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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

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 001-34365

 

 

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   41-1990662

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

7800 Walton Parkway

New Albany, Ohio

  43054
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(614) 289-5360

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer    ¨       Accelerated filer    x
Non-accelerated filer    ¨    (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company    ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock, par value $.01 per share, at September 30, 2012 was 29,040,991 shares.

 

 

 


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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

 

PART I    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

ITEM 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     1   

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

     1   

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

     2   

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

     3   

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     4   

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

     5   

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

     6   

ITEM  2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     16   

ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

     25   

ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

     25   

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

     26   

SIGNATURE

     28   

Certification of CEO

  

Certification of CFO

  

CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 906

  

CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 906

  

 

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ITEM 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands, except share
and per share amounts)
 
Assets     

Current Assets:

    

Cash

   $ 99,543      $ 87,955   

Accounts receivable, net of reserve for doubtful accounts of $3,105 and $3,867, respectively

     131,155        130,297   

Inventories

     90,684        79,423   

Deferred income taxes

     8,843        1,837   

Other current assets

     8,268        7,470   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     338,493        306,982   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $116,795 and $109,403, respectively

     81,128        76,672   

Intangible assets, net

     7,065        7,315   

Deferred income taxes

     21,401        —     

Other assets, net

     14,988        15,915   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 463,075      $ 406,884   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity     

Current Liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 72,378      $ 74,239   

Accrued liabilities

     38,335        38,960   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     110,713        113,199   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

     250,000        250,000   

Pension and other post-retirement benefits

     26,166        28,013   

Other long-term liabilities

     2,126        2,897   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     389,005        394,109   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (NOTE 10)

    

Stockholders’ Equity:

    

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding; common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 60,000,000 shares authorized; 28,174,241 and 28,170,929 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     285        285   

Treasury stock purchased from employees; 428,425 shares and 426,870 shares, respectively

     (4,072     (4,059

Additional paid-in capital

     222,608        219,112   

Retained loss

     (119,093     (174,754

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (25,709     (27,818
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total CVG stockholders’ equity

     74,019        12,766   

Non-controlling interest

     51        9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     74,070        12,775   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 463,075      $ 406,884   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,      Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2012     2011      2012     2011  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands, except per share
amounts)
     (In thousands, except per share
amounts)
 

Revenues

   $ 204,824      $ 216,909       $ 684,559      $ 606,194   

Cost of Revenues

     178,419        187,087         583,920        523,980   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

     26,405        29,822         100,639        82,214   

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

     17,445        16,210         53,989        48,427   

Amortization Expense

     91        65         275        255   

Restructuring Costs

     —          —           —          542   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income

     8,869        13,547         46,375        32,990   

Interest and Other Expense

     5,342        5,332         15,854        14,381   

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

     —          —           —          7,448   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Before (Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes

     3,527        8,215         30,521        11,161   

(Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes

     (26,946     839         (25,097     2,677   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income

     30,473        7,376         55,618        8,484   

Less: Non-controlling interest in subsidiary’s loss

     (28     —           (43     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income Attributable to CVG Stockholders

   $ 30,501      $ 7,376       $ 55,661      $ 8,484   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per Common Share:

         

Basic

   $ 1.08      $ 0.27       $ 1.98      $ 0.31   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 1.07      $ 0.26       $ 1.96      $ 0.30   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:

         

Basic

     28,172        27,768         28,171        27,767   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     28,461        28,152         28,410        28,187   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2012      2011     2012      2011  
     (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands)     (In thousands)  

Net income

   $ 30,473       $ 7,376      $ 55,618       $ 8,484   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

          

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     2,521         (3,815     2,194         (1,397
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     2,521         (3,815     2,194         (1,397
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 32,994       $ 3,561      $ 57,812       $ 7,087   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less: Comprehensive income attributed to noncontrolling interests

     57         —          42         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to CVG stockholders

   $ 32,937       $ 3,561      $ 57,770       $ 7,087   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

   

 

Common Stock

    Treasury
Stock
    Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Retained
Loss
    Accum. Other
Comp. Loss
    CVG
Stockholders’
Equity
    Non-Controlling
Interest
    Total  
    Shares     Amount                
    (Unaudited)  
    (In thousands, except share data)  

Balance – December 31, 2011

    28,170,929      $ 285      $ (4,059   $ 219,112      $ (174,754   $ (27,818   $ 12,766      $ 9      $ 12,775   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Issuance of restricted stock

    4,867        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Surrender of common stock by employees

    (1,555     —          (13     —          —          —          (13     —          (13

Share-based compensation expense

    —          —          —          3,496        —          —          3,496        —          3,496   

Comprehensive income:

                 

Net income

    —          —          —          —          55,661        —          55,661        (43     55,618   

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    —          —          —          —          —          2,109        2,109        85        2,194   
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

    —          —          —          —          —          —          57,770        42        57,812   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance – September 30, 2012

    28,174,241      $ 285      $ (4,072   $ 222,608      $ (119,093   $ (25,709   $ 74,019      $ 51      $ 74,070   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2012     2011  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands)  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

    

Net income

   $ 55,618      $ 8,484   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     10,000        9,455   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     1,467        3,008   

Noncash amortization of debt financing costs

     849        971   

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     —          7,448   

Amortization of bond discount/premium, net

     —          (345

Pension plan contributions

     (2,673     (2,277

Shared-based compensation expense

     3,496        2,552   

(Gain) loss on sale of assets

     (62     244   

Noncash gain on forward exchange contracts

     (773     —     

Deferred income taxes

     (29,211     (252

Change in other operating items

     (14,406     (30,946
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     24,305        (1,658
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

    

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (13,123     (14,555

Proceeds from disposal/sale of property, plant and equipment

     115        57   

Post-acquisition and acquistion payments, net of cash received

     —          (11,114

Life insurance premium payments for deferred compensation, other

     (981     (351
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (13,989     (25,963

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

    

Repayment of long-term debt

     —          (170,929

Borrowing of long-term debt

     —          250,000   

Debt issuance costs and other

     —          (6,963
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     —          72,108   

Effect of Currency Exchange Rate Changes on Cash

     1,272        (1,760
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Cash

     11,588        42,727   

Cash:

    

Beginning of period

     87,955        42,591   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 99,543      $ 85,318   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ 10,036      $ 11,204   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash paid for income taxes, net

   $ 3,543      $ 1,159   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unpaid purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable

   $ 682      $ 854   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

1.   Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“CVG” or the “Company”) design and manufacture seat systems, interior trim systems (including instrument and door panels, headliners, cabinetry, molded products and floor systems), cab structures and components, mirrors, wiper systems, electronic wiring harness assemblies and controls and switches for the global commercial vehicle market, including the heavy-duty truck market, the construction, military, bus, agriculture and specialty transportation markets. We have facilities located in the U.S. in Alabama, Arizona, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee and Virginia and outside of the U.S. in Australia, China, Czech Republic, Mexico, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

We have prepared the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The information furnished in the condensed consolidated financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and statements of financial position for the interim periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. We believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading when read in conjunction with our fiscal 2011 consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in Part II, Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on March 13, 2012. Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are in thousands except per share amounts.

Revenues and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in future operating quarters.

 

2.   Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2012-02, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other.” The ASU gives companies the option to first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If a company determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of such an asset exceeds its carrying amount, it would not need to calculate the fair value of the asset in that year. However, if a company concludes otherwise, it must calculate the fair value of the asset, compare that value with its carrying amount and record an impairment charge, if any. This guidance will be effective beginning in fiscal 2013; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this ASU.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-12, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05.” This update defers the provisions within ASU 2011-05 requiring the presentation on the face of the financial statements of the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income. The deferral will allow the FASB further time to deliberate operational concerns expressed by constituents. ASU 2011-12 was effective concurrently with the adoption of ASU 2011-05.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income.” This ASU intends to enhance comparability and transparency of other comprehensive income components. The guidance provides an option to present total comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income in a single continuous statement or two separate but consecutive statements. This ASU eliminates the option to present other comprehensive income components as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The provisions of this ASU were adopted in the first fiscal quarter of 2012 and were applied retrospectively. The adoption of this ASU resulted in the presentation of a new statement, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement.” This ASU clarifies the concepts related to highest and best use and valuation premise, blockage factors and other premiums and discounts, the fair value

 

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measurement of financial instruments held in a portfolio and of those instruments classified as a component of stockholders’ equity. The guidance includes enhanced disclosure requirements about recurring Level 3 fair value measurements, the use of nonfinancial assets, and the level in the fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value. The provisions of this ASU were effective prospectively for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

3.   Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is estimated by applying the following hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1. For example, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.

The fair values of our derivative assets and liabilities are categorized as follows (in thousands):

 

       September 30, 2012        December 31, 2011  
       Total        Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total        Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  

Derivative assets1

     $ 426         $ —           $ 426         $ —           $ 1         $ —           $ 1         $ —     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities1

     $ —           $ —           $ —           $ —           $ 348         $ —           $ 348         $ —     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

1 

Based on observable market transactions of spot and forward rates.

Our derivative assets and liabilities represent foreign exchange contracts that are measured at fair value using observable market inputs such as forward rates, interest rates, our own credit risk and our counterparties’ credit risks. Based on these inputs, the derivative assets and liabilities are classified as Level 2.

Our financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and our revolving credit facility. The carrying value of these instruments approximates fair value as a result of the short duration of such instruments or due to the variability of interest cost associated with such instruments.

The carrying amounts and fair values of our long-term debt obligations are as follows (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2012      December 31, 2011  
     Carrying
Amount
     Fair Value      Carrying
Amount
     Fair Value  

Long-term debt

   $ 250,000       $ 256,250       $ 250,000       $ 250,000   

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments:

Long-term debt. The fair value of long-term debt obligations is based on quoted market prices. Based on these inputs, our long-term debt is classified as Level 2.

There were no fair value measurements of our long-lived assets and definite-lived intangible assets measured on a non- recurring basis as of September 30, 2012.

 

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4.   Stockholders’ Equity

Common Stock – Our authorized capital stock consists of 60,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share, with 28,174,241 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2012.

Preferred Stock – Our authorized capital stock consists of 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.01 per share, with no preferred shares outstanding as of September 30, 2012.

Earnings Per Share – Basic earnings per share is determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share, and all other diluted per share amounts presented, is determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding during the period as determined by the Treasury Stock Method. Potential common shares are included in the diluted earnings per share calculation when dilutive. Diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 includes the effects of potential common shares consisting of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options when dilutive (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,      Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Net income attributable to common stockholders – basic and diluted

   $ 30,501       $ 7,376       $ 55,661       $ 8,484   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

     28,172         27,768         28,171         27,767   

Dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and restricted stock grants after application of the Treasury Stock Method

     289         384         239         420   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dilutive shares outstanding

     28,461         28,152         28,410         28,187   

Basic earnings per share

   $ 1.08       $ 0.27       $ 1.98       $ 0.31   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 1.07       $ 0.26       $ 1.96       $ 0.30   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, diluted earnings per share did not include 0.5 million outstanding stock options, respectively, as the effect would have been antidilutive.

Dividends – We have not declared or paid any cash dividends in the past. The terms of the Loan and Security Agreement (as defined below in Note 11) restrict the payment or distribution of our cash or other assets, including cash dividend payments.

 

5.   Share-Based Compensation

Restricted Stock Awards – Restricted stock is a grant of shares of common stock that may not be sold, encumbered or disposed of, and that may be forfeited in the event of certain terminations of employment, prior to the end of a restricted period set by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. A participant granted restricted stock generally has all of the rights of a stockholder, unless the Compensation Committee determines otherwise. The following table summarizes information about restricted stock grants as of September 30, 2012:

 

Grant

   Shares      Estimated
Forfeiture
Rate
   

Vesting Schedule

November 2009

     638,150         6.0   3 equal annual installments commencing on October 20, 2010

November 2010

     404,000         8.2   3 equal annual installments commencing on October 20, 2011

November 2011

     443,250         8.2   3 equal annual installments commencing on October 20, 2012

As of September 30, 2012, there was approximately $5.2 million of unearned compensation expense related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under our equity incentive plans. This expense is subject to future adjustments for vesting and forfeitures and will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the remaining period of one month for the November 2009 awards, 13 months for the November 2010 awards and 25 months for the November 2011 awards.

 

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The following table summarizes information about the non-vested restricted stock grants as of September 30, 2012:

 

     Shares
(in  thousands)
    Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair
Value
 

Nonvested at December 31, 2011

     893      $ 11.42   

Granted

     —          —     

Vested

     (5     11.94   

Forfeited

     (21     12.10   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nonvested at September 30, 2012

     867      $ 11.41   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2012, 1,290,474 of the 4.6 million shares authorized for issuance were available for issuance under the Fourth Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan, including cumulative forfeitures.

 

6.   Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are stated at current value less an allowance for doubtful accounts, which approximates fair value. This estimated allowance is based primarily on management’s evaluation of specific balances as the balances become past due, the financial condition of our customers and our historical experience of write-offs. If not reserved through specific identification procedures, our general policy for uncollectible accounts is to reserve at a certain percentage, based upon the aging categories of accounts receivable and our historical experience with write-offs. Past due status is based upon the due date of the original amounts outstanding. When items are ultimately deemed uncollectible, they are charged off against the reserve previously established in the allowance for doubtful accounts.

 

7.   Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) cost or market. Cost includes applicable material, labor and overhead. Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

Raw materials

   $ 53,312       $ 49,178   

Work in process

     16,625         15,343   

Finished goods

     20,747         14,902   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 90,684       $ 79,423   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Inventory quantities on-hand are regularly reviewed and, where necessary, provisions for excess and obsolete inventory are recorded based primarily on our estimated production requirements driven by expected market volumes. Excess and obsolete provisions may vary by product depending upon future potential use of the product.

 

8.   Intangible Assets

We review long-lived assets, including definite-lived intangible assets, for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If the estimated undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of such assets, we recognize an impairment loss in an amount necessary to write down the assets to fair value as estimated from expected future discounted cash flows. Estimating the fair value of these assets is judgmental in nature and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. We base our fair value estimates on assumptions we believe to be reasonable, but that are inherently uncertain.

Our intangible assets were comprised of the following (in thousands):

 

    September 30, 2012     December 31, 2011  
    Amortization
Period
    Gross Carrying
Amount
    Accumulated
Amortization
    Net Carrying
Amount
    Amortization
Period
    Gross Carrying
Amount
    Accumulated
Amortization
    Net Carrying
Amount
 

Definite-lived intangible assets:

               

Trademarks/Tradenames

    23 years      $ 9,494      $ (2,429   $ 7,065        23 years      $ 9,468      $ (2,153   $ 7,315   

 

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The aggregate intangible asset amortization expense was approximately $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and approximately $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

The estimated intangible asset amortization expense for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012, and for the five succeeding years is as follows (in thousands):

 

Fiscal Year Ended

December 31,

   Estimated
Amortization
Expense
 

2012

   $ 366   

2013

   $ 366   

2014

   $ 366   

2015

   $ 366   

2016

   $ 366   

2017

   $ 366   

 

9.   Restructuring Activities

In 2009, we announced the closure of our Norwalk, Ohio facility as a result of Navistar’s decision to insource the cab assembly operations into its existing assembly facility in Escobedo, Mexico. We completed the Norwalk closure as of September 30, 2010.

We estimate that we will record total cash expenditures for this restructuring of approximately $3.2 million, consisting of approximately $1.0 million of severance costs and $2.2 million of facility closure costs. We have incurred cumulative restructuring charges of $2.8 million consisting of approximately $1.0 million of severance costs and $1.8 million of facility closure costs as of September 30, 2012.

A summary of the restructuring liability for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Employee
Costs
     Facility Exit
and Other
Contractual
Costs
    Total  

Balance – December 31, 2011

   $ 1       $ 481      $ 482   

Utilizations

     —           (112     (112
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance – September 30, 2012

   $ 1       $ 369      $ 370   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

10.   Commitments and Contingencies

Warranty – We are subject to warranty claims for products that fail to perform as expected due to design or manufacturing deficiencies. Customers continue to require their outside suppliers to guarantee or warrant their products and bear the cost of repair or replacement of such products. Depending on the terms under which we supply products to our customers, a customer may hold us responsible for some or all of the repair or replacement costs of defective products when the product supplied did not perform as represented. Our policy is to reserve for estimated future customer warranty costs based on historical trends and current economic factors. The following represents a summary of the warranty provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):

 

Balance – December 31, 2011

   $ 2,777   

Additional provisions recorded

     2,084   

Deduction for payments made

     (1,776

Currency translation adjustment

     22   
  

 

 

 

Balance – September 30, 2012

   $ 3,107   
  

 

 

 

 

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Leases – We lease office and manufacturing space and certain equipment under non-cancelable operating lease agreements that require us to pay maintenance, insurance, taxes and other expenses in addition to annual rents. As of September 30, 2012, our equipment leases did not provide for any material guarantee of a specified portion of residual values.

Guarantees – We accrue for costs associated with guarantees when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The most likely cost to be incurred is accrued based on an evaluation of currently available facts, and where no amount within a range of estimates is more likely, the minimum is accrued. In accordance with accounting guidance for guarantees issued after December 31, 2002, we record a liability for the fair value of such guarantees in the balance sheet. As of September 30, 2012, we had no such guarantees.

Litigation – We are subject to various legal actions and claims incidental to our business, including those arising out of alleged defects, product warranties, employment-related matters and environmental matters. Management believes that we maintain adequate insurance to cover these claims. We have established reserves for issues that are probable and estimable in amounts management believes are adequate to cover reasonable adverse judgments not covered by insurance. Based upon the information available to management and discussions with legal counsel, it is the opinion of management that the ultimate outcome of the various legal actions and claims that are incidental to our business will not have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows; however, such matters are subject to many uncertainties, and the outcomes of individual matters are not predictable with assurance.

 

11.   Debt

Debt consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

7.875% senior notes due April 15, 2019

   $ 250,000       $ 250,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revolving Credit FacilityOn January 7, 2009, we and certain of our direct and indirect U.S. subsidiaries, as borrowers (the “borrowers”), entered into a loan and security agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as agent and lender, which provided for a three-year asset-based revolving credit facility (as amended, the “revolving credit facility”) with an aggregate principal amount of up to $37.5 million (after giving effect to a second amendment to our loan and security agreement entered into on August 4, 2009), which was subject to an availability block. On April 26, 2011, we entered into an amendment and restatement to the loan and security agreement governing the revolving credit facility (as so amended and restated, the “Loan and Security Agreement”) which, among other things, extended the maturity of the revolving credit facility to April 26, 2014, increased the revolving commitment to $40.0 million and revised the availability block to equal the amount of debt Bank of America, N.A. or its affiliates makes available to the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. Up to an aggregate of $10.0 million is available to the borrowers for the issuance of letters of credit, which reduces availability under the revolving credit facility.

As of September 30, 2012, we did not have borrowings under the Loan and Security Agreement. In addition, as of September 30, 2012, we had outstanding letters of credit of approximately $3.0 million and borrowing availability of $37.0 million under the Loan and Security Agreement.

Under the revolving credit facility, borrowings bear interest at various rates plus a margin based on certain financial ratios. The borrowers’ obligations under the revolving credit facility are secured by a first-priority lien (subject to certain permitted liens) on substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of the borrowers, as well as 100% of the capital stock of the direct domestic subsidiaries of each borrower and 65% of the capital stock of each foreign subsidiary directly owned by a borrower. Each of CVG and each other borrower is jointly and severally liable for the obligations under the revolving credit facility and unconditionally guarantees the prompt payment and performance thereof.

We pay a commitment fee to the lenders, which is calculated at a rate per annum based on a percentage of the difference between committed amounts and amounts actually borrowed under the revolving credit facility multiplied by an applicable margin. The commitment fee is payable quarterly in arrears. Currently, the unused commitment fees is (i) .500% per annum times the unused commitment during any fiscal quarter in which the aggregate average daily unused commitment is equal to or greater than 50% of the revolver commitments or (ii) .375% per annum times the unused commitment during any fiscal quarter in which the aggregate average daily unused commitment is less than 50% of the revolver commitments.

 

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Terms, Covenants and Compliance Status – The Loan and Security Agreement requires the maintenance of a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio calculated based upon consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the revolving credit facility) as of the last day of each of our fiscal quarters. We are not required to comply with the fixed charge coverage ratio requirement for as long as we maintain at least $10.0 million of borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility. If borrowing availability is less than $10.0 million at any time, we would be required to comply with a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.1:1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter, and would be required to continue to comply with these requirements until we have borrowing availability of $10.0 million or greater for 60 consecutive days. Because we had borrowing availability in excess of $10.0 million from December 31, 2011 through September 30, 2012, we were not required to comply with the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant during the quarter ended September 30, 2012.

The Loan and Security Agreement contains customary restrictive covenants and events of default. We were in compliance with these covenants and not in default as of September 30, 2012.

7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 – The 7.875% notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of April 26, 2011 (the “7.875% Notes Indenture”), by and among CVG, certain of our subsidiaries party thereto, as guarantors (the “guarantors”) and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. Interest is payable on the 7.875% notes on April 15 and October 15 of each year until their maturity date of April 15, 2019.

The 7.875% notes are senior secured obligations of CVG. Our obligations under the 7.875% notes are guaranteed by the guarantors. The obligations of CVG and the guarantors under the 7.875% notes are secured by a second-priority lien (subject to certain permitted liens) on substantially all of the property and assets of CVG and the guarantors, and a pledge of 100% of the capital stock of CVG’s domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the voting capital stock of each foreign subsidiary directly owned by CVG and the guarantors. The liens, the security interests and all of the obligations of CVG and the guarantors and all provisions regarding remedies in an event of default are subject to an intercreditor agreement among CVG, certain of its subsidiaries, the agent for the revolving credit facility and the collateral agent for the 7.875% notes.

The 7.875% Notes Indenture contains restrictive covenants and events of default (subject to certain customary grace periods). We were in compliance with these covenants and were not in default as of September 30, 2012.

We may redeem the 7.875% notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to April 15, 2014 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date, plus the “make-whole” premium set forth in the 7.875% Notes Indenture. We evaluated the “make-whole” premium under ASC 815-15 and determined that the premium is not required to be bifurcated from the 7.875% notes and accounted for as a separate derivative instrument. We may redeem the 7.875% notes, in whole or in part, at any time on or after April 15, 2014 at the optional redemption prices set forth in the 7.875% Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. Not more than once during each twelve-month period ending on April 15, 2012, April 15, 2013 and April 15, 2014, we may redeem up to $25.0 million of the aggregate principal amount of the 7.875% notes at a redemption price equal to 103% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. In addition, at any time on or prior to April 15, 2014, on one or more occasions, we may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 7.875% notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings, as described in the 7.875% Notes Indenture, at a redemption price equal to 107.875% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. If we experience certain change of control events, holders of the 7.875% notes may require us to repurchase all or part of their notes at 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the repurchase date.

 

12.   Income Taxes

We, or one of our subsidiaries, file federal income tax returns in the United States and income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to income tax examinations by any of the taxing authorities for years before 2007. There are currently two income tax examinations in process.

As of September 30, 2012, we have provided a liability of approximately $1.1 million of unrecognized tax benefits related to various federal and state income tax positions, which would impact our effective tax rate if recognized.

 

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We accrue penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits through income tax expense, which is consistent with the recognition of these items in prior reporting periods. We had approximately $0.3 million accrued for the payment of interest and penalties at September 30, 2012, of which $42 thousand was accrued during the current year. Accrued interest and penalties are included in the $1.1 million of unrecognized tax benefits.

During the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2012, we did not release any tax reserves associated with items falling outside the statute of limitations and the closure of certain tax years for examination purposes. However, we did increase tax reserves by $0.5 million for certain items related to prior year tax returns that have been filed. Events could occur within the next 12 months that would have an impact on the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would be required. Approximately $68 thousand of unrecognized tax benefits relate to items that are affected by expiring statutes of limitation within the next 12 months.

During 2011, we continued to maintain a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets, except in specific foreign jurisdictions and certain state jurisdictions, which did not have a multiple year cumulative loss. Through the quarter ended September 30, 2012, we generated sufficient earnings to support a three-year cumulative history of domestic pre-tax book earnings. When combined with the review of other positive and negative evidence, we determined that it is appropriate to release the valuation allowances associated with all federal and state deferred tax assets. In the quarter ended September 30, 2012, we reversed the entire $53.5 million of domestic valuation allowances that were existing at December 31, 2011. A $29.4 million tax benefit associated with the reversal of the U.S. valuation allowance was recorded to income tax provision in the quarter ending September 30, 2012. In conjunction with the tax election noted below, we reduced additional deferred tax assets and related valuation allowances. The remaining $15.0 million of the U.S. valuation allowance reversal was included as a benefit in the computation of the estimated 2012 annual effective tax rate. Additionally during the quarter ended September 30, 2012, federal and state NOL’s are being used to off-set tax liabilities related to current year taxable income. This utilization resulted in a net deferred tax asset of $30.2 million as of September 30, 2012. Due to cumulative losses and other negative evidence, we continue to carry valuation allowances against the net deferred assets of the following foreign jurisdictions: United Kingdom, Luxemburg and Czech Republic. Though objective and verifiable negative evidence continues to outweigh positive evidence in these jurisdictions, we are experiencing positive evidence trends in certain of these jurisdictions. Our United Kingdom operations are experiencing current profitability. To the extent this profitability trend continues, it is reasonably possible our conclusion regarding the need for a full valuation allowance could change within the next 12 months, resulting in the reversal of some or all of the United Kingdom valuation allowance. At September 30, 2012, the valuation allowance for the United Kingdom was $8.3 million. We continue to evaluate the need for valuation allowances in each of our jurisdictions.

During the first quarter of 2012, we made an entity classification election to no longer treat KAB Seating Limited (a U.K. entity) as a branch of the U.S. for tax purposes. This tax election will result in an estimated $12.0 million gain for federal income tax purposes, which will be offset by existing net operating losses in 2012. The utilization of these net operating losses have been reflected in the net deferred tax balance as of September 30, 2012.

 

13.   Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts

We use forward exchange contracts to hedge certain of the foreign currency transaction exposures. We estimate our projected revenues and purchases in certain foreign currencies or locations and will hedge a portion or all of the anticipated long or short positions. As of September 30, 2012, we did not have any derivatives designated as hedging instruments; therefore, our forward foreign exchange contracts have been marked-to-market and the fair value of contracts recorded in the consolidated balance sheets with the offsetting non-cash gain or loss recorded in our consolidated statements of operations. We do not hold or issue foreign exchange options or forward contracts for trading purposes.

The following table summarizes the notional amount of our open foreign exchange contracts (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2012      December 31, 2011  
     U.S. $
Equivalent
     U.S.
Equivalent
Fair Value
     U.S. $
Equivalent
     U.S.
Equivalent
Fair Value
 

Commitments to buy currencies:

           

Mexican peso

   $ 8,328       $ 8,754       $ 11,212       $ 10,865   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

We consider the impact of our credit risk on the fair value of the contracts, as well as the ability to execute obligations under the contract.

 

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The following table summarizes the fair value and presentation in the consolidated balance sheets for derivatives not designated as accounting hedges (in thousands):

 

    

Asset Derivatives

 
    

September 30, 2012

    

December 31, 2011

 
    

Balance Sheet

Location

   Fair Value     

Balance Sheet

Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Other current assets    $ 426       Other current assets    $ —     

Foreign exchange contracts

   Other assets      —         Other assets      1   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
      $ 426          $ 1   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
    

Liability Derivatives

 
    

September 30, 2012

    

December 31, 2011

 
    

Balance Sheet

Location

   Fair Value     

Balance Sheet

Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Accrued liabilities    $ —         Accrued liabilities    $ 339   

Foreign exchange contracts

   Other long-term liabilities      —         Other long-term liabilities      9   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
      $ —            $ 348   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

The following table summarizes the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations for derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (in thousands):

 

    

Location of (Loss) Gain

Recognized in Income on
Derivatives

   Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
        2012     2011     2012     2011  
        Amount of Loss Recognized in Income on
Derivatives
    Amount of Gain Recognized in Income on
Derivatives
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   Cost of revenues    $ 306      $ —        $ 773      $ —     

 

14.   Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

We sponsor pension and other post-retirement benefit plans that cover certain hourly and salaried employees in the United States and United Kingdom. Our policy is to make annual contributions to the plans to fund the normal cost as required by local regulations. In addition, we have a post-retirement benefit plan for certain U.S. operations, retirees and their dependents.

The components of net periodic benefit cost related to the pension and other post-retirement benefit plans was as follows (in thousands):

 

    U.S. Pension Plans     Non-U.S. Pension Plans     Other Post-Retirement
Benefit Plans
 
    Three Months Ended September 30,     Three Months Ended September 30,     Three Months Ended September 30,  
        2012             2011             2012           2011           2012             2011      

Service cost

  $ 29      $ 18      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

Interest cost

    449        490        496        528        12        16   

Expected return on plan assets

    (489     (479     (456     (448     —          —     

Amortization of prior service cost

    —          —          —          —          (32     (32

Recognized actuarial loss (gain)

    92        26        59        71        (22     (34
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $ 81      $ 55      $ 99      $ 151      $ (42   $ (50
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    U.S. Pension Plans     Non-U.S. Pension Plans     Other Post-Retirement
Benefit Plans
 
    Nine Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
        2012             2011             2012         2011           2012             2011      

Service cost

  $ 83      $ 56      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

Interest cost

    1,353        1,467        1,405        1,630        36        48   

Expected return on plan assets

    (1,467     (1,436     (1,279     (1,380     —          —     

Amortization of prior service cost

    —          —          —          —          (96     (96

Recognized actuarial loss (gain)

    280        77        167        220        (64     (102
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net benefit cost

  $ 249      $ 164      $ 293      $ 470      $ (124   $ (150
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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We previously disclosed in our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, that we expect to contribute approximately $3.1 million to our pension plans and $0.3 million to our other post-retirement benefit plans in 2012. As of September 30, 2012, approximately $2.7 million of contributions have been made to our pension plans.

 

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ITEM 2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Company Overview

We are a leading supplier of a full range of cab related products and systems for the global commercial vehicle market, including the heavy-duty (Class 8) truck market, the construction, military, bus and agriculture markets and the specialty transportation markets. Our products include static and suspension seat systems, electronic wire harness assemblies, control and switches, cab structures and components, interior trim systems (including instrument panels, door panels, headliners, cabinetry and floor systems), mirrors and wiper systems specifically designed for applications in commercial vehicles.

We are differentiated from suppliers to the automotive industry by our ability to manufacture low volume customized products on a sequenced basis to meet the requirements of our customers. We believe that we have the number one or two position in several of our major markets and that we are one of the only suppliers in the North American commercial vehicle market that can offer complete cab systems, including cab body assemblies, sleeper boxes, seats, interior trim, flooring, wire harnesses, panel assemblies and other structural components. We believe our products are used by a majority of the North American heavy truck and certain leading global construction original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), which we believe creates an opportunity to cross-sell our products and offer a full range of cab related products and systems.

Demand for our heavy truck products is generally dependent on the number of new heavy truck commercial vehicles manufactured in North America, which in turn is a function of general economic conditions, interest rates, changes in governmental regulations, consumer spending, fuel costs and our customers’ inventory levels and production rates. New heavy truck commercial vehicle demand has historically been cyclical and is particularly sensitive to the industrial sector of the economy, which generates a significant portion of the freight tonnage hauled by commercial vehicles.

The overall weakness in the North American economy and credit markets in 2009 put pressure on the demand for new vehicles in 2009 as reflected in the 42% decline of North American Class 8 production levels from 2008. We believe this general weakness contributed to the reluctance of trucking companies to invest in new truck fleets. In 2010, North American Class 8 production levels increased approximately 30% over the prior year period, indicating a recovery in the heavy truck market. This recovery continued into 2011 as North American Class 8 production levels increased approximately 66% from 2010. According to an October 2012 report by ACT Research, a publisher of industry market research, North American Class 8 production levels are expected to increase from 255,000 in 2011, peak at 308,000 in 2014 and decline to 236,000 in 2016.

Demand for our construction products is dependent on the overall vehicle demand for new commercial vehicles in the global construction equipment market and generally follows certain economic conditions around the world. Our products are primarily used in the medium/heavy construction equipment markets (weighing over 12 metric tons). Demand in the medium/heavy construction equipment market is typically related to the level of larger scale infrastructure development projects such as highways, dams, harbors, hospitals, airports and industrial development, as well as activity in the mining, forestry and other raw material based industries. During 2009, we experienced a significant decline in global construction equipment production levels as a result of the global economic downturn and related reduction in new equipment orders. During 2010 and 2011, the global construction market showed signs of recovery, which has continued into the first nine months of 2012.

Along with the United States, we have operations in Europe, Asia, Australia and Mexico. Our operating results are, therefore, impacted by exchange rate fluctuations to the extent we translate our foreign operations from their local currencies into U.S. dollars.

We continuously seek ways to improve our operating performance by lowering costs. These efforts include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

   

adjusting our hourly and salaried workforce to optimize costs in line with our production levels;

 

   

sourcing efforts in Mexico, Europe and Asia;

 

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consolidating our supply base to improve purchasing leverage;

 

   

eliminating excess production capacity through the closure and consolidation of manufacturing, warehousing or assembly facilities;

 

   

improving our manufacturing cost basis by locating production in low-cost regions of the world; and

 

   

implementing Lean Manufacturing and Total Quality Production System (“TQPS”) initiatives to improve operating efficiency and product quality.

Although OEM demand for our products is directly correlated with new vehicle production, we also have the opportunity to grow through increasing our product content per vehicle through cross selling and bundling of products. We generally compete for new business at the beginning of the development of a new vehicle platform and upon the redesign of existing programs. New platform development generally begins at least one to three years before the marketing of such models by our customers. Contract durations for commercial vehicle products generally extend for the entire life of the platform, which is typically five to seven years.

In sourcing products for a specific platform, the customer generally develops a proposed production timetable, including current volume and option mix estimates based on their own assumptions, and then sources business with the supplier pursuant to written contracts, purchase orders or other firm commitments in terms of price, quality, technology and delivery. In general, these contracts, purchase orders and commitments provide that the customer can terminate if a supplier does not meet specified quality and delivery requirements and, in many cases, they provide that the price will decrease over the proposed production timetable. Awarded business generally covers the supply of all or a portion of a customer’s production and service requirements for a particular product program rather than the supply of a specific quantity of products. Accordingly, in estimating awarded business over the life of a contract or other commitment, a supplier must make various assumptions as to the estimated number of vehicles expected to be produced, the timing of that production, mix of options on the vehicles produced and pricing of the products being supplied. The actual production volumes and option mix of vehicles produced by customers depend on a number of factors that are beyond a supplier’s control.

Results of Operations

The table below sets forth certain operating data expressed as a percentage of revenues:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
       2012         2011         2012         2011    

Revenues

     100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0

Cost of revenues

     87.1        86.3        85.3        86.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     12.9        13.7        14.7        13.6   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     8.5        7.5        7.9        8.0   

Amortization expense

     —          —          —          0.1   

Restructuring costs

     —          —          —          0.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     4.4        6.2        6.8        5.4   

Interest and other expense

     2.6        2.4        2.3        2.4   

Loss on early extinghuishment of debt

     —          —          —          1.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before (benefit) provision for income taxes

     1.8        3.8        4.5        1.8   

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

     (13.2     0.4        (3.7     0.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     15.0        3.4        8.2        1.4   

Less: Non-controlling interest in subsidiary’s loss

     —          —          —         
—  
  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to CVG stockholders

     15.0     3.4     8.2     1.4

 

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

Revenues. Revenues decreased approximately $12.1 million, or 5.6%, to $204.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $216.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2011. This change resulted primarily from:

 

   

a 5% decrease in North American heavy-duty (class 8) production, fluctuations in production levels for other North American end markets resulting in approximately $4.0 million of decreased revenues;

 

   

a decrease in production levels in our European, Australian and Asian markets resulting in approximately $6.2 million of decreased revenues; and

 

   

unfavorable foreign exchange fluctuations from the translation of our foreign operations into U.S. Dollars resulting in a decrease of approximately $1.9 million.

Cost of Revenues. Cost of revenues consists primarily of raw materials and purchased components for our products, wages and benefits for our employees and other overhead expenses such as manufacturing supplies, rent and utilities costs related to our operations. Cost of revenues decreased approximately $8.7 million, or 4.6%, to $178.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $187.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011. This decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in raw material and purchased components costs of approximately $5.9 million and a decrease in wages and benefits costs of approximately $3.6 million, partially offset by an increase in other overhead costs of approximately $0.8 million.

Gross Profit. Gross profit was approximately $26.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $29.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2011, a decrease of approximately $3.4 million. This decrease was primarily the result of the changes in revenues and cost of revenues discussed above. As a percentage of revenues, gross profit was 12.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to 13.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2011.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses consists primarily of wages and benefits and other overhead expenses such as marketing, travel, legal, audit, rent and utilities costs which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacturing of our products. Selling, general and administrative costs increased approximately $1.2 million, or 7.6%, to $17.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $16.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2011. This increase resulted primarily from an increase in marketing, travel and other expenses of approximately $0.7 million and an increase in wages of approximately $0.5 million to support our new business and strategic initiatives.

Amortization Expense. Amortization expense on our definite-lived intangible assets was approximately $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Restructuring Costs. We did not record restructuring charges for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Interest and Other Expense. Interest and other expense associated with our long-term debt was approximately $5.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

(Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes. An income tax benefit of approximately $26.9 million was recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to a tax provision of approximately $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011. The overall tax provision for the current quarter was primarily driven by the release of domestic valuation allowances that had been established against deferred tax assets in prior years. In addition, the change in income tax from the prior year’s quarter can also be attributed to changes in tax reserves and the income generated by our non-U.S. locations, which are currently not subject to valuation allowances, such as China and Australia.

Net Income. Net income was $30.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $7.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in net income was primarily a result of the benefit for income taxes recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2012 discussed above.

 

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Non-controlling Interest in Subsidiary’s Loss. Included in net income is a loss of approximately $28 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2012 representing the 10% non-controlling interest of our Indian Joint Venture.

Net Income Attributable to CVG Stockholders. Net income attributable to CVG stockholders was $30.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $7.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in net income attributable to CVG stockholders was primarily a result of the benefit for income taxes recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2012 discussed above.

Nine months Ended September 30, 2012 Compared to Nine months Ended September 30, 2011

Revenues. Revenues increased approximately $78.4 million, or 12.9%, to $684.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $606.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2011. This change resulted primarily from:

 

   

a 23% increase in North American heavy-duty (class 8) production, fluctuations in production levels for other North American end markets and new business awards in our North American markets resulting in approximately $84.6 million of increased revenues;

 

   

a decrease in production levels in our European, Australian and Asian markets resulting in approximately $1.4 million of decreased revenues; and

 

   

unfavorable foreign exchange fluctuations from the translation of our foreign operations into U.S. Dollars resulting in a decrease of approximately $4.8 million.

Cost of Revenues. Cost of revenues consists primarily of raw materials and purchased components for our products, wages and benefits for our employees and other overhead expenses such as manufacturing supplies, rent and utilities costs related to our operations. Cost of revenues increased approximately $59.9 million, or 11.4%, to $583.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $524.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. This increase was primarily driven by an increase in raw material and purchased components costs of approximately $47.4 million, an increase in wages and benefits costs of approximately $5.9 million and an increase in other overhead costs of approximately $6.6 million to support increased production levels.

Gross Profit. Gross profit was approximately $100.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $82.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2011, an increase of approximately $18.4 million. This increase was primarily the result of the increase in revenues and cost of revenues discussed above. As a percentage of revenues, gross profit was 14.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to 13.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses consists primarily of wages and benefits and other overhead expenses such as marketing, travel, legal, audit, rent and utilities costs which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacturing of our products. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased approximately $5.6 million, or 11.5%, to $54.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $48.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2011. This increase resulted primarily from an increase in marketing, travel and other expenses of approximately $3.9 million and an increase in wages and benefits costs of approximately $1.7 million to support our new business and strategic initiatives.

Amortization Expense. Amortization expense on our definite-lived intangible assets was approximately $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Restructuring Costs. We recorded restructuring charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 of $0.5 million relating to the closure of our Norwalk, Ohio facility.

Interest and Other Expense. Interest and other expense associated with our long-term debt increased approximately $1.4 million to $15.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $14.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2011. This increase was primarily due to higher average outstanding debt.

 

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Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt. In connection with the issuance of our 7.875% notes during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we expensed approximately $7.4 million of fees consisting of $1.2 million write-off of deferred financing fees relating to our prior debt and $6.2 million of prepayment penalties relating to the prepayment of our prior debt.

(Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes. We recorded an income tax benefit of approximately $25.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to a tax provision of approximately $2.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. This overall tax benefit for the first nine months of 2012 was primarily driven by the release of domestic valuation allowances that had been established against deferred assets in prior years. In addition, the change in income tax from the prior year’s quarter can also be attributed to changes in tax reserves and the income generated by our non-U.S. locations, which are currently not subject to valuation allowances, such as China and Australia.

Net Income. Net income was $55.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $8.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2011. This increase in net income was primarily a result of the increase in operating income and the benefit for income taxes recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and the loss on early extinguishment of debt recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 discussed above.

Non-controlling Interest in Subsidiary’s Loss. Included in net income is a loss of approximately $43 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 representing the 10% non-controlling interest of our Indian Joint Venture.

Net Income Attributable to CVG Stockholders. Net income attributable to CVG stockholders was $55.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $8.5 million attributable to CVG stockholders in the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in net income attributable to CVG stockholders was primarily a result of the increase in operating income and the benefit for income taxes recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and the loss on early extinguishment of debt recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 discussed above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, net cash provided by operations was approximately $24.3 million compared to net cash used of approximately $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The net cash provided by operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was primarily a result of increased operating income, which was partially offset by higher inventory as production volumes increased. Net cash used for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 primarily reflects an increase in accounts receivable and the timing of collections.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we used $14.0 million of cash for investing activities compared to net cash used for investing activities of $26.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The amounts used for investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 primarily reflect capital expenditures made during that period. The amounts used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 primarily reflect capital expenditures and our acquisitions of Bostrom and Stratos.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we did not have any cash flows from financing activities compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $72.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, which primarily related to net proceeds from issuance of our 7.875% notes as part of our debt refinancing.

As of September 30, 2012, cash held by foreign subsidiaries was approximately $36.1 million. If we were to repatriate any portion of these funds back to the U.S., we would accrue and pay the appropriate withholding and income taxes on amounts repatriated. We do not intend to repatriate funds held by our foreign affiliates, but intend to use the cash to fund the growth of our foreign operations.

Debt and Credit Facilities

As of September 30, 2012, our outstanding indebtedness consisted of an aggregate of $250.0 million of 7.875% notes due 2019 (the “7.875% notes”). We did not have any borrowings under our loan and security agreement as of September 30, 2012, and we had outstanding letters of credit of approximately $3.0 million and borrowing availability of $37.0 million under the loan and security agreement, which is subject to an availability block under certain circumstances.

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On January 7, 2009, we and certain of our direct and indirect U.S. subsidiaries, as borrowers (the “borrowers”), entered into a loan and security agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as agent and lender, which provided for a three-year asset-based revolving credit facility (as amended, the “revolving credit facility”) with an aggregate principal amount of up to $37.5 million (after giving effect to a second amendment to our loan and security agreement entered into on August 4, 2009), which was subject to an availability block. On April 26, 2011, we entered into an amendment and restatement to the loan and security agreement governing the revolving credit facility (as so amended and restated, the “Loan and Security Agreement”) which, among other things, extended the maturity of the revolving credit facility to April 26, 2014, increased the revolving commitment to $40.0 million and revised the availability block to equal the amount of debt Bank of America, N.A. or its affiliates makes available to the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2012, there was no availability block. Up to an aggregate of $10.0 million is available to the borrowers for the issuance of letters of credit, which reduces availability under the revolving credit facility.

In connection with the amendment and restatement of the Loan and Security Agreement on April 26, 2011, we issued $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% notes pursuant to a new indenture (as discussed below). We used the net proceeds from the offering of the 7.875% notes to repay all outstanding indebtedness under our loan and security agreement to fund the repurchase of approximately $94.9 million of our 8% Senior Notes due 2013 (the “8% notes”) and approximately $48.0 million of our 11%/ 13% Third Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2013 (the “third lien notes”) and to pay related fees and expenses.

As of September 30, 2012, approximately $6.0 million in deferred fees relating to the revolving credit facility and our 7.875% notes were being amortized over the life of the agreements.

Under the revolving credit facility, borrowings bear interest at various rates plus a margin based on certain financial ratios. The borrowers’ obligations under the revolving credit facility are secured by a first-priority lien (subject to certain permitted liens) on substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of the borrowers, as well as 100% of the capital stock of the direct domestic subsidiaries of each borrower and 65% of the capital stock of each foreign subsidiary directly owned by a borrower. Each of CVG and each other borrower is jointly and severally liable for the obligations under the revolving credit facility and unconditionally guarantees the prompt payment and performance thereof.

The applicable margin for borrowings under the revolving credit facility is based upon the fixed charge coverage ratio for the most recently ended fiscal quarter, as follows:

 

Level

  

Ratio

  

Domestic Base
Rate Loans

  

LIBOR
Revolver Loans

III

   < 1.25 to 1.00    1.50%    2.50%

II

   ³ 1.25 to 1.00 but < 1.75 to 1.00    1.25%    2.25%

I

   ³ 1.75 to 1.00    1.00%    2.00%

The applicable margin shall be subject to increase or decrease following receipt by the agent of the financial statements and corresponding compliance certificate for each fiscal quarter. If the financial statements or corresponding compliance certificate are not timely delivered, then the highest rate shall be applicable until the first day of the calendar month following actual receipt. Until receipt by the agent of the financial statements and corresponding compliance certificate for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2012, the applicable margin was set at Level I based on our June 30, 2012 financial statements and compliance certificate.

We pay a commitment fee to the lenders, which is calculated at a rate per annum based on a percentage of the difference between committed amounts and amounts actually borrowed under the revolving credit facility multiplied by an applicable margin. The commitment fee is payable quarterly in arrears. Currently, the unused commitment fees is (i) .500% per annum times the unused commitment during any fiscal quarter in which the aggregate average daily unused commitment is equal to or greater than 50% of the revolver commitments or (ii) .375% per annum times the unused commitment during any fiscal quarter in which the aggregate average daily unused commitment is less than 50% of the revolver commitments.

Terms, Covenants and Compliance Status

The Loan and Security Agreement requires the maintenance of a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio calculated based upon consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the revolving credit facility) as of the last day of each of our fiscal quarters. We are not required to comply with the fixed charge coverage ratio requirement for as long as we maintain at least $10.0

 

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million of borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility. Because we had borrowing availability in excess of $10.0 million from December 31, 2011 through September 30, 2012, we were not required to comply with the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant during the quarter ended September 30, 2012. If borrowing availability is less than $10.0 million at any time, we would be required to comply with a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.1:1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter, and would be required to continue to comply with these requirements until we have borrowing availability of $10.0 million or greater for 60 consecutive days.

The Loan and Security Agreement contains customary restrictive covenants, including, without limitation, limitations on the ability of the borrowers and their subsidiaries to incur additional debt and guarantees; grant liens on assets; make investments or acquisitions; dispose of assets; make payments on certain indebtedness; merge, combine with any other person or liquidate; amend organizational documents; file consolidated tax returns with entities other than other borrowers or their subsidiaries; make material changes in accounting treatment or reporting practices; enter into restrictive agreements; enter into hedging agreements; engage in transactions with affiliates; enter into certain employee benefit plans; amend subordinated debt or the indenture governing the 7.875% notes; and other matters customarily restricted in loan agreements. In addition, subject to certain exceptions, the revolving credit facility does not permit the borrowers and their subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions on any equity interests or to purchase or redeem any equity interests other than: (i) upstream payments to a borrower or a subsidiary of a borrower, (ii) the cashless exercise of options and warrants, (iii) the retirement of fractional shares and (iv) repurchases of equity interests deemed to occur in connection with the surrender of shares of equity interests to satisfy tax withholding obligations, subject to certain limitations. The revolving credit facility also contains customary reporting and other affirmative covenants. We were in compliance with these covenants as of September 30, 2012.

The Loan and Security Agreement contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, nonpayment of obligations under the revolving credit facility when due; material inaccuracy of representations and warranties; violation of covenants in the Loan and Security Agreement and certain other documents executed in connection therewith; breach or default of agreements related to debt in excess of $5.0 million that could result in acceleration of that debt; revocation or attempted revocation of guarantees; denial of the validity or enforceability of the loan documents or failure of the loan documents to be in full force and effect; certain judgments in excess of $2.0 million; the inability of an obligor to conduct any material part of its business due to governmental intervention, loss of any material license, permit, lease or agreement necessary to the business; cessation of an obligor’s business for a material period of time; impairment of collateral through condemnation proceedings; certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency; certain Employee Retirement Income Securities Act (“ERISA”) events; and a change in control of CVG. Certain of the defaults are subject to exceptions, materiality qualifiers, grace periods and baskets customary for credit facilities of this type.

Voluntary prepayments of amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility are permitted at any time, without premium or penalty.

The Loan and Security Agreement requires us to make mandatory prepayments with the proceeds of certain asset dispositions and upon the receipt of insurance or condemnation proceeds to the extent we do not use the proceeds for the purchase of assets useful in our business.

7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2019

The 7.875% notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of April 26, 2011 (the “7.875% Notes Indenture”), by and among CVG, certain of our subsidiaries party thereto, as guarantors (the “guarantors”), and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. Interest is payable on the 7.875% notes on April 15 and October 15 of each year until their maturity date of April 15, 2019.

The 7.875% notes are senior secured obligations of CVG. Our obligations under the 7.875% notes are guaranteed by the guarantors. The obligations of CVG and the guarantors under the 7.875% notes are secured by a second-priority lien (subject to certain permitted liens) on substantially all of the property and assets of CVG and the guarantors, and a pledge of 100% of the capital stock of CVG’s domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the voting capital stock of each foreign subsidiary directly owned by CVG and the guarantors. The liens, the security interests and all of the obligations of CVG and the guarantors and all provisions regarding remedies in an event of default are subject to an intercreditor agreement among CVG, certain of its subsidiaries, the agent for the revolving credit facility and the collateral agent for the 7.875% notes (the “Intercreditor Agreement”).

 

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The 7.875% Notes Indenture contains restrictive covenants, including, without limitation, limitations on our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to: incur additional debt; restrict dividends or other payments of subsidiaries; make investments; engage in transactions with affiliates; create liens on assets; engage in sale/ leaseback transactions; and consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of our assets and the assets of our restricted subsidiaries. In addition, subject to certain exceptions, the 7.875% Notes Indenture does not permit us to pay dividends on, redeem or repurchase our capital stock or make other restricted payments unless certain conditions are met, including (i) no default under the 7.875% Notes Indenture has occurred and is continuing, (ii) we and our subsidiaries maintain a consolidated coverage ratio of 2.0 to 1.0 on a pro forma basis and (iii) the aggregate amount of the dividends or payments made under this restriction would not exceed 50% of consolidated net income from October 1, 2010 to the end of the most recent fiscal quarter (or, if consolidated net income for such period is a deficit, minus 100% of such deficit), plus cash proceeds received from certain issuances of capital stock, plus certain other amounts. These covenants are subject to important qualifications and exceptions set forth in the 7.875% Notes Indenture. We were in compliance with these covenants as of September 30, 2012.

The 7.875% Notes Indenture provides for events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods) which include, among others, nonpayment of principal or interest when due, breach of covenants or other agreements in the 7.875% Notes Indenture, defaults in payment of certain other indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency and certain defaults with respect to the security interests. Generally, if an event of default occurs, the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding 7.875% notes may declare the principal of and accrued but unpaid interest on all of the 7.875% notes to be due and payable immediately. All provisions regarding remedies in an event of default are subject to the Intercreditor Agreement.

We may redeem the 7.875% notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to April 15, 2014 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date, plus the “make-whole” premium set forth in the 7.875% Notes Indenture. We evaluated the “make-whole” premium under ASC 815-15 and determined that the premium is not required to be bifurcated from the 7.875% notes and accounted for as a separate derivative instrument. We may redeem the 7.875% notes, in whole or in part, at any time on or after April 15, 2014 at the optional redemption prices set forth in the 7.875% Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. Not more than once during each twelve-month period ending on April 15, 2012, April 15, 2013 and April 15, 2014, we may redeem up to $25.0 million of the aggregate principal amount of the 7.875% notes at a redemption price equal to 103% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. In addition, at any time on or prior to April 15, 2014, on one or more occasions, we may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 7.875% notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings, as described in the 7.875% Notes Indenture, at a redemption price equal to 107.875% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. If we experience certain change of control events, holders of the 7.875% notes may require us to repurchase all or part of their notes at 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the repurchase date.

Covenants and Liquidity

We continue to operate in a challenging economic environment, and our ability to comply with the covenants in the Loan and Security Agreement may be affected in the future by economic or business conditions beyond our control. Based on our current forecast, we believe that we will be able to maintain compliance with the fixed charge coverage ratio covenant, if applicable, and other covenants in the Loan and Security Agreement for the next twelve months; however, no assurances can be given that we will be able to comply.

We believe that cash on hand, cash flow from operating activities together with available borrowings under the Loan and Security Agreement will be sufficient to fund currently anticipated working capital, planned capital spending, certain strategic initiatives and debt service requirements for the next 12 months. No assurance can be given, however, that this will be the case.

Update on Contractual Obligations

At September 30, 2012, we have provided a liability for $1.1 million of unrecognized tax benefits related to various income tax positions. We do not expect a significant tax payment related to these obligations within the next year.

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All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Form 10-Q, including without limitation the statements under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. When used in this Form 10-Q, the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements may include management’s current expectations for future periods with respect to industry outlook, financial covenant compliance, anticipated effects of acquisitions, production of new products, plans for capital expenditures and our results of operations or financial position and liquidity, and are based on the beliefs of our management as well as on assumptions made by and information currently available to us at the time such statements were made. Investors are warned that actual results may differ from management’s expectations. Various economic and competitive factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements, including factors which are outside of our control, such as risks relating to: (i) general economic or business conditions affecting the markets in which we serve; (ii) our ability to develop or successfully introduce new products; (iii) risks associated with conducting business in foreign countries and currencies; (iv) increased competition in the heavy-duty truck or construction market; (v) our failure to complete or successfully integrate additional strategic acquisitions; (vi) the impact of changes in governmental regulations on our customers or on our business; (vii) the loss of business from a major customer or the discontinuation of particular commercial vehicle platforms; (viii) our ability to obtain future financing due to changes in the lending markets or our financial position; (ix) our ability to comply with the financial covenants in our revolving credit facility; and (x) various other risks as outlined under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements.

 

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ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes to our exposure to market risk since December 31, 2011.

ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our senior management is responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive officer or officers and principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

We have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as well as other key members of our management. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2012.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2012 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls. Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls also can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings:

From time to time, we are involved in various disputes and litigation matters that arise in the ordinary course of our business. We do not have any material litigation at this time.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors:

There have been no material changes to our risk factors as disclosed in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 filed with the SEC on March 13, 2012.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

We did not sell any equity securities during the three months ended September 30, 2012 that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information.

Not applicable.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits:

 

  31.1    Certification by Mervin Dunn, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  31.2    Certification by Chad M. Utrup, Chief Financial Officer.
  32.1    Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32.2    Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101    Interactive Data Files

 

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SIGNATURE

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.

 

    COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.

Date: November 2, 2012

    By:  

/s/ Chad M. Utrup

      Chad M. Utrup
      Chief Financial Officer
      (Principal financial and accounting officer
      and duly authorized officer)

 

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