UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarter ended June 30, 2013
 
Commission file number: 001-13337
 
STONERIDGE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Ohio
 
34-1598949
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
 
 
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9400 East Market Street, Warren, Ohio
 
44484
 
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
 
 
(330) 856-2443
 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
x Yes ¨ No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
x Yes ¨ No
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition 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  ¨
Smaller reporting company  ¨
 
 
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
¨ Yes x No
 
The number of Common Shares, without par value, outstanding as of July 26, 2013 was 24,487,015.
 
 
 
STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
INDEX
 
 
 
Page
PART I–FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2012
 
2
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
 
3
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
 
4
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
 
5
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
6
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
21
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
32
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
32
 
 
 
 
 
PART II–OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
 
32
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
 
32
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
32
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
32
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosure
 
33
Item 5.
Other Information
 
33
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
33
 
 
 
 
 
Signatures
 
33
Index to Exhibits
 
34
EX – 31.1
 
 
 
 
EX – 31.2
 
 
 
 
EX – 32.1
 
 
 
 
EX – 32.2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101
XBRL Exhibits :
 
 
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
101.SCH
XBRL Schema Document
 
 
101.CAL
XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
101.DEF
XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
101.LAB
XBRL Labels Linkbase Document
 
 
101.PRE
XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
 
1
 

PART I–FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
37,023
 
$
44,555
 
Accounts receivable, less reserves of $3,411 and $3,394, respectively
 
 
158,371
 
 
141,503
 
Inventories, net
 
 
109,812
 
 
96,032
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
 
30,293
 
 
28,964
 
Total current assets
 
 
335,499
 
 
311,054
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
 
 
112,236
 
 
119,147
 
Other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intangible assets, net
 
 
75,189
 
 
84,397
 
Goodwill
 
 
61,578
 
 
66,381
 
Investments and other long-term assets, net
 
 
9,904
 
 
11,712
 
Total long-term assets
 
 
258,907
 
 
281,637
 
Total assets
 
$
594,406
 
$
592,691
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current portion of debt
 
$
10,858
 
$
18,925
 
Revolving credit facilities
 
 
-
 
 
1,160
 
Accounts payable
 
 
85,759
 
 
76,303
 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
 
 
60,345
 
 
57,081
 
Total current liabilities
 
 
156,962
 
 
153,469
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt, net
 
 
188,429
 
 
181,311
 
Deferred income taxes
 
 
56,554
 
 
59,819
 
Other long-term liabilities
 
 
4,369
 
 
4,258
 
Total long-term liabilities
 
 
249,352
 
 
245,388
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred Shares, without par value, authorized 5,000 shares, none issued
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Common Shares, without par value, authorized 60,000 shares, issued 28,803 and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
28,433 shares and outstanding 28,487 and 27,913 shares at June 30, 2013 and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012, respectively, with no stated value
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Additional paid-in capital
 
 
185,498
 
 
184,822
 
Common Shares held in treasury, 316 and 520 shares at June 30, 2013 and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012, respectively, at no cost
 
 
(519)
 
 
(1,885)
 
Accumulated deficit
 
 
(13,022)
 
 
(22,902)
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
 
(25,074)
 
 
(10,282)
 
Total Stoneridge Inc. shareholders' equity
 
 
146,883
 
 
149,753
 
Noncontrolling interest
 
 
41,209
 
 
44,081
 
Total shareholders' equity
 
 
188,092
 
 
193,834
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
594,406
 
$
592,691
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
242,785
 
$
234,265
 
$
478,495
 
$
496,532
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods sold
 
 
182,565
 
 
180,606
 
 
359,546
 
 
377,735
 
Selling, general and administrative
 
 
48,395
 
 
52,042
 
 
96,832
 
 
105,331
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
 
 
11,825
 
 
1,617
 
 
22,117
 
 
13,466
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
 
 
4,575
 
 
5,162
 
 
9,149
 
 
10,517
 
Equity in earnings of investees
 
 
(96)
 
 
(97)
 
 
(297)
 
 
(236)
 
Other expense (income), net
 
 
(170)
 
 
2,734
 
 
447
 
 
2,403
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
 
 
7,516
 
 
(6,182)
 
 
12,818
 
 
782
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
 
 
1,125
 
 
(884)
 
 
2,144
 
 
334
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
 
6,391
 
 
(5,298)
 
 
10,674
 
 
448
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 
634
 
 
(1,740)
 
 
794
 
 
(1,873)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Stoneridge, Inc.
 
$
5,757
 
$
(3,558)
 
$
9,880
 
$
2,321
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Stoneridge, Inc.:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.22
 
$
(0.13)
 
$
0.37
 
$
0.09
 
Diluted
 
$
0.21
 
$
(0.13)
 
$
0.36
 
$
0.09
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
 
26,692
 
 
26,424
 
 
26,649
 
 
26,322
 
Diluted
 
 
27,348
 
 
26,424
 
 
27,358
 
 
26,999
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
6,391
 
$
(5,298)
 
$
10,674
 
$
448
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
 
 
(14,359)
 
 
(17,456)
 
 
(12,114)
 
 
(10,345)
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
 
 
(2,937)
 
 
(1,771)
 
 
(2,678)
 
 
5,485
 
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
(17,296)
 
 
(19,227)
 
 
(14,792)
 
 
(4,860)
 
Consolidated comprehensive loss
 
 
(10,905)
 
 
(24,525)
 
 
(4,118)
 
 
(4,412)
 
Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 
634
 
 
(1,740)
 
 
794
 
 
(1,873)
 
Comprehensive loss attributable to Stoneridge, Inc.
 
$
(11,539)
 
$
(22,785)
 
$
(4,912)
 
$
(2,539)
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
4
 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
Six months ended June 30 (in thousands)
 
2013
 
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
10,674
 
$
448
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation
 
 
14,588
 
 
14,337
 
Amortization, including accretion of debt discount
 
 
3,424
 
 
3,703
 
Deferred income taxes
 
 
(1,836)
 
 
(309)
 
Earnings of equity method investees
 
 
(297)
 
 
(236)
 
Gain on sale of fixed assets
 
 
-
 
 
(57)
 
Share-based compensation expense
 
 
2,723
 
 
2,461
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities -
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net
 
 
(20,358)
 
 
(827)
 
Inventories, net
 
 
(17,607)
 
 
422
 
Prepaid expenses and other
 
 
(3,454)
 
 
(4,382)
 
Accounts payable
 
 
10,745
 
 
2,216
 
Accrued expenses and other
 
 
4,641
 
 
(2,460)
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
 
3,243
 
 
15,316
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
 
(10,701)
 
 
(14,370)
 
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
 
 
83
 
 
301
 
Payment for additional interest in PST
 
 
-
 
 
(19,779)
 
Net cash used for investing activities
 
 
(10,618)
 
 
(33,848)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revolving credit facility borrowings
 
 
-
 
 
11,310
 
Revolving credit facility payments
 
 
(1,160)
 
 
(24,426)
 
Proceeds from issuance of other debt
 
 
19,234
 
 
18,871
 
Repayments of other debt
 
 
(16,953)
 
 
(26,124)
 
Other financing costs
 
 
-
 
 
(111)
 
Repurchase of Common Shares to satisfy employee tax withholding
 
 
(670)
 
 
(1,119)
 
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
 
 
451
 
 
(21,599)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
 
(608)
 
 
564
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 
 
(7,532)
 
 
(39,567)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
 
44,555
 
 
78,731
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
37,023
 
$
39,164
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in fair value of interest rate swap
 
$
(1,394)
 
$
754
 
Issuance of Common Shares for acquisition of additional PST interest
 
$
-
 
$
10,197
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
5
 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
 
(1) Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Stoneridge, Inc. (the "Company") without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission" or "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 such financial statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the Commission's rules and regulations. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
 
Although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, it is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. 
 
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to their 2013 presentation in the condensed consolidated financial statements due to a change in reportable segments in the fourth quarter of 2012.

(2) Inventories
 
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (using either the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") or average cost methods) or market. The Company evaluates and adjusts as necessary its excess and obsolescence reserve at a minimum on a quarterly basis. Excess inventories are quantities of items that exceed anticipated sales or usage for a reasonable period. The Company has guidelines for calculating provisions for excess inventories based on the number of months of inventories on hand compared to anticipated sales or usage. Management uses its judgment to forecast sales or usage and to determine what constitutes a reasonable period.
 
Inventory cost includes material, labor and overhead. Inventories consisted of the following:
 
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Raw materials
 
$
69,393
 
$
64,340
 
Work-in-progress
 
 
16,708
 
 
13,621
 
Finished goods
 
 
23,711
 
 
18,071
 
Total inventories, net
 
$
109,812
 
$
96,032
 
 
Inventory valued using the FIFO method was $67,715 and $57,004 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Inventory valued using the average cost method was $42,097 and $39,028 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

(3) Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
 
Financial Instruments
 
A financial instrument is cash or a contract that imposes an obligation to deliver, or conveys a right to receive cash or another financial instrument. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable are considered to be representative of fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The estimated fair value of the Company's senior secured notes with a face value of $175,000 (fixed rate debt) at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $191,853 and $188,895, respectively, and was determined using market quotes classified as Level 2 input within the fair value hierarchy.
 
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
On June 30, 2013, the Company had open foreign currency forward contracts, fixed price commodity contracts and an interest rate swap. These contracts are used solely for hedging and not for speculative purposes. Management believes that its use of these instruments to reduce risk is in the Company's best interest. The counterparties to these financial instruments are financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings.
 
 
6
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
 
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
 
The Company conducts business internationally and therefore is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk. The Company uses derivative financial instruments as cash flow and fair value hedges to mitigate its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates by reducing the effect of such fluctuations on foreign currency denominated transactions and exposures. The currencies hedged by the Company during 2013 and 2012 include the euro, Swedish krona and Mexican peso.
 
In certain instances, the foreign currency forward contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting and are marked to market, with gains and losses recognized in the Company's condensed consolidated statement of operations as a component of other expense (income), net.
 
The Company's foreign currency forward contracts offset some of the gains and losses on the underlying foreign currency denominated transactions as follows:
 
Euro-denominated and Swedish krona-denominated Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
 
As of June 30, 2013, the Company held a foreign currency forward contract with an underlying notional amount of $12,625 to reduce the exposure related to the Company's euro-denominated intercompany loans. This contract expires in September 2013. During 2012, the Company also held a foreign currency forward contract to reduce the exposure related to the Company's Swedish krona-denominated intercompany loan. This contract expired on November 30, 2012. Due to their short term nature, the euro-denominated and Swedish krona-denominated foreign currency forward contracts have not been designated as hedging instruments. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 the Company recognized a loss of $278 and a gain of $85, respectively, in the condensed consolidated statement of operations as a component of other expense (income), net related to the euro-denominated contracts. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company recognized a gain of $1,435 and $558, respectively, related to these contracts.
 
Mexican peso-denominated Foreign Currency Forward Contracts – Cash Flow Hedge
 
The Company holds foreign currency forward contracts with underlying notional amounts at June 30, 2013 totaling $69,250 compared to $36,500 at December 31, 2012. These cash flow hedges expire ratably on a monthly basis as follows:
 
 
$24,250
Period from July 2013 through December 2013
 
$45,000
Period from January 2014 through December 2014
 
These contracts were executed to hedge forecasted transactions and are accounted for as cash flow hedges. As such, the effective portion of the unrealized gain or loss is deferred and reported in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. The Company's expectation is that the cash flow hedges will be highly effective in the future. The effectiveness of the transactions has been and will be measured on an ongoing basis using regression analysis and forecasted future Mexican peso purchases.
 
Commodity Price Risk - Cash Flow Hedge
 
As copper is a significant raw material, the Company entered into fixed price commodity contracts with a financial institution to fix the cost of a portion of the Company's copper purchases to mitigate the risk of future price volatility and, consequently, fluctuations in gross margins.
 
The Company has fixed price commodity contracts at June 30, 2013 with an aggregate notional amount of 2,827 pounds compared to an aggregate notional amount of 2,436 pounds at December 31, 2012. These cash flow hedges expire ratably on a monthly basis as follows:
 
 
1,653 pounds
Period from July 2013 through December 2013
 
1,174 pounds
Period from January 2014 through December 2014
 
 
7
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
 
All of these contracts represent a portion of the Company's forecasted copper purchases. These contracts were executed to hedge a portion of forecasted transactions and the contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The unrealized gain or loss for the effective portion of the hedges is deferred and reported in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss while the ineffective portion is reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The effectiveness of the transactions is measured on an ongoing basis using regression analysis and forecasted future copper purchases. Based upon the results of the regression analysis, the Company has concluded that these cash flow hedges are highly effective.
 
Interest Rate Risk - Fair Value Hedge
 
The Company has a fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreement (the "Swap") with a notional amount of $45,000 to hedge its exposure to fair value fluctuations on a portion of its senior secured notes. The Swap was designated as a fair value hedge of the fixed interest rate obligation under the Company's $175,000 9.5% senior secured notes due October 15, 2017. The critical terms of the Swap are aligned with the terms of the senior secured notes, including maturity of October 15, 2017, resulting in no hedge ineffectiveness. The unrealized gain or loss for the effective portion of the hedge is deferred and reported in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets as an asset or liability as applicable, with the offset to the carrying value of the senior secured notes.
 
Under the Swap, the Company pays a variable interest rate equal to the six-month London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 7.2% and it receives a fixed interest rate of 9.5%. The Swap requires semi-annual settlements on April 15 and October 15. The difference between amounts to be received and paid under the Swap is recognized as a component of interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. 
 
The Swap reduced interest expense by $191 and $168 for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and by $422 and $393 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
The notional amounts and fair values of derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prepaid expenses and other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
current assets / other
 
Accrued expenses and other
 
 
 
Notional amounts (A)
 
long-term assets
 
current liabilities
 
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flow Hedge:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward currency contracts
 
$
69,250
 
$
36,500
 
$
573
 
$
1,800
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
Fixed price commodity contracts
 
 
2,827
 
 
2,436
 
 
-
 
 
340
 
 
1,111
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Hedge:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap contract
 
 
45,000
 
 
45,000
 
 
818
 
 
2,212
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward currency contracts
 
 
12,625
 
 
12,643
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
16
 
 
191
 
 
(A)
Notional amounts represent the gross contract / notional amount of the derivatives outstanding. The fixed price commodity notional amounts are in pounds.
   
 
8
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
 
Amounts recorded for the cash flow hedges in other comprehensive loss and in net income (loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
 
 
 
Gain (loss)
recorded in
other
comprehensive
loss
 
Gain (loss)
reclassified from
other
comprehensive
loss into net
income (loss)
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward currency contracts
 
$
(1,430)
 
$
(1,497)
 
$
863
 
$
(476)
 
Fixed price commodity contracts
 
 
(988)
 
 
(1,491)
 
 
(344)
 
 
(741)
 
Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
 
$
(2,418)
 
$
(2,988)
 
$
519
 
$
(1,217)
 
 
Amounts recorded for the cash flow hedges in other comprehensive loss and in net income for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
 
 
 
Gain (loss)
recorded in
other
comprehensive
loss
 
Gain (loss)
reclassified from
other
comprehensive
loss into net
income
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward currency contracts
 
$
311
 
$
3,051
 
$
1,538
 
$
(500)
 
Fixed price commodity contracts
 
 
(1,734)
 
 
841
 
 
(283)
 
 
(1,093)
 
Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
 
$
(1,423)
 
$
3,892
 
$
1,255
 
$
(1,593)
 
 
Gains and losses reclassified from other comprehensive loss into net income (loss) were recognized in cost of goods sold in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations.
 
The net deferred losses of $538 on the cash flow hedge derivatives will be reclassified from other comprehensive loss to the condensed consolidated statements of operations through December 2014.  The Company has measured the ineffectiveness of the forward currency and commodity contracts and any amounts recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements were immaterial for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
 
9
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
The following table presents our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value.
 
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
Fair values estimated using
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value
 
inputs (A)
 
inputs (B)
 
inputs (C)
 
Fair value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets carried at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap contract
 
$
818
 
$
-
 
$
818
 
$
-
 
$
2,212
 
Forward currency contracts
 
 
573
 
 
-
 
 
573
 
 
-
 
 
1,800
 
Fixed price commodity contracts
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
340
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total financial assets carried at fair value
 
$
1,391
 
$
-
 
$
1,391
 
$
-
 
$
4,352
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities carried at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward currency contracts
 
$
16
 
$
-
 
$
16
 
$
-
 
$
191
 
Fixed price commodity contracts
 
 
1,111
 
 
-
 
 
1,111
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total financial liabilities carried at fair value
 
$
1,127
 
$
-
 
$
1,127
 
$
-
 
$
191
 
 
(A)
Fair values estimated using Level 1 inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. The Company did not have any fair value estimates using Level 1 inputs at June 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.
 
 
(B)
Fair values estimated using Level 2 inputs, other than quoted prices, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly and include among other things, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active or inactive as well as inputs other than quoted prices that are observable. For forward currency, fixed price commodity and interest rate swap contracts, inputs include foreign currency exchange rates, commodity indexes and the six-month forward LIBOR.
 
 
(C)
Fair values estimated using Level 3 inputs consist of significant unobservable inputs. The Company did not have any fair value estimates using Level 3 inputs at June 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

(4) Share-Based Compensation
 
Total compensation expense for share-based compensation arrangements recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses was $1,336 and $1,111 for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Of these amounts, $(2) and $(155) for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were related to the Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan "Phantom Shares" discussed in Note 10. For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, total compensation expense recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements was $2,723 and $2,461, respectively. Of these amounts, $154 and $70 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were related to the Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan "Phantom Shares" discussed in Note 10. 
 
 
10

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
 
(5) Debt
 
 
 
Principal Outstanding at
 
Weighted Average
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
Interest as of
 
 
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
June 30, 2013
 
Maturity
 
Revolving Credit Facilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset-based credit facility
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
N/A
 
Dec - 2016
 
BCS revolver
 
 
-
 
 
1,160
 
N/A
 
Feb - 2013
 
Total revolving credit facilities
 
$
-
 
$
1,160
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior secured notes, net of discount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
and swap fair value adjustment (A)
 
$
172,796
 
$
173,916
 
9.50%
 
Oct - 2017
 
PST short-term notes
 
 
6,098
 
 
16,161
 
3.13% - 9.48%
 
Various 2013
 
PST long-term notes
 
 
18,552
 
 
8,155
 
4.00% - 5.50%
 
2014 - 2019
 
Suzhou note
 
 
1,466
 
 
1,445
 
7.50%
 
Aug - 2013
 
Other
 
 
375
 
 
559
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
199,287
 
 
200,236
 
 
 
 
 
Less: current portion
 
 
(10,858)
 
 
(18,925)
 
 
 
 
 
Total long-term debt, net
 
$
188,429
 
$
181,311
 
 
 
 
 
 
(A)
Weighted average interest rate excludes the effect of the Company's interest rate swap and the accretion of debt discount.
 
Revolving Credit Facilities
 
On November 2, 2007, the Company entered into an asset-based credit facility (the "Credit Facility"), which permits borrowing up to a maximum level of $100,000. The Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement and a Second Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement (the "Second Amended and Restated Agreement") on September 20, 2010 and December 1, 2011, respectively. The Second Amended and Restated Agreement extended the termination date of the Credit Facility to December 1, 2016, increased the borrowing base by increasing the sublimit on eligible inventory located at Mexican facilities and made changes to certain covenants relating to, among other things, guarantees, investments, capital expenditures and permitted indebtedness. The Credit Facility requires a commitment fee of 0.375% on the unused balance. Interest is payable quarterly at either (i) the higher of the prime rate or the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, plus a margin of 0.00% to 0.25% or (ii) LIBOR plus a margin of 1.00% to 1.75%, depending upon the Company's undrawn availability, as defined.
 
The available borrowing capacity on the Credit Facility is based on eligible current assets, as defined. At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had undrawn borrowing capacity of approximately $83,891 and $74,060, respectively. The Credit Facility contains financial performance covenants which would only constrain the Company’s borrowing capacity if our undrawn availability falls below $20,000. Other restrictions include limits on capital expenditures, operating leases, dividends and investment activities in negative covenants which limit investment activities to $15,000 minus certain guarantees and obligations.
 
The Company was in compliance with all Credit Facility covenants at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
  
On October 13, 2009, the Company's consolidated subsidiary, BCS, entered into a master revolving note (the "BCS Revolver"), subject to an annual renewal, which permitted borrowing up to a maximum level of $3,000. The BCS Revolver was paid off and the agreement was terminated in February 2013.
 
 
11
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
 
Debt
 
On October 4, 2010, the Company issued $175,000 of senior secured notes which are included as a component of long-term debt, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. These senior secured notes bear interest at an annual rate of 9.5% and mature on October 15, 2017. The senior secured notes were issued to the original purchasers at a 2.5% discount for which the remaining balance at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $3,022 and $3,296, respectively. The senior secured notes are redeemable in full, at the Company's option, beginning October 15, 2014 at 104.75%. Interest payments are payable on April 15 and October 15 of each year. The senior secured notes indenture limits the amount of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries' indebtedness, restricts certain payments and includes various other non-financial restrictive covenants. The senior secured notes are guaranteed by all of the Company's existing domestic restricted subsidiaries. All other restricted subsidiaries that may guarantee any indebtedness of the Company or the guarantors will also guarantee the senior secured notes. The Company was in compliance with all note covenants at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
 
Our consolidated subsidiary PST Eletrônica Ltda. ("PST") maintains several term notes used for working capital purposes including a new term loan (the "PST note") entered into on March 19, 2013 for 25,000 Brazilian real whose U.S. dollar equivalent outstanding balance was $11,309 at June 30, 2013. The PST note matures on February 2, 2016 with interest payable monthly at a fixed interest rate of 5.5%. PST's other short-term and long-term notes also have fixed interest rates. Depending on the specific note, interest is payable either monthly or annually. The noncurrent portion of the PST long-term notes at June 30, 2013 is $15,597 and mature as follows; $3,400 in 2014, $6,786 in 2015, $2,060 in 2016 and $1,117 annually in 2017 through 2019. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, PST was in compliance with all loan covenants.
 
On September 2, 2011, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary located in Suzhou, China entered into a term loan for 9,000 Chinese yuan which matured in August 2012. On August 29, 2012, the subsidiary entered into a new term loan for 9,000 Chinese yuan (the "Suzhou note") whose U.S. dollar equivalent outstanding balance was $1,466 and $1,445 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The Suzhou note is included on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as a component of current portion of long-term debt. Interest is payable quarterly at 125.0% of the one-year lending rate published by The People's Bank of China.
 
The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary located in Stockholm, Sweden, has an overdraft credit line which allows overdrafts on the subsidiary's bank account up to a maximum level of 20,000 Swedish krona, or $2,985 and $3,075, at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there was no balance outstanding on the overdraft credit line.

(6) Net Income (Loss) Per Share
 
Basic net income (loss) per share was computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding for each respective period. Diluted net income per share was calculated by dividing net income attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. by the weighted-average of all potentially dilutive Common Shares that were outstanding during the periods presented. For all periods in which the Company recognized a net loss, the Company has recognized zero dilutive effect from securities as anti-dilution is not permitted. Actual weighted-average Common Shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted net income per share were as follows:
 
 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding
 
 
26,691,895
 
 
26,424,331
 
 
26,649,005
 
 
26,322,277
 
Effect of dilutive shares
 
 
656,444
 
 
-
 
 
709,435
 
 
676,225
 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
 
 
27,348,339
 
 
26,424,331
 
 
27,358,440
 
 
26,998,502
 
 
Options not included in the computation of diluted net income per share to purchase 20,000 and 65,000 Common Shares at an average price of $15.73 and $12.03 per share were outstanding at June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These outstanding options were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because their respective exercise prices were greater than the average closing market price of Company Common Shares .
 
 
12
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
 
There were 663,750 and 696,300 performance-based restricted Common Shares outstanding at June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Substantially all of these performance-based restricted Common Shares were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because all vesting conditions have not and are not expected to be achieved as of June 30, 2013 and 2012. These performance-based restricted Common Shares may or may not become dilutive based on the Company's ability to meet or exceed future earnings performance targets.

(7) Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component
 
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
 
 
 
Foreign
 
Unrealized
 
Post
 
 
 
 
 
 
currency
 
gain (loss) on
 
employment
 
 
 
 
 
 
translation
 
derivatives
 
benefit liability
 
Total
 
Balance at March 31, 2013
 
$
(10,165)
 
$
2,399
 
$
(12)
 
$
(7,778)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
 
 
(14,359)
 
 
(2,418)
 
 
-
 
 
(16,777)
 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
comprehensive loss
 
 
-
 
 
519
 
 
-
 
 
519
 
Net other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
(14,359)
 
 
(2,937)
 
 
-
 
 
(17,296)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at June 30, 2013
 
$
(24,524)
 
$
(538)
 
$
(12)
 
$
(25,074)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 2012
 
$
5,203
 
$
(466)
 
$
15
 
$
4,752
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
 
 
(17,456)
 
 
(2,988)
 
 
-
 
 
(20,444)
 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
comprehensive loss
 
 
-
 
 
(1,217)
 
 
-
 
 
(1,217)
 
Net other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
(17,456)
 
 
(1,771)
 
 
-
 
 
(19,227)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at June 30, 2012
 
$
(12,253)
 
$
(2,237)
 
$
15
 
$
(14,475)
 
   
 
13
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
 
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
 
 
 
Foreign
 
Unrealized
 
 
Post
 
 
 
 
 
 
currency
 
gain (loss) on
 
employment
 
 
 
 
 
 
translation
 
derivatives
 
benefit liability
 
Total
 
Balance at January 1, 2013
 
$
(12,410)
 
$
2,140
 
$
(12)
 
$
(10,282)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
 
 
(12,114)
 
 
(1,423)
 
 
-
 
 
(13,537)
 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
comprehensive loss
 
 
-
 
 
1,255
 
 
-
 
 
1,255
 
Net other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
(12,114)
 
 
(2,678)
 
 
-
 
 
(14,792)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at June 30, 2013
 
$
(24,524)
 
$
(538)
 
$
(12)
 
$
(25,074)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2012
 
$
(1,908)
 
$
(7,722)
 
$
15
 
$
(9,615)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 
 
(10,345)
 
 
3,892
 
 
-
 
 
(6,453)
 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
comprehensive loss
 
 
-
 
 
(1,593)
 
 
-
 
 
(1,593)
 
Net other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
(10,345)
 
 
5,485
 
 
-
 
 
(4,860)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at June 30, 2012
 
$
(12,253)
 
$
(2,237)
 
$
15
 
$
(14,475)
 
 

(8) Restructuring and Business Realignment Charges
 
On October 29, 2007, the Company announced restructuring initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency and cost position by ceasing manufacturing operations at its Sarasota, Florida (Control Devices reportable segment) and Mitcheldean, United Kingdom (Electronics reportable segment) locations. During 2008 and 2009, in response to the depressed conditions in the North American and European commercial and automotive vehicle markets, the Company continued and expanded the restructuring initiatives in the Control Devices and Electronics reportable segments. While the initiatives were completed in 2009 in regards to the Control Devices reportable segment, in 2010 the Company continued restructuring initiatives within the Electronics reportable segment and recorded amounts related to its cancelled lease in Mitcheldean, United Kingdom. During the third quarter of 2012, the Company finalized a settlement agreement to modify the terms of and the obligation associated with the property consistent with previous estimates.
 
In connection with the Electronics segment restructuring initiative, the Company recorded lease related restructuring charges during the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 of $116 and $45, respectively, as part of selling, general and administrative expense. For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded $232 and $70, respectively, related to this restructuring initiative. At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the only remaining restructuring related accrual pertains to the cancelled property lease in Mitcheldean, United Kingdom, for which the Company has accrued $716 and $765, respectively, on the condensed consolidated balance sheets of which $392 and $419, respectively, is a component of other long-term liabilities.
 
In response to a change in customer demand, the PST segment incurred business realignment charges of $1,322 and $1,636 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, of which $623 and $729, respectively, was recorded in cost of goods sold with the remainder recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. The charges consisted primarily of severance costs related to workforce reductions. The PST segment had no business realignment charges during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013. 
 
 
14

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
 
(9)  Commitments and Contingencies
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings, workers' compensation and product liability disputes. The Company is of the opinion that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse affect on the results of operations, cash flows or the financial position of the Company.
 
As a result of environmental studies performed at the Company's former facility located in Sarasota, Florida, the Company became aware of soil and groundwater contamination at the Company site. The Company engaged an environmental engineering consultant to assess the level of contamination and to develop a remediation and monitoring plan for the site. Soil remediation at the site was completed during the year ended December 31, 2010. Groundwater remediation at the site is expected to begin by the end of 2013, upon state regulatory approval of a remedial action plan. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, environmental remediation costs incurred were immaterial. At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had accrued an undiscounted liability of $1,340 related to future remediation. At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $733 was recorded as a component of accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets while the remaining amounts were recorded as a component of other long-term liabilities. A majority of the costs associated with the recorded liability will be incurred at the start of the groundwater remediation, with the balance relating to monitoring costs to be incurred over multiple years. The recorded liability is based on assumptions of the proposed remedial action plan. In December 2011, the Company sold the Sarasota facility and related property. However, the liability to remediate the site contamination remains the responsibility of the Company. Due to the ongoing site remediation, the closing terms of the sale agreement included a requirement for the Company to maintain a $2,000 letter of credit for the benefit of the buyer.
 
On May 24, 2013, the State Revenue Services of São Paulo issued a tax deficiency notice against PST, our 74% owned consolidated subsidiary, claiming that the vehicle tracking and monitoring services it provides should be classified as communication services, and therefore subject to the State Value Added Tax – ICMS. The State Revenue Service assessment imposed the 25.0% ICMS tax on all revenues of PST related to the vehicle tracking and monitoring services during the period from January 2009 through December 2010. The Brazilian real (“R$”) and (U.S. dollar equivalent “$”) of the aggregate tax assessment is approximately R$92,500 ($41,700) which is comprised of Value Added Tax – ICMS of R$13,200 ($6,000), interest of R$11,400 ($5,100) and penalties of R$67,900 ($30,600).
 
The Company’s vehicle tracking and monitoring services are non-communication services, as defined under Brazilian tax law, subject to the municipal ISS tax, not communication services subject to state ICMS tax as claimed by the State Revenue Service of São Paulo. PST has, and will continue to collect the municipal ISS tax on the vehicle tracking and monitoring services in compliance with Brazilian tax law and will defend its tax position. PST has received a legal opinion that the merits of the case are favorable to PST, determining among other things that the imposition on the subsidiary of the State ICMS by the State Revenue Services of São Paulo is not in accordance with the Brazilian tax code.   Management believes, based on the legal opinion of PST’s Brazilian legal counsel and the results of the Brazil Administrative Court's ruling in favor of another vehicle tracking and monitoring company related to the tax deficiency notice it received, the likelihood of loss is not probable although it may take years to resolve.  As a result of the above, as of June 30, 2013, no provision has been made with respect to the tax assessment.  An unfavorable judgment on this issue for the years assessed and for subsequent years could result in significant costs to PST and adversely affect its results of operations.
 
Also, PST has civil, labor and other tax contingencies for which the likelihood of loss is deemed to be reasonably possible, but not probable, by its legal advisors, and, therefore, no accrual was recorded. Such contingencies amount to $11,531 and $11,925 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
 
Product Warranty and Recall
 
Amounts accrued for product warranty and recall claims are established based on the Company's best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet dates. These accruals are based on several factors including past experience, production changes, industry developments and various other considerations. The Company can provide no assurances that it will not experience material claims in the future or that it will not incur significant costs to defend or settle such claims beyond the amounts accrued or beyond what the Company may recover from its suppliers. The current portion of product warranty and recall is included as a component of accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Product warranty and recall includes $528 and $494 of a long-term liability at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, which is included as a component of other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
 
 
15

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
 
The following provides a reconciliation of changes in product warranty and recall liability:
 
Six months ended June 30
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Product warranty and recall at beginning of period
 
$
6,107
 
$
5,301
 
Accruals for products shipped during period
 
 
2,215
 
 
594
 
Aggregate changes in pre-existing liabilities due to claim developments
 
 
1,229
 
 
251
 
Settlements made during the period (in cash or in kind)
 
 
(3,369)
 
 
(1,313)
 
Product warranty and recall at end of period
 
$
6,182
 
$
4,833
 

(10) Employee Benefit Plans
 
Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan
 
In March 2009, the Company adopted the Stoneridge, Inc. Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan ("LTCIP") and granted awards to certain officers and key employees. In May 2009, the LTCIP was approved by the Company's shareholders.
 
The 2010 awards under the LTCIP provided recipients with the right to receive an amount of cash equal to the fair market value of a specified number of Common Shares, without par value, of the Company ("Phantom Shares") three years from the date of grant depending on the Company's actual earnings per share performance for each fiscal year of 2010, 2011 and 2012 within the performance period. At December 31, 2012, the Company had a liability of $606 recorded for the 2010 LTCIP award included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities. The 2010 LTCIP awards vested and were paid in February 2013.
 
The 2013 awards under the LTCIP provided recipients with the right to receive an amount of cash equal to the fair market value of a specific number of Phantom Shares three years from the date of grant depending on the Company's actual earnings per share performance for each fiscal year of 2013, 2014, and 2015 within the performance period. The Company records an accrual for awards to be paid in the period earned based on anticipated achievement of the performance goal. If the participant voluntarily terminates employment or is discharged for cause, as defined in the LTCIP, the award is forfeited. The LTCIP accrual at June 30, 2013 for the 2013 awards was nominal.

(11) Income Taxes
 
The Company recognized a provision (benefit) for income taxes of $1,125, or 15.0% and $(884), or (14.3)% of income (loss) before income taxes, for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase in the tax provision as well as the effective tax rate was primarily due to generating income before income taxes in the current period compared to a loss before income taxes for the same period of 2012 as well as the impact of the decline in the performance of our U.S. operations.
 
The Company recognized a provision for income taxes of $2,144, or 16.7% and $334, or 42.7% of income before income taxes, for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase in the tax provision was primarily due to higher income before income taxes compared to the same period in 2012. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to the same period for 2012 was primarily attributable to the improved performance of PST, which was partially offset by the decline in the performance of the North American operations.

(12) Segment Reporting
 
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that are evaluated regularly by the Company's chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company's chief operating decision maker is the chief executive officer.
 
During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company changed its reportable segments in accordance with changes in financial information received and reviewed by the Company's chief operating decision maker. As a result, the Company's Wiring business unit is an operating segment for financial reporting purposes. Historically, the Wiring business unit was included in the Electronics operating segment. The Company has revised the consolidated segment information for 2012 to reflect this presentation.
 
 
16
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
 
The Company has four reportable segments: Electronics, Wiring, Control Devices and PST which also represents its operating segments. The Electronics reportable segment produces electronic instrument clusters, electronic control units and driver information systems. The Wiring reportable segment produces electrical power and signal distribution systems, primarily wiring harnesses and connectors and assembles instrument panels. The Control Devices reportable segment produces sensors, switches, valves and actuators. The PST reportable segment designs and manufactures electronic vehicle security alarms, convenience accessories, vehicle tracking devices and monitoring services and in-vehicle audio and video devices.
 
The accounting policies of the Company's reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Company's December 31, 2012 Form 10-K. The Company's management evaluates the performance of its reportable segments based primarily on revenues from external customers, capital expenditures and income before income taxes. Inter-segment sales are accounted for on terms similar to those to third parties and are eliminated upon consolidation.
 
A summary of financial information by reportable segment is as follows:
 
 
17
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
   
 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Net Sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electronics
 
$
48,684
 
$
41,504
 
$
93,204
 
$
84,932
 
Inter-segment sales
 
 
10,849
 
 
13,905
 
 
21,715
 
 
29,228
 
Electronics net sales
 
 
59,533
 
 
55,409
 
 
114,919
 
 
114,160
 
Wiring
 
 
72,952
 
 
85,723
 
 
149,800
 
 
180,475
 
Inter-segment sales
 
 
2,198
 
 
1,763
 
 
3,801
 
 
2,106
 
Wiring net sales
 
 
75,150
 
 
87,486
 
 
153,601
 
 
182,581
 
Control Devices
 
 
74,434
 
 
68,564
 
 
146,347
 
 
138,960
 
Inter-segment sales
 
 
774
 
 
853
 
 
1,570
 
 
1,978
 
Control Devices net sales
 
 
75,208
 
 
69,417
 
 
147,917
 
 
140,938
 
PST
 
 
46,715
 
 
38,474
 
 
89,144
 
 
92,165
 
Inter-segment sales
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
PST net sales
 
 
46,715
 
 
38,474
 
 
89,144
 
 
92,164
 
Eliminations
 
 
(13,821)
 
 
(16,521)
 
 
(27,086)
 
 
(33,312)
 
Total net sales
 
$
242,785
 
$
234,265
 
$
478,495
 
$
496,532
 
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electronics
 
$
3,913
 
$
1,825
 
$
7,695
 
$
5,871
 
Wiring
 
 
(1,543)
 
 
529
 
 
(1,970)
 
 
3,173
 
Control Devices
 
 
7,613
 
 
3,829
 
 
13,880
 
 
7,901
 
PST
 
 
2,539
 
 
(8,124)
 
 
3,022
 
 
(8,456)
 
Other corporate activities
 
 
(1,002)
 
 
(259)
 
 
(1,866)
 
 
239
 
Corporate interest expense
 
 
(4,004)
 
 
(3,982)
 
 
(7,943)
 
 
(7,946)
 
Total income (loss) before income taxes
 
$
7,516
 
$
(6,182)
 
$
12,818
 
$
782
 
Depreciation and Amortization:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electronics
 
$
1,242
 
$
1,087
 
$
2,521
 
$
2,155
 
Wiring
 
 
1,196
 
 
1,262
 
 
2,407
 
 
2,532
 
Control Devices
 
 
2,470
 
 
2,317
 
 
5,005
 
 
4,748
 
PST
 
 
3,654
 
 
4,124
 
 
7,486
 
 
8,077
 
Corporate
 
 
46
 
 
47
 
 
94
 
 
95
 
Total depreciation and amortization (A)
 
$
8,608
 
$
8,837
 
$
17,513
 
$
17,607
 
Interest Expense, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electronics
 
$
186
 
$
393
 
$
373
 
$
786
 
Wiring
 
 
71
 
 
44
 
 
195
 
 
73
 
Control Devices
 
 
32
 
 
57
 
 
79
 
 
114
 
PST (A)
 
 
282
 
 
686
 
 
559
 
 
1,598
 
Corporate
 
 
4,004
 
 
3,982
 
 
7,943
 
 
7,946
 
Total interest expense, net
 
$
4,575
 
$
5,162
 
$
9,149
 
$
10,517
 
Capital Expenditures:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electronics
 
$
519
 
$
712
 
$
988
 
$
1,466
 
Wiring
 
 
988
 
 
691
 
 
1,504
 
 
1,486
 
Control Devices
 
 
1,657
 
 
1,962
 
 
4,897
 
 
4,032
 
PST
 
 
1,626
 
 
2,985
 
 
3,092
 
 
5,406
 
Corporate
 
 
93
 
 
1,172
 
 
220
 
 
1,980
 
Total capital expenditures
 
$
4,883
 
$
7,522
 
$
10,701
 
$
14,370