UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
   
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008March 31, 2009
OR
   
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from            to
Commission file number 1-13894
PROLIANCE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
   
Delaware
34-1807383
(State or other jurisdiction
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) 34-1807383
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
100 Gando Drive, New Haven, Connecticut 06513
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(203) 401-6450
(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. Yesþ Noo
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). Yeso Noo
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. (Check one):
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yeso Noþ
The number of shares of common stock, $.01 par value, outstanding as of October 31, 2008May 1, 2009 was 15,798,977.15,779,658.
 
 


 

INDEX
     
  Page 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
     
    
  Item 1. 
  3 
     
  4 
     
  5 
     
  6 
     
  19 
     
  3530 
     
  3630 
     
OTHER INFORMATION    
     
  3631 
     
Item 6.  36
Signatures3732 
 EX-10.1: NINTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENTEX-31.1
 EX-31.1: CERTIFICATIONEX-31.2
 EX-31.2: CERTIFICATIONEX-32.1
 EX-32.1: CERTIFICATION
EX-32.2: CERTIFICATIONEX-32.2

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PROLIANCE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                        
 Three Months Nine Months  Three Months 
(Unaudited) Ended September 30, Ended September 30,  Ended March 31, 
(in thousands, except per share amounts) 2008 2007 2008 2007  2009 2008 
Net sales $95,387 $115,333 $274,081 $309,685  $60,978 $76,540 
Cost of sales 75,673 88,115 222,745 243,857  54,678 65,458 
              
Gross margin 19,714 27,218 51,336 65,828  6,300 11,082 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 11,281 19,107 38,876 59,602  15,237 12,831 
Arbitration earn-out decision    3,174 
Restructuring charges  1,864 172 3,192  835 172 
              
Operating income (loss) 8,433 6,247 12,288  (140)
Operating loss  (9,772)  (1,921)
Interest expense 3,845 4,556 12,130 10,159  3,020 3,736 
Debt extinguishment costs 2,246 891 2,822 891  7 576 
Financing cost write-off 1,905  
Unrealized (gain) from warrant fair value adjustment  (327)  
              
Income (loss) before income taxes 2,342 800  (2,664)  (11,190)
Income tax provision 924 671 1,573 1,247 
Loss before income taxes  (14,377)  (6,233)
Income tax provision (benefit) 16  (57)
              
Net income (loss) $1,418 $129 $(4,237) $(12,437)
Net loss $(14,393) $(6,176)
              
  
Net income (loss) per common share-basic $0.09 $0.01 $(0.28) $(0.89)
         
Net income (loss) per common share-diluted $0.07 $0.01 $(0.28) $(0.89)
Basic and diluted net loss per common share $(0.92) $(0.40)
              
  
Weighted average common shares — basic 15,756 15,269 15,745 15,265 
Weighted average common shares — basic and diluted 15,758 15,730 
              
Weighted average common shares — diluted 19,572 17,454 15,745 15,265 
         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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PROLIANCE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
        
         March 31, December 31, 
 September 30, December 31,  2009 2008 
(in thousands, except share data) 2008 2007  (unaudited) 
 (unaudited) 
ASSETS  
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents $3,301 $476  $2,233 $2,444 
Accounts receivable (less allowances of $3,353 and $4,601) 70,152 60,153 
Accounts receivable (less allowances of $5,272 and $3,938) 45,924 57,005 
Inventories 96,020 106,756  72,375 84,586 
Other current assets 5,227 7,645  4,427 5,198 
         
Total current assets 174,700 175,030  124,959 149,233 
          
Property, plant and equipment 47,379 50,165  48,178 47,678 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization  (24,695)  (29,001)  (27,016)  (25,792)
     
Net property, plant and equipment  22,684  21,164  21,162 21,886 
          
Other assets 16,024 12,699  14,186 16,086 
          
Total assets $213,408 $208,893  $160,307 $187,205 
          
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current liabilities:  
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt $47,804 $67,242  $35,855 $43,960 
Accounts payable 69,290 48,412  62,451 64,788 
Accrued liabilities 29,557 24,649  17,414 18,546 
     
Total current liabilities  146,651  140,303  115,720 127,294 
          
Long-term liabilities:  
Long-term debt 41 211  745 877 
Warrants outstanding , at fair value 234  
Other long-term liabilities 5,165 5,353  16,792 16,845 
     
Total long-term liabilities  5,206  5,564  17,771 17,722 
          
Commitments and contingent liabilities  
Stockholders’ equity:  
Preferred stock, $.01 par value: Authorized 2,500,000 shares; issued and outstanding as follows:    
Series A junior participating preferred stock, $.01 par value: authorized 200,000 shares; issued and outstanding — none at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007   
Series B convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value: authorized 30,000 shares; issued and outstanding; — 9,913 shares at September 30, 2008 and December 31,2007 (liquidation preference $3,453)   
Common stock, $.01 par value: authorized 47,500,000 shares; issued 15,840,913 and 15,838,962 shares, outstanding 15,798,977 and 15,797,026 shares at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively 158 158 
Series A junior participating preferred stock, $.01 par value: authorized 200,000 shares; issued and outstanding — none at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008   
Series B convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value: authorized 30,000 shares; issued and outstanding; — 9,913 shares at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 (liquidation preference $3,453)   
Common stock, $.01 par value: authorized 47,500,000 shares; issued 15,821,594 and 15,840,913 shares, outstanding 15,779,658 and 15,798,977 shares at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively 158 158 
Paid-in capital 112,363 109,145  109,452 112,434 
Accumulated deficit  (52,405)  (48,039)  (64,231)  (52,274)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,450 1,777 
Treasury stock, at cost, 41,936 shares at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007  (15)  (15)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (18,548)  (18,114)
Treasury stock, at cost, 41,936 shares at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008  (15)  (15)
          
Total stockholders’ equity 61,551 63,026  26,816 42,189 
          
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $213,408 $208,893  $160,307 $187,205 
          
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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PROLIANCE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                
 Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
(Unaudited) September 30,  March 31, 
(in thousands) 2008 2007  2009 2008 
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net loss $(4,237) $(12,437) $(14,393) $(6,176)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities 
Depreciation and amortization 7,199 6,197  2,174 2,501 
Provision for (benefit from) uncollectible accounts receivable 785  (65)
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable 1,606 52 
Non-cash stock compensation costs 180 117  58 55 
Non-cash debt extinguishment costs 1,931 576  7 193 
Non-cash arbitration earn-out decision charge  3,174 
Financing cost write-off 1,905  
Gain on disposal of fixed assets  (4,038)  (942)  (27)  (3,164)
Deferred income tax  136 
Unrealized gain from warrant fair value adjustment  (327)  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
Accounts receivable  (10,896)  (11,873) 9,365 627 
Inventories 10,687 8,210  11,968 20,100 
Accounts payable 20,899 892   (2,213) 9,850 
Accrued liabilities 4,981  (1,639)
Accrued expenses  (1,098)  (1,731)
Southaven Casualty Event insurance claim   (20,756)
Other  (258)  (2,994) 589  (23)
          
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 27,233  (10,648)
Net cash provided by operating activities 9,614 1,528 
     
      
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Capital expenditures, net of normal sales and retirements  (6,387)  (1,810)  (777)  (1,437)
Proceeds from sales of buildings 1,538 806 
Insurance proceeds for fixed assets damaged by tornadoes 3,428  
Cash expenditures for restructuring costs on Modine Aftermarket acquisition balance sheet  (62)  (195)
Net cash used in investing activities  (1,483)  (1,199)
Proceeds from sale of building  1,538 
Insurance proceeds from damaged fixed assets  2,674 
Cash expenditures for restructuring costs on merger opening balance sheet   (62)
     
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  (777) 2,713 
          
      
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Dividends paid  (129)  (1,183)  (44)  (44)
Net repayments of revolving credit facilities  (9,925)  (38,497)
Borrowings of short-term foreign debt 7,045 6,001 
Borrowings under term loans  58,000 
Repayments of term loans and capitalized lease obligations  (16,729)  (9,650)
Deferred debt issuance costs  (3,184)  (4,964)
Proceeds from stock option exercise  25 
Net (repayments) borrowings under revolving credit facility  (6,742) 4,314 
(Repayments) borrowings of short-term foreign debt  (1,678) 3,528 
Repayments of term loan and capitalized lease obligations  (236)  (6,323)
Deferred debt issuance and financing costs  (324)  (3,074)
          
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (22,922) 9,732 
Net cash used in financing activities  (9,024)  (1,599)
          
  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  (3) 23   (24) 80 
          
  
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,825  (2,092)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (211) 2,722 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 476 3,135  2,444 476 
          
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $3,301 $1,043  $2,233 $3,198 
          
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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PROLIANCE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 — Interim Financial Statements
The condensed consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with the Proliance International, Inc. (the “Company”) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20072008 including the audited financial statements and notes thereto included therein.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations and consolidated cash flows have been included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The balance sheet information as of December 31, 20072008 was derived from the audited financial statements contained in the Company’s Form 10-K.
Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year classifications.
Note 2 — Southaven Event and Related Liquidity Issues
On February 5, 2008, the Company’s central distribution facility in Southaven, Mississippi sustained significant damage as a result of strong storms and tornadoes (the “Southaven Casualty Event”). During the storm, a significant portion of the Company’s automotive and light truck heat exchange inventory was also destroyed. While the Company had insurance covering damage to the facility and its contents, as well as any business interruption losses, up to $80 million, this incident has had a significant impact on the Company’s short term cash flow as the Company’s lenders would not give credit to the insurance proceeds in the Borrowing Base, as such term is defined in the Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the “Credit“Silver Point Agreement”) by and among the Company and certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company, as guarantors, the lenders party thereto from time to time (collectively, “the Lenders”), Silver Point Finance, LLC (“Silver Point”), as administrative agent for the Lenders, collateral agent and as lead arranger, and Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation (New England) (“Wachovia”), as borrowing base agent. Under the CreditSilver Point Agreement, the damage to the inventory and fixed assets resulted in a significant reduction in the Borrowing Base because the Borrowing Base definition excludes the damaged assets without giving effect to the related insurance proceeds. In order to provide access to funds to rebuild and purchase inventory damaged by the Southaven Casualty Event, the Company entered into a Second Amendment of the CreditSilver Point Agreement on March 12, 2008 (see Note 4).2008. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, the Lenders agreed to temporarily increase the aggregate principal amount of Revolving B Commitments available to the Company from $25 million to $40 million. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, the Lenders agreed to permit the Company to borrow funds in excess of the available amounts under the Borrowing Base definition in an amount not to exceed $26 million. The Company was required to reduce this “Borrowing Base Overadvance Amount”, as defined in the CreditSilver Point Agreement, to zero by May 31, 2008. The Borrowing Base Overadvance Amount of $26 million was reduced to $24.2 million in the Third Amendment of the CreditSilver Point Agreement, (see Note 4), which was signed on March 26, 2008. While the Company was able to achieve the Borrowing Base Overadvance reduction by the May 31, 2008 date through a combination of operating results, working capital management and insurance proceeds, the Company continues to face significant liquidity constraints.

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liquidity constraints. As part of the insurance claim process, the Company received a $10$10.0 million preliminary advance during the first quarter of 2008, additional preliminary advances of $24.7 million during the second quarter of 2008 and $17.3 million during the third quarter of 2008, which were used to reduce obligations under the Company’s credit facility.Silver Point Agreement. On July 30, 2008, the Company reached a global settlement of $52.0 million with its insurance company regarding all damage claims which resulted inclaims. Of the $52.0 million insurance settlement amount, $25.8 million represents the estimated recovery on inventory damaged by the Southaven Casualty Event, $3.4 million represents the estimated recovery on damaged fixed assets and $22.8 million represents the business interruption reimbursement of margin on lost sales, incremental costs for travel, product procurement and reclamation, incremental customer costs and other items resulting from the tornadoes, incurred through December 31, 2008. The insurance recovery did not completely offset the impacts of lost sales and additional costs incurred by the Company receiving $15.3 million during the month of August 2008, which was included in the third quarter receipts disclosed above.2008. The Company is also continuingwas required by its lenders to work toward raising a combination of $30 million or more in debt and/or equity to reduce or possibly replace its current Credit Agreement and to provide additional working capital. Jefferies & Company, Inc. has been hired to assist the Company in obtaining this new debt or equity capital. As there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain such additional funds from the proposed debt refinancing or that further Lender accommodations would be available, on acceptable terms or at all, the Company has classified the remaining balancemake repayments of the term loan, asmaintain an availability block of between $2.5 million and $5.0 million, and pay fees and expenses from the insurance proceeds resulting in the loss of approximately $20.0 million of liquidity. As the Company was required by the Silver Point Agreement to utilize a portion of the insurance claim proceeds to meet these requirements instead of using them to fund the replacement of inventory destroyed by the tornadoes, the Company has been forced to extend vendor payables in an effort to maintain short-term debtcash flow. As a result of extending vendor payables, the Company has encountered delays in obtaining inventory which has had an adverse impact on net sales and the results of operations during 2008 and the first quarter of 2009. These impacts on net sales, results of operations and cash flow are continuing in the second quarter of 2009 and will likely continue until the destroyed inventory is replenished and vendor payables reduced to normal payment terms which the Company anticipates will happen only in conjunction with a refinancing of the existing credit facility.
Included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated financial statements at September 30, 2008.statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008, was a $2.1 million credit resulting from the Southaven Casualty Event reflecting a gain on the disposal of racking of $1.6 million, as the insurance recovery was in excess of the damaged assets net book value and a $1.1 million gain resulting from the recovery of margin on a portion of the destroyed inventory, offset in part by expenses of $0.6 million incurred as a result of the tornadoes.
The Company has, with the assistance of investment banking firms, run and continues to run, an extensive process to identify and consider all available options in an attempt to refinance its current credit agreement with the objective of providing the Company with adequate liquidity to continue to operate its business. While the Company has received a number of indications of interest as a result of this process; some of these proposals have not proven to be viable under today’s difficult financing conditions. All of the current remaining offers contemplate a going concern sale of the Company as part of its bankruptcy filing. While the Company would prefer a transaction outside of bankruptcy and continues to explore all other available options, it may have no other choice but to select one of these offers to preserve the business, enable it to continue to properly serve customers, improve fill rates and maximize enterprise value.
The violation of any covenant of the CreditSilver Point Agreement would requirerequires the Company to negotiate a waiver to cure the default. IfWe were able to obtain waivers for the covenant violations at December 31, 2008 with respect to the consolidated and U.S. senior leverage ratio calculations, the amount of NRF operating leases and the explanatory paragraph in the accountants’ opinion and a forebearance of any financial covenant violations as of March 31, 2009 (see Note 4). However, if the Company was unable to successfully resolve a default in the defaultfuture with the Lenders, the entire amount of any indebtedness under the CreditSilver Point Agreement at that time could become due and payable, at the Lenders’ discretion. This results in uncertainties concerning the Company’s ability to retire the debt. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company were unable to continue as a going concern.
Of the $52.0 million insurance settlement amount, $25.6 million represents the estimated recovery on inventory damaged in the Southaven Casualty Event, $3.4 million represents the estimated recovery on damaged fixed assets and $19.7 million represents reimbursement of margin on lost sales, incremental costs for travel, product procurement and reclamation, incremental customer costs and other items resulting from the tornado, incurred through September 30, 2008. At September 30, 2008, there was $3.3 million included as a deferred insurance reimbursement in accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet to cover expenses and business interruption impacts forecasted for the fourth quarter of 2008. The insurance claim proceeds were used to pay down borrowings under the Credit Agreement.
Included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2008, is a net credit of $5.5 million resulting from the Southaven Casualty Event reflecting a $6.4 million allocated reimbursement resulting from the recovery under the business interruption portion of the insurance coverage offset by expenses of $0.9 million incurred as a result of the tornadoes. Included in selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 is a $10.7 million net credit resulting from the Southaven Casualty Event reflecting a gain on the disposal of fixed assets of $2.4 million, as the insurance recovery was in excess of the damaged assets net book value, a $1.1 million gain resulting from the recovery of margin on a portion of the destroyed inventory and $9.5 million resulting from the recovery under the business interruption portion of the insurance coverage, which was offset in part by expenses of $2.3 million incurred as a result of the tornadoes. As

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there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain additional funds from the proposed debt refinancing or that further Lender accommodations would be available, on acceptable terms or at all, should there be covenant violations; the Company has classified the remaining balance of the term loan as short-term debt in the consolidated financial statements at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
As a result of the uncertainties regarding the Company’s ability to refinance or otherwise retire the debt outstanding under the Silver Point Agreement, the auditor’s opinion for the year ended December 31, 2008 included an explanatory paragraph concerning the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Note 3 — Inventory
Inventory consistsconsisted of the following:
                
 September 30, December 31,  March 31, December 31, 
(in thousands) 2008 2007  2009 2008 
Raw material and component parts $28,410 $23,055  $21,306 $25,479 
Work in progress 4,205 4,044  3,028 4,043 
Finished goods 63,405 79,657  48,041 55,064 
          
Total inventory $96,020 $106,756  $72,375 $84,586 
          
Note 4 — Debt
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt consistsconsisted of the following:
                
 September 30, December 31,  March 31, December 31, 
(in thousands) 2008 2007  2009 2008 
Short-term foreign debt $7,045 $  $1,598 $3,277 
Term loan 33,490 49,625  33,685 33,377 
Revolving credit facility 7,154 17,078   6,742 
Current portion of long-term debt 115 539  572 564 
          
Total short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt $47,804 $67,242  $35,855 $43,960 
          
Short-term foreign debt, at September 30,March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, representsrepresent borrowings by the Company’s NRF subsidiary in The Netherlands under its available credit facility. As of September 30, 2008, $7.0At March 31, 2009, $1.6 million (1.3 million Euro) was borrowed at an annual interest rate of 5.5%2.8%. As of December 31, 2008, $3.3 million (2.6 million Euro) was borrowed at an annual interest rate of 4.29%.
Silver Point Agreement
At September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 under the Company’s Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the “Credit“Silver Point Agreement”) by and among the Company and certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company, as guarantors, the lenders party thereto from time to time (collectively, “the Lenders”), Silver Point Finance, LLC (“Silver Point”), as administrative agent for the Lenders, collateral agent and as lead arranger, and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC (“Wells Fargo”), as a lender and borrowing base agent $7.2 million was outstanding underfor the revolving credit facility at an interest rate of 14% and $33.5Lenders, $0.4 million was outstanding under the term loan at an interest rate of 12%14.0% and $33.3 million was outstanding under the term loan at an interest rate of 12.0%. There were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility as of March 31, 2009. As a result of the uncertainties which had existed concerning the Company’s ability to reduce the Borrowing Base Overadvance, as definedcontinue to meet or obtain waivers for violations of covenants in the Credit Agreement,future and to zero by May 31, 2008,obtain additional funding, the outstanding term loan of $49.6$33.7 million at March 31, 2009 and $33.4 million at December 31, 2007 was2008 have been reclassified from long-term debt to short-term debt in the condensed consolidated financial statements. While the uncertainties concerningCompany

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was in violation of the Company’s abilityDomestic adjusted EBITDA, the Domestic fixed charge ratio and the Domestic senior leverage ratio covenants under the Silver Point Agreement at March 31, 2009, the Lenders in the Twenty-Second Amendment of the Silver Point Agreement agreed to reducecontinue to provide funds during a Forbearance Period and to forbear from exercising any remedies during the Borrowing Base Overadvance no longer exist, at September 30, 2008, the outstanding term loanForbearance Period as a result of $33.5 million was classified as short-term debt as there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to obtain additional funds from the proposed debt refinancing or that further Lender accommodations would be available, on acceptable terms or at all. The Company was inany non compliance with the financial covenants underfor the Credit Agreement at September 30, 2008.periods ending March 31, 2009. The Forbearance Period commenced on March 17, 2009 and continues until the earlier of (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, other than from a violation of the financial covenants, and (ii) May 15, 2009.
During the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, as required by the CreditSilver Point Agreement, the term loan was reduced by $14.8 million from the receipt of insurance proceeds associated with the Southaven Casualty Event, by $0.4$0.1 million from the receipt of Extraordinary Receipts, as defined in the Credit Agreement, and by $1.0 million from the receipt of proceeds from the sale of an unused facility in Emporia, Kansas. As a result

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of the term loan reductions from the receipt of the insurance proceeds, the Company incurred prepayment premiums, as required by the Credit Agreement, of $0.5 million and $0.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively, which amounts have been included in debt extinguishment costs. In addition, dueSilver Point Agreement. Due to the Fourth Amendment replacement of Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation (New England) (“Wachovia”) by Wells Fargo as borrowing base agent and lender under the Credit Agreement and thethese prepayments of the term loan, $1.7 million and $1.9 million$7 thousand of the previously capitalized deferred debt costs have been expensed as debt extinguishment costs in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively.March 31, 2009.
On March 12, 2008,January 5, 2009, the SecondCompany entered into the Fifteenth Amendment (the “Fifteenth Amendment”) of the CreditSilver Point Agreement which replaced the references contained in the Fourteenth Amendment to January 5, 2009 regarding the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve, as defined in the Silver Point Agreement, with January 20, 2009.
The Company entered into the Sixteenth Amendment (the “Second“Sixteenth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement on January 16, 2009. The Sixteenth Amendment replaced the references contained in the Fifteenth Amendment to January 20, 2009 regarding the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve with February 6, 2009 and extended the requirement to have interest rate protection by January 31, 2009 to February 27, 2009.
The Seventeenth Amendment (the “Seventeenth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement, signed on February 5, 2009, replaced the references contained in the Sixteenth Amendment to February 6, 2009 regarding the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve with February 17, 2009.
On February 17, 2009, the Company entered into the Eighteenth Amendment (the “Eighteenth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement which replaced the references contained in the Seventeenth Amendment to February 17, 2009 regarding the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve with February 24, 2009.
On February 23, 2009, the Company entered into the Nineteenth Amendment (the “Nineteenth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement which replaced the references contained in the Eighteenth Amendment to February 24, 2009 regarding the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve with March 3, 2009 and extended the requirement to have interest rate protection by February 27, 2009 to March 31, 2009. In addition, the Nineteenth Amendment amended the Silver Point Agreement relating to the concentration of Certain Eligible Accounts, as defined in the Silver Point Agreement, by adding NAPA.
The Twentieth Amendment (the “Twentieth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement, signed on March 3, 2009, replaced the references contained in the Nineteenth Amendment to March 3, 2009 regarding the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve with March 10, 2009.
The Twenty-First Amendment (the “Twenty-First Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement, signed on March 10, 2009, replaced the references contained in the Twentieth Amendment to March 10, 2009 regarding the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve with March 17, 2009.
The Twenty-Second Amendment (the “Twenty-Second Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement was signed.signed as of March 17, 2009. Pursuant to the SecondTwenty-Second Amendment, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, the Lenders agreed to temporarily increase the aggregate principal amount of Revolving B Commitments available to the Company from $25 million to $40 million. This additional liquidity allowed the Company to restore its operations in Southaven, Mississippi that were severely damaged by two tornadoes on February 5, 2008 (the “Southaven Casualty Event”). Under the Credit Agreement, damage to the inventory and fixed assets caused by the Southaven Casualty Event resulted in a dramatic reduction in the Borrowing Base, as such term is defined in the Credit Agreement, because the Borrowing Base definition excludes the damaged assets without giving effect to the related insurance proceeds. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, the Lenders agreed to permit the Company to borrow funds in excess of the available amounts under the Borrowing Base definition in an amount not to exceed $26 million. The CompanySection 1.1 was required to reduce this “Borrowing Base Overadvance Amount”, as defined inamended by replacing the Credit Agreement, to zero by May 31, 2008. The Company was able to achieve this reduction prior to May 31, 2008 through a combination of insurance proceeds, operating results and working capital management. In addition, pursuant to the Second Amendment, the Company is working to strengthen its capital structure by raising additional debt and/or equity. The Company has hired Jefferies & Company, Inc. to assist in obtaining such funds.
As previously reported, a number of Events of Default, as defined in the Credit Agreement, had occurred and were continuing relating to, among other things, the Southaven Casualty Event. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, the Lenders waived such Events of Default including a waiver of the 2007 covenant violations, effective as of the Second Amendment date, resulting in the elimination of the 2% default interest, which had been charged effective November 30, 2007. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, $0.3 million of default interest was included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. Consistent with current market conditions for similar borrowings, the Second Amendment increased the interest rate the Company must pay on its outstanding indebtedness to the Lenders to the greater of (i) the Adjusted LIBOR Rate, as defined in the Second Amendment, plus 8%, or (ii) 12%, for LIBOR borrowings, or the greater of (x) the Adjusted Base Rate, as defined in the Second Amendment, plus 7%, or (y) 14%, for Base Rate borrowings. In connection with the Second Amendment, the Company paid the Lenders a fee of $3.0 million, which has been deferred and is being amortized over the remaining term of the outstanding obligations.
As contemplated by the Second Amendment, the Company entered into the Third Amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Third Amendment”) on March 26, 2008. The Third Amendment reset the Company’s 2008 financial covenants contained in the Credit Agreement. Among other financial covenants, the Third Amendment adjusted financial covenants relating to leverage, capital expenditures, consolidated EBITDA, and the Company’s fixed charge coverage ratio. These covenant adjustments reset the covenants under the Credit Agreement in light of, among other things, the Southaven Casualty Event.
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insurance claim. Asreference to “Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve” with “Waiver Reserve”. The Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve required by the Silver Point Agreement has been replaced by a resultWaiver Reserve in the amount of these efforts,$2,500,000 which would be increased to $7,500,000 on the Company determined thatearliest of (x) an Event of Default and (y) March 24, 2009. The Twenty-Second Amendment also contained a small portionwaiver of the inventory in Southaven was not damaged by the tornadoes, and could be returned to the Company’s inventory (and, consequently, to the Borrowing Base). As a resultEvents of this recharacterization, the Company and the Lenders agreed in the Third Amendment to reduce the maximum Borrowing Base Overadvance Amount to $24.2 million. The Company was able to reduce this “Borrowing Base Overadvance Amount”, as defined in the Credit Agreement, to zero prior to May 31, 2008 through a combination of operating results, working capital management and insurance proceeds.
The Third Amendment also provided the Company with a waiver for the defaultDefault resulting from the explanatory paragraph in the auditaccountants’ opinion for the year ended December 31, 2007 concerning2008 and the Company’s abilityfinancial covenant violations for the US and consolidated senior leverage ratio and the NRF operating lease amount for the year ended December 31, 2008. In addition the Lenders agreed to continue to provide funds under the Silver Point Agreement during a Forbearance Period and to forbear from exercising any Remedies during the Forbearance Period as a going concern.
As contemplated byresult of any non compliance with the Second Amendment,financial covenants for the periods ending March 31, 2009. The Forbearance Period commences on March 26, 200817, 2009 and continues until the earlier of (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, other than from a violation of the financial covenants, and (ii) May 15, 2009. In connection with the Twenty-Second Amendment, the Company issued warrants to purchase upwas charged an amendment fee of $440,000, $420,000 of which was added to the aggregate amount of 1,988,072 shares of Company common stock (representing 9.99%outstanding balance of the Company’s common stock on a fully-diluted basis) to two affiliatesterm loan and the remainder was paid in cash.
On March 24, 2009, the Company signed the Twenty-Third Amendment (the “Twenty-Third Amendment”) of the Silver Point (collectively,Agreement, which extended the “Warrants”). Warrants to purchase 993,040 shares were subject to cancellation ifreduction of the Company had raised $30 million of debt or equity capital pursuant to documentsWaiver Reserve, contained in form and substance satisfactory tothe Silver Point Agreement, from March 24, 2009 to March 31, 2009.
The Twenty-Fourth Amendment (the “Twenty-Fourth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement, signed on or priorMarch 25, 2009, established the Waiver Reserve, contained in the Silver Point Agreement, at $2,250,000, which amount may be increased to May$7,250,000 on the earliest of (x) the occurrence of an Event of Default, and (y) March 31, 2008. Since such financing did not occur prior2009.
The Twenty-Fifth Amendment (the “Twenty-Fifth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement, signed on March 31, 2009, extended the reduction of the Waiver Reserve, contained in the Silver Point Agreement, from March 31, 2009 to April 7, 2009.
See Note 15, included herein, for a description of the amendments to the MaySilver Point Agreement signed subsequent to March 31, 2009.
Deferred debt costs, included in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet, decreased to $7.4 million at March 31, 2009, from $7.5 million at December 31, 2008 deadline,as the warrants remain outstanding. The Warrants were sold in a private placement pursuant to Section 4(2)impact of normal monthly amortization offset the $0.4 million fee paid at the time of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. To reflect the issuance of the Warrants, the Company recorded additional paid-in capital andTwenty-Second Amendment. The deferred debt costs of $3.0 million. This represents the estimated fair value of the Warrants, based upon the terms and conditions of the Warrants and the market value of the Company’s common stock. The increase in deferred debt costsbalance is being amortized over the remaining term of the outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement. The Warrants haveSilver Point Agreement, however all or part of this would be written-off as a termnon-cash debt extinguishment expense if the Silver Point Agreement was paid off in part or full using the proceeds from any future re-financing or capital raise.
Refinancing Process
On October 6, 2008, the Company announced that it had signed a letter of seven yearsintent with a group of institutional lenders that would provide $30 million of mezzanine financing to the Company. Completion of this financing, was subject to various closing conditions, including satisfactory completion of due diligence, the Company establishing a new senior secured credit facility with a new lender, a dividend from the date of grant and have an exercise price equal to 85% of the lowest average dollar volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock for any 30 consecutive trading day period prior to exercise commencing 90 trading days prior to March 12, 2008 and ending 180 trading days after March 12, 2008. As of September 30, 2008, the exercise price calculated in accordance with the warrant terms would have been $0.82 per share. Due to a declineNRF subsidiary in the Netherlands and execution of definitive agreements. The proposed mezzanine lenders indicated in February 2009, due in part to market value ofconditions and delays encountered in obtaining authorization from the Company’s common stock, as of October 27, 2008, the exercise price of the warrants atWorks Council (NRF employee representatives) for a credit facility expansion to enable a dividend from NRF, that datethey would have been $0.49 per share. The Warrants contain a “full ratchet” anti-dilution provision providing for adjustment of the exercise price and number of shares underlying the Warrants in the event of certain share issuances below the exercise price of the Warrants; provided that the number of shares issuable pursuant to the Warrants is subject to limitations under applicable American Stock Exchange rules (the “20% Issuance Cap”). If the anti-dilution provision resulted in the issuance of shares above the 20% Issuance Cap, the Company would provide a cash payment in lieu of issuing the shares in excess of the 20% Issuance Cap. The Warrants also contain a cashless exercise provision. In the event of a change of control or similar transaction (i) the Company has the right to redeem the Warrants for cash at a price based upon a formula set forth in the Warrant and (ii) under certain circumstances, the Warrant holders have a right to require the Company to purchase the Warrantsprovide additional sources of capital and/or debt in order for cash during the 90 day period following the change of control at a price based upon a formula set forth in the Warrants.
In connection with the issuancethem to complete their part of the Warrants,refinancing. While the Company entered into a Warrantholder Rights Agreement dated March 26, 2008 (the “Warrantholder Rights Agreement”) containing customary representations and warranties. The Warrantholder Rights Agreement also provides the Warrant holders with a preemptive right to purchase any preferred stock the Company may issue prior to December 31, 2008 that is not convertible into common stock. The Company also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement dated March 26, 2008 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which it agreed to register for resale pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, 130% the shares of common stock initially issuablecontinues

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pursuant to consider and pursue mezzanine financing as a part of its refinancing program, it is also evaluating all other options to reduce or eliminate Silver Point’s current loan and provide appropriate liquidity for the Warrants. On April 21, 2008, a Form S-3 was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to the resale of 2,584,494 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants. The Registration Statement was declared effective on June 24, 2008. The Registration Rights Agreement also requires payments to be made by the Company under specified circumstances if (i) a registration statement was not filed on or before April 25, 2008, (ii) the registration statement was not declared effective on or prior to June 24, 2008, (iii) after its effective date, such registration statement ceases to remain continuously effective and available to the holders subject to certain grace periods, or (iv) the Company fails to satisfy the current public information requirement under Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. If any of the foregoing provisions are breached, the Company would be obligated to pay a penalty in cash equal to one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the product of (x) the market price (as such term is defined in the Warrants) of such holder’s registrable securities and (y) the number of such holder’s registrable securities, on the date of the applicable breach and on every thirtieth day (pro-rated for periods totaling less than thirty (30) days) thereafter until the breach is cured.Company.
On JulyNovember 18, 2008, the Company entered intoannounced that it had signed a proposal letter with a major bank to provide a new $60 million senior secured credit facility to the Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”)Company, subject to execution of definitive agreements, completion of due diligence and other closing conditions. The Company is in continued discussions with this proposed lender in the context of the Credit Agreement. Pursuantprocess described herein.
As part of the refinancing process, the Company has also been negotiating to obtain an expansion of the Fourth Amendment, Wells Fargo replaced Wachovia as (i)existing 5.0 million Euro credit line which the Borrowing Base AgentCompany’s NRF subsidiary has with a European bank. This expansion would provide funds which would lower the Company’s borrowing costs in the U.S. After negotiating with the NRF Works Council for many months to obtain their authorization for the Lenders and (ii) the issuing bank with respect to issued letters of credit. In addition, the Fourth Amendment provided for an increase in the Revolving A Commitment from $25 million to $35 million and a reductionexpansion of the Revolving B Commitment from $25 million to $15 million. The total revolving credit line, the Company recently obtained the necessary consent in order to proceed. Finalization of $50 million undera credit line expansion would be subject to completion of the Credit Agreement remained unchangedU.S. refinancing process.
The Company has, with the assistance of investment banking firms, run and continues to run, an extensive process to identify and consider all available options in an attempt to refinance its current credit agreement with the objective of providing the Company with adequate liquidity to continue to operate its business. While the Company has received a number of indications of interest as a result of the Fourth Amendment. As a resultthis process; some of these proposals have not proven to be viable under today’s difficult financing conditions. All of the effectivenesscurrent remaining offers contemplate a going concern sale of the Fourth Amendment, Wells Fargo is the sole Revolving A Lender and Silver Point and certainCompany as part of its affiliates remain the Revolving B Lenders. In addition, the Fourth Amendment provided for an adjustment to certain financial covenants (and definitions related thereto) to allow for expenditures relating to the acquisition of replacement fixed assets at the Company’s new Southaven, Mississippi distribution facility. As a result of Wells Fargo replacing Wachovia as Issuing Bank,bankruptcy filing. While the Company recordedwould prefer a non-cash debt extinguishment expensetransaction outside of bankruptcy and continues to explore all other available options, it may have no other choice but to select one of these offers to preserve the business, enable it to continue to properly serve customers, improve fill rates and maximize enterprise value.
In conjunction with the negotiation of a new credit agreement, the Company has incurred legal and other professional fees of $2.1 million, which had originally been classified as deferred financing costs in Other Assets on the fiscalcondensed consolidated balance sheet. During the first quarter ending September 30, 2008 of $1.12009, it was determined that $1.9 million reflectingof these costs should be written off as it was more likely than not that these costs would no longer be associated with the expensingongoing refinancing process. The remaining costs along with any future costs associated with any re-financing will be written-off over the term of amounts previously includeda new agreement or will be written-off in deferred debt costs.total if it is determined that new capital will not be obtained.
On July 24,Note 5 — Accounting for Warrants
In June 2008, the Company entered into the Fifth Amendment (the “Fifth Amendment”)Emerging Issues Task Force of the Credit Agreement. PursuantFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) published EITF Issue 07-5 “Determining Whether an Instrument Is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock” (“EITF 07-5”) to address concerns regarding the Fifth Amendment,meaning of “indexed to an entity’s own stock” contained in FAS Statement 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, the Fifth Amendment clarified that the first $5 million of additional proceeds of insurance in respect of the lossesHedging Activities”. This related to the damagesdetermination of whether a freestanding equity-linked instrument should be classified as equity or debt. If an instrument is classified as debt, it is valued at fair value, and this value is remeasured on an ongoing basis, with changes recorded in earnings in each reporting period. EITF 07-5 was effective for years beginning after December 15, 2008. Effective January 1, 2009 the Company determined that the warrants to purchase 1,988,072 shares of the Company’s operationscommon stock issued to Silver Point in Southaven, Mississippi as a result of two tornadoes on February 5,March 2008, would be applied to repay the outstanding Tranche A Term Loans. The balances of such insurance proceeds would be applied on a “50-50” basis to prepay the Revolving Loans outstanding and the Tranche A Term Loans. In addition, the Fifth Amendment provided that the Borrowing Base Reserve relating to the Southaven Casualty Event would be reduced from $5 million to $3 million effective on the date of the Fifth Amendment, and from $3 million to zero on the date the Company delivered to the administrative agent a final insurance settlement agreement with respect to the Southaven Casualty Event. However, the Borrowing Base Reserve would be increased to $5 million on August 31, 2008, unless the Capital Raise, as definedwhich were included in the Credit Agreement, was completed by that date. Thereafter, such Borrowing Base Reserve would be permanently reduced to zero if the Capital Raise was consummated on or before September 30, 2008 (subject to extension with Administrative Agent’s consent). Finally, if the Company does not consummate the Capital Raise bypaid-in capital at December 31, 2008, should be classified as liabilities due to the minimum EBITDA covenant will be increased from $27.5“full ratchet” anti-dilution provision contained in the warrant agreement. The impact of adopting EITF 07-5 on January 1, 2009, was a decrease in paid-in-capital by $3.0 million, which was the fair value recorded at the time the warrants were issued, an increase of long-term liabilities by $0.6 million, the fair value of the warrants as of January 1, 2009 and a credit to $28.0 million.accumulated deficit for the difference. The Company agreed to pay todetermined the Revolving B Lenders an amendment fee (the “Amendment Fee”), earned on the datefair market value of the Fifth Amendment and due and payable onwarrants at January 1, 2009 using the earlier of September 30, 2008 orBlack Scholes model with the date of consummation of the Capital Raise. The Amendment Fee was 0.50% (the “Fee Rate”) of the sum of the Tranche A Term Loans and the Revolving Commitments outstanding as of the date the Amendment Fee was due and payable. Also, the deadline for consummation of the Capital Raise may be extended by the Administrative Agent from September 30, 2008 to November 15,following

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assumptions: $0.36 per share stock price on December 31, 2008, so long as there existed no event of default$0.3178 per share exercise price contained in the warrant agreement, 1.75% risk free interest rate, 93.4% volatility and subject to an extension fee payable toa 6.25 year term. At the Revolving B Lenders equal to 0.50%end of the Tranche A Term Loans and Revolving Commitments outstanding on September 30, 2008.
On August 25, 2008,first quarter of 2009, the Company entered into the Sixth Amendment (the “Sixth Amendment”) of the Credit Agreement which amended the Credit Agreement to extend the deadline date for Interest Rate Protection, as defined in the Credit Agreement, to no later than December 31, 2008. In addition, the Sixth Amendment amended the Credit Agreement relating to the concentration of Certain Eligible Accounts, as defined in the Credit Agreement, as a result of the merger of CSK Auto Corporation and O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.
On September 30, 2008, the Company entered into the Seventh Amendment (the “Seventh Amendment”) of the Credit Agreement which reduced the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve, as defined in the Credit Agreement, from $5.0 million to $4.0 million as of September 30, 2008. On October 2, 2008, the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve was increased back to $5.0 million under the Seventh Amendment.
See Note 14 for a description of the Eighth and Ninth Amendments of the Credit Agreement which were entered into on October 2, 2008 and October 29, 2008, respectively, and the letter of intent concerning $30 million of mezzanine financing announced on October 6, 2008.
As a result of the $3.0 million fee paid at the time of the Second Amendment, the $3.0 million fair value of the Warrants, and other legal and professional costs associated with the amendments to the Credit Agreement discussed above, offset by the amortization of accumulated costswarrants was re-calculated and the write-off of costsresulting $0.3 million reduction in the fair value lowered the long-term liability and was recorded as debt extinguishment costs, deferred debt costs, included in other assetsan unrealized gain in the condensed consolidated balance sheet, increased to $7.9 million at September 30, 2008 from $4.5 million at December 31, 2007. This amount is being amortized over the remaining termstatement of the outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement.
Note 5 — Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total comprehensive income (loss) and its components are as follows:
                 
  Three Months  Nine Months 
  Ended September 30,  Ended September 30, 
(in thousands) 2008  2007  2008  2007 
Net income (loss) $1,418  $129  $(4,237) $(12,437)
Minimum pension liability adjustment            
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (2,980)  281   (327)  854 
             
Comprehensive (loss) income $(1,562) $410  $(4,564) $(11,583)
             

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Note 6 — Stock Compensation Plans
Stock Options:
An analysis of the stock option activity in the Company’s Stock Plan, Directors Plan and Equity Incentive Planoperations for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2008 is as follows:
                 
      Option Price Range
  Number of     Weighted  
  Options Low Average High
                 
Stock Plan                
Outstanding at December 31, 2007  339,777  $2.56  $3.99  $5.25 
Cancelled  (25,000)  4.51   4.64   4.72 
                 
Outstanding at September 30, 2008  314,777  $2.56  $3.94  $5.25 
                 
                 
Directors Plan                
Outstanding at December 31, 2007  30,800  $2.70  $4.61  $5.50 
Cancelled            
                 
Outstanding at September 30, 2008  30,800  $2.70  $4.61  $5.50 
                 
                 
Equity Incentive Plan                
Outstanding at December 31, 2007  177,500  $2.90  $6.34  $11.75 
Granted  572,000   1.20   1.80   2.80 
Cancelled  (102,315)  2.80   6.84   11.75 
                 
Outstanding at September 30, 2008  647,185  $1.20  $2.25  $5.27 
                 
On February 15, 2008, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors authorized the grant of options to purchase 216,000 shares under the Equity Incentive PlanMarch 31, 2009. The fair market value at an exercise price of $2.80 per share, representing the closing price on the date of the grant. Over the four year vesting period of the options, $333 thousand of compensation expense will be recorded, subject to adjustment for any cancellations of unvested options. The stock compensation expense amountMarch 31, 2009 was calculateddetermined using the Black Scholes model and the following assumptions: 52.9% expected volatility; 4.39%$0.16 per share stock price on March 31, 2009, $0.3178 per share exercise price, 1.98% risk free interest rate;rate, 104.4% volatility and a 6 year expected lifeterm.
Note 6 — Comprehensive Loss
Total comprehensive loss and no dividends.
On August 12, 2008, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors authorized the grant of options to purchase 356,000 shares under the Equity Incentive Plan at an exercise price of $1.20 per share, representing the closing price on the date of the grant. Over the four year vesting period of the options, $228 thousand of compensation expense will be recorded, subject to adjustment for any cancellations of unvested options. The stock compensation expense amount was calculated using the Black Scholes model and the following assumptions: 50.3% expected volatility; 4.45% risk free interest rate; 6 year expected life and no dividends.
Stock compensation expense associated with outstanding options during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $39 thousand and $97 thousand, respectively, and $4 thousand and $44 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively.

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Restricted Stock:
Non-vested restricted stock activity pursuant to the Equity Incentive Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 wasits components are as follows:
                 
      Grant Date Fair Value
  Number of     Weighted  
  Shares Low Average High
Outstanding at December 31, 2007  69,330  $2.35  $4.26  $5.27 
Granted  5,000   1.20   1.20   1.20 
Vested  (28,166)  2.35   3.71   5.27 
Cancelled  (3,049)  5.27   5.27   5.27 
                 
Outstanding at September 30, 2008  43,115  $1.20  $4.19  $5.27 
                 
On August 12, 2008, the Company granted 5,000 shares of restricted stock under the Equity Incentive Plan. Based upon the market price of the common stock on the date of the grant, $1.20 per share, total compensation cost of $6 thousand will be recorded over the three-year vesting period of the shares.
Stock compensation expense on restricted stock during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $23 thousand and $82 thousand, respectively and $26 thousand and $73 thousand during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively.
Performance Restricted Stock:
At September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, there were no performance restricted shares outstanding. There was no compensation expense related to outstanding performance restricted shares during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Results for the three months ended September 30, 2007 included a $45 thousand reduction of stock compensation expense previously recorded in the first and second quarters of 2007, as management determined that it was likely that the net income and cash flow targets for 2007, with respect to then-outstanding performance restricted stock, would not be achieved.
         
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
(in thousands) 2009  2008 
Net loss $(14,393) $(6,176)
Minimum pension liability      
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (434)  1,454 
       
Comprehensive loss $(14,827) $(4,722)
       
Note 7 — Restructuring Charges
During the quarter ended March 31, 2009, the Company took restructuring actions in order to further reduce overhead spending, resulting in the recording of $0.8 million of restructuring costs. In its domestic segment, 19 salaried positions were eliminated, while in Mexico, 25 manufacturing and Other Special Chargesoperational support positions were eliminated. Future benefits from these actions are expected to exceed the costs incurred. The Company is considering additional actions during the remainder of 2009 to further reduce operating costs, which will include actions to centralize and streamline the distribution of product within the domestic segment. The Company is in the process of determining the costs that will be associated with these actions.
In the nine monthsquarter ended September 30,March 31, 2008, the Company recorded $0.2 million of restructuring costs. These costs resulted from the closure of ten branch locations offset in part by credits received from the cancellation of vehicle leases associated with previously closed facilities. Headcount was reduced by 34 as a result of the closures. In September 2006, the Company announced that it was commencing a process to realign its branch structure which would include the relocation, consolidation or closure of some branches and the establishment of expanded relationships with key distribution partners in some areas, as well as the opening of new branches, as appropriate. Actions during 2007 and the first nine monthsquarter of 2008 have resulted in the reduction of branch and agency locations from 94 at December 31, 2006 to 3536 at September 30,March 31, 2008 and the establishment of supply agreements with distribution partners in certain areas. It is anticipated that theseThese actions will improveimproved the Company’s market position and business performance by achieving better local branch utilization where multiple locations are involved, and by establishing in some cases, relationships with distribution partners to address geographic market areas that do not justify stand-alone branch locations. Annual savings from these actions are expected to exceedexceeded the restructuring costs incurred.

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During the first nine months of 2007, the Company reported $3.2 million of restructuring costs associated with changes to the Company’s branch operating structure and headcount reductions in the United States and Mexico. Actions during the first nine months of 2007 resulted in the reduction of branch and agency locations from 94 at December 31, 2006 to 83 at September 30, 2007. The headcount reductions in the United States resulted from the elimination of 67 salaried positions in order to lower operating overhead while reductions at the Company’s Mexican manufacturing facilities resulted from the elimination of 111 positions as a result of production cutbacks reflecting the conversion from copper/brass to aluminum construction, and the Company’s efforts to lower inventory levels.
The remaining restructuring reserve at September 30, 2008 isMarch 31, 2009 was classified in accrued liabilities. A summary of the restructuring charges and payments during the first nine monthsquarter of 20082009 is as follows:

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 Workforce Facility    Workforce Facility   
(in thousands) Related Consolidation Total  Related Consolidation Total 
Balance at December 31, 2007 $979 $702 $1,681 
Balance at December 31, 2008 $220 $304 $524 
Charge to operations 164 8 172  812 23 835 
Cash payments  (866)  (413)  (1,279)  (561)  (103)  (664)
              
Balance at September 30, 2008 $277 $297 $574 
Balance at March 31, 2009 $471 $224 $695 
              
The remaining accrual for facility consolidation consists primarily of lease obligations and facility exit costs, which are expected to be paid by the end of 2011.2010. Workforce related expenses will be paid by the end of 2009.2010.
Note 8 — Retirement and Post-Retirement Plans
The components of net periodic benefit costs for domestic and international retirement and post-retirement plans for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:
                 
  Three Months Ended September 30, 
  2008  2007  2008  2007 
(in thousands) Retirement Plans  Post-retirement Plans 
Service cost $154  $251  $  $ 
Interest cost  301   431   1   (2)
Expected return on plan assets  (322)  (435)      
Amortization of net loss (gain)  56   113   (1)   
             
Net periodic benefit cost $189  $360  $  $(2)
             
                                
 Nine Months Ended September 30,  Three Months Ended March 31, 
 2008 2007 2008 2007  2009 2008 2009 2008 
(in thousands) Retirement Plans Post-retirement Plans  Retirement Plans Post-retirement Plans 
Service cost $743 $820 $ $  $99 $258 $ $ 
Interest cost 1,746 1,430 7 5  519 502 2 3 
Expected return on plan assets  (2,009)  (1,455)     (515)  (548)   
Amortization of net loss (gain) 384 390  (5)  
Amortization of net loss 197 133  (1)  (2)
                  
Net periodic benefit cost $864 $1,185 $2 $5  $300 $345 $1 $1 
                  
The Company also participates in foreign multi-employer pension plans. For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, pension expense for these plans was $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

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respectivelyDuring the first quarter of 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors voted to cease all benefit accruals effective as of March 31, 2009 for all non-collective bargaining participants in the Company’s domestic pension plan as an additional cost savings measure. As a result, no new participants will be added to the plan and forvested benefits of active participants will be frozen. This is not a termination of the nine months ended September 30, 2008plan and 2007, $1.0the cessation of benefits can be reversed at any time by vote of the Board of Directors. In addition, effective March 31, 2009 all future benefit accruals will cease under the Company’s supplemental executive retirement plan. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer is the only current employee participating in the plan. These actions are expected to lower the 2009 net periodic benefit cost by approximately $0.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively.the estimated pension contribution in 2009 by approximately $0.5 million.
Effective March 29, 2009 and until further notice, the Company-paid match of a percentage of the amounts contributed by employees to the Company’s 401(k) Plan was suspended as an additional cost reduction and cash conservation action. This action has no impact on employees’ tax deferred contributions to the 401(k) Plan.
Note 9 — Gain on Sale of Building
Included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2008 iswas a $1.5 million gain resulting from the sale during the 2008 first quarter, of the Company’s unused Emporia, Kansas facility which had been acquired in the Modine Aftermarket merger in 2005. This facility had been written down to a zero net book value as part of the merger purchase accounting entries.

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Note 10 — Income (Loss)Stock Compensation Plans
Stock Options:
An analysis of the stock option activity in the Company’s Stock Plan, Directors Plan and Equity Incentive Plan for the three months ended March 31, 2009 is as follows:
                 
      Option Price Range
  Number of     Weighted  
  Options Low Average High
Stock Plan                
Outstanding at December 31, 2008  309,777  $2.56  $3.93  $5.25 
Cancelled            
                 
Outstanding at March 31, 2009  309,777  $2.56  $3.93  $5.25 
                 
                 
Directors Plan                
Outstanding at December 31, 2008  30,800  $2.70  $4.61  $5.50 
Cancelled            
                 
Outstanding at March 31, 2009  30,800  $2.70  $4.61  $5.50 
                 
                 
Equity Incentive Plan                
Outstanding at December 31, 2008  644,423  $1.20  $2.25  $5.27 
Granted            
Cancelled  (34,026)  1.20   2.06   5.27 
                 
Outstanding at March 31, 2009  610,397  $1.20  $2.26  $5.27 
                 
Stock compensation expense associated with outstanding options during the quarter ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 was $37 thousand and $23 thousand, respectively.
Restricted Stock:
Restricted stock activity during the quarter ended March 31, 2009 was as follows:
                 
      Grant Date Fair Value
  Number of     Weighted  
  Shares Low Average High
Outstanding at December 31, 2008  43,115  $1.20  $4.19  $5.27 
Vested  (8,239)  5.27   5.27   5.27 
Cancelled  (18,299)  4.24   4.27   5.27 
                 
Outstanding at March 31, 2009  16,577  $1.20  $3.57  $5.27 
                 
Stock compensation expense on restricted stock during the quarters ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 was $21 thousand and $31 thousand, respectively.

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Note 11 — Loss Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income (loss)loss per share:
                 
  Three Months  Nine Months 
  Ended September 30,  Ended September 30, 
(in thousands, except per share amounts) 2008  2007  2008  2007 
                 
Net income (loss) $1,418  $129  $(4,237) $(12,437)
Deduct — preferred stock dividend  (56)  (56)  (129)  (1,223)
             
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders — basic  1,362   73   (4,366)  (13,660)
Add back: preferred stock dividend  56   56       
             
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders — diluted $1,418  $129  $(4,366) $(13,660)
             
                 
Denominator:                
Weighted average common shares— basic  15,756   15,269   15,745   15,265 
Dilutive effect of stock options            
Dilutive effect of restricted stock  41   314       
Dilutive effect of preferred stock  3,385   1,871       
Dilutive effect of warrants  390          
             
Weighted average common shares— diluted  19,572   17,454   15,745   15,265 
             
                 
Basic net income (loss) per common share $0.09  $0.01  $(0.28) $(0.89)
             
Diluted net income (loss) per common share $0.07  $0.01  $(0.28) $(0.89)
             
Outstanding stock options with an exercise price above market have been excluded from the diluted income per share calculation for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. The dilutive effect of stock options and warrants is computed using the treasury stock method, which assumes all stock options and warrants are exercised and the hypothetical proceeds from exercise are used to re-purchase the Company’s common stock at the average market price during the period. The difference between the shares issued upon the exercise and the hypothetical number of shares re-purchased is included in the denominator of the diluted share calculation.
         
  Three Months 
  Ended March 31, 
(in thousands, except per share amounts) 2009  2008 
Numerator:        
Net loss $(14,393) $(6,176)
Deduct — preferred stock dividend  (43)  (43)
       
Net loss attributable to common stockholders — basic and diluted $(14,436) $(6,219)
       
         
Denominator:        
Weighted average common shares— basic and diluted  15,758   15,730 
       
         
Basic and diluted net loss per common share $(0.92) $(0.40)
       
The weighted average basic common shares outstanding was used in the calculation of the diluted loss per common share for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008 and 2007 as the use of weighted average diluted common shares outstanding would have an anti-dilutive effect on the net loss per share. None of the options outstanding at March 31, 2009 or 2008, the common stock warrants or the Series B preferred stock were included in the loss per share calculations.

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Note 1112 — Business Segment Data
The Company is organized into two segments, based upon the geographic area served Domestic and International. The Domestic marketplace supplies heat exchange and temperature control products to the automotive and light truck aftermarket and heat exchange products to the heavy duty aftermarket in the United States and Canada. The International segment includes heat exchange and temperature control products for the automotive and light truck aftermarket and heat exchange products for the heavy duty aftermarket in Mexico, Europe and Central America.

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The table below sets forth information about the reported segments.segments:
                        
 Three Months Nine Months  Three Months 
 Ended September 30, Ended September 30,  Ended March 31, 
(in thousands) 2008 2007 2008 2007  2009 2008 
Net sales:  
Domestic $60,589 $84,030 $178,674 $229,672  $38,636 $49,717 
International 34,798 31,303 95,407 80,013  22,342 26,823 
Intersegment sales:  
Domestic 997 1,113 2,977 3,149  1,006 589 
International 7,280 4,701 17,305 13,618  3,010 4,791 
Elimination of intersegment sales  (8,277)  (5,814)  (20,282)  (16,767)  (4,016)  (5,380)
              
Total net sales $95,387 $115,333 $274,081 $309,685  $60,978 $76,540 
              
  
Operating income (loss): 
Operating (loss) income: 
Domestic $2,623 $7,804 $3,244 $10,532  $(6,126) $(883)
Restructuring charges   (1,492)  (172)  (2,727)  (432)  (172)
              
Domestic total 2,623 6,312 3,072 7,805   (6,558)  (1,055)
              
International 2,935 2,141 4,845 2,689   (654) 62 
Restructuring charges   (372)   (465)  (403)  
              
International total 2,935 1,769 4,845 2,224   (1,057) 62 
              
Corporate income (expenses) 2,875  (1,834) 4,371  (6,995)
Corporate expenses  (2,157)  (928)
              
Arbitration earn — out decision     (3,174)
Total operating loss $(9,772) $(1,921)
              
Total operating income (loss) $8,433 $6,247 $12,288 $(140)
         
Included in corporatethe Domestic segment operating loss in the table above for the three months ended March 31, 2008 is income of $2.1 million resulting from the Southaven Casualty Event which partially offset the impacts of lost sales and expenses as a result of the Southaven Casualty Event. Included in Corporate expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2008 iswas a net insurance recovery$1.5 million gain on the sale of $5.5 million and $10.7 million, respectively, relating to the impact of the Southaven Casualty Event.an unused facility (see Note 9).
An analysis of total net sales by product line is as follows:
                        
 Three Months Nine Months  Three Months 
 Ended September 30, Ended September 30,  Ended March 31, 
(in thousands) 2008 2007 2008 2007  2009 2008 
Automotive and light truck heat exchange products $57,539 $73,714 $165,148 $199,162  $38,154 $45,393 
Automotive and light truck temperature control products 11,887 16,775 35,537 42,291  3,402 9,679 
Heavy duty heat exchange products 25,961 24,844 73,396 68,232  19,422 21,468 
              
Total net sales $95,387 $115,333 $274,081 $309,685  $60,978 $76,540 
              

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Note 12—13 — Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental cash flow information is as follows:
                
 Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30,  March 31, 
(in thousands) 2008 2007  2009 2008 
Non-cash financing activity:  
Value of common stock warrants and increase of deferred debt costs $3,040   $ $3,040 
          
Cash paid during the period for: 
Amendment fee which increased term loan and deferred debt costs $420 $ 
     
Cash paid (refunded) during the period for: 
Interest $10,563 $9,273  $2,442 $3,345 
          
Income taxes $1,364 $1,175  $375 $(220)
          
Note 1314 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”), which defines fair value, provides a framework for measuring fair value, and expands the disclosures required for assets and liabilities measured at fair value. SFAS 157 applies to existing accounting pronouncements that require fair value measurements; it does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and was adopted by the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2008.2008 with no impact on the financial statements. Application of SFAS 157 to non-financial assets and liabilities was deferred by the FASB until 2009.
In February 2007, the FASB issued The adoption of SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS 159”), which provides companies with an option157 relating to report selected financialnon-financial assets and liabilities at fair value with the changes in fair value recognized in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 provides an opportunity to mitigate potential volatility in earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently, and it may reduce the need for applying complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Adoption of SFAS 159 had no financial statement2009 did not have a material impact on the Company.financial statements.
OnDuring December 4, 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 141R “Business Combinations”, which significantly changeschanged the accounting for business combinations. Under Statement 141R, the acquiring entity will recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date fair value with limited exceptions. Other changes are that acquisition costs will generally be expensed as incurred instead of being included in the purchase price; and restructuring costs associated with the business combination will be expensed subsequent to the acquisition date instead of being accrued on the acquisition balance sheet. Statement 141R applies to any business combinationscombination made by the Company after January 1, 2009.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 160 “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (“SFAS 160”), which clarified the presentation and accounting for noncontrolling interests, commonly known as minority interests, in the balance sheet and income statement. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and earlier adoption is prohibited. Adoption of SFAS 160 did not have any impact on the Company.
Note 1415 — Subsequent Events
On October 2, 2008,April 7, 2009, the Company entered intosigned the EighthTwenty-Sixth Amendment (the “Eighth“Twenty-Sixth Amendment”) of the Credit Agreement (as amended prior to October 2, 2008) by and among the Company and certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company, as guarantors, the Lenders, Silver Point as administrative agent forAgreement, which reduced the Lenders, collateral agent and as lead arranger, and Wells Fargo, as a lender and borrowing base agent forWaiver Reserve, contained in the Lenders. PursuantSilver Point Agreement, to the Eighth Amendment, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, the Southaven Insurance Proceeds$0 effective April 7, 2009. The Waiver Reserve (the “Reserve”) (i) has been reduced from $5.0 million to $2.5 million effective on October 2, 2008, and (ii) will be increased to $5.0 million$7,250,000 on the earlierearliest of (x) the occurrence of an Event of Default, orand (y) OctoberApril 21, 2009. The Twenty-Sixth Amendment also extended the requirement to have interest rate protection by March 31, 2008, provided that, if prior2009 to such time,April 30, 2009.

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The Twenty-Seventh Amendment (the “Twenty-Seventh Amendment”) of the CompanySilver Point Agreement, signed on April 21, 2009, extended the Waiver Reserve from April 21, 2009 to April 28, 2009.
The Twenty-Eighth Amendment (the “Twenty-Eighth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement, signed on April 28, 2009, extended the Waiver Reserve from April 28, 2009 to May 5, 2009 and extended the requirement for interest rate protection from April 30, 2009 to May 29, 2009.
Under the terms and conditions of the Twenty-Ninth Amendment (the “Twenty-Ninth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement, signed on May 5, 2009, the Waiver Reserve which was established in the amount of $0, will be increased to $7,250,000 on the earliest of (x) the occurrence of an Event of Default, other than any Prospective Event of Default, as defined in the Agreement, and (y) May 12, 2009.

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provides satisfactory commitment letters in respect of the Mezzanine Financing and Senior Credit Financing, then subject to certain conditions described in the Eighth Amendment, the Reserve would be reduced to $0 until November 30, 2008. If the reduction was extended until November 30, 2008, the Reserve may be increased to $5.0 million on the earliest of (w) an Event of Default, (x) the date the Administrative Agent determines the Mezzanine Financing and Senior Credit Financing is not likely to be consummated, (y) the date any commitment letter for the Mezzanine Financing and Senior Credit Financing is terminated, and (z) November 30, 2008 if the Mezzanine Financing and Senior Credit Financing have not been consummated. The reduction of the Reserve may provide additional temporary borrowing capacity as the Company seeks to complete a Mezzanine Financing and Senior Credit Financing.
On October 6, 2008, the Company announced that it had signed a letter of intent with a group of institutional lenders that would provide $30 million of mezzanine financing to the Company. The letter of intent provides exclusivity for the proposed lenders while they complete due diligence and negotiate definitive agreements. Completion of this financing, tentatively expected in the fourth quarter of 2008, is subject to closing conditions, including satisfactory completion of due diligence, the Company establishing a new senior secured credit facility with a new lender and execution of the aforementioned definitive agreements. The Company is currently in discussions with several financial institutions to secure a new senior credit facility.
On October 29, 2008, the Company entered into the Ninth Amendment (the “Ninth Amendment”) of the Credit Agreement (as amended prior to October 29, 2008). Pursuant to the Ninth Amendment, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, the references contained in the Eighth Amendment to October 31, 2008 in regards to the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve, have been replaced with November 7, 2008.
Item 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Introduction
The Company designs, manufactures and/orand markets heat exchange products (including radiators, radiator cores, heater cores and complete heaters,heaters) and temperature control parts (including condensers, compressors, accumulatorsaccumulators/driers and evaporators) and other heat exchange products for the automotive and light truck aftermarket. In addition, the Company designs, manufactures and distributes heat exchange products (including radiators, radiator cores, charge air coolers, charge air cooler cores,condensers, oil coolers, marine coolers and other specialty heat exchangersexchangers) primarily for the heavy duty aftermarket.
The Company is organized into two segments based upon the geographic area served — Domestic and International. The Domestic segment includes heat exchange, temperature control and heavy duty product sales to customers located in the United States and Canada, while the International segment includes heat exchange, heavy duty, including marine, and to a lesser extent, temperature control product sales to customers located in Mexico, Europe and Central America. Management evaluates the performance of its reportable segments based upon operating income (loss) before taxes as well as cash flow from operations which reflects operating results and asset management.
In order to evaluate market trends and changes, management utilizes a variety of economic and industry data including miles driven by vehicles, average age of vehicles, gasoline usage and pricing and automotive and light truck vehicle population data. In addition, Class 7 and 8 truck production data and industrial and off-highway equipment production data are also utilized.
Management looks to grow the business through a combination of internal growth, including the addition of new customers and new products, and strategic acquisitions. On February 1, 2005, the Company announced

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that it had signed definitive agreements, subject to customary closing conditions including shareholders’ approval, providing for the merger of Modine Aftermarket into the CompanyBetween December 31, 2006 and Modine’s acquisition ofMarch 31, 2009 the Company’s Heavy Duty OEM business unit. The merger with the Aftermarket business of Modine was completed on July 22, 2005. The transaction provided the Company with additional manufacturing and distribution locations in the U.S., Europe, Mexico and Central America. The Company is now focused predominantly on supplying heating and cooling components and systems to the automotive and heavy duty aftermarkets in North and Central America and Europe.
Since the Modine Aftermarket merger in 2005, the Company has undertaken a series of restructuring initiatives designed to lower manufacturing and overhead costs in an effort to improve profitability and offset the impacts of rising commodity costs, which could not be passed on to customers through price increases. Thesecost reduction programs have generally been completed and have resulted in benefits in excess of the restructuring costs which were incurred.
Operating Results
Quarter Ended September 30, 2008 Versus Quarter Ended September 30, 2007
The following table sets forth information with respect to the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of income for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.
                         
  Three Months Ended September 30,    
  2008  2007  Increase (Decrease) 
      %      %       
(in thousands of dollars) Amount  of Net Sales  Amount  of Net Sales  Amount  Percent 
Net sales $95,387   100.0% $115,333   100.0% $(19,946)  (17.3)%
Cost of sales  75,673   79.3   88,115   76.4   (12,442)  (14.1)
                       
Gross margin  19,714   20.7   27,218   23.6   (7,504)  (27.6)
Selling, general and administrative expenses  11,281   11.8   19,107   16.6   (7,826)  (41.0)
Restructuring charges        1,864   1.6   (1,864)  (100.0)
                       
Operating income  8,433   8.9   6,247   5.4   2,186   35.0 
Interest expense  3,845   4.0   4,556   3.9   (711)  (15.6)
Debt extinguishment costs  2,246   2.4   891   0.8   1,355   152.1 
                       
Income before income taxes  2,342   2.5   800   0.7   1,542   192.8 
Income tax provision  924   1.0   671   0.6   253   37.7 
                       
Net income $1,418   1.5% $129   0.1% $1,289   999.2%

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The following table compares net sales and gross margin by the Company’s two business segments (Domestic and International) for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.
                 
  Three Months Ended September 30, 
  2008  2007 
      %      % 
(in thousands of dollars) Amount  of Net Sales  Amount  of Net Sales 
Net Sales                
Domestic segment $60,589   63.5% $84,030   72.9%
International segment  34,798   36.5   31,303   27.1 
               
Total net sales $95,387   100.0% $115,333   100.0%
               
 
Gross Margin                
Domestic segment $10,419   17.2% $19,624   23.4%
International segment  9,295   26.7   7,594   24.3 
               
Total gross margin $19,714   20.7% $27,218   23.6%
               
Domestic segment sales, during the third quarter of 2008 were $23.4 million or 27.9% below the 2007 third quarter. A major portion of this variance is attributable to the branch and agency closures in 2007 and the first quarter of 2008 and the loss of sales as a result of the Southaven Casualty Event. Domestic heat exchange and temperature control unit volume is lower as the impact of closing branches has not been fully offset by sales volume generated by supply agreements with other distributors. In addition, the resulting shift in customer mix, from sales through the branches to sales through hard parts distributors and major retailers, results in lower average selling prices for domestic products. While the Company has been making improvements during the second and third quarters of 2008, shipping performance continues to be at lower than normal levels as the Company works to replenish heat exchange inventory safety stock levels destroyed by the tornadoes, which resulted in lower domestic heat exchange sales for the period. Heat exchange product sales continue to be impacted by competitive pricing pressure; however the Company has been taking action, where possible to increase prices. Heat exchange sales to the Company’s largest customer, Autozone, were lower in the third quarter of 2008 than in the same period in 2007, due to the tornadoes’ impact and a reduction in the number of distribution centers to which the Company sold product. Late in the third quarter of 2008, Autozone stopped purchasing radiator product for the remaining distribution centers which the Company was supplying. However, the Company continues to supply Autozone with heaters and temperature control products as well as radiators on customer direct orders. Although this action will result in a reduction of revenue, it is not expected to have a material impact on future operating results in part due to cost reduction actions by the Company and the expansion of products manufactured in Nuevo Laredo, which are expected to offset lost contribution margin. Domestic automotive and light truck product sales have also been impacted by a softer market caused by the current economic conditions along with the September Gulf Coast hurricanes which impacted consumer driving habits and buying decisions. Domestic heavy duty product sales in the third quarter of 2008 were lower than a year ago reflecting the impact of branch closures and softer market conditions, particularly in the heavy truck market. In addition, the September Gulf Coast hurricanes lowered sales to the oil service industry. Domestic product sales for the remainder of 2008 will continue to be impacted by the branch closure actions, the lower level of sales to Autozone, current economic conditions and to a lesser extent by the Southaven Casualty Event as inventory safety stock levels are replenished. As noted previously, the Company has lost some sales as a result of the Southaven Casualty Event. International segment sales, for the 2008 third quarter were $3.5 million or 11.2% above the third quarter of 2007. Of this increase, $4.0 million is attributable to the difference in exchange rates caused by the weakness of the U.S. dollar in relation to the Euro and the Peso. The $0.5 million decline in international volume for the third quarter of 2008 compared to 2007 is primarily due to softer market conditions impacting the Mexican marketplace.

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Gross margin, as a percentage of net sales, was 20.7% during the third quarter of 2008 versus 23.6% in the third quarter of 2007. This reduction reflects the change in sales mix as a result of branch closures in 2007 and the first half of 2008. While this change in mix results in a lower gross margin as a percentage of sales, it also results in lower operating expenses due to the elimination of branch operating costs. To improve gross margin, the Company has continued to initiate new cost reduction actions and continued with programs to implement price actions wherever possible. Production levels during the third quarter were also seasonally higher and benefited from increased production as the Company replaced inventory destroyed by the tornadoes. During the third quarter of 2008, the Company also shifted to its manufacturing facility in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, the production of certain radiator product previously purchased from the Far East, which will result in margin improvements going forward. Margins in the third quarter of 2007 benefited from a $0.6 million reduction in reserves required for excess inventory, originally recorded in the first half of 2007, due to the Company’s inventory reduction actions and improved management of customer returns. As a result of the above items, Domestic segment gross margin as a percentage of sales was 17.2% compared to 23.4% in the third quarter of 2007. International segment margins improved to 26.7% compared to 24.3% in the third quarter of 2007, reflecting cost reduction actions and pricing changes which have been implemented and increased production levels.
Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) decreased by $7.8 million and as a percentage of net sales to 11.8% from 16.6% in the third quarter of 2008 compared to the same period of 2007. The reduction in expenses reflects the insurance recovery discussed below and lower selling and administrative spending as a result of cost reduction actions implemented during 2007. Branch spending expenses for the quarter were lower than those incurred in the same period a year ago due to the impacts of branch closures during 2007 and the first quarter of 2008 designed to better align the Company’s go-to-market strategy with customer needs. This program, which includes the relocation, consolidation or closure of some branches and the establishment of expanded relationships with key distribution partners in some areas, has resulted in a reduction in the number of branch, plant and agency locations from 94 at December 31, 2006 to 35 at September 30, 2008. The current number34, a U.S. and Mexico employee headcount reduction of locations reflectsapproximately 25%, in addition to other product cost and spending reductions. In taking these restructuring actions, management is attempting to position the closure of 10 locations during the first quarter of 2008 and one agency locationCompany for profitability in the second quarter of 2008. Partially offsetting these expense reductionsfuture, not withstanding changes in the third quarter of 2008 was an increase in freight costs reflecting the rising cost of fuel. In the third quarter of 2007, SG&A had been reduced by $0.4 million as a result of the reversal of a vendor payable, recorded at the time of the Modine Aftermarket merger, which was no longer required. The Company anticipates experiencing quarterly expense reductions, for the remainder of 2008, as a result of cost reduction initiatives which have taken place in 2007 and 2008.market conditions.
As described in Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, onOn February 5, 2008, the Company’s central distribution facility in Southaven, Mississippi sustained significant damage as a result of strong storms and tornadoes (the “Southaven Casualty Event”). TheDuring the storm, also destroyed a significant portion of the Company’s automotive and light truck heat exchange inventory. On July 30,inventory was also destroyed. Management has been required to devote a significant amount of time during 2008 and the Company settledfirst quarter of 2009 to the claim associated with the tornadoes with its insurance carrier resulting in a total recoveryimpacts of $52.0 million. Included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2008, is a $5.5 million net gain from the Southaven Casualty Event, reflecting $6.4 million allocated reimbursement from the recovery of business interruption losses, offset in part by expenses of $0.9 million incurred as a resultincluding relocation of the tornadoes. As of September 30, 2008, there is $3.3 million of deferredfacility, insurance reimbursement recorded in accrued liabilitiesclaim issues, liquidity issues, customer line fill issues and inventory availability and vendor relations. In addition, efforts have been directed towards raising new capital for the Company. The Southaven Casualty Event did have a material adverse impact on the condensed consolidated balance sheet to offset business interruption lossesresults of operations for 2008 and tornado related expenses expected to be incurred during the fourthfirst quarter of 2008.
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branch operating structure and headcount reductions in the United States and Mexico. In September 2006, the Company had announced that it was commencing a process to realign its branch structure, which would include the relocation, consolidation or closure of some branches2009 and the establishment of expanded relationships with key distribution partners in some areas, as well as the opening of new branches, as appropriate. Actions during the first nine months of 2007 resulted in the reduction of branch and agency locations from 94Company’s financial condition at December 31, 20062008 and March 31, 2009, and will continue to 83 at September 30, 2007 and the establishment of supply agreements with distribution partners in certain areas. Headcount inimpact 2009 until the Company’s North American operations was reduced by 121 during the third quarter of 2007 as a result of actions to right size the operational and administrative structure going forward.
The Domestic segment operating income for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 decreased to $2.6 million from $6.3 million in the third quarter of 2007 as the impacts of cost reduction actions which lowered operating expenses and product costs were offset by lower net trade sales as a result of branch closure actions and the impact of the Southaven Casualty Event. The business interruption recovery associated with the Southaven Casualty Event is included in corporate expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. In 2007, there were also $1.5 million of restructuring costs impacting the Domestic segment which did not recur in the third quarter of 2008. The International segment operating income improved to $2.9 million compared to $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2007 due to cost reduction and pricing actions which have been initiated. In 2007, there were also $0.4 million of restructuring costs impacting the International segment which did not recur in the third quarter of 2008. Corporate expenses in the third quarter of 2008 include the $5.5 million net insurance recovery from the Southaven Casualty Event for the period. The net recovery includes the reimbursement for lost sales and margin as a result of business interruption, offset by expenses associated with the tornadoes.
Interest expense was $0.7 million below last year’s levels as the impact of higher average interest rates and higher amortization of deferred debt costs was more than offset by lower average debt levels and lower discounting expense associated with customer sponsored payment programs. Average interest rates on the Company’s Domestic revolving credit and term loan borrowings were 12.5% in the third quarter of 2008 compared to 10.3% last year. At the end of the third quarter of 2008, the Company’s NRF subsidiary in The Netherlands had outstanding debt of $7.0 million bearing interest at an annual rate of 5.5% under its available credit facility. At September 30, 2007, NRF borrowed $6.0 million at an interest rate of 5.4%. Deferred debt cost amortization is higher due to the write-off of costs associated with the Company’s Credit Facility and the amendments entered into during 2008. Average debt levels were $53.6 million in the third quarter of 2008, compared to $75.6 million for the third quarter last year. The decrease in average debt levels reflects required repayments of the Credit Facility during 2008 using funds received from the Southaven Casualty Event insurance claim. Discounting expense was $0.7 million in the third quarter of 2008, compared to $1.7 million in the same period last year. This $1.0 million decline mainly reflects lower levels of customer receivables being collected utilizing these programs, the majority of which is due to the decline in sales to Autozone and the fact that another customer discontinued offering this program to all of its vendors. Interest expense in the third quarter of 2007 included $0.3 million associated with the settlement of interest charges related to inventory purchases.
Debt extinguishment costs of $2.2 million during the third quarter of 2008 included $0.5 million for a prepayment penalty required by the Credit Agreement and $1.7 million from the write-down of deferred debt costs as a result of the Fourth Amendment replacement of Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation (New England) (“Wachovia”) by Wells Fargo as borrowing base agent and lender under the Credit Agreement and the term loan repayments from the receipt of insurance claim proceeds. In the third quarter of 2007, the Company reported $0.9 million of debt extinguishment costs due to the repayment of all indebtedness under the Company’s Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement with Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation.

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In the third quarter of 2008 and 2007, the effective tax rate included only a foreign provision, as the usage of the Company’s net operating loss carry forwards offset a majority of the state and any federal income tax provisions.
Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was $1.4 million, or $0.09 per basic and $0.07 per diluted share, compared to net income of $0.1 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share for the same period a year ago.liquidity issues are resolved.
Nine MonthsOperating Results
Quarter Ended September 30,March 31, 2009 Versus Quarter Ended March 31, 2008 Versus Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007
The following table sets forth information with respect to the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of incomeoperations for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 and 2007.
                         
  Nine Months Ended September 30,       
  2008  2007  Increase  (Decrease) 
      %      %       
(in thousands of dollars) Amount  of Net Sales  Amount  of Net Sales  Amount  Percent 
Net sales $274,081   100.0% $309,685   100.0% $(35,604)  (11.5)%
Cost of sales  222,745   81.3   243,857   78.7   (21,112)  (8.7)
                       
Gross margin  51,336   18.7   65,828   21.3   (14,492)  (22.0)
Selling, general and administrative expenses  38,876   14.2   59,602   19.3   (20,726)  (34.8)
Arbitration earn-out decision        3,174   1.0   (3,174)  (100.0)
Restructuring charges  172   0.1   3,192   1.0   (3,020)  (94.6)
                       
Operating income (loss)  12,288   4.4   (140)  0.0   12,428  Nm
Interest expense  12,130   4.4   10,159   3.3   1,971   19.4 
Debt extinguishment costs  2,822   1.0   891   0.3   1,931   216.7 
                       
Loss before income taxes  (2,664)  (1.0)  (11,190)  (3.6)  8,526   76.2 
Income tax provision  1,573   0.5   1,247   0.4   326   26.1 
                       
Net loss $(4,237)  (1.5)% $(12,437)  (4.0)% $8,200   65.9%
Nm-not meaningful percent change.
The following table compares net sales and gross margin by the Company’s two business segments (Domestic and International) for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.
                 
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2008  2007 
      %      % 
(in thousands of dollars) Amount  of Net Sales  Amount  of Net Sales 
Net Sales                
Domestic segment $178,674   65.2% $229,672   74.2%
International segment  95,407   34.8   80,013   25.8 
               
Total net sales $274,081   100.0% $309,685   100.0%
               
                 
Gross Margin                
Domestic segment $28,129   15.7% $47,623   20.7%
International segment  23,207   24.3   18,205   22.8 
               
Total gross margin $51,336   18.7% $65,828   21.3%
               
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  Three Months Ended March 31        
  2009  2008  Increase (Decrease) 
    %     %      
(in thousands of dollars) Amount  of Net Sales  Amount  of Net Sales  Amount  Percent 
Net sales $60,978   100.0% $76,540   100.0% $(15,562)  (20.3)%
Cost of sales  54,678   89.7   65,458   85.5   (10,780)  (16.5)
                   
Gross margin  6,300   10.3   11,082   14.5   (4,782)  (43.2)
Selling, general and administrative expenses  15,237   25.0   12,831   16.8   2,406   18.8 
Restructuring charges  835   1.3   172   0.2   663   385.5 
                    
Operating loss  (9,772)  (16.0)  (1,921)  (2.5)  (7,851)  (408.7)
Interest expense  3,020   5.0   3,736   4.9   (716)  (19.2)
Debt extinguishment costs  7   0.0   576   0.7   (569)  (98.8)
Financing cost write-off  1,905   3.1         1,905  Nm 
Unrealized (gain) from warrant fair value adjustment  (327)  (0.5)        327  Nm 
                    
Loss before income taxes  (14,377)  (23.6)  (6,233)  (8.1)  (8,144)  (130.7)
Income tax provision (benefit)  16   0.0   (57)  0.0   73   128.1 
                    
Net loss $(14,393)  (23.6)% $(6,176)  (8.1)% $(8,217)  (133.0)%
                    
 
  
Nm-not meaningful percent change. 
 
The following table compares net sales and gross margin by the Company’s two business segments (Domestic and International) for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008. 
 
          Three Months Ended March 31 
          2009  2008 
              %     % 
(in thousands of dollars)         Amount  of Net Sales  Amount of Net Sales 
Net sales                        
Domestic segment         $38,636   63.4% $49,717   65.0%
International segment          22,342   36.6   26,823   35.0 
                       
Total net sales         $60,978   100.0% $76,540   100.0%
                       
 
Gross margin                        
Domestic segment         $1,867   4.8% $5,274   10.6%
International segment          4,433   19.8   5,808   21.7 
                       
Total gross margin         $6,300   10.3% $11,082   14.5%
                       
Domestic segment sales, during the first quarter of 2009 of $38.6 million were $11.1 million or 22.3% below the 2008 first quarter. The Company estimates that the largest portion of this variance is attributable to its inabilility to return order fill rates to historical levels as a result of liquidity constraints resulting from the Southaven Casualty Event and lack of a subsequent refinancing transaction. As previously disclosed, the Company has been forced to extend vendor payables because it was required by its lender to utilize a portion of the insurance proceeds from the Southaven Casualty Event to repay its Silver Point term loan, increase its availability block and pay fees and expenses, as opposed to replenishing the inventory which was destroyed by the tornadoes. As a result of extending payables, some vendors have withheld the shipment of product

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resulting in lower than historic line fill percentages to customers and the loss of sales, especially with respect to heat exchange finished goods that the Company purchases overseas. The Company believes that the negative impact on fill rates reduced net sales by over 20% in the first quarter of 2009. As noted, the Company is working to raise additional capital in order to repay vendors and improve cash flow, increase inventory levels and recover the sales volume lost due to the constrained liquidity which resulted in unavailable product. However, there can be no assurance that these efforts will be successful. Heat exchange product sales during the first quarter of 2009 were also impacted by the loss of the remaining portion of radiator product sales to Autozone, which occurred in the third quarter of 2008 and historical levels of product returns from customers despite the decline in overall gross sales. Domestic heat exchange product sales were also negatively impacted by ongoing competitive pricing pressure. During the first quarter of 2009, the Company determined that it would not renew its sales agreement with Autozone as supplier of temperature control products resulting in a sales decline of approximately $3.6 million. The Company was also notified during the first quarter of 2009 that as a result of its merger with O’Reilly, CSK would no longer be purchasing temperature control product from the Company. Both O’Reilly and CSK continue to purchase heat exchange products from the Company. Domestic temperature control sales in the first nine monthsquarter of 2008 were $51.0 million or 22.2%had benefited from an initial stocking order from a new customer. These factors combined with lower than the first nine months of 2007. The majority of this decline is attributable to heat exchange sales lostshipments as a result of the Southaven Casualty Event along withcash flow constraints described above, to result in lower domestic temperature control sales during the first quarter of 2009 as a result of branch and agency location closures. Throughoutcompared to the same period in 2008,2008. The Company’s ability to recover the Domestictemperature control and heat exchange sales which have been lost will be dependent on its ability to refinance the Company, which would provide the necessary working capital. Current economic conditions have resulted in increased demand for the Company’s automotive and light truck product lines also continuedproducts as people make essential repairs to experience the impact of ongoing competitive pricing pressure and a shift in sales mix with more sales being directed toward wholesale customers and less to direct customers, resulting in lower average selling prices. Domestic heat exchange sales in 2008 were also lowered as the Company was shipping radiator product to a smaller number of Autozone distribution centers and during the third quarter of 2008, Autozone stopped purchasing radiator product for the remaining distribution centers.their vehicles. The Company, however, continueshas not been able to supply Autozone with heaters and temperature control products as well as radiators onfill incoming customer direct orders. Althoughorders resulting from this action by Autozone will likely result in a reduction of revenue, it is not expected to have a material impact on future operating results in partdemand due to cost reduction actions by the Company and the expansion of products manufactured in Nuevo Laredo, which are expected to offset any lost contribution margin.cash flow constraints discussed above. Domestic heavy duty product sales in the first quarter of 2009 were lower than a year ago reflecting softsofter market conditions, particularly in the heavy truck marketplacemarket along with the impact of branch closures. Domestic sales, both automotive and light truck and heavy duty, for the 2008 period have been adversely affectedlower product availability caused by the general economic conditions which impact buying and driving habits and the September hurricanes which resulted in lower sales volume. Domestic product sales for the remainder of 2008 will continue to be impacted by the branch closure actions, the current economic conditions, the lower level of business with Autozone and to a lesser extent by the Southaven Casualty Event as inventory safety stock levels are replenished. As noted previously, the Company has lost some sales as a result of the Southaven Casualty Event.cash flow constraints discussed above. International segment sales, for the 2009 first nine monthsquarter of 2008$22.3 million were $15.4$4.5 million or 19.2% above 2007 levels for16.7% below the same period, including $9.8first quarter of 2008. Of this decrease, $3.5 million resulting from a stronger Euro and Pesois attributable to the difference in exchange rates caused by the strength of the U.S. dollar in relation to both the U.S. dollar.Euro and the Mexican peso. The remaining improvement in International segment sales was causedremainder of the decrease is primarily byattributable to soft market conditions throughout Europe and Mexico, reflecting the worldwide recession, which more than offset higher heavy duty marine product sales in Europe reflecting strongerEurope. While Marine product shipments during the remainder of the year will remain strong due to the current sales backlog, the Company is seeing softer market conditions.conditions affecting this product, resulting in a decline in future backlog.
Gross margins,margin, as a percentage of net sales, forwas 10.3% during the first nine monthsquarter of 20082009 versus 14.5% in the first quarter of 2008. This decline primarily represents lower domestic segment margins which were 18.7% compared with 21.3%impacted by sales returns, which continued at historic levels despite the decline in gross sales, a year ago.swing in product mix caused by the decline in temperature control sales, and ongoing competitive pricing pressure. During the first quarter of 2009 the Company also provided an additional $0.8 million inventory reserve reflecting the expected reduction in future temperature control product sales. The Company continueshas continued to experience competitive pricing pressureinitiate new cost reduction actions and the shift in customer mixhas benefited from direct customers to wholesale customers, which combinedslightly lower commodity costs, however these impacts have been more than offset the impact of cost reduction actions implemented by the Company. Commodity costs duringfactors above. International segment margins declined slightly to 19.8% compared to 21.7% in 2008, reflecting the nine month 2008 period, while still at high levels, are generally flat with those experienced in the same period in 2007. These impacts combinedof soft market conditions. The Company’s ability to result in a decline in domestic segmentimprove gross margin for the nine months to 15.7% of trade sales from 20.7% in the first nine months of 2007. International segment gross margin as a percentage of sales improved to 24.3% in 2008 compared to 22.8% in the first nine months of 2007 due to pricing and cost reduction actions which have been initiated.going forward will be highly dependent on obtaining re-financing.
Selling, general and administrative expenses forincreased by $2.4 million and as a percentage of net sales to 25.0% from 16.8% in the first nine monthsquarter of 2008 decreased2009 compared to 14.2%the same period of sales versus 19.3% of sales a year ago. The insurance recovery discussed below along with cost reduction actions initiated during 2007 and2008. In the first nine monthsquarter of 2008 account for2009, an additional $1.5 million was provided to cover bad debt expense resulting from the majoritybankruptcy of a domestic automotive and light truck customer. Branch expenses in 2009 continue to benefit from the improvement. These actions include a reduction in the numberclosure of branch locations and other headcount and expense reductions. Freight expenses during the first nine months of 2008 rose due to the higher cost of fuel.locations. Expenses in 2008 were also lowered by thea $1.5 million (2.0% of sales) gain resulting from the sale

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of our unused Emporia, Kansas facility which had been acquired in the Modine Aftermarket merger in 2005. Expense levels in the first nine months of 2007 were lowered by the recording of a $0.7 million gain on the sale of a building vacated as a result of the branch consolidation actions and by $0.4 million for the reversal of a vendor payable recorded at the time of the Modine Aftermarket merger, which was no longer required.
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of strong storms and tornadoes. The storm also destroyed a significant portion of the Company’s automotive and light truck heat exchange inventory. On July 30, 2008, the Company settled the claim associated with the tornado with its insurance carrier resulting in a total recovery of $52.0 million. IncludedAlso included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2008, iswas a $10.7$2.1 million net gain (2.7% of sales) resulting from the Southaven Casualty Event reflecting a gain on the disposal of fixed assetsracking of $2.4$1.6 million, as the insurance recovery was in excess of the damaged assets net book value $9.5 million from the recovery of business interruption losses and a $1.1 million gain resulting from the recovery of margin on a portion of the destroyed inventory, which were offset in part by expenses of $2.3$0.6 million incurred as a result of the tornadoes. AsExcluding the items above, selling, general and administrative expenses in the first quarter of September 30,2009 decreased approximately $2.7 million from 2008 there is $3.3 million of deferred insurance reimbursement included in accrued liabilities ondue primarily to branch closures and other cost reduction actions. In addition to the condensed consolidated balance sheet to offset business interruption losses and tornado related expenses expected to be incurredrestructuring actions during the fourthfirst quarter of 2008.2009 the Company is considering additional cost reduction actions in an effort to further reduce selling, general and administrative costs.
During the secondfirst quarter of 2007, the Company received an arbitration decision regarding an earn-out calculation associated with the acquisition of EVAP, Inc. in 1998. As a result of the arbitrator’s decision,2009, the Company recorded a non-cash charge$0.8 million of $3.2 million,restructuring charges. These actions, which amountfurther reduced overhead spending, resulted from an increase in the liquidation preferenceelimination of 19 salaried positions in the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock.
domestic segment and 25 manufacturing and operational support positions in Mexico. Future benefits from these actions are expected to exceed the costs incurred. The Company is considering additional actions during the remainder of 2009 to further reduce operating costs, which will include actions to centralize and streamline the distribution of product within the domestic segment. The Company is in the process of determining the costs that will be associated with these actions. Restructuring charges in the first nine monthsquarter of 2008 of $0.2 million representrepresented costs associated with the closure of 10 branch locations partially offset by credits received from the cancellation of vehicle leases associated with previously closed branch locations. In September 2006, the Company commencedannounced the commencement of a process to realign its branch structure, which included the relocation, consolidation or closure of some branches and the establishment of expanded relationships with key distribution partners in some areas, as well as the opening of new branches, as appropriate.areas. Actions during 2007 and the first nine monthsquarter of 2008 have resulted in the reduction of branch and agency locations from 94 at December 31, 2006 to 3536 at September 30,March 31, 2008 and the establishment of supply agreements with distribution partners in certain areas. These actions have improved the Company’s market position and business performance by achieving better local branch utilization where multiple locations were involved, and by establishing, in some cases, relationships with distribution partners to address geographic locations which do not justify stand-alone branch locations. Annual savings from these actions have exceeded the costs incurred. In the first nine months of 2007, the Company reported restructuring costs of $3.2 million primarily associated with the closure of branch locations and operating support headcount reductions in the United States and production headcount reductions at the Company’s two Mexican facilities.
The Domestic segment operating incomeloss from operations for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2008 decreasedMarch 31, 2009 increased to $3.1$6.6 million from $7.8$1.1 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 2007 as2008 due to the impact of cost reduction actions, which lowered operatinglower sales, lower gross margin, higher selling, general and administrative expenses and product costs, and lower levels ofincreased restructuring costs wereexpenses discussed above. Domestic segment operating loss in 2008 included the $2.1 million gain associated with the Southaven Casualty Event insurance claim which offset by lower net trade sales due toin part the impacts of the Southaven Casualty Event andincurred during the reductionquarter. The International segment reported a loss from operations of $1.1 million compared to operating income of $0.1 million in the numberfirst quarter of branch locations. The business interruption recovery associated with2008 due to increased restructuring charges and slower market conditions. Corporate expenses in the Southaven Casualty Event lost sales is includedfirst quarter of 2009 were $2.2 million compared to $0.9 million in corporate expenses for the period. Domestic operating income2008. Expenses in 2008 includedwere lowered by a $1.5 million gain from the sale of the Emporia facility while Domestic operating income in 2007 included a $0.7 million gain from the sale of aan idle facility. The International segment operating income improved to $4.8 million compared to $2.2 million
Interest expense in the first nine monthsquarter of 2007 due to increased sales, primarily2009 was $0.7 million below last year’s levels as the impact of marine product, cost reduction actions and higher production levels. In 2007, there were also $0.5 million of restructuring costs impacting the International segment which did not recur in 2008. Corporate expenses in the first nine months of 2008 include a $10.7 million net insurance recovery from the Southaven Casualty Event. The net recovery includes the reimbursement for lost sales and margin as a result of business interruption,lower average debt levels more than offset by expenses associated with the tornadoes.
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average debt levels and lower discounting expense associated with customer sponsored payment programs.rates. Average interest rates on our Domestic Credit Facility were 11.7% in 2008 compared to 8.5% in 2007. Deferred debt cost amortization is higher in the first nine months of 2008 compared to last year due to costs associated with the Credit Facility entered into in 2007 and the amendments which have been made to it during 2008. Averagetotal debt levels for the first nine monthsquarter of 20082009 were $61.3$38.5 million compared to $66.3$67.3 million in the same periodfirst quarter of 2007 due to2008. The reduction reflects required term loan repayments made in 2008 using funds received from the Southaven Casualty Event insurance claim. Discounting feesAverage interest rates on the Company’s Domestic revolving credit, and term loan borrowings for the first nine monthsquarter of 2009 were 12.1% compared to 9.96% in the first quarter of 2008. The Company’s NRF subsidiary in The Netherlands at March 31, 2009 had borrowings under its credit facility of $1.6 million at an annual interest rate of 2.8%. At March 31, 2008, NRF had outstanding debt of $2.2 million bearing interest at an annual rate of 5.3% and $1.3 million bearing interest at 5.2%. Interest expense during the first quarter of 2008 were $2.1also included $0.3 million compared to $4.1of 2% default interest on outstanding borrowings under the Silver Point Agreement. Discounting expense under the Company’s vendor sponsored payment

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programs was $0.5 million in 2007. This $2.0 million decline mainly reflectsthe first quarter of both 2009 and 2008. Year-over-year interest expense levels for the remainder of 2009 will be dependent on the terms of any new financing that the Company is able to obtain. Discounting expense under vendor sponsored payment programs will be lower levels of customer receivables being collected utilizing these programs, the majority of which is due to the decline inlower level of sales to Autozone and the fact that another customer discontinued offering this program to all of its vendors. Interest expense inAutozone.
In the first nine monthsquarter of 2007 included $0.2 million2009, debt extinguishment costs of interest on unpaid dividends associated with$7 thousand result from the arbitration decision.
write-down of deferred debt costs as a result of the receipt of Extraordinary Receipts as required by the Silver Point Agreement. Debt extinguishment costs of $2.8$0.6 million during the first nine monthsquarter of 2008 included $0.9$0.4 million for the prepayment penaltiespenalty, as required by the CreditSilver Point Agreement and $1.9$0.2 million from the write-down of deferred debt costs as a result of the Fourth Amendment replacement of Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation (New England) (“Wachovia”) by Wells Fargo as borrowing base agent and lender under the Credit Agreement and the term loan repaymentsreduction from the receipt of insurance proceeds. On July 19, 2007,
As described in Note 5 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company entered into a new Credit and Guaranty Agreement and utilized a majorityadopted EITF 07-5 effective January 1, 2009 resulting in the valuation of warrants to purchase 1,988,072 shares of the proceedsCompany’s common stock, issued to repay all indebtedness underSilver Point, at their fair value. At March 31, 2009, the Company’s Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement with Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation. AsCompany was required to recalculate the warrant’s fair value resulting in a resultunrealized gain of $0.3 million recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations during the first quarter of 2009. The Company will be required to recalculate the fair value of the Wachovia debt repayment,warrants on a quarterly basis going forward and record any resulting unrealized gain or loss in the Statement of Operations for each period.
As noted in Note 4 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company recorded $0.9has been capitalizing costs associated with its re-financing process. At March 31, 2009, it was determined that $1.9 million of costs which had previously been capitalized would be written off as debt extinguishment costs duringit was more likely than not that they would no longer be associated with the nine months ended September 30, 2007.on-going re-financing process.
ForIn the first nine monthsquarter of 20082009 and 2007,2008, the effective tax rate primarily included only a foreign provision, as the reversalusage of the Company’s deferred tax valuation allowancesnet operating loss carry forwards offset a majority of the state and any federal income tax provisions. The 2008 tax provision also includes a $0.2 million benefit from a Mexican tax credit realized upon the filing of the 2007 tax return. The 2007 provision also included $0.1 million associated with the adjustment of the NRF deferred tax asset as a result of changes in statutory income tax rates.
Net loss for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 was $4.2$14.4 million, or $0.28$0.92 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $12.4$6.2 million, or $0.89$0.40 per basic and diluted share for the same period a year ago.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the first three months of 2009, operating activities provided $9.6 million of cash as reductions in accounts receivable and inventories generated funds necessary to fund operating activities. Accounts receivable declined by $9.4 million reflecting cash collection activities and lower sales levels during the first quarter. Inventories declined by $12.0 million as the Company has been unable to purchase inventory to meet current customer demand. Accounts payable have declined by $2.2 million due to the low level of inventory purchases. The Company continues to be in past due positions with most of its vendors which is resulting in the inability to obtain product to sell to customers.
In the first ninethree months of 2008, operating activities provided $27.2$1.5 million of cash which reflected improved operating results,cash. Accounts receivable were lower by $0.6 million due to the impact of lower trade sales caused by the Southaven Casualty Event and the increase of vendor accounts payable as a result of the use of insurance proceeds to repay the term loan under the Company’s Credit Agreement. Accounts receivable increased by $10.9 million mainly reflecting seasonal increases in sales levels. The impact of lower receivable balances as a result of lower sales to Autozone was offset by higher balances with a retail customer who discontinued offering their customer sponsored vendor payment program.Event. Inventories were reduced by $10.7$20.1 million asdue to the eliminationimpact of reclassifying the destroyed inventory book value of $25.6 million of inventory destroyed byinto the Southaven Casualty Event wasinsurance claim receivable, offset by expenditures to replenish the damaged inventory. Accounts payable grew by $20.9$9.9 million as the Company has been required to extend its normal vendor payment terms in light of term loan repayments it has been required to make under its Credit Agreement, utilizing funds received from the insurance claim associated with the Southaven Casualty Event. This impact was in addition to normal seasonal increases in accounts payable for inventory purchases. The $5.0 million increase in accrued liabilities includes the $3.3 million deferred insurance recovery associated with the receipt of insurance proceedsprimarily as a result of inventory purchases to replace the damaged inventory. The $20.8 million from the establishment of an insurance claims receivable for the Southaven Casualty Event.Event represented an initial receivable of $30.8 million offset by the receipt of an advance from the insurance company of $10.0 million. The deferred insurance claims receivable balance did not include any business interruption recovery as those amounts were not determinable at March 31, 2008.

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will be recognized duringIn the fourthfirst quarter of 20082009, capital expenditures have been limited to offset business interruption losses and other tornado related expenses which are forecasted to occur.
During the first nine months of 2007,$0.8 million, principally for cost reduction activities, as the Company used $10.6 million of cash for operating activities. Cash was utilizedattempts to fund operations and to lower liability levels. Seasonal swings in trade salescontrol spending levels resulted in an increase in receivables from year-end of $11.9 million. In addition, the increase in receivables is less than prior years due to the benefits realized from consolidating all collection efforts in the New Haven corporate office location. Inventories at September 30, 2007 were $8.2 million lower than levels at the December 31, 2006 reflecting the Company’s efforts to add speed and supply flexibility to its business in order to better manage inventory levels, along with the Company’s ongoing inventory reduction efforts. Accounts payable during the first nine months of 2007 were increased by $0.9 million, as a result of the Company’s efforts to matchcurrent cash outflows with collections.
flow situation. Capital expenditures were $6.4of $1.4 million during the first nine monthsquarter of 2008 and $1.8 million during the first nine months of 2007. Expenditures in 2008 resulted from the replacement of racking and equipment damaged by the Southaven Casualty Event andwere primarily for cost reduction activities. The Company expects that capital expenditures for 20082009 will be between $7.0$3.0 million and $8.0$4.0 million, including expenditures required to replace fixed assets damaged in the Southaven Casualty Event. Expenditures will primarily be for new product introductions and product cost reduction activities. These expenditures are expected toactivities, however the ultimate amount of spending will be funded by capital leases or borrowings underdependent on the Credit Agreement.Company obtaining new financing.
During the first nine months ofquarter ended March 31, 2008 the Company sold an unused facility which had been acquired as part of the Modine Aftermarket merger in 2005, resulting in the generation of $1.5 million of cash. This facility had been written down to a zero net book value as part of the merger purchase accounting entries. In the first nine months of 2007 $0.8 million of cash was generated by the sale of a facility which had been closed in conjunction with the Company’s cost reduction initiatives.
As a result of the Southaven Casualty Event (see Note 2) a $3.4$2.7 million insurance claim receivable was recorded for the anticipated recovery with respect tofrom fixed assets which were destroyed. Cash for this insurance claim was received from the insurance company.
Total debt at September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 was $47.8$36.6 million, compared to $67.5$44.8 million at the end of 20072008 and $71.1$69.0 million at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008. The reduction in total debtfrom a year ago reflects pay-downs which the mandatory term loan repaymentsCompany was required to make under the CreditSilver Point Agreement.
Silver Point Agreement utilizing funds received from the insurance claim resulting from the Southaven Casualty Event. The Company was in compliance with the covenants contained in the Credit Agreement, as amended, as of September 30, 2008.
Short-term foreign debt, at September 30, 2008 and 2007, represents borrowings by the Company’s NRF subsidiary in The Netherlands under its credit facility. As of September 30, 2008, $7.0 million was borrowed at an annual interest rate of 5.5% while at September 30, 2007, $6.0 million was borrowed at an annual interest rate of 5.4%.
At September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 under the Company’s Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the “Credit“Silver Point Agreement”) by and among the Company and certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company, as guarantors, the lenders party thereto from time to time (collectively, “the Lenders”), Silver Point Finance, LLC (“Silver Point”), as administrative agent for the Lenders, collateral agent and as lead arranger, and Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC (“Wells Fargo”), as a lender and borrowing base agent $7.2 million was outstanding underfor the revolving credit facility at an interest rate of 14% and $33.5Lenders, $0.4 million was outstanding under the term loan at an interest rate of 12%14.0% and $33.3 million was outstanding under the term loan at an interest rate of 12.0%. There were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility as of March 31, 2009. As a result of the uncertainties which had existed concerning the Company’s ability to reduce the Borrowing Base

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Overadvance, as definedcontinue to meet or obtain waivers for violations of covenants in the Credit Agreement,future and to zero by May 31, 2008 (see Note 2),obtain additional funding, the outstanding term loan of $49.6$33.7 million at March 31, 2009 and $33.4 million at December 31, 2007 was2008 have been reclassified from long-term debt to short-term debt in the condensed consolidated financial statements. While the uncertainties concerningCompany was in violation of the Company’s abilityDomestic adjusted EBITDA, the Domestic fixed charge ratio and the Domestic senior leverage ratio covenants under the Silver Point Agreement at March 31, 2009, the Lenders in the Twenty-Second Amendment of the Silver Point Agreement agreed to reducecontinue to provide funds during a Forbearance Period and to forbear from exercising any remedies during the Borrowing Base Overadvance no longer exist, at September 30, 2008,Forbearance Period as a result of any non compliance with the outstanding term loanfinancial covenants for the periods ending March 31, 2009. The Forbearance Period commences on March 17, 2009 and continues until the earlier of $33.5 million was classified as short-term debt as there can be no assurances that(i) the Company will be able to obtain additional fundsoccurrence of an Event of Default, other than from a violation of the proposed debt refinancing or that further Lender accommodations would be available, on acceptable terms or at all.financial covenants, and (ii) May 15, 2009.
During the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, as required by the CreditSilver Point Agreement, the term loan was reduced by $14.8 million from the receipt of insurance proceeds associated with the Southaven Casualty Event, by $0.4$0.1 million from the receipt of Extraordinary Receipts, as defined in the Credit Agreement, and by $1.0 million from the receipt of proceeds from the sale of an unused facility in Emporia, Kansas. As a result of the term loan reductions from the receipt of the insurance proceeds, the Company incurred prepayment premiums, as required by the Credit Agreement, of $0.9 million, which amounts are included in debt extinguishment costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. In addition, dueSilver Point Agreement. Due to the Fourth Amendment replacement of Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation (New England) (“Wachovia”) by Wells Fargo as borrowing base agent and lender under the Credit Agreement and thethese prepayments of the term loan, $1.9 million$7 thousand of the previously capitalized deferred debt costs have also been expensed as debt extinguishment costs in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2008.March 31, 2009.
On March 12, 2008,January 5, 2009, the SecondCompany entered into the Fifteenth Amendment (the “Fifteenth Amendment”) of the CreditSilver Point Agreement which replaced the references contained in the Fourteenth Amendment to January 5, 2009 regarding the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve, as defined in the Silver Point Agreement, with January 20, 2009.

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The Company entered into the Sixteenth Amendment (the “Second“Sixteenth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement on January 16, 2009. The Sixteenth Amendment replaced the references contained in the Fifteenth Amendment to January 20, 2009 regarding the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve with February 6, 2009 and extended the requirement to have interest rate protection by January 31, 2009 to February 27, 2009.
The Seventeenth Amendment (the “Seventeenth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement, signed on February 5, 2009, replaced the references contained in the Sixteenth Amendment to February 6, 2009 regarding the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve with February 17, 2009.
On February 17, 2009, the Company entered into the Eighteenth Amendment (the “Eighteenth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement which replaced the references contained in the Seventeenth Amendment to February 17, 2009 regarding the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve with February 24, 2009.
On February 23, 2009, the Company entered into the Nineteenth Amendment (the “Nineteenth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement which replaced the references contained in the Eighteenth Amendment to February 24, 2009 regarding the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve with March 3, 2009 and extended the requirement to have interest rate protection by February 27, 2009 to March 31, 2009. In addition, the Nineteenth Amendment amended the Silver Point Agreement relating to the concentration of Certain Eligible Accounts, as defined in the Silver Point Agreement, by adding NAPA.
The Twentieth Amendment (the “Twentieth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement, signed on March 3, 2009, replaced the references contained in the Nineteenth Amendment to March 3, 2009 regarding the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve with March 10, 2009.
The Twenty-First Amendment (the “Twenty-First Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement, signed on March 10, 2009, replaced the references contained in the Twentieth Amendment to March 10, 2009 regarding the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve with March 17, 2009.
The Twenty-Second Amendment (the “Twenty-Second Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement was signed.signed as of March 17, 2009. Pursuant to the SecondTwenty-Second Amendment, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, the Lenders agreed to temporarily increase the aggregate principal amount of Revolving B Commitments available to the Company from $25 million to $40 million. This additional liquidity allowed the Company to restore its operations in Southaven, Mississippi that were severely damaged by two tornadoes on February 5, 2008 (the “Southaven Casualty Event”). Under the Credit Agreement, the damage to the inventory and fixed assets caused by the Southaven Casualty Event, resulted in a dramatic reduction in the Borrowing Base, as such term is defined in the Credit Agreement, because the Borrowing Base definition excludes the damaged assets without giving effect to the related insurance proceeds. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, the Lenders agreed to permit the Company to borrow funds in excess of the available amounts under the Borrowing Base definition in an amount notSection 1.1 was amended by replacing the reference to exceed $26 million.“Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve” with “Waiver Reserve”. The Company wasSouthaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve required to reduce this “Borrowing Base Overadvance Amount”, as definedby the Silver Point Agreement has been replaced by a Waiver Reserve in the Credit Agreement,amount of $2,500,000 which would be increased to zero by May 31, 2008. The Company was able to achieve this reduction prior to May 31, 2008 through a combination$7,500,000 on the earliest of insurance proceeds, operating results and working capital management. In addition, pursuant to the Second Amendment, the Company is working to strengthen its capital structure by raising additional debt and/or equity. The Company has hired Jefferies & Company, Inc. to assist it in obtaining such funds.
As previously reported, a number of Events(x) an Event of Default as defined in the Credit Agreement, had occurred and were continuing relating to, among other things, the Southaven Casualty Event. Pursuant to the Second(y) March 24, 2009. The Twenty-Second Amendment the Lenders waived such Events of Default includingalso contained a waiver of the 2007 covenant violations, effective asEvents of the Second Amendment date, resulting in the elimination of the 2% default interest, which had been charged effective November 30, 2007. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, $0.3 million of default interest was included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. Consistent with current market conditions for similar borrowings, the Second Amendment increased the interest rate the Company must pay on its outstanding indebtedness to the Lenders to the greater of (i) the Adjusted LIBOR Rate, as defined in the Second Amendment, plus 8%, or (ii) 12%, for LIBOR borrowings, or the greater of (x) the Adjusted Base Rate, as defined in the Second Amendment, plus 7%, or (y) 14%, for Base Rate borrowings. In connection with the Second Amendment, the Company paid the Lenders a fee of

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$3.0 million, which has been deferred and is being amortized over the remaining term of the outstanding obligations.
As contemplated by the Second Amendment, the Company entered into the Third Amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Third Amendment”) on March 26, 2008. The Third Amendment reset the Company’s 2008 financial covenants contained in the Credit Agreement. Among other financial covenants, the Third Amendment adjusted financial covenants relating to leverage, capital expenditures, consolidated EBITDA, and the Company’s fixed charge coverage ratio. These covenant adjustments reset the covenants under the Credit Agreement in light of, among other things, the Southaven Casualty Event.
From the date of the Second Amendment, the Company continued to work to restore its operations in Southaven, determine the full extent of the damage there, and prepare the Southaven Casualty Event-related insurance claim. As a result of these efforts, the Company determined that a small portion of the inventory in Southaven was not damaged by the tornadoes, and could be returned to the Company’s inventory (and, consequently, to the Borrowing Base). As a result of this recharacterization, the Company and the Lenders agreed in the Third Amendment to reduce the maximum Borrowing Base Overadvance Amount to $24.2 million. The Company was able to reduce this “Borrowing Base Overadvance Amount”, as defined in the Credit Agreement, to zero by May 31, 2008 through a combination of operating results, working capital management and insurance proceeds.
The Third Amendment also provided the Company with a waiver for the defaultDefault resulting from the explanatory paragraph in the auditaccountants’ opinion for the year ended December 31, 2007 concerning2008 and the Company’s abilityfinancial covenant violations for the US and consolidated senior leverage ratio and the NRF operating lease amount for the year ended December 31, 2008. In addition the Lenders agreed to continue to provide funds under the Silver Point Agreement during a Forbearance Period and to forbear from exercising any Remedies during the Forbearance Period as a going concern.
As contemplated byresult of any non compliance with the Second Amendment,financial covenants for the periods ending March 31, 2009. The Forbearance Period commences on March 26, 200817, 2009 and continues until the earlier of (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default, other than from a violation of the financial covenants, and (ii) May 15, 2009. In connection with the Twenty-Second Amendment, the Company issued warrants to purchase upwas charged an amendment fee of $440,000, $420,000 of which was added to the aggregate amount of 1,988,072 shares of Company common stock (representing 9.99%outstanding balance of the Company’s common stock on a fully-diluted basis) to two affiliatesterm loan and the remainder was paid in cash.
On March 24, 2009, the Company signed the Twenty-Third Amendment (the “Twenty-Third Amendment”) of the Silver Point (collectively,Agreement, which extended the “Warrants”). Warrantsreduction of the Waiver Reserve, contained in the Silver Point Agreement, from March 24, 2009 to purchase 993,040 shares were subjectMarch 31, 2009.

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The Twenty-Fourth Amendment (the “Twenty-Fourth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement, signed on March 25, 2009, established the Waiver Reserve, contained in the Silver Point Agreement, at $2,250,000, which amount may be increased to cancellation if$7,250,000 on the earliest of (x) the occurrence of an Event of Default, and (y) March 31, 2009.
The Twenty-Fifth Amendment (the “Twenty-Fifth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement, signed on March 31, 2009, extended the reduction of the Waiver Reserve, contained in the Silver Point Agreement, from March 31, 2009 to April 7, 2009.
On April 7, 2009, the Company had raised $30 millionsigned the Twenty-Sixth Amendment (the “Twenty-Sixth Amendment”) of debt or equity capital pursuant to documents in form and substance satisfactory tothe Silver Point Agreement, which reduced the Waiver Reserve, contained in the Silver Point Agreement, to $0 effective April 7, 2009. The Waiver Reserve will be increased to $7,250,000 on or priorthe earliest of (x) the occurrence of an Event of Default, and (y) April 21, 2009. The Twenty-Sixth Amendment also extended the requirement to have interest rate protection by March 31, 2009 to April 30, 2009.
The Twenty-Seventh Amendment (the “Twenty-Seventh Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement, signed on April 21, 2009, extended the Waiver Reserve from April 21, 2009 to April 28, 2009.
The Twenty-Eighth Amendment (the “Twenty-Eighth Amendment”) of the Silver Point Agreement, signed on April 28, 2009, extended the Waiver Reserve from April 28, 2009 to May 31, 2008. Since such financing did not occur prior5, 2009 and extended the requirement for interest rate protection from April 30, 2009 to the May 31, 2008 deadline, the warrants remain outstanding. The Warrants were sold in a private placement pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. To reflect the issuance of the Warrants, the Company recorded additional paid-in capital and deferred debt costs of $3.0 million. This represents the estimated fair value of the Warrants, based upon29, 2009.
Under the terms and conditions of the Warrants and the market valueTwenty-Ninth Amendment (the “Twenty-Ninth Amendment”) of the Company’s common stock.Silver Point Agreement, signed on May 5, 2009, the Waiver Reserve which was established in the amount of $0, will be increased to $7,250,000 on the earliest of (x) the occurrence of an Event of Default, other than any Prospective Event of Default, as defined in the Agreement, and (y) May 12, 2009.
Deferred debt costs, included in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet, decreased to $7.4 million at March 31, 2009, from $7.5 million at December 31, 2008 as the impact of normal monthly amortization offset the $0.4 million fee paid at the time of the Twenty-Second Amendment. The increase in deferred debt costsbalance is being amortized over the remaining term of the outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement. The Warrants haveSilver Point Agreement, however all or part of this would be written-off as a termnon-cash debt extinguishment expense if the Silver Point Agreement was paid off in part or full using the proceeds from any future re-financing or capital raise.
Refinancing Process
On October 6, 2008, the Company announced that it had signed a letter of seven yearsintent with a group of institutional lenders that would provide $30 million of mezzanine financing to the Company. Completion of this financing, was subject to various closing conditions, including satisfactory completion of due diligence, the Company establishing a new senior secured credit facility with a new lender, a dividend from the dateCompany’s NRF subsidiary in the Netherlands and execution of grantdefinitive agreements. The proposed mezzanine lenders indicated in February 2009, due in part to market conditions and have an exercise price equaldelays encountered in obtaining authorization from the Works Council (NRF employee representatives) for a credit facility expansion to 85%enable a dividend from NRF, that they would require the Company to provide additional sources of capital and/or debt in order for them to complete their part of the lowest average dollar volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock for any 30 consecutive trading day period prior to exercise commencing 90 trading days prior to March 12, 2008 and ending 180 trading days after March 12, 2008. As of September 30, 2008, the exercise price calculated in accordance with the warrant terms would have been $0.82 per share. Due to a decline in the market value of the Company’s common stock, as of October 27, 2008, the exercise price of the warrants at that date would have been $0.49 per share. The Warrants contain a “full ratchet” anti-dilution provision providing for adjustment of the exercise price and number of shares underlying the Warrants in the event of certain share issuances below the exercise price of the Warrants; provided that the number of shares issuable pursuant to the Warrants is subject to limitations under applicable American Stock Exchange rules (the “20% Issuance Cap”). If the anti-dilution provision resulted in the issuance of shares above the 20% Issuance Cap,refinancing. While the Company wouldcontinues to consider and pursue mezzanine financing as a part of its refinancing program, it is also evaluating all other options to reduce or eliminate Silver Point’s current loan and provide a cash payment in lieu ofappropriate liquidity for the shares in excess of the 20% Issuance Cap. The Warrants also contain a cashless exercise provision. In the event of a change of control or similar transaction (i) the Company has the right to redeem the WarrantsCompany.

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for cash at a price based upon a formula set forth in the Warrant and (ii) under certain circumstances, the Warrant holders have a right to require the Company to purchase the Warrants for cash during the 90 day period following the change of control at a price based upon a formula set forth in the Warrants.
In connection with the issuance of the Warrants, the Company entered into a Warrantholder Rights Agreement dated March 26, 2008 (the “Warrantholder Rights Agreement”) containing customary representations and warranties. The Warrantholder Rights Agreement also provides the Warrant holders with a preemptive right to purchase any preferred stock the Company may issue prior to December 31, 2008 that is not convertible into common stock. The Company also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement dated March 26, 2008 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which it agreed to register for resale pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, 130% the shares of common stock initially issuable pursuant to the Warrants. On April 21, 2008, a Form S-3 was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to the resale of 2,584,494 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants. The Registration Statement was declared effective on June 24, 2008. The Registration Rights Agreement also requires payments to be made by the Company under specified circumstances if (i) a registration statement was not filed on or before April 25, 2008, (ii) the registration statement was not declared effective on or prior to June 24, 2008, (iii) after its effective date, such registration statement ceases to remain continuously effective and available to the holders subject to certain grace periods, or (iv) the Company fails to satisfy the current public information requirement under Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. If any of the foregoing provisions are breached, the Company would be obligated to pay a penalty in cash equal to one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the product of (x) the market price (as such term is defined in the Warrants) of such holder’s registrable securities and (y) the number of such holder’s registrable securities, on the date of the applicable breach and on every thirtieth day (pro rated for periods totaling less than thirty (30) days) thereafter until the breach is cured.
On JulyNovember 18, 2008, the Company entered intoannounced that it had signed a proposal letter with a major bank to provide a new $60 million senior secured credit facility to the Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”)Company, subject to execution of definitive agreements, completion of due diligence and other closing conditions. The Company is in continued discussions with this proposed lender in the context of the Credit Agreement. Pursuantprocess described herein.
As part of the refinancing process, the Company has also been negotiating to obtain an expansion of the Fourth Amendment, Wells Fargo replaced Wachovia as (i)existing 5.0 million Euro credit line which the Borrowing Base AgentCompany’s NRF subsidiary has with a European bank. This expansion would provide funds which would lower the Company’s borrowing costs in the U.S. After negotiating with the NRF Works Council for many months to obtain their authorization for the Lenders and (ii) the issuing bank with respect to issued letters of credit. In addition, the Fourth Amendment provided for an increase in the Revolving A Commitment from $25 million to $35 million and a reductionexpansion of the Revolving B Commitment from $25 million to $15 million. The total revolving credit line, the Company recently obtained the necessary consent in order to proceed. Finalization of $50 million undera credit line expansion would be subject to completion of the Credit Agreement remained unchangedU.S. refinancing process.
The Company has, with the assistance of investment banking firms, run and continues to run, an extensive process to identify and consider all available options in an attempt to refinance its current credit agreement with the objective of providing the Company with adequate liquidity to continue to operate its business. While the Company has received a number of indications of interest as a result of the Fourth Amendment. As a resultthis process; some of these proposals have not proven to be viable under today’s difficult financing conditions. All of the effectivenesscurrent remaining offers contemplate a going concern sale of the Fourth Amendment, Wells Fargo is the sole Revolving A Lender and Silver Point and certainCompany as part of its affiliates remain the Revolving B Lenders. In addition, the Fourth Amendment provided for an adjustment to certain financial covenants (and definitions related thereto) to allow for expenditures relating to the acquisition of replacement fixed assets at the Company’s new Southaven, Mississippi distribution facility. As a result of Wells Fargo replacing Wachovia as Issuing Bank,bankruptcy filing. While the Company recordedwould prefer a non-cash debt extinguishment expense intransaction outside of bankruptcy and continues to explore all other available options, it may have no other choice but to select one of these offers to preserve the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2008business, enable it to continue to properly serve customers, improve fill rates and maximize enterprise value.
In conjunction with the negotiation of $1.1 million reflecting the expensing of amounts previously included in deferred debt costs.
On July 24, 2008,a new credit agreement, the Company entered intohas incurred legal and other professional fees of $2.1 million, which had originally been classified as deferred financing costs in Other Assets on the Fifth Amendment (the “Fifth Amendment”) of the Credit Agreement. Pursuant to the Fifth Amendment, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, the Fifth Amendment clarified thatcondensed consolidated balance sheet. During the first $5quarter of 2009, it was determined that $1.9 million of additional proceeds of insurance in respect ofthese costs should be written off as it was more likely than not that these costs would no longer be associated with the losses related to the damages to the Company’s operations in Southaven, Mississippi as a result of two tornadoes on February 5, 2008 would be applied to repay the outstanding Tranche A Term Loans.ongoing refinancing process. The balances of such insurance proceeds would be applied on a “50-50” basis to prepay the Revolving Loans outstanding and the Tranche A Term Loans. In addition, the Fifth Amendment provided that the Borrowing Base Reserve relating to the Southaven Casualty Event would be reduced from $5 million to $3 million effective on the date of the Fifth Amendment, and from $3 million to zero on the date the Company delivered to the administrative agent a final insurance settlement agreementremaining costs along with respect to the Southaven Casualty Event.

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However, the Borrowing Base Reserve would be increased to $5 million on August 31, 2008, unless the Capital Raise, as defined in the Credit Agreement, was completed by that date. Thereafter, such Borrowing Base Reserve would be permanently reduced to zero if the Capital Raise was consummated on or before September 30, 2008 (subject to extensionany future costs associated with Administrative Agent’s consent). Finally, if the Company does not consummate the Capital Raise by December 31, 2008, the minimum EBITDA covenantany re-financing will be increased from $27.5 million to $28.0 million. The Company agreed to pay towritten-off over the Revolving B Lenders an amendment fee (the “Amendment Fee”), earned on the dateterm of the Fifth Amendment and due and payable on the earlier of September 30, 2008a new agreement or the date of consummation of the Capital Raise. The Amendment Fee was 0.50% (the “Fee Rate”) of the sum of the Tranche A Term Loans and the Revolving Commitments outstanding as of the date the Amendment Fee was due and payable. Also, the deadline for consummation of the Capital Raise may be extended by the Administrative Agent from September 30, 2008 to November 15, 2008 so long as there existed no event of default and subject to an extension fee payable to the Revolving B Lenders equal to 0.50% of the Tranche A Term Loans and Revolving Commitments outstanding on September 30, 2008.
On August 25, 2008, the Company entered into the Sixth Amendment (the “Sixth Amendment”) of the Credit Agreement which amended the Credit Agreement to extend the deadline date for Interest Rate Protection, as defined in the Credit Agreement, to no later than December 31, 2008. In addition, the Sixth Amendment amended the Credit Agreement relating to the concentration of Certain Eligible Accounts, as defined in the Credit Agreement, as a result of the merger of CSK Auto Corporation and O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.
On September 30, 2008, the Company entered into the Seventh Amendment (the “Seventh Amendment”) of the Credit Agreement which reduced the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve, as defined in the Credit Agreement, from $5.0 million to $4.0 million as of September 30, 2008. On October 2, 2008, the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve was increased back to $5.0 million under the Seventh Amendment.
On October 2, 2008, the Company entered into the Eighth Amendment (the “Eighth Amendment”) of the Credit Agreement (as amended prior to October 2, 2008). Pursuant to the Eighth Amendment, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve (the “Reserve”) (i) was reduced from $5.0 million to $2.5 million effective on October 2, 2008, and (ii) will be increased to $5.0 million on the earlier of (x) the occurrence of an Event of Default, or (y) October 31, 2008, providedwritten-off in total if it is determined that if prior to such time, the Company provides satisfactory commitment letters in respect of the Mezzanine Financing and Senior Credit Financing, then subject to certain conditions described in the Eighth Amendment, the Reserve wouldnew capital will not be reduced to $0 until November 30, 2008. If the reduction is extended until November 30, 2008, the Reserve may be increased to $5.0 million on the earliest of (w) an Event of Default, (x) the date the Administrative Agent determines the Mezzanine Financing and Senior Credit Financing is not likely to be consummated, (y) the date any commitment letter for the Mezzanine Financing and Senior Credit Financing is terminated, and (z) November 30, 2008 if the Mezzanine Financing and Senior Credit Financing have not been consummated. The reduction of the Reserve may provide additional temporary borrowing capacity as the Company seeks to complete a Mezzanine Financing and Senior Credit Financing.obtained.
On October 29, 2008, the Company entered into the Ninth Amendment (the “Ninth Amendment”) of the Credit Agreement (as amended prior to October 29, 2008). Pursuant to the Ninth Amendment, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, the references contained in the Eighth Amendment to October 31, 2008 in regards to the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve, have been replaced with November 7, 2008.Liquidity

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Short-term Liquidity
On February 5, 2008, the Company’sour central distribution facility in Southaven, Mississippi sustained significant damage as a result of strong storms and tornadoes (the “Southaven Casualty Event”). During the storm, a significant portion of the Company’sour automotive and light truck heat exchange inventory was also destroyed. While the Companywe had insurance covering damage to the facility and its contents, as well as any business interruption losses, up to $80 million, this incident has had a significant impact on the Company’sour short term cash flow as the Company’sour secured lenders would not give credit to the insurance proceeds in the Borrowing Base, as such term is defined in the Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the “Credit“Silver Point Agreement”) by and among the Company and certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company, as guarantors, the lenders party thereto from time to time (collectively, “the Lenders”), Silver Point Finance, LLC (“Silver Point”), as administrative agent for the Lenders, collateral agent and as lead arranger, and Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation (New England) (“Wachovia”), as borrowing base agent. Under the CreditSilver Point Agreement, the damage to the inventory and fixed assets resulted in a significant reduction in the Borrowing Base; as such term is defined in the Credit Agreement,Base because the Borrowing Base definition excludes the damaged assets without giving effect to the related insurance proceeds. In order to provide access to funds to rebuild and purchase inventory damaged by the Southaven Casualty Event, the Company entered into a Second Amendment of the CreditSilver Point Agreement was signed on March 12, 2008 (see Note 4).2008. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, and upon the

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terms and subject to the conditions thereof, the Lenders agreed to temporarily increase the aggregate principal amount of Revolving B Commitments available to the Company from $25 million to $40 million. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, the Lenders agreed to permit the Companyus to borrow funds in excess of the available amounts under the Borrowing Base definition in an amount not to exceed $26 million. The Company wasWe were required to reduce this “Borrowing Base Overadvance Amount”, as defined in the CreditSilver Point Agreement, to zero by May 31, 2008. The Borrowing Base Overadvance Amount of $26 million was reduced to $24.2 million in the Third Amendment of the CreditSilver Point Agreement, (see Note 4), which was signed on March 26, 2008. While the Company was able to achieve the Borrowing Base Overadvance reduction was achieved by the May 31, 2008 date through a combination of operating results, working capital management and insurance proceeds, the Company continueswe continue to face significant liquidity constraints. As part of the insurance claim process, the Company received a $10$10.0 million preliminary advance was received during the first quarter of 2008, additional preliminary advances of $24.7 million during the second quarter of 2008 and $17.3 million during the third quarter of 2008, which were used to reduce obligations under the Company’s credit facility.Silver Point Agreement. On July 30, 2008, the Company reached a global settlement of $52.0 million was reached with itsour insurance company regarding all damage claims which resultedclaims.
Of the $52.0 million insurance settlement amount, $25.8 million represents the estimated recovery on inventory damaged by the Southaven Casualty Event, $3.4 million represents the estimated recovery on damaged fixed assets and $22.8 million represents the business interruption reimbursement of margin on lost sales, incremental costs for travel, product procurement and reclamation, incremental customer costs and other items resulting from the tornado, incurred through December 31, 2008. The insurance recovery did not completely offset the impacts of lost sales and additional costs incurred by the Company during 2008. The Company was required by its lenders to make repayments of the term loan, maintain an availability block of between $2.5 million and $5.0 million, and pay fees and expenses from the insurance proceeds resulting in the Company receiving $15.3loss of approximately $20.0 million during the month of August 2008, which was included in the third quarter receipts disclosed above. Since the Company was unable to utilize allliquidity. As a portion of the insurance claim proceeds were used to meet these requirements under the Silver Point Agreement, instead of being used to fund the replacement of inventory purchases and operate its business, it wasdestroyed by the tornadoes, we have been forced to extend vendor payables in an effort to maintain short-term cash flow. As a result of stretching vendor payables, delays in obtaining inventory required to increasemaintain historic customer line fill levels have been encountered which have had an adverse impact on net sales and the results of operations during 2008 and the first quarter of 2009. These impacts on net sales, results of operations and cash flow are continuing in the second quarter of 2009 and will likely continue until the destroyed inventory is replenished and vendor payables reduced to provide needed working capital until the contemplated debt refinancing package can be completed. The increase in vendor payables has hindered in part our ability to secure as much product as necessary to meet demand, resulting in some lost sales. While current economic conditions have caused a softening in the credit market,normal payment terms which the Company continuesanticipates will happen only in conjunction with a refinancing of the existing credit facility.
We are continuing to work toward raising a combination of $30 million or more in debt and/or equity to reduce or possibly replace itsthe current CreditSilver Point Agreement and to provide additional working capital.. On October 6, 2008,capital as the current Silver Point Agreement provides the Company announced that it had signed a letterwith insufficient liquidity. The Company has, with the assistance of intentinvestment banking firms, run and continues to run, an extensive process to identify and consider all available options in an attempt to refinance its current credit agreement with a groupthe objective of institutional lenders that would provide $30 million of mezzanine financing to the Company. The letter of intent provides exclusivity for the proposed lenders while they complete due diligence and negotiate definitive agreements. Completion of this financing, tentatively expected in the fourth quarter of 2008, is subject to closing conditions, including satisfactory completion of due diligence,providing the Company establishing a new senior secured credit facility with a new lender and execution of the aforementioned definitive agreements. The Company is currently in discussions with several financial institutionsadequate liquidity to secure a new senior credit facility. As there can be no assurance that the Company will be ablecontinue to obtain such additional funds from the proposed financing or that further Lender accommodations would be available, on acceptable terms or at all,operate its business. While the Company has classified the remaining balancereceived a number of indications of interest as a result of this process; some of these proposals have not proven to be viable under today’s difficult financing conditions. All of the term loancurrent remaining offers contemplate a going concern sale of the Company as short-term debt in the condensed consolidated financial statements at September 30, 2008.

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Should there be a pay down of all or part of the outstanding debt under the Credit Agreement,its bankruptcy filing. While the Company would be requiredprefer a transaction outside of bankruptcy and continues to pay prepayment fees which would be recorded as debt extinguishment expense. In addition, there would be a write-downexplore all other available options, it may have no other choice but to select one of all or part ofthese offers to preserve the outstanding deferred debt costs, as debt extinguishment expense, based on the amount of debt paid down. At September 30, 2008, there were $7.9 million of deferred debt costs included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.business, enable it to continue to properly serve customers, improve fill rates and maximize enterprise value.
The violation of any covenant of the CreditSilver Point Agreement would require the Company to negotiatenegotiation of a waiver to cure the default. ItIf the Company was unable todefault could not be successfully resolve the defaultresolved with the Lenders, the entire amount of any indebtedness under the CreditSilver Point Agreement at that time could become due and payable, at the Lenders’

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discretion. This results in uncertainties concerning the Company’sour ability to retire the debt. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Companywe were unable to continue as a going concern. As there can be no assurance that additional funds can be obtained from any proposed debt refinancing or that further Lender accommodations would be available, on acceptable terms or at all should there be covenant violations, the remaining balance of the term loan has been classified as short-term debt in the consolidated financial statements at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
Longer-term Liquidity
The future liquidity and ordinary capital needs of the Company, excluding the impact of the Southaven Casualty Event, described above, and assuming a refinancing transaction can be completed, are expected to be met from a combination of cash flows from operations and borrowings. The Company’s working capital requirements peak during the first and second quarters, reflecting the normal seasonality in the Domestic segment. Changes in market conditions, the effects of which may not be offset by the Company’s actions in the short-term, could have an impact on the Company’s available liquidity and results of operations. TheWhile the Company has taken actions during 2007, 2008 and 2008the first quarter of 2009 to improve its liquidity and is attempting to take actions to afford additional liquidity and flexibility for the Company to achieve its operating objectives. Thereobjectives, there can be no assurance however, that such actionsit will be consummated on a timely basis, or at all.able to do so in the future. In addition, the Company’s future cash flow may be impacted by the discontinuance of currently utilized customer sponsored payment programs. The loss of one or more of the Company’s significant customers or changes in payment terms to one or more major suppliers could also have a further material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and future liquidity. The Company utilizes customer-sponsored programs administered by financial institutions in order to accelerate the collection of funds and offset the impact of extended customer payment terms. The Company intends to continue utilizing these programs as long as they are a cost effective tool to accelerate cash flow. If the Company were to implement major new growth initiatives, it would also have to seek additional sources of capital; however, no assurance can be given that the Company would be successful in securing such additional sources of capital.
Management’s initiatives over the last three years, including cost reduction programs and securing additional debt financing have been designed to improve operating results, enhance liquidity and to better position the Company for competition under current and future market conditions. However, as stated above, the Company in the future will be required to seek new sources of financing or future accommodations from our existing lender or other financial institutions. The Company’s liquidity is dependent on implementing cost reductions and sustaining revenues to achieve consistent profitable operations. The Company may be required to further reduce operating costs in order to meet its obligations. No assurance can be given that management’s initiatives will be successful or that any such additional sources of financing or lender accommodations will be available.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The critical accounting estimates utilized by the Company remain unchanged from those disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.2008.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”), which defines fair value, provides a framework for measuring fair value, and expands the disclosures required for assets and liabilities measured at fair value. SFAS 157 applies to existing accounting pronouncements that require fair value measurements; it does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and was adopted by the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2008.2008 with no impact on the financial statements. Application of SFAS 157 to non-financialnon-

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In February 2007, the FASB issued The adoption of SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS 159”), which provides companies with an option157 relating to report selected financialnon-financial assets and liabilities at fair value with the changes in fair value recognized in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 provides an opportunity to mitigate potential volatility in earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently, and it may reduce the need for applying complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Adoption of SFAS 159 had no financial statement2009 did not have a material impact on the Company.financial statements.
OnDuring December 4, 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 141R “Business Combinations”, which significantly changeschanged the accounting for business combinations. Under Statement 141R, the acquiring entity will recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date fair value with limited exceptions. Other changes are that acquisition costs will generally be expensed as incurred instead of being included in the purchase price; and restructuring costs associated with the business combination will be expensed subsequent to the acquisition date instead of being accrued on the acquisition balance sheet. Statement 141R applies to any business combinations for whichcombination made by the acquisition date isCompany after January 1, 2009.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 160 “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (“SFAS 160”), which clarified the presentation and accounting for noncontrolling interests, commonly known as minority interests, in the balance sheet and income statement. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and earlier adoption is prohibited. Adoption of SFAS 160 did not have any impact on the Company.
Forward-Looking Statements and Cautionary Factors
Statements included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, which are not historical in nature, are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements relating to the future financial performance of the Company are subject to business conditions and growth in the general economy and automotive and truck business, the impact of competitive products and pricing, changes in customer product mix, failure to obtain new customers or retain old customers or changes in the financial stability of customers, changes in the cost of raw materials, components or finished products, the discretionary actions of its suppliers and lenders and changes in interest rates. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Proliance’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. When used herein the terms “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “objective,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “project,” “will” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Proliance’s results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the 20072008 Annual Report on Form 10-K of Proliance and Proliance’s other subsequent filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this filing are made as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company has certain exposures to market risk related to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, a concentration of credit risk primarily with trade accounts receivable and the price of commodities used in our manufacturing processes. Between the month of December 2007 and October 2008, average monthly commodity costs for copper and aluminum continued to be volatile and average interest rates incurred have risen reflecting the Company’s liquidity issues and current economic conditions. The value of the Euro and the peso in relation to the dollar has also fluctuated as a result of current economic conditions. The Company continues to implement action plans in an effort to offset cost increases, including customer pricing actions, and cost reduction activities. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to offset these cost increases going forward. There have been no other material changes in market risk since the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.2008, other than those associated with the Company’s liquidity issues, which are disclosed in this Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.

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Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based on the definition of “disclosure controls and procedures” in Rule 13a-15(e). In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2008.March 31, 2009. Based upon the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2008.March 31, 2009.
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal controlcontrols over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
On October 29, 2008, the Company entered into the Ninth Amendment (the “Ninth Amendment”) of the Credit Agreement (as amended prior to October 29, 2008), which is attached hereto as exhibit 10.1. Pursuant to the Ninth Amendment, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, the references contained in the Eighth Amendment to October 31, 2008 in regards to the Southaven Insurance Proceeds Reserve, have been replaced with November 7, 2008.
Item 6. EXHIBITS
10.1Ninth Amendment to Credit Agreement dated October 29, 2008
 31.1 Certification of CEO in accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 31.2 Certification of CFO in accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 32.1 Certification of CEO in accordance with Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 32.2 Certification of CFO in accordance with Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
     
 PROLIANCE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Registrant)
 
 
Date: October 31, 2008May 6, 2009 By:  /s/ Charles E. Johnson   
  Charles E. Johnson  
  President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal
Executive Officer) 
 
 
   
Date: October 31, 2008May 6, 2009 By:  /s/ Arlen F. Henock   
  Arlen F. Henock  
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 

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