FORM 10-Q
                 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                      Washington, D.C. 20549




    (Mark one)
    ( X ) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
    OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

    For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2001

                                 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  0-22462

       Gibraltar Steel Corporation
     (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

       Delaware                            16-1445150
    (State or other jurisdiction of     (I.R.S. Employer
    incorporation or organization)      Identification No.)

  3556 Lake Shore Road, P.O. Box 2028, Buffalo, NY 14219-0228
            (Address of principal executive offices)

                       (716)  826-6500
    (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    .


As of March 31, 2001, the number of common shares outstanding was:
12,579,147.





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                     GIBRALTAR STEEL CORPORATION

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

         Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
         March 31, 2001 (unaudited) and
         December 31, 2000 (audited)                            3

         Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
         Three months ended
         March 31, 2001 and 2000 (unaudited)                    4

         Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
         Three months ended March 31, 2001 and 2000
         (unaudited)                                            5


         Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
         Statements (unaudited)                              6 - 8


Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of
         Financial Condition and Results of
         Operations                                         9 - 10



PART II. OTHER INFORMATION                                      11



























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                      PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                       Item 1. Financial Statements


                       GIBRALTAR STEEL CORPORATION

                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                 (in thousands)
March 31, December 31, 2001 2000 (unaudited) (audited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,161 $ 1,701 Accounts receivable 92,395 78,358 Inventories 92,316 100,987 Other current assets 7,271 6,548 ________ ________ Total current assets 195,143 187,594 ________ ________ Property, plant and equipment, net 234,150 229,159 Goodwill 135,839 130,368 Other assets 9,200 8,925 ________ ________ 574,332 $ 556,046 ======== ======== Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 48,973 $ 39,285 Accrued expenses 14,073 15,575 Current maturities of long-term debt 327 327 ________ ________ Total current liabilities 63,373 55,187 ________ ________ Long-term debt 261,730 255,526 Deferred income taxes 34,807 34,325 Other non-current liabilities 4,277 2,660 Shareholders' equity Preferred shares - - Common shares 126 126 Additional paid-in capital 68,673 68,475 Retained earnings 142,255 139,747 Accumulated comprehensive loss (909) - ________ ________ Total shareholders' equity 210,145 208,348 ________ ________ $ 574,332 $ 556,046 ======== ======== See accompanying notes to financial statements
3 of 12 GIBRALTAR STEEL CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, 2001 2000 (unaudited) Net sales $ 150,550 $ 167,634 Cost of sales 122,065 133,086 ________ ________ Gross profit 28,485 34,548 Selling, general and administrative expense 18,743 20,230 ________ ________ Income from operations 9,742 14,318 Interest expense 4,892 4,208 ________ ________ Income before taxes 4,850 10,110 Provision for income taxes 1,964 4,095 ________ ________ Net income $ 2,886 $ 6,015 ======== ======== Net income per share-Basic $ .23 $ .48 ======== ======== Weighted average shares outstanding-Basic 12,577 12,579 ======== ======== Net income per share-Diluted $ .23 $ .47 ======== ======== Weighted average shares outstanding-Diluted 12,681 12,717 ======== ======== See accompanying notes to financial statements 4 of 12 GIBRALTAR STEEL CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2001 2000 (unaudited) Cash flows from operating activities Net income $ 2,886 $ 6,015 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 5,670 5,116 Provision for deferred income taxes 1,241 81 Undistributed equity investment income 138 (318) Other noncash adjustments 29 29 Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in (net of acquisitions): Accounts receivable (13,409) (14,974) Inventories 8,671 (3,185) Other current assets (1,153) (165) Accounts payable and accrued expenses 6,946 5,431 Other assets (503) (329) _______ _______ Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 10,516 (2,299) _______ _______ Cash flows from investing activities Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (10,832) - Purchases of property, plant and equipment (5,372) (5,302) Net proceeds from sale of property and equipment 152 7,114 _______ _______ Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (16,052) 1,812 _______ _______ Cash flows from financing activities Long-term debt reduction (9,699) (14,771) Proceeds from long-term debt 16,903 13,872 Payment of dividends (377) (314) Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 169 35 _______ _______ Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 6,996 (1,178) _______ _______ Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,460 (1,665) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,701 4,687 _______ _______ Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,161 $ 3,022 ======= ======= See accompanying notes to financial statements 5 of 12 GIBRALTAR STEEL CORPORATION NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2001 and 2000 have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at March 31, 2001 and 2000 have been included. Certain information and footnote disclosures including significant accounting policies normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2000. The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. 2. INVENTORIES Inventories consist of the following: (in thousands) March 31, December 31, 2001 2000 (unaudited) (audited) Raw material $ 45,688 $ 54,640 Finished goods and work-in-process 46,628 46,347 _______ _______ Total inventories $ 92,316 $100,987 ======= ======= 6 of 12 3. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY The changes in shareholders' equity consist of: (in thousands) Additional Accumulated Common Shares Paid-in Retained Comprehensive Shares Amount Capital Earnings Loss December 31, 2000 12,567 $ 126 $ 68,475 $139,747 $ - Implementation of FAS 133 - - - - (191) Net Income - - - 2,886 Stock options exercised 12 - 169 - - Earned portion of Restricted Stock - - 29 - - Cash dividends- $.03 per share - - - (378) - Interest rate swap adjustments - - - - (718) March 31, 2001 12,579 $ 126 $ 68,673 $142,255 $ (909) =========================================== On January 1, 2001, the Company implemented the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (FAS 133) and recognized the fair value of its interest rate swap agreements as other non-current liabilities. Gains or losses from changes in the fair value of the swap agreements are recorded, net of taxes, as components of Accumulated Comprehensive Loss. 4. EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic net income per share equals net income divided by the weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2001 and 2000. The computation of diluted net income per share includes all dilutive common stock equivalents in the weighted average shares outstanding. Options to purchase 1,139,344 shares of the Company's common stock are outstanding as of March 31, 2001 and are exercisable at prices ranging from $10.00 to $22.50 per share. Included in diluted shares are common stock equivalents relating to options of 103,461 and 137,719 for 2001 and 2000, respectively. 7 of 12 5. ACQUISITIONS On February 13, 2001, the Company purchased all the outstanding capital stock of Pennsylvania Industrial Heat Treaters, Inc. (PIHT) for approximately $11 million, net of cash acquired. PIHT provides metallurgical heat treating services and specializes in heat treating powdered metal parts. On July 17, 2000, the Company purchased all the outstanding capital stock of Milcor Limited Partnership (Milcor) for approximately $43 million in cash. Milcor manufactures a complete line of metal building products, including registers, vents, bath cabinets, access doors, roof hatches and telescoping doors. These acquisitions have been accounted for under the purchase method with the results of their operations consolidated with the Company's results of operations from the respective acquisition dates. The aggregate excess of the purchase prices of these acquisitions over the fair market values of the net assets of the acquired companies is being amortized over 35 years from the acquisition dates using the straight-line method. The following information presents the pro forma consolidated condensed results of operations as if the acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2000. The pro forma amounts may not be indicative of the results that actually would have been achieved had the acquisitions occurred as of January 1, 2000 and are not necessarily indicative of future results of the combined companies. (in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended March 31 2001 2000 (unaudited) Net sales $ 151,210 $ 181,251 ========= ========== Income before taxes $ 1,988 $ 10,563 ========= ========== Net income $ 2,921 $ 6,284 ========= ========== Net income per share-Basic .23 .50 ========= ========== 8 of 12 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations Net sales of $150.6 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001, which included net sales of Milcor (acquired July 17, 2000) and PIHT (acquired February 13, 2001)(collectively, the Acquisitions), decreased 10.2% from net sales of $167.6 million for the prior year's first quarter. This decrease was due to economic conditions, primarily automotive industry related. Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased to 81.1% for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 from 79.4% for the prior year's quarter, primarily due to higher labor, fringe and utility costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by approximately $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2001 primarily due to decreases in incentive based compensation offset by increases from the Acquisitions. Interest expense for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001 increased by $.7 million from the same period in 2000 primarily due to higher interest rates in effect and higher average borrowings during 2001 to finance the Acquisitions and capital expenditures. As a result of the above, income before taxes decreased by $5.3 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001 from the same period of 2000. Income taxes for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001 approximated $2.0 million and were based on a 40.5% effective tax rate. Liquidity and Capital Resources Shareholders' equity increased by approximately $2 million at March 31, 2001 to $210 million. During the first three months of 2001, the Company's working capital remained constant at approximately $132 million. The Company's principal capital requirements are to fund its operations, including working capital, the purchase and funding of improvements to its facilities, machinery and equipment and to fund acquisitions. 9 of 12 Net cash provided by operations of $10.5 million resulted primarily from net income of $2.9 million, depreciation and amortization of $5.7 million, and decreases in inventories of $8.7 million and increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $6.9 million offset by increases in accounts receivable of $13.4 million due to increased sales in March 2001 compared to December 2000. The $10.5 million of net cash provided by operations and the $7.2 million in net borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility were used to fund the $10.8 million acquisition of PIHT, capital expenditures of $5.4 million and cash dividends of $.4 million. At March 31, 2001 the Company's revolving credit facility available approximated $310 million, with borrowings of approximately $256 million and an additional availability of approximately $54 million. The Company believes that availability of funds under its credit facilities together with cash generated from operations will be sufficient to provide the Company with the liquidity and capital resources necessary to support its existing operations. Safe Harbor Statement The Company wishes to take advantage of the Safe Harbor provisions included in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). Statements by the Company, other than historical information, constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Act and may be subject to a number of risk factors. Factors that could affect these statements include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of changing steel prices on the Company's results of operations; changing demand for the Company's products and services; and changes in interest or tax rates. 10 of 12 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. 1. Exhibits a. Exhibit 10.1 - First Amendment Dated March 30, 2001 to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Dated September 29, 2000 among Gibraltar Steel Corporation, Gibraltar Steel Corporation of New York, Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and various Financial Institutions that are signatories thereto 2. Reports on Form 8-K. There were no reports on Form 8-K during the three months ended March 31, 2001. 11 of 12 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. GIBRALTAR STEEL CORPORATION (Registrant) By /s/ Brian J. Lipke Brian J. Lipke Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board By /s/ Walter T. Erazmus Walter T. Erazmus President By /s/ John E. Flint John E. Flint Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Chief Accounting Officer) Date: May 11, 2001 Exhibit 10.1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT This First Amendment dated as of March 30, 2001 to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 29, 2000 ("Credit Agreement") by and among GIBRALTAR STEEL CORPORATION OF NEW YORK ("Borrower"); GIBRALTAR STEEL CORPORATION ("Company"); and THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, as administrative agent ("Administrative Agent") for THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK ("Chase"); FLEET NATIONAL BANK; MELLON BANK, N.A., KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ("Key"); HSBC BANK USA; PNC BANK, N.A.; MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY; NATIONAL CITY BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA; FIFTH THIRD BANK, NORTHEASTERN OHIO; FIRSTAR BANK, N.A.; SUNTRUST BANK; and COMERICA BANK (collectively, "Banks"). A. Preliminary Statement WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Company, the Administrative Agent and the Banks are parties to the Credit Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Company and the Banks wish to amend certain terms of the Credit Agreement; WHEREAS, unless otherwise defined herein, terms used in the Credit Agreement shall have such defined meanings when used herein; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section C, below, the Banks, the Borrower, the Company, and the Administrative Agent, hereby agree as follows: B. Amendment 1. Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is amended so that in the definition of "Credit Pricing Agreement", the phrase "Third Amended Credit Pricing Agreement dated as of July 17, 2000" is deleted and the phrase "Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Pricing Agreement dated as of March 30, 2001" is substituted in its place. 2. Section 2.1(c) of the Credit Agreement is amended so that the second paragraph thereof is deleted and the following is substituted in its place: "If and when the Borrower wishes Chase to make a Swingloan, the Borrower shall, not later than 12:00 noon (New York time) on the Business Day on which the Swingloan is to be made, notify Chase of the amount of the Swingloan desired, which amount shall be at least $50,000.00. Chase shall determine and advise the Borrower promptly thereafter of the rate option applicable to the Swingloan, which rate shall be the overnight moneymarket rate offered by Chase plus the Swingloan Rate Increment determined in accordance with the Credit Pricing Agreement ("Swingloan Rate"). The Borrower shall immediately notify Chase if the Swingloan is to bear interest at the Swingloan Rate or the Prime Rate, which notice shall be irrevocable. Each Swingloan, together with the interest accrued thereon, shall be repaid by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent for the account of Chase prior to the close of business on the Business Day immediately following the Business Day on which such Swingloan is made." 3. Section 6.15 of the Credit Agreement (Interest Coverage Ratio) is deleted in its entirety and the following is substituted in its place: "6.15 Interest Coverage Ratio. Permit, in the case of the Company on a Consolidated Basis, the ratio of Earnings Before Taxes and Interest plus Depreciation and Amortization minus Capital Expenditures (excluding Capital Expenditures made in connection with permitted acquisitions) to interest payable on Total Liabilities, calculated on an annual rolling basis of four fiscal quarters to be less than: 2.75 to 1.00 as of the last day of the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2001; 2.75 to 1.00 as of the last day of the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2001; or 3.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2001 and for every fiscal quarter thereafter." 4. Section 6.17 of the Credit Agreement (Funded Debt/EBITDA) is amended so that Section 6.17 is deleted in its entirety and the following is substituted in its place: "6.17 Funded Debt/EBITDA. Permit, in the case of the Company on a Consolidated bases, the ratio of Funded Debt (as defined below) to Earnings Before Interest and Taxes plus Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA") as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, to be greater than 3.50 to 1.0 as of the last day of the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2001; 3.50 to 1.0 as of the last day of the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2001; 3.25 to 1.0 as of the last day of the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2001; 3.25 to 1.0 as of the last day of the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2001; or 3.00 to 1.0 as of the last day of the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2002 and for each fiscal quarter thereafter, such calculations to be based on annual rolling basis of four fiscal quarters. "Funded Debt" means debt for money borrowed which is bearing interest. For the purposes of calculating this covenant, upon the consummation of a permitted acquisition, up to 12 month historical EBITDA of the acquired entity shall be included in the calculation of the ratio, subject to the Banks' review and approval, in their discretion, of such acquired entity's financial information provided, however, such historical EBITDA shall only be included in the calculation of Funded Debt if the applicable acquired entity's EBITDA is not included in the Consolidated EBITDA of the Company for the applicable month." 5. Schedule 3.1.d of the Credit Agreement (Subsidiaries Required to Execute and Deliver Guaranties) is amended by inserting "Pennsylvania Heat Treaters, Inc." and "Pennsylvania" after "Milcor, Inc." and "Delaware". C. Conditions. The effectiveness of this Agreement shall be conditioned upon the satisfaction of the following conditions: 1. Each Guarantor Subsidiary shall have executed and delivered to the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Banks, a Reaffirmation Agreement, in form acceptable to the Administrative Agent and the Banks, reaffirming and ratifying the unlimited continuing guaranties and security agreements previously given by each Guarantor Subsidiary to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Banks. 2. Borrower and Company shall execute and deliver to Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Banks, a Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Pricing Agreement in form acceptable to the Administrative Agent and the Banks. 3. The Company and/or the Borrower shall have paid to each Bank signing below an amendment fee in the amount of $15,000. 4. The Borrower and/or the Company shall have paid all costs and expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent and the Banks in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees. D. Other Provisions 1. Except as specifically set forth herein, the Credit Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and is hereby reaffirmed. The Borrower and the Company acknowledge that they are bound by all of the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement, and that, if there has occurred any Default or Event of Default, the Agent and the Banks shall have no obligation to make any Advances or Swingloans or to issue any Letters of Credit. If there has occurred a Default or an Event of Default, Agent and the Banks may condition the making of any subsequent Advances or Swingloans or the issuance of any Letters of Credit upon the execution and delivery by Borrower and Company of an amendment to the Credit Agreement which may include, without limitation, additional or revised covenants, an increased rate of interest on the Revolving Credit, increased Letter of Credit or other fees and such other terms, conditions and covenants as the Agent and the Banks may require. 2. The terms "Administrative Agent" and "Banks" as used herein shall include the successors and assigns of those parties and all of the entities listed on Schedule 1 hereto. 3. This Agreement shall be construed under, and governed by, the internal laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflict of laws and rules which would make the laws of another jurisdiction applicable. 4. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement. [This Space Intentionally Left Blank] IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed by their duly authorized officers, all on the date hereof. Borrower: GIBRALTAR STEEL CORPORATION OF NEW YORK By: /s/ John E. Flint John E. Flint Vice President Company: GIBRALTAR STEEL CORPORATION By: /s/ John E. Flint John E. Flint Vice President THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, as Administrative Agent By: /s/ Robert J. McArdle Robert J. McArdle Vice President Consented to this 30 day of March, 2001 THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK By: /s/ Robert J. McArdle Robert J. McArdle Vice President Consented to this 30 day of March 2001 FLEET NATIONAL BANK By: /s/ John C. Wright John C. Wright Vice President Consented to this 30 day of March, 2001 MELLON BANK, N.A. By: /s/ Brian Ciaverella Brian Ciaverella Vice President Consented to this 30 day of March, 2001 KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION By: /s/ Mark F. Wachowiak Mark F. Wachowiak Assistant Vice President Consented to this 30 day of March, 2001 HSBC BANK USA By: /s/ William H. Graser William H. Graser Vice President Consented to this 30 day of March, 2001 PNC BANK, N.A. By: /s/ David B. Gookin David B. Gookin Vice President Consented to this 30 day of March, 2001 MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY By: /s/ Wayne N. Keller Wayne N. Keller Vice President Consented to this 30 day of March, 2001 NATIONAL CITY BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA By: /s/ William A. Feldmann William A. Feldmann Vice President Consented to this 30 day of March, 2001 FIFTH THIRD BANK, NORTHEASTERN OHIO By: /s/ James P. Byrnes James P. Byrnes Vice President Consented to this 30 day of March, 2001 FIRSTAR BANK, N.A. By: /s/ David J. Dannemiller David J. Dannemiller Vice President Consented to this 30 day of March, 2001 SUNTRUST BANK By:/s/ W. David Wisdom W. David Wisdom Vice President Consented to this 30 day of March, 2001 COMERICA BANK By: /s/ Joel S. Gordon Joel S. Gordon Account Officer Consented to this 30 day of March, 2001 12 of 12