SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 6, 2003 SL INDUSTRIES, INC. ------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) New Jersey 1-4987 21-0682685 ---------------------------- ------------ -------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 520 Fellowship Road, Suite A114 Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054 ----------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code) (856) 727-1500 ---------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A ------------------------------------------------------------ (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) INTRODUCTORY NOTE: The Purpose of this Form 8-K/A is to amend the Registrant's current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 17, 2003 to provide the required Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements to reflect the sale of the Registrant's wholly-owned German subsidiary, Elektro-Metall Export GmbH ("EME") and to reflect the use of the proceeds to pay current maturities of debt. ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS On January 6, 2003 (the "Closing Date"), the Registrant sold its wholly-owned German subsidiary, Elektro-Metall Export GmbH ("EME"), pursuant to that certain Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of January 3, 2003 by and among the registrant, SL Industries Vertrieb GmbH ("Seller"), DCX-Chol Holding GmbH ("Purchaser"), DCX-Chol Enterprises, Inc. and Chol Enterprises, Inc., previously submitted on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange on January 17, 2003 (the "Purchase Agreement"). As a result of the transaction, SL Industries, Inc.'s net worth is expected to decrease by approximately $3.5 million. The transaction is not anticipated to have a material tax impact. Description of Assets EME is a producer of electronic actuation devices and cable harness systems sold primarily to original equipment manufacturers in the aerospace and automotive industries. Its operations are located in Ingolstadt, Germany and Paks, Hungary. EME is expected to report sales of approximately $27.6 million and net income of approximately $2.2 million for the 2002 calendar year. Consideration Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Seller received an aggregate consideration of $11.6 million, determined by arms-length negotiation, comprised of cash, purchaser notes and assumption of bank debt. The purchaser notes are comprised of a $3 million secured note that bears interest at the prime rate plus 2% and matures no later than May 1, 2003 and a $1 million unsecured note that bears interest at an annual rate of 12% and matures April 3, 2004. Cash proceeds were used to pay down debt. Relationship with Purchaser The Registrant, on the one hand, and the Purchaser and its affiliates, on the other hand, have no common officers, directors or control persons. For additional information, reference is made to the press release attached to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 8, 2003. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2001 Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2002 Basis of Presentation The following unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements reflect the sale of SL Industries Inc.'s wholly-owned German subsidiary, Elektro- Metall Export GmbH ("EME") after giving effect to the pro forma adjustments described in the accompanying notes. These unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements have been prepared from, and should be read in conjunction with, the historical consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of SL Industries Inc. which are included in SL Industries' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as of September 30, 2002 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. The unaudited pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results or financial position that would have occurred had the sale been consummated at the dates indicated, nor is it necessarily indicative of future operating results or financial position of SL Industries. The unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations give effect to the sale as if it had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented. The unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet gives effect to the sale of EME as if it occurred on September 30, 2002 and the use of proceeds to pay current maturities of debt. (c) Exhibits. None SL Industries, Inc Pro Forma Consolidated Statement Of Operations For The Year Ended December 31, 2001 (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) SL (1) Pro Industries EME Adjustments Forma ------------------------------------------------- Net sales 138,467 25,609 112,858 ------- ------ -------- ------- Cost of sales 96,403 18,985 77,418 Engineering & product development 8,768 795 7,973 Selling, general and administrative 28,405 2,041 26,364 Depreciation and amortization 4,587 636 3,951 Restructuring costs 3,868 0 3,868 Impairment of intangibles 4,270 0 4,270 ------- ------ -------- ------- Total cost and expenses 146,301 22,457 123,844 Income (loss) from operations (7,834) 3,152 -- (10,986) Other income (expense): Interest income 366 213 228(2) 381 Interest expense (3,407) (146) 617(3) (2,644) ------- ------ -------- ------- Income (loss) from continuing operations (10,875) 3,219 845 (13,249) Income tax provision (benefit) (4,172) 251 296(4) (4,127) ------- ------ -------- ------- Income (loss) from continuing operations (6,703) 2,968 549 (9,122) Basic net income (loss) per common share $ (1.18) $ (1.60) Diluted net income (loss) per common share $ (1.18) $ (1.60) Weighted shares outstanding - basic 5,698 5,698 Weighted shares outstanding - diluted 5,698 5,698 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Pro Forma Financial Statements SL Industries, Inc Pro Forma Consolidated Statement Of Operations For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002 (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) SL (1) Pro Industries EME Adjustments Forma ---------------------------------------------------- Net sales 101,937 19,396 82,541 ------- ------ --- ------ Cost of sales 67,319 14,534 52,785 Engineering & product development 6,165 586 5,579 Selling, general and administrative 22,853 2,114 20,739 Depreciation and amortization 2,655 475 2,180 Restructuring costs 265 0 265 Special charges 1,834 0 1,834 ------- ------ --- ------ Total cost and expenses 101,091 17,709 0 83,382 Income (loss) from operations 846 1,687 -- (841) Other income (expense): Interest income 171 155 158(2) 174 Interest expense (1,428) (157) 370(3) (901) ------- ------ --- ------ Income (loss) from continuing operations (411) 1,685 528 (1,568) Income tax provision (benefit) (602) 623 185(4) (1,040) ------- ------ --- ------ Income (loss) from continuing operations 191 1,062 343 (528) Basic net income (loss) per common share $ 0.03 $ (0.09) Diluted net income (loss) per common share $ 0.03 $ (0.09) Weighted shares outstanding - basic 5,856 5,856 Weighted shares outstanding - diluted 5,896 5,856 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Pro Forma Financial Statements SL Industries, Inc Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet 30-Sep-02 (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS) SL (5) Pro Industries EME Adjustments Forma ---------------------------------------------------------- Cash and equivalents 5,644 5,023 621 Accounts receivable, net 20,687 3,969 16,718 Notes Receivable 3,000(6) 3,000 Inventories, net 18,929 4,516 14,413 Prepaid expenses 1,116 251 (217)(9) 648 Deferred taxes 6,364 100 (478)(8) 5,786 ------ ------ ------ ------ Total current assets 52,740 13,859 2,305 41,186 Note receivable long term 1,000(6) 1,000 Net fixed assets 18,197 6,612 11,585 Deferred taxes 2,003 40 1,963 Cash surrender value of life insurance 962 962 Intangible assets, net 14,505 2,431 12,074 Other assets 569 786 217(9) ------ ------ ------ ------ Total assets 88,976 23,728 3,522 68,770 ====== ====== ====== ====== LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Short-term bank debt 4,109 4,109 Long-term debt due within one year 20,149 92 (5,500)(7) 14,557 Accounts payable 5,736 537 5,199 Accrued income taxes 356 251 105 Accrued payroll and related costs 5,710 5,710 Accrued other 10,814 5,255 5,559 ------ ------ ------ ------ Total current liabilities 46,874 10,244 (5,500) 31,130 Long-term debt less current portion 38 38 Deferred compensation 4,276 748 3,528 Other liabilities 2,952 (1,380)(8) 1,572 ------ ------ ------ ------ Total liabilities 54,140 11,030 (6,880) 36,230 ShareHolders' Equity Common stock 1,660 1,660 Capital in excess of par 38,763 38,763 Retained earnings 9,401 12,698 10,707(11) 7,410 Accumulated other comprehensive income 305 (305)(10) Treasury stock at cost (15,293) (15,293) ------ ------ ------ ------ Total shareholders' equity 34,836 12,698 10,402 32,540 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 88,976 23,728 3,522 68,770 ------ ------ ------ ------ The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Pro Forma Financial Statements SL Industries, Inc. Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements (In Thousands) 1. Eliminates the results of operations of EME for the period as if the sale had been completed as of the beginning of the periods presented. 2. Reflects the increase in interest income related to purchaser notes of $3,000 at an interest rate of prime rate plus 2% assumed to mature four months after the sale and a $1,000 note, which matures fifteen months after the sale bearing an interest rate of 12% per annum. 3. Reflects the reduction in interest expense attributable to the application of the proceeds from the sale of EME to reduce debt due within one year. 4. Reflects income tax effect of the pro forma adjustments at the U. S. federal statutory rate of 35%. 5. Eliminates the net assets of EME as if the sale had been completed as of the balance sheet date. 6. Reflects the receipt of purchaser notes as partial consideration for the sale of EME. The $3,000 note has an interest rate of prime rate plus 2% and the $1,000 note has an interest rate of 12% per annum. 7. Reflects the application of the estimated proceeds from the sale of EME and the corresponding reduction of current maturities of long-term debt. 8. Removal of deferred tax liability related to the original purchase accounting adjustments per FASB No. 109 and deferred tax assets. 9. Reclassified for presentation purposes. 10. Reflects the elimination of currency translation adjustments that were associated with EME 11. Reflects the following equity adjustments: Gross proceeds $ 8,000 Dividend from EME 2,000 Estimated transaction costs (500) Net deferred taxes accounts 902 Translation adjustment related to EME 305 ------ Equity adjustment $ 10,707 ------ SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SL Industries, Inc. Date: March 4, 2003 By: /s/ David R. Nuzzo ------------------------------- David R. Nuzzo Vice President Finance and Administration