Superior Industries International, Inc.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended April 1, 2007
or
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Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from _________ to _________
Commission file number 1-6615
SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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California
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
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95-2594729
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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7800 Woodley Avenue,
Van Nuys, California
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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91406
(Zip Code) |
(818) 781-4973
(Registrants 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 o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated
filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large Accelerated Filer o
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Accelerated Filer x
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Non-Accelerated Filer o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2
of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock,
as of the latest practicable date.
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Class of Common Stock |
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Shares Outstanding at May 4, 2007 |
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$0.50 Par Value
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26,610,191 |
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Superior Industries International, Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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NET SALES |
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$ |
244,875 |
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$ |
183,525 |
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Cost of sales |
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242,730 |
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179,302 |
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GROSS PROFIT |
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2,145 |
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4,223 |
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses |
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6,915 |
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5,395 |
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS |
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(4,770 |
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(1,172 |
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Interest income, net |
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822 |
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1,488 |
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Other income, net |
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2,374 |
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9 |
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
EQUITY EARNINGS |
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(1,574 |
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325 |
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Income tax benefit |
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2,610 |
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618 |
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Equity in earnings of joint ventures |
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818 |
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493 |
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NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
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1,854 |
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1,436 |
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Discontinued operations, net of taxes of $182 |
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(326 |
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NET INCOME |
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$ |
1,854 |
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$ |
1,110 |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE BASIC: |
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Income from continuing operations |
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$ |
0.07 |
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$ |
0.05 |
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Discontinued operations |
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(0.01 |
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Net income |
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$ |
0.07 |
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$ |
0.04 |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE DILUTED: |
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Income from continuing operations |
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$ |
0.07 |
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$ |
0.05 |
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Discontinued operations |
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(0.01 |
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Net income |
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$ |
0.07 |
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$ |
0.04 |
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DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE |
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$ |
0.16 |
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$ |
0.16 |
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
1
Superior Industries International, Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
58,629 |
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$ |
68,385 |
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Short-term investments |
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9,750 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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170,912 |
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138,552 |
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Inventories, net |
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116,123 |
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118,724 |
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Income tax receivable |
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7,386 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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6,723 |
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6,416 |
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Other current assets |
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9,152 |
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4,766 |
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Total current assets |
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368,925 |
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346,593 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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312,456 |
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310,414 |
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Investments |
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42,826 |
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46,247 |
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Non current deferred tax asset, net |
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11,746 |
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Other assets |
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8,807 |
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8,759 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
744,760 |
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$ |
712,013 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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82,133 |
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$ |
60,959 |
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Accrued expenses |
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44,307 |
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41,898 |
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Income taxes payable |
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10,253 |
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Total current liabilities |
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126,440 |
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113,110 |
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Non current tax liabilities (see Note 8) |
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56,942 |
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Executive retirement liabilities |
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21,817 |
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21,666 |
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Non current deferred income tax liability, net |
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17,049 |
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Commitments and contingent liabilities (see Note 14) |
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Shareholders equity
Preferred stock, $25.00 par value
Authorized 1,000,000 shares
Issued none |
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Common stock, $0.50 par value
Authorized 100,000,000 shares
Issued and outstanding 26,610,191 shares
(26,610,191 shares at December 31, 2006) |
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13,305 |
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13,305 |
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Additional paid-in-capital |
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36,018 |
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35,094 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(41,400 |
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(37,097 |
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Retained earnings |
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531,638 |
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548,886 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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539,561 |
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560,188 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
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744,760 |
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$ |
712,013 |
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
2
Superior Industries International, Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Thousands of dollars)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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(5,652 |
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19,249 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Additions to property, plant and equipment |
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(14,494 |
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(27,268 |
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Proceeds from sale of held-to-maturity securities |
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9,750 |
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Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities |
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4,892 |
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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148 |
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(27,268 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Cash dividends paid |
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(4,252 |
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(4,264 |
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NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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(4,252 |
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(4,264 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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(9,756 |
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(12,283 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
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68,385 |
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107,349 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
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$ |
58,629 |
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$ |
95,066 |
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
3
Superior Industries International, Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Shareholders Equity
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Accumulated |
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Common Stock |
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Additional |
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Other |
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Number of |
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Paid-In |
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Comprehensive |
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Retained |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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Capital |
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Income (Loss) |
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Earnings |
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Total |
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BALANCE AT
DECEMBER 31, 2006 |
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26,610,191 |
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$ |
13,305 |
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$ |
35,094 |
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$ |
(37,097 |
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$ |
548,886 |
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$ |
560,188 |
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Cumulative effect of adoption
of FIN 48 (see Note 8) |
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(14,850 |
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(14,850 |
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BALANCE AT
JANUARY 1, 2007 |
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26,610,191 |
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$ |
13,305 |
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$ |
35,094 |
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$ |
(37,097 |
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$ |
534,036 |
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$ |
545,338 |
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Comprehensive Loss: |
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Net income |
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1,854 |
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1,854 |
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Other comprehensive
loss net of tax: |
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Foreign currency
translation adjustment |
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(2,812 |
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(2,812 |
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Unrealized gain on
available-for-sale
securities |
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7 |
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7 |
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Realized gain on sale of
available-for-sale
securities |
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(1,498 |
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(1,498 |
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Total comprehensive
loss (a) |
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(2,449 |
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Stock-based compensation
expense |
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924 |
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924 |
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Cash dividends declared
($0.16 per share) |
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(4,252 |
) |
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(4,252 |
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BALANCE AT
MARCH 31, 2007 |
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26,610,191 |
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$ |
13,305 |
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$ |
36,018 |
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$ |
(41,400 |
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$ |
531,638 |
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$ |
539,561 |
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(a) |
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Comprehensive loss, net of tax, was $898,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, which included: net income
of $1,110,000, foreign currency translation adjustment loss of $(1,886,000), forward foreign currency contract loss of
$(21,000), an unrealized loss on pension obligation of $(606,000) and an unrealized gain on available-for-sale
securities of $505,000. |
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
4
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
March 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
Note 1 Nature of Operations
Headquartered in Van Nuys, California, the principal business of Superior Industries
International, Inc. (referred to herein as the company. Superior or in the first person
notation we, us and our) is the design and manufacture of aluminum road wheels for sale to
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). We are one of the largest suppliers of cast and forged
aluminum wheels to the worlds leading automobile and light truck manufacturers, with wheel
manufacturing operations in the United States, Mexico and Hungary.
Ford Motor Company (Ford), General Motors Corporation (GM) and DaimlerChrysler AG
(DaimlerChrysler) together represented approximately 84 percent of our total sales during the
three months of 2007 and 86 percent of annual sales in 2006. The loss of all or a substantial
portion of our sales to Ford, GM or DaimlerChrysler would have a significant adverse impact on
our financial results, unless the lost volume could be replaced. This risk is partially mitigated
over the short-term due to the long-term relationships we have with our customers, including
multi-year purchase orders related to approximately 238 different wheel programs. However,
intense global competitive pricing pressure continues to make it difficult to maintain these
contractual arrangements and there are no guarantees that similar arrangements could be
negotiated in the future and we expect this trend to continue into the future. Including our 50
percent owned joint venture in Europe, we also manufacture aluminum wheels for Audi, BMW, Isuzu,
Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda, MG Rover, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota and Volkswagen.
The availability and demand for aluminum wheels are subject to unpredictable factors, such as
changes in the general economy, the automobile industry, gasoline prices and consumer interest
rates. The raw materials used in producing our products are readily available and are obtained
through numerous suppliers with whom we have established trade relations.
On September 15, 2006, we announced the planned closure of our wheel manufacturing facility located
in Johnson City, Tennessee, and the resulting lay off of approximately 500 employees. This was the
latest step in our program to rationalize our production capacity following announcements by our
customers of sweeping production cuts, particularly in the light truck and sport utility platforms,
that had reduced our requirements for the near future. Accordingly, an asset impairment charge
against earnings totaling $4.4 million (pretax) was recorded in the third quarter of 2006, when we
estimated that the future undiscounted cash flows of this facility would not be sufficient to
recover the carrying value of our long-lived assets attributable to that facility. All
manufacturing activities in the Johnson City facility ceased in March 2007.
Note 2 Presentation of Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
During interim periods, we follow the accounting policies set forth in our 2006 Annual Report on
Form 10-K and apply appropriate interim financial reporting standards for a fair statement of our
operating results and financial position in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America, as indicated below. Users of financial information
produced for interim periods in 2007 are encouraged to read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in
conjunction with our Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
As described in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we revised our policy definition of cash and
cash equivalents in the fourth quarter 2006 to include short-term highly liquid investments as cash
equivalents, as they represent investments that have been purchased with maturity dates of 90 days
or less and generally with maturities of approximately 10 days. We believe this change in
accounting principle to be a preferable method of accounting for these short-term investments as it
reflects our intended purpose for these investments. We have, in accordance with SFAS No. 154,
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, retrospectively applied this new accounting principle
to our prior years consolidated balance sheets by restating cash and cash equivalents to include
short-term investments of $38.5 million at the end of the first quarter 2006. Additionally, the
statements of cash flows have been restated to reflect these balances as cash and cash equivalents,
and to eliminate from investing activities their respective proceeds from sales and purchases
during those periods.
Interim financial reporting standards require us to make estimates that are based on assumptions
regarding the outcome of future events and circumstances not known at that time, including the
use of estimated effective tax rates. Inevitably, some
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assumptions will not materialize, unanticipated events or circumstances may occur which vary from
those estimates and such variations may significantly affect our future results. Additionally,
interim results may not be indicative of our annual results.
Our 2007 fiscal first quarter was comprised of the 13-week period ending on April 1, 2007, while
the fiscal first quarter in 2006 was comprised of the 13-week period ending on March 26, 2006.
The fiscal year 2006 comprised the 53-week period ending on December 31, 2006. For convenience
of presentation in the consolidated financial statements, all fiscal quarters are referred to as
beginning as of January 1 and ending as of March 31.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with the SECs requirements for Form 10-Q and contain all adjustments, of a normal and
recurring nature, which are necessary for a fair statement of (i) the consolidated condensed
statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, (ii) the
consolidated condensed balance sheets at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, (iii) the
consolidated condensed statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and
2006, and (iv) the consolidated condensed statement of shareholders equity for the three months
ended March 31, 2007. The year-end condensed balance sheet data were derived from audited
financial statements, but do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
Note 3 Stock-Based Compensation
We have stock option plans that authorize us to issue incentive and non-qualified stock options to
our directors, officers and key employees totaling up to 7.2 million shares of common stock. It is
our policy to issue shares from authorized but not issued shares upon the exercise of stock
options. At March 31, 2007, there were 0.8 million shares available for future grants under these
plans. Options are generally granted at not less than fair market value on the date of grant and
expire no later than ten years after the date of grant. Options granted to employees generally vest
ratably over a four-year period, while options granted to non-employee directors generally vest one
year from the date of grant.
During the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, we granted a total of 120,000 shares in each
period, while there were no options exercised during those periods. The weighted average fair value
at the grant date for options issued during the first quarter of 2007 and 2006 was $6.07 and $6.30
per option, respectively. The fair value of options at the grant date was estimated utilizing the
Black-Scholes valuation model with the following weighted average assumptions for the first quarter
of 2007 and 2006, respectively: (a) dividend yield on our common stock of 3.32% and 3.29%; (b)
expected stock price volatility of 30.8% and 31.4%; (c) a risk-free interest rate of 4.7% in both
periods; and (d) an expected option term of 7.3 and 7.4 years.
For the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, stock-based compensation expense related to
stock option plans under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 (revised 2004),
Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R) was allocated as follows:
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Cost of sales |
|
$ |
191 |
|
|
$ |
145 |
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
733 |
|
|
|
505 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes |
|
|
924 |
|
|
|
650 |
|
Income tax benefit |
|
|
(334 |
) |
|
|
(141 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stock-based compensation expense after income taxes |
|
$ |
590 |
|
|
$ |
509 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of March 31, 2007, the balance of $6.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related
to non-vested awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately
3.1 years.
There were no significant capitalized stock-based compensation costs at March 31, 2007 and 2006.
Note 4 New Accounting Standards
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48),
which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with SFAS
No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. This
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Interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial
statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken on a tax
return. This Interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest,
penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The evaluation of a tax
position in accordance with this Interpretation is a two-step process. The first step is to
determine if it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination and
should therefore be recognized. The second step is to measure a tax position that meets the more
likely than not recognition threshold to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the
financial statements. This Interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2006. We have adopted FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007. See Note 8 Income Taxes in this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further discussion of the impact of adoption of FIN 48.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (FAS 157). This
Statement defines fair value as used in numerous accounting pronouncements, establishes a framework
for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosure related
to the use of fair value measures in financial statements. The Statement is to be effective for our
financial statements issued in 2008; however, earlier application is encouraged. We are currently
evaluating the timing of adoption and the impact that adoption might have on our financial position
or results of operations.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities, which provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets
and liabilities at fair value. The objective of SFAS No. 159 is to reduce both the complexity in
accounting for financial instruments and the volatility in earnings caused by measuring related
assets and liabilities differently. SFAS No. 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure
requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement
attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2007. We have not completed our evaluation of SFAS No. 159, but we do
not expect the adoption to have a material effect on our operating results or financial position.
In March 2007, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 06-10 Accounting for
Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Agreements (EITF 06-10). EITF 06-10 provides
guidance for determining a liability for the postretirement benefit obligation as well as
recognition and measurement of the associated asset on the basis of the terms of the collateral
assignment agreement. EITF 06-10 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007.
We are currently assessing the impact, if any, of EITF 06-10 on our consolidated financial position
and results of operations.
Note 5 Business Segments
SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, directs
companies to use the management approach for segment reporting. This approach reflects
managements aggregation of business segments and is consistent with how the company and its key
decision-makers assess operating performance, make operating decisions, and allocate resources.
This approach also considers the existence of managers responsible for each business segment and
how information is presented to the companys Board of Directors. We have only one reportable
operating segment automotive wheels. Our former components business segment is classified as
discontinued operations in our consolidated condensed statements of operations.
Net sales and net property, plant and equipment by geographic area are summarized below.
(Thousands of dollars)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Net sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. |
|
$ |
148,264 |
|
|
$ |
144,332 |
|
Mexico |
|
|
96,611 |
|
|
|
39,193 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated net sales |
|
$ |
244,875 |
|
|
$ |
183,525 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Property, plant and equipment, net: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. |
|
$ |
141,247 |
|
|
$ |
141,653 |
|
Mexico |
|
|
171,209 |
|
|
|
168,761 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated property, plant and equipment, net |
|
$ |
312,456 |
|
|
$ |
310,414 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Note 6 Revenue Recognition
Sales of products and any related costs are recognized when title and risk of loss transfers to
the purchaser, generally upon shipment. Wheel program development revenues, representing internal
development expenses and initial tooling that are reimbursable by our customers, are recognized
as such related costs and expenses are incurred and recoverability is probable, generally upon
receipt of a customer purchase order. Wheel program development revenues totaled $3.6 million
and $5.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Note 7 Earnings Per Share
In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share, basic net income per share
is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding
during the period. Diluted net income per share includes the dilutive effect of outstanding stock
options, calculated using the treasury stock method. Of the 3.2 million stock options outstanding
at March 31, 2007, 5,575 shares had an exercise price less than the weighted average market price
of the stock for the period and were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for
that period. Of the 2.5 million stock options outstanding at March 31, 2006, 2,898 shares had an
exercise price less than the weighted average market price of the stock for the period and were
included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for that period. Summarized below are the
calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the respective periods:
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Basic Earnings per Share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reported net income |
|
$ |
1,854 |
|
|
$ |
1,110 |
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
26,610 |
|
|
|
26,610 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted Earnings per Share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reported net income |
|
$ |
1,854 |
|
|
$ |
1,110 |
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
26,610 |
|
|
|
26,610 |
|
Weighted average dilutive stock options |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding diluted |
|
|
26,616 |
|
|
|
26,613 |
|
Diluted earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 8 Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for pursuant to SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, which
requires use of the liability method and the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for
the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred taxes for a
change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period of enactment. Provision is made for U.S.
income taxes on undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries and 50 percent owned joint
ventures, unless such future earnings are considered permanently reinvested. Tax credits are
accounted for as a reduction of the provision for income taxes in the period in which the credits
arise.
The income tax benefit on income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity
earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $2.6 million compared to $0.6 million for
the same period last year. The current period tax benefit on income (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes and equity earnings included a tax benefit of $0.6 million at the
estimated annual effective tax rate of 39.6 percent, compared to a tax provision of $0.3 million at
an effective annual tax rate of 36.2 percent last year. Discrete items totaled a tax benefit of
$2.0 million for the first three months of 2007 versus a tax benefit of $0.9 million for the same
period in 2006. Discrete items for the first three months of 2007 relate to refunds from prior
year amended returns of $0.6 million, changes in valuation reserves of $0.3 million and changes in
our reserves for uncertain tax positions of $1.0 million, due principally to the expiration of a
tax statue of limitation, while the $0.9
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million discrete item in the first three months of 2006 relates to a reduction in previously
estimated tax reserves, due to the expiration of a tax statute of limitation in that period. Within the next twelve
month period ending March 31, 2008, it is reasonably possible that up to $8.4 million of unrecognized tax benefits
will be recognized due to the expiration of certain statues of limitation.
We adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. As a result of adoption, we recognized a
charge of approximately $14.8 million to retained earnings, established a long-term reserve for
uncertain tax positions of $40.3 million and a long-term deferred tax asset of $25.5 million. In
addition, we reclassified $2.5 million from our long-term deferred tax liability and $16.3 million
from our current income taxes payable, which resulted in a $7.4 million income tax receivable, to
our long-term reserve for uncertain tax positions which is included in Non current tax
liabilities. The $14.8 million charge to retained earnings resulted primarily from applying the
newly prescribed recognition threshold and measurement attributes of FIN 48 to existing transfer
pricing tax positions. The establishment of the $25.5 million deferred tax asset and the
reclassification of $2.5 million from our long-term deferred tax liability due to the adoption of
FIN 48 and the current period change of $0.7 million in long-term deferred taxes resulted in a
$11.7 million long-term deferred tax asset, net of the $17.0 million long-term deferred tax
liability at the end of 2006.
As of the adoption date, we had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $59.1 million, of which $30.4
million, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. Also, as of the adoption date, we had
accrued interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits of $10.4 million. We recognize
interest and penalties that are accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
We conduct business internationally and, as a result, one or more of our subsidiaries files income
tax returns in U.S. federal, U.S. state and certain foreign jurisdictions. Accordingly, in the
normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the
world, including Hungary, Mexico, the Netherlands, Japan and the United States. We are no longer
subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or Mexico (our major filing jurisdictions) income tax
examinations for years before 1999.
Our subsidiary, Superior Industries International Michigan LLC, is the only entity currently
under audit. The Internal Revenue Service is auditing the 2004 tax year, and the state of Michigan
is auditing the tax years 2002 through 2005. As these audits commenced this year, it is not
determinable when the examination phase of the audits will conclude, and it is not reasonably
possible to quantify at this time any estimated range of reductions in the unrecognized tax
benefits.
Note 9 Equity Earnings and Other Income, Net
Included below are summary statements of operations for Suoftec Light Metal Products, Ltd.
(Suoftec), our 50-percent owned joint venture in Hungary, which manufactures cast and forged
aluminum wheels principally for the European automobile industry. Being 50-percent owned and
non-controlled, Suoftec is not consolidated, but accounted for using the equity method. The
elimination of intercompany profits in inventory adjusted our share of the joint ventures net
income for the first quarter of 2007 and 2006 to $0.8 million and $0.5 million, respectively.
(Thousands of dollars)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
36,531 |
|
|
$ |
29,181 |
|
Gross profit |
|
$ |
1,487 |
|
|
$ |
2,540 |
|
Net income |
|
$ |
961 |
|
|
$ |
1,585 |
|
Superiors share of net income |
|
$ |
480 |
|
|
$ |
793 |
|
In the first quarter of 2007, we sold an available-for-sale corporate equity security realizing a
$2.4 million gain that was included in other income, net.
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Note 10 Accounts Receivable
(Thousands of dollars)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Trade receivables |
|
$ |
157,495 |
|
|
$ |
121,707 |
|
Wheel program development receivables |
|
|
7,726 |
|
|
|
8,199 |
|
Dividend receivable from joint venture |
|
|
5,324 |
|
|
|
5,266 |
|
Value added tax receivables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,414 |
|
Other receivables |
|
|
3,692 |
|
|
|
4,755 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
174,237 |
|
|
|
141,341 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
|
(3,325 |
) |
|
|
(2,789 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
170,912 |
|
|
$ |
138,552 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 11 Inventories
(Thousands of dollars)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Raw materials |
|
$ |
18,269 |
|
|
$ |
16,279 |
|
Work in process |
|
|
36,607 |
|
|
|
35,810 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
61,247 |
|
|
|
66,635 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
116,123 |
|
|
$ |
118,724 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 12 Property, Plant and Equipment
(Thousands of dollars)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Land and buildings |
|
$ |
95,149 |
|
|
$ |
95,712 |
|
Machinery and equipment |
|
|
522,716 |
|
|
|
498,243 |
|
Leasehold improvements and others |
|
|
14,001 |
|
|
|
13,829 |
|
Construction in progress |
|
|
41,396 |
|
|
|
55,455 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
673,262 |
|
|
|
663,239 |
|
Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
(360,806 |
) |
|
|
(352,825 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
312,456 |
|
|
$ |
310,414 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense was $10.1 million and $10.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007
and 2006, respectively. The March 31, 2006 depreciation expense of $10.2 million excludes $0.3
million of depreciation expense related to discontinued operations.
Note 13 Retirement Plans
We have an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan covering our directors, officers, and
other key members of management. We typically purchase life insurance policies on each of the
participants to provide for future liabilities. Subject to certain vesting requirements, the
plan provides for a benefit based on the final average compensation, which becomes payable on the
employees death, disability or upon attaining age 65, if retired from the company. For the three
months ended March 31, 2007, payments to retirees of approximately $170,000 have been made in
accordance with this plan. We presently anticipate payments to retirees totaling $786,000 for
2007.
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(Thousands of dollars)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Service cost |
|
$ |
137 |
|
|
$ |
197 |
|
Interest cost |
|
|
280 |
|
|
|
222 |
|
Net amortization |
|
|
48 |
|
|
|
72 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net periodic pension cost |
|
$ |
465 |
|
|
$ |
491 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 14 Commitments and Contingencies
We are currently awaiting approval from the Los Angeles City Council of our offer to settle a
dispute with the City of Los Angeles regarding a retroactive rental rate adjustment on the ground
lease for our Van Nuys, California property. Although there can be no assurance as to the final
outcome of these negotiations or the case itself, we believe that in the event of an adverse result
there would not be a material adverse impact to our financial condition or results of operations.
In late 2006, two purported shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed based on allegations
concerning some of the Companys past stock option grants and practices. In these lawsuits, the
Company is named only as a nominal defendant from whom the plaintiffs seek no monetary recovery.
In addition to naming the Company as a nominal defendant, the plaintiffs name various present and
former employees, officers and directors of the Company as individual defendants from whom they
seek monetary relief, purportedly for the benefit of the Company.
These cases are based on general allegations that the grant dates for a number of the options
granted to certain Company directors, officers and employees occurred prior to upward movements in
the stock price, and that the stock options grants were not properly accounted for in the Companys
financial reports and not properly disclosed in the Companys SEC filings. The two lawsuits were
recently consolidated and a consolidated complaint was filed which generally tracks the allegations
and legal claims alleged in the original complaints. It is anticipated that the Company and the
individual defendants will file motions to dismiss in the near future. As this litigation is at
such a preliminary stage, it would be premature to anticipate the probable outcome of these cases
and whether such an outcome would be materially adverse to the Company.
In 2006, we were served with notice of a class action lawsuit against the company. The complaint
alleges that certain employees at our Van Nuys, California facility were denied rest and meal
periods as required under the California Labor Code. We believe this matter is without merit.
Although no assurance can be given as to the final outcome, we believe that in the event of an
adverse result there would not be a material adverse impact to our financial condition, results of
operations, or cash flows.
We are party to various legal and environmental proceedings incidental to our business. Certain
claims, suits and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business have been filed or are
pending against us. Based on facts now known, we believe all such matters are adequately
provided for, covered by insurance, are without merit, and/or involve such amounts that would not
materially adversely affect our consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial
position. For additional information concerning contingencies, risks and uncertainties, see Note
15 Risk Management.
Note 15 Risk Management
We are subject to various risks and uncertainties in the ordinary course of business due, in
part, to the competitive global nature of the industry in which we operate, to changing commodity
prices for the materials used in the manufacture of our products, and to development of new
products.
We have foreign operations in Mexico and Hungary that, due to the settlement of accounts
receivable and accounts payable, require the transfer of funds denominated in their respective
functional currencies the Mexican Peso, the Euro and the Hungarian Forint. The value of the
Mexican Peso relative to the U.S. Dollar for the first three months of 2007 was virtually
unchanged. The Euro value relative to the U.S. dollar for the first three months of 2007 was
virtually unchanged. The value of the Hungarian Forint increased approximately 3 percent to the
U.S. Dollar for the first three months of 2007. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses,
which are included in other income (expense) in the consolidated condensed statements of
operations, have not been material.
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When market conditions warrant, we may also enter into contracts to purchase certain commodities
used in the manufacture of our products, such as aluminum, natural gas, environmental emission
credits and other raw materials. Any such commodity commitments are expected to be purchased and
used over a reasonable period of time in the normal course of business. Accordingly, pursuant to
SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, they are not
accounted for as a derivative. We currently have several purchase agreements for the delivery of
natural gas over the next two years. The contract value and fair value of these purchase
commitments approximated $11.4 million and $10.9 million, respectively, at March 31, 2007.
Percentage changes in the market prices of natural gas will impact the fair value by a similar
percentage. We do not hold or purchase any natural gas forward contracts for trading purposes.
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking
statements made by us or on our behalf. We may from time to time make written or oral statements
that are forward-looking, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including
statements contained in this report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
and reports and other public statements to our shareholders. These statements may, for example,
express expectations or projections about future actions or results that we may anticipate but, due
to developments beyond our control, do not materialize. Actual results could differ materially
because of issues and uncertainties such as those listed herein, which, among others, should be
considered in evaluating our financial outlook. The principal factors that could cause our actual
performance and future events and actions to differ materially from such forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to, changes in the automotive industry, increased global competitive
pressures, our dependence on major customers and third party suppliers and manufacturers, our
exposure to foreign currency fluctuations, and other factors or conditions described in Item 1A
Risk Factors in Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in Item 1A Risk Factors in
Part I of our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We assume no obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statements.
Executive Overview
Overall North American production of passenger cars and light trucks in the first quarter was
reported as being down approximately 7.7 percent versus the same period a year ago, compared to a
16.1 percent increase for our unit shipments in the current period. In mid-to-late 2006, we were
awarded new and replacement business and, as a result, recorded unusually high shipments in the
current period as compared to the same period a year ago. Net sales in the first quarter of 2007
increased 33.4 percent over the same period in 2006, due to the 16.1 percent increase in unit
shipments and a 16.9 percent increase in the average selling price. The increased selling price was
due principally to an increase of approximately 10.0 percent in the pass-through price of aluminum
to our customers, with the majority of the remaining increase due to the shift in sales mix to
larger diameter wheels.
In conjunction with our efforts to rationalize our production capacity to more effectively balance
plant utilization and cost against our customers changing requirements for pricing, wheel size,
design, scheduling and volume, in mid-September 2006, we announced the planned closure of our wheel
manufacturing facility in Johnson City, Tennessee. In March 2007, all manufacturing activities
ceased in this facility. Additionally, the first quarter of 2007 was the initial full quarter of
production in our new wheel facility in Mexico. The inefficiencies incurred during this period to
shut down the Johnson City facility, while slowly increasing production in the Mexico facility,
impacted our overall gross profit negatively. Gross profit was also impacted negatively by the
continuance of operating issues and inefficiencies in two of our key Midwest facilities related to
productivity on larger diameter wheels. These factors offset the additional gross profit on the
increased sales volume.
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Results of Operations
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244,875 |
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183,525 |
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2,145 |
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4,223 |
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1,854 |
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1,436 |
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Sales
Consolidated revenues in the first quarter of 2007 increased $61.4 million, or 33.4 percent, to
$244.9 million from $183.5 million in the same period a year ago. Excluding wheel program
development revenues, which totaled $3.6 million in the first quarter of 2007 and $5.4 million in
the first quarter of 2006, wheel sales increased $63.1 million, or 35.4 percent, to $241.3 million
from $178.2 million in the first quarter a year ago, as our wheel shipments increased by 16.1
percent. The average selling price of our wheels increased 16.9 percent in the current quarter, as
the pass-through price of aluminum increased the average selling price by approximately 10.0
percent, with the majority of the remaining increase due principally to a shift in sales mix to
larger, higher-priced wheels in the current quarter.
According to WARDs AutoInfoBank, an industry data publication, overall North American production
of light trucks and passenger cars during the first quarter of 2007 decreased approximately 7.7
percent, compared to our 16.1 percent increase in aluminum wheel shipments. In mid-to-late 2006, we
were awarded new and replacement business and, as a result, recorded unusually high shipments in
the current period as compared to the same period a year ago. This business reflected product for
both new vehicle launches as well as some current production takeover business. The sustainability
of this volume level going forward will be a function of how well our customers vehicles are
received by the consumer in the automotive marketplace and cannot be predicted at this time. The
principal unit shipment increases in the current period compared to a year ago were for GMs GMT
800/900 platform and Acadia, Fords Fusion and Explorer vehicles, and DaimlerChryslers Sebring.
The principal unit shipment decreases in the current period compared to a year ago were for GMs
Avalanche and Uplander, Fords Taurus and Freestar and DaimlerChryslers Dodge Durango and Jeep
Grand Cherokee. Shipments to GM increased to 38.7 percent of total OEM unit shipments from 32.7
percent in 2006, while shipments to Ford decreased to 31.6 percent from 36.4 percent a year ago,
and DaimlerChrysler decreased to 12.3 percent from 16.7 percent a year ago. Shipments to
international customers increased to 17.5 percent from 14.2 percent a year ago, due principally to
increased shipments for Nissans Sentra, Subarus Outback and Toyotas Sienna platforms.
Gross Profit
Consolidated gross profit decreased $2.1 million for the first quarter to $2.1 million, or 0.9
percent of net sales, compared to $4.2 million, or 2.3 percent of net sales, for the same period a
year ago. The additional gross profit on the increased sales volume, net of the increase in
aluminum costs during the period, was offset by the winding down of all manufacturing activities in
our Johnson City wheel facility, the slower than planned ramp-up of our new wheel plant in Mexico
and the operating issues and inefficiencies in two of our key Midwest facilities related to
productivity on larger diameter wheels, which were experienced in late 2006 and continued into
2007. However, we are encouraged by the improvements noted at both facilities during the month of
March. Gross profit was also impacted negatively by the exceptionally high program development and
launch costs associated with the significant growth in unit volume experienced in the quarter.
We are continuing to implement action plans to improve operational performance and mitigate the
impact of the severe pricing environment in which we now operate. We must emphasize, however, that
while we continue to reduce costs through process automation and identification of industry best
practices, the curve of customer price reductions may continue at a rate faster than our progress
on achieving cost reductions for an indefinite period of time. This is due to the slow and
methodical nature of developing and implementing these cost reduction programs. In addition,
fixed-price natural gas contracts that expire in the next two years may expose us to higher costs
that cannot be immediately recouped in selling prices. The impact of these factors on our future
financial position and results of operations may be negative, to an extent that cannot be
predicted, and we may not be able to implement sufficient cost-saving strategies to mitigate any
future impact.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2007 were $6.9 million, or
2.8 percent of net sales, compared to $5.4 million, or 2.9 percent of net sales, in the same period
in 2006. The impact of stock-based compensation on selling, general and administrative expenses in
the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 was $0.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively. In
addition, there were several accruals in the first quarter of 2007 related to professional fees,
principally audit and legal fees, which increased approximately $1.0 million versus the same period
a year ago.
Interest Income, Net and Other Income, Net
Net interest income for the first quarter decreased to $0.8 million from $1.5 million a year ago.
The decreased net interest income in the 2007 period was due primarily to a decrease in the amount
of cash invested during the period offsetting an increase in the average rate of interest earned
during the period. The decrease in cash invested was due principally to the cash required to fund
$45.8 million in capital expenditures during the last three quarters of 2006.
Other income, net for the first quarter of 2007 includes a $2.4 million gain on sale of an
available-for-sale security.
Equity in Earnings of Joint Ventures
Equity in earnings of joint ventures is represented principally by our share of the equity earnings
of our 50-percent owned joint venture in Hungary, Suoftec Ltd. Our share of Suoftecs net income
totaled $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2007 compared to $0.8 million in 2006. The principal
reasons for the lower profitability in the current period was the timing of selling price
adjustments for the change in aluminum cost increases and a significant increase in utility costs
during the current period. Including an adjustment for the elimination of intercompany profits in
inventory, our adjusted equity earnings of this joint venture was $0.8 million in 2007 compared to
$0.5 million in 2006. See Note 9 50-Percent Owned Joint Venture of this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for additional information regarding the Suoftec joint venture.
Income Tax Benefit
The income tax benefit on income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity
earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $2.6 million compared to $0.6 million for
the same period last year. The current period tax benefit on income (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes and equity earnings included a tax benefit of $0.6 million at the
estimated annual effective tax rate of 39.6 percent, compared to a tax provision of $0.3 million at
an effective annual tax rate of 36.2 percent last year. Discrete items totaled a tax benefit of
$2.0 million for the first three months of 2007 versus a tax benefit of $0.9 million for the same
period in 2006. Discrete items for the first three months of 2007 relate to refunds from prior
year amended returns of $0.6 million, changes in valuation reserves of $0.3 million and changes in
our reserves for uncertain tax positions of $1.0 million, due principally to the expiration of a
tax statue of limitation, while the $0.9 million discrete item in the first three months of 2006
relates to a reduction in previously estimated tax reserves, due to the expiration of a tax statute
of limitation in that period. Within the next twelve month period ending March 31, 2008, it is reasonably
possible that up to $8.4 million of unrecognized tax benefits will be recognized due to the expiration of certain
statues of limitation.
We adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. As a result of adoption, we recognized a
charge of approximately $14.8 million to retained earnings, established a long-term reserve for
uncertain tax positions of $40.3 million and a long-term deferred tax asset of $25.5 million. In
addition, we reclassified $2.5 million from our long-term deferred tax liability and $16.3 million
from our current income taxes payable, which resulted in a $7.4 million income tax receivable, to
our long-term reserve for uncertain tax positions which is included in Non current tax
liabilities. The $14.8 million charge to retained earnings resulted primarily from applying the
newly prescribed recognition threshold and measurement attributes of FIN 48 to existing transfer
pricing tax positions. The establishment of the $25.5 million deferred tax asset and the
reclassification of $2.5 million from our long-term deferred tax liability due to the adoption of
FIN 48 and the current period change of $0.7 million in long-term deferred taxes resulted in a
$11.7 million long-term deferred tax asset, net of the $17.0 million long-term deferred tax
liability at the end of 2006.
As of the adoption date, we had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $59.1 million, of which $30.4
million, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. Also, as of the adoption date, we had
accrued interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits of $10.4 million. We recognize
interest and penalties that are accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
See Note 8 Income Taxes for further discussion of FIN 48.
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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our sources of liquidity include cash and short-term investments, net cash provided by operating
activities and other external sources of funds. Working capital and the current ratio were $242.5
million and 2.9:1, respectively, at March 31, 2007 versus $233.5 million and 3.1:1 at December 31,
2006. We have no long-term debt. As of March 31, 2007, our cash and short-term investments totaled
$58.6 million compared to $78.1 million at December 31, 2006 and $104.8 million at March 31, 2006.
The decrease in cash and short-term investments since March 31, 2006 was due principally to our
funding a higher level of capital expenditures, primarily for our new state-of-the-art wheel
facility constructed in Chihuahua, Mexico. With the closure of our Johnson City wheel facility,
much of that plants recently purchased equipment will be transferred to other wheel facilities,
thereby reducing future capital requirements. Accordingly, despite the reduced profitability
experienced the last few years, for the foreseeable future, we currently expect all working capital
requirements, funds required for investing activities, cash dividend payments and repurchases of
our common stock to be funded from internally generated funds or existing cash and short-term
investments.
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities decreased $24.9 million to $(5.7) million for
the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to $19.2 million for the same period a year ago,
due principally to an unfavorable change in working capital requirements during the current period.
Unfavorable changes in accounts receivable of $26.4 million, due principally to the increased sales
volume in the current period, income taxes of $16.5 million and other assets of $2.0
million, offset favorable changes in inventories of $7.9 million and accounts payable and other
liabilities totaling $0.7 million. The change in non-cash items was favorable by $10.6 million, of
which $16.6 million was the result of the adoption of FIN 48 and was partially offset by an
unfavorable in change in deferred taxes and other non-cash items totaling approximately $6.0
million.
The principal investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2007 were funding $14.5
million of capital expenditures and proceeds from the sales of marketable securities of $9.8
million and an available-for-sale investment of $4.9 million. Similar investing activities during
the same period a year ago included funding $27.3 million of capital expenditures. Capital
expenditures in the current period include approximately $10.9 million for our new wheel
manufacturing facility in Chihuahua, Mexico, compared to $20.6 million in the same period a year
ago. The balance of the 2007 and 2006 capital expenditures were for ongoing improvements to our
existing facilities, none of which were individually significant.
Financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 were for the
payment of cash dividends on our common stock totaling $4.3 million in both periods.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to apply significant
judgment in making estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported therein, as well as
financial information included in this Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations. These estimates and assumptions, which are based upon historical
experience, industry trends, terms of various past and present agreements and contracts, and
information available from other sources that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances, form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and
liabilities that are not readily apparent through other sources. There can be no assurance that
actual results reported in the future will not differ from these estimates, or that future changes
in these estimates will not adversely impact our results of operations or financial condition.
Except for income taxes, there have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies
previously disclosed in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The methodology applied to
managements estimate for income taxes has changed due to the implementation of a new accounting
pronouncement as described below.
New Accounting Standards
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for
uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income
Taxes. This Interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the
financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken on
a tax return. This Interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification,
interest, penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The evaluation of a
tax position in accordance with this Interpretation is a two-step process. The first step is to
determine if it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination and
should therefore be recognized. The second step is to measure a tax position that meets the more
likely than not recognition threshold to
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determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. This Interpretation is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We have adopted FIN 48 as of January
1, 2007. See Note 8 Income Taxes in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further discussion
of the impact of adoption of FIN 48.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (FAS 157). This
Statement defines fair value as used in numerous accounting pronouncements, establishes a framework
for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosure related
to the use of fair value measures in financial statements. The Statement is to be effective for our
financial statements issued in 2008; however, earlier application is encouraged. We are currently
evaluating the timing of adoption and the impact that adoption might have on our financial position
or results of operations.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities, which provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets
and liabilities at fair value. The objective of SFAS No. 159 is to reduce both the complexity in
accounting for financial instruments and the volatility in earnings caused by measuring related
assets and liabilities differently. SFAS No. 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure
requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement
attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2007. We have not completed our evaluation of SFAS No. 159, but we do
not expect the adoption to have a material effect on our operating results or financial position.
In March 2007, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 06-10 Accounting for
Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Agreements (EITF 06-10). EITF 06-10 provides
guidance for determining a liability for the postretirement benefit obligation as well as
recognition and measurement of the associated asset on the basis of the terms of the collateral
assignment agreement. EITF 06-10 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007.
We are currently assessing the impact, if any, of EITF 06-10 on our consolidated financial position
and results of operations.
Risk Management
We are subject to various risks and uncertainties in the ordinary course of business due, in
part, to the competitive global nature of the industry in which we operate, to changing commodity
prices for the materials used in the manufacture of our products, and to development of new
products.
We have foreign operations in Mexico and Hungary that, due to the settlement of accounts
receivable and accounts payable, require the transfer of funds denominated in their respective
functional currencies the Mexican Peso, the Euro and the Hungarian Forint. The value of the
Mexican Peso relative to the U.S. Dollar for the first three months of 2007 was virtually
unchanged. The Euro value relative to the U.S. dollar for the first three months of 2007 was
virtually unchanged. The value of the Hungarian Forint increased approximately 3 percent to the
U.S. Dollar for the first three months of 2007. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses,
which are included in other income (expense) in the consolidated condensed statements of
operations, have not been material.
When market conditions warrant, we may also enter into contracts to purchase certain commodities
used in the manufacture of our products, such as aluminum, natural gas, environmental emission
credits and other raw materials. Any such commodity commitments are expected to be purchased and
used over a reasonable period of time in the normal course of business. Accordingly, pursuant to
SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, they are not
accounted for as a derivative. We currently have several purchase agreements for the delivery of
natural gas over the next two years. The contract value and fair value of these purchase
commitments approximated $11.4 million and $10.9 million, respectively, at March 31, 2007.
Percentage changes in the market prices of natural gas will impact the fair value by a similar
percentage. We do not hold or purchase any natural gas forward contracts for trading purposes.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
See Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Risk Management.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The companys management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief
Accounting Officer (CAO), evaluated the effectiveness of the companys disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of April 1,
2007. Based on this evaluation, the CEO and CAO concluded that, as of April 1, 2007, the
companys disclosure controls and procedures were (1) effective in that they were designed to
ensure that material information relating to the company, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to the CEO and CAO by others within those entities, and (2) effective
in that they provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the
company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
No changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the quarter ended April 1, 2007 that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over
financial reporting.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Information regarding reportable legal proceedings is contained in Item 3 Legal Proceedings in
Part I in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Note 14 Commitments and Contingencies of
this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. There were no material developments during the quarter that
require us to amend or restate descriptions of legal proceedings previously reported in our 2006
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the
factors discussed in Item 1A Risk Factors in Part I in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K,
which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks
described in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks we face.
Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be
immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or future
results.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
There were no repurchases of our common stock during the first quarter of 2007.
Item 6. Exhibits
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Certification of Steven J. Borick, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed
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Certification of Emil J. Fanelli, Chief Accounting Officer and
acting Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and
15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002 (filed herewith). |
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Certification of Steven J. Borick, President and Chief
Executive Officer, and Emil J. Fanelli, Chief Accounting Officer and acting
Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished
herewith). |
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.
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