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Dotz Nano LimitedKronos Worldwide, Inc. Three Lincoln Centre 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700 Dallas, TX 75240-2697 (972) 233-1700 (972) 448-1445 (Fax) Kronos Worldwide 2009 ANNUAL REPORT KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC. CORPORATE AND OTHER INFORMATION Board of Directors Kieth R. Coogan (a) (b) Private Investor C. H. Moore, Jr. (a) Retired Partner KPMG LLP George E. Poston(a)(b) President Poston Real Estate Co. and Poston Capital Co. Glenn R. Simmons Vice Chairman Valhi, Inc. Harold C. Simmons Chairman Dr. R. Gerald Turner(a)(b) President Southern Methodist University Steven L. Watson Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Board Committees (a) Audit Committee (b) Management Development and Compensation Committee Product Information Information about our products and services is available online or by contacting: Kronos Worldwide, Inc. 5 Cedar Brook Drive Cranbury, NJ. 08512 Phone: (609) 860-6200 Customer Service: 1-800-866-5600 Email: kronos.marketing@kronosww.com Transfer Agent Computershare Trust Company acts as transfer agent, registrar and dividend paying agent for the Company’s common stock. Communications regarding stockholder accounts, dividends and change of address should be directed to: Computershare Trust Company, N. A. 250 Royal St. Canton, Massachusetts 02012 Telephone: (781) 575-2723 Internet address: http://www.computershare.com/investor Visit us on the Web http://www.kronosww.com Corporate and Operating Management Harold C. Simmons Chairman Steven L. Watson Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert D. Graham Executive Vice President and General Counsel Gregory M. Swalwell Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Douglas C. Weaver Chairman, Executive Management Committee Dr Ulfert Fiand Vice Chairman, Executive Management Committee and Chief Technology Officer Klemens T. Schlueter President, Manufacturing H. Joseph Maas President, Sales and Marketing Robert V. Cottone Senior Vice President, Information Technology Tim C. Hafer Vice President and Controller Kelly D. Luttmer Vice President and Tax Director John A. St. Wrba Vice President and Treasurer A. Andrew R. Louis Secretary and Associate General Counsel Annual Meeting Form 10-K Report The 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held at the office of the Company, Three Lincoln Centre, 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2697, on the date and time as set forth in the notice of the meeting, proxy statement and form of proxy that will be mailed to stock holders in advance of the meeting The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 200 , as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is printed as part of this Annual Report. Additional copies are available without charge upon written request to: 9 A. Andrew R. Louis, Secretary Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Three Lincoln Centre 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700 Dallas, Texas 75240-2697 Stock and Bond Exchanges Kronos’ common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “KRO.” Kronos International, Inc.’s 6.5% Senior Secured Notes Due 2013 are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and are quoted in the over-the-counter market in the U.S. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Three Lincoln Centre 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700 Dallas, TX 75240-2697 News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory M. Swalwell Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (972) 233-1700 KRONOS WORLDWIDE REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS DALLAS, TEXAS…March 9, 2010… Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) today reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 of $5.1 million, or $.11 per diluted share, compared to net income of $7.2 million, or $.15 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2008. For the full year of 2009, Kronos reported a net loss of $34.7 million, or $.71 per diluted share, compared with net income of $9.0 million, or $.18 per diluted share in 2008. Comparability of the Company’s results was impacted by lower income from operations resulting principally from lower sales volumes and higher manufacturing costs as a result of temporary plant curtailments the Company implemented during the first half of 2009. Net sales of $301.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 were $55.0 million, or 22%, higher than the fourth quarter of 2008. Net sales of $1,142.0 million for the full year 2009 were $174.9 million, or 13%, lower than the full year 2008. Net sales increased in the fourth quarter of 2009 primarily due to higher TiO2 sales volumes and the favorable effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates, which increased sales by approximately $20 million, partially offset by lower average selling prices. For the full year period, net sales were lower in 2009 primarily due to lower sales volumes and average selling prices and the unfavorable effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates, which decreased sales by approximately $35 million. Although the Company’s average selling prices were 5% lower in the fourth quarter of 2009 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company’s average selling prices at the end of the fourth quarter 2009 were 2% higher than at the end of the third quarter 2009. The table at the end of this release shows how each of these items impacted the overall decrease in sales. The Company’s TiO2 segment profit (see description of non-GAAP information below) for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $13.3 million compared with $22.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. For the full year period, the Company’s segment loss was $8.1 million compared with a segment profit of $54.6 million for the full year 2008. Segment profit decreased in the fourth quarter of 2009 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2008 due to lower average TiO2 selling prices and the unfavorable effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates, which decreased segment profit by approximately $10 million. For the full year 2009, segment profit declined primarily due to the negative effects of production curtailments in the first half of the year, which resulted in higher manufacturing costs per ton of pigment production during the year, as well as the effect of lower sales volumes and lower average TiO2 selling prices. This was partially offset by lower maintenance costs and the favorable effects of fluctuations in currency exchange rates, which increased segment profit by approximately $40 million. The Company’s TiO2 production volumes were 1% lower in the fourth quarter of 2009 and 22% lower in the full year 2009 as compared to the same periods in 2008. Finished goods inventories at December 31, 2009, which represented approximately 2 months of average sales, were lower compared to December 31, 2008. Steven L. Watson, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “During the fourth quarter, we continued our near full capacity production rates from the third quarter following the production curtailments we implemented in the first half of the year in order to reduce our finished goods inventories to an appropriate level necessary to meet customer requirements in each of our markets during the year. The higher capacity utilization during the second half of 2009 significantly decreased our per unit fixed cost of production, which, along with higher selling prices produced a return to profitability in the second half of 2009. The increased capacity utilization is expected to continue into 2010. Despite the economic downturn negatively impacting all TiO2 producers during 2009, we believe the continuing improvement in demand in all key market segments and the continued implementation of both previously-announced and future price increases will result in Page 1 of 5 continued improved operating and financial performance for 2010. In addition, and as a result of a European Court ruling that resulted in the favorable resolution of certain income tax issues in Germany, we expect to report a non-cash income tax benefit in the first quarter of 2010 of approximately $35.2 million (or $.72 per diluted share).” The Company’s effective income tax rate varies from the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate in both periods of 2008 and 2009. The Company’s income tax benefit in 2008 includes a $7.2 million ($.15 per diluted share) non-cash deferred income tax benefit in the second quarter related to a European Court ruling that resulted in the favorable resolution of certain income tax issues related to our German operations and an increase in the amount of our German corporate and trade tax net operating loss carryforwards. The Company’s income tax benefit in 2009 includes a $4.7 million ($.10 per diluted share) non-cash deferred income tax benefit in the fourth quarter related to a net decrease in our reserve for uncertain tax positions. The statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that represent management's beliefs and assumptions based on currently available information. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot give any assurances that these expectations will prove to be correct. Such statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could significantly impact expected results, and actual future results could differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements. While it is not possible to identify all factors, the Company continues to face many risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the following: Future supply and demand for our products The extent of the dependence of certain of our businesses on certain market sectors The cyclicality of our businesses Customer inventory levels (such as the extent to which our customers may, from time to time, accelerate purchases of TiO2 in advance of anticipated price increases or defer purchases of TiO2 in advance of anticipated price decreases) Changes in raw material and other operating costs (such as energy costs) General global economic and political conditions (such as changes in the level of gross domestic product in various regions of the world and the impact of such changes on demand for TiO2) Competitive products and substitute products Customer and competitor strategies Competitive technology positions Potential consolidation or solvency of our competitors The impact of pricing and production decisions Possible disruption of our business or increases in the cost of doing business resulting from terrorist activities or global conflicts The introduction of trade barriers Fluctuations in currency exchange rates (such as changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and each of the euro, the Norwegian krone and the Canadian dollar) Operating interruptions (including, but not limited to, labor disputes, leaks, natural disasters, fires, explosions, unscheduled or unplanned downtime and transportation interruptions) The timing and amounts of insurance recoveries Our ability to renew or refinance credit facilities Our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity The ultimate outcome of income tax audits, tax settlement initiatives or other tax matters The ultimate ability to utilize income tax attributes, the benefits of which have been recognized under the more-likely-than-not recognition criteria Environmental matters (such as those requiring compliance with emission and discharge standards for existing and new facilities) Government laws and regulations and possible changes therein The ultimate resolution of pending litigation Possible future litigation Should one or more of these risks materialize (or the consequences of such a development worsen), or Page 2 of 5 should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from those forecasted or expected. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement whether as a result of changes in information, future events or otherwise. In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding the Company's results of operations as determined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), the Company has disclosed certain non-GAAP information, which the Company believes provides useful information to investors: The Company discloses segment profit (loss), which is used by the Company’s management to assess the performance of the Company’s TiO2 operations. The Company believes disclosure of segment profit (loss) provides useful information to investors because it allows investors to analyze the performance of the Company’s TiO2 operations in the same way that the Company’s management assesses performance. The Company defines segment profit (loss) as income (loss) before income taxes, interest expense and certain general corporate items. Corporate items excluded from the determination of segment profit (loss) include corporate expense and interest income not attributable to the Company’s TiO2 operations. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a major international producer of titanium dioxide products. Page 3 of 5 KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In millions, except per share and metric ton data) (Unaudited) Net sales Cost of sales Gross margin Selling, general and administrative expense Other operating income (expense): Currency transactions, net Disposition of property & equipment Other Income, net Corporate expense Three months ended December 31, Twelve months ended December 31, 2008 2009 2008 2009 $ 246.9 193.0 $ 301.9 $ 1,316.9 $ 1,142.0 1,011.7 249.3 1,096.3 53.9 33.2 .9 (.3) .6 (2.0) 52.6 40.0 .8 (.6) .5 (2.0) 220.6 130.3 167.4 148.2 .6 (.9) .7 (6.4) 9.9 (.9) .6 (7.4) Income (loss) from operations 19.9 11.3 47.2 (15.7) Other income (expense): Trade interest income Interest expense Income (loss) before income taxes Provision for income taxes (benefit) Net income (loss) Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share .1 (9.2) 10.8 3.6 7.2 .15 $ $ - (10.8) 1.0 (42.2) .2 (41.4) .5 6.0 (56.9) (4.6) (3.0) (22.2) $ $ 5.1 $ 9.0 $ (34.7) .11 $ .18 $ (.71) Basic and diluted weighted-average shares used in the calculation of net income per share 49.0 49.0 49.0 49.0 TiO2 data – metric tons in thousands: Sales volumes Production volumes 88 124 110 122 478 514 445 402 Page 4 of 5 KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC. RECONCILIATION OF SEGMENT PROFIT TO INCOME FROM OPERATIONS (In millions) (Unaudited) Segment profit (loss) Adjustments: Trade interest income Corporate expense Three months ended December 31, Twelve months ended December 31, 2008 2009 2008 2009 $ 22.0 $ 13.3 $ 54.6 $ (8.1) (.1) (2.0) - (2.0) (1.0) (6.4) (.2) (7.4) Income (loss) from operations $ 19.9 $ 11.3 $ 47.2 $ (15.7) IMPACT OF PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN SALES (Unaudited) Percent change in sales: TiO2 product pricing TiO2 sales volume TiO2 product mix Changes in foreign currency exchange rates Total Three months ended December 31, 2009 vs. 2008 Twelve months ended December 31, 2009 vs. 2008 (5)% 25% (6)% 8% 22% (1)% (7)% (2)% (3)% (13)% Page 5 of 5 Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Three Lincoln Centre 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700 Dallas, TX 75240-2697 (972) 233-1700 (972) 448-1445 (Fax) Kronos Worldwide 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
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