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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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                                 FORM 10-Q

                Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
                     of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                         for the Quarterly Period Ended
                               September 30, 1997

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                         Commission File Number 0-16379

                               CLEAN HARBORS, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


     Massachusetts                                       04-2997780
(State of Incorporation)                       (IRS Employer Identification No.)

1501 Washington Street, Braintree, MA                                 02185-0327
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                              (Zip Code)


                            (781) 849-1800 ext. 4454
              (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)


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.

Common Stock, $.01 par value                              10,101,490
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       (Class)                                 (Outstanding at November 5, 1997)


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                      CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                TABLE OF CONTENTS


                          PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1:   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS                                           PAGES


Consolidated Statements of Income                                            1

Consolidated Balance Sheets                                                2-3

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                                      4-5

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity                               6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                 7-8

ITEM 2:   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
          CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS                             9-13


                           PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

Items No. 1 through 6                                                       14

Signatures                                                                  15




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                      CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                    Unaudited
              (in thousands except for earnings per share amounts)


THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, --------------------- ----------------------- 1997 1996 1997 1996 --------------------- ----------------------- Revenues $50,137 $50,738 $137,874 $146,112 Cost of revenues 37,650 39,515 104,023 113,333 Selling, general and administrative expenses 8,884 8,768 25,714 27,248 Depreciation and amortization 2,274 2,416 6,983 7,432 ------- ------- -------- -------- Income (loss) from operations 1,329 39 1,154 (1,901) Other income (net) -- -- 800 -- Interest expense, net 2,350 2,362 6,923 6,870 ------- ------- -------- -------- Loss before benefit from income taxes (1,021) (2,323) (4,969) (8,771) Benefit from income taxes (235) (581) (1,317) (2,782) ------- ------- -------- -------- Net loss $ (786) $(1,742) $ (3,652) $ (5,989) ======= ======= ======== ======== Net loss per common and common equivalent share $ (.09) $ (.19) $ (.40) $ (.66) ======= ======= ======== ======== Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding 10,009 9,685 9,913 9,623 ======= ======= ======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. (1) 4 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, 1997 1996 (Unaudited) ------------ ----------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,247 $ 1,366 Restricted investments 917 8,190 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts 42,991 42,746 Prepaid expenses 1,615 1,603 Supplies inventories 2,863 2,866 Income tax receivable 1,816 1,668 Deferred tax asset 2,507 3,152 -------- -------- Total current assets 55,956 61,591 Property, plant and equipment: Land 8,182 8,423 Buildings and improvements 37,405 39,585 Vehicles and equipment 77,045 78,050 Furniture and fixtures 2,189 2,191 Construction in progress 2,902 1,819 -------- -------- 127,723 130,068 Less - Accumulated depreciation and amortization 64,919 61,282 -------- -------- Net property, plant and equipment 62,804 68,786 -------- -------- Other assets: Goodwill, net 20,936 21,479 Permits, net 11,923 12,605 Deferred taxes non-current 11,099 9,208 Other 4,532 4,328 -------- -------- Total other assets 48,490 47,620 -------- -------- Total assets $167,250 $177,997 ======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. (2) 5 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, 1997 1996 (Unaudited) ------------- ------------ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current maturities of long-term obligations $ 4,077 $ 4,370 Accounts payable 16,483 20,069 Accrued disposal costs 6,895 7,912 Other accrued expenses 12,476 14,609 Income tax payable -- 162 Deferred tax liability 223 224 --------- --------- Total current liabilities 40,154 47,346 --------- --------- Long-term obligations, less current maturities 68,419 68,668 Deferred taxes, long-term 7,301 7,453 Other 1,277 946 --------- --------- Total other liabilities 76,997 77,067 --------- --------- Stockholders' equity: Preferred Stock, $.01 par value: Series A Convertible; Authorized-2,000,000 shares; Issued and -- -- outstanding - none Series B Convertible; Authorized-156,416 shares; Issued and outstanding 112,000 shares at September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 (liquidation preference of $5.6 million) 1 1 Common Stock, $.01 par value Authorized - 20,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding - 10,020,825 shares at September 30, 1997 and 9,743,153 shares at December 31, 1996 100 98 Additional paid-in capital 59,944 59,477 Unrealized gain (loss) on restricted investments, net of tax 19 (15) Accumulated deficit (9,965) (5,977) --------- --------- Total stockholders' equity 50,099 53,584 --------- --------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 167,250 $ 177,997 ========= =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. (3) 6 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Unaudited (in thousands)
NINE MONTHS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, --------------------- 1997 1996 ------- ------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net loss $(3,652) $(5,989) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 6,983 7,432 Deferred taxes (1,399) (2,004) Allowance for doubtful accounts 495 480 Amortization of deferred financing costs 551 477 Loss (Gain) on sale of fixed assets 139 (33) Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (740) 4,537 Refundable income taxes (148) (1,778) Prepaid expenses (12) (342) Supplies inventories 3 76 Accounts payable (3,586) 1,079 Accrued disposal costs (1,017) 88 Other accrued expenses (1,482) (4,461) Income taxes payable (162) 47 Other liabilities 331 -- ------- ------- Net cash used in operating activities (3,696) (391) ------- ------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Additions to property, plant and equipment (2,583) (2,467) Additions to permits -- (13) Proceeds from sale and maturities of restricted investments 7,307 730 Cost of restricted investments acquired -- (1,181) Increase in other assets -- (977) Proceeds from sales of fixed assets 1,814 919 ------- ------- Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities 6,538 (2,989) ------- -------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. (4) 7 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued) Unaudited (in thousands)
NINE MONTHS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, --------------------- 1997 1996 ------- ------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Issuance of long-term debt (excluding the long-term revolver) -- 16,667 Net borrowings (repayments) under long-term revolver 2,200 (7,130) Payments on long-term obligations (3,232) (5,458) Additions to deferred financing costs (61) (487) Proceeds from stock issuance 132 113 ------- ------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (961) 3,705 ------- ------- INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,881 325 Cash and equivalents, beginning of year 1,366 225 ------- ------- Cash and equivalents, end of period $ 3,247 $ 550 ======= ======= Supplemental Information: Non cash investing and financing activities: Stock dividend on preferred stock $ 336 $ 336
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. (5) 8 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Unaudited (in thousands)
Series B Preferred Stock Common Stock --------------- --------------- Unrealized Number $.01 Number $.01 Additional Gain (Loss) on Total of Par of Par Paid-In Restricted Accumulated Stockholders' Shares Value Shares Value Capital Investments Deficit Equity ------ ----- ------ ----- ---------- -------------- ----------- ------------ Balance at December 31, 1996 112 $ 1 9,743 $ 98 $59,477 $ (15) $(5,977) $53,584 Preferred stock dividends: Series B -- -- 194 2 334 -- (336) -- Proceeds from exercise of options -- -- 9 -- 19 -- -- 19 Tax benefit from exercise of options -- -- -- -- 1 -- -- 1 Employee stock purchase plan -- -- 75 -- 113 -- -- 113 Change in restricted investments, net of tax -- -- -- -- -- 34 -- 34 Net loss -- -- -- -- -- -- (3,652) (3,652) --- --- ------ ---- ------- ---- ------- ------- Balance at September 30, 1997 112 $ 1 10,021 $100 $59,944 $ 19 $(9,965) $50,099 === === ====== ==== ======= ==== ======= =======
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. (6) 9 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION The consolidated interim financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary for the fair presentation of interim period results. The operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of those to be expected for the full fiscal year. Reference is made to the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The year end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles. NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE Net loss per common share is based on net loss less preferred stock dividend requirements divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each of the respective periods. Fully diluted net loss per common share has not been presented as the amount would not differ significantly from that presented. The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 128 ("SFAS 128"), "Earnings per Share", which requires the presentation of basic and diluted earning per share ("EPS"). Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed similarly to fully diluted EPS under the existing rules. The Company will adopt SFAS 128 as of December 31, 1997 and upon adoption, will restate all prior period EPS data presented. The impact of adopting SFAS 128 is not material. NOTE 3 FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS As amended, the Company has a $35,000,000 Loan Agreement with a financial institution. The Loan Agreement provided for a $24,500,000 revolving credit portion (the "Revolver") and a $10,500,000 term promissory note. The Revolver allows the Company to borrow up to $35,000,000 in cash and letters of credit, based on a formula of eligible accounts receivable. In June 1997 the term of the Revolver was extended from May 8, 1998 to May 8, 1999 under substantially the same terms and conditions. At September 30, 1997, the Revolver balance was $4,416,000, letters of credit outstanding were $6,309,000 and funds available to borrow were approximately $9,200,000. (7) 10 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED (Unaudited) NOTE 4 CONTINGENCIES During the ordinary course of its business, the Company is audited by federal and state tax authorities, which may result in proposed assessments. The Company received a Notice of Intent to assess state income taxes from one of the states in which it operates. This case is currently undergoing administrative appeal. If the Company loses the administrative appeal, the Company may be required to make a payment of approximately $3 million to the state, and the intent of the Company would be to pursue the case in State Tax Court. A decision is expected regarding the administrative appeal within nine months. The Company believes that it has properly reported its state income and intends to contest the assessment vigorously. The Company believes that no current audits or assessments will result in charges which would be material to the result of operations. NOTE 5 OTHER INCOME During the first quarter of 1997, the Company recorded a $950,000 receivable in connection with the settlement of a lawsuit and incurred approximately $150,000 in costs related to the litigation during the first quarter. The Company recognized a pre-tax gain, net of related legal fees, of $800,000 resulting from the settlement, which is included in other income (net), in the consolidated statement of income. The $950,000 was received in April, 1997. (8) 11 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS REVENUES Revenues for the third quarter of 1997 were $50,137,000, down 1.2% as compared to revenues of $50,738,000 for the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Revenues for the first nine months of 1997 were $137,874,000, which was a 5.6% decrease from the revenues for the first nine months of 1996 of $146,112,000. The revenue decline, for the comparative three and nine month periods, was due to industry-wide pricing pressures and an absence of event revenue in the field services business. There are many factors which have influenced, and continue to influence, the Company's revenues. These factors include: competitive industry pricing; continued efforts by generators of hazardous waste to reduce the amount of hazardous waste they produce; significant consolidation among treatment and disposal companies; industry-wide over capacity; and direct shipment by generators of waste to the ultimate treatment or disposal location. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain operating data associated with the Company's results of operations:
Percentage Of Total Revenues ------------------------------------------- Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, ------------------- ----------------- 1997 1996 1997 1996 ------ ------ ------ ------ Revenues 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ------ ------ ------ ------ Cost of revenues: Disposal costs paid to third parties 13.6 14.6 13.3 14.3 Other costs 61.5 63.3 62.1 63.3 ------ ------ ------ ------ Total cost of revenues 75.1 77.9 75.4 77.6 Selling, general and administrative expenses 17.7 17.3 18.7 18.6 Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets 4.5 4.8 5.1 5.1 Income (loss) from operations 2.7% 0.0% 0.8% (1.3)% Other Data: - ---------- Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) (in thousands) $3,603 $2,455 $8,137 $5,531
(9) 12 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS COST OF REVENUES Cost of revenues decreased $1,865,000 and $9,310,000 from the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1997 compared to the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1996, respectively. As a percent of revenue, cost of revenues decreased to 75.1% and 75.4% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, as compared to 77.9% and 77.6% for the same periods of the prior year, respectively. One of the largest components of cost of revenues is the cost of sending waste to other companies for disposal. The Company's outside disposal costs decreased to 13.3% of revenue in the first nine months of 1997 as compared to 14.3% of revenue in the first nine months of 1996. The Company has been able to improve the quality and efficiency of its waste treatment services through upgrades at its facilities. As a result of these efforts, the Company has been able to increase the amount of waste processed internally and reduce its dependency on outside disposal vendors. Other cost of revenues decreased to 61.5% and 62.1% of revenue for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 1997, as compared to 63.3% for both the three months and nine months of the prior year, respectively. These reductions in other cost of revenues as a percentage of revenue were due to the implementation of extensive cost reduction programs. The Company is continuing to implement cost savings plans to reduce operating costs. In 1996, the Company implemented its CleanEXPRESStm system which the Company believes has resulted in increased efficiencies relative to the transfer of waste materials through the Company's network of waste management facilities to its expanded and upgraded Chicago facility. The Company believes this has lowered the costs associated with collecting, transporting, treating and disposing of hazardous waste. The Company believes that its ability to manage operating costs is an important factor in its ability to remain price competitive. During the third quarter of 1997, the Company continued its process of consolidating common functions to reduce redundant costs and improve the Company's ability to deliver its services. No assurance can be given that the Company's efforts to manage future operating expenses will be successful. SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 1.3% to $8,884,000 for the three months ended September 30, 1997 as compared to $8,768,000 for the same period of 1996. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 5.6% to $25,714,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 as compared to $27,248,000 for the same period of 1996. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 1996 and 1997 contain adjustments relating to changes in estimates that are not expected to recur. When these items are taken into account, selling, general and administrative expenses would have decreased by approximately 1.6% for the three months ended September 30, 1997, compared to the comparable three month period of the prior year instead of the 1.3% increase reported. The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 compared to the comparable period of the prior year is due to reductions in administrative staff and reductions in a number of expenses due to cost savings plans. These reductions were partially offset by increases in royalty payments to prior owners of facilities of $380,000, due to increased production at two facilities for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 as compared to the same period of the prior year. In addition, the company continues to invest in expanding sales and (10) 13 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS marketing capabilities. The increased costs of the royalty payments and the increased expenses due to sales and marketing have been more than offset by the cost savings programs. INTEREST EXPENSE (NET) Interest expense decreased 0.5% to $2,350,000 for the third quarter of 1997 as compared to $2,362,000 for the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Interest expense increased 0.8% to $6,923,000 for the first nine months of 1997 as compared to $6,870,000 for the first nine months of the prior year. The increase in interest expense for the first nine months of 1997 as compared to the first nine months of 1996 is due primarily to a decrease in interest earned, which was caused by a significant reduction in the average outstanding balance of restricted cash. BENEFIT FROM INCOME TAXES The effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30,1997 was (23.0)% as compared to (25.0)% for the comparable period of 1996. The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 was (26.5)% and (31.7)%, respectively. The rate can fluctuate significantly depending on the amount of income before taxes, as compared to the fixed amount of goodwill amortization, other non-deductible items and changes in estimates. Realization of the deferred tax assets, which consists primarily of net operating loss and tax credit carry forwards, is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income to offset the assets in the foreseeable future. Although realization is not assured, management believes the deferred tax assets will be realized due to continued reductions in operating expenses resulting in taxable income and due to the fact that most of the net operating loss and tax credit carry forwards will not expire for 12 to 15 years. During the ordinary course of its business, the Company is audited by federal and state tax authorities, which may result in proposed assessments. The Company received a Notice of Intent to assess state income taxes from one of the states in which it operates. This case is currently undergoing administrative appeal. If the Company loses the administrative appeal, the Company may be required to make a payment of approximately $3 million to the state, and the intent of the Company would be to pursue the case in State Tax Court. A decision is expected regarding the administrative appeal within the next nine months. The Company believes that it has properly reported its state income and intends to contest the assessment vigorously. The Company believes that no current audits or assessments will result in charges which would be material to the results of operations. FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS From time to time, the Company and employees acting on behalf of the Company make forward-looking statements concerning the expected revenues, results of operations, capital expenditures, capital structure, plans and objectives of management for future operations, and future economic performance. This report contains forward-looking statements. There are many factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in a forward-looking statement, and there can be no assurance that such expectations will be realized. (11) 14 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The Company's future operating results may be affected by a number of factors, including the Company's ability to: integrate successfully the CleanEXPRESStm program; continue to implement the treatment and disposal reengineering program; utilize its facilities and workforce profitably, in the face of intense price competition; successfully increase market share in its existing service territory; integrate additional hazardous waste management facilities, such as the Kimball incinerator and the expanded Chicago facility; realize benefits from cost reduction programs; and generate incremental volumes of waste to be handled through such facilities from existing sales offices and service centers. The Company's operations may be affected by the commencement and completion of major site remediation projects; seasonal fluctuations due to weather and budgetary cycles influencing the timing of customers' spending for remedial activities; the timing of regulatory decisions relating to hazardous waste management projects; changes in the manufacturing sector towards waste minimization and delays in the remedial market; suspension of governmental permits; and fines and penalties for noncompliance with the myriad of regulations governing the Company's diverse operations. As a result of these factors, the Company's revenue and income could vary significantly from quarter to quarter, and past financial performance should not be considered a reliable indicator of future performance. FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY During the nine months ended September 30, 1997, the Company spent $2,583,000 on additions to plant and equipment and construction in progress, as compared to its capital expenditures of $2,467,000 during the same period of the prior year. The capital spending in the first nine months of 1997 was offset by proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment of $1,814,000 in the first nine months of 1997. During the nine months ended September 30, 1997, net reductions to long-term debt were $542,000, as compared to net additions to long-term debt of $4,069,000 during the same period of the previous year. At December 31, 1996, the Company had a $35,000,000 revolving credit and term loan agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with a financial institution. The Loan Agreement provides for a $24,500,000 revolving credit portion (the "Revolver") and a $10,500,000 term promissory note (the "Term Note"). The Term Note is payable in 60 monthly installments, commencing April 1, 1996. Monthly principal payments are $250,000. The Revolver allows increased borrowing availability to a maximum of $35,000,000 in cash and letters of credit as the Term Loan is amortized. Letters of credit may not exceed $20,000,000 at any one time. The Loan Agreement terms include a borrowing limit, which fluctuates depending on the level of accounts receivable which collatoralize the Loan Agreement. The borrowing availability within each month will fluctuate significantly depending on the level of business activity, when during the month the bills are sent, the resulting amount of accounts receivable, and the use of letters of credit. The Loan Agreement terms allow the Company to make regularly scheduled payments of principal and interest on its other indebtedness for borrowed money (including leases), to pay dividends in cash on its preferred stock, to prepay such debt or redeem such preferred stock, and to make acquisitions of other companies, provided that on each of the sixty consecutive days prior thereto, and after giving effect thereto, the Company shall maintain borrowing availability in excess of $4,500,000. (12) 15 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Although the Company's liquidity may be constrained from time to time due to borrowing availability, the Company believes it has adequate liquidity for its ongoing operations and planned capital needs. The Company's operations along with the provisions of the Loan Agreement are expected to produce cash flow in excess of the amounts required to finance its operations and its capital expenditures for the foreseeable future. It is expected that capital expenditures in 1997 will be approximately $3,000,000. Dividends on the Company's Series B Convertible Preferred Stock are payable on the 15th day of January, April, July and October, at the rate of $1.00 per share, per quarter; 112,000 shares are outstanding. Under the terms of the preferred stock, the Company can elect to pay dividends in cash or in common stock with a market value equal to the amount of the dividend payable. Accordingly, the Company issued 194,239 shares of common stock to the holders of the preferred stock in the nine month period ended September 30, 1997. The Company anticipates that the preferred stock dividends payable through 1997 will be paid in common stock. During the first quarter of 1997, the Company recorded a $950,000 receivable in connection with the settlement of a lawsuit and incurred approximately $150,000 in costs related to the litigation during the first quarter. The $950,000 was received in April, 1997. (13) 16 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS In October, 1995, an employee at the Company's Cincinnati plant was accidentally killed when a drum containing waste exploded. The estate of the deceased employee filed a lawsuit against three subsidiaries of the Company and two other parties, including the generator of the drum. The generator of the drum reached a settlement with the estate during the second quarter of 1997, and subsequent to September 30, 1997, the Company reached a tentative agreement to settle claims brought by the estate. The settlement is not material to the financial condition of the Company or to the results of operations. ITEM 2 - CHANGES IN SECURITIES None ITEM 3 - DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR DEBT None ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS None ITEM 5 - OTHER INFORMATION None ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K A) Exhibit 11 - Computation of Net Income per Share. Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule. B) Reports on Form 8-K - None (14) 17 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 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 thereunto duly authorized. Clean Harbors, Inc. -------------------------------------- Registrant Dated: November 12, 1997 By: /s/ Alan S. McKim -------------------------------------- Alan S. McKim Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Dated: November 12, 1997 By: /s/ Carl Paschetag, Jr. ------------------------------------- Carl Paschetag, Jr. Vice President, Treasurer and Financial Controller (principal financial and accounting officer) (15)
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                                                                      Exhibit 11

                      CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                       COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME PER SHARE
              (in thousands except for earnings per share amounts)

THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, --------------------- --------------------- 1997 1996 1997 1996 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net loss $ (786) $(1,742) $(3,652) $(5,989) Plus preferred dividends accrued 112 112 336 336 ------- ------- ------- ------- Adjusted net loss $ (898) $(1,854) $(3,988) $(6,325) ======= ======= ======= ======= Loss per common and common equivalent share: Weighted average number of shares outstanding 10,009 9,685 9,913 9,623 Incremental shares for stock options under treasury stock method -- -- -- -- ------- ------- ------- ------- Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding 10,009 9,685 9,913 9,623 ======= ======= ======= ======= Loss per common and common equivalent share $ (.09) $ (.19) $ (.40) $ (.66) ======= ======= ======= ======= Loss per common and common equivalent share - assuming full dilution: Weighted average number of shares outstanding 10,009 9,685 9,913 9,623 Incremental shares for stock options under treasury stock method -- -- -- -- ------- ------- ------- ------- Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding - assuming full dilution 10,009 9,685 9,913 9,623 ======= ======= ======= ======= Loss per common and common equivalent share - assuming full dilution $ (.09) $ (.19) $ (.40) $ (.66) ======= ======= ======= =======
 

5 1,000 U.S. DOLLARS 9-MOS DEC-31-1997 SEP-30-1997 1 3,247 917 44,138 (1,147) 1,615 55,956 127,723 (64,919) 167,250 40,154 68,419 0 1 100 0 167,250 137,874 137,874 104,023 104,023 (800) 0 6,923 (4,969) (1,317) (3,652) 0 0 0 (3,652) (.40) (.40)