UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023

or

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

Commission file number:  001-04743

Standard Motor Products, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York 11-1362020
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

37-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, New York
 11101
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(718) 392-0200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $2.00 per shareSMPNew York Stock Exchange LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes      No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes      No

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

 
Large Accelerated Filer 
Accelerated Filer
 
Non-Accelerated Filer  
Smaller reporting company  
 
Emerging growth company   
 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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

As of the close of business on August 1, 2022,April 28, 2023, there were 21,408,95721,670,631 outstanding shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, par value $2.00 per share.



STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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Item 1.Consolidated Financial Statements: 
   
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
  
Six Months Ended
June 30,
  
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
(In thousands, except share and per share data) 2022  2021  2022  2021  2023  2022 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Net sales $359,412  $342,076  $682,243  $618,629  $328,028  $322,831 
Cost of sales  263,061   242,804   496,052   435,573   236,761   232,991 
Gross profit  96,351   99,272   186,191   183,056   91,267   89,840 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  68,468   62,347   131,352   116,807   69,633   62,884 
Restructuring and integration expenses  3   0   44   0   912   41 
Other income, net
  13   0   13   0   24    
Operating income  27,893   36,925   54,808   66,249   20,746   26,915 
Other non-operating income, net  1,927   832   3,376   1,467   225   1,449 
Interest expense  1,821   495   2,626   704   3,862   805 
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes  27,999   37,262   55,558   67,012 
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes  17,109   27,559 
Provision for income taxes  7,122   9,248   14,127   16,834   4,372   7,005 
Earnings from continuing operations  20,877   28,014   41,431   50,178   12,737   20,554 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes  (1,666)  (853)  (2,782)  (2,017)  (780)  (1,116)
Net earnings  19,211   27,161   38,649  
48,161   11,957   19,438 
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest  85   19   77   19 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest  39   (8)
Net earnings attributable to SMP (a) $19,126  $27,142  $38,572  $48,142  $11,918  $19,446 
                        
Net earnings attributable to SMP                        
Earnings from continuing operations $20,792  $27,995  $41,354  $50,159  $12,698  $20,562 
Discontinued operations  (1,666)  (853)  (2,782)  (2,017)  (780)  (1,116)
Total $19,126  $27,142  $38,572  $48,142  $11,918  $19,446 
                        
Per share data attributable to SMP                        
Net earnings per common share – Basic:                        
Earnings from continuing operations $0.96  $1.26  $1.89  $2.25  $0.59  $0.94 
Discontinued operations  (0.08)  (0.04)  (0.13)  (0.09)  (0.04)  (0.06)
Net earnings per common share – Basic $0.88  $1.22  $1.76  $2.16  $0.55  $0.88 
                        
Net earnings per common share – Diluted:                        
Earnings from continuing operations $0.93  $1.23  $1.85  $2.21  $0.57  $0.91 
Discontinued operations  (0.07)  (0.03)  (0.13)  (0.09)  (0.03)  (0.04)
Net earnings per common share – Diluted $0.86  $1.20  $1.72  $2.12  $0.54  $0.87 
                        
Dividend declared per share $0.27  $0.25  $0.54  $0.50  $0.29  $0.27 
                        
Average number of common shares  21,757,998   22,198,545   21,867,644   22,257,922   21,609,618   21,978,507 
Average number of common shares and dilutive common shares  22,255,642   22,686,384   22,372,702   22,741,171   22,097,750   22,477,819 

(a) Throughout this Form 10-Q, “SMP” refers to Standard Motor Products, Inc. and subsidiaries.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
  
Six Months Ended
June 30,
  
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
(In thousands) 2022  2021  2022  2021  2023  2022 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
                  
Net earnings $19,211  $27,161  $38,649  $48,161  $11,957  $19,438 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:                        
Foreign currency translation adjustments  (6,528)  2,477   (7,166)  561   2,820   (638)
Derivative instruments  105   0   105   0   (1,377)   
Pension and postretirement plans  (4)  (4)  (9)  (9)  (3)  (5)
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax  (6,427)  2,473   (7,070)  552 
Total Comprehensive income
  12,784   29,634   31,579   48,713 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax  1,440   (643)
Total comprehensive income  13,397   18,795 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax:                        
Net earnings  85   19   77   19 
Net earnings (loss)
  39   (8)
Foreign currency translation adjustments  (64)  (22)  (61)  (22)  (29)  3 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax  21   (3)  16   (3)  10   (5)
Comprehensive income attributable to SMP $12,763  $29,637  $31,563  $48,716  $13,387  $18,800 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATEDBALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data) 
June 30,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
  
March 31,
2023
  
December 31,
2022
 
 (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)    
ASSETS            
CURRENT ASSETS:            
Cash and cash equivalents $14,186  $21,755  $24,196  $21,150 
Accounts receivable, less allowances for discounts and expected credit losses of $6,012 and $6,170 for 2022 and 2021, respectively
  229,657   180,604 
Accounts receivable, less allowances for discounts and expected credit losses of $5,816 and $5,375 in 2023 and 2022, respectively
  210,801   167,638 
Inventories  551,415   468,755   522,039   528,715 
Unreturned customer inventories  21,405   22,268   20,626   19,695 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  26,198   17,823   26,192   25,241 
Total current assets  842,861   711,205   803,854   762,439 
                
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $234,217 and $227,788 for 2022 and 2021, respectively
  104,931   102,786 
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $244,392 and $239,176 for 2023 and 2022, respectively
  107,123   107,148 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  39,827   40,469   74,291   49,838 
Goodwill  131,125   131,652   132,289   132,087 
Other intangibles, net  101,649   106,234   98,389   100,504 
Deferred income taxes  34,086   36,126   33,893   33,658 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates  44,885   44,087   42,719   41,745 
Other assets  27,188   25,402   27,462   27,510 
Total assets $1,326,552  $1,197,961  $1,320,020  $1,254,929 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
CURRENT LIABILITIES:                
Current portion of revolving credit facility $56,000  $125,298  $52,600  $50,000 
Current portion of term loan and other debt  7,954   3,117   5,014   5,031 
Accounts payable  140,082   137,167   94,372   89,247 
Sundry payables and accrued expenses  49,710   57,182   42,041   49,990 
Accrued customer returns  55,725   42,412   42,153   37,169 
Accrued core liability  23,117   23,663   21,319   22,952 
Accrued rebates  41,647   42,472   39,657   37,381 
Payroll and commissions  35,985   45,058   24,268   31,361 
Total current liabilities  410,220   476,369   321,424   323,131 
                
Long-term debt  203,500   21   215,487   184,589 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities  30,039   31,206   65,319   40,709 
Other accrued liabilities  22,119   25,040   24,298   22,157 
Accrued asbestos liabilities  48,025   52,698   60,820   63,305 
Total liabilities  713,903   585,334   687,348   633,891 
        
Commitments and contingencies  
   
   
   
 
                
Stockholders’ equity:                
Common stock – par value $2.00 per share:
                
Authorized – 30,000,000 shares; issued 23,936,036 shares
  47,872   47,872   47,872   47,872 
Capital in excess of par value  109,117   105,377   106,675   105,615 
Retained earnings  559,069   532,319   569,899   564,242 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  (15,178)  (8,169)  (11,001)  (12,470)
Treasury stock – at cost (2,458,247 shares and 1,911,792 shares in 2022 and 2021, respectively)
  (99,294)  (75,819)
Treasury stock – at cost (2,265,530 shares and 2,350,377 shares in 2023 and 2022, respectively)
  (91,801)  (95,239)
Total SMP stockholders’ equity  601,586   601,580   621,644   610,020 
Noncontrolling interest  11,063   11,047   11,028   11,018 
Total stockholders’ equity  612,649   612,627   632,672   621,038 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $1,326,552  $1,197,961  $1,320,020  $1,254,929 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OFCASH FLOWS

(In thousands)
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
  
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:            
Net earnings $38,649  $48,161  $11,957  $19,438 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:        
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  13,893   13,100   7,082   6,952 
Amortization of deferred financing cost  164   114   124   67 
Increase (decrease) to allowance for expected credit losses
  (253)  321 
Increase (decrease) to inventory reserves  2,959   (463)
Increase to allowance for expected credit losses
  388   200 
Increase to inventory reserves  962   1,188 
Equity income from joint ventures  (2,524)  (1,156)  (154)  (939)
Employee stock ownership plan allocation  1,148   1,257 
Employee Stock Ownership Plan allocation  742   574 
Stock-based compensation  4,465   4,381   1,532   1,980 
(Increase) decrease in deferred income taxes  2,090   (2,344)
Decrease in deferred income taxes  213   188 
Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax  2,782   2,017   780   1,116 
Change in assets and liabilities:                
(Increase) in accounts receivable  (49,659)  (4,715)
(Increase) in inventories  (87,744)  (46,682)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets  (7,102)  3,220 
Increase in accounts receivable  (42,617)  (44,706)
(Increase) decrease in inventories  6,195   (67,662)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets  1,165   2,171 
Increase in accounts payable  1,591   16,097   4,809   1,942 
(Decrease) in sundry payables and accrued expenses  (5,020)  (6,491)
Net change in other assets and liabilities  (10,772)  (3,664)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  (95,333)  23,153 
Decrease in sundry payables and accrued expenses  (10,656)  (21,226)
Net changes in other assets and liabilities  (2,964)  (5,245)
Net cash used in operating activities  (20,442)  (103,962)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                
Acquisitions of and investments in businesses
  0   (109,267)
Capital expenditures  (13,203)  (11,709)  (4,363)  (6,449)
Other investing activities  0   2   13    
Net cash used in investing activities  (13,203)  (120,974)  (4,350)  (6,449)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                
Borrowings under the term loan
  100,000   0 
Repayments of term loan  (1,250)  
 
Net borrowings under revolving credit facilities  39,202   125,000   34,750   120,152 
Net borrowings of other debt and capital lease obligations  117   2,250 
Net borrowings (repayment) of other debt and lease obligations  (22)  188 
Purchase of treasury stock  (25,605)  (11,096)     (6,517)
Payments of debt issuance costs
  (2,128)  0 
Increase in overdraft balances  1,903   694   125   444 
Dividends paid  (11,822)  (11,134)  (6,261)  (5,935)
Net cash provided by financing activities  101,667   105,714   27,342   108,332 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  (700)  72   496   323 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (7,569)  7,965   3,046   (1,756)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period  21,755   19,488   21,150   21,755 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period $14,186  $27,453  $24,196  $19,999 
                
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
                
Cash paid during the period for:
                
Interest $2,219  $481  $3,970  $644 
Income taxes $18,897  $12,803  $3,163  $3,793 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSTATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023
(Unaudited)

 (In thousands)
 
 
Common
Stock
  
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
  
Retained
Earnings
  
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
Treasury
Stock
  
Total
SMP
  
Non-
Controlling
Interest
  Total 
Balance at March 31, 2022
 $47,872  $107,606  $545,830  $(8,815) $(80,622) $611,871  $11,042  $622,913 
Net earnings  0   0   19,126   0   0   19,126   85   19,211 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax  0   0   0   (6,363)  0   (6,363)  (64)  (6,427)
Cash dividends paid  0   0   (5,887)  0   0   (5,887)  0   (5,887)
Purchase of treasury stock  0   0   0   0   (19,646)  (19,646)  0   (19,646)
Stock-based compensation  0   1,511   0   0   974   2,485   0   2,485 
Balance at June 30, 2022
 $47,872  $109,117  $559,069  $(15,178) $(99,294) $601,586  $11,063  $612,649 
 
 
(In thousands)
 Common Stock  Capital in Excess of Par Value  Retained Earnings  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Treasury Stock  
Total
SMP
  
Non-
Controlling Interest
  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2022
 $47,872  $105,615  $564,242  $(12,470) $(95,239) $610,020  $11,018  $621,038 
Net earnings (loss)        11,918         11,918   39   11,957 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax           1,469      1,469   (29)  1,440 
Cash dividends paid        (6,261)        (6,261)     (6,261)
Stock-based compensation     1,044         488   1,532      1,532 
Employee Stock Ownership Plan     16         2,950   2,966      2,966 
Balance at March 31, 2023 $
47,872  $
106,675  $
569,899  $
(11,001) $
(91,801) $
621,644  $
11,028  $
632,672 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)

(In thousands) 
 
 
Common
Stock
  
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
  
Retained
Earnings
  
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
Treasury
Stock
  
Total
SMP
  
Non-
Controlling
Interest
  Total 
Balance at March 31, 2021
 $47,872  $106,366  $479,024  $(7,597) $(68,725) $556,940  $0  $556,940 
Noncontrolling interest acquired  0   0   0   0   0   0   11,504   11,504 
Net earnings  0   0   27,142   0   0   27,142   19   27,161 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax  0   0   0   2,495   0   2,495   (22)  2,473 
Cash dividends paid  0   0   (5,546)  0   0   (5,546)  0   (5,546)
Purchase of treasury stock  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 
Stock-based compensation  0   696   0   0   1,889   2,585   0   2,585 
Balance at June 30, 2021
 $47,872  $107,062  $500,620  $(5,102) $(66,836) $583,616  $11,501  $595,117 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Six Months Ended June 30,March 31, 2022
(Unaudited)

(In thousands)
 
 
Common
Stock
  
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
  
Retained
Earnings
  
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
Treasury
Stock
  
Total
SMP
  
Non-
Controlling
Interest
  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2021
 $47,872  $105,377  $532,319  $(8,169) $(75,819) $601,580  $11,047  $612,627 
Net earnings  0   0   38,572   0   0   38,572   77   38,649 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax  0   0   0   (7,009)  0   (7,009)  (61)  (7,070)
Cash dividends paid  0   0   (11,822)  0   0   (11,822)  0   (11,822)
Purchase of treasury stock  0   0   0   0   (26,496)  (26,496)  0   (26,496)
Stock-based compensation  0   3,371   0   0   1,094   4,465   0   4,465 
Employee Stock Ownership Plan  0   369   0   0   1,927   2,296   0   2,296 
Balance at June 30, 2022
 $47,872  $109,117  $559,069  $(15,178) $(99,294) $601,586  $11,063  $612,649 

 
 
(In thousands)
 Common Stock  Capital in Excess of Par Value  Retained Earnings  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Treasury Stock  
Total
SMP
  
Non-
Controlling Interest
  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2021 $47,872  $105,377  $532,319  $(8,169) $(75,819) $601,580  $11,047  $612,627 
Net earnings (loss)        19,446         19,446   (8)  19,438 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax           (646)     (646)  3   (643)
Cash dividends paid        (5,935)        (5,935)     (5,935)
Purchase of treasury stock              (6,850)  (6,850)     (6,850)
Stock-based compensation     1,860         120   1,980      1,980 
Employee Stock Ownership Plan     369         1,927   2,296      2,296 
Balance at March 31, 2022
 $
47,872  $
107,606  $
545,830  $
(8,815) $
(80,622) $
611,871  $
11,042  $
622,913 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)

(In thousands)
 
 
Common
Stock
  
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
  
Retained
Earnings
  
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
Treasury
Stock
  
Total
SMP
  
Non-
Controlling
Interest
  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2020
 $47,872  $105,084  $463,612  $(5,676) $(60,656) $550,236  $0  $550,236 
Noncontrolling interest acquired  0   0   0   0   0   0   11,504   11,504 
Net earnings  0   0   48,142   0   0   48,142   19   48,161 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax  0   0   0   574   0   574   (22)  552 
Cash dividends paid  0   0   (11,134)  0   0   (11,134)  0   (11,134)
Purchase of treasury stock  0   0   0   0   (11,096)  (11,096)  0   (11,096)
Stock-based compensation  0   1,844   0   0   2,537   4,381   0   4,381 
Employee Stock Ownership Plan  0   134   0   0   2,379   2,513   0   2,513 
Balance at June 30, 2021
 $47,872  $107,062  $500,620  $(5,102) $(66,836) $583,616  $11,501  $595,117 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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Note 1.  Basis of Presentation

Standard Motor Products, Inc. and its subsidiaries (referred to hereinafter in these notes to the consolidated financial statements as “we,” “us,” “our,” “SMP,” or the “Company”) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket, industry along with a complementary focus on specializedand custom-engineered solutions for vehicle control and thermal management categories in diversified end markets.  We sell our products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, warehouse distributors, original equipment parts for manufacturers across multiple industries aroundand original equipment service part operations in the world.United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico and other Latin American countries.

The accompanying unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.  The unaudited consolidated financial statements include our accounts and all domestic and international companies in which we have more than a 50% equity ownership, except in instances where the minority shareholder maintains substantive participating rights, in which case we follow the equity method of accounting.  In instances where we have more than a 50% equity ownership and the minority shareholder does not maintain substantive participating rights, our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the company on a consolidated basis with its net income and equity reported at amounts attributable to both our equity position and that of the noncontrolling interest.  Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for on the equity method, as we do not have a controlling financial interest but have the ability to exercise significant influence.  All significant inter-company items have been eliminated.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the entire year.

Reclassification

Certain prior period amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes have been reclassified to conform to the 20222023 presentation.

Reportable Segments

Beginning on January 1, 2023, we reorganized our business into three operating segments – Engineered Solutions, Vehicle Control and Temperature Control. The new operating segment structure provides clarity regarding the unique dynamics and margin profiles of the markets served by each segment, better aligns our operating segments with our strategic focus on diversification, and provides greater transparency into our positioning to capture growth opportunities in the future.  Prior period segment results have been reclassified to conform to our operating segment reorganization. For additional information related to our segment reorganization, see Note 7, “Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets,” Note 16, “Industry Segments,” and Note 17, “Net Sales.”

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Note 2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of consolidated annual and quarterly financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods.  We have made a number of estimates and assumptions in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements.  We can give no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.  Although we do not believe that there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimates, or in the assumptions that we use in calculating the estimates, the uncertain future effects, if any, of disruptions in the supply chain, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and resultant sanctions imposed by the U.S. and other governments, the geo-political impact of U.S. relations with China, future increases in interest rates, inflation, macroeconomic uncertainty, and other unforeseen changes in the industry, or business, could materially impact the estimates, and may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.  Some of the more significant estimates include allowances for expected credit losses, cash discounts, valuation of inventory, valuation of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets, depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, product liability exposures, asbestos, environmental and litigation matters, valuation of deferred tax assets, share based compensation and sales returns and other allowances.allowances.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We occasionally use derivative financial instruments to reduce our market risk to changes in interest rates on our variable rate borrowings.  Derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value in other current and long-term assets, and other current and long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.  For derivative financial instruments that have been formally designated as cash flow interest rate hedges (“interest rate swap agreements”), provided that the hedging instrument is highly effective, the entire change in the fair value of the derivative will be deferred and recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) in the consolidated balance sheets. When the underlying hedged transaction is realized (i.e., when the interest payments on the underlying borrowing are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations), the gain/loss included in AOCI is recorded in earnings and reflected on the same line as the gain/loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk (i.e., interest expense). At the inception of each transaction, we formally document the hedge relationship, including the identification of the hedge instrument, the related hedged items, the effectiveness of the hedge, as well as its risk management objectives and strategies.

Other than the addition of the foregoing accounting policy, “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” thereThere have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Note 1 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K10-K for the year ended December 31,2021. 2022.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Standards that are not yet adopted as of JuneMarch 30,31, 20222023

The following table provides a brief description ofThere are no recently issued accounting pronouncements that have not yet been adopted as of June 30, 2022, andMarch 31, 2023 that could have ana material impact on our financial statements:statements.

StandardDescription
Date of
adoption /
Effective date
Effects on the financial
statements or other
significant matters
ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting
This standard is intended to provide optional guidance for a limited time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. The new standard is applicable to contracts that reference LIBOR, or another reference rate, expected to be discontinued due to reference rate reform.
Effective March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022
The new standard may be applied as of the beginning of an interim period that includes March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022.  As certain of our contracts reference LIBOR, including our supply chain financing arrangements, we are currently reviewing the optional guidance in the standard to determine its impact upon the discontinuance of LIBOR. At this time, we do not believe that the new guidance, nor the discontinuance of LIBOR, will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

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Note 3.  Business Acquisitions and Investments

20212022 Increase in Equity Investment Business Acquisitions

Acquisition of Capital Stock of Stabil Operative Group GmbH (“Stabil”)Investment in Foshan Che Yijia New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

In September 2021,August 2019, we acquired an approximate 29% minority interest in Foshan Che Yijia New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“CYJ”) for approximately $5.1 million. CYJ is a manufacturer of automotive electric air conditioning compressors and is located in China. We determined, at that time, that due to a lack of a voting majority and other qualitative factors, we do not control the operations of CYJ and accordingly, our investment in CYJ would be accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

In October 2022, we acquired an additional 3.55% equity interest in CYJ for RMB 1.7 million (approximately $242,000), increasing our minority ownership interest in CYJ from an approximate interest of 29% to 33%. The additional acquired ownership interest in CYJ was paid for in cash funded by borrowings under our Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent.  We will continue to account for our minority interest in CYJ using the equity method of accounting.

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2022 Business Acquisitions

Acquisition of Capital Stock of Kade Trading GmbH (“Kade”)

In October 2022,
we acquired 100% of the capital stock of Stabil Operative GroupKade Trading GmbH a German company (“Stabil”Kade”), headquartered in Glinde, Germany for Euros 13.72.7 million or $16.3 million.  Stabil(approximately $2.7 million), inclusive of closing balance sheet adjustments, plus a Euros 0.5 million (approximately $0.5 million) earn-out based upon Kade’s performance in 2024 and 2025.  Kade is a manufacturersupplier across Europe of mobile temperature control components to commercial vehicle, passenger car and specialty equipment markets and has been a distributor of a varietyproducts from our joint ventures including electric compressors, hose assemblies and receiver dryers, with annual sales of components, including electronic sensors, control units, and clamping devices to the European Original Equipment (“OE”) market, serving both commercial and light vehicle applications.approximately $6 million. The acquired StabilKade business, was paid for with cash funded by borrowings under our revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent, and is headquartered on the outskirts of Stuttgart, Germany with facilities in Germany and Hungary. The acquisition, reported as part of our Engine Management Segment, alignsEngineered Solutions segment, was paid for with our strategy of expansion beyond our core aftermarket business into complementary areas, and gives us exposure to a diversified group of blue chip European commercial and light vehicle OE customers.cash.

The following table presents the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values (in thousands):

Purchase price    $16,290     $3,176 
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:              
Receivables $2,852      $790     
Inventory  5,126       829     
Other current assets (1)  1,628       1,003     
Property, plant and equipment, net  1,810       63     
Operating lease right-of-use assets  4,971       401     
Intangible assets  5,471       2,395     
Goodwill  4,827       766     
Current liabilities  (4,190)      (1,977)    
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities  (4,454)      (328)    
Deferred income taxes  (1,751)      (766)    
Net assets acquired     $16,290      $3,176 


(1)
The other current assets balance includes $0.91 million of cash acquired.

Intangible assets acquired of $5.5$2.4 million consist of customer relationships that will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 2015 years. Goodwill of $4.8 million was allocated to the Engine Management Segment.  The goodwill reflects relationships, business specific knowledge and the replacement cost of an assembled workforce associated with personal reputations.  The intangible assets and goodwill are not deductible for tax purposes.

Incremental revenues from the acquired StabilKade business included in our consolidated statement of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 were $1.7 million$5.7 million and $11.5 million, respectively..

Acquisition of Capital Stock of Trumpet Holdings, Inc. (“Trombetta”)

In May 2021, we acquired 100% of the capital stock of Trumpet Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (more commonly known as “Trombetta”), for $111.7 million. Trombetta is a leading provider of power switching and power management products to Original Equipment (“OE”) customers in various markets. The acquired Trombetta business was paid for in cash funded by borrowings under our revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent, and has manufacturing facilities in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, Tijuana, Mexico, as well as a 70% ownership in a joint venture in Hong Kong, with operations in Shanghai and Wuxi, China (“Trombetta Asia, Ltd.”). The acquisition, to be reported as part of our Engine Management Segment, aligns with our strategy of expansion into non-aftermarket parts. 
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The following table presents the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values (in thousands):

Purchase price    $111,711 
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:       
Receivables $9,173     
Inventory  12,460     
Other current assets (1)  5,193     
Property, plant and equipment, net  4,939     
Operating lease right-of-use assets  3,847     
Intangible assets  54,700     
Goodwill  49,250     
Current liabilities  (5,072)    
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities  (3,065)    
Deferred income taxes  (8,210)    
Subtotal      123,215 
Fair value of acquired noncontrolling interest      (11,504)
Net assets acquired     $111,711 

(1)
The other current assets balance includes $4.6 million of cash acquired.

Intangible assets acquired of $54.7 million consist of customer relationships of $39.4 million that will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 20 years; developed technology of $13.4 million that will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 15 years; and a trade name of $1.9 million that will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 10 years.  Goodwill of $49.3 million was allocated to the Engine Management Segment.  The goodwill reflects relationships, business specific knowledge and the replacement cost of an assembled workforce associated with personal reputations.  The intangible assets and goodwill are not deductible for tax purposes.

Incremental revenues from the acquired Trombetta business included in our consolidated statement of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2022 were$10.8 million and $27.4 million, respectively.

Acquisition of Particulate Matter Sensor Business of Stoneridge, Inc. (“Soot Sensor”)

In March 2021 and November 2021, we finalized the acquisitions of certain Soot Sensor product lines from Stoneridge, Inc. for $2.9 million. The acquired product lines were paid for with cash funded by borrowings under our revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.  The assets acquired include inventory, machinery, and equipment and certain intangible assets.

The product lines acquired were used to manufacture sensors used in the exhaust and emission systems of diesel engines. The acquired product lines were located in Stoneridge’s facilities in Lexington, Ohio and Tallinn, Estonia.  We did not acquire these facilities, nor any of Stoneridge’s employees, and have substantially completed the relocation of the acquired inventory, machinery and equipment related to the product lines to our engine management plants in Independence, Kansas and Bialystok, Poland.  The acquisition, reported as part of our Engine Management Segment, aligns with our strategy of expansion into non-aftermarket parts.  Customer relationships acquired include Volvo, CNHi and Hino.

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The following table presents the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values (in thousands):

Purchase Price    $2,924 
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:       
Inventory $1,032     
Machinery and equipment, net  1,137     
Intangible assets  755     
Net assets acquired     $2,924 

Intangible assets acquired of approximately $0.8 million consist of customer relationships that will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 10 years.

Incremental revenues from the acquired Soot Sensor business included in our consolidated statement of operations for six months ended June 30, 2022 were$2.3 million, all of which relates to the first quarter of 2022.

Note 4.  Restructuring and Integration Expenses

The aggregated liabilities included in “sundry payables and accrued expenses” and “other accrued liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheet relating to the restructuring and integration activities as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2022 and for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, consisted of the following (in thousands):

  
Workforce
Reduction
  
Other Exit
Costs
  Total 
Exit activity liability at December 31, 2021
 $79  $0  $79 
Restructuring and integration costs:
            
Amounts provided for during 2022
  0   44   44 
Cash payments  (16)  (44)  (60)
Reclassification
  (29)  0   (29)
Exit activity liability at June 30, 2022
 $34  $0  $34 
  
Workforce
Reduction
  
Other Exit
Costs
  Total 
Exit activity liability at December 31, 2022
 $1,521  $  $1,521 
Restructuring and integration costs:
            
Amounts provided for during 2023 (1)
  840   72   912 
Cash payments  (321)  (48)  (369)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes  (27)     (27)
Exit activity liability at March 31, 2023
 $2,013  $24  $2,037 

Integration Costs
(1)Restructuring and integration expenses incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2023 consist of $0.3 million in our Vehicle Control segment, $0.5 million in our Temperature Control segment and $0.1 million in our Engineered Solutions segment.

Particulate Matter Sensor (“Soot Sensor”) Product Line Relocation

In connection with our acquisitions in March 2021 and November 2021 of certain soot sensor product lines from Stoneridge, Inc., we incurred certain integration expenses in connection with the relocation of certain inventory, machinery and equipment to our existing facilities in Independence, Kansas and Bialystok, Poland.  Integration expenses recognized and cash payments made of $44,000, during the six months ended June 30, 2022, related to these relocation activities in our Engine Management segment.  The soot sensor product line relocation has been substantially completed.

Restructuring Costs

Plant Rationalization Programs

The 2016 Plant Rationalization Program, which included the shutdown and sale of our Grapevine, Texas facility, and the 2017 Orlando Plant Rationalization Program, which included the shutdown our Orlando, Florida facility, have been substantially completed.  Cash payments made of $16,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and the remaining aggregate liability of $34,000 consists of severance payments to former employees terminated in connection with these programs.
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Restructuring Costs

Cost Reduction Initiative

During the fourth quarter of 2022, to further our ongoing efforts to improve operating efficiencies and reduce costs, we announced plans for a reduction in our sales force, and initiated plans to relocate certain product lines from our Independence, Kansas manufacturing facility and from our St. Thomas, Canada manufacturing facility to our manufacturing facilities in Reynosa, Mexico.

Restructuring expenses related to the Cost Reduction Initiative of approximately $0.9 million were incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2023 consisting of (1) expenses of approximately $0.8 million of employee severance related to our product line relocations, and (2) expenses of approximately $0.1 million related to the relocation of machinery and equipment to our manufacturing facilities in Reynosa, Mexico.  Cash payments made of approximately $0.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 consisted primarily of severance payments related to the sales force reduction.  Additional restructuring costs related to the initiative, and expected to be incurred, are approximately $1.9 million.  We anticipate that the Cost Reduction Initiative will be completed by the end of 2023.

Note 5.  Sale of Receivables

We are party to several supply chain financing arrangements, in which we may sell certain of our customers’ trade accounts receivable to such customers’ financial institutions.  We sell our undivided interests in certain of these receivables at our discretion when we determine that the cost of these arrangements is less than the cost of servicing our receivables with existing debt.  Under the terms of the agreements, we retain no rights or interest, have no obligations with respect to the sold receivables, and do not service the receivables after the sale.  As such, these transactions are being accounted for as a sale.

Pursuant to these agreements, we sold $218.4$170.9 million and $374.1$155.7 million of receivables during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively,March 31, 2023 and $203.1 million and $394.4 million for the comparable periods in 2021.2022, respectively.  Receivables presented at financial institutions and not yet soldcollected as of June 30, 2022 and DecemberMarch 31, 20212023 were approximately $10.8$2.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively, and remained in our accounts receivable balance for those periods.  as of that date. There were no receivables presented at financial institutions and not yet collected as of December 31, 2022.All receivables sold were reflected as a reduction of accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheet at the time of sale.  A charge in the amount of $7.7$9 million and $11.2$3.5 million related to the sale of receivables wasis included in selling, general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $3 million and $5.7 million for the comparable periods in 2021.respectively.


To the extent that these arrangements are terminated, our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and liquidity could be adversely affected by extended payment terms, or delays or failures in collecting trade accounts receivables.receivable. The utility of the supply chain financing arrangements also depends upon the LIBOR rate, or an alternativea benchmark reference rate as it is a componentfor the purpose of determining the discount rate applicable to each arrangement. If the LIBOR rate, or alternative benchmark reference rate increases significantly, we may be negatively impacted as we may not be able to pass these added costs on to our customers, which could have a material and adverse effect upon our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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Note 6.  Inventories

Inventories, which are stated at the lower of cost (determined by means of the first-in, first-out method) and net realizable value, consist of the following:

 
March 31,
2023
  
December 31,
2022
 
 
June 30,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
  (In thousands) 
 (In thousands)    
Finished goods $345,200  $296,739  $313,636  $324,362 
Work in process  17,248   16,010   15,403   14,099 
Raw materials  188,967   156,006   193,000   190,254 
Subtotal  551,415   468,755   522,039   528,715 
Unreturned customer inventories  21,405   22,268   20,626   19,695 
Total inventories $572,820  $491,023  $542,665  $548,410 

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Note 7.  Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

Goodwill

In connection with our operating segment reorganization, we reassessed our reporting units and reallocated goodwill from the reporting units that existed prior to the change to the new reporting units, using a relative fair value allocation approach similar to that used when a portion of a reporting unit is to be disposed of.  We performed goodwill impairment tests as of January 1, 2023 on both the reporting units in place prior to the change and the new reporting units, and concluded that the estimated fair values of each of the reporting units exceeded their respective carrying amounts and, therefore, no impairment charge was necessary.

Acquired Intangible Assets

Acquired identifiable intangible assets consist of the following:

 
June 30,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
  
March 31,
2023
  
December 31,
2022
 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Customer relationships $156,321  $157,020  $159,447  $158,717 
Patents, developed technology and intellectual property  14,123   14,123   14,123   14,123 
Trademarks and trade names  8,880   8,880   8,880   8,880 
Non-compete agreements  3,280   3,280   3,291   3,282 
Supply agreements  800   800   800   800 
Leaseholds  160   160   160   160 
Total acquired intangible assets  183,564   184,263   186,701   185,962 
Less accumulated amortization (1)  (82,956)  (78,932)  (89,683)  (86,945)
Net acquired intangible assets $100,608  $105,331  $97,018  $99,017 


(1)
Applies to all intangible assets, except for trademarks and trade names totaling $2.6 million, which havehas an indefinite useful liveslife and, as such, areis not being amortized.

Total amortization expense for acquired intangible assets was $2.2 million and $4.3$2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $2.1 million and $4.1 million for the comparable periods in 2021.respectively.  Based on the current estimated useful lives assigned to our intangible assets, amortization expense is estimated to be $4.3 $6.3 million for the remainder of 2022, $8.3 million in 2023, $8.3$8.5 million in 2024, $8.3$8.4 million in 2025, $8.4 million in 2026 and $68.8$62.8 million in the aggregate for the years 20262027 through 2041.

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Note 8.  Leases

Quantitative Lease Disclosures

We have operating and finance leases for our manufacturing facilities, warehouses, office space, automobiles, and certain equipment.  Our leases have remaining lease terms of up to teneleven years, some of which may include one or more five-year renewal options. We have not included any of the five-year renewal option for one of our leasesoptions in our operating lease payments as we concluded that it is not reasonably certain that we will exercise the option.any of these renewal options. Leases with an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet.  Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  Finance leases are not material.


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The following tables provide quantitative disclosures related to our operating leases and includes all operating leases acquired from the date of acquisition (in(in thousands):

Balance Sheet Information 
June 30,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
 
Assets      
Operating lease right-of-use assets $39,827  $40,469 
         
Liabilities        
Sundry payables and accrued expenses $11,122  $10,544 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities  30,039   31,206 
Total operating lease liabilities $41,161  $41,750 
         
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term        
Operating leases 4.9 Years  5.3 Years 
         
Weighted Average Discount Rate        
Operating leases  3.1%  3%

Expense and Cash Flow Information 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 

 2022  2021 
Lease Expense      
Operating lease expense (a) $2,711  $2,441 

    
Balance Sheet Information
March 31,
2023
 
December 31,
2022
 
Assets    
Operating lease right-of-use assets
 
$
74,291
  
$
49,838
 
        
Liabilities        
Sundry payables and accrued expenses
 
$
10,806
  
$
10,763
 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities
  
65,319
   
40,709
 
Total operating lease liabilities  
$
76,125
  
$
51,472
 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term        
Operating leases
8.5 Years
 
7 Years
 
Weighted Average Discount Rate        
Operating leases
  
4.3
%
  
3.7
%
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
         
 2022  2021 Three Months Ended 
Expense and Cash Flow InformationMarch 31, 
Lease Expense        2023   2022 
Operating lease expense (a) $5,541  $4,777  
$
3,109
  
$
2,830
 
                
Supplemental Cash Flow Information                
Cash paid for the amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:                
Operating cash flows from operating leases $5,397  $4,733  
$
2,834
  
$
2,760
 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:                
Operating leases $4,458  $14,077 
Operating leases (b)
 
$
29,092
  
$
3,866
 

(a)
Excludes expenses of approximately $0.7 million and $1.1$0.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and approximately $0.3 million and $0.9 million for the comparable periods in 2021, respectively, related to non-lease components such as maintenance, property taxes, etc., and operating lease expense for leases with an initial term of 12 months or less, which is not material.
(b)Includes $27.8 million of right-of-use assets related to the lease modification and extension for our distribution center and office in Lewisville, Texas during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
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Minimum Lease Payments

At June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we are obligated to make minimum lease payments through 2031,2034, under operating leases, which are as follows (in thousands):

2022 $5,784 
2023  10,788 
2024  8,316 
2025  6,588 
2026  5,780 
Thereafter  6,851 
Total lease payments $44,107 
Less: Interest  (2,946)
Present value of lease liabilities $41,161 
2023 $8,158 
2024  12,383 
2025  10,627 
2026  9,517 
2027  8,740 
Thereafter  44,780 
Total lease payments $94,205 
Less: Interest  (18,080)
Present value of lease liabilities $76,125 

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Note 9.  Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt

Total debt outstanding is summarized as follows:

  
June 30,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
 
  (In thousands) 
Credit facility – term loan due 2027
 $
100,000  $
0 
Credit facility – revolver due 2027
  164,500   0 
Senior secured facility – revolver due 2023
 
0  
125,298 
Other (1)  2,954   3,138 
Total debt $267,454  $128,436 
         
Current maturities of debt $63,954  $128,415 
Long-term debt  203,500   21 
Total debt $267,454  $128,436 

(1)Other includes borrowings under our Polish overdraft facility of Zloty 12.9 million (approximately $2.9 million) and Zloty 12.3 million (approximately $3 million) as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
  
March 31,
2023
  
December 31,
2022
 
  (In thousands) 
Credit facility – term loan due 2027
 $
96,250  $
97,500 
Credit facility – revolver due 2027
  176,750   142,000 
Other
  101   120 
Total debt $273,101  $239,620 
         
Current maturities of debt $57,614  $55,031 
Long-term debt  215,487   184,589 
Total debt $273,101  $239,620 

Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facilities

In March 2022, the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, SMP Motor Products Ltd. and Trumpet Holdings, Inc., entered into an amendment to our existing Credit Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2015, as amended (the "2015 Credit Agreement"), with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent, and a syndicate of lenders for our senior secured revolving credit facility. The amendment provided for the drawdown of an additional $50 million from the agreement’s accordion feature to increase the line of credit under the revolving credit facility from $250 million to $300 million, and updated the benchmark provisions to replace LIBOR with Term SOFR as the reference rate.  Facility

In June 2022, the Company entered into a new Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders (the “Credit Agreement”).  The Credit Agreement provides for a $500 million credit facility comprised of a $100 million term loan facility (the “term loan”) and a $400 million multi-currency revolving credit facility available in U.S. Dollars, Euros, Sterling, Swiss Francs, Canadian Dollars and other currencies as agreed to by the administrative agent and the lenders (the “revolving facility”). The Credit Agreement replaces and refinances the 2015 Credit Agreement.

Borrowings under the Credit Agreement were used to repay all outstanding borrowings under the 2015 Credit Agreement, and pay certain fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Credit Agreement, with future borrowings used for other general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries.  The term loan amortizes in quarterly installments of 1.25% in each of the first four years, and quarterly installments of 2.5% in the fifth year of the Credit Agreement.  The revolving facility has a $25 million sub-limit for the issuance of letters of credit and a $25 million sub-limit for the borrowing of swingline loans.  The maturity date is June 1, 2027.  The Company may request up to 2two one-year extensions of the maturity date.

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The Company may, upon the agreement of one or more then existing lenders or of additional financial institutions not currently party to the Credit Agreement, increase the revolving facility commitments or obtain incremental term loans by an aggregate amount not to exceed (x) the greater of (i) $168 million or (ii) 100% of consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the four fiscal quarters ended most recently before such date, plus (y) the amount of any voluntary prepayment of term loans, plus (z) an unlimited amount so long as, immediately after giving effect thereto, the pro forma First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) does not exceed 2.5 to 1.0.

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Term loan and revolver facility borrowings in U.S. Dollars bear interest, at the Company’s election, at a rate per annum equal to Term SOFR plus 0.10% plus an applicable margin, or an alternate base rate plus an applicable margin, where the alternate base rate is the greater of the prime rate, the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, and one-month Term SOFR plus 0.10% plus 1.00%. Term loan borrowings wereare being made at one-month Term SOFR. The applicable margin for the term benchmark borrowings ranges from 1.0% to 2.0%, and the applicable margin for alternate base rate borrowings ranges from 0% to 1.0%, in each case, based on the total net leverage ratio of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries.  The Company may select interest periods of one, three or six months for Term SOFR borrowings.  Interest is payable at the end of the selected interest period, but no less frequently than quarterly.

The Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by its material domestic subsidiaries (each, a “Guarantor”), and secured by a first priority perfected security interest in substantially all of the existing and future personal property of the Company and each Guarantor, subject to certain exceptions.  The collateral security described above also secures certain banking services obligations and interest rate swaps and currency or other hedging obligations of the Company owing to any of the then existing lenders or any affiliates thereof.  Concurrently with the Company’s entry into the Credit Agreement, the Company also entered into a seven year interest rate swap agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Co-Syndication Agent and lender under the Credit Agreement, on $100 million of borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The interest rate swap agreement matures in May 2029.

Outstanding borrowings at June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 under the Credit Agreement were $264.5$273 million, consisting of current borrowings of $61$57.6 million and long-term debt of $203.5$215.4 million; while outstanding borrowings at December 31, 2021 under the 2015 Credit Agreement2022 were $125.3$239.5 million, consisting of current borrowings.borrowings of $55 million and long-term debt of $184.5 million.  Letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement were $2.6$2.4 million at June 30, 2022,both March 31, 2023 and $2.6 million under the 2015 Credit Agreement at December 31, 2021.  Borrowings at December 31, 2021 under the 2015 Credit Agreement have been classified as current liabilities based upon accounting rules and certain provisions in the agreement.2022.

At June 30,March 31, 2023, the weighted average interest rate under our Credit Agreement was 5.6%, which consisted of $273 million in borrowings under Term SOFR, adjusted for the impact of the interest rate swap agreement on $100 million of borrowings.  At December 31, 2022, the weighted average interest rate under our Credit Agreement was 3.5%5.2%, which consisted of $260$237 million in borrowings at 3.5%5.2% under Term SOFR, adjusted for the impact of the interest rate swap agreement on $100 million of borrowings, and an alternative base rate borrowing of $4.5$2.5 million at 5.3%.  At December 31, 2021, the weighted average interest rate on our 2015 Credit Agreement was 1.4%, which consisted of $125 million in direct borrowings at 1.4% and alternative base rate loan of $0.3 million at 3.5%8%.  During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, our average daily alternative base rate loan balance was $10.8$0.3 million, compared to a balance of $1$2.6 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and a balance of $1.1$5.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

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The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants limiting, among other things, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the creation of liens, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, sales of assets, dividends and other payments in respect of equity interests, acquisitions, investments, loans and guarantees, subject, in each case, to customary exceptions, thresholds and baskets.  The Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default.

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Polish Overdraft Facility

In FebruaryOctober 2022, our Polish subsidiary, SMP Poland sp. z.o.o., amended its overdraft facility with HSBC Continental Europe (Spolka Akcyjna) Oddzial w Polsce formerly HSBC France (Spolka Akcyjna) Oddzial w Polsce.  Theto provide for borrowings under the facility in Euros and U.S. Dollars. Under the amended terms, the overdraft facility provides for borrowings of up to Zloty 30 million (approximately $6.7$7 million).  Availability under if borrowings are solely in Zloty, or up to 85% of the amendedZloty 30 million limit (approximately $5.9 million) if borrowings are in Euros and/or U.S. Dollars. The overdraft facility commencedhas an initial maturity date in MarchDecember 2022,, with automatic three-month renewals until June 2027, subject to cancellation by either party, at its sole discretion, at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the three-month renewal period. Borrowings under the amended overdraft facility will bear interest at a rate equal to WIBOR(1) the one month Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate (“WIBOR”) + 1.5% for borrowings in Polish Zloty, (2) the one month Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) + 1.5% for  borrowings in Euros, and (3) the Mid-Point of the Fed Target Range + 1.75% for borrowings in U.S Dollars.  Borrowings under the overdraft facility are guaranteed by Standard Motor Products, Inc., the ultimate parent company.  At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021,There were no borrowings outstanding under the overdraft facility were Zloty 12.9 million (approximately $2.9 million)at both March 31, 2023 and Zloty 12.3 million (approximately $3 million), respectively.December 31, 2022.

Maturities of Debt

As of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, maturities of debt through 2027, assuming no prepayments, are as follows (in thousands):

 Revolving Credit Facility  Term Loan Facility  Polish Overdraft Facility and Other Debt  Total  
Revolving
Credit Facility
  
Term Loan
Facility
  
Polish
Overdraft
Facility and
Other Debt
  Total 
Remainder of 2022 $0  $2,500  $2,954  $5,454 
2023  0   5,000   0   5,000 
Remainder of 2023
 $  $3,750  $14  $3,764 
2024  0   5,000   0   5,000      5,000   87   5,087 
2025  0   5,000   0   5,000      5,000      5,000 
2026  0   7,500   0   7,500      7,500      7,500 
2027  164,500   75,000   0   239,500   176,750   75,000      251,750 
Total $164,500  $100,000  $2,954  $267,454  $176,750  $96,250  $101  $273,101 
Less: current maturities  (56,000)  (5,000)  (2,954)  (63,954)  (52,600)  (5,000)  (14)  (57,614)
Long-term debt $108,500  $95,000  $0  $203,500  $124,150  $91,250  $87  $215,487 

Deferred Financing Costs

We have deferred financing costs of approximately $2.4$2 million and $0.4$2.1 million as of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively.  Deferred financing costs are related to our term loan and revolving credit facilities. In connection with the amendment to the 2015 Credit Agreement entered into in March 2022 and the Credit Agreement entered into in June 2022 with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent, we incurred and capitalized approximately $0.2 million, and $1.9 million, respectively, of deferredDeferred financing costs related to bank, legal, and other professional fees whichas of March 31, 2023, assuming no prepayments, are being amortized along with certain preexisting deferred financing costs, through June 2027,in the termamounts of $0.3 million for the Credit Agreement.  In addition, upon entering into the Credit Agreement, we wrote-off $40,000remainder of unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the 2015 Credit Agreement.  Unamortized deferred financing costs written-off2023, $0.5 million in June 2022 were recorded2024, $0.5 million in other non-operating income (expense), net2025, $0.5 million in our consolidated statement of operations.2026 and $0.2 million in 2027.

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Deferred financing costs as of June 30, 2022, assuming no prepayments, are being amortized as follows:

(In thousands)   
Remainder of 2022 $257 
2023  492 
2024  479 
2025  471 
2026  465 
2027  191 
Total amortization $2,355 

Note 10.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component (in thousands)

 Three Months Ended June 30, 2022  Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 
 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
  
Unrecognized
Postretirement
Benefit Costs
(Credit)
  
Unrealized
derivative
gains
(losses)
  Total  
Foreign
Currency
Translation
  
Unrecognized
Postretirement
Benefit Costs
(Credit)
  
Unrealized
derivative
gains
(losses)
  Total 
Balance at March 31, 2022 attributable to SMP $(8,862) $47  $0  $(8,815)
Balance at December 31, 2022 attributable to SMP
 $(16,330) $37  $3,823  $(12,470)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications  (6,464)  0   4
(1)   (6,460)  2,849      (1,039)(1)   1,810 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income  0   (4)  101   97      (3)  (338)   (341)
Other comprehensive income, net  (6,464)  (4)  105   (6,363)  2,849   (3)  (1,377)   1,469 
Balance at June 30, 2022 attributable to SMP $(15,326) $43  $105  $(15,178)
Balance at March 31, 2023 attributable to SMP
 $(13,481) $34  $2,446  $(11,001)

  Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 
  
Foreign
Currency
Translation
  
Unrecognized
Postretirement
Benefit Costs
(Credit)
  
Unrealized
derivative
gains
(losses)
  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2021 attributable to SMP $(8,221) $52  $0  $(8,169)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications  (7,105)  0   4
(1)   (7,101)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income  0   (9)  101   92 
Other comprehensive income, net  (7,105)  (9)  105   (7,009)
Balance at June 30, 2022 attributable to SMP $(15,326) $43  $105  $(15,178)

 (1)
Consists of the unrecognized gainloss relating to the change in fair value of the cash flow interest rate hedge of $137,000$1.9 million ($102,000,1.4 million, net of tax), net of cash settlements of  $0.5 million ($0.3 million, net of tax) in the three months and six monthsmonth ended June 30, 2022, net of cash settlements payments of $132,000 ($98,000, net of tax) in the three months and six months ended June 30, 2022.March 31, 2023.

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Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (in thousands)

 
Three Months
Ended June 30,
  
Six Months
Ended June 30,
  Three Months Ended
 
Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components 2022  2022  March 31, 2023 
Derivative cash flow hedge:         
Unrecognized gain (loss) (1) $136  $136  $(456)
Postretirement Benefit Plans:            
Unrecognized gain (loss) (2)  (6)  (13)  (6)
Total before income tax  130   123   (462)
Income tax expense  33   31 
Income tax expense (benefit)
  (121)
Total reclassifications attributable to SMP $97  $92  $(341)

 (1)Unrecognized accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to the cash flow interest rate hedge is reclassified to earnings and reported as part of interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations when the interest payments on the underlying borrowings are recognized.

 (2)
Unrecognized accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to our post retirement plans is reclassified to earnings and included in the computation of net periodic postretirement benefit costs, which are included in other non-operating income, net in our consolidated statements of operations (see Note 12, “Employee Benefits,” for additional information).
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Note 11.  Stock-Based Compensation Plans

We account for our stock-based compensation plans in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 718, Stock Compensation, which requires that a company measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award.  The cost is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award.

Restricted and Performance Stock Grants

We are authorized to issue, among other things, shares of restricted and performance-based stock to eligible employees and restricted stock to directors of up to 2,050,000 shares under the Amended and Restated 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“Plan”).  Shares issued under the Plan that are cancelled, forfeited or expire by their terms are eligible to be granted again under the Plan.

As part of the Plan, we currently grant shares of restricted stock to eligible employees and our independent directors and performance-based shares to eligible employees.  We grant eligible employees 2two types of restricted stock (standard restricted shares and long-term retention restricted shares).  Standard restricted shares granted to employees become fully vested no earlier than three years after the date of grant.  Long-term retention restricted shares granted to selected executives vest at a 25% rate on or within approximately two months of an executive reaching the ages 60 and 63, and become fully vested on or within approximately two months of an executive reaching the age 65.  Restricted shares granted to directors become fully vested upon the first anniversary of the date of grant.

Performance-based shares issued to eligible employees are subject to a three-year measuring period and the achievement of performance targets and, depending upon the achievement of such performance targets, they may become vested no earlier than three years after the date of grant.  Each period we evaluate the probability of achieving the applicable targets, and we adjust our accrual accordingly. Restricted shares (other than long-term retention restricted shares) and performance shares issued to certain key executives and directors are subject to a one or two year holding period upon the lapse of the vesting period.  Forfeitures on stock grants are estimated at 5% for employees and 0% for executives and directors based on our evaluation of historical and expected future turnover.

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Our restricted and performance-based share activity was as follows for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023:


 Shares  
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value Per Share
  Shares  
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value Per Share
 
Balance at December 31, 2021
  807,019  $34.92 
Balance at December 31, 2022
  880,829  $31.79 
Granted  8,125   33.81       
Vested  (13,300)  39.80   (12,047)  32.37 
Forfeited  (5,500)  42.24   (1,000)  40.12 
Balance at June 30, 2022
  796,344  $34.78 
Balance at March 31, 2023
  867,782  $31.81 

We recorded compensation expense related to restricted shares and performance-based shares of $3.91.5 million ($2.91.1 million, net of tax) and $42 million ($31.5 million, net of tax) for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively. The unamortized compensation expense related to our restricted and performance-based shares was $13.312.8 million at June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, and is expected to be recognized as they vest over a weighted average period of 4.24.1 years and 0.810.08 years for employees and directors, respectively.

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Note 12.  Employee Benefits

We provide certain medical and dental care benefits to 14 former U.S. union employees. The postretirement medical and dental benefit obligation to the former union employees as of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, and the related net periodic benefit cost for the plan for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 were not material.

We maintain a defined contribution Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan for key employees.  Under the plan, these employees may elect to defer a portion of their compensation and, in addition, we may at our discretion make contributions to the plan on behalf of the employees.  In March 2022,2023, we made company contributions to the plan of $0.8 million related to calendar year 2021.2022.

We also have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust for employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.  In connection therewith, we maintain an employee benefits trust to which we contribute shares of treasury stock.  We are authorized to instruct the trustees to distribute such shares toward the satisfaction of our future obligations under the plan. The shares held in trust are not considered outstanding for purposes of calculating earnings per share until they are committed to be released.  The trustees will vote the shares in accordance with their fiduciary duties.  During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023, we contributed to the trust an additional 48,20072,800 shares from our treasury and released 48,20072,800 shares from the trust leaving 200 shares remaining in the trust as of June 30, 2022.March 31, 2023.

Note 13.  Derivative Financial Instruments

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

We occasionally use derivative financial instruments to reduce our market risk tofor changes in interest rates on our variable rate borrowings. The principal financial instruments used for cash flow hedging purposes are interest rate swap agreements. The interest rate swaps effectively convert a portion of our variable rate borrowings under our existing facilities to a fixed rate based upon determined notional amount. We do not enter into interest rate swap agreements, or other financial instruments, for trading or speculative purposes.

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In June 2022, we entered into a seven year interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $100 million that is to mature in May 2029.  The interest rate swap agreement has been designated as a cash flow hedge of interest payments on $100 million of borrowings under our Credit Agreement. Under the terms of the swap agreement, we will receive monthly variable interest payments based on one month Term SOFR and will pay interest based upon a fixed rate of 2.683% per annum, adjusted upward for the credit spread adjustment in the Credit Agreement of 0.10% and the loan margin in the Credit Agreement of 1.50% at June 30, 2022.March 31, 2023.

The fair value of the interest rate swap agreement as of June 30,March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was an asset of $137,000,$3.3 million and $5.2 million, respectively, which has been deferred and recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes, in our consolidated balance sheet. When the interest expense on the underlying borrowing is recognized, the deferred gain/loss in accumulated other comprehensive income is recorded in earnings as interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. We plan to perform quarterly hedge effectiveness assessments and anticipate that the interest rate swap will be highly effective throughout its term.

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Note 14.  Fair Value Measurements

We follow a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to measure fair value.  This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of “observable inputs” and minimize the use of “unobservable inputs.”  The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets as of the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The following is a summary of the estimated fair values, carrying amounts, and classification under the fair value hierarchy of our financial instruments at June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands):

  June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021     March 31, 2023  December 31, 2022 
Fair Value Hierarchy Fair Value  Carrying Amount  Fair Value  Carrying Amount 
Fair Value
Hierarchy
 Fair Value  Carrying Amount  Fair Value  Carrying Amount 
                          
Cash and cash equivalentsLEVEL 1 $14,186  $14,186  $21,755  $21,755 LEVEL 1 $24,196  $24,196  $21,150  $21,150 
Deferred compensationLEVEL 1  20,217   20,217   23,623   23,623 LEVEL 1  22,410   22,410   20,190   20,190 
Short term borrowingsLEVEL 1  63,954   63,954   128,415   128,415 LEVEL 1  57,614   57,614   55,031   55,031 
Long-term debtLEVEL 1  203,500   203,500   21   21 LEVEL 1  215,487   215,487   184,589   184,589 
Cash flow interest rate swapLEVEL 2  137   137   0   0 LEVEL 2  3,311   3,311   5,174   5,174 

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those investments.  The fair value of the underlying assets held by the deferred compensation plan are based on the quoted market prices of the underlying funds which are held by registered investment companies. The carrying value of our variable rate short-term borrowings and long-term debt under our credit facilities approximates fair value as the variable interest rates in the facilities reflect current market rates. The fair value of our cash flow interest rate swap agreement is obtained from antwo independent third party,parties, is based upon market quotes, and represents the net amount required to terminate the interest rate swap, taking into consideration market rates and counterparty credit risk.
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Note 15. Earnings Per Share

The following are reconciliations of the net earnings attributable to SMP and the shares used in calculating basic and dilutive net earnings per common share attributable to SMP (in thousands, thousands, except per share data):

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
  
Six Months Ended
June 30,
  
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2022  2021  2022  2021   2023
   2022
 
Net Earnings Attributable to SMP -
            
Net Earnings Attributable to SMP -
 
  
 
Earnings from continuing operations $20,792  $27,995  $41,354  $50,159  $12,698  $20,562 
Loss from discontinued operations  (1,666)  (853)  (2,782)  (2,017)  (780)  (1,116)
Net earnings attributable to SMP $19,126  $27,142  $38,572  $48,142  $11,918  $19,446 
                        
Basic Net Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to SMP -
                  
   
 
Earnings from continuing operations per common share $0.96  $1.26  $1.89  $2.25  $0.59  $0.94 
Loss from discontinued operations per common share  (0.08)  (0.04)  (0.13)  (0.09)  (0.04)  (0.06)
Net earnings per common share attributable to SMP $0.88  $1.22  $1.76  $2.16  $0.55  $0.88 
                        
Weighted average common shares outstanding  21,758   22,199   21,868   22,258   21,610   21,979 
                        
Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to SMP -
                        
Earnings from continuing operations per common share $0.93  $1.23  $1.85  $2.21  $0.57  $0.91 
Loss from discontinued operations per common share  (0.07)  (0.03)  (0.13)  (0.09)  (0.03)  (0.04)
Net earnings per common share attributable to SMP $0.86  $1.20  $1.72  $2.12  $0.54  $0.87 
                        
Weighted average common shares outstanding  21,758   22,199   21,868   22,258   21,610   21,979
 
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions:                        
Dilutive effect of restricted stock and performance-based stock  498   487   505   483   488   499 
Weighted average common shares outstanding –
Diluted
  22,256   22,686   22,373   22,741   22,098   22,478 

The shares listed below were not included in the computation of diluted net earnings per common share attributable to SMP because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented or because they were excluded under the treasury method (in thousands) thousands):

  
Three Months Ended
June 30,
  
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
  2022  2021  2022  2021 
Restricted and performance-based shares  268   239   262   258 
  
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2023  2022 
Restricted and performance-based shares  298   259 

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Note 16. Industry Segments

We have 2 major reportableBeginning on January 1, 2023, we reorganized our business into three operating segments – Engineered SolutionsVehicle Control and Temperature Control. The new operating segment structure provides clarity regarding the unique dynamics and margin profiles of the markets served by each of which focusessegment, better aligns our operating segments with our strategic focus on a specific line of automotive partsdiversification, and provides greater transparency into our positioning to capture growth opportunities in the automotive aftermarket withfuture.

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Engineered Solutions is a complementary focus on thenew operating segment created by carving out all non-aftermarket industrial equipment and original equipment service markets.  Ourbusiness from our prior Engine Management Segment manufactures and remanufacturesTemperature Control operating segments.  Our Engineered Solutions segment supplies custom-engineered solutions to vehicle and equipment manufacturers in highly diversified global end-markets such as commercial and light vehicles, construction, agriculture, power sports and marine.

Vehicle Control is the new name for our Engine Management operating segment.  It includes our core aftermarket business after carving out all non-aftermarket business to our Engineered Solutions operating segment.  The Vehicle Control operating segment includes sales from ignition, emissions, and emission parts, ignition wires, battery cables, fuel delivery, electrical and safety, and wire sets and other product categories.

Temperature Control is our ongoing operating segment, after the carve out of all non-aftermarket business to our Engineered Solutions operating segment, that derives its sales from air conditioning system partscomponents and sensors for vehicle systems.other thermal product categories.  Our Temperature Control Segment manufactures and remanufactures air conditioning compressors,operating segment is poised to benefit from the broader adoption of air conditioning and heating parts, engine cooling system parts, power window accessories and windshield washer system partsother thermal systems..

The following tables show our net sales intersegment revenue and operating income for each reportable operating segment (in thousands):

  
Three Months Ended
June 30,
  
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
  2022  2021  2022  2021 
Net Sales (a)            
Engine Management $241,873  $233,216  $481,130  $445,234 
Temperature Control  114,432   106,471   195,753   168,944 
All Other  3,107   2,389   5,360   4,451 
Consolidated $359,412  $342,076  $682,243  $618,629 
                 
Intersegment Revenue (a)                
Engine Management $5,007  $5,185  $10,796  $10,544 
Temperature Control  2,831   3,125   6,047   4,972 
All Other  (7,838)  (8,310)  (16,843)  (15,516)
Consolidated $0  $0  $0  $0 
                 
Operating Income                
Engine Management $21,100  $30,384  $47,816  $61,498 
Temperature Control  12,265   13,229   17,483   16,821 
All Other  (5,472)  (6,688)  (10,491)  (12,070)
Consolidated $27,893  $36,925  $54,808  $66,249 
  
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2023  2022 
Net Sales (a)      
Vehicle Control $184,577  $
177,264 
Temperature Control  72,406   73,058 
Engineered Solutions  71,045   72,509 
 Other      
Consolidated $328,028  $322,831 
         
Operating Income (Loss)  
   
 
Vehicle Control
 $
17,375  $
20,344 
Temperature Control  2,084   4,162 
Engineered Solutions  5,647   6,288 
Other  (4,360)  (3,879)
Consolidated $20,746  $26,915 

(a)Segment net sales includeThere are no intersegment sales inamong our Engine ManagementVehicle Control, Temperature Control and Temperature ControlEngineered Solutions operating segments.

For the disaggregation of our net sales from contracts with customers by geographic area, major product group and major sales channels forgeographic area within each of our operating segments, see Note 17, “Net Sales.”

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Note 17. Net Sales

Disaggregation of Net Sales

We disaggregate our net sales from contracts with customers by geographic area, major product group and major sales channels forgeographic area within each of our segments, as we believe it best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our net sales are affected by economic factors.

Major Product Group

The following tables provide disaggregationVehicle Control operating segment generates its revenues from core aftermarket sales of netignition, emissions, and fuel delivery, electrical and safety, and wire sets and other product categories.  The Temperature Control operating segment generates its revenue from aftermarket sales information for the three monthsof air conditioning system components and six months ended June 30, 2022other thermal products.  The Engineered Solutions operating segment generates revenues from custom-engineered products to vehicle and 2021 (in thousands):equipment manufacturers in highly diversified global end-markets such as commercial and light vehicles, construction, agriculture, power sports and marine.

Three months ended June 30, 2022 (a)
 
Engine
Management
  
Temperature
Control
  Other (b)  Total 
Geographic Area:            
United States $214,444  $108,154  $0  $322,598 
Canada  6,257   5,873   3,107   15,237 
Europe  10,378   69   0   10,447 
Mexico  6,666   105   0   6,771 
Asia  2,634   30   0   2,664 
Other foreign  1,494   201   0   1,695 
Total $241,873  $114,432  $3,107  $359,412 
Major Product Group:                
Ignition, emission control, fuel and safety related system products $202,823  $0  $2,387  $205,210 
Wire and cable  39,050   0   52   39,102 
Compressors  0   72,063   243   72,306 
Other climate control parts  0   42,369   425   42,794 
Total $241,873  $114,432  $3,107  $359,412 
Major Sales Channel:                
Aftermarket $173,361  $103,652  $3,107  $280,120 
OE/OES  59,984   10,094   0   70,078 
Export  8,528   686   0   9,214 
Total $241,873  $114,432  $3,107  $359,412 


Three months ended June 30, 2021 (a)
 
Engine
Management
  
Temperature
Control
  Other (b)  Total 
Geographic Area:            
United States $202,274  $101,241  $0  $303,515 
Canada  7,433   4,632   2,389   14,454 
Europe  5,252   161   0   5,413 
Mexico  6,460   115   0   6,575 
Asia  9,447   68   0   9,515 
Other foreign  2,350   254   0   2,604 
Total $233,216  $106,471  $2,389  $342,076 
Major Product Group:            
Ignition, emission control, fuel and safety related system products $192,486  $0  $1,832  $194,318 
Wire and cable  40,730   0   (142)  40,588 
Compressors  0   69,577   386   69,963 
Other climate control parts  0   36,894   313   37,207 
Total $233,216  $106,471  $2,389  $342,076 
Major Sales Channel:                
Aftermarket $172,676  $97,763  $2,389  $272,828 
OE/OES  53,776   8,104   0   61,880 
Export  6,764   604   0   7,368 
Total $233,216  $106,471  $2,389  $342,076 

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Six months ended June 30, 2022 (a)
 
Engine
Management
  
Temperature
Control
  Other (b)  Total 
Geographic Area:            
United States $416,267  $183,603  $0  $599,870 
Canada  14,397   11,189   5,360   30,946 
Europe  18,085   114   0   18,199 
Mexico  15,007   189   0   15,196 
Asia  14,126   192   0   14,318 
Other foreign  3,248   466   0   3,714 
Total
 $
481,130
  $
195,753
  $
5,360
  $
682,243
 
Major Product Group:                
Ignition, emission control, fuel and safety related system products $403,177  $0  $4,707  $407,884 
Wire and cable  77,953   0   (31)  77,922 
Compressors  0   115,340   192   115,532 
Other climate control parts  0   80,413   492   80,905 
Total
 $
481,130
  $
195,753
  $
5,360
  $
682,243
 
Major Sales Channel:                
Aftermarket $338,486  $175,931  $5,360  $519,777 
OE/OES  126,541   18,588   0   145,129 
Export  16,103   1,234   0   17,337 
Total
 $
481,130
  $
195,753
  $
5,360
  $
682,243
 

The following table summarizes consolidated net sales by major product group within each operating segment for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

Six months ended June 30, 2021 (a)
 
Engine
Management
  
Temperature
Control
  Other (b)  Total 
Geographic Area:            
United States $383,375  $159,977  $0  $543,352 
Canada  16,007   7,958   4,451   28,416 
Europe  10,401   217   0   10,618 
Mexico  12,607   180   0   12,787 
Asia  19,082   144   0   19,226 
Other foreign  3,762   468   0   4,230 
Total $445,234  $168,944  $4,451  $618,629 
Major Product Group:            
Ignition, emission control, fuel and safety related system products $366,152  $0  $3,501  $369,653 
Wire and cable  79,082   0   (135)  78,947 
Compressors  0   102,951   404   103,355 
Other climate control parts  0   65,993   681   66,674 
Total $445,234  $168,944  $4,451  $618,629 
Major Sales Channel:                
Aftermarket $337,309  $153,448  $4,451  $495,208 
OE/OES  94,821   14,484   0   109,305 
Export  13,104   1,012   0   14,116 
Total $445,234  $168,944  $4,451  $618,629 

(a)Segment net sales include intersegment sales in our Engine Management and Temperature Control segments.

(b)
Other consists of the elimination of intersegment sales from our Engine Management and Temperature Control segments as well as sales from our Canadian business unit that does not meet the criteria of a reportable operating segment.  Intersegment wire and cable sales for the six months ended June 30, 2022, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 exceeded third party sales from our Canadian business unit.

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Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2023  2022 
Vehicle Control      
   Engine Management (Ignition, Emissions and Fuel Delivery)
 
$
116,083
  
$
109,149
 
   Electrical and Safety          
  
51,804
   
52,257
 
   Wire Sets and Other
  
16,690
   
15,858
 
Total Vehicle Control          
  
184,577
   
177,264
 
         
Temperature Control        
   AC System Components          
  
45,752
   
47,374
 
   Other Thermal Components          
  
26,654
   
25,684
 
Total Temperature Control          
  
72,406
   
73,058
 
         
Engineered Solutions        
   Commercial Vehicle          
  
19,857
   
21,451
 
   Construction/Agriculture          
  
12,795
   
10,984
 
   Light Vehicle          
  
22,966
   
26,075
 
   All Other          
  
15,427
   
13,999
 
Total Engineered Solutions          
  
71,045
   
72,509
 
         
Other        
      
         
Total           
$
328,028
  
$
322,831
 

Geographic Area

We sell our line of products primarily in the United States, with additional sales in Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia and Latin America.  Sales are attributed to countries based upon the location of the customer.  Our sales are substantially denominated in U.S. dollars.

Major Product Group

The Engine Managementfollowing tables provide disaggregation of net sales information by geographic area within each operating segment offor the Company principally generates revenue from the sale of automotive engine parts in the automotive aftermarket including ignition, emission control, fuelthree months ended March 31, 2023 and safety related system products, and wire and cable parts.  The Temperature Control segment of the Company principally generates revenue from the sale of automotive temperature control systems parts in the automotive aftermarket including air conditioning compressors and other climate control parts.2022 (in thousands):

Major Sales Channel
Three months ended March 31, 2023
 
 Vehicle
Control
  
Temperature
Control
  
Engineered
Solutions
  Other
  Total 
Geographic Area:               
United States $
166,412  $69,571  $44,206  $  $280,189 
Canada  8,330   2,755   5,238      16,323 
Europe  198      15,084      15,282 
Mexico  8,587      1,768      10,355 
Asia  62   20   4,054      4,136 
Other foreign  988   60   695      1,743 
Total $
184,577  $72,406  $71,045  $  $328,028 

In the aftermarket channel, we sell our products to warehouse distributors and retailers.  Our customers buy directly from us and sell directly to jobber stores, professional technicians and to “do-it-yourselfers” who perform automotive repairs on their personal vehicles.  In the Specialized Original Equipment (“OE”) and Original Equipment Service (“OES”) channel, we sell our products to original equipment manufacturers who redistribute our products within their distribution network, independent dealerships and service dealer technicians.  Lastly, in the Export channel, our domestic entities sell to customers outside the United States.
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Three months ended March 31, 2022
 
 Vehicle
Control
  
Temperature
Control
  
Engineered
Solutions
  Other
  Total 
Geographic Area:               
United States $
161,071  $69,312  $46,889  $  $277,272 
Canada  8,708   3,499   3,502      15,709 
Europe  192   15   11,330      11,537 
Mexico
  6,083   84   1,624      7,791 
Asia
  80   22   8,401      8,503 
Other foreign  1,130   126   763      2,019 
Total $
177,264  $73,058  $72,509  $  $322,831 

Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies

Asbestos

In 1986, we acquired a brake business, which we subsequently sold in March 1998 and which is accounted for as a discontinued operation in the accompanying statement of operations.  When we originally acquired this brake business, we assumed future liabilities relating to any alleged exposure to asbestos-containing products manufactured by the seller of the acquired brake business. In accordance with the related purchase agreement, we agreed to assume the liabilities for all new claims filed on or after September 2001. Our ultimate exposure will depend upon the number of claims filed against us on or after September 2001, and the amounts paid for settlements, awards of asbestos-related damages, and defense of such claims.  At June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, approximately 1,5901,485 cases were outstanding for which we may be responsible for any related liabilities.  Since inception in September 2001 through June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the amounts paid for settled claims and awards of asbestos-related damages, including interest, were approximately $63.1$67 million.  We do not have insurance coverage for the indemnity and defense costs associated with the claims we face.

In evaluating our potential asbestos-related liability, we have considered various factors including, among other things, an actuarial study of the asbestos related liabilities performed by an independent actuarial firm, our settlement amounts and whether there are any co-defendants, the jurisdiction in which lawsuits are filed, and the status and results of such claims.  As is our accounting policy, we consider the advice of actuarial consultants with experience in assessing asbestos-related liabilities to estimate our potential claim liability; and perform an actuarial evaluation in the third quarter of each year and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that additional provisions may be necessary.  The methodology used to project asbestos-related liabilities and costs in our actuarial study considered: (1) historical data available from publicly available studies; (2) an analysis of our recent claims history to estimate likely filing rates into the future; (3) an analysis of our currently pending claims; (4) an analysis of our settlements and awards of asbestos-related damages to date; and (5) an analysis of closed claims with pay ratios and lag patterns in order to develop average future settlement values.  Based on the information contained in the actuarial study and all other available information considered by us, we have concluded that no amount within the range of settlement payments and awards of asbestos-related damages was more likely than any other and, therefore, in assessing our asbestos liability we compare the low end of the range to our recorded liability to determine if an adjustment is required.

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In accordance with our policy to perform an annual actuarial evaluation in the third quarter of each year, an actuarial study was performed as of August 31, 2021.2022.  The results of the August 31, 20212022 study included an estimate of our undiscounted liability for settlement payments and awards of asbestos-related damages, excluding legal costs, and any potential recovery from insurance carriers, ranging from $60.9$68.8 million to $100.2$111.6 million for the period through 2065.  The change from the updated prior year study, which was in Decemberas of 2020,August 31, 2021, was a $2.1$7.9 million decreaseincrease for the low end of the range and a $1.1$11.4 million increase for the high end of the range.  The changeincrease in the estimated undiscounted liability from the updated prior year study at both the low end and the high end of the range reflects our actual experience, our historical data and certain assumptions with respect to events that may occur in the future.

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Based upon the results of the August 31, 20212022 actuarial study, in September 20212022 we increased our asbestos liability to $60.9$68.8 million, the low end of the range, and recorded an incremental pre-tax provision of $5.3$18.5 million in earnings (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations.  Future legal costs, which are expensed as incurred and reported in earnings (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations, are estimated, according to the August 31, 20212022 study, to range from $49.4$53.2 million to $99.3$105.7 million for the period through 2065.  Total operating cash outflows related to discontinued operations, which include settlements, awards of asbestos-related damages and legal costs, net of taxes, were $9.5$2.6 million and $5.5$5 million for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively.

We plan to perform an annual actuarial evaluation during the third quarter of each year for the foreseeable future and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that additional provisions may be necessary. Given the uncertainties associated with projecting such matters into the future and other factors outside our control, we can give no assurance that additional provisions will not be required. We will continue to monitor events and changes in circumstances surrounding these potential liabilities in determining whether to perform additional actuarial evaluations and whether additional provisions may be necessary.  At the present time, however, we do not believe that any additional provisions would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our liquidity or consolidated financial position.

Other Litigation

We are currently involved in various other legal claims and legal proceedings (some of which may involve substantial amounts), including claims related to commercial disputes, product liability, employment, and environmental.  Although these legal claims and legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties, based on our understanding and evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances, we believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters will not, either individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.operations.  We may at any time determine that settling any of these matters is in our best interests, which settlement may include substantial payments.  Although we cannot currently predict the specific amount of any liability that may ultimately arise with respect to any of these matters, we will record provisions when the liability is considered probable and reasonably estimable.  Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether an exposure can be reasonably estimated.  As additional information becomes available, we reassess our potential liability related to these matters. Such revisions of the potential liabilities could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

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Warranties

We generally warrant our products against certain manufacturing and other defects. These product warranties are provided for specific periods of time of the product depending on the nature of the product.  As of June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, we have accrued  $23.8$20.6 million and $18.2$20.7 million, respectively, for estimated product warranty claims included in accrued customer returns. The accrued product warranty costs are based primarily on historical experience of actual warranty claims.

The following table provides the changes in our product warranties (in thousands):

  Three Months Ended
   Six Months Ended
  
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 June 30,  June 30,  2023  2022 
 2022  2021  2022  2021       
Balance, beginning of period $20,711  $16,948  $17,463  $17,663  $19,667  $17,463 
Liabilities accrued for current year sales  30,295   25,162   52,921   45,339   25,793   22,626 
Settlements of warranty claims  (27,240)  (23,897)  (46,618)  (44,789)  (24,860)  (19,378)
Balance, end of period $23,766  $18,213  $23,766  $18,213  $20,600  $20,711
 

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ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’SMANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Forward-looking statements in this Report are indicated by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “projects,” “strategies” and similar expressions. These statements represent our expectations based on current information and assumptions and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties.  Our actual results could differ materially from those which are anticipated or projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes or loss in business relationships with our major customers and in the timing, size and continuation of our customers’ programs; changes in our supply chain financing arrangements, such as changes in terms, termination of contracts and/or the impact of rising interest rates; the ability of our customers to achieve their projected sales; competitive product and pricing pressures; increases in production or material costs, including procurement costs resulting from higher tariffs, and inflationary cost increases in raw materials, labor and transportation, that cannot be recouped in product pricing; the performance of the aftermarket, non-aftermarket, industrial equipment and original equipment markets; changes in the product mix and distribution channel mix; economic and market conditions; successful integration of acquired businesses; our ability to achieve benefits from our cost savings initiatives; product liability and environmental matters (including, without limitation, those related to asbestos-related contingent liabilities and remediation costs at certain properties); the effects of a widespread public health crisis, including the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; the effects of disruptions in the supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,chain; Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and resultant sanctions imposed by the U.S. and other governments; the geo-political impact of U.S. relations with China; climate-related risks, such as physical and transition risks; as well as other risks and uncertainties, such as those described under Risk Factors, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk and those detailed herein and from time to time in the filings of the Company with the SEC. Forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In addition, historical information should not be considered as an indicator of future performance.  The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, included elsewhere in this Report.

Overview

WeWith over 100 years in business, we are a leading manufacturerleader in the industries we serve and distributora trusted partner for all of our stakeholders.  We manufacture and distribute premium replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair and service of vehiclesfor our customers in the automotive aftermarket, industry. In addition, we continue to increasewhile providing customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by our supplier capabilitiesEngineered Solutions segment.  We are a global manufacturer with a complementary focus on specialized original equipment parts for manufacturersover 6,000 employees (inclusive of temporary and joint venture employees) across multiple industries such as agriculture, heavy duty, and construction equipment. We believe that our extensive designnearly 39 manufacturing, distribution and engineering capabilities have afforded us opportunities to expand our product coveragefacilities and offices located in our aftermarket businessNorth America, Europe and enter newer specialized markets that require application-specific knowledge, such as those mentioned above.
We are organized into two operating segments.  Each segment is focused on different product categories and with providing our customers with full-line coverage of its products, a full suite of complementary services that are tailored to our customers’ business needs, and with driving end-user demand for our products.Asia.  We sell our products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico and other Latin American countries.

Beginning on January 1, 2023, we reorganized our business into three operating segments – Engineered Solutions, Vehicle Control and Temperature Control.

31Engineered Solutions is a new operating segment created by carving out all non-aftermarket business from our prior Engine Management and Temperature Control operating segments, which will now solely reflect parts sales to aftermarket channels.  Our Engineered Solutions segment supplies custom-engineered solutions to vehicle and equipment manufacturers in highly diversified global end-markets such as commercial and light vehicles, construction, agriculture, power sports and marine, and is expected to provide a platform for growth.  Segment offerings include product categories from both of our legacy operating segments, and offer a broad array of conventional and future-oriented technologies, including those that are specific to vehicle electrification as well as those that are powertrain-neutral.

Vehicle Control is the new name for our Engine Management operating segment.  It includes our core aftermarket business after carving out of all non-aftermarket business to our Engineered Solutions operating segment.  The Vehicle Control segment includes sales from three new major product groups – (1) Ignition, Emissions & Fuel Delivery, which includes the traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) dependent categories; (2) Electrical & Safety, which includes powertrain neutral vehicle technologies such as electrical switches/relays, safety related products such as anti-lock brake and vehicle speed sensors, tire pressure monitoring, park assist sensors, and advanced driver assistance components; and (3) Wire Sets & Other, which includes spark plug wire sets and other related products, and are product categories we have noted to be in secular decline based upon product life cycle.

Our Temperature Control operating segment remains substantially unchanged, as only a small portion of its business moved to Engineered Solutions, and this legacy aftermarket business segment is poised to benefit from the broader adoption of air conditioning and other thermal systems.  Those systems will provide passenger comfort regardless of the vehicles’ powertrain, and are being developed to cool batteries and other products used on electric vehicles.  Segment offerings include sales from thermal products in the aftermarket business under two major product groups – (1) AC System Components, which includes compressors, connecting lines, heat exchangers, and expansion devices; and (2) Other Thermal Components, which includes parts that provide engine, transmission, electric drive motor, and battery temperature management.

The reorganization of our operating segments provides clarity regarding the unique dynamics and margin profiles of the markets served by each segment, better aligns with our strategic focus on diversification, and provides greater transparency into how we are positioned to capture growth opportunities of the future.

The following table summarizes the reorganization of our operating segments, and provides a comparison of our operating segments during 2022 and in 2023:

Operating Segments as of 2022Operating Segments in 2023
Engine Management:Vehicle Control (Aftermarket):


Engine Management (Ignition,

Ignition, Emissions, Fuel & Safety
Emissions & Fuel Delivery)

Wire and Cable

Electrical & Safety

Wire Sets & Other
Temperature Control:Temperature Control (Aftermarket):

Compressors
AC System Components

Other Climate Control Parts

Other Thermal Components
Engineered Solutions (non-Aftermarket):

Commercial Vehicle

Light Vehicle

Construction & Agriculture

All Other

Overview of Financial Performance

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. This discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting our results of operations and the financial condition of our business during the three months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and 2021.2022.


 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
            
Net sales
 
$
359,412
  
$
342,076
  
$
328,028
  
$
322,831
 
Gross profit
 
96,351
  
99,272
  
91,267
  
89,840
 
Gross profit %
 
26.8
%
 
29
%
 
27.8
%
 
27.8
%
Operating income
 
27,893
  
36,925
  
20,746
  
26,915
 
Operating income %
 
7.8
%
 
10.8
%
 
6.3
%
 
8.3
%
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
 
27,999
  
37,262
  
17,109
  
27,559
 
Provision for income taxes
 
7,122
  
9,248
  
4,372
  
7,005
 
Earnings from continuing operations
 
20,877
  
28,014
  
12,737
  
20,554
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
(1,666
)
 
(853
)
 
(780
)
 
(1,116
)
Net earnings
 
19,211
  
27,161
  
11,957
  
19,438
 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
85
  
19
  
39
  
(8
)
Net earnings attributable to SMP
 
19,126
  
27,142
  
11,918
  
19,446
 
Per share data attributable to SMP – Diluted:            
Earnings from continuing operations
 
$
0.93
  
$
1.23
  
$
0.57
  
$
0.91
 
Discontinued operations
  
(0.07
)
  
(0.03
)
  
(0.03
)
  
(0.04
)
Net earnings per common share
 
$
0.86
  
$
1.20
  
$
0.54
  
$
0.87
 

Consolidated net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 were $359.4$328 million, an increase of $17.3$5.2 million, or 5.1%1.6%, compared to net sales of $342.1$322.8 million in the same period in 2021.2022.  Net sales in our Vehicle Control operating segment increased $7.3 million, or 4.1%, while net sales in both our Temperature Control and Engineered Solutions operating segments declined slightly when compared to the comparable period in the prior year.
The increase in net sales in our Vehicle Control operating segment reflects the continued strength in the demand of our Engine Management (Ignition, Emissions and TemperatureFuel Delivery) aftermarket product line and the impact of increased pricing.  The increase in net sales in the Vehicle Control segments,segment in the first quarter of 2023 is in line with particular strengthour expected growth rate of low single digits in the automotive aftermarket.
Net sales in both our Temperature Control segment.
and Engineered Solutions operating segments declined slightly when compared to the comparable period in the prior year.  Temperature Control segment’s strength inControl’s net sales reflectsfor the first quarter of 2023 reflect the impact of price increases, the continuedtiming of pre-season customer orders in 2023, and are in line with the strong pre-season customer demand fueled by healthy customer POSorders of the first quarter of 2022 when sales early season record heat across the country,were up 30% and the replenishment ofcustomers replenished their prior year inventory levels.  Overall, full year results at Temperature Control will be dependent upon summer weather conditions and customer inventory levels after a very warm 2021.  Net sales at our Engine Management segment increased slightly against record sales in the comparable period of 2021.  Engine Managementlevels.  Engineered Solutions’ net sales were favorably impacted bydecreased slightly year-over-year due to a change in one customer’s production schedule however, we continue to be optimistic about the positive contribution fromlong-term growth potential of the complementary markets served in our 2021 acquisitions and price increases implemented in 2022.newly created Engineered Solutions operating segment.

Gross marginmargins as a percentage of net sales forwere flat at 27.8% in both the three months ended June 30, 2022 was 26.8% as compared to 29% for the comparable period in 2021.first quarter of 2023 and 2022. Gross margins in the first three months ended June 30, 2022of 2023 reflect the positive impact of higher net sales and increased pricing, which were negatively impactedoffset by lower fixed cost absorption due to lower and more normalized, production levels higher customer returns,than those achieved in the higher mix of non-aftermarket parts sales fromsame period in 2022, as we continued to work down our recent acquisitions, which have a different margin profile than our aftermarket business with lower gross margins but comparable operating margin, higher freight and related expenses resulting from higher inventory levels, and continued inflationary cost increases in certain raw materials, labor and transportation expense, which were somewhatexpense.  While we anticipate continued margin pressure resulting from inflationary headwinds, we believe that our annual cost initiatives coupled with our ability to pass through higher prices to our customers should help to offset by increased pricing.much of this impact to our margins.

Operating margin as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 was 7.8%6.3% as compared to 10.8%8.3% for the comparablesame period in 2021.2022.  Included in our operating margin were selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) of $68.4$69.6 million, or 19%21.2% of net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 compared to $62.3$62.9 million, or 18.2%19.5% of net sales, for the same period in 2021.2022. The higher$6.7 million increase in SG&A expenses in the first quarter of 2023 as compared to the first quarter of 2022 resultedis principally from the impact of increased distribution costs,due to (1) higher interest rate related costs of $5.5 million incurred in our supply chain financing arrangements, and incremental expenses from our Trombetta(2) higher distribution and Stabil acquisitions.freight costs related to higher sales.

Overall, our core automotive aftermarket business demand remains strong, and we continue to make major strides into newbe optimistic about the long term growth potential of the complementary markets with upside potential.

New $500 Million Credit Facility

In June 2022, we entered into a new Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for a $500 million credit facility comprised of a $100 million term loan facility (the “term loan”) and a $400 million multi-currency revolving credit facility (the “revolving facility”). Concurrently withserve in our entry into the Credit Agreement, we also entered into a seven year interest rate swap agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Co-Syndication Agent and lender under the Credit Agreement on $100 million of borrowings under the Credit Agreement to manage exposure to interest rate changes. The interest rate swap agreement matures in May 2029.

Borrowings under the Credit Agreement were used to repay all outstanding borrowings under the existing 2015 Credit Agreement, and pay certain fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Credit Agreement, with future borrowings used for other general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries.  The term loan amortizes in quarterly installments of 1.25% in each of the first four years, and quarterly installments of 2.5% in the fifth year of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement matures on June 1, 2027.  The Company may request up to two one-year extensions of the maturity date.newly created Engineered Solutions operating segment.

Impact of Russia’s Invasion of the Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, and the resultant sanctions imposed by the U.S. and other governments, have created risks, uncertainties and disruptions impacting business continuity, liquidity and asset values not only in the Ukraine and Russia, but in markets worldwide. Significant price increases have occurred in gas and energy markets, as well as in other commodities. Although we have no facilities or business operations in either the Ukraine or Russia, have historically had only minor sales to customers in Russia, which we have subsequently discontinued, and have not experienced additional significant disruptions in the supply chain, the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding the invasion are being closely monitored. We have manufacturing and distribution facilities in Bialystok, Poland and Pecel, Hungary. Our facility in Bialystok, Poland does not use natural gas in its production process, or for heating, and, as such, is not impacted by Russia’s decision to halt the export of all natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria. While we have not been impacted by the war to date, there can be no assurances that any escalation of the invasion will not have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Impact of Global Supply Chain Disruption and Inflation
 
Disruptions in the global economy have impeded global supply chains, resulted in longer lead times and delays in procuring component parts and raw materials, and resulted in inflationary cost increases in certain raw materials, labor and transportation.  In response to the global supply chain volatility and inflationary cost increases, we have taken, and continue to take, several actions to mitigate the impact by working closely with our suppliers and customers to minimize any potential adverse impacts on our business, including implementing cost savings initiatives and the pass through of higher costs to our customers in the form of price increases, and increasing inventory levels to minimize the obvious disruptions from out-of-stock raw materials and components to ensure higher fill rates with our customers.  We believe that we have also benefited from our geographically diversified manufacturing footprint and our strategy to bring more product manufacturing in-house, especially with respect to product availability and fill rates.  We expect these inflationary trends to continue for some time, and while we believe that we will be able to somewhat offset the impact, there can be no assurances that unforeseen future events in the global supply chain affecting the availability of materials and components, and/or increasing commodity pricing, will not have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Environmental, Social, & Governance (“ESG”)

Our Company was founded in 1919 on the values of integrity, common decency and respect for others.  These values continue to this day and are embodied in our Code of Ethics, which has been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company to serve as a statement of principles to guide our decision-making and reinforce our commitment to these values in all aspects of our business.  These values also serve as the foundation for our increased focus on many important environmental, social and governance issues, such as environmental stewardship and our efforts to identify and implement practices that reduce our environmental impact while achieving our business goals; our attention to diversity, equity and inclusion, employee development, retention, and health and safety; and our community engagement initiatives, to name a few.

We have made significant strides with respect to our ESG initiatives, building awareness of the environmental impact of our operations, and challenging ourselves to reduce our impact by reducing our usage of energy and water, reducing our generation of waste, increasing our recycling efforts and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions (“GHG”), with the ambition of achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.  With each year, we intend to further our commitment to improving our environmental stewardship and finding ways to give back to our communities. InformationAdditional information on our ESG initiatives can be found on our corporate website at ir.smpcorp.com under “Environmental & Social Responsibility” (including our most recent sustainability report) and at smpcares.smpcorp.com.  Information on our corporate websites regarding our ESG initiatives are referenced for general information only and are not incorporated by reference in this Report.

Interim Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022

Sales.  Consolidated net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 were $359.4$328 million, an increase of $17.3$5.2 million, or 5.1%1.6%, compared to $342.1$322.8 million in the same period of 2021,2022, with the majority of our net sales to customers located in the United States.  ConsolidatedNet sales in our Vehicle Control operating segment increased $7.3 million, or 4.1%, while net sales increased in both our Engine Management and Temperature Control Segments.and Engineered Solutions operating segments declined slightly when compared to the comparable period in the prior year.
 
The following table summarizes consolidated net sales by segment and by major product group within each segment for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):
 
  Three Months Ended June 30, 
  2022  2021 
Engine Management:      
      Ignition, Emission Control, Fuel and Safety Related System Products 
$
202,823
  
$
192,486
 
Wire and Cable  
39,050
   
40,730
 
Total Engine Management
  
241,873
   
233,216
 
         
Temperature Control:        
Compressors
  
72,063
   
69,577
 
Other Climate Control Parts  
42,369
   
36,894
 
Total Temperature Control
  
114,432
   
106,471
 
         
All Other  
3,107
   
2,389
 
         
Total 
$
359,412
  
$
342,076
 
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2023  2022 
Vehicle Control      
Engine Management (Ignition, Emissions and Fuel Delivery) 
$
116,083
  
$
109,149
 
Electrical and Safety  
51,804
   
52,257
 
Wire Sets and Other  
16,690
   
15,858
 
Total Vehicle Control
  
184,577
   
177,264
 
         
Temperature Control        
AC System Components  
45,752
   
47,374
 
Other Thermal Components  
26,654
   
25,684
 
Total Temperature Control
  
72,406
   
73,058
 
         
Engineered Solutions        
Commercial Vehicle  
19,857
   
21,451
 
Construction/Agriculture  
12,795
   
10,984
 
Light Vehicle  
22,966
   
26,075
 
All Other  
15,427
   
13,999
 
Total Engineered Solutions
  
71,045
   
72,509
 
         
Other  
   
 
         
Total 
$
328,028
  
$
322,831
 

Engine Management’sVehicle Control’s net sales increased $8.7 million, or 3.7%, to $241.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022.  Net sales in ignition, emission control, fuel and safety related system products for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were $202.8 million, an increase of $10.3March 31, 2023 increased $7.3 million, or 5.4%4.1%, to $184.6 million compared to $192.5$177.3 million in the same period of 2021.2022.  Net sales in the wireengine management (ignition, emissions, and cablefuel delivery) product group for the three months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 were $39$116.1 million, a decreasean increase of $1.7$7 million, or 4.1%6.4%, compared to $40.7$109.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021.  Engine Management’s increase in net sales for the second quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 reflects the impact of the positive contribution of incremental sales from our Trombetta and Stabil acquisitions and price increases implemented in 2022, which were implemented to pass through inflationary increases in raw materials, distribution and labor costs.
Incremental net sales from our Trombetta and Stabil acquisitions of $16.5 million were included in the net sales of the ignition, emission control, fuel and safety related system products group for the three months ended June 30, 2022.  Compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021, excluding the incremental net sales from the acquisitions, net sales in the ignition, emission control, fuel and safety related product group decreased $6.2 million, or 3.2%, and Engine Management net sales decreased $7.8 million, or 3.3%.
Temperature Control’s net sales increased $8 million, or 7.5%, to $114.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022.  Net sales in the compressorselectrical and safety product group for the three months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 were $72.1$51.8 million, an increasea decrease of $2.5$0.5 million, or 3.6%1%, compared to $69.6$52.3 million in the same period of 2021.three months ended March 31, 2022.  Net sales in the wire sets and other climate control parts product group for the three months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 were $42.4$16.7 million, an increase of $5.5$0.8 million, or 14.8%5.2%, compared to $36.9$15.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021.  March 31, 2022.  Demand in the Vehicle Control aftermarket segment remains relatively strong and our net sales performance in the first quarter of 2023 is in line with our expected growth rate of low single digits in the automotive aftermarket.
Temperature Control’s increase in net sales for the secondthree months ended March 31, 2023 were essentially flat at $72.4 million compared to $73.1 million in the same period of 2022.  Net sales in the AC systems components product group for the three months ended March 31, 2023 were $45.8 million, a decrease of $1.6 million, or 3.4%, compared to $47.4 million in the same period of 2022.  Net sales in the other thermal components product group for the three months ended March 31, 2023 were $26.7 million, an increase of $1 million, or 3.8%, compared to $25.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2022.  Temperature Control’s net sales for the first quarter of 2023 reflect the impact of the timing of pre-season customer orders in 2023, and are in line with the strong pre-season customer orders of the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 reflects the impact of continued strong customer demand, fueled by early season record heat across the countrywhen sales were up 30% and the replenishment of customercustomers replenished their prior year inventory levels after a very warm 2021, and the impact of price increases, which were implemented to pass through inflationary increases in raw materials, distribution and labor costs.  Although we are enjoying another strong start to the season,levels.  Overall, full year results at Temperature Control will be dependent upon the entirety of summer weather conditions and customer inventory levels.
 
35Engineered Solutions’ net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2023 decreased $1.5 million, or 2%, to $71 million compared to $72.5 million in the same period of 2022.  Net sales in the commercial vehicle product group for the three months ended March 31, 2023 were $19.9 million, a decrease of $1.6 million, or 7.4%, compared to $21.5 million in the same period of 2022.  Net sales in the construction and agriculture product group for the three months ended March 31, 2023 were $12.8 million, an increase of $1.8 million, or 16.4%, when compared to $11 million in the three months ended March 31, 2022.  Net sales in the light vehicle product group for the three months ended March 31, 2023 were $23 million, a decrease of $3.1 million, or 11.9%, when compared to $26.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2022.  Net sales in the all other product group for the three months ended March 31, 2023 were $15.4 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 10%, when compared to $14 million in the three months ended March 31, 2022.  Although Engineered Solutions net sales decreased slightly year-over-year due to a change in one customer’s production schedule however, we continue to be optimistic about the long-term growth potential of the complementary markets served in our newly created Engineered Solutions operating segment.

Gross Margins.  Gross margins, as a percentage of consolidated net sales, decreased to 26.8%were flat at 27.8% in both the secondfirst quarter of 2022, compared to 29% in the second quarter of 2021.2023 and 2022.  The following table summarizes gross margins by segment for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Engine Management  Temperature Control  Other  Total 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
Vehicle
Control
  
Temperature
Control
  
Engineered
Solutions
  Other  Total 
2023               
Net sales 
$
184,577
  
$
72,406
  
$
71,045
  
$
  
$
328,028
 
Gross margins 
58,472
  
19,155
  
13,640
  
  
91,267
 
Gross margin percentage 
31.7
%
 
26.5
%
 
19.2
%
 
  
27.8
%
               
2022                           
Net sales
 
$
241,873
  
$
114,432
  
$
3,107
  
$
359,412
  
$
177,264
  
$
73,058
  
$
72,509
  
$
  
$
322,831
 
Gross margins
 
62,294
  
30,564
  
3,493
  
96,351
  
55,424
  
19,488
  
14,928
  
  
89,840
 
Gross margin percentage
 
25.8
%
 
26.7
%
 
  
26.8
%
 
31.3
%
 
26.7
%
 
20.6
%
 
  
27.8
%
            
2021            
Net sales
 
$
233,216
  
$
106,471
  
$
2,389
  
$
342,076
 
Gross margins
 
67,447
  
28,658
  
3,167
  
99,272
 
Gross margin percentage
 
28.9
%
 
26.9
%
 
  
29
%

Compared to the second quarterfirst three months of 2021,2022, gross margins at Engine Management decreased 3.1Vehicle Control increased 0.4 percentage points from 28.9%31.3% to 25.8%, while gross31.7%. Gross margins at Temperature Control decreased 0.2 percentage points from 26.9%26.7% to 26.7%26.5%, and gross margins at Engineered Solutions decreased 1.4 percentage points from 20.6% to 19.2%TheEngineered Solutions gross margin as a percentage decreaseof sales is lower than that achieved in Engine Management comparedour Vehicle Control and Temperature Control aftermarket segments due to the prior year reflectsdifferent business profile with lower gross margins but comparable operating margins.

Gross margins in the first three months of 2023 reflect the positive impact of higher net sales and increased pricing, which were offset by lower fixed cost absorption due to lower and more normalized production levels than those achieved in the same period in 2022, as we continued to work down our inventory levels, and continued inflationary cost increases in certain raw materials, labor and transportation which were somewhat offset by increased pricing, higher customer returns, the higher mix of non-aftermarket parts sales from recent acquisitions, which have a different profile than our aftermarket business with lower gross margins but comparable operating margins, and higher freight and related expenses resulting from higher inventory levels; while the gross margin percentage decrease in Temperature Control reflects the impact of inflationary cost increases in raw materials, labor and transportation, which were somewhat offset by increased pricing, higher freight and related expenses resulting from higher inventory levels, and net year-over-year unfavorable production variances.expense.  While we anticipate continued margin pressures at both Engine Management and Temperature Controlpressure resulting from inflationary cost increases,headwinds, we believe that our annual cost initiatives andcoupled with our ability to pass through higher prices to our customers willshould help to mitigate theoffset much of this impact of the inflationary increases onto our margins.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $68.4increased to $69.6 million, or 19%21.2% of consolidated net sales, in the secondfirst quarter of 2022,2023, as compared to $62.3$62.9 million, or 18.2%19.5% of consolidated net sales in the secondfirst quarter of 2021.2022. The $6.1$6.7 million increase in SG&A expenses in the first quarter of 2023 as compared to the secondfirst quarter of 20212022 is principally due to (1) the impacthigher interest rate related costs of inflationary cost increases resulting$5.5 million incurred in our supply chain financing arrangements, and (2) higher distribution and freight costs (2)related to higher sales.  Excluding the impact of the incremental interest rate related costs incurred in our supply chain financing arrangements, and (3) the impact of incremental expenses of $2.9 million from our Trombetta and Stabil acquisitions, including amortization of intangible assets acquired. SG&A expenses in the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 were favorably impacted by19.5% of consolidated net sales, matching the higher mix of non-aftermarket parts sales from recent acquisitions, which have a different profile than our aftermarket business with lower SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales.in the comparable prior year period.

Restructuring and Integration Expenses.  Restructuring and integration expenses were $3,000$0.9 million in first three months ended June 30,of 2023 compared to $41,000 in the same period of 2022.  Restructuring and integration expenses incurred in the first three months of 2023 relate to product line relocations from our Independence, Kansas manufacturing facility and from our St. Thomas, Canada manufacturing facility to our manufacturing facilities in Reynosa, Mexico, as part of our Cost Reduction Initiative announced during the fourth quarter of 2022.  Total restructuring expenses incurred during the three months ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 related to the initiative of $0.9 million consisted of (1) expenses of approximately $0.8 million consisting of employee severance related to our product line relocations, and (2) expenses of approximately $0.1 million related to the relocation in our Engine Management Segment, of certain inventory, machinery and equipment acquired in our March 2021 soot sensor acquisition, to our manufacturing facilities in Independence, KansasReynosa, Mexico.  Additional restructuring costs related to the initiative, and Bialystok, Poland.  The soot sensor product line relocation has been substantially completed.expected to be incurred, are approximately $1.9 million.  We anticipate that the Cost Reduction Initiative will be completed by the end of 2023.

Operating Income.  Operating income was $27.9$20.7 million, or 7.8%6.3% of consolidated net sales, in the secondfirst quarter of 2022,2023 compared to $36.9$26.9 million, or 10.8%8.3% of consolidated net sales, in the secondfirst quarter of 2021.2022.  The year-over-year decrease in operating income of $9$6.2 million is primarily the result of the impact of lower gross margins as a percentagehigher interest rate related costs of consolidated net sales and higher$5.5 million incurred in our supply chain financing arrangements included in SG&A expenses offset, in part, by marginally higher consolidated net sales.

Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net.Other non-operating income, net was $1.9$0.2 million in the secondfirst quarter of 2022,2023, compared to $0.8other non-operating income, net of $1.4 million in the secondfirst quarter of 2021.2022.  The year-over-year increasedecrease in other non-operating income (expense), net results primarily from the increasedecrease in year-over-year equity income from our joint ventures, due in part to lower production related to inventory reduction plans, and the favorableunfavorable impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased to $1.8$3.9 million in the secondfirst quarter of 2022,2023 compared to $0.5$0.8 million in the second quartersame period of 2021.2022.  The year-over-year increase in interest expense reflects the impact of higher average outstanding borrowings in the second quarter of 2022 when compared to the second quarter of 2021, and higher year-over-year average interest rates on our credit facilities.facilities, and the impact of higher average outstanding borrowings in the first quarter of 2023 when compared to the first quarter of 2022.

Income Tax Provision.  The income tax provision in the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 was $7.1$4.4 million at an effective tax rate of 25.6% compared to $7 million at an effective tax rate of 25.4% compared to $9.2 million at an effective tax rate of 24.8% for the same period in 2021.2022.  The effective tax rate was essentially flat year-over-year.

Loss from Discontinued Operations.  During the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 and 2021,2022, the loss from discontinued operations, net of tax was $1.7$0.8 million and $0.9$1.1 million, respectively.  The loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, reflects legal expenses associated with our asbestos-related liability.  As discussed more fully in Note 18, “Commitments and Contingencies” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements (unaudited), we are responsible for certain future liabilities relating to alleged exposure to asbestos containing products.

Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest.  In May 2021, we acquired the Trombetta business for $111.7 million.  As part of the acquisition, we acquired aNet earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest relates to our 70% ownership in a joint venture in Hong Kong, with operations in Shanghai and Wuxi, China (“Trombetta Asia, Ltd.”).  Net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest of $85,000 and $19,000$39,000 during the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and the net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest of $8,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, represents 30% of the net earnings of Trombetta Asia, Ltd.

Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

Sales.  Consolidated net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were $682.2 million, an increase of $63.6 million, or 10.3%, compared to $618.6 million in the same period of 2021, with the majority of our net sales to customers in the United States.  Consolidated net sales increased in both our Engine Management and Temperature Control Segments.
The following table summarizes consolidated net sales by segment and by major product group within each segment for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):
  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2022  2021 
Engine Management:      
Ignition, Emission Control, Fuel and Safety Related System Products 
$
403,177
  
$
366,152
 
Wire and Cable  
77,953
   
79,082
 
Total Engine Management
  
481,130
   
445,234
 
         
Temperature Control:        
Compressors
  
115,340
   
102,951
 
Other Climate Control Parts  
80,413
   
65,993
 
Total Temperature Control
  
195,753
   
168,944
 
         
All Other  
5,360
   
4,451
 
         
Total 
$
682,243
  
$
618,629
 

Engine Management’s net sales increased $35.9 million, or 8.1%, to $481.1 million for the first six months of 2022.  Net sales in ignition, emission control, fuel and safety related system products for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were $403.2 million, an increase of $37 million, or 10.1%, compared to $366.2 million in the same period of 2021.  Net sales in the wire and cable product group for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were $78 million, a decrease of $1.1 million, or 1.4%, compared to $79.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021.  Engine Management’s increase in net sales for the first six months of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 reflects the impact of the positive contribution of incremental sales from our soot sensor, Trombetta and Stabil acquisitions and price increases implemented in 2022, which were implemented to pass through inflationary increases in raw materials, distribution and labor costs.
Incremental net sales from our soot sensor, Trombetta and Stabil acquisitions of $41.2 million were included in the net sales of the ignition, emission control, fuel and safety related system products group for the six months ended June 30, 2022.  Compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, excluding the incremental net sales from the acquisitions, net sales in the ignition, emission control, fuel and safety related product group decreased $4.2 million, or 1.1%, and Engine Management net sales decreased $5.3 million, or 1.2%.
Temperature Control’s net sales increased $26.8 million, or 15.9%, to $195.8 million for the first six months of 2022.  Net sales in the compressors product group for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were $115.3 million, an increase of $12.4 million, or 12%, compared to $102.9 million in the same period of 2021.  Net sales in the other climate control parts product group for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were $80.4 million, an increase of $14.4 million, or 21.8%, compared to $66 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021.  Temperature Control’s increase in net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 reflects the impact of continued strong customer demand, fueled by early season record heat across the country and the replenishment of customer inventory levels after very warm summer conditions in 2021, and the impact of price increases, which were implemented to pass through inflationary increases in raw materials, distribution and labor costs. Although we are enjoying another strong start to the season, full year results will be dependent upon upcoming summer weather conditions and customer inventory levels.
Gross Margins.  Gross margins, as a percentage of consolidated net sales, decreased to 27.3% in the first six months of 2022, compared to 29.6% during the same period in 2021.  The following table summarizes gross margins by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively (in thousands):

Six Months Ended
June 30,
 Engine Management  Temperature Control  Other  Total 
2022            
Net sales
 
$
481,130
  
$
195,753
  
$
5,360
  
$
682,243
 
Gross margins
  
127,829
   
50,550
   
7,812
   
186,191
 
Gross margin percentage
  
26.6
%
  
25.8
%
  
   
27.3
%
                 
2021                
Net sales
 
$
445,234
  
$
168,944
  
$
4,451
  
$
618,629
 
Gross margins
  
132,517
   
44,653
   
5,886
   
183,056
 
Gross margin percentage
  
29.8
%
  
26.4
%
  
   
29.6
%

Compared to the first six months of 2021, gross margins at Engine Management decreased 3.2 percentage points from 29.8% to 26.6%, while gross margins at Temperature Control decreased 0.6 percentage points from 26.4% to 25.8%.  The gross margin percentage decrease in Engine Management compared to the prior year reflects the impact of lower fixed cost absorption due to lower and more normalized, production levels, inflationary cost increases in raw materials, labor and transportation, which were somewhat offset by increased pricing, higher customer returns, the higher mix of non-aftermarket parts sales from recent acquisitions, which have a different profile than our aftermarket business with lower gross margins but comparable operating margins, and higher freight and related expenses resulting from higher inventory levels; while the gross margin percentage decrease in Temperature Control reflects the impact of inflationary cost increases in raw materials, labor and transportation, which were somewhat offset by increased pricing, higher freight and related expenses resulting from higher inventory levels, and net year-over-year unfavorable production variances. While we anticipate continued margin pressures at both Engine Management and Temperature Control resulting from inflationary cost increases, we believe that our annual cost initiatives, and our ability to pass through higher prices to our customers, will help to mitigate the impact of the inflationary increases on our margins.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $131.4 million, or 19.3% of consolidated net sales, in the first six months of 2022, as compared to $116.8 million, or 18.9% of consolidated net sales in the first six months of 2021.  The $14.6 million increase in SG&A expenses as compared to the first six months of 2021 is principally due to (1) the impact of inflationary cost increases resulting in higher distribution and freight costs, (2) higher interest rate related costs incurred in our supply chain financing arrangements, and (3) the impact of incremental expenses of $6.5 million from our soot sensor, Trombetta and Stabil acquisitions, including amortization of intangible assets acquired. SG&A expenses in the first six months of 2022 were favorably impacted by the higher mix of non-aftermarket parts sales from recent acquisitions, which have a different profile than our aftermarket business with lower SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales.

Restructuring and Integration Expenses.  Restructuring and integration expenses were $44,000 in six months ended June 30, 2022.  Restructuring and integration expenses incurred in the six months ended June 30, 2022 related to the relocation, in our Engine Management Segment, of certain inventory, machinery, and equipment acquired in our March 2021 soot sensor acquisition, to our facilities in Independence, Kansas and Bialystok, Poland.  The soot sensor product line relocation has been substantially completed.

Operating Income.  Operating income was $54.8 million, or 8% of consolidated net sales, in the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $66.2 million, or 10.7% of consolidated net sales, in the six months ended June 30, 2021.  The year-over-year decrease in operating income of $11.4 million is the result of the impact of lower gross margins as a percentage of consolidated net sales, and higher SG&A expenses offset, in part, by higher consolidated net sales.

Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net.  Other non-operating income, net was $3.4 million in the first six months of 2022, compared to $1.5 million in the first six months of 2021.  The year-over-year increase in other non-operating income, net results primarily from the increase in year-over-year equity income from our joint ventures and the favorable impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased to $2.6 million in the first six months of 2022, compared to $0.7 million for the same period in 2021.  The year-over-year increase in interest expense reflects the impact of higher average outstanding borrowings in the first six months of 2022 when compared to first six months of 2021, and higher year-over-year average interest rates on our credit facilities.

Income Tax Provision. The income tax provision for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $14.1 million at an effective tax rate of 25.4%, compared to $16.8 million at an effective tax rate of 25.1% for the same period in 2021. The effective tax rate was essentially flat year-over-year.

Loss from Discontinued Operations.  During the first six months of 2022 and 2021, the loss from discontinued operations, net of tax was $2.8 million and $2 million, respectively.  The loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, reflects legal expenses associated with our asbestos-related liability.  As discussed more fully in Note 18, “Commitments and Contingencies” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements (unaudited), we are responsible for certain future liabilities relating to alleged exposure to asbestos containing products.

Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest.  In May 2021, we acquired the Trombetta business for $111.7 million.  As part of the acquisition, we acquired a 70% ownership in a joint venture in Hong Kong, with operations in Shanghai and Wuxi, China (“Trombetta Asia, Ltd.”).  Net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest of $77,000 and $19,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, represents 30% of the net earnings(loss) of Trombetta Asia, Ltd.

Restructuring and Integration Programs

All of our restructuring and integration programs have been substantially completed.  For a detailed discussion on the restructuring and integration costs, see Note 4, “Restructuring and Integration Expenses,” of the notes to our consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Operating Activities. During the first sixthree months of 2022,2023, cash used in operating activities was $95.3$20.4 million compared to cash provided by operating activities of $23.2$104 million in the same period of 2021.2022.  The increasedecrease in cash used in operating activities resulted primarily from the largersmaller year-over-year increase in accounts receivable, the larger year-over-yeardecrease in inventories compared to an increase in inventories in the smallerprior year, the larger year-over-year increase in accounts payable, the increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets compared a year-over-year decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets, and the decrease in net earnings, partially offset by the smaller year-over-year decrease in sundry payables and accrued expenses.expenses, partially offset by the decrease in net earnings, and the smaller year-over-year decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets.
 
Net earnings during the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 were $38.6$12 million compared to $48.2$19.4 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2021.2022.  During the first sixthree months of 2022,2023, (1) the increase in accounts receivable was $49.7$42.6 million compared to the year-over-year increase in accounts receivable of $4.7$44.7 million in 2021;2022; (2) the increasedecrease in inventories was $87.7$6.2 million compared to the year-over-year increase in inventories of $46.7$67.7 million in 2021;2022; (3) the increase in accounts payable was $1.6$4.8 million compared to the year-over-year increase in accounts payable of $16.1$1.9 million in 2021;2022; (4) the increasedecrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets was $7.1$1.2 million compared to the year-over-year decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $3.2$2.2 million in 2021;2022; and (5) the decrease in sundry payables and accrued expenses was $5$10.7 million compared to the year-over-year decrease in sundry payables and accrued expenses of $6.5$21.2 million in 2021.2022.  The $66.7 million increase in inventories during the first six monthsquarter of 2022 reflects actions taken to meet ongoingcontinued strong customer demand, the timing of inventory purchases at our Temperature Control segment in anticipation of the upcoming summer selling season, and to serve as a hedge against the impact of materials inflation and higher safety stocks of raw materials given the volatilitycontinuing disruptions in the supply chain; while the year-over-year comparative increase in receivableschain.  Inventories during the first six months of 2022 reflects the impact of $50 million of receivables presented at financial institutions pursuant to our supply chain financing arrangements on December 31, 2020 sold in the first quarter of 2021. We2023 decreased $6.2 million, as we continue to actively manage our working capital to maximize our operating cash flow.  We anticipate further inventory decreases during 2023 as we reach more normalized inventory levels.
 
Investing Activities.  Cash used in investing activities was $13.2$4.4 million in the first sixthree months of 2022,2023 compared to $121$6.4 million in the same period of 2021.2022.  Investing activities during the first sixthree months of 2023 and 2022 consisted of capital expenditures of $13.2 million; while investing activities during the first six months of 2021 consisted of (1) the payment of $107.1$4.4 million net of $4.6and $6.4 million, of cash acquired, for our acquisition of 100% of the capital stock of Trumpet Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (“Trombetta”), (2) the payment of $2.1 million for our acquisition of certain assets of the soot sensor product lines from Stoneridge, Inc., and (3) capital expenditures of $11.7 million.respectively.

Financing Activities.  Cash provided by financing activities was $101.7$27.3 million in the first sixthree months of 20222023 as compared to $105.7$108.3 million in the same period of 2021. In June 2022,2022.  During the first three months of 2023, (1) we entered into a new credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent. The new credit agreement provides for a $500 million credit facility comprisedincreased borrowings under our Credit Agreement by $33.5 million; and (2) we paid dividends of a $100 million term loan facility and a $400 million revolving credit facility. Borrowings$6.3 million.  Cash provided by borrowings under our Credit Agreement in the new credit facility werethree months ended March 31, 2023 was used to repay all outstanding borrowings under the then existing revolving credit facility,fund our operating activities, investing activities, and certain fees and expenses incurred in connection with the refinancing.pay dividends.
 
During the first sixthree months of 2022, (1) we (1) increased our borrowings under our revolving credit facilitiesfacility by $139.2 million;$120.2 million, (2) made cash payments of $2.1 million for debt issuance costs in connection with our refinancing; (3)we made cash payments for the repurchase of shares of our common stock of $25.6$6.5 million; and (4)(2) we paid dividends of $11.8$5.9 million.  Cash provided by borrowings under our revolving credit facilities werefacility in the three months ended March 31, 2022 was used to fund our operating activities, investing activities, payment of debt issuance costs, purchase shares of our common stock and pay dividends.
During the first six months of 2021, we (1) increased our borrowings under our revolving credit facility by $125 million; (2) increased our borrowings under lease obligations and our Polish overdraft facility by $2.3 million; (3) made cash payments for the repurchase of shares of our common stock of $11.1 million; and (4) paid dividends of $11.1 million.  Cash provided by operating activities, along with borrowings under our revolving credit agreement, lease obligations and Polish overdraft facility were used to fund our investing activities, purchase shares of our common stock, and pay dividends.
 
Dividends of $11.8$6.3 million and $11.1$5.9 million were paid in 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.  In February 2022,2023, our Board of Directors voted to increase our quarterly dividend from $0.25 per share in 2021 to $0.27 per share in 2022.2022 to $0.29 per share in 2023.
 
Liquidity.
 
Our primary cash requirements include working capital, capital expenditures, regular quarterly dividends, stock repurchases, principal and interest payments on indebtedness and acquisitions.  Our primary sources of funds are ongoing net cash flows from operating activities and availability under our Credit Agreement (as detailed below).
 
In June 2022, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (the “Company”)the Company entered into a new Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders (the “Credit Agreement”).  The Credit Agreement provides for a $500 million credit facility comprised of a $100 million term loan facility (the “term loan”) and a $400 million multi-currency revolving credit facility available in U.S. Dollars, Euros, Sterling, Swiss Francs, Canadian Dollars and other currencies as agreed to by the administrative agent and the lenders (the “revolving facility”).  The Credit Agreement replaces and refinances the existing2015 Credit Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2015, among the Company, SMP Motor Products Ltd. and Trumpet Holdings, Inc., as borrowers, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and lender, and the other lenders named therein (the “2015 Credit Agreement”).Agreement.

Borrowings under the Credit Agreement were used to repay all outstanding borrowings under the existing 2015 Credit Agreement, and pay certain fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Credit Agreement, with future borrowings used for other general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries.  The term loan amortizes in quarterly installments of 1.25% in each of the first four years, and quarterly installments of 2.5% in the fifth year of the Credit Agreement.  The revolving facility has a $25 million sub-limit for the issuance of letters of credit and a $25 million sub-limit for the borrowing of swingline loans.  The maturity date is June 1, 2027.  The Company may request up to two one-year extensions of the maturity date.

The Company may, upon the agreement of one or more then existing lenders or of additional financial institutions not currently party to the Credit Agreement, increase the revolving facility commitments or obtain incremental term loans by an aggregate amount not to exceed (x) the greater of (i) $168 million or (ii) 100% of consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the four fiscal quarters ended most recently before such date, plus (y) the amount of any voluntary prepayment of term loans, plus (z) an unlimited amount so long as, immediately after giving effect thereto, the pro forma First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) does not exceed 2.5 to 1.0.

Term loan and revolver facility borrowings in U.S. Dollars bear interest, at the Company’s election, at a rate per annum equal to Term SOFR plus 0.10% plus an applicable margin, or an alternate base rate plus an applicable margin, where the alternate base rate is the greater of the prime rate, the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, and one-month Term SOFR plus 0.10% plus 1.00%. Term loan borrowings wereare being made at one-month Term SOFR.  The applicable margin for the term benchmark borrowings ranges from 1.0% to 2.0%, and the applicable margin for alternate base rate borrowings ranges from 0% to 1.0%, in each case, based on the total net leverage ratio of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries.  The Company may select interest periods of one, three or six months for Term SOFR borrowings.  Interest is payable at the end of the selected interest period, but no less frequently than quarterly.

The Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by its material domestic subsidiaries (each, a “Guarantor”), and secured by a first priority perfected security interest in substantially all of the existing and future personal property of the Company and each Guarantor, subject to certain exceptions.  The collateral security described above also secures certain banking services obligations and interest rate swaps and currency or other hedging obligations of the Company owing to any of the then existing lenders or any affiliates thereof.  Concurrently with the Company’s entry into the Credit Agreement, the Company also entered into a seven year interest rate swap agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Co-Syndication Agent and lender under the Credit Agreement, on $100 million of borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The interest rate swap agreement matures in May 2029.

Outstanding borrowings at June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 under the Credit Agreement were $264.5$273 million, consisting of current borrowings of $61$57.6 million and long-term debt of $203.5$215.4 million; while outstanding borrowings at December 31, 2021 under the 2015 Credit Agreement2022 were $125.3$239.5 million, consisting of current borrowings.borrowings of $55 million and long-term debt of $184.5 million.  Letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement were $2.6$2.4 million at June 30, 2022,both March 31, 2023 and $2.6 millionDecember 31, 2022.
At March 31, 2023, the weighted average interest rate under the 2015our Credit Agreement atwas 5.6%, which consisted of $273 million in borrowings under Term SOFR, adjusted for the impact of the interest rate swap agreement on $100 million of borrowings.  At December 31, 2021.  Borrowings at December 31, 2021 under the 2015 Credit Agreement have been classified as current liabilities based upon accounting rules and certain provisions in the agreement.
At June 30, 2022, the weighted average interest rate under our Credit Agreement was 3.5%5.2%, which consisted of $260$237 million in borrowings at 3.5%5.2% under Term SOFR, adjusted for the impact of the interest rate swap agreement on $100 million of borrowings, and an alternative base rate borrowing of $4.5$2.5 million at 5.3%.  At December 31, 2021, the weighted average interest rate on our 2015 Credit Agreement was 1.4%, which consisted of $125 million in direct borrowings at 1.4% and alternative base rate loan of $0.3 million at 3.5%8%.  During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, our average daily alternative base rate loan balance was $10.8$0.3 million, compared to a balance of $1$2.6 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and a balance of $1.1$5.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.
 
The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants limiting, among other things, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the creation of liens, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, sales of assets, dividends and other payments in respect of equity interests, acquisitions, investments, loans and guarantees, subject, in each case, to customary exceptions, thresholds and baskets.  The Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default.

In FebruaryOctober 2022, our Polish subsidiary, SMP Poland sp. z.o.o., amended its overdraft facility with HSBC Continental Europe (Spolka Akcyjna) Oddzial w Polsce formerly HSBC France (Spolka Akcyjna) Oddzial w Polsce.  Theto provide for borrowings under the facility in Euros and U.S. Dollars. Under the amended terms, the overdraft facility provides for borrowings of up to Zloty 30 million (approximately $6.7$7 million).  Availability under if borrowings are solely in Zloty, or up to 85% of the amendedZloty 30 million limit (approximately $5.9 million) if borrowings are in Euros and/or U.S. Dollars. The overdraft facility commencedhas an initial maturity date in MarchDecember 2022, with automatic three-month renewals until June 2027, subject to cancellation by either party, at its sole discretion, at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the three-month renewal period. Borrowings under the amended overdraft facility will bear interest at a rate equal to WIBOR(1) the one month Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate (“WIBOR”) + 1.5% for borrowings in Polish Zloty, (2) the one month Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) + 1.5% for  borrowings in Euros, and (3) the Mid-Point of the Fed Target Range + 1.75% for borrowings in U.S Dollars. Borrowings under the overdraft facility are guaranteed by Standard Motor Products, Inc., the ultimate parent company.  At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021,There were no borrowings outstanding under the overdraft facility were Zloty 12.9 million (approximately $2.9 million)at both March 31, 2023 and Zloty 12.3 million (approximately $3 million), respectively.December 31, 2022.

In order to reduce our accounts receivable balances and improve our cash flow, we are party to several supply chain financing arrangements, in which we may sell certain of our customers’ trade accounts receivable to such customers’ financial institutions.  We sell our undivided interests in certain of these receivables at our discretion when we determine that the cost of these arrangements is less than the cost of servicing our receivables with existing debt.  Under the terms of the agreements, we retain no rights or interest, have no obligations with respect to the sold receivables, and do not service the receivables after the sale.  As such, these transactions are being accounted for as a sale.
 
Pursuant to these agreements, we sold $218.4$170.9 million and $374.1$155.7 million of receivables during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $203.1 million and $394.4 million for the comparable periods in 2021.respectively.  Receivables presented at financial institutions and not yet soldcollected as of June 30, 2022 and DecemberMarch 31, 20212023 were approximately $10.8$2.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively, and remained in our accounts receivable balance for those periods.as of that date.  There were no receivables presented at financial institutions and not yet collected as of December 31, 2022. All receivables sold were reflected as a reduction of accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheet at the time of sale.  A charge in the amount of $7.7$9 million and $11.2$3.5 million related to the sale of receivables wasis included in selling, general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $3 million and $5.7 million for the comparable periods in 2021.respectively.
 
To the extent that these arrangements are terminated, our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and liquidity could be adversely affected by extended payment terms, or delays or failures in collecting trade accounts receivables.receivable.  The utility of the supply chain financing arrangements also depends upon a benchmark reference rate for the LIBOR rate, as it is a componentpurpose of determining the discount rate applicable to each arrangement.  If the LIBORbenchmark reference rate increases significantly, we may be negatively impacted as we may not be able to pass these added costs on to our customers, which could have a material and adverse effect upon our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
 
In October 2021,July 2022, our Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to $30 million of our common stock under a stock repurchase program.  Stock repurchases under this program, during the year ended December 31, 2022 were 7,000 shares at a total cost of $0.3 million; during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 were 471,458 shares and 621,885 shares of our common stock, respectively, at a total cost of $19.6 million and $26.5 million, respectively.  As of June 30, 2022, there was approximately $3.2 million available for future stock purchases under the program.  During the period from July 1, 2022 through July 18, 2022, we have repurchased an additional 70,182 shares of our common stock at a total cost of $3.2 million, thereby completing the October 2021 Board of Directors authorization.
In July 2022, our Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to an additional $30 million of our common stock under a new stock repurchase program.  Stock will be purchased from time to time in the open market, or through private transactions, as market conditions warrant. To date, there have been no repurchases of our common stock under the program.
 
Material Cash Commitments

Material cash commitments as of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 consist of required cash payments to service our outstanding borrowings of $264.5$273 million under our Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent, and the future minimum cash requirements of $44.1$94.2 million through 20312034 under operating leases.leases, and future cash payments relating to our restructuring activities of $2 million.  All of our other cash commitments as of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 are not material.  For additional information related to our material cash commitments, see Note 4, “Restructuring and Integration Expenses”, Note 8, “Leases,” and Note 9, “Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt,” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
 
We anticipate that our cash flow from operations, available cash, and available borrowings under our Credit Agreement will be adequate to meet our future liquidity needs for at least the next twelve months.  Significant assumptions underlie this belief, including, among other things, that we will be able to mitigate the future impact, if any, of disruptions in the supply chain caused, by the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and resultant sanctions imposed by the U.S. and other governments, the geo-political impact of U.S. relations with China, future increases in interest rates, and significant inflationary cost increases in raw materials, labor and transportation that we are unable to pass through to our customers, macroeconomic uncertainty, and that there will be no material adverse developments in our business, liquidity or capital requirements.  If material adverse developments were to occur in any of these areas, there can be no assurance that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations, or that future borrowings will be available to us under our Credit Agreement in amounts sufficient to enable us to pay the principal and interest on our indebtedness, or to fund our other liquidity needs.  In addition, if we default on any of our indebtedness, or breach any financial covenant in our Credit Agreement, our business could be adversely affected.
 
For further information regarding the risks in our business, refer to Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

We have identified the accounting policies and estimates surrounding the “Valuation of Long-Lived and Intangible Assets and Goodwill,” and “Asbestos Litigation” as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations.  The impact and any associated risks related to these policies and estimates on our business operations is discussed throughout “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” where such policies and estimates affect our reported and expected financial results. Other than the addition of the “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” accounting policy described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements (unaudited), thereThere have been no material changes to the critical accounting orthese and other accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Note 1 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

You should be aware that preparation of our consolidated quarterly financial statements in this Report requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. We can give no assurances that actual results will not differ from those estimates.  Although we do not believe that there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimates, or in the assumptions that we use in calculating the estimates, the uncertain future effects, if any, of the disruptions in the supply chain, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and resultant sanctions imposed by the U.S. and other governments, the geo-political impact of U.S. relations with China, future increases in interest rates, inflation, macroeconomic uncertainty, and other unforeseen changes in the industry, or business, could materially impact the estimates, and may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

For a detailed discussion on recently issued accounting pronouncements and their impact on our consolidated financial statements, see Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the notes to our consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

We are exposed to market risk, primarily related to foreign currency exchange and interest rates. These exposures are actively monitored by management. Our exposure to foreign exchange rate risk is due to certain costs, revenues and borrowings being denominated in currencies other than one of our subsidiary’s functional currency. Similarly, we are exposed to market risk as the result of changes in interest rates, which may affect the cost of our financing. It is our policy and practice to use derivative financial instruments only to the extent necessary to manage exposures. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Exchange Rate Risk

We have exchange rate exposure, primarily, with respect to the Canadian Dollar, the Euro, the British Pound, the Polish Zloty, the Hungarian Forint, the Mexican Peso, the Taiwan Dollar, the Chinese Yuan Renminbi and the Hong Kong Dollar.  As of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, our monetary assets and liabilities which are subject to this exposure are immaterial, therefore, the potential immediate loss to us that would result from a hypothetical 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates would not be expected to have a material impact on our earnings or cash flows.  This sensitivity analysis assumes an unfavorable 10% fluctuation in the exchange rates affecting the foreign currencies in which monetary assets and liabilities are denominated and does not take into account the incremental effect of such a change on our foreign currency denominated revenues.

Interest Rate Risk

We manage our exposure to interest rate risk through the proportion of fixed rate debt and variable rate debt in our debt portfolio. To reduce our market risk tofor changes in interest rates on our variable rate borrowings, and to manage a portion of our exposure to changes in interest rates, we occasionally enter into interest rate swap agreements.

In June 2022, we entered into a seven year interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $100 million that is to mature in May 2029.  The interest rate swap agreement has been designated as a cash flow hedge of interest payments on $100 million of borrowings under our Credit Agreement. Under the terms of the swap agreement, we will receive monthly variable interest payments based on one month Term SOFR and will pay interest based upon a fixed rate of 2.683% per annum, adjusted upward for the credit spread adjustment in the Credit Agreement of 0.10% and the loan margin in the Credit Agreement of 1.50% at June 30, 2022.March 31, 2023.

As of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we had approximately $267.5$273 million of outstanding borrowings under our credit facilities,Credit Agreement, of which approximately $167.5$173 million bears interest at variable rates of interest and $100 million bears interest at fixed rates, after consideration of the interest rate swap agreement entered into in June 2022.  Additionally, we invest our excess cash in highly liquid short-term investments. Based upon our current level of borrowings under our facilities and our excess cash, the effect of a hypothetical, instantaneous and unfavorable change of 100 basis points in the interest rate may have an approximate $1.5 million annualized negative impact on our earnings or cash flows.
 
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In addition, we are party to several supply chain financing arrangements, in which we may sell certain of our customers’ trade accounts receivable to such customers’ financial institutions.  We sell our undivided interests in certain of these receivables at our discretion when we determine that the cost of these arrangements is less than the cost of servicing our receivables with existing debt.  During the three months and six months ended June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we sold $218.4 million and $374.1$170.9 million of receivables, respectively.receivables.  Depending upon the level of sales of receivables pursuant these agreements, the effect of a hypothetical, instantaneous and unfavorable change of 100 basis points in the margin rate may have an approximate $2.2 million and $3.7$1.7 million negative impact on our earnings or cash flows duringbased upon receivables sold in the three months and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.March 31, 2023.  The charge related to the sale of receivables is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations.
 
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Other than the aforementioned, there have been no significant changes to the information presented in Item 7A (Market Risk) of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.
 
ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a)
(a)          Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is
accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Report.

(b)
(b)          Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we have not made any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  We have, however, designed and implemented appropriate internal controls relating to the hedge designation and reporting of our cash flow interest rate swap agreement entered into in June 2022.
We review, document and test our internal control over financial reporting using the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in the 2013 Internal Control – Integrated Framework.  We may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and to ensure that our systems evolve with our business. These efforts may lead to various changes in our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth in Item 1, “Consolidated Financial Statements” of this Report under the captions “Asbestos” and “Other Litigation” appearing in Note 18, “Commitments and Contingencies,” of the notes to our consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table provides information relating to the Company’s purchases of its common stock for the second quarter of 2022:
Period 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased (1)
  
Average
Price Paid
Per Share
  
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs (2)
  
Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar
Value) of Shares that
may yet be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs (2)
 
             
April 1 – 30, 2022
  
96,028
  
$
42.72
   
96,028
  
$
18,703,548
 
May 1 – 31, 2022
  
104,400
   
39.59
   
104,400
   
14,570,753
 
June 1 – 30, 2022
  
271,030
   
42.10
   
271,030
   
3,160,443
 
Total  471,458  $41.67   471,458  $3,160,443 

(1)
All shares were purchased through the publicly announced stock repurchase programs in open-market transactions.
(2)
In October 2021, our Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to $30 million of our common stock under a stock repurchase program.   Stock repurchases under this program, during the year ended December 31, 2021 were 7,000 shares at a total cost of $0.3 million; and during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 were 471,458 shares and 621,885 shares of our common stock, respectively, at a total cost of $19.6 million and $26.5 million, respectively.  As of June 30, 2022, there was approximately $3.2 million available for future stock purchases under the program.  During the period from July 1, 2022 through July 18, 2022, we have repurchased an additional 70,182 shares of our common stock at a total cost of $3.2 million, thereby completing the Board of Directors October 2021 authorization.

In July 2022, our Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to an additional $30 million of our common stock under a new stock repurchase program. Stock will be purchased from time to time in the open market, or through private transactions, as market conditions warrant.

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ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number 
  
 
101.INS**
Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
101.SCH**
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL**
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.LAB**
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE**
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF**
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

**In accordance with Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to the Original Filing shall be deemed to be “furnished” and not “filed.”

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Index
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.

 STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
 (Registrant)
  
Date: August 4, 2022May 3, 2023
/s/ Nathan R. Iles
 
Nathan R. Iles
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)


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