 $ -- ======= =======
In the current year, $1,304,000 of the valuation allowance was reversed as management has determined that it is more lik ely than not that the net deferred tax assets, other than the foreign tax credits, will be realized. Cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries for which no U.S. federal deferred income tax liabilities have been recorded were approximately $14,934,000 at September 30, 1996. 4. SUMMARIZED QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED):
($000 omitted) 1996 Quarter Ended Dec 31 March 31 June 30 Sept 30 Total Net Sales $18,271 $22,096 $23,142 $21,911 $85,420 Cost of Sales 14,986 17,621 18,126 16,981 67,714 Net Income 362 1,102 1,390 2,754 5,608 Net Income Per Share $.07 $.22 $.27 $.53 $1.09 ($000 omitted) 1995 Quarter Ended Dec 31 March 31 June 30 Sept 30 Total Net Sales $15,997 $17,374 $17,721 $17,042 $68,134 Cost of Sales 12,627 13,750 14,633 13,888 54,898 Net Income 313 1,925* 90 484 2,812 Net Income Per Share $ .06 $ .38 $ .02 $ .09 $ .55 * Includes $1,512 reversal of restructuring expense to income
5. STOCK OPTIONS Under the 1995 Stock Option Plan, 200,000 shares are reserved for incentive stock option grants to key employees of the Company. Recipients of the grants may purchase common shares at not less than fair market value no later than ten years from date of the grant. 110,000 options were granted in fiscal 1996 at a price of $4.25 and remained outstanding at September 30, 1996. 75,500 options issued under previous stock option plans (for which authority to issue additional grants has expired) at prices ranging from $3.75 to $8.08 remained outstanding at September 30, 1996. During 1996 and 1995, 23,875 and 32,625 options were exercised at an aggregate price of approximately $112,000 and $72,000, respectively. None were exercised in 1994. The Company also has a 1994 Phantom Stock Plan. Grantees under the Plan are credited with dividend equivalent units. Upon discontinuance of participation in the Plan, the grantee is normally paid in cash, although shares may be issued at the Company's discretion. The benefit under the Plan is based upon the difference between the market price at the date of discontinuance and the award price for vested award units, plus the market value of dividend equivalent units. As of September 30, 1996 and 1995, award units outstanding under the Phantom Stock Plan, which includes awards still outstanding under two previous versions of the Plan (for which authority to make additional awards has expired), were 185,938 and 172,213 at prices ranging from $2.72 to $9.25, plus 11,971 and 13,855 dividend equivalent units, respectively. Expense relating to the Plan was $580,000 in 1996, and $-0- in 1995 and 1994. 15 18 NOTES CONTINUED 6. BUSINESS SEGMENTS The Specialty Products segment consists primarily of precision contract machining, subassemblies, and finished parts; selective electroplating equipment, solutions and services; and turbine component remanufacturing. The Forging segment consists primarily of domestically produced and imported forgings. No one customer accounted for 10% or more of sales in any of the above years. Intersegment sales are accounted for at cost. Corporate expenses represent expenses which are not of an operating nature and therefore not allocated to business segments. Corporate assets are principally cash, cash equivalents and receivables. The following table summarizes certain information regarding segments of the Company's operations for the years ended September 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994:
($000 omitted) 1996 1995 1994 ------- ------- ------- Net sales, including intersegment sales: Specialty Products $58,692 $47,370 $43,634 Forgings 27,121 21,345 18,547 Intersegment sales (393) (581) (752) ------- ------- ------- $85,420 $68,134 $61,429 ======= ======= ======= Income (loss) from operations before corporate expenses and interest expense: Specialty Products $ 5,933 $ 3,603 $ 3,206 Forgings 1,666 2,090 (927) ------- ------- ------- 7,599 5,693 2,279 Corporate expenses (1,884) (1,689) (1,629) Interest expense, net (1,021) (937) (626) ------- ------- ------- Income from operations 4,694 3,067 24 Gain on sale of investments --- -- 246 ------- ------- ------- Income before income taxes $ 4,694 $ 3,067 $ 270 ======== ======== ========= Depreciation and amortization expense: Specialty Products $ 2,947 $ 2,805 $ 2,314 Forgings 619 611 674 ------- ------- ------- $ 3,566 $ 3,416 $ 2,988 ======== ======== ======== Capital expenditures: Specialty Products $ 2,733 $ 4,353 $ 1,917 Forgings 655 537 280 ------- ------- ------- $ 3,388 $ 4,890 $ 2,197 ======== ======== ======== Identifiable assets Specialty Products $51,087 $47,355 $42,409 Forgings 14,309 11,315 9,663 Corporate 2,574 2,012 3,712 ------- ------- ------- $67,970 $60,682 $55,784 ======= ======= ======= Foreign operations Net sales $27,522 $21,793 $20,068 Operating profit 2,584 2,402 2,504 Identifiable assets 24,116 23,723 17,438
================================================================================ REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. (an Ohio corporation) AND SUBSIDIARIES as of September 30, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 1996. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of SIFCO Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of September 30, 1996 and 1995, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Cleveland, Ohio October 24, 1996 16 19
DIRECTORS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- George D. Gotschall William R. Higgins Hudson D. Smith Assistant Secretary President Treasurer, SIFCO Industries, Inc. SIFCO Industries, Inc. Advanced Technology & Research, Inc. Vice President and General Clearwater, Florida Manager, SIFCO Forge Group Jeffrey P. Gotschall President and David V. Ragone Thomas J. Vild Chief Executive Officer Visiting Professor Vild & Associates SIFCO Industries, Inc. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Chagrin Falls, Ohio Department of Materials Science Richard S. Gray and Engineering J. Douglas Whelan President Cambridge, Massachusetts President Enterprise Development, Inc. Wyman-Gordon Forgings Cleveland, Ohio Charles H. Smith, Jr. Houston, Texas Chairman SIFCO Industries, Inc. OFFICERS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charles H. Smith, Jr. Richard A. Demetter Hudson D. Smith Chairman of the Board Vice President - Finance and Treasurer Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey P. Gotschall Mara L. Babin President & Chief Executive Officer George D. Gotschall Secretary & General Counsel Assistant Secretary Partner, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AUDITORS DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT Arthur Andersen LLP SIFCO Industries maintains a dividend reinvestment program 200 Public Square, Suite 1800 that enables shareholders to purchase additional shares of Cleveland, Ohio 44114 SIFCO stock without fees or service charges. To participate in this program, or for answers to any questions on your LEGAL COUNSEL dividend investment account, contact the SIFCO corporate Squire, Sanders & office. Dempsey Key Tower FORM 10-K REQUESTS Cleveland, Ohio 44114 A copy of the Company's current form 10-K annual report as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is TRANSFER, AGENT & available without charge to shareholders upon written REGISTRAR request to the corporate secretary. National City Bank Cleveland, Ohio 44114 ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of shareholders of SIFCO Industries, Inc. will be held at the National City Bank, East Ninth Street and Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, at 10:30 AM on January 28, 1997. LISTING SIFCO's common stock is listed on the American Stock Exchange, symbol SIF.
20 [logo] SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. 970 East 67th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44103 Phone: (216) 881-8600 Fax: (216) 432-6281 or visit our home page: www.sifco.com EX-23 3 EXHIBIT 23 1 Exhibit 23 ---------- CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ----------------------------------------- As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports dated October 24, 1996, included and incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed Registration Statements, File Nos. 2-82001 and 33-32826. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Cleveland, Ohio, December 18, 1996. EX-24 4 EXHIBIT 24 1 Exhibit 24 SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K Power of Attorney ----------------- The undersigned, an officer or director or both an officer and director, of SIFCO Industries, Inc. (the " Company"), an Ohio corporation, which anticipates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K (which together with any and all amendments thereto is hereinafter called the " Form 1 0-K"), does hereby constitute and appoint Charles H. Smith, Jr., Jeffrey P. Gotschall, Richard A. Demetter, and Mara L. Babin, and any one of them, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorneys or attorney to execute and file on behalf of the undersigned in his capacity as an officer and/or director of the Company, the Form 10-K, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required or necessary to be done in the premises, as fully as to all intents and purposes as he could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and approving the acts of said attorneys and any of them and any such substitution. Executed at Cleveland, Ohio, this 16 day of December, 1996. /s/ Jeff Gotschall --------------------------- 2 SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K Power of Attornev ----------------- The undersigned, an officer or director or both an officer and director, of SIFCO Industries, Inc. (the "Company"), an Ohio corporation, which anticipates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K (which together with any and all amendments thereto is hereinafter called the "Form 1 0-K"), does hereby constitute and appoint Charles H. Smith, Jr., Jeffrey P. Gotschall, Richard A. Demetter, and Mara L. Babin, and any one of them, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorneys or attorney to execute and file on behalf of the undersigned in his capacity as an officer and/or director of the Company, the Form 10-K, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required or necessary to be done in the premises, as fully as to all intents and purposes as he could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and approving the acts of said attorneys and any of them and any such substitution. Executed at Cleveland, Ohio, this 18th day of December, 1996. /s/ Hudson D. Smith ---------------------------- 3 SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K Power of Attorney ----------------- The undersigned, an officer or director or both an officer and director, of SIFCO Industries, Inc. (the "Company"), an Ohio corporation, which anticipates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K (which together with any and all amendments thereto is hereinafter called the "Form 10-K"), does hereby constitute and appoint Charles H. Smith, Jr., Jeffrey P. Gotschall, Richard A. Demetter, and Mara L. Babin, and any one of them, with lull power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorneys or attorney to execute and file on behalf of the undersigned in his capacity as an officer and/or director of the Company, the Form 10-K, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required or necessary to be done in the premises, as fully as to all intents and purposes as he could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and approving the acts of said attorneys and any of them and any such substitution. Executed at Orange Village, Ohio Dec.17 this day of December, 1996. /s/ C. H. Smith Jr. ------------------------------- 4 SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K Power of Attorney ----------------- The undersigned, an officer or director or both an officer and director, of SIFCO Industries, Inc. (the "Company"), an Ohio corporation, which anticipates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K (which together with any and all amendments thereto is hereinafter called the "Form 10-K"), does hereby constitute and appoint Charles H. Smith, Jr., Jeffrey P. Gotschall, Richard A. Demetter, and Mara L. Babin, and any one of them, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorneys or attorney to execute and file on behalf of the undersigned in his capacity as an officer and/or director of the Company, the Form 10-K, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required or necessary to be done in the premises, as fully as to all intents and purposes as he could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and approving the acts of said attorneys and any of them and any such substitution. Executed at Chagrin Falls, Ohio this 16th day of December, 1996. /s/ Thomas J. Vild ---------------------------- 5 SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K Power of Attorney ----------------- The undersigned, an officer or director or both an officer and director, of SIFCO Industries, Inc. (the "Company"), an Ohio corporation, which anticipates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K (which together with any and all amendments thereto is hereinafter called the "Form 10-K"), does hereby constitute and appoint Charles H. Smith, Jr., Jeffrey P. Gotschall, Richard A. Demetter, and Mara L. Babin, and any one of them, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorneys or attorney to execute and file on behalf of the undersigned in his capacity as an officer and/or director of the Company, the Form 10-K, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required or necessary to be done in the premises, as fully as to all intents and purposes as he could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and approving the acts of said attorneys and any of them and any such substitution. Executed at St. Petersburg, 14th this day of December, 1996. /s/ W. Higgins ------------------------------- 6 SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K Power of Attorney ----------------- The undersigned, an officer or director or both an officer and director, of SIFCO Industries, Inc. (the "Company"), an Ohio corporation, which anticipates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K (which together with any and all amendments thereto is hereinafter called the "Form 10-K"), does hereby constitute and appoint Charles H. Smith, Jr., Jeffrey P. Gotschall, Richard A. Demetter, and Mara L. Babin, and any one of them, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorneys or attorney to execute and file on behalf of the undersigned in his capacity as an officer and/or director of the Company, the Form 10-K, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required or necessary to be done in the premises, as fully as to all intents and purposes as he could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and approving the acts of said attorneys and any of them and any such substitution. Executed at Naples, Fl, the 14th day of December, 1996. /s/ George D. Gotschall ---------------------------------- 7 SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K Power of Attorney ----------------- The undersigned, an officer or director or both an officer and director, of SIFCO Industries, Inc. (the "Company"), an Ohio corporation, which anticipates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K (which together with any and all amendments thereto is hereinafter called the "Form 10-K"), does hereby constitute and appoint Charles H. Smith, Jr., Jeffrey P. Gotschall, Richard A. Demetter, and Mara L. Babin, and any one of them, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorneys or attorney to execute and file on behalf of the undersigned in his capacity as an officer and/or director of the Company, the Form 10-K, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required or necessary to be done in the premises, as fully as to all intents and purposes as he could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and approving the acts of said attorneys and any of them and any such substitution. Executed at Cleveland, Ohio, this 14th day of December, 1996. /s/ R. S. Gray --------------------------------- 8 SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K Power of Attorney ----------------- The undersigned, an officer or director or both an officer and director, of SIFCO Industries, Inc. (the "Company"), an Ohio corporation, which anticipates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K (which together with any and all amendments thereto is hereinafter called the "Form 10-K"), does hereby constitute and appoint Charles H. Smith, Jr., Jeffrey P. Gotschall, Richard A. Demetter, and Mara L. Babin, and any one of them, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorneys or attorney to execute and file on behalf of the undersigned in his capacity as an officer and/or director of the Company, the Form 10-K, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required or necessary to be done in the premises, as fully as to all intents and purposes as he could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and approving the acts of said attorneys and any of them and any such substitution. Executed at Boston, Massachusetts, 15th this day of December, 1996. /s/ David Ragone ---------------------------- 9 SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K Power of Attorney ----------------- The undersigned, an officer or director or both an officer and director, of SIFCO Industries, Inc. (the "Company"), an Ohio corporation, which anticipates filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K (which together with any and all amendments thereto is hereinafter called the "Form 10-K"), does hereby constitute and appoint Charles H. Smith, Jr., Jeffrey P. Gotschall, Richard A. Demetter, and Mara L. Babin, and any one of them, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorneys or attorney to execute and file on behalf of the undersigned in his capacity as an officer and/or director of the Company, the Form 10-K, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required or necessary to be done in the premises, as fully as to all intents and purposes as he could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and approving the acts of said attorneys and any of them and any such substitution. Executed at Worcester, Mass, this 8th of December, 1996. /s/ J. D. Whelan -------------------------- EX-27 5 EXHIBIT 27
5 0000090168 SIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. 1,000 YEAR SEP-30-1996 OCT-01-1995 SEP-30-1996 2,130 0 17,929 0 17,789 38,668 23,200 0 67,970 0 0 5,127 0 0 30,830 67,970 0 85,420 67,714 80,049 (344) 0 1,021 4,694 (914) 5,608 0 0 0 5,608 1.09 1.09
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