10-Q 1 c72685e10vq.txt QUARTERLY REPORT THIRD QUARTER - 2002 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ______ TO ______ COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-2438 I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 36-1262880 ISPAT INLAND INC. (a Delaware Corporation) 3210 Watling Street East Chicago, Indiana 46312 Telephone: (219) 399-1200 Registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form with the reduced disclosure format. Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No --- --- Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 100 shares of the Company's Common Stock ($.01 par value per share) were outstanding as of October 24, 2002, all of which were owned by Ispat Inland Holdings, Inc. ISPAT INLAND INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES INDEX

1 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) ISPAT INLAND INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements 2 ISPAT INLAND INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements 3 ISPAT INLAND INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements 4 ISPAT INLAND INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation The condensed consolidated financial statements of Ispat Inland Inc. (the "Company") are unaudited, but in the opinion of management, contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001. The results of operations for the interim periods shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year. Certain amounts in the 2001 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") has issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations", which is effective for all fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. SFAS No. 143 addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. The Company is evaluating this pronouncement to determine its impact, if any, on the consolidated financial statements. On October 3, 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets", which is effective for all fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. SFAS No. 144 addresses accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, including discontinued operations, and establishes a single accounting model for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale. The Company has determined that the adoption of SFAS No. 144 had no current impact on the consolidated financial statements. In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44 and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections. Among other items, this statement rescinds SFAS No. 4, Reporting Gains and Losses from Extinguishment of Debt, and an amendment of that Statement, SFAS No. 64, Extinguishments of Debt Made to Satisfy Sinking-Fund Requirements. Upon adoption of SFAS No. 145 on January 1, 2003, any gain or loss on extinguishment of debt that was classified as an extraordinary item in prior periods presented that does not meet the criteria in APB Opinion No. 30, Reporting the Results of Operations--Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions, for classification as an extraordinary item shall be reclassified. 5 ISPAT INLAND INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) NOTE 2 - INVENTORIES Inventories consist of the following: SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 DECEMBER 31, 2001 ------------------ ----------------- In process and finished steel $ 309.9 $ 270.4 Raw materials and supplies: Iron ore 43.8 64.6 Scrap and other raw materials 42.4 46.3 Supplies 29.3 31.8 -------- -------- 115.5 142.7 -------- -------- Total $ 425.4 $ 413.1 ======== ======== NOTE 3 - LONG-TERM DEBT In connection with the financing of the acquisition of Ispat Inland, an affiliate of the Company and wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Ispat, , Ispat Inland, L.P. (the "Borrower"), entered into a Credit Agreement dated July 16, 1998 (the "Credit Agreement") for a senior secured term credit facility and letter of credit with a syndicate of financial institutions for whom Credit Suisse First Boston is the agent. The Credit Agreement consists of a $350 Tranche B Term Loan due July 16, 2005, a $350 Tranche C Term Loan due July 16, 2006 and a $160 letter of credit extending to July 9, 2003. The LC has not been drawn upon. Under terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company must maintain a minimum Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The Company amended the Credit Agreement, effective March 30, 2001, which eliminated the minimum Consolidated EBITDA requirement for 2001. The Company was in compliance with this covenant at September 30, 2002. The Credit Agreement also contains other covenants that, among other things, prohibit or limit the ability of the Company or the Borrower to pay dividends and other restricted payments, incur indebtedness, create liens, engage in transactions with affiliates, sell assets and engage in mergers and consolidations. Ispat Inland Administrative Service Company ("IIASC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company established to provide a supplemental source of funds to the Company, has a $165 committed revolving credit facility with a group of banks, extending to November of 2005. The Company has agreed to sell substantially all of its receivables to IIASC to secure this facility. Provisions of the credit agreement limit or prohibit the Company from merging, consolidating, or selling its assets and require IIASC to meet minimum net worth and leverage ratio tests. Under terms of the secured revolving credit agreement, based on the level of the leverage ratio and net worth calculations of the Company at December 31, 2001, the trustee retains initial control over cash lockbox receipts effective in early February of 2002. On a daily basis, the trustee will remit the remaining cash to the Company after first using the receipts to make any payments prescribed by the secured revolving credit agreement. This change in practice does not have an impact on cash available to the Company under the facility. At September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, $147 and $155, respectively, was borrowed under the facility. In 1999, the Company established a five-year $120 revolving credit facility with a group of banks. The Company has agreed to sell substantially all of its raw material, in-process and finished goods inventory to Ispat Inland Inventory, LLC ("III"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, to secure this facility. Provisions of the credit agreement require III to maintain a minimum net worth. At September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, $69 and $26, respectively, was borrowed under this facility. At September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the amounts outstanding under both the IIASC and III revolving credit facilities were shown as a long term obligation. The Company has the ability and intent to refinance these obligations as they mature under the respective credit agreements. 6 ISPAT INLAND INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - (CONTINUED) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) NOTE 3 - LONG-TERM DEBT (CONT.) In the first quarter of 2002, the Company purchased $14.3 of its Pollution Control Series 1993, $3.8 of its Pollution Control Series 1995 and $0.7 of its Series R Bonds at discounts from face value. As a result of these early redemptions, the Company recognized an extraordinary gain of $14.0 ($9.1 after tax). In the second quarter of 2002, the Company purchased $0.2 of its Series R Bonds, $0.1 of its Pollution Control Series 1977, $1.4 of its Pollution Control Series 1993, $0.8 of its Pollution Control Series 1995, $9.4 of its Pollution Control Series 13, and $6.2 of its Pollution Control Series 15 at discounts from face value. As a result of these early redemptions, the Company recognized an extraordinary gain of $15.2 ($9.5 after tax). In the second quarter of 2001, the Company purchased $11.7 of its Series R Bonds at a discount from face value. As a result of this early redemption, the Company recognized an extraordinary gain of $4.8 ($3.1 after tax). NOTE 4 - EQUITY Common Stock On September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the Company had 1,000 shares authorized of common stock, $.01 par value ("Common Stock"), of which 100 shares were issued, outstanding and owned by a wholly owned subsidiary of Ispat International N.V. ("Ispat"). Cumulative Preferred Stock On September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the Company had 100 shares authorized, issued and outstanding of Series A 8% Cumulative Preferred Stock, $.01 par value ("Preferred Stock"), which is owned by a wholly owned subsidiary of Ispat. The Preferred Stock has liquidation preference over the Common Stock. NOTE 5 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company was charged $0.9 and $2.6 by Ispat and its subsidiaries for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 and $1.5 and $4.6 by Ispat and its subsidiaries for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001 respectively, for management, financial and legal services provided to the Company. The Company purchased $79.2 and $120.4 of inventory from subsidiaries of Ispat during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 and $17.6 and $30.7 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively. The Company sold $1.8 and $5.0 of inventory to subsidiaries of Ispat for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 and $1.6 and $3.8 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively. I/N Tek is a joint venture which owns and operates a cold-rolling facility and is 60% owned by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Under a tolling arrangement between the Company and I/N Tek, the Company was charged $34.3 and $108.8 for such tolling services for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 and $36.2 and $108.0 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively. I/N Kote is a joint venture that owns and operates an electrogalvanizing line and hot-dip galvanizing line which is 50% owned by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company recorded sales of cold-rolled steel to I/N Kote of $87.5 and $253.6 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 and $67.4 and $203.0 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively. The Company's debt due to related companies of $826.0 and $829.7 as of September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively, consists of $670.2 and $675.5, respectively, payable to Ispat Inland Finance LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Borrower and Ispat and of $155.8 and $154.2, respectively, advances from other subsidiaries of Ispat. Under the Credit Agreement, these advances cannot be repaid until the Company's leverage 7 ISPAT INLAND INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - (CONTINUED) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) NOTE 5 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONT.) falls to specified levels. At September 30, 2002, the Company has both the ability and the intent to refinance the advances and related unpaid interest as the obligations mature, therefore the amounts have been shown as long-term. The Company's note receivable from a related company of $6.1 and $2.9 at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively is due from Ispat Inland, L.P. Amounts relate to costs associated with the financing of the acquisition of the Company by Ispat and costs incurred in relation to settlement of the interest collar (Note 7). Payment is due on July 16, 2006 unless Ispat Inland, L.P. chooses to prepay. The Company's receivable from related companies of $4.2 and $3.3 at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively, consists of trade and other intercompany receivables. The Company's payable to related companies of $12.5 and $12.0 at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively, consists of trade and other intercompany expenses. NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES At September 30, 2002, the Company guaranteed $67.1 of long-term debt attributable to I/N Kote, one of its equity investments. The Company entered into an agreement with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Company (the "PBGC") in 1998 to provide certain financial assurances with respect to the Company's Pension Plan. In accordance with this agreement, the Company provided the PBGC a letter of credit in the amount of $160, made cash contributions of $108.6 in 2001 and $30.7 in 2000 to the Pension Trust and committed to certain minimum funding requirements, including to fund normal cost of the Pension Plan plus, through 2003, an additional $5 per year. Included in the 2001 payments was a prepayment of the entire 2002 obligation and a portion of the 2003 obligation. Accordingly, no further contribution under this agreement is required for 2002. The Company is obligated to make a payment during the first quarter of 2003. In addition, the Company granted to the PBGC a first priority lien on selected assets. Also, Ryerson Tull, Inc., the former parent of the Company, was required to provide a $50 guarantee of the Company's payment obligations with respect to its pension plan. This guarantee expires on July 16, 2003, at which time the Company is required to provide a first priority lien on assets or a letter of credit valued at $50 as replacement security. The Agreement has a term of at least five years or until certain financial tests are met, whichever is later; however, the agreement could terminate within five years if the Pension Plan is terminated or the Company is sold and the purchaser meets certain tests. In 1998, the Company entered into an agreement with a third party to purchase 1.2 million tons of coke annually for approximately 15 years on a take-or-pay basis at prices determined by certain cost factors from a heat recovery coke battery facility located on land leased from the Company. Under a separate tolling agreement with another third party, the Company has committed to pay tolling charges over approximately 15 years to desulphurize flue gas from the coke battery and to convert the heat output from the coke battery to electrical power and steam. As of September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the estimated minimum tolling charges remaining over the life of this agreement were approximately $160.6 and $182.6, respectively. As part of the agreement covering the 1990 sale of the Inland Lime & Stone Company division assets, the Company agreed, subject to certain exceptions, to purchase, at prices which approximate market, the annual limestone needs of the Indiana Harbor Works through 2002. On June 10, 1993, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana entered a consent decree that resolved all matters raised by a lawsuit filed by the EPA in 1990 (the "Consent Decree") against, among others, Ispat Inland Inc. The Consent Decree assessed a $3.5 cash fine, required $7 in environmentally beneficial projects at the Indiana Harbor Works, and required that $19, plus interest, be spent in assessing and remediating sediment in portions of the Indiana Harbor Ship Canal and Indiana Harbor Turning Basin ("Sediment Remediation"). In addition, the Consent 8 ISPAT INLAND INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - (CONTINUED) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONT.) Decree required remediation of the Company's Indiana Harbor Works (the "Corrective Action"). The Corrective Action liability is a distinct and separate responsibility under the Consent Decree. The Consent Decree establishes a three-step process for the Corrective Action, each of which requires approval by the EPA, consisting of: (1) assessment of the site in two separate phases (including stabilization measures), (2) evaluation of remediation alternatives and (3) remediation of the site where required. The Company is presently working on the assessment step of the Corrective Action. At the completion of the second phase of assessments, the Company will be able to estimate the required Corrective Action cleanup costs. The Company currently expects to expend $2 to $4 per year over the next several years to perform the required Assessments. The Company paid the $3.5 fine on July 9, 1993 and recognized the fine in the early 1990s prior to Ispat's acquisition. In addition, pursuant to the Consent Decree, the Company completed $14, more than the required $7, in environmentally beneficial projects at the Indiana Harbor Works. The environmentally beneficial projects consisted of the installation of sludge dewatering and sludge briquetting and recycling equipment which have allowed the re-use of these former waste products into the process. The required environmentally beneficial projects have been fully completed and no additional beneficial projects are required. The Sediment Remediation is currently in the assessment phase. The Company's reserve for the remaining environmental obligations under the Consent Decree totaled $27.6 as of September 30, 2002, reflecting the $19 plus interest for the Sediment Remediation liabilities, and amounts for the Corrective Action assessments. Because the nature and extent of the contamination and the required remedial actions cannot be determined until the two phases of assessments have been completed, the Company cannot presently reasonably estimate the costs of or the time required to satisfy its Corrective Action obligations under the Consent Decree. It is expected that assessment and remediation of the site will require significant expenditures over the next several years that may be material to the Company's financial position and results of operations. Insurance coverage with respect to work required under the Consent Decree is not significant. It is anticipated that the Company will make capital expenditures of $2 to $5 annually in each of the next five years for the construction, and have ongoing annual expenditures (non-capital) of $35 to $45 for the operation of air and water pollution control facilities to comply with current federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Company is involved in various environmental and other administrative or judicial actions initiated by governmental agencies. While it is not possible to predict the results of these matters, the Company does not expect environmental expenditures, excluding amounts that may be required in connection with the 1993 consent decree in the 1990 EPA lawsuit, to materially affect the Company's results of operations or financial position. Corrective actions relating to the EPA consent decree may require significant expenditures over the next several years that may be material to the results of operations or financial position of the Company. At September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the Company's reserves for environmental liabilities totaled $27.6, $21.6 of which is related to the sediment remediation under the 1993 EPA consent decree. The total amount of firm commitments of the Company and its subsidiaries to contractors and suppliers, primarily in connection with additions to property, plant and equipment, was $12.8 and $3.3 at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively. On May 29, 2001, the Company settled a number of disputes with Ryerson Tull, Inc. that had arisen under the May 27, 1998 Merger Agreement among Ispat International N.V., Inland Merger Sub, Inc., Inland Steel Industries (the predecessor to Ryerson Tull and former owner of the Company), and Inland Steel Company (the predecessor of the Company), as amended. The settled disputes included the Company's claim against Ryerson Tull for indemnification in connection with the resolution of a federal lawsuit and investigation relating to the sale of polymer-coated steel by the Company to a culvert fabricator for use in highway construction projects in Louisiana and other claims, but excluded environmental claims, for which the Company may make claims until July 2003. Pursuant to the May 29, 2001 settlement, Ryerson Tull paid $7.5 million to the Company and the parties released certain claims each had against the other. 9 ISPAT INLAND INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - (CONTINUED) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONT.) On July 2, 2002, the Company received a notice of violation ("NOV") issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency against the Company, Indiana Harbor Coke Company, L.P. ("IHCC") and Cokenergy, Inc., alleging violations of air quality and permitting regulations for emissions from the Heat Recovery Coal Carbonization facility which is operated by IHCC. An amended NOV stating similar allegations was issued on August 8, 2002. Ispat and the Company have notified Ryerson Tull, Inc. of their intention to seek indemnification and other remedies under the May 27, 1998 Merger Agreement among Ispat, the Company, Inland Merger Sub, Inc. and Inland Steel Industries, Inc. (the predecessor company to Ryerson Tull, Inc.), as amended, and other grounds, for any losses in connection with this matter. At this time, it is not possible to predict whether the Company will be found liable for any violation and, if, in fact, there were to be such a finding, the amount of the Company's potential liability or whether this potential liability could materially affect the financial position of the Company. In addition to the foregoing, the Company is a party to a number of legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business. The Company does not believe that the adverse determination of any such pending routine litigation, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects. NOTE 7 - DERIVATIVES The Company uses futures and swap contracts to manage fluctuations in the cost of natural gas and certain nonferrous metals, primarily zinc which is used in the coating of steel. Timing of these transactions corresponds to the expected need for the underlying physical commodity and is intended as a hedge (not as defined by SFAS No. 133) against the cost volatility of these commodities. The counterparties of these contracts are internationally recognized companies which are not considered a credit risk by the Company. Contracts generally do not extend out beyond three years. At September 30, 2002, the Company had entered into contracts for these commodities for notional amounts of $19.6. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2002, the Company recorded gains of $1.5 and $3.0, respectively, for changes in the fair value of derivative instruments not designated as a hedge (as defined by SFAS No. 133). Under terms of the futures and swap contracts, the Company had approximately $1.5 on deposit with counterparties at September 30, 2002 that was classified as an other asset on the balance sheet. A portion of the floating rate debt used in connection with the financing of the acquisition of the Company was hedged by the Borrower through the use of an interest collar. Due to the decline in interest rates during fiscal year 2002, the fair value of the collar represented a derivative liability to the Borrower of approximately $16.1 at September 30, 2002. NOTE 8 - WORKFORCE REDUCTION For the year ended December 31, 2001, the Company recorded charges of $18.2 for severance and termination benefit cost related to voluntary and involuntary workforce reductions of approximately 250 salaried non-represented employees. Of the amounts recorded, $11.1 is included in Deferred Employee Benefits. During the first nine months of 2002, the Company paid $0.2 related to the 2001 workforce reductions, in addition to the $6.3 previously paid in 2001. The Company's accrual for the remaining workforce reductions totaled $0.6 as of September 30, 2002 and is included in "Accrued expenses and other liabilities" in the consolidated balance sheets. 10 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Comparison of Third Quarter 2002 to Third Quarter 2001 Net sales of $597.3 for the third quarter of 2002 increased by 22.2 percent from $489.0 in the year-ago quarter as shipments increased by 9.6 percent and average selling price per ton increased 11.4 percent. Steel shipments were 1,422,999 net tons for the third quarter of 2002 compared to 1,298,007 net tons for the third quarter of 2001. Cost of goods sold of $525.2 increased 12.5 percent from $466.7 in the year-ago quarter due to the above mentioned increase in shipments. Selling, general and administrative expenses of $7.0 decreased 7.9 percent from $7.6 in the year-ago quarter due to decreased spending during the current quarter. Depreciation expense of $25.4 for the current quarter decreased 2.3 percent from $26.0 in the year-ago quarter. An operating profit of $39.7 was reported for the current quarter compared to an operating loss of $22.3 in the year-ago quarter as a result of the items noted above. Other (income) expense, net of $0.3 of income increased by $0.6 from $0.3 of expense due to a decrease in corporate expenses. Interest and other expense on debt of $20.4 in the current quarter decreased 12.8 percent from $23.4 in the year ago quarter due to a reduction in interest rates. Comparison of First Nine Months of 2002 to First Nine Months of 2001 Net sales of $1,718.3 for the first nine months of 2002 increased by 11.6 percent from $1,539.4 in the year-ago period as shipments increased by 8.2 percent and average selling price per ton increased 3.1 percent. Steel shipments were 4,313,362 net tons for the first nine months of 2002 compared to 3,984,950 net tons for the first nine months of 2001. Cost of goods sold of $1,574.4 increased 3.0 percent from $1,528.8 in the year-ago period due to the above mentioned increase in shipments. Depreciation expense of $74.5 for the current period decreased 4.6 percent from $78.1 in the year-ago period. Selling, general and administrative expenses of $20.3 decreased 17.5 percent from $24.6 in the year-ago period due to decreased spending during the current period. Operating profit increased to a profit of $49.1 for the current period compared to a loss of $101.8 in the year-ago period as a result of the items noted above. Other (income) expense, net of $2.4 of income increased by $3.2 from $0.8 of expense in the year-ago period due to a decrease in corporate expenses. The first nine months of 2001 also included a loss on disposed property of $0.4 and a loss on the sale of stock and securities of $0.7 while the first nine months of 2002 included a gain on disposed property of $0.3. Interest and other expense on debt of $58.3 in the current period decreased 20.1 percent from $73.0 in the year ago period due to a reduction in interest rates. 11 ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Within the 90-day period prior to the filing of this report, evaluations were carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including our Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon those evaluations, the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective. No significant changes have been made in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of the evaluations. 12 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS None ITEM 5. OTHER None ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) EXHIBITS. The exhibits required to be filed by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the Exhibit Index which is attached hereto, and incorporated by reference herein. (b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended September 30, 2002. 13 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. ISPAT INLAND INC. By /s/ Michael G. Rippey ---------------------------- Michael G. Rippey Vice President - Finance & Administration and CFO Principal Financial Officer Principal Accounting Officer and Director Date: October 24, 2002 CERTIFICATION Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 I, Peter D. Southwick, certify that: 1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Ispat Inland Inc. (the "Registrant") 2) Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; 4) The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5) The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and 1 b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6) The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: October 24, 2002 ------------------------- /s/ PETER D. SOUTHWICK ----------------------------- Name: Peter D. Southwick Title: President & Chief Operating Officer 2 CERTIFICATION Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 I, Michael G. Rippey, certify that: 1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Ispat Inland Inc. (the "Registrant") 2) Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; 4) The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5) The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and 3 b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6) The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: October 24, 2002 -------------------------- /s/ MICHAEL G. RIPPEY ----------------------------- Name: Michael G. Rippey Title: Vice President, Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer 4 INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT SEQUENTIAL NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE NO. ------- ---------------------------------------------------- ---------- 99.1 Certification of Peter D. Southwick, President & Chief Operating Officer of Ispat Inland Inc. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 99.2 Certification of Michael G. Rippey, Vice President, Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer of Ispat Inland Inc. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002. 5

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