As used herein, the "Company," "Rogers," "we," "us," "our" and similar terms
include Rogers Corporation and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates
otherwise.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange
Act). Such statements are generally accompanied by words such as "anticipate,"
"assume," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "foresee," "goal," "intend,"
"may," "might," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "seek,"
"target" or similar expressions that convey uncertainty as to future events or
outcomes. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and beliefs that
we believe to be reasonable; however, assumed facts almost always vary from
actual results, and the differences between assumed facts and actual results
could be material depending upon the circumstances. Where we express an
expectation or belief as to future results, that expectation or belief is
expressed in good faith and based on assumptions believed to have a reasonable
basis. We cannot assure you, however, that the stated expectation or belief will
occur or be achieved or accomplished. Among the factors that could cause our
results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements
are risks and uncertainties inherent in our business including, without
limitation:
•the duration and impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic
and efforts to contain its transmission and distribute vaccines, including the
effect of these factors on our business, suppliers, customers, end users and
economic conditions generally;
•failure to capitalize on, volatility within, or other adverse changes with
respect to the Company's growth drivers, including advanced mobility and
advanced connectivity, such as delays in adoption or implementation of new
technologies;
•uncertain business, economic and political conditions in the United States
(U.S.) and abroad, particularly in China, South Korea, Germany, Hungary and
Belgium, where we maintain significant manufacturing, sales or administrative
operations;
•the trade policy dynamics between the U.S. and China reflected in trade
agreement negotiations and the imposition of tariffs and other trade
restrictions, including trade restrictions on Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
(Huawei);
•fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;
•our ability to develop innovative products and the extent to which they are
incorporated into end-user products and systems;
•the extent to which end-user products and systems incorporating our products
achieve commercial success;
•the ability of our sole or limited source suppliers to deliver certain key raw
materials, including commodities, to us in a timely and cost-effective manner;
•intense global competition affecting both our existing products and products
currently under development;
•business interruptions due to catastrophes or other similar events, such as
natural disasters, war, terrorism or public health crises;
•failure to realize, or delays in the realization of, anticipated benefits of
acquisitions and divestitures due to, among other things, the existence of
unknown liabilities or difficulty integrating acquired businesses;
•our ability to attract and retain management and skilled technical personnel;
•our ability to protect our proprietary technology from infringement by third
parties and/or allegations that our technology infringes third party rights;
•changes in effective tax rates or tax laws and regulations in the jurisdictions
in which we operate;
•failure to comply with financial and restrictive covenants in our credit
agreement or restrictions on our operational and financial flexibility due to
such covenants;
•the outcome of ongoing and future litigation, including our asbestos-related
product liability litigation;
•changes in environmental laws and regulations applicable to our business; and
•disruptions in, or breaches of, our information technology systems.
Our forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by these cautionary
statements, which you should consider carefully, along with the risks discussed
in this section and elsewhere in this report, including under the section
entitled "Risk Factors" in Part II, Item 1A and in our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the Annual Report) and our other
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, any of which could
cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or anticipated
results. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
unless required by law.
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of
operations should be read together with our condensed consolidated financial
statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this Form 10-Q along
with our audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto
in our Annual Report.
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Company Background and Strategy
Rogers Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and sells high-performance
and high-reliability engineered materials and components to meet our customers'
demanding challenges. We operate two strategic operating segments: Advanced
Electronics Solutions (AES) and Elastomeric Material Solutions (EMS). The
remaining operations, which represent our non-core businesses, are reported in
our Other operating segment. We have a history of innovation and have
established Innovation Centers for our research and development (R&D) activities
in Chandler, Arizona, Burlington, Massachusetts, Eschenbach, Germany and Suzhou,
China. We are headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.
Our growth strategy is based upon the following principles: (1) market-driven
organization, (2) innovation leadership, (3) synergistic mergers and
acquisitions, and (4) operational excellence. As a market-driven organization,
we are focused on growth drivers, including advanced mobility and advanced
connectivity. More specifically, in addition to the impact of COVID-19 discussed
below, the key medium- to long-term trends currently affecting our business
include the increasing use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and
increasing electrification of vehicles, including electric and hybrid electric
vehicles (EV/HEV), in the automotive industry and the growth of 5G smartphones
in the portable electronics industry. In addition to our focus on advanced
mobility and advanced connectivity in the automotive, portable electronics and
telecommunications industries, we sell into a variety of other markets including
general industrial, aerospace and defense, mass transit, clean energy and
connected devices.
Our sales and marketing approach is based on addressing these trends, while our
strategy focuses on factors for success as a manufacturer of engineered
materials and components: performance, quality, service, cost, efficiency,
innovation and technology. We have expanded our capabilities through organic
investment and acquisitions and strive to ensure high quality solutions for our
customers. We continue to review and re-align our manufacturing and engineering
footprint in an effort to maintain a leading competitive position globally. We
have established or expanded our capabilities in various locations in support of
our customers' growth initiatives.
We seek to enhance our operational and financial performance by investing in
research and development, manufacturing and materials efficiencies, and new
product initiatives that respond to the needs of our customers. We strive to
evaluate operational and strategic alternatives to improve our business
structure and align our business with the changing needs of our customers and
major industry trends affecting our business.
COVID-19 Update
The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected and continues to affect Rogers'
business and operations, although to a lesser extent than the first half of
2020. In response to the outbreak, Rogers prioritized the safety and well-being
of its employees-including implementing social distancing initiatives in its
facilities, providing remote working arrangements for certain employees,
expanding personal protective equipment usage, enhancing plant hygiene
processes, and extending employee benefits, which increased our expenses-while
at the same time taking actions to preserve business continuity. Our
non-manufacturing employees transitioned seamlessly to remote working
arrangements and are effectively collaborating both internally and with our
customers. In some cases, based on local conditions, non-manufacturing employees
have returned to their worksites. We expect that the COVID-19 pandemic will have
a continuing but uncertain impact on our business and operations in the short-
and medium-term.
Due to the above circumstances and as described generally in this Form 10-Q, our
results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Executive Summary
The following key highlights and factors should be considered when reviewing our
results of operations, financial position and liquidity:
•In the first quarter of 2021 as compared to the first quarter of 2020, our net
sales increased 15.3% to $229.3 million, our gross margin increased
approximately 600 basis points to 39.0% from 33.0%, and operating income
increased approximately 740 basis points to 16.2% from 8.8%.
•We made $21.0 million of discretionary principal payments on our revolving
credit facility during the first quarter of 2021.
•We recognized $1.5 million of restructuring charges in the first quarter of
2021 related to the manufacturing footprint optimization plans involving certain
Europe and Asia manufacturing locations, primarily impacting our AES operating
segment.
•In early February 2021, there was a fire at our UTIS manufacturing facility in
Ansan, South Korea. This facility manufactures eSorba® polyurethane foams used
in portable electronics and display applications. These operations will be
disrupted into at least late 2021. We are currently evaluating alternative
facility options. We recognized net expense
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of $1.3 million related to the financial impacts from the fire, which consisted
of write-offs of fixed assets and inventory destroyed and/or damaged in the
fire, professional services, costs incurred due to obligations under our
manufacturing facility lease agreement, compensation and benefits for certain of
our UTIS employees, partially offset by the recognition of certain anticipated
insurance recoveries.
•We incurred incremental transaction costs of $0.7 million in both the first
quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected operations
data expressed as a percentage of net sales:
                                                           Three Months Ended
                                                   March 31, 2021        March 31, 2020
Net sales                                                   100.0  %            100.0  %
Gross margin                                                 39.0  %             33.0  %

Selling, general and administrative expenses                 18.5  %             20.3  %
Research and development expenses                             3.1  %              3.9  %
Restructuring and impairment charges                          0.7  %                -  %
Other operating (income) expense, net                         0.5  %                -  %
Operating income                                             16.2  %        

8.8 %



Equity income in unconsolidated joint ventures                1.0  %              0.6  %
Other income (expense), net                                   1.3  %             (0.4) %
Interest expense, net                                        (0.3) %             (0.6) %
Income before income tax expense                             18.2  %              8.4  %

Income tax expense                                            4.6  %              1.7  %

Net income                                                   13.6  %              6.7  %


Net Sales and Gross Margin
                                    Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)     March 31, 2021       March 31, 2020
Net sales                 $      229,265       $      198,810
Gross margin              $       89,499       $       65,630
Percentage of net sales             39.0  %              33.0  %


Net sales increased by 15.3% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the first
quarter of 2020. Our AES and EMS operating segments had net sales increases of
18.5% and 10.0%, respectively. The increase in net sales was primarily due to
higher net sales in the ADAS, aerospace and defense and clean energy markets in
our AES operating segment and higher net sales in the EV/HEV, general
industrial, consumer and automotive markets in our EMS operating segment. Net
sales were favorably impacted by foreign currency impacts of $8.2 million, or
4.1%, due to the appreciation in value of the euro and Chinese renminbi relative
to the U.S. dollar.
Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased approximately 600 basis
points to 39.0% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to 33.0% in the first
quarter of 2020. Gross margin in the first quarter of 2021 was favorably
impacted by higher volume in our AES and EMS operating segments, favorable
product mix in our EMS operating segment, favorable absorption of fixed overhead
costs and favorable productivity improvements in our AES operating segment, as
well as yield improvements and a lower inventory reserves provision in our EMS
operating segment. This was partially offset by higher commodity costs and
unfavorable product mix in our AES operating segment and higher freight expenses
in our EMS operating segment.
Our UTIS net sales were only slightly impacted by the fire at our UTIS
manufacturing facility in Ansan, South Korea as a result of selling our
undamaged finished goods inventory during the remainder of the first quarter of
2021. In the second quarter of 2021, we expect a greater impact to our net sales
due to the continued disruption to our UTIS operations.
In the first quarter of 2021, our net sales were largely unaffected by global
supply chain disruptions, but we began seeing some greater impacts as we exited
the quarter. In the second quarter of 2021, the lack of availability of certain
raw materials,
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primarily due to the weather interruptions along the U.S. Gulf Coast, will likely somewhat temper our net sales growth and gross margin. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses


                                                                         Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)                                          March 31, 2021         March 31, 2020
Selling, general and administrative expenses                   $      42,413          $      40,330
Percentage of net sales                                                 18.5  %                20.3  %


Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 5.2% in the first
quarter of 2021 from the first quarter of 2020, primarily due to a $2.5 million
increase in total compensation and benefits, a $0.8 million increase in software
expenses, a $0.2 million increase in environmental charges and a $0.1 million
increase in recruiting/relocation/training expenses. This was partially offset
by a $1.2 million decrease in travel and entertainment expenses, a $0.5 million
decrease in other intangible assets amortization and a $0.1 million decrease in
depreciation.
The decrease in travel and entertainment and recruiting/relocation/training
expenses was primarily driven by the impacts of COVID-19.
Research and Development Expenses
                                             Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)               March 31, 2021      March 31, 2020

Research and development expenses $ 7,172 $ 7,805 Percentage of net sales

                       3.1  %              3.9  %


R&D expenses decreased 8.1% in the first quarter of 2021 from the first quarter
of 2020 due to decreases in professional services, travel and entertainment
expenses, total compensation and benefits and laboratory expenses, partially
offset by an increase in depreciation. The decrease in travel and entertainment
expenses was primarily driven by the impacts of COVID-19.
Restructuring and Impairment Charges and Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net
                                                                               Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)                                              March 31, 2021          March 31, 2020
Restructuring and impairment charges                                $      1,506          $             -
Other operating (income) expense, net                               $      1,215          $            20


We incurred restructuring charges and related expenses associated with our
manufacturing footprint optimization plans involving certain Europe and Asia
manufacturing locations. We recognized $1.5 million of restructuring charges and
related expenses pertaining to these restructuring projects in the first quarter
of 2021. For additional information, refer to "Note 15 - Supplemental Financial
Information" to the condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item
1 of this Form 10-Q.
With respect to other operating (income) expense, net, we recognized expense of
$1.2 million primarily related to the financial impacts from the fire at our
UTIS manufacturing facility in Ansan, South Korea in the first quarter of 2021.
This impact consisted of write-offs of fixed assets and inventory destroyed
and/or damaged in the fire, professional services, costs incurred due to
obligations under our manufacturing facility lease agreement, compensation and
benefits for certain of our UTIS employees, partially offset by the recognition
of certain anticipated insurance recoveries. There may be other potential costs
that cannot be reasonably foreseen or estimated at this time and we continue to
evaluate information as it becomes available. For additional information, refer
to "Note 15 - Supplemental Financial Information" to the condensed consolidated
financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Equity Income in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
                                                                           Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)                                           March 31, 2021          March 31, 2020
Equity income in unconsolidated joint ventures                 $      2,181             $        1,218


As of March 31, 2021, we had two unconsolidated joint ventures, each 50% owned:
Rogers INOAC Corporation (RIC) and Rogers INOAC Suzhou Corporation (RIS). Equity
income in those unconsolidated joint ventures increased 79.1% in the first
quarter of 2021 from the first quarter of 2020. On a quarter-to-date basis, the
increase was due to higher net sales, driven by strong sales in the portable
electronics market, and improved operational performance for both RIS and RIC,
primarily due to higher utilization of production capacity.
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Other Income (Expense), Net
                                        Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)          March 31, 2021       March 31, 2020

Other income (expense), net   $     2,968           $          (786)


Other income (expense), net increased to income of $3.0 million in the first
quarter of 2021 from expense of $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2020. On a
quarter-to-date basis, the increase was due to favorable impacts from our copper
derivative contracts and foreign currency transactions, partially offset by
unfavorable impacts from our foreign currency derivative contracts.
Interest Expense, Net
                                  Three Months Ended

(Dollars in thousands) March 31, 2021 March 31, 2020 Interest expense, net $ (607) $ (1,207)




Interest expense, net, decreased by 49.7% in the first quarter of 2021 from the
first quarter of 2020. The decrease on a quarter-to-date basis was primarily due
to a lower weighted-average outstanding balance for our borrowings under our
revolving credit facility. We expect interest expense, net to decrease on
quarter-to-date and year-to-date bases in the second quarter of 2021 from the
second quarter of 2020 primarily due to a lower weighted-average outstanding
balance for our borrowings under our revolving credit facility.
Income Taxes
                                    Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)      March 31, 2021      March 31, 2020
Income tax expense         $      10,517       $       3,441
Effective tax rate                  25.2  %             20.6  %


Our effective income tax rate was 25.2% and 20.6% for the three months ended
March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The increase from the first quarter of
2020 was primarily due to the decrease in the current quarter valuation
allowance release and decrease in current quarter reversals of unrecognized tax
benefits.
Operating Segment Net Sales and Operating Income
Advanced Electronics Solutions
                                     Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)      March 31, 2021       March 31, 2020
Net sales                  $       131,892      $       111,274
Operating income           $        14,849      $         4,778


AES net sales increased by 18.5% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the
first quarter of 2020. The increase in net sales over the first quarter of 2020
was primarily driven by higher net sales in the ADAS, aerospace and defense and
clean energy markets. Net sales were favorably impacted by foreign currency
fluctuations of $5.3 million, or 4.8%, due to the appreciation in value of the
euro and Chinese renminbi relative to the U.S. dollar.
Operating income increased by 210.8% in the first quarter of 2021 from the first
quarter of 2020. As a percentage of net sales, operating income in the first
quarter of 2021 was 11.3%, an approximately 700 basis point increase as compared
to the 4.3% reported in the first quarter of 2020. The increase in operating
income was primarily due to higher volume, favorable absorption of fixed
overhead costs and favorable productivity improvements. This was partially
offset by higher commodity costs and unfavorable product mix.
Additionally, we incurred restructuring charges and related expenses associated
with our manufacturing footprint optimization plans involving certain Europe and
Asia manufacturing locations. We recognized $1.5 million of restructuring
charges and related expenses pertaining to these restructuring projects in the
first quarter of 2021. For additional information, refer to "Note 15 -
Supplemental Financial Information" to the condensed consolidated financial
statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
In the first quarter of 2021, our net sales were largely unaffected by global
supply chain disruptions, but we began seeing some greater impacts as we exited
the quarter. In the second quarter of 2021, the lack of availability of certain
raw materials, primarily due to the weather interruptions along the U.S. Gulf
Coast, will likely somewhat temper our net sales growth and gross margin.
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Elastomeric Material Solutions


                                     Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)      March 31, 2021       March 31, 2020
Net sales                  $        91,849      $        83,526
Operating income           $        20,077      $        11,517


EMS net sales increased by 10.0% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the
first quarter of 2020. The increase in net sales over the first quarter of 2020
was primarily driven by higher net sales in the EV/HEV, general industrial,
consumer and automotive markets, partially offset by lower net sales in the mass
transit market. Net sales were favorably impacted by foreign currency
fluctuations of $2.7 million, or 3.3%, due to the appreciation in value of the
Chinese renminbi and euro relative to the U.S. dollar.
Operating income increased by 74.3% in the first quarter of 2021 from the first
quarter of 2020. As a percentage of net sales, first quarter of 2021 operating
income was 21.9%, an approximately 810 basis point increase as compared to the
13.8% reported in the first quarter of 2020. The increase in operating income
was primarily due to higher volume, yield improvements and a lower inventory
reserves provision. This was partially offset by higher freight expenses.
Additionally, we recognized expense of $1.3 million primarily related to the
financial impacts from the fire at our UTIS manufacturing facility in Ansan,
South Korea in the first quarter of 2021. This impact consisted of write-offs of
fixed assets and inventory destroyed and/or damaged in the fire, professional
services, costs incurred due to obligations under our manufacturing facility
lease agreement, compensation and benefits for certain of our UTIS employees,
partially offset by the recognition of certain anticipated insurance recoveries.
There may be other potential costs that cannot be reasonably foreseen or
estimated at this time and we continue to evaluate information as it becomes
available. For additional information, refer to "Note 15 - Supplemental
Financial Information" to the condensed consolidated financial statements in
Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Our UTIS net sales were only slightly impacted by the fire at our UTIS
manufacturing facility in Ansan, South Korea as a result of selling our
undamaged finished goods inventory during the remainder of the first quarter of
2021. In the second quarter of 2021, we expect a greater impact to our net sales
due to the continued disruption to our UTIS operations.
In the first quarter of 2021, our net sales were largely unaffected by global
supply chain disruptions, but we began seeing some greater impacts as we exited
the quarter. In the second quarter of 2021, the lack of availability of certain
raw materials, primarily due to the weather interruptions along the U.S. Gulf
Coast, will likely somewhat temper our net sales growth and gross margin.
Other
                                    Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)      March 31, 2021      March 31, 2020
Net sales                  $    5,524          $        4,010
Operating income           $    2,267          $        1,180


Net sales in this segment increased by 37.8% in the first quarter of 2021 from
the first quarter of 2020. The increase in net sales over the first quarter of
2020 was primarily driven by higher demand in the automotive market. Net sales
were favorably impacted by foreign currency fluctuations of $0.2 million, or
4.4%, due to the appreciation in value of the Chinese renminbi relative to the
U.S. dollar.
Operating income increased 92.1% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the
first quarter of 2020. The increase in operating income was primarily driven by
higher volume, favorable product mix and favorable absorption of fixed overhead
costs.
As a percentage of net sales, first quarter of 2021 operating income was 41.0%,
a 1,160 basis point increase as compared to the 29.4% reported in the first
quarter of 2020.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Financial Position
We believe that our existing sources of liquidity and cash flows that we expect
to generate from our operations, together with our available credit facilities,
will be sufficient to fund our operations, currently planned capital
expenditures, research and development efforts and our debt service commitments,
for at least the next 12 months. We regularly review and evaluate the adequacy
of our cash flows, borrowing facilities and banking relationships in an effort
to ensure that we have the appropriate access to cash to fund both our near-term
operating needs and our long-term strategic initiatives.
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The following table illustrates the location of our cash and cash equivalents by
our three major geographic areas:
(Dollars in thousands)               March 31, 2021       December 31, 2020
United States                       $        28,692      $           21,657
Europe                                       51,834                  55,449
Asia                                        118,583                 114,679

Total cash and cash equivalents $ 199,109 $ 191,785




Approximately $170.4 million of our cash and cash equivalents were held by
non-U.S. subsidiaries as of March 31, 2021. We did not make any changes in the
three months ended March 31, 2021 to our position on the permanent reinvestment
of our earnings from foreign operations. With the exception of certain of our
Chinese subsidiaries, where a substantial portion of our Asia cash and cash
equivalents are held, we continue to assert that historical foreign earnings are
indefinitely reinvested.
(Dollars in thousands)                        March 31, 2021       December 31, 2020
Key Financial Position Accounts:
Cash and cash equivalents                    $       199,109      $          191,785
Accounts receivable, net                     $       144,049      $          134,421
Inventories                                  $       106,706      $          102,360

Borrowings under revolving credit facility $ 4,000 $

25,000




Changes in key financial position accounts and other significant changes in our
statements of financial position from December 31, 2020 to March 31, 2021 were
as follows:
•Accounts receivable, net increased 7.2% to $144.0 million as of March 31, 2021
from $134.4 million as of December 31, 2020. The increase from year-end was
primarily due to higher net sales at the end of the first quarter of 2021
compared to at the end of 2020.
•Inventories increased 4.2% to $106.7 million as of March 31, 2021, from $102.4
million as of December 31, 2020, primarily driven by the ramp up of raw material
purchases and production efforts to meet anticipated demand.
•Borrowings under revolving credit facility decreased 84.0% to $4.0 million as
of March 31, 2021, from $25.0 million as of December 31, 2020. This was as a
result of $21.0 million of discretionary principal payments on our revolving
credit facility during the first quarter of 2021. For additional information
regarding this facility and the Fourth Amended Credit Agreement, refer to "Note
9 - Debt" to the condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1
of this Form 10-Q.
                                                                          Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)                                          March 31, 2021           March 31, 2020
Key Cash Flow Measures:
Net cash provided by operating activities                     $        36,521          $         8,633
Net cash used in investing activities                         $        (3,602)         $       (11,160)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities           $       

(23,181) $ 145,571




As of March 31, 2021, cash and cash equivalents were $199.1 million as compared
to $191.8 million as of December 31, 2020, an increase of $7.3 million, or 3.8%.
This increase was primarily due to cash flows generated by operations, partially
offset by $21.0 million of discretionary principal payments on our revolving
credit facility during the first quarter of 2021, $3.6 million in capital
expenditures and $2.6 million in tax payments related to net share settlement of
equity awards.
In 2021, we continue to expect capital spending to be in the range of
approximately $70.0 million to $80.0 million, which we plan to fund with cash
from operations. This range excludes the capital expenditures necessary to
restore the UTIS operations, a significant portion of which we expect to be
reimbursed by insurance proceeds.
Restrictions on Payment of Dividends
The Fourth Amended Credit Agreement generally permits us to pay cash dividends
to our shareholders, provided that (i) no default or event of default has
occurred and is continuing or would result from the dividend payment and (ii)
our total net leverage ratio does not exceed 2.75 to 1.00. If our total net
leverage ratio exceeds 2.75 to 1.00, we may nonetheless make up to $20.0 million
in restricted payments, including cash dividends, during each fiscal year,
provided that no default or event of default has occurred and is continuing or
would result from the payments. Our total net leverage ratio did not exceed 2.75
to 1.00 as of March 31, 2021.
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Contingencies


During the first quarter of 2021, we did not become aware of any material
developments related to environmental matters disclosed in our Annual Report,
our asbestos litigation or other material contingencies previously disclosed or
incur any material costs or capital expenditures related to such matters. Refer
to "Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies" to the condensed consolidated
financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for further discussion
of these contingencies.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of March 31, 2021, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that
have or are, in the opinion of management, reasonably likely to have a current
or future material effect on our results of operations or financial position.
Critical Accounting Policies
There were no material changes in our critical accounting policies during the
first quarter of 2021.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to "Note 16 - Recent Accounting Standards" to the condensed consolidated
financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for discussion of
recent accounting pronouncements including expected dates of adoption.
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